Monday, September 10, 2012

Tribute to Lyricist Hal David (1921 – 2012)

Hal David, the renowned lyricist whose collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach produced endless memorable hits in the '60s and '70s died in Los Angeles on Saturday September 1st. He was 91. The September 9, 2012 radio show is dedicated to his work. His timeless soundtrack work includes Louis Armstrong's "We Have All The Time In The World" from On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Shirley Bassey's "Moonraker," Tom Jones' "What's New Pussycat," B.J. Thomas' "Rain Drops Keep Fallin' On My Head," and Dusty Springfield's "Look of Love" from Casino Royale. You can find a list of his soundtrack hits HERE. You can listen to the archive of the show HERE and/or view the PLAYLIST.

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