Anyone Who Had a Heart - My Life and Music

Zusatztext "This chatty autobiography?tracks the famed composer's life and career from childhood to the present day.? [H]is contributions to popular music of the twentieth century have been inarguably significant." Informationen zum Autor Burt Bacharach (1928-2023) was one of the most accomplished popular composers and songwriters of the twentieth century. A classically trained pianist, his songs have been recorded by some of the most influential artists of all time. He wrote more than seventy Top 40 hits and received Grammy, Oscar, and Emmy awards for his work. Klappentext Over the past six decades, Burt Bacharach's legendary songwriting has touched millions of devoted listeners all over the world. In Anyone Who Had a Heart , Bacharach steps out from behind the music to give an honest, engaging look at his life—from his work with Hal David, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, and many others to his tumultuous marriages and the devastating fate of his beloved daughter. Anyone Who Had a Heart is the story of a man who has always expressed his deepest feelings through his music. Filled with the emotional power that defines Burt Bacharach's most unforgettable songs, his memoir offers a candid backstage look at show business as well as the personal struggles of an artist whose incredible body of work has earned him a unique position in the American cultural landscape. Zusammenfassung In his memoir Anyone Who Had a Heart ! Burt Bacharach! one of the greatest songwriters of all time! offers a frank and riveting account of his unparalleled life. From his tumultuous marriages and the tragic suicide of his daughter! to his collaborations with Hal David! Carole Bayer Sager! Neil Diamond! Elvis Costello! and others! Bacharach details his long-lasting success as well as the never-before-told stories behind the hits. Candid and emotional! and with 16 pages of color photographs! Anyone Who Had a Heart: My Life and Music is Burt Bacharach in his own words—a powerful and personal look at the award-winning songwriter and composer. ...

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Burt Bacharach, Burt/ Greenfield Bacharach, Bacharach Burt, BACHARACH BURT GREENFIELD ROBER
• Editore: Harper Collins Usa
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 07.05.2013
• EAN: 9780062207272
• ISBN: 978-0-06-220727-2
• Pagine: 416
• Dimensioni: 153 mm x 230 mm x 27 mm
• Serie: Harperluxe Large Print; Harperluxe Large Print
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Biografie, autobiografie; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Opere generiche, enciclopedie; MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, Autobiography: arts & entertainment, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Composers and songwriters, Autobiography: arts and entertainment, Biography: arts and entertainment, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Personal Memoirs, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Historical, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Music, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Political, HISTORY: Women, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Rich & Famous, ART: American / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs