In Memory of Burt Bacharach RIP

纪念伯特巴哈拉赫:安息吧！

Burt Bacharach, the composer of more than 500 famous and favourite songs of our times, has just passed away, at the age of 94. Read his obituary at Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/burt-bacharach-obituary-composer-worked-with-stars-including-dionne-warwick-dusty-springfield-and-tom-jones-during-seven-decade-career-12806917 Some of his best known hit songs include “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” , “Close to You”, “Always Something There To Remind Me”, and “What the World Needs Now”.

伯特·巴哈拉赫 (Burt Bacharach) 是我们这个时代 500 多首著名和最受欢迎歌曲的作曲家，刚刚去世，享年 94 岁。

Burt Bacharach was born on 12 May 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. His father was a newspaper columnist and his mother was an amateur painter and pianist. It was the influence of his mother’s love of music that he began his piano lessons during his younger days.

He studied music at the Montreal’s McGill University, Quebec, Canada, completing his training at Mannes School of Music, New York, and at the Music Academy of the West in Montecito, California.

He was drafted into the US army for two years in 1950 during the Korean War, and was stationed in Germany. There, he got his first taste of working in music serving as a pianist at the officer’s clubs and arranging music for dance bands.

伯特·巴哈拉赫 (Burt Bacharach) 于 1928 年 5 月 12 日出生于美国密苏里州堪萨斯城。他的父亲是报纸专栏作家，母亲是业余画家和钢琴家。正是在他母亲对音乐的热爱的影响下，他从小就开始学习钢琴。
他在加拿大魁北克蒙特利尔的麦吉尔大学学习音乐，在纽约曼尼斯音乐学院和加利福尼亚州蒙特西托的西部音乐学院完成了他的培训。  1950 年朝鲜战争期间，他应征入伍两年，并驻扎在德国。在那里，他第一次尝到了音乐工作的滋味，在军官俱乐部担任钢琴师，并为舞蹈乐队编曲。

Burt Bacharach: 60 Minutes Archive http://Burt Bacharach | 60 Minutes Archive

A Look at the Life and Career of Legendary Composer, Burt Bacharach https://youtu.be/Uw8fdEB4fB4

Here below are the top ten of his composition that I love to listen over and over again. What songs of his are your top ten?

以下是我喜欢一遍又一遍地听他的前十名作品。他的哪些歌曲是你的前十？

Number 10:

Money Penny Goes For Broke https://youtu.be/SjZ9Yf8zIbU (Just Music)

Number 9:

Alfie - Burt Bacharach - Alfie Amazing version https://youtu.be/rKt4IWKy1mU

What’s it all about, Alfie?
Is it just for the moment we live?
What’s it all about when you sort it out, Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give?
Or are we meant to be kind?

And if only fools are kind, Alfie
Then I guess it is wise to be cruel
And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie
What will you lend on an old golden rule?

As sure as I believe there’s a heaven above, Alfie
I know there’s something much more
Something even non-believers can believe in

I believe in love, Alfie
Without true love we just exist, Alfie
Until you find the love you’ve missed, you’re nothing, Alfie

When you walk, let your heart lead the way
And you’ll find love any day, Alfie
Alfie

这是怎么回事，阿尔菲？ 只是为了我们活着的那一刻吗？ 阿尔菲，当你把它整理好后，这到底是怎么回事？ 我们的意思是索取多于给予吗？ 还是我们应该友善？

Number 8:

Do You Know the Way to San Jose https://youtu.be/vsWiNyJr9Sw

Chinese near equivalent: https://youtu.be/w2BG6dy2ycU Eng sub 说散就散 Shuo San Jiu San - JC 陈泳彤

Do you know the way to San Jose?
I’ve been away so long
I may go wrong and lose my way
Do you know the way to San Jose?
I’m going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose

LA is a great big freeway
Put a hundred down and buy a car
In a week, maybe two, they’ll make you a star
Weeks turn into years, how quick they pass
And all the stars that never were
Are parking cars and pumping gas

You can really breathe in San Jose
They’ve got a lot of space
There’ll be a place where I can stay
I was born and raised in San Jose
I’m going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose

Fame and fortune is a magnet
It can pull you far away from home
With a dream in your heart you’re never alone
Dreams turn into dust and blow away
And there you are without a friend
You park your car and ride away

I’ve got lots of friends in San Jose
Do you know the way to San Jose?

Oh, LA is a great big freeway
Put a hundred down and buy a car
In a week, maybe two, they’ll make you a star
Weeks turn into years, how quick they pass
And all the stars that never were
Are parking cars and pumping gas

I’ve got lots of friends in San Jose
Oh, do you know the way to San Jose?
Can’t wait to get back to San Jose

你知道去圣荷西的路吗？
我离开了这么久
我可能会走错路迷路
你知道去圣荷西的路吗？
我要回去圣何塞寻找内心的平静

Number 7:

Raindrops keep falling on my head https://youtu.be/nSDe0APR5Sc

用中文唱 - 雨滴歌 [Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head] Chinese Lyrics 中文歌詞 https://youtu.be/6pm0hNIXcI0

… Raindrops are falling on my head
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothing seems to fit
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling

… So I just did me some talking to the sun
And I said I didn’t like the way he got things done
Sleeping on the job
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling

… But there’s one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me
Won’t defeat me, it won’t be long
Till happiness steps up to greet me

… Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Crying’s not for me
‘Cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining
Because I’m free
Nothing’s worrying me

… It won’t be long till happiness steps up to greet me

… Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Crying’s not for me
‘Cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining
Because I’m free
Nothing’s worrying me

Number 6:

That’s What Friends Are For https://youtu.be/HyTpu6BmE88

And I never thought I’d feel this way; And as far as I’m concerned, I’m glad I got the chance to say

That I do believe, I love you, And if I should ever go away, Well, then close your eyes and try To feel the way we do today.

And then if you can remember - Keep smiling, keep shining, Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

That’s what friends are for. For good times and bad times, I’ll be on your side forever more. That’s what friends are for.

我从没想过我会有这种感觉；就我而言，我很高兴我有机会说
我确实相信，我爱你，如果我要离开，那么，闭上你的眼睛，试着去感受我们今天所做的事情。
然后，如果你还记得——保持微笑，保持闪耀，知道你永远可以依靠我，当然
这就是朋友的作用。无论顺境还是逆境，我都会永远站在你这边。这就是朋友的作用。

Number 5:

I’ll Never Fall in Love Again https://youtu.be/yzBEtLou-9M

Burt Bacharach song in Chinese I’ll never fall in love again. 対愛説再見 https://youtu.be/qTrkaodxBLw

What do you get when you fall in love?
A guy with a pin to burst your bubble
That’s what you get for all your trouble
I’ll never fall in love again
I’ll never fall in love again

What do you get when you kiss a girl
You get enough germs to catch pneumonia
After you do, she’ll never phone you
I’ll never fall in love again
I’ll never fall in love again

Don’t tell me what it’s all about
‘Cause I’ve been there and I’m glad I’m out
Out of those chains those chains that bind you
That is why I’m here to remind you

What do you get when you fall in love?
You only get lies and pain and sorrow
So for at least until tomorrow
I’ll never fall in love again
I’ll never fall in love again

Out of those chains those chains that bind you
That is why I’m here to remind you

What do you get when you fall in love?
You only get lies and pain and sorrow
So for at least until tomorrow
I’ll never fall in love again
I’ll never fall in love again

Number 4:

The Look of Love https://youtu.be/Tf1d65OHYXo

The look of love is in your eyes
A look your smile can’t disguise
The look of love
It’s saying so much more than just words could ever say

And what my heart has heard, well, it takes my breath away
I can hardly wait to hold you, feel my arms around you
How long I have waited, waited just to love you
Now that I have found you

You’ve got that look of love
Is on your face
The look that time can’t erase

Be mine, tonight
Let this be just the start of
So many nights like this
Let’s take a lover’s vow
And then seal it with a kiss

I can hardly wait to hold you, feel my arms around you
How long I have waited, waited just to love you
Now that I have found you, don’t ever go
Don’t ever go, I love you so

I can hardly wait to hold you, feel my arms around you
How long I have waited, waited just to love you
Now that I have found you, don’t ever go
Don’t ever go, don’t ever go

爱的眼神在你眼里
看你的笑容无法掩饰
爱情的样子
它说的不仅仅是言语所能表达的
而我的心所听到的，好吧，它让我屏息
我迫不及待地想拥抱你，感受我的双臂环绕着你
等了多久，只为爱你
既然我找到了你

Number 3:

I Say A Little Prayer - Dionne Warwick “I Say A Little Prayer” on The Ed Sullivan Show https://youtu.be/dERmrf48qe4 And listen to a Chinese group singing a funky version of this song: https://youtu.be/bwLkI5Id6cA

The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup (makeup)
I say a little prayer for you
While combing my hair now
I’m wondering what to wear now (wear now)
I say a little prayer for you (for you, ooh)
Oh, baby

ever
(You’ll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) forever (and ever) ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) togethеr (together) togethеr
(That’s how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)
Ooh, ooh, ooh

I run for the bus, dear
While riding, I think of us, dear (us, dear), hey
I say a little prayer for you, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (oh, shawty)
At work, I just take time
And all through my coffee breaktime (breaktime)
I say a little prayer for you

forever
(You’ll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) forever (and ever) ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) together (together) together
(That’s how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)

Only mean heartbreak for me
Ooh-ooh

我醒来的那一刻
在我化妆之前（化妆）
为你做了个小祈祷
现在梳头的时候
我想知道现在穿什么（现在穿）
我为你祈祷（为你，哦）
哦，宝贝

Number 2:

Walk On By https://youtu.be/vsGsCvJWEo8

“Walk On By” by Laura Nyro https://youtu.be/780RuWlTLqk

If you see me walking down the street
And I start to cry each time we meet
Walk on by, walk on by

Make believe
That you don’t see the tears
Just let me grieve
In private ’cause each time I see you
I break down and cry

And walk on by (don’t stop)
And walk on by (don’t stop)
And walk on by

I just can’t get over losing you
And so if I seem, broken and blue
Walk on by
Walk on by

Foolish pride
That’s all that I have left
So let me hide
The tears and the sadness you gave me
When you said goodbye

Walk on by (don’t stop)
Walk on by (don’t stop)
Walk on by (don’t stop)
Walk on

Walk on by
Walk on by

Foolish pride
That’s all that I have left
So let me hide
The tears and the sadness you gave me
When you said goodbye

Walk on by (don’t stop)
Walk on by (don’t stop)
Now you really gotta go, so walk on by (don’t, don’t stop)
Baby, leave, you’ll never see the tears I cry (don’t, don’t stop)
Now you really gotta go, so walk on by (don’t, don’t stop)
Mmm, baby, leave, you’ll never see the tears I cry (don’t, don’t stop)
Now you really gotta go, so walk on by (don’t, don’t)

如果你看到我走在街上
每次见面我都会哭
走过去，走过去
让我相信
你看不见眼泪
就让我伤心
私下里，因为每次我见到你
我崩溃哭泣

And at the very top, Number 1:

Close to You https://youtu.be/e6s3nuw1-s0 https://youtu.be/WQhw0t2fZqg

Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue

That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue

That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

Wa, close to you
Wa, close to you
Ha, close to you
La, close to you

为什么鸟会突然出现
每次你靠近？
就像我一样，他们渴望成为
接近你的
为什么星星会从天上掉下来
每次路过？
就像我一样，他们渴望成为
接近你的
在你出生的那一天，天使聚集在一起
并决定创造梦想成真
所以他们在你的金发上撒上月光
和你蓝色眼睛里的星光
这就是为什么镇上所有的女孩
到处跟着你
就像我一样，他们渴望成为
接近你的
在你出生的那一天，天使聚集在一起
并决定创造梦想成真
所以他们在你的金发上撒上月光
和你蓝色眼睛里的星光