The death of Hal David brought to mind some of the great Bacharach/David compositions. It also brought to mind some of the bizarre ones too. Here are two very bizarre entries into their catalog. The first being a number one Country hit for Marty Robbins that was the songwriting duos first big hit together. Good song, but when you think of their sophisticated pop sound, this isn't what comes to your mind.
The Story Of My Life - Marty Robbins
http://youtu.be/pMEuVAwTeaQ
And for my second entry, check out this achingly beautiful song by Bobby Goldsboro. The melody and phrasing are certainly more consistent with the Bacharach/David sound, but when I discovered they wrote this, Iwas surprised. I can't hear Dionne Warwick doing this, but Harpers Bizarre had a great version though.
Me, Japanese Boy - Bobby Goldsboro
http://youtu.be/ihXs7Le1NfE
Everyone enjoy your Labor Day!
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