Burt Bacharach

The Profile

American composer, songwriter, pianist and producer renowned for sophisticated pop melodies and orchestral arrangements, often in partnership with lyricist Hal David. He wrote numerous hits for Dionne Warwick, scored films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Casino Royale, and penned the musical Promises, Promises.

Collaborated extensively with Hal David; wrote chart hits for Dionne Warwick and others; scored major films; received multiple Oscars and Grammys; active from the 1950s through the 2020s.

Two reviews chart Bacharach’s range: one celebrates his refined, harmonically rich pop craft across the Rhino box set; another critiques the politically charged At This Time as well‑intentioned but musically tepid. Across both, his Brill Building roots, Hal David partnership, and influence on pop’s vocabulary stand out.