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Burt Bacharach obituary

Songwriter whose hits, including I Say a Little Prayer and Walk On By, became classics of easy-listening pop

The Guardian - UK

Burt Bacharach dead: Tributes pour in for classic pop composer behind I Say A Little Prayer and Walk On By

Noel Gallagher was among those paying tribute to Bacharach, sharing a photograph of the songwriter on Instagram, captioning it: ‘RIP Maestro. It was a pleasure to have known you’

Evening Standard

Burt Bacharach, legendary pop music composer, dies at 94

Over the past 70 years, only Lennon-McCartney, Carole King and a handful of others rivaled his genius for instantly catchy songs that remained performed, played and hummed long after they were written.

Chicago Sun-Times

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U.S. composer Burt Bacharach dies at age 94

Composer Burt Bacharach, whose hits such as "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" provided a mellow alternative soundtrack to rock and roll in the 1960s and 1970s, has died at the age of 94, his publicist told Reuters on Thursday.

Reuters

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

The Independent UK

The 70 greatest No 2 singles – ranked!

From Presley to Prince, with just one song per artist, we celebrate 70 years of the the UK singles chart with a look at the best songs that didn’t quite make it to No 1

The Guardian - UK

The Philosophy of Modern Song by Bob Dylan review – essays on songcraft

A kaleidoscopic journey through the rock legend’s musical influences – from Perry Como to the Fugs

The Guardian - UK

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The Philosophy of Modern Song by Bob Dylan review – an enlightening listen-along

Dylan meditates on 66 songs he holds dear in an eclectic collection of essays that breathes new life into groundbreaking hits while relishing obscurities and oddities

The Guardian - UK

Here's how Taylor Swift's prolific run of albums stacks up against the all-time greats

Taylor Swift is on a tear.

Los Angeles Times

In the frame: a close look at the world of spectacles

A new exhibition focuses on sight – from myopic 13th-century monks to the fabulous frames of Iris Apfel and Jarvis Cocker

The Guardian - UK

Rita Wilson creates conversations with '70s-era duets

When Rita Wilson was young, her mother encouraged her to think about lyrics from new perspectives

The Independent UK

Gigs return to The Boarding House venue in Howwood

Music fans will be happy to see live entertainment making a comeback

Daily Record

Bluesfest adds fresh blood in first line-up announce for 2023

Old favourites and new sounds are on the line-up in 2023, for the expected first real return to the international class fans have come to expect at Bluesfest. Among the 41 acts announced today are Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Beth Hart, Jackson Browne, Jason Isbell, Steve Earle, Robert Glasper, Elvis…

Newcastle Herald

Songs of Summer 2022: From Beyoncé to Bad Bunny to Kate Bush

This list of 26 songs isn't seeking one single Song of the Summer.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Daily Mirror

Sir Rod Stewart's son Alastair, 18, stars in billboard fashion campaign

The teen fashionista has signed a deal with luxury clothing brand Palm Angels and has appeared on billboards across fashion capital Milan

The Independent UK

Elvis Costello shares ‘Here, There and Everywhere’ cover in 80th birthday tribute to Paul McCartney

McCartney is set to headline Glastonbury this week

Wales Online

Elvis Costello cancels Swansea gig days before show

Elvis' planned visit to Swansea was part of his latest UK tour with band The Imposters

Wales Online

Elvis Costello on his Welsh great gran, blaspheming in Welsh, and what to expect at Swansea Arena

The legendary singer songwriter is the biggest name yet to perform at the city's new arena and speaks exclusively to Wales Online

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The Guardian - UK

Paul McCartney’s greatest post-Beatles songs – ranked!

As Macca turns 80 this weekend, we pick the best of his blockbuster solo and Wings catalogue, from new wave curios to classic piano ballads

Daily Record

Tam Cowan: Can Rod Stewart help us out at fundraiser for Andy Goram? Of hoarse he can

After slagging him off in his column last week, Tam is thrilled the Celtic-supporting superstar rocker has taken it with good grace and even coughed up an incredible prize to raise money for the Rangers legend

Daily Record

Rod Stewart slams Elvis Costello for criticising Queen's Jubilee performance

The 77-year-old star sang Sweet Caroline at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert on June 4, and left viewers at home with a mixed reaction to the performance.

Daily Mirror

Rod Stewart hits back at Elvis Costello after he slammed Jubilee performance

Sir Rod Stewart performed a cover of Neil Diamond's hit song Sweet Caroline during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert earlier this month

Chronicle Live

Rod Stewart and Elvis Costello in Platinum Jubilee row over Scottish legend's performance

Sir Rod Stewart has taken exception to comments Elvis Costello made about his Platinum Party at the Palace performance

Daily Mirror

Elvis Costello says Jubilee concert was 'sh**e' as he cusses Rod Stewart's performance

Elvis Costello, 67, criticised the royals, mocked the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee show as he performed in Scotland with his band The Imposters. He also ridiculed Rod Stewart's version of Sweet Caroline

Liverpool Echo

Elvis Costello and The Imposters get mixed reaction at Liverpool Philharmonic after sound problem

A technical issue meant some fans walked out of Friday's performance early

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