Hal david biography wikipedia
‘He always had a song in his head’ — songwriter Hal David ...!
Hal David
| American lyricist and songwriter Date of Birth: 25.05.1921 Country: USA |
Content:
- Hal David: A Legend in Pop Music
- Partnership with Burt Bacharach
- Broadway and Other Collaborations
- Pop Classics
- Film and Television
Hal David: A Legend in Pop Music
Early Life and InfluencesHal David was born in New York City on May 25, 1921.
His older brother, Mack David, was also a successful lyricist.
Hal david biography wikipedia
David's early musical influences included Sammy Kaye and Guy Lombardo.
Partnership with Burt Bacharach
In 1957, David met composer and singer Burt Bacharach in New York City. They soon formed a partnership and wrote their first hit, "The Story of My Life." Their follow-up track, "Magic Moments," also became a huge success.
Broadway and Other Collaborations
Throughout the 1960s and 1980s, David and Bacharach continued to collaborate on numerous chart-topping pop singles.
Their music was performed by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, and Tom Jone