Songwriter Hal David, co-writer of 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head,' dies at 91

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Hal David, who along with partner Burt Bacharach penned dozens of top 40 hits for a variety of recording artists in the 1960s and beyond, has died. He was 91.

David died of complications from a stroke Saturday morning in Los Angeles, according to Jim Steinblatt, spokesman for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. David was a longtime member and former president of ASCAP.

Bacharach and David wrote many timeless tunes, including "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," "Close to You" and "That's What Friends Are For." They churned out hit music for movies, television and recording artists.

Earlier this year the duo received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song during a White House tribute concert attended by President Barack Obama.

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Rest In Peace
Loved the music

Legendary songwriter Hal David dies in LA at 91
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More than 55 years after their first songs hit the airwaves, Obama said "these guys have still got it." He noted their music is still being recorded by such artists as Alicia Keys and John Legend.

"Above all, they stayed true to themselves," Obama said. "And with an unmistakable authenticity, they captured the emotions of our daily lives — the good times, the bad times, and everything in between."
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Hal David songs
http://www.haldavid.com/catalog.htm
http://www.haldavid.com/songs.htm

[MrScorpio]

1. This is a say, sad day

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He brought so much joy to the world

May Hal David rest in power

[Siwsan]

3. One of my all time favorite songs by one of my all time favorite singers

I'm taking a lovely trip down memory lane. Thanks for triggering it!

[malaise]

2. He wrote beautiful music

My favorite because it's been one of our songs for decades.

[TheDebbieDee]

4. That's one of my favorites, too......... RIP Mr. David.

[malaise]

8. Love that one

but there are many others

[monmouth]

5. Thank you for posting that malaise, a flood of memories came rushing in. Better days..n/t

[malaise]

7. LOL

[n2doc]

6. He and Burt were wonders

I cannot fathom how they came up with those songs.

[ProgressiveEconomist]

9. Performances at the WH Gershwin Prize ceremony still are online

at whitehouse.gov -- google them at http://www.google.com/search?q=bacharach+inurl%3Awhitehouse.gov&hl=en&ct=clnk

[Beaverhausen]

10. he co-wrote some of the best pop songs ever

no one writes like those two. Thanks for all the great songs, Mr. David. Rest in Peace.