Anyone Who Had a Heart, Burt Bacharach
Anyone Who Had a Heart, Burt Bacharach
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Anyone Who Had a Heart
My Life and Music

Author: Burt Bacharach

Narrator: Tony Call, Jeff Woodman, Therese Plummer

Unabridged: 8 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 05/07/2013

Synopsis

One of the greatest songwriters of all time finally shares his story. From his tumultuous marriages and the tragic loss of his daughter to his collaborations with Dionne Warwick and the surprising stories behind the songs that generations have come to know and love, Burt Bacharach offers a frank, moving account of an unparalleled life.Over the past six decades, Burt Bacharach's legendary songwriting has touched millions of devoted listeners all over the world. In Anyone Who Had a Heart, Bacharach steps out from behind the music to give an honest, engaging look at his life—from his childhood in Forest Hills, New York, during the 1930s and 1940s to his rise as one of the most accomplished composers in modern popular music, working with Hal David, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, and many others.While he soared professionally, Bacharach's private life was dominated by the never-ending search for love—and the heartbreak that comes when it is lost. His first three marriages ended in divorce. His long-running partnership with the late Hal David suffered a bitter split that lasted seventeen years. Throughout the highs and lows, Bacharach pursued his muse. Powerful and honest, Anyone Who Had a Heart illuminates the sensitivity and intelligence of a musical legend and offers a unique backstage look at the world of show business.

About Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach (1928-2023) was one of the most accomplished popular composers and songwriters of the twentieth century. A classically trained pianist, his songs have been recorded by some of the most influential artists of all time. He wrote more than seventy Top 40 hits and received Grammy, Oscar, and Emmy awards for his work.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Audrey on May 18, 2013

I don't often read memoirs, although I'd like to read more. This one seemed interesting to me because I had an idea of what Bacharach must be like, after listening to his music for so long. I was totally wrong. Bacharach's voice comes through loud and clear, and I didn't always like what I heard. Me......more

Goodreads review by Mediaman on October 23, 2022

This oddly-structured book ends up being an interesting read about a not-very-nice guy. It's actually somewhat of an oral history, with Bacharach's self-congratulatory sections some of the least interesting portions. What makes the book worth reading are the comments quoted in full paragraphs from o......more

Goodreads review by Koren on July 03, 2019

Burt Bacharach wrote some of the most popular music of the 60's and 70's. At first I didnt think I was going to like this book. In the beginning, it seemed like it was one sexual conquest after another. After he got past that I really enjoyed it. If you are not familiar with his music you may not li......more

Goodreads review by Michael Romeo Talks Books on January 06, 2020

I was turned off but Bachrach's views on women. He constantly values them for their looks and breast size, referring to women he finds unattractive as "dogs" and comments that the cows in the field were more tempting than the women of a particular country. He boasts about his womanizing and his many......more

Goodreads review by Seth on August 29, 2013

My reaction to this book is mixed. I applaud the honesty; he includes details that put him in an unflattering light and show how self-centered he has been. At the same time, he doesn't seem self-aware *enough* somehow, and the book ends up feeling shallower than it should. I admire the inclusion of......more

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