
Anyone Who Had a Heart
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More of an audio history than a memoir, this work primarily succeeds in revealing the incredibly talented musician Burt Bacharach as egocentric, pompous, and privileged. Bacharach's perspectives are voiced by Tony Call, who does an adequate job in bringing the subject to life. However, his unadorned narration suffers from several instances of uninformed phrasing and pauses that make listeners' contextual understanding more difficult. Jeff Woodman expressively handles all the other male voices; Therese Plummer voices the female interviewees such as ex-wife Angie Dickinson. The interviews are topically and directly presented and excerpted. The three voices, each with its own merits, make for a confusing excursion into the highs and lows of one of the most successful and prolific songwriters ever. This is a flawed memoir from an undisputed major artist. W.A.G.

September 15, 2013
Anecdotes, some singular, mark the autobiography of the Oscar-, Grammy-, and Emmy Award-winning composer ("I Say a Little Prayer" and 73 other Top 40 hits). Primarily known as lyricist Hal David's music-writing partner, Bacharach grew up in Queens, NY, with a mother who pushed him to play piano (like many kids, he just wanted be outside playing ball). He grew to love jazz and classical music, incorporating them into an urbane yet catchy musical style made most recognizable by singer Dionne Warwick. Listeners looking for a meaty blow-by-blow of Bacharach's work (e.g., Brill Building adventures, the genesis of significant songs) or a turgid tell-all will be disappointed. Though there are moments of intimacy, this is the "nickel tour"--breezy and fast-paced. Greenfield (Timothy Leary: A Biography) weaves together the author's musings and material from collaborators like Bacharach's second wife, Angie Dickinson, some of which is unflattering. Narrators Tony Call, Jeff Woodman, and Therese Plummer effectively pick up on heartfelt spots. VERDICT Most appropriate for large public libraries and music collections.--Douglas C. Lord, Middletown, CT
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