Burt Bacharach: A Life in Song
Royal Festival Hall concert celebrating the music of songwriter and performer Burt Bacharach, with Alfie Boe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Justin Hayward, Michael Kiwanuka and Joss Stone.
A unique concert staged at the Royal Festival Hall celebrating the music of the legendary songwriter and performer Burt Bacharach.
Some of Burt's most famous songs are performed by a stellar line-up of artists including Alfie Boe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shaun Escoffery, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Hayward, Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Mvula and Joss Stone. Burt himself also performs accompanied by his band. During the concert Burt chats to Michael Grade about the art of songwriting and shares the stories behind some of his best-loved hits.
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Music Played
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Rebecca Ferguson
Walk On By
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Laura Mvula
Do You Know The Way To San Jose
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Justin Hayward
What the World Needs Now
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Rebecca Ferguson
I Say A Little Prayer
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Michael Kiwanuka
Windows of the World
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Sophie Ellis鈥怋extor
I'll Never Fall In Love Again
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Joss Stone
In Between The Heartaches
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Sophie Ellis鈥怋extor
Close To You
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Burt Bacharach, Josie James & The Burt Bacharach Band
Anyone Who Had A Heart
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Alfie Boe
If I Could Go Back
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Burt Bacharach & The Burt Bacharach Band
Movie Medley
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Shaun Escoffery
A House Is Not A Home
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Burt Bacharach, The Burt Bacharach Band & Special Guests
That's What Friends Are For
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Lord Grade |
| Interviewed Guest | Burt Bacharach |
| Performer | Burt Bacharach |
| Performer | Alfie Boe |
| Performer | Sophie Ellis-Bextor |
| Performer | Shaun Escoffery |
| Performer | Rebecca Ferguson |
| Performer | Justin Hayward |
| Performer | Michael Kiwanuka |
| Performer | Laura Mvula |
| Performer | Joss Stone |
| Director | Richard Valentine |
| Executive Producer | Anita Land |
| Executive Producer | Guy Freeman |
Broadcasts
- Fri 27 Nov 2015 21:00
- Sat 28 Nov 2015 01:00
- Sun 29 Nov 2015 00:00
- Sat 10 Sep 2016 23:30
- Sun 18 Dec 2016 02:00
- Sun 3 Dec 2017 00:40
- Sat 12 May 2018 22:40
- Fri 28 Feb 2020 23:30
- Fri 23 Jul 2021 21:00
Sat 11 Feb 2023 22:00麻豆社 Two except Scotland- Sun 9 Apr 2023 00:30麻豆社 Two except Scotland
- Fri 8 Dec 2023 22:00
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