With support from the University of Richmond

New perspectives on how history is made

'What the World Needs Now' [audio 30min]

Paul Sexton profiles the man behind some of the greatest songs of the past 5 decades. Burt Bacharach, who with Hal David, stylised pop music with heart-wrenching, cool and elegant songs. Featuring new interviews with both Burt and Hal, Richard Carpenter, Noel Gallagher and Tim Rice.
Read entire article at BBC Radio 2 "What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Story"