Quotes by Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach

American composer, songwriter and pianist

Lived from: 1928 - 2023

Category: Music | Politics Country: FlagUnited States

Born: 12 may 1928 Died: 8 february 2023

  • I was blown away by the standing ovation. I've had tributes before, sure, but I don't retain that feeling, and I wasn't prepared for it on Tuesday. But maybe you shouldn't retain these things or you'd be on a permanent high.
  • I started playing piano with a little band in high school. I was terrible. I thought I had absolutely no talent. I couldn't keep time. I only got into McGill, which was a lousy music school, because they were taking American music students.

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  • A small town is a place where there's no place to go where you shouldn't.
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  • A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the word you first thought of.
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  • Because I was small, I was getting the hell kicked out of me playing football.
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  • I recorded the song live in front of an orchestra, and yes, I was very moved, I was in tears.
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  • I started playing piano with a little band in high school. I was terrible. I thought I had absolutely no talent. I couldn't keep time. I only got into McGill, which was a lousy music school, because they were taking American music students.
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  • I was blown away by the standing ovation. I've had tributes before, sure, but I don't retain that feeling, and I wasn't prepared for it on Tuesday. But maybe you shouldn't retain these things or you'd be on a permanent high.
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  • I'd met Dr Dre, he was thinking about his next album, we talked a little and he said, 'Let me give you some of these loops and see what you come up with'.
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  • I've always had a problem with people who couldn't tell the truth or admit a mistake and say they're wrong.
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  • If Bush said just once: 'Boy. I hope you accept my apology as a country,' or showed some humanity.
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  • It's not getting any better, is it? I don't want my 19-year-old boy going into the army. I love these little kids. They understand how passionate I am.
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  • Somewhere there's a happy harbor
    far from the storm.
    Out where the sun shines there is someone
    I'm meant to adore,
    and I know the day I find her,
    I'll smile once more.
    Song Nikki
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  • The music is the last thing I'm thinking about right now, in order of what's important.
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What are the most famous quotes from Burt Bacharach?

The two most famous quotes from Burt Bacharach are:

  • "A small town is a place where there's no place to go where you shouldn't."
  • "A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the word you first thought of."

When did Burt Bacharach live?

Burt Bacharach was born in 1928 and died in the year 2023.