I thought this might be of interest to EC fans. Mrs. Krall is one of the performers.
http://www.pbs.org/inperformanceatthewhitehouse/
Bacharach/David Tribute On PBS Tonight
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Re: Bacharach/David Tribute On PBS Tonight
Enjoyed this- they could have easily filled two hours with just the highlights of their catalog. Had forgotten how as a kid when I heard their songs on the radio I was struck by their playful sophistication and solid syncopated grounding in jazz beats. You knew they were special. My wife reminded me of this last night as we listened.
"....there's a merry song that starts in 'I' and ends in 'You', as many famous pop songs do....'
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Stevie Wonder stole the show. I enjoyed it for the most part. My only complaint is Lyle Lovett. The guy has a very sketchy voice, and his face hurts my eyes. I don't know why he always gets invited to these things.
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Yes, he was good and I liked the harmonica addition to "Alfie" but my favorite was the young singer, I do not remember her name, I think it was Sura, and her vocal duet with the trumpeter, Arturo Sandaval. They caught my ear.
"....there's a merry song that starts in 'I' and ends in 'You', as many famous pop songs do....'