A true legend. RIP Burt.
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Two for the price of one! Thanks - you're a star.
Walk on By. Brilliant version by The Stranglers.
Hal David wrote the lyrics.Greenfield's "stroll in the trees" is probably my favourite musical interlude of all time.
Probably the greatest songwriter of the 20th century, along, arguably, with Gamble and Huff and Holland, Dozier & Holland.
Some of his lyrics haven't really stood the test of time, like.![]()
Casino Royale brilliant
I actually knew that and should have stated as much. No idea why I didn't.Hal David wrote the lyrics.
had a few racehorses together too, was a big racing fan was BurtDidn't realise he was married to Angie Dickinson
Watched Rio Bravo the other night, where she played feathershad a few racehorses together too, was a big racing fan was Burt
Like I said, that Greenfield solo in particular was like the first domino falling over - it blew my mind and opened my eyes and ears to so many artistsGreenfield's "stroll in the trees" is probably my favourite musical interlude of all time.
Probably the greatest songwriter of the 20th century, along, arguably, with Gamble and Huff and Holland, Dozier & Holland.
Some of his lyrics haven't really stood the test of time, like.![]()
Absolutely. Heavily influenced by Ray Manzarek, obviously but he took Manzarek's baton and ran with it. That sounds he created: the sound they all created was like nothing before nor since. A band where every instrument could be the lead instrument within the same song. Just genius.Like I said, that Greenfield solo in particular was like the first domino falling over - it blew my mind and opened my eyes and ears to so many artists
A brilliant song by a brilliant writing team performed perfectly by a band at the top of their game
To an impressionable 13 year old it was a Road To Damascus moment