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Hal David dies aged 91

Written by admin on September 1, 2012 – 11:02 pm -

Legendary lyricist Hal David died this morning (September 1) in Los Angeles of complications from a stroke. He was 91.

David will be most remembered for his many timeless hits penned with songwriting partner Burt Bacharach.

Harold Lane David was born in Manhattan, New York, on May 25, 1921. He was inspired to become a songwriter by his brother Mack, who wrote songs for the likes of Patti Page and Ella Fitzgerald. After serving in the army during World War II, David began working for the New York Post, but he hadn’t given up on his songwriting ambitions. His earliest successes came writing for band leader Sammy Kaye, and Guy Lombardo. He also collaborated with Morty Nevins on songs for the movie “Two Guys and a Guy” in 1951.

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