Anyone Who Had a Heart

My Life and Music

De: Burt Bacharach

Narrado por: Tony Call, Jeff Woodman, Therese Plummer

One of the greatest songwriters of all time finally shares his story. From his tumultuous marriages and the tragic loss of his daughter to his collaborations with Dionne Warwick and the surprising stories behind the songs that generations have come to know and love, Burt Bacharach offers a frank, moving account of an unparalleled life.

Over the past six decades, Burt Bacharach's legendary songwriting has touched millions of devoted listeners all over the world. In Anyone Who Had a Heart, Bacharach steps out from behind the music to give an honest, engaging look at his life—from his childhood in Forest Hills, New York, during the 1930s and 1940s to his rise as one of the most accomplished composers in modern popular music, working with Hal David, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, and many others.

While he soared professionally, Bacharach's private life was dominated by the never-ending search for love—and the heartbreak that comes when it is lost. His first three marriages ended in divorce. His long-running partnership with the late Hal David suffered a bitter split that lasted seventeen years. Throughout the highs and lows, Bacharach pursued his muse. Powerful and honest, Anyone Who Had a Heart illuminates the sensitivity and intelligence of a musical legend and offers a unique backstage look at the world of show business.

Complex Human

Burt was a fascinating person. Gifted, entitled at times, and as with many gifted people, his career came first over his family. He admits mistakes, apologizes for some. Great read.

A fascinating look at the ultimate hitmaker.

Burt is a legend...and it is no surprise that his life story is filled with incredible people and events. A great book about his upbringing and eventual rise in the music industry. He talk open and honestly about his partnership with Hal David, his marriage to Angie Dickinson and his relationship with his daughter. I loved hearing about his working relationship with Dionne Warwick. Burt is no angel...and he openly admits it but he takes us through his journey to self-discovery.

What the World Needs Now!

Definitely what the world needs now is love and Bacharach music. Great read great time!

Burt Bacharach

What a jerk! Bacharach was a brilliant and talented songwriter but he gets a zero as a father. Shame on him.

beautiful telling of Burt's life and loves

once I started listening, I couldn't turn it off. the narration was superb. I've been a huge Burt fan since junior high school in the 60s, and a college music major in the 70s who loved to study his compositional style. Yet I learned so much about his life through this book. I wish he knew how much this all meant to me; he's truly my life mentor about what good music is.

What a disappointment!!

I had such a different idea of who this man was that I was sorry I read this. Other than his talent for music, he has very few redeeming qualities and it was hard to read this. He was referred to as narcissistic, but that is a compliment. I would add shallow, and much more.

I thought it was going to be a loving book about his daughter, but it's just a book about his lack of character..

One of my musical Gods

Great book. It might be too honest for some but to me thats what i want to hear. What a life and a happy ending just like his songs. Fantastic reader.

It was mentioned he was a narcissist

I still enjoyed listening to it and found it interested. I lived in Del Mar during the days of Burt , Angie and Nikki and saw them on the beach all the time. I was in love with his music and him as a child.

What makes this autobiography unique

I grew up on Bacharach and David’s songs, and increasingly learned to appreciate the musical complexity of Bacharach’s compositions. But it is the first autobiography I heard when the protagonist constantly juxtaposes their (self-serving sometimes) narrative with first-hand testimony of those involved in a scene - which often, and I am sure, deliberately, provides a very negative perspective on Bacharach. The technique creates a form that parallels Bacharach’s music, often complex to perform to to changing key signatures, but extremely compelling for listers. The narration is good.

Burt Bacharach

I really enjoyed this book. I used to see Burt, Angie and Nicky down in Del Mar every summer. I really enjoy his music too.