Dionne Warwick and her interpretations of Burt Bacharach's songs should be considered as part of the Musical Treassure of the USA, they are some of the Highest examples of Class, Armony, Beautiness and Elegance of American Pop Culture. Regards from México.
Ms. Dionne Warwick was the ONLY one that made A big hit out this classic!! This classic is hers and hers only. Some of the others were "ok" and that includes Cilla Black as well. She is the favorite of Burt and Hal!!
Dionne is a much better vocalist and interpreter than Black. I respect your opinions and I'm glad you gave Ms. Warwick a chance. She is criminally underrated as an artist and singer.
Don't want to start another war on here - but I do just prefer Cilla's version! Maybe it's just a UK thing! To me, she just shows that little bit more emotion, particularly in that live studio take you showed a clip of? But hell. each to their own ....
so many great versions, the song was written for Dionne Warwick to sing by composer/writer, they wrote so many for her voice specifically and collaborated w/her using her voice and deep education/understanding in music even as others covered many of her songs, her's stood out
The absolutely best rendition of Alfie per Burt Bacharach 🙂
Dionne Warwick and her interpretations of Burt Bacharach's songs should be considered as part of the Musical Treassure of the USA, they are some of the Highest examples of Class, Armony, Beautiness and Elegance of American Pop Culture. Regards from México.
She is so elegant!
Burt said this was probably his favorite song that Hal David and him wrote together.
Ms. Dionne Warwick was the ONLY one that made A big hit out this classic!! This classic is hers and hers only. Some of the others were "ok" and that includes Cilla Black as well. She is the favorite of Burt and Hal!!
Dax, did you ever get around to Grace doing loveloud concert, best 45mins vocals I have ever heard. Brilliant.
I’ll take another look to see. Thanks, Gerard.
Dionne is a much better vocalist and interpreter than Black. I respect your opinions and I'm glad you gave Ms. Warwick a chance. She is criminally underrated as an artist and singer.
Don't want to start another war on here - but I do just prefer Cilla's version! Maybe it's just a UK thing! To me, she just shows that little bit more emotion, particularly in that live studio take you showed a clip of? But hell. each to their own ....
You aren’t starting any wars by saying that you like one version better. Simply preference. Glad you love Cilla. I do too
so many great versions, the song was written for Dionne Warwick to sing by composer/writer, they wrote so many for her voice specifically and collaborated w/her using her voice and deep education/understanding in music even as others covered many of her songs, her's stood out