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Steve has a personal stake in these classic songs. As a young man breaking into the record business in the 1960s, he became head of A&R and Promotion at Scepter Records, the history-making independent label that released the famous hits written by Bacharach and his lyricist partner Hal David, and recorded by the great Dionne Warwick. Tyrell was present at the creation of standards like "Walk On By," "Alfie," "I Say A Little Prayer," and many others. Moreover, he produced B.J. Thomas' Oscar-winning recording of Bacharach-David's "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head."

One can only categorize Tyrell's performances on "Back To Bacharach" as definitive. His supporting cast includes the top session players on two coasts, as well as guest collaborators Herb Alpert, Patti Austin, Dionne Warwick, James Taylor, Rod Stewart, and Martina McBride. Steve's own singular vocal style, drenched in the Texas tones of his sophisticated R&B approach, is perfectly suited to these great hits. He sings the songs exactly the way everyone wants to hear them. To top it all of, Maestro Bacharach himself appears on three tracks as a performer and two as co-producer.

Steve Tyrell's "Back To Bacharach" makes the case for adding Burt Bacharach to the roster of all-time great creators of the previous generation of American Songbook immortals---Porter, Gershwin, Berlin, Kern, and Ellington. And it does so with supreme style, taste, and expertise.

What Customers Say About Back to Bacharach:

Sorry to say but his sport-coat (a faded navy blue) appeared to have been purchased 2nd hand from Good-Will. Met him, seems like a nice guy BUT, he's no Pro IMHO. He clearly doesn't have the "chops" to sing his new HD/BB songs and in concert brought out some back-up singers to "help him out" with his attempt which truly was (embarrassing) not his finest hour. We had front row, center stage tickets. Regrettably I was embarrassed for the man.

THEN we jumped at the chance to see him in concert at the Golden Nugget in Vegas (a 600 seat venue). He reads the lyrics off of a computer screen set in front of him as if we were at some karaoke show. Tyrell seems to have some symbiotic relationship with Hal David and Burt Baccarat (YAWN) whom he under-studied when he was a pup. His older records are better but one CD we bought had (I think) 18 songs on it (poor marketing) and if you are not sick of him by the end of that CD, you will be by the time you see him in concert. We found Tyrell on "Singers and Standards" on Comcast a couple of years ago and truly enjoyed his music.

And that's when the fantasy ended for Tyrell. He even went so far as to say that after 30 years he finally realized that he could change the gender of the artist of "I say a little prayer" with just one word.

This cd is very restful. I really enjoy Steve's voice and his engaging musical style. If you love Bacharach music, you'll enjoy this.

I was truly disappointed with this Steve Tyrell CD. It is his worst, by far.

It's phenomenal. I highly recommend this CD. The musical arrangements are great, too. The songs of Bacharach are wonderful. If you have not heard Steve Tyrell sing, you are in for a treat. This is a great CD. If you have his standards albums, you already know what a great voice he has. "What the World Needs Now" features Rod Stewart, Dionne Warwick, James Taylor, Martina McBride, and Burt Bacharach singing along with Steve.

He learned carressing a "This Guys In Love With You" from the ground up. The Bacharach songs you humed 30 years ago resonate softly, tenderly in this love filled presentation. Great friends. Did you know he started in the biz as a go-fer for Mr. This ia an album birthed in love and pride of presentation.

You know that. A Staff Producer at 19--his first job in the biz. In Back to B we hear dedication, effort and a 40 year journey from the studio behind Bacharach, up the industry ladder, and back into the studio beside Bacharach, Warwick, McBride, Taylor, Austin. Golden Bacharach carressed as gold should be handled. Tyrell, a great entertainer--Bacharach great sound.

B. Hearing these greats do these songs you hear the song's soul.