Hal David Passes Away: 6 Songs in Tribute
September 1, 2012 3 Comments
Hal David passed away today at the age of 91, leaving behind a treasure trove of songs, with lyrics that tended toward the sentimental side. Heck, they could overflow the sentiment and cause a gosh-darned flood of sugar.
1. The sweetness was there from the beginning, with his first big hit with Burt Bacharach. Perry Como scored with “Magic Moments” in 1958. Here’s a little taste — just the first few moments of the song, speaking to an era which is nostalgic about the present even before it’s gone past…