Legendary composer Burt Bacharach passed away at the age of 94. The news was reported by The Associated Press. In the music business, the gifted song crafter helped bring hits like “Walk on By” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” to the airwaves. Tina Brausam, his publicist, confirmed the news that he died of natural causes in his Los Angeles home. Bacharach’s run consists of 70 years of pop culture prominence. Back in the 1950s, he had a string of Top 10 hits and that proficiency kept on running. It’s hard to imagine piano bars and easy listening sessions without “I Say a Little Prayer” or “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again.” It’s the kind of understated work that forms the backbone of some many FM stations throughout the years. Not that long ago, he crafted a song in memory of the Parkland school shooting survivors and talked to the AP about why he chose to make that record.
