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Hal David

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Biography

Hal David

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Harold Lane “Hal” David (born May 25, 1921) is an American lyricist. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. David is best known for his collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach.

Fact file

  • Birth name: Harold Lane David
  • Born: May 25, 1921 (age 90)
  • Origin: New York City, New York, U.S.
  • Genres: Pop
  • Occupations: Lyricist
  • Associated acts: Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick

Read more about Hal David at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

In the news

"In Performance at the White House," Celebrating Songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Airs May 21
Playbill Combined , 2012-05-21 16:53:00
Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, Diana Krall, Michael Feinstein and more appear in "In Performance at the White House: Burt Bacharach & Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song," airing 9-10 PM May 21 on PBS stations.

Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, Diana Krall and More Celebrated Bacharach & David at White House; PBS Captures Concert
Playbill Combined , 2012-05-10 17:18:00
The White House echoed with the popular songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David — known for hit tunes, including those from the Broadway musical Promises, Promises — on May 9, when President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama presided over "In Performance at the White House."

Hal David, Burt Bacharach honored in D.C. with Gershwin Prize
LA Times Entertainme, 2012-05-09 18:33:00
Dionne Warwick, sang "This Guy's in Love With You" and was joined at the event by stars like Stevie Wonder and more.

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