Rent Burt Bacharach: A Life in Song (2015)
4.2 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 40min
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- Synopsis:
'A Life in Song' is a celebration of the life and career of legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach. Filmed at London's Royal Festival Hall, it features on stage conversations between Burt Bacharach and Michael Grade about many different aspects of his years in music. These discussions are interspersed with performances of many of his best loved songs by a line-up of great performers including: Alfie Boe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shaun Escoffery, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Hayward, Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Mvula and Joss Stone. The evening culminates in a medley of some of his most famous movie songs performed by Burt Bacharach and his band and a performance of 'That's What Friends Are For' featuring the entire evening's cast.
Tracklisting:
1. Introduction by Michael Grade
2. Walk on By - Rebecca Ferguson
3. Do You Know the Way to San Jose - Laura Mvula
4. What the World Needs Now - Justin Hayward
5. I Say a Little Prayer - Rebecca Ferguson
6. Windows of the World - Michael Kiwanuka
7. I'll Never Fall in Love Again - Sophie Ellis-Bextor
8. In Between the Heartaches - Joss Stone
9. (They Long to Be) Close to You - Sophie Ellis-Bextor
10. Anyone Who Had a Heart - Josie James
11. If I Could Go Back - Alfie Boe
12. Movie Medley:
- The Look of Love
- Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do)
- What's New Pussycat
- The World is a Circle
- The April Fools
- Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
- (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance
- Making Love
- Wives and Lovers
- Alfie - Burt Bacharach and Band
13. A House is Not a Home - Shaun Escoffery
14. That's What Friends Are For - Ensemble
Bonus Songs:
- Be Aware - Josie James
- Waiting for Charlie - Donna Taylor
- God Give Me Strength - John Pagano
-- Actors:
- Michael Grade, Alfie Boe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shaun Escoffery, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Hayward, Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Mvula, Joss Stone, The Burt Bacharach Band, Senbla Concert Orchestra, Burt Bacharach
- Directors:
- Richard Valentine
- Producers:
- Cerrie Frost
- Studio:
- Eagle Vision
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- Not available for rental
- Run Time:
- 100 minutes
