Hit maker! cover

Hit maker!

Burt Bacharach · 1965

33 min · 12 tracks · easy listening · lounge music · orchestral pop

A lush orchestral landscape envelops heartfelt melodies, showcasing Bacharach's unique fusion of pop sophistication and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • heartfelt orchestral arrangements
  • for romantic evenings
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1965, 'Hit maker!' marked Burt Bacharach's transition from a successful songwriter to a celebrated artist in his own right. This album came shortly after the hit singles he penned for Dionne Warwick, solidifying his reputation during a period of prolific creativity and commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
Henry Mancini· Paul Simon· Jimmy Webb

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Don't Make Me Over 2:57
  • 2 Walk On By 2:55
  • 3 Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 2:26
  • 4 Blue on Blue 2:01
  • 5 The Last One to Be Loved 3:27
  • 6 (There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me 2:58
  • 7 24 Hours From Tulsa 2:34
  • 8 Trains and Boats and Planes 2:43
  • 9 Wives and Lovers 2:50
  • 10 Saturday Sunshine 2:10
  • 11 A House Is Not a Home 3:31
  • 12 Anyone Who Had a Heart 3:00

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