Hal David

Lyricist and Songwriter

Male

Born May 25, 1921

Hometown New York City

Died Sep 1, 2012

Death Place Los Angeles, Cali...

Genres Pop music

Performed With Dionne Warwick + ...

Other Names David, Harold Lane

Harold Lane "Hal" David was an American lyricist. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York City. He was best known for his collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach and his association with Dionne Warwick.

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Oscar-winning lyricist Hal David has died in Los Angeles, aged 91 (File Photos)

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Oct 14, 2011

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Hal David and Eunice David with their family Hal David Hollywood Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony

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Oct 13, 2011

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Songwriters, NYC

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Jun 16, 2011

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Oscar-winning lyricist Hal David has died in Los Angeles, aged 91 (File Photos)

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Jun 22, 2010

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Romance

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Burt Bacharach
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Eunice David

Married
Dionne Warwick
Fling

Family

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Hal David

d.2012

siblings

Mack David
Brother, d.1993

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Carole King's Major Honor
Huffington Post - 2 days ago

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is showing singer-songwriter Carole King that she has friends at the White House. In the East Room on Wednesday night, Obama is presenting the 71-year-old singer-songwriter with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. She is the first woman to receive the award given by the Library of Congress. King made famous such hits as "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and "You've Got a Friend." Several friends from her five decades in t...
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The White House Adds A Dash Of Soul Into Their Step
Huffington Post - Apr 09, 2013

WASHINGTON — The White House is celebrating the history and sound of Memphis soul music. Legendary artist and younger acts, ranging from Sam Moore and Mavis Staples to Ben Harper and Justin Timberlake, were rehearsing at the White House on Tuesday to help President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama highlight that style of music at an evening concert. Students from around the country participated in a workshop with some of the artists. The event is the 10th installment ...
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Brian Levin, J.D.: Phil Ramone, Magical Genius Who Elevated His Artists' Music Passes
Huffington Post - Mar 30, 2013

The legendary, yet humble, recording genius, Phil Ramone, 79, whose influence across a stunning spectrum of popular music for decades has passed away in New York. CNN stated, "His collaboration credits are a Who's Who of the music industry," while the Associated Press praised his "platinum touch" in engineering and producing as "spectacular and diverse." He was the recipient of 14 Grammy Music Awards as well as a lifetime achievement Grammy, and was nominated for a dizzying total...
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Steve Fleischli: Los Angeles County Water Pollution And The U.S. Supreme Court
Huffington Post - Nov 30, 2012

In their Oscar-winning song, Burt Bacharach and Hal David got it all wrong: Raindrops keep fallin' on my head But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red Cryin's not for me Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin' Because I'm free... Nothin's worryin' me... Red eyes--well, infections known as pinkeye--actually are among the many health problems those raindrops can cause when they fall on urban environments and pick ...
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Timeline

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CHILDHOOD

1921 Birth Born on May 25, 1921.

THIRTIES

1957 36 Years Old In 1957, David met composer Burt Bacharach at Famous Music in the Brill Building in New York. … Read More

LATE ADULTHOOD

2011 90 Years Old David and Bacharach were awarded the 2011 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song bestowed by the Library of Congress, the first time a songwriting team was given the honor.

2012 91 Years Old 1 More Event

David was recuperating from a recent illness and was unable to attend the Washington D.C. presentation ceremony in May 2012. … Read More

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