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  1. "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" is a 1968 popular song written and composed for singer #DionneWarwick by #BurtBacharach. #HalDavid wrote the lyrics. The song was Warwick's biggest international hit to that point, selling several million copies worldwide and winning Warwick her first #GrammyAward. David's lyrics tell the story of a native of #SanJoseCalifornia, who, having failed to break into the entertainment field in Los Angeles, is set to return to her hometown.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-2UpwpTAd8U

  2. "On My Own" is a duet by American singers #PattiLaBelle and #MichaelMcDonald. It was written and produced by #BurtBacharach and his then-wife #CaroleBayerSager and originally recorded by singer #DionneWarwick for inclusion on her album #Friends (1985). The song was eventually recorded by LaBelle and McDonald for her eighth studio album, #WinnerInYou (1986). It was released as the album's lead single on March 22, 1986, by #MCARecords. Lyrically.
    youtube.com/watch?v=a-SQRJbtMqs

  3. Herb Alpert

    This Guy's in Love With You ...

    Damn he was smooth! The song was written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David. Released in May of 1968, it went all the way to #1

    #herbalpert #thisguysinlovewithyou #burtbacharach #the60s #thesixties #music #nowplaying #nowhearthis #listenup #mixtape #randomplay