Dionne Warwick, Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and Mick Hucknall of Simply Red are among those who have been paying tribute to pop composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94.
Warwick said Bacharach's death was like "losing a family member".
The US singer, 82, was one of Bacharach's favourite collaborators, co-writing 1985 hit That's What Friends Are For, which featured Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight.
In a statement to the PA news agency, Warwick said: "Burt's transition is like losing a family member. These words I've been asked to write are being written with sadness over the loss of my Dear Friend and my Musical Partner.
"On the lighter side we laughed a lot and had our run-ins but always found a way to let each other know our family like roots were the most important part of our relationship.
"My heartfelt condolences go out to his family letting them know he is now peacefully resting, and I too will miss him."
Wilson said, "I'm so sad to hear about Burt Bacharach. Burt was a hero of mine and very influential on my work. He was a giant in the music business. His songs will live forever. Love & Mercy to Burt’s family."
I'm so sad to hear about Burt Bacharach. Burt was a hero of mine and very influential on my work. He was a giant in the music business. His songs will live forever. Love & Mercy to Burt’s family. pic.twitter.com/yYGY3bGNSw
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) February 9, 2023
Charlatans’ frontman Tim Burgess said Bacharach as "a king" and posted a clip of Aretha Franklin performing I Say A Little Prayer.
One of the greatest songwriting legacies in the history of ever. Farewell Burt Bacharach, you were a king pic.twitter.com/c5FCijQWb9
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) February 9, 2023
Posting on Instagram, Noel Gallagher shared a photograph of the songwriter, and captioning it: "RIP Maestro. It was a pleasure to have known you."
Mick Hucknall simply said, "Farewell Genius", while Bangles singer Susannah Hoffs said, "Peace and love, Burt Bacharach."
Farewell Genius.. RIP #BurtBacharach pic.twitter.com/cBifd5j2nf
— Simply Red (@SimplyRedHQ) February 9, 2023
Rick Astley twieeted, "We use the term 'Legend' too often but in the case of Burt Bacharach it's the only word that fits. RIP Burt, your gorgeous music will live on forever - Rick."
Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick reminisce through the amazing catalog of songs they recorded with Hal David. We lost a giant today. https://t.co/JNl0vVPOjq pic.twitter.com/K7ix7YrycQ
— Larry Karaszewski (@Karaszewski) February 9, 2023
Peace and love, Burt Bacharach. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/phUcaESSwV
— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) February 9, 2023
Raising a martini glass to the songwriting genius of #BurtBacharach (1928 - 2023). I wrote down the first 25 of his songs I could think of.
— Samuel West 💙💛 (@exitthelemming) February 9, 2023
I find it impossible even to read the titles without hearing the tunes. And such great tunes... pic.twitter.com/Cndwsfb7h9
We use the term 'Legend' too often but in the case of Burt Bacharach it’s the only word that fits.
— Rick Astley (@rickastley) February 9, 2023
RIP Burt, your gorgeous music will live on forever - Rick ❤️ #burtbacharach pic.twitter.com/ACFTCo6lnl
Very sad day, probably one of the most influential songwriters of our time. He was a great inspiration . Rest in peace Burt Bacharach #burtbacharach https://t.co/BgZaJAk5qQ
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) February 9, 2023
One of the great thrills and honors of my life was getting to know @BurtBacharach - one of the greatest songwriters of all time. There will never be anyone like him and as a songwriter, he set the bar. Burt, you will be missed but your music will live on. My love to his family. pic.twitter.com/1obui0UYlt
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) February 9, 2023
RIP Burt Bacharach. A titan of beautiful and effortless song. pic.twitter.com/oGI3z5AVxy
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) February 9, 2023
RIP BURT BACHARACH X
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) February 9, 2023
