What Was Burt Bacharach's Net Worth? How the Iconic Music Man Earned a Fortune
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Find out how much wealth the legendary songwriter accrued before his death.
Burt Bacharach's net worth was staggering, and when you look at his songwriting credits and illustrious resume, it's not surprising at all.
The songwriting behemoth died on Feb. 8, 2023, at 94 years old, leaving behind not just an incomparable legacy, but also quite a bit of cash from songwriting royalties. When you have a catalog of more than 500 tunes, that should be expected! Find out how Burt Bacharach got famous and how much he was worth when he died.
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How did Burt Bacharach become famous?
Born in Kansas City and raised in Queens, New York, Burt Bacharach was the son of songwriter Irma M. Bacharach and newspaper columnist Bertram "Bert" Bacharach. His mother encouraged him to take piano lessons at a young age, and he was a fan of jazz over the classical songs he was initially taught to practice.
Burt Bacharach got a Bachelor's degree in music from McGill University in Montreal and continued his studies at Mannes School of Music and the Music Academy of the West.
He then spent two years in the Army, where he met singer Vic Damone. He continued composing and playing piano for Damone following their military service, also working with other artists through the Catskills and in Europe.
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In the 1950s, Burt Bacharach joined forces with songwriting partner Hal David, and in 1957, they got their first country No. 1 with "The Story of My Life," recorded by Marty Robbins.
They followed with Perry Como's "Magic Moments," which hit No. 4 on the U.S. pop charts and No. 1 in the U.K.
In the U.K., "The Story of My Life" was recorded by Michael Holliday and soared to No. 1.
Together, Bacharach and David wrote over 100 songs together in the 1960s alone, discovering singer Dionne Warwick in 1961 and collaborating with her on 39 charting songs, 22 of which made the Top 40.
What was Burt Bacharach's net worth?
At the time of his death, Burt Bacharach's net worth was estimated to be between $150 million and $160 million.
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How many songs did Burt Bacharach write?
Burt Bacharach wrote more than 500 songs that were performed by more than 1,200 artists (and counting).
Did Burt Bacharach write all Dionne Warwick songs?
Bacharach penned 39 consecutive hits for Dionne Warwick. Their signature song together is considered "Walk On By."
How many No. 1 hits did Burt Bacharach write?
Burt Bacharach had a total of six No. 1 hits to his name at the time of his death, including:
"The Guy's In Love With You," Herb Alpert (1968)
"Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," B.J. Thomas (1969)
"(They Long to Be) Close to You," The Carpenters (1970)
"Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do)," Christopher Cross (1981)
"That's What Friends Are For," Dionne Warwick (1985)
"On My Own," Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald (1986)
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What songs did Burt Bacharach write for Tom Jones?
Burt Bacharach wrote "What's New Pussycat" for Tom Jones. The track was written for the 1965 film of the same name and became one of Jones' signature songs. It was nominated for the Best Original Song Oscar.
