DVD What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David 

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What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David pays tribute to the man who wrote lyrics for some of the most enduring songs in American popular music. 

The 60-minute DVD overflows with the brilliant chart-topping songs of lyricist Hal David and celebrates his legendary collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach and tracks long career in music.  

Hosted by Bette Midler, the program includes interviews with Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson, music writer Francis Davis and National Public Radio star Terry Gross (host of Fresh Air), with memorable performances by Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Cher, Dusty Springfield, The Carpenters, B. J. Thomas, Tom Jones, Jackie DeShannon, Glen Campbell and, of course, the fabulous Dionne Warwick, an inspirational muse for so much of the Bacharach-David songbook.  Also included are .

This DVD contains the 60-minute performance-documentary, plus thirty minutes of DVD Bonus Content featuring vintage  full-length performances by Dionne Warwick, Tom Jones and Jackie DeShannon, and extended interviews with Hal David.



Product Details

  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)



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