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In 1966 Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote “I Say a Little Prayer” for Dionne Warwick; that first recording peaked at #4 on U.S. Billboard in December 1967, while it reached #8 on the R&B Singles list.
Originally recorded by Dionne Warwick and released in the fall of 1967, “I Say a Little Prayer ” was a hit for Warwick, reaching No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and remaining on the charts for 13 weeks.
The soundtrack song “I Say a Little Prayer (For You )” was covered by singer Diana King and featured heavily in the film, making it a US Billboard Hot 100 hit. The soundtrack featured a number of Burt Bacharach/Hal David songs.
Chart hits and other notable songs written by Burt Bacharach
Year | Song | Original artist |
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1967 | “Casino Royale” | Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass |
“The Look of Love” | Dusty Springfield | |
“The Windows of the World” | Dionne Warwick | |
“I Say a Little Prayer” | Dionne Warwick |
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