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Lyricist

Hal David, born on May 25, 1921, was an esteemed lyricist from the United States. Known for his versatile style that encompassed pop, jazz, and musical theater, David's collaborations with Burt Bacharach produced numerous classic songs, such as 'The Look of Love' and 'What the World Needs Now Is Love'. His lyrics were celebrated for their emotional depth and melodic beauty, significantly influencing the landscape of popular music.

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Famous Hal David Quotes

“Mother told me always to follow the golden rule.And she said it's really a sin to be mean and cruel.So remember if you're untrueAngels up in heaven are looking at you.”

Ifs Mean Said Remember Mother Heaven Sin Golden Golden Rule

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“The love of a girl can make a man stay on when he should go,Just tryin' to build a peaceful life where love is free to grow.”

Men Should Girl Grows Love Is Peaceful Peaceful Life

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“I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'.”

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“Loneliness remembers what happiness forgets”

Remember Forget Loneliness

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“I tended not to be concerned about whether a song was going to be a hit when I wrote it. Because it became evident that none of us knew what was a hit and what wasn't. So I thought if I just write what I like, why shouldn't people like what I like?”

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“It's not just a revue where one song is done, then another. There are concepts and ideas at work.”

Ideas Done Song Concepts

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“Pop songs are not as graceful as they used to be. Performers today haven’t gone through the regimen of learning how to write. And of course, everyone wants to own copyrights. Rap culture is interesting and different and has purpose, but it has a non-romantic view of life and of social feelings. There may be a void in that.”

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“The talent is always there and art is cyclical. I’m optimistic.”

Art Talent Art Is Optimistic

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“Above all, I try to create an emotion to which others can respond.”

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“In writing I search for believability, simplicity, and emotional impact.”

Writing Emotional Impact Simplicity Believability

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“One thing a lyricist must learn is not to fall in love with his own lines. Once you learn that, you can walk away from the lyric and look at it with a reasonable degree of objectivity.”

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About the Author

Born: May 25, 1921
Died: September 1, 2012
Known for: Lyricist
Quotes: 11

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