“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.”
Quote by Hal David
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Hal David
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. more