A few weeks ago Burt Bacharach passed away at the age of 94. Bacharach is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music. Whether you passed the bar in 1953 or 2023, it is likely that you are familiar with the melodies to one or more of his 73 U.S. Top 40 hits. If his name doesn’t ring a bell, some of the songs listed below probably do.

“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,”

“This Guy’s in Love with You,”