Reach Out
Burt Bacharach · 1967
33 min · 11 tracks · easy listening · lounge music · orchestral pop
A lush orchestral tapestry intertwines with Bacharach's signature melodies and poignant lyrics, creating an immersive listening experience.
Reach Out is an album by Burt Bacharach, released in 1967. A lush orchestral tapestry intertwines with Bacharach's signature melodies and poignant lyrics, creating an immersive listening experience. 'Reach Out' features some of Bacharach's most enduring compositions, including 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' which became an anthem for peace during the civil rights movement. The album received critical acclaim and helped establish Bacharach as a key figure in the orchestral pop genre, influencing countless artists that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Reach Out sound like?
A lush orchestral tapestry intertwines with Bacharach's signature melodies and poignant lyrics, creating an immersive listening experience. Rooted in easy listening and lounge music.
What makes Reach Out by Burt Bacharach notable?
'Reach Out' features some of Bacharach's most enduring compositions, including 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' which became an anthem for peace during the civil rights movement. The album received critical acclaim and helped establish Bacharach as a key figure in the orchestral pop genre, influencing countless artists that followed. When 'Reach Out' was released in 1967, Burt Bacharach was transitioning from a successful songwriter to a celebrated solo artist. This album followed his earlier work on the soundtrack for 'Alfie' and showcased his ability to blend sophisticated pop arrangements with emotional depth, solidifying his status in the music industry.
How many songs are on Reach Out?
Reach Out has 11 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reach Out for Me 2:52
- 2 Alfie Standout 3:07
- 3 Bond Street 2:06
- 4 Are You There (With Another Girl) 2:55
- 5 What the World Needs Now Is Love Standout 4:18
- 6 The Look of Love 2:43
- 7 A House Is Not a Home 3:50
- 8 I Say a Little Prayer Standout 2:28
- 9 The Windows of the World 2:31
- 10 Lisa 3:40
- 11 Message to Michael 3:21
Release Date
January 1, 1967
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
33 min 56 sec
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