by Alexandra Pollard Staff | Photos by WENN

Burt Bacharach announces UK summer concerts, including London tribute gig

The legendary songwriter will be honoured with 'A Life In Song' show

 

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Burt Bacharach announces UK summer concerts, including London tribute Photo: WENN
Burt Bacharach has announced a string of UK summer concerts, including a special 'A Life In Song' show at London's Royal Festival Hall.

The musician, composer, songwriter and producer has won six Grammys and three Academy Awards over the years, and has worked with the likes of Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond.

In 2008, he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys for his work revolutionsing the music of the 1950s and 60s.

Bacharach's special London date 'A Life In Song' will feature special guests, who will perform his most loved songs to the backdrop of an orchestra, as Bacharach shares anecdotes behind the songs.

Listen to 'Close To You', one of many popular songs written by Bacharach, below

Burt Bacharach's full UK tour dates are below. Tickets are on sale on Friday 30 January, except the London date which is on sale on Friday 6 February. Buy tickets here.

26 June London, Royal Festival Hall *
30 June Manchester, Bridgewater Hall *
1 July Birmingham, Symphony Hall *
3 July Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
5 July Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre *
8 July Bristol, Colston Hall

 * = with orchestra

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