Burt Bacharach — Plays His Hits (CD, 1997, K-Tel Records) Preowned

A smooth, sophisticated instrumental showcase from one of pop music’s greatest composers. Plays His Hits features Burt Bacharach performing lush arrangements of the timeless songs he helped make famous — elegant melodies delivered with his signature orchestral touch.

Stripped of vocals and presented as rich instrumental interpretations, classics like “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “The Look of Love,” and “What the World Needs Now Is Love” take on a cinematic quality. The arrangements highlight Bacharach’s unmistakable phrasing, layered strings, gentle piano, and polished production style that defined an era of adult contemporary and classic pop.

This 1997 CD edition is a relaxed, easy-listening collection perfect for fans of classic songwriting craftsmanship and orchestral pop elegance.

Released in 1997 by K-Tel Records.