Burt Bacharach is regarded as one of the most successful and influential figures of 20th-century popular music. His collaboration with lyricist Hal David produced some of the most memorable and melodic songs of the modern era, while his scores for films earned him Academy Award recognition. Over 1,000 artists have recorded Bacharach's songs, and his compositions have been remade and sampled by many of today's big-name acts.
To remind yourself of just how dominant a figure he was in pop music, click on this gallery and revisit some of Burt Bacharach's greatest musical accomplishments.