Blacharach

Indulge your senses in the timeless cool of one of the Twentieth-century’s master song-writers, Burt Bacharach. Six decades into one of songwriting’s most successful and honored careers, marked by 48 top ten hits, 9 number one songs, more than 500 compositions and a landmark 49 year run on the charts, his musical legacy shines on as pure gold.

BLACHARACH features the honeyed tones of Patrick Williams, accompanied by some of Melbourne’s stellar musicians, rendering hits made popular across generations and around the world ~

The Look Of Love, Do You Know The Way To San Jose, I Say A Little Prayer For You, Close To You, This Guy’s In Love With You, Wishin’ And Hopin’ and That’s What Friends Are For.

This is an unforgettable showcase of songs made famous by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Perry Como, B.J.Thomas, Aretha Franklin, The Carpenters, Gene McDaniels, Petula Clarke, Tom Jones, and reprised by contemporary Australian artists like The Reels and Rebecca’s Empire.

Fans of this ultra cool modern master can enjoy the best-loved tunes of Bacharach with BLACHARACH. Soulful, smokey and sensual, an evening with BLACHARACH is a seductive journey through the laid-back grooves and melodic delights of these instantly recognisable and highly celebrated songs. BLACHARACH’s 2007 performances sold out, the debut being the first stop on LORD OF THE RINGS and Royal Shakespeare Company star Sir Ian McKellan’s recent visit. BLACHARACH has also performed at some of Melbourne’s premier sporting, charity and corporate events including the Qantas Paddock Club at the F1 Grand Prix and the 2008 Australian Tennis Open.

Biography
Born and raised in Melbourne, African-Australian Patrick Williams is one of Australia’s most versatile performers. He starred in the national tours of the hit musicals HAIR, THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY and the 70’s era disco smash OH WHAT A NIGHT. Patrick was a regular performer on GMA WITH BERT NEWTON and has enjoyed a career as an actor on some of Australia’s most popular television dramas. He has performed with some of Australia’s finest musical talent including INXS, Tina Arena, Kate Ceberano, Hunters& Collectors, The Models and Renee Geyer.

Testimonials
“Charismatic and talented…blessed with a smooth and smokey voice, Williams puts his stamp of interpretation on the popular tunes of Burt Bacharach.”
THE AGE (A2) 29/12/07

“BLACHARACH bought a sense of prestige, glamour and energy that has not before been met. The feedback we have received from our clients has been overwhelming and we would certainly welcome BLACHARACH back with open arms to entertain our guests. I would highly recommend them for any occasion that celebrates music.”
MANAGER- CORPORATE HOSPITALITY - 2008 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS OPEN

“…a great singer and a top bloke, the feedback is always positive when Patrick is on the show.”
BERT NEWTON - GOOD MORNING AUSTRALIA

Listen to some of Blacharach's songs:

The Look of Love
Never Get to Heaven
Say a Little Prayer

The Songs
I Say A Little Prayer For You
The Look Of Love
(They Long To Be) Close To You
Do You Know The Way To San Jose
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head
What’s New Pussycat
What The World Needs Now
Reach Out For Me
This Guy’s In Love With You
Walk On By
Knowing When To Leave
I’ll Never Fall In Love Again
Always Something There To Remind Me
Are You There With Another Guy
You’ll Never Get To Heaven
Tower Of Strength
Made In Paris
I Wake Up Crying
Wishin’ And Hopin’
Wives And Lovers
Trains, Boats and Planes
Magic Moments
Odds And Ends
That’s What Friends Are For

Contact Patrick Williams info@blacharach.com for more information.

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