Burt Bacharach

David Coy is a seasoned bassist renowned for his extensive collaboration with legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach. His passion for music was nurtured by his father, a dedicated college band director who notably led Pasadena City College’s ensemble in the iconic Rose Parade. During collage, David immersed himself in the Los Angeles recording scene, performing alongside esteemed studio musicians of the 1970s and ’80s. His early career featured engagements with various Christian music groups across Los Angeles and Orange County, laying the groundwork for his professional journey.

Hal David followed in the footsteps of his older brother Mack, who penned several popular songs in the 1930s and 40s. Hal worked hard to learn the craft and spent many years in and around the Brill Building in New York, which was the hub of music publishing in America at the time.

This audio only interview was conducted for a radio program by Dan Del Fiorentino and donated to the NAMM Oral History program: Jack Jones was the son of actors Allan Jones and Irene Hervey. The experience of growing up in Hollywood allowed Jack to explore a number of fields in entertainment. At a young age, he realized he loved to sing, so with the help of his father, Jack began recording demos and in 1959 landed a contract with Capitol Records.