Promises Promises/I’ll Never Fall In Love Again/Knowing When To Leave/Any Day Now/Wanting Things/ Whoever You Are I Love You/Make It Easy On Yourself/Do You Know The Way To San Jose/Pacific Coast Highway/She’s Gone Away/This Guy’s In Love With You
Make It Easy On Yourself was the third album from songwriter Burt Bacharach containing orchestral versions of his magnificent compositions, sometimes with female choral backing. (US:51)
“Some of his best compositions in semi-instrumental versions (with female chorus), so you can enjoy and appreciate the sophistication of the music, and relax at the same time.”
“A good choice to get a into Burt Bacharach´s unique songs from the 60s. Some tracks are instrumental, which supports the intricate way they are composed and arranged; others have female singers and on one, Mr. Bacharach, well, sort of sings. The album breezes the open air of the late 60s – musically such a great harvest.”
“The music and arrangements flow effortlessly from track to track and play off each other. He doesn't push the boundaries that far to offend his core audience, but it is still a sophisticated take on what an album can be, versus just a series of unrelated songs aimed at airplay. It was largely a nostalgia purchase for me, but I found myself listening to it over and over again. Borderline fans and the curious will be surprised with the sparse vocals and universal themes.”
“With a legion of popular hits under his belt, it's easy to see why everyone chose to do Burt Bacharach songs when you hear Burt do them himself. The emotion in his arrangements is astounding - these songs need no lyrics to convey their sadness or excitement. This album will appeal to people who would never admit to liking this genre of music. Just good music and you can't beat that.”
“Burt Bacharach exploded into the world of pop music in the mid-60s, and his influence continues to this day. If you want to know why, this is the first album you need to buy. Not only is it a piece of history, it is one of the most perfect pop albums ever made. Non-stop infectious melodies, intricate and dazzling orchestrations, everything you could ever want, and more, is here for the taking. One classic tune after another, songs that, once created, take on a life of their own.”
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