Burt Bacharach's widow donates his extensive music collection to the Library of Congress.

Burt Bacharach's extensive music collection, including scores and sketches for hits like "The Look of Love" and "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," will be donated to the Library of Congress by his widow, Jane Bacharach. The collection, consisting of thousands of items, will be available to researchers starting summer 2025. This marks the first donation from a Gershwin Prize recipient, which Bacharach received in 2012 alongside Hal David.

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