When Dionne Warwick teamed up with the genius duo Burt Bacharach and Hal David, music history was rewritten. Their collaborations created an entirely new language for pop and soul—graceful, intelligent, and timeless. Songs like Walk on By, I Say a Little Prayer, and Do You Know the Way to San Jose weren’t just hits; they were masterpieces of mood and meaning. Her smooth yet commanding voice carried sophistication that transcended genre and race, opening doors for countless artists who came after