英语文摘:"Raindrops Keep Fallin'on My Head" lyricist honored in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Hal David, songwriter of "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head", received the 2,451st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday, with another honor for him three days away.

David, 90, who shared a best original song Academy Award with writing partner Burt Bacharach in 1970 for "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," attended the awarding ceremony held in front of The Musicians Institute on Hollywood Boulevard.

Legendary songwriter Hal David (L) and wife Eunice pose for photographers as the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honors him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California October 14, 2011.

The New York native was also author of other popular ones such as "Do You Know the Way to San Jose", "What The World Needs Now is Love", "Walk on By", and "I Say a Little Prayer". He penned the lyrics for the 1968 Broadway musical "Promises, Promises," which has garnered the Grammy Award for its cast album.

On Oct 17, David will receive a music tribute called "Love Sweet Love.