He and Hal David co-wrote 2004 SHOF Towering Song What The World Needs Now Is Love; honored with SHOF’s highest accolade, the Johnny Mercer Award, in 1996 Burt Bacharach, Inducted 1972

They co-wrote monster hits including "Ain't it a Shame," "I'm in Love Again," "Blue Monday," and "I'm Walkin'." Dave Bartholomew, Inducted 1998

"Flying Down To Rio" was one of 40 film scores Edward Eliscu, Inducted 1975

Wrote scores for "Gone With The Wind" and "King Kong" Max Steiner, Inducted 1995