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White House honors Burt Bacharach and Hal David

May 10, 2012 / 11:20 AM EDT / CBS News

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Burt Bacharach speaks after receiving the 2012 Library of CongressGershwin Prize for Popular Song at The Library of Congress on May 8, 2012, in Washington.

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Musical artist Stevie Wonder sings and plays the piano during an "In Performance at the White House" concert in the East Room of the White House May 9, 2012, in Washington. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted the concert to celebrate composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David.

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Musical artist Stevie Wonder performs during an "In Performance at the White House" concert in the East Room of the White House May 9, 2012, in Washington.

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Composer Burt Bacharach speaks after being presented the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Songduring an "In Performance at the White House" concert in the East Room of the White House May 9, 2012, in Washington.

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President Barack Obama walks off the stage with Eunice David, wife of Hal David, while Burt Bacharach watches after presenting both with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song during an "In Performance at the White House" concert in the East Room of the White House May 9, 2012, in Washington.

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President Barack Obama presents composer Burt Bacharac with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Son during an "In Performance at the White House" concert in the East Room of the White House May 9, 2012, in Washington.

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President Barack Obama awards a Gershwin Prize to legendary composer and performer Burt Bacharach at a concert honoring Bacharach and fellow prize winner Hal David, in the East Room at the White House on May 9, 2012, in Washington. Burt Bacharach along with Hal David, were awarded the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

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President Barack Obama applauds after awarding a Gershwin Prize to legendary composer and performer Burt Bacharach at a concert honoring Bacharach and fellow prize winner Hal David in the East Room at the White House on May 9, 2012, in Washington.

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Stevie Wonder performs for the First Family and guests during a concert honoring Gershwin Prize winners Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the East Room at the White House on May 9, 2012, in Washington. Burt Bacharach along with Hal David, were awarded the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

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Stevie Wonder performs for the First Family and guests during a concert honoring Gershwin Prize winners Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 9, 2012, in Washington.

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Eunice David, the wife of musician Hal David, delivers remarks after she received her husband's Gershwin Prize from President Obama during a concert honoring him and fellow prize recipient Burt Bacharach, in the East Room at the White House on May 9, 2012, in Washington. David was too ill to attend.

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Gershwin Prize recipient Burt Bacharach delivers remarks during a concert honoring him and fellow award winner Hal David, in the East Room at the White House on May 9, 2012, in Washington.