Pop Quiz: Dionne Warwick

Pop Quiz: Dionne Warwick

Aidin Vaziri | Dionne Warwick. She's Burt Bacharach and Hal David's cool, high-cheekboned muse and the no-nonsense voice behind classics such as "What the World Needs Now Is Love" and "Walk on By." This year, the former gospel singer from New Jersey celebrates 45 years in show business with a biographical set that covers the length of her storied singing career, from the early days to later hits such as Barry Gibb's "Heartbreaker" and '80s charity single "That's What Friends Are For."

Dionne Warwick
Q: You might not realize it, but we've actually met before. I was in the third row when Boy George was on "Solid Gold" and you put your hand on my shoulder.
A: Oh, dear. Wonderful.
Q: I also called the Psychic Friends Network once, but that probably doesn't count. Do you regret doing that?
A: Not at all. If you look on TV today, it's all you see.
Q: It's the second most popular infomercial of all time.
A: Not only that, every TV show is based on it. I, again, was the first to open that door.
Q: They even have animal psychic shows.
A: I know. It's an ongoing saga. That's quite all right. My shoulders are pretty broad.