The Green Grass Starts To Grow / They Don't Give Medals To Yesterday's Heroes

Released in 1970 on Scepter Records, this single features two tracks that highlight the evolving sound of Dionne Warwick during her long-standing creative partnership with songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The A-side, 'The Green Grass Starts to Grow,' serves as a hallmark of the sophisticated pop-soul aesthetic the trio perfected, blending intricate orchestral arrangements with Warwick’s signature smooth, emotive vocal delivery.

The single emerged during a period of transition for both the artist and the label, as the lush, production-heavy sound of the late 1960s began to meet the changing tastes of the early 1970s. While Bacharach and David’s compositions were meticulously designed to showcase Warwick’s unique phrasing and dynamic range, this particular release reflects their ambition to maintain their relevance in a shifting musical landscape, balancing traditional pop sensibilities with the period's emerging lyrical maturity.