Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.794084 By The 5th Dimension. By Burt Bacharach. Arranged by Dave Gingras, John E. Dosher. Film/TV. Score. 3 pages. DAVID LEE GINGRAS #6132627. Published by DAVID LEE GINGRAS (A0.794084). One Less Bell to Answer is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Originally written in 1967 for Keely Smith, the song was rediscovered in late 1969 by Bones Howe, the producer for the 5th Dimension, and the song was included on the group's 1970 debut album for Bell Records, Portrait. Lead vocals on the single were sung by Marilyn McCoo. This version features a root-based chord blocking technique that John and I have used in a number of our arrangements. We spiced it up a little with a few left-hand fills - we hope you like it!