Buried Alien
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The Carpenters often cited "three B's" from the popular music of the 1960s...the Beatles, (Burt) Bacharach, and the Beach Boys, as key musical influences upon them. During the Carpenters' performing and recording career, Richard and Karen indeed issued records featuring their versions of compositions by these "B's."
But what about that fourth vital "B" from 1960s popular music....Bob Dylan? Did the Carpenters ever perform anything written by Dylan? If so, why not? Having grown up in the 1960s, Richard and Karen undoubtedly listened to their fair share of Dylan records. Was Dylan's material too far-removed from the Carpenters' musical interests and style for covering?
If the Carpenters had indeed covered Bob Dylan songs, which ones do you think would be good picks? I think the Carpenters could have done a fine version of "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" from Dylan's 1967 John Wesley Harding album.
But what about that fourth vital "B" from 1960s popular music....Bob Dylan? Did the Carpenters ever perform anything written by Dylan? If so, why not? Having grown up in the 1960s, Richard and Karen undoubtedly listened to their fair share of Dylan records. Was Dylan's material too far-removed from the Carpenters' musical interests and style for covering?
If the Carpenters had indeed covered Bob Dylan songs, which ones do you think would be good picks? I think the Carpenters could have done a fine version of "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" from Dylan's 1967 John Wesley Harding album.