JohnFB
She was born to belong to the lines of a song...
TOUCH ME...is in the key of G Major (F#) - not a particularly high key. Also in that same key is FOR ALL WE KNOW. Yes, this is a higher key than usual or normal for Karen, but as we heard so beautifully on FAWK one that she could easily handle, given her extensive vocal range, and the resonance and strength of her voice throughout that range.
In the LEGACY book in the chapter on MADE IN AMERICA Richard is quoted as saying that TMWWD has its background vocals consisting of Karen multi-layered, and supported by a session singer named Carolyn Dennis to create a soulful "mocha" version of the "Carpenter Sound". Richard has a few other things to say about the recording, but nowhere does he give any indication that they chose too high of a key...
In the LEGACY book in the chapter on MADE IN AMERICA Richard is quoted as saying that TMWWD has its background vocals consisting of Karen multi-layered, and supported by a session singer named Carolyn Dennis to create a soulful "mocha" version of the "Carpenter Sound". Richard has a few other things to say about the recording, but nowhere does he give any indication that they chose too high of a key...