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The use and abuse of ‘Karen,’ etc.
The use and abuse of ‘Karen,’ etc.
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"Karen Carpenter, the singer (one of the purest and best)."‘Scandalize My Name’ | National Review
The use and abuse of ‘Karen,’ etc.
#60 July 1978: "Appearance on Tonight Show June 27th. The Christmas Album is Completed. At the present time, back in Studio working
on their next Album. They met group Abba while in Germany for Star Parade. Christmas TV Special this year.
Too cool, Stephen!And here is that very occasion where Richard and Karen shared a stage with ABBA! (Courtesy of facebook page "The Carpenters: History & News"):
"Singer Claire dela Fuente, dubbed by some as the Philippines’ version of Karen Carpenter, was convicted for seven counts of tax evasion "
Looks like somebody’s been lyin’.
I would like to give a Thumbs Up to the Rick Henry book: Carpenters --- Album by Album: Song by Song. I purchased it at Amazon, just received it, and have only skimmed through it so far. The book is comprised of information on each song from Carpenters' albums, including the solo ventures. Albums are listed chronologically, and each album is discussed with the same format: information, among other things, on release date, musicians, producers, chart positions, and other anecdotes, followed by trivia and origins of each song, as well as Mr. Henry's editorial comments on songs and albums and his ratings of each album.
I have been a long-time fan who thought I knew "everything" about the Carpenters and their songs. Yet I have learned so many things during several years viewing (and sometimes posting) comments at this terrific A&M Corner website, and I can see that Mr. Henry is a font of further information in his interesting paperback. I tend to agree with Mr. Henry's editorial musings (for instance, with his album ratings in comparison with each other). My only gripe is that, as well organized as this book indeed is, a table of contents and page numbers would provide further organization and clarity.
All in all, Mr. Henry's book is filled with interesting and fun facts. Some here may quibble with the occasional minor error, but overall I would consider this a great and invaluable resource on the recordings of our beloved Karen and Richard.
Did anyone see this?
Has this interview ever surfaced from his "America's Top Ten" tv show in 1981?
It’s too bad I missed that interview. It would have been nice to see that. I hope it shows up again someday. Thanks for the write up on it.Too Cool! Where did you find that picture, Rick?
Yes, that interview used to be posted on You Tube in two incarnations, but it was removed, unfortunately.
The first version is the interview spotlight that aired in August of 1981. It’s a few minutes long. The other version uses different footage from the same interview when Casey did a tribute to Karen in February of ‘83. Karen looks drawn, but it’s a fun interview.
It’s too bad I missed that interview. It would have been nice to see that. I hope it shows up again someday. Thanks for the write up on it.
Or the Hardy Boys would qualify for 1970!It is always nice to see the Carpenters receiving any recognition particularly during the period where they had most of their success. Though I have respect for Joni Mitchell, her first hit (#25) was in early 1973 so we definitely were not listening to her 50 years ago. Paul McCartney/Wings did not have a Top 40 hit until March of 1971 with "Another Day" and James Taylor charted once in September of 1970 with "Fire and Rain". Elton John did not reach the Top 40 until January of 1971 with "Your Song". So technically we were not listening to any of these artists 50 years ago today!
I personally think the writer for this article could have chosen stronger candidates for the cover photos with minimum effort and research. The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Chicago, Diana Ross, Bread, Three Dog Night, and Neil Diamond would all have been better candidates. They all had far greater chart success and radio play during 1970 than the above mentioned artists (some actually had none) which is what this article is supposed to be about. Now if the story was about the music of the entire decade it would be a little more credible but Joni still wouldn't make the cut.