WYBIMLA
Well-Known Member
Don't forget the origins of I Believe You. I understand Karen made it her own and you'd think KC may have written it herself! Lol
But, there's usually stories behind the songs, if you trace it back.
Originally the song was for Dorthy Moore.
Of course the C's contributed something to the song with their own version of it.
Like with a lot of these songs. Beechwood, Hurting Each Other, Postman, Your Baby doesn't love you anymore.
There's some influence from R n' B, Soul, Afro-carribean and even gospel music.
I'd think of "and when I die" along those lines too (waaay back very early on in their career).
Richard talked about the song "Hurts so Bad" and I'm sure there's others too that he thought were incredible recordings and/or pieces of music.
I find it fascinating how there are places you'll find songs where the C's would have heard a song while on vacation or what have you and love it so much that they want to share good music.
And sure they would have heard and appreciated a lot of the Motown sound too. I mean just think of "Dancing in the street" as another example.
I'd imagine KC and RC have heard a lot of R n' B, soul, jazz, country and many pop selections too. They would have had to consume a lot of music.
And to me it speaks of great taste, how musical the Carpenters were and open to different styles. I think they did the song with great respect and honour.
To my ears, if it's alright to say it, this is where the C's meet a little bit of culture and it's not so bad to me.
I have no idea why "Freckled little girl" is bothersome. It was changed from:
"And love will grow into a brown-eyed
Little girl who looks like we do"
Each phrase provides the same kind of open vowel sounds you'd expect for a ballad and works with the music.
Not so much controversy or anything there. I'd assume the songwriters gave it their blessing too.
It's an interesting observation that the songs that seem to get some of the most push back from fans are: Beechwood, Man smart/women smarter and even an innocent line in I Believe You.
There is some interesting psychology there.
I honestly don't mind Karen singing songs that were intended as soul, funk, disco or r n' b.
It doesn't bother me whether it was a solo album cut or song with Rich.
It just means they like good music and it's not that deep or to be read into. It's just good music folks. Lol
But, there's usually stories behind the songs, if you trace it back.
Originally the song was for Dorthy Moore.
Of course the C's contributed something to the song with their own version of it.
Like with a lot of these songs. Beechwood, Hurting Each Other, Postman, Your Baby doesn't love you anymore.
There's some influence from R n' B, Soul, Afro-carribean and even gospel music.
I'd think of "and when I die" along those lines too (waaay back very early on in their career).
Richard talked about the song "Hurts so Bad" and I'm sure there's others too that he thought were incredible recordings and/or pieces of music.
I find it fascinating how there are places you'll find songs where the C's would have heard a song while on vacation or what have you and love it so much that they want to share good music.
And sure they would have heard and appreciated a lot of the Motown sound too. I mean just think of "Dancing in the street" as another example.
I'd imagine KC and RC have heard a lot of R n' B, soul, jazz, country and many pop selections too. They would have had to consume a lot of music.
And to me it speaks of great taste, how musical the Carpenters were and open to different styles. I think they did the song with great respect and honour.
To my ears, if it's alright to say it, this is where the C's meet a little bit of culture and it's not so bad to me.
I have no idea why "Freckled little girl" is bothersome. It was changed from:
"And love will grow into a brown-eyed
Little girl who looks like we do"
Each phrase provides the same kind of open vowel sounds you'd expect for a ballad and works with the music.
Not so much controversy or anything there. I'd assume the songwriters gave it their blessing too.
It's an interesting observation that the songs that seem to get some of the most push back from fans are: Beechwood, Man smart/women smarter and even an innocent line in I Believe You.
There is some interesting psychology there.
I honestly don't mind Karen singing songs that were intended as soul, funk, disco or r n' b.
It doesn't bother me whether it was a solo album cut or song with Rich.
It just means they like good music and it's not that deep or to be read into. It's just good music folks. Lol
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