📣 News Carpenters With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

[Simon KC1950]

I thought it would be interesting to mention that one of my YouTube videos is of the 2007 documentary The Carpenters Story: Only Yesterday. In the past month, the number of views has jumped by over 200k to 1.8m and the comments from viewers are through the roof on a daily basis. It would appear to me that people are finding their way to the duo on YouTube as a result of the news about the new album. Activity on this particular video on my channel has never been as frenetic as it is right now. I’m waiting to see what happens if/when TV advertising for the album begins.

What's your channel called?

 

[newvillefan]

I’ll give you three guesses

 

[Simon KC1950]

I’ll give you three guesses

You'll find you have a new subscriber now !

 

[CraigGA]

I thought it would be interesting to mention that one of my YouTube videos is of the 2007 documentary The Carpenters Story: Only Yesterday. In the past month, the number of views has jumped by over 200k to 1.8m and the comments from viewers are through the roof on a daily basis. It would appear to me that people are finding their way to the duo on YouTube as a result of the news about the new album. Activity on this particular video on my channel has never been as frenetic as it is right now. I’m waiting to see what happens if/when TV advertising for the album begins.

Well, we got a new website out of it and it’s yet to be advertised yet people are buying and exposure is leading the path to more interest. It seems that people are hungry for good music!

 

[CraigGA]

I reslistened again to the three we have and there is more new present within them than even I heard on first listen. I am even more excited than before!

 

[Portlander]

Too funny newville, I watched it again yesterday during an afternoon of miserable weather. Richard was at his best with his insight especially when he shared the story when Karen parked her Jag beside his Jag at the shopping plaza. Was nice to see how much Linda Perry truly appreciates the Carpenters and her high praise for Karen's vocal interpretations. Also enjoyed watching John Bettis tell how the Carpenters borrowed The Mamas and The Papas equipment (with Joe Osborn's blessing) and got busted by Mama Cass!

 

[CARPENTERS-COLLECTOR]

in case anyone wants one;

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[newvillefan]

New video by Richard on Instagram:

Richard Carpenter on Instagram: “Yesterday Once More . #carpenters#yesterdayoncemore#orchestra#london#december”

 

[Rick-An Ordinary Fool]

New video by Richard on Instagram:

Richard Carpenter on Instagram: “Yesterday Once More . #carpenters#yesterdayoncemore#orchestra#london#december”

So I’ve officially heard a snippet.

 

[newvillefan]

So I’ve officially heard a snippet.

Hope I didn’t spoil the surprise too much. The clue was in the word “video” and the hashtags he included on the link.

 

[Rick-An Ordinary Fool]

Hope I didn’t spoil the surprise too much. The clue was in the word “video” and the hashtags he included on the link.

No ha I wanted to click it. I’m getting impatient but will hold off on full song listens.

 

[leadmister]

God Richard looks so old.

 

[David A]

This is all just really amazing; the Carpenters back in somewhat of a limelight

 

[leadmister]

Alas, none of us are immune. I was a kid when they were popular but I'm no spring chicken anymore

That's the thing. If he's old then we are old too. lol

 

[CarpentersToYou]

God Richard looks so old.

Try to have a little respect for the man.

 

[leadmister]

Try to have a little respect for the man.

No disrespect intended. I hold Richard in higher regard than most Carpenters fans by a long shot. Please don't jump to conclusions about what I think or feel.

 

[Vinylalbumcovers]

Try to have a little respect for the man.

I don't think he was being disrespectful. I think he was lamenting how he looks. Richard is 72 and he looks every bit of it, IMHO. I think we want the people we're fans of to be young forever and it's hard to see them age like we do. They aren't frozen in time - even though the album jackets freeze them to some degree.

Unlike Karen, we still have him though and he's still creatively vibrant. Let's enjoy that.

Ed

 

[leadmister]

I don't think he was being disrespectful. I think he was lamenting how he looks. Richard is 72 and he looks every bit of it, IMHO. I think we want the people we're fans of to be young forever and it's hard to see them age like we do. They aren't frozen in time - even though the album jackets freeze them to some degree.

Unlike Karen, we still have him though and he's still creatively vibrant. Let's enjoy that.

Ed

My sentiment exactly. Thank you.

 

[Vinylalbumcovers]

My sentiment exactly. Thank you.

I get it totally. Richard isn't allowed to age - gosh darn it! LOL!! He does, though, and that's hard to imagine.

Ed

 

[Malu Makana]

Its nice to see some of the negativity has dissipated from earlier posts. Rpo is going to be released on December 7, Pearl Harbor day. Its like some believed Richard was going to drop a bomb on the fans.

As for me, I'd happily buy the CD even if was just Richard yelling at his dog for 30 minutes. Why? It will be my first Carpenters drop since I became a fan. Never thought it would happen. Really Excited!

Thanks everyone. Keep up the good work.

 

[newvillefan]

No ha I wanted to click it.

Phew

 

[John Eidsvoog]

I don't think he was being disrespectful. I think he was lamenting how he looks. Richard is 72 and he looks every bit of it, IMHO. I think we want the people we're fans of to be young forever and it's hard to see them age like we do. They aren't frozen in time - even though the album jackets freeze them to some degree.
Ed

Whether he looks old or not, he still moves like someone much younger. He goes up and down stairs with ease. I’ve never asked him if works out, but there’s nothing slow about him.

Regarding not being frozen in time, that’s why Andy Gibb still has such a large fan base. They still remember him as the 30-year-old he was when he died. He would be 60 now and no one pictures him like that. Imagine what Karen might look liked today.

 

[Mark-T]

John, I really like the fact you are still jumping in on this thread. Thanks!

 

[Rick-An Ordinary Fool]

I agree Mark.
I hope John can chime in again after we all get the CD in our hands (it won't be long) and provide any other tidbits of details about the recording process and any other details about those London recordings with the RPO. We crave those things around here.

 

[Jeff]

Its nice to see some of the negativity has dissipated from earlier posts. Rpo is going to be released on December 7, Pearl Harbor day. Its like some believed Richard was going to drop a bomb on the fans.

As for me, I'd happily buy the CD even if was just Richard yelling at his dog for 30 minutes. Why? It will be my first Carpenters drop since I became a fan. Never thought it would happen. Really Excited!

Thanks everyone. Keep up the good work.

You are in for an epic musical adventure.