GaryAlan
Well-Known Member
Might be nice to find instances where we read comments of Herb Alpert regards Carpenters.
Here is the latest find:
October 31st, 2017:
" When asked which act he was most proud of, he answered quickly: The Carpenters."
"I signed them and people in my own company said 'these kids are too cute, too soft,' but I saw something there," he said. "We had them record 'Close To You,' and it was not good. Karen was playing drums, which I talked her out of. More importantly, we brought in The Wrecking Crew (legendary West Coast studio musicians) who gave it a deeper, richer sound more in tune with the audience. That was all it took, the doors were busted wide open."
Source:
Herb Alpert returns to Ohio after 40 years for one, special show (photos)
Here is the latest find:
October 31st, 2017:
" When asked which act he was most proud of, he answered quickly: The Carpenters."
"I signed them and people in my own company said 'these kids are too cute, too soft,' but I saw something there," he said. "We had them record 'Close To You,' and it was not good. Karen was playing drums, which I talked her out of. More importantly, we brought in The Wrecking Crew (legendary West Coast studio musicians) who gave it a deeper, richer sound more in tune with the audience. That was all it took, the doors were busted wide open."
Source:
Herb Alpert returns to Ohio after 40 years for one, special show (photos)