Brendon McMahon
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I always thought that line was 'another being in tune' 
Karen Carpenter Solo Sessions - Continued
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Jack A.
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Iām not even sure Iād call it a duet, in that Peter doesnāt have any lead vocal parts - he only sings backing vocals behind Karen. Itās in a similar vein to his āduetā with Paul Anka, āHold Me āTil The Morning Comes,ā another song Peter has (to my knowledge) never spoken of.
That being said, Iād say Peter never talked about it because those songs are just minor footnotes in his career - he wasnāt out front, only supporting another artist. Iām also pretty sure his backing vocals were uncredited - but instantly recognizable.
Sidenote - I wish Karen had recorded a few actual duets with other male singers. Collaborating with other artists is what helps to draw in more fans.
Chris
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I agree with you about "another Beatle tune" being worse. I remember when I learned what the correct lyric was, I cringed a little.
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Ah am so steel een luv weeth yoo
The Anka tune is a bit different because he leads in the choruses. There's no mistaking that voice. He's not hiding all that well on "Making Love..." either but it's definitely not a lead. He did get credit on the Anka thing because he didn't hide well. Foster co-wrote the tune so there's the connection. It also feels for all the world like a Foster production even though Denny Diante is credited as the producer. Not sure I buy that one.
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ullalume
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I mis-heard "you are the warm glow" as "you are the wonder". I also thought it was "another beat of tune." And I thought it was "you are my lovelines" not "you're on my lovelines".
ullalume
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It's funny. I actually ended up listening to this album within a week of listening to Richard's solo album that I managed to purchase on vinyl back in Oct of '96.
Both solos at the same time even though one was 16 years old and the other was 9 years old.
It was my first month of Uni and both albums take me back to that time more than any other.
Both solos at the same time even though one was 16 years old and the other was 9 years old.
It was my first month of Uni and both albums take me back to that time more than any other.
JohnFB
She was born to belong to the lines of a song...
How about "one sweet Carpenter tune"? Same number of syllables...
A neat little salute to herself...and much more appropriate for background music during intimate activities...
Rick-An Ordinary Fool
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I just canāt sing that lyric
it just doesnāt work for me
Rick-An Ordinary Fool
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I just checked my Japan SHM CD and there are English lyrics inside and sure enough it says āto another beatle tuneā I canāt believe that lyric didnāt stick with me all these years. I think itās that NY phrasing, Karen tricked me.
CraigGA
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I love the background vocal harmony in Guess I Just Lost My Head. Itās one of my favorite tunes. I wish the songs were lowered a little to fit Karenās voice better, but I do like all the selections. I wish there were a few more, for I can never get enough of Karenās voice. If I go for a period without listening, I am always amazed when I re-listen, for her tone is unique, then all the others goodies of quality listening just get added on top like a layered cake. All the graphics in this stream are equally complimentary.
Both "warm glow" and "on my lovelines" had me fooled. Man, even after all these years I'm finding out I don't know the words.
Rick-An Ordinary Fool
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It didnāt help that the US CDās didnāt provide any lyrics inside. Japan provided both.
newvillefan
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For some reason I heard the 'Beatle' reference the very first time I heard it, but her phrasing was odd. I thought it was cool to hear Karen reference them in a solo track.
Another Son
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Given that Barry, Robin and Maurice were the biggest thing back then, thank goodness it wasn't ".........to another Bee Gees tune". Those nasal screams! (Love their earlier stuff, but not their falsettos).
Jack A.
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Hey, I think "How Deep Is Your Love" would be the perfect intimate tune for making love to...
motownboy
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It is interesting... I used to find their falsettos a bit much, but learnng more about vocal technique, their falsettos are actually quite impressive. Their influence for this was US R&B/Soul like The Stylistics, or Eddie Kendricks, and others. For the most part, I actually think the falsetto harmonies were really just Barry Gibb overdubbing himself. I wonder how a Barry Gibb/Bee Gees poduction would have worked with Karen?
Jack A.
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It worked for numerous other female singersā¦Dionne Warwick, Samantha Sang, and later Celine Dionā¦
newvillefan
I Know My First Name Is Stephen
Just listen to Dionne Warwick's 'Heartbreaker' to hear what a Barry Gibb production with his own backing vocals sounds like.
goodjeans
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I LOVE this song and play it as much as any Carpenters track.
I think that it would have produced a multi million selling album and many hit singles. It is my idea of a match made in heaven. I have always wanted a Karen/Robin Gibb duet as he is my favorite male vocalist. Both entirely unique solo voices.
newvillefan
I Know My First Name Is Stephen
A very special treat for UK fans of Karen's solo album this month. It's getting its own feature in the well-known Record Collector. Not quite sure what's brought that on but I'll scan and share the article here as soon as I lay my hands on a copy!
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May 2024 Issue - Record Collector Magazine
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Rick-An Ordinary Fool
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They are reading all of the admiration we provide of her solo threads.A very special treat for UK fans of Karen's solo album this month. It's getting its own feature in the well-known Record Collector. Not quite sure what's brought that on but I'll scan and share the article here as soon as I lay my hands on a copy!
May 2024 Issue - Record Collector Magazine
newvillefan
I Know My First Name Is Stephen
May 2024
Pet Shop Boys, inevitably. Interview, Discography, Evaluation.557 May In this issue: the past, present and future of Pet Shop Boys, plus 1984 Special: the best albums! The format wars!; Bruce Dickinson on life without Maiden; Karen Carpenterās solo flight; Einsturzende Neubautenās drill communication; Bananarama unpeel their catalogue; Gered Mankowitz: rock photographer extraordinaire, and much moreā¦
newvillefan
I Know My First Name Is Stephen
A very special treat for UK fans of Karen's solo album this month. It's getting its own feature in the well-known Record Collector. Not quite sure what's brought that on but I'll scan and share the article here as soon as I lay my hands on a copy!
May 2024 Issue - Record Collector Magazine
A quick note to say that if anyone outside of the UK would like a copy of this magazine I'd be happy to hunt down additional copies. Most newsagents only stock one or two but I'll do my best. All I'd ask is you are able to cover the purchase and shipping cost. I'll buy the packaging.
The magazine cost is Ā£6.45 and shipping for a standard A4 parcel of under 250g to the US via Royal Mail is around Ā£6. Total around $15. Send me a PM if you're interested.
Another Son
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Thatās very kind, newvillefan.A quick note to say that if anyone outside of the UK would like a copy of this magazine I'd be happy to hunt down additional copies. Most newsagents only stock one or two but I'll do my best. All I'd ask is you are able to cover the purchase and shipping cost. I'll buy the packaging.
The magazine cost is Ā£6.45 and shipping for a standard A4 parcel of under 250g to the US via Royal Mail is around Ā£6. Total around $15. Send me a PM if you're interested.
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