I contacted Matt Monro's daughter (Michele) recently to inquire if the Carpenters ever met him and if he knew that they admired his singing.
Here's what she had to say:
FYI - It turns out that the Carpenters are mentioned in Michele's biography of her father "The Singer's Singer: The Life and Music of Matt Monro". (Also, for those who might be wondering, she is OK with her email being quoted on this forum.)
Here's what she had to say:
Morning Robert,
Thank you for your very kind email and I'm thrilled that you love dad's music. He did indeed know of Karen's admiration as he bumped into them on several occasions.
Not sure whether you bought the brand new album "Stranger in Paradise: The Lost New York Sessions" but if so I'd be interested in your thoughts as I think it is one of dad's best
Cheers
Michele
FYI - It turns out that the Carpenters are mentioned in Michele's biography of her father "The Singer's Singer: The Life and Music of Matt Monro". (Also, for those who might be wondering, she is OK with her email being quoted on this forum.)