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I've always thought Karen would sing 'The Very Thought Of You' beautifully. I know it's been performed by Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, but there's something about the version that was featured in the movie 'Bicentennial Man' that always makes me think of Karen. Had they performed it, I think they would have gone for an arrangement like this and used the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. It reminds me of the Karen/Ella medley and would have been a great choice to include in that.
It's funny how certain songs come in and out of our consciousness. One that has recently made a return to my awareness is "I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love" by Rita Coolidge. I can so hear Karen singing this one...
It's funny, when I got to see Richard perform back in Sept '98 he sang that song. Must have been a favourite of his and Karen's.
Hi James... I always could 'hear' Karen on Collage's 'We're all alone' also. I think I may have mentioned All Time High earlier in this thread as well... Perhaps it's those A & M studios, or Collage's lower register... either way - many of her well known songs seemed suited for Karen also...
My edit button never works here... GRRRR
Helen Reddy also did "Somewhere In The Night". I love both versions and would love to have heard Karen's version.Two songs that I have always heard "echoes" of the Carpenters style are "She Believes in Me" by Kenny Rogers and "Somewhere in the Night" by Barry Manilow.
Has Kenny Rogers ever mentioned why they rejected Karen for the "First Edition"? It would be interesting to find out if Richard's speculation was true.