Carpe diem
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Only Yesterday....
It is no secret that this is my all-time favorite Carpenters' track.
Richard and John, Karen's leads, Jim Gordon's drumming....
all serve to create a fantastic pop song.
Now, I was reading elsewhere that the drumming on the song was
referred to as "Moonesque". And, of course, I was not sure what that meant !
Now, I know it refers to Keith Moon. (Group: The Who).
Then, I watch his concert style (thanks, Youtube). He is great.
Then, I watch Karen Carpenter's concert style. (Couldn't locate Jim Gordon's drumming Live).
Well, we all can come to our own conclusion, but,
Karen Carpenter was an excellent drummer.
She "drummed" on Postman, I always wondered Why not ? on Only Yesterday.
Although, I do love Jim Gordon's drumming here.
Here is a clip of Jim Gordon performing with Derek and the Dominos on the Johnny Cash Show (1971):