John Adam
"A House Is Not A Home"
Yes, chart success would of been a plus, but having it released "period" after it was completed would of been the biggest plus! We all realize the Carpenters by the later 70's weren't the hit makers that they once were. Seems like Karen just wanted it released knowing it may not fare better than recent Carpenters albums. She was willing to risk that, and I admire her courage with taking a risk at solo success or failure.
It could of became a cult classic, or it could of spawned some attention due to "that voice" venturing out a slightly out of her safety zone. It was obvious it meant a great deal to her, and to her fans that knew of it. Karen died the better part of 40 years ago. Richard and Karen have not recorded anything new in almost 40 years. We haven't had any "new" music released in 20 years. Yet we are looking forward to a wonderful new book release this fall. We are still having conversations about the Carpenters music in general dating back over 50 years. And those solo sessions are a part of that legacy.
It could of became a cult classic, or it could of spawned some attention due to "that voice" venturing out a slightly out of her safety zone. It was obvious it meant a great deal to her, and to her fans that knew of it. Karen died the better part of 40 years ago. Richard and Karen have not recorded anything new in almost 40 years. We haven't had any "new" music released in 20 years. Yet we are looking forward to a wonderful new book release this fall. We are still having conversations about the Carpenters music in general dating back over 50 years. And those solo sessions are a part of that legacy.