My sister had all the Carpenters' records . I listened and learned to love their songs since childhood .I am now in my 50's , and still enjoy their music.
I grew up listening to Richard and Karen. I'm 65 years old now and their music is still part of my life. They were a brilliant partnership, and how could they not be. Their genetics brought their talent to the rest of us. I've been a Rock bass player since I was 14 (1972), but The Carpenters and Harry Nillson were always my favourite writers/musicians in the 70's. I also had Deep Purple with Jon Lord's classical influence in their music and John Paul Jones with his Musical acumen in Led Zeppelin. I had quite the spectrum of music when I was young. I think I'm waiting for another spectrum...please bring it on!
I was a H.S. Senior when "Close to You" hit the airwaves. I always just liked them until three years ago I stumbled upon an analysis video of Karen by Fil over on Wings of Pegasus. I have been enthralled by and obsessed with that voice ever since.
@@johnholliday5874 Yeh...I was 13. Was captivated by that sexy angelic voice and kept my transistor radio on all day waiting for the song to recirculate to the top of the playlist. And back then I was listening to everything from Motown, Stax, the Beatles to Frank Sinatra and every thing in between. We had such great music back then and cool cars.
The fuzz guitar solo in Goodbye To Love did more than just stand out in a Carpenters track. That song was the first power ballad. The outro has always made me think of the famous baroque Pachelbel Canon. Yesterday Once More was a commentary on the then-significant vogue for jukebox era oldies, hence the lyric, which sounds odd now.
I'd love to see a video on how they're sound changed over the years, I think there's 3 main eras, ticket to ride - now and then, horizon - passage, made in America onwards. Also Karen's solo album which was recorded between passage and made in America sounds so different
All the real great musical talents are all just about dead now. 1950s-1970s the best music ever produced in record history. Sorry if you missed the show.
Lucky you, the Carpenters have got so many amazing tracks! If you haven’t already I’d suggest listening to Those Good Old Dreams, A Song For You, I Need To Be In Love, Can’t Smile Without You and The End Of The World - all astounding songs!
Which Carpenters songs should I look at for part two?
This Masquerade
@@slystone4892 terrific suggestion! I love Richard’s piano solo on that track
@@FineArtsMusic it’s gorgeous a baroque piece I think
@@slystone4892 interesting, I didn’t know that
Rainy Days and Mondays. Karen's vocals are incredible, not only the lead vocals but most interestingly the backing vocals she puts on this one.
My sister had all the Carpenters' records . I listened and learned to love their songs since childhood .I am now in my 50's , and still enjoy their music.
I grew up listening to Richard and Karen. I'm 65 years old now and their music is still part of my life. They were a brilliant partnership, and how could they not be. Their genetics brought their talent to the rest of us.
I've been a Rock bass player since I was 14 (1972), but The Carpenters and Harry Nillson were always my favourite writers/musicians in the 70's. I also had Deep Purple with Jon Lord's classical influence in their music and John Paul Jones with his Musical acumen in Led Zeppelin. I had quite the spectrum of music when I was young. I think I'm waiting for another spectrum...please bring it on!
I was a H.S. Senior when "Close to You" hit the airwaves. I always just liked them until three years ago I stumbled upon an analysis video of Karen by Fil over on Wings of Pegasus. I have been enthralled by and obsessed with that voice ever since.
@@johnholliday5874 Yeh...I was 13. Was captivated by that sexy angelic voice and kept my transistor radio on all day waiting for the song to recirculate to the top of the playlist. And back then I was listening to everything from Motown, Stax, the Beatles to Frank Sinatra and every thing in between. We had such great music back then and cool cars.
I still Love Karen Carpenter.
Me too! I still have a crush on her and she's been gone for 40 years.
2 suggestions are "You're The One" on Lovelines and "I Can Dream, Can't I" on Horizon. Her contralto on "I Can Dream Can't I" is unbelievable.
Good suggestions
Loved the video
The fuzz guitar solo in Goodbye To Love did more than just stand out in a Carpenters track. That song was the first power ballad. The outro has always made me think of the famous baroque Pachelbel Canon.
Yesterday Once More was a commentary on the then-significant vogue for jukebox era oldies, hence the lyric, which sounds odd now.
I'd love to see a video on how they're sound changed over the years, I think there's 3 main eras, ticket to ride - now and then, horizon - passage, made in America onwards. Also Karen's solo album which was recorded between passage and made in America sounds so different
Richard looks so much like John Lodge of the Moody Blues.
What made them? It was thanks to beautiful Karen Carpenter and very good songs written by her brother Richard.
And arrangement and song selection. Richard was hard to rival in either area.
All the real great musical talents are all just about dead now. 1950s-1970s the best music ever produced in record history. Sorry if you missed the show.
Great analysis I’m just getting into their gorgeous music
Lucky you, the Carpenters have got so many amazing tracks! If you haven’t already I’d suggest listening to Those Good Old Dreams, A Song For You, I Need To Be In Love, Can’t Smile Without You and The End Of The World - all astounding songs!
@@FineArtsMusic yes I have listened some of them
Great synopsis of The Carpenters, really enjoyed it! 👍
@@christopherglover4784 thank you
Once you jump in the rabbit hole of Carpenters songs. There's no coming out.