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This is a comprehensive list of songs written or performed by pop duo the Carpenters, featuring Karen and Richard Carpenter. This list includes official studio albums, live albums, solo albums, and notable compilations that feature rare or unreleased material.
Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American musician who was the lead vocalist and early drummer of the highly successful duo The Carpenters, formed with her older brother Richard. [1] With a distinctive three-octave contralto range, she was praised by her peers for her vocal skills.
The duo was made up of siblings Karen (lead vocals and drums) and Richard Carpenter (keyboards and vocals). The siblings started their musical career together in the latter half of the 1960s. In October 1969, six months after they signed a contract with A&M Records , the Carpenters released their debut album Offering (its title was later ...
Stacker consulted Billboard, Time Out, and other expert music sources to determine 20 of the most iconic karaoke songs from the 1980s. Stacker consulted Billboard, Time Out, and other expert music ...
Karen was backed by various New York and Los Angeles studio musicians, including John "JR" Robinson, [6] Steve Gadd, Greg Phillinganes, Louis Johnson and members of Billy Joel's band. Out of the twenty-one songs recorded, only eleven were chosen for the album. The songs on the album were mixed according to Karen Carpenter's instructions. The ...
The B-side on the single is "Saturday," a song written and sung by Richard Carpenter. A demo for the song was initially sent to Richard Carpenter by Williams and Nichols. Upon hearing it, Richard felt that the song was perfect for him and Karen Carpenter to record. The song was recorded a few weeks before Karen’s 21st birthday.
In their review, Billboard noted that "brother and sister Richard and Karen Carpenter have come up with fresh and original concepts of music and singing in this debut LP on A&M. Richard's songs and arrangements, especially the overdubbing of his and Karen's voices, combine the best elements of pop, folk-rock, and jazz, and their version of the now classic "Get Together" makes it sound very new.
The Carpenters produced their final television special in 1980, called Music, Music, Music!, with guest stars Ella Fitzgerald and John Davidson. [140] Karen's outfit for the show was designed by Bill Belew , who was nominated for an Emmy Award for best costume design.