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Post by Prisoner_Walking on Feb 17, 2006 9:29:28 GMT -5
 Hey everyone. I'm Leo...I'm from London, UK. I've been reading lots of your posts on the forum, and man it feels great to be amongst some other Carpenters freaks! I've been a fan for over a decade now, and I'm really looking forward to contributing to the forum. Rick...you've got a great thing going here. Say hi if you get chance!
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Feb 17, 2006 11:47:35 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 17, 2006 12:06:03 GMT -5
 Hi Leo...
Great to have you here on the forum. I love your screen name Prisoner-Walking. I know it's from a Carpenters song, but can't quite get it. Which song is it from? (I also sent this question to you in a Private mail before I read this thread).
You're a relatively new Carpenters fan. It will be interesting to hear your story of how you came to be a fan. |
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Post by Prisoner_Walking on Feb 17, 2006 12:15:00 GMT -5
Hey Tim. Thanks for saying hi. A bit about myself....well I'm 26 years old, earn my living as a piano/vocalist and I've been a massive Carpenters fan since '95 when I found my Mum's old tan album in a dusty box. I guess you don't need me to tell you why I'm a fan - of course it's Karen's voice. Because their material was varied, and Karen's voice clearly matured and changed as she got older, I think that the Carpenters have left us a multi-faceted legacy which we can never get bored with - we can find something new in each track depending on our mood. Particular favourites - pre-'76 tracks; "Superstar", "Desperado", "Tryin to Get the Feelin". I can't wait to get into some disussions with you guys! Til then, Cheers. L
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Post by Prisoner_Walking on Feb 17, 2006 12:17:55 GMT -5
In answer to your question Rick, my name "Prisoner Walking" comes from "Desperado" Verse 2 and the lyric "he's a prisoner walking through the world all alone". Cheers. L
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 17, 2006 12:46:14 GMT -5
In answer to your question Rick, my name "Prisoner Walking" comes from "Desperado" Verse 2 and the lyric "he's a prisoner walking through the world all alone". Cheers. L Thanks Leo for answering that question. How funny "Desperado" is one of my ultimate favorite Carpenters tunes. I just love that song. I consider it to be one of Karen's very finest performances. I also believe that if released as a single in 1975 "Desperado" would have been a huge hit. As a matter of fact I feel the song still sounds good enough to be a hit today - it should be used as a theme for a movie - could be #1. |
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Post by Prisoner_Walking on Feb 17, 2006 13:11:03 GMT -5
Yes Rick I agree...I am frequently blown away by Karen's reading of "Desperado". Man, that intimate piano/vocal verse, the trademark drawn-out tom fill (right UP in the mix as always!) and then that soaring chorus - amazing stuff. Truly, "Deperado" sums up what Karen means to me - she sounds rich, intimate, and aching, yet within the same song young, feminine, edgy. I'm working myself up into a frenzy now just thinking about it! LOL. L
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Post by suzieq272 on Mar 17, 2006 16:12:51 GMT -5
Hi! my name is suzannah im new to the post. I have read so much the carpenters could anyone head me in the right direction about getting their tv shows on dvd/video. I love Karen so much and think she's so beutiful and sooo talented. Look forward to hearing from you.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 17, 2006 16:23:13 GMT -5
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 17, 2006 16:25:26 GMT -5
Hi suzieq272 You can look on EBay - many times they have listings. Look for a guy by the name of Mark.....he has the most comprehensive Carpenters CD/DVD collection that I know of, and he's wonderful to work with. Glad you could join us on the forum. Tim  (AKA YesterdayOnceMore) ;D |
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 29, 2006 23:48:29 GMT -5
Hey everyone. I'm Leo...I'm from London, UK. I've been reading lots of your posts on the forum, and man it feels great to be amongst some other Carpenters freaks! I've been a fan for over a decade now, and I'm really looking forward to contributing to the forum. Rick...you've got a great thing going here. Say hi if you get chance! :(Hi Leo! welcome! Please stick around...we always can use some new blood around here! smoothie |
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 29, 2006 23:53:14 GMT -5
 Hi! my name is suzannah im new to the post. I have read so much the carpenters could anyone head me in the right direction about getting their tv shows on dvd/video. I love Karen so much and think she's so beutiful and sooo talented. Look forward to hearing from you. Hi suzieq272! :)Welcome ! Great to have you with us! smoothie
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 29, 2006 23:57:29 GMT -5
Hi suzieq272 You can look on EBay - many times they have listings. Look for a guy by the name of Mark.....he has the most comprehensive Carpenters CD/DVD collection that I know of, and he's wonderful to work with. Glad you could join us on the forum. Tim (AKA YesterdayOnceMore) ;D thanks also for the e-bay info....always good idea to have a good reference...
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Post by Suzannah on May 10, 2006 15:48:25 GMT -5
 I've been watching the Karen Carpenter story recently and if im hearing right they call Tom Bob is that right? or did I dream it? Also do you know if Karen and her Mum really fight like that?
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