TICKET TO RIDE song

[cam83]

Hi All,
I am listening to TICKET TO RIDE< the 1973 version. I just adore it. Way more than the origional. But then, back in 1988, I heard the 1973 version and fell in love with it. I just love the way she sings it. So cleanly, and so full of feeling. She is so eloquent. And I love how she holds onto all those notes, as she goes a bit deeper. And to think, she was only 19 when she sang this kind of a torcher of a song. It's kind of neat, but this song has always reminded me of SUPERSTAR. Karen's vocals really have an edge to this song! Amazing! I love when she sings...AWAY!! AHHH!! With such feeling!! And emotion...

My thoughts,
Cameron

[Rick Henry]

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I'm with you here Cam. I think the 1973 recording is far superior to the 1969. I think Karen's voice is more refined and powerful. The arrangement is also better with the addition of Tony Peluso's guitar.

[JIM]

Cam and Rick I totally agree the 69 version is like a rough draft ot demo compared to the 73 version. I am so glad they saw the potential the song had and decided on rerecording it. Of course Karens vocal interpretation of the lyrics is what really
makes the song. The other outstanding feature of Ticket To Ride is the comparison between the Beatles version and the Carpenters. I enjoy both but Rrichards genius in arrangeing style make the Carpenters version by far superior. Its nice that there is a video for
this song to. I like the setting but where did
Rrichard plug in his keyboard? Tee Hee, Jim needs to grow up! "Never!"

JIM

[enigma]

I am going to be the odd man out here and disagree with yall and subsequently Karen herself (wont be the first time I disagree with Karens views).

I see nothing wrong with the 1969 recording of Ticket To Ride it certainly was not a rough draft or demo and I do not think it was so necessary to rerecord the song. It did not improve the song that greatly. As far as I am concerned this rerecording is the result of Karens growing obsession with perfection. I loved the Offering album and through the years I all I have heard Karen do is trash her vocal work on the record I do not know if she was satisfied with one performance on the record. I happen to love the record as is it represented a point Karen and Richard were at and is not perfect but I love it all the same. Though this is my least favorite track on the record (I do not even care for the video for the song) it is still pleasant to listen to. Hope I did not offend but thats just my take on this topic.

Jim sorry friend I have to strongly disagree with you on the superior quality to the Beatles version remark you said. I think outside the Carpenters fan circle you will find most people including myself who is in the Carpenter fan circle will say the Beatles version of Ticket To Ride is way superior. I am not even sure if Richard himself would say his arrangement was superior to the Beatles. If you think it is thats ok it is a matter of personal taste after all. Kind of ballad vs rock version of the song and I do like what Richard did with the song slowing it down and making a ballad out of it.