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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jun 15, 2005 8:44:34 GMT -5
Wow - I'm listening to a new CD that I just got in the mail - Live From Las Vegas, 1977. No, it's not the best copy in the world, but it IS Karen and Richard and the Carpenters LIVE, and suddenly, as Karen is introducing SING, she just has a chat with some folks in the audience [I'm sure many of you have already heard this, and I'm telling you something that you already know] - but how fun this is to listen to. Big ole tears running down my face [I do have my office door closed, thank goodness  ) but it's like having an animated Karen right here in my office with me. Amazing. And, it's a fun concert. Wow - I just love the Carpenters. Tim  |
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Post by Ming on Jun 15, 2005 10:14:23 GMT -5
Is this a bootlet?
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Post by Rick Henry on Jun 15, 2005 10:24:27 GMT -5
Hi Tim! How exciting. I saw Carpenters in concert in Las Vegas on December 29, 1977. They were performing at the MGM Grand. I wonder if the CD you have is from the same performance. The track list you sent me through email is the same as what they performed in the concert I saw.
The most amazing part of the concert was seeing Karen do her drum solo. The entire stage was covered with drums and she did a fantastic job.
The "Grease Medley" was also excellent. They came out on stage on a roaring motorcycle. Carpenters had put on such a good show.
The entire front row was occupied with fans from Japan. I remember Karen mentioned that between songs.
Comedian David Brenner was their opening act. he was good - but not great.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jun 15, 2005 11:00:45 GMT -5
 Ming, yes, I think it must be - I bought it off of Ebay. The quality is "okay" just as he said it would be. But for me, it's all brand new, and I'm having a ball listening to it as I work. Rick, from this recording Karen does bring up a little guy from Jamaica on stage to help her with Sing. She is so cute as she relates to the audience. I have had a ball listening to the intros - the banter - and especially Karen getting the chance to talk with the audience - the band - Rich. It's just been a real hoot, and great listening. Some of this reminds me of the Live at the Pallidum album. Many parts are different, however. Of course the Grease Medley is just absolutely awesome. I would have LOVED to have seen them do this. When I saw them in 1973, they were doing the Oldies Medley, but this one sounds like watching it would have been just absolutuely a gas! And you're absolutely correct - the drum medley is awesome. I bet that was so wonderful to actually get to "watch" her perform that. Wow. What a treat for you. Cheers! Tim
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Post by Rick Henry on Jun 30, 2005 9:09:20 GMT -5
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Post by beaner on Jun 30, 2005 9:47:42 GMT -5
Hi guys!!! I have to agree, when I saw the Carpenters in person, my eyes were always on Karen when she played the drums which was quite a bit in the early 70's. Their DVD "Remembering the Carpenters" is one of my favorites on them. I'm pretty sure it's the one where at the very end it shows Karen waving and then freezes that way. Tears come to my eyes every time as I think of her as if she is waving to all of us and sadly kind of saying goodbye. I've been a bit down lately as one of my cousins whom I am extremely close to (her Mom and my Dad were brother and sister) has breast cancer. She has survived Kidney cancer years ago with one removed and does fine with the one she has left. About two years ago, she underwent radiation for a lump found in her breast and was fine after that. About a month ago, she was tested and found that the cancer had returned. She had to have a mastectomy two weeks ago. The lymphnodes they removed showed cancer also so now it means she needs the most aggressive chemo which will start in two weeks. Today she is having a bone scan to see if it has spread. Let's hope not. Anyway, I've been away from the forum because I've been so worried about her. I did manage to take a few days vacation and go to New Hampshire. Beautiful up there and I just love it! Now, back to reality, however. I go back to work tomorrow but only to have a three day weekend for the 4th. HAPPY 4TH EVERYONE!! Thanks for the e-card, Rick. It came at a good time! Mary Ann (beaner)  |
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Post by karen69roland on Jun 30, 2005 10:04:04 GMT -5
Today she is having a bone scan to see if it has spread. Let's hope not.  I hope she'll be fine, too. [glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300]  [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow] |
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jun 30, 2005 10:12:40 GMT -5
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Post by Carps1000 on Jun 30, 2005 10:50:39 GMT -5
Why is it always Lovely people that this happens to. I Hope she fully recovers. Thoughts & Best wishes from the UK. Ken Carps1000
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Post by beaner on Jun 30, 2005 16:37:25 GMT -5
Thanks so much, everyone! This is what I really needed and I am so glad I have all of you.
I'll say no more now on this thread cause I got it all off course..sorry.
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Post by Rick Henry on Jun 30, 2005 21:54:51 GMT -5
 Prayers and best wishes to your cousin. I hope for a total recovery. |
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Post by Rick Henry on Jun 30, 2005 22:00:03 GMT -5
Their DVD "Remembering the Carpenters" is one of my favorites on them. I'm pretty sure it's the one where at the very end it shows Karen waving and then freezes that way. Tears come to my eyes every time as I think of her as if she is waving to all of us and sadly kind of saying goodbye. Mary Ann (beaner) That is a good ending to the DVD. I like the way it was done. It is kind of sad. Like Karen saying goodbye. |
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jul 1, 2005 9:31:40 GMT -5
I, too, have always thought that when viewing this particular video. Isn't that the same shot as the cover of Ray Coleman's book? - that wave - that "goodbye, everyone - I love You" wave? Gives me chills to watch it. Tim |
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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 4, 2005 9:20:45 GMT -5
I, too, have always thought that when viewing this particular video. Isn't that the same shot as the cover of Ray Coleman's book? - that wave - that "goodbye, everyone - I love You" wave? Gives me chills to watch it. Tim You're right Tim. That is the same shot as the one on the Ray Coleman book. It's one of my favorites. |
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) but it's like having an animated Karen right here in my office with me. Amazing. And, it's a fun concert. Wow - I just love the Carpenters.
