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Post by cam83 on Mar 12, 2005 15:13:14 GMT -5
I really like this song. This is one of their overlooked gems. It's simplicity is very appealing. It has such a nice feel to this song and a warm vocal reading by Karen. I like when they double track her vocals during the chorus. It's a fun song to sing along too. It reminds me of the song SING for some reason.
My thoughts,
Cameron
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Post by JIM on Mar 13, 2005 6:19:32 GMT -5
::)I totally agree Cam. I was
record shopping with a friend who
was looking for Barry Manilows
version and when I played the C's
version he was hooked. Both versions are great but the Carpenters rendition is just way
cool.
JIM
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Post by enigma on Mar 13, 2005 7:40:52 GMT -5
I am not really big on this song but it is pleasant enough The C's and Barry's versions are different enough that one can enjoy both versions equally I know I do though I slightly preefer Barry's version.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 13, 2005 12:40:08 GMT -5
$% Like Enigma, I'm not a big fan of this song. But I do like it quite a bit. Though I do prefer Carpenters' recording of this song over Manilow's mainly because I like Karen's voice far more than Manilow. I recognize Manilow's ability and talent - but for some reason I have never been a big fan of his - don't ask me why. Anyway as for Carpenters' recordings of this song. I prefer the second recording which showed up on the flipside of "Calling Occupants" in 1977 and then again in 1978 on the British compilation "Singles 1974-1978".  |
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Post by Moe on Mar 13, 2005 20:25:43 GMT -5
I think this is a pleasant album cut, but there is something missing in the song. I prefer Manilow's version, mainly due to it being a more "up" version and he put in a lot of energy into it. I do like the Carpenters' 2nd version from the 74-78 Singles better than the original, too.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 15, 2005 10:06:23 GMT -5
 Well, I have always liked this song. No, it wouldn't be considered one of my favorites, but it's sure a happy little number - something we didn't get much of lyrically from Carpenters. I have both Carpenters and Manilow's versions, and they're both good, but personally, I like Carpenters version better. I first heard it by Manilow. When I heard the Carpenter's version, it struck me that 'Richard made it better' - it's the melody line and the modulation changes that I seem to prefer, if I remember correctly. I especially like the backing vocals that Manilow doesn't have - on the bridge. They build the song's momentum a lot more than his version did. My ponderings for now. Tim ;D ;D ;D ;D  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 16, 2005 0:01:46 GMT -5
For the longest time (I like quoting Billy Joel songs) "Can't Smile Without You" was my favorite from "A Kind Of Hush". I do definitely love this wonderful song. Karen's voice ddoes shine on this song. I remember reading a review on the album in 1976. It was in the Orange County Register. They gave it a good review and made mention of "Can't Smile Without You". |
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Post by JIM on Mar 16, 2005 5:25:18 GMT -5
???Hi Rick! Wow I did not know there was an ulternate version of
it. How does it differ from the
Horizon cut. Is it on any compilations?
JIM
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 16, 2005 9:58:59 GMT -5
???Hi Rick! Wow I did not know there was an ulternate version of it. How does it differ from the Horizon cut. Is it on any compilations? JIM 8-)Like Jim, I've never heard of an alternate version. Where can one find this? ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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