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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 28, 2005 0:39:14 GMT -5
hi everybody..... %?? I recently was given the As T. Goes By cd....and I just wanted to say how very much I like it.
First of all, since it's made up of some live performances from their tv shows (not all of them are from their shows) it's really different and special from any of their other recordings that I know of.
Karen singing w/ Ella is great...not so much that I'm a big Ella fan, but that Karen loved singing with her ...and all those all classic songs are always timeless....Someone to Watch over Me, My Funny Valentine, I'll Be Seeing You....
it makes me want to hear Karen sing them all on her own...she's such a natural.
There's also the Perry Como song medley and I just love hearing those kind of songs...
it's like listening to a brand new album...which to me, it is because they're songs I haven't heard Karen sing before.
I think my favorite song on the whole thing is You're Just in Love.
this album may have already been discussed somewhere else, but
I just had to share my thoughts on it.
It also saddened me some because...well, geeee
I miss Karen and I miss her and R. together ...
I miss those days....!
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Post by enigma on Mar 28, 2005 7:50:59 GMT -5
??$ Well said smoothie I also like this compilation alot Your In Love was on of my picks for song of the day so I share your appreciation for the song though I prefer the original John Davidson male vocal to Richards on ATGB. My favorite off this compilation is Nowhere Man I always loved Karen during her formative years so sweet and innocent I also love the way this song was slowed and rearranged and Karens vocal just beautiful. The rest of the compilation does not dissappoint either I like it all especially Leave Yesterday Behind and Rainbow Connection. I also greatly miss Karen and what she and Richard had as Richard said the best was yet to come and its such a crime to have Karen taken from us so young.
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BTW Rick like the new gifs there nice touch! ??$
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 28, 2005 10:10:02 GMT -5
#?? I agree w/ you Enigma as far as I like J. Davidson singing on that one.... when I read that Richard added in his own vocals on that..I could tell it was him singing, and not sure why he did that...but he surely put in the time...on the whole thing...I'm also pleased to have And When He Smiles...it's a cute song...  |
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 28, 2005 10:24:02 GMT -5
 I also love "As Time Goes By" it's a good listen. My favorites are "Leave Yesterday Behind", "Dancing In The Street", "Karen/Ella Medley" and "I Got Rhythm". Enigma you stated that Richard commented that the best was yet to come. I truly believe that is true. The Carpenters were spectacular in the 70's, but I feel that once they readjusted to the new lighter upbeat sound of the 80's they would have produced some excellent music. Just take a look at Richard's first solo album "Time" from 1987 and then his production and arrangement of Scott Grimes' 1989 album. The musicianship and arrangements are excellent on both albums. Just insert Karen's voice as lead vocal on both those albums and you have classic Carpenters for the 80's. I am sure had Karen lived Carpenters and Karen solo would have had another 15-20 hits easily. Glad you guys love the new GIF's. This is just the beginning of a lot of new stuff on the forum.  |
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Post by shalalala on Mar 28, 2005 12:38:32 GMT -5
Smootie2, is "And When He Smiles" on ATGB?
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 28, 2005 20:33:46 GMT -5
???Yes, shalalala...it's the last song on the cd that I have...don't know if this ATGB is a re-mix or a "re-do of a re-do"...ha...but anyway, talk about a Mr. and Ms.....Showmanship.....! the C's really shine both old and familiar songs... It's a wonder Richard has any fingers left after all the playing he's done.... In many ways, hearing those songs reminds me of turning on Lawrence Welk..... (it was always a flip here then there on Sat. nites at our house...my dad..let's watch a little Hee Haw....ok now some L. Welk).... There was always some good to both shows in my opinion... well.... but Ed. Sullivan was better ...he had the Beatles, and the C's and the Mamas and the Papas... |
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 28, 2005 20:34:07 GMT -5
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Smoothie - I couldn't agree with you more. This was a fun new CD to get. I really like the duet with Ella - I've always been a big Ella Fitzgerald fan- so hearing the two of them together is fun. (I saw this segment on one of the CD's that I have). Leave Yesterday Behind was a real surprise, and a really neat song. It was new material, and I just love hearing and listening to new material from Carpenters.
It's a great listen. Excellent. Thanks for bringing up this thread. I always enjoy your posts.
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 29, 2005 1:09:16 GMT -5
I also love "As Time Goes By" it's a good listen. My favorites are "Leave Yesterday Behind", "Dancing In The Street", "Kare/Ella Medley" and "I Got Rhythm". Enigma you stated that Richard commented that the best was yet to come. I truly believe that is true. The Carpenters were spectacular in the 70's, but I feel that once they readjusted to the new lighter upbeat sound of the 80's they would have produced some excellent music. Just take a look at Richard's first solo album "Tine" from 1987 and then his prduction and arrangement of Scott Grimes' 1989 album. the musicianship and arrangements are excellent on both albums. Just insert karen's voice as lead vocal on both those albums and you have classic Carpenters for the 80's. I am sure had karen lived Carpenters and Karen solo would have had another 15-20 hits easily. Glad you guys love the new GIF's. This is just the beginning of a lot of new stuff on the forum. I like all the songs, although my least favorite I guess their version of California Dreamin' and that might only be because I'm so used to hearing the Mamas and the Papas version. Richard' s "Time" is kind of hard to find anymore?... It probably can be found on e-bay.... |
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 29, 2005 1:13:15 GMT -5
 Smoothie - I couldn't agree with you more. This was a fun new CD to get. I really like the duet with Ella - I've always been a big Ella Fitzgerald fan- so hearing the two of them together is fun. (I saw this segment on one of the CD's that I have). Leave Yesterday Behind was a real surprise, and a really neat song. It was new material, and I just love hearing and listening to new material from Carpenters. It's a great listen. Excellent. Thanks for bringing up this thread. I always enjoy your posts. ??* thanks Tim, hearing songs from the C's is like opening gifts...exciting! I like your posts too....(and everybody's too..) |
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Post by Carps1000 on Mar 29, 2005 2:13:40 GMT -5
I had to buy ATGB on the internet Import from the USA because our wonderful A&M wernt going to release it if they ever were going to for ages & then when they finally did ...once again failed to promote it properly so no one knew about it. A superb album, full of surprizes & even the cover picture was a beaut. I have always said since 1977..." Every new Carpenters album/single release is a MAJOR event " More, More, More!!! Ken (Carps1000)
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Post by Moe on Mar 29, 2005 2:17:02 GMT -5
 I was thrilled when I found it on Amazon.com as an import. I didn't know it was even out there. Anything out there with Karen's voice is a treat to buy and listen to. My favorites are the Karen/Ella duet, Superstar/Rainy Days medley, and Rainbow Connection. All I can say is I want more....MORE.....MORE!
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Post by karen69roland on Mar 29, 2005 2:36:16 GMT -5
Smootie2, is "And When He Smiles" on ATGB?  Yes, Mark.
It's was released as a hidden track on the 2001 Japan import..., the one I ordered in advance at the time.
Same track as *Hits Medley '76*..., #14.
Superb album. [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 smoothie2 on Mar 29, 2005 10:59:56 GMT -5
???Very good info. Ken and Roland. |
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 29, 2005 14:30:10 GMT -5
I was thrilled when I found it on Amazon.com as an import. I didn't know it was even out there. Anything out there with Karen's voice is a treat to buy and listen to. My favorites are the Karen/Ella duet, Superstar/Rainy Days medley, and Rainbow Connection. All I can say is I want more....MORE.....MORE! ??# Moe, I know exactly how you felt - as I felt the same way. I guess as much as I used to be on the internet, it never occurred to me that there were CD's I could find VIA the internet of Carpenters work I didn't have. My wife found ATGB and I got it for Christmas year before last, and Treasures this year (though I'd learned how to find hard to get in the US material by that time)..and had requested it. Isn't it just the best thing in the world to hear Karen singing something new? And to listen to those lush arrangements by Richard? I find it to be - much, much fun. All the best!! ?z? |
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Post by BethMosior on Mar 30, 2005 23:35:25 GMT -5
I really Love &^ As Time Goes By cd  at 1st of coure I cryed like a baby, just because I missed karen & it's soooooooooooo beautiful  WOW Leave Yesterday Behind just put me ?z? on top of the world, ok every last song did that to me $V$ LOL #?? I agree with everthing Smoothie 2 & what everyone else said *) its like Christmas in July LOL $&? |
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 31, 2005 0:28:22 GMT -5
[/IMG] on top of the world, ok every last song did that to me  LOL  I agree with everthing Smoothie 2 & what everyone else said  its like Christmas in July LOL [/quote]   INDEED BETH!!THANKS SO MUCH! |
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WOW 
As Time Goes By cd 