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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 21, 2005 1:22:18 GMT -5
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Post by enigma on Apr 21, 2005 18:28:59 GMT -5
Right now I can think of "Love Hurts" by Nazareth. Karen could relate to that song and put her trademark emotion into the vocal on the song like only Karen could do. I think her version would be awsome. I will have to think on this and come up with some more.
Rick your choice is a great one! I have always thought of Karen and what she would do with "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" by Electric Light Orchestra everytime I heard it. Interesting you seem to feel the same way about the song.
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 21, 2005 21:34:54 GMT -5
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Post by smoothie2 on Apr 22, 2005 0:07:13 GMT -5
???I always loved "Love Hurts"...my sister had the Everly Bro. old record and that was always one of my favorites, but I love the Nazareth version too.
And I like all the other choices y'all came out with.
I thought of : "You Needed Me"
"Alone Again Naturally" (Gilbert O'Sullivan)
"Do That To Me One More Time" (Captain and Tenille)
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 22, 2005 1:01:02 GMT -5
Right now I can think of "Love Hurts" by Nazareth. Karen could relate to that song and put her trademark emotion into the vocal on the song like only Karen could do. I think her version would be awsome. I will have to think on this and come up with some more. Rick your choice is a great one! I have always thought of Karen and what she would do with "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" by Electric Light Orchestra everytime I heard it. Interesting you seem to feel the same way about the song.   Yes, the first time I heard "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" I just thought wow Karen Carpenter could sing this one. Although ELO's recording in itself is genious and beautifully orchestrated and arrangmed. ELO is one of my ultimate favorite classic rock groups. Nazareth was a fellow A&M act whose main popularity spanned from 1974 to 1976. There are so many excellent classic rock artists whose songs could have been sung beautifully by Karen. One I think she could have done really well is Alice Cooper's "How You Gonna See Me Now". This song could be as intense as "Solitaire". As it stands Alice Cooper's recording is quite beautifully intense. Here's another thought. Other than the Eagles and Beatles which other classic rock artists have Carpenters covered? There was Klaatu (Calling Occupants...) - but I believe they fell more in the progressive rock category as opposed to classic rock. Oh yes - almost forgot Carpenters covered Buffalo Springfield's "Now A Days Clancy...". Now Carpenters could have done a great early 1969 recording of Buffalo Springfield's hit "For What It's Worth". Now that is a true classic rock classic. They may have probably changed the lyrics somewhat as the song was pretty political and antiwar. This was during the Vietnam era. But regradless of the lyrics I can still hear Karen singing those familiar lines from "For What It's Worth" "I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
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Post by enigma on Apr 22, 2005 7:14:40 GMT -5
There is also Get Together By The Youngbloods thats a classic rock song. The others that come to mind are more in the oldies mold than classic rock.
As for Strawberry Fields I could not imagine what Karen would do with that one (I did not like Sandy's version at all) it hard to picture anyone but Lennon singing that song but I am sure Karen could pull it off somehow.
Also I think Alice Cooper would be honoured if Karen did any of his songs and that one is a good choice. Alice Cooper apparently is a Carpenters fan and listens to their music to relax is that cool or what?
A song that also comes to mind as far as classic rock is Dreams by Fleetwood Mac. I could see the song being slowed down and done ballad style maybe even jazz style like This Masquerade was the result would be cool when I think about it.
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Post by enigma on Apr 22, 2005 7:21:09 GMT -5
???I always loved "Love Hurts"...my sister had the Everly Bro. old record and that was always one of my favorites, but I love the Nazareth version too. And I like all the other choices y'all came out with. I thought of : "You Needed Me" "Alone Again Naturally" (Gilbert O'Sullivan) "Do That To Me One More Time" (Captain and Tenille) ............................... ;D I like the You Needed Me choice as well I often picture Karen doing that one when I hear it. Such a beautiful song perfect for Karen. I am sure when she heard that one she wished she recorded it first. |
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 22, 2005 9:23:17 GMT -5
I like the You Needed Me choice as well I often picture Karen doing that one when I hear it. Such a beautiful song perfect for Karen. I am sure when she heard that one she wished she recorded it first. "You Needed Me" is a fine song for Karen - although I wouldn't classify the song as classic rock. That one falls into the easy listening mold. But I agree perfect for Karen. Enigma your choice of "Dreams" is an interesting one. I never thought of that one for Karen. But I can see it done. Really as talented as Karen and Richard were they could pull off any song. I figure if they could pull off songs as diverse as "Calling Occupants", "Please Mr. Postman", "Desperado", "B'wana She No Home" they could most likely do any song in their own inimitable style. Could you imagine a duet between Karen Carpenter and Alice cooper in the 70's. That would have turned more than just a few heads. Another Fleetwood Mac tune which would be good for Karen is "You Make Lovin' Fun". I envision this one on her solo album. Done with power chords similar to "Making Love In The Afternoon". How about turning Blood Sweat And Tears' "You've Made Me So Very Happy" into a classic Carpenters ballad. |
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