Music, Music, Music...

[Rick Henry]

Does anybody know the entire set of songs performed in the 1980 TV special "Music, Music, Music"? Is every song from that special released?

[karen69roland]

I once described the whole program(set list), but, I don't remember in what thread..., I'll have to verify again.



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[shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow]
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[karen69roland]

I hope this help...

A part of *A Song For You* is performed during the introduction.... then..., *Without A Song* is performed with Ella Fitzgerald and John Davidson.
The classic instrumental Carpenters TV orchestration to *We've Only Just Begun* is heard during the official Carpenters presentation.

The Gershwin medley(I Got Rhythm/Karen's Drum Solo/Richard's Piano Solo, etc...) takes place...
Ella sings *Ain't Misbehavin', Richard performs *Dizzy Fingers*, John Davidson sings *You'll never Know* and, then, it's the Karen/Ella Medley.

Richard, then, does a pretty nice instrumental medley(' don't know what the pieces are!?!)..., Karen does *When I Fall In Love* and John joins her to sing *Your Just In Love*... Ella does scat singing on *How High The Moon* with her Jazz Trio(including Paul Smith on piano) and, then, The Carpenters end the show with the *From The Top* medley(Sing/Knowing When To Leave/Make It Easy On Yoursel/Someday/We've Only Just Begun).

*Note that *The Nelson Riddle Orchestra* is present from start to end.



[glow=red,2,300]I love you, Karen

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[shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow]
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[glow=red,2,300]I Love You, Karen

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[shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow]
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[Rick Henry]

Thank you Roland! That was totally nice of you to dig that up for me.

I still do not have "Music, Music, Music" on video or DVD yet. I know I can get it. It's been on my list for a while now. Soon I'll break down and get it. I am so looking to forward to Karen and Ella performing the medley. And to see Karen do another drum solo - that's always a highlight.

[karen69roland]

Oh you'll love it.

In *I Got Rhythm*..., Karen's drum solo and Richard's virtuoso piano performance is nicely preceded by Karen's dance number.



[glow=red,2,300]I Love You, Karen

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[shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow]
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[Rick Henry]

Karen69Roland said:

Oh you'll love it.

In *I Got Rhythm*..., Karen's drum solo and Richard's virtuoso piano performance is nicely preceded by Karen's dance number.



[glow=red,2,300]I Love You, Karen

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[shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow]
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That's right I love Karen's dance numbers.

[karen69roland]

Maybe I can arrange something for you and other Carpenters friends...

I can borrow a second VCR and double some TV appearances..., I'll do it for free, of course..., I'll only charge the tape and postal fees.

..., I'll only have to check the prices first.

When I'll start recording again, I'll have less time for this, but, I'll find some for my friends.



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[shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow]
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[enigma]

Yes Rick this is a great special it is my favorite in addition to the highlights already mentioned One of my favorite parts of the show was the Medley the Bacharach songs were slowed down and more complete as originally intended and Karen got to do a new partial version of Someday like she wanted to and I think she sounded better than she had in years. A nice fitting ending to this great special. Just my 2 cents on MMM.

[Rick Henry]

enigma said:

Yes Rick this is a great special it is my favorite in addition to the highlights already mentioned One of my favorite parts of the show was the Medley the Bacharach songs were slowed down and more complete as originally intended and Karen got to do a new partial version of Someday like she wanted to and I think she sounded better than she had in years. A nice fitting ending to this great special. Just my 2 cents on MMM.

I feel the same. In 1980 Karen did sound better than she had in years. Could be quite possibly she learned a bit from her experience with Phil Ramone and Billy Joel's band. She brought a lot of what she learned back with her to the Carpenters.

[YesterdayOnceMore]

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Probably true, Rick - KC undoubtedly brought something back from NYC with her from that experience.

Roland, put me on your list - I'd love to have a copy of Music, Music, Music. I remember seeing it when it actually originally aired, and have not seen it since, so this will be a real treat. Just let me know how much I owe you.

Best to everyone.
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[Rick Henry]

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I really feel Karen grew quite a bit musically while working with Phil Ramone she really had quite a bit more ahead of her.

I have my copy of "Music, Music, Music" coming in the mail soon.