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Post by JIM on Sept 16, 2005 6:25:14 GMT -5
 Hi all! I was very suprised to find The Readers Digest Collection at Fye. I thought this collection was out of print and replaced by the Import Carpenters Anthology. which is very expensive. The four CD collection from readers is selling for 14.99!!! at Fye. If you live near and Fye, I would check this one out for sure! Maybe they bought a close out. I have yet to check there web site and at the time did not have the time to check out the details as to why it is selling at Fye. This album is unique in that it contains the live version of the Bacharach meley that begins with Any Day Now, which aside from ANTHOLOGY is not on any other album.I have not checked the exact track time but all the songs seem to be much longer compared to the medley on the Tan album. Our Day will come is on a sepreate track which is over two min. The collection also contains an interview with Karen and Richard contained in a booklet which I have never seen before. Juat wanted to pass this info along. Jim
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Post by Carps1000 on Sept 16, 2005 12:23:29 GMT -5
Hey Me got the R.Digest collection and it is completely different from the one your sayin about. Any more info appreciated. Ken carps1000
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Post by JIM on Sept 17, 2005 22:19:00 GMT -5
???Hey Ken. Well the story starts around 2yrs ago when I found part of the collection, 1 cassette 2 for bucks in a used record shop here in Ft. Lauderdale. I really didn't think I had found much until I heard the Bacharach medley. I almost peed my pants because I was not expecting it to so different. For starters its from a live concert and it begins with Karen giving a brief intro into the medley and then Richard says a few words, followed by RC setting the tempo a 1 a 2 a1234 into Any Day Now. I have not checked the specs but the songs in the medley are much longer with other interesting difference's not found in the original album cut including Baby It You as part of the medley and Our Day Will Come on a seperate track.
Tonight I was listening to Can't Smile Without you. As the song begins I was once again surprised when Karen gives a quite unique non lyrical vocal introduction. The first verse is completely different from the album cut. You know I can't smile without you, I can't laugh and I can't sleep I can't even talk to people I meet. The instrunmentation is also very different.
I have a feeling the reason for the differences have something to do with the interview included by Gary Theroux dated 1978. Notes from Richard are dated 1980.
Yet there are track from MIA. Something else I have noticed as I read over the track list Walk on by is listed seperately but I have yet to find it on any disc.
One other strange thing I have noticed just this moment is that the booklet containing the interview and track are listed both Tape/side Disc/track without any info on track length. The booklet with interview ends thanking both Richard and Karen for there time and there are no notes pertaining to her passing. I am not sure when the first Carps CD was released. I know mine first was VOTH So I think I will go to The Grant Gurerro site and see if there are any clues to the nature to this disc collection.
I had initially stated that the collection contained 4 discs but now I see it there are only 3.
I would love to hear about the set you have. This is all
so unusual, especially since I was under the impression that Readers was out of print and was never sold in retails stores. I am not sure if you have Fye stores in the UK but they do have a web site I searched it yet no mention is made. Fye is an abbreviation for For Your Entertainment.
Take care Ken!
Jim
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Post by BethMosior on Sept 18, 2005 17:16:29 GMT -5
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Post by smoothie2 on Sept 18, 2005 22:49:04 GMT -5
Great info. Jim...sounds like a wonderful collection.
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Post by karen69roland on Sept 21, 2005 7:18:55 GMT -5
Tonight I was listening to Can't Smile Without you. As the song begins I was once again surprised when Karen gives a quite unique non lyrical vocal introduction. The first verse is completely different from the album cut. You know I can't smile without you, I can't laugh and I can't sleep I can't even talk to people I meet. The instrunmentation is also very different. Jim |
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Sept 21, 2005 8:27:15 GMT -5
GREAT information, Jim - thanks. Can't wait to get my own copy of this one. Sounds like it's just wonderful. Thanks for sharing all that super information. Tim
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 21, 2005 12:09:51 GMT -5
 I hope to one day own the Reader's Digest compilation. Although I do already have the rarities included on it. A few years back a friend of mine sent me the live recording of the "Bacharach / David Medley" what an excellent recording. I have the original British release of "Singles 1974-1978" with the rerecording of "Can't Smile Without You".
Here's an interesting tidbit: The rerecording of "Can't Smile..." first showed up in 1977 as the b-side to the U.S. release of the single "Calling Occupants...". |
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Post by karen69roland on Sept 21, 2005 12:52:53 GMT -5
 Yes, that's true. I have this one on my wall. It's one of those *white* singles. [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 JIM on Sept 23, 2005 6:41:39 GMT -5
???thanks for the info guys!
Jim
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Sept 23, 2005 8:29:26 GMT -5
According to Santa, a gift of this compilation is on it's way to me, as I write. Thanks for this, Santa !!! You're the best. Can't wait to hear this one. Good info on Can't Smile, Rick - have never heard this version. Roland, what is a "white" single? Best to all, Tim
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Post by Ming on Sept 23, 2005 10:24:18 GMT -5
The single version of "Can't Smile Without You" is also on the compilation disc 'Reflections'. I have this one.
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Post by JIM on Sept 23, 2005 20:21:27 GMT -5
???I need to make a couple of corrections that I missed from the collection and the book. Our day will come is in the Bacharach medley and not seperate as it appeares while reading the track list
Also there is a seperate interview with only Richard which was done after Karen's passing and also songs from MiA and VOTH.
although still a very unique collection, I should have done a better critique before posting. I am glad to hear that the alternate version of Can't Smile is on other compilations, hearing it this way is a treasure unto itself along with Any Day Now.
I also found that the collection was manufactured by Polygram Special Markets, with the CD version released in 97. sorry for any confusion.
I did find one copy of the collection on cassette at Ebay for 9.99 if anyone is looking. I have a feeling though that if Fye is selling them they are most likely available through other stores or Polygram itself.
I just though I was sure I had found a long lost treasure and for me it is, so Happy Is The Way I'm Feelin!
Jim
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Post by JIM on Sept 23, 2005 23:24:44 GMT -5
 O.K if anyone has already seen these lists please lie and tell me its internet miracle! Although I did not find any info on Reader's I did find two web sites that I were just to the left of the biggest web find I have ever stumbled across! the first www.magnetbox.com/riaa/tree.asp then search the Carpenters and www.magnetbox.com/bpi/tree.asp run the same search. I started the search by entering polygram special markets and found all kinds of info about A&M Universal and how they all basically have become part of Universal. I searched so long that my legs fell asleep and now I am stuck on the sofa. No kidding! I sure hope that some of this info is as new to you as it was to me! I had no idea there were so many different albums distributed throughout the world. Most of which are still available. The closest thing I could find to Reader's was Anthology which is a 4 CD collection vs Reader's which is only 3. I also had no idea there were so many other tribute albums by vocal groups and orchestras! As soon as I can stand I am going to go back and check out some of this stuff. I am probably a celebration party of one but hay since I am writing my own Carpenters history I might just find My Funny Valetine!! and the rest of MMM on DVD. Please stand by while I complete a quick reality check. Well it seems I may not be real and that is hard to take at 42. Let me know if try those web sites and you have troubles. Jim Jim
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Post by Carps1000 on Sept 24, 2005 13:30:47 GMT -5
My Readers digest set is the LP set i got back in about 84. 4 lps & it hasnt got any of the Titbits on it that have been mentioned here. SwiZZZZZ. Boo Hoo. Ken Carps1000 who lives in the UK but now wishes he lived in the USA as you all do.
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Post by JIM on Sept 24, 2005 16:43:50 GMT -5
>:(Ken if
you check those links I posted, you might get lucky and find Reader's on CD. However Carpenters Anthology contains the same tracks found on Reader's.
It is availlable but with a steep price tag of 104.99
I really find it wild that you have the collection on LP.
The CD set was released in 97 and the cassette around 80.
Jim
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 1, 2005 0:42:03 GMT -5
>:(Ken if you check those links I posted, you might get lucky and find Reader's on CD. However Carpenters Anthology contains the same tracks found on Reader's. It is availlable but with a steep price tag of 104.99 I really find it wild that you have the collection on LP. The CD set was released in 97 and the cassette around 80. Jim Hi Jim, thanks for the links. I checked them out - but the links actually lead to Amazon.com UK. As far as I can see Amazon.com does not sell the Reader's Digest collection. Which is too bad I would buy one in an instant - but not for $104.00 |
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