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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 9, 2005 3:28:37 GMT -5
Since the last thread on this topic ended up being a bit too heated i really wanted to start it up again. This time hoping we can have a friendly conversation about Richard's upcoming project with Jo O'Meara.
The original thread was started by Sarah Ellie and I hope Sarah will continue to keep us up to date. Here is a link to Jo's website: www.joomearaofficial.com/ Below please read a recent article written on the project.
2 October 2005 S CLUB JO HAILED AS CARPENTER By Ben Todd Showbiz Editor LOST songs written for tragic Karen Carpenter are to be recorded at last...by former S Club singer Jo O'Meara.
Pop veteran Richard Carpenter, Karen's brother and partner in The Carpenters, has asked Jo to sing songs he wrote for his sister which were never recorded because of her death from anorexia in 1983 aged 32.
Last night Jo, 26, from Essex - who sang lead on many of S Club's hits - confirmed: "Richard has said that vocally I am the closest to Karen he has heard since her death. He has asked me to record some of the songs he had written for her. Karen has always been my all-time favourite singer."
Jo is expected to fly to America to record the tracks with Richard, 55, early next year.
The Carpenters were one of the biggest-selling acts of all time, selling more than 150 million copies of Seventies hits like Yesterday Once More and Top Of The World. "
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Post by Sarah Ellie on Oct 9, 2005 5:45:47 GMT -5
hey, yeah im still here and will happily keep you updated
i'm so eager to hear their work!!
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Post by BethMosior on Oct 13, 2005 1:44:30 GMT -5
I really think its cooooooool that Karen is never forgotten and that people are thinking of her and trying to get that wonderful sound for themselves no one could EVER replace Karen, she is toooo special to replace I'm just glad that people think she is soooo special too and always try and reach the beauty she keeps bringing to me no one can replace Karen I think Karen would love it too and say " YEAH" , " WAY To Go " thats just the way Karen , to me, always seemed to be I sure do miss Karen
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 13, 2005 9:03:39 GMT -5
I agree Beth. I think it's great that people want to remember her in which ever way possible.
It will be interesting to hear what kind of musical sounds Richard will come up with for 2005/2006. Hopefully some of the guys from the Carpenters band will be on the new recording - maybe Tony Peluso or Doug Strawn.
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Post by BethMosior on Oct 13, 2005 20:02:36 GMT -5
Yrah Rick that would be soooooooooo coooooooool
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