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Post by karen69roland on Dec 1, 2005 16:52:28 GMT -5
I finally took the time to read all the first part..., very interesting. That must have been a really nice feeling to have a response dated on your birthday Palma.
It's a little sad that they didn't ask you to modify your own composition. I guess they felt it was less demanding for them to ask John Bettis as he was closer to them..., but, reality is that Richard and John can write good songs also and it's always surprising to me to realize that they took other composer's pieces..., so in a way it became a little like their composition at the end. I feel that both you and The Carpenters were lucky concerning this song..., it was a good combination. [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 cam83 on Dec 1, 2005 22:29:19 GMT -5
Beautiful song, in a style reminiscent of Karen Carpenter. You sound also very similar to Rita Coolidge, another famous singer of the A&M label.
Thanks, Cameron
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Post by Dave on Dec 8, 2005 21:12:05 GMT -5
Dear Palma; After reading your second interview with Rick, I have to guess that you're about as old as I am, or maybe slightly older (50). A gentleman never asks, a lady never tells... I was 15, 5 years Karen's "junior" when it first hit for them. For some reason, I felt a "linkage" of sorts. Karen's songs mirrored my love life (!), often describing trying to drive a stick shift without a clutch. A relationship would blow up, and they'd be singing about a blown-up relationship, and sometimes, in the case of "Goodbye To Love", the feeling of utter frustration that failed relationships often bring. I would think "Well, too bad you never met me." Uh-huh. Some pizza-faced 16-year-old high-school kid. When she died, I cried as if I'd lost a sister for some reason I didn't understand for 21 years. Many things have happened in the past year and a half that have given me insight into emotions I shouldn't have. After all, I didn't care or even think about what the Carpenters were doing between 1975 and Feb.4, 1983. Maybe I should have... You mused aloud about a heavenly connection. There are things I could tell you, things which would seem unbelievable and incredulous. But would you believe me if I told you that my family and I have stood beneath the space shuttle Endeavour, been given a special guided tour of Kennedy Space Center, and had our photos taken with former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe at his farewell reception? Many of my fellow fans have seen the pictures. I have no reason to make things up. It is true that sometimes reality is stranger than fiction. Was it a "coincidence" that the flight path Discovery took on its way to Edwards Air Force Base took it within visual distance of the new mausoleum in Thousand Oaks? Consider the possibilities... I look forward to Saturday.
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Dec 9, 2005 0:58:18 GMT -5
Hello Palma,
I have enjoyed reading the first two installments of your detailed account of your experiences in the music business. Thanks for sharing your insights into the ideal versus the reality of such a profession. i am sure a lot of effort and persistence is involved, and the work is probably in many ways less glamorous than the rest of us may assume it to be. However, it does have its rewards when you are recognized and appreciated by others.
I am looking forward to reading the rest of your story!
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Post by BethMosior on Dec 9, 2005 2:58:02 GMT -5
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Post by palmapascale on Dec 10, 2005 13:26:15 GMT -5
Hi Carpenter Fans! It's me, checking in to see if I logged in correctly for tonight's chat. Don't want to be left out! Palma
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Dec 10, 2005 13:28:39 GMT -5
Hi Carpenter Fans! It's me, checking in to see if I logged in correctly for tonight's chat. Don't want to be left out! Palma Hi Palma, You did just fine! Looking forward to tonight!
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Post by palmapascale on Dec 10, 2005 13:29:30 GMT -5
Oh, cool, I'm so relieved I made it . Thanks for the picture ID, Rick, altho my face does look a bit stretched left to right! Can't wait to talk with all of you later. Anyone got coffee and a cinnamon danish for later? Warmest Wishes To All, Palma
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Post by palmapascale on Dec 10, 2005 13:36:25 GMT -5
Hi Good Old Dreams. I have a question for tonight. We are "chatting" right now on the proboards site, but tonight, do I have to be in a different "location" to reach the Basement Party folks? When I went there, I see no box to post my comments. Can you advise? Palma
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Post by Rick Henry on Dec 10, 2005 14:28:55 GMT -5
Hi Good Old Dreams. I have a question for tonight. We are "chatting" right now on the proboards site, but tonight, do I have to be in a different "location" to reach the Basement Party folks? When I went there, I see no box to post my comments. Can you advise? Palma Hi Palma welcome to the board. I'll try and fix your picture. You went to the right place for tonight's Basement Party. Right now posting on that board is disabled. I will enable posting tonight at 5:00 p.m. (Los Angeles time) and that's when the party will start.
I'll bring some cinnamon danishes and coffee for everyone tonight... sounds deelish...
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Dec 10, 2005 14:35:12 GMT -5
Hi Good Old Dreams. I have a question for tonight. We are "chatting" right now on the proboards site, but tonight, do I have to be in a different "location" to reach the Basement Party folks? When I went there, I see no box to post my comments. Can you advise? Palma Hi Palma welcome to the board. I'll try and fix your picture. You went to the right place for tonight's Basement Party. Right now posting on that board is disabled. I will enable posting tonight at 5:00 p.m. (Los Angeles time) and that's when the party will start.
I'll bring some cinnamon danishes and coffee for everyone tonight... sounds deelish... Hi Rick, Like Palma, I need to figure out how the chat process works on this site, as this is my first time doing so also. To make the pro-board a "live" chat, do we need to constantly press the "Refresh (circular arrow)" button, or will that be taken care of automatically from your end as the webmaster? Are we going to the "A Message to Palma" or the "Saturday Night Basement Party w/ Palma Pascale" discussion thread? I will bring some virtual-reality homemade pumpkin pie along and have some chestnuts roasting on an open fire... (P.S.: Please check your e-mail, Rick!)
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Post by Rick Henry on Dec 10, 2005 14:57:34 GMT -5
Hi Palma welcome to the board. I'll try and fix your picture. You went to the right place for tonight's Basement Party. Right now posting on that board is disabled. I will enable posting tonight at 5:00 p.m. (Los Angeles time) and that's when the party will start.
I'll bring some cinnamon danishes and coffee for everyone tonight... sounds deelish... Hi Rick, Like Palma, I need to figure out how the chat process works on this site, as this is my first time doing so also. To make the pro-board a "live" chat, do we need to constantly press the "Refresh (circular arrow)" button, or will that be taken care of automatically from your end as the webmaster? Are we going to the "A Message to Palma" or the "Saturday Night Basement Party w/ Palma Pascale" discussion thread? I will bring some virtual-reality homemade pumpkin pie along and have some chestnuts roasting on an open fire... Hi GoodOldDreams...
The Basement Party will happen in the Saturday Night Basement Party with palma Pascale thread. Here's a direct link to that thread: Click here to enter the Party with Palma
This isn't a real "chat room" - as i tried developing a chat room a few months ago and ran into some difficulties - so the Basement Party works just like the forum does. Regular posting messages. You can either refresh to see new messages or click on the Basement Party link at the top of the thread.
If you need more info please let me know.
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Post by karen69roland on Dec 10, 2005 17:24:14 GMT -5
I will bring some virtual-reality homemade pumpkin pie
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Dec 12, 2005 11:36:51 GMT -5
Hello Palma, Just wanted to send my regrets that I was unable to make the Basement Party. They are fun, aren't they. I'm sure you were hosted well, and shown a very good time. Thank you for the incredible amount of time you have taken in giving Rick the information about you, and your relationship with Karen and Rich. Wow. You're amazing, and there are many who would not find it important to share this information, even with the die-hard fans like those on this board. We all truly appreciate your time and effort. And of course, there's that incredible talent..... Thanks again. Best, Tim
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Post by palmapascale on Dec 12, 2005 14:39:56 GMT -5
Hi Tim! Now I realize who you are!! Thank you for your message on the thread, and your email, and hope you can tell me all about your Karen and Richard collectibles when we next "meet." Did you get the cinnamon danish we saved in your name at the party??? Palma
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Dec 12, 2005 14:46:20 GMT -5
Yes'em, I sure did. It was wonderful. THanks for saving it for me....know you all had a wonderful basement party. Maybe I can make the next one. I've been down for the past two weeks with both a very bad cold, and a very bad back. Both, I'm happy to report, are much better now, and I'm "on the mend" as they say. Take good care. Tim
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Post by Rick Henry on Dec 12, 2005 23:36:45 GMT -5
Tim -
You were miss tremendously at Saturday Night's Basement Party. This one lasted around five hours - can you believe that. We probably could have kept on going for another hour - but, hey, the host began to get tired - what can I say.
I hope you've had the chance to view the Party which is still there for everyone to look at. We had a great time. all the guys fought over who was going to sit next to Palma - including Alfred E. Newman and Johnny Depp - who both popped in to our virtual world. There was also a Wonderful Parade in Palma's honor.
I am planning another Staurday Night Basement Party for sometime in mid January. This one will be a real blast.
I do want to say, thank you very much Palma for all the time you've put into telling us your story, and for being such a fun guest this past Saturday Night. you're the best.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Dec 13, 2005 16:52:19 GMT -5
Hey Hey Hey - yes, I did view the entire 20 pages of the basement party. What a hoot, and what a variety of topics. Palma certainly was a fun guest and reading through the thread, I got to know her even better. Of course, Enigma, Dave and Roland were all in their best comedic form, and Rick, everything looked like it was just as fun as it could be. Next time..... Tim
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