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Post by Rick Henry on Dec 11, 2005 10:45:16 GMT -5
 The Carpenters have many wonderful songs/hits. Which do you feel define the 70's. Which Carpenters songs shout out this was the 70's and I was a big part of that era. |
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Post by cam83 on Dec 11, 2005 12:47:35 GMT -5
Either CLOSE TO YOU or TOP OF THE WORLD...remind me of the 1970's era.
Cam
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Post by makapip on Dec 11, 2005 14:42:49 GMT -5
Well, because the Vietnam war was on during early 70's, i would guess "Bless the Beasts and Children."  |
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Post by Rick Henry on Dec 12, 2005 10:17:06 GMT -5
Any of the Carpenters' hits from 1970 to 1973 could really be called era defining. Every song they released during that period became a "classic".
Cam and Makapip those you've listed are excellent choices - all three I also thought of as being era defining.
To add to the list I chose "We've Only Just Begun". This was "the" wedding song of the 70's (and still used to this day). It was also used as the class song for many graduating classes of 1971. The song was played continuously throughout the decade and was known as the Carpenters' signature song. |
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Post by beaner on Dec 13, 2005 6:29:46 GMT -5
I'm very much like you, Rick. However, I was thinking of "Close To You" for a popular wedding song of the 70's. In fact, in 1972, my brother and his wife chose this one.
We've Only Just Begun would have been my personal choice though. I've always loved that more than "Close To You."
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Dec 13, 2005 15:51:04 GMT -5
 Have to say Close To You, and We've Only Just Begun definitely define the era. Others might include Baby, It's You; reminds me of a Bread tune.....and perhaps some tunes along the lines of Desparado. Just some of my thoughts. Tim
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Post by smoothie2 on Dec 13, 2005 23:49:29 GMT -5
 I like all the ones listed thusfar, i think I first thot of We've Only J. Begun, also, and perhaps For All We Know and bless the Beasts is also excellent.
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Dec 14, 2005 15:39:10 GMT -5
The beginning of the 1970's was marked by political strife and social unrest --- the Vietnam War, Kent State, etc. The soothing sounds of the Carpenters were a welcoming breath of fresh air in a quiet revolution against the prevalent loud and angry din, and united many people regardless of their generational or cultural differences through their common love of music.
"Close to You" was like a subtle but effective whisper that captured surprisingly more attention than would be expected within the noisy ambiance of its era. It starts quietly and builds up into a crescendo that ebbs and flows in the course of the song, and ends in a glorious harmony. Matt Groenig uses a close rendition of this song as a recurring theme of young romance between the young Homer and Marge in "The Simpsons," acknowledging its significant social and personal impact.
"We've Only Just Begun" has been used innumerable times for weddings and graduations, and has lifted up many people who were depressed, desperate and even suicidal into more optimistic frames of mind. The ebb-and-flow dynamics are also used effectively in this song. Karen's rich vocals and Richard's enchanting arrangements clearly demonstrate that they are no one-hit wonders.
Although "Close to You" and "We've Only Just Begun" have been performed by countless other artists, including the composers themselves, the Carpenters' versions remain as the definitive recordings since their debut. Now decades later, they sound as fresh and timeless as ever.
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Dec 14, 2005 15:52:58 GMT -5
Have to say Close To You, and We've Only Just Begun definitely define the era. Others might include Baby, It's You; reminds me of a Bread tune.....and perhaps some tunes along the lines of Desparado. Just some of my thoughts. Tim Hi YesterdayOnceMore/Tim, Are you perhaps thinking of Bread's "Baby I'm A-Want You"? |
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Dec 14, 2005 19:26:57 GMT -5
Have to say Close To You, and We've Only Just Begun definitely define the era. Others might include Baby, It's You; reminds me of a Bread tune.....and perhaps some tunes along the lines of Desparado. Just some of my thoughts. Tim Hi YesterdayOnceMore/Tim, Are you perhaps thinking of Bread's "Baby I'm A-Want You"? Hi Dreams: When I said Baby, It's You reminded me of Bread, I was thinking of their songs "If", "Make It With You", and yeah, Baby I'm a Want You would fit into that category as well. Tim  |
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Post by smoothie2 on Dec 18, 2005 14:56:13 GMT -5
Goodbye to Love also comes to mind mainly just because of the excellent Peluso guitar work.
But also, even though i guess the Beatles came up with it in the 60's, when the C's came out with it, the way Karen sang it so very well, makes me think on a more serious note.
In 60's and 70's, there were many divorces for a lot of reasons, and G. to Love may reflect that in some way.
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