magiclamp
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Post by magiclamp on Jul 18, 2006 9:28:04 GMT -5
Thought it might be fun to share those items on all of our WISH LISTS. Items you wish you had, pertaining to the Carpenters! To start this thread off... here's a few things I'm still looking high and low for: Carpenters TV appearances: Mike Douglas Show, Virginia Graham Show, BBCs Multi Coloured Swap Shop presented by Noel Edmunds, and a few others which I can't recall offhand, but will have to look up! OH and did I mention, a pair of Karen's drumsticks!!!  Something we'd ALL love, right!!! Sincerely, magiclamp  |
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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 18, 2006 9:32:28 GMT -5
 My wish list is long...
But to start I would like a copy of K&R performing "Make Me Laugh" on the Dorothy Hamill special. I'd also like a copy of K&R performing "Sweet Sweet Smile" on a German televison program.
The unreleased Richard Carpenter Trio recordings which were done for RCA in 1967 would be fantastic.
and yes a pair of Karen's drum sticks would be a prized possession.
I will come back with more. |
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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 18, 2006 23:11:37 GMT -5
Here's another addition to my wishlist:
All three episodes of Your All American College Show (1969) which featured Karen and Richard. I would buy that in an instant. |
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jul 19, 2006 14:06:06 GMT -5
 I, too, would love to be able to add a pair of Karen's really used sticks to my wall in my music room, just next to Karen's autograph, which I DO have. Also, HIGH on my wish list would be a lead sheet that Karen used to do a lead vocal track, with. I don't really care what the song was....just having any lead sheet (perhaps one she made notes on for her own benefit, like...breathing notes....pronunciation notes, etc)...I would love that. Or, perhaps the NAPKIN that had the lyrics to (correct me if I'm wrong, I'm working from MEMORY, here - what memory I have left) Superstar on them...isn't that the one she sang from the napkin? I think it is, but am not positive. UGH - this getting old is for the birds! I'd like to have one of Karen's stuffed animals because she treasured them so much..... That would START my wish list. 
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Post by wisejester7 on Jul 19, 2006 20:59:50 GMT -5
All of those are good wishes and I would gladly cherish any of them, but my wish would be the ULTIMATE. I wish that Karen was still with us and ,hopefully, having some of her own wishes fulfilled..i.e. a family of her own.
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Jul 19, 2006 23:06:58 GMT -5
Hi Tim, I think you got it right. As the story goes, Richard hurriedly jot down the lyrics of "Superstar" on a napkin when he first heard Bette Midler singing it on The Tonight Show one night. In a rush to record this song, the napkin became the "sheet music" Karen used. When "Superstar" became a signature hit for Carpenters, Bette was none too pleased, showing her scorn at the Grammies. However, after Karen's death, Bette belatedly acknowledged Karen's musicianship. |
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Post by magiclamp on Jul 19, 2006 23:23:44 GMT -5
Hey, Christmas isn't too far away! Keep on sending those wish lists!  magiclamp |
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Post by magiclamp on Jul 19, 2006 23:39:06 GMT -5
I, too, would love to be able to add a pair of Karen's really used sticks to my wall in my music room, just next to Karen's autograph, which I DO have. Also, HIGH on my wish list would be a lead sheet that Karen used to do a lead vocal track, with. I don't really care what the song was....just having any lead sheet (perhaps one she made notes on for her own benefit, like...breathing notes....pronunciation notes, etc)...I would love that. Or, perhaps the NAPKIN that had the lyrics to (correct me if I'm wrong, I'm working from MEMORY, here - what memory I have left) Superstar on them...isn't that the one she sang from the napkin? I think it is, but am not positive. UGH - this getting old is for the birds! I'd like to have one of Karen's stuffed animals because she treasured them so much..... That would START my wish list. Tim, you got me thinking how nice it would be if the CPAC offered a section for some of the items on your list. A pair of Karen's drumsticks A lead sheet with Karen's handwritten notes A stuffed animal [such as the Hound Dog Elvis Presley gave her] A favorite piece of memorabilia from her personal Mickey Mouse collection I've always wondered .... and would love to ask Becky [to ask Richard], if Richard kept Karen's MICKEY MOUSE collection intact. She had such an affection for the many pieces she'd found through the years, and I'm sure she would be thrilled if other Disney collectors, or her own fans for that matter, could view them. Speaking of some of her stuffed animals, -- somewhere in my photo collection, I have a photo of two of Karen's stuffed animals. Many years ago, I met up with a C's fan who, due to medical concerns, was parting with three items she'd purchased at a garage sale which the Carpenter family held, post Karen's passing. She sent me a photo which contained the two stuffed animals and one of Richard's red velvet jackets, which he used on stage. I will be happy to share this photo with all here, as soon as I can dig it up. What with so much going on here of late, I've just not had time for looking through my albums, but I promise I will!!!! Thanks for sharing your list. Sincerely, magiclamp |
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Post by magiclamp on Jul 19, 2006 23:41:45 GMT -5
All of those are good wishes and I would gladly cherish any of them, but my wish would be the ULTIMATE. I wish that Karen was still with us and ,hopefully, having some of her own wishes fulfilled..i.e. a family of her own. Oh my..... you said it ALL!!!!  Sincerely, magiclamp |
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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 21, 2006 9:53:55 GMT -5
As, I stated earlier my Carpenters wish list is lengthy - so here are a few more additions.
Officially released and finalized versions of Karen's unreleased solo songs.
A Carpenters Live In Las Vegas CD/DVD combo release.
The release of the full length studio recording of both "Dancing In The Street" and "Thank You For The Music" - these were both recorded in 1978 during the "Christmas Portrait" sessions.
The release of all five television specials on DVD.
I know I don't ask for much. |
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Post by Prisoner_Walking on Jul 22, 2006 4:36:20 GMT -5
Hey Rick -
I'm not sure whether you have ever seen the "Make Me Laugh" clip, or the "Sweet, Sweet Smile" Starparade clip, but they are both available to view on YouTube.com. I only saw them for myself for the first time just a few days ago - I didn't even know that "Make Me Laugh" existed! Also they have pretty much every segment in which the Carpenters featured during the "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" series.
My own wish list - wow - where to start (?)....although I tend to wish for unreleased recordings rather than personal memorabilia:
;D I would love to have heard Karen's last ever public singing performance at her God child's party in 1983. I wonder what she sang?
;D I have never seen Karen's wedding ceremony in full although I know you can buy bootleg copies on e-bay occasionally.
;D There is a 1981 clip of Karen and Rich on a UK Chat show (I think it was a lunchtime chat show called BBC Pebble Mill at One). Only seen a brief clip of it.
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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 22, 2006 9:29:06 GMT -5
Hey Rick - I'm not sure whether you have ever seen the "Make Me Laugh" clip, or the "Sweet, Sweet Smile" Starparade clip, but they are both available to view on YouTube.com. I only saw them for myself for the first time just a few days ago - I didn't even know that "Make Me Laugh" existed! Also they have pretty much every segment in which the Carpenters featured during the "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" series. Hi Leo! Yes, I have seen both clips several times on the internet. I first saw them back in 2001. Though, I would like copies of these clips on DVD for my own personal collection.
Another item for my wishlist is to see a complete music video for the song "Yesterday Once More" from the American Rock and Roll show - I'm not sure if that's the name of the show - but it was recorded around 1974-75 and features Karen singing with Richard on piano. There is a short clip of this on the DVD "Remembering The Carpenters" I'd also like any early pre 1972 live videos where Karen sings and plays drums throughout the entire concert - this would be great to watch. |
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Post by makapipi on Jul 22, 2006 14:55:12 GMT -5
Rick, Mark Geisler has the Video collection vol 3 1971-1972 which
has Andy william special, Carol Burnett show, Bob Hope special,
Carpenters in Australia.
Also Vol 4 has Jerry Dunphy visits, Love sounds special Budokan,
Robert Young with the Young.
mgjnk@yahoo.com
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Post by Prisoner_Walking on Jul 23, 2006 10:33:21 GMT -5
Hey Rick - I'm not sure whether you have ever seen the "Make Me Laugh" clip, or the "Sweet, Sweet Smile" Starparade clip, but they are both available to view on YouTube.com. I only saw them for myself for the first time just a few days ago - I didn't even know that "Make Me Laugh" existed! Also they have pretty much every segment in which the Carpenters featured during the "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" series. Hi Leo! Yes, I have seen both clips several times on the internet. I first saw them back in 2001. Though, I would like copies of these clips on DVD for my own personal collection.
Another item for my wishlist is to see a complete music video for the song "Yesterday Once More" from the American Rock and Roll show - I'm not sure if that's the name of the show - but it was recorded around 1974-75 and features Karen singing with Richard on piano. There is a short clip of this on the DVD "Remembering The Carpenters" I'd also like any early pre 1972 live videos where Karen sings and plays drums throughout the entire concert - this would be great to watch. Hey I think the clip you are talking about is also available in full on YouTube.com - Karen sitting on stool next to piano singing 1st verse of YOM then she asks Rich about his early radio experiences and then completes the song. Great clip...Leo |
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Post by Carps1000 on Jul 31, 2006 7:15:10 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on Aug 1, 2006 18:58:54 GMT -5
Since I made this post I have acquired both the "Swwet Sweet Smile" German Star Parade performance and the "Make Me Laugh" performance from the dorothy Hamill special - and much more. I am especially happy to have the "Sweet Sweet Smile" performance - I really enjoy watching Karen sing this one. |
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Post by Rick Henry on Aug 10, 2006 21:56:53 GMT -5
this is a really great topic just thought I'd bring it back to the top is interesting reading everybody's Carpenters wish Lists.
Another I'd like to add is the release of a "Live In Las Vegas" CD and DVD combo. That would be a great release that I feel many fans would buy in an instant. |
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Post by Prisoner_Walking on Aug 11, 2006 1:48:34 GMT -5
Were any of the Vegas shows filmed Rick?
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