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Post by Rick Henry on Aug 25, 2007 9:49:14 GMT -5
Here's a fun exercise... Following will be the happenings in Karen's life... Add Carpenters/Karen (solo) songs which best fit each time period of her life.... and also add a few words or two of your own feelings of this time period.  Born March 2, 1950 Gets her first set of drums Gets signed as a solo artist to Magic Lamp Records Big success finally comes #1 Non-stop touring Short lived romances John Adrian Terry Ellis Thomas Bahler and others Most popular singer in the world World tour canceled (due to exhaustion?) The hits slow down Finds independence and records solo album Heartbreak and anger set in as solo album is shelved Karen marries Tom Burris Karen and Tom's marriage quickly falls apart Worldwide grief as Karen Carpenter passes away Karen's voice lives on as she becomes a super-icon of popular music |
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Post by enigma on Aug 25, 2007 18:50:01 GMT -5
I'll give this one a shot Born March 2, 1950 We've Only just Begun Birth of the greatest voice of our time and a truely unique individual Gets her first set of drums Strike Up The Band The start of one of the best and most recognised female drummers of all time Gets signed as a solo artist to Magic Lamp Records Get Together The beginning of an immensely successful singing and recording career Big success finally comes #1 Superstar No surprise just a matter of time Non-stop touring Road Ode Mistake #1 took a huge toll and had great consequences later on Short lived romances John Adrian Terry Ellis Thomas Bahler and others I Need To Be In Love (for all) A real shame again would have a big effect on Karen and contributes to tragic consequences later on Most popular singer in the world Top Of The World No surprise here would also have an effect on Karen and later problems down the road World tour canceled (due to exhaustion?) Knowing When To Leave Effects of touring and Karens ED show its first warning sign here Karen should have saw the signs here and resolved situation The hits slow down End Of The World Inevidable consequence of overly popular acts also song/music quality was lower still good but not as good effects of exhaustion setting in for both Richard and Karen Finds independence and records solo album Love Me For What I Am Was a rebirth artistically and personally for Karen could have been the foundation for something new and big in Karens career Heartbreak and anger set in as solo album is shelved Guess I Just Lost My Head Huge mistake with big consequences Karen would never recover after this and other events that followed it was the beginning of the end for Karen Karen marries Tom Burris Because We Are In Love Could have been one of the happiest things for Karen not sure if the decision was wise at that point Karen and Tom's marriage quickly falls apart (I'm Caught Between) Goodbye And I Love You Unfortunate and tragic another potentially happy moment in Karens life that was not meant to be for many reasons Worldwide grief as Karen Carpenter passes away Want You Back In My Life Again Yet another irreplaceable artist that died before their time one of the all time great voices forever silenced Karen's voice lives on as she becomes a super-icon of popular music Still In Love With You Karens legacy is immortal not even her death would cheat fans out of enjoying her great voice and the great music of the Carpenters.Though her voice was silenced in 1983 her recordings live on and new and old fans alike can and do keep her memory alive Karen is dead Karen Carpenter is immortal   |
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Post by Rick Henry on Aug 25, 2007 20:47:58 GMT -5
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Post by smoothie2 on Aug 25, 2007 22:45:39 GMT -5
I'll give this one a shot Born March 2, 1950 We've Only just Begun Birth of the greatest voice of our time and a truely unique individual Gets her first set of drums Strike Up The Band The start of one of the best and most recognised female drummers of all time Gets signed as a solo artist to Magic Lamp Records Get Together The beginning of an immensely successful singing and recording career Big success finally comes #1 Superstar No surprise just a matter of time Non-stop touring Road Ode Mistake #1 took a huge toll and had great consequences later on Short lived romances John Adrian Terry Ellis Thomas Bahler and others I Need To Be In Love (for all) A real shame again would have a big effect on Karen and contributes to tragic consequences later on Most popular singer in the world Top Of The World No surprise here would also have an effect on Karen and later problems down the road World tour canceled (due to exhaustion?) Knowing When To Leave Effects of touring and Karens ED show its first warning sign here Karen should have saw the signs here and resolved situation The hits slow down End Of The World Inevidable consequence of overly popular acts also song/music quality was lower still good but not as good effects of exhaustion setting in for both Richard and Karen Finds independence and records solo album Love Me For What I Am Was a rebirth artistically and personally for Karen could have been the foundation for something new and big in Karens career Heartbreak and anger set in as solo album is shelved Guess I Just Lost My Head Huge mistake with big consequences Karen would never recover after this and other events that followed it was the beginning of the end for Karen Karen marries Tom Burris Because We Are In Love Could have been one of the happiest things for Karen not sure if the decision was wise at that point Karen and Tom's marriage quickly falls apart (I'm Caught Between) Goodbye And I Love You Unfortunate and tragic another potentially happy moment in Karens life that was not meant to be for many reasons Worldwide grief as Karen Carpenter passes away Want You Back In My Life Again Yet another irreplaceable artist that died before their time one of the all time great voices forever silenced Karen's voice lives on as she becomes a super-icon of popular music Still In Love With You Karens legacy is immortal not even her death would cheat fans out of enjoying her great voice and the great music of the Carpenters.Though her voice was silenced in 1983 her recordings live on and new and old fans alike can and do keep her memory alive Karen is dead Karen Carpenter is immortal  VERY WELL DONE ENIGMA!! YOU HAVE A QUICK THINKING MIND! I'll be thinking on this and put in my thoughts........... |
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Post by wisejester7 on Aug 26, 2007 9:03:15 GMT -5
I'll give this one a shot Born March 2, 1950 We've Only just Begun Birth of the greatest voice of our time and a truely unique individual Gets her first set of drums Strike Up The Band The start of one of the best and most recognised female drummers of all time Gets signed as a solo artist to Magic Lamp Records Get Together The beginning of an immensely successful singing and recording career Big success finally comes #1 Superstar No surprise just a matter of time Non-stop touring Road Ode Mistake #1 took a huge toll and had great consequences later on Short lived romances John Adrian Terry Ellis Thomas Bahler and others I Need To Be In Love (for all) A real shame again would have a big effect on Karen and contributes to tragic consequences later on Most popular singer in the world Top Of The World No surprise here would also have an effect on Karen and later problems down the road World tour canceled (due to exhaustion?) Knowing When To Leave Effects of touring and Karens ED show its first warning sign here Karen should have saw the signs here and resolved situation The hits slow down End Of The World Inevidable consequence of overly popular acts also song/music quality was lower still good but not as good effects of exhaustion setting in for both Richard and Karen Finds independence and records solo album Love Me For What I Am Was a rebirth artistically and personally for Karen could have been the foundation for something new and big in Karens career Heartbreak and anger set in as solo album is shelved Guess I Just Lost My Head Huge mistake with big consequences Karen would never recover after this and other events that followed it was the beginning of the end for Karen Karen marries Tom Burris Because We Are In Love Could have been one of the happiest things for Karen not sure if the decision was wise at that point Karen and Tom's marriage quickly falls apart (I'm Caught Between) Goodbye And I Love You Unfortunate and tragic another potentially happy moment in Karens life that was not meant to be for many reasons Worldwide grief as Karen Carpenter passes away Want You Back In My Life Again Yet another irreplaceable artist that died before their time one of the all time great voices forever silenced Karen's voice lives on as she becomes a super-icon of popular music Still In Love With You Karens legacy is immortal not even her death would cheat fans out of enjoying her great voice and the great music of the Carpenters.Though her voice was silenced in 1983 her recordings live on and new and old fans alike can and do keep her memory alive Karen is dead Karen Carpenter is immortal BEAUTIFUL!! Job well done, enigma! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I don't think I can even come close to what you have put together. It's all so perfect. |
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Post by beaner on Aug 30, 2007 14:05:42 GMT -5
Hi there,
Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of time and this thread would take me some time to pick out the songs I feel would fit so well. Anyway, all I can do at this point is read through quickly and comment.
Enigma - fantastic! You took the time and it was well worth it for you. Great job!
Beaner
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Post by Rick Henry on Aug 30, 2007 22:14:05 GMT -5
Here is my response: Born March 2, 1950"Close To You" - on the day that you were born the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true... Karen was truly a dream come true. Gets her first set of drums"Caravan" - one of the earliest songs recorded by Karen and Richard. Karen did a fantastic job on the drums. At the young age of 15 Karen already defined herself as a superb drummer. Gets signed as a solo artist to Magic Lamp Records"The Parting Of Our Ways" - Karen's first solo single. Mom and Dad Carpenter were upset at first that magic Lamp wanted to sign Karen as a solo artist - could this have been the parting of the ways for Karen and Richard? of course not... it was the beginning of bigger things to come. Big success finally comes #1"We've Only Just Begun" - In 1970 the Carpenters had truly just begun and people were already noticing Karen for her ethereal vocal gifts. Non-stop touring"Road Ode" - I've been on this lonely road so long. This was the beginning of a long and lonely cycle for Karen. Short lived romances
John Adrian
Terry Ellis
Thomas Bahler and others"Goodbye To Love" - What lies in the future is a mystery to us all. No one can predict the wheel of fortune as it falls. There may come a time when I will see that Ive been wrong. But for now this is my song and its goodbye to love Most popular singer in the world"Top Of The World" - From 1973 to 1975 Karen Carpenter was on top of the world. She was the biggest selling female vocalist in the world. She had, what many music critics were saying, the most recognizable voice in the world. But not only that Karen Carpenter was also being favorably noted for her drumming talents. World tour canceled (due to exhaustion?)"This Masquerade" - The world was lead to believe that Karen was sick due to exhaustion. we all believed it was the grueling tour schedule - which I'm sure played a big part in it. But as time went on we came to, sadly, find out that it was Karen's eating disorder which was beginning to take a toll on her health. Karen was living behind a "mask" trying to hide what was really wrong with her - but it was getting to a point where she couldn't hide any longer. The hits slow down"Trying To Get The Feelin' Again" - Karen and Richard wanted to again - reach #1 - but this seemed to elude them. It could have happened again - but fate had something else in store for them. Finds independence and records solo album"I Do It For Your Love" - this was the album Karen recorded for herself and for her fans. She did this one for us. Heartbreak and anger set in as solo album is shelved"Where Do I Go From Here" - Karen was saddened, she was angered, she was confused, she fell deeper into her disillusionment. Karen marries Tom Burris"Because We Are In Love" - but were they really? Karen and Tom's marriage quickly falls apart"Two Sides" - yes there's two sides to every situation. Tom had his part in the marraige failing - but so did Karen. It just wasn't meant to last. Worldwide grief as Karen Carpenter passes away"(Want You) Back In My Life Again" - to only have her here on Earth to record more wonderful songs and to hear her voice mature even further - she would have been in her vocal prime right now - as she was a true singer's singer. Karen's voice lives on as she becomes a super-icon of popular music"Keep My Lovelight Burning" - Karen is one I will love forever - and I will always do what ever I can to keep her legacy burning bright. |
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Post by smoothie2 on Aug 30, 2007 23:41:18 GMT -5
;DAnother brilliant match up of songs for the events in Karen's life Rick...
;DBORN 2, 1950...Was quite a day for all the Carps....they had a son, and now very pleased to balance things out with a daughter..They all I'm sure were ON TOP OF THE WORLD as I'm sure also she enjoyed pleasant dreams...perhaps a world that exists in a CRYSTAL LULLABY
;D gets 1ST set of drums: DON'T BE AFRAID to give all you've got to give...getting her first set of drums she surely wasn't afraid to learn them
She was filled with joy! Karen knew though that in order to really learn them that she knew IT'S GOING TO TAKE SOME TIME.
;DGETS SIGNED AS SOLO ARTIST TO MAGIC LAMP RECORDS...once again she knew that even though she could SING, that the whole thing would not seem right without Richard backing her and she thought "OUR DAY WILL COME", when her and richard would have everything.
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Post by wisejester7 on Aug 31, 2007 6:45:16 GMT -5
Here is my response: Born March 2, 1950"Close To You" - on the day that you were born the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true... Karen was truly a dream come true. Gets her first set of drums"Caravan" - one of the earliest songs recorded by Karen and Richard. Karen did a fantastic job on the drums. At the young age of 15 Karen already defined herself as a superb drummer. Gets signed as a solo artist to Magic Lamp Records"The Parting Of Our Ways" - Karen's first solo single. Mom and Dad Carpenter were upset at first that magic Lamp wanted to sign Karen as a solo artist - could this have been the parting of the ways for Karen and Richard? of course not... it was the beginning of bigger things to come. Big success finally comes #1"We've Only Just Begun" - In 1970 the Carpenters had truly just begun and people were already noticing Karen for her ethereal vocal gifts. Non-stop touring"Road Ode" - I've been on this lonely road so long. This was the beginning of a long and lonely cycle for Karen. Short lived romances
John Adrian
Terry Ellis
Thomas Bahler and others"Goodbye To Love" - What lies in the future is a mystery to us all. No one can predict the wheel of fortune as it falls. There may come a time when I will see that Ive been wrong. But for now this is my song and its goodbye to love Most popular singer in the world"Top Of The World" - From 1973 to 1975 Karen Carpenter was on top of the world. She was the biggest selling female vocalist in the world. She had, what many music critics were saying, the most recognizable voice in the world. But not only that Karen Carpenter was also being favorably noted for her drumming talents. World tour canceled (due to exhaustion?)"This Masquerade" - The world was lead to believe that Karen was sick due to exhaustion. we all believed it was the grueling tour schedule - which I'm sure played a big part in it. But as time went on we came to, sadly, find out that it was Karen's eating disorder which was beginning to take a toll on her health. Karen was living behind a "mask" trying to hide what was really wrong with her - but it was getting to a point where she couldn't hide any longer. The hits slow down"Trying To Get The Feelin' Again" - Karen and Richard wanted to again - reach #1 - but this seemed to elude them. It could have happened again - but fate had something else in store for them. Finds independence and records solo album"I Do It For Your Love" - this was the album Karen recorded for herself and for her fans. She did this one for us. Heartbreak and anger set in as solo album is shelved"Where Do I Go From Here" - Karen was saddened, she was angered, she was confused, she fell deeper into her disillusionment. Karen marries Tom Burris"Because We Are In Love" - but were they really? Karen and Tom's marriage quickly falls apart"Two Sides" - yes there's two sides to every situation. Tom had his part in the marraige failing - but so did Karen. It just wasn't meant to last. Worldwide grief as Karen Carpenter passes away"(Want You) Back In My Life Again" - to only have her here on Earth to record more wonderful songs and to hear her voice mature even further - she would have been in her vocal prime right now - as she was a true singer's singer. Karen's voice lives on as she becomes a super-icon of popular music"Keep My Lovelight Burning" - Karen is one I will love forever - and I will always do what ever I can to keep her legacy burning bright. Another fine match of song to event. Thanks Rick! The only thing I would add is that Karen also did it for Richard and the Carpenters. ( Finds independence and records solo album"I Do It For Your Love" - this was the album Karen recorded for herself and for her fans. She did this one for us.) |
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Post by wisejester7 on Aug 31, 2007 6:49:12 GMT -5
;DAnother brilliant match up of songs for the events in Karen's life Rick... ;DBORN 2, 1950...Was quite a day for all the Carps....they had a son, and now very pleased to balance things out with a daughter..They all I'm sure were ON TOP OF THE WORLD as I'm sure also she enjoyed pleasant dreams...perhaps a world that exists in a CRYSTAL LULLABY ;D gets 1ST set of drums: DON'T BE AFRAID to give all you've got to give...getting her first set of drums she surely wasn't afraid to learn them She was filled with joy! Karen knew though that in order to really learn them that she knew IT'S GOING TO TAKE SOME TIME. ;DGETS SIGNED AS SOLO ARTIST TO MAGIC LAMP RECORDS...once again she knew that even though she could SING, that the whole thing would not seem right without Richard backing her and she thought "OUR DAY WILL COME", when her and richard would have everything. ... I'm getting too sleepy, will add more later Great thoughts! |
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Post by smoothie2 on Sept 1, 2007 12:47:37 GMT -5
;DAnother brilliant match up of songs for the events in Karen's life Rick... ;DBORN 2, 1950...Was quite a day for all the Carps....they had a son, and now very pleased to balance things out with a daughter..They all I'm sure were ON TOP OF THE WORLD as I'm sure also she enjoyed pleasant dreams...perhaps a world that exists in a CRYSTAL LULLABY ;D gets 1ST set of drums: DON'T BE AFRAID to give all you've got to give...getting her first set of drums she surely wasn't afraid to learn them She was filled with joy! Karen knew though that in order to really learn them that she knew IT'S GOING TO TAKE SOME TIME. ;DGETS SIGNED AS SOLO ARTIST TO MAGIC LAMP RECORDS...once again she knew that even though she could SING, that the whole thing would not seem right without Richard backing her and she thought "OUR DAY WILL COME", when her and richard would have everything. ... I'm getting too sleepy, will add more later Great thoughts! |
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Post by smoothie2 on Sept 2, 2007 14:12:50 GMT -5
  ;DBig Success finally comes #1 Finally, all efforts paid off, all R. and K.'s efforts paid off THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS did come true!They were on TOP OF THE WORLD  and there was DANCING IN THE STREET. And if a lucky fella or lucky girl came along, they were apt to sing (THEY LONG TO BE) CLOSE TO YOU) or WE'VE ONLY J. BEGUN. ;D nonstop touring>>>Certainly, in order to stay on top, the C's had to hit the road and surely they did. I know they had FUN, FUN, FUN, on one of their Japanese tours. But, like so many others, fame hit its' peak, and the constant touring and making records also peaked. They were apt to be singing ROAD ODE, SUPERSTAR, and SOLITAIRE, as the lonely road continued. ;D short-lived romances of Karen.....Karen wanted desperately to have a normal life, marriage and kids and to settle down. But, life for her did not offer many chances for a perm. relationship. More or less, Karen would be singing FOR ALL WE KNOW, SAILING ON THE TIDE, AND GOODBYE TO LOVE. will continue later ;D ;DMost popular singer in the world....yes, indeed she was, and to her many friends still the greatest singer in the world and Karen would surely be singing THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC and ONLY YESTERDAY. But on the flip side of that coin, was she made it as far as the music world was concerned, but "it's Lonely at the top" may be a true factor . The more famous a person is such as Karen, the more freedom you lose and the top becomes lonely. Wistfully, she may be singing LAST ONE SINGING THE BLUES, and wondering, WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? ;D World tour canceled>><< Both Karen and Richard are exhausted from all the touring and both face magor health issues. Great disappointment for them both. They both face real problems. They may be singing WHAT'S THE USE and AT THE END OF A SONG. ;DThe hits slow down...Due to the physical and emotional problems both face, a downward slide as far as music goes occurs. Music in general is changing and "new stuff" must happen. Karen then sings TOUCH ME WHEN WE'RE DANCING, and I WANT YOU BACK IN MY LIFE AGAIN. ;DKaren wants her independence and records solo album.... While Richard rehabs getting over sleeping pills, it seems the perfect time, for her to try her hand at a solo album. The more she thinks about it, the more Karen really wants to do this. As part of this independence, she wants to express herself without Richard, and she holds nothing back as she sings such bold songs as MAKING LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON, AND LOVE MAKING LOVE TO YOU, as well as MY BODY KEEPS CHANGING MY MIND. She was almost 32, a grown woman, not the girl who hid behind the drums. And yet, many even in today's world do not know about her solo album. sorry more later  ;D Heartbreak and anger set in as solo album gets shelved. Karen spent a long time recording, reviewing, and having photography done, (effots that with her ill health at the time took a great tremendous toll on her) just for it all to be quickly put aside. This album was a very special task and dream of hers. She was not used to having her music rejected, and that just made things worse. I would guess she would sing ORDINARY FOOL, LOVE ME FOR WHAT I AM, and SUPERSTAR. ;DKaren marries Tom Burris>>>><<< this another bold move on her part...Karen thought she found true love with Tom. She probably would think of such songs as YOU'RE THE ONE, and WHEN I FALL IN LOVE ..BUT all fell apart quickly...life on the road again, along with worsening health, were just things that made marriage fall apart even quicker. And then she could truly sing GOODBYE TO LOVE and TICKET TO RIDE, and A PLACE TO HIDEAWAY. ;D ;D  WORLD WIDE greif when Karen dies>>> World over, the world who knew Karen and for so long enjoyed the Carpenters music, were shocked when she died. Truly an awful nightmare. No one knew about anorexia, no one could understand no matter how you looked at it....it all equaled the same that Karen did die. Young, beautiful always, the most wonderful voice in the world for so many, was gone. Many people who did not even know the Carpenters, or Karen, suddenly they learned.   It's many yrs. now since her death. Musically,
it was THE END OF THE WORLD at that time and even since.
;DKaren's Voice Lives On ...always....many thanks to her brother Richard who is an amazing man in his own right. He has opened up in recent yrs. especially about himself and Karen and about their world in those days, and how things have been since. He continues working with music and has opened up several releases of Karens' which only makes us appreciate the Carpenters even more. ss
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Post by smoothie2 on Sept 3, 2007 20:44:21 GMT -5
 I just want to say thanks for allowing me to write all these thoughts...but, I feel I overdid it all. Well, that has always been a frequent fault of mine as far as writing goes. I should have kept it shorter and it all looks a bit of a mess now. sorry, please if someone else wants to add their posts to this thread, please do.
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 3, 2007 21:53:51 GMT -5
[/IMG] I just want to say thanks for allowing me to write all these thoughts...but, I feel I overdid it all. Well, that has always been a frequent fault of mine as far as writing goes. I should have kept it shorter and it all looks a bit of a mess now. sorry, please if someone else wants to add their posts to this thread, please do.[/quote]
My dear friend Kathy... You did perfect in your participation in this thread. I completely and thoroughly enjoyed reading what you had to say. As a matter of fact I am quite impressed with the time and creativity you put into your post. I would have to say this is probably about the best post you've ever done on this forum... very well thought out and thorough. You should be proud of what you've written here. ;DAnother brilliant match up of songs for the events in Karen's life Rick... ;DBORN 2, 1950...Was quite a day for all the Carps....they had a son, and now very pleased to balance things out with a daughter..They all I'm sure were ON TOP OF THE WORLD as I'm sure also she enjoyed pleasant dreams...perhaps a world that exists in a CRYSTAL LULLABY ;D gets 1ST set of drums: DON'T BE AFRAID to give all you've got to give...getting her first set of drums she surely wasn't afraid to learn them She was filled with joy! Karen knew though that in order to really learn them that she knew IT'S GOING TO TAKE SOME TIME. ;DGETS SIGNED AS SOLO ARTIST TO MAGIC LAMP RECORDS...once again she knew that even though she could SING, that the whole thing would not seem right without Richard backing her and she thought "OUR DAY WILL COME", when her and richard would have everything. ... I'm getting too sleepy, will add more later ;DBig Success finally comes #1 Finally, all efforts paid off, all R. and K.'s efforts paid off THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS did come true!They were on TOP OF THE WORLD and there was DANCING IN THE STREET. And if a lucky fella or lucky girl came along, they were apt to sing (THEY LONG TO BE) CLOSE TO YOU) or WE'VE ONLY J. BEGUN. ;D nonstop touring>>>Certainly, in order to stay on top, the C's had to hit the road and surely they did. I know they had FUN, FUN, FUN, on one of their Japanese tours. But, like so many others, fame hit its' peak, and the constant touring and making records also peaked. They were apt to be singing ROAD ODE, SUPERSTAR, and SOLITAIRE, as the lonely road continued. ;D short-lived romances of Karen.....Karen wanted desperately to have a normal life, marriage and kids and to settle down. But, life for her did not offer many chances for a perm. relationship. More or less, Karen would be singing FOR ALL WE KNOW, SAILING ON THE TIDE, AND GOODBYE TO LOVE. will continue later ;D ;DMost popular singer in the world....yes, indeed she was, and to her many friends still the greatest singer in the world and Karen would surely be singing THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC and ONLY YESTERDAY. But on the flip side of that coin, was she made it as far as the music world was concerned, but "it's Lonely at the top" may be a true factor . The more famous a person is such as Karen, the more freedom you lose and the top becomes lonely. Wistfully, she may be singing LAST ONE SINGING THE BLUES, and wondering, WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? ;D World tour canceled>><< Both Karen and Richard are exhausted from all the touring and both face magor health issues. Great disappointment for them both. They both face real problems. They may be singing WHAT'S THE USE and AT THE END OF A SONG. ;DThe hits slow down...Due to the physical and emotional problems both face, a downward slide as far as music goes occurs. Music in general is changing and "new stuff" must happen. Karen then sings TOUCH ME WHEN WE'RE DANCING, and I WANT YOU BACK IN MY LIFE AGAIN. ;DKaren wants her independence and records solo album.... While Richard rehabs getting over sleeping pills, it seems the perfect time, for her to try her hand at a solo album. The more she thinks about it, the more Karen really wants to do this. As part of this independence, she wants to express herself without Richard, and she holds nothing back as she sings such bold songs as MAKING LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON, AND LOVE MAKING LOVE TO YOU, as well as MY BODY KEEPS CHANGING MY MIND. She was almost 32, a grown woman, not the girl who hid behind the drums. And yet, many even in today's world do not know about her solo album. sorry more later ;D Heartbreak and anger set in as solo album gets shelved. Karen spent a long time recording, reviewing, and having photography done, (effots that with her ill health at the time took a great tremendous toll on her) just for it all to be quickly put aside. This album was a very special task and dream of hers. She was not used to having her music rejected, and that just made things worse. I would guess she would sing ORDINARY FOOL, LOVE ME FOR WHAT I AM, and SUPERSTAR. ;DKaren marries Tom Burris>>>><<< this another bold move on her part...Karen thought she found true love with Tom. She probably would think of such songs as YOU'RE THE ONE, and WHEN I FALL IN LOVE ..BUT all fell apart quickly...life on the road again, along with worsening health, were just things that made marriage fall apart even quicker. And then she could truly sing GOODBYE TO LOVE and TICKET TO RIDE, and A PLACE TO HIDEAWAY. ;D ;D WORLD WIDE greif when Karen dies>>> World over, the world who knew Karen and for so long enjoyed the Carpenters music, were shocked when she died. Truly an awful nightmare. No one knew about anorexia, no one could understand no matter how you looked at it....it all equaled the same that Karen did die. Young, beautiful always, the most wonderful voice in the world for so many, was gone. Many people who did not even know the Carpenters, or Karen, suddenly they learned. It's many yrs. now since her death. Musically,
it was THE END OF THE WORLD at that time and even since.
;DKaren's Voice Lives On ...always....many thanks to her brother Richard who is an amazing man in his own right. He has opened up in recent yrs. especially about himself and Karen and about their world in those days, and how things have been since. He continues working with music and has opened up several releases of Karens' which only makes us appreciate the Carpenters even more. ss |
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Post by smoothie2 on Sept 3, 2007 22:33:19 GMT -5
 well, thank you very much Rick...it seemed that once I kept thinking and writing about it, then I found it interesting. You bring a tear to my eye, because no one has paid me quite such compliments. Sure nice to hear. Overall, seeing Karen's life in such a way, is a learning experience. Totally cool thread!
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 4, 2007 9:17:43 GMT -5
well, thank you very much Rick...it seemed that once I kept thinking and writing about it, then I found it interesting. You bring a tear to my eye, because no one has paid me quite such compliments. Sure nice to hear. Overall, seeing Karen's life in such a way, is a learning experience. Totally cool thread! |
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Post by smoothie2 on Sept 4, 2007 12:30:06 GMT -5
Thank you again. It's really nice to have a place to put down our thoughts freely.s
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Sept 4, 2007 13:00:24 GMT -5
Wow, nice idea, Rick - and nice going Enigma, Katt, Rick. So far, what marvelous input here. I have been away from my computer for the last week...so I've got some catching up to do. Will be back to participate in this thread. |
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