Let's Vote...

[Rick Henry]

Of the 8 choices above what do you feel you like most by Carpenters and why...

[Ming]

Hello,

I choose Music. I remember reading that it is difficult to release the TV special because of the copyright problem. It is great to see live concerts being released on DVD etc..., but I think not many of them were shot, so this may also be difficult. As for Music, I think this is easier because there are some unreleased songs.

Ming

[wisejester7]

Another toughie. I'll have to give this some thought. I'll respond later.

[beaner]

That was a tough one! I voted for Music and Live Concerts.

Always their music because it will always be there for me and others. Their music will live on forever. I have loved Carpenters music for so long that it has done so many things for me.

I chose live concerts because after seeing them in person back in the early 70's, there is nothing like seeing them for the people they really are and were. It was such a delight to see Karen perform with singing, prancing around the stage and especially drum solos. Their expressions, right down to their unexpected things are so great!

[wisejester7]

I guess I can't give any of them up. It all started with their wonderful music. Now, though, we must rely on videos, pictures, TV shows, recordings, etc. to see/hear Carpenters. I long for memories of live concerts and performances. Alas, I have no first hand experiences with Carpenters/Karen/Richard.

[Rick Henry]

Of course I love them all... but I also went with music and live concerts... it's the music which is what has kept me intrigued all these years.

The music is first and foremost. Next would be the live concerts. I am fortunate to have seen Carpenters in concert once... December 1977... they were outstanding...now we only have videotaped concert footage to watch... but even that is amazing. I just wish Richard would do an official U.S. release of some of those concerts that were filmed. According to an interview I heard, many of those concerts were either filmed or the audio was recorded... so there's actually a good amount to chose from.

I'd like to see a DVD release of their Las Vegas concerts... maybe from around 1975... or maybe their mid 70's Lake Tahoe concerts.

[smoothie2]

???I also voted for music and live concerts....I wasn't lucky enough to have seen them at a concert, so I especially enjoy seeing those because as was mentioned there's nothing to compare really with seeing such great performers "in the flesh", the way they interact with the audience, and vice versa at times. Things that are said and done "live" sometimes are unexpected and different.
Seeing Richard and Karen and those who played with them would have been a real dream come true.
As far as the music, well, some songs have been newly released through the years and that's always a real treat after being so familiar with the same songs. Hearing such songs just makes me love and appreciate the Carps. even more...all their tedious efforts are put out there.
And all the familiar tunes truly never die out.
.>>>>>>> I don't mind their tv specials certainly, but just like many of those variety shows were, they sure were silly. I miss those too though, especially in comparison to what's on tv now.