Post by Rick Henry on Oct 5, 2003 9:28:27 GMT -5
Hello all - this page is intended for asking or answering any questions you may have pertaining to anything Carpenters. Or if you know of a fact about them, this can also be posted here.
One of our moderators Christian came up the with the idea and this following information was submitted by him.
Did you know that Karen enjoyed exercising her brains with a crossword puzzle.
Did you know that they bought a large shopping center in Torrance, CA and a smaller business center in Downey aswell as 2 luxury condominium houses in Downey which were intiteled Close To You and Only Just Begun.
Did you know that Richard sustained a broken right leg, left wrist and sprained right wrist in March 1973, in a motorcycle accident. Karen was also riding hers at the same time.
Q: What is Karen's voice range?
A: From D below middle C to G above high C.
Q: Did they have any new pets?
A: They had two goldfish named Jonella and Elliott and Karen had two dogs called Lady and Mush.
Q. What was the first song Richard ever wrote, and when?
A. "I Don't Know What To Do" in 1961.
Q: What is Karen's favorite perfume or cologne? A. "Occur" by Avon.
Did you know that Karen never had her ears pierced
Did you know that upon meting Elvis, he gave Karen an autographed stuffed dog which was encased in a Lucite 'dog house' complete with imitation grass! Elvis also gave Karen a personally inscribed copy of his karate black belt certificate which was placed on a perma plaque.
Did you know that Karen was in talks on appearing on "Love Boat" or "Fantasy Island"?
Did you know that in a 1979 Playboy poll, Karen was voted #2 vocalist, and #5 drummer in the country.
Did you know that Strolee Plant in Church Hill. Strolee, manufacturers of baby strollers, high chairs. play pens, car seats and swings, named their new Church Hill complex "The Karen Carpenter Plant". Dedication ceremonies took place September 21st. 1983. A plaque installed on the building near the front entrance reads; "Strolee lovingly dedicates this building to Karen Carpenter, our fellow shareholder and Strolee enthusiast, 'She sang for the hearts of us all. Too soon and too young our Karen is still, but her echo will linger forever June
Did you know that The Carpenters sued UK tabloid Daily mail who claimed that Richard did not write his own songs. He was awarded substantial damages aswell as an apology.
Did you know that when the Carpenters recorded their Please Mr.Postman video at Disneyland it was the first time they had allowed anyone to do this.
Did you know that Karens favourite Carpenters song was I Need To Be In Love
Did you know that Richard has more problems naming his. He would like to say This Masquerade but also thinks they did such a good job on We`ve Only Just Begun, Superstar and Close To You.
One of our moderators Christian came up the with the idea and this following information was submitted by him.
Did you know that Karen enjoyed exercising her brains with a crossword puzzle.
Did you know that they bought a large shopping center in Torrance, CA and a smaller business center in Downey aswell as 2 luxury condominium houses in Downey which were intiteled Close To You and Only Just Begun.
Did you know that Richard sustained a broken right leg, left wrist and sprained right wrist in March 1973, in a motorcycle accident. Karen was also riding hers at the same time.
Q: What is Karen's voice range?
A: From D below middle C to G above high C.
Q: Did they have any new pets?
A: They had two goldfish named Jonella and Elliott and Karen had two dogs called Lady and Mush.
Q. What was the first song Richard ever wrote, and when?
A. "I Don't Know What To Do" in 1961.
Q: What is Karen's favorite perfume or cologne? A. "Occur" by Avon.
Did you know that Karen never had her ears pierced
Did you know that upon meting Elvis, he gave Karen an autographed stuffed dog which was encased in a Lucite 'dog house' complete with imitation grass! Elvis also gave Karen a personally inscribed copy of his karate black belt certificate which was placed on a perma plaque.
Did you know that Karen was in talks on appearing on "Love Boat" or "Fantasy Island"?
Did you know that in a 1979 Playboy poll, Karen was voted #2 vocalist, and #5 drummer in the country.
Did you know that Strolee Plant in Church Hill. Strolee, manufacturers of baby strollers, high chairs. play pens, car seats and swings, named their new Church Hill complex "The Karen Carpenter Plant". Dedication ceremonies took place September 21st. 1983. A plaque installed on the building near the front entrance reads; "Strolee lovingly dedicates this building to Karen Carpenter, our fellow shareholder and Strolee enthusiast, 'She sang for the hearts of us all. Too soon and too young our Karen is still, but her echo will linger forever June
Did you know that The Carpenters sued UK tabloid Daily mail who claimed that Richard did not write his own songs. He was awarded substantial damages aswell as an apology.
Did you know that when the Carpenters recorded their Please Mr.Postman video at Disneyland it was the first time they had allowed anyone to do this.
Did you know that Karens favourite Carpenters song was I Need To Be In Love
Did you know that Richard has more problems naming his. He would like to say This Masquerade but also thinks they did such a good job on We`ve Only Just Begun, Superstar and Close To You.