Box Set - heavily overdubbed

[kc1950]

The highlight to the boxset to me is Karen Carpenter singing "Its just impossible" in a medley with Perry Como. Maybe its from a TV special - but - the whole thing sounds really over-dubbed - I have to watch the special to figure it out - But - its really amazing how much she rocks the song -

I guess Perry Como had a hard time hitting some of the notes and her brother over-dubbed his voice onto the box set - When he sings "Every sha..la..la..." i have to laugh....Perry Como is a living legend but its sad to see him struggle to sing in key (Don't mean to be harsh)....

2nd question: What year was the demo for Goodnight recorded? I think its a John Lennon or Beatles song - its only about two minutes but its outstanding - any idea?? I dont like all the background voice but her voice and the piano is pretty amazing .

Sorry to ask all these questions? But - i can't find any info on this -

By the way - i can tell Richard Carpenter is a smoker - man, his voice is much deeper...

Thanks for answering my dumb questions, guys!!

[enigma]

I would say poorly mixed and Richard realised this and reissued the FTT as The Essential Collection minus the Goodnight song and a few others and adding some other tracks as replacements. A much better sounding box set but no Goodnight which sucked for me.

As for Goodnight it was released around 1969 as part of the CSCLB A Cappella Choir 1969 album that included And When I Die and a different version of Crescent Noon some of this material showed up on a bootleg album called More Offerings good luck finding the record its kind of rare and expensive. The song itself is a great song I loved Karens voice and love the song itself. The version you are referring to is a different version rerecorded minus the choir that was on the original and showcasing Karens voice more and was also done in 1969 I believe as a b side. Hope this helps.

[kc1950]

thank you - thats great inside information - I knew goodnight was an early record but i had no clue it was 69

I really like it - I mean i think its brilliant and i am glad it was released

I really like in a strange way - the perry como medley -
1) It makes me laugh
2) her version of its impossible is fantastic
3) its fun watching Karen hold her own with legends

What is irritating to me is seeing Karen's talent diluted by people who can't hold a candle to her : Carol Burnett in the medley of David/Bacharach, John Davidson, Kristy McNichol, and others

[kc1950]

Just a quick thank you - the amount of knowledge on this board is amazing - You guys hook up others where Wikipedia and linear notes don't

there is some serious knowledge on this board - PHD worthy on carpenters history

[Rick Henry]

I never cared for the Como Medley. Well first because I've never been a fan of Perry Como and second I feel that medley is very poorly mixed. It does no justice to a Carpenters release. I do however like Karen's reading of "It's Impossible" and felt she should have recorded a full length version of the song.

As for "Tonight", I really like the song a lot and I like the fact that it was recorded during a college choir performance.

[kc1950]

is "and when i die" - a Beach Boys song or different song?

[enigma]

Rick I know you meant to say Goodnight not Tonight just to clear up any confusion we are talking about Goodnight I like Ringos version of this song as well.

The Como Medley is fine Perry como was a great singer and his style did compliment the Carpenters Karen could easily have done many of his songs and I do agree Its Impossible was truely a standout on the Medley its the one that I get most in my head from the Medley and would be a fantastic song if Karen had recorded a full version.

It does amaze me that Karen holds her own so well with the likes of Perry Como, Andy Williams, John Denver and Ella Fitzgerald and never appeared intimidated at all she was a true pro and more than worthy of sharing the stage with the legends.

[Rick Henry]

Feb 1, 2009 9:44:50 GMT -5 kc1950 said:

is "and when i die" - a Beach Boys song or different song?

"And When I Die" was a hit for Blood Sweat and Tears. I am not aware of a recording by Beach Boys.

[kc1950]

I was thinking of "until i die" - A Beach boys song with piano and nice Wilson harmonies - Different song