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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 25, 2009 11:38:46 GMT -5
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Feb 25, 2009 12:31:27 GMT -5
Just took a listen to it. Honestly, I did not expect it to sound so close to what Richard and Karen did with it. Their harmonies were good, but nothing as strong and confident as those of Carpenters. I noticed both groups pronounced the word "cry" with what I consider an almost Southern accent - more like "criah." I always wondered about this when I heard Carpenters sing it that way - now, at least, it makes a bit more sense to me.....the apparent original "cry" is pronounced much the same way. On the Carpenters version, which clearly stands out as the better, more solid of the two, the harmonies are tight, and I love the drum work done. That little break after the almost signature type "Wah-haa-haa" that they put into it after the drum riff really ratcheted it up a notch. I love that about their arrangements. Though I liked the original version quite a bit, I have always liked the way Carpenters did this song. The guitar adds a crispness to it, and the flute and other embellishments finish it off quite nicely. Thanks for the find, Rick. It's pretty amazing what one can uncover out there isn't it? This was a great find.
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Post by smoothie2 on Feb 25, 2009 20:27:28 GMT -5
Indeed, superRb find....yes, very closely done as the C's did. I love hearing familiar songs especially done by our faves, hearing them done by others. This Small Circle of Friends very good in their version, but once again, The Carps. have their own special ingredients.
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 26, 2009 2:11:29 GMT -5
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Post by betossantana on Mar 4, 2009 22:15:29 GMT -5
This song is my favourite Richard's lead vocal!
Nice version!
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Post by Ming on Mar 12, 2009 12:01:56 GMT -5
This song is my favourite Richard's lead vocal! Nice version! Me too. But I also like Small Circle Of Friends' version.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 12, 2009 12:13:19 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 12, 2009 21:28:42 GMT -5
This song is my favourite Richard's lead vocal! Nice version! Me too. But I also like Small Circle Of Friends' version.
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Post by Ming on Mar 13, 2009 12:10:36 GMT -5
Hello Tim, Thanks! I am fine. I am preparing for the Final Year Project exhibition and was busy for a few weeks. But now I have completed my exhibition board design and it is approved and ready for printing. The only thing that I need to do is to make a portfolio, so that I can use it to demonstrate my work during the exhibition. Best, Ming
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Post by beaner on Mar 14, 2009 6:39:26 GMT -5
Good luck, Ming!
Getting back to the song, I like the Carpenters singing it much better. It is a favorite of mine too where Richard is singing.
I also liked his "Time" album even though it was popular at all and one of my favs on that one is "Calling Your Name Again".
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