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Post by cam83 on Oct 28, 2003 14:39:28 GMT -5
Hi All,
Well finally I had to take a listen to this song THE END OF THE WORLD sung by Skeeter Davis. I was shocked!! I could not believe this song was as big as a hit as it was. Her singing was okay but not great, in my opinion. I personally adore Karen's version on the NOW AND THEN album. Karen sings the heck out of this song and makes it her own! I wonder if Skeeter Davis ever publicly stated any thoughts about Karen or Karen recording her song...
Cam
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 28, 2003 19:59:39 GMT -5
I didn't know that Skeeter D. recorded it but many artists record songs that others have had some success with. I was wondering if maybe the actress Shelly Fabares also recorded it..she was one of those one hit wonders possibly. I know she was a teen on Donna Reed show and then of course all grown up on Coach.
But I know for sure Karen could hit those low notes in her own way and no one could compare with her in my book too. Karen was so good at singing both happy and sad songs, that of course it was hard to tell about her real feelings, but that's how it is in the show biz world. It seems she felt more in touch with a sad song though than a happy with the way things turned out. I think basically she was a happy person, but once her health started failing she felt even as a failure or not quite good enough to fulfill what her dreams were. She surely could light up a room though with that smile and her sense of humor.
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 28, 2003 20:18:30 GMT -5
Hi All, Well finally I had to take a listen to this song THE END OF THE WORLD sung by Skeeter Davis. I was shocked!! I could not believe this song was as big as a hit as it was. Her singing was okay but not great, in my opinion. I personally adore Karen's version on the NOW AND THEN album. Karen sings the heck out of this song and makes it her own! I wonder if Skeeter Davis ever publicly stated any thoughts about Karen or Karen recording her song... Cam This is another case of us being spoiled by The Carpenters. Karen's voice was so deep and full bodied so full of youth and wisdom and Richard's arrangements were and are far beyond what others were and have been doing. I've heard Skeeter's recording, it's not too bad, but really pales in comparison to Carps. Same with "There's A Kind Of Hush". Herman's Hermits did what I think of as a quick one dimensional production and Peter Noone's voice is just okay. But K&R took it and made it into a great catchy solid pop record. |
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Post by cam83 on Oct 29, 2003 0:24:57 GMT -5
Yeah,
Karen could have sung a song about a telephone book and it would have sold a million copies. She was gifted. To be able to sing the way she did, and to affect many people with her voice and her song stylings is amazing. Shelly Fabares recorded and had a huge hit with Johnny Angel but as always, it pales in comparison...when put against Karen's version. Definately...Karen spoiled us with her voice!!
Cam
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 29, 2003 0:28:31 GMT -5
a good many of you may be getting tired of ALWAYS seeing my posts..I'm really not trying to take over folks...the thing is...this site is one of my favorite things to do...so just skip over me if you want..i just like rambling ...the world for us all can and usually is not a very good place to us many times..work, friends, plans, often don't work out..or worry takes over our thots...this site is something for everyone...we all have this connection ..the Carpenters...so many are crazy over Elvis...and he's great....but I don't celebrate his birthday as my sister does...that's her thing ..her guy ...etc...mine is Carps. ...bear with me....!
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 29, 2003 0:34:29 GMT -5
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Post by cam83 on Oct 29, 2003 0:36:14 GMT -5
Hi Smoothie2...
No I am not tired of hearing your posts. I think it is so awesome for all of us to be gathered together in our love of The Carpenters, and in my case, Karen in particular...It's a way to share our diverse thoughts...and a way for us to cope with the world at large...by having a hobby, something that can bring a smile to our faces. The Carpenters do that to me...especially Karen...
Cam
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 29, 2003 0:43:27 GMT -5
and even a song about a phone bk. would be grand....
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 29, 2003 9:36:09 GMT -5
a good many of you may be getting tired of ALWAYS seeing my posts..I'm really not trying to take over folks...the thing is...this site is one of my favorite things to do...so just skip over me if you want..i just like rambling ...the world for us all can and usually is not a very good place to us many times..work, friends, plans, often don't work out..or worry takes over our thots...this site is something for everyone...we all have this connection ..the Carpenters...so many are crazy over Elvis...and he's great....but I don't celebrate his birthday as my sister does...that's her thing ..her guy ...etc...mine is Carps. ...bear with me....! Smoothie - you are a cherished part of this Carpenters community. It's a pleasure to read your thoughts and views. |
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 29, 2003 15:24:47 GMT -5
thank you Cam and Rick and all who share our connection! Everyone is really really nice and special because of this connection.
smoothie
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 30, 2003 14:18:01 GMT -5
:)For some reason, I recall from an ad on tv that Carole King recorded "It's Going To Take Some Time This Tim". There may have been others too that recorded it.
The End of the World is a beautiful but sad song, but when Karen sang it, it was truly meant for her.
I did listen to a song sample of Skeeter Davis singing End of the World, and though good, Karen's version is more meaningful.
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 30, 2003 14:20:16 GMT -5
ooops...left the e off ..Time not Tim..
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:)yess...I really did remember and that was the main reason I meant to put in the last post actually was that I was thinking Shelly Fab. recorded End of the World, when in fact it was Johnny Angel..thanks for mentioning that Cam ..and yes ..my sis says this about Tom Hanks...she would like him no matter what..that he could read something out of the phone bk. and it would be funny...well, with Karen, oh my...it would be funny to hear her sing these names and ads out of the phone bk. , but we would love it!