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Post by Ming on Jan 16, 2004 6:04:21 GMT -5
I am a fan of them since December of 2002. They changes my life.
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Post by Moe on Jan 16, 2004 8:15:09 GMT -5
 I listened to them in the early 70's, I think. I am 7 years younger than my oldest sister. She had their records and I would listen to them over and over. I can't believe it has been 30 years! yikes! How did I get so old! 
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Post by Rick Henry on Jan 16, 2004 11:32:20 GMT -5
I have been a fan since 1971. I first heard them in 1970, but wasn't until a year later when "Superstar" was a single that I really came to connect with them. I finally joined the fan club all the way in 1976. |
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Post by Alan on Jan 16, 2004 12:23:19 GMT -5
Since CLOSE TO YOU ... summer of 1970 when I was 15 years old.
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Post by Jeff Turner on Jan 16, 2004 12:36:01 GMT -5
Been a Carpenters fan from 1971 and have been captivated ever since. Over the years have every thing every issued, was in the fab club and saw them in concert. Not a day goes by when I dont play one of their songs.
Jeff
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Post by smoothie2 on Jan 16, 2004 21:00:38 GMT -5
:(Most of my days ...about 1970 or 71....I'm sure that my family and I watched their specials or guest appearances when they were on tv because we never missed any of the variety or musicals. But I mostly recall listening and loving Rainy Days and Mondays and Superstar on the radio. I was about 12 or 13. I loved being by myself and listening to my portable radio outside when no one was around. When I heard Karen sing such a warmth and connection hit me. She was so in tune with the way I felt at that time. Just as she says in the song, "Bless the Beast and the Children", "children have no voice and they have no choice"...well, hearing her sing, I knew , just as I felt about John Denver, that Karen was a "voice" for me. And I surely felt that none of the adults ever could get that connection!
I ended up with most of their albums. Once I got married, I was busy and lost track of albums they put out I think about after Horizon. And then , once Karen died, I couldn't listen to them for at least a yr. or more. It was too sad and too in the past it seemed. But I got totally hooked all over again, when I got this computer some yrs. back. and then found all these wonderful sites with wonderful info. and pics. and interviews and I could buy all the music that came out after her death or some even before so.
And so I appreciate and love them even more now.
and I am sorry that I got carried away yet Again ...!
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Post by Moe on Jan 17, 2004 5:13:36 GMT -5
I know what you mean about not playing the Carpenter's music for a while. It was shocking when Karen passed, but I found myself listening to them more. I found out about her death on the way home from school that Friday. When I got home, I listened to "Made in America," over and over. I think maybe just to hope it didn't happen. Her voice was still there.....
Then when her death sinks in, you find yourself listening to her in a totally new way and finding haunting lyrics that seem to mirror Karen's life. "Few are the choices we are given, the sands of time pass quickly by..." "I believe in happy endings, though I've only known a few..." "And when my life is over, remember when we were together...." "time and time again the chance for love has passed me by and all I know of love is how to live without it...."
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Post by smoothie2 on Jan 17, 2004 17:11:26 GMT -5
:(Yes, it really is ironic how many of her songs fit in with her own situation. I'm sure she never really dreamed she would die so young, even when she was very ill. I don't think she ever realized how very serious her health problems were, and maybe that's good in a way because she seemed to always have a positive attitude toward life, even when she was down.
Her music kept her going.
The day she died, I was married and lived in a small apt. I learned of her death, that evening, when my parents came over and we were going to go out and eat. My husband was at work at the time. My mom said something like " I guess you know that Karen Carpenter died. She had some kind of heart trouble." She said so casually and I thought she had mentioned the name of one my friends who was my age and whose name was Karen Corkerey. So, I really did a double take and said "what?"...she repeated herself and I got such a sinking feeling. I couldn't believe it. Anyway, my folks liked the Carpenters , but of course not like me of the younger generation. I stayed in shock for a while. So many bad things happened it seemed that particular yr. altogether in my own life. But Karen's death was really out of the blue for me. I realize though, that just with anyone's death, we realize there was meaning. And only time would really tell us just how meaningful Karen was to the music world and to so many that suffered eating disorders but didn't realize what a problem they had until the truth of Karen's anorexia was put out to the world.
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Post by Alan on Jan 17, 2004 20:00:14 GMT -5
:(Yes, it really is ironic how many of her songs fit in with her own situation. I'm sure she never really dreamed she would die so young, even when she was very ill. I don't think she ever realized how very serious her health problems were, and maybe that's good in a way because she seemed to always have a positive attitude toward life, even when she was down. Her music kept her going. The day she died, I was married and lived in a small apt. I learned of her death, that evening, when my parents came over and we were going to go out and eat. My husband was at work at the time. My mom said something like " I guess you know that Karen Carpenter died. She had some kind of heart trouble." She said so casually and I thought she had mentioned the name of one my friends who was my age and whose name was Karen Corkerey. So, I really did a double take and said "what?"...she repeated herself and I got such a sinking feeling. I couldn't believe it. Anyway, my folks liked the Carpenters , but of course not like me of the younger generation. I stayed in shock for a while. So many bad things happened it seemed that particular yr. altogether in my own life. But Karen's death was really out of the blue for me. I realize though, that just with anyone's death, we realize there was meaning. And only time would really tell us just how meaningful Karen was to the music world and to so many that suffered eating disorders but didn't realize what a problem they had until the truth of Karen's anorexia was put out to the world. My best friend was murdered on December 17th preceding Karen's death in February. Such a dark time in my life, to say the least. At least we have Karen's legacy ... and I still have the wonderful memories of the great times spent with my friend who I'd known since starting band in 6th grade! I still remember the laughs we shared as if it were last week. In all these years I've never had a "best friend" as good as that, and never replaced Karen as favorite pop star either! But life goes on. |
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Post by smoothie2 on Jan 17, 2004 21:06:01 GMT -5
:(hi Alan ...what a terrible terrible time for you to have gone through..I can't imagine losing such a friend in such a way. It's great though that with time we manage to at least accept such a thing and be grateful we had them in our life.
Karen can still soothe our minds and hearts with her smooth and easy voice. The harmonies and songs her and Richard gave to us is music and it surely is a gift that keeps on giving! I'm so glad to have you connected up with the site here and to read your posts Alan. I don't have anyone much around in this town that is close to my age, and it's good to just chat with someone who is and especially those who love the Carps. as we do.
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Post by Will on Jan 18, 2004 1:51:04 GMT -5
How long have I been a Carpenters' fan? Not and never long enough.
I'm certain I listened to them back in the 70s, but I wasn't a serious listener at the time.
I got hooked on them in recent times when my wife bought me Karen's solo album. At that time it was a surprise to me that Karen had a solo album. My initial reaction was, 'This doesn't sound like the Carpenters."
I'm glad I kept listening because I soon started to appreciate her solo work and starting looking for more Carpenters material to listen to.
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Post by Superstargal on Jan 18, 2004 3:04:02 GMT -5
I guess I can say that I've been a Carpenters fan since the early 80's; around 1984 or so. My parents always had Carpenters music nearby, and they helped me become a fan at a very early age. I've never stopped loving this incredible duo! |
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Post by Superstargal on Jan 18, 2004 3:08:52 GMT -5
My best friend was murdered on December 17th preceding Karen's death in February. Such a dark time in my life, to say the least. At least we have Karen's legacy ... and I still have the wonderful memories of the great times spent with my friend who I'd known since starting band in 6th grade! I still remember the laughs we shared as if it were last week. In all these years I've never had a "best friend" as good as that, and never replaced Karen as favorite pop star either! But life goes on. Alan, I'm so sorry for your loss. Yes, memories are wonderful, and always keep hanging on to them. Through your memories, your best friend will always be alive and with you. It's indeed good that we have the wonderful Carpenters to turn to! They are the best! |
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Post by Boat2Sail on Jan 18, 2004 22:47:51 GMT -5
I'm a longtime fan since around 1972. K&R have been my favorites ever since. Others have come along but Carpenters always remain.
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