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Post by Sammy on Jan 28, 2004 23:51:03 GMT -5
After listening to the BBC broadcast I got to thinking about how popular Karen still is. It's been almost 21 years since her death and people still love her like as if her music was recorded just yesterday. So many of us long time fans have hung on to her all these years and we love her as much as ever. People who would have never admitted they liked her in the 70's are finally coming out and admitting they think she's one of the very best. And even more amazing is all the younger fans her voice attracts every year. I mean Karen has fans of all ages and nationalities. People who don't speak English love her. That is utterly amazing. The power her voice carries. Ofcourse Richard has a lot to do with Karen's long lasting appeal, he did arrange and produce all this wonderful music. His legacy is as great and long lasting as Karen's.  Karen is an angel... |
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Post by smoothie2 on Jan 29, 2004 1:22:24 GMT -5
hi Sammy, very well putIt makes me glad too and amazed at how new generations are coming to know about the Carpenters. Many folks who don't understand the words sung at operas still are attracted to them because of the experience and how uplifting it can be to them. I have never been to an opera, and not much for that type of music, but that's what I thought of reading your posts.
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Post by Rick Henry on Jan 29, 2004 21:48:53 GMT -5
Yes, it is amazing how her legacy has grown even more so since her death. The Carpenters are still popular or atleast known in almost every country in the world.
Another thing that attests to their ongoing popularity is the never ending release of compilations. Every year in the U.S. alone there seems to be 2 new compilations released. For 2004 there will be the "35th Anniversary Gold Collection" and finally a U.S. release of "As Time Goes By".
Hopefully in 2005 we'll see a release of previously unreleased material.
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Post by Polgara on Jan 30, 2004 8:59:23 GMT -5
True...very true. I was attracted to her voice because of its richness and purity. There are no age restrictions to her voice, and it is enjoyed by everyone...enough to make us weak in our knees, and melt our very bones...
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Post by Will on Jan 31, 2004 0:22:27 GMT -5
Seems to me that the Japanese version of 'Sing' must be a perenial favorite in Japan.
Whenever I meet someone (especially young) from Japan I ask them if they know of The Carpenters.
Almost without exception they say, "Yes."
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