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Post by Will on Feb 11, 2004 23:02:57 GMT -5
My local bookstore in conjunction with a local radio station are running a 'Greatest Love Song' contest.
I'm going to enter a Carpenter's song, but I'd like your help in selecting it.
I don't listen to this particular radio station, but if I hear which song wins I'll let you know.
Thanks.
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 12, 2004 8:11:00 GMT -5
I'd have to say "We've Only Just Begun", it's not neccesarily my favorite, but all in all, it's probably the greatest love song in the history of music - or one of the greatest.
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Post by smoothie2 on Feb 12, 2004 18:08:03 GMT -5
"We've only Just Begun" is the greatest I think but "For All We Know"...is great too.
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Post by Moe on Feb 12, 2004 21:48:39 GMT -5
We've Only Just Begun is a best best. I prefer You're the One, myself!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
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Post by Sammy on Feb 15, 2004 11:29:14 GMT -5
I have to go along with the majority We've Only Just Begun.
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 15, 2004 13:34:28 GMT -5
My favorite of all Carpenters love songs would have to be "I Won't Last a Day Without You". The lyrics are outstanding. I also like Karen's solo recording of "Make Believe It's Your First Time".
***Will, which song did you enter into the contest? What was the outcome? Did the Carpenters chart with any songs?
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Post by Will on Feb 16, 2004 11:27:43 GMT -5
I was unable to get back to the bookstore before they stopped taking contest entries.
I'll go by the bookstore today to determine the winner and let you know.
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Post by Will on Feb 16, 2004 19:24:02 GMT -5
I made it to the book store today and learned the winner. It is 'True' by Spandau Ballet. I got to talking to the guy in the music section of the book store and he told me he has a show at the radio station (KABF 88.3 FM) on Friday night at 10 o'clock. His name is Mike and the show is called Underground Takeover. He trys to give air time to artists who he feels are good but aren't getting air time. His request line is 501-433-0088 so I may call him some time and make a request. He said they looked at and discussed all the entries and came up with 10 entries for their listeners to vote on. I told him I had planned on submitting something from the Carpenters and his response was that he was surprised that there were no entries for the Carpenters. Yes, I can't believe I didn't enter something from the Carpenters when I first learned of the contest, but I was tired and ready to head home. He knew that Richard had come out with a new CD in 1998 of mostly instrumentals. He said he had listened to Karen's solo album and enjoyed it very much. About this time I figured he knew everything about all music, but then ... He said he has never heard of Horizon by the Carpenters. I told him he must listen to Horizon and that he might enjoy 'I Can Dream Can't I'. Then I said something about how the C's should have done a lot more Jazz and that they got started in Jazz (that's right, isn't it?) He didn't know that. He said he would listen to Horizon. I hope he does. He thinks Richard should stop remixing and come out with more original work. I agree. And, of course, he should release anything else (perfect as well as imperfect) that Karen is a part of. While I think 'True' is a good song, I don't think it comes close to beating The Carpenters. KABF's web site is www.KABF.com
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 16, 2004 19:39:37 GMT -5
Hi Will, I have to agree with you "True" is an excellent song, but does not compare to the likes of "We've Only Just Begun" or "Close To You".
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