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Post by cam83 on Feb 27, 2004 18:43:01 GMT -5
Hi All, I am just listening to this song and gave it another good listen. Here are my thoughts on this song.
A nice intro. Then Karen's vocals grace the song, as always, adding her magic. Her vocals sound lovely. This song, when first heard on napster, before this song was released on the AS TIME GOES BY collection, caused many to think this vocal was recorded either before or in 1974, because Karen's vocals on this track were strong and full. They were surprised to find that it was recorded in 1978. As many said Karen's voice after 1975 was weak due to her anorexia. Well this kind of shocked them to know that when she was severely thin, her vocals never sounded more beautiful. I never bought into that theory that her anorexia affected her voice. Anyhow...this song is another wonderful Carpenters gem! Her voice just sounds pure...this song was a work lead...as Richard says in the liner notes..."This song, though not this recording, was written for a made-for-television movie of the same name. It was composed by Fred Karlin, who wrote the music to 1970's For All We Know, of which it is reminiscent. Recorded in 1978, the same year as the film, Karen's vocal is a "work lead," sung so bassman and drummer could react to the melody and not just read a rhythm chart. The recording was not completed until 1999, when I added the orchestration and backing vocals."
My thoughts, Cameron
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Post by Moe on Feb 28, 2004 2:24:59 GMT -5
I don't think anorexia affected Karen's voice, at least not in the 70's. Even though the Carpenters didn't have big radio hits in the late 70's, Karen voice never sounded better. The range and control and power are never more evident on the Passage album. Songs like " Don't Cry for me Argentina" and "Sweet Sweet Smile" have Karen's full power and control. "Christmas Portrait," in my opinion, shows Karen's voice the best of all of their albums. "Have yourself a Merry little Christmas," "Ave Maria," and "Little Altar Boy" give me chills every time I hear it. She was a true artist! my 2 cents....
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 28, 2004 21:39:51 GMT -5
More proof that Karen's voice was still flawless in her later years. Her performances on 1981's Made In America were excellent. Her voice was refined and crystal clear. "Strength Of A Woman" is one of Karen's most complex and soulful vocal performances and she displays her silky smooth traits extremely well on "Those Good Old Dreams".
"Leave Yesterday Behind" is an outstanding album track. For a while it was my favorite from "As Time Goes By". Karen's voice has a certain yearning or longing in it on this song.
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Post by Aaron on Feb 29, 2004 17:20:50 GMT -5
Hello
Well I am also sat here listening to 'as time goes by', what a wonderful album from begining to end, 'leave yesterday behind' is a fantastic song and for me makes the total album, its good to here this kind of song from Karen, something she does just so well, she sure does tug at the heart strings.
Thank you Karenx
Aaron
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