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Post by ThomB on Mar 6, 2004 10:23:44 GMT -5
There are many things I'd like to see released by the Carpenters / Karen Carpenter. But on top of my list is Karen's unreleased solo songs. Another wishlist item is to have some dance-club remixes of some of Karen's disco-dance tunes like Making Love In The Afternoon would be great if it were remixed by someone like Hex Hector or Junior Vasquez.
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Post by Benn on Apr 18, 2004 17:10:48 GMT -5
I would love to see a USA DVD release of a 'Live in Concert' performance for those who cann't import the "Live at Budokan 1974" region-2 DVD, (or VHS tape), from Japan, do not have a DVD player that plays region-2 dics, or who do not have an all-region, code-free DVD player or a similar DVD player on their computer. I would also like to see an English verision of Yuka Ogura's "Mook" sold in the USA. I would also like to see the additional 9 to 11 songs Karen recorded from 1979 to 1980, (that were not on the 1996 CD), released on an offical Carpenters album. Benn ;D
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 19, 2004 0:26:46 GMT -5
I would like to see a release of the jazz instrumental tracks they recorded for RCA in 1967 (?). With Karen playing drums on all the tracks. What a treat that would be. Also a good release would be the songs recorded in 1978 during the "Christmas Portrait" sessions (two of them are; the studio recording of "Thank You For The Music" and the full version of "Dancing In The Street").
And of course the 11 unreleased Karen solo songs.
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Post by enigma on Apr 19, 2004 14:32:02 GMT -5
Yes I too would love to see live in japan or any live performance officially released on DVD or even CD. I never understood why the Carpenters never officially released an american live CD, DVD or even a vinal recording in the 70's when they were at the height of their popularity(correct me if I am wrong). Apparently Richard has alot of live concerts in his posession so it is due time for an official US live DVD was released. That is number 1 on my wish list.
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 19, 2004 20:56:01 GMT -5
Yes I too would love to see live in japan or any live performance officially released on DVD or even CD. I never understood why the Carpenters never officially released an american live CD, DVD or even a vinal recording in the 70's when they were at the height of their popularity(correct me if I am wrong). Apparently Richard has alot of live concerts in his posession so it is due time for an official US live DVD was released. That is number 1 on my wish list. They should put out simultaneously a DVD and a CD of the Carpenters Live In Las Vegas, that would be a good seller. This should be an international release including the U.S. ;D
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Post by Benn on Apr 22, 2004 11:33:44 GMT -5
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Post by Peteruk on Apr 22, 2004 12:52:07 GMT -5
My ideal release for 2004 -aside-from Richard's long -in -progress Christmas solo album .....is for a companion DVD / Video release for As Time Goes By for Autumn 2004 ....I will be writing to Richard to thank him for a wonderful TOTW 2 performance and to suggest several possible new projects Many ATGB tracks are available from TV specials -just hope there are fewer problems with the copyrights to these tracks ? Richard has surplus material and photos that could be used for NOWHERE & CALIFORNIA '67 Karen tracks plus Leave Yesterday Behind ....perhaps Richard / Universal could commission an animated film for RAINBOW ? DVD / Video project such as this -could include extras and Richard commentary etc on all the tracks.. How do others feel ? Peter....Future Projects ? ....
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 22, 2004 12:56:39 GMT -5
My ideal release for 2004 -aside-from Richard's long -in -progress Christmas solo album .....is for a companion DVD / Video release for As Time Goes By for Autumn 2004 ....I will be writing to Richard to thanks him for a wonderful TOTW 2 performance and to suggest several possible new projects Many ATGB tracks are available from TV specials -just hope there are fewer problems with the copyrights to these tracks ? Richard has surplus material and photos that could be used for NOWHERE & CALIFORNIA '67 Karen tracks plus Leave Yesterday Behind ....perhaps Richard / Universal could commission an animated film for RAINBOW ? DVD / Video project such as this -could include extras and Richard commentary etc on all the tracks.. How do others feel ? Peter....Future Projects ? .... This is a great idea Peter. Please let Richard know of all our requests when you write him. Many of us in the U.S. would really like to see a live in concert DVD and CD released and more previously unreleased material.
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Post by Peteruk on Apr 23, 2004 12:07:02 GMT -5
Hi Rick,
Let's see what we can do and encourage Richard to issue more rare / unissued material ....now that ATGB is finally released in USA ....time for Richard & Universal worldwide to consider other projects ....
Peter...Hopeful....
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Post by beaner on Apr 23, 2004 14:29:14 GMT -5
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Post by corinne on Apr 23, 2004 17:07:38 GMT -5
I would also like to see a DVDA done.
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Post by smoothie2 on Apr 23, 2004 20:44:55 GMT -5
:-[I truly absolutely agree to all everyone has said ...all the unreleased should be released for all the world to see...I think Karen would want it this way...she and Richard and the band put in many hours of long flights, sleepless nights, and family strife..and etc. for oh so many yrs. for all that to be caged away somewhere. I do recall some of the C's performances as I was growing up, but too many yrs. have gone by for me to remember much of it. I love hearing all the familiar songs, but I really would love to have recorded material unreleased and readily available so that if I can afford it that it will be there.
smoothie
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Post by Moe on Apr 23, 2004 22:29:32 GMT -5
My wish list: 1) That Karen was still with us to have recorded more Christmas music, an album or 2 of Pop Standards like Linda Ronstadt did, more pop albums, and even ventured into jazz and/or country. Since that isn't possible... 1) I want all the TV shows released on DVD. Put in all the out takes and bloopers in the bonus section of the the disk. 2) I would like a live set released on CD. This would be a 2 disk set that would include the best performances of their hits, as well as songs they didn't record in the studio. The Coleman biography stated that Richard recorded most of the concerts for his own collection. 3) Any other material that is locked away somewhere, to be released for the fans. 4) Richard needs to go back to the songs that have been released since Karen's death and get rid of the background choir and get studio musicians to sing the backup parts with him. This choir is a sore point with me. They get on my nerves! 5) Richard needs to work with other vocalists and record new material. I loved the work he did with Dusty Springfield and Dionne Warwick on his solo album "Time." More music like this would be such a treat! as long as we are wishing....I'd like to win the lottery! take care-
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Post by Peteruk on Apr 26, 2004 12:16:45 GMT -5
Hi Beaner & Moe : Would be great for Richard to perform some concerts outside LA later in 2004 and into 2005 Possibly Richard will consider some Christmas themed concerts for November / December 2004 -if his solo Christmas album is finally completed and released thios year ! Certainly Richard could consider a short tour -one month- and perform Carpenters classics plus solo songs with various top notch Orchestras across USA - New York , Boston , Chicago , Houston , Miami etc and more cities ....and UK / European fans are waiting patiently for long promised London concerts ( only since 1985 ! ). I feel that now ATGB is released in most of major markets -both Richard and UNIVERSAL can discuss and plan several more Carpenters albums / DVD's and video's over the next few years ....something to look forward to ..... Peter
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Post by beaner on Apr 26, 2004 12:54:56 GMT -5
I certainly hope so, Peter. I'm at least 5 hours away from a major city that most entertainers seem to choose but I'm a lot closer to Canada and would go there in a heartbeat if Richard were to perform.
I will hope and wish to see this new Carpenter Christmas CD released very soon......maybe for this upcoming season but if not, I do so wish that he releases more hidden music.
Someone mentioned previously of having all the TV shows put on DVD's. I'm glad to say that I didn't miss any of them but I would absolutely LOVE to be able to have them in my personal collection.
Have a great day!
Beaner
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Post by Christian on Apr 27, 2004 5:11:22 GMT -5
I would be in heaven if I ever get to hear them sing Thank You For The Music, I am so curious about that one that I could scream!
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Post by JIM on May 3, 2004 8:35:31 GMT -5
I am with you Moe! The O.K. Chorale has got to go. There are so many songs that would have been better if they had been arranged without O.K. I love you Richard but why? One of my wishes is that Comin Thru The Rhye could have been included on ATGB. My biggest wish is that Universal would leave this Universe alone! I feel an artist should have control over there material! How did Richard get mixed up with this gang?
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Post by Benn on May 3, 2004 21:23:59 GMT -5
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