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Post by Will on Mar 6, 2004 20:52:33 GMT -5
I'd like to know what everyone thinks is Karen's signature song.
To me this means the song that best describes Karen or perhaps the song that Karen would say, "Yeah, that's me!"
If you need to go outside the Carpenters' work to answer this question then do so.
I'm still working on my answer to this question. I haven't really given it much thought.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 6, 2004 21:19:27 GMT -5
Hi Will, this is a great topic. but this will take a bit of consideration. I have a few that come to mind, but I will have to come back with what I think is the song that is Karen's signature.
If we talk Carpenters signature song than I would say easily "We've Only Just Begun".
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Post by Ming on Mar 7, 2004 0:28:32 GMT -5
I agree.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 7, 2004 1:55:02 GMT -5
The song I feel that is Karen's signature would have to be "Rainy Days And Monday".
A few others I considered are; "Goodbye To Love", "A Song for You", "Desperado", "Solitaire", "Superstar" and "Road Ode".
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Post by beaner on Mar 7, 2004 6:57:52 GMT -5
I'd have to agree also about We've Only Just Begun. As I recall, it was the theme for their TV shows in the 70's but there may still be another. I have to think on that one. I have become just so fond of As Time Goes By, I'm kind of thinking about Leave Yesterday Behind. Maybe because I've become quite attached to it myself.........  |
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Post by ThomB on Mar 7, 2004 14:27:25 GMT -5
This is a tough one, but I vote for Goodbye To Love.
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Post by Moe on Mar 8, 2004 10:28:51 GMT -5
;D
I think the general public would think "We've Only Just Begun" would be Karen's signature song. Since Karen's favorite song was "I need to be in Love," I would say that is what Karen's answer would be. As a fan who has listened to the music of the Carpenters for many years, I would say "Rainy days and Mondays."
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Post by DG on Mar 9, 2004 16:13:35 GMT -5
Superstar
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Post by dgfarnsworth on Mar 9, 2004 16:21:35 GMT -5
Karen's signature song: SUPERSTAR.
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Post by kcfan on Mar 10, 2004 13:07:07 GMT -5
I would have to say "Good-Bye To Love". It seems to be the story of her life...that's why it touches me so much!!
Hey...David! I know you from another forum.....glad to see you here, too!
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Post by dgfarnsworth on Mar 10, 2004 16:10:40 GMT -5
Cheryl--
I can see why you would say "Good-bye To Love. You are certainly right in choosing THAT one. And hey...great to see you here on this forum (actually when I saw your signature yesterday...I was like hmmm....wonder if that is Cheryl?....Certainly will enjoy talking with you, again!)
DG
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Post by Will on Mar 11, 2004 23:39:05 GMT -5
Okay -- I've made up my mind on this (at least for today.)
The winner is:
Rainbow Connection.
I think Karen was trying to make that Rainbow Connection her entire life and never quite made it.
What do you think?
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 12, 2004 0:11:25 GMT -5
???all the ones everyone has mentioned are truly part of Karen..but I tend of think of Rainy Days and Superstar since they tend to go hand in hand .
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Post by JohnnyAngel on Mar 12, 2004 16:12:48 GMT -5
I dare to say that Karen would chose "I need to be in love". At least, I think describes her on that moment.
Regards
Jorge
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Post by kcfan on Mar 13, 2004 15:54:02 GMT -5
Hi, Jorge....nice to see you here!!
Cheryl
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Post by JohnnyAngel on Mar 13, 2004 16:22:16 GMT -5
Hi Cheryl, Nice to see you here to!!!  |
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Post by cam83 on Mar 17, 2004 11:58:28 GMT -5
Hi All,
Well definately Karen's signature song would be WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN. And even she herself said that this would be the song. CLOSE TO YOU would be a close second followed by TOP OF THE WORLD. I think her personal favorite was I NEED TO BE IN LOVE in the later 1970's.
My thoughts,
Cameron
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Post by dgfarnsworth on Mar 17, 2004 14:07:13 GMT -5
While tihs topic is Karen's signature song, I believe so many people would say "Superstar"....Remember, that WAS the name of the TV movie made about her (whether one liked it or not); so I think so many equate that song with her (and they named the movie "Superstar" for a reason....plus, the song, itself, almost epitomizes everything RIGHT about her voice (yes, there are others....but I think THIS ONE stands out).
However, if one is talking about the Carpenters' signature song, THAT ONE would have to be "We've Only Just Begun".
Even on the documentary "Close To You: Remembering The Carpenters" Richard said that is the one song that he would classify as their signature song. So one COULD be technically right in saying that is Karen's signature song, since she was part of the Carpenters. However, I think SO MANY of us ISOLATE Karen from the group....and think of OTHER songs that signify her best, alone. Just IMHO.
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