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Post by Will on Mar 15, 2004 22:24:58 GMT -5
One of the few nice things about not being a Carpenters expert is that it's easy to learn new and interesting things about the musical duo.
For example, today I was listening to California Dreamin' from As Time Goes By and reading Richard's notes.
I learned that Karen was only 17 year old when she sang California Dreamin' for a demo tape in Joe's studio.
I repeat: 17.
One more time: 17.
It's hard to believe. Better than most if not all by 17 years of age! On a demo tape. Recorded in Joe's studio.
In Richard's words: "Karen, at 17, is a marvel."
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 16, 2004 1:59:52 GMT -5
Even at the young age of 17 Karen's voice had a certain class and style to it. She was simply amazing.
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Post by cam83 on Mar 16, 2004 11:46:22 GMT -5
I will agree, That she was very exceptional at such a young age. But more of a raw talent but still wonderful for age 17. Then she would become sensational by age 20 and onwards. It would have been neat for her to have rerecorded this song later on in her career, and given a different feel to it.
Cameron
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Post by Moe on Mar 18, 2004 2:47:33 GMT -5
Karen had a natural gift and used it well!
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 18, 2004 15:38:57 GMT -5
8-)hi again...The Carpenters music is timeless. It still sounds fresh and new. I haven't heard them sing Cal. Dreamin but I can surely imagine they did a great great job with it because of their natural talent and the great harmonies with that song.
smoothie.....
ps..I am learning more and more about our favorite duo also and it's just a fun and interesting thing to be a part of !
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Post by ThomB on Mar 20, 2004 9:39:53 GMT -5
I love this song. This would have been a good one for C's to record later in their career. they could have done a great recording with the multi-layered vocals they became famous for.
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