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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 27, 2004 10:37:34 GMT -5
Next question: Who released "We've Only Just Begun" as a single weeks before the Carpenters did? Gosh, I'd have to say Paul Williams cause he wrote it. I don't ever remember seeing it released. Anyway, will be interesting to hear. Hi beaner, good guess. But it wasn't Paul Williams. I don't think he ever released the song as an a-side single. though he did release it as a b-side in 1972. Here is a clue to the correct answer. Before releasing WOJB as a single this artist had 5 top 10 hits with a popular group from 1966 to 1971 and also had a top 10 solo hit in 1969. |
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Post by beaner on Apr 27, 2004 11:00:44 GMT -5
I know I'm not very good at this. I learn more and more about the Carpenters every day and I always grew up feeling that I was their #1 fan.
Anyway, was it Claudia Longet? I know she recorded some Carpenter tunes like Close to You so let's say her.
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Post by ThomB on Apr 28, 2004 9:39:40 GMT -5
Hi beaner, good guess. But it wasn't Paul Williams. I don't think he ever released the song as an a-side single. though he did release it as a b-side in 1972. Here is a clue to the correct answer. Before releasing WOJB as a single this artist had 5 top 10 hits with a popular group from 1966 to 1971 and also had a top 10 solo hit in 1969. The answer is Mark Lindsay, who was with Paul Revere and the Raiders. |
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Post by Benn on Apr 28, 2004 12:50:40 GMT -5
Mark Lindsay also co-starred with the Carpenters and Al Hirt on the 1971 NBC show: "Make You Own Kind Of Music". Benn
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 28, 2004 19:44:54 GMT -5
The answer is Mark Lindsay, who was with Paul Revere and the Raiders. Absolutely right. Mark Lindsay the lead singer for Paul Revere and the Raiders (Indian Reservation), released "We've Only Just Begun" just weeks before the Carpenters did. His recording did not make the charts, although he did have a solo hit in 1969 called "Arizona". In 1971 Mark Lindsay was the opening act for the Carpenters on tour and Tony Peluso was the guitarist in his back-up group. That's where K&R first came to know the future guitarist. |
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Post by Boat2Sail on Apr 29, 2004 19:46:07 GMT -5
This is a great topic...
Which former boyfriend of Karen's actually hit #1 in the U.S. with his group featuring Sammy Davis Jr. on lead vocal?
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Post by ThomB on May 1, 2004 22:21:14 GMT -5
This is a great topic... Which former boyfriend of Karen's actually hit #1 in the U.S. with his group featuring Sammy Davis Jr. on lead vocal? I searched the internet to find this answer. It was Mike Curb. His group Mike Curb Congregation backed Sammy Davis Jr. on the Candy Man. |
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Post by davidroberson on May 29, 2004 18:08:44 GMT -5
My turn! What top 40 hit by Donna Summer was co-written by Richard's partner, John Bettis?
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Post by beaner on May 29, 2004 20:25:21 GMT -5
Was it The Woman in Me?  |
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Post by davidroberson on May 29, 2004 21:42:33 GMT -5
Bingo! Now a bonus question. What band had a hit with the song on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1994?
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Post by JIM on May 30, 2004 15:57:07 GMT -5
Beaner mentions he grew up thinking
he was the Carpenters #1 fan! Thats
exactly how I felt until the internet came along. I read a post
on another site about Sida Garett
who worked with Richard on backing
vocals after Karens death and she
refers to them as ghost recordings.
Sida is mentioned as a backround
vocalist on Kiss Me. I wonder if
this has anything to do with the
mix down issue? Also she mentions
there were others. I wonder if there are a few other Kiss Me's out
there.
JIM
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Post by beaner on May 30, 2004 17:53:38 GMT -5
Hi Jim,
First of all let me say that I'm not a he; I'm a she. No offense taken, just wanted you to know.
Regarding growing up thinking I was the Carpenters #1 fan, I know what you mean about the internet.
A couple years ago I purchased the video of the 30th celebration that was held in Downey. When I saw all those fans there I felt like I should have been there too. I felt like I let the Karen and Richard down in some way. If I could have afforded the trip then, I would have gone without hesitation.
Then when I joined this forum I really got an awakening. Even though I'd like to continue thinking I was their #1 fan, I have found not only many more fans but fans that know so much about the Carpenters than I do or did. At times it I feel bad that I didn't know all of what I learned here knowing "I was their #1 fan" supposedly. Anyway, being here has given me a lot of joy too cause I really feel like I have a nice forum family here.
Have a great day!
Beaner
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Post by JIM on May 31, 2004 0:54:32 GMT -5
Oh no! Beaner please forgive me, I
should have checked your profile.
I belong to another site where my
site name is coolvox, becuase its
my way of saying what a cool voice
Karen had.
I love this site so much to! I feel
like part of a Carpenters family.
The internet has allowed me to make
so many Carpenter friends. This site is so layed back and asking a
question is not a scary thing! some
sites make you feel like such a big
idiot for not having all your facts
straight. I think Rick is doing a
great job keeping the site going!!!!!
Take Care JIM
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