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Post by Rick Henry on May 13, 2004 22:25:01 GMT -5
If Universal Music Group were to decide to release a song from the Carpenters catalog as a single today and actually put some real promotion into it. Which song do you think would have the best chance of being a hit? I would have to go with "Desperado". the song has aged very well and is still very relavant in today's music market. It has that slight country power pop ballad sound which is very popular right now. And the song is still very well liked because it was written by Eagles band members Don Henley and Glenn Frey. There are many reasons why this song has hit potential on today's market.  |
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Post by Benn on May 13, 2004 23:51:14 GMT -5
My choice would be the Carpenters verison of "Trying to Get the Feeling Again". Although it's a remake of a song Barry Manilow made famous first, I think the Carpenters really make this tune awesome. Yes, I know the Carpenters recorded it first for the "Horizion" album, left it off, and it did not show up again until the release of the "Interpretations" CD, but, it's not who records it first that counts, it's who releases it first and makes it a hit that matters. So most people are going to think of it as a remake. A far superior remake over the original, although the listener can hear Karen turn the page of the music sheet. Benn
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Post by beaner on May 14, 2004 5:37:26 GMT -5
I would like to see And When He Smiles as a single. I'd be very curious on how that would do. I really like it.
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Post by dgfarnsworth on May 14, 2004 13:13:29 GMT -5
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Post by JIM on May 14, 2004 20:00:07 GMT -5
This is a topic that is truly a perplexing one to me. I dont't listen to the radio that often due to the lack of music that appeals to me but hey thats a personal choice. Once and a while I check out the lite stations to see if any Carpenters are being played but this seems to only occur at Christmas. We have a lite jazz station here in Miami which I feel would be the perfect venue for the
Carpenters and especially some of Karens solo work which most of the world has never heard. If these stations would start playing even a few songs it could start a huge revival for the Carpenters. I know I am biased but I feel there music has gone unmatched in its superior quality and truly has stood the test of time! There in a class that no one can match. I think its time to start writing some letters to radio stations and get some awnsers.
Jim
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Post by Song4You on May 15, 2004 10:04:49 GMT -5
This is a topic that is truly a perplexing one to me. I dont't listen to the radio that often due to the lack of music that appeals to me but hey thats a personal choice. Once and a while I check out the lite stations to see if any Carpenters are being played but this seems to only occur at Christmas. We have a lite jazz station here in Miami which I feel would be the perfect venue for the Carpenters and especially some of Karens solo work which most of the world has never heard. If these stations would start playing even a few songs it could start a huge revival for the Carpenters. I know I am biased but I feel there music has gone unmatched in its superior quality and truly has stood the test of time! There in a class that no one can match. I think its time to start writing some letters to radio stations and get some awnsers. Jim I totally agree with you, Jim. I just don't get why radio stations rarely play Carpenters...it doesn't make any sense.  Laura |
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Post by Rob813 on May 15, 2004 20:59:41 GMT -5
I am very partial to "You're The One". Karen's vocals are astounding. I believe it is one of her finest performances. Universal would be wise to release it. I also think "Now" would do well as a single. It seems that there were a number of songs that fans have mentioned on this site as missed opportunities for Carpenters as potential hits.
As far as radio stations, I used to live in Tampa, FL and there is a very popular station down there that plays Carpenters all the time; as well as other classic artists from the past. The station is a joy to listen to. Most radio stations around the country are owned by large conglomerates and play the same short list of songs ad nauseum. I guess that's why most people listen to CD's instead of radio.
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Post by smoothie2 on May 15, 2004 23:18:20 GMT -5
There are probably a number of songs put out by the Carps. that would still do ok with today's music..,so, that's a tough choice...Desperado is a good one. I think "I Believe You" or "All You Get From a Love Song", would also be good ones. Of course, most artists, or many and the style of music would pale in comparison because Karen's not with us anymore of course. Well, altogether, I usually listen to an oldies station but they rarely play the Carps.
In any case, there is another station, broadcast from a college, that now and then does play Carps. and plus a little bit of everything else sometimes.
I also applaud all the stations everywhere and the many fans that do play our favorites... 
I also know that Karen could always handle a song all on her own talents , but I applaud Richard and the other very talented folks that made up their band ...Bob Messanger, Doug Strawn, Cubby O'Brien..they all were so very great and probably still are.
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Post by Moe on May 18, 2004 21:17:43 GMT -5
I would love for "You're the One" to be a hit. It would be great in a movie and really get into the public consiousness. I love this song and play it often. I would love the general public to get a chance to hear it.
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Post by karenandrichardfan on May 19, 2004 11:37:46 GMT -5
I Just Fall In Love Again is a timeless song and I think it could be a hit today. |
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Post by Boat2Sail on May 19, 2004 12:51:19 GMT -5
Desperado, I Just Fall In Love Again, A song for you I think are all good candidates for hit potential today.
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Post by Tracey on May 19, 2004 15:03:31 GMT -5
I think -Last One Singing the Blues- could do very well -given a bit of tooling( perhaps) as it is as nice as anything put out by Jewel, or Cheryl Crowe -- although I do have to side with the non radio listeners -- I mostly listen to NPR and stay away from the multitude of modern mediocre (did I spell that right?LOL it looks silly)singers. I can't beleive the record contracts being given -- it's all about breasts and image now - if there is some talent thats just a bonus! And DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON AMERICAN IDOL!! BLLLAAAAGGgggghhh!
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Post by JIM on May 22, 2004 12:59:14 GMT -5
Boy Tracey! MY thoughts exactly. There is an abundance of X rated corporate generated music acts but just a few who I would consider note worthy of stand alone talent. without the backing of big name studios, they would fall on there face! The carpenters were musicians who could actually read, write, and interpet music all on ther own. I dought there are many so called acts today that can read music or play an insturment. And please forgive me but I just don't see how RAP can be catogorized as music. I would have to classify it as twisted poetry with a beat.
I think anyone who lived through the 70's long for the days when radio waves were ruled by The Eagles, ELO, Boston, ans numerous other truly musical acts.
Thanks for your patients during my sermon. Amen
JIM
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Post by Rick Henry on May 22, 2004 21:48:20 GMT -5
I agree with both Tracey and JGH totally. I really think it's sad the direction popular music has taken these days. :)The music is so minimal - programmed drum machine and one dimensional bass line - there's a lack of musicianship in many of the current groups. Especially in rap and hip-hop.  Some of the best artists and most original musicians on the current scene, in my mind, are; Norah Jones, Jewel, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Coldplay. Toby Lightman is an up and coming artist, she has a great voice and writes pretty good songs. I also like Sarah Brightman, Tree 63, and Joe Henry. There are so many great artists out there, and a lot of them just aren't getting the publicity they deserve. :)just my thoughts...  |
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Post by Tracey on May 23, 2004 9:04:24 GMT -5
Since we are on a roll here.......... LOL............... I think the Music Awards have become a joke -- I don't even care who gets a Grammy anymore. There definately are some real talents out there , but the Grammys seem to go to these guys from the "hood" Who sound pretty "lame" (in my opinion only!) when they "sing" AND when they accept the awards they also look to be "falling over drunk" - and The gals well - it's perplexing. I guess if I knew a young girl who wanted to make it to the top of the record business today I would advise her to get a boob job and go to vegas and get married and then quickly divorced and leak it yourself to the tabloids - or just show up at the awards show looking very oily - like you haven't bathed for a week and NEVER shave those arm pits! Look, I'm just joking here so please don't anyone take offense - its all in good fun. We Carpenter fans have had to listen to anorexia Jokes for the last nearly twenty years, and so If you REALLY love Britney I suppose you can take a few vegas jokes, ehh?? At least she is alive and well and able to marry (and divorce)again! Besides which, I do like Pepsi 1! (giggle) NICE DAY TO ALL! Hugs Tracey |
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Post by ThomB on May 23, 2004 10:32:59 GMT -5
I miss the days when our pop stars either looked down to earth cute like Linda Ronstadt, Olivia or our own Karen. Or the classy fashionable one's like Diana Ross or Barbra Streisand. Looks were improtant to a pop star 30 years ago, yes, but really the main focus was on the music. Now it seems like the Madonnas and Britney Spears' of the music industry focus first on looking sleazy and next on causing controversy and creating publicity for themselves. |
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Post by Peter UK on May 24, 2004 12:50:32 GMT -5
Ah Rick ....the what ifs .....had Carpenters continued as active act through the 1980's and into the 1990's In terms of possible Carpenters singles / chart hits post 1983.... VOTH Album : Look To Your Dreams / Two Lives / You're Enough / Sailing On The Tide  AOFC : Little Altar Boy / Do You Hear / O Holy Night / Home For The Holidays Lovelines : You're The One / Where Do I Go From Here / When I Fall in Love / Kiss Me The Way ATGB : And When He Smiles / Dancing In The Street / Leave Yesterday Behind / Rainbow Connection ..... All these with Carpenters promotion , TV / Radio support / Videos etc could ensure further singles success  Some suggestions have been singles ....NOW & Tryin' To Get etc in UK ....but there was never that much backing from either A&M or Radio ....sadly .... Peter |
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Post by Drivin Dave on May 30, 2004 9:12:58 GMT -5
"Desperado" would do very well, especially if it was done as a duet with Don Henley. The precedent exists for this, with Natalie Cole and Hank Williams Jr. "performing" duets with their late fathers. Push the concept if you can.
"Make Believe It's Your First Time" for some reason conjures up a video of Princess Fiona singing it to Shrek in a tender, woodland setting. As the song ends, she settles comfortably into the big guy's arms, and as he kisses her on her forehead a tear appears in his eye. I guess it's because they both struggle with their bodies and how people percieve them. Sound familiar?
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