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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 20, 2004 21:44:27 GMT -5
Well, you have to remember the times. Donnie and Marie, and to a lesser extent because they were husband and wife the Captain and Tennille, were pretty much in the same boat(s). You know, the irony of this is that considering Richard probably paid cash for the new $600K mausoleum, all of our salaries combined couldn't do it. It's like being worried about Donald Trump. (hysterical laughter...) Yeh I wouldn't worry about Richard financially. He made enough money in the 70's alone to keep him and future generations of Carpenter offspring going. If that wasn't enough both K&R made smart financial investments. And on top of that Carpenters still sell millions yearly and that means millions for Richard. It will probably never end. I really think the Carpenters' music will still be around long after all of us are gone. I don't think the music will die when Richard dies. He now has several to pass the legacy on to. His children will keep the music alive as will new genrations of Carpenters fans. Who knows maybe in 2095 marketing and promotion of the Carpenters long overdue single release of "Desperado" gets them back at #1 on the singles chart. Now wouldn't that be something, and if that should ever happen I hope that somehow I may know about it. ... just dreaming...
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Post by enigma on Sept 21, 2004 2:00:39 GMT -5
Rick You never know dreams do come true. I have never been that huge a fan of Desporado I do love the song but not as much as you and others do. If not Desporado any number of gems in the Carpenters repetoire could do the same if released a singles. I would love to see another #1 in the Carpenters future perhaps even a ressurgance in their popularity only this time around respect that they lack(ed) should accompany a resurgance. You never know Rick I never saw the ABBA ressugance of the 1990's coming but it did happen so anything is possible. My fingers remain crossed that the masses see what we already do The Carpenters are cool, timeless and produce among the best music of the rock era even if they are easy listening. And no I definately do not feel sorry for Richard finacially or in any way besides the emense loss of his sister Karen he would probably trade all his money to have Karen back. Remember Richard gets songwriting, producing, and arranging royalties and like someone said earlier likely owns the rights to all Carpenters music so has complete control over the legacy...in that regard nope can't say I feel sorry for the guy.
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Post by Mariah Andrews on Sept 21, 2004 10:05:26 GMT -5
Yes, I remember the movie "First Contact", where this guy was listening to "classical music", being Steppenwolf's "Magic Carpet Ride".
Now, back to movies. I think Karen would have sounded good singing two of the 007 movie tunes, which are "Nobody Does It Better" or "Moonraker".
Hmmm. 100 years from now. I believe that definately the Carpenters would be considered classical music.
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Post by beaner on Sept 22, 2004 11:37:56 GMT -5
I don't know if this one has been mentioned or not but I have always loved the song Precious and Few by Climax and Cherish by the Association.
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Post by Peteruk on Sept 22, 2004 12:26:14 GMT -5
Richard certainly does not need to worry about his finances ....latest estimates are personal wealth between $100 Million > $250 Million ...with millions annually from Carpenters releases , songwriting royalties , copyrights and Karaoke payments .....!! Richard could earn even more from personal appearances , concert tours , TV & Video releases etc ....but is more than happy with his fortune & family life .... Richard controls Carpenters recordings being used for various artists compilations , films , TV , adverts etc very carefully ....Carpenters could earn millions more with more of these endorsements ...... Peter
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Post by Rob813 on Sept 22, 2004 19:25:19 GMT -5
You know we could end all this speculating about Richard by asking him to attend our fan reunion. Let's think about getting together as a group sometime in 2005 or 2006. Southern California is probably the most logical spot to meet. We could visit the Carpenter sights and meet each other in person (vs. the internet). We could probably get a deal on a block of rooms at some hotel. All we'd have to do is ask Richard about meeting him via his new website. If you all would like, I could broach the subject with his personal assistant. I've had communication with her via the site prior to this.
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Post by Federico Cruz on Sept 22, 2004 23:30:33 GMT -5
Hey guys!: I can't understand why Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin Jr. didn't ask the Carpenters to perform the vocal version of the song "Cotton's Dream", also known as "Nadia's Theme" (aka Lost, that was very well performed by Renée Armand). Renée Armand hadn't nothing to do in this soundtrack LP!
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 25, 2004 20:54:33 GMT -5
Hey guys!: I can't understand why Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin Jr. didn't ask the Carpenters to perform the vocal version of the song "Cotton's Dream", also known as "Nadia's Theme" (aka Lost, that was very well performed by Renée Armand). Renée Armand hadn't nothing to do in this soundtrack LP! Hi Federico! I would love to get the "Bless The Beasts And Children" movie soundtrack. I've seen it listed on ebay, but have passed it up in favor of buying other items. I've heard the version of "Bless The Beasts..." on the soundtrack is different from the recording on "a Song For You". As for song I'd love to hear Karen sing is the Beatles' "You won't See Me". I always liked Anne Murray's recording of the song from 1973.
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Post by smoothie2 on Sept 25, 2004 22:42:16 GMT -5
How about that Beatles song that woman sang for the opening of the show "Providence" on tv..."There are places I remember..." There are many by Anne Murray which would suit Karen just fine since both could reach low as well as high notes. I love "You won't See me"...
Rob, sounds like you have a wonderful ideal about those of you out there...who can to get together! Maybe we could visit Disneyland too? Maybe a wax museum too?..oh well, it'll be fun if some of you can because you can tell the rest of us how it went!
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Post by Rob813 on Sept 25, 2004 23:01:21 GMT -5
I figure if we all have enough time to plan and save many of us could arrange to get together. Afterward, we can post our experiences on this forum for those who could not attend. With some careful planning, this could be a superb gathering of fun-loving people who share their love of Karen and Richard as a unifying force. We may all be very different, but we have our passion for Carpenters in common. And.....we might just get Richard to drop in too!
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Post by enigma on Sept 26, 2004 10:44:36 GMT -5
I just recently heard Live To Tell by Madonna and happen to love this song and the movie it went with (At Close Range). Madonna did a surprisingly great job on this mature ballad and I could see Karen doing even better on this wonderful song. Rob813 Thats a great idea keep us posted I may be able to plan for such a trip. It would be nice to share experiences with you guys and take a maiden voyage through Carpenters history.
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 27, 2004 0:21:53 GMT -5
"What A Wonderful World" would have been a great song for Karen, the lyric is timeless and the melody is harmonious. Perfect for Karen.
If Karen were to have lived it would have been interesting to hear a late eighties Carpenters recording of "Tainted Love", Richard could do a great techno-pop arrangement, and a great upbeat but dark toned vocal by Karen would be out of this world.
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Post by Federico Cruz on Sept 27, 2004 17:07:31 GMT -5
Hi Federico! I would love to get the "Bless The Beasts And Children" movie soundtrack. I've seen it listed on ebay, but have passed it up in favor of buying other items. I've heard the version of "Bless The Beasts..." on the soundtrack is different from the recording on "a Song For You". Rick, I wish to get the CD format of this movie soundtrack. Please, ask Universal Music for its release in CD !!.
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Post by cam83 on Oct 16, 2004 20:59:54 GMT -5
Hi All, On Sandi Patty's new cd(double cd) HYMNS OF FAITH, SONGS OF INSPIRATION, she sings FAIREST LORD JESUS< and she sounds so much like Karen, in terms of range and phrasing. You can tell that even in songs she does today, she will incorporate bits of Karen, Barbra and other singers Sandi fancies...
My thoughts, Cam
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Post by Rob813 on Oct 20, 2004 20:22:18 GMT -5
This is a new song by Richard Marx titled "Ready To Fly" You should be hearing it on your local AC FM station. I've been trying to open the door To the secret of my destiny And every new road I think is the one Seems to lead right back to me I've looked for a way to be wiser A way to be strong Now I see the answer was hiding In me all along Chorus: And I'm ready to fly Over the sun Like a rocket to heaven And I'm ready to soar Right through the sky Never dreamed I'd find something to lift me so high I've always had wings But I wasn't ready to fly Restless, hopeless, and misunderstood Like so many others I know So busy tryin' to keep holdin' on When I should've been letting go I was given the gift to find it The spirit inside me But I never really imagined All I could be Chorus: And I'm ready to fly Over the sun Like a rocket to heaven And I'm ready to soar Right through the sky Never dreamed I'd find something to lift me so high I've always had wings But I wasn't ready to fly The answer to all of my wonder Was right in my hands Now it's time for me to discover All that I am Chorus: And I'm ready to fly Over the sun Like a rocket to heaven And I'm ready to soar Right through the sky Never dreamed I'd find something to lift me so high I've always had wings But I wasn't ready to fly I've always had wings Now I'm finally ready to fly -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dave, the lyrics on this song are so incredibly touching. I find that it really speaks to the way I have felt about life for quite some time. I would have loved to have heard Karen singing it.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Oct 23, 2004 19:47:31 GMT -5
I think I'd love to hear Karen do some tunes with Diana Krall - they'd have made a wonderful duo. Both of them could get real sassy.
I'd love to have heard Karen and Billy Joel do something together, as well. I bet they would have worked really well together - and Karen with Nora Jones on the keyboards....
Finally, I think it would have been so great to have Karen and Richard do their overdubbing to more jazz stuff, like "I'll be seeing you" or I'll Never Smile Again" - or perhaps "There, I've Said It Again." Their harmonies would have been AWESOME on these. Just my thoughts. Tim Yesterday Once MOre
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Post by Rob813 on Oct 24, 2004 16:46:20 GMT -5
Richard has said that if he had known Karen wouldn't be around he would have had her record an album of standards. To hear Karen sing Porter, Gershwin, Berlin and Harold Arlen would have been beyond stupendous! Karen was made to sing the standards. Unfortunately we thought time was on our side and it wasn't!
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Oct 24, 2004 16:54:28 GMT -5
Rob, I never knew that. It would have been wonderful to hear Karen belt out some of those tunes. How many wonderful songs we've missed because of her early death.
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