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Post by Superstargal on Jun 29, 2004 2:59:45 GMT -5
I'm just curious as to when Karen stopped drumming on the albums. I know she did the drumming on their 1969 debut, and I think she continued through "Close To You" and "Carpenters," (I could be wrong). But when did she stop drumming on the albums? Just curious. Also, in speaking of Karen's drumming, do any of you wish that Karen had kept up drumming and singing on the albums, or do you think that it was good that she just had the vocal spotlight. Just curious. Take care all!  |
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Post by enigma on Jun 29, 2004 10:13:38 GMT -5
I absolutely wish she had kept drumming on all the records I LOVE KARENS DRUMMING. Karen drummed On Offering/Ticket To Ride and all but one song on Now and Then as well as various tracks on albums up to and including the Horizon album after that she only drummed on the specials and on some songs when the Carpenters played live. Apparenly before she died she had wanted to start drumming on the (future) albums again...Too bad it would have been nice.
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Post by Rick Henry on Jun 29, 2004 11:24:03 GMT -5
Also, in speaking of Karen's drumming, do any of you wish that Karen had kept up drumming and singing on the albums, or do you think that it was good that she just had the vocal spotlight. Just curious. Take care all! By all means I wish Karen would have been the drummer on all the songs they recorded. She had a wonderful jazz influenced style. I love her work on "Please Mr. Postman" and "Happy". I believe she played drums on one of the songs on "Made In america" or "Voice Of The Heart". I also love her fantastic drum solo on "I Got Rhythm" from the "As Time Goes By" disc. |
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Post by BethMosior on Jun 29, 2004 19:13:40 GMT -5
I Really love it when Karen is playing on the drums, its just so natural to see her there  when I finally got to see the Live in Japan video  wow she was just jam'in away on those drums and I think those who like Rock-n-roll would love to watch her beat the living daylights out on those drums of hers it is awesome |
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Post by Superstargal on Jun 29, 2004 20:22:11 GMT -5
Hey all!
Thanks for your thoughts. I knew that Karen had played drums on virtually all the tracks from the first album to around "Carpenters" and maybe "A Song For You." Beyond that, I wasn't sure if she played on every song or on just various ones. I appreciate the input from all of you!
I agree with you all, I wish Karen had kept on playing the drums the entire time. I too was amazed by her drumming and thought she was so great at it. I've always had a secret desire to try playing drums. If Karen were still alive and I got a chance to meet her, I may ask her for some private lessons! LOL! Yes, Karen could definitely jam, and get that jazz groove on! She could to just about anything!
I love those marching drumbeats she belts out on "Your Wonderful Parade." Geez!! If only I could play like that! And Rick, I love her drums on "Happy." That's one of Richard and Karen's more underrated songs in my opinion, and I have really come to like that song. Her drums on "Superstar" are great too!
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Post by enigma on Jun 30, 2004 4:46:35 GMT -5
Hey superstargal just a minor correction Karen did not play on the entire Close To You record nor did she play on the famous tracks off of CTY, ASFY, Carpenters, Horizon. Unfortunately she did not play the drums on Superstar that was Hal Blaine. He drummed on all of the tracks (that Karen did not drum on) on the formentioned albums. Just thought I'd pass on the info.
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Post by enigma on Jun 30, 2004 4:48:30 GMT -5
oops that is except Horizon
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wow 