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Post by cam83 on Aug 5, 2004 0:29:58 GMT -5
Hi All,
I just heard this version of Karen singing this song, except it has a different intro...a very nice feel to the song. She sings this song beautifully, I must admit. And she was only 20!!
My thoughts,
Cameron
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Post by enigma on Aug 5, 2004 10:07:41 GMT -5
I don't know what you mean when you say "this version" is there more than one version the Carpenters did? (I know many artists have recorded it). I will comment on the one on Close To You since thats the only Carpenters version I have heard. This is a nice song I like it when Karen attempts to use a stronger voice in her songs as opposed to her soft voice she usually uses. Karens voice is great here and when she hits the higher more powerful notes she is flawless. I like it when Karen challenges her voice like this and she always seems to pull it off. At the time this song intrduced me to a new dimension in Karens voice and I loved and love what I hear!!
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Post by Rick Henry on Aug 5, 2004 21:27:05 GMT -5
 Hi enigma, the recording of "Baby It's You" that Cam is talking about is from a live recording of the "Bacharach/David Medley". In this 1976 medley the C's do almost full versions of each songs, including Knowing When To Leave, Do You Know The Way To San Jose, Baby It's You and others. This medley first appeared on a Reader's digest anthology which is no longer available. I think it is now available on the 1989 four disc Japanese release "Anthology". The medley is excellent and worth owning. www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000005K6G/populasongsmu-20/104-4553864-3215962 
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Post by Mariah Andrews on Aug 8, 2004 1:59:25 GMT -5
From the "Close To You" album, I think their version of this song is the best. It was covered by the Shirelles and the Beatles, K and R being big Beatles fans, that is what led them to including this song. Also, their version of the fabs' "Help" is on this same album.
I once had this album until my dad stole it from me!
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Post by OceanKing on Aug 8, 2004 18:55:05 GMT -5
Actually, Rick, Cam may be referring to the remix of "Baby It's You" that appears on the "Reflections" compilation. It's fantastic, one of the best remixes Richard's ever done. He truly gives the song a new life. If it were used in a movie or TV show today, it would have a good chance of becoming a hit.
In the opening notes, the acoustic piano is replaced by an electric piano, and the background vocals are incredibly clear ("It doesn't matter what they say...."). I would swear Richard went back to the original 16-track vocal tapes and remastered each harmony voice from scratch, it sounds so good.
I occasionally set this track on "repeat" on the CD player. Love it.
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Post by cam83 on Aug 8, 2004 19:08:15 GMT -5
Yes, OceanKing...that is where that song came from...the REFLECTIONS album. Awesome song! Awesome in everything...
Cameron
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