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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 27, 2007 21:45:09 GMT -5
Yes, and I wish they would have released it (as a single) when they recorded it. I agree - the Carpenters version is by far the interpretation I prefer to listen to. Karen's vocals are dark and carry much emotion. Likewise, I wish they would have released their version of Desperado as a single. Desperado is my SOTD. Both outstanding songs.
I agree "Desperado" should have been released as a single. It would have followed "Only Yesterday" right into the top ten. I don't understand why Carpenters didn't release it - this was the song that was the favorite right out of the box. Reviewers were calling "Desperado" the highlight of "Horizon".
As a bit of trivia (I know most of you here already know this). "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again" was recorded for the album "Horizon" but somehow was lost and forgotten - could you imagine had "Tryin' To Get The Feeling again" been on the album - wow - a super-great album would have been just one inch better. My song of the day has to be "Desperado". Thanks to Wisejester7 mentioning this wonderful song. Certainly one of Karen's strongest vocal performances right up there with "Superstar" and "Solitaire".
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Post by makapipi on Mar 1, 2007 14:39:15 GMT -5
Today i really like the song "Yesterday Once More", she sings it like she really means it and she is so genuine. Happy Birthday.
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Post by ps11932 on Mar 1, 2007 17:29:44 GMT -5
Yes indeed, "Yesterday Once More" is a song for the ages- there will always be fond memories of the music of bygone eras (40 years from now I guess people will look back on the "old days" of hip-hop and rap), and no one could better express the joyful sentiment better than The Carpenters.
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Post by enigma on Mar 2, 2007 14:41:03 GMT -5
My SOTD will be in honor of what would have been Karens BDay had she lived and its the song You such a beautiful way to think of Karen on this day. This song will always be among my favorite Carpenter Songs and I dedicate this to Karen wherever you may be my angel.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 2, 2007 15:26:22 GMT -5
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Post by wisejester7 on Mar 2, 2007 22:05:22 GMT -5
My SOTD will be in honor of what would have been Karens BDay had she lived and its the song You such a beautiful way to think of Karen on this day. This song will always be among my favorite Carpenter Songs and I dedicate this to Karen wherever you may be my angel. "yours is the voice that wakes me mornings and sends me out into the day"
"You", what a lovely song. This is also my song of the day in honor of Karen's memory. In honor of Karen - this is my SOTD, as well. "You" ... a beautiful song for a beautiful soul.
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Post by DR Drummer on Mar 3, 2007 11:28:56 GMT -5
"You" was certainly a real nice surprise when I first heard it about 6 months ago. Karen's voice along with the music; its tone and tenor, make for a specially moving and meaningful song. Tony Peluso's guitar playing and theme takes the song full circle too.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 3, 2007 18:47:41 GMT -5
My song of the day today is "Still In Love With You" from Karen's solo. I love this upbeat electric guitar based song. I also chose this song as I played Karen's solo album yesterday in honor of her birthday.
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Post by enigma on Mar 6, 2007 0:52:28 GMT -5
My SOTD is going to be Superstar. Its no secret I love this pop masterpice but I just saw the Ghostrider movie and it featured this song not only was I impressed that a Carpenters song was used in a modern movie (as well as a few other references to Karen and Carpenters) but they chose this song which I though was just to sweet. I was a huge Ghostrider fan when I read comics and its only fitting the movie feature what is among my favorite songs from one of my favorite artists.
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Mar 6, 2007 2:12:51 GMT -5
My SOTD is going to be Superstar. Its no secret I love this pop masterpice but I just saw the Ghostrider movie and it featured this song not only was I impressed that a Carpenters song was used in a modern movie (as well as a few other references to Karen and Carpenters) but they chose this song which I though was just to sweet. I was a huge Ghostrider fan when I read comics and its only fitting the movie feature what is among my favorite songs from one of my favorite artists. Hi Enigma, I would be interested in your opinion of the movie "Ghost Rider" itself --- the script, acting, humor, and how the references to the Carpenters worked. Is it worth the $10 or so that we have to shell out here in the States? I have seen some preview clips on YouTube, and the best punchline seems to be: Sam Elliott (as the Caretaker): "You're alright?" Nicolas Cage (as Johnny Blaze): "Yeah. I'm good. I feel my skull's on fire, but I'm good."
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Post by enigma on Mar 6, 2007 16:13:17 GMT -5
Hi Dreams I liked the movie it was loyal to a degree to the comic but alot more of Johnny Balze and Ghostriders story was explored in the comic. I really like the duality of the Ghostrider charactor (neither good or evil) which was touched on in the movie. Superstar was a song Johnny Blaze charactor always played before doing his stunts he was a fanatic of Karens (I can relate) when someone turned off the song he remarked something like hey man your stepping on Karen and his tone of voice was being annoyed. The movie itself was very good I would hesitate to say great but for me worth the price of admission. Its a superhero movie so the acting wasn't oscar caliber and sometimes a little cheezy but not enough to annoy me I did not find the humour all that good there were attempts at it but nothing that made me laugh. Is it worth seeing I will say yes I liked it alot. I also really loved those Carpenter references the charactor (Johnny Blaze) really loves the Carpenters which right away made me relate to the charactor and I love Ghostrider as a hero so for me yes it was worth it. Just don't expect a Spiderman type movie because it is a different kind of comic movie. Sorry for the rambling and off topic discussion.
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Mar 6, 2007 16:52:58 GMT -5
Hi Dreams I liked the movie it was loyal to a degree to the comic but alot more of Johnny Balze and Ghostriders story was explored in the comic. I really like the duality of the Ghostrider charactor (neither good or evil) which was touched on in the movie. Superstar was a song Johnny Blaze charactor always played before doing his stunts he was a fanatic of Karens (I can relate) when someone turned off the song he remarked something like hey man your stepping on Karen and his tone of voice was being annoyed. The movie itself was very good I would hesitate to say great but for me worth the price of admission. Its a superhero movie so the acting wasn't oscar caliber and sometimes a little cheezy but not enough to annoy me I did not find the humour all that good there were attempts at it but nothing that made me laugh. Is it worth seeing I will say yes I liked it alot. I also really loved those Carpenter references the charactor (Johnny Blaze) really loves the Carpenters which right away made me relate to the charactor and I love Ghostrider as a hero so for me yes it was worth it. Just don't expect a Spiderman type movie because it is a different kind of comic movie. Sorry for the rambling and off topic discussion. It's funny that you should mention Spider-Man, as I was persuaded to go and see it for the very human and moral dilemmas that the superhero had to wade through. It was not the genre of movie I would typically go to, but it was fairly well done and not just aimed at little kids and teenagers. Thanks for your mini-review!
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Post by Dave on Mar 6, 2007 20:08:48 GMT -5
(drifting farther off topic) E, I saw it too last Friday night. I felt that while "Superstar" was used to good enough effect, there was room for other Carpenters songs. For example, when Roxanne was waiting for Johnny in the restaurant, "I Believe You" was certainly appropriate (it was playing in my head) as she believed him and reluctantly accepted his dinner invitation. The scene with the two Riders crossing the desert will end up on many bikers' desktops...that short bit gave me goosebumps! Richard is a huge Mopar fan, and I wonder if he noticed the unrestored '68 Road Runner sitting next to the pickup truck outside Johnny's digs. Heck, it may even be a project of his, after all, they had one for a family car in 1968. Maybe for the sequel Richard will be more involved in song placement. In the past two weeks, I've seen "Astronaut Farmer", "Ghost Rider", and "Wild Hogs", but the 10 day forecasts look like it's time to ride my own next week!
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Mar 7, 2007 12:19:29 GMT -5
(drifting farther off topic) E, I saw it too last Friday night. I felt that while "Superstar" was used to good enough effect, there was room for other Carpenters songs. For example, when Roxanne was waiting for Johnny in the restaurant, "I Believe You" was certainly appropriate (it was playing in my head) as she believed him and reluctantly accepted his dinner invitation. The scene with the two Riders crossing the desert will end up on many bikers' desktops...that short bit gave me goosebumps! Richard is a huge Mopar fan, and I wonder if he noticed the unrestored '68 Road Runner sitting next to the pickup truck outside Johnny's digs. Heck, it may even be a project of his, after all, they had one for a family car in 1968. Maybe for the sequel Richard will be more involved in song placement. In the past two weeks, I've seen "Astronaut Farmer", "Ghost Rider", and "Wild Hogs", but the 10 day forecasts look like it's time to ride my own next week! Hi Dave, Thanks for your input. Do you think the Carpenters references in "Ghost Rider" were presented as a respectful tribute, a quirky personal trait, a sly inside joke directed only to those already "in the know" about Karen and/or the Carpenters, or a combination thereof? Would the references help to inform and garner new fans? Besides Nicolas Cage as a self-professed Carpenters fan in real life, I am not sure who should be credited with coming up with the Carpenters references in the movie. It would be great if other Carpenters songs were also used, but I can see that a brief casual reference to the Carpenters might help convey the message that it's perfectly fine to appreciate the Carpenters without making a big deal out of it. If not done properly, a plethora of Carpenters references might be construed only as a recurring joke or as an quirky obsession by some people.
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Post by Dave on Mar 7, 2007 20:22:46 GMT -5
Hiya, Dreams! How's life treating you these days? The way the story goes is that Cage thought that having Johnny Blaze be a jellybean-swilling Carpenters fan was to act as a counterpoise to the Devil. He spoke with Richard, and had to convince him that "Superstar" wouldn't be used as a joke. From the reactions of the audience, I'd say that he succeeded. But unless one is knowledgeable about the Carpenters, the song is just a background song. The movie's target audience probably only knows of the Carpenters through their Christmas music.
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Post by ps11932 on Mar 10, 2007 16:09:30 GMT -5
For song fo the day I nominate "Now" from "Voice of the Heart." I enjoy C's (any music, for that matter) under most any circumstances but the best way for me to listen is to shut off all interfering noises and listen with undivided attention. Even the engineering phenominon of hearing voices and instruments from one side or the other adds enjoyment. "Now" seems especially suitable to this experience, and along with the happy romantic message and typically great solo work there is an outstanding sax solo toward the middle or end of the song. In retrospect, I surely would have made this a Valentines day choice.
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Post by Dave on Mar 13, 2007 19:57:51 GMT -5
Today, "Only Yesterday" made the grade. I had to do a job in Columbus, and as I rode out of town I remembered how I'd made that drive home in June of 1975...with my late father sitting beside me, and that song on the radio of the 1971 Plymouth Fury I drove. The car was gone a year later, Dad passed in 1997, and the ride today was on a Sportster...but the song remains the same.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 14, 2007 14:40:17 GMT -5
Today, "Only Yesterday" made the grade. I had to do a job in Columbus, and as I rode out of town I remembered how I'd made that drive home in June of 1975...with my late father sitting beside me, and that song on the radio of the 1971 Plymouth Fury I drove. The car was gone a year later, Dad passed in 1997, and the ride today was on a Sportster...but the song remains the same. Wonderful song of the day... "Only Yesterday" is one of the Carpenters' finest songs ever.
My song of the day is "One Fine Day" from the Oldies medley. I love this song for it's upbeat and goodtime feeling.
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