Dave
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Post by Dave on Jun 6, 2007 19:01:42 GMT -5
In the most unlikely places... We heard "Top Of The World" being played on the Wurlitzer at Kennywood Park's (www.kennywood.com) Carousel. Not once, but twice!
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Post by Rick Henry on Jun 7, 2007 7:36:00 GMT -5
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Post by ps11932 on Jun 7, 2007 16:37:54 GMT -5
Great choices. "Top Of The World" is quite often mentioned as a favorite Carpenter song by non-fans. (It will get 2 radio/public points based on your report, Dave, in the next log update.) And "Desparado" is a remarkable song and musical accomplishment. Listening to a radio interview with Linda Ranstadt (probably spelled incorrectly) about a month ago it was mentioned that she had a rendition of this song also; I can't imagine any as good as C's, though.
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Post by Rick Henry on Jun 7, 2007 21:50:49 GMT -5
Great choices. "Top Of The World" is quite often mentioned as a favorite Carpenter song by non-fans. (It will get 2 radio/public points based on your report, Dave, in the next log update.) And "Desparado" is a remarkable song and musical accomplishment. Listening to a radio interview with Linda Ranstadt (probably spelled incorrectly) about a month ago it was mentioned that she had a rendition of this song also; I can't imagine any as good as C's, though.
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Post by ps11932 on Jun 8, 2007 7:24:14 GMT -5
Rick you are right- it actually came to me in the middle of the night, that as great as it must have been to hear "TOTW" on the organ, it wasn't actually a Carpenter performed song so it unforunately can't be in the log.
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Post by Dave on Jun 8, 2007 20:24:25 GMT -5
Well, you have to admit that it's certainly a candidate for the "Most Unusual Place Where You've Heard a Carpenters Song" thread, right? I forgot to mention that at about five minutes to nine, AM 620 played "TOTW", and I just rolled my eyes! Add the local Harley shop for the other thread...I was hoping that no one from the Motor Company was there...image n'at, ya know!
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Post by makapipi on Jun 11, 2007 18:31:00 GMT -5
I was watching the "Live at Budokon 1974" dvd and the song "Yesterday Once More" is really good for a live performance and Karen looked vibrant.
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Post by wisejester7 on Jun 11, 2007 18:42:52 GMT -5
My SOTD is "Heather". The free flowing, lightly scented music brings the feeling of late Spring/early Summer to mind ... and therefore, is perfect for this day. ; )
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Post by Rick Henry on Jun 11, 2007 22:29:58 GMT -5
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Post by ps11932 on Jun 12, 2007 16:39:28 GMT -5
Dave, your AM 620 "Top Of The World" does count- it will be in. And I am fascinated by the recent choices of "Eve" & "Heather"- both titles that could be women's names, or have a totally different meaning. I consider both on the mysterious side; could easily be adapted into movie themes, or something, I would think.
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Post by Dave on Jun 12, 2007 18:45:23 GMT -5
Cool beans, and you can add another one: While my wife and I were having dinner at a local Steak and Shake, "Solitaire" was played over the sound system. It reminded me of when we were in Florida for our 25th, and "I Believe You" was heard at a restaurant down there.
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Post by Dave on Jun 13, 2007 21:14:58 GMT -5
Here's another one: AM 620 came through with "Sing" right as my wife walked in the house from church bingo! It was like I'd cued up the CD...you have to be a fan of synchronicity sometimes!
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Post by Rick Henry on Aug 2, 2007 20:53:27 GMT -5
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Post by smoothie2 on Aug 2, 2007 22:54:55 GMT -5
for some reason, I've had "A Song for You" on my mind. The song seems to have been written just for Karen. I love the whole song, but especially about the middle with that great sax. Oh...I absolutely Love Sweet Sw. Smile too!
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Post by smoothie2 on Sept 6, 2007 17:46:20 GMT -5
???My Song of the day is "Don't Be afraid " which is a very early song of the C's, but it's upbeat and the harmony at the last is especially notable bold and perfect. The song, even though it is "dated"....(with "love is a groovy thing", and how love fills your life with sunshine...) And I don't mind that it is dated because it carries a clear message not at all heard in today's world. Indeed, in fact, anyone who for some crazy reason is not a Carps. fan, would really "goofaw" at this song! I heard this one for the first time watching "the Karen C. Story" yrs. ago. I now have watched the movie quite a lot over the yrs., and I always look forward to hearing this one.
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 6, 2007 21:11:28 GMT -5
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Post by enigma on Sept 7, 2007 13:56:08 GMT -5
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Post by wisejester7 on Sept 7, 2007 14:28:07 GMT -5
I will second thew Boat To Sail selection as my SOTD I was walking along the beach and naturally this songf would come into my head and has been in my head ever since. I always liked how the Carpenters use water or beach related in alot of their songs I guess they were California Kids after all. Ah ... don't forget that New Haven is on the water, too ... just the opposite coast. ; )
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