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Post by Boat2Sail on Oct 6, 2004 0:44:31 GMT -5
Today I played the CLOSE TO YOU CD. Every song on it is great. I got stuck on MAYBE IT'S YOU. I hit the repaet button on it three times. I couldn't get enough of it. I love the ocean feel about it. I imagne sitting by the sea playing this song.
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Post by enigma on Oct 6, 2004 9:41:46 GMT -5
Rick and Rob your SOTD could not be more fitting as far as I am concerned both Superstar and Only Yesterday are my #1 and #2 Carpenter songs of all time I consider both songs Karens finest hour vocally and the only reason they have not been my SOTD is because they are my songs of every day. They are simpley awsome. and I love them both!! Well My SOTD was an inevidability and it is Crescent Noon another off the CTY record. This atmospheric song sung hauntingly by Karen is a hidden gem on this great record. Karen really shines on this number and now that September is into October and fall is upon us its is a fitting choice. And a great song to boot I love it!
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Post by beaner on Oct 6, 2004 12:15:07 GMT -5
My song of the day is "Two Lives". I have always loved that song and it's on my mind today as well.
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 6, 2004 12:21:18 GMT -5
seems like we're having a run on the "Close To You" album. My song of the day is "Another Song". I just love Karen's voice on this song. she sings with such soul and energy. And the instrumentation is fabulous. Karen's drumwork adds a sonic effect to this out of this world song. Most of all I love the sizzling jazz influenced instrumental at the end of the song. This song certainly showcases the Carpenters' abilities as fine rock-jazz musicians.
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Post by Rob813 on Oct 6, 2004 21:43:43 GMT -5
Well let's not break the theme. My SOTD is "Mr. Guder". Who else but Richard and John Bettis could take getting fired from their jobs at Disneyland to write such a, "great put down of their boss song", and turn it into such a melodic triumph. Karen sails through the intricate lyrics with such a sense of fun and ease. It takes everything I've got to keep up with her when I sing along. Karen and Richard's background harmonies are so awesome and exciting that it surprises me even today after so many years. And....the flute solos are so beautiful. Releasing this song on CD has enhanced every nuance of this catchy, classy song. I'll just hit the repeat button and listen again for the 100th. time!!!
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 7, 2004 11:20:34 GMT -5
&^ SOTD: "Your Wonderful Parade". I remember being around 13 years old and just loving this song. The drums, the lyrics, Richard's vocals. But then when Karen comes in with the harmony vocals that just sends me into Heaven. Her voice was so great that even when she's singing a secondary or backup vocal she still manages to steal the show. @@
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Post by enigma on Oct 7, 2004 12:16:12 GMT -5
Her voice was so great that even when she's singing a secondary or backup vocal she still manages to steal the show. I could not agree more Rick and this was especially evident on the Offering album. My SOTD is Love Is Surrender. I like this short simple number especially before the secord chorus when Richard (I believe) goes huh an added part to this song that makes me like it more also the duet nature here makes this song a wonderful listen. ^^
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 8, 2004 23:24:40 GMT -5
It's getting tough picking a song of the day, seeing we've picked so many by now. But today my song all day has been "Top Of The World", this was another favorite sing along for my sister and I. My sister knew every word to every Carpenters hit and beyond. She was actually a pretty good singer in her younger years.
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Post by cam83 on Oct 10, 2004 20:15:41 GMT -5
Hi All, My favorite song right now, is the underrated gem HAPPY. From the hit album HORIZON. I just love this song. I really love, pardon the pun, Happy type songs that Karen and Richard do. I love the sad songs too...but sometimes I want to feel uplifted...I always feel that TOP OF THE WORLD, SWEET SWEET SMILE, JAMBALAYA and HAPPY are so similar, as they have such happy themes to it.
My thoughts, Cameron
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 11, 2004 0:41:53 GMT -5
???I really like these times of the days when I can just sit and read all the different posts here and especially these songs. It's interesting how we all seem to really agree that we love all these songs! what a surprise...ha.. anyway, listening to the Sweet Sweet Smile (or Reflections) cd...this is the cd I have most enjoyed over the past several days... There are several of the Carps. songs that have that "dream-like or dreamy quality" to them. One of these is I Believe You. Right before any vocals start, the beginning of it ..reminds me of "Calling Occupants" almost cuz of the high notes of the flute or synthesizer and then the piano kicks in a few notes. It's all about someone totally in love ...that great stage in a relationship where seemingly love is blind...you seem to only see the good in that person. The song even mentions "Blind faith made me follow you...I made up my mind for a lifetime" My favorite part in fact is about in the middle of the song, after she sings "I made up my mind for a lifetime"...her voice goes up with "I made up my Mind"...and then there's a pause, then some drums lead her on out for the chorus again. Stars are mentioned...well, certainly...those heavens must shine brighter up there now because of Karen. By the way, Rick, you mention your sister... she's the mom of your nephew you talk about sometimes right? just wondering
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 11, 2004 0:47:23 GMT -5
Hi smoothie, yes my sister is the mom of my personality filled nephew. I also have a brother, but he (nor I) have children.
My song of the day is "Those Good Old Dreams". I just love this rhythm of the song. It's a wonderful and actually very popular country tune.
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 11, 2004 0:50:45 GMT -5
???hey...I also liked what was mentioned about Mr. Guder. I knew he was the C's boss at Disneyland...but I hadn't really thought about that it is kind of unusual and or funny that it is about a man who fired them. I always loved that song. It's not a bad song at all though. Mr. Guder may not have appreciated it, but they just tell it how it is (or was) with him. He was a bit too straight-laced.
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 11, 2004 1:08:32 GMT -5
???hey...I like that phrase of description of your nephew "personality filled". I have one sister, divorced, who has 2 grown sons. She's about 58 and then my brother is 53 and is married with 3 grown kids . I'm the baby. After all, my bro. always drilled that into my head all my days ...such a teaser. and I'm 46 now,widowed, and no children either and so far the plan of life is still doing me ok.
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 11, 2004 1:25:00 GMT -5
Yes the kid's got personality. He will be 12 in January. He's played ice hockey since he was 5 years old. He's very good. His aspiration is to play pro hockey - so who knows. Here's a recent picture of him and yours truly.
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Post by enigma on Oct 11, 2004 3:56:23 GMT -5
Smoothie2 Interesting comments. As far as Mr Guder goes it has alot going for it Karens great vocal performance and drumming and some nice vocal trade offs in the background as well as the flute and keyboard work. However I just think it is too silly to ever make my favorites list. The video footage for this song with Karen making the faces at the camera (I believe it is from a Belgum performance) is the only reason I will listen to this song Karen just cracks me up with those faces. Rick I wish your nephew good luck if he sticks with the hockey thing. North of the border it is almost a religion. Heck maybe when hes old enough to enter a draft they may be back to work again.lol Cam I am not sure why you feel Happy is underrated everyone that I have asked likes this song alot and it is one of my favorate off of the amazing Horizon album. I love that song! ;D My song of the day is I Believe You off the under rated and under appreciated MIA record. On this song Karen seems to sing like she really lives the song the desire for trust the marriage reference almost mirror her life and she sings it so well. As for MIA I do not believe Karen was tired or vocally weak on this record nor do I believe it was a poor stagnent effort as others do. I like this album alot,
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Post by beaner on Oct 11, 2004 17:33:54 GMT -5
Hey Enigma....where did you see the video footage of the song "Mr. Guder". I'd like to get a hold of it if I can. Also, when you answered for the word "candle" and said that no one could hold a candle to Karen; that's exactly what I thought when I wrote the word.
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 11, 2004 20:25:43 GMT -5
Hi enigma and beaner. When I saw beaner's word Candle I immediately thought of the song "Eventide" -"Candles burning by the sea Are waiting for me Patiently".
But enigma's answer I thought was perfect, because no other vocalist female or male can hold a candle to Karen.
This in turn helps me choose my song of the day which is actually two songs "Aurora" and "Eventide" two wonderfully beautiful and atmospheric bookend songs of "Horizon". What a great way to open and close an spectacular classic album.
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Post by enigma on Oct 11, 2004 21:27:39 GMT -5
Hi Beaner I downloaded this one and I am unsure of its origin. Judging by the videos look it is off of a japanese compilation and there are subtitles to contend with but it is worth it not only cause Karen is clearly having fun performing the song but her live drum work is just amazing at least to me it is. I have seen other video footage that looks like it may be off of the same compilation I wish I knew what it was called judging by what I have seen of it I would like to get the whole compilation myself. My guess and it is just a guess is the yesterday once more compilation or some Kareoke(sp) thing and it is in widescreen at that very strange. BTW if anyone else can clarify this videos origin you would make two people quite happy.lol. Yes the candle word association demonstrates both our love and respect for Karen and that is so cool I love it!
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