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Post by cam83 on Sept 16, 2004 20:33:13 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, Right now I am listening to Karen's come hither vocals of HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. I have always loved this song, and the mention of pumpkin pie, which I adore. Her voice sounds in fine form, and you can tell she and Richard loved recording all these Holiday songs. I can't wait till Christmas is here and to hear the Carpenters rule the airwaves.
Cameron
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Post by karen69roland on Sept 16, 2004 21:21:33 GMT -5
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Post by smoothie2 on Sept 16, 2004 23:31:12 GMT -5
???hi Cam, I really agree...I love their Christmas music and H. of Holidays is one of my favorite...and I think the mention of pumpkin pie has something to do with it too.
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Post by beaner on Sept 17, 2004 7:58:01 GMT -5
I've always said that I start listening to Christmas music when I see the first snowflake of the season. Well, five years ago I moved to Upstate New York and I tend to see the snowflakes fly in the month of October sometimes so I can't wait till I begin listening to Karen singing Christmas carols. Really gets into the shopping spirit too!!!! ;D
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 17, 2004 8:17:59 GMT -5
Oh yes, "Home For The Holidays" is such a wonderful upbeat Christmas song. This is usually the first one I play as the holiday season appraoches.
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Post by Peteruk on Sept 17, 2004 11:37:57 GMT -5
Are we starting Christmas early ....? Seriously Carpenters Christmas albums are among their best ....so many great vocals , arrangements , performances & instrumentals .... Have a friend who LOVES Carpenters music , albums , videos etc ....BUT CANNOT STAND CHRISTMAS SONGS , CAROLS , HYMNS from any artist ....so has never really played Carpenters 2 xmas albums ....!!! Certainly he has missed out on some classic songs , music & recordings ..... Peter
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Post by karen69roland on Sept 17, 2004 17:10:11 GMT -5
From the *Top 5 Favorite Albums* thread...Peter..., your friend is, for shure, missing something.[glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland C.[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow]
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Post by Mariah Andrews on Sept 17, 2004 17:24:01 GMT -5
The Winter Solstice Season, as I prefer to call it, The Yule Holiday, etc. Yes, I do agree that the more I think about the Carpenters' winter holiday albums, I do believe that they are one of the best. Though I wouldn't personally sing any holiday tunes that have that one certain word in it, I would probably buy their CDs this year if I can find them. Last year, I bought my best friend Vanessa a copy of "Close To You" at the Hastings store in Kingman, AZ.
The only holiday music album I own is Reba McEntire's, which I have enjoyed listening to every Yule-time. (By the way, I have a 7 month old puppy named Reba, because I was listening to one of her albums just before I came by to pick her up and adopt her, thinking of what to name the dog.)
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 17, 2004 21:46:42 GMT -5
Are we starting Christmas early ....? Seriously Carpenters Christmas albums are among their best ....so many great vocals , arrangements , performances & instrumentals .... Peter Speaking of starting Christmas early. When I was a teenager we used to have Christmas in July parties. I agree that Carpenters Christmas music is amongst their finest music. In my own personal opinion I feel the Carpenters' Christmas albums are the best of the genre. I feel both "Christmas Portrait" and "An Old Fashioned Christmas" are both guideposts of what the ideal Christmas album should be. Of course I am biased.
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Post by BethMosior on Sept 19, 2004 1:46:04 GMT -5
When I lived in Pittsburgh, Pa., they were real big for Christmas in July ;D and I really love the song " Christ Is Born" but I really had to think for as you know I really love every thing that Karen & Richard have done but I remember this song because, I think it was their 2nd Christmas special,when I first heard Karen do this song :oWOW just thinking of how Karen sang this song gives me the " chill factor" what a song what a person
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Post by Rob813 on Sept 19, 2004 20:23:34 GMT -5
Oh yes I agree wholeheartedly. The Carpenters Christmas music is the best. Christmas Portrait contains so much of what we treasure about the holidays - Christian and secular music. I like how Richard makes us wait for Karen's intro in An Old Fashioned Christmas. It builds up the anticipation for that first note where Karen begins singing. Wow what a chill factor THAT is! I'm sure other artists feel this way about Carpenters Christmas music - if they were being honest of course!!!
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Post by Moe on Sept 21, 2004 10:50:28 GMT -5
I start thinking about Christmas in July when Hallmark starts releasing its Christmas ornaments. I usually don't start listening to Christmas music until September/October. After a mild summer here in Texas, September has been so hot that I can't listen to Chrismtas music, yet.
By the way, we have already made 3 trips to Hallmark and can't wait until October when the next batch of ornaments is released. We are looking forward to ones of Frodo (lord of the rings), Rhett and Scarlett, and Spiderman (for my 5 year old). It has gotten to bad, that we are planning on buying another tree to help house the ornaments! We are thinking of a smaller, skinny one in the foyer of the house that will house my son's favorite ornaments like super heroes and cars and trucks.
yeah...we need therapy!
p.s. Mariah- I love Reba but not a big fan of her Chrismtas music. I don't know why, but it just isn't my taste. I was so happy for her that "Somebody" hit number 1 this summer. Still making great music after all these years.
take care-
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Post by Peteruk on Sept 21, 2004 12:36:11 GMT -5
Definitely Carpenters music -loving friend has missed out on Carpenters definitive Chritmas music & albums Just wish Richard would complete his long overdue Solo Christmas album ....the songs heard so far ...are among his best original compositions ....roll on 2005 .... Also that Richard issues some bonus Carpenters out-takes on the 2 albums or ideally a third Carpenters Christmas set ...for 2006 .... 2007 .... Peter
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Post by Rick Henry on Sept 24, 2004 10:35:50 GMT -5
I usually don't start playing Christmas music until around December 15-20, and I'll continue to play it sometimes until January 1 or 2. There are certain Carpenters Christmas songs I do play periodically throughout the year, "He Came Here For Me", "Ave Maria", "What Are You Doin' New Year's Eve", "Home For The Holidays", "Christmas Waltz" and others.
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Post by karen69roland on Sept 24, 2004 16:35:34 GMT -5
Hello...
Well... I'm deeply into Carpenters christmas music in mid-November.
I use to listen to those albums all year long..., but, since two years, I try to listen to them only when people are starting to put decorations around their houses. [glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland C.[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow]
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