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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 17, 2004 23:57:29 GMT -5
^^ ;D
A great song is one that captures you from the very beginning and keeps you enthralled to the very end. Richard Carpenter was a master at assembling a great song. With this thought in mind which Carpenters songs do you think have the best or most recognizeable beginnings?
The most obvious for me (or maybe my favorite) is the opening to "Only Yesterday", that first drum beat right there gets me hooked. I can tap that opening drum line easily on my table top, I have it memorized. This great beginning leads into a fabulous song which does keep you going all the way through.
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Post by karen69roland on Oct 18, 2004 5:32:05 GMT -5
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Post by enigma on Oct 18, 2004 7:47:35 GMT -5
;D Mine would be All You Get From Love Is A Love Song there is no mistaking the precussion at the beginning of this one (Washboard or something like that) no other song begins that way that I know of. The minute I hear this sound I know what song is being played. It also immediately gets my attention for this great and inovative song.
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Post by beaner on Oct 18, 2004 13:25:09 GMT -5
I was only around 12 or 13 and the song that captivated me and still does is "Hurting Each Other", when Karen starts singing "No one in the world......."
It's just so great!
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Post by cam83 on Oct 18, 2004 16:32:00 GMT -5
For me, there are two songs that get me hooked...okay...three...
AVE MARIA
SOLITAIRE
TOP OF THE WORLD
These songs, I could listen to forever and ever...TOP OF THE WORLD reminds me of the Carpenters, and everything they stand for.
AVE MARIA showcases the almost spiritual side of the Holiday Season...and draws you in with Karen's incredible vocal.
SOLITAIRE has a story in it, and you get drawn into it...you can't help but hear the painful, sad story of a lonely man...and then ending with Karen's mournful, low, reasonant note at the end...
My thoughts, Cam
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 18, 2004 21:16:24 GMT -5
Enigma - yes I love the opening to "All You Get...", it's so very ditinctive. It kind of sounds like a washboard to me too.
Beaner - the opening of "Hurting Each Other" is classic, understated and simplistic, but so very powerfully soulful.
Another song opening that I think is great is from "This Masquerade", I think it's a drum beat. right off when I hear that opening I get that "chill factor" and I know it will continue throughout the entire song.
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Post by JIM on Oct 19, 2004 15:46:48 GMT -5
HI Rick! Only Yesterday is my all timer also. It really captures all of the great qualities of a Carpenters song. You mentioned Masqerade with its umistakeable flute intro. I think that Ticket To Ride has the same effect with its oboe intro. JIM
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Post by Rob813 on Oct 19, 2004 19:49:14 GMT -5
I just love the oboe opening for "For All We Know" followed by Karen's stunning vocal. Wow, takes my breath away.
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Post by Moe on Oct 19, 2004 20:13:04 GMT -5
I will pick Solitaire. It starts with a quiet piano and builds until the very end. I love the way Karen holds the final note of Solitaire. It is so deep, so perfect for the song.
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 20, 2004 21:01:49 GMT -5
Another wonderful song opening is from "Top Of The World". Right from those opening lines the song gives you a good feeling and keeps that upbeat feeling all the way to the end.
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Post by smoothie2 on Oct 20, 2004 23:40:48 GMT -5
There are many that since we as fans, have heard lots and lots of times, we know them by heart. I first thought of For All We Know, and then Close to You. Rainy Days and Superstar all are terrific. ;D
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Post by enigma on Oct 21, 2004 7:08:16 GMT -5
:-XI feel that the opening to Happy is great. From the moment I hear Tony's guitar I know I am in for an uplifting song that truely lives up to its name.
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Post by beaner on Oct 21, 2004 13:46:23 GMT -5
Looking back in time I can actually remember hearing the begining of the song "Sing". It's not a big deal song but it was one that many will remember in time to come.
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