Post by OceanKing on Nov 22, 2004 23:07:01 GMT -5
Ever since Richard mentioned this song in the Coleman book, I have wondered if he has a recording of it in the vault. So I sent this question in to his webmistress:
And here is the reply that Becky just sent me:
Isn't that terrific that Richard is taking the time to actually read and respond to these questions? I'm disappointed that the recording doesn't exist -- it would be a GREAT song for Karen, and I looked forward to hearing it someday on a future release -- but I'm really thrilled to have received such a detailed response.
Just thought I'd share with y'all!
Hello Becky!
In the Ray Coleman book, Richard says that he wishes that he and Karen had recorded more songs of the quality of "I Get Along Without You Very Well." Was he just speaking hypothetically, or did he and Karen actually record a track of this old standard? Would this possibly have been produced during the Billy May sessions when "I Can Dream Can't I" was recorded?
If this song does exist, are there any plans to release it in the future?
Thanks for your help. Keep up the good work.
In the Ray Coleman book, Richard says that he wishes that he and Karen had recorded more songs of the quality of "I Get Along Without You Very Well." Was he just speaking hypothetically, or did he and Karen actually record a track of this old standard? Would this possibly have been produced during the Billy May sessions when "I Can Dream Can't I" was recorded?
If this song does exist, are there any plans to release it in the future?
Thanks for your help. Keep up the good work.
And here is the reply that Becky just sent me:
Hello [OceanKing],
Here's Richard's response to your email questions about "I Get Along Without You Very Well" -
"No, not hypothetically. While Karen was in the hospital in New York, I made her some multi-artist cassettes to help her pass the time. On one I put "I Get Along Without You Very Well" sung by Matt Monro. Karen had always been a fan of his, but had not heard his version of the Hoagy Carmichael standard until this (1982). She called and thanked me for the tape and singled this track out, wanting to sing it herself. Between both our illnesses, we'd lost enough time in the studio and I knew A&M would be wanting us to do new stuff upon our return, so I suggested we pass. Of course, Karen was gone shortly thereafter and I am still upset that we didn't record not only this standard, but any number of others. Karen was born to sing great ballads and, let's face it, they're just not writing too much now that possesses much melody or great lyrics."
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday,
--
Becky Boxberger
Personal Assistant to Richard Carpenter
www.richardandkarencarpenter.com
Here's Richard's response to your email questions about "I Get Along Without You Very Well" -
"No, not hypothetically. While Karen was in the hospital in New York, I made her some multi-artist cassettes to help her pass the time. On one I put "I Get Along Without You Very Well" sung by Matt Monro. Karen had always been a fan of his, but had not heard his version of the Hoagy Carmichael standard until this (1982). She called and thanked me for the tape and singled this track out, wanting to sing it herself. Between both our illnesses, we'd lost enough time in the studio and I knew A&M would be wanting us to do new stuff upon our return, so I suggested we pass. Of course, Karen was gone shortly thereafter and I am still upset that we didn't record not only this standard, but any number of others. Karen was born to sing great ballads and, let's face it, they're just not writing too much now that possesses much melody or great lyrics."
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday,
--
Becky Boxberger
Personal Assistant to Richard Carpenter
www.richardandkarencarpenter.com
Isn't that terrific that Richard is taking the time to actually read and respond to these questions? I'm disappointed that the recording doesn't exist -- it would be a GREAT song for Karen, and I looked forward to hearing it someday on a future release -- but I'm really thrilled to have received such a detailed response.
Just thought I'd share with y'all!