Favorite Carpenters Song, B****es?

BushyTheBeaver · 07-29-2012, 01:55 AM

There was like, what, six of them? And they were all written by song writing teams, not actually the Carpenters themselves. And they were kind of popsy/hooky but also pretty schmaltzy and had these dated 70s soft rock horn accompaniments.

Which only adds up to how good a vocalist Karen Carpenter was. Cuz the songs themselves, with almost anyone else singing them, were mostly forgettable. The girl had amazing pitch...almost perfect...Emilou Harris, Allison Krauss, I can't think of too many others in her ballpark.

(Southpark you won't know any of this **** so pm me for some linx.)

bullitt929 · 07-29-2012, 03:56 AM

I still listen to those songs. Such a great voice.

Favorite is Rainy Days and Mondays.

JStokes · 07-29-2012, 10:45 AM

They are re-releasing some of their greatest hits in September.

They are going to put Karen's picture on the side of the CD case.

Too soon?

_

JJJetfan · 07-29-2012, 10:48 AM

Shonen Knifes's version of Top of the World.

southparkcpa · 07-29-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BushyTheBeaver

There was like, what, six of them? And they were all written by song writing teams, not actually the Carpenters themselves. And they were kind of popsy/hooky but also pretty schmaltzy and had these dated 70s soft rock horn accompaniments.

Which only adds up to how good a vocalist Karen Carpenter was. Cuz the songs themselves, with almost anyone else singing them, were mostly forgettable. The girl had amazing pitch...almost perfect...Emilou Harris, Allison Krauss, I can't think of too many others in her ballpark.

(Southpark you won't know any of this **** so pm me for some linx.)

You are fukkin kiddin me right? I grew up on this.

Rainy days Mondays, Don't you remember , and I haven't used google.

Timmy® · 07-29-2012, 11:46 AM

love the carpenters

Superstar also my favorite

perhaps my favorite female vocalist

Apache 51 · 07-29-2012, 11:54 AM

gunnails · 07-29-2012, 12:54 PM

Close to you!

Peebag · 07-29-2012, 01:42 PM

When ever I hear a Carpenters' song, I think of my sister and smile.

Here's an awesome cover of Superstar my fav...

Jungle Shift Jet · 07-29-2012, 03:11 PM

Meeting other posters is ghey, but starting a thread about Carpenters isn't?

6 hits? All written by others? Not hits as sung by others? 70s horn arrangements in songs released in the 70s dated?

Mods please move to the Dilettantes forum

Never bought a Carpenters disc but always liked Hurtin Each Other (a hit for The Guess Who) Superstar and In a singalong way Top of the world

TokyoJetsFan · 07-29-2012, 03:21 PM

She's not heavy, She's my sister

crossfire · 07-29-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JStokes

They are re-releasing some of their greatest hits in September.

They are going to put Karen's picture on the side of the CD case.

Too soon?

_

At least she would only fit the long way.

Borgoguy · 07-29-2012, 04:55 PM

I never got the allure of their music. Especially during that era (amidst all the phenomenal rock of the 70s), they sounded like Muzak to me, or music designed for parents, rather than us young folk.

At least karen was a ballsy drummer. LOL.

southparkcpa · 07-29-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Borgoguy

I never got the allure of their music. Especially during that era (amidst all the phenomenal rock of the 70s), they sounded like Muzak to me, or music designed for parents, rather than us young folk.

At least karen was a ballsy drummer. LOL.

Am I to assume that you didn't appreciate the magic of Captain and Tenille?

Borgoguy · 07-29-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by southparkcpa

Am I to assume that you didn't appreciate the magic of Captain and Tenille?

You are correct. sir. Just never dug any of that "easy listening" bubblegum.

Any time I saw The Carpenters on TV, all I could think about was punching Richard out. (I did want to bang Toni Tennille, though. Before she got chunky.) The guy really bothered me, but not as much as Karen's drum kit.

Apache 51 · 07-29-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Borgoguy

You are correct. sir. Just never dug any of that "easy listening" bubblegum.

Any time I saw The Carpenters on TV, all I could think about was punching Richard out. (I did want to bang Toni Tennille, though. Before she got chunky.) The guy really bothered me, but not as much as Karen's drum kit.

Well yeah, not to break out at a keg and bong party in 8th grade, but listen to the lyrics and the voice, great for what they are presenting. Girl died way to young, WOJB chokes me up every time.

STL Jet fan · 07-29-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JJJetfan

Shonen Knifes's version of Top of the World.

EXACTLY. If you are a Carpenters fan (or not) and have not listened to the covers album "If I were a Carpenter" that came out in the 90's, its worth a listen.

JStokes · 07-29-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfire

At least she would only fit the long way.

Dude.

_

Borgoguy · 07-29-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Apache 51

Well yeah, not to break out at a keg and bong party in 8th grade, but listen to the lyrics and the voice, great for what they are presenting. Girl died way to young, WOJB chokes me up every time.

No offense meant to anyone who likes the duo. Just not for me on any level.

Apache 51 · 07-29-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Borgoguy

No offense meant to anyone who likes the duo. Just not for me on any level.

Me neither, but I have to respect the lyrics.

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BushyTheBeaver size matters All League Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,929	Favorite Carpenters Song, Bes? There was like, what, six of them? And they were all written by song writing teams, not actually the Carpenters themselves. And they were kind of popsy/hooky but also pretty schmaltzy and had these dated 70s soft rock horn accompaniments. Which only adds up to how good a vocalist Karen Carpenter was. Cuz the songs themselves, with almost anyone else singing them, were mostly forgettable. The girl had amazing pitch...almost perfect...Emilou Harris, Allison Krauss, I can't think of too many others in her ballpark. (Southpark you won't know any of this **** so pm me for some linx.)

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Apache 51 Let's Kill them all......... Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Location: In Morris Co.,N.J.,at the right end of a Browning 12 gauge Posts: 12,658	Is there a bad one?

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bullitt929 Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,119	I still listen to those songs. Such a great voice. Favorite is Rainy Days and Mondays.

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JJJetfan What, the curtains? Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 101	Shonen Knifes's version of Top of the World.

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Timmy® JI's own Reverend Jim. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 23,523	love the carpenters Superstar also my favorite perhaps my favorite female vocalist

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Peebag being disappointed since January 13th, 1969 All Pro Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: great midwest -well not so great Posts: 7,123	When ever I hear a Carpenters' song, I think of my sister and smile. Here's an awesome cover of Superstar my fav...

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Jungle Shift Jet Occasionally stoops to uploading hotties pix to boost his postcount All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alive with a superior intellect in an erudite world of fine tastes that you will never, EVER acquire Posts: 5,047	Meeting other posters is ghey, but starting a thread about Carpenters isn't? 6 hits? All written by others? Not hits as sung by others? 70s horn arrangements in songs released in the 70s dated? Mods please move to the Dilettantes forum Never bought a Carpenters disc but always liked Hurtin Each Other (a hit for The Guess Who) Superstar and In a singalong way Top of the world

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Borgoguy Not one image until my posts are restored. Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,444	I never got the allure of their music. Especially during that era (amidst all the phenomenal rock of the 70s), they sounded like Muzak to me, or music designed for parents, rather than us young folk. At least karen was a ballsy drummer. LOL.