Author: Tori H.
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36 years ago today, Richard Carpenter released his first solo album, ‘Time.’
36 years ago today, on October 11, 1987, Richard Carpenter released his first solo album, ‘Time.’ The album featured artists like Dionne Warwick on ‘In Love Alone,’ Dusty Springfield on ‘Something in Your Eyes,’ Scott Grimes on ‘That’s What I Believe,’ and Herb Alpert on a trumpet solo for the song ‘When Time Was All…
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Burt Bacharach Has Passed Away At Age 94
“Never be ashamed to write a melody that people remember.” The legendary composer and songwriter, Burt Bacharach, has passed away today at the age of 94. He is best known for writing some of the most beloved hits of the 60s, 70s, and beyond with his writing partner, Hal David. Bacharach/David not only wrote the…
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Claims That Karen Carpenter Won Playboy Drummer Poll Are Probably False, But They Shouldn’t Be
In my own studies regarding the band, Carpenters, I have made it my mission in many ways to read up on them as much as possible. This includes finding rare magazines and articles, and digging through footage and newspaper archives for hours on end. Throughout the years, it has been referenced time and time again…
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Karen Carpenter in the Kitchen
oung Female Superstar Can’t Be a Top Notch Cook?” where singer Karen Carpenter shared some of her favorite recipes. Since I first heard about this article, I have wanted to compile a list of Karen’s personal and family recipes, as she was allegedly an excellent cook.
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Top Five Most Collectible and Valuable Carpenters Items
Though the duo, Carpenters, was only considered active in the music industry for just under thirteen years, their popularity generated the sales of not only millions of records and singles, but hundreds of collectible items. So many artists, actors, television shows, and movies of the time were caught in the 70s ‘memorabilia madness.’ The Carpenters…
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Welcome to The Carpenters Weekly!
Welcome to The Carpenters Weekly: a blog dedicated to Karen and Richard Carpenter of the popular duo, Carpenters. On this site, there will be weekly posts discussing topics and follower-asked questions related to the group. If you have Carpenters related questions or would like to suggest topics you would like me to cover, please email…
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