Richard Carpenter decided the song would work as a standalone piece, and wrote an arrangement from scratch without being influenced by any earlier recordings. [76] The logo was used on every Carpenters album thereafter; Richard said it was done "to keep things consistent". [226] The recording industry, however, bestowed awards on the duo, who won three Grammy Awards during their career (Best New Artist, and Best Pop Performance by a Duo, Group, or Chorus, for "(They Long to Be) Close to You" in 1970;[206] and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for Carpenters in 1971). Part of the problem was the group's middle-of-the-road sound, which was different to the psychedelic rock popular in clubs. At that time an adjacent house that had once served as the band's headquarters and recording studio had already been demolished and the main house was on the verge of being demolished. He also scored bass lines that he knew Joe Osborn would enjoy playing and fit his style. [25][b], Karen graduated from high school in early 1967, and was awarded the John Philip Sousa Band award. The duo was made up of siblings Karen (lead vocals and drums) and Richard Carpenter (keyboards and vocals).. A committee reviewed their recordings and chose not to produce them, so the trio were released from RCA. [189] He also played the grand piano, Hammond organ, synthesizer and the harpsichord. The finals featuring "The Dick Carpenter Trio" aired on August 31, 1968. In 1995 it was the B-side of the reissue of "I Need to Be in Love", and subsequently it charted a fourth time (as an A-side) at #83. They first performed together as a duo in 1965 and formed the jazz-oriented Richard Carpenter Trio followed by the middle-of-the-road group Spectrum. The discography of the American pop group the Carpenters consists of 12 studio albums, two Christmas albums, two live albums, 46 singles, and numerous compilation albums. [220], A critical re-evaluation of the Carpenters occurred during the 1990s and 2000s with the making of several documentaries such as Close to You: Remembering The Carpenters (US), The Sayonara (Japan), and Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story (UK). Their soft and harmonious sound made them the best selling American pop group of the 1970s. They have sold more than 90 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. [68], "Superstar", written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell, became the duo's next hit. [35] In December 2011, Billboard began a Holiday Songs chart with 50 positions that monitors the last five weeks of each year to "rank the top holiday hits of all eras using the same methodology as the Hot 100, blending streaming, airplay, and sales data",[36] and in 2013 the number of positions on the chart was doubled, resulting in the Holiday 100. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. They had been touring extensively and were exhausted; Richard later said, "there was simply no time to make one. He resisted suggestions to get an experienced session player in, and instead asked Tony Peluso, whose band Instant Joy had supported the Carpenters on an earlier tour. ). In October 1969, six months after they signed a contract with A&M Records, the Carpenters released their debut album Offering (its title was later changed to Ticket to Ride). [2] They have also been the third-best-selling international music act in the Japanese market, only behind Mariah Carey and the Beatles. On meeting the duo, Alpert said "Let's hope we can have some hits! [75] The A&M graphics department hired Craig Braun and Associates to design the cover. During the fan convention, a day tour of Carpenters landmarks includes the old A&M studio, the Walk of Fame and Hollywood Bowl. They married on April 9, 1935; their first child, Richard Lynn, was born on October 15, 1946, while Karen Anne followed on March 2, 1950. The siblings started their musical career together in the latter half of the 1960s. In an attempt to compensate UK record dealers for possible overstocking in anticipation of the now cancelled tour, A&M Records issued a single of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and "Merry Christmas Darling" for sale in the UK. [138] The Carpenters produced their final television special in 1980, called Music, Music, Music!, with guest stars Ella Fitzgerald and John Davidson. These were finished off by Bettis, and became "Goodbye to Love". [76] In 1990, the alternative rock band Sonic Youth recorded "Tunic (Song for Karen)" in recognition of her musical talents. Consequently, Jim Anthony was hired as a touring drummer. However, the sides were switched shortly after the record's release. He later said "if you don't have the right arrangement for that song, the singer's going nowhere and neither is the song". Throughout their career, the Carpenters released 14 original albums, including two Christmas offerings. [194], Karen was an accomplished drummer, which was her original musical role, but she soon began to sing for the group too. [151] In April, she briefly returned to Los Angeles for recording, including a Carpenter / Bettis tune "You're Enough" and a Roger Nichols / Dean Pitchford song, "Now". Ten singles were certified gold by the RIAA, and twenty-two peaked in the top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart. [99] The duo ultimately moved out of their parents' house; at first the siblings shared a home. [82] The single reached No. The overdubbed background harmonies were distinctive to the Carpenters, but it was the soulful, engaging sound of Karen's lead voice that made them so recognizable. Most recently they released As Time Goes By in 2001 in Japan, and 2004 internationally. [8][9][10] He was asked to be the organist for weddings and services at the local Methodist church; instead of playing traditional hymns, he would sometimes rearrange contemporary Beatles songs in a "church" style. 1 pop single. From Business: Locally Owned & Operated, The Studio Countertops Company has 14 years experience in … The archivist contacted Richard Carpenter and the two began viewing more footage which he had found. [95] At Christmas that year, the duo released a jazz-influenced rendition of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and appeared on Perry Como's Christmas show. Horizon was certified gold after two weeks, but missed the top ten in the US, peaking at No. [143] The album sold around 200,000 copies and spawned the hit, "Touch Me When We're Dancing", which reached No. Harold was born in Wuzhou, China, moving to Britain in 1917, and the US in 1921, while Agnes was born and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He also said that promotional photographs made them resemble "the cheery innocence of some years-past dream of California youth", and they appeared to the public to be more conservative than they actually were. Herb Alpert helps push the song along to becoming a chart-topping hit The Carpenters, “Close To You” / Stereogum “He (Herb Alpert) just gave me a lead sheet, and he said, ‘I have a recording of this, but I don’t want you to hear it.I don’t want anything to influence what I may come up with. THAT's for the people who believe in apple pie! [93], In 1974, the Carpenters achieved a significant international hit with an up-tempo remake of Hank Williams's "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)". [43] The duo had decided to sign as "Carpenters", without the definite article, which was influenced by names such as Buffalo Springfield or Jefferson Airplane, which they considered "hip". [74] The follow-up, a Carpenter / Bettis composition "Only Yesterday", was the duo's last Hot 100 top 10 hit, reaching No. 1550 W 1st Pl. The Carpenters[a] were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter (b. [161] After Richard and his parents spent 20 minutes in a waiting room, a doctor entered and told them Karen had died. [143] It also became their fifteenth and final number one Adult Contemporary hit. [77] By mid-1971, the Carpenters were being criticized that their live shows had no focal point, as Karen was seated behind the drums. [207], From the start of their career, the Carpenters were coached by their management over handling interviews, and told to avoid saying anything controversial that would spoil their "clean cut" image. 1 on July 25 and stayed there for the next four weeks. He continues to make concert appearances, including fundraising efforts for the Carpenter Center. [123], Richard married his (adopted) first cousin, Mary Rudolph, on May 19, 1984. And boom, we got tagged with that label. [219], Pop singer Michael Jackson was a fan of the duo, being one of his favourite bands. All Vocals: Karen and Richard Carpenter. I never thought about standing for anything! Having been instructed to play the first five bars of the melody and then improvise, he recorded the solo in two takes. They played an instrumental version of "The Girl from Ipanema" and their own piece, "Iced Tea". Arranged and Orchestrated by Richard Carpenter. [214] In 1995, Rolling Stone's Sue Cummings wrote that the 1990s acceptance of the duo's work was "a renewed ironic appreciation", adding that listeners "had loved the veneer, then hated it, then found it even more compelling, on a second look, for the complexity in the places where the darkness cracked through". The band mimed to the studio recordings for most performances, singing live for some European performances. [32], Richard and Karen then teamed up with student musicians from Long Beach State to form the band Spectrum. Tag Archive for: The Carpenters. [152] He was unimpressed with Levenkron's treatment of Karen, considering it worthless. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, kept from the top slot by Carole King's "It's Too Late". 1920, 82 x 109.5 cm, Oil on canvas, Munch Museum, Oslo Richard rearranged the song to include a saxophone solo, played by Bob Messenger. [166][167][168][169], On October 12, 1983, the Carpenters received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [1] In the United Kingdom, they are ranked as the seventh top-selling albums artist on the official record chart of the 1970s. Wurlitzer Electric Piano and Ludwig Drums used The original house was featured on the cover of Now & Then and was where Karen had died. [209][210] While the Carpenters were not a rock band, they were reviewed by the rock press; in 1971, Rolling Stone's Lester Bangs described them as having "the most disconcerting collective stage presence of any band I have seen". [79] Over time, Karen became more relaxed as a frontwoman and centerpiece of the band. [56], "Close to You" and "We've Only Just Begun" became RIAA certified gold singles and were featured on the best-selling album Close to You, which placed No. [39] The program had a weekly winner with all weekly winners competing in semi-finals and finals at the end of 12 weeks. [131] Heatwave keyboardist and songwriter (and future Michael Jackson collaborator) Rod Temperton was asked by Ramone to help with songwriting and arranging, and Billy Joel's backup band were used for the album. [174] It peaked at No. [78] Karen resisted at first, but was eventually persuaded to front the popular numbers and ballads, and drum for more up-tempo numbers. The album also produced three other singles, including "(Want You) Back in My Life Again", "Those Good Old Dreams", and a remake of the Motown hit "Beechwood 4-5789". Karen also played bass on "All of My Life" and "Eve", after being taught the relevant parts by Osborn. [195] She considered herself a "drummer who sang". 56, the highest debut of the week ending June 20. Osborn played on dozens of classics by Simon & Garfunkel, Carpenters and Bob Dylan. The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter (b. [119] "Calling Occupants" was supported with the TV special Space Encounters, which aired May 17, 1978, with guest stars Suzanne Somers and John Davidson. Richard and Karen gave their first public performance together in 1965, as part of the pit band for a local production of Guys and Dolls. 7 in the Billboard Hot 100, and Peluso accepted an offer to tour with the Carpenters full-time. The finished piece, entitled "Yesterday Once More" is 55 minutes long and combines vintage and recent film clips. [216] Karen Carpenter has been called one of the greatest female vocalists of all time by Rolling Stone[217] and National Public Radio. [110][111][f] The duo begun to produce music videos to promote their records; in early 1975, they filmed a performance of "Please Mr. Postman" at Disneyland and "Only Yesterday" at the Huntington Gardens. Later in the year, the duo received an offer to be on the television program Your All American College Show. [53] It reached No. French TV 14.10.81", "Carpenters zingen 'Touch me when were dancing' live bij Mies, 1981", "Carpenters - Top of the World - Live 1981", "Karen Carpenter: starved of love, by Randy Schmidt – Extract", "Industry Mourns Death Of Singer Karen Carpenter", "How Karen Carpenter's Death Changed the Way We Talk About Anorexia", "Fans love Carpenters but not carpenters", "Here Are Hundreds More Artists Whose Tapes Were Destroyed in the UMG Fire", "Arranging Master Class: Richard Carpenter", "What Do You Know About…Karen Carpenter? We were in the studio for about six hours, and I cried all the way listening back and playing over the parts. "—" denotes releases that did not chart. Richard bought a Wurlitzer electric piano as an additional instrument to complement his acoustic piano onstage. [3], When the Carpenters signed to A&M Records, they were given free rein in the studio to create an album in their own style. ^ I Album only downloadable in the UK. [162] The autopsy stated that her death was caused by "emetine cardiotoxicity due to or as a consequence of anorexia nervosa. [74] However, it was the first Carpenters' album not to become platinum-certified since Ticket to Ride seven years earlier. Bacharach invited the duo to open for him again at the. The first album, Offering (later repackaged and retitled Ticket to Ride), was a collection of re-recordings of songs originally done in busy session bassist Joe Osborn's garage studio, along with some newly composed tunes and covers. Within a year, they rose to prominence with their chart-topping single "(They Long to Be) Close to You", a Burt Bacharach and Hal David composition that had not been commercially successful when it was recorded by television star Richard Chamberlain in 1963. The Carpenters garnered worldwide commercial success, scoring big hits mainly in the first half of the 1970s. On September 4, during an engagement at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, he decided to quit touring, and the concerts there were curtailed. [124], Despite numerous concert appearances, the Carpenters never released a live album in the US. Though the Carpenters were criticized for their clean-cut and wholesome conservative image in the 1970s, their music has since been re-evaluated, attracting critical acclaim and continued commercial success. [20][21] Asked to sing, she performed for Osborn, who was immediately impressed with her vocal abilities. [205] Richard's Quaalude addiction began to affect his performance in the late 1970s and led to the end of the duo's live concert appearances in 1978. [76] The logo did not appear on the front cover of Passage but a small version appeared on the back cover. [170] Karen's death brought media attention to anorexia nervosa and related conditions such as bulimia nervosa, which were little known about at the time. [125][147][148][149], After moving to New York City in January 1982,[150] Karen sought therapy for her eating disorder with psychotherapist Steven Levenkron. An accomplished keyboard player, composer and arranger, music critic Daniel Levitin called him "one of the most gifted arrangers to emerge in popular music. [65][66] On March 16, 1971, the duo received Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus. [23], In mid-1966, the Richard Carpenter Trio entered the Hollywood Bowl annual Battle of the Bands competition. [26] She subsequently joined Richard at Long Beach State as a music major. [40] Karen also auditioned as a vocalist in Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, but was unsuccessful. "Superstar" became its biggest hit version for the Carpenters. [46][47] The album only sold 18,000 copies on its initial run, at a loss for A&M, but after the Carpenters' subsequent breakthrough the album was repackaged and reissued internationally under the name Ticket to Ride and sold 250,000 copies. Richard Carpenter has long been known as one-half of the legendary pop duo, the Carpenters, who were one of the most popular artists on the charts throughout the 1970s and the early ‘80s. They [the critics] took "Close to You" and said: "Aha, you see that number one? A follow-up special, The Carpenters at Christmas, aired on December 9, 1977, featuring Kristy McNichol. As a result of their chart success, the group made several television appearances in 1970, including The Ed Sullivan Show. I felt like it was time". Edvard Munch - Carpenters in the Studio. With their output focused on ballads and mid-tempo pop, the duo's music was sometimes dismissed as being bland and saccharine. [204] Richard has said that he regrets the six- and seven-day work schedules of that period, adding that had he known then what he knows now, he would not have agreed to it, and was persuaded to do so by the belief that the Carpenters would not be financially stable without the touring. Richard Carpenter talks about the new release of the Carpenters With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra album, keeping his sister Karen's legacy alive, … Their 1971 song "For All We Know" was recorded the previous year by members of the pop group Bread for a wedding scene in the movie Lovers and Other Strangers. [107] Richard arranged their music to take advantage of this, though Karen had a three-octave vocal range. The album is a technical triumph. [123], By 1978, Richard had become addicted to Quaaludes, which he had been taking on prescription in increasing doses since the 1971 tours. Karen and Richard were close, and shared a common interest in music. The duo had several hits that year, but by this time the public had become over-familiar with them, and sales fell. [37] A handful of Carpenters recordings have made appearances on the Holiday 100 and are noted below according to the holiday season in which they charted there. [41] The group accepted the offer, but quickly withdrew it after receiving a formal offer from A&M. I've done a cursory Google search but couldn't find much info - does anyone know about this stuff or where I could find out more info? The UK re-issue of "Merry Christmas, Darling" in 1990 features the second recorded version of the song from their 1978, Released originally in 1985 on VHS only under the name, Carpenters' collection of Christmas videos. [225] Guitarist Pat Metheny covered "Rainy Days and Mondays" for his album of cover versions of popular songs called What's It All About, as a tribute to the band. THAT's for people who believe in the American flag! Larry Knechtel was tried out as a session pianist, but was replaced by Richard for the final take. [105], Their next album, A Kind of Hush, was released on June 11, 1976, and was certified gold. 1946). [31][32] Bettis and Richard were unhappy about their dismissal and wrote the song "Mr. Guder" about their former superior. By age 14, he was interested in performing professionally, and started lessons at Yale School of Music. [61][e], The duo rounded out the year with the holiday release of "Merry Christmas, Darling", which they had been playing for several years. Reeds: Bob Messenger, Douglas Strawn, Jim Horn. [122] During the sessions, several non-Christmas songs were recorded such as "Where Do I Go from Here", which was not released until after Karen's death. Richard has actively supported the Carpenter Performing Arts Center at his alma mater, Long Beach State. The Richard Carpenter Trio won a 1966 \"Battle of the Bands\" contest. Late that year, Richard teamed up with Jacobs, who played tuba and stand-up bass. [38] Having enjoyed their multi-layer sound experiments at Osborn's studio, Richard and Karen decided to formally become a duo, calling themselves Carpenters. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Top 20 of the Adult Contemporary chart. Most of the album's material had already been written for and performed with Spectrum; "Your Wonderful Parade" and "All I Can Do" both came from demos recorded with Osborn. ... Rock Interviews These are the interviews from the most recent editions of the weekly national radio broadcast of In The Studio . [28] Richard's friend Ed Sulzer managed to book time at United Audio Recording Studio in Santa Ana, and the group recorded several original songs including "Candy" (which became "One Love" on the Carpenters' self-titled 1971 album). [110][210][211], Though the Carpenters had mass popular appeal and were recognized as being musically talented, people felt embarrassed and stigmatised about liking their records. 2 hits (it was unable to get past "I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5 and "I Think I Love You" by The Partridge Family during its four-week stay). The discography of the American pop group the Carpenters consists of 12 studio albums, two Christmas albums, two live albums, 46 singles, and numerous compilation albums. 1 Adult Contemporary hit, more than any other act in the history of the chart. Richard Carpenter was unaware of the Bramlett or Mad Dogs originals, but as he later wrote in a compilation album's liner notes: "I came home from the studio one night and heard a then relatively unknown Bette Midler performing this song on … In 1991, some 25 years later, a couple of these recordings were released as part of a. Richard helped K… Extensive news coverage surrounding these circumstances increased public awareness of eating disorders. In the US, their first Christmas album, Christmas Portrait, became a seasonal favorite, and was certified platinum. Still an album to treasure for any loyal Carpenters … [213], I got upset when this whole "squeaky clean" thing was tagged on to us. The song was The Carpenters' last top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100—though they would have nine more top-ten singles on the AC charts, ending with AC number seven Make Believe It's Your First Time, a few months after Karen's death in 1983. They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging and composition skills. Her mother Agnes did not like Karen working without Richard,[134] while Richard felt that Karen was not well enough to have worked on the album. He had begun to teach himself how to play by ear by 11, and resumed studying with a different teacher. [2][186] Richard also admired the musicianship and arranging skills of Frank Zappa, and the two briefly met backstage at the Billboard Forum in 1975. [86][105] This compilation was entitled The Singles: 1969–1973, and topped the charts in the US for one week, on January 5, 1974. You can see the studio in about 2 clips online, and I used to wonder about the microphones for their great vocal sound; THEN I saw the live at the White House b/w film from 1972. "[98] Tensions had erupted in the family unit; Richard had started dating the group's hairdresser but neither Agnes nor Karen took kindly to her and she ultimately ended the relationship and quit the band's services. Bass: Joe Osborn and Bob Messenger. [191][192] Richard's work with Karen was influenced by the music of Les Paul, whose overdubbing of the voice of wife and musical partner Mary Ford allowed her to be used as both the lead and harmony vocals. I'd be interested to find out about the gear, studios etc. A&M Video and Richard intended "to create a video that played like an album"; all music was remixed from the masters and each selection was put into correct synchronization. [42] The label recommended that Jack Daugherty should produce it, though those present have since suggested that Richard was the de facto producer. Welcome to the Studio Utility Employees, Local 724 website. [159] On February 3, Karen visited her parents, and discussed finalizing her divorce from Burris. [215], Rolling Stone ranked the Carpenters No. [113] Their biggest single that year was a cover of Herman's Hermits' "There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)", which peaked at No. Triple Eyelid Studio: This 26-Year-Old Is One Of Singapore’s Few Female Carpenters By Shiya When Lyn Ng was offered a salary increment and the position of Assistant Manager in a marketing firm, she turned down the offer and flew to Taiwan for a six-month-long carpentry training programme instead. [5] Karen was friendly and outgoing; she liked to play sports, including softball with the neighborhood kids, but still spent a lot of time listening to music. Engineered by Ray Gerhardt and Dick Bogert. [29] Record executive Mike Curb said it was Karen's voice that took the Carpenters above straight pop music into pop rock. [157][158], On February 1, 1983, Karen and Richard met for dinner and discussed future plans for the Carpenters, including a return to touring. [181], In 2007 and 2009, the current owners of the former Carpenter family home on Newville Avenue, Downey, obtained city permits to tear down the existing buildings to make room for newer and larger structures, despite protests from fans. [34] The group sent demos to various record labels around Los Angeles, with little success. [96] It also earned Karen and Richard their record-setting twelfth million-selling gold single in the US. 12 in the United Kingdom (as part of a double A-side with "Mr. Guder"[92]), and No. [75] In 1974, the Carpenters were voted Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group at the first annual American Music Awards. Nor was I in the mood. The shop's patrons had other ideas; many requested the musicians to play current popular music. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 in January and became the duo's third and final No. [135] The album was not released and although the press announced it was canceled at Karen's request, its rejection devastated her; she felt she had just wasted months of work. 46 and was certified gold. The video was released in early 1985. Karen dieted obsessively and developed anorexia nervosa, which first manifested itself in 1975 when the duo was forced to cancel concert tours in the Philippines, UK and Japan. The career of The Carpenters, and the lives of its key members, brother and sister Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter up until the time of Karen's untimely death in 1983, are presented in roughly chronological order. 2 single on the Billboard Hot 100 (this time held off the top spot by Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" / "Reason to Believe"). [88][89] The album also included a Leon Russell composition, "This Masquerade", and the ambitious "Yesterday Once More", a side-long tribute to oldies radio which incorporated renditions of eight hit songs from previous decades into a faux oldies radio program. By 1972, both Richard and Karen were millionaires. The siblings were born in New Haven, Connecticut, and moved to Downey, California, in 1963. ", "What Singers Can Learn From Karen Carpenter", "Jazz news: Hal Blaine on Karen Carpenter", "An Appreciation Carpenter's Voice Lives On", "A&M Video Releases Carpenters' Video History", "Una de las voces más inusuales de la música popular", "Ribeirão recebe "Carpenters" Sandy & Junior", Carpenters discography, biography, song versions, appearances. [67], The duo's fourth gold single, "Rainy Days and Mondays", became Williams' and Nichols' second major single with the Carpenters. 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