Richard Carpenter Isn't A Big Fan Of This Hit Song He Made With His Sister

Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters wasn't always happy with the music he and his sister Karen made; the singer especially disliked this song.

In 1973, Karen Carpenter left Johnny Carson’s audience in awe with a virtuoso singing and drumming medley

A 1973 Tonight Show clip shows Karen Carpenter playing stunning jazz drum solos between lead vocals, proving she was truly ...
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The Carpenters’ Song Richard Called “Almost Perfect” Showcased Karen’s Vulnerable Voice

Richard Carpenter called one Carpenters song "almost perfect," a track where Karen's legendary voice was raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable. In a 2022 interview with Goldmine Magazine, Richard was ...
Whittier Daily News

Richard Carpenter will mark 30th anniversary of Carpenter Center with rare performance

It’s been decades since 1970s music icon Richard Carpenter has been on stage at his namesake theater. But this month he’s picking up the mic again and stepping on to the stage to perform a duet in ...
Los Angeles Times

Pacific Playwrights Festival and Delirium Musicum: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

“Is it time?” asked Renée Elise Goldsberry. The Grammy and Tony Award winner was headlining the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center’s 30th anniversary gala concert on Saturday night, ...