The Haunting Detail From Karen Carpenter’s Funeral That Richard Still Carries With Him
When Karen Carpenter was laid to rest on a quiet February day in 1983, the world mourned the loss of…
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When You’ve Got What It Takes: The Carpenters’ Gentle Affirmation
About the Song Released in 1981 on their final studio album during Karen’s lifetime, Made in America, “When You’ve Got…
“I’d Cry Like a Baby” — Dean Martin’s Smooth Reflection on Love Lost and Pride Set Aside
About the Song With a voice like velvet and a charm that never aged, Dean Martin was known for his…
“I Can Dream, Can’t I?” — The Carpenters’ Nostalgic Glimpse into Romantic Reverie
About the Song On an album filled with shimmering production and emotional subtlety, The Carpenters’ rendition of “I Can Dream,…
“B’wana She No Home” — The Carpenters’ Bold Departure into Jazz-Infused Sophistication
About the Song While The Carpenters are most often remembered for their soft, melancholic ballads and signature pop harmonies, they…
“Two Lives” — The Carpenters’ Quiet Elegy for Separation and Hope
About the Song Included on their posthumous 1983 album Voice of the Heart, “Two Lives” is one of those Carpenters…
“Little Altar Boy” — The Carpenters’ Quiet Prayer for Redemption and Peace
About the Song Among the more solemn and spiritual moments in The Carpenters’ body of work, “Little Altar Boy” holds…
“Road Ode” — The Carpenters’ Quiet Ballad of Distance, Duty, and the Price of Stardom
About the Song Hidden deep within the 1972 album A Song for You, “Road Ode” by The Carpenters is not…
Echoes of Farewell: Karen Carpenter’s “Last One Singin’ the Blues” and the Quiet Weight of Solitude
About the Song When Karen Carpenter recorded solo in 1979–1980, she stepped away from the familiar Carpenters’ sound to explore…
“Keep My Lovelight Burning” — Karen Carpenter’s Unreleased Glow of Hope
About the Song During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Karen Carpenter worked on a solo project, creating music that…