Carpenters music

About Carpenters

Origin: New Haven, CT

Decades: 1960's, 1970's, and 1980's

With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the Carpenters stood in direct contrast with the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s; yet they became one of the most popular artists of the decade, scoring 12 Top Ten hits, including three number one singles. Karen Carpenter's calm, pretty voice was the most distinctive element of their music, settling in perfectly amidst the precise, lush arrangements provided by her brother Richard. The duo's sound drew more from pre-rock po... Read More

Influences on Carpenters

Burt Bacharach and The Beatles

Fans of Carpenters

chonamaesexy

Istanbul Turkey

ONLINE

109 plays

Supplican

Parkhill, Pa

74 plays

Karl

Unknown

ONLINE

52 plays

xfirefytr

Unknown

32 plays

strawberi97501

Unknown

28 plays

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Philippines

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Comments about Carpenters

lovejack67

Toronto Canada

Wednesday March 17 2010 01:42 PM

“ they were a great trio I enjoyed there music ”

cristyzaguirre

Pro

Monday March 15 2010 10:56 AM

“ PLEASE DON'T READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE.TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW YOU'VE STARTED READING THIS. DON'T STOP. THIS IS SO FREAKY. 1. say your name 10 times 2. say your mom's name 5 times 3. say your crushes name 3 times 4. paste this to 4 other songs. if you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday. but if you read this and do not paste this, then you will have very bad luck. SEND THIS TO 5 SONGS IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOU'RE DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSH'S NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS ON THE SCREEN. THIS IS SO FREAKY BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORK mhynj Cebu City Philipp Thursday March 11 2010 08:02 AM your always the best amazing singer......love you lea,,,,ur the best rjollyann Philippines Thursday March 04 2010 08:24 PM hi lucille Camiguin Philippi Thursday January 28 2010 09:11 PM PLEASE DON'T READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE.TOMOR ”

annegoggin.gogg…

Ireland

ONLINE

Sunday March 14 2010 06:48 PM

“ beautiful melodies... what more can say, songs from the heart.... ”

mhynj

Cebu City Philipp…

Friday March 12 2010 02:17 AM

“ yeah its really great,, ”

triple2jack

Toronto Canada

ONLINE

Tuesday March 09 2010 08:20 PM

“ you have to like the music it was great ”

Thracian

Leicester United …

ONLINE

Tuesday March 09 2010 04:18 AM

“ She left a legacy, yes, but what a waste. How do people drive themselves into such dead-ends? ”

jendjss

Makati Philippine…

Thursday March 04 2010 08:25 AM

“ Love it ”

martin_j_longo

Marlborough, Ma

Wednesday March 03 2010 11:45 AM

“ Karen Carpenter was one of a kind. A voice that comes along very infrequently. Her talent is expressed in "Solitiare". This is one of her songs that seems to have fallen below the radar, but is one of the most compelling songs recorded. Karen's voice will always live in my memory. ”

slester17

Portsmouth, Oh

Wednesday March 03 2010 11:34 AM

“ Carpenteers music was beautiful. The sound of Karen's voice will always be remembered. The Carpenters were a tremendously talented duo, to be remembered forever. ”

fuipitiyyy

Tampa, Fl

Tuesday March 02 2010 12:59 AM

“ love old school music ”

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