From the early 70’s The Carpenters enchanted me, really it was the way Karen Carpenter sang, the drummer and lead vocalist. Her voice really resonated with me and she quickly became my favourite female vocalist. The band was formed with studio musicians who toured with Karen and Richard Carpenter (brother and sister). The official name of the group was simply «Carpenters». They stayed together 14 years (1969-1983) and recorded 10 albums, various singles and appeared in several television specials. The brothers were born in Connecticut but later moved to California. It is very sad that their career ended so abruptly in 1983 with the death of Karen who succumbed to cardiac insufficiency as a complication of anorexia nerviosa. Their music is still fresh and vibrant and ever so beautiful.
Enjoy…
CHEERS
JaZzArt en València 
A great band and she rocked it as a drummer.
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That is right Ernie, one of the best female drummers I ever heard. Thank you! All the best and a Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year to you too valenciartist
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Couldn’t agree more Francesc.
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Thank you Malc, and a happy week to you, especially the last Monday of 2024… HAPPY NEW YEAR to you!
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Wasn’t it the Carpenters who sang about ‘Rainy Days and Mondays’ ? Wishing you everything you want for 2025 Fancesc.
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Yes they did! But they were slightly off on that one, I would say… I love Mondays! Thanks Malc. Hopefully 2025 will be a fab year!
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Karen was a brilliant singer and musician!
Such a wonderful voice! ❤️
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Love her voice! 🩶
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she had such a beautiful voice
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Absolutely!
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I still enjoy listening to their music. Happy and blessed new year to you.
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As I do Julie, thank you! And a blessed and happy new year to you too!
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Karen Carpenter’s voice is unforgettable and still touches hearts today. Her talent and the Carpenters’ music live on, even after all these years. Her death at just 32 was a tragic loss. Her legacy remains beautiful and cherished.
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You are so right brother Willie! Thank you!
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