Richard Carpenter

As we wish today a happy birthday to Richard Carpenter, the time is perfect for a ‘Carpenters At their Bests’ post

As we wish, today, American musician and singer Richard Carpenter a Happy 76th Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : The Carpenters Video Tracklist...

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On TV today, Karen and Richard Carpenter on ABC (1978)

March 16, 1978 - you do not want to miss Karen and Richard Carpenter at "Thank You Rock N Roll" on ABC

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On TV today, Richard and Karen Carpenter at ‘Your All-American College Show’ (1969)

December 1, 1969 - you do not want to miss new comers (and brother and sister) Richard and Karen Carpenter at "Your All-American College Show" hosted by Arthur Godfrey and...

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We Remember Karen Carpenter

February 4, 1983 - Karen Carpenter, American singer, one half of The Carpenters, died at 32 in California from a heart failure caused by an eating disorder. She is remembered.

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A&M publish The Carpenters’ second album : ‘Close To You’ featuring ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ (1970)

The Carpenters' 'Close to You' is their second studio album featuring '(They Long to Be) Close to You' and 'We've Only Just Begun,' produced by Jack Daugherty and released on...

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A&M publish Carpenters’ sixth album : ‘Horizon’ featuring ‘Solitaire’ (1975)

Carpenters' 'Horizon' is their sixth album produced by Richard & Karen Carpenter and released on June 6, 1975 by A&MTrack Listing : 1.Aurora (Richard Carpenter, John Bettis) - 01:32 ....

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A&M publish ‘Carpenters,’ their eponymous third album featuring ‘Superstar’ (1971)

'Carpenters' feat. 'Superstar' is their eponymous third studio album released on May 14, 1971 by A&M.Track Listing : 1.Rainy Days And Mondays (Roger Nichols, Paul Williams) - 03:40 . 2.Saturday...

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A&M release The Carpenters’ fifth album : ‘Now & Then’ (1973)

The Carpenters' 'Now & Then' is their fifth album featuring Karen Carpenter as a drummer on almost all tracks and released on May 1, 1973 by A&MTrack Listing : 1.Sing...

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This week In Singing Ladies 05/52

How well do you know the music of Texas’s “Say What You Want” oozes sultry sophistication, with Sharleen Spiteri’s emotive vocals effortlessly riding Johnny McElhone’s sleek production. Melody Gardot’s smoky...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 03/52

How well do you know the music of Warren Zevon’s disco-tinged "Night Time in the Switching Yard" departs from his sardonic norm, grooving alongside Jeff Porcaro’s precise drumming, while Jackson...

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This week In Singing Ladies 51/52

How well do you know the music of Kylie Minogue, Judy Garland, Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, Samantha Fish, Christina Aguilera, Cesaria Evora, Billie Eilish, Rosalía, Gianna Nannini, Heather Nova, Tarja...

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Jimmy Smith records ‘Groovin’ at Smalls’ Paradise,’ a live album for Blue Note (1957)

Jimmy Smith's 'Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise' is a live album recorded on November 15, 1957 and released the same year by Blue Note.Track Listing : Imagination (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van...

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This week In Singing Ladies 42/52

How well do you know the music of Amy Winehouse, Andra Day, Anita Baker, Diana Krall, Alanis Morissette, Jessie J, Esperanza Spalding, Sarah McLachlan, Karen Carpenter, Julie London, Lady Gaga,...

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Me:nu Du Jour October 15 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Angie Stone, Grateful Dead, Toto, Korn, Neil Young, Ride, Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter We Celebrate Richard Carpenter, Carpenters, Fela Anikulapo Kuti We...

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Miles Davis records ‘Live at the 1963 Monterey Jazz Festival’ with George Coleman, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams (1963)

Miles Davis' 'Live at the 1963 Monterey Jazz Festival' is an album recorded with George Coleman, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams on September 20, 1963 and released on...

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Miles Davis records ‘In Europe’ with Ron Carter, George Coleman, Herbie Hancock and Tony Williams at Festival du Jazz in Antibes (1963)

Miles Davis' 'In Europe' is an album with Ron Carter, George Coleman, Herbie Hancock and Tony Williams, recorded on July 27, 1963 at Festival Mondial du Jazz in Antibes and...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°597 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ocean Colour Scene, The Bees, Kraftwerk, Transplants, The Bronx, Black Box Recorder, Pull Tiger Tail, Elliott Smith, The Rain Band, The Dandy...

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Art Pepper records ‘Art Pepper + Eleven – Modern Jazz Classics’ with a big band conducted by Marty Paich (1959)

'Art Pepper + Eleven – Modern Jazz Classics' is an album recorded on March 12, 24 & May 12, 1959 with a jazz big band conducted and arranged by Marty...

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Miles Davis records ‘Walkin’ with the Miles Davis All Stars (1954)

Miles Davis' 'Walkin' is an album recorded on April, 3 and April 29, 1954 with the 'Miles Davis All Stars' and released the same year by Prestige.Track Listing : 1.Walkin'...

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Miles Davis and his Quintet record ‘In Person Friday & Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk’ (1961)

Miles Davis' 'In Person Friday & Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk' is a live album recorded with the Quintet on April 21 & 22, 1961 at a nightclub in San...

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