The Carpenters

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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The Carpenters attend the ‘Grand Gala du Disque’ in Amsterdam (1974)

February 15, 1974 - if in Holland, do not miss The Carpenters taped live at the "Grand Gala du Disque" in Amsterdam, for "TopPop" on AVRO at the RAI Congres...

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On TV today, The Carpenters at ‘The Tonight Show’ (1977)

January 27, 1977 - you do not want to miss the Carpenters chatting and singing at "The Tonight Show" hosted by Steve Martin on NBC

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On TV today, The Carpenters with Carol Burnett (1972)

January 19, 1972 - you do not miss The Carpenters on the CBS program "The Carol Burnett Show"

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On TV today, The Carpenters at the ‘Perry Como’s Christmas Show’ (1974)

December 17, 1974 - you do not want to miss The Carpenters singing a Santa Claus song at "Perry Como's Christmas Show"

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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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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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This week In Singing Ladies 18/52

Rita Coolidge, Adele, Esperanza Spalding, Basia, Joni Mitchell, Karen Carpenter, Judy Collins, Joan Armatrading, Thelma Houston, k.d. lang, Christina Aguilera, Chaka Khan

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

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Deep Purple, Elvis Costello, Lee Morgan, Brad Mehldau, Weather Report, John Coltrane We Celebrate Megan Thee Stallion, Ali Campbell, UB40 , Mike Bloomfield, Nat...

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Me:nu Du Jour February 4 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Janet Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, James Blake, Echo & the Bunnymen, George Benson, Tony Bennett, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington We Celebrate Karen Carpenter,...

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This week In Singing Ladies 05/52

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 “Your Heart Is As Black As Night” lets...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 19 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Parliament, Bee Gees, Frank Zappa, Lou Reed, Ella Fitzgerald, Art Pepper, Charles Mingus We Celebrate Wilson Pickett, Elis Regina, Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, Carl...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 03/52

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 Browne captures its slick production vibe. Meanwhile, T....

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This week In Singing Ladies 51/52

Kylie Minogue, Judy Garland, Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, Samantha Fish, Christina Aguilera, Cesaria Evora, Billie Eilish, Rosalía, Gianna Nannini, Heather Nova, Tarja Turunen, Maria Callas

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Stax publish Isaac Hayes’ album : ‘Black Moses’ featuring ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ (1971)

Isaac Hayes' 'Black Moses' is a double album released in November 1971 by Stax Records Enterprise.Track Listing : 1.Never Can Say Goodbye (Clifton Davis) - 05:07 . 2.(They Long To...

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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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Me:nu Du Jour August 19 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Miles Davis, Dr. John, Barbra Streisand, Manhattan Transfer, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Arctic Monkeys, Lady Gaga, The Carpenters We Celebrate Ginger Baker, Cedar Walton...

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Ev’ry Time She Sings Goodbye

From 'Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye' to 'Pra Dizer Adeus (Time To Say Goodbye)', we have mixed 19 'Jazz & Latin Musics' tunes around the theme of 'Ladies Singing Goodbye'....

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