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This Carpenters Performance Of ‘Close To You’ Still Brings Tears To My Eyes

Let’s chat about a tune that's like a warm hug for your ears — The Carpenters' "Close to You." Remember…

4 months ago

Karen Carpenter May Have Given Into Anorexia Due To Her Mother Playing Favorites

The Carpenters bandmate and siblings, Karen and Richard, appeared on BBC1’s Nationwide in 1981 for an interview with Sue Lawley,…

5 months ago

Richard Carpenter Set To Tell Stories Behind The Carpenters On Stage For First Time Ever

'70s band The Carpenters singer Richard Carpenter recently announced his plan to embark on a UK tour, where he will…

5 months ago

The Tragic Details Behind The Carpenters Coming To An End

Who doesn’t fondly remember The Carpenters? The brother-sister duo began in the late '60s and exploded in popularity in the…

12 months ago

Karen Carpenter Is Stunning In A Vocals-Only Version Of “Close To You”

Songs are like meals: a bunch of ingredients coming together to create something delectable. But if the singer is Karen…

1 year ago

Sheila E., Cindy Blackman Santana Sa Late Karen Carpenter’s Drumming Did Not Get Deserved Attention

Forty years ago, Karen Carpenter died of heart failure from anorexia at the age of 32. She was the other…

1 year ago

Karen Carpenter’s Brother Shares His Favorite Memory Of Her

Karen and Richard Carpenter were siblings and the iconic duo known as The Carpenters. However, Karen passed away in 1983…

2 years ago

The Big Family Secret Surrounding Karen Carpenter’s Eating Disorder

UPDATED 9/21/2021   Karen Carpenter had unarguably one of the most recognizable voices of the 1970s. Paired with her partner,…

3 years ago

The Untold Truth Of Karen Carpenter

Who doesn’t fondly remember The Carpenters? The brother-sister duo began in the late '60s and exploded in popularity in the…

3 years ago

Herb Alpert Played A Role In Helping Produce The Carpenters’ ’70s Hit “Close To You”

"Close to You," otherwise known as "(They Long to Be) Close to You" by The Carpenters is a nostalgic '70s…

4 years ago

WATCH: The Carpenters Perform One Of Their Earliest Hits, “Rainy Days And Mondays”

The song "Rainy Days and Mondays" by The Carpenters was one of their early hits, becoming a timeless classic overtime.…

4 years ago

“Merry Christmas Darling” 8 Things About The Carpenters Every Fan Should Know

"Merry Christmas Darling" was a 1970's, famous Christmas hit single song by The Carpenters. In the year 1978, the Carpenters…

6 years ago