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Carpenters

Just finished watching a PBS show/fundraiser about the Carpenters, and it made me realize even more than I had prior just how fantastic (I think) Karen was as a singer.  My regret, and its a small one I suppose, is that her brother has taken it upon himself to "remix" most/all of the music they made together; I prefer to hear the music/songs as I recall them when they were new/fresh.  Truly a remarkable singer.  To me and my tastes.
rpeluso
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whart
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@harold-not-the-barrel : not sure where you are located but this old compilation--The Singles-1969-73 has long sounded good and is readily available: https://www.discogs.com/Carpenters-The-Singles-1969-1973/master/85600
jafant
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Another +vote for Karen's velvet voice.  Happy Listening!
harold-not-the-barrel
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Whart, that´s exactly what I meant ! I think I´ll get the US original first. Discogs is a great source. Thanks and cheers
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whart
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Yep, have had a copy of that record forever. It's actually a very good sounding record. enjoy~
scorpio1951
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  I have all the Carpenters albums/CD;s and have been in love with her voice since I heard her on the radio singing, "Close to You." in 1970. BTW, did you all realize that this song was recorded by both Dionne Warwick and the actor Richard Chamberlain in the early 1960's. 
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