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Remembering Karen Carpenter

1950–1983 · Carpenters

Remembering Karen Carpenter
📷 White House photo by Knudsen, Robert L. · Public domain

Karen Carpenter of Carpenters — 1950–1983.

The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinctive soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging, and composition. During their 14-year career, the Carpenters recorded 10 albums along with many singles and several television specials.

Carpenters in song

We've Only Just Begun
Carpenters
1970
For All We Know (From "Lovers and Other Strangers" Soundtrack)
Carpenters
1971
Rainy Days And Mondays
Carpenters
1971
Superstar
Carpenters
1971
Hurting Each Other
Carpenters
1972
Yesterday Once More
Carpenters
1973
Top of the World
Carpenters
1974
Only Yesterday
Carpenters
1975
Please Mr. Postman
Carpenters
1975

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