Richard Carpenter

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‘Jambalaya’: Hank Williams Creates A Classic On The Bayou

Hank’s original ‘Jambalaya (On The Bayou)’ made its US pop chart debut on September 6, 1952.

Features3 months ago

‘A Song For You’: Revisiting The Carpenters’ Conceptual Masterpiece

The duo's place in the pop firmament was so assured that they could approach their fourth album as a broad-based concept record.

Features4 months ago

‘A Kind Of Hush’: Pray Silence For The Carpenters

The album included some fine later-period Carpenters moments and, as always, those incredible Richard & Karen harmonies.

News4 months ago

First Official Authorized Biography Of The Carpenters Coming This Fall

‘Carpenters: The Musical Legacy’ will be released on October 19.

Features4 months ago

‘Rainy Days And Mondays’: The Sun Shines On Carpenters

May 15 was a bright day for Carpenters in 1971 when their single ‘Rainy Days and Mondays’ was the highest new entry of the week on the Hot 100.

Features5 months ago

Best Music Arrangers: 20 Artists You’ve Heard But Not Seen

You may not know they exist, but the best music arrangers can lift a song to new heights, making all the difference to whether it’s a hit or not.

Features7 months ago

Yesterday Once More: The Carpenters In 20 Songs

A special playlist to celebrate the masterful song craft and recording brilliance of Richard and Karen Carpenter.

Features7 months ago

‘Sweet, Sweet Smile’: When The Carpenters Went Country

As the third single from 'Passage' was released, February 18, 1978 brought Richard and Karen's one appearance on the country chart.

Features9 months ago

The Carpenters’ ‘Lovelines’: A Posthumous Tribute To Karen Carpenter

Nearly seven years after Karen Carpenter's death, the group's devotees were able to hear a whole disc of unreleased material, on the album 'Lovelines.'

Features9 months ago

‘Live At The Palladium’: When The Carpenters Ruled The London Stage

Now deleted, 'Live At The Palladium' was only released in the UK and Japan and is now something of a collectors' item for fans of Karen and Richard.

Features10 months ago

Carpenters’ ‘Christmas Portrait’: A Timeless Holiday Classic

Perfect for the holiday season, Carpenters’ ‘Christmas Portrait’ is a timeless record that only gets better with each passing holiday.

Features10 months ago

Why Carpenters Were Cooler Than You Think

Often pigeon-holed as AOR, Carpenters were actually musical mavericks, thanks to Richard Carpenter’s forward-thinking arrangements and Karen’s unique voice.