The Carpenters, for all the cheese of their MOR songs, had genuine musical chops—in addition to her Contralto voice and three-octave range, Karen Carpenter was a really good drummer; and Richard started out as a well-regarded jazz pianist.
Karen Carpenter beat John Bonham in some list of best drummers, and he was extremely bitter about it. (I love John Bonham, but also that’s a satisfying story.)
Ouchie. Back in the 80s I had the FM on most of the day. I heard "Nothing At All" a dozen times a day. None of the lyrics stuck to me except that one line.
The Carpenters, for all the cheese of their MOR songs, had genuine musical chops—in addition to her Contralto voice and three-octave range, Karen Carpenter was a really good drummer; and Richard started out as a well-regarded jazz pianist.
oh yeah; they’re amazing.
Karen Carpenter beat John Bonham in some list of best drummers, and he was extremely bitter about it. (I love John Bonham, but also that’s a satisfying story.)
I laughing too hard to type. 🤣
Never heard Air Supply described quote like that and OMG is that really the video?
I do remember the carpenters, but most of this piece reminds me how old I am.
But as usual, your writing is overflowing with articulation and insight.
I think pure writers envy makes me a fan.
Ouchie. Back in the 80s I had the FM on most of the day. I heard "Nothing At All" a dozen times a day. None of the lyrics stuck to me except that one line.