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DR Darke's avatar

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.

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Noah Berlatsky's avatar

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.)

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Christina Ballard's avatar

I laughing too hard to type. 🤣

Never heard Air Supply described quote like that and OMG is that really the video?

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Robert Spottswood, M.A.'s avatar

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.

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macwithhisbooks's avatar

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.

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