Carpenters: The Musical Legacy *(Epub)
Introduction by Richard Carpenter The definitive biography of one of the most enduring and endeared recording artists in history—the Carpenters—is told for the first time from the perspective of Richard Carpenter, through more than 100 hours of exclusive interviews and some 200 photographs from Richard's personal archive, many never published. After becoming multimillion-selling, Grammy-winning superstars with their 1970 breakthrough hit "(They Long to Be) Close to You," Richard and Karen Carpenter would win over millions of fans worldwide with a record-breaking string of hits including "We've Only Just Begun," "Top of the World," and "Yesterday Once More." By 1975, success was taking its toll. Years of jam-packed work schedules, including hundreds of concert engagements, proved to be just too much for the Carpenters to keep the hits coming—and, ultimately, to keep the music playing at all. However, Richard and Karen never took their adoring public, or each other, for granted. In Carpenters: The Musical Legacy, Richard Carpenter tells his story for the first time. With candor, heart, and humor, he sheds new light on the Carpenters' trials and triumphs—work that remains the gold standard for melodic pop. This beautifully illustrated definitive biography, with exclusive interviews and never-before-seen photographs, is a must-have for any Carpenters fan. Read more
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Excellent book of very nice quality; perfect for any serious Carpenters fan. The book is mostly photos many unseen before. I have been a Carpenters fan for 40+ years. I have every fan club letter from Evelyn Wallace and the original Offering LP album still sealed in my collection. I guess you could say I love the Carpenters....I consider Karen and Richard to be the greatest artists of all time. This book is wonderful in many respects... little attention was paid to Karen’s tragic illness as the book is mainly focused on the records, the songs and their life as one of the most successful bands in history. There is so much more to Karen and Richard than Karen’s illness and I am thankful to see a book that finally focuses on their unique talents and success. The world is truly a better place for the music of the Carpenters. I have traveled all over the world, through Asia and Europe and without a doubt...the Carpenters are truly loved, a love that is well deserved...for the Carpenters are truly timeless. It makes me proud to be an American and to witness the joy that the Carpenters gave to the world. It truly is a a legacy for all Americans to be proud of.
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