50 years ago, A&M Records released the second album by Carpenters, titling it after their monster hit single, CLOSE TO YOU. Join us in discussion as we celebrate the 50th on the A&M Corner Forum. … Continue reading
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Fifty years ago, on May 15th, 1970, A&M Records released Carpenters second single for the label. After the middling success of their prior attempt at a hit with “Ticket To Ride”, this one rode all the way to the top … Continue reading
Paul Grein has written a great article on Carpenters 50th anniversary of their first appearance on the Billboard chart with “Ticket To Ride”. Read the article here and be sure to join in our discussion at the A&M Corner Forum. … Continue reading
Out now is an exciting new book for Carpenters fans, a lushly illustrated discography by forum member and longtime Carpenters fan Randy Schmidt. This coffee-table presentation is chock-full of pictures, some never-before seen, interviews and facts about the discography of … Continue reading
Carpenters fans from all over the world are gathering in Thousand Oaks, California to see the sites, intermingle with each other, and enjoy panel discussions with some Carpenters “Insiders”. Learn more at http://www.carpenters50th.com/index.html And join in the discussion on A&M … Continue reading
The BBC Radio 2 Interview with Richard Carpenter is available for streaming via the BBC’s website. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0001q2g Be sure to catch it before January 21, 2019, when the stream will expire. … Continue reading