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Cover of the Carpenters "Superstar" by Leonid and Friends
YouTube - Leonid & Friends ^ | September 28, 2023 | Leonid & Friends

Posted on 11/11/2023 6:55:28 PM PST by fidelis

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To: Dr. Sivana; fidelis

I THINK they did this song this year

At least one Carpenters song was performed

I’m pretty sure it was this one

BUT the extra instruments / performers were not with them

The video for One Fine Morning has strings but they weren’t touring with the band

https://youtu.be/EH7aQ03LaLQ?si=omw4E-pMXF3NpMSO


21 posted on 11/11/2023 9:09:38 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

The next year she was in a hurry to get to THEIR next concert

Speaking of being in a hurry 🙄


22 posted on 11/11/2023 9:12:02 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: fidelis

Fantastic song and band. Wow.


23 posted on 11/11/2023 9:16:05 PM PST by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless clues that He does, indeed, exist.)
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To: fidelis

This song was written by Bonnie Bramlett & Leon Russell, and performed by Delaney & Bonnie, before the Carpenters.


24 posted on 11/11/2023 9:18:17 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: TBP; fidelis
Rita Coolidge gave them the idea for the song. But it's just too depressing.

I like the Superstar written by Norman Whitfield and performed by The Temptations.

25 posted on 11/11/2023 9:24:09 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: fidelis
(remember Delaney & Bonnie & Friends?)

The group broke up when their marriage did.

26 posted on 11/11/2023 9:36:53 PM PST by TBP (Decent people cannot fathom the amoral cruelty of the Biden regime.)
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To: SaveFerris

When they performed at a free outdoor concert last month in Oro Valley, AZ, they arranged to have members of the Tucson Philharmonic (I believe) join them for some of the songs. This was one of them.


27 posted on 11/11/2023 9:59:19 PM PST by fidelis (Ecce Crucem Domini! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia!)
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To: fidelis

Nice!!


28 posted on 11/12/2023 12:10:03 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: cyclotic

This band is so tight - especially when they play with Alex and Nikita Podznyakov. Incredible musicians, the whole group:

https://youtu.be/ovsm74AlpyY?si=vx6mlU_PHb56OXLE


29 posted on 11/12/2023 3:50:46 AM PST by Lmo56 (If y ...a wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
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To: SaveFerris

She had the voice of an Angel.


30 posted on 11/12/2023 4:07:06 AM PST by FES0844
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To: fidelis

Wow....


31 posted on 11/12/2023 4:26:10 AM PST by Hatteras
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To: Dr. Sivana

You forgot smart. She’s fluent in seven languages


32 posted on 11/12/2023 4:36:59 AM PST by cyclotic (It's a great time to live in America. It's like the collapse of the Roman Empire except with wi-fi)
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To: TBP; fidelis
And there's even a video that does a side-by-side comparison of Karen Carpenter and Ksenia each singing "Superstar" ... quite fantastic ...

Kseniya Buzina vs Karen Carpenter

33 posted on 11/12/2023 5:05:44 AM PST by BlueLancer (Think of it as evolution in action. [Oath of Fealty - Pournelle and Niven])
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To: Dr. Sivana

Yes, a most excellent presence. Vasily is quite protective of her too... one can’t blame the guy, honestly.


34 posted on 11/12/2023 5:34:18 AM PST by OKSooner (Be especially sure to take extra wool socks.)
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To: fidelis

The camera jumps around just a bit too much...


35 posted on 11/12/2023 5:37:55 AM PST by OKSooner (Be especially sure to take extra wool socks.)
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You forgot smart. She’s fluent in seven languages

I assumed it, but forgot about the seven languages. But yes, smart, too.
36 posted on 11/12/2023 5:53:32 AM PST by Dr. Sivana ("If you can’t say something nice . . . say the Rosary." [Red Badger])
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To: fidelis

I have been a huge fan of Karen Carpenter and her voice, but I think this cover is more impressive than the original.

I have not heard a single cover this group has failed to absolutely nail.

Granted, much of this is due to the skill of the vocalist(s), but an equal measure must be due the score, mixing, and overall direction.


37 posted on 11/12/2023 6:27:29 AM PST by rlmorel ("If you think tough men are dangerous, just wait until you see what weak men are capable of." JBP)
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To: fidelis

Good stuff, thanks for posting.


38 posted on 11/13/2023 7:31:38 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (America Owes Anita Bryant An Enormous Apology)
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To: FES0844

Oh definitely


39 posted on 11/16/2023 11:23:45 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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