[Psalm 73]

Her version of the Bonnie Bramlett song “Superstar” was always my favorite Karen Carpenter song.

[jch10]

A popular song when my husband and I started dating. It brings back fond memories.

[day10]

Still the best voice I have ever heard.

[Lazamataz]

I'm about to make your day:

Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun - Acapella (near)

Carpenters - Superstar - Acapella (near)

Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays - Acapella (near)

Her voice stands perfect even with (nearly no) accompanying instruments.

I'd probably have hit that, but she was a little fat.

[newfreep]

Our local PBS has been playing a 90-minute documentary on the Carpenters - highly recommended.

“Superstar” easily my favorite...and makes me think she was singing the song to Eric Clapton.

For any audiophiles out there, here’s a 24-bit/96K Hi-Resolution FLAC download:

http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/97009/The_Carpenters-Singles_1969-1981-FLAC_96kHz24bit_Download

Easily the best sound quality and close to master tape.

[Aliska]

I found this one; it's a must if you want to know how their talent developed. From New Haven until after Karen's death with Richard. It includes how Richard discovered over-dubbing and multi-tracks with Les Paul and Mary Ford. Karen develops on the drums. The voice comes along with the drums but a little later. Richard changes his piano style to playing by ear. People in their lives. And so on.

The Carpenters' Story: Only Yesterday