Richard Carpenter called one Carpenters song “almost perfect,” a track where Karen’s legendary voice was raw, vulnerable, and ...

Pooler's story came from Richard Carpenter, as told to him by Presley. He explained that the King of Rock and Roll, “could not quite pick up on the bridge to ‘Merry Christmas, Darling,’ so he threw in ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Music of the Carpenters will be filling the Topeka Performing Arts Center this fall. The program, “Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters,” will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, ...

According to Billboard, Karen and Richard Carpenter secured the number two spot on the charts with five different songs from 1970 through 1973. Despite not becoming number one hits, the songs ...

Inspired by the enchanting melodies and powerful storytelling of Karen Carpenter, Roldan shares personal stories and memories in a delightful evening woven through Carpenter hits such as “Close to You ...

Among the songs of the late music star presented on November 11th were the smash hits “Close to You,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “Sing,” “Top of The World,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” and “It’s Going To ...

Karen Carpenter's vocals and signature harmonies with her brother Richard transformed 'For All We Know' into an unforgettable ...

Hear the Replacements (on Big Star), Sonic Youth (on Karen Carpenter), Stevie Wonder (on Duke Ellington) and more.

The Capital Region’s Go Red for Women Luncheon has its new chair, and she’s no stranger to the mission. Karen Carpenter is president and CEO of Vanderheyden. Both her grandmother and mother had heart ...