Karen Carpenter’s 'Husky' Voice Almost Led to Changing Two Memorable Carpenters Tracks

In a 2022 interview with Goldmine Magazine, her brother, Richard Carpenter, revealed that his sister wasn't happy with her ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1983, the World Lost One of the Greatest Singers Ever and One-Half of an Iconic Brother-Sister Duo

Forty-three years ago today, one-half of a superstar sibling duo and one of the greatest singers to ever touch a microphone died.

Karen Carpenter Refused to Perform 'Solitaire' Live Despite Its Success

Karen Carpenter reportedly disliked the 1975 Carpenters song "Solitaire" so much she refused to perform it live. According to ...

Opinion: In praise of Connecticut’s Karen Carpenter. She makes it ‘yesterday once more’

Karen Carpenter died on Feb. 4, 1983. Jody Mamone is a writer who grew up in CT. He is at jodymamone@gmail.com and ...
BroadwayWorld

A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter at 54 BELOW

Allison Bailey Solo Debut (2/23/26-2/23/26) ...