There's much discussion going on at the A&M Corner discussion boards regarding the Carpenters 50th Anniversary next year and the new album Richard Carpenter is producing with London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. (It's supposedly coming this year.) All this got me to thinking about one of my favorite photos of Karen Carpenter.
It's about 1974/1975, and Karen and Richard look great! The duo is at the top of their career. The hot selling album The Singles 1969 - 1973 was a worldwide smash, and the Number One Hit Please Mr. Postman soon brought them back to the summit once again. One hit and one sold out tour after another! Could they be stopped?
The constant touring and recording was something impossible to maintain without a long term detriment to their health. Many writers want to focus on Karen's losing battle with her eating disorder, but they all too quickly forget about the duo's remarkable talent. Maybe the new album will bring the artistry back to the forefront.
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