Tag Archives: The Carpenters

70s Spots: The Carpenters – Rare Japanese commercials

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

I hope you are enjoying a lazy September Sunday. To help keep you relaxed – here’s a pair of rarely-seen spots The Carpenters made for Japanese television in the early to mid-1970s. First up, Karen and Richard sing a tune … Continue reading →

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Mood Music: Karen Carpenter drum solo, ’76 TV special

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Time for some drum-heavy Mood Music to get our day pounding along. Here’s Karen Carpenter performing a fun drum solo on The Carpenters’ Very First TV Special which aired on December 8, 1976. Keep your eyes peeled for an appearance … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: The Carpenters, ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

The Carpenters released “We’ve Only Just Begun” (written by Paul Williams & Roger Nichols) in August of 1970. The song rose to #2 on the Billborad Hot 100 and spent seven weeks at the top of the Billboard Adult Contemporary … Continue reading →

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