It took me 50 years to appreciate the extraordinary singing of Karen Carpenter, whom I now consider to be among the very greatest of singers.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Some music lovers would happily condemn Karen Carpenter’s songs to elevators and dentist’s offices, while others say the sound of her voice pierces their very souls. A president saw her as a role ...

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

It’s been decades since 1970s music icon Richard Carpenter has been on stage at his namesake theater. But this month he’s picking up the mic again and stepping on to the stage to perform a duet in ...