I've really been enjoying the sweet harmonies of the Carpenters lately. Part of it is pure nostalgia...I'm suddenly whisked away to my mom's 1970's sewing room and these sounds are coming from the AM radio (thanks Mom!!). The other part is the great music...genius arrangements, tight harmonies, and Karen's unmistakable/smoky voice.Yeah, I know they're cheesy. There is a difference between bad cheesy (think Kenny G) and hip cheesy (Walter Wanderley, Burt Bacharach, etc). The older I get, the more I love hip cheesy music. It's the cycle of life, I guess.
Anyway check out this clip of "We've Only Just Begun." If it doesn't give you chills or tears, you're hardened and past-feeling. Get in touch with your inner cheesy-ness. Enjoy.
4 comments:
Thanks Jer. I DID enjoy that.
I love the Carpenters they are an essential classic! Superstar is one of my favorites.
Always have loved the Carpenters - listening to that tune makes me feel like it's yesterday once more. I think you would define that comment as "bad cheese" but hopefully not as bad as Kenny G!
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