Carpenters - Close To You
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Carpenters - Close To You
This is one of several promotion videos made for the "Close To You" single. Karen was 20 years old at the time. Richard was 23. I can still remember how so many people were amazed with Karen's voice back in 1970, but how even more amazed they were when they saw her playing the drums and singing at the same time.
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Karen Carpenter, born in 1950 in New Haven, Connecticut, rose to fame alongside her brother Richard as part of The Carpenters. Known for her warm, contralto voice, she captivated audiences in the 1970s with hits like “Close to You” and “We’ve Only Just Begun.” Aside from her singing, Karen was an exceptionally talented drummer, earning acclaim as one of the best in the world. Despite her success, she struggled with personal challenges, including anorexia, which tragically led to her passing in 1
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