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With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the Carpenters stood in direct contrast with the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s; yet they became one of the most popular artists of the decade, scoring 12 Top Ten hits, including three number one singles. Karen Carpenter's calm, often somber voice was the most distinctive element of their music, settling in perfectly amidst the precise, lush arrangements provided by her brother Richard. |
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Pastor and former producer brings his musical to Excelsior church Date: 07 Dec 2009
Wayzata Sun-Sailor -
A saw screamed and nail guns fired while four actors rehearsed around three carpenters. Busy as elves, all were preparing for "The Crèche" at Christ Community Church in Excelsior, with only a few weeks until opening night.
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Pastor and former producer brings his musical to Excelsior church Date: 03 Dec 2009
Plymouth Sun-Sailor -
A saw screamed and nail guns fired while four actors rehearsed around three carpenters. Busy as elves, all were preparing for "The Crèche" at Christ Community Church in Excelsior, with only a few weeks until opening night.
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Music & Dance Date: 27 Nov 2009
Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news -
- Dicken's Pub at the Ambassador Hotel presents a concert performed by Thailand's very own Carpenters tribute band, led by Jaruayporn Chitreeyart. Guests will be treated with unforgettable hits and light and airy melodies of the Carpenters such as Yesterday Once More, Top of the World and more.
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Carpenters nailed for tax evasion Date: 13 Nov 2009
Brisbane Times -
TWO carpenters who used schemes promoted by the Vanuatu accountant Robert Agius to evade more than $800,000 in tax have been sentenced to seven months each in prison and forced to pay $2 million in compensation and penalties.
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Two jailed for $800,000 tax scam Date: 13 Nov 2009
The Age -
Two carpenters who used schemes promoted by Vanuatu accountant Robert Agius to evade tax have been sentenced to seven months each in prison and pay $2 million.
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Song of the Day: 'Splendor in the Grass' Pink Martini Date: 27 Oct 2009
The Oregonian -
I'll have a review of last night's Pink Martini record release up by noon. It was a Pink Martini show, which means it was fun. There were flowers and balloons and they played "Sing," an adorable song written for Sesame Street and later befouled by the Carpenters, who suck.
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Rainy days and murder: The return of 'Carpenters Halloween' Date: 23 Oct 2009
Chicago Sun-Times -
Scott Bradley and Jonny Stax's "Carpenters Halloween" mixes the music of the Carpenters with the slasher film "John Carpenter's Halloween" and rises above what could have been a one-joke premise in part thanks to the strong performance by Bradley in the lead role of the naive and vulnerable baby-sitter Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis in the film).
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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Carpenters' Recording Debut, the Two-CD 40/40 Features 40 of the Duo's Best ... Date: 31 Aug 2009
Yahoo.com -
In 1969, Karen and Richard Carpenter signed to A&M Records and released their debut album.
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