Karen was a singer with an angelic voice.
Alongside her brother Richard they formed the Carpenters.
Karen had a three-octave contralto vocal range.
She was one of the greatest singers ever.
But of course God gives you a talent,
And he makes you pay for that gift.
Karen Carpenter suffered from Anorexia Nervosa,
Which caused her to die of heart failure in 1983.
One of her most revealing songs was Rainy Days and Mondays.
“Rainy days and Mondays always get me down...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjFoQxjgbrs
I like to think she is in heaven still singing and
still bringing joy .
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David Wakeling (
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One of her most memorable. Used to know all the lyrics, even have the long-playing vinyl records.
Always loved the Carpenters even when it was not popular to do so. Nicely composed tribute to a most wonderful voice and singer.
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