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Music Appreciation

Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,566 posts) Wed Mar 2, 2022, 10:28 AM Mar 2022

Karen Carpenter was born on this date.

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Karen Carpenter was born on this date. (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 2022 OP

I can not think about her without being so sad Chainfire Mar 2022 #1

I have to admit, Hav Mar 2022 #2

I love her music. luvs2sing Mar 2022 #3

Chainfire

(17,530 posts)

1. I can not think about her without being so sad

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Wed Mar 2, 2022, 10:34 AM

Mar 2022

that mental illness took her far too early.

Hav

(5,969 posts)

2. I have to admit,

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Wed Mar 2, 2022, 10:38 AM

Mar 2022

it's only recently that I found their music (despite the big hits they are known for). One of the most beautiful voices with the clearest enunciation.
Also, I think her death led to a better awareness for eating disorders. A tragedy.

luvs2sing

(2,220 posts)

3. I love her music.

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Wed Mar 2, 2022, 12:25 PM

Mar 2022

She was the first woman I heard on the radio who made me feel like I, a female tenor surrounded by soprano friends, could maybe sing. Her inspiration changed my view of myself.

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