“I Won’t Last A Day Without You," written by Paul Simon and Roger Nichols, was Karen and Richard Carpenter 's first single ...

The Carpenters ' music has become a source of joy for generations of listeners, but there is one song in particular that ...

Karen Carpenter’s voice is pure magic on one of the band's most haunting hits. With every note, she proves why her performances with The Carpenters still captivates listeners decades later, and why ...

Richard Carpenter called one Carpenters song “almost perfect,” a track where Karen’s legendary voice was raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable. In a 2022 interview with Goldmine Magazine, Richard was ...

Richard Lynn Carpenter, born on October 15, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, stands as one of the most influential figures in American pop music history. As a multifaceted musician, singer, songwriter ...

Among the songs of the late music star presented on November 11th were the smash hits “Close to You,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “Sing,” “Top of The World,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” and “It’s Going To ...

Midland Center for the Arts will welcome Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters to its main auditorium on March 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Led by singer and playwright Lisa Rock and her six-piece band, ...