A salute to Karen Carpenter

Last Monday I was ranting about all the needless belting on the Tonys awards.   The current trend of overly emo power ballads is tiresome and no longer packs a real punch.

In contrast...

The '70s gave us the Carpenters.  Their music has been largely disregarded as "pop" and "schmaltz" but Karen Carpenter had an extraordinary voice.  Here are some of her songs with her vocal track singled out.  Just the drums and bass are heard.   But what a rich, pure, soulful voice.  No vocal gymnastics, no ear-splitting final notes.   Just wonderful singing.  Enjoy the artistry of the late Karen Carpenter.