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"Superstar" became its biggest hit version for the Carpenters. Richard Carpenter was unaware of the Bramlett or Mad Dogs originals, but as he later wrote in a compilation album's liner notes: "I came home from the studio one night and heard a then relatively unknown Bette Midler performing this song on the Tonight Show. I could barely wait to arrange and record it. (It remains one of my favorites)." Carpenter's arrangement featured an oboe line at the start, followed by Karen Carpenter's clear contralto voice set against a quiet bass line in the ve… read more
"Superstar" became its biggest hit version for the Carpenters. Richard Carpenter was unaware of the Bramlett or Mad Dogs originals, but as … read more
"Superstar" became its biggest hit version for the Carpenters. Richard Carpenter was unaware of the Bramlett or Mad Dogs originals, but as he later wrote in a compilation album… read more

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The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen Carpenter (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter (born 1946). Known for their soft musical style, the group featured Karen’s contralto vocals and Richard’s harmonising, arranging, and composition work. Over a 14-year career, the Carpenters released 10 studio albums, multiple singles, and appeared in several television specials. Originally from New Haven, Connecticut, the siblings moved to Downey, California, in 1963. Richard studied piano from an early age and later attended California State Universit… read more
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen Carpenter (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter (born 1946). Known for their soft musical style, the grou… read more
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen Carpenter (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter (born 1946). Known for their soft musical style, the group featured Karen’s contralto vocals and Richar… read more

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