Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Carpenter

Send us a textToday we look at one hit wonders, who prove that to be a known band takes more than one song.  No kidding.  Buried on the One Hit Wonder discussion:  Salute to Service--Thanks Mark, and who was more useless between Oates, Richard Carpenter and The Captain?  More links will be added shortly.Candy Corn factsHalloween disappointmentsA fist of GatoradeCurrent events and historyZedSongs of the WeekThe Escape Club--Wild Wild WestStealers Wheel--Stuck in the Middle with YouOur One Hit Wonder (following a shout out to OG listener, Pat)King Harvest--Dancin' in the MoonlightStarland Vocal Band--Afternoon DelightMungo Jerry--In the SummertimeNorman Greenbaum (as well as Dr & The Medics)-- Spirit in the SkyDebby Boone--You Light up My LifeRedbone--Come and Get Your LoveLink Wray--The RumbleBrewer & Shipley--One Toke Over the LineWild Cherry--Play That Funky Music White BoyIdes of March--VehicleHarvey Danger--Flagpole SitterAutograph--Turen up the RadioDavid and David--Welcome to the BoomtownWe saved the best for last--Get yourself to Newt's for an incredible Burger!#NewtsAppleValleyMNThe Ascertainers@gmail.comShane Gillis - Twitter and the Civil WarPaul Simon performs a partially-written STILL CRAZYMungo Jerry - In The Summertime ORIGINAL 1970Doctor And The Medics - Spirit In The Sky (HQ)Link Wray - Rumble | Live at Winterland (1974)Brewer & Shpley One Toke Over The Line Live On NBC 1973

Send us a textRichard Carpenter is renowned for his work with The Carpenters. Richard's sister,  Karen Carpenter, was the lead singer of the band. The Carpenters rose to fame in the 1970s and reinvented the genre of soft rock. This podcast vehemently believes in The Carpenters' deserved recognition of all they have achieved. Now that the Songwriters Hall of Fame has nominated Richard Carpenter for his incredible talent in songwriting, we want to start gathering support to have the Hall of Fame also recognize the band, The Carpenters. Hey podcast fans- let's all work together to get them nominated! Get ready to hear some amazing songs and songwriting in this episode. Finally, Jeff pays tribute to Warren McVea of the 1970 Super Bowl Champs Kansas City Chiefs. Our sincere condolences to the family of Warren McVea on his passing this past week. He will always be in our hearts. Go football!

National cheese curds day. Entertainment from 1970. Grace Bedell told Abe Lincoln to grow a beard, King Henry VIII bans bowling for the poor, TaTa airlines begins service. Todays birthdays - Linda Lavin, Penny Marshall, Richard Carpenter, Tonya Roberts, Chrid De Burgh, Larry Miller, Emeril Lagasse, Kimberly Schlapman. Pau Allen died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The Cheese Curd songCracklin Rosie - Neil Diamond Sunday morining coming down - Johnny CashBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Alice Tv theme songWe've only just begun - The CarpentersDon't pay the ferryman - Chris De BurghBoondocks - Little Big TownExit - Whiskey Promise - Blue Honey -  http://www.bluehoneymusic.com/countryundergroundradio.comHistory & Factoids about today webpage

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life and mind of multidisciplinary artist and philosopher Monika Bravo — a woman whose journey spans continents, paradigms, and dimensions. From her early years in Colombia and Greece to three decades of public art installations around the world, Monika shares how her path of self-education, intuitive inquiry, and disillusionment with institutional systems led her toward synthesis — bridging art, philosophy, Austrian economics, and consciousness. We explore her experience surviving 9/11, her rejection of indoctrination in favor of true education, her awakening to Bitcoin as a state of consciousness, and her vision for a civilization grounded in value, truth, and individual sovereignty.Time Stamps(00:00) Episode Teaser(00:36) Opening Conversation(04:58) Introducing Monika Bravo(11:08) Living in Greece(15:39) 9/11 Experience(23:24) Art Education(34:44) Bitcoin Awakening(44:54) Capitalism vs. Socialism(50:31) The Concept of Sacrifice(52:28) Bitcoin as a State of Consciousness(01:00:36) Art and Ideology(01:17:16) The Importance of Greek and Egyptian Wisdom(01:23:11) Confronting Identity and Belonging(01:27:35) Human Design and Personal Growth(01:29:10) Astrology and Self-Understanding(01:39:41) Reflections on Personal Journeys(01:43:12) The Role of Astrology in Relationships(01:46:28) Embracing Individuality and Potential(01:51:04) Closing ThoughtsGuest Linkshttps://www.monikabravo.blog/ https://www.studioofendlessideas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/monikaco/ https://x.com/BravoMonika Connect with UsJoin our membership Friends of the TruthSubscribe to Here for the Truth FridaysWatch Joel's Presentation: “Myths to Awaken the Soul”Take the Real AF Test NowDiscover Your Truth Seeker ArchetypeWatch all our episodesConnect with us on TelegramAccess all our linksPhoto of Monika by Richard Carpenter

While this album is a bit soft for our typical rock and roll podcast, you just can't talk about music in the early 70's without giving some attention to the Carpenters.  The dual of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter would have a multitude of hits based on their close harmonies and melodic pop sensibilities.  They began as a jazz group in 1966 when Karen was still in high school, and would eventually sign to A&M Records as the Carpenters in early 1969.  Richard Carpenter was the keyboardist and primary driver behind the Carpenters' sound. Karen began as the groups drummer, and would continue in this role intermittently, though her distinctive vocals demanded her to often be out front on tour with a touring drummer (Hal Blaine) taking her place behind the kit.A Song for You was the Carpenters fourth studio album.  It featured a mixture of songs written or co-written by Richard Carpenter, and songs from other songwriters adapted to the group by Richard Carpenter.  It reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the US and number 13 on the UK Albums chart.  Six of the 12 songs (plus a reprise of the title track) were released as singles.The Carpenters were careful in managing their image and maintained a wholesome persona throughout their career.  Richard Carpenter would balk at the "squeaky clean" image that A&M Records, believing that the focus should be more on the music than their image.  Much later the struggles Richard faced with pills would come to light, and Karen's death in 1983 as a consequence of anorexia nervosa would put a much-needed spotlight on the eating disorder affecting countless people.The Carpenters produced 10 albums over their 14-year career, along with a number of singles and multiple television specials.  Lynch brings us a look at the softer side of rock for today's podcast. Goodbye to LoveRichard Carpenter and John Bettis wrote this song.  Carpenter was inspired to write this track after seeing a 1940 Bing Crosby film called "Rhythm on the River."  In the film, the struggling songwriter often refers to his greatest composition being "Goodbye to Love," but the song is never played.  Carpenter took this inspiration and created the song.   Top of the WorldOne of the best known songs from the Carpenters today, this track was not originally intended to be a single.  However, after country singer Lynn Anderson had success with a cover, the Carpenters reconsidered and released the song as a single.  It would top the US charts in 1973, one of three Carpenters songs to do so. Hurting Each OtherGary Geld and Peter Udell wrote the original song which was first performed by Jimmy Clanton in 1965.  The Carpenters had the Wrecking Crew as their session musicians on their arrangement which went to number 2 on the U.S. charts.  A Song for YouThe title song from the album was originally written and performed by Leon Russell on his 1970 solo debut.  Though the Carpenters version was not released as a single, it starts and concludes the album, making the whole a concept reflecting on its plea for understanding and forgiveness.  ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the television series "The Waltons"This historical drama set in West Virginia during the depression began in September 1972. STAFF PICKS:Saturday in the Park by ChicagoRob open this week's staff picks with a song penned by Robert Lamm for the album Chicago V.  The inspiration was either a walk in Central Park on July 4, 1970, or a compilation of film shot in Central Park in the early 70's.  The track reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest-charting single from Chicago at the time.Rock 'N' Roll Soul by Grand Funk RailroadWayne's staff pick is the closing anthem from Grand Funk Railroad's sixth studio album, Phoenix.  The lyrics from this Detroit group celebrate the power of rock music as a source of joy, freedom, and self-expression.  "Tell everyone you know, you've got some Rock and Roll soul."Use Me by Bill WithersBruce brings us a song that Withers penned as a funny answer to those who thought he was too nice.  Bill Withers claimed that he wasn't very popular and had a stutter until his late 20's.  This song was basically Withers saying, "OK, you want a nasty boy?  Well here I come!"  It is his second biggest hit in the U.S. behind "Lean on Me," and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.  Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'SullivanLynch closes out the staff picks with an introspective ballad.  Despite the upbeat tempo and melody, the lyrics are quite dark.  The first verse contemplates suicide after a failed attempt at a wedding, while other verses question the existence of God and lament the loss of parents. Irish singer-songwriter O'Sullivan originally did not include this single on his second album, "Back to Front," but included it on re-issues due to its popularity.  It spent six weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Popcorn by Hot ButterYou may not know the name, but you've surely heard this instrumental ditty that went to number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and closes out today's podcast.   Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

One of the more underrated - some might say virtually lost - bands of the early rock era is Delaney & Bonnie.  This singer-songwriter duo is made of session guitarist/vocalist Delaney Bramlett and his wife and former Ikette Bonnie Bramlett.  Just as important as this founding couple is the number of talented musicians they brought into their recordings, with albums often being referenced as recorded by "Delaney & Bonnie and friends."  These "friends" included luminaries such as Leon Russell, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Duane Allman, Greg Allman, Steve Howe, and Rita Coolidge.  D&B Together is the sixth and final album from Delaney & Bonnie.  Originally entitled "Country Life," the album was delivered to Atco/Atlantic Records behind schedule and rushed into distribution.  Although Atlantic executive Jerry Wexler was a friend of the duo, he didn't think the quality was where it needed to be and withdrew it from the market.  He later sold the contract and the album's master tapes to CBS, who reordered the running sequence and re-released it in March 1972.  In addition to frequent collaborators Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, and Duane Allman, this album also contains the work of "friends" like Dave Mason, Billy Preston, and Tina Turner. Despite the title, Delaney and Bonnie would divorce shortly after the album came out.  Drugs were taking their toll on the couple and their relationship could not survive it.  However, they did have a daughter named Bekka Bramlett, who was a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1993-1995 and had a long career as a backing vocalist in the music industry.Bruce presents this underrated rock/soul album for this week's podcast.Comin' HomeThis song was released in December 1969 by Atco Records (US) and Atlantic Records (international).  It was co-written by Bonnie Bramlett and Eric Clapton, and features Eric Clapton.  It went to number 84 on the US pop charts.  The lyrics are about being on the road and getting ready to come home to the one the singer loves.  Only You Know and I KnowDave Mason originally wrote and recorded this song in 1970, and it became his first charting single, going to number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Delaney & Bonnie re-recorded it and took it to number 20 on the same chart.  This single was released in 1971, another single that came out before the album.  I Know Something Good About YouThis is a deeper cut on the album with an upbeat, funky sound.  It was written by Delaney Bramlett and Joe Hicks.  Groupie (Superstar)Most people recognize this as a hit from the Carpenters, but this is the original.  Rita Coolidge came up with the idea after observing female groupies with rock starts in the late 60's, and the song was written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell.  It was the B-side to "Comin' Home."  Richard Carpenter picked it up for the Carpenters, and changed some of the lyrics to be less risqué.   ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the television series The RookiesThis police action series debuted in October 1972. STAFF PICKS:And You and I by YesWayne leads off the staff picks with an excerpt of the 10+ minute work written by Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Steve Howe, and Chris Squire. The entire song consists of four parts, but the first two were released as a single edit which hovered just outside the top 40 on the Billboard charts.   You Wear It Well by Rod StewartRob brings us the first single from Stewart's fourth studio album, "Never a Dull Moment."  It went to number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 1 on the UK singles chart.  Many consider this an arrangement of Stewarts hit "Maggie May."  As with his previous album, members of the Faces join in as musicians on "Never a Dull Moment."Lean On Me by Bill WithersLynch features a song written and performed by Withers.  It was inspired by his experience growing up in a mining town in West Virginia. The community ethic of that town was something Withers missed when he moved to Los Angeles.  It was the first single from Withers' second album, "Still Bill." Turn to Stone by BarnstormBruce brings us a song inspired by frustration over the Vietnam War, the Nixon Administration, and the protesting that was going on at the time.  Joe Walsh left the James Gang and formed a group called Barnstorm.  The group put out three albums including one with the wonderful title "The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get."  This song is off the group's self-titled debut album.  COMEDY TRACK:My Ding-a-Ling by Chuck BerryWe close out this week's podcast with Berry's double entendre masterpiece, on the charts in this month.   Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

Aux portes des années 70, alors que la jeunesse américaine s'embrase dans un tourbillon de révolte et de rébellion, un duo frère-sœur se démarque avec une musique pop romantique et suave. Découvrez l'histoire fascinante des Carpenters, avec leur voix d'ange et leurs mélodies enivrantes, qui ont conquis le cœur du monde entier.Originaires du Connecticut, Karen et Richard Carpenter grandissent dans une banlieue typique de la classe moyenne. Très tôt, le jeune Richard montre un talent inné pour le piano, poussant la famille à déménager à Los Angeles, berceau du rêve musical californien. De son côté, Karen se passionne pour la batterie au sein de la fanfare de son lycée. Lorsque le groupe dans lequel ils évoluent se sépare, les deux frères et sœurs décident de former un duo. Malgré les réticences initiales de Karen à chanter, c'est finalement sa voix cristalline qui leur permet de signer avec le label A&M Records. Leur premier single, une reprise de « Ticket to Ride » des Beatles, ne rencontre pas le succès escompté. Mais leur deuxième essai, « Close to You », les propulse sur le toit du monde, révélant au grand jour l'une des plus belles voix de la pop américaine.Pendant que le rock'n'roll électrise la planète, les Carpenters imposent un son unique, doux et enveloppant, porté par les arrangements raffinés de Richard et la voix angélique de Karen. Derrière cette façade lisse et édulcorée, se cache pourtant une réalité bien moins rose.

Close to You is the breakthrough album by the American pop duo The Carpenters, consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. Marking their second studio release, the album propelled them into the spotlight with its soft pop sound, lush orchestration, and Karen Carpenter's signature warm, melancholic vocals.The album features the iconic title track "(They Long to Be) Close to You," written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, which became a number-one hit and earned the duo two Grammy Awards. Another standout single, "We've Only Just Begun," also became a wedding standard and a top-charting success.With a blend of pop, soft rock, and easy listening, Close to You captures the early '70s zeitgeist of romantic optimism and gentle melodies. The album's polished production, melodic arrangements by Richard Carpenter, and Karen's emotionally resonant voice established The Carpenters as leading figures in the adult contemporary genre.Listen to the album on Apple MusicListen to the album on SpotifyWhat did you think of this album? Send us a text! Support the showPatreonWebsitePolyphonic Press Discord ServerFollow us on InstagramContact: polyphonicpressmusic@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to play pieces of the songs we cover in these episodes. Playing clips of songs are unfortunately prohibitively expensive to obtain the proper licensing. We strongly encourage you to listen to the album along with us on your preferred format to enhance the listening experience.

durée : 00:04:35 - Les fondations classiques de The Carpenters : de Bach à Tchaïkovski - par : Max Dozolme - Le duo formé par Karen et Richard Carpenter incarnait une certaine idée de l'Amérique. Portrait d'un frère et d'une sœur, de deux virtuoses biberonnés à la musique classique, au jazz et à la chanson et dont les arrangements raffinés se souviennent parfois de romances d'un autre temps…

We've finally made it to the 1980s! And with the 80s we are introduced to a take on Robin Hood that is genuinely different from any we've seen before, and not just on account of that luscious feathery 80s hair!For this episode Rick and Thaddeus joined by Robin Hood author and "Eos Fan" of Robin of Sherwood, J. Tullos Hennig. We are especially looking at 'Robin Hood and the Sorcerer' the two-parter that introduced the world to Richard Carpenter's unique, and neo-pagan influenced, version of Robin Hood.For more from Jeanine see episode 31 of Into the Greenwood: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1727735/episodes/14599912or her website: https://www.jtulloshennig.net/And if you enjoy Robin of Sherwood, you're likely to also enjoy her Books of the Wode series: https://forestpathbooks.com/ For more from Into the Greenwood:www.instagram.com/intogreenwood/www.threads.net/@intogreenwoodbsky.app/profile/intogreenwood.bsky.socialwww.facebook.com/intogreenwoodTo support the podcast go to:www.patreon.com/IntoGreenwoodorwww.buymeacoffee.com/intogreenwoodOur selected charity: Trees, Water & PeopleInto the Greenwood is produced by Thaddeus PapkeTheme music is by Plastic3intogreenwood@gmail.comSupport the show

National cheese curds day. Entertainment from 1988. Grace Bedell told Abe Lincoln to grow a beard, King Henry VIII bans bowling for the poor, TaTa airlines begins service. Todays birthdays - Linda Lavin, Penny Marshall, Richard Carpenter, Tonya Roberts, Chrid De Burgh, Larry Miller, Emeril Lagasse, Kimberly Schlapman. Pau Allen died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    http://defleppard.com/The Cheese Curd songRed Red Wine - UB40Streets of Bakersfield - Dwight Yoakum   Buck OwensBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Alice Tv theme songLaverne & Shirley TV theme songWe've only just begun - The CarpentersDon't pay the ferryman - Chris De BurghBoondocks - Little Big TownExit - In my dreams - Dokken     http://dokken.net/Follow Jeff Stampka at cooolmedia and facebook

It's another bonus episode as we take a look at The King's Demon based on the 1980s TV show Robin of Sherwood, an extremely influential retelling of the myth of Robin Hood. The book by Graham Staplehurst and Richard Carpenter (with some help from Paul Mason). Art is by the legendary Russ Nicholson. If you're enjoying this podcast please consider supporting me on patreon at www.patreon.com/hjdoom.

Antoine Arvizu is the studio owner and manager, recording and producing most of the artists that come to us for that “Compound Sound”. Some artists and producers of note include:  Chicano Batman, Ryan Bingham (Grammy and Oscar winner for Crazy Heart), Marc Ford (The Black Crowes, Ben Harper, Booker T. Jones), Ikey Owens (Free Moral Agents, Jack White, The Mars Volta), Jay Buchanan (Rival Sons)… Arvizu began his music career as a drummer in the late 70s/early 80s as punk rock morphed into an alternative art rock. A founding member of Dr. Dream Records recording artists National Peoples Gang, he toured internationally before disbanding in the mid-90s; sharing the stage with such iconic bands as The Flaming Lips, Nirvana, Soundgarden, fIREHOSE and many more during those early days of "indie rock". A recording career began in 1991 at the now defunct The Toledo studio in Long Beach engineering for Sublime, Rocket From The Crypt, Big Drill Car and many more. Later in the nineties he was a founding member of the Delta Blues group Bourbon Jones, earning the moniker Two Drum Tony, famous for simply playing the 26″ Radio King bass drum and cowhide snare, digging deep into the second line style of New Orleans blues and swing. It was in 1998 that Antoine had the opportunity to engineer at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. The list of fine artists that come through those studios is staggering, to name a few: Paul McCartney, The JB's, Richard Carpenter, Elliot Smith, Faith Hill… and the list of world class engineers and producers is outrageous; education through osmosis. In 2003, happy to finally have a studio to truly call home, Antoine joined The Compound Studio to help create “An Organic Recording Experience". Studio Website: https://www.thecompoundstudio.com/Dicogs Link: https://www.discogs.com/artist/468078-Anthony-Arvizu This episode is brought to you byGo to BETTERHELP.com/apologue for confidential online counselling.use the code word Apologue for a 7 day free trial Pledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologueShop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shop

Rumer Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson It had been too long, too many years, since I'd last seen Rumer, whom I first heard about through our mutual friend, the late, J Marshall Craig a decade ago. As soon as I had my first taste I became obsessed with her and made it my quest to have her sing in my living room. I saw her perform at a benefit concert for Jeff Jones about 10 yrs ago and vowed to make it happen. A great friend and collaborator of the late, beloved PF Sloan, Rumer oft lived across the country and abroad, I met her at last at PF's memorial 9 yrs ago, just after he'd performed in the living room. Rumer and I became fast friends and I've listened to her in heavy rotation almost non-stop since. We came thisclose to her appearing at Women Who Write in 2016, and it's taken all this time to get her on Game Changers… good things come to those who wait. We went deep today, fittingly on 9/11. First, into Rumer's past. Her humble beginnings, at the time, one of seven siblings. A secret revealed long ago, which led to unwarranted shame, and an ongoing almost unfathomable generosity. The origin of her name, another sweet, and loving familiar story. Adele, the 16-year-old down the street who had the record deal that Sara sought, La Honda, her early band, the years, the hard work, finding the right producer and manager, and grit determination that finally paid off. Her platinum debut album, Seasons of My Soul, which garnered her numerous Brit and MOJO Award nominations and a couple of wins. Performing in the UK with Dionne Warwick and meeting her musical director, Rob Shirakbari, who would become Rumer's partner in music and life, Elton John became enamored of her talent, an oh-so-sweet story there! Touring brought her to the United States, where she began a long ongoing collaborative relationship with Burt Bacharach, to the White House to sing for the Obamas, to Jimmy Webb to sing his P.F. Sloan, and ultimately to sing it with the man himself, so important to this day as we ready to vote, to Daryl Hall and his Daryl House, great story about that, an email from Richard Carpenter, after being likened to his sister for years, a series of albums, motherhood, moving to Arkansas, a visit back to LA, where last we met, first giggling like girls in my car and then at a party at Stephen Bishop's, her Nashville Tears, then back to the UK. where she, husband Rob, and son, Denny, currently reside, and where Rumer will be performing her now Triple Platinum, Seasons of My Soul, to a Sold Out crowd, and soon, a new album, with her 9/11 song, will drop. Rumer shared her September 11th story, and I, mine. I'm so grateful to have had this reunion with Rumer, a treasured friend, and an artist I adore to my core, who gives me goosebumps every time I hear her sing. Her Slow remains in my top 5 of all time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvYUfwMBCrU. Her duet of I Can't Go For That with Daryl Hall is unforgettable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzr6mvDar30 as is her cover of his Sara Smile - that her first given name is Sara, just makes it that much sweeter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh7y--Mc7kk. Rumer has the voice of an angel and the soul of one. Rumer Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 9/11/24, 1 pm PT, 4 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3MIVDaA

This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listener's musical requests. Just click on the “Play” button above and enjoy! Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday. This week, you'll hear musical requests from your fellow listeners Hossen Abed Ali, Karuna Kanta Pal, and Jayanta Chakrabarty.Be sure you send in your music requests! Write to me at thesoundkitchen@rfi.frHere's the music you heard on this week's program: “How Long”, written and performed by Jackson Browne; “Top of the World” by John Bettis and Richard Carpenter, performed by The Carpenters, and “Mademoiselle Chante le Blues” by Didier Barbelivien, sung by Patricia Kaas.Be sure and tune in next week for a “This I Believe” essay written by RFI Listeners Club member Rodrigo Hunrichse.   

Allen (from the Robin Hood website http://boldoutlaw.com), AJ and April explore Adam Bell by writer Anthony Horowitz and director Gerry Mill — the first episode filmed for the third series of the ITV/Showtime 1980s TV series created by Richard Carpenter and starring Jason Connery. This episode includes special contributions from Amanda DH (admin of the Robin of Sherwood Facebook group Outlawed), author Jenny Kane aka Jennifer Ash (writer of Romancing Robin Hood, the Folville Chronicles, and many of the Robin of Sherwood spinoff material), university professor Olena Shon from Ukraine, academic and author Charlotte Dahlgaard-Sigsworth originally from Denmark and now in the UK, and author Steven A. McKay of the Forest Lord series. We also have an exclusive and in-depth interview with Esta Charkham who was the casting director of Robin of Sherwood's first series and the producer of the second and third series. A production of the Wright On Network!   Arrow sound effects by Pond5 / DanielSounds. Contact us at www.thehuntresspodcast.com Twitter/X @HuntressPodcast Instagram: Huestone_44 Bluesky: huestone44.bsky.social www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork      

Allen (from the Robin Hood website www.boldoutlaw.com), AJ and April explore Robin Hood and The Sorcerer Part Two — the second half of the opening story of the popular ITV/Showtime 1980s TV series written by Richard Carpenter and starring Michael Praed. This episode includes special contributions from podcaster Andrew Leyland (from Hey Kids, Comics and The Palace of Glittering Delights), Nottingham-based fan Annette Furuyama, Christine Alexander (head of the international fan club Spirit of Sherwood), Barnaby Eaton-Jones (producer of Robin of Sherwood spinoff audio dramas and novels) Alyxandra Harvey (author of The Drake Chronicles and The Cinderella Society series), Amanda DH (admin of the Robin of Sherwood Facebook group Outlawed) and entertainment journalist Abbie Bernstein (who conducted the interviews for the Robin of Sherwood DVDs). We also have the final part of our interview with actor Mark Ryan (Nasir) who talks about his plans for a Nasir novel set after the show and how he was inspired by Blake's 7 creator Terry Nation and actors Paul Darrow and Michael Keating . A production of the WrightOn Network. Arrow sound effects by Pond5 / DanielSounds.   Contact us at prydonian.post@gmail.com or at @SOFederation on X/Twitter   www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork    

Allen, AJ and April conclude their look at Robin Hood and The Sorcerer Part One — the opening story of the popular ITV/Showtime 1980s TV series written by Richard Carpenter and starring Michael Praed. This episode includes special contributions from Claire Stemp (author of The Haunting of Galloglass Hall), Conrad Westmaas (actor in the Doctor Who audio dramas and Robin of Sherwood: Tales Untold), Andrew Orton (author of The Hooded Man volumes 1 and 2), Sytse Wilman (Dutch journalist and creator of the Robin of Sherwood podcast) and Thaddeus Papke (host of Into the Greenwood podcast). We also have the second part of our interview with actor Mark Ryan (Nasir) who talks about his childhood in Sherwood Forest, Nasir's backstory, and the various attempts to revive Robin of Sherwood. A production of the Wright On Network.    Contact us at prydonian.post@gmail.com   X @sofederation   www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork  

Straight Outta Loxley - Robin of Sherwood 40th Anniversary Part 1 Allen (from http://boldoutlaw.com), AJ and April cover the opening Robin Hood and the Sorcerer Part 1 - the first episode of HTV / Showtime's 1984 Robin of Sherwood TV show, written by Richard Carpenter and starring Michael Praed and Ray Winstone. Includes part 1 of our exclusive interview with actor Mark Ryan (Nasir) and with guest segments from Amada DH and Bryan Cogman (writer / producer of Game of Thrones). We talk about the Robin Hood legend, the hero's journey, Forest Laws, the Norman Yoke and more. A production of the Wright On Network.                   Contract us at www.boldoutlaw.com or prydonian.post@gamil.com www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork.      

Jen and Tim contextualize the band that ruled Nixon's America, The Carpenters, for Todd Haynes's early dollhouse biopic, Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story.Watch the film on the Internet Archive, but don't tell Richard Carpenter you did!Entertainment Weekly took a look back at the film in the aftermath of the unstoppable cultural juggernaut that was the Barbie movie.Friend of Todd Haynes and producer Christine Vachon spilled some info on the restoration of Superstar in 2023. Have You Seen This? BONUS episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PAUL CHANDLER, THE SHY YETI, is back to discuss TV ghosts... First broadcast on FAB RADIO INTERNATIONAL at 19:00 on January 21st 2024 This week we welcome back PAUL CHANDLER, THE SHY YETI himself, that prolific podcaster from his very own THE SHY LIFE podcast, and we're going to talk about GHOSTS, but probably not the GHOSTS that you might think we are. Because, whilst we ought to note the passing of that much-loved sitcom of recent years on VISION ON SOUND - and who knows, perhaps on another week we will – our topic today is more about the ghosts that have appeared on other television shows that we have enjoyed over the years. So whilst PAUL and I will be having a general chat about the subject, we will be touching upon RANDALL AND HOPKIRK (DECEASED) in both of its incarnations, PAUL's perennial favourite DARK SHADOWS, the RICHARD CARPENTER classic THE GHOSTS OF MOTLEY HALL, taking a brief sideways trip into the TWILIGHT ZONE, considering the supernatural elements of SAPPHIRE AND STEEL, pulling off the mask of another janitor with the SCOOBY-DOO gang, chattering about some of those GHOST STORIES FOR CHRISTMAS, and even making brief references to Nigel Kneale's classic THE STONE TAPE. Not that we're going into any great depth about any of these shows, as every one of them could be worthy of an hour all to itself – and will be if any listeners fancy joining me to talk about any or all of them. Instead PAUL and I are just meandering through some of those dark places beyond the mortal realm, and lifting the veil briefly to take the merest glimpse into those worlds beyond, and our human interpretations of what they might be. PLEASE NOTE - For Copyright reasons, musical content sometimes has to be removed for the podcast edition. All the spoken word content remains (mostly) as it was in the broadcast version. Hopefully this won't spoil your enjoyment of the show.

In our premiere episode, I was joined by Richard Carpenter, CEO of Bladonmore, the specialist stakeholder communications agency.In our wide ranging conversation, Richard and I dive into the dynamic relationship between the Finance team and the CEO.Some of my favourite parts were:✅ How job profitability is a team sport;✅ The financial metrics Richard can't live without;✅ How Richard looks at the business post pandemic;✅ Insights into successful budgeting and forecasting;✅ Some pearls of wisdom around recruiting and retaining staff.Richard's Business Book recommendation: Thinking Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman - https://amzn.eu/d/iiaqYICWhere to find Richard: Web: https://www.bladonmore.com/contact/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bladonmore/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bladonmore/

GRAHAM WARD ON RICHARD CARPENTER First broadcast on FAB RADIO INTERNATIONAL at 19:00 on November 12th 2023 This week, we welcome GRAHAM WARD, yet another new voice to the ever expanding list of contributors to the VISION ON SOUND pool of talent, and, whilst we do start off today with my usual introductory interrogation about his own fascinating earliest television memories and so forth, we very swiftly move onto the topic that he primarily wanted to talk very fondly about, which is the television screenwriting career of RICHARD CARPENTER, who, after a brief career as a jobbing actor in the 1960s, is possibly best known to the general public these days for his work on HTVs stunning ROBIN OF SHERWOOD. That particularly high profile 1980s hit still appears regularly on the daytime ITV channels, but, of course, fans of his work will also remember such delights as CATWEAZLE, THE GHOSTS OF MOTLEY HALL, THE ADVENTURES OF DICK TURPIN, a large contribution to THE ADVENTURES OF BLACK BEAUTY, and THE FAMOUS FIVE, and the swashbuckling adventures of SMUGGLER and ADVENTURER, and he could very much stake a claim for having reimagined the children's historical adventure series, most often on the ITV channels, for more than one generation. RICHARD CARPENTER sadly passed away in 2012, but leaves behind him a huge legacy of television work which, whilst remaining much loved by generations of Archive TV fans like the people who listen to this show, is still being discovered by new generations of fans even today. PLEASE NOTE - For Copyright reasons, musical content sometimes has to be removed for the podcast edition. All the spoken word content remains (mostly) as it was in the broadcast version. Hopefully this won't spoil your enjoyment of the show.

National cheese curds day. Entertainment from 1955. Grace Bedell told Abe Lincoln to grow a beard, King Henry VIII bans bowling for the poor, TaTa airlines begins service. Todays birthdays - Linda Lavin, Penny Marshall, Richard Carpenter, Tonya Roberts, Chrid De Burgh, Larry Miller, Emeril Lagasse, Kimberly Schlapman. Pau Allen died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/The Cheese Curd songThe yellow rose of Texas - Mitch MillerCattle call - Eddy ArnoldBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Alice Tv theme songLaverne & Shirley TV theme songWe've only just begun - The CarpentersDon't pay the ferryman - Chris De BurghBoondocks - Little Big TownExit - It's not love - Dokken http://dokken.net/https://coolcasts.cooolmedia.com/

In 1978 space and aliens were the hottest trend in pop culture. They were dominating the movies, and the TV and music industries wanted in on it too. This is how we ended up with Karen and Richard Carpenter meeting some far out extraterrestrial beings played by...a blow-dried All American type and a buxom blonde sitcom star. Will the Carpenters teach the Pluterians the magic of music? Is Charlie Callas a robosexual? And who's on The Love Boat this week? Find all the answers on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDWLXjsOJPQmBg5JEf10CeO2PBqQwbOhA Support the show and get a bonus Microdose episode about what kids these days think of The Carpenters here : https://www.patreon.com/oldmanyellsatmusic/posts And find me at all my links on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oldmanyellsatmusic Zip up your white jumpsuit and enjoy this one.

So much work went into this mix, I almost missed the deadline… but, hey, it is to to say goodby to the real G.O.A.T., the one and only Burt Bacharach, our god of pop music! Here is my tribute to maybe the most important musician in my life. I tried to not only include my favourite Bacharach tracks (too many anyway..) but amazing, unusual covers of his music, most of them with a lot of Soul (and a Morrissey cover…). Also in here, lots of musicians (old and newer) talk about him, you will find interview bits of Burt himself, Hal David, Noel Gallagher, Richard Carpenter, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, etc. Like Noel mentions in this mix, even if you have never heard of Burt (fool….), you definitely not only know a lot of his songs/compositions, but for some strange reason you can also sing along to them, because they are/were everywhere. They are part of the backbone of modern pop music all over the world. I am pretty sure that if there are aliens watching/listening to us, they not only love his music, but they probably will come one day to take him home with them in their ship (a balloon, as we all know now…). Unfortunately, it's too late for that now… ! His songs float by all of us when we are young, often in the background on our mum's kitchen radio, but as soon as we become older, experience the big feelings of love, heartbreak, loss, sadness, melancholy… those little songs suddenly make so much sense. They are (and will be) the best remedy against all low times! And I can't thank Burt Bacharach enough for making my shit times bearable. Your legacy will NEVER EVER stop to be discovered, loved by every coming generation in the future. R.I.P. Burt, and thanks a million for your music! Trust me, we will cherish the beautiful heritage you gave to all of us… P.S: One more really special musician left us recently, the one and only Terry Hall (Specials, Funboy 3 and so much more.), he would have deserved his own tribute show too, so of course his version of "This Guy's In Love With You" is in here! CARPENTERS - (They Long To be) Close To YouSTEVIE WONDER - (They Long To be) Close To You (1972 live talkbox)JOE LOSS ORCHESTRA - (They Long To be) Close To YouDIONNE WARWICK - Walk On ByBEACH BOYS - Walk On ByRHETTA HUGHES - Walk On ByJERRY BUTLER - AlfieTHE 5TH DIMENSION - Living Together, Growing TogetherISAAC HAYES - I'll Never Fall In Love AgainDIONNE WARWICK - Loneliness Remembers What Happiness ForgetsMORRISSEY - Loneliness Remembers What Happiness ForgetsVINCENT BELL - NikkiBURT BACHARACH - The Look Of Love (Instrumental)DUSTY SPRINGFIELD - The Look Of Love TERRY HALL - This Guy's In Love With YouELVIS COSTELLO with BURT BACHARACH - In The Darkest PlaceMARK LINDSAY - Something Big

(11-28-2019) - For Thanksgiving week 2019, we roll back to the archives for a 2015 interview with composer/musician Richard Carpenter to talk....about cars! What his late sister Karen and he drove in when their family moved from the East Coast to the LA area when they were young. The two cars used on Carpenters album covers that he still owns. and the car he wished he never sold...and why that makes Randy secretly happy. Please listen and like!

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews writer, producer, music historian, and best selling author Randy Schmidt about the powerful documentary Karen Carpenter: Starving For Perfection, her cautionary tale, why he didn't involve Richard Carpenter with the doc, The Carpenters' impact, and what fans can learn from her story. For more info: https://karencarpenterdoc.com/

Daily Quote The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart. (Helen Keller) Poem of the Day Yesterday Once More Richard Carpenter and John Bettis Beauty of Words A Few Thoughts on Sleep Leigh Hunt

National cheese curd day. Pop culture from 1963. Abe Lincoln told to grow a beard by 11y/o girl, 1st vice-president debate, Air India. Today birthdays - Linda Lavin, Tonya Roberts, Larry Miller, Crus de Burgh, Kimberly Schlapman, Emeril Lagasse, Penny Marshall, Richard Carpenter. Paul Allen Died.

Composed by Richard Carpenter 1998Karen's Theme is a song composed by Richard Carpenter and dedicated to his sister after her passing.The Carpenters Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocF...These selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Words and Music by John Bettis and Richard CarpenterRecorded by the Karen and Richard Carpenter (Carpenters) 1973"Yesterday Once More", written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis, is a hit song by the Carpenters from their 1973 album Now & ThenThe Carpenters Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocF...These selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Words and Music by John Bettis and Richard CarpenterRecorded by the Karen and Richard Carpenter (Carpenters) 1972"Goodbye to Love" is a song composed by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis. It was released by the Carpenters in 1972 (Wikipedia)The Carpenters Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocF...These selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Carpenter's changes after the passing of his sister Karen.

Today the Doc talks about the Operating room and training. The food for today is Dark Chocolate Corn Flakes made by Jacques Torres in New York! In sports he talks about the Trainer and Trainee, Doc talks about Mike Tyson and Cus D'amato's relationship on and off the ring. In Music he talks about Karen and Richard Carpenter as they had hit after hit in the 70's. As a good teacher, you must change the lesson as every trainee or student is different, that is what a good teacher does!

Rise and Shine Weekend Warriors! Today the Doc talks about the Operating room and training. The food for today is Dark Chocolate Corn Flakes made by Jacques Torres in New York! In sports he talks about the Trainer and Trainee, Doc talks about Mike Tyson and Cus D'amato's relationship on and off the ring. In Music he talks about Karen and Richard Carpenter as they had hit after hit in the 70's. As a good teacher, you must change the lesson as every trainee or student is different, that is what a good teacher does! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My last Carpenters show got wiped for some reason. Maybe the ghost of Karen?  A sound that no one will forget once they hear it. I am talking about those tight harmonies. Richard's scholarly, clever approach to harmonies often goes unnoticed, but he was quite the craftsman. What can you say about Karen? She wasn't meant to be the star. She was a black sheep. Not meant to shine. Meant to be grounded into fine dust like the Carpenter women before her.  Wikipedia: In early 1966, Karen tagged along at a late-night session in the garage studio of Los Angeles bassist Joe Osborn, and joined future Carpenters collaborator and lyricist John Bettis at a demo session where Richard was to accompany (Dan) Friberg (trumpet player and friend of Richard). Asked to sing, she performed for Osborn, who was immediately impressed with her vocal abilities. He signed Karen to his label, Magic Lamp Records, and Richard to his publishing arm, Lightup Music. The label put out a single featuring two of Richard's compositions, "Looking for Love" and "I'll Be Yours". As well as Karen's vocals, the track was backed by the Richard Carpenter Trio. The single was not a commercial success due to a lack of promotion, and the label folded the next year. Carpenters - Get Together (1969) Richard on vocals. You can sort of divine, even at this nascent stage, why Richard was not going to do many vocals from here on in.  Karen Carpenter - Jimmy Mack (1980) From the aborted solo album. Backed by Billy Joel's versatile group, these sessions were replete with fawners (of the good kind) like Joel, Paul Simon (who offered up his own "Still Crazy After All These Years"), and Peter Cetera of Chicago. One gets the feeling there was so much respect, almost a quiet but unmistakable hopefulness that she could get well, be free.  Carpenters - Crescent Noon (1970) Carpenters - Get Together (1970) From a "Your Navy Presents" radio program.  Spectrum - Crescent Noon (1966) Karen Carpenter - Midnight (1980) Carpenters - Mr. Guder (1970) Wikipedia: Richard and Bettis then were hired as musicians at a refreshment shop at Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. They were expected to play turn of the 20th century songs in keeping with the shop's theme. The shop's patrons had other ideas; many requested the musicians to play current popular music. When the pair tried pleasing their customers and honoring the requests, they were fired by a Disneyland supervisor, Victor Guder, for being "too radical". Bettis and Richard were unhappy about their dismissal and wrote the song "Mr. Guder" about their former superior. Karen Carpenter - My Body Keeps Changing My Mind (1980)  Carpenters - Road Ode (1972) Carpenters - B'wana She No Home (1977) I like their daring choice and also this version of the Michael Franks tune.  Karen Carpenter - Looking For Love (1966)  Carpenters - You'll Love Me (1967) Carpenters - The Rainbow Connection (Recorded in 1980, released in 1999) Richard objected to the "syllabification", notably the first verse that Kermit the Frog sings in The Muppet Movie, for whom the song was written. That original was nominated for an Academy Award. So while they dutifully trudged on, Karen wasn't pleased with the outcome and the recording was not released in her lifetime.  Carpenters - One Fine Day (1973)  Carpenters - Piano Picker (1972) Your Wonderful Parade (1969) Carpenters - California Dreamin' (1967/1999) Richard Carpenter via Obscure Media: From Joe's Studio, circa 1967. This is the one tape, 4-track or otherwise, that survives, as, for some reason, Joe gave it to me. Even though the most important ingredient on tape, the lead, is on its own track, the bass, piano, drums and string machine were all bounced to another track, leaving two open…for what, I can't remember. As a result, in 1999, we transferred the 4-track to 48-track and re-did everything, including a reproduction of my original electric piano solo. I finally got around to putting real strings on the track instead of those on the Chamberlain Music Master that was on the demo. This is one of my favorite tracks on this collection. Karen, at 17, is a marvel. I especially like the way she jumps an octave, from chest voice, to head voice on the letter (and note) "A" in the opening and then seamlessly back to chest on "Dreamin'". There is some electronic noise on the lead track, we don't know why. And I realize now and I should have then, that we have an incorrect word in the second verse: "began to pray" should be "pretend to pray". Karen Carpenter - I'll Be Yours (1966) Carpenters - Morinaga Hi-Crown Chocolate Commercial (1975?) Morinaga was/is a Japanese candy company. Hi-Crown Chocolate was, as far as I can tell, a way to market sweet, sweet nicotine to kids: From the Morinaga website: CANDY FIT FOR AN EMPEROR 1964 - Hi‐Crown chocolate debuts, and becomes a major hit from one end of Japan to the other. This was the start of a long string of hit Morinaga candies -- including you-know-what. [ed: I don't.] The Morinaga Group's Corporate Philosophy The Morinaga Group's Corporate Philosophy is composed of Our Mission, Our Visions, and Our Commitments. Our Mission states how the Group will contribute to society, and Our Visions comprise the five visions that we will pursue toward the future. Our Commitments represent the values that we have developed during more than 100-year history since the founding of the Group and will continue to uphold as our firm belief for many more years to come. To describe the essence of our Corporate Philosophy in one word, it is “Delicious, Fun, and Healthy.” Carpenters - Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again (1975/1995) It would have appeared on the Horizon album but Richard decreed that the album already had too many ballads. This was recorded before the version we all know by Barry Manilow. I love her version. So weary. So deep and sad. This should have been released.  The Richard Carpenter Trio - Every Little Thing (1966)  Carpenters - Suntory Pop Jingle #1 (1977)   

LINER NOTES: On this track, Kris spends time with co-author of the new book, Carpenters: The Musical Legacy. More about Chris:Chris May is a longtime Carpenters expert and historian, a sixteen-year moderator and contributor for the popular online Carpenters discussion forum at A&M Corner, and a consultant, freelance music director, and arranger. He lives near Palm Springs, California, with his wife.To purchase the book, CLICK HERE. --About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL'- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. For more on the show, visit the website. Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TextproserocknrollFollow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosachFollow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

During today's episode Harry Stephenson, Senior Network Consultant on the USA team sat down with Richard Carpenter, the Senior Manager of Network Operations at EPB. They discuss his time in the air force, the charity works he's doing and the massive changes he's seen in the last 10 years. He goes into a little more detail on his biggest Networking disaster and some of the most important skills you need to have if you're considering entering this industry. Learn more from Rich:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-carpenter-499b1156/ EPB on LinkedIn: https://www.linked.com/company/epbofchattanooga/ 

The new book, CARPENTERS: The Musical Legacy (Princeton Architectural Press, November 2021) tells the Carpenters story through the first-person perspective of Richard Carpenter. Written by AP Entertainment Reporter Mike Cidoni Lennox and long-time Carpenters Historian Chris May, it chronicles the trials and triumphs of their long running legacy. Mike Cidoni Lennox has been a nationally syndicated journalist for nearly 40 years and currently serves as a Senior Entertainment Reporter for the Associated Press. He lives in Suburban Los Angeles, CA. https://papress.com/pages/carpentersJae W. Oh, MBA, CFP®, CLU® ChFC® is the Managing Principal of GH2 Benefits, LLC. He is a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Life Underwriter, a Chartered Financial Consultant, and a licensed insurance producer in multiple states. He is a nationally-recognized Medicare expert, frequently quoted in the national media, including USAToday.com, thestreet.com, Fox Radio News contributor and expert contributor to medicareresoureces.org. https://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

Gaby Hoffmann discusses her starring role alongside Joaquin Phoenix in C'mon C'mon, and what the film might say about the connections between adults and children. Musician and former broadcaster Jim Corcoran talks about producing Gilles Vigneault's new album, Comme une chanson d'amour. Richard Carpenter discusses his new book, Carpenters: The Musical Legacy, which reflects on his and his late sister Karen's success as the pop duo the Carpenters.

Gonzo and Steve catch up with Richard, he shares the joys that he has seen through foster parenting and adoption, his new found passion for putting himself out there to tackle new challenges or learn new skills, and his love for the outdoors.

Montreal-based film writer and programmer Justine Smith returns to the pod to discuss two radical works by the great director Todd Haynes, both based on true stories: his first short film Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1988) and his latest feature, Dark Waters (2019). Dark Waters was written off by many critics at the time of release as a “work-for-hire” project from Haynes, but in fact it is of a piece with the director's career-spanning concerns about the dangers built into living in a consumer society and the hidden illnesses that grow behind the facade of normalcy. Both films have the courage to name names and display great empathy towards their subjects, as well as the audience that also has to navigate the hard societal truths these films reveal. Dark Waters is available for rent on iTunes. Superstar cannot be distributed legally after Richard Carpenter, upset over the film's retelling of his sister's life and death using Barbie dolls, sued Haynes for the use of unlicensed Carpenters music in the film. Bootleg transfers show up on YouTube from time to time. Consider becoming a patron of Junk Filter to get access to bonus episodes: patreon.com/junkfilter Follow Justine Smith on Twitter A teenaged Karen Carpenter displaying great skill as a drummer on a sixties variety show, one of the many talents that were suppressed in her tragic life. (They Long To Be) Close To You - Carpenters, 1970 “The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare” - the New York Times Magazine article by Nathaniel Rich that Dark Waters is adapted from, January 10, 2016

The Carpenters are one of the best-selling music artists of all time with three number-one singles, five number-two singles, 15 number-one hits (Adult Contemporary) and 12 top-10 singles. They have sold more than 90 million records worldwide. Karen Carpenter is justly considered the greatest pop vocalists to grace a microphone, and perhaps less known as a superb drummer. In 2003, I interviewed producer/arranger/singer Richard Carpenter for my BBC Radio 2 series “Pop Arrangers” which later became my book “The Invisible Artist” (with a chapter on Carpenter). Here he discusses the arranging and production techniques used in the making of such hits as Close To You, Ticket To Ride, Calling Occupants, We've only Just Begun, and many more. Where else can you hear Richard Carpenter demonstrating his ideas at the piano? A unique look at one of the true masters of pop.

What began as a Christmas present to a high school crush in 1944 turned into a #1 Christmas hit more than 25 years later. Here are things you didn't know about Merry Christmas Darling, by The Carpenters. Merry Christmas, Darling was recorded in 1970 by The Carpenters. It went to #1 on Billboard’s Christmas chart in 1970, 1971 and 1973. It started off as a high school crush. The original lyrics were written in 1944 by an 18-year-old named Frank Pooler about a girl he had a crush on at the time. Frank Pooler was a high schooler in Onalaska, Wisconsin. In the summer of ‘44, Frank spent all his free time with a girl he was smitten with – the younger sister of the Onalaska High School Band and Choir director. Even after the summer was over, Frank kept thinking about this girl. Frank hadn’t written many songs, but he wanted to write one for her. He once told The LaCrosse Tribune newspaper “I was 18 and the hormones were raging.” Unfortunately, before he gave her his present, they broke up. But Frank held on to those lyrics. Flash forward 22 years, Frank was a choral director at California State University at Long Beach and there were two siblings in his class: Karen and Richard Carpenter. The Carpenters were having some success getting local gigs and asked their professor if he had ideas for something they could do at Christmas. They were tired of singing the same standards over and over and wanted something new. Pooler passed on lyrics to the Christmas song he wrote when he was a teenager. Richard Carpenter took the lyrics, but wrote a different melody for them. The song we now know was co-written by two 18-year-old guys, a generation apart. The Carpenters went on to a lot more than just playing local gigs and by 1970, they charted their first two hits: Close to You and We’ve Only Just Begun. Still tight with his music teacher, Richard Carpenter called Frank Pooler and invited him to a recording studio at A&M Records. When Frank arrived, Richard pushed play and Frank couldn’t believe it. He didn’t recognize it right away but about 10 seconds later, he was totally floored. Frank Pooler died in 2013, but before he did, he had a chance to track down that girl he wrote the song for. Again, telling The Lacrosse Tribune, that they got together and the subject of the song came up. She knew that he had written the song, but Frank asked her if she knew he had written that song about her. She said “no…but now I have a treasure.” Thanks for joining us - don’t forget to hit subscribe because we’ve got more stories & videos coming!

The future is always uncertain. With the United States election imminent, on top of everything else that has happened in 2020, we're all thinking about the future right now. Or it might be more accurate to say that a lot of us are worrying about the future. In this episode of Wavepoint Found, we're going to try giving all that thinking and worrying about the future more perspective and purpose. We're going to start by talking about how businesses can think about and use the future in a way that lets them take action. Empowers their teams, Frees them, instead of limiting them. Vision and action together is how we shape the future into what we want it to be. Taking a side even if it's polarizing might be the best way to navigate change and make sure you find yourself confidently positioned for what's to come. Episode Topics: What businesses and brands are up against with the impending election and social pressure Why loss aversion and the fear of failure is such a big problem in making smart decisions about the future, and what to do about it How to illustrate the cost of doing nothing in ways everyone can get behind Why your people and the way they feel about your company are still your most important and most often overlooked asset Why looking farther into the future is how you can take more decisive action today How to use identity and foresight to turn down the noise and tune in to that matters to you --------------- Podcast produced by Vesy Ivanova and Steve Hurst at Found Brand Agency foundbrandagency.com In partnership with Christian Crews at Wavepoint wavepoint.net Engineering and production assistance by Stuart Leach and Zoe Georgulas Original score by Richard Carpenter of Austin, Texas

There are two ways to respond to change. One is acceptance and the resulting evolution. The other's a shift toward rigidity, force and control. In this episode of Wavepoint, Found we dig into what the ongoing social justice and sustainability movements mean for the future of brands and how companies can use their identity to navigate the shifting waters with authenticity. We also discuss how quarter-to-quarter market growth can limit a company's ability to respond authentically to change, and how businesses might evolve to meet consumer's demand for social and sustainable awareness. Episode Topics: The increasing pressure to take a social stand Authenticity and diverse ecosystems to enable a social stand How to be local and how national brands respond to local The increasing pressure of true sustainability—from a human and environmental perspective Identity and authenticity as a force against market pressures The evolution of brands into people and experiences How consumers buy in an experience-based economy What companies need to do right now to position themselves for all of these market forces --------------- Podcast produced by Vesy Ivanova and Steve Hurst at Found Brand Agency foundbrandagency.com In partnership with Christian Crews at Wavepoint wavepoint.net Original score by Richard Carpenter of Austin, Texas

What does it mean to be lost? And what does it mean to survive? The answers to both of these questions are deeply connected to knowing who you are. And there are two things that are most likely to limit your ability to adapt through change. An inability to see a future, and an ability to see yourself in the future. Foresight and identity. In this episode we talk about how businesses are more likely to survive when they can balance between holding on to who they are, and also find ways to be flexible, adaptive and humble in the face of change. --------------- Podcast produced by Vesy Ivanova and Steve Hurst at Found Brand Agency foundbrandagency.com In partnership with Christian Crews at Wavepoint wavepoint.net Original score by Richard Carpenter of Austin, Texas

If you could see the future, if you had proof and knew what might happen, would you act? Would you take steps to change it? Would you adapt? At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in the US, we recorded this Wavepoint, Found prologue to explore what happens when reality clashes against identity, and how the way we see ourselves both informs and limits our ability to see and adapt to the future. --------------- Podcast produced by Vesy Ivanova and Steve Hurst at Found Brand Agency foundbrandagency.com In partnership with Christian Crews at Wavepoint wavepoint.net Original score by Richard Carpenter of Austin, Texas

PROVED: Technique Beats Inspiration  Wizard Academy completed an experiment last Thursday and we're prepared to share the results of it. Amateur musicians were gathered from across North America. We refused to allow them to create music in the manner they preferred. Instead, we showed them video clips of Bob Dylan, Elton John, Richard Carpenter and other musicians explaining the tricks they used to create the greatest hits the world has ever known. Our musicians were required to do as they had been instructed. The objective of this experiment was to determine if success in the arts might be less dependent on talent, sincerity and inspiration than we have previously assumed. This is not to say the amateur musicians who volunteered to be the objects of our experiment were untalented, insincere or lacked inspiration. They simply weren't allowed to access these traits and characteristics. Instead, they were given specific techniques, narrow guidelines, insufficient instruments and not nearly enough time.   The 17 spent the morning of the first day in training and instruction. Four of the 17 were writers. At lunchtime, the musicians were sent to the banquet hall while Trisha Sylvestre, Ashley Leroux, Mark Forrester and Scott Broderick were asked to randomly choose 4 strong emotions apiece and write a dozen short lines about each emotion. They were given a total of 28 minutes to do all of this. Their 7-minute writings were later distributed randomly to the musicians who were told these “song lyrics” could not be altered in any way.   Each musician's assignment was to write music that expressed whatever emotion was precisely opposite the lyrics they had been given. They were then told to sing those lyrics to the music they had written. Words of rage were sung joyfully. Words of hatred were sung lovingly. Words of happiness were sung sadly. Words of anxiety were sung calmly. Deep thoughts were sung as shallow little ditties. This first exercise taught the musicians the techniques of random entry and contradiction. The songs they created were shockingly interesting. On Day Two the writers presented the musicians with a second set of lyrics that employed additional techniques they had learned. And instead of 7 minutes, the writers were allowed a luxurious 20 minutes per song. Did I mention the only instruments the musicians were allowed to use were conga drums, a violin, a flute, a bass clarinet, a harmonica, an acoustic guitar, a melodeon, an electric keyboard and an electric bass? In other words they were given instruments that could not possibly be combined to create what had been demanded of them. And yet they did it anyway. On Day Three all the songs were recorded live. No corrections or alterations were made in post-production. And just to keep things fair, the writers were each told they had to write and deliver a spoken word performance. https://wizardacademy.org/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=385 (Want to hear the results?) Wizard Academy is a business school where big things are taught quickly. Come. You belong here. We think you might be our brand of crazy. Roy H. Williams