They Were ‘On Top Of The World’: The Real Story Of The Carpenters

Published on 06/03/2018
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Karen Goes Solo

It was a late night at a garage session when Joel Osborn fell in love with Karen’s voice after she sang in front of him. He quickly signed her to Magic Lamp Records. Afterward, he signed Richard to the publishing branch Lightup Music. Karen released a single with backup from the Richard Carpenter Trio. Sadly, this proved to be a flop and the label had to drop her.

Karen Goes Solo

Karen Goes Solo

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