![]() Well-dressed and well-mannered, they were easy to like. I bought the album because I’ve enjoyed Karen Carpenter’s singing ever since she and her brother Richard broke into pop music in 1970. I’ve been pondering those questions after recent listenings to Carpenters: A 25th Anniversary Celebration. What’s it feel like today, as an adult, to hear them singing songs that once seemed to be written only for you? Do they still stir your heart? Do they continue to inspire you? Then, consider this: What if that singer you once idolized is now referred to as “only moderately talented” or “unworthy of legendary status”? Who’s right? You or the critics? Here’s a little experiment: Think about a singer or band who has had a lasting impact on you, particularly one you listened to as a kid.
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