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Formed: 1968 in New Haven, CT
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Genre: Pop/Rock

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Biography:
With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the Carpenters stood in direct contrast with the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s; yet they became one of the most popular artists of the decade, scoring 12 Top Ten hits, including three number one singles. Karen Carpenter's calm, pretty voice was the most distincti... Continue Bio >>

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Merry Christmas Darling

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Discography:
1984 Old Fashioned Christmas
1983 Voice of the Heart
1981 Made in America
1978 Christmas Portrait
1977 Passage
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Filmography:
2001 Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics, Vol. 2: Chart Toppers - Top Hits of 1968-1970
1995 The Carpenters: Interpretations
1994 Flashbacks: Easy Lovin'
1985 The Carpenters: Yesterday Once More
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Group Members: Richard Carpenter Karen Carpenter More >> Similar Artists: Dionne Warwick Bread The Bee Gees Seals & Crofts Debby Boone More >>

Influenced By: Burt Bacharach The Beatles Jan & Dean Patsy Cline The Crystals More >> Followers: Svala Aluminum Group Florapop Lucie Silvas Taylor Mills More >>

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