The
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Now
& Then
Now
& Then - Comments:
The
Carpenters "Now & Then" album was released in 1973.
My favorite songs on this album are "Sing", "This
Masquerade", and "Yesterday Once More". One interesting
note about the album cover is that it showcases two "posessions"
of the Carpenters. It shows both Richard's red Ferrari, along
with the Carpenters family home, which I believe was the home
that Karen and Richard bought for their parents on Newville Ave.
I
Believe "This Masquerade" is one of the best songs that
showcases Karen Carpenter's beautiful voice. I mean Karen sings
this song so perfectly that it's hard to imagine someone other
than Karen singing this slow-paced, beautiful song. In the Carpenters
final TV Special, "Music, Music, Music", both Karen
and singing legend Ella Fitzgerald sing a memorable duet for this
song.
I
think the instrumental song "Heather" is one of the
most beautiful piano compositions I've ever heard in my life.
It reminds me very much of the theme music from the 1970s TV Show
"The Incredible Hulk". The first time I remember hearing
this music was on the Carpenters TV Concert in Budokan Japan.
It wasn't until later, while re-listening to the "Now and
Then" album that I realized this beautiful music was on this
record.
"Yesterday
Once More" is probably my favorite Carpenters song, along
with "Only Yesterday". I think "Yesterday Once
More" represents the very best of the Carpenters music with
both its nostalgic words and melody.
Probably
the only minor reccomendation for the album would be to take out,
or at least lower the volume of the "screaching of tires"
during the "Deadman's Curve" oldies medly. I realize
it's supposed to go with the song, but for me, it's a bit like
hearing fingernails on a chalkboard. Other than that, this is
a great album.
Now
& Then - Song/Track List:
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1.
Sing
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2.
This Masquerade
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3.
Heather
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4.
Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
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5.
I Can't Make Music
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6.
Yesterday Once More
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7.
Medley:
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Fun, Fun, Fun
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The End Of The World
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Da Do Ron Ron
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Deadman's Curve
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Johnny Angel
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The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
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Our Day Will Come
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One Fine Day
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8.
Yesterday Once More (Reprise)
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