The Return of Karen Carpenter

Soundcheck | Aug 9, 2010

Definitive authors of the American soft rock sound, brother-sister duo Carpenters were the number-one selling musical act of the 1970s. But behind their smooth-and-easy sound, destructive forces were lurking.

Today, we hear how family tension and a severe eating disorder claimed the life of singer Karen Carpenter at age 32. We’re joined by Randy Schmidt , author of the new biography Little Girl Blue: The Life Of Karen Carpenter.

 

 

 

 

Today's Playlist:

1. The Carpenters - Close To You

2. The Carpenters - Superstar

3. Richard Carpenter Trio - Iced Tea

4. Karen Carpenter - Lovelines

5. Sonic Youth - Superstar

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