An intimate profile of one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century, this first full-length biography of Karen Carpenter details every aspect of her life, from her modest Connecticut upbringing and her rise to stardom in southern California to the real story of her tragic, untimely death. This illuminating depiction of a 1970s icon covers her time as lead singer of the Carpentersāthe top-selling American musical act of the decadeāand provides insight into their string of 16 consecutive top-20 hits, including "Close to You,"Ā "We've Only Just Begun," "Top of the World,"Ā and "Superstar," as well as a critical review of her aborted solo career. A behind-the-scenes look into the life of a superstar, from the prolific recordings and the relentless touring to the awards, fame, and fortune, this history also chronicles her struggle with anorexia nervosa and gives important new details from her autopsy that shed new light on her death at age 32. Groups such as Sonic Youth and the Corrs and artists including k. d. lang and Madonna have cited Karen Carpenter among their major influences, and this definitive biography, based on exclusive interviews with nearly 100 ofĀ her friends and associates, is a testament to her brief yet remarkable life.
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Music BiographiesTable of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword by Dionne Warwick
- Authorās Note
- Prologue: Rainy Days and Rain Man
- 1. California Dreaminā
- 2. Chopsticks on Barstools
- 3. Stand in Line, Try to Climb
- 4. Sprinkled Moondust
- 5. You Put Us on the Road
- 6. Nothing to Hide Behind
- 7. America at Its Very Best?
- 8. Moving Out
- 9. The Collapse
- 10. I Need to Be in Love
- 11. Just Let Us Know What the Problem Is!
- 12. The Bird Has Finally Flown the Coop
- 13. Pockets Full of Good Intentions
- 14. White Lace and Promises Broken
- 15. Beginning of the End
- 16. Dancing in the Dark
- 17. Too Little, Too Late, Too Soon
- Epilogue: A Song for You
- Acknowledgments
- Selected Discography
- Selected Television Appearances
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Suggested Reading
- Index
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