Hi Everyone,

My name is Sanford, I am 49 and live in KY, and until just a few days ago I hadn’t listened to a Carpenters song since 1983. It’s not that after Karen’s passing that I didn’t care for their music anymore, it is just after Karen died when I heard a song by them I just wanted to sit down & cry. And it was (like I mentioned before) a few days ago I was in my car going somewhere and just had the radio tuned to an oldies station (mostly just for the noise) when Close To You started playing.

As soon as I heard the first note I knew what it was, I pulled the car into a parking area & just sat and listened. And it seemed for a few moments that I was back in 1970, and that I had forgotten just how good a Carpenters tune made me feel while I was listening to it. And in case anyone is wondering , I wasn’t sitting there crying while I was listening, they say time heals pain & I guess that is true.

Anyway when the song finished playing I start driving, and thinking I am going to have to dig my Carpenters albums when I get home and do some listening. That is when something else hit me, all my Carpenters music is on vinyl! Not only had I not listened to any Carpenters music over a period of 25 years, I hadn’t bought any Carpenters CDs either!

So before I went home I stopped by a music store and bought the 35th Anniversary Gold CD, and on the home I went. As soon as I got in the house I opened it up and into the CD player it went. And as I sat down & the notes of the first tune washed over me, I had a feeling I hadn’t felt in years, which was the absolute joy of hearing Karen’s rich voice.

So after listening to the CD, I starting wondering if there was much on the internet about them. And much to my surprise (And happiness) seems like there is quite a bit. So that is how I came to find Leadsister ( I like that it fits Karen) So here I am, a lost Carpenters fan who has finally found his way back home.

Hi Sanford!!!

Welcome to the forum! Your story is exactly the same as mine! I couldn't listen to the Carpenters after Karen's passing... it took a long time.... 2003 to be exact... it was just too hard for me. And like you, I happened to be driving when "Top of the World" came on the radio and I had to pull over and just "listen". After that I started buying all the Carpenters CD's and rebuilt my collection from vinyl to CD and that's when I discovered Leadsister too!! You'll love it here.... everyone is great!

By the way... I'm Jayne from Illinois!

Hi Sanford. I'm Dave from SC. I had an out of the blue reawakening to Karen's awesome voice and The Carpenters music 4 years ago with Superstar. It seems to be somewhat of a common theme with we, the pop-rock old guard here. And I also well remember when their music first hit the airwaves and was there after and often heard everywhere. Welcome to the forum, Karen's special place.

Hi, Sanford.
I am also your age and also couldn't listen to Karen's voice after 1983 for the pain. But I gradually(after 20 yrs or so) began re-investigating Carpenters music and also found this site. I also met Dave here(DR Drummer) and we now live together, enjoying many, many hours of Carpenters music and videos together. Karen keeps bringing people together...one way or another. I swear her spirit really enjoys that.
Anyway....WELCOME!!!!!!
Cheryl in South Carolina

Hello Sanford

I'm Mafer, 17, from ecuador....I'm really glad you re-discovered them. Carpenters have helped me lots of times through my life and because of them in some way I'm a better english speaker now ...I have also had the chance to notice that I ain't the only teen who enjoys listening Karen's voice ...It's so warm and sweet ....
Welcome to Ls!..Hope to see ya posting more often and keep Carpenters music with u always !!!

Hello Sanford and welcome to the forum! Thanks for sharing your story with us and we look forward to your posts here at LeadSister

Hi Sandford!
Aww, that's really sweet, I'm glad you found them again

Sara x

Heya, welcome to LS!! im chantelle from Australia

Welcome Sanford, looking forward to getting to know you. Enjoy LS.
Robin

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! There is more Carpenter information on here than I ever even knew existed.

At times it can seem boundless.

magnific.

you love me too