Carpenters
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1969 in Downey, California, United States
- Died: 4 February 1983, Downey, California, United States
- Active: 1969 - 1983
Biography
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen Carpenter (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter (born 1946). Known for their soft musical style, the group featured Karen’s contralto vocals and Richard’s harmonising, arranging, and composition work. Over a 14-year career, the Carpenters released 10 studio albums, multiple singles, and appeared in several television specials. Originally from *New Haven*, Connecticut, the siblings moved to Downey, California, in 1963.
Genres
Carpenters Discography
- Offering (1969) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- Close to You (1970) - Album - rated 3.31/5
- (They Long to Be) Close to You / I Kept On Loving You (1970) - Single - rated 4.08/5
- Carpenters (1971) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- A Song for You (1972) - Album - rated 3.82/5
- The Singles 1969-1973 (1973) - Compilation - rated 3.89/5
- Now & Then (1973) - Album - rated 3.5/5
- Horizon (1975) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- A Kind of Hush (1976) - Album - rated 3.3/5
- Passage (1977) - Album - rated 3.27/5
- Christmas Portrait (1978) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Made in America (1981) - Album - rated 3.27/5
- Voice of the Heart (1983) - Album - rated 3.7/5
- Lovelines (1989) - Album - rated 3.36/5
- Love Songs (1998) - Compilation
- Yesterday Once More (1998) - Compilation
- Carpenters Gold: Greatest Hits (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.84/5
- Carpenters With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (2018) - Album - rated 3.5/5
Members
- Karen Carpenter - vocals, drums (1969–1983)
- Richard Carpenter - keyboards, piano, vocals (1969–1983)