Carpenters - Live Rarities

I was looking forward to this DVD of "rarities" because "Yesterday Once More" was listed on the title page, along with "Sometimes." Neither song appears on this "rarities" DVD. All songs are from their concent in Aussie in 1972. Nothing else. There seems to be confusion about whether it is 1971 and/or 1972. It is just 1972. During the introductions, Richard says Karen is 22. She was born in 1950. That would make it 1972. Also Karen says they have been doing this for "a little over two years" now. That would make it 1972. I am glad to have this DVD in my collection but I am disappointed that is it in black and white not color (man, it was 1972!) and that "Yesterday Once More" and "Sometimes" were not on the DVD. Why did XXL Media Entertainment place those two songs on the cover when neither appear on the DVD?

While bits and pieces of this concert can be found on Youtube (usually with bad video quality), this DVD manages to present the concert in its (almost) totality (the beginning seconds of the concert are cut off) in b&w images that are comparable to a good VHS tape--in other words, quite acceptable. Its audio quality is pretty good though. Since the concert was originally recorded for TV broadcast, no doubt that is the source of this DVD.This DVD is clearly not an offical release, but given the rarity of its content, it should be a must buy for all Carpenters fans. For fans of KC, you'll be treated to her extensive drum playing--something she did less and less often in later concerts. Another thing to note is that many of the songs are rendered with substantial variation from their recorded versions. Intentional or not (or perhaps unavoidably), this is what makes live performances so interesting for fans to collect--if only for historical purposes.

I don't care that the sound is flat, the black and white cinematography is flatter..and that all the back up dudes are clones of Richard: same height, same body frame, same suit, same freaking haircut...I am not kidding.But to cut to the proverbial chase: here we have great A & R and that under-appreciated and under-discussed genius, Karen Carpenter. She and her Brother managed to inject light jazz into pop and create Top 100 and Small Club appeal. An *original* talent who proves you can be a sex symbol in a dress found in the wardrobe department for the pilot of Little House on the Prairie; or whatever she wears on these early '70s TV performances.A pleasure as nostalgia...and to value against the electro.-mechanical drivel with which we get blasted, today.Just think of KC's "so many roads to choose" and get the chills all over again. Better yet, dig it on this cool DVD!

This DVD contains a black and white concert performed in Australia, from 1972.The audio and video are O.K., if you remember that this was filmed using early 1970's technology.The concert is under 46 minutes (not 60 minutes).Total time (0:45.45)Here are the songs and other parts of the concert.1. Help2. Love Is Surrender3. (Richard explains harmonies)4. Ticket To Ride5. For All We Know6. Close To You7. Cinderella Rockefella8. Superstar9. (Band introduction)10. Medley - Any Day Now/Baby It's You/Knowing When To Leave/Make It Easy On Yourself/There's Always Something There To Remind Me/I'll Never Fall In Love Again/Walk On By/Do You Know The Way To San Jose11. Hurting Each Other12. We've Only Just Begun

Have been looking for this DVD for a long time. It is actually taken from the B&W concert for TV they had made back in Australia. All the songs on it are classics and there are great shots of Karen playing on the drums. Her voice is unlike a lot of singers, sweet and hitting some low notes in some places we find it hard to control our voices in and she and her brother brings perfection to their harmonies. If anyone is looking for The Carpenters live in Australia, this is the one you're looking for and like the title says it's very rare. Sure miss some of these performances of the 70s and last of all there will never be another Karen Carpenter. Pity we have so little treasures left off this gem.

If you want to have something to remember Karen and Richard Carpenter by . This is a must to have I couldn't belive they had Frank Pooler conducting on stage with them in this concert. As I understand Frank Pooler wrote Merry Christmas Darling back in 1946. Richard and Frank was friends and re compose the song for Karen to sing back in 1970 . If you ever have heard this song it was one of the best Christmas Songs I thought they ever had done. The song is not in the concert. But Frank Pooler was.I know it is in black and white . But I really enjoyed it. A must to have if you Love the Carpenters. Hope this will help you . Patrick T Lannon

I just can't put into words how much I love this disc. DVDs of concerts and TV specials have been non-existent for years due to Richard's aversion to them. I've always maintained that since they were unable to record an album in 1974 they should have released Live in Japan and culled either Help or Jambiliya for a single. At least we are starting to get bootleg discs here and there. Anyone who considers themselves a Carpenters fan MUST add this to their collection. My only regret is that it has no beginning or end but that's quibbling. Do yourself a favor and get your own copy while they are available.

This wasn't quite what I thought it would be. It is a live show by the Carpenters in the beginning of their career. Great performance in Australia. Filmed in B&W however and the sound quality is lacking. Sounds Mono. Otherwise it was ok. If you are a diehard Carpenters fan, you'll want this, otherwise look to their other videos.

Not the best DVD. But ok

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