i just learned after 50 years, how important richard carpenter was to their success. i always believed that because karin had such a sweet voice, that richard was just her piano player. it was his arrangements that helped bring out her beautiful voice. still love her so long after she died.
Karen was also a pretty good drummer as well. It’s unfortunate that her eating disorder had weakened her to the point of no return. I still get goosebumps at the sound of her voice.