Karen and I were both born in New Haven, Conn. We enjoyed the same music and always seemed to know what the… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
The music was soft and we just looked kind of like your average two people walking down the street. So really the… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
So many writers hated us because we represented mainstream America. Forget the music, they just didn't like the idea of us. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
Karen was always the more visible part of the group, which was fine, but I think anyone who knows anything about music… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
My father, Harold, loved music. The radio was on all the time at home, and he had lots of great pop and… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
I'm not into much besides my music. And cars. And investing my money. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
The Carpenters songs had a lot of melody. And people have always liked a good melody. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
When we were trying to make a go of our music, our parents bought everything they could afford for us. We had… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
I could give you a list of songs that I heard on the radio that I went right out and bought and… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
A person can learn technically to orchestrate. But the stuff it takes to make a really terrific arrangement, that can't be taught,… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
Karen and I are public figures. We got into this business because we loved making music. And if an act happens to… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
Music is a different world from when Karen and I were signed by Herb Alpert in 1969. But I feel I have… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
While a therapist is working with an anorexic, it takes months, if not years, to overcome the illness. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
Burt Bacharach used to do that. He'd produce a number of hits, especially for Dionne Warwick and then, every year or so, put out… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
We sold over 80 million records throughout the world, and there are going to be people who want a new product, or a reissue. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
Karen and I were both born in New Haven, Conn. We enjoyed the same music and always seemed to know what the other was… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
So many sibling acts are usually singers like The Osmonds and the Jacksons. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
My mom, Agnes, was a homemaker. She was particular about cleaning and wanted things done just so. Keeping our house tidy taught me to… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
There's something about doing one's own product that just can't be matched. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
The music was soft and we just looked kind of like your average two people walking down the street. So really the press, of… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
