The Carpenters - consisting of brother and sister Richard and Karen Carpenter - were one of the biggest pop duos of all tine. They were known for their soft musical style, using Karen's fantastic contralto voice and Richard's harmonies and production skills. Karen sadly passed away in 1983 at the age of 32.
Years active: 1969-1983
Records sold: 90 million
Albums: 14
Singles: 46
Best songs:
- (They Long to Be) Close To You
- We've Only Just Begun
- Merry Christmas Darling
- For All We Know
- Rainy Days and Mondays
- Superstar
- Goodbye to Love
- Sing
- Yesterday Once More
- Top of the World
- Only Yesterday
- Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft
