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A Pitchfork Best Music Book of 2019: A look at what the beloved pop singer meant to fans, written with "nostalgic affection and astute critical thinking" (Los Angeles Times).
In the '60s and '70s, America's music scene was marked by raucous excess, reflected in the tragic overdoses of young superstars such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. At the same time, the uplifting harmonies and sunny lyrics that propelled Karen Carpenter and her brother,...
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"As one of the biggest-selling acts of the 1970s, the Carpenters are celebrated for their melodic pop and unforgettable hits like 'Close to You,' 'Yesterday,' and 'Top of the World.' Though Karen is rightly recognized as one of the greatest singers in popular music, the tragedy of her early death in 1983 at the young age of just thirty-two sometimes overshadows her incredible achievements. She has often been portrayed as a victim, controlled by her...
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