Carpenters Fan Club Newsletter #50

Air date for the Carpenters TV Special will be December 2nd. While viewing watch for a race between Richard (in his Ferrari) and Al Unser and Johnny Rutherford. The race took place at the Riverside Raceway, California. You will see Karen magically transformed into Cher! Karen & John Denver sing a duet, and Richard & Victor Borge stage a brilliant piano duet. You will also be treated to Karen's fabulous drum solo, and laugh at Richard's Spike Jones version of Close To You. Be sure to set this date aside for viewing.

October & November are tour months, and schedules are as follows:

Oct. 13th Rexburg, Idaho, Ricks College

Oct. 14th Saltlake City, Utah, University, of Utah

Oct. 15th Logan, Utah, Utah State University

Oct. 16th Pravo, Utah Brigham Young University

Oct. 19th Searcy, Arkansas, Harding College

Oct. 20th Longview, Texas, Longview H. S. Auditorium

Oct. 21 Nocogdoches, Texas, Stephen Austin Coliseum

Oct. 22 Huntsville, Texas, Sam Houston State University

Oct. 23rd Norman, Oklahoma

Oct. 24th Houston, Texas, University of Texas

Oct. 25th Lake Charles, Louisiana, Civic Auditorium

Nov. 10th Munich, Germany, Deutches Museum

Nov. 12th Dusseldorf, Germany, Philipshalle

Nov. 13th Hamburg, Germany, Congress Centrum

Nov. 14th Amsterdam, Holland, Eden Hall

Nov. 15th Frankfurt. Germany-Jahrhunderhalle

Nov. 16th Edinburgh, Scotland U.K.

Nov. 18th Manchester, U.K., A.B.C.

Nov. 19th Blackpool, U.K., Opera House

Nov. 20th Birmingham, U.K., Hippodro

Nov. 22-27th London, Palladium

Nov. 25th London, BBC TV Special

The new concert books are in stock, and the price for all books (old issues and new) is $X.XX each for U.S. members, $X.XX for overseas members.

One of the loveliest gifts you can give, are the beautiful colored photographs of Richard & Karen. We appreciate your complimentary notes from those of you who have already received your orders.

To auto buffs who are interested in Richard's collection, more have been added since the last newsletter. You can add these to your list.

1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega-black
1968 Chrysler Imperial-maroon
1964 Thunderbird-white
1963 Thunderbird-white
1963 Corvette-brown
1963 Corvette-red
1961 Chrysler 300 G-black
1960 Chrysler 300 F-white
1957 Thunderbird-black (second one)
1955 Chrysler St. Regis-red & white

FLASH! Just received word that Richard will NOT be driving his Ferrari in the great race you will witness on TV Dec. 2. He merely used it for practice to get the feel of the racetrack. He WILL be driving a Formula 5000, as will his competitors.

Now for some questions and answers:

Q. When did Richard & Karen sign with Herb Alpert?: A. April 22, 1969 at 11:32 a.m.
Q. Is it true that they are quitting show biz?: A. NO WAY! They enjoy what they are doing, and are not ready to retire.
Q. Does Karen like to wear hats?: A. She is not a 'hat nut' but enjoys wearing one occasionally.
Q. Are Richard & Karen interested in the Olympics?: A. Yes. When they are not at home when the Olympics are staged, they have Mom & Dad video-tape the programs, so they can watch them later.
Q. Why didn't Karen play the drums on the album A Kind Of Hush?: A. Richard wanted to try some different sounds from stronger drummers.
Q. Did Richard & Karen enjoy starring their own TV special?: A. YES. It was a new and very thrilling experience to do their own Special. They enjoyed working with John Denver & Victor Borge. Two very likable and fun-loving people. They had an excellent production crew who were a joy to be around. Between shots, Victor kept them laughing. He can ad lib comedy faster than writers can put it on paper. They feel fortunate in having acquired many great new friends through the show.
Q. Was Karen singing before she started taking voice lessons?: A. The only voice study Karen had, was being part of Long Beach State Acapella Choir.
Q. What is Karen's voice range?: A. D below middle C to C above high C.
Q. Does Richard ever write the lyrics for songs?: A. Yes, though he hasn't done so for some time. He leaves the lyrics to John Bettis now, who has more time to concentrate on them.
Q. Has Karen ever written a song?: A. No. She leaves the song writing to Richard.
Q. When they fly, is it by tourist or first class?: A. First class.
Q. How many people work on issuing the newsletter?: A. Richard & Karen supply most of the information (along with Mom & Dad) Ev usually types it. Rosina & Patty supply the printer with names of all new members, change of addresses, deletions etc. as well as getting it to the printer. From there it goes to a mailing business where they are folded, placed in an envelope which has been addressed, sealed and delivered to the post office.

In the past, I have thanked and complimented all the fans for the artistic creations they have sent to Richard & Karen in the past. I would like to renew my thanks for your continued interest and loyal support to them, their parents. and to the fan club staff.

We all appreciate your nice letters, and are delighted you care enough to write. We welcome your suggestions and criticisms - both constructive and non-constructive; it helps in making decisions, so keep your letters coming in, and many thanks. Rap later. EV.

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