The Carpenters

The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the duo stood in direct contrast with the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s; yet they became one of the most popular artists of the decade, scoring 12 Top Ten hits, including three number one singles. Karen Carpenter's calm, often somber voice was the most distinctive element of their music Read more on Last.fm

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Appearances

FIRST

01/10/1970
(they Long To Be) Close To You
Music Video

LAST

15/10/1992
(they Long To Be) Close To You
Danced to by Pan's People

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Artist Statistics

Below are the number of appearances made, sorted by the most popular types of performance. Repeat performances are not counted, unless stated otherwise.

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Linked Performances

Artist Appearances

Episode	Performance
15/10/1992	(they Long To Be) Close To You Danced to by Pan's People
20/12/1990	(they Long To Be) Close To You Music Video
13/12/1990	(they Long To Be) Close To You Top 40 Breaker Clip
03/11/1977	Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft Music Video
20/10/1977	Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft Danced to by Legs & Co.
08/04/1976	There's A Kind Of Hush (all Over The World) Danced to by Pan's People
08/05/1975	Only Yesterday Music Video
24/04/1975	Only Yesterday Music Video
13/02/1975	Please Mr. Postman Danced to by Pan's People
23/01/1975	Please Mr. Postman Music Video
28/03/1974	Jambalaya (on The Bayou) Music Video
14/03/1974	Jambalaya (on The Bayou) Music Video
01/11/1973	Top Of The World Music Video
17/08/1973	Yesterday Once More Music Video
03/08/1973	Yesterday Once More Music Video
20/07/1973	Yesterday Once More Music Video
09/11/1972	Goodbye To Love Music Video
12/10/1972	Goodbye To Love Music Video
14/10/1971	Superstar Mimed Performance
23/09/1971	Superstar Mimed Performance
23/09/1971	Help Mimed Performance
14/01/1971	We've Only Just Begun Danced to by Pan's People
15/10/1970	(they Long To Be) Close To You Danced to by Pan's People
01/10/1970	(they Long To Be) Close To You Music Video

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