| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xv, 351 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"An A Cappella book." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-339), discography (pages 306-312), filmography (pages 313-316), and index. |
| Contents |
Prologue : Rainy days and Rain Man -- California dreamin' -- Chopsticks on barstools -- Stand in line, try to climb -- Sprinkled moondust -- You put us on the road -- Nothing to hide behind -- America at its very best? -- Moving out -- The collapse -- I need to be in love -- Just let us know what the problem is! -- The bird has finally flown the coop -- Pockets full of good intentions -- White lace and promises broken -- Beginning of the end -- Dancing in the dark -- Too little, too late, too soon -- Epilogue : A song for you. |
| Summary |
An intimate profile of Karen Carpenter, a girl from a modest Connecticut upbringing who became a Southern California superstar. |
| Subject |
Carpenter, Karen, 1950-1983.
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Singers -- United States -- Biography.
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| Added Title |
Life of Karen Carpenter |
| ISBN |
9781556529764 hardcover |
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1556529767 hardcover |
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