Old School Friday - Karen Carpenter

Happy Friday!!  Today is the birthday of Karen Anne Carpenter.  Karen Carpenter was a Caucasian American, singer and drummer, she was also the female half of the singing sibling duo "The Carpenters".  Karen was born on March 2, 1950 in New Haven Connecticut and she died on February 4, 1983 in Downey, California from heart failure.  Karen's heart failure was a direct result of her long time fight with anorexia nervosa.  She was 32 years old when she died.  Karen along with her brother Richard, had several major hits in the 1970's, such as "We've Only Just Begun" and "Close To You".  In the early 1970's the Carpenters received two Grammy Awards.  To learn more about Karen Carpenter go HERE and HERE.

We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters


Close To You - The Carpenters


Superstar - The Carpenters


Though this last song was a mild hit for the Carpenters it was a bigger hit by Luther Vandross.

Superstar - Luther Vandross


Be Blessed Today!
Regina

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Luther Vandross"

Another Friday is HERE!! And it looks like it is going to be a BEAUTIFUL DAY! Wednesday was the birthday of the late, great Luther Ronzoni Vandross (May he rest in Peace)! Luther was a singer, songwriter and producer who graced this world with his presence from April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005. Luther was the smooth, velvety voice of an entire generation! he has numerous ballads and songs, too many to name here! To learn more about Luther Vandross go HERE and HERE! Enjoy the smooth sounds of ...LUTHER!

In 1980 I first fell in love with the voice of Luther Vandross as he sang with the group "Change"!
The Glow of Love - Change (Featuring Luther Vandross)


Then LUTHER went solo!! (Goodness KNOWS they don't make voices & artists like this anymore!)

Here And Now - Luther Vandross (LIVE)


A House Is Not A Home - Luther Vandross (LIVE)


Never Too Much - Luther Vandross


Have a Blessed Weekend All!
Life is Short, Tell Someone You LOVE Them Today ... AND MEAN IT!