![]() ![]() I know that you guys love this song and I like the song, too. George from Vancouver, CanadaI wonder if Justin Bieber was a closet Carpenters fan, & this multi-use of one word inspired "Baby".Bodhi from Nyc"kawa", that was my guess too - that the guitarist who is 'heard on the radio' and who "plays sad" was eric clapton.Of course, this is my opinion but I love songs that are classics or become classics - Karen's version is the all time classic. Good lord, my question is why? So far no one has come close to putting the emotion or the velvet voice of Karen Carpenter into this song. from CaliforniaWow, I had no idea this song has been redone by other artists. Pierre from Oakland, California The fact that Luther Vandross released his version the same year Karen Carpenter passed away makes me wonder if his take on it was in some way a tribute to her? Her voice was something special.And Karen nailed it on the first take, reading lyrics from a napkin. How do great arrangers do it? I mean, "I think I'm going to use a harp for the intro". Randall from MarylandOne of the greatest arrangements in pop music history, by Richard Carpenter.Bob from GlasgowThe version by Paul Quinn & The Independent Group is probably the most soulful and moving take I've ever heard.Richard from Somewhere Up NorthA different account of the origin of this song is given by Bobby Whitlock, keyboard player with Delaney and Bonnie:.I saw the movie when I was young and it was perfect for the ending, but I cried my eyes out. I also loved Bless The Beasts And The Childen. I had heard Richard was impressed by the performance, but he heard a more commercial orchestration, that along with Karen's angelic voice combined, would become a big hit for them, and it is my favorite track they recorded. Watch Bette's performance of the song on YouTube from a Burt Bacharach special. Mister D from FlI'm partial to Bette Midler's version, which captures the whole essence of the song, which is so sad and forlorn, and the heartbreak of knowing you were just used.Make me a superstar, no matter who you are. Make me a superstar, it don't matter who you are. Is it no surprise that I'm paralyzed by my fame and fortune.Īs I close my eyes and dive into the sky I'm dead 27.Īnd all of my pills and all of my drinks is makin me, makin me, makin me.Īnd all of my pills and all of my drinks is killin me, killin me, killin me.Īnd all that I feel and all that I see is fakin me, fakin me. Needless and disease for old invincible me like some kind of hero. It's just a dream that I won't wake up from.Īnd all of my pills and all of my drinks is makin me, makin me.Īnd all that I feel and all that I see is makin me, makin me, makin me.Ĭover me in greed, cause you planted the seed when you fed my ego. Razorblade and lines and I walk the line without feeling no one.ĭamn my throat is dry, I can't taste the wine from these empty bottles.įilms and magazines its all what I need and all what I planned on. You want me to play you best bring your brain, you best bring your money. If it feels good then it feels good and I do it all day. ![]() ![]() Toast the champion cause I came for greed and not for tomorrow. Superstar by Saliva on Moving Forward In Reverse: Greatest Hits (2010), Every Six Seconds (2001) Now has come the day that I take the lead and I make you follow. ![]()
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