​Yesterday once more for sounds of the Carpenters at the Grove Theatre

MUSIC

The carpenters story

The Grove Theatre, Dunstable

Friday, October 23, 7.30pm

WIDELY regarded as the first tribute show when it debuted in 1989, this production takes you through the varied careers of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter.

Phil Aldridge’s lavish arrangements, stunning vocal harmonies and Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter combine to bring back memories of pop’s most melodic duo in a career which spanned three decades.

Originally a drummer, but thrust somewhat unwillingly into the limelight as the band’s principle singer and frontwoman, Karen Carpenter has one of the most distinctive voices in pop music, with brother Richard taking control of the instrumentation for most of their classic hits.

Richard has also shown his appreciation of the show, having said in an interview: “It was well played, very accurate – I’m flattered!”

The band’s career ended abruptly in 1983 when Karen died due to complications after a long battle with the then little-understood condition anorexia, but a number of posthumous releases kept their legacy alive.

However, in a successful 14 years the band left an impact on pop music which won’t be forgotten, producing some of the most iconic songs of the 1970s.

While not a critical success, the group were loved by the recording industry and the public, having a string of number one hits and winning many awards while at the height of their fame.

The show features all the much loved songs, including Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, I Won’t Last a Day Without You, Goodbye to Love, Top of the World, Please Mr Postman and Solitaire.

Tickets are £23 and are available from the box office, by calling 01582 602080 or online at grovetheatre.co.uk

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