Richard Carpenter

post · Mar 2, 2026

Today, the second of March, 2026, would have been my late sister’s 76th birthday. Karen’s marvelous, timeless alto, was perfect, truly perfect, and able to interpret with ease from the heart, any type of popular song, whether it be 1937’s “I Can Dream, Can’t I?” to 1961’s “Please Mr. Postman,” all the while appealing to millions of listeners around the world and to this day. I realize one should never say “never,” but there will *never* be another Karen. -Richard #karencarpenter #richardcarpente

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post · Oct 23, 2025

Congratulations, Richard, on your nomination for the Songwriters Hall of Fame class of 2026 in the performer-songwriter category for “Top of the World,” “Yesterday Once More” and “Goodbye to Love,” “Only Yesterday” and “Merry Christmas, Darling!” #songwritershalloffame #richardcarpenter #karencarpenter #carpenters

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post · Sep 13, 2025

Out cruising in the ‘59 Chrysler 300E from my collection, and it feels like yesterday once more! #yesterdayoncemore #carpenters #thecarpenters

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post · Feb 4, 2024

It’s hard to believe that 41 years have passed since Karen left us. Due to various reasons, not every one of those years saw a new album, a fact I regret more each passing day, as the world was deprived of hearing her sing countless more songs, sung in a voice that could not and can not be matched. I feel her loss in many different ways, and not just her singing. She was endowed with a contagious upbeat personality which was a plus when spending so many hours in the studio. Every year, I miss he

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reel · Mar 14, 2023

To @mmkeeravaani and @chandraboselyricist: Heartfelt congratulations on your win for Best Original Song. Here is a little something from our family to you and yours. #MMKeeravaani #Chandrabose #RRRMovie #NaatuNaatu #NaatuNaatuOscar @the_carpenters_official #TheCarpenters #Carpenters #topoftheworld

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post · Mar 3, 2023

Today marks the 73rd year since my remarkable sister, Karen, was born. At certain moments, it does seem that "time flies." This is not one of them. It does seem like 40 years have passed since her death. It is comforting to know, however, that her timeless voice has proven to be exactly that, as more and more people the world over—through a variety of media, are letting this be known, a perfect present for her special day.

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post · Feb 4, 2023

While realizing that “time flies,” it is still hard for me to fathom that as of today, 4 February, 2023, forty (40) years will have passed since the untimely death of my sister, Karen. Her passing has not only been a loss to my family, but to the world of popular music, as she possessed not only an incomparable voice, but a timeless one as well. For the new, authorized page celebrating the legacy of both Karen and me as the Carpenters, feel free to visit @the_carpenters_official.

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post · Aug 11, 2022

So saddened to learn of Olivia's passing. She was a rare talent, a lovely lady, and a good and valued friend of Karen's.

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reel · Mar 29, 2022

Revisiting my live performance of “(They Long to Be) Close to You” at the old A&M Studios for this year’s #PianoDay #WorldPianoDay #piano. My piano covers of Carpenters’ classics are available on the album “Richard Carpenter’s Piano Songbook.” See link in bio!

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post · Apr 22, 2019

Thanks to all of you, who not only have taken the time and made the effort to come visit the various places around Southern California that relate to Karen and me, but to all of you around the world who have written such lovely notes and congratulations. Fifty years, WOW! #carpenters#50thanniversary#thankyou

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