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Lead Sister
The Story of Karen Carpenter
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2023
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"This may well become the definitive biography of Carpenter....Pop music fans will appreciate this strong biography." —Library Journal, Starred Review
Named a Financial Times 2023 Best Book of the Year – Pop Music
Named one of The Times and The Sunday Times, UK 17 best rock and pop music books of 2023
A groundbreaking biography reevaluating the life and legacy of transcendent musician Karen Carpenter
As one of the biggest-selling acts of the 1970s, the Carpenters are celebrated for their melodic pop and unforgettable hits like “Close to You,” “Yesterday,” and “Top of the World.” Though Karen is rightly recognized as one of the greatest singers in popular music, the tragedy of her early death in 1983 at the young age of just thirty-two sometimes overshadows her incredible achievements. She has often been portrayed as a victim, controlled by her family and exploited by the music industry.
Forty years after her death, this biography reframes her life and legacy as a pioneering woman with her own vision and agency. With exclusive interviews with friends, musicians, and collaborators, bestselling author Lucy O’Brien explores Karen’s contributions as a singer, drummer, arranger, and producer, and traces the roots of the Carpenters’ iconic sound. Lead Sister also honors Karen’s triumphs in the face of her struggle with anorexia, providing contemporary perspectives on eating disorders and mental health. Despite the chronic nature of her illness, Karen Carpenter was, above all, a creative, dedicated, and assured artist whose music delivers an emotional resonance that has transcended generations—and that is how she should be remembered.
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Copyright year
2023
ISBN-Print
978-1-5381-8446-2
ISBN-Online
978-1-5381-8447-9
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
358
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CONTENTS No access
INVOCATION No access Pages 1 - 5
PROLOGUE No access Pages 6 - 8
CHAPTER 1. 1950–1963 No access
CHAPTER 2. 1963–1966 No access
CHAPTER 3. 1967–1968 No access
CHAPTER 4. 1969 No access
CHAPTER 5. 1970 No access
CHAPTER 6. 1971 No access
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CHAPTER 9. 1974 No access
CHAPTER 10. 1975 No access
CHAPTER 11. 1976 No access
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CHAPTER 13. 1978 No access
CHAPTER 14. 1979 No access
CHAPTER 15. 1980 No access
CHAPTER 16. 1981 No access
CHAPTER 17. 1982 No access
CHAPTER 18. 1983 No access
EPILOGUE No access Pages 309 - 330
BENEDICTION No access Pages 331 - 333
CARPENTERS: SELECT DISCOGRAPHY No access Pages 334 - 340
