Carpenters
Rock band from Downey, CA · formed 1968
- adult contemporary music
- easy listening
- pop music
- rock music
- Shows on record
- None on record
- Rooms played
- None on record
- Cities
- None on record
- Releases
- None on record
- Last show
- None on record
About
Carpenters is a band from Downey, CA, formed in 1968, tagged adult contemporary music, easy listening, pop music by its sources. No dated shows are on record.
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
No past shows on record.
Where they play
No rooms on record.
Releases
No releases on record.
Discography
80 releases, 1991–2024- 2024Christmas Once MoreCompilation
A&M Records · 656961 6
- 2023Holding Onto Yesterday (live 1976)Live
Firefly
- 2023Ten songs for youCompilation
- 2023We’re On Our WayLive
musique de lune
- 2020The Road to YesterdayLive
Stiletto Discs
- 2019Live in Japan 1972Live
Applause · APPCD5001
- 2018Carpenters With the Royal Philharmonic OrchestraCompilation
A&M Records · B0029419-02 · Engineer [ProTools Operator]: Stefano Civetta; Mastered By: Eric Boulanger; Mixed By: Al Schmitt; Mixed By [Overture and Orchestral Interludes]: Simon Rhodes
- 2017The Legendary FM Radio Broadcasts: Budokan, Tokyo Japan 31st May 1974Live
Radioland
- 2016The Nation's Favourite Carpenters SongsCompilation
ITV Studios · 5372270
- 2015The Complete SinglesCompilation
A&M Records · B0024049‐02 IN03 · Mastered By: Erick Labson
- 2014IconCompilation
A&M Records · 80020369-02
- 2013CollectedCompilation
Universal Music · 534 289-5
Show 68 more releases
- 2011The Best OfRelease
Pelo Music S.A. · ESD9981
- 2010Live In London 1971Release
NFK · NFK-171
- 2010The Live HistoryRelease
Radar Records · RAD 7061
- 20092 for 1: Close to You + Now & ThenCompilation
Universal · MMTDCD022
- 200940/40Compilation
A&M Records · B0013223-02
- 200940th Anniversary Collector's EditionCompilation
A&M Records · UICY-91361
- 2009Close to You + Now & ThenCompilation
Universal Music Group International · 531 863-6
- 2006The Ultimate CollectionCompilation
A&M Records · 0602498446263
- 2005Classic AirwavesLive
American Legends / IODA · SMC2667
- 2005Superstar: The Best of the CarpentersCompilation
Universal Music UK · UTD088
- 2003Carpenters Greatest Hits 20Compilation
Prince Records
- 2003Carpenters Perform CarpenterCompilation
- 2003Perform CarpenterCompilation
A&M Records · 0606949367626 · Engineer [Assembly]: Stewart Whitmore; Mastered By: Bernie Grundman
- 2003The CarpentersCompilation
- 200220th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: CarpentersCompilation
A&M Records · 602517233713
- 2002Bad Hangover / CarpenterSingle
L.A. International · LAINT001
- 2002CarpentersCompilation
A&M Records · 602517233713 · Mastered By: Bernie Grundman
- 2002Carpenters Gold: Greatest HitsCompilation
A&M Records · 069 493 258-9
- 2002Greatest Hits 20Compilation
Prince Records · PR 3001-2
- 2002Hits of the CarpentersCompilation
Apex Music · H009-C11-058
- 2002The Essential Collection (1965–1997)Compilation
A&M Records · 069 493 416-2 · Mastered By: Bernie Grundman
- 2001As Time Goes ByCompilation
A&M Records · 064 493 112-2
- 2000By RequestCompilation
A&M Records · POCM-1587
- 2000Carpenters Gold: Greatest HitsCompilation
A&M Records · 602498450765
- 1999I Won't Last A Day Without You / Yesterday Once More (Remix)Single
A&M Records · PODM-1072
- 1999Singles 1969–1981Compilation
A&M Records · 069 490 456-2
- 1998Carpenters GoldCompilation
A&M Records · 987 064-7
- 1998Top Of The World (Original & Karaoke Masters)Compilation
A&M Records · POCM-1529
- 1997AnthologyCompilation
A&M Records · POCM‐1556
- 1997Close To You: Remembering The CarpentersRelease
MPI Home Video · CLV7278 · Producer: Bill DiCicco
- 1997Love SongsCompilation
A&M Records · 31454 0838 2
- 1997Their Greatest Hits and Finest PerformancesCompilation
Reader’s Digest · 183C · Producer: Anthony Casuccio
- 1996Ave MariaSingle
A&M Records · PODM-1065
- 1996Christmas CollectionCompilation
A&M Records · 3145406032 · Engineer: Ray Gerhardt; Engineer: Roger Young; Producer: Richard Carpenter; Producer [Associate]: Karen Carpenter
- 1996Live At Budokan 1974Release
PolyGram Video · POLM-1021 · Engineer: Kazuo Nagao; Engineer: Ray Gerhardt; Engineer: Roger Young; Producer: Karen Carpenter
- 1996Sixteen Hits Of The Carpenters Volume 1Compilation
PolyGram · 540 494-2
- 1996Sixteen Hits of the Carpenters, Volume 2Compilation
A&M Records · 540 637-2
- 1995Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)Single
A&M Records · PODM-1059
- 1995Clean-Living MillionairesRelease
Real Thing · RTCD-015
- 1995I Need To Be In Love / Top Of The WorldSingle
Polydor · PODM-1060
- 1995ReflectionsCompilation
Karussell · 551 593-2
- 1995SWEET MEMORY at lastCompilation
A&M Records · KR‐NK04
- 1995SWEET MEMORY by and byCompilation
A&M Records · KR-NK05
- 1995SWEET MEMORY on and offCompilation
A&M Records · KR-NK03
- 1995SWEET MEMORY somedayCompilation
A&M Records · KR-NK06
- 1995SWEET MEMORY those daysCompilation
A&M Records · KR-NK02
- 1995Twenty-Two Hits of the CarpentersCompilation
Polydor · POCM-1540 · Engineer [Digital Assembly]: Stewart Whitmore
- 1995青春の輝きSingle
- 1994Carpenters Best Vol. 1 Superstar / Top Of The WorldCompilation
A&M Records · DCI 83267
- 1994Carpenters Best vol.1Compilation
A&M Records · DCI 83267
- 1994Carpenters Best vol.2Compilation
A&M Records · DCI 83267
- 1994Interpretations: A 25th Anniversary CelebrationCompilation
A&M Records · 540 251-2 · Executive-Producer, Liner Notes: Richard Carpenter; Producer: Bill DiCicco; Producer: Paul Surratt
- 1994Radio YearsCompilation
- 1994Sixteen Hits of the CarpentersCompilation
A&M Records · 540 494 2
- 1994Superstar / Let Me Be the OneSingle
A&M Records · 580 809-2
- 1994SWEET MEMORY all at onceCompilation
A&M Records · KR-NK01
- 1994The Best of CarpentersCompilation
Som Livre · 1310-2
- 1994TreasuresCompilation
Pickwick Music · PWKS 4089
- 1994Tryin' To Get The Feeling AgainSingle
A&M Records · 580 761-2 · Producer: Jack Daugherty
- 1994Yesterday Once More / SuperstarSingle
A&M Records · 580 793-2
- 1993Carpenters CollectionCompilation
Time Life Music · SUP-21 · Engineer [Remix]: Roger Young; Executive-Producer: Charles McCardell; Producer [Assistant Producer]: John Bonfield
- 1993Golden StarsCompilation
A&M Records · 65 423 6
- 1993Magical Memories of the CarpentersCompilation
Reader’s Digest · RDCD 631-5
- 1993Rainy Days And MondaysSingle
A&M Records · AMCDR 0180 · Producer: Jack Daugherty
- 1993Their Greatest HitsCompilation
A&M Records · 397 186-2
- 1992Best Of Best + Original Master KaraokeCompilation
A&M Records · PCCY-10293
- 1992Christmas With the CarpentersCompilation
- 1991A&M Gold Series - CarpentersCompilation
A&M Records · 397083-2
Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.
Lineup
- Bob Messenger
- Earle Dumler
Former
- Karen Carpenter
- Richard Carpenter
- Danny Woodhams
- Douglass Strawn
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
7 members on record- Karen Carpenter1969–1983
- Richard Carpenter1969–1983
- Bob Messengertenure unknown
- Danny Woodhamsleft, years unknown
- Douglass Strawntenure unknown
- Earle Dumlertenure unknown
- Wesley Jacobstenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Abnuceals Emuukha Electric Symphony Orchestra (via Earle Dumler), Stan Kenton and His Orchestra (via Earle Dumler)
Members' earlier bands: The Mothers of Invention (via Earle Dumler)
Supporting musicians: Cubby O’Brien, Tony Peluso
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| youtube | Photos |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.
From Wikipedia
These facts are from the English Wikipedia article The Carpenters. They are shown on their own and are not merged into the record above.
- Origin
- Downey, California, United States
- Years active
- 1965–1983
- Genres
- Pop rock, soft rock, adult contemporary, easy listening
- Labels
- A&M
- Past members
- Karen Carpenter, Richard Carpenter
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