The Carpenters' melodic pop charted a record-breaking score of hit recordings on the American Top 40 and Adult Contemporary charts, becoming leading sellers in the soft rock, easy listening and adult contemporary genres. The Carpenters had three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and fifteen #1 hits on the Adult Contemporary Chart (see The Carpenters discography). In addition, they had twelve top 10 singles (including their #1 hits). To date, The Carpenters' album and single sales total more than 100 million units.
During their fourteen-year career, The Carpenters recorded eleven albums, five of which contained top 10 singles (Close to You, Carpenters, A Song for You, Now & Then and Horizon), thirty-one singles, five television specials, and one short-lived television series. They toured in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, the Netherlands and Belgium. Their recording career ended with Karen's death on February 4, 1983. Karen passed away after cardiac arrest due to complications of anorexia nervosa. Extensive news coverage of the circumstances surrounding her death increased public awareness of the consequences of eating disorders.
Their first recordings were not successful, and the recording studio that was recording them, dropped them. That's when their 'savior' came in. Herb Alpert of A&M records heard a couple of their songs and said that he felt that they had good potential. Thanks to him, and his ability to see/hear quality when it appears, we had the GREAT performers of The Carpenters.
Dancing in the Street
The Carpenters Lyrics
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Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the streets
There'll be dancing in Chicago
Down in New Orleans
Of the New York City
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin'
Dancing in the street
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on every guy, grab a girl
Everywhere, around the world
There'll be dancing
They're dancing in the street
Way down in L.A.
Every day they're dancing in the street
Let's form a big long line, get in time
We're dancing in the street
Across the ocean blue, me and you
We're dancing' in the street
The Carpenters' song Dancing In The Street is a cheerful and upbeat tune that focuses on the universal joy that comes with dancing. The lyrics describe people all around the world getting ready to dance to a brand new beat as summer arrives. The song lists different cities in the United States where people will be dancing in the streets and highlights that all that is needed for dancing is music, and there will be music everywhere. The song encourages people to come together, grab a partner, and dance, stating that it doesn't matter what one wears, as long as they are there.
The central idea behind this song is that dancing is an excellent way to bring people together and spread joy. The lyrics have a unifying message that encourages people to put all their differences aside and dance in harmony. The upbeat tune and compelling melody make it a perfect song for a party or celebration, and the lyrics provide the perfect inspiration for getting everyone on their feet and dancing. All in all, Carpenters' Dancing In The Street is a happy, uplifting, and classic tune that celebrates the simple yet profound joy of dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Callin' out around the world
Announcing to the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Are you prepared for new dance moves?
Summer's here and the time is right
Summer has arrived and it is the perfect moment
For dancing in the streets
To dance publicly
There'll be dancing in Chicago
Chicago will have some public dancing
Down in New Orleans
In New Orleans too
Of the New York City
Even in the busy New York City
All we need is music, sweet music
Music is the primary requirement
There'll be music everywhere
Music will be all around us
There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin'
We will have some groovy music for dancing
Dancing in the street
Dancing in the public streets
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Dress code is not necessary
Just as long as you are there
If you are present, it is fine
So come on every guy, grab a girl
Men must bring a lady along to dance
Everywhere, around the world
This is happening globally
There'll be dancing
There will be public dancing
They're dancing in the street
People are already dancing on the streets
Way down in L.A.
Even in far-off Los Angeles
Every day they're dancing in the street
People are dancing in the public every day
Let's form a big long line, get in time
Let's form a big line with everyone synchronized
We're dancing in the street
We're having a public dance party
Across the ocean blue, me and you
Even if we are distant from each other
We're dancing' in the street
We can still dance together in public
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT CLIFFORD, MICHAEL (MICK) JAGGER
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sergio covelo moreira
Playing drums and singing at the same time is a super power.
anggungunara
Not really, thousands of people do it. Being supergood at both, like Karen, is
Matteo Viola
@anggungunara not easy though
PureHeaven
As a drummer I can tell you it takes a massive amount of concentration to do it at this level
nick112211
@PureHeaven It’s farrrr easier if you started playing drums and singing at the same time. Many people who seem like naturals at it started both at the same time. I know I’m saying the obvious, all you do naturally is separate your breathing from certain body actions. A lot of players, like guitar players like me, hold their breathe in specific ways when they play. And they reinforce that over time. People who do breathe work at the same time as playing, separate the two. And some people just have the pure luck of doing that when they were young. Jimi Hendrix said he sang because everyone else was singing. Who knows the reasons, but people who sing and play the same time don’t have a superpower, it’s more that others don’t realize the abilities they have if they change their perception of their normal body engagement.
DJL
@PureHeaven I don’t think that’s the case for her. I can easily sing and play drums. I know amazing drummers that have played for decades and can’t bring it to themselves to do it. You either can or can’t type of thing
Hoovy Tube
Never underestimate a guitar/bass player who looks like a programmer from the early 2000s.
Walt Gekko
@Jackson B This as noted was June of 1968.
Vilk Hunter
@Jackson B not what he said
Lynne Huff
@Vilk Hunter Yup