Richard Carpenter
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| Richard Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Genre(s) | Pop |
| Years active | 1965-present |
| Label(s) | A&M Records |
| Official website | The Carpenters Official Website |
| Entourage | Karen Carpenter, The Carpenters |
Richard Carpenter (born October 15, 1946) was one of the most essential members of The Carpenters. Carpenter composed many of The Carpenters' hits, such as "Top of the World", "Yesterday Once More", "Only Yesterday", and "Goodbye to Love".
[edit] Solo career
On October 15, 2008, Carpenter's 62nd birthday, Carpenter announced that he will be returning to the music scene. He also announced he has selected a singer who will sing on his next solo album, a Christmas album, that will be released in late 2009.[1]
