The Carpenters: Live at the BBC

8.0
  • Genre: Music
  • Run time: 35 min
  • Premiere: 1971. November 6.

The Carpenters' debut BBC concert, recorded on their first British tour in September 1971. They perform hits including Close to You, Superstar and We've Only Just Begun, together with the odd Beatles tune and a Bacharach/David medley. Karen's drumming and Richard's keyboards get instrumental support from their five-piece touring band and a 26-piece orchestra conducted by Johnny Pearson.

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Lighting

Bill Millar

Lighting Manager

Production

Sound

Johnny Pearson

Music Director