The Carpenters On The Johnny Cash Show

I agree, she is singing live. (and sounds great...)

Johnny Cash was really legendary to gather so many great talents on his show.

I don't know why some earier posts state that Karen's performance was lip-synced. It is obvious to me that Karen was singing live on all 3 songs. It shows what a great performer she was. It's possible that backing was pre-recorded but not the vocals.

rabid carpenters fans know she is lip-syncing here. many of these tv shows were lip-synced. but she sang live at concerts and on some other tv shows.

She is singing "Close to You" live, but the rest is lip-synching.

The Carpenters are dismissed as 70's lightweights,but how is it that songs such as this one,Sing,Close To You,& We've Only Just Begun are still enjoyed by younger generations along with myself?

Music that is good enough for the soul to actual hear can never die. This music touches the soul, and for many us it is also part of the soundtrack of our lives. As for Karen Carpenters voice, it is considered one of the most beautiful and genuine voices in all of music history.

The Carpenters' first single TICKET TO RIDE came out in 1969. Every other big single and album came out predominantly in the 70's. I lived through that period, so I know. If you don't believe me, do some research.

Well, I'm not instigating anything, it's just that mention of Phil Collins, for starters, who made no music in the 60s.

I don't know what your argument is. The original discussion was drummers who also sang. There was no time frame discussed. As for your assertion that Phil Collins made no music in the 60's, you are wrong there too. Phil Collins was the drummer for the band Genesis, which started in the 60's.