Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Carpenters hit No. 1 in 1970 with “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” but the song was originally a dud when it first surfaced ...

Karen Carpenter’s voice is pure magic on one of the band's most haunting hits. With every note, she proves why her performances with The Carpenters still captivates listeners decades later, and why ...