"Mr. Guder" is a song released by Carpenters for their sophomore album Close to You. It was written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis. The song was written late 1967 as a "anti-establishment" following their brief stint at Disneyland. Richard and John were hired as the piano/banjo band act at Coke Corner on Main Street and required to perform American songs from around early 1900s. A problem had started when they honored some patrons' requests to play contemporary songs, such as "Somewhere My Love", "Yesterday" and "Light My Fire&… read more
"Mr. Guder" is a song released by Carpenters for their sophomore album Close to You. It was written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis. T… read more
"Mr. Guder" is a song released by Carpenters for their sophomore album Close to You. It was written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis. The song was written late 1967 as a &q… read more
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the duo stood in direct contrast with the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s; yet they became one of the most popular artists of the decade, scoring 12 Top Ten hits, including three number one singles. Karen Carpenter's calm, often somber voice was the most distinctive element of their music, settling in perfectly amidst the precise, lush arrangements provided by her brother Richard.… read more
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, … read more
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the duo stood in direct contrast with the exce… read more