Time passes so quickly — it’s hard to believe that 42 years have gone by. At 9:51 a.m. on February 4, 1983, Karen Carpenter passed away at the age of 32. Although her death should not be the main focus when speaking of The Carpenters’ musical legacy, Karen’s passing remains an important part of our shared history. “While I realize how swiftly time moves, it is still difficult for me to comprehend that when I think back to that day, forty-two years will have passed since the untimely loss of my sister, Karen. Her passing was not only a loss to my family, but also to the world of popular music, for she possessed not only an incomparable voice, but one that was truly timeless.” — Richard Carpenter shared …
phil REMEMBERING KAREN CARPENTER: 42 YEARS SINCE A VOICE WAS SILENCED Time passes so quickly — and yet some moments remain frozen, echoing…