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Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"As one of the biggest-selling acts of the 1970s, the Carpenters are celebrated for their melodic pop and unforgettable hits like 'Close to You,' 'Yesterday,' and 'Top of the World.' Though Karen is rightly recognized as one of the greatest singers in popular music, the tragedy of her early death in 1983 at the young age of just thirty-two sometimes overshadows her incredible achievements. She has often been portrayed as a victim, controlled by her...