Coming up… we get into the story behind a Top 10 hit from one of the biggest duos EVER, The Carpenters. Known more for their angelic harmonies and light and easy hits than for a shredding guitar solo, but in the 70s they took a bold leap with today’s song Goodbye to Love… Going hard rock for one hot minute… Goodbye to Love was a major departure from their usual sound, and their fans weren’t happy-hundreds wrote in, accusing them of “selling out.” But the song was a smash and would set the tone for the Motley Crue’s and Def Leppard’s of the world as quite possibly the first Power Ballad ever. So, what led to this dramatic shift? Find out NEXT… on Professor of Rock.”
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If I asked you to name the first power rock ballad… what would be your answer? Maybe Love Hurts by Nazareth or Lady by Styx? Nope. This song predates both of those. If I asked you to name the first pop hit to feature a fuzzy guitar solo, what would be your answer? Well, the song in the spotlight on this episode could be the answer to both of those trivia questions. It may surprise some, or all of you in the POR community, to find out that the answer is arguably “Goodbye to Love” by….The Carpenters.
Richard & Karen Carpenter were not mavens of metal by any means, but on their 12th single, “Goodbye to Love,” they turned their hired gun guitarist loose to deliver a killer fuzzy guitar riff that confused and angered many of their loyalists who wanted another tender ballad with a lush piano and string arrangement. The song was so different from their usual material, disgruntled fans sent hate male to their fan club, and it wasn’t just a few letters. Richard recalled that they received hundreds of letters from fans that accused the duo of “selling out” and turning to “hard rock.”
Karen and Richard Carpenter had always shared a special bond, one that went beyond just being siblings. From an early age, they had an unspoken connection when it came to music, especially the way melodies could be shaped and layered. Growing up, they were captivated by the sounds of Les Paul and Mary Ford, mesmerized by how the duo would experiment with overdubbing, creating rich layers of voices and instruments.
As they started making music together, those early influences stayed with them, but it was Richard who saw an opportunity to take things to a new level. When "Goodbye to Love" came along, he felt this was their moment to evolve-to push the boundaries of their signature sound. He envisioned something different, something bold, that would surprise not only their fans but also redefine what a Carpenters’ song could be.
During a trip to London, Richard watched an old 1940 Bing Crosby film, Rhythm on the River, on a late-night TV show while lounging in his hotel room. A focal song titled “Goodbye to Love” was mentioned throughout the movie, but oddly enough, it didn’t actually exist. Richard thought “Goodbye to Love” was a great title for a song. He believed it could be the perfect subject matter
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