Karen Carpeneter died 42 years ago.

I could never understand why Alabama was playing there in such a remote place. A few minutes ago I looked at the map where I accidentally ran into Alabama in the middle of nowhere. There is a place called Pitman Center with a population of 461 people. I have no idea how many people lived around there in 1981, or if there was any organized village. Apparently there’s a bar in the boondocks, and hundreds of people living in the hills! I have no clue why Alabama would play there!!!

It occurred to me that most people on audiogon are mainly into rock. So, many of you might not know who Alabama is or how famous they are. So I will give you some information below.

ALABAMA is the band that changed everything. They reeled off 21 straight #1 singles, a record that will probably never be equaled in any genre. They brought youthful energy, sex appeal and a rocking edge that broadened country's audience and opened the door to self-contained bands from then on, and they undertook a journey that led, 73 million albums later, to the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

I must say I’m really surprised at the number of posts on this site.  I’ve always loved Karen Carpenter, a world class voice. I put her in the same category as Barry Manilow who has been reviled as very unhip,  but is also a world class performer and composer.

I just listened to the Royal Philharmonic concert.

WOW!

I had forgotten besides that voice, what a powerful communicator she was.

@immatthewj @wyoboy Fine! I guess I take it back, seeing the Queen doesn't make it as fun a story to tell than getting busted for it  

Bragging rights are yours, @grislybutter .