FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Carpenters Quiz 2

This is the 2nd of a series of quizzes regarding Richard and Karen Carpenter, and their songs and albums.

A multiple-choice quiz by ryanaueong. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ryanaueong

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
404,270

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
192

One at a Time - Single Page

Question 1 of 10

1. Karen and Richard Carpenter were born in Downey, California.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Richard Carpenter was born before Karen Carpenter.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. From 1969 to 1978, in which year did Karen and Richard Carpenter NOT release any studio albums? Hint

1970

1974

1972

1976

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the lyricist for songs composed by Richard Carpenter? Hint

Hal Blaine

John Bettis

Tony Peluso

Joe Osborn

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. On 'Goodbye to Love', who was playing the electric guitar? Hint

Joe Osborn

Bob Messenger

Hal Blaine

Tony Peluso

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these is NOT written by Richard Carpenter? Hint

Mr. Guder

Yesterday Once More

I Won't Last a Day Without You

I Need to Be in Love

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Richard Carpenter was inspired to write 'Goodbye to Love' when watching the film 'Lovers and Other Strangers'.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these songs by the Carpenters was NOT written or co-written by John Bettis? Hint

Merry Christmas Darling

I Need to Be in Love

Only Yesterday

Those Good Old Dreams

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. On which of these songs from the album 'A Song for You' is Richard the lead singer? Hint

Hurting Each Other

Piano Picker

Top of the World

Goodbye to Love

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. The Carpenters have released two live albums in total.

True

False

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Nov 27 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 176: 7/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Karen and Richard Carpenter were born in Downey, California.

Answer: False

They were born in New Haven, Connecticut before moving to Downey, California, in 1963.

2. Richard Carpenter was born before Karen Carpenter.

Answer: True

Richard was born on October 15, 1946, and Karen was born on March 2, 1950.

3. From 1969 to 1978, in which year did Karen and Richard Carpenter NOT release any studio albums?

Answer: 1974

They did not record a new album in 1974 as they were exhausted from extensive touring. Richard later said, 'There was simply no time to make one. Nor was I in the mood.' In 1970, they released 'Close to You', in 1972, they released 'A Song for You' and in 1976, they released 'A Kind of Hush'.

4. Who was the lyricist for songs composed by Richard Carpenter?

Answer: John Bettis

He was originally part of Spectrum, with Richard and Karen Carpenter. He wrote many of the songs of Karen and Richard Carpenter, such as 'Top of the World' and 'Goodbye to Love'.

5. On 'Goodbye to Love', who was playing the electric guitar?

Answer: Tony Peluso

After the release of the song, Richard Carpenter called John Bettis, talking about the guitar solo. John cried when he first heard it as he had never heard an electric guitar sound like that.

6. Which of these is NOT written by Richard Carpenter?

Answer: I Won't Last a Day Without You

'I Won't Last a Day Without You' was written by Paul Williams and composed by Roger Nichols.

7. Richard Carpenter was inspired to write 'Goodbye to Love' when watching the film 'Lovers and Other Strangers'.

Answer: False

According to 'The Complete Guide to the Music of the Carpenters', while on a visit to London, Richard Carpenter watched a 1940 Bing Crosby film called 'Rhythm on the River' about a songwriter trying to come up with a song called 'Goodbye To Love', which did not exist despite it being mentioned several times throughout the movie. He thus decided to write the song 'Goodbye to Love'.

8. Which of these songs by the Carpenters was NOT written or co-written by John Bettis?

Answer: Merry Christmas Darling

The lyrics were written in 1944 by Frank Pooler. Karen and Richard Carpenter, asked him if he had any ideas for holiday songs, as they were tired of the standard holiday songs. Pooler gave them the lyrics of this song, Richard wrote a new tune for the lyrics in 15 minutes.

9. On which of these songs from the album 'A Song for You' is Richard the lead singer?

Answer: Piano Picker

'Piano Picker' is the only song in 'A Song for You' where Richard is the lead singer. It was first released by Randy Edelman.

10. The Carpenters have released two live albums in total.

Answer: True

They released 'Live in Japan' in 1975, and 'Live at the Palladium' in 1976.

Source: Author ryanaueong

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.