There is nobody smarter about the music industry than Herb Albert. When he heard her solo album, his heart must of sank. However, he is a businessman and he is not going to take a loss to save someone's feelings. Not even Karen Carpenter. Just like he knew that (They Long To Be) Close To You would be a hit the minute…

Mr. Rabin, great review! Your last 2 sentences were nothing short of brilliant. I enjoyed the book very much. Being a big Karen fan, once I started reading, it was very hard to put down. Even if you are not a fan of The Carpenters, it is a fascinating read. I believe Mr. Schmidt did a good job not going "tabloid" with…