Special Meeting with Richard Carpenter: The Memorabilia Room

A CONTINUATION OF THE BIG NEWS!!! MEETING WITH RICHARD CARPENTER: MEMORABILIA ROOM
On Monday, April 22 (coincidentally the 55th anniversary of the Carpenters signing with A&M Records and the launch of their career) we had the very rare opportunity and privilege of a private meeting with the man himself, Richard Carpenter! This is an experience that I've been dreaming about since I first launched my Carpenters tribute in 2015, nearly a decade ago. With the help of our dear friend Erin Gatlin, we were able to spend some time with Richard at his car collection warehouse "Yesterday Once More" in Newbury Park - Thousand Oaks, California. Richard spent over two hours with us, as he talked about his many cars (approximately 50; at one time he had around 100), took us through the Carpenters memorabilia room and played piano for us. In this video Richard takes us on a tour through the Carpenters memorabilia room. 🤩
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Direct from Las Vegas, "Carpenters Legacy" is the definitive act celebrating the music and legacy of the famed brother-sister duo. Starring Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, the show features hits including “We’ve Only Just Begun”, “Close to You”, “Superstar”, Karen’s drum feature and much more. "Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait" recreates the nostalgia of the Carpenters' Christmas television specials, including the holiday classics "Merry Christmas, Darling", “Sleigh Ride” and "The Christmas Song”. Olson is the first-ever and only Karen Carpenter impersonator to perform with the world-renowned Las Vegas revue "Legends In Concert". "Carpenters Legacy" maintains a Las Vegas residency in the V Theater at Planet Hollywood and is a six time Best of Las Vegas winner: “Best Impersonator” (Gold), “Best Tribute Show” (Bronze) and "Best Family-Friendly Show" (Bronze) in 2023.
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[@libertyann439]

Karen will never be old, but never forgotten either.

[@zibbyzubb]

What a treasure. He and his sister were such a gift to us all.

[@MaryBrown-cn2uu]

Oh my. Love Karen carpenters voice and songs. Still sing her songs. No one can match Karen.♥️

[@anniem.4204]

Ditto ! ♥️

[@Jukebox45s]

The reason Marie Osmond is not in the photo is because she did not get into show business until late 1973. I can immediately see a photo of Richard or Karen and tell you the year it was taken. I would stare at their album covers and pictures sleeves throughout the 70s while listening to their music. I would watch all of their appearances on TV. I loved their specials. The Christmas specials were especially wonderful as the "Christmas Portrait" album (and the later released "An Old-Fashioned Christmas") are by far the best holiday albums ever created. Here's a big virtual hug to Richard for making my life so much better.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

Yes, you are correct. I was behind the scenes taking the video and was thinking the same thing, that Marie Osmond was not in show business quite yet. I can also tell what year any photo of Karen and Richard was as taken. That’s what happens when you spend so much time studying their material and it’s my business to know these things. lol The Carpenters’ Christmas specials (and albums) are amazing and that is what our Christmas show is based on. So much fun! I’m sure that Richard would be happy to know that their music made such a difference in your life. Same is true for me. 🥰

[@SueRosalie]

I can tell you the year of all the photos too, fans know these things so well, the guy in the orange shirt didn't know much

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

@@SueRosalie correct. Yes, us fans know these things. The guy in the orange shirt is one of Richard’s mechanics, so he knows more about the cars. 😉

[@lvelez1999]

May Richard have many more beautiful, healthy, protected and Blessed years left on this earth, God-Willing, in Jesus's Name Amen 🙏

[@soulshaker9018]

Richard and Karen will always be such a treasure to us all ! ❤

[@glasshalffull8471]

I've often seen the exterior of Richard's warehouse and thought I would never see the inside, thank so much for sharing and also for Richard allowing the filming of Carpenters hallowed ground, the memorabilia etc would be priceless, it's really cool how Richard has preserved the legacy with TLC.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

You’re most welcome. It was such a wonderful experience and Richard was very generous with his time and sharing his memories of their career. 😊

[@susanindy6406]

❤ Richard is a musical genius, & Karen is my all-time favorite singer. ❤

[@123Rockchild]

Those two made such beautiful music. They could have gone on for decades!

[@jumpinjack1]

Good to see someone still alive that made the precious music I heard from elementary school years, Thank You Richard Carpenter, if your sis was still alive she would be there right with you.

[@lisakurtz4655]

The Carpenters music is timeless. Karen is sorely missed. Thank you for sharing this!

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

You are most welcome. And yes, Karen is missed very much, but the music lives on. ❤

[@lawrencefried5027]

Richard - a life well lived! Amazing success. Thank you for the music. We miss Karen dearly.

[@onek726]

I’ve loved the Carpenters right from the beginning ,, god rest Karen’s soul

[@Nathanbran2]

Great to see Richard in good health!!!

[@loljokes]

This video put me on top of the world and made me feel so close to you. It made it feel like yesterday once more. Unlike rainy days and Mondays. For all we know, we've only just begun. This seems like only yesterday. Let's just stop hurting each other.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

Haha! Too funny!! 😄

[@papawd3991]

1969-1973 Greatest Hits

[@rogerbartlett2615]

I love it

[@lettiegrant9447]

WOW! That’s really good! You must be a writer. If you’re not you should be. That was brilliant! 👍👍

[@lettiegrant9447]

WOW! That’s really good! You must be a writer. If you’re not you should be. That was brilliant! 👍👍

[@walterheinen5298]

Hard to see them get old. Thanks for keeping it alive for us and Richard. He deserves it.

[@timbuiepiano]

Fantastic seeing this great legend! Thank you for sharing this video with the world! Richard is a true genius!!!! The Carpenters.....wow wow wow!!!

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

It’s our pleasure! So glad you enjoyed the video! ☺️

[@Adams__09]

great to see richard carpeneter!!!

[@leezurligen227]

Would have been nice to see Richard a little more.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

We have some other video clips that we will be releasing soon. Also there will be photos on our other social media platforms, so stay tuned.

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

Precious and priceless memories! Thank you to Richard and Karen for blessing us with some wonderful and timeless music. Truly, a very talented and dynamic duo!

[@joeb6245]

Among the most beautiful music ever made. Legends.

[@martalengyel8444]

It's good to see that they keep their memory, I love them very much. Barbra Streisand said the microphone was invented so Karen could sing into it...Cheers Richard Carpenter! ❤

[@SeattleBlythe]

I saw Richard and Karen in the early 70’s when Karen still played the drums. I remember having a wee crush on Richard as he was so handsome!

[@Duythan5390]

R.I.P Karen Carpenter 🙏☦🙏May God bless you always Richard Carpenter...From VietNam with love 🌷❤🌷

[@randysmith21]

Man I'm so jealous. Id love to meet him and tour his showroom. thank you for sharing.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

Our pleasure! 😊

[@carlc5748]

As a fellow Carpenter I wholeheartedly endorse this fine Vlog by Richard! Thanks for showing all of your wonderful pictures of your musical success, of you and Karen. Thank you for being such a fine man, that graced the world with your beautiful music, that you and Karen were inspired with. I am so glad that Herb Alpert took a chance, on his hunch to sign you, and Karen up onto A & M Records in 1969.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

We are so glad you enjoyed this video! We’re a Las Vegas production show called “Carpenters Legacy” and we had the pleasure of having a private meeting with Richard on April 22. This video, and others on our KZbin channel, is from that meeting. ☺️

[@carlc5748]

@@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy I wish you guys much success!

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

@@carlc5748 aww, thank you so much! 😊

[@rogerbartlett2615]

Richard this is so awesome...thanks..so many many great memories..

[@lettiegrant9447]

When music was music and singing was singing. Karen and Richard was the best. Karen’s voice is unmatchable. When I hear a song today I always say that I wish Karen was here to sing it. 👏👏

[@richardstoc]

I did not realize Richard was more than a Musician, Producer, performer His car collection is amazing I always loved Karen vocal range it was exceptional the over dubbing made it heavenly to listen to . I wish she knew how much she was loved so sad she went through so much for no reason at all, we would have loved her no matter what. I hope he turns it into a museum someday even if it were by appointment only.

[@drawntomountains]

I wonder if Richard and Herb Alpert stay in touch ? He was such a great friend and helped them break into the mainstream.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

Yes, I believe that Richard and Herb do keep in touch. ☺

[@Dr.Pepper001]

Richard was born 11 days before I was born. That makes us 77.

[@susanloya1581]

I see him Now and he seems like a totally different person. It’s because I see him as a young handsome musician.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

I think all of us will always see him that way. I think we also think of ourselves as our younger selves...until we look in the mirror. lol

[@keithunderwood8244]

This is GOLD! Thank you for sharing.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

You are most welcome! Our pleasure. 😀

[@user-fb3vd8yn5i]

This post should have a million views.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

Thank you! Yes, you would think. Perhaps it will get there. The video of our meeting with Richard where he plays the piano has over 108K views now! 😀

[@brigittevirtudes6571]

Incredible artists..... For me the best.!! CARPENTERS FOR EVER.!!!! ❤❤❤

[@user-vj1ce4mw6j]

Ричард живая легенда. Дай Бог ему здоровья. Вам повезло пообщатся с безмерно талантливым и харизматичным человеком.

[@TheWaldrip]

Wow this is neat ; this brings such happiness to me

[@jamesbond4633]

I found it very interesting when RIchard was asked about playing at the Troubadour. If I heard him right he said they played there at basically an open mic. YOu got 10 minutes to do your songs? That is pretty cool to think about. I play open mics and it would be very mind blowing to know someone went on to become so world famous. The other thing I want to ask about are the cars in the background? Were those Karen's? I didn't know she was into cars until JOe from the Nashville Hall of Fame informed me that Karen dated Mike Curb and the thing they had in common was cars. I read Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries and it is fascinating to me to learn about how artists lived and what they did before they they became famous. HOw much work they must have put into their music and the gigs they played. THat would be a great conversation with Richard to have!!!! Thanks for posting!!!!!

[@devydu]

Thank you, Sally, for this wonderful video of the Carpenters memorabilia room! It’s like the viewers are taking a personal tour too. At 0:46, Ned zooms in on the famous portrait of Karen posing on Richard’s shoulder which you & Ned replicated for your “Carpenters Legacy”! Sally, I can only believe that this was a spiritual experience for you, as you embody and channel the soul of Karen Carpenter with your talented voice and lovely resemblance of this beautiful musical icon! Thank you for sharing this special visit with Richard Carpenter with us!

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

You’re most welcome and very cool that you noticed that the iconic Karen & Richard photo on the wall is the same pose that recreated for our show’s primary promo photo. Thank you for your kind words. Yes, this was truly a special and spiritual experience for me, Ned too. 🥰

[@kiyose-qk4wl]

おお、日本のポスターも飾って頂いて、ありがとうございます。お元気そう何よりです。今でも、これからも大好きです。日本より

[@user-jk7dt2pk2s]

💚 The Carpenters 😊

[@mikemichael2266]

Amazing 😮

[@clubfoote1960]

Hi, Sally ! really wonderful video, I always loved The Carpenters music, and Karen and Richard were fantastic together, what singing a voice She had,

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

Thank you! And I totally agree with you. The Carpenters' music is THE BEST and Karen had an other-worldly and exquisite voice. ♥🎹🎼

[@rbnhd1144]

Nobody had a more pure voice then Karen, I always loved the Now and Then album cover and still have it. Love the Richard and Bob Newhart poster, a long time favorites of Bob Newharts too, Loved you all since the early 70s.

[@ralex3697]

Greatest pop vocalist of all time. No one comes close to Karen. Ask any thrash metal musician who their favorite singer is and they will say Karen Carpenter. Her voice was on another level of beauty.

[@dizzman5546]

hes an old bloke now but I still love him

[@stevekrause5931]

This was great. Thanks for sharing!

[@kevinholst9231]

Have loved the Carpenters music since I was a young boy. Karen's beautiful voice a musical talent along with Richards amazing talent made them so loved by many. Whenever I hear Karen sing I can't help but fall in love with her all over again. I miss her even though I never met her. Thank you!!

[@angeleyes2163]

Will be seeing Richard Carpenter in September, an Evening with, very much looking forward to it.

[@davidsheriff9274]

You're lucky, I think he is only doing the shows in England, where are you seeing him?

[@angeleyes2163]

@@davidsheriff9274 Basingstoke, England.

[@davidsheriff9274]

@@angeleyes2163 Have a great time, I'm sure it's gonna be fantastic. I wonder why he's not doing any shows in the states, maybe it's a British company that set up the tour.

[@angeleyes2163]

@davidsheriff9274 Thank you, I'm not sure why its just the UK,I only found the advert by coincidence.

[@vpwb]

Good video. Thanks!

[@abdiver12]

What an incredible treat it is to see all these videos with a man who's music has made a huge impact on my life since I was a little kid in the 70's. What a kind, lovely gentleman he is. I wonder if he still owns that convertible where he and Karen took that famous photo, bathed in sunshine? I hope he receives a Kennedy honor someday, it is LONG overdue. Thank you for all these wonderful videos.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! It was absolutely wonderful meeting Richard and seeing his car collection. I'm not sure if he still owns the convertible that you're speaking of, but I know exactly which one you mean. If/when we have the opportunity to meet with him again we will be sure to ask. And yes, I totally agree that Richard is very much deserving of a Kennedy honor. 😊

[@abdiver12]

⁠Please also ask him if it’s true that Karen was lying down on her back in the studio when she recorded Rainy Days and Mondays. I heard that the other day in a video and was wondering if it was true, lol. Thanks again for all the wonderful videos!

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

@@abdiver12 I hadn't heard that before, but we will ask Richard if we get the chance. You're most welcome for the videos! 😊

[@ariaho9135]

We all miss.

[@luisloiacono861]

Que hermoso,cuantos recuerdos,fueron icónicos, tengo muchos vinilos de ellos❤️❤️ por siempre ⭐CARPENTERS ⭐

[@plophlegm]

LEGEND! thanks

[@mdezii]

I love and admire Richard. Love this video. Awesome. Thank you for making a video of this.

[@josearone1136]

Personas con esa voz de angel, pocas en el mundo. Como la maravillosa Karen con esa voz iniguable. Gracias por compartir esos recuerdos 😢😢❤❤inefables de los hermanos talentosos.

[@susanszabo7130]

Wow!!! Love this!!!!!!

[@springstud]

thank you for sharing this video i been a big fan of the Carpenters since i was 10yrs that was in 1972

[@RobertHiguera-zi6tu]

I remember the Carpenters I like the songs like close to you that's my favorite one and love is just begun

[@SalGomez]

Very cool video Sally. Thanks for sharing

[@blackforest270]

I enjoyed this but i want to see the cars!

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

I have another video about the car collection that I will be releasing soon. 😉

[@abbett]

Love this! Thank you so much for sharing with us! ❤

[@donaldorth3049]

Thank you for sharing.That was great

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Nice to see this as if i was there with you, thanks so much for sharing this Sally.📸🎶

[@TWayneD1020]

Far out ❤!!!

[@Kevin-zz9nc]

Abba and the Caroenters were in the same category....superb musicianship but you could never tell your friends cos they were ALL into Deep Purple. I never got to see the videos til KZbin cos we only had one tv channel in west of Ireland. Lucky bastards in Dublin got all the BBC channels. We could read the TV schedule on the daily paper and we were all GREEN with envy. I've done a lifetime of catching up.....

[@misacastillo282]

Great video🤩 Regards from Chile😊

[@user-mj1lh1iy4x]

Thank you for sharing this. Just so fascinating. They would never let me in the place because I would be reading every word on anything I saw that there was to read lol.

[@michaelhudecek2778]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@privategoldgold]

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@stude1953]

I wonder if they ever bumped into Olivia Harrison, since she worked at A&M, when they were there.

[@zigman8550]

Sally, how far of a drive is it to Richard's Yesterday Once More warehouse from Downey? I love seeing the two personalized red director chairs that they got from the Carol Burnett Show. I also love the signed photo of the USAF Thunderbirds just above the gold drumsticks.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

It’s about a 90 minute drive from the warehouse in Thousand Oaks to Downey. Glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

[@zigman8550]

@@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy Thanks for posting it and replying to my comment. That big gold CARPENTERS logo he has hanging on the wall is very cool!

[@vickiebohy7609]

He and Karen were only like 20 and 24 when they started having hits. Hard to believe he will be 78 years old on October 15, 2024. Wow! JJ

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

@@zigman8550 you’re most welcome and yes the gold Carpenters logo is super cool! I didn’t know he had one in his warehouse memorabilia room until we visited it. Funny thing is that two years ago I had one custom-made for my own Carpenters memorabilia room. Too bad a can’t post a pic here with my comment. Actually, you can find it here in a video tour I made of my Carpenters memorabilia room just over a year ago… kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJSZZqukq5p1eNksi=pk5Nu5-k4fZ2zTyw

[@zigman8550]

@@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy I watched the video of your Carpenters memorabilia room about a year ago. Very nice!

[@harvey1954]

Hey Richard, where are your framed copies of my fanzine, Downey Soft ? Remember when I dug up the "Magic Lamp" single. Took two years before you'd admit it was you guys.

[@adilsonjose67]

Tá tiozinho, mas lúcido e bem humorado !

[@dizzman5546]

was that 'herb alpert' on the wall

[@gregmgm06]

Is this a place the general public can visit?

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

It’s by appointment only and nearly impossible to get. We had been waiting for this opportunity for years.

[@SueRosalie]

I would hate it being accessible to the general public, too valuable and risky to allow the public in

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

@@SueRosalie agreed! 👍

[@springstud]

what was the gold drum stick about

[@shawnbooth4990]

How did you get to go to this special event? Will you have another one? Do you know if anyone from your group is going to England for his tour this fall?

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

We had a private meeting with Richard which is a very rare event. We were also in the area for the Carpenters 55th Anniversary Celebration in Downey and we performed our show “Carpenters Legacy” at the Downey Theatre. We will not be in the UK this September but certainly hope to tour there in the future. ☺️

[@MsBackstager]

Feeling Karen's presence all around....

[@bluebear107]

Is this in his house.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

This is actually Richard's car collection warehouse "Yesterday Once More" in Thousand Oaks. His house is close by.

[@jamesmcdunn]

Is that his house?

[@matrox]

Yep...he collects cars. Car collection in his home in part 1.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

That’s not his house. It’s his car collection warehouse called “Yesterday Once More”. 😊

[@matrox]

Is the blonde woman his wife?

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

No, that’s our friend Erin Gatlin who set up the meeting. Richard’s wife is Mary. She is also a blonde.

[@nixigg]

Who is the Karen Carpenter look alike in the you tube video

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

She looks creepy...

[@donnarichmond3304]

Which person is Richard? Guy in the blue shirt?

[@6821hominy]

The guy in the charcoal grey shirt and the eyeglasses with no rims is Richard. I recognize him as well but he is also doing most of the explaining of the Carpenters archives here.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

The guy in the charcoal gray shirt is Richard.

[@SueRosalie]

how could anybody not recognize Richard. Why are you here

[@fredrikalmqvist6700]

0:35 Looking like Karen....

[@daisydukes8252]

I thought so too.

[@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy]

Why, thank you! 😉

[@MrWoodhaven11421]

@@daisydukes8252 Yea she looks like here

[@SueRosalie]

not really but I hope she's not staying underweight on purpose

[@DidiMenendez]

The woman in red at the start looks like Karen. Did anyone else notice that?

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

Wrong not even close

[@ImCallingYouOUT1]

you completely ruined the once in a lifetime video. You should’ve kept the video on him instead of panning around. You will never get that opportunity again.

[@lettiegrant9447]

When music was music and singing was singing. Karen and Richard was the best. Karen’s voice is unmatchable. When I hear a song today I always say that I wish Karen was here to sing it. 👏👏