Gil Friesen
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Sep 29, 2026
Charlie CrawfordHOST
In May 1980, Billboard reported that Karen Carpenter's solo album had been shelved because the duo took precedence.
Charlie CrawfordHOST
A&M President Gil Friesen said Karen had thought carefully about the situation and decided she did not want her solo work interfering with the Carpenters.
Charlie CrawfordHOST
Karen sent a memo around A&M that told essentially the same story.
Charlie CrawfordHOST
Richard had wanted some time off, she explained, so she had recorded a solo album with Phil Ramone.