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The Carpenters: Palladium, London

Peter Jones, Billboard, 18 December 1976

COMPARED WITH the almost clinical and perfectionist act provided by the duo on a previous visit, the Carpenters went all out Nov. 22 to pull out a surprise-packed spectacle full of gimmicks — yet making sure that the musical side was as super as ever.

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