Label: Universal Music (Japan), UICY-25212
Style: Soft Rock, Pop, Vocal
Country: Downey, California, U.S.
Time: 71:41
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 435 Mb
The
Carpenters were an American musical duo composed of siblings Karen and
Richard Carpenter, known for their distinctive close harmonies and soft
rock sound. They achieved remarkable commercial success in the 1970s,
with their first single, "Close to You," reaching number one on the
charts in 1970. Over their career, they amassed twenty Top 40 hits,
including popular songs like "We've Only Just Begun," "Top of the
World," and "Please Mr. Postman." Their music often featured
compositions by prominent songwriters of the era, such as Carole King
and Paul Williams.
The duo's clean image and mellow style contrasted
with the more rebellious rock music of the time, yet they maintained a
dedicated fan base. Their influence extended beyond music, with a
television variety show, "Make Your Own Kind of Music," contributing to
their popularity. Tragically, Karen Carpenter passed away in 1983 due to
complications from anorexia, which she had struggled with for years.
Despite this, the Carpenters' music continues to resonate, with many of
their albums still selling well into the 21st century and a variety of
compilation albums celebrating their legacy.
During their career, the
Carpenters amassed twenty Top 40 hits; only one, “Touch Me When We’re
Dancing,” charted outside of the 1970’s, in 1981. They started their
career with immediate success as their first single, “Close to You,” hit
number one in the summer of 1970, holding the top spot for four weeks
and staying on the charts for fifteen. Only three months later, “We’ve
Only Just Begun” held second place on the charts for four weeks. The
group would have two more number-one hits: “Top of the World” in 1973
and “Please Mr. Postman” the following year. The success of the latter
single, a 1961 hit for the Marvelettes and later for the Beatles,
followed the success of the Carpenters’ 1973 album Now and Then, the
second side of which consisted of a medley of sound-alike covers of
early rock-and-roll hits, packaged in the form of an oldies radio show.
(full version: ebsco.com/research-starters/history/carpenters-music)
01. For All We Know (02:33)
02. I Believe You (03:55)
03. It’s Going To Take Some Time (02:59)
04. We’ve Only Just Begun (03:04)
05. Those Good Old Dreams (04:11)
06. Superstar (03:46)
07. Rainy Days And Mondays (03:34)
08. Goodbye To Love (03:56)
09. All You Get From Love Is A Love Song (03:46)
10. Top Of The World (02:58)
11. Only Yesterday (03:47)
12. Ticket To Ride (04:09)
13. Hurting Each Other (02:48)
14. Yesterday Once More (03:57)
15. Sing (03:18)
16. Touch Me When We're Dancing (03:19)
17. Please Mr. Postman (02:47)
18. I Need To Be In Love (03:49)
19. I Won't Last A Day Without You (04:29)
20. (They Long To Be) Close To You (03:41)
21. For All We Know (Reprise) (00:46)
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