Gold: Greatest Hits [35th Anniversary Edition] [CD]

Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing of this album from the soft pop duo. This collection of Carpenters' biggest Top 10 hits shows off the lush melodies brought out in Richard Carpenter's arrangements and Karen's flawless vocals. The packaging is original, including the notes about the origin of each track. The Carpenters produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's arranging and composition skills. During their 14-year career, the Carpenters recorded ten albums, along with numerous singles and several television specials. Their career together ended in 1983 following Karen's death from heart failure brought on by complications of anorexia. Album Tracks 1. We've Only Just Begun 3 04 2. Top of the World 2 56 3. Ticket to Ride 4 10 4. Superstar 3 49 5. Rainy Days and Mondays 3 40 6. Goodbye to Love 3 50 1. Yesterday Once More 3 50 2. It's Going to Take Some Time 2 55 3. Sing 3 20 4. For All We Know 2 34 5. Hurting Each Other 2 46 6. (They Long to Be) Close to You 4 34

Available for the first time ever on vinyl and SACD, Chesky's "The World's Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings Volume 3" is a collection of the very best vocalists within the audiophile scene. This soulful and sophisticated collection of songs has been hand-picked for the very best listening experience. Featuring the signature vocals of songstress Anna Nalick ("As Time Goes By"), soft-spoken crooner Casey Abrams ("Why Don't You Do Right?") and the soulfully smooth stylings of Macy Gray ("I Try") and more. The album showcases the vocal dynamics of this formidable roster in a natural recording that makes it feel like they are right in the room with you. The album attests to Chesky's commitment to detailed, clear, high-quality sound and perfectly introduces the 's unique approach to record production. Details 1. Harvester of Sorrow - Little Kruta, Jenn Mundia 2. I Try - Macy Gray 3. Home - Priya Darshini 4. The Nearness of You - Camille Thurman 5. Why Don't You Do Right? - Casey Abrams 6. Wayfaring Stranger - the New Appalachians 7. As Time Goes By - Anna Nalick 8. Las Perlas de Tu Boca - Xiomara Laugart 9. Smoke Signs - Melissa Menago 10. Ain't We Got Fun - Alexis Cole 11. I Must Be Doing Something Right - Livingston Taylor 12. Losing My Religion - Amber Rubarth