The Carpenters - Love Songs - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2016 , a 20 track collection of the UK's favorite Carpenters songs. Though Karen and Richard Carpenter were clean-cut American siblings, their music touched people around the world. Here are the songs that made a big impact in the U.K. Key tracks include 'Yesterday Once More', '(The Long To Be) Close To You', 'Please My Postman', 'Calling Occupants' and many more. Sleevenotes include a full interview with Richard Carpenter. Album Tracks 1. (They Long to Be) Close to You 2. We've Only Just Begun 3. For All We Know 4. Rainy Days and Mondays 5. Superstar 6. Hurting Each Other 7. Goodbye to Love 8. It's Going to Take Some Time 9. Sing 10. Yesterday Once More 11. Top of the World 12. I Won't Last a Day Without You 13. Jambalaya (On the Bayou) 14. Please Mr. Postman 15. Only Yesterday 16. Solitaire 17. There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World) 18. I Need to Be in Love 19. Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft 20. Touch Me When We're Dancing

A&M. 2001. Album Tracks 1. Yesterday Once More 2. Superstar 3. Rainy Days and Mondays 4. Goodbye to Love 5. It's Going to Take Some Time 6. I Won't Last a Day Without You 7. The Rainbow Connection 8. Sing 9. For All We Know 10. Jambalaya (On the Bayou) 11. Touch Me When Were Dancing 12. Please Mr Postman 13. I Need to Be in Love 14. Solitaire 15. We've Only Just Begun 16. (They Long to Be) Close to You 17. This Masquerade 18. Ticket to Ride 19. Top of the World 20. Only Yesterday 21. Leave Yesterday Behind

Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter's journey began in New Haven before taking shape in the creative heart of Southern California. From their early days as the award-winning Richard Carpenter Trio to the harmony-rich pop of Spectrum, the siblings steadily refined the sound that would soon captivate the world. Their breakthrough came after a homemade demo reached Herb Alpert, leading to a signing with A&M Records in 1969. What followed was an extraordinary run of timeless hits. (They Long to Be) Close to You, We've Only Just Begun, Superstar, Rainy Days And Mondays, Top of the World and Yesterday Once More became defining songs of an era, each shaped by Richard's meticulous arrangements and Karen's warm, unmistakable voice. Next to these iconic songs, there are two solo tracks included, Karen's Still Crazy After All These Years and Karen's Theme by Richard, who dedicated the song to Karen after her tragic passing in 1983. During their 14-year career, The Carpenters recorded 11 albums, 31 singles, five television specials and a short-lived television series. The Carpenters had three No. 1 singles and five No. 2 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, alongside fifteen No. 1 hits on the Adult Contemporary chart. In addition, they had twelve Top 10 singles. To date, the Carpenters' album and single sales total more than 100 million units. Music On Vinyl proudly presents a special coloured edition of the Carpenters Collected album, available as a limited edition of 7,500 individually numbered copies, pressed on crystal clear vinyl and including a four-page booklet with liner notes. Album Tracks 1. Ticket to Ride 2. (They Long to Be) Close to You 3. We've Only Just Begun 4. For All We Know 5. Rainy Days and Mondays 6. Superstar 7. Bless the Beasts and Children 8. Hurting Each Other 9. It's Going to Take Some Time 10. Goodbye to Love 11. Top of the Worl