This is not a new album, being released in 2009 to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of The Carpenters A&M debut. I have quite a few of the songs on another CD and vinyl, especially the well-known hits. If you are a fan of singing drummers, this is the album for you; featuring one of the greatest voices ever recorded in popular music. The forty songs are most easily divided into those written by Richard in collaboration with John Bettis, such as the recognisable classics "Yesterday Once More", "Top Of The World", "Goodbye To Love" and "Only Yesterday"; cover versions of songs by some great writers, such as "Ticket To Ride" (Lennon/McCartney), "Reason To Believe" (Tim Hardin), "Superstar" (Bonnie Bramlett/Leon Russell), "Sweet, Sweet Smile" (Juice Newton/Otha Young) and "It's Going To Take Some Time" (Carole King/Toni Stern); and a mix of other songs, such as Oscar winner "For All We Know" and Roger Nichols/Paul Williams songs, such as "Rainy Days And Mondays", "I Won't Last A Day Without You", "Let Me Be The One" and "We've Only Just Begun". Karen's last released recording, "Now", by Roger Nichols and Dean Pitchford, features despite Richard's dislike because it does not "reflect Karen and me at our best". It is almost impossible to single out favourites from an anthology built from more than a decade of classics but four would be the Bacharach/David gem "(They Long To Be) Close To You", "Hurting Each Other" and "Goodbye To Love" from the album 'A Song For You'; and the optimistic "Only Yesterday". If you are too young to remember The Carpenters, this is a good place to start...Read full review
Sadly missed been a fan since I brought please mr postman on a single in the 70' such a beautiful smooth voice and talented lady lovely to listen to.if nobody has this double cd get it it's worth it. 10/10 👍
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This Double CD is great and for anyone who likes The Carpenters this is a good one to buy and a great selection of Tracks.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
As anyone who enjoys the carpenters music this compilation has most of their best songs. Sadly Karen died too young so not enough songs were recorded thereby any other compilation will include most of the songs on this cd set therefore close to you is the only other cd I would consider buying as I will only be duplicating almost everything
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Very good recording at an excellent price.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best-selling in CDs
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on CDs