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Track Listings
| 1. Yesterday Once More |
| 2. Superstar |
| 3. Rainy Days And Mondays (1991 Remix) |
| 4. Goodbye To Love |
| 5. It's Going To Take Some Time |
| 6. I Won't Last A Day Without You |
| 7. For All We Know |
| 8. Jambalaya (On The Bayou) |
| 9. Touch Me When We're Dancing |
| 10. Please Mr. Postman |
| 11. I Need To Be In Love |
| 12. Solitaire |
| 13. We've Only Just Begun |
| 14. (They Long To Be) Close To You (1991 Remix) |
| 15. This Masquerade (1991 Remix) |
| 16. Ticket To Ride |
| 17. Top Of The World |
| 18. Only Yesterday |
| 19. Sing |
| 20. Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognized Anthem Of World Contact) |
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122 of 123 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Karen Carpenter died on 4th February 1983 and, although the phrase "sadly missed" is overused and often misused, in her case it is absolutely justified. Her distinctive, liquid-golden-honeyed vocals, all-American but always crystal clear, backed by brother Richard's lush arrangements and orchestrations, graced the world's singles and album charts for most of the 1970s, serving as a melodic counterpoint to some of the excesses of the pop and rock industry's output at the time. It was easy listening par excellence - and, oddly, there has never been anything quite like them since.
There can be little argument that the twenty tracks on this collection are the best-selling or most popular of their songs. They are scheduled somewhat randomly, but at least putting the twee Sesame Street anthem, "Sing", before the finale of Klaatu's "Calling Occupants..." gives things a satisfactory sense of ending.
Three of the tracks are marked "1991 remix" - in truth, a lot of the other tracks have also been remixed at various times since their original release, as Richard, presumably at a loose end after Karen's death, couldn't resist tinkering with them. Fortunately no harm has been done, and you'd have to be a Carpenters "trekkie" to notice any differences.
It is difficult to imagine that there can be a household that doesn't already have a copy of this collection, in this or one of its several earlier releases, but if there is then this is still the one to get.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Bj Lucas
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Format:Audio CD
with Karen's rich, sweet as honey voice and Richard's talent for arranging this duo were unbeatable in their day and still are. Sadly, All was not as well as it appeared in their songs and with the death of Karen, a true female legend died. all the great songs are here, from the joyous 'top of the world' to the bitter sweet 'I need to be in love' , the spine tingling 'goodbye to love' (makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end) the amusing 'Calling occupants of interplanetary craft'
The very romantic 'we've only just begun' and the ever so slightly moody 'Rainy days and Mondays' the brillaintly uplifting 'close to you and the oh so sad 'Superstar'are all included on this wonderful album. So, while the story may not have ended happily you can listen to this and recall the legacy Karen left.
The very romantic 'we've only just begun' and the ever so slightly moody 'Rainy days and Mondays' the brillaintly uplifting 'close to you and the oh so sad 'Superstar'are all included on this wonderful album. So, while the story may not have ended happily you can listen to this and recall the legacy Karen left.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By M. Glynn
Format:Audio CD
This is a must own album. Karen's voice is absolute gold and puts all other female vocalists to shame. All bar none. Every song is a masterpiece in its own right. Back in the seventies, the Carpenters were ridiculed by the press for their clean living and their non-agressive brand of music. This is a career-spanning collection and 9 of their 10 studio albums are represente. As you listen, the quality of music never wavers and that is something that is rare to find in popular music nowadays. 12/10. Brilliant.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless!!
I grew up listening to this album with mum and dad so i had to buy it for myself. It brought back some wonderful memories and is just such a timeless and beautifully put together... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Mrs Sheryl Bowen
5.0 out of 5 stars
brill
Karen Carpenter was on of the best female singers of our time and of the world and if it wasnt for the artical in the paper saying that she was "the flabby sister" this... Read more
Published 22 days ago by simon cook
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it.
How nice to hear the Carpenters sound again. Old Carpenters fans will love it but so will anyone who likes good music. Read more
Published 25 days ago by cynthia j
4.0 out of 5 stars
No complaints
It came on time, as a present for my mum.
She seems to like it :)
Not my sort of thing but no complaints about delivery or anything
She seems to like it :)
Not my sort of thing but no complaints about delivery or anything
Published 1 month ago by Megan
5.0 out of 5 stars
fabulous
still love the sound of karen carpenter,unique voice,unmatched by anyone even today,love it and play it constantly,excellent,cd.will add to this later
Published 1 month ago by stephen taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVELY EASY LISTENING MUSIC
This was purchsed to replace a tape i had many years ago and it is just as good as i remember. 24 tracks so ideal to play in car.
Published 1 month ago by crowsnest chall
5.0 out of 5 stars
cd
a great cd at avery good price.It was packed well and was sent out very quick.Fans will love it for sure
Published 2 months ago by david francis
5.0 out of 5 stars
such good value and great memories of first time round
Great value and great memories of first time around - the songs, the music and the words will last forever.
Published 2 months ago by John King
5.0 out of 5 stars
carpenters gold
my type of music. easy listening. bought for valentines day. good value for money. will order again from company. brilliant.
Published 2 months ago by Kim Drury
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Carpenters
A brilliant cd , wonderful collection of well known tunes, always remember the words, can't say that about most of the music produced today.
Published 3 months ago by maggie morris
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