Close to You Their version of this song was released as a single in May of 1970 and became their breakthrough hit. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and propelled them to international fame. Also appeared on their second studio album, "Close To You," released on August 19, 1970.
We've Only Just Begun
Released as their third single in September 1970
This song became a massive hit, peaking at No. 1 on the Cash Box singles chart and reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
There's a Kind of Hush
Recorded their version in February 1976 for their upcoming album, "A Kind of Hush"
Released as the lead single from the album on February 12th, 1976
Became a chart success, reaching No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the US Contemporary chart. This marked their 13th Top 20 hit in the US.Hurting Each Other
Recorded their version in late 1971
Wasn't included on any of their studio albums and instead appeared as a bonus track on their 1972 compilation album, "The Carpenters' Singles 1969-1973"
While it wasn't a huge commercial success it remains a fan favoriteSing
This song, written by Joe Raposo, was originally featured on the children's television show Sesame Street in 1971.
The Carpenters recorded their own version in 1973, which became a hit, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Billboard Easy Listening chart.Please Mr Postman (1975)
This version of the song was released on November 8, 1974, as a single, and later appeared on their album Horizon, released in June 1975. Their take on this classic Motown hit became a massive success.
Reached the No. 1 spot on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Easy Listening charts in January 1975. Went on to become their final million-selling singleTouch Me When We're Dancing
Recorded their rendition in 1981 for their album Made in America.
Released as a single in June 1981, becoming their last charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #16.
While not their biggest hit, it reached #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, their fifteenth and final chart topping entry on that list.A Song For You
Album: "A Song For You" (released June 22, 1972)
Songwriter: Leon Russell
Genre: Soft rock
Despite not reaching the chart peaks of some of their other hits, it's a fan favorite and a cherished part of their discographyYesterday Once More (Includes Lyrics)
Album: Now & Then (released May 1, 1973,
Writers: Richard Carpenter and John Bettis
Genre: Soft rock, Pop
Became a massive hit for The Carpenters, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Easy Listening chartTop Of The World
Album: A Song for You (Released June 22, 1972)
Writers: Richard Carpenter and John Bettis
Genre: Soft rock, Pop
Massive hit for The Carpenters, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks in early 1973
Country singer Lynn Anderson released a successful cover of "Top of the World" before The Carpenters' version, pushing them to finally release their own recording
- Rainy Days and Mondays
Album: Carpenters (released June 21, 1970)
Writers: Paul Williams (lyrics) and Roger Nichols (music)
Genre: Soft rock, Ballad
Reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains a favorite among Carpenters fans for its relatable lyrics and emotional resonance
- Superstar
Their most famous hit released in 1971 is a cover of the song written in 1969
Became one of their biggest successes, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100
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