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1 We've Only Just Begun 4:10
2 Top Of The World 2:58
3 Ticket To Ride 4:09
4 Superstar 3:40
5 Rainy Days And Mondays 3:20
6 Goodbye To Love 3:53
7 Yesterday Once More 3:59
8 It's Going To Take Some Time 2:56
9 Sing 3:20
10 For All We Know 2:34
11 Hurting Each Other 2:48
12 (They Long To Be) Close To You 3:40

This was my introduction to The Carpenters - sure, I'd heard of them - but dismissed them as lightweight muzak - don't sneer, millions made the same error.

A couple of listens to this album, and I realised the depth of quality in the arrangements - and, of course, the wonder of Karen Carpenter's voice.

In some ways, this will always be my favourite Carpenters album - though my head tells me others are better. And I know of many people who met The Carpenters through this album.

Often unavailable as new (do try Amazon - just in case) - but the more recent "Singles 1969 - 1981" replaces this and "The Singles 1974-1978"

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If this album is unavailable, it's worth trying ebay, but I recommend observing before bidding - prices vary considerably
Original release 1974
Remaster released 1999
Remastered issue may be available via eBay.
 
11 May 2008 |  |