Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition

by Utv Records

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Release Date:	2004-02-10
Label:	Utv Records
UPC:	602498614686
Binding:	Audio CD
Published By:	Utv Records
ASIN:	B0001AP0OU
Category:	Music

Tracks on Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition by Utv Records

1. Superstar
2. Rainy Days And Mondays
3. Top Of The World
4. Maybe It's You
5. Let Me Be The One
6. Reason To Believe
7. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
8. Leave Yesterday Behind
9. Your Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore
10. Bless The Beasts And The Children
11. It't Going To Take Some Time
12. The Rainbow Connection
13. Only Yesterday
14. Sweet, Sweet Smile
15. There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World)
16. California Dreamin'
17. Solitaire
18. We've Only Just Begun
19. This Masquerade
20. Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognized Anthem Of World Contact Day)
21. Yesterday Once More
22. Please Mr. Postman
23. Hurting Each Other
24. I Need To Be In Love
25. Merry Christmas, Darling
26. (They Long To Be) Close To You
27. All You Get From Love Is A Love Song
28. Sing
29. Make Believe It's Your First Time
30. Ticket To Ride
31. Goodbye To Love
32. I Just Fall In Love Again
33. I Believe You
34. Tryin' To Get To The Feeling Again
35. For All We Know
36. Touch Me When We're Dancing
37. I Won't Last A Day Without You
38. Mr. Guder
39. A Song For You
40. Karen's Theme

Customer Reviews

A lot of remixes, but all the good songs are here. - Reviewed on 2008-09-22

I just wish the songs weren't "remixed", Karen's voice sounds like it's in the background, with an almost echo effect. I like the original versions as released on the LPs. Or listen to a cd, before the songs were remastered/remixed by Richard. But it's a good compilation. I just feel the overproduction of some of the remixes takes away from the original, warmer, sound. Does anyone agree with me ?

Best Singer Ever - Reviewed on 2008-08-29

Karen's voice and her brothers genius make this one solid Gold. My kids say don't bother him now, he's listening to the Karen LOL. This is a total collection of all the hits and some obscure beauties. Be hard pressed to find anyone who can sing this well. Karen had range, tone, emotion and a sense of fun and beauty that may forever be one of a kind. The only bad thing about this collection is its all you will ever need,40 songs. I might have been better off buying all the original albums. When I look at one now I say oh well I already have the 3-4 best songs. Since the Carpenters have been gone a long time I'll recommend some great female vocalists; Margo Timmins (cowboy junkies), Alison Krauss, Ruthie Foster and of course Mary Chapin Carpenter (no relation). None are KC but all are terrific.

Carpenters Gold - Reviewed on 2008-08-25

1 customer found this review helpful.

An excellent gathering of all their greatest hits and some lesser-known titles. Karen Carpenter's voice is rich, expressive, timeless.

Carpenters Gold Indeed - Reviewed on 2008-07-23

1 customer found this review helpful.

I grew up listening to the Carpenters, and this album brought back so many wonderful memories! There were many old favorites, and some I had not heard before. Liner notes by Richard Carpenter were very interesting. I recommend this album to anyone who enjoyed the Carpenters.

Carpenters creativity overshadowed by vocals and overdubs - Reviewed on 2008-06-20

For some the Carpenters music is too polished and the multiple vocal tracks can sound corny. Karen's voice is the savior though. Her deep alto voice is always a pleasure to listen to. They experimented with jazz and rock, especially the guitar solo in Goodby to Love. At that time they had backlash and some people thought it was a slap to their music. Like all good musicians they tired new things even though their fans weren't always appreciative. The songs are as memorable as Beatle tunes as they have a strong melody.

Book Subjects

• AM Pop
• Easy Pop
• Pop
• Pop Vocals
• Pop/Rock Music
• Vocal