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The Carpenters
With a trademark sound highlighted by brother Richard’s multi-layered production and sister Karen’s timeless voice, the Carpenters set a new standard for melodic pop and became the top selling American artists of the 1970s. With their 1970 chart breakthroughs of "(They Long To Be) Close to You" and "We've Only Just Begun," Richard and Karen Carpenter set a new standard for melodic pop that has never been surpassed. With over 100 million in sales, the Carpenters are among the all-time most successful artists in recording history. The long hit list also includes "Rainy Days And Mondays," "Top of the World," "Yesterday Once More" and "Superstar." On the heels of RPO successes with Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Roy Orbison and The Beach Boys, Carpenters With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra marks the first time the series has the actual artist playing key roles in the recording process. Richard Carpenter served as the album's producer, arranger and conductor. "I think that's what makes it very special: the fact that it's his music and he knows it and that he was there from the start," says Royal Philharmonic orchestral manager Ian Maclay. "It's not somebody else interpreting, which is what normally happens." The fusion of Richard's production genius, the duo's harmonies and Karen's immortal vocals make Carpenters both endearing and enduring.

Songs

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(They Long To Be) Close To You
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Yesterday Once More
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3
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Top Of The World (Single Mix)
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Love Me For What I Am
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We've Only Just Begun
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Albums

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Christmas Once More

2024
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Lovelines

1985
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Passage

1977
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Carpenters With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

2018
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Voice Of The Heart

1983
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A Kind Of Hush

1976
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Live Broadcast 31st May 1974 The Budokan, Tokyo

2017
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Made In America

1981
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As Time Goes By

2001
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Christmas Portrait (Special Edition/Reissue)

1978

Singles & EPs

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Close To You (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, October 18, 1970)

Single • 2020
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We've Only Just Begun

Single • 2021
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Ticket To Ride / Yesterday Once More / Merry Christmas, Darling

EP • 2018
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Yesterday Once More / Merry Christmas, Darling

Single • 2018
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Bacharach & David Medley (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, November 8, 1970)

Single • 2023

Videos

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Rainy Days And Mondays Live At The Desert Inn, Las Vegas / 1971

Carpenters • 67M views
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Carpenters With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Sizzle Reel)

Carpenters • 423K views
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Ticket To Ride (Lyric Video)

Carpenters • 658K views
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Merry Christmas, Darling (Lyric Video)

Carpenters • 508K views
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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Lyric Video)

Carpenters • 265K views

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Ventura Highway: California Chill

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'70s Soft Pop

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Christmas Hits

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Tapestry: '70s Queens

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CREDITS: Burt Bacharach

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Cozy Christmas

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'70s Slow Dance

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Oscar-Winning Songs

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'70s Mellow Gold

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Fun Christmas Oldies

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