Carpenters
Carpenters
Latest Release
- Christmas Once More
- November 2024
- • 16 Songs
Top Songs
| 1 | (They Long To Be) Close To You | ||
| 2 | We've Only Just Begun | ||
| 3 | Rainy Days And Mondays | ||
| 4 | Top Of The World | ||
| 5 | Superstar |
Albums
Feb 2023 • 1 song
Feb 2023 • 6 songs
Mar 2021 • 1 song
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Popular On
- Chicago's Relaxing Favorites
- The Capital District's Greatest Hits
- The Hudson Valley's Greatest Hits
About
Biography
With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements that appealed to a variety of audiences, the Carpenters stood in direct contrast to the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s. Yet, they became one of the most popular artists of the decade, winning four Grammy Awards, and scoring 12 Top Ten hits, and three number one singles, including the classic "(They Long to Be) Close to You" off 1970's Close to You. Karen Carpenter's calm, pretty voice was the most distinctive element of their music, settling in perfectly amidst the precise, lush arrangements pr...