CARPENTERS SONGS: ALBUM VERSIONS
Carpenters Songs on A&M Records has every version of every song recorded by Carpenters and solo recordings by Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter. Songs are listed alphabeitcally and grouped by version allowing you to compare recordings. Each song gives the albums on which the song appeared along with changes made after the original album track. Due to the large number of compilations, the original album versions of songs that appeared on the compilations are omitted from this list.
Whether you are looking for every version or a specific version, or you want to track a song over time, it is here.
Yesterday Once More DCD has original album versions
All of the Made in America compact discs are remixed versions
Remastered Classics series based on the original album versions
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version |
ALL I CAN DO
SPECTRUM DEMO VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection 40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition | 1991 2002 2009 | Recorded 1967 |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERISON
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES | |
| ALL I CAN DO | Offering Ticket to Ride Japanese Singles Box | 1969 1970 2006 | Original album version A "live in the studio" version appears on Your Navy Presents radio show. Recorded 1968; remixed 1969 |
ALL OF MY LIFE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride The Complete Singles | 1969 1970 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on June 2, 19, 1969 Karen played bass |
1987 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (JP) From the Top Sweet Memory Reflections (DE) Sweet Sweet Smile Essential Collection Perform Carpenter Best 1200 (JP) Reflections (JP) 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition Best Songs | 1987 1991 1994 1995 2000 2002 2003 2005 2009 2009 2017 | Adds new recording, echo, remix |
ALL THOSE YEARS AGO
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 1997 | 1997 album version |
ALL YOU GET FROM LOVE IS A LOVE SONG
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Passage The Singles 1974-1978 | 1977 1978 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on April 1, 6, 12, 1977 On the monaural single, Karen's vocal and the sax solo are emphasized; other instruments are placed farther back in the mix. |
REMASTERED
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Collected (NL) | 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Portrait Special Edition Christmas Collection | 1984 1984 1996 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
AND WHEN HE SMILES
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001 | Original album version Recorded in the key of G |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By (JP) As Time Goes By | 2001 2004 | Recorded September 1971 Live |
ANOTHER SONG
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You | 1970 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studios B and C in November 1969 |
1994 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Sweet Memory (JP) Best Songs | 1994 2017 | 1994 remix; new bass; woodwind and keyboard effects |
AT THE END OF A SONG
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Voice of the Heart | 1983 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on November 20, 22, 1980; March 7, and April 11, 1983 |
REMASTER
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Perform Carpenter | 2003 | Remastered |
AURORA
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Horizon Sweet Memory Best Songs | 1975 1994 2017 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on April 8, 10, 1975 |
AVE MARIA
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait | 1978 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on February 9, 13, 1978 No choir |
WITH CHOIR
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait: the Special Edition Anthology (JP) | 1984 1989 | Choir added; remix |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Christmas Collection Anthology Essential Collection Japanese Singles Box | 1991 1996 1997 2002 2006 | 1990 Remix |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 2003 | 1996 Christmas Collection remix |
BABY IT'S YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You Japanese Singles Box | 1970 2006 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on July 13, 20 1979 A "live in the studio" version appears on Your Navy Presents radio show. |
1987 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (JA) Treasures (UK) Sweet Memory Reflections (DE) Sweet Sweet Smile (NL) Best 1200 (JP) 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) | 1987 1990 1994 1995 2000 2005 2009 2009 | 1987 remix; piano replaced with keyboard |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
BACHARACH-DAVID MEDLEY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters | 1971 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studios A and C The medley was nearly 13 minutes long. Richard edited the medley to fit television appearances as well as the time on the album. |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Anthology (JP) Anthology | 1989 1997 | Live Recorded in May 1974. In 1985 re-recorded drum, bass, piano and Richard's vocal. |
BACK IN MY LIFE AGAIN (WANT YOU)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Made in America Yesterday Once More | 1981 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Oct. 21, 1980, Jan 28 and 29, 1981, Feb. 2, 5, 11 26, 1981 Monaural single tones down the instruments to accentuate Karen's vocal. |
SINGLE VERSION
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| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (the) (NL) Complete Singles | 2006 2015 | Single version |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Collected (NL) | 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE (THE WEDDING SONG)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Made in America All compilations | 1981 1984-2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Aug. 26, 1980 |
BEECHWOOD 4-5789
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Made in America Most compilations | 1981 1984-2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Nov. 7, 1980; Jan, 28, 30; Feb. 2, 11, 12, 1981 |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Anthology Collected (NL) | 1997 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
BENEDICTION
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride | 1969 1970 | Original album version Recorded 1969 in A&M Studio B |
BLESS THE BEASTS AND CHILDREN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected Complete Singles | 1972 2006 2013 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Apr. 16, 19, 1971 The movie soundtrack used the single version of the song. Keyboard replaced oboe. |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
1985 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Treasures (UK, JP) A Song For You (MFSL) Anthology (JP) New Gold Series, Vol. 2 (JP) Treasures (UK) From the Top Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) Interpretations (UK, US) Sweet Memory (JP) Anthology (JP) | 1985 1986 1987 1987 1989 1989 1990 1990 1990 1991 1992 1994/5 1997 | 1985 New piano, drums, remix |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1991 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) 20th Century Masters Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Singles 1969-1981 Ultimate Collection (UK) 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) 20th Century Masters | 1997 1998 2002/2007 2002 2004 2005 2006 2009 2009 2017 | 1991 remix |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 karaoke version |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Singles Box | 2006 | Soundtrack version The movie soundtrack used the single version of the song. |
BOAT TO SAIL
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Kind of Hush Sweet Memory (JP) Complete Singles Best Songs | 1976 1994 2015 2017 | Recorded Jan. 24, Feb. 16 and 26, 1976 Original album version |
BOOK OF LOVE
LIVE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Kind of Hush A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Japanese Singles Box | 1976 1986 1990 2006 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Dec. 4, 1975, Feb. 26, Apr. 15, Apr. 20, 1976 |
B'WANA SHE NO HOME
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Passage Sweet Memory (JP) Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1977 1994 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Apr. 13 and 15, 1977 |
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001 | Recorded 1967 Original album version |
CALLING OCCUPANTS OF INTERPLANETARY CRAFT
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Passage The Singles 1974-1978 Yesterday Once More (UK, US) A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JP) The Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 1977 1978 1984/5 1986 1987 1988 1989 2006 2013 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on May 9, 16, 24, 27, 1977 The promo single is shortened deleting Tony Peluso's DJ. Appears on Japanese Singles Box (2006) and the Complete Singles (2015) |
1989 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Only Yesterday (UK) From the Top Interpretations (UK, US) Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Anthology (JP) Gold Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Singles 1969-1981 Ultimate Collection (UK) 40/40 (US, JP) | 1990 1991 1994/5 1997 1997 1998 2002 2002 2004 2004 2006 2009 | 1989 remix |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND VERSION
JAPANESE SINGLE EDIT
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Single Box | 2005 | Japanese single edit |
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
CALLING YOUR NAME AGAIN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Time | 1987 | Original album version |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Collected (NL) | 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Kind of Hush New Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) | 1976 1990 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Feb. 14, 22, July 1O, 22, 1976 |
REMIX VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1974-1978 (the) (UK) Seet Memory (JP) Reflections Sweet Sweet Smile (NL) Best 1200 (JP) Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1978 1994 1995 2000 2005 2006 2015 | New lyrics and instruments |
ALTERNATE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Reflections (DE) Sweet Sweet Smile Best 1200 (JP) | 1995 2000 2007 | Alternate version |
1997 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| By Request (JP) | 2000 | 1997 remix |
JAPANESE SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Single Box | 2006 | Japanese single version |
CANTA/SING
SPANISH VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | 1973 recording in Spanish |
CARAVAN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | Original album version Recorded in 1965 |
DEMO VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Essential Collection (the) | 2002 | Demo version Recorded in 1965 |
CAROL OF THE BELLS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Feb. 9, 1978 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
CARPENTERS/PERRY COMO MEDLEY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001/2004 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D This medley is longer than the version from the Perry Como television show. |
CHRIST IS BORN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
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| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D in 1977 |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Christmas Collection Essential Collection | 1991 1996 2002 | 1990 remix Recorded in 1977 |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Essential Collection (the) | 2002 | 1991 remix Recorded in 1977 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix Recorded in 1977 |
CHRISTMAS MEDLEY (HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES | |
| CHRISTMAS MEDLEY (HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS) | An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1984 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
CHRISTMAS OVERTURE 1 (DECK THE HALLS)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded Dec. 11, 1977 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
CHRISTMAS OVERTURE 2 (HAPPY HOLIDAYS)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas | 1984 | Original album version |
1992 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection | 1996 | 1992 remix |
CHRISTMAS SONG (THE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recordedin A&M Studio D |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 2006 2015 | Single version |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
CHRISTMAS WALTZ (THE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Feb. 9 and 12, 1978 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS/STAR WARS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001/4 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
CLOSE TO YOU (THEY LONG TO BE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You Essential Collection Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected | 1970 2002 2006 2013 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Mar. 24 and Apr. 13, 1970 |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1973 Yesterday Once More (UK, US) A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JA) New Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) Treasures (UK) From the Top Startrax (AU) Singles 1969-1981 Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1973 1984/5 1986 1987 1988 1990 1990 1990 1990 1991 1991 1993 2000 2006 2015 | Single version |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best Of/Original Karaoke Interpretations (UK, US) Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Love Songs Anthology (JP) Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) By Request (JP) Gold Singles 1969-1981 Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision Gold 35th Anniversary Singles 1969-1981 Ultimate Collection (UK) Gold Greatest Hits 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) ICON | 1992 1994/5 1994 1995 1997 1997 1998 2000 2000 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2006 2009 2009 2009 | 1991 remix |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 karaoke |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
JAPANESE SINGLE EDIT
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Single Box | 2006 | Japanese single edit |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
CRESCENT NOON
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You Sweet Memory | 1970 1994 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on July 28, 1970 |
CRYSTAL LULLABY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1972 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Mar. 23, 1972 |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1988 | First CD--Original album version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
1987 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (JP) A&M Composers Series Vol. 2 (JP) Sweet Memory Perform Carpenter Japanese Singles Box 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) Complete Singles | 1987 1988 1994 2003 2006 2009 2009 2015 | 1987 remix |
DA DOO RON RON
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Anthology (JP) | 1973 1989 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Jan. 9, 1973 |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Sweet Memory Anthology (JP) Essential Collection | 1991 1994 1997 2002 | 1990 remix |
DADDY'S HOME
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
DANCING IN THE STREETS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D Carpenters performed the song on Your All American College Show in 1968 |
DEADMAN'S CURVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Anthology (JP) | 1973 1989 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Jan. 10 and 16, 1973 |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Sweet Memory Anthology (JP) Essential Collection | 1991 1994 1997 2002 | 1990 remix |
DESPERADO
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Horizon Anthology (JP) New Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Treasures (UK) A&M Gold Series (JP) Startrax (AU) Anthology (JP) Ultimate Collection Carpenters Collected | 1975 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1997 2006 2013 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Jan. 28-31, Feb. 20-21, 1975 |
1994 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Interpretations (UK, US) | 1994/5 | 1994 remix |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Collected (NL) | 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
DIZZY FINGERS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By (JP) | 2001/4 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas | 1984 | Recorded Dec. 8, 1977 Original album version |
DON'T BE AFRAID
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride Sweet Memory(JP) Complete Singles | 1969 1970 1994 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on June 19, 1969 |
DEMO VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection | 1991 2002 | Demo version |
DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Passage Yesterday Once More Anthology (JP) Complete Singles | 1977 1984 1989 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on May 24, 1977 |
REMASTERED VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Anthology (JP) | 1997 | Remastered |
ALTERNATE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (UK) | 1990 | Deletes On the Balcony of Casa Rosada |
DRUSCILLA PENNY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters A&M Composers Series Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1971 1988 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio A |
END OF THE WORLD
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then | 1973 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Jan. 9, Feb. 16, 1973 |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Sweet Memory (JP) Anthology (JP) Essential Collection | 1991 1994 1997 2002 | 1990 remix |
EVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride Japanese Singles Box | 1969 1970 2006 | Recorded May 8, 1969 Original album version |
1987 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (JP) A&M Composers Series Vol. 2 (JP) Treasures (UK) From the Top Sweet Memory Reflections (DE) Sweet Sweet Smile Essential Collection Perform Carpenter Best 1200 (JP) | 1987 1988 1990 1991 1994 1995 2000 2002 2003 2005 | 1987 new recording, remix |
EVENTIDE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Horizon Sweet Memory (JP) | 1975 1994 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Apr. 8, 1975 |
FIRST SNOWFALL/ LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW...
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Dec. 10, 1977 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
FLAT BAROQUE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1972 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Mar. 25, 27, 1972 |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1988 | First CD--Original album version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
1997 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 1997 | Instrumental 1997 version |
FLAT BAROQUE/ONLY YESTERDAY
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live at the Palladium | 1976 | Live |
FOR ALL WE KNOW
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters Singles 1969-1973 Yesterday Once More (UK, US) A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing Anthology A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 Only Yesterday Their Greatest Hits Essential Collection Japanese Singles Box Ultimate Collection Carpenters Collected Complete Singles | 1971 1973 1984/5 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1990 1990 2002 2006 2006 2013 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studios B and C on Nov. 11, 1970 Recorded in the key of G |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
1990 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Best Of/Karaoke Sweet Memory 22 Hits Of the Carpenters Anthology Love Songs Yesterday Once More Singles 1969-1981 Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Singles 1969-1981 Ultimate Collection 20/20 Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) | 1991 1992 1994 1995/2005 1997 1997 1998 2000 2005 2005 2005 2006 2009 2009 | 1990 replaced oboe, remix |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1995 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Love Songs Yesterday Once More Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Gold Singles 1969-1981 Ultimate Collection (UK) | 1995 1997 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 | 1991 remix |
INSTRUMENTAL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 2000 | Instrumental |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 karaoke version |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
FOR ALL WE KNOW (REPRISE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2000 | London Bridge Special version |
FROM THIS MOMENT ON
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live at the Palladium From the Top Essential Collection | 1976 1991 2002 | Recorded Nov. 27, 1976 Live |
1994 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Interpretations (UK,US) | 1994/5 | Recorded in A&M Studio D on Feb. 1980 1994 remix, New stereo piano |
FUN, FUN, FUN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then | 1973 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B Jan. 9, 1973 |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Sweet Memory Anthology (JP) Essential Collection | 1991 1994 1997 2002 | 1990 remix |
GET TOGETHER
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride | 1969 1970 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio C A "live in the studio" version was used on the Your Navy Presents radio show. |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection | 1991 2002 | Recorded Mar. 1970 "Live in the studio" Your Navy Presents version |
GOOD FRIENDS ARE FOR KEEPS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection | 1991 2002 | 1990 remix Originally recorded in A&M Studio D in 1975 |
GOODBYE AND I LOVE YOU (CAUGHT BETWEEN)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Horizon A&M Composers Series Anthology Sweet Memory Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1975 1988 1989 1994 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Oct. 3, 2974, Mar. 31, Apr.10, May 2, 1975 |
GOODBYE TO LOVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You Singles 1969-1973 Yesterday Once More Japanese Singles Box Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) Complete Singles | 1972 1973 1984 2006 2006 2013 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Mar. 23, 1972 The monaural single brought the vocals up; the track was sped up; an organ ends the track. |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 1988 2006 2013 | First CD--Original album version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More | 1984 | Singles 69-73 version |
1985 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology A&M Composers Series Vol. 2 (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) New Gold Series, Vol. 1 (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) From the Top Startrax (AU) Anthology (JP) Essential Collection Perform Carpenter Gold 40/40 (US/JP) | 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1990 1990 1990 1991 1992 1997 2002 2003 2005 2009 | 1985 new recording, remix Includes Karen's initial inhale |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1995 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best Of/Karaoke Sweet Memory 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology Love Songs Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Singles 1969-1981 Gold Singles 1969-1981 20th Century Masters Essential Collection Perform Carpenters Gold 35th Anniversary Singles 1969-1981 Gold 22 Hits Of Carpenters Ultimate Collection (NL) 40/40 (JP) | 1991 1994 1995 1997 1997 1998 1999 2000 2000 2002/07 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2009 | 1991 remix |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 Karaoke |
GOODNIGHT
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | Recorded May 9, 1969 |
GOOFUS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Kind of Hush A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Sweet Memory (JP) Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected Complete Singles | 1976 1990 1994 2006 2013 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Dec. 9,, 1975, Jan. 6, 8, 9, 13, 1976 |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Collected (NL) | 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
GUESS I JUST LOST MY HEAD
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version |
HAPPY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Horizon Singles 1974-1978 (UK) Treasures (JP) Sweet Memory By Request (JP) Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1975 1978 1987 1994 2000 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Sep. 19, Oct. 1, 5 1974, Feb. 20, 1975 |
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition Christmas Collection | 1978 1984 1996 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Nov. 13, 1987 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
HE CAME HERE FOR ME
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Collection | 1984 1996 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Feb. 12, 13, 1978 |
HEATHER
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Sweet Memory (JP) Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1973 1994 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Mar. 17, 20 and May 9, 1973 |
HELP
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Anthology (JP) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Treasures Sweet Memory Anthology (JP) Japanese Singles Box | 1970 1986 1989 1990 1990 1994 1997 2006 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Jan. 8, Apr. 13, 1970 |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
HIDEAWAY (A PLACE TO)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters Sweet Memory (JP) | 1971 1994 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio A |
HIT MEDLEY '76
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001/4 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Portrait Special Edition Christmas Collection | 1984 1984 1996 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Feb. 5, 7, 12, 1978 |
HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines Anthology (JP) Sweet Memory Japanese Singles Box | 1989 1989 1994 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Aug. 13, 24, 1978 and Apr. 14, 1983 |
HURTING EACH OTHER
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You Japanese Singles Box Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) Complete Singles | 1972 2006 2006 2013 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Oct. 12 and Dec. 8, 1971 Recorded in the key of E |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 1988 2006 2013 | First CD--Original album version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
1973 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1973 Yesterday Once More (UK, US) A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (Canada) Anthology (JP) New A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) Essential Collection | 1973 1984/5 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1990 2002 | 1973 remix |
1990 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Sweet Memory 22 Hits Anthology (JP) | 1991 1994 1995 | 1990 new recording, remix |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Love Songs Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Singles 1969-1981 Gold 35th Anniversary Singles 1969-1981 Gold Ultimate Collection (UK) 40/40 (US/JP) | 1995 1997 1997 1998 2000 2004 2005 2005 2006 2009 | 1991 remix |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 Karaoke |
I BELIEVE YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Made in America Sweet Memory Interpretations Singles 1969-1981 (JP) 20th Century Masters Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Japanese Singles Box Ultimate Collection 40/40 Complete Singles | 1981 1994 1995 1999 2000 2002 2004 2005 2006 2006 2009 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on May 31, Aug. 13, 1978 |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Collected (NL) | 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
I CAN DREAM CAN'T I
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Horizon Treasures Sweet Memory | 1975 1987 1994 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Apr. 10, 1975 |
I CAN'T MAKE MUSIC
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then By Request (JP) | 1973 2000 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Feb. 16, Mar. 10, 1973 |
1987 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (JP) | 1987 | 1987 remix |
I GOT RHYTHM MEDLEY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001/4 | Original Music Music Music version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
I HAVE YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Kind of Hush Sweet Memory Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1976 1994 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Jan. 30, Feb. 13, 17, 24, 1976 |
I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Collection | 1984 1996 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Dec. 11, 1977 |
I JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Passage Treasures Anthology Sweet Memory Reflections Anthology Love Songs Yesterday Once More Sweet Sweet Smile (NL) 20th Century Masters Gold 35th Anniversary Best 1200 (JP) Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1977 1987 1989 1994 1995 1997 1997 1998 2000 2002 2004 2005 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Apr. 16, May 24, 27, 1977 |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
I KEPT ON LOVING YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You Anthology (JP) Complete Singles | 1970 1989 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Mar. 16, 24 and Apr. 13, 1970 |
JAPANESE SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Single Box | 2006 | Japanese single version |
I NEED TO BE IN LOVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Kind of Hush Ultimate Collectioni (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 1976 2006 2013 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Jan. 23, Feb. 24, Apr. 27, 1976 |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1974-1978 (UK) Yesterday Once More Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1978 1984 2006 2015 | Single version |
1985 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Classics Volume 2 A&M Composers Series Vol. 2 (JP) Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JP) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Startrax (AU) | 1985 1986 1987 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 | 1985 remix |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (UK) From the Top Sweet Memory (JP) Reflections (DE) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Love Songs Yesterday Once More Singles 1969-1981 By Request Gold Sweet Sweet Smile Essential Collection 20th Century Masters Perform Carpenter Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Best 1200 (JP) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) 20/20 Best of Best (JP) Ultimate Collection 40/40 (US, JP) ICON | 1990 1991 1994 1995 1995 1997 1997 1998 1999 2000 2000 2000 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2009 2009 | 1990 remix |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Anthology (JP) Love Songs Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) By Request (JP) Gold Singles 1969-1981 20th Century Masters Ultimate Collection (UK) | 1997 1997 1998 2000 2000 2000 2002/7 2006 | 1991 remix |
INSTRUMENTAL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 1997 | Instrumental |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best 1200 (JP) | 2005 | 2005 Karaoke |
JAPANESE SINGLE EDIT
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Single Box | 2006 | Japanese single edit |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
I WON'T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You Singles 1974-1978 A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) A↦M New Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) A&M Gold Series (JP) Startrax (AU) Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected | 1972 1978 1986 1990 1990 1991 1991 2006 2013 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Dec. 28, 1971, Mar. 14, 1972 |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1988 | First CD--Single version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL original album version |
ORIGINAL VERSION AT FASTER SPEED
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1974-1978 (UK) A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) New Gold Series, Vol. 1 (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) Startrax (AU) | 1978 1986 1990 1990 1991 | Original version sped up |
1974 SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More Classics Volume 2 Anthology (JP) Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1984/5 1987 1989 2006 2015 | 1974 Single mix |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Sweet Memory 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Love Songs Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Singles 1969-1981 Gold Essential Collection* Gold 35th Anniversary 22 Hits Ultimate Collection 40/40 | 1994 1995 1997 1997 1998 1999 2000 2002 2002 2005 2006 2009 | 1991 remix with extended ending, *piano solo |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 Karaoke |
JAPANESE SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Single Box | 2006 | Japanese single version |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
ICED TEA
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | Original album version Recorded in 1966 |
DEMO VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Essential Collection | 2002 | Demo version Recorded in 1966 |
IF I HAD YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version recorded in 1979 |
1989 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines From the Top Interpretations (UK, US) Essential Collection Complete Singles | 1989 1991 1994/5 2002 2015 | 1989 remix; Karen's solo album remix |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Collected (NL) | 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
IF WE TRY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version |
NEW ARRANGEMENT
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines | 1989 | Original vocal with new arrangement |
I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Dec. 7, 1977 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
I'LL BE YOURS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | Original album version Recorded in 1966, it was the B side of the Looking for Love single on Magic Lamp Records. |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Essential Collection | 2002 | Single version |
I'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You A&M Gold Series Vo. 1 (JP) A&M New Gold Series (JP) Japanese Singles Box | 1970 1986 1990 2006 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studios B and C on Nov. 8, 1969, July 20, 1970 Recorded in the key of F |
I'M STILL NOT OVER YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Time A&M Composers Series | 1987 1988 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on June 26, 27, 28, Sep. 5, Nov. 4, 7, 1985 |
IN LOVE ALONE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Time | 1987 | Original album version |
INTERMISSION
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1972 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B |
FIRST CD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1988 | First CD--Original album version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
INTERVIEW
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection | 1991 2002 | Your Navy Presents 1970 |
INVOCATION
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride | 1969 1970 | Original album version |
DEMO VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection | 1991 2002 | 1968 recording, Demo (a cappella) |
IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Portrait Special Edition Christmas Collection | 1984 1984 1996 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME/SLEEP WELL, LITTLE CHILDREN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
IT'S GOING TO TAKE SOME TIME
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You Singles 1969-1973 Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 1 Essential Collection Japanese Singles Box Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) Complete Singles | 1972 1974 1984/5 1986 1987 1988 1990 2002 2006 2006 2013 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Feb. 24 and Mar. 22, 1972 The monaural side of the single makes the vocals more prominent than the stereo mix. |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1988 | First CD--Original album version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Startrax (AU) Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits (HK) Yesterday Once More Singles 1969-1981 Gold Gold 35th Anniversary Ultimate Collection (NL) 40/40 | 1991 1994 1995 1998 1999/2000/2005 2000/1 2004 2006 2009 | 1989 remix with new keyboards |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Gold Singles 1969-1981 Gold Sound & Vision | 1995 1998 2000 2004 2004 | 1991 remix |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
JAMBALAYA (ON THE BAYOU)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Singles 1974-1978 Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 Anthology A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 Only Yesterday (UK) | 1973 1978 1984 1986 1989 1990 1990 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Dec. 28, 1972, Mar. 20, 1973 |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan Live at the Palladium | 1974 1976 | Live |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1974-1978 (UK) | 1978 | Single version |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Gold Yesterday Once More Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Ultimate Collection (UK) 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) | 1995 1997 2000 2001 2002 2004 2004 2006 2009 2009 | 1991 remix |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 Karaoke |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
JINGLE BELLS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Feb. 5, 7, 12, 1978 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
JOHNNY ANGEL
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Anthology (JP) | 1973 1989 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Jan. 10, 18, 1973 |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Sweet Memory Anthology (JP) Essential Collection | 1991 1994 1997 2002 | 1990 remix |
JOHNNY B. GOODE
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
KAREN/ELLA MEDLEY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By Essential Collection | 2001/4 2002 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
KAREN'S THEME
INSTRUMENTAL
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor Essential Collection Perform Carpenter Gold 35th Anniversary | 1997 2002 2003 2005 | Instrumental Recorded Dec. 13, 1996 |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
KISS ME THE WAY YOU DID LAST NIGHT
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines | 1989 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on July 27, Oct.29, Nov. 9, 1980, Aug. 15, Sep. 10, 1982, Apr. 14, 1983 |
LAST ONE SINGIN' THE BLUES
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version |
LEADER OF THE PACK
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
LEAVE YESTERDAY BEHIND
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By Gold Gold 35th Anniversary 40/40 (JP) | 2001/4 2001/4 2005 2009 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on May 28, 1978 |
LET ME BE THE ONE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters Treasures A&M New Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) A&M Gold Series Startrax (AU) By Request Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary | 1971 1987 1990 1991 1991 2000 2002 2004 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio A |
1990 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (UK) From the Top Sweet Memory (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) | 1990 1991 1994 2009 | 1990 version with added recording and remix |
LITTLE ALTAR BOY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Portrait Special Edition From the Top Christmas Collection Essential Collection | 1984 1984 1991 1996 2002 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Feb. 13, 1978, remixed in 1984 |
LITTLE GIRL BLUE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines From the Top Interpretations Sweet Memory (JP) Essential Collection | 1989 1991 1994/5 1994 2002 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on in 1978 |
LITTLE HONDA
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
LOOK TO YOUR DREAMS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Voice of the Heart Treasures Sweet Memory By Request Perform Carpenter Japanese Singles Box | 1983 1987 1994 2000 2003 2006 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Nov. 13, 15, Dec. 10, 1977 The single did not have the piano outro |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Complete Singles | 2015 | No piano outro |
LOOKING FOR LOVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | Original album version Recorded in 1966, it was the A side of the Magic Lamp single. |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Essential Collection (the) | 2002 | Single version |
LOVE IS SURRENDER
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You A&M New Gold Series Vol. 1 | 1970 1990 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studios B and C on Nov. 5, 21 1969, July 20, 1970 |
1987 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (JP) Startrax (AU) A&M Gold Series Sweet Memory 20th Century Masters Essential Collection 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) | 1987 1991 1991 1994 2002/7 2002 2009 2009 | 1987 remix |
LOVE ME FOR WHAT I AM
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Horizon Sweet Memory Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1975 1994 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Sep. 10, 11, 30, 1974 |
LOVELINES
NEW ARRANGEMENT
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines | 1989 | Original vocal with new arrangement |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Colletion (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Voice of the Heart Yesterday Once More A&M New Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Treasures A&M Gold Series (JP) Startrax (AU) Love Songs Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary | 1983 1984 1990 1990 1991 1991 1997 2002 2004 | 1981 version with new vocal and arrangement Recorded in A&M Studio D on Oct. 23, 1980, Mar. 8, 1983 |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Classics Volume 2 | 1987 | Single version |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version recorded in 1979 |
JAPANESE SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Singles Box | 2006 | Japanese single version |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 1985 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version Deletes Karen's comment at start |
MAKING LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version |
MAN SMART, WOMAN SMARTER
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Passage | 1977 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Mar. 29, 1977 |
MAYBE IT'S YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1970 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on July 28, 1970 |
1987 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (JP) A&M Composers Series Vol. 2 (Japan) | 1987 1988 | 1987 remix |
1990 REMIX
NEW MASTER
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Sweet Memory Reflections (DE) Sweet Sweet Smile 20th Century Masters Essential Collectioni Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Gold 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) | 1991 1994 1995 2000 2002 2002 2004 2004 2005 2009 2009 | 1990 alternate vocal, recording, remix |
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Perform Carpenter | 2003 | Newly mastered |
MEDLEY (CLOSE TO YOU/FOR ALL WE KNOW)
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live at the Palladium | 1976 | Live |
MEDLEY (SING/CLOSE TO YOU)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001 | Original album version |
MEDLEY (SING/GOODBYE TO LOVE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 1997 | Original album version |
MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait | 1978 | Original album version in A&M Studio B in 1978 |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1991 2002 2006 2015 | Single version recorded in A&M Studio B on Nov. 11,13, 16, 1970 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
1978 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition Christmas Collection Perform Carpenter Gold 35th Anniversary Singles 1969-1981 | 1978 1984 1996 2003 2004 2005 | 1978 version |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
ROYALPHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
MORINGA HI-CROWN CHOCOLATE COMMERCIAL
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Essential Collection | 2002 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on in 1974 and remixed in 1990 |
MR. GUDER
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 A&M Composers Series Anthology Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1970 1986 1988 1989 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studios B and C on Nov. 8, 1969, July 18, 1970 A "live in the studio" version appears on Your Navy Presents radio show. |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Anthology (JP) By Request (JP) Essential Collection Perform Carpenter Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Gold | 1997 2000 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005 | 1990 remix |
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MEDLEY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | Original album version Originally recorded in 1980 Recorded in A&M Studio A |
MY BODY KEEPS CHANGING MY MIND
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | 1990 remix |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version recorded Nov. 8, 1979 |
MY FAVORITE THINGS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Collection | 1984 1996 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND EYES (THE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Anthology (JP) | 1973 1989 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Jan. 10, 18, 1973 |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Anthology (JP) Essential Collection | 1991 1997 2002 | 1990 remix |
NOW
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Voice of the Heart Yesterday Once More Treasures Anthology From the Top Sweet Memory (JP) Essential Collection 40/40 | 1983 1984 1987/1990 1989 1991 1994 2002 2009 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Apr. 25, 1982, Mar. 10, Apr. 11, 14, 1983 |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Anthology (JP) Ultimate Collection Carpenters Collected (NL) | 1997 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
NOWADAYS CLANCY CAN'T EVEN SING
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride Sweet Memory | 1969 1970 1994 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on June 2, 1969 A "live in the studio" version appears on Your Navy Presents radio show. |
NOWHERE MAN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001/4 | Original album version Demo version with piano and vocal has never been released |
O COME, O COME EMMANUEL
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
O HOLY NIGHT
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Portrait Special Edition Christmas Collection | 1984 1984 1996 | Original album version |
OLDIES MEDLEY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then | 1973 | Original album version |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | 1990 remix |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Essential Collection (the) | 2002 | 1991 new recording, remix |
ONE FINE DAY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Anthology (JP) | 1973 1989 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Feb. 18, 21, 1973 |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Sweet Memory (JP) Anthology (JP) Essential Collection | 1991 1994 1997 2002 | 1990 remix |
ONE LOVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1971 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded Jan. 27, 1971 in A&M Studio A |
INSTRUMENTAL
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 1997 | Instrumental |
1994 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Sweet Memory (JP) By Request (JP) Perform Carpenter | 1994 2000 2003 | 1994 remix |
ONE MORE TIME
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Kind of Hush Treasures Sweet Memory (JP) 40/40 | 1976 1987 1994 2009 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Feb. 14, 24, 1976 |
ONLY YESTERDAY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Horizon Singles 1974-1978 Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Classics Volume 2 A&M Composers Series Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JP) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 Only Yesterday (UK) From the Top Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits (HK) Singles 1969-1981 22 Hits 10th Anniversary | 1975 1978 1984/5 1986 1987 1988 1988 1989 1990 1990 1991 1994 1995 2000 2005 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Jan. 30, Feb. 3, 12, 20, 21, 1975 Recorded in the key of G |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (Canada) Only Yesterday (UK) | 1987 1988 1990 | Single version |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Love Songs Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) By Request (JP) Gold Singles 1969-1981 20th Century Masters Essential Collection Perform Carpenter Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision Gold 35th Anniversary Ultimate Collection (UK) 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 ICON | 1997 1998 2000 2000 2000 2002/07 2002 2003 2003 2004 2006 2009 2009 2009 | 1991 remix |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
JAPANESE SINGLE EDIT
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Single Box | 2006 | Japanese single edit |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Anthology (JP) Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) Complete Singles | 1997 2006 2013 2015 | Remastered Classics version |
ORDINARY FOOL
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Voice of the Heart From the Top Sweet Memory (JP) Essential Collection 40/40 (US, JP)* | 1983 1991 1994 2002 2009 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Jan. 25, 1976 for the A Kind of Hush album. Additional recording Apr. 14, 1983 *With fade |
OUR DAY WILL COME
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Anthology (JP) | 1973 1989 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Jan. 12, Feb. 7, 16, 1973 |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Sweet Memory (JP) Anthology (JP) Essential Collection | 1991 1994 1997 2002 | 1990 remix |
OVERTURE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
PARTING OF OUR WAYS (THE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | Original album version Recorded in 1966 |
DEMO VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Essential Collection (the) | 2002 | Demo version Recorded in 1966 |
PIANO PICKER
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1972 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Mar. 22, 1972 |
ORIGINAL CD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1988 | First CD--Original album version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
1987 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (JP) | 1987 | 1987 remix |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live at the Palladium | 1976 | Live |
PLEASE MR. POSTMAN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Horizon Singles 1974-1978 Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JP) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) From the Top Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected Complete Singles | 1975 1978 1984/5 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 2006 2013 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on July 22, 23, 26, 31, 1974 |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Interpretations (UK/US) Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Singles 1969-1981 Gold 20th Century Masters Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary Singles 1969-1981 22 Hits (HK) 40/40 (US, JP) | 1994/5 1994 1995 1997 1998 1999 2000 2002/07 2002 2004 2004 2005 2009 | 1991 remix |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2006 | 2005 karaoke |
REMASTERED CLASSICS VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2007 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
JAPANESE SINGLE MIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Single Box | 2009 | Japanese single mix |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
PRELUDE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 1997 | Original album version |
PRIME TIME LOVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Voice of the Heart | 1983 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on July 25, 26, 1980, Jan. 28, 1981, Apr. 11, 1983 |
RADIO CONTEST OUTTAKES
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | Recorded in 1973 |
RAINBOW CONNECTION (THE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By Gold Gold 35th Anniversary | 2001/4 2001 2005 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Oct. 24, 29, 1980 |
RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1971 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studios A and B on Jan. 25, 27, 1971 |
1973 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1973 Yesterday Once More | 1974 1984/5 | 1973 remix; new ending; faster speed |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
1985 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) New Gold Series, Vol. 1 (JP) From the Top Startrax (AU) Essential Collection (the) Singles 1969-1981 | 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 2002 2005 | 1985 version with recording, remix |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Sweet Memory (JP) Interpretations (UK, US) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Love Songs Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) By Request (JP) Gold Singles 1969-1981 Gold 35th Anniversary 22 Hits (HK) 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) ICON | 1994 19951994/5 1995 1997 1997 1998 2000 2000 2000 2006 2004 2005 2009 2009 2009 | 1991 remix |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 karaoke |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
REASON TO BELIEVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You | 1970 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on July 13, 28, 1970 Recorded in the key of G |
1987 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (JP) Treasures (UK) A&M New Gold Series, Vol. 1 (JP) Startrax (AU) Sweet Memory Interpretations (US) Reflections (DE) Sweet Sweet Smile (NL) Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Gold Best 1200 (JP) 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US/JP) | 1987 1990 1990 1991 1994 1995 1995 2000 2004 2004 2005 2005 2009 2009 | 1987 remix |
REMEMBER WHEN LOVIN' TOOK ALL NIGHT
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines | 1989 | Original vocal with new arrangement |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version |
REMIND ME TO TELL YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Time | 1987 | Original album version |
ROAD ODE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1972 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Dec. 17, 1971, Mar. 23, 24, 1972 |
ORIGINAL CD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1988 | First CD--Original album version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (UK) Sweet Memory (JP) By Request (JP) Japanese Singles Box | 1990 1994 2000 2015 | 1990 remix |
RUNAWAY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
SAILING ON THE TIDE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Voice of the Heart Sweet Memory (JP) Complete Singles | 1983 1994 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Apr. 2, 6, 12, 29, June 1, July 18, 1977 |
SANDY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Kind of Hush Treasures A&M Composers Series Sweet Memory (JP) Essential Collection Perform Carpenter Japanese Singles Box | 1976 1987 1988 1994 2002 2003 2006 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Dec. 8, 1975, Jan. 20, 21, 22, 26, 1976 |
INSTRUMENTAL
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 1997 | Instrumental |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studios A and B on Sep. 24, 30, 1974 Additional recording in A&M Studio D on July 18, 1984 The single was released in 1974 and was recorded at a slower tempo. |
1984 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas From the Top Christmas Collection Essential Collection Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1984 1991 1996 2002 2006 2015 | 1984 version with new sax solo and remix Recorded Sep. 24, 30, 1974, Feb. 5, 7, 1978 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Singles Box | 2006 | Japanese single version |
SATURDAY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters Treasures A&M Composers Series Sweet Memory (JP) Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1971 1987 1988 1994 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio A on Jan. 27, Mar. 9, 1971 |
SAY YEAH!
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Time | 1987 | Original album version |
SELECTIONS FROM "THE NUTCRACKER"
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Collection | 1984 1996 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
EDITED VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait the Special Edition | 1984 | Edited from original version |
SHUBOOM
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
SILENT NIGHT
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition Japanese Singles Box | 1978 1984 2006 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Feb. 14, 1978 |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
SILVER BELLS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait the Special Edition | 1984 | Original album edition |
SING
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Singles 1969-1973 Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 From the Top | 1973 1973 1984/5 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Jan. 12, 18, 1973 Monaural single boosted Karen's vocal. |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live; sung in Japanese |
SPANISH/ENGLISH VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | 1973 Spanish/English version |
1994 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Interpretations (UK, US) Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Gold By Request (JP) Singles 1969-1981 Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision 22 Hits Singles 1969-1981 Ultimate Collection (UK) 40/40 (US, JP) | 1994/5 1994 1995 1997 1998 2000 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2006 2009 | 1994 version; new recording; remix |
KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | Karaoke |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
SLEIGH RIDE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
SLOW DANCE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines Sweet Memory (JP) | 1989 1994 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Sep. 21, 1978, Oct. 7, Apr. 11, 1980 |
SOLITAIRE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Horizon Singles 1974-1978 Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Reminiscing (CA) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) A&M Gold Series (JP) From the Top Startrax (AU) Interpretations Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits Love Songs Gold 2005 | 1975 1978 1984 1986 1988 1990 1991 1991 1991 1994 1994 1995 1997 2000/1/5 2005 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Jan. 28, Feb. 20, 21, 1975 |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Complete Singles | 2004 2004 2015 | Single version |
JAPANESE SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Single Box | 2006 | Japanese single version |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
SOMEBODY'S BEEN LYIN'
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Made in America Complete Singles | 1981 2015 | Original album version Recorded Aug. 26, 1980 |
SOMEDAY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride | 1969 1970 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on June 16, 1969 |
SOMETHING IN YOUR EYES
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Time | 1987 | Original album version |
SOMETIMES
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters Anthology (JP) Sweet Memory (JP) Anthology (JP) By Request | 1971 1989 1994 1997 2000 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
SONG FOR YOU (A)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1972 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Feb. 22, Mar. 22, 1972 |
ORIGINAL CD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1988 | First CD--Original album version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
1985 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) New Gold Series, Vol. 1 (JP) Anthology (JP) | 1986 1990 1997 | 1985 remix |
1987 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Treasures (JP) Anthology (JP) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 Sweet Memory (JP) Reflections (DE) Anthology (JP) Love Songs Sweet Sweet Smile Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Best 1200 (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) | 1987 1989 1990 1994 1995 1997 1997 2002 2002 2004 2004 2005 2009 | 1987 remix |
SONG FOR YOU (A) (REPRISE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1972 | Original album version Recorded Feb. 22, Mar. 22, 1972 |
ORIGINAL CD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1988 | First CD--Original album version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | 1990 remix |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Karen Carpenter | 1996 | Original album version |
STRENGTH OF A WOMAN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Made in America Sweet Memory (JP) | 1981 1994 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Oct. 20, 1980, Feb. 2, 11, 12, 26, 1982 |
STRIKE UP THE BAND/S'WONDERFUL/FASCINATIN' RHYTHM
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live at the Palladium | 1976 | Live |
SUNTORY POP JINGLE #1
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection | 1991 2002 | Recorded in A&M Studio D in 1977 |
SUNTORY POP JINGLE #2
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection | 1991 2002 | Recorded in A&M Studio D in 1977 |
SUPERSTAR
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters By Request (JP) Esential Collection Japanese Singles Box Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected Complete Singles | 1971 2000 2002 2006 2006 2013 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio A |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
1973 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1973 Yesterday Once More (UK, US) | 1973 1984/5 | Singles 1969-1973 version; faster speed |
1985 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JP) A&M New Gold Series, Vol. 1 (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) Startrax (AU) | 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1990 1991 | 1985 remix, 24-tr.; piano, horns, Rhodes, drums |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Anthology (JP) | 1991 1997 | 1990 remix |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Interpretations (UK, US) Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Love Songs Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Gold Singles 1969-1981 Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision Gold 35th Anniversary Ultimate Collection (UK) | 1994/5 1994 1995 1997 1997 2000 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 | 1991 remix |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 Karaoke |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
2004 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US/JP) ICON | 2009 2009 2009 | 2004 remix |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
SUPERSTAR/RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001/4 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
SWEET SWEET SMILE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Passage Singles 1974-1978 Yesterday Once More (UK, US) A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JP) A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 Startrax (AU) Sweet Memory (JP) Reflections 22 Hits Anthology (JP) Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Best 1200 22 Hits Japanese Singles Box 40/40 Complete Singles | 1977 1978 1984/5 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1994 1995 1995 1997 2002 2004 2005 2005 2005 2006 2009 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on May 8, 1977 |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
THAT'S WHAT I BELIEVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Time | 1987 | Original album version |
THERE'S A KIND OF HUSH
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Kind of Hush Singles 1974-1978 Essential Collection Japanese Singles Box Complete Singles | 1976 1978 2002 2006 2015 | Original album version Recorded JAn. 30, Feb. 3, 5, 6, 7, 1976 Monaural single is a faster track and the bass is more prominent. Recorded in the key of D |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live at the Palladium | 1976 | Live |
1985 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JP) A&M New Gold Series, Vol. 2 (JP) Sweet Memory 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Essential Collection (the) Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Sound & Vision Gold Ultimate Collection (UK) | 1985 1986 1987 1987 1989 1990 1994 1995 1997 2002 2004 2004 2005 2006 | 1985 remix, synthesizers removed |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
THIS MASQUERADE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Yesterday Once More A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 Classics Volume 2 Treasures Anthology (JP) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 (JP) Only Yesterday 20th Century Masters Japan Singles Box | 1973 1984/5 1986 1987 1987 1989 1990 1990 2002 2006 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Mar. 12, 14. 20, 1973 |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Interpretations (UK, US) Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) 22 Hits Love Songs 20th Century Masters Essential Collection Singles 1969-1981 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) ICON | 1991 1994/5 1994 1995 1997 1997 2002 2002 2005 2009 2009 2009 | 1990 remix |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 karaoke |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) Complete Singles | 2006 2013 2015 | Remastered Classics version |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Made in America | 1981 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Nov. 20, 22, 1980, Jan. 30, Feb. 11, 12, 26, Oct. 16, 1981 |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More Classics Volume 2 Anthology (JP) Only Yesterday A&M Gold Series (JP) Startrax (AU) Sweet Memory (JP) Anthology (JP) Singles 1969-1981 Essential Collection Perform Carpenter Japanese Singles Box 20/20 Best 40/40 | 1984/5 1987 1989 1990 1991 1991 1994 1997 1999 2002 2003 2006 2009 2009 | Single version |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) Complete Singles | 2006 2013 2015 | Remastered Classics version |
TICKET TO RIDE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride Japanese Singles Bod | 1969 1970 2006 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Apr. 29, 1969 A "live in the studio" version appears on Your Navy Presents radio show. The original single has shorter intro. |
1973 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1973 Yesterday Once More (UK, US) A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Only Yesterday (UK) New Gold Series, Vol. 1 (JP) From the Top Startrax (Australia) Interpretations (UK/US) Reflections (DE) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Sweet Sweet Smile By Request (JP) Gold Singles 1969-1981 Essential Collection (the) Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision Gold Sound & Vision Best 1200 (JP) Ultimate Collection (UK) 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US/JP) | 1974 1984/5 1986 1987 1990 1990 1991 1991 1994/5 1995 1995 1997 1998 2000 2000 2000 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2009 | 1973 version; mew vocals, drums, guitar |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
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| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
TIME
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Time | 1987 | Original album version |
1997 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 1997 | 1997 version |
TOP OF THE WORLD
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You From the Top Love Songs Essential Collection | 1972 1991 1997 2002 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Mar. 1, 22, 1972 |
ORIGINAL CD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1988 | First CD--single version |
MFSL VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You | 1989 | MFSL remix |
1973 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1973 Carpenters Collection (CA) Yesterday Once More (SP 6601) A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) A&M Composers Series Vol. 2 (JP) Anthology (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) New Gold Series, Vol. 1 (JP) From the Top Startrax (AU) Gold 35th Anniversary Ultimate Collection (UK) 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US, JP) ICON Complete Singles | 1974 1978 1985 1986 1987 1988 1988 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 2004 2006 2009 2009 2009 2015 | 1973 version Additional recording in A&M Studio C on Aug. 15, 16, 1973 |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
1984 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More | 1984 | New lead vocal, steel guitar |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Anthology (JP) Love Songs (JP) Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) By Request (JP) Singles 1969-1981 20th Century Masters Perform Carpenter Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision Gold Sound & Vision Gold 35th Anniversary 22 Hits | 1994 1995 1997 1997 1998 2000 2000 2002/07 2003 2003 2004 2005 2005 | 1991 remix of 1973 version |
INSTRUMENTAL
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Gold | 2000 | Instrumental |
2004 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | 2004 remix |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | Karaoke |
JAPANESE SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Japanese Single Box | 2006 | Japanese single version |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Song for You Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 1991 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
TOUCH ME WHEN WE'RE DANCING
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Made in America Yesterday Once More (UK, US) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JP) A&M New Gold Series Vol. 1 Only Yesterday (UK) A&M Gold Series From the Top Startrax (AU) Sweet Memory (JP) Anthology (JP) Yesterday Once More Singles 1969-1981 Gold Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary Gold 22 Hits | 1981 1984/5 1987 1988 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1991 1994 1997 1998 1999 2000/1 2002 2005 2005 2005 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on June 15, 19, 20, Oct. 7, 1980, Feb. 11, 12, 1981 |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Carpenters Collected (NL) Complete Singles | 2013 2015 | Remastered Classics version |
TRYIN' TO GET THE FEELING AGAIN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Interpretations Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary | 1995 2002 2005 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Jan. 27, 1975, May 31, 1994 |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version Recorded in 1975 |
TURN AWAY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride Sweet Memory (JP) | 1969 1970 1994 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on May 20, 1969 A "live in the studio" version used on Your Navy Presents radio show. |
TWO LIVES
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Voice of the Heart Anthology (JP) Sweet Memory (JP) Anthology (JP) | 1983 1989 1994 1997 | Original album version with work vocal. Recorded in A&M Studio D on June 12, 1980, Apr. 11, 1983 |
TWO SIDES
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Passage Treasures (JP) Sweet Memory (JP) Complete Singles | 1977 1987 1994 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Mar. 31, Apr. 1, 6, 1977 |
UNINVITED GUEST (THE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines Complete Singles | 1989 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Oct. 23, 1980, Apr. 14, 1983 |
WARSAW CONCERTO
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live at the Palladium | 1976 Live |
WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Close to You Singles 1969-1973* Yesterday Once More (UK, US) A&M Gold Series Vol. 2 A&M New Gold Series Vol. 2 Essential Collection | 1970 1973 1984/5 1986 1990 2002 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on June 13, July 17, 20, 1970 *Orchestra introduction to song |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan Live at the Palladium | 1974 1976 | Live |
1985 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More (SP 6601) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) Anthology (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) From the Top Interpretations (UK, US) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) By Request (JP) Gold 35th Anniversary 20/20 Best of Best (JP) 40/40 (US/JP) ICON | 1985 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1994/5 1995 2000 2004 2009 2009 2009 | 1985 added recording, remix |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Sweet Memory (JP) Anthology (JP) Love Songs Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Gold Singles 1969-1981 Essential Collection (the) 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Ultimate Collection (UK) Ultimate Collection (NL) Singles 1969-1981 | 1994 1997 1997 1998 2000 2000 2002 2003 2003 2004 2006 | 1991 remix |
INSTRUMENTAL
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 1997 | Instrumental |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Gold 35th Anniversary | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | 2005 karaoke |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Carpenters Collected (NL) Complete Singles | 2005 2013 2015 | Remastered Classics version |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| An Old-Fashioned Christmas Christmas Collection | 1984 1996 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Dec. 8, 1977 |
WHAT'S THE USE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride | 1969 1970 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on June 18, 1969 |
WHEN I FALL IN LOVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines | 1989 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Aug. 12, 1978 |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Interpretations (UK, US) Sweet Memory (JP) Love Songs | 1994/5 1994 1997 | 1990 remix |
WHEN IT'S GONE (IT'S JUST GONE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Made in America Treasures (JP) From the Top Interpretations Sweet Memory (JP) Essential Collection Ultimate Collection (UK) 40/40 Complete Singles | 1981 1987 1991 1994 1994 2002 2006 2009 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on June 12, 1980, Jan. 27, 29, Feb. 11, 12, 1981 |
WHEN TIME WAS ALL WE HAD
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Time | 1987 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Carpenters Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
WHEN YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Made in America Treasures (JP) Sweet Memory (JP) Japanese Singles Box 40/40 Complete Singles | 1981 1987 1994 2006 2009 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Aug. 20, 1980, Feb. 11, 12, 26, 1981 |
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines From the Top Interpretations Sweet Memory (JP) Love Songs Essential Collection 40/40 | 1989 1991 1994 1994 1997 2002 2009 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Aug. 11, 17, 21, 1978, mixed in 1989 |
WHITE CHRISTMAS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait | 1978 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Dec. 7, 1977 |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection | 1991 2002 | 1990 remix |
WHO DO YOU LOVE?
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Time | 1987 | Original album version |
WINTER WONDERLAND
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait: the Special Edition | 1984 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
WINTER WONDERLAND/SILVER BELLS/WHITE CHRISTMAS
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Portrait Christmas Portrait Special Edition | 1978 1984 | Original album version |
1996 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Christmas Collection Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1996 2003 | 1996 remix |
WITHOUT A SONG
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Interpretations | 1994 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
2000 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 2001/4 | 2000 version |
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then | 1973 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio B on Feb. 14, 16, 1973 The song was shortened to fit on the Now & Then cassette tape. The monaural single has a longer fade out and deletes the guitar riff. Recorded in the key of E |
LIVE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Live in Japan | 1974 | Live |
1985 VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Yesterday Once More (SP 6601) Classics Volume 2 Reminiscing (CA) A&M Composers Series Vol. 2 (JP) Only Yesterday (UK) From the Top Sweet Memory (JP) 22 Hits (HK) Anthology (JP) 20th Century Masters Essential Collection Perform Carpenter Gold Deluxe Sound & Vision | 1985 1987 1988 1988 1990 1991 1994 1995 1997 2002 2002 2003 2003 | 1985 recording, remix |
SINGLE VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A&M Gold Series Vol. 1 (JP) A&M New Gold Series, Vol. 2 (JP) | 1986 1990 | Single version |
ORIGINAL KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Best + Orig. Master Karaoke (JP) | 1992 | Karaoke |
1991 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) Yesterday Once More (GH 69-83) Singles 1969-1981 By Request (JP) Gold Singles 1969-1981 20th Century Masters Essential Collection Gold 35th Anniversary Singles 1969-1981 Ultimate Collection (UK) 20/20 (JP) 40/40 ICON | 1995 1998 1999 2000 2000 2000 2002/07 2002 2004 2005 2006 2009 2009 2014 | 1991 remix |
INSTRUMENTAL
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor | 1997 | Instrumental |
SACD VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | SACD Stereo |
SURROUND SOUND
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Singles 1969-1981 | 2005 | Surround Sound |
2005 KARAOKE
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| 22 Hits of the Carpenters (JP) | 2005 | 2005 karaoke |
REMASTERED CLASSICS
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Ultimate Collection (NL) Collected (NL) | 2006 2013 | Remastered Classics version |
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | 2018 | Revised arrangements; corrections to original recordings |
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE (REPRISE)
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Now & Then Anthology (JP) | 1973 1989 | Original album version |
1990 REMIX
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Sweet Memory (JP) Anthology (JP) Essential Collection | 1991 1994 1997 2002 | 1990 remix |
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE MEDLEY
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| First Ten Years (JP) | Original album version |
YOU
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| A Kind of Hush Sweet Memory (JP) By Request (JP) | 1976 1994 2000 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Jan. 24, 26, Feb. 3, 6, 1976 Recorded in the key of D |
YOU'LL LOVE ME
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top | 1991 | Original album version Recorded in 1967 as Summerchimes--Karen and Richard Carpenter, John Bettis, Gary Sims, Danny Woodhams. Recorded in the key of G |
DEMO VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Essential Collection | 2002 | Demo version |
YOUR BABY DOESN'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Voice of the Heart Sweet Memory (JP) Reflections Sweet Sweet Smile (NL) Gold 35th Anniversary Gold Ultimate Collection (UK) 40/40(UK, JP) Complete Singles | 1983 1994 1995 2000 2004 2005 2006 2009 2015 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Oct. 22, 1980, Apr. 11, 14, 1983 |
YOUR WONDERFUL PARADE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Offering Ticket to Ride Treasures (JP) A&M Composers Series | 1969 1970 1987 1988 | Original album version A "live in the studio" recording appears on Your Navy Presents radio show. The original single has different vocal and spoken part was edited. |
DEMO VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| From the Top Essential Collection | 1991 2002 | Demo version recorded in 1968 |
YOU'RE ENOUGH
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Voice of the Heart | 1983 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Apr. 23, 1982, Apr. 11, 14, 1983 |
YOU'RE JUST IN LOVE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| As Time Goes By | 20014 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D |
YOU'RE THE ONE
ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION
| ALBUM TITLE | YEAR | RECORDING NOTES |
| Lovelines Interpretations Sweet Memory (JP) Love Songs Ultimate Collection (UK) | 1989 1994 1994 1997 2006 | Original album version Recorded in A&M Studio D on Apr. 2, 12, 1977 |
CARPENTERS SONG VERSIONS: TELEVISION
| SONG TITLE | NOTES |
|---|---|
| 1980 CARPENTERS MEDLEY | Music, Music, Music May 16, 1980 |
| A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME | Make Your Own Kind of Music, August 3, 1971 |
| A SONG FOR YOU | Bob Hope Show October 5, 1972 Music, Music, Music May 16, 1980 |
| ALL I CAN DO | Make Your Own Kind Of Music August 24, 1971 Your Navy Presents live version |
| ALL OF MY LIFE | Carpenters Forever, Japanese television |
| AND WHEN HE SMILES | Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 |
| AVE MARIA | A Christmas Portrait December 19, 1978 |
| BABY IT'S YOU | Make Your Own Kind of Music August 17, 1971 Your Navy Presents |
| BACHARACH-DAVID MEDLEY | Carol Burnett Show September 6, 1971 Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music August 3, 1971 Your Navy Presents |
| BACK IN MY LIFE AGAIN | Merv Griffin Show October 2, 1981 |
| BLESS THE BEASTS AND CHILDREN | Academy Awards April 9, 1972 Make Your Own Kind of Music August 31, 1971 Mike Douglas Show July 1, 1971 |
| BOOGIE NIGHTS | Space Encounters May 17, 1978 |
| BROTHERS AND SISTERS | A Christmas Portrait December 19, 1978 |
| CALLING OCCUPANTS OF INTERPLANETARY CRAFT | Space Encounters May 17, 1978 Top of the Pops October 20, 1977 Top of the Pops November 3, 1977 |
| CAROL OF THE BELLS | Perry Como Christmas Special December 18, 1974 |
| CHRIST IS BORN | Carpenters At Christmas December 9, 1977 |
| CHRISTMAS ALPHABET | Carpenters At Christmas December 9, 1977 (Karen & Kristy McNichol) |
| CHRISTMAS SONG (CHESTNUTS ROASTING) | Carpenters At Christmas December 9, 1977 |
| CHRISTMAS WALTZ | A Christmas Portait December 19, 1978 |
| CLOSE ENCOUNTERS/STAR WARS | Space Encounters May 17, 1978 |
| CLOSE TO YOU | American Bandstand December 5, 1970 David Frost Show live October 2, 1970 Don Knotts Show September 18, 1970 Ed Sullivan Show live October 18, 1970 Ed Sullivan ShowNovember 8, 1970 Evening At Pops August 4, 1974 Get It Together August 8, 1970 In Concert October 2, 1971 Johnny Cash Special March 24, 1971 Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music July 20, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music September 7, 1971 Tonight Show September 18, 1970 Top of the Pops October 1, 1970 |
| CRESCENT NOON | Cal State Long Beach choir |
| DANCING IN THE STREET | Space Eoncounters May 17, 1978 Your All American College Show |
| DIZZY FINGERS | Music, Music, Music May 16, 1980 (Richard) |
| DON'T BE AFRAID | Make Your Own Kind of Music August 10, 1971 |
| DRUSCILLA PENNY | Make Your Own Kind of Music August 3, 1971 |
| FLAT BAROQUE | Your Navy Presents |
| FOR ALL WE KNOW | Andy Williams Special February 13, 1971 Johnny Cash Special March 24, 1971 Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music July 27, 1971 Tom Jones London Bridge Special May 7, 1972 |
| FROM THIS MOMENT ON | Dorothy Hamill Special March 2, 1977 Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 Tonight Show January 27, 1977 |
| FUN, FUN, FUN | Space Eoncounters May 17, 1978 |
| GET TOGETHER | Your Navy Presents live version |
| GOOD DAY SUNSHINE | Make your Own Kind of Music July 20, 1971 |
| GOODBYE TO LOVE | Tonight Show November 6, 1973 Tonight Show June 27, 1978 Top of the Pops October 12, 1972 Top of the Pops November 9, 1972 |
| GOOFUS | Space Encounters May 17, 1978 |
| GOODNIGHT; | Unedited; Karen forgets the lyric |
| HEARTACHE TONIGHT | Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights May 20, 1980 (Karen) |
| HELP | Make Your Own Kind of Music July 27, 1971 Peggy Fleming Special January 24, 1971 Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 Top of the Pops September 23, 1971 Your Navy Presents |
| HURTING EACH OTHER | Carol Burnett Show January 19, 1972 Jerry Dunphy Visits the Carpenters |
| I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT | Space Encounters May 17, 1978 |
| I FELL IN LOVE WITH YOU | Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 |
| I GOT RHYTHM MEDLEY | Music, Music, Music May 16, 1980 |
| I KEPT ON LOVING YOU | Carol Burnett Show January 19, 1972 Get It Together August 8, 1970 Make Your Own Kind of Music July 27, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music August 10, 1971 |
| I NEED TO BE IN LOVE | Bruce Forsyth Show December 24, 1978 (Karen only Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 |
| I WANNA BE FREE | Make Your Own Kind of Music August 31, 1971 |
| ICED TEA | 1966 Hollywood Battle of the Bands |
| IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME | Carpenters At Christmas December 9, 1977 |
| JAMBALAYA | Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 Top of the Pops March 14, 1974 Top of the Pops March 28, 1974 |
| JINGLE BELLS | A Christmas Portrait December 19, 1978 |
| KAREN & ELLA MEDLEY | Music, Music, Music May 16, 1980 |
| LET ME BE THE ONE | Carol Burnett Show January 19, 1972 Make Your Own Kind Of Music August 24, 1971 |
| LITTLE GIRL BLUE | Space Encounters May 17, 1978 |
| LOVE IS SURRENDER | Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music August 17, 1971 Mike Douglas Show July 22, 1971 Tom Jones London Bridge Special May 7, 1972 Your Navy Presents |
| MAKE YOUR OWN KIND OF MUSIC | Make Your Own Kind of Music July-August 1971 |
| MAN SMART, WOMAN SMARTER | Space Encounters May 17, 1978 |
| MAYBE IT'S YOU | Make Your Own Kind Of Music August 24, 1971 Mike Douglas Show July 22, 1971 |
| MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING | A Christmas Portrait December 19, 1978 Bruce Forsyth Show December 24, 1978 (Karen only) |
| MR. GUDER | Make Your Own Kind of Music July 27, 1971 Tonight Show November 6, 1973 Your Navy Presents |
| MY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION | Carpenters At Christmas December 9, 1977 |
| NEW WORLD COMING | Make Your Own Kind of Music September 7, 1971 |
| NOWADAYS CLANCY CAN'T EVEN SING | Your Navy Presents live version |
| O COME ALL YE FAITHFUK | A Christmas Portrait December 19, 1978 |
| O HOLY. NIGHT | Carpenters At Christmas December 9, 1977 (Richard) |
| OLD FASHIONED LOVE SONG | Carol Burnett Show January 19, 1972 |
| ONE LOVE | Make Your Own Kind of Music |
| ONLY YESTERDAY | Top of the Pops April 24, 1975 Top of the Pops May 8, 1975 |
| PERRY COMO MEDLEY | Perry Como Show |
| PIANO PICKER | Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 Space Encounters May 17, 1978 |
| PLEASE MR. POSTMAN | Bruce Forsyth Show December 24, 1978 (Karen only Disco March 29, 1975 Midnight Special May 21, 1976 Spotlight June 15, 1975 Top of the Pops January 23, 1975 Top of the Pops February 13, 1975 |
| RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS | Johnny Cash Special March 24, 1971 Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music July 20, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music August 17, 1971 Mike Douglas Show July 22, 1971 Tonight Show June 27, 1978 |
| RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS/ GOODBYE TO LOVE | Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 |
| REASON TO BELIEVE | 5th Dimension Traveling Show August 18, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music September 7, 1971 |
| SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN | A Christmas Portrait December 19, 1978 Perry Como Christmas Special December 18, 1974 |
| SATURDAY | Robert Young With the Young May 6, 1973 |
| SELECTIONS FROM THE NUTCRACKER | A Christmas Portrait December 19, 1978 |
| SILENT NIGHT | A Christmas Portrait December 19, 1978 (Karen & Georgia Engel) |
| SILLY LOVE SONGS | ABC TV 25th Anniversary (Karen & Toni Tennille) |
| SLEIGH RIDE | Carpenters At Christmas December 9, 1977 |
| SLEEP WELL LITTLE CHILDREN | Perry Como Christmas Special December 18, 1974 |
| SOMETIMES | Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 Robert Young With the Young May 6, 1973 |
| SUPERSTAR | 5th Dimension Traveling Show August 18, 1971 Carol Burnett Show September 6, 1971 Grammy Awards March 24, 1972 Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 Tonight Show November 6, 1973 Tonight Show June 27, 1978 Top of the Pops September 23, 1971 Top of the Pops October 14, 1971 |
| SWEET SWEET SMILE | Space Encounters May 17, 1978 Starparade May 11, 1978 |
| THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC | Tonight Show June 27, 1978 |
| THE OLD FASHIONED WAY | Space Encounters May 17, 1978 (Karen & John Davidson) |
| THERE'S A KIND OF HUSH | Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 Top of the Pops April 8, 1976 |
| TICKET TO RIDE | Make Your Own Kind of Music August 31, 1971 Your All American College Show December 1, 1969 Your Navy Presents live version |
| TICKET TO RIDE/ I'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN | Andy Williams Special February 13, 1971 |
| TICKET TO RIDE/ONLY YESTERDAY/ I WON'T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU/HURTING EACH OTHER/ PLEASE MR. POSTMAN/SUPERSTAR | Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 |
| TOP OF THE WORLD | Bob Hope Show October 5, 1972 Evening At Pops August 4, 1974 Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 Starparade May 11, 1978 Top of the Pops November 1, 1973 |
| TOYLAND | A Christmas Portrait December 19, 1978 |
| TRAINS AND BOATS AND PLANES | Make Your Own Kind Of Music August 24, 1971 |
| WARSAW CONCERTO | Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 |
| WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN | A Christmas Portrait December 19, 1978 American Bandstand December 5, 1970 American Bandstand 25th Ann. February 11, 1976 Carol Burnett Show January 19, 1972 Ed Sullivan Show live October 8, 1970 Grammy Awards March 16, 1971 Live at the BBC November 6, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music July 20, 1971 Make Your Own Kind of Music September 7, 1971 Mickey Mouse 50th Birthday Special November 19, 1978 Space Eoncounters May 17, 1978 |
| WHAT'S THE USE | Make Your Own Kind of Music August 10, 1971 |
| WHEN I FALL IN LOVE | Music, Music, Music May 16, 1980 |
| WINTER WONDERLAND/SILVER BELLS WHITE CHRISTMAS | Carpenters At Christmas December 9, 1977 |
| WISHIN' AND HOPIN' | Make Your Own Kind of Music July 27, 1971 |
| WITHOUT A SONG | Music, Music, Music May 16, 1980 |
| YESTERDAY ONCE MORE | Live at Jaap Eden Hal, Amsterdam November 16, 1976 Top of the Pops July 20, 1973 Top of the Pops August 3, 1973 Top of the Pops August 17, 1973 |
| YOUR WONDERFUL PARADE | Make Your Own Kind of Music August 31, 1971 |
| YOU'RE JUST IN LOVE | Music, Music, Music May 16, 1980 |
CARPENTERS SONGS NOT OFFICIALLY RELEASED
What songs were left in the vault? Why has Richard Carpenter never released them?
The following list are the songs that Karen and Richard Carpenter recorded from 1966 through 1983 but did not release on their albums for A&M Records. The Recording Notes indicate why some of these songs were never, and will never, be released as well as songwriter names so you can listen to another version of the song. The list omits songs that appeared on their television specials and those recorded by their guests on those shows.
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| RECORDED | SONG TITLE | RECORDING NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Every Little Thing | Richard Carpenter Trio Recorded for RCA Written by Lennon and McCartney |
| 1966 | Girl From Ipanema | Richard Carpenter Trio Performed at the Hollywood Bowl Battle Of the Bands Written by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes. English lyric by Norman Gimbel. |
| 1966 | Strangers In the Night | Richard Carpenter Trio Recorded for RCA Written by Bert Kaempfert, Charles Singleton and Eddie Snyder. |
| 1966 | Why Don't They Understand | Complete lead vocal |
| 1966 | I've Never Had a Love | Richard Carpenter Trio Written by Richard Carpenter |
| 1967 | One Of the Nicer Things | Revisted in 1969 |
| 1967 | I Think Myself a Creature | Recorded by Spectrum |
| 1967 | Lately | Recorded by Spectrum |
| 1967 | Something More Than Sorrow | Recorded by Spectrum |
| 1968 | Dancing In the Street | Your All American College Show full studio recording circa 1978 Written by Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson, Ivy Jo hunter |
| 1969 | And When I Die | Cal State Long Beach Choir Richard Carpenter adapted the song Karen and Wanda Freeman were the vocal soloists |
| 1969 | Crescent Noon | Cal State Long Beach Choir Karen was the featured vocalist Richard played the piano |
| 1969 | Goodnight | Cal State Long Beach Choir Richard wrote the arrangement Karen was the vocal soloist |
| 1970 | Can't Buy Me Love | Your Navy Presents Written by Lennon and McCartney |
| 1970 | Cinderella Rockefella | Performed in concert Karen usually sang it with Doug Strawn Written by Mason Williams ("Classical Gas") and Nancy Ames |
| 1970 | Sacre Bleu AKA I Fell In Love With You | Live concert version and edited for "Your Navy Presents" |
| 1971 | And When He Smiles | Live At the BBC Written by Al Anderson First released on As Time Goes By |
| 1971 | Don't Leave Me | Over-recording from self-titled album Revisted in 1979 |
| 1971 | I Believe In You | Over-recording from self-titled album Written by Neil Young |
| 1971 | Sebastian | Over-recording from self-titled album Written by Paul Stookey Revisted in 1977 |
| 1975 | Try and Win a Friend | Recorded during the Horizon sessions Complete lead vocal Written by Larry Gatlin |
| 1976 | Box Office Movie King | Intended for A King Of Hush Written by Palma Pascale (Love Me For What I Am) |
| 1976 | Magic In the Music | Richard decided it was not a song he would release |
| 1977 | Come and Be Kind | Incomplete lead vocal Written by John Bettis |
| 1977 | I Can't Stay Mad At You | Originally recorded in 1975 Written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin |
| 1977 | The Runaway | No lead vocal Written by Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle |
| 1977 | Savin' It Up For the Minute | No lead vocal Written by Paul Anka |
| 1977 | Second Thoughts | No lead vocal Written by Paul Anka |
| 1977 | Won't Be Back Tomorrow | No lead vocal Instrumental tracks complete |
| 1978 | Play a Simple Melody | Intended for second Christmas special Recorded during the Christmas Portrait session Harold and Agnes Carpenter sang on it Written by Irving Berlin |
| 1978 | Thank You For the Music | Studio recording and live for Tonight Show |
| 1979 | Auld Lang Syne | Peter Knight orchestration No lead vocal |
| 1979 | Better World | Complete lead vocal |
| 1979 | What Are You Doing For Love | Originally recorded in 1971 |
| 1979 | Basket Case | Recorded for Karen's solo album |
| 1979 | Church Choir (Wild) | Recorded for Karen's solo album |
| 1979 | Don't Try to Win Me Back Again | Recorded for Karen's solo album |
| 1979 | I Do It For Your Love | Recorded for Karen's solo album |
| 1979 | It's Really You | Recorded for Karen's solo album |
| 1979 | Jimmy Mack | Recorded for Karen's solo album Only the demo version exists |
| 1979 | Keep The Love Light Burning | Recorded for Karen's solo album |
| 1979 | Love Making Love to You | Recorded for Karen's solo album |
| 1979 | Midnight | Recorded for Karen's solo album |
| 1979 | Something's Missing | Recorded for Karen's solo album |
| 1979 | Truly You | Recorded for Karen's solo album |
| 1980 | I Don't Need You | Written by Rick Christian |
| 1980 | I Don't Want My Arms Around You | |
| 1980 | Just Somebody | Richard decided not to release it Written by Randy Edelman |
| 1980 | Last of the Romantics | No lead vocal Peter Knight orchestration |
| 1980 | Peter Pan Moon | Incomplete lead vocal Would have been on Voice Of the Heart |
| 1980 | Sweet Talkin' Guy | |
| 1980 | The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress | Written by Jimmy Webb |
| 1980 | You're Just In Love | Originally used in Music, Music, Music Private version with just KAren and Richarad singling |
| 1980 | All My Life | Recorded during the Made In America sessions Lead vocal complete |
| 1981 | All Good Things Don't Have to End | Recorded during Made In America sesssions Incomplete lead vocal |
| 1981 | Once In a Lifetime | No lead vocal. Richard decided it was not a song he would release. |
| 1982 | Fallin' For Love | Recorded April 1982 |
| 1982 | Fool Me | Richard Carpenter vocal |
| 1982 | Love You Through and Through | Recorded April 1982 |
| 1982 | Some Guys Have All the Luck | |
| 1982 | Stop Me | |
| 1983 | Lord's Prayer | |
| 1983 | Love As Old As the Heart | Richard |
| 1983 | Slaughter On 10th Avenue | Complete instrumental Written by Richard Rodgers |
| 1983 | A Wedding Prayer | Richard Carpenter solo |
| 1983 | You'll Never Know | Richard Carpenter vocal but in John Davidson's key |