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"We've Only Just Begun" is a single by the Carpenters, written by Roger Nichols (music) and Paul Williams (lyrics). It was ranked at No. 414 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time." [2] It also became Carpenters' second consecutive top-five single in the Billboard Hot 100.
Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American singer and drummer who formed half of the highly successful duo The Carpenters with her older brother Richard. [1] With a distinctive three- octave contralto range, she was praised by her peers for her vocal skills.
In 2003, the album was ranked No. 175 on Rolling Stone ' s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, [1] maintaining the rating in a 2012 revised list. [2] The album contains the hit singles "(They Long to Be) Close to You" and "We've Only Just Begun". The success of the title track earned Carpenters an international reputation.
2 Carpenters version. Toggle Carpenters version subsection. 2.1 Composition. 2.2 Use in other media. 2.3 Reception. 2.4 Personnel. ... "We've Only Just Begun" (1970)
The Singles: 1969–1981 is a compilation of the Carpenters' music released by Richard Carpenter in 2000. [2]The album contains all of the tracks from The Singles: 1969–1973.
This is a comprehensive list of songs written or performed by pop duo the Carpenters, featuring Karen and Richard Carpenter. This list includes official studio albums, live albums, solo albums, and notable compilations that feature rare or unreleased material.
"You're Just in Love" – Karen and John "How High The Moon / Smoke Gets In Your Eyes / Jazz Scat" – Ella Fitzgerald; 1980 Carpenters Medley – Karen and Richard, Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra: "Sing" "Knowing When To Leave" "Make It Easy On Yourself" "Someday" "We've Only Just Begun" [2]
The compilation include a re-recorded single version of "Top of the World" and newly re-recorded "Ticket to Ride" specially for the compilation.It also includes a number of musical introductions and segues between the songs "Superstar", "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "Goodbye to Love", the latter two were sped up in pitch, much to the regret of Richard in subsequent years.