Carpenters – Close To You

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Artist: Carpenters

Title: Close To You

Year: 1970

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  • 1. We've Only Just Begun (3:04)
  • 2. Love Is Surrender (1:59)
  • 3. Maybe It's You (3:04)
  • 4. Reason To Believe (3:03)
  • 5. Help (3:03)
  • 6. (They Long To Be) Close To You (4:33)
  • 7. Baby It's You (2:51)
  • 8. I'll Never Fall In Love Again (2:57)
  • 9. Crescent Noon (4:10)
  • 10. Mr. Guder (3:15)
  • 11. I Kept On Loving You (2:14)
  • 12. Another Song (4:23)

Review

“Close To You” by The Carpenters is like a pop music masterclass from 1970, blending original songs and covers with undeniable finesse. Karen Carpenter’s voice is an absolute standout, and the production quality makes every instrument shine. It's the kind of album where you can really hear the heart and soul they put into every note.

This album gave us timeless hits like “(They Long to Be) Close to You” and “We’ve Only Just Begun.” Tracks like “Love Is Surrender” and “Maybe It’s You” show off their talent for crafting songs that stick with you. And let's not forget the diverse styles—they effortlessly move from the upbeat energy of “Help!” to the reflective vibes of “Reason to Believe.”

“Close To You” saw massive success, topping charts in Canada and reaching #2 on the US Billboard albums chart. The Carpenters even snagged eight Grammy nominations and took home two awards. On top of that, it’s been hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, even making it to #175 on Rolling Stone’s top 500 list. Talk about leaving a huella (mark) on music history! - Sofia

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