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The Carpenters - Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition Audio CD

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Title: Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition
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Release Date: 2004-02-10
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Superstar 2: Rainy Days and Mondays 3: Top of the World 4: Maybe It's You 5: Let Me Be the One 6: Reason to Believe 7: Jambalaya (On the Bayou) 8: Leave Yesterday Behind [#] 9: Your Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore 10: Bless the Beasts and Children [From Bless the Beasts and Children] 11: It's Going to Take Some Time 12: Rainbow Connection [#] 13: Only Yesterday 14: Sweet, Sweet Smile 15: There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World) 16: California Dreamin' [#] 17: Solitaire 18: We've Only Just Begun 19: This Masquerade 20: Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognized Anthem of Wor 21: Yesterday Once More 22: Please Mr. Postman 23: Hurting Each Other 24: I Need to Be in Love 25: Merry Christmas, Darling 26: (They Long to Be) Close to You 27: All You Get from Love Is a Love Song 28: Sing 29: Make Believe It's Your First Time 30: Ticket to Ride 31: Goodbye to Love 32: I Just Fall in Love Again 33: I Believe You 34: Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again 35: For All We Know [From Lovers and Other Strangers] 36: Touch Me When We're Dancing 37: I Won't Last a Day Without You 38: Mr. Guder 39: Song for You 40: Karen's Theme

The Carpenters' Quagmire of Hits Collections, Part Three


Jim Bagley's review is much appreciated for showing what's been remixed by that obsessive Mr. I am trying to review every hits collection, since I've bought four of them and am still looking for a non-remixed set that doesn't screw up "Top of the World" and "Yesterday Once More" like "Ultimate Collection" did. Carpenter (almost everything) and what hasn't been (almost nothing). Because the mixes are really not bad, and the song selection on here is among the best anywhere, I think this merits recommendation for anyone who needs a reasonably-priced intro to the amazing voice of Karen Carpenter. I also like the way this uses the cover art from the all-time classic Gold: 1969-1973. (My cover does anyway: I've also seen this with Karen and Richard on the cover. )

An example of a good remix is "Goodbye To Love. " Because this is the most rock-oriented of the duo's hits, kicking up the drums and rerecording the piano to match--but not overpower--Karen's vocal works for me. Do I still prefer the original? YES and it annoys me that kids looking no further will think this is how it always sounded. But for those of us who have both versions, this is OK.

Unlike the big "Essential" box or the "Ultimate Collection", this at least has the non-LP version of the #1 hit "Top of the World". It also has "Yesterday Once More" without seguing into loud motor revving like those two collections. And the single version of "Solitaire" is a big plus.

Until a better package of original mixes comes along, which could be never, "Gold 35" seems to give the most bang for your buck. .


CARPENTERS 35TH
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT FOR AN YONE WHO ENJOYS CARPENTERS MUSIC. IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I PLAYED CARENTERS MUSIC BUT I FIND THIS COLLECTION TO BE SO REFRESHING AND UPLIFTING I PLAY IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN. IT HAS THE BEST SELLERS PLUS MANY OTHER SELECTIONS. DEFINETLY A 5 STAR RATING IN MY BOOK. .


Highly Recommend
Folks, these songs sound fantastic! It is true that Richard slightly over did the backup vocals on a few. I was a little concerned because of a few comments about the remixing. I couple of times it seemed to me that Karen's part had a little more reverberation than I recall but, I am so old and that was so long ago. Karen's voice is absolutely lovely and the instrumentals are first rate. If you are a purest you might disagree but, honestly, this collection sounds fantastic to me and in most instances are better recordings than the old analog originals. Amazon offers this CD set at such a great price, you won't find a better collection of music anywhere near this price.


Carpenters Gold: the very best
Oh, the good old days. All the old favorites in a double CD with hours of pleasant listening. Love it!.


A Carpenter's fan's dream!
It has all their best songs and a couple of hidden gems that I had not heard before. If you are a fan of the Carpenters, this album is the best of the best. It would have been worth the price at even double. I would declare it a must have for any fan and a great addition to their collection!.


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