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The Singles: 1969-1973 is, arguably, one of the finest “hits” compilations of the 1970’s by any artist. That said, it was, for me, an incomplete polaroid of the duo’s singles from time frame, mainly because it left out “Merry Christmas Darling” and “I Won’t Last A Day Without You,” and yes, I’m aware that the latter single wasn’t released as such until 1974, but it was a part of the “classic” Carpenters sound, and, as such, was the last single from that golden era. And whatever; I just think it belongs on that album.
Which got me to thinking...what if the duo had gone a different direction with this release, and instead of compiling a “hits” collection, instead put together an album most representative of their artistry, including deep album cuts? A “best of” compilation. Had this been the route they’d taken, I wonder what songs they would have included? What songs might you include in such a compilation? In keeping it to just 12 tracks, like on the original album, here’s my list:
We’ve Only Just Begun
Maybe It’s You
Superstar
Rainy Days And Mondays
For All We Know
This Masquerade
Goodbye To Love
Let Me Be The One (released as a single to promote this album)
Yesterday Once More
I Won’t Last A Day Without You
Hurting Each Other
Close To You
Which got me to thinking...what if the duo had gone a different direction with this release, and instead of compiling a “hits” collection, instead put together an album most representative of their artistry, including deep album cuts? A “best of” compilation. Had this been the route they’d taken, I wonder what songs they would have included? What songs might you include in such a compilation? In keeping it to just 12 tracks, like on the original album, here’s my list:
We’ve Only Just Begun
Maybe It’s You
Superstar
Rainy Days And Mondays
For All We Know
This Masquerade
Goodbye To Love
Let Me Be The One (released as a single to promote this album)
Yesterday Once More
I Won’t Last A Day Without You
Hurting Each Other
Close To You