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THE OFFICIAL REVIEW: "OFFERING" (SP-4205)

Discussion in 'A Song For You: The Carpenters Forum' started by Chris May, Jan 2, 2012.

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How Would You Rate This Album?

***** (Best) 1 vote(s) 6.3%
**** 3 vote(s) 18.8%
*** 8 vote(s) 50.0%
** 4 vote(s) 25.0%
* 0 vote(s) 0.0%
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  1. Dave Active Member

    Owed to their success, in the US and abroad, one thing's for sure: the Ticket To Ride cover had probably gone from being an expense to make (having to go way out on the water, in that boat) to K & R probably being able to afford their own yacht...


    -- Dave
    Dave, Jan 9, 2012
    #21 Share

  2. Mike Blakesley Administrator

    Has it ever been revealed whose boat that is?
    Mike Blakesley, Jan 9, 2012
    #22 Share

  3. Harry Administrator

    Harry, Jan 9, 2012
    #23 Share

  4. toning77 New Member

    It's a very good album. I love listening to it.
    btw I really like Harry's theory about the reasons why it got so popular in uk and you might be right that people from uk have the best taste in music :wink: I also thought I might order CD with the pink flowers delivered tomorrow, because I think it looks good in my collection!
    toning77, Mar 21, 2012
    #24 Share

  5. mstaft Member

    Never cared much for this album. "All of My Life" is the standout track for me. But the next one ("Close to You") remained my favorite up until "Horizon". In my opinion, not even that little red album could compare.
    mstaft, Mar 21, 2012
    #25 Share

  6. Chris Mills New Member

    I bought the album "Ticket To Ride" in 1973, and I'm pretty sure that's when A&M decided to repackage "Offering" and offer it to the UK as "Ticket To Ride". This would explain why it did so well in the UK, 1973 was a great year for K&R in the UK, and were riding high on the success of "Singles 1969-1973", clever move by A&M.
    Chris Mills, Mar 21, 2012
    #26 Share

  7. A&M Retro Member

    Did "Offering"/"Ticket to Ride" chart at #20 when it was repackaged in 1970? Or did it chart that high when it came out with that weird cover and label in the late '70's with "Close to You" and "We've Only Just Begun" tacked on at the beginning and end?
    A&M Retro, Mar 30, 2012
    #27 Share

  8. A&M Retro Member

    Chris:
    You could be right about that one. Just read your post.
    A&M Retro, Mar 30, 2012
    #28 Share
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