A Song for You

by Carpenters

A Song for You cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 June 1972
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:17
  • Community rating: 3.82/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Jack Daugherty, Tony Peluso, Erica Stock, Bob Messenger, Tim Weisberg, Richard Carpenter, Red Rhodes, Louie Shelton, Norman Herzberg, Joe Osborn, Earle Dumler

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking their transition toward broader conceptual works, the sibling duo's fourth studio album is a meticulously arranged showcase of their distinct vocal harmonies. Anchored by Richard Carpenter's lush orchestrations and Karen Carpenter's exceptionally resonant, melancholic contralto, the record spawned numerous massive singles, including 'Top of the World' and 'Hurting Each Other'. It remains a towering achievement of flawlessly executed 1970s soft pop.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, orchestral, harmonies, polished, ballad

Tracklist

  1. A Song For You (4:42)
  2. Top Of The World (2:59)
  3. Hurting Each Other (2:48)
  4. It's Going To Take Some Time (2:56)
  5. Goodbye To Love (3:58)
  6. Intermission (0:26)
  7. Bless The Beasts And Children (3:09)
  8. Flat Baroque (1:48)
  9. Piano Picker (2:01)
  10. I Won't Last A Day Without You (3:52)
  11. Crystal Lullaby (3:55)
  12. Road Ode (3:44)
  13. A Song For You - Reprise (0:55)

Credits

  • The Deep Freeze Mice - primary artist
  • Michael Bunnage - backing vocals
  • Erica Stock - gong
  • Alan Jenkins - performer
  • Graham Summers - performer
  • Sherree Lawrence - performer
  • Bill Hennigar - task artwork
  • Hal Blaine - drums (drum set)

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