The Carpenters

This song launched The Carpenters to stardom and became their signature hit.

This slowed-down cover of The Beatles' hit helped establish The Carpenters' signature sound.

The Carpenters were the sibling partnership of Richard and Karen Carpenter, born in Connecticut and raised partly in Downey, California. Richard played piano and Karen drums in their early trio before both worked in...

This romantic ballad, originally from the film "Lovers and Other Strangers," became a hit for The Carpenters in 1971.

This melancholic ballad became one of The Carpenters' most recognizable hits.

Originally written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell, The Carpenters' version became a signature hit for the duo.

The Carpenters were the sibling partnership of Richard and Karen Carpenter, born in Connecticut and raised partly in Downey, California. Richard played piano and Karen drums in their early trio before both worked in...

The loneliness of a groupie waiting for a rock star

Written by Joe Raposo for Sesame Street Features Karen Carpenter's distinctive vocals

Written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis Nostalgic song about listening to old records

A cover of The Marvelettes' 1961 hit, rearranged as a slower ballad.

Uplifting love song written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis

A nostalgic song about past love and the passage of time.

A cover of The Marvelettes' 1961 hit, rearranged as a slower ballad.