The Ultimate Collection [3 CD]

by Carpenters

Overview

From 2000 to 2006 there were no less than fifteen greatest hits compilations issued for the Carpenters in various permutations. This "ultimate" collection, however, does a reasonable job living up to the idea that this is the ultimate greatest hits compilation available for the duo. Staple songs such as "Superstar," "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days And Mondays," and "(They Long To Be) Close To You" are all here, as well as several other of their top 40 hits. There's also a bonus disc featuring wonderful moments during Karen Carpenter's solo career like the disco hits "Lovelines" and a wonderful cover of "Still Crazy After All These Years." There's also moments of Richard's career, most notably the tribute "Karen's Theme." Dedicated fans might not want to purchase another greatest hits compilation, but it might be worth it to have remastered editions of the solo years. And for casual listeners looking for a solid collection, you'd be hard pressed to find one better than this. ~ Rob Theakston

Product Details

Release Date:	11/28/2006
Label:	Umvd
UPC:	0602498446263

Tracks

1. Ticket to Ride
2. (They Long to Be) Close to You (1991 Remix)
3. We've Only Just Begun
4. For All We Know (From "Lovers & Other Strangers")
5. Rainy Days & Mondays
6. Superstar
7. Bless the Beasts & Children
8. Hurting Each Other
9. It's Going to Take Some Time
10. Goodbye to Love
11. Top of the World
12. I Won't Last a Day Without You (1991 Remix)
13. Sing
14. Yesterday Once More
15. This Masquerade
16. Jambalaya (On the Bayou)
17. Please Mr. Postman
18. Desperado
19. Only Yesterday
20. Solitaire
21. There's a Kind of Hush
22. I Need to Be in Love (1991 Remix)
23. Sandy
24. All You Get From Love Is a Love Song
25. Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognized Anthem of World)
26. Sweet, Sweet Smile
27. I Believe You
28. Touch Me When We're Dancing
29. When It's Gone (It's Just Gone)
30. Those Good Old Dreams
31. Where Do I Go From Here
32. You're the One
33. Now
34. Your Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore
35. Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again (1995 "Interpretations" Version)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Carpenters   Primary Artist
Richard Carpenter   Primary Artist
Karen Carpenter   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Richard Marx   Composer
R. Wilson   Composer
Randy Handley   Composer
Steve Ferguson   Composer
Otha Young   Composer
Brian Holland   Composer
Georgia Dobbins   Composer
Hank Williams   Composer
Larry Herbstritt   Composer
William Garrett   Composer
Toni Stern   Composer
Burt Bacharach   Composer
Gus Kahn   Composer
John Bettis   Composer
Leon Russell   Composer
Les Reed   Composer
Wayne King   Composer
Juice Newton   Composer
Leslie Reed   Composer
Albert Hammond   Composer
George Gordy   Composer
J.L. Wallace   Composer
Roger Nichols   Composer
Gary Harju   Composer
William Harold   Composer
Pamela Phillips-Oland   Composer
Philip Cody   Composer
Glenn Frey   Composer
William "Mickey" Stevenson   Composer
Gary Geld   Composer
Terry Skinner   Composer
Paul Williams   Composer
Hal David   Composer
Ken Bell   Composer
Chris Christian   Composer
James Griffin   Composer
Parker McGee   Composer
Fred Karlin   Composer
Joe Raposo   Composer
Steve Dorff   Composer
Terry Draper   Composer
Paul McCartney   Composer
Paul Simon   Composer
Steve Eaton   Composer
Bob Morrison   Composer
Kerry Chater   Composer
Bonnie Bramlett   Composer
Barry De Vorzon   Composer
Larry Weiss   Composer
Carole King   Composer
Freddie Gorman   Composer
Don Addrisi   Composer
Don Henley   Composer
David Pomeranz   Composer
Geoff Stephens   Composer
Dean Pitchford   Composer
Robert Bateman   Composer
John Lennon   Composer
John Woloschuk   Composer
Robb Royer   Composer
Johnny Wilson   Composer
Dick Addrisi   Composer
Peter Udell   Composer
Phil Cody   Composer
Rod Temperton   Composer
Perry Botkin, Jr.   Composer
Marvin Gaye   Composer
Neil Sedaka   Composer
Richard Carpenter   Composer