Carpenters - Carpenters Gold

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1-1	Superstar Lyrics By – Bonnie BramlettMusic By – Leon Russell	3:46
1-2	Rainy Days And Mondays Harmonica – Tommy MorganLyrics By – Paul Williams Music By – Roger Nichols Saxophone – Bob Messenger	3:35
1-3	Top Of The World Lyrics By – John BettisMusic By – Richard CarpenterPedal Steel Guitar – Buddy Emmons	3:02
1-4	Maybe It's You Lyrics By – John BettisMusic By – Richard Carpenter	3:03
1-5	Let Me Be The One Lyrics By – Paul Williams Music By – Roger Nichols	2:25
1-6	Reason To Believe Written-By – Tim Hardin	3:04
1-7	Jambalaya (On The Bayou) Pedal Steel Guitar – Buddy EmmonsWritten-By – Hank Williams	3:38
1-8	Leave Yesterday Behind Engineer [Mix] – John HendricksonHarmonica – Tommy MorganMixed By – John Hendrickson, Richard CarpenterWritten-By – Fred Karlin	3:32
1-9	Your Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore Percussion – Peter LimonickTrumpet – Chuck FindleyWritten-By – Larry Weiss	3:51
1-10	Bless The Beasts And Children Written-By – Barry DeVorzon*, Perry Botkin, Jr.*	3:15
1-11	It's Going To Take Some Time Flute [Solo] – Bob MessengerWritten-By – Carole King, Toni Stern	2:58
1-12	The Rainbow Connection Banjo, Mandolin – Tim MayEngineer [Mix] – John HendricksonFlugelhorn – Buddy ChildersMixed By – John Hendrickson, Richard CarpenterRecorder – Sheridon StokesWritten-By – Ken Ascher, Paul Williams	4:37
1-13	Only Yesterday Lyrics By – John BettisMusic By – Richard CarpenterTenor Saxophone – Bob Messenger	3:46
1-14	Sweet, Sweet Smile Banjo – Larry McNealyFiddle – Bobby BrucePiano [Tack Piano] – Tom HensleyWritten-By – Juice Newton, Otha Young	3:02
1-15	There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World) Remix [With Some Synthesizer Parts Removed] – Richard Carpenter, Roger YoungTenor Saxophone – Bob MessengerWritten-By – Geoff Stephens, Les Reed	3:04
1-16	California Dreamin' Baritone Saxophone – Jack NimitzEngineer [Mix] – John HendricksonMixed By – John Hendrickson, Richard CarpenterWritten-By – John Phillips, Michelle Phillips	2:31
1-17	Solitaire Lyrics By – Philip Cody*Music By – Neil Sedaka	4:42
1-18	We've Only Just Begun Clarinet – Doug StrawnLyrics By – Paul Williams Music By – Roger Nichols	3:05
1-19	This Masquerade Written-By – Leon Russell	4:53
1-20	Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognized Anthem Of World Contact Day) Orchestrated By – Peter Knight Voice [DJ] – Tony PelusoWritten-By – John Woloschuk, Terry Draper	7:09
2-1	Yesterday Once More Lyrics By – John BettisMusic By – Richard Carpenter	3:58
2-2	Please Mr. Postman Tenor Saxophone – Bob MessengerWritten-By – Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Georgia Dobbins, Robert Bateman, William Garrett	2:47
2-3	Hurting Each Other Percussion – Gary ColemanWritten-By – Gary Geld, Peter Udell	2:48
2-4	I Need To Be In Love Written-By – Albert Hammond, John Bettis, Richard Carpenter	3:50
2-5	Merry Christmas, Darling Lyrics By – Frank PoolerMusic By – Richard CarpenterTenor Saxophone – Bob Messenger	3:07
2-6	(They Long To Be) Close To You Lyrics By – Hal DavidMusic By – Burt BacharachTrumpet – Chuck Findley	3:42
2-7	All You Get From Love Is A Love Song Tenor Saxophone – Tom ScottWritten-By – Steve Eaton	3:47
2-8	Sing Recorder – Tom ScottWritten-By – Joe Raposo	3:17
2-9	Make Believe It's Your First Time Acoustic Guitar – Tim MayElectric Guitar – Tony PelusoPedal Steel Guitar – Jay Dee ManessWritten-By – Bob Morrison, Johnny Wilson	4:10
2-10	Ticket To Ride French Horn – David DukeWritten-By – Lennon-McCartney	4:10
2-11	Goodbye To Love Lyrics By – John BettisMusic By – Richard Carpenter	3:57
2-12	I Just Fall In Love Again Electric Guitar – Tony PelusoOrchestrated By – Peter Knight Written-By – Gloria Sklerov, Harry Lloyd, Larry Herbstritt, Steve Dorff	4:04
2-13	I Believe You Written-By – Dick Addrisi, Don Addrisi	3:56
2-14	Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again Written-By – David Pomeranz	4:22
2-15	For All We Know Written-By – Arthur James, Fred Karlin, Robb W. Royer*	2:33
2-16	Touch Me When We're Dancing Tenor Saxophone – Tom ScottWritten-By – J.L. Wallace, Ken Bell , Terry Skinner	3:20
2-17	I Won't Last A Day Without You Written-By – Paul Williams , Roger Nichols	3:55
2-18	Mr. Guder Written-By – John Bettis, Richard Carpenter	3:22
2-19	A Song For You Tenor Saxophone – Bob MessengerWritten-By – Leon Russell	4:38
2-20	Karen's Theme Clarinet – Jim KanterEnglish Horn – Earle Dumler*Music By, Piano – Richard Carpenter	2:41

Companies, etc.

• Distributed By – Universal Music & Video Distribution, Corp.
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – A&M Records
• Copyright (c) – A&M Records

Credits

• Arranged By – Paul Riser (tracks: 2-13), Richard Carpenter
• Art Direction – Vartan
• Backing Vocals – Carlena Williams (tracks: 2-7), Carolyn Dennis (tracks: 2-16), The Gregg Smith Singers* (tracks: 1-20, 2-12), The Jimmy Joyce Children's Choir* (tracks: 2-8), Julia Tillman* (tracks: 2-7), Karen Carpenter (tracks: 1-1 to 1-7, 1-10, 1-11, 1-13 to 1-15, 1.17 to 2.03, 2.05 to 2.08, 2.10, 2.11, 2.13 to 2.19), Maxine Willard* (tracks: 2-7), The O.K. Chorale (tracks: 1-12, 2-4, 2-9), Richard Carpenter (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 1-13 to 1-15, 1.17 to 2.03, 2.05, 2.06, 2-8, 2-10, 2-11, 2-13 to 2-19)
• Bass – Joe Osborn (tracks: 1-1 to 2-19)
• Compilation Producer, Liner Notes [June 2005] – Richard Carpenter
• Design – Artministry, Inc.
• Directed By [Project Director] – Mike Ragogna
• Drums – Ed Green* (tracks: 2-7), Hal Blaine (tracks: 1-1 to 1-7, 1-10, 1-11, 1-18, 2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 2-11, 2-15, 2-17, 2-19), Harvey Mason (tracks: 1-16), Jim Gordon (tracks: 1-13, 1-15, 1-17, 2-4, 2-14), Karen Carpenter (tracks: 1-19, 2-1, 2-2, 2-8, 2-10, 2-18), Larrie Londin (tracks: 2-13, 2-16), Ron Tutt (tracks: 1-8, 1-9, 1-12, 1-14, 1-20, 2-9, 2-12)
• Engineer – Armin Steiner (tracks: 2-20), Charlie Paakkari (tracks: 2-20), Dave Iveland* (tracks: 2-12), Dick Bogert (tracks: 2-6, 2-18), Joe Osborn (tracks: 1-16), John Hendrickson (tracks: 1-16), Ray Gerhardt (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8, 1-10, 1-11, 1-14, 1-15, 1-18 to 2-8, 2-10 to 2-13, 2-15, 2-17 to 2-19), Roger Young (tracks: 1-9, 1-12 to 1-14, 1-17, 1-20, 2-7, 2-9, 2-12, 2-14, 2-16)
• Engineer [Additional Recording] – Robert De La Garza (tracks: 1-11), Roger Young (tracks: 1-1, 1-4, 1-18, 2-1, 2-8, 2-11, 2-15, 2-18, 2-19)
• Engineer [Remix] – Robert De La Garza (tracks: 1-11, 1-20), Roger Young (tracks: 1-1 to 1-4, 1-6, 1-7, 1-10, 1-15, 1-18, 1-19, 2-1 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-11, 2-15, 2-17 to 2-19)
• Flute – Bob Messenger (tracks: 1-7, 1-11, 1-19, 2-18), David Shostac (tracks: 2-4), Sheridon Stokes (tracks: 1-12, 2-9, 2-20), Tim Weisberg (tracks: 1-11)
• Guitar – Ray Parker, Jr.* (tracks: 2-7), Tim May (tracks: 1-8, 1-16, 2-13, 2-14, 2-16), Tony Peluso (tracks: 1-7, 1-9, 1-13 to 1-15, 1-17, 1-20 to 2-2, 2-4, 2-7, 2-10, 2-11, 2-16, 2-17)
• Keyboards – Richard Carpenter (tracks: 1-1 to 1-13, 1-15 to 2-19)
• Lead Vocals – Karen Carpenter (tracks: 1-1 to 2-19), Richard Carpenter (tracks: 1-20)
• Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
• Oboe – Earle Dumler* (tracks: 1-1, 1-4, 1-9, 1-13, 1-17, 1-20, 2-4, 2-9, 2-12, 2-15)
• Producer – Jack Daugherty (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6, 1-10, 1-11, 1-18, 2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 2-10, 2-11, 2-15, 2-17 to 2-19), Karen Carpenter (tracks: 1-3), Richard Carpenter (tracks: 1-3, 1-7 to 1-9, 1-12 to 1-17, 1-19 to 2-2, 2-4, 2-7 to 2-9, 2-12 to 2-14, 2-16, 2-20)
• Producer [Project Coordination] – Adam Abrams, Barry Korkin, Lee Lodyga
• Remix – Richard Carpenter (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3, 1-6, 1-7, 1-10, 1-19, 1-20, 2-2 to 2-4, 2-17), Robert De La Garza (tracks: 1-20), Roger Young (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3, 1-6, 1-7, 1-10, 1-19, 2-2 to 2-4, 2-17)
• Technician [Assembled By] – Stewart Whitmore

Notes

(P) 2004 © 2005 A&M Records. Distributed By Universal Music & Video Distribution Corp.

"In February 2004, A&M Records released 'Carpenters Gold', this two-CD compilation commemorated the thirty-five years that had elapsed since Karen and I were signed to the label." -- Richard Carpenter, from the liner notes.

This release's copyright dates, and the liner notes' date of June 2005, show that this is a 2005 reissue of the original February 2004 release.

Wherever it appears in the track listing below, the "Written-By" credit represents an actual credit "Music and Lyrics by" on the release.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 602498614686
• Matrix / Runout (Disc One): DIDX-146370 3
• Matrix / Runout (Disc Two): DIDX-146936 4
• Mastering SID Code: IFPI L329
• Mould SID Code (Disc One): IFPI 50F5
• Mould SID Code (Disc Two): IFPI 5080

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
0602498614686	Carpenters	Carpenters Gold - 35th Anniversary Edition ‎(2xCD, Comp)	A&M Records	0602498614686	Europe	2004
9861468	Carpenters	Carpenters Gold - 35th Anniversary Edition ‎(2xCD, Comp)	A&M Records	9861468	Australia	2004
B0001777-02	Carpenters	Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition ‎(2xCD, Comp)	A&M Records, UTV Records	B0001777-02	US	2004
0602498634707	Carpenters	Carpenters Gold - Greatest Hits ‎(2xCD, Comp + DVD-V)	A&M Records	0602498634707	Europe	2004
B0003260-00	Carpenters	Carpenters Gold - Greatest Hits ‎(2xCD, Comp + DVD-V + Box)	A&M Records, Chronicles	B0003260-00	US	2004

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