40/40
The Carpenters · 2009
147 min · 40 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music
A nostalgic collection of smooth melodies and heartfelt harmonies that encapsulate the essence of 70s pop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-along moments
- for rainy afternoons
- gentle melodies for relaxation
- emotional peaks and valleys
- ideal for reflective solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, '40/40' is a compilation album celebrating The Carpenters' four-decade legacy. At this point, the duo had long been recognized for their iconic sound, with Karen's distinctive vocals and Richard's lush arrangements solidifying their status in music history. This album comes after the tragic passing of Karen Carpenter in 1983, serving as a tribute to their enduring influence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Simon & Garfunkel· The Mamas & the Papas· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Yesterday Once More 3:58
- 2 Superstar 3:49
- 3 Rainy Days and Mondays 3:35
- 4 Top of the World 2:58
- 5 Ticket to Ride 4:09
- 6 Love Is Surrender 1:58
- 7 Maybe It's You 3:02
- 8 Reason to Believe 3:05
- 9 Where Do I Go From Here? 4:25
- 10 This Masquerade 4:52
- 11 It's Going to Take Some Time 2:58
- 12 One More Time 3:31
- 13 Those Good Old Dreams 4:13
- 14 For All We Know 2:31
- 15 Crystal Lullaby 3:55
- 16 I Believe You 3:54
- 17 (They Long to Be) Close to You 3:41
- 18 Bless the Beasts and Children 3:15
- 19 All You Get From Love Is a Love Song 3:46
- 20 Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft 7:09
Disc 2
- 1 I Need to Be in Love 3:48
- 2 Now 3:51
- 3 Solitaire 4:41
- 4 Please Mr. Postman 2:48
- 5 Hurting Each Other 2:47
- 6 I Won't Last a Day Without You 3:54
- 7 Sweet, Sweet Smile 3:02
- 8 A Song for You 4:37
- 9 Ordinary Fool 3:42
- 10 When You've Got What It Takes 3:40
- 11 Goodbye to Love 3:55
- 12 Your Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore 3:50
- 13 Sing 3:18
- 14 Baby It's You 2:52
- 15 Let Me Be the One 2:25
- 16 Only Yesterday 3:47
- 17 Jambalaya (On the Bayou) 3:39
- 18 Touch Me When We're Dancing 3:32
- 19 We've Only Just Begun 3:05
- 20 When It's Gone (It's Just Gone) 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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