From the Top
The Carpenters · 1991
205 min · 67 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music
A nostalgic tapestry of soft melodies and heartfelt harmonies that capture the essence of The Carpenters' timeless sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic melodies for reflection
- dynamic journey with peaks
- for rainy days
- heartfelt harmonies for comfort
- great for sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, 'From the Top' serves as a retrospective compilation following the Carpenters' peak commercial success in the 1970s. This collection arrives after Karen Carpenter's tragic passing in 1983, reflecting the enduring legacy of their music during a period when their catalog was being re-evaluated by both fans and critics alike.
- 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 Caravan 3:38
- 2 The Parting of Our Ways 2:20
- 3 Looking for Love 1:52
- 4 I’ll Be Yours 2:28
- 5 Iced Tea 2:36
- 6 You’ll Love Me 2:27
- 7 All I Can Do 1:50
- 8 Don’t Be Afraid 2:07
- 9 Invocation 1:01
- 10 Your Wonderful Parade 2:23
- 11 Goodnight 2:34
- 12 All of My Life 3:02
- 13 Eve 2:52
- 14 Ticket to Ride 4:11
- 15 Get Together 2:40
- 16 Interview 1:35
- 17 Maybe It’s You 3:09
- 18 (They Long to Be) Close to You 3:42
- 19 We’ve Only Just Begun 3:05
- 20 Merry Christmas, Darling 3:05
- 21 For All We Know 2:32
Disc 2
- 1 Superstar 3:45
- 2 Rainy Days and Mondays 3:36
- 3 Let Me Be the One 2:50
- 4 Bless the Beasts and Children 3:15
- 5 Hurting Each Other 2:46
- 6 Top of the World 2:59
- 7 Goodbye to Love 4:00
- 8 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town 4:08
- 9 This Masquerade 4:53
- 10 Canta/Sing (Spanish lyric) 3:20
- 11 Yesterday Once More 3:50
- 12 Medley: a. Fun, Fun, Fun 1:40
- 13 Medley: b. The End of the World 2:26
- 14 Medley: c. Da Doo Ron Ron 1:46
- 15 Medley: d. Deadman’s Curve 1:32
- 16 Medley: e. Johnny Angel 1:31
- 17 Medley: f. The Night Has a Thousand Eyes 2:22
- 18 Medley: g. Our Day Will Come 2:00
- 19 Medley: h. One Fine Day 1:33
- 20 Yesterday Once More (reprise) 1:02
- 21 Radio Contest Outtakes 1:53
Disc 3
- 1 Please Mr. Postman 2:52
- 2 Only Yesterday 3:59
- 3 Solitaire 4:40
- 4 Good Friends Are for Keeps 1:09
- 5 Ordinary Fool 3:43
- 6 I Need to Be in Love 3:48
- 7 From This Moment On 2:13
- 8 Suntory Pop Jingle # 1 0:33
- 9 Suntory Pop Jingle # 2 0:33
- 10 All You Get From Love Is a Love Song 3:46
- 11 Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft 7:10
- 12 Christ Is Born 3:12
- 13 White Christmas 2:29
- 14 Little Altar Boy 3:44
- 15 Ave Maria 2:36
Disc 4
- 1 Where Do I Go From Here? 4:26
- 2 Little Girl Blue 3:24
- 3 If I Had You 3:57
- 4 My Body Keeps Changing My Mind 3:50
- 5 Still Crazy After All These Years 4:19
- 6 Medley: Sing / Knowing When to Leave / Make It Easy on Yourself / Someday / We’ve Only Just Begun 9:08
- 7 Touch Me When We’re Dancing 3:22
- 8 When It’s Gone 5:01
- 9 Because We Are in Love (The Wedding Song) 5:02
- 10 Now 3:49
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