Only Yesterday
The Carpenters · 1990
76 min · 20 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music
A nostalgic collection of remixed classics, blending smooth melodies with heartfelt lyrics that evoke memories of love and loss.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on love
- for rainy afternoons
- melodic comfort during solitude
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 1, 1990, 'Only Yesterday' came during The Carpenters' return to the music scene after a long hiatus following Karen Carpenter's tragic passing in 1983. This album features remixes of their most beloved hits, showcasing their enduring appeal while also attempting to reach new audiences in the evolving pop landscape of the late '80s and early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Simon & Garfunkel· The Mamas & the Papas· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Yesterday Once More (remix) 3:58
- 2 Superstar (remix) 3:45
- 3 Rainy Days and Mondays (remix) 3:35
- 4 Top of the World (single mix) 2:58
- 5 Ticket to Ride 4:07
- 6 Goodbye to Love (remix) 3:56
- 7 This Masquerade 4:50
- 8 Hurting Each Other 2:47
- 9 Solitaire 4:40
- 10 We’ve Only Just Begun (remix) 3:03
- 11 Those Good Old Dreams 4:12
- 12 Please Mr. Postman 2:50
- 13 I Won’t Last a Day Without You 3:48
- 14 Touch Me When We’re Dancing 3:19
- 15 Jambalaya (On the Bayou) 3:41
- 16 For All We Know 2:34
- 17 All You Get From Love Is a Love Song 3:47
- 18 (They Long to Be) Close to You 3:42
- 19 Only Yesterday 3:49
- 20 Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem of World Contact Day) (remix) 7:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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