The Ultimate Collection
The Carpenters · 2006
133 min · 35 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music
Timeless melodies and lush harmonies paint a portrait of love and longing through soft pop elegance.
Why this album works
This album not only charted well but also served as a significant reminder of The Carpenters' influence on the adult contemporary genre. It has been praised for its curation of classic tracks, contributing to the duo's legacy and introducing their sound to new generations through various media placements.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'The Ultimate Collection' came at a time when The Carpenters' music was experiencing renewed interest due to nostalgia for the 1970s soft rock era. This compilation showcased their most beloved hits, solidifying their place as icons in adult contemporary music long after Karen Carpenter's tragic passing in 1983.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Prince· Harry Nilsson· No Doubt· Sparks· Donna Summer· Willie Nelson· Elvis Presley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ticket to Ride 4:10
- 2 (They Long to Be) Close to You Standout 3:41
- 3 We’ve Only Just Begun 3:04
- 4 For All We Know 2:33
- 5 Rainy Days and Mondays 3:36
- 6 Superstar Standout 3:49
- 7 Bless the Beasts and Children 3:15
- 8 Hurting Each Other 2:47
- 9 It’s Going to Take Some Time 2:58
- 10 Goodbye to Love Standout 3:56
- 11 Top of the World 3:00
- 12 I Won’t Last a Day Without You 3:54
- 13 Sing 3:18
- 14 Yesterday Once More 3:58
- 15 This Masquerade 4:53
- 16 Jambalaya (On the Bayou) 3:39
- 17 Please Mr. Postman 2:51
- 18 Desperado 3:37
Disc 2
- 1 Only Yesterday 3:46
- 2 Solitaire 4:41
- 3 There’s a Kind of Hush 3:04
- 4 I Need to Be in Love 3:48
- 5 Sandy 3:41
- 6 All You Get From Love Is a Love Song 3:47
- 7 Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft 7:09
- 8 Sweet Sweet Smile 3:02
- 9 I Believe You 3:55
- 10 Touch Me When We’re Dancing 3:20
- 11 When It’s Gone 5:00
- 12 Those Good Old Dreams 4:13
- 13 Where Do I Go From Here 4:24
- 14 You’re the One 4:14
- 15 Now 3:51
- 16 Your Baby Doesn’t Love You Anymore 3:51
- 17 Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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