

Import two CD collection from the Soft Pop duo. From their humble beginnings in the late '60s, Karen and Richard Carpenter were one of the most successful Pop duos in musical history. With Karen's absolutely perfect vocal delivery and Richard's creative arrangements, they were unstoppable. Even Karen's death in 1983 didn't stop their popularity from blossoming with each year. This two CD set brings together their hits, album tracks and more, and is the best Carpenters collection on the market! 35 glorious Pop nuggets that will melt the heart and uplift the soul including 'Close to You', 'Ticket to Ride', 'We've Only Just Begun', 'Superstar', 'Rainy Days And Mondays', 'Bless the Beasts And the Children', 'Hurting Each Other' and many more. UMTV. 2006. Review: THE BEAUTIFUL KAREN LIVES ON FOR ETERNITY..... - To review this cd collection is simple - short and sweet it has all the hits plus some added extras and the remastering is pure perfection. It seems that with every new collection that came out Richard tinkered with the orchestration, vocal intensity and the songs over time lost all their essence of beauty and power that was there when first recorded. These songs are all great due to the wonderful arrangements by Richard, the excellent song selection but foremost the rare vocal ability that Karen possessed. Her voice was always so pure with open, honest emotion and an ever constant tinge of melancholy/sadness. To change this in any way denies us of the gift that is Karen Carpenter. Her voice is one of the best of all times. Perfection cannot be enhanced as those other collections tried to do. These songs I can guarantee are the original versions remastered perfectly and it is very emotional to hear that voice come out so clear, so pure - the voice of an angel. These are the original songs in their original form as you remember them. All Carpenter fans - this cd will be a dream come true. Purchase it and Karen will live on for you forever. Review: 3 Songs I've Never Heard Before - Not the "Ultimate" Collection - But Very Nice CD Overall. - Excellent audio quality. With a quality audio system, your brain will be fooled into thinking that you are just feet away from Karen recording in the studio. 3 songs on the CD are very obscure (not hits) and the space could have been better used for 3 more of the Carpenters well known classics. (Me thinks someone got lazy?) Purchased this collection for prosperity and very glad I did! When I'm very old, I will find a young and vibrant singer and give her all my Carpenters CDs and ask her to keep the music alive. Richard, if you are reading this, please release remastered cuts such as "One More Time" and others that were released in that same time period.
| ASIN | B000KB6D0U |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,790 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #399 in Easy Listening (CDs & Vinyl) #749 in Soft Rock (CDs & Vinyl) #889 in Broadway & Vocalists (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,576) |
| Date First Available | February 22, 2007 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | MSE136582 |
| Label | Universal Uk |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Universal Uk |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Original Release Date | 2006 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.59 x 4.92 x 0.39 inches; 3.88 ounces |
B**Y
THE BEAUTIFUL KAREN LIVES ON FOR ETERNITY.....
To review this cd collection is simple - short and sweet it has all the hits plus some added extras and the remastering is pure perfection. It seems that with every new collection that came out Richard tinkered with the orchestration, vocal intensity and the songs over time lost all their essence of beauty and power that was there when first recorded. These songs are all great due to the wonderful arrangements by Richard, the excellent song selection but foremost the rare vocal ability that Karen possessed. Her voice was always so pure with open, honest emotion and an ever constant tinge of melancholy/sadness. To change this in any way denies us of the gift that is Karen Carpenter. Her voice is one of the best of all times. Perfection cannot be enhanced as those other collections tried to do. These songs I can guarantee are the original versions remastered perfectly and it is very emotional to hear that voice come out so clear, so pure - the voice of an angel. These are the original songs in their original form as you remember them. All Carpenter fans - this cd will be a dream come true. Purchase it and Karen will live on for you forever.
D**R
3 Songs I've Never Heard Before - Not the "Ultimate" Collection - But Very Nice CD Overall.
Excellent audio quality. With a quality audio system, your brain will be fooled into thinking that you are just feet away from Karen recording in the studio. 3 songs on the CD are very obscure (not hits) and the space could have been better used for 3 more of the Carpenters well known classics. (Me thinks someone got lazy?) Purchased this collection for prosperity and very glad I did! When I'm very old, I will find a young and vibrant singer and give her all my Carpenters CDs and ask her to keep the music alive. Richard, if you are reading this, please release remastered cuts such as "One More Time" and others that were released in that same time period.
S**I
Great CD
This has about every song of theirs that you could hope for. Arrived and have been enjoying ever since.
K**T
Superb PLAY-ability!
There are SO many Carpenters Collections Out there? How do you pick one? I chose this particular "Ultimate Collection" for it's Smooth Easy-Going PLAY-ability! (*I listen to this CD almost as MUCH as my Father does!) Just Insert the 1st CD, hit PLAY then Forget. ~ SONG after SONG is yet another Favorite HIT after HIT! In my Opinion, this Builds an EXCITEMENT (tingle) for the Listener, especially when hearing this Awesome Collection for the very FIRST Time, wondering? if the next song could TOP the previous-one?.., then, sure enough, it DOES! (wow-factor!) A HOUSE filled with the sounds of the Carpenters, is truly a HOME! (*sweet-home)
K**Y
Case is not any good.
The CDs are in new condition. The case is completely cracked and broken so it won't stay together.
K**A
Carpenters Ultimate Collection
So glad that these albums are still being produced , such great music .. if you know the Carpenters then you love the beautiful voice of " Superstar" Karen and this album will keep her " Close to You " on " Rainy Days & Mondays " so let it be " Yesterday Once More " and enjoy the music that will put you " On Top of The World " because "For All We Know " perhaps " We've Only Just Begun " … Buy it, listen & love ...
V**N
It's yesterday once more!
This was a no brainer for me! I had the Carpenters when I was a teen and my best friend "Borrowed" it and never returned it! So when I saw this I had to have it. It brought back so many memories! Both good and sad. The Carpenters are one of those groups whose music is timeless. People still play this at weddings. It was great to go back in time even if it's just for awhile.
I**E
Music, Songs and Singing very good
It’s got all the best songs from the Carpenters. Disc 1 is very very good. This too has more of their songs which is very good but I did not hear on the radio as much.
V**A
Unas composiciones y unos arreglos perfectos para la virtuosas voz e interpretación de Caren.
D**N
blast from the past
D**.
great album, you will enjoy especially if you're a fan of the Carpenters
S**O
Purtroppo non avendo nessuna indicazione delle tracce comprese in questa collezione, mi sono ritrovato un prodotto del tutto simile a quella del 35mo anniversario, vale a dire un "brutto" remixaggio dei successi di questi due grandi fratelli. Lo restituirò in quanto ho già comprato l'altro cofanetto. Quindi lo sconsiglio a chi a già la collezione del 35mo, oppure a chi cerca i mix originali.
G**E
great music and sound fast delivery highly recommend thank you
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