Carpenters Album: “Gold: Love Songs”

I have loved listening to Karen Carpenter's voice since I was a little girl. However, from my teen years until I was about 30, I had forgotten about the Carpenters & just how great their music was.

Then, about 5 years ago, my husband had this CD playing in our car - and I fell in love with this music all over again! This particular CD has ALL of my favorite Carpenter's songs on it, so I play it quite often.

If you ever loved the Carpenter's, or just adore love songs, then this CD is for you. I only wish Karen was still around to create more great music with her brother - they made an amazing team!

"Love Songs" is the definitive Carpenters' collection. Kudos to the wonderful selection of material. Most of the huge classic hits are here, and I like the fact that atypical greatest hits compilation titles were included, such as "You're the One" (this song has become one of my favorites), "A Song for You" (which would have excelled as a single release), the underappreciated but beautiful "Solitaire," and "I Need to Be in Love" (one of Karen's personal favorites). Love songs were the Carpenters' stock in trade, and this compliation highlights this fact to beautiful, polished heights. Richard's songwriting and arranging skills are unmistakably astute. AND KAREN'S ANGELIC, CLEAR, HAUNTING, AND MESMERIZING VOICE SIMPLY HAS NO PEER! As reflected in the 1983 album title, Karen's was a "voice of the heart," and that album is represented here with the inspiring "Make Believe It's Your First Time." This fantastic collection should become a must for even the most casual Carpenters' fan and for anyone who appreciates beautiful music served with an unforgettable voice.

I am only 13 years old, but I love Karen's beautiful voice. I first heard her when I was listening to a Christmas station. She came on singing "Merry Christmas Darling" and it almost made me cry. Her voice was deep and unique and unlike anyone I had ever heard before. My mom told me about her life and how she died in the 80s. It's a shame that there is no one in this day that can sing like her. Britney, Christina, ect., can only wish they had Karen's voice. Karen's music and beautiful talent is timeless.

This collection has some of their best hits, and some that could have and should have been hits, such as "You're the One," and "Where Do I Go From Here?". As always, Karen's voice and Richard's great arrangements deliver the goods! And that last note she sings on the song, "Solitaire," mmm-hmm! It's sad to think of how much more Karen would have done if she were still with us. Even if you have all of The Carpenters' other albums, this is a good one to get! A definitive collection of timeless music.

I have this cd, and I have always loved to hear her beautiful voice. this is a great compilation of their love songs.But I am just partial to anything KAREN CARPENTER sang anyway.