A Song for You (The Carpenters album)
by The Carpenters
Released: June 13, 1972
Pop, soft rock, easy listening, adult contemporary
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.
The Album
Internationally, six songs from the album were released as A-side singles, including "Hurting Each Other," "It's Going to Take Some Time," "Goodbye to Love," "Top of the World," "I Won't Last a Day Without You," and "Bless the Beasts and Children.". "A Song for You" serves as the fourth studio album by the American music duo The Carpenters, hitting the airwaves on June 13, 1972. According to Richard Carpenter, the album was conceived as a concept album, with the title track opening and closing the set, and the songs in between forming the 'song'.
Interesting Facts
The titular "A Song for You" was penned…
The titular "A Song for You" was penned by songwriter Leon Russell.
The album made its mark in Cash Box's…
The album made its mark in Cash Box's Top 100 Albums of 1972, securing the impressive ranking of number 26.
Essential Tracks
A Song For You
"A Song for You" serves as the fourth studio album by the American music duo The Carpenters, hitting the airwaves on June 13, 1972.
Top Of The World
Internationally, six songs from the album were released as A-side singles, including "Hurting Each Other," "It's Going to Take Some Time," "Goodbye to Love," "Top of the World," "I Won't Last a Day Without You," and "Bless the Beasts and Children.".
Hurting Each Other
Internationally, six songs from the album were released as A-side singles, including "Hurting Each Other," "It's Going to Take Some Time," "Goodbye to Love," "Top of the World," "I Won't Last a Day Without You," and "Bless the Beasts and Children.".
It's Going To Take Some Time
Internationally, six songs from the album were released as A-side singles, including "Hurting Each Other," "It's Going to Take Some Time," "Goodbye to Love," "Top of the World," "I Won't Last a Day Without You," and "Bless the Beasts and Children.".
Goodbye To Love
Internationally, six songs from the album were released as A-side singles, including "Hurting Each Other," "It's Going to Take Some Time," "Goodbye to Love," "Top of the World," "I Won't Last a Day Without You," and "Bless the Beasts and Children.".
Explore the Album
The Carpenters - A Song for You (The Carpenters album)
Open in Albums Gallery
The Complete Album Story
"A Song for You" serves as the fourth studio album by the American music duo The Carpenters, hitting the airwaves on June 13, 1972. According to Richard Carpenter, the album was conceived as a concept album, with the title track opening and closing the set, and the songs in between forming the 'song'. The titular "A Song for You" was penned by songwriter Leon Russell.
The album made its mark in Cash Box's Top 100 Albums of 1972, securing the impressive ranking of number 26. Internationally, six songs from the album were released as A-side singles, including "Hurting Each Other," "It's Going to Take Some Time," "Goodbye to Love," "Top of the World," "I Won't Last a Day Without You," and "Bless the Beasts and Children."
More Pop Albums
The Cranberries - Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
The Lightning Seeds - Sense
Elvis Presley - Pot Luck (Elvis Presley album)
Lady Gaga - Joanne
The Who - The Who Sell Out
Take That - The Circus
Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot - Bonnie and Clyde
Pet Shop Boys - Fundamental (Pet Shop Boys album)
The Smiths - ...Best II
Arcade Fire - We (Arcade Fire album)
Join the Conversation
Share your thoughts about this album.
Please log in to add a comment.
No comments yet. Be the first to comment.