With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the Carpenters stood in direct contrast with the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s; yet they became one of the most popular artists of the decade, scoring 12 Top Ten hits, including three number one singles. Karen Carpenter's calm, often somber voice was the most distinctive element of their music, settling in perfectly amidst the precise, lush arrangements provided by her brother Richard. The duo's sound drew more from pre-rock pop than rock & roll, but that didn't prevent the Carpenters from appealing to a variety of audiences, particularly Top 40, easy listening, and adult contemporary. While their popularity declined during the latter half of the '70s, they remained one of the most distinctive and recognizable acts of the decade produced. The Carpenters formed in the late '60s in Downey, CA, after their family moved from their native New Haven, CT.
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A Song For You Lyrics
Carpenters
Ive been so many places in my life and time
Ive sung a lot of songs Ive made some bad rhyme
Ive acted out my love in stages
With ten thousand people watching
But were alone now and Im singing this song for you
I know your image of me is what I hope to be
Ive treated you unkindly but darlin cant you see
Theres no one more important to me
Darlin cant you please see through me
Cause were alone now and Im singing this song for you
(*) you tought me precious secrets of the truth withholding nothing
You came out in front and I was hiding
But now Im so much better and if my words dont come together
Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding
(**) I love you in a place where theres no space or time
I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song for you
Repeat (*)
Repeat (**)
We were alone and I was singing this song for you