The Carpenters

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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. Read more about Carpenters on Last.fm.

Type: Group
Area: United States
Founded: 1968
Dissolved: 1983
Tags: pop 70s female vocalists oldies easy listening

ACHIEVEMENTS

ALBUMS
9
ALBUM WEEKS
195
FIRST WEEK
14/03
LAST WEEK
01/20

ALBUMS

Peak Title First Week Weeks Last Week
#2
1 wk
40 / 40 by  The Carpenters
45/09 - 11/10 wks: 27
45/09 27 11/10
#8
1 wk

The Carpenters and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
51/18 - 17/19 wks: 12
51/18 12 17/19
#56
1 wk
Christmas Portrait by  The Carpenters
52/15 - 01/20 wks: 10
52/15 10 01/20
#25
1 wk

24/13 - 31/13 wks: 5
24/13 5 31/13
#4
1 wk
Gold - Greatest Hits by  The Carpenters
14/03 - 37/16 wks: 82
14/03 82 37/16
#73
1 wk
Love Songs by  The Carpenters
36/07 - 10/15 wks: 2
36/07 2 10/15
#2
1 wk
The Nation's Favourite Carpenters Songs by  The Carpenters
37/16 - 11/18 wks: 9
37/16 9 11/18
#12
1 wk
The Singles 1969-1981 by  The Carpenters
14/12 - 16/19 wks: 34
14/12 34 16/19
#17
1 wk
The Ultimate Collection by  The Carpenters
48/06 - 12/09 wks: 14
48/06 14 12/09
#2 14/03 195 01/20