1971 Carpenters – Carpenters
Carpenters is the third studio album by American music duo the Carpenters. Released on May 14, 1971, it was their most successful studio album, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 chart and number 12 in the UK, as well as being certified 4× Platinum by the RIAA. The album contained the hit songs “For All We Know”, “Rainy Days and Mondays” and “Superstar”.
Tracks
1 Rainy Days And Mondays (Paul Williams; Roger Nichols) 03:38
2 Saturday (John Bettis; Richard Carpenter) 01:18
3 Let Me Be The One (Paul Williams; Roger Nichols) 02:25
4 (A Place To) Hide Away (Randy Sparks) 03:41
5 For All We Know (Arthur James; Fred Karlin; Robb Wilson) 02:39
6 Superstar (Bonnie Bramlett; Leon Russell) 03:51
7 Druscilla Penny (John Bettis; Richard Carpenter) 02:14
8 One Love (John Bettis; Richard Carpenter) 03:25
9 Bacharach/David Medley (Burt Bacharach; Hal David) 05:28
10 Sometimes (Henry Mancini; Felice Mancini) 02:54
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Joe Osborn |
| Bass | Bob Messenger |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Drums | Karen Carpenter |
| Hammond Organ | Richard Carpenter |
| Harpsichord | Richard Carpenter |
| Piano | Richard Carpenter |
| Wurlitzer | Richard Carpenter |
| Reeds | Bob Messenger |
| Reeds | Doug Strawn |
| Reeds | Jim Horn |
| Vocals | Richard Carpenter |
| Vocals | Karen Carpenter |
Other Musicians
1 Rainy Days And Mondays
| Harmonica | Tommy Morgan |
5 For All We Know
| Oboe | Earl Dumler |
Liner Notes
Producer – Jack Daugherty
Arranged By – Richard Carpenter
Engineer – Dick Bogert, Ray Gerhardt
Engineer (Assistant) – Norm Kinney
Orchestrated By – Richard Carpenter
Design – Craig Braun
Photography – Guy Webster
Record Company Jack Daugherty Productions