1983 Carpenters – Make Believe It’s Your First Time (UK:#60)
“Make Believe It’s Your First Time” is a song written by Bob Morrison and Johnny Wilson. Originally recorded by Bobby Vinton, the song was twice recorded by Karen Carpenter, both as a solo act and as a member of the Carpenters.
The Carpenters recorded this version of “Make Believe It’s Your First Time” for their 1981 album Made in America. The song, like Karen’s solo version, went unreleased in her lifetime and was not included on the album.
After Karen’s death in 1983, the song was placed on the Carpenters’ next album, Voice of the Heart, and was released as a single. Richard Carpenter’s arrangement uses far more instrumentation in comparison to Karen’s solo version, adds a bridge written specifically for this version, key modulation during the last chorus, and the inclusion of background vocals.
Album
Voice Of The Heart is the eleventh studio album by American music duo Carpenters, released on October 18, 1983. Assembled from various studio outtakes, it was the duo’s first album of new material following Karen’s death on February 4 of that year. Tracks 1 Now (Dean Pitchford) 03:51 2 Sailing On The Tide (Tony Peluso; […]
Muscians
| Bass | Joe Osborn |
| Drums | Ron Tutt |
| Guitar | Tony Peluso |
| Acoustic Guitar | Tim May |
| Pedal Steel Guitar | Jay Dee Maness |
| Keyboards | Richard Carpenter |
| Flute | Sheridon Stokes |
| Oboe | Earl Dumler |
| Harp | Gayle Levant |
| Vocals | Karen Carpenter |
Produced By
Richard Carpenter
Songwriters
Bob Morrison
Johnny Wilson
Charts
US:# –
UK:#60