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Post by Christian on Jan 23, 2005 10:22:29 GMT -5
It`s been stated by Richard and many others that We`Ve Only Just Begun became their signature song.
What do you think? Is this the song that is their signature song or do you feel that there are others?
I feel that it might be their signature song in the US where is was a huge hit, but it was not that massive in the rest of the world.
I think that Yesterday Once More might be their "world wide" signature song, perhaps along with Postman and Top Of The World.
When friends etc. borrow a Carpenters album from me, it`s always Yesterday Once More that they get hooked on first, referring to the "every sha-la-la-la" song. Seems that this song has such a wide and timeless appeal, more so that We`ve Only Just Begun.
What do you think?
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Post by Rick Henry on Jan 23, 2005 12:59:10 GMT -5
$% Hi Christian, I have to agree with you. "Yesterday Once More" seems to have quite a bit more of a universal appeal. I believe Ming has stated that in Hong Kong this is the Carpenters' biggest hit. "please Mr. Postman I think is a close second in the worldwide sense. although I don't think PMP would be considered a signature song. I also feel "Rainy Days And Mondays" could be a signature song. Though certainly here in the U.S. it's "We've Only Just Begun".  |
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Post by enigma on Jan 23, 2005 14:53:23 GMT -5
I have to agree with WOJB as a signature song. I do not know on a international scale if this is true perhaps some of our international members can further comment on this but as Rick said in North America it is. It is one of the most played songs at weddings, on local radio it is one of the most played Carpenter songs most people I know immediately identify this song with the Carpenters from the first line sung this makes it a strong contender for a signature song as far as I am concerned.
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Post by Rob813 on Jan 23, 2005 18:50:33 GMT -5
I'd have to say WOJB is their signature song. It is so closely identified with Carpenters at a time of soaring popularity. Also, because it is a wedding song, there is an added "value" to the song in the mind of the public. It was also selected as one of the greatest rock songs of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. So I believe this is the one.
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Post by Ming on Jan 23, 2005 23:37:23 GMT -5
Yes.Yesterday once more is the most popular song in Hong Kong.I think the Carpenters have different signature song in different places. When the compilation discs "Yesterday once more" were promoted in HK in 2003,this song was often heard in the TV commercials.
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Post by Christian on Jan 24, 2005 9:18:12 GMT -5
As mentioned in my first post, I also agree that WOJB must be their signature song in the US. It made such an impact there, and as you guys mention, it`s become a wedding anthem etc.
But I feel that on an international lever, YOM must be their most recognized and famous song, that was such a massive hit, especially in Asia and Europe. It even chartered here in Norway(reached NO.6)
Apparently Postman is their biggest selling single world wide with YOM just behind it, but I still think YOM is the most recognised of the 2.
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Post by Rick Henry on Jan 24, 2005 11:16:32 GMT -5
As mentioned in my first post, I also agree that WOJB must be their signature song in the US. It made such an impact there, and as you guys mention, it`s become a wedding anthem etc. But I feel that on an international lever, YOM must be their most recognized and famous song, that was such a massive hit, especially in Asia and Europe. It even chartered here in Norway(reached NO.6) Apparently Postman is their biggest selling single world wide with YOM just behind it, but I still think YOM is the most recognised of the 2. $% Yes, "Postman" was their biggest hit worldwide. I remember reading somewhere (maybe in the liner notes for "From The Top" / "Essential Collection") that "Postman" was a hit in countries the Carpenters never charted before. |
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Post by smoothie2 on Jan 24, 2005 21:31:14 GMT -5
???I agree that I think WOJB is the signature song in U.S. although I also thought of "Close to You" but even more than Close to You..perhaps...Rainy Days.
They are surely known for many big hits. ;D
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Post by Christian on Jan 25, 2005 8:00:05 GMT -5
To be honest, I think WOJB is mostly linked with the Carpenters in the US and perhaps the UK.
It was not a big hit in other parts of the world.
I would guess that Close To You is also more recognised amongst "non-fans" as it made such and impact.
Volkswagen used it in their dommercials for the new Golf a few years ago, and here in Norway a food chain used it to and everybody knew who sang it (it was not performed by the Carpenters in the commercials)
One of my friends who usually likes more alternative music said it was the ultimate love song and many people like it and know it because it`s so sweet and innocent.
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Post by Peteruk on Feb 1, 2005 19:31:23 GMT -5
Certainly go with WOJB , Close To You & Top of The World as USA signature songs ....& all three are key Carpenters songs within UK  Worldwide ....Yesterday Once More , Please Mister Postman , Sing are three key sellers ....plus Goodbye To Love & Superstar are highly rated tracks in UK  More recently Only Yesterday has gained fan favourite support in UK & I Need To Be In Love in Japan & Asia  Just so many Carpenters signature songs .....  Peter |
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Feb 7, 2005 14:59:59 GMT -5
$% The "signature song" is supposed to be synonomous with the group - that is - one mention of this song, and the original group instantly comes to mind - it's the song that "put them on the map" so to speak- and certainly Only Just Begun is synonomous with Carpenters.....because it definitely put them on the map. Without Only Just Begun, there may not have been all the other tunes. Had K and R not gained the popularity they needed to continue their recording career, there may not have been "Carpenters" and all of our favorites as we know them....so, though WOJB may not be the most popular here or there, and even though Close To You was released prior, and was a hit, and/or other songs are great tunes and make one think immediately of the Carpenters, I do believe that We've Only Just Begun is the song that "cemented" the duo's pop status, and began their "string" of hit songs. Just my thoughts. Best to all, Tim  |
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 8, 2005 0:21:45 GMT -5
$% You are so right Tim. "We've Only Just Begun" was the song that made the Carpenters. Yes, "Close To You" was a monster hit. But WOJB proved the Carpenters were going to be more than a one hit wonder. Then "For All We Know" pretty much is the point when people began to realize that the Carpenters are most likely going to be around for a while. |
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Post by smoothie2 on Feb 8, 2005 0:55:51 GMT -5
 You are so right Tim. "We've Only Just Begun" was the song that made the Carpenters. Yes, "Close To You" was a monster hit. But WOJB proved the Carpenters were going to be more than a one hit wonder. Then "For All We Know" pretty much is the point when people began to realize that the Carpenters are most likely going to be around for a while. And I just wanted to add a thought too because of what Rick has just mentioned...a time or two I've noticed that when Karen would sing For All W. Know and maybe Rainy Days ...that sometimes her eyes would scan the audience and that she might raise her hand or arm breifly....as if to say she was singing the words in regard to her fans.... maybe that's just how I saw it...but sadly enough, she did spend more time with her fans in her short time with us...than with her family or at least with her husband, or someone like that.. In any case, with all these songs it seems like she's singing them personally and for the first time whenever she would sing. She put her heart into every song, no matter what...  |
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Post by Sammy on Feb 9, 2005 17:04:18 GMT -5
:)The Carpenters signature song has to be We've Only Just Begun. This song is a part of our society. Maybe in other parts of the world it isn't as much a part of their culture but in the U.S. it is.
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 4, 2005 21:39:33 GMT -5
@@ $&? In rereading this thread it's evident that the Carpenters have more than one song that could be their signature song. It depends on what part of the world you're from. I'd say there's maybe six or seven songs that could be considered the Carpenters' signature song. Here's my list of possiblities: "Close To You" "We've Only Just Begun" "Rainy Days And Mondays" "Superstar" "Goodbye To Love" "Yesterday Once More" "Top Of The World" and maybe "Please Mr. Postman"? |
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Post by cam83 on Apr 4, 2005 23:34:20 GMT -5
Hi All,
I have read alot about the Carpenters, and it seems the 2 songs that always get tagged to their names are...
WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN and CLOSE TO YOU ...with TOP OF THE WORLD a close third...with YESTERDAY ONCE MORE and SUPERSTAR following.
My thoughts,
Cam
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 5, 2005 0:10:02 GMT -5
Hi All, I have read alot about the Carpenters, and it seems the 2 songs that always get tagged to their names are... WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN and CLOSE TO YOU ...with TOP OF THE WORLD a close third...with YESTERDAY ONCE MORE and SUPERSTAR following. My thoughts, Cam Yes, Cam seems like CTY and WOJB get the most recognition. |
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