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Post by Christian on Sept 22, 2003 13:20:50 GMT -5
I love it, love it, LOVE it!
Long ago and oh so far away when I was about 13, i tuned in to The Karen Carpenter story on tv here in Norway and saw the whole movie. Top Of The World was actually the first song that stood out in the movie although they all were great. Some time after i bought the Singles 60-73 for this song alone and played it to bits all day long a I thought it was perfect. The other songs followed and I love them all but this one really stood out in the crowd althought Superstar has replaced it as my favourite song. But Top Of The World is truly THE perfect song, so likeable, so simple and yet so complicated. Even to this day I have discovered new bits in the song. And so catchy, all my friends love it and it is always a hit at parties although most of them are into newer, hiper and more alternative music.
A truly magicle song that always makes me happy.
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Post by cam83 on Sept 22, 2003 13:32:58 GMT -5
Hello, Yes, TOP OF THE WORLD is a magical song! It's a catchy upbeat song. I love the fact that after all these years, it can still sound wonderful when being played. It is a tune that stood the test of time. It truly was classy. At my recent Auntie's wedding in July of 2003...at the end of the evening...I requested the final song, Top of the World by the Carpenters. So they played it, and it was a treat to have Karen's lovely voice booming out of the speakers. And so my sister, and brother and Mother all held on to each other and danced...and we all sang the song word for word...That was a magical moment...especially my brother cuz he doesn't like the Carpenters...but at a young age, I taught him lots of the Carpenters...how many Grammies did they win...what song hit Number One for 4 weeks in 1970...how many records did they sell? etc...he thinks it is weird to like the Carpenters...(He's 21...I'm 31...what does he know?) but I don't care...
My jumbled thoughts, cameron Longo clongo83@hotmail.com
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Post by Christian on Sept 23, 2003 7:07:04 GMT -5
Hi. have you heard the karaoke version of TOtW? It is great too, they only sing the chorus so in the rest of the song you hear the great and complex arrangement so much better. Got it from Kazaa, well worth checking out!!
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Post by Boat2Sail on Sept 23, 2003 11:38:10 GMT -5
TOP OF THE WORLD can make even a gloomy rainy day feel like it a beautiful sunny day.
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Post by Rob813 on Feb 20, 2006 20:05:11 GMT -5
Has anybody seen The Broken Hearts Club? One of the chara cters loves Carpenter music. TOTW is featured in a big way in this film. Too bad Richard wouldn't authorize them to use their version of the song in the film.
I think Top Of The World is a great song.
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Post by Christian on Feb 25, 2006 22:06:50 GMT -5
I`ve seen the film, got it because I heard that there was this guy who was hooked on Karen. I love this film and recommend it to everybody. Not just because The Carpenters are such a big part of it, but simply because it`s a great film. And all the references to Karen are simply touching and heartfelt. Great to see a film where it`s not Judy Garland, Liza Minelli or Streisand someone is hooked on and goes on about all the time. And the scene where one of the characters kicks a guy out of his bedroom for not liking Karen is hilarious!! I would have done the same!!!
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Post by mrbillis4u on Mar 6, 2006 16:55:44 GMT -5
I was on a road trip to visit family many moons ago when I first heard the single release of TOTW. My sister and I where in the back seat and I made sure my dad kept the radio on so I could listen for this truely happy song. I was so excited evertime it would come on the radio. When we got to where we were going we went into a store and the single was for sale. I bought my 45 and played the sucker to death. 32 years later I still love this song and the memories that follow after every listen. Bill
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Post by BethMosior on Mar 11, 2006 11:42:56 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 11, 2006 11:56:16 GMT -5
I have a fond memory of this song from around 1999. My friend Lynne had the "Love Songs" CD and she played it all the time. She loves Karen's voice. One afternoon we were driving in the car and of course she was playing the "Love Songs" disc and when "Top Of The World" came on it sounded so good. It was the perfect summer afternoon song. It went so well with the mood of the whole day. What a great song.
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Mar 12, 2006 1:18:06 GMT -5
In my high school art class, the teacher customarily turned on the radio for background music in encourage the flow of inspiration while the students in the class were busy drawing and painting. It was a treat whenever TOTW came on amongst other hits of the day on the Top 40 station.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 13, 2006 9:46:58 GMT -5
;D ;D I remember hearing Top Of The World for the first time, and thinking....a COUNTRY song? It didn't matter, as it suited the Carpenters so well, and Karen SOUNDED as if she were, truly, on top of the world. I've always liked the song, and the various renditions Carpenters have performed. It's such an uplifting song that one can't help but be a bit happier after having heard it. I love your visual, Beth. Making you want to take a trip like going to grandma's.....how perfect. Yes, that's the kind of song it is...makes you want to do something special, fun, happy! Your love's put me at the Top Of The World! Tim ;D ;D
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Post by Moe on Mar 22, 2006 4:12:29 GMT -5
I happened to catch "The Parent Trap" with a young Lindsey Lohan recently, and they had "Top of the World" in the soundtrack while the girls were at camp. It was not the Carpenters' version, but it was still fun and upbeat and introducing it to a new audience.
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 29, 2006 22:49:02 GMT -5
img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/folder/earthspin.gif [/IMG] ???I TotallY 120% Agree....!!! Top of W. is a song of real joy. From the first words and melody..."such a feelin's comin' over me and there's wonder in most everything I see" it's like ....wow...now what was I so worried about?!... Great song also for a wedding Cam...that's great... I don't know exactly when the first time I ever heard the C's version, no doubt not long after it came over the radio or tv... I had forgotten until someone mentioned it here on the forum, that the singer Lynn Andersen sang it...and of course she did fine, but not like K. and R.... Top of W. also reminds me of another of my all-time fave songs "My Favorite Things" from Sound of Music. And it's also true that if a person thinks of their fave things(at least for me sometimes)...I feel better. ???I haven't seen the show "The Broken-Hearts Club", but am familiar with the title. Sounds like a good one.
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