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1971 Carpenters ballad, one of their most tender tracks, took two years to become a hit

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Richard Carpenter Isn't A Big Fan Of This Hit Song He Made With His Sister

Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters wasn't always happy with the music he and his sister Karen made; the singer especially disliked this song.
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The Carpenters’ Timeless Love Song That Started as a Simple Commercial Jingle

The Carpenters were known for their romantic ballads, but one of their most beloved love songs has a surprisingly unexpected origin story. American Songwriter reported that advertising executive Hal ...
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The Unlucky Carpenters Song That Became a Timeless Love Classic

Released as their 13th single, what some called "unlucky" has instead become one of the Carpenters' most heartfelt love anthems. "I Won't Last a Day Without You" was released on April 13, 1974. The ...