The Singles: 1974–1978 is a compilation album by American pop duo the Carpenters containing some of their singles released in the years mentioned in the title. It was released internationally, reaching #2 on the UK Albums Chart, but the declining popularity of the Carpenters in the U.S. prevented a release in that country. Contrary to the album's title, two of the included tracks ("Happy" and "Can't Smile Without You") were not actually released as singles, while one commercial single ("Goofus") was omitted. One of the songs ("I Won't Last a Day Without You") was originally recorded in 1972 for inclusion on their album "A Song for You". It was eventually released as a single in 1974 and became a hit, so it was included here.
The Singles: 1974-1978 | ||||
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Compilation album by | ||||
Released | 1978 | |||
Recorded | 1972; 1974–1977 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Label | A&M | |||
Producer | Richard Carpenter except track 2 by Richard and Karen Carpenter and track 4 by Jack Daugherty | |||
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Track listing edit
- "Sweet, Sweet Smile" – 3:00
- "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" – 3:41
- "Can't Smile Without You" – 3:23
- "I Won't Last a Day Without You" – 3:47
- "All You Get from Love Is a Love Song" – 3:45
- "Only Yesterday" – 4:10
- "Solitaire" – 4:39
- "Please Mr. Postman" – 2:50
- "I Need to Be in Love" – 3:31
- "Happy" – 3:49
- "There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)" – 2:57
- "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" – 7:06
Charts edit
Chart (1978-1979) | Peak position |
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UK Albums (OCC)[1] | 2 |
Certifications edit
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Hong Kong (IFPI Hong Kong)[2] | Platinum | 20,000* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[3] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References edit
- The Singles: 1974–1978 at AllMusic. Retrieved 04:01, 27 November 2020 (UTC).
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "IFPIHK Gold Disc Award − 1979". IFPI Hong Kong. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "British album certifications – Carpenters – Singles 1974-1978". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 12, 2024.