Close to You is the second studio album by the American music duo the Carpenters, released on August 19, 1970. In 2003, the album was ranked No. 175 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums
Close To You
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Karen Anne Carpenter was an American musician who was the lead vocalist and drummer of the highly successful duo the Carpenters, formed with her older brother Richard. With a distinctive three-octave
Close to You (The Carpenters album)
…Noon" and "Mr. Guder", describing them as superlative displays of both Karen Carpenter's vocal work and Richard's arranging talents. All lead vocals by Karen Carpenter except where noted. Karen Carpenter – vocals, drums…
Karen Carpenter drumming on stage, early 1970s
The Carpenters' star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame