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Best Christmas Songs: 56 Essential Seasonal Classics

Yuletide classics by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Paul McCartney and Chuck Berry… the best Christmas songs of all time are the gifts that keep on giving.

Features4 months ago

‘A Kind Of Hush’: Pray Silence For The Carpenters

The album included some fine later-period Carpenters moments and, as always, those incredible Richard & Karen harmonies.

In-Depth4 months ago

Taking Notes: How Musical Nostalgia Creates Future Sounds

From the 20-year rule to stylistic homage and outright appropriation, nostalgia has always played a part in musical evolution.

News4 months ago

First Official Authorized Biography Of The Carpenters Coming This Fall

‘Carpenters: The Musical Legacy’ will be released on October 19.

Features4 months ago

‘Rainy Days And Mondays’: The Sun Shines On Carpenters

May 15 was a bright day for Carpenters in 1971 when their single ‘Rainy Days and Mondays’ was the highest new entry of the week on the Hot 100.

Features4 months ago

How Carpenters’ Self-Titled Album Defined 70s Pop Music

The duo’s self-titled third album is a superb piece of work, with hand-picked covers and equally striking originals.

Features5 months ago

Best Motown Beatles Covers: When Motown Met The Beatles

Motown Records was a huge inspiration for The Beatles in their early days, but the influence ran both ways, as the best Motown Beatles covers reveal.

Features5 months ago

Best Music Arrangers: 20 Artists You’ve Heard But Not Seen

You may not know they exist, but the best music arrangers can lift a song to new heights, making all the difference to whether it’s a hit or not.

Features5 months ago

‘I Won’t Last A Day Without You’: The Carpenters Not-So ‘Unlucky Hit’

Released on April 13, 1974, 'I Won’t Last A Day Without You,' was the Carpenters' 14th single to make the Billboard Hot 100.

In-Depth7 months ago

Deconstructing The Love Song: How And Why Love Songs Work

From the first flushes of romance, to heartbreak, loss and lust, the love song puts emotions to words – and music – remaining a core part of our lives.

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Features9 months ago

Elvis Presley Covers: 10 Surprising Songs By The King

The King Of Rock’n’Roll made many definitive recordings, but there are a number of surprising Elvis Presley covers of songs not often associated with him.

Features10 months ago

Carpenters’ ‘Christmas Portrait’: A Timeless Holiday Classic

Perfect for the holiday season, Carpenters’ ‘Christmas Portrait’ is a timeless record that only gets better with each passing holiday.

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Features10 months ago

Why Carpenters Were Cooler Than You Think

Often pigeon-holed as AOR, Carpenters were actually musical mavericks, thanks to Richard Carpenter’s forward-thinking arrangements and Karen’s unique voice.