The Singles: 1974–1978

1978 compilation album by Carpenters

The Singles: 1974-1978

Compilation album by

Carpenters

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
Carpenters chronology
| Christmas Portrait
(1978)  | The Singles: 1974-1978
(1978)  | Made in America
(1981)

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Live/compilation chronology
| Live at the Palladium
(1976)  | The Singles: 1974–1978
(1978)  | The Very Best of the Carpenters
(1982)

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The Singles: 1974–1978 is a compilation album by American pop duo the Carpenters featuring some of their singles released in the mentioned years.

## Background

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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.

The song "I Won't Last a Day Without You" was originally recorded and released in 1972 on the album A Song for You but was eventually released as a single in 1974 and included on this compilation.

## Release

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The album 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.[citation needed]

## Track listing

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1. "Sweet, Sweet Smile" – 3:00
2. "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" – 3:41
3. "Can't Smile Without You" – 3:23
4. "I Won't Last a Day Without You" – 3:47
5. "All You Get from Love Is a Love Song" – 3:45
6. "Only Yesterday" – 4:10
7. "Solitaire" – 4:39
8. "Please Mr. Postman" – 2:50
9. "I Need to Be in Love" – 3:31
10. "Happy" – 3:49
11. "There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)" – 2:57
12. "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" – 7:06

## Charts

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Chart (1978-1979)  | Peak
position

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UK Albums (OCC)[1] | 2

## Certifications

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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^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

## References

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* The Singles: 1974–1978 at AllMusic. Retrieved 04:01, 27 November 2020 (UTC).

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The Carpenters

* Karen Carpenter
* Richard Carpenter

Studio albums|

* Offering (Ticket to Ride) (1969)
* Close to You (1970)
* Carpenters (1971)
* A Song for You (1972)
* Now & Then (1973)
* Horizon (1975)
* A Kind of Hush (1976)
* Passage (1977)
* Christmas Portrait (1978)
* Made in America (1981)
* Voice of the Heart (1983)
* An Old-Fashioned Christmas (1984)
* Lovelines (1989)
* As Time Goes By (2001)

Live albums|

* Live in Japan (1975)
* Live at the Palladium (1976)

Compilation albums|

* The Singles: 1969–1973 (1973)
* The Singles: 1974–1978 (1978)
* The Very Best of the Carpenters (1982)
* Yesterday Once More (1984)
* Only Yesterday (1990)
* From the Top (1991)
* Interpretations: A 25th Anniversary Celebration (1995)
* Love Songs (1997)
* Reflections (1998)
* The Singles: 1969–1981 (2000)
* The Essential Collection: 1965–1997 (2002)
* Carpenters Perform Carpenter (2003)
* Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition (2004)
* The Ultimate Collection (2006)
* 40/40 (2009)
* Carpenters with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (2018)

Solo albums|

* Time (1987)
* Karen Carpenter (1996)
* Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor (1998)

Singles|

* "Looking for Love"
* "Ticket to Ride"
* "(They Long to Be) Close to You"
* "We've Only Just Begun"
* "Merry Christmas, Darling"
* "For All We Know"
* "Rainy Days and Mondays"
* "Superstar"
* "Bless the Beasts and Children"
* "Hurting Each Other"
* "It's Going to Take Some Time"
* "Goodbye to Love"
* "Sing"
* "Yesterday Once More"
* "Top of the World"
* "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)"
* "I Won't Last a Day Without You"
* "Please Mr. Postman"
* "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"
* "Only Yesterday"
* "Solitaire"
* "There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)"
* "I Need to Be in Love"
* "Goofus"
* "All You Get from Love Is a Love Song"
* "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft"
* "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)"
* "Sweet, Sweet Smile"
* "I Believe You"
* "Touch Me When We're Dancing"
* "(Want You) Back in My Life Again"
* "Those Good Old Dreams"
* "Beechwood 4-5789"
* "Make Believe It's Your First Time"
* "Your Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore"
* "Little Altar Boy"
* "Honolulu City Lights"
* "Something in Your Eyes"
* "If I Had You"
* "Ave Maria"
* "The Rainbow Connection"

Other songs|

* "Let Me Be the One"
* "A Song for You"
* "This Masquerade"
* "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"
* "Can't Smile Without You"
* "I Just Fall in Love Again"
* "Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again"
* "Where Do I Go from Here"

Television series
and specials|

* Make Your Own Kind of Music (1971)
* Live at the BBC (1971)
* Very First TV Special (1976)
* Space Encounters (1978)
* A Christmas Portrait (1978)
* Music, Music, Music (1980)

Music video releases|

* Gold: Greatest Hits (1991 VHS / 2002 DVD)
* Interpretations (1995 VHS / 2003 DVD)

Documentaries|

* Close to You: Remembering The Carpenters (1998)
* Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story (2007)

Related|

* Discography
* Songs
* John Bettis
* Tony Peluso
* If I Were a Carpenter
* Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story
* The Karen Carpenter Story
* Classic Carpenters

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* MusicBrainz release group

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1. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
2. ^ "IFPIHK Gold Disc Award − 1979". IFPI Hong Kong. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
3. ^ "British album certifications – Carpenters – Singles 1974-1978". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 12, 2024.

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