Carpenters Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Turn awayCarpenters78rank/position

The Carpenters – Turn Away [1969]

This song, titled Turn Away, features Richard Carpenter on lead vocals with Karen’s beautiful backing vocals.

It’s a powerfully delivered number, and singing it together with everyone might make for an impressive, dynamic performance.

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The Carpenters – Two Sides [1977]

The album Passage is the Carpenters’ eighth release.

The song Two Sides sings about how everyone has a different side to them.

Its unique lyrics convey the theme that understanding one another is not easy.

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Carpenters – What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?

The Carpenters have produced numerous masterpieces, and when it comes to their song for January, are you familiar with “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”, which sings about New Year’s Eve? It’s a jazzy, swoon-worthy tune—an indulgent piece that flows with a magically romantic mood.

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When You’ve Got What It Takes

A soft rock song themed around warm love and self-affirmation, included on the 1981 album Made in America.

Featured on the Carpenters’ final studio album released during their lifetimes, this notable track was crafted by the duo of Bill Lane and Roger Nichols.

In the recording session on August 20, 1980, Richard Carpenter’s polished arrangement and Karen’s richly resonant vocals blend beautifully.

The album Made in America produced several hits, including Touch Me When We’re Dancing, and this song was later used as the B-side to Honolulu City Lights.

With its uplifting message, this track is recommended for anyone seeking the comfort of heartwarming music.

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The Carpenters – You’ll Love Me [1967]

With vocalist Karen’s confident voice, this is a song that encourages you as you listen.

It sings of a hopeful future with a lover and an unbreakable, strong love.

“You Will Love Me” captivates listeners with its beautiful harmonies with the chorus.

[Want You] Back In My Life AgainCarpenters83rank/position

[Want You] Back In My Life Again

This gem of a track effectively blends elegant melodies with synthesizers, showcasing the warm, refined musicality of the American soft rock duo, the Carpenters.

Included on the album Made in America, released in September 1981, and also issued as a single the same year, it stands as a hallmark of the Carpenters’ second era.

It reached No.

72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.

14 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

With its pleasing groove and heartwarming melodic lines, it’s a captivating song—perfect for moments when you want to relax or lift your spirits.

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One Love The Carpenters

The song One Love is a track included on the 1971 album Carpenters.

Its dramatic melody is reminiscent of a song from a musical.

Karen’s calm voice makes it a pleasant track to listen to.