Carpenters Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

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Top Of The World

Many of you may remember it as the opening theme of the 1995 TV drama “Miseinen.” This classic by the American sibling duo the Carpenters is a song that brightens your heart just by listening.

Originally included on their 1972 album “A Song for You,” it was released as a single the following year and rose to No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

Filled with love and a blissful feeling as if standing atop the world, it resonates in your chest through Karen Carpenter’s crystal-clear voice.

Possessing a magical charm that makes the ordinary sparkle, the song was also used in the 2003 drama “Beginner.” It’s a perfect track for lifting your spirits in the morning or for a calm, leisurely afternoon.

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Yesterday Once More

There are times when you listen to music, suddenly recall the past, and feel your eyes well up.

This song by the Carpenters is a gem made precisely for such moments.

Released in May 1973, it weaves a nostalgic story that overlays the shining days of youth onto the familiar melodies drifting from the radio.

The joy and poignancy of the protagonist’s reunion with cherished memories seem to reach straight into the listener’s heart through Karen’s rich, warm voice.

Included on the album “Now & Then,” this piece is said to be Richard’s personal favorite.

It’s an enduring ballad that gently embraces your longing for the past—one that’s hard to hear without tears.

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I Need To Be In Love

A heart-stirring ballad by the Carpenters that sings of yearning for eternal love while confronting the harshness of reality.

It stands apart from purely sweet love songs, capturing delicate emotions swaying between ideal and reality, beautifully conveyed through crystalline vocals.

Released as a single from the May 1976 album “A Kind of Hush,” it topped the U.

S.

Easy Listening chart.

In 1995, it was chosen as the ending theme for the Japanese TV drama “Miseinen,” drawing renewed attention.

It’s a gem of a melody that gently accompanies quiet nights spent in contemplation or moments of reflecting on memories with someone dear.

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Carpenters – Sing (Japanese version)live 1974

Released in May 1973, “Sing” is one of the Carpenters’ signature songs, highly popular in Japan as well.

It simply expresses the joy of singing and conveys music’s power to bring people together.

Originally written for the children’s program Sesame Street, the Carpenters’ version was loved by listeners of all ages.

Karen’s captivating vocals and Richard’s skillful arrangement further enhance the song’s charm.

It’s a perfect track when you want to heal your heart through music or feel like singing along with someone.

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Carpenters – Close to you

A gem of a love song that likens feelings for a loved one to angels and natural phenomena.

With Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s sweet melodies and poetic lyrics, and the Carpenters’ unique interpretation, it creates a warm, intimate world.

The serene piano line and Karen’s crystal-clear vocals weave a sonic landscape like an angel’s whisper.

Since its release in May 1970, it held the top spot on the Billboard chart for four consecutive weeks.

It has been featured in the animated series The Simpsons and the film There’s Something About Mary, continuing to soothe the hearts of many.

An ideal track for peaceful moments with someone special or as background music for a romantic dinner.

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Carpenters – Rainy Days And Mondays

There’s a classic song that captures that indescribable melancholy you feel on rainy days or at the start of the week.

It’s a single released in 1971 by the American sibling duo, the Carpenters, and it was also included on their Grammy-winning masterpiece, “Carpenters.” Karen Carpenter’s warm yet wistful voice seems to gently embrace the loneliness and helplessness we keep inside.

Some of you may remember it being performed on a U.

S.

television program in 1971.

It’s a beautiful ballad that softly soothes the heart—perfect for days when you’re feeling a bit low or nights you want to spend quietly on your own.

(They Long to Be) Close to YouCarpenters7rank/position

Carpenters – (They Long To Be) Close To You (HD)

Known in Japan under the title “Harukanaru Kage,” this song is a classic that expresses a heartfelt longing for a loved one.

Released in July 1970 as one of the Carpenters’ signature works, it reached No.

1 in the United States.

Karen’s translucent vocals and Richard’s sophisticated arrangements blend beautifully, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear in moments when you feel love or think of someone dear, and it’s recommended for those who want to savor a romantic atmosphere.

Brimming with the charm of the American brother-sister duo, this work has lost none of its luster more than 50 years later and continues to be cherished by many.