"Ticket to Ride" is the debut single released by Carpenters on November 5, 1969. It is a cover of The Beatles' song, written by Lennon–McCartney. Richard Carpenter recalled: "I happened to hear being played as an oldie one day in early 1969, and upon hearing it this particular time, decided the tune would make a nice ballad." As arranged by Richard Carpenter, the song became the plaint of a castoff lover, with the opening line: "I think I'm gonna be sad", being sung repeatedly as the track fades. "Ticket to Ride" became the Carpente… read more
"Ticket to Ride" is the debut single released by Carpenters on November 5, 1969. It is a cover of The Beatles' song, written by Lennon… read more
"Ticket to Ride" is the debut single released by Carpenters on November 5, 1969. It is a cover of The Beatles' song, written by Lennon–McCartney. Richard Carpenter recalle… read more
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the duo stood in direct contrast with the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s; yet they became one of the most popular artists of the decade, scoring 12 Top Ten hits, including three number one singles. Karen Carpenter's calm, often somber voice was the most distinctive element of their music, settling in perfectly amidst the precise, lush arrangements provided by her brother Richard.… read more
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, … read more
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the duo stood in direct contrast with the exce… read more