Carpenters, the sibling duo of Richard and Karen Carpenter, made some of the most beloved pop music of the 1970s, pairing Richard's meticulous arrangements with Karen's warm, unmistakable voice. After a homemade demo reached Herb Alpert, they signed with A&M Records in 1969 and went on to define an era with songs like "(They Long to Be) Close to You," "We've Only Just Begun," "Superstar," "Rainy Days and Mondays," and "Top of the World." Collide Records carries their hits on The Singles 1969-1973, the holiday collection Christmas Once More, and the limited Clear vinyl import Collected.
