Carpenters "Superstar"

"Superstar" written in 1969 by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell was recorded by the Carpenters for their LP, Carpenters. It was released a single on August 12, 1971 and reached number 1 on the Billboard Easy Listening and number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. The album is available on CD and the song can also be found on the Essential Collection (1965-1997) and the Carpenters Gold Greatest Hits box sets all on A&M. With Richard's fine arrangement featuring oboe, horns, and strings and Karen's haunting, emotional vocal, which was recorded in just one take, the Carpenters made this song their very own.

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Music

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• Carpenters
• Pop
• 1970s

[greymoose1000]

Probably the best Carpenter's song ever!!! Listening to Karen Carpenter sing was enough to turn on any young boy at the time. She exuded sex with that voice!!!

[catman916]

@greymoose1000 It's difficult to pick a best Carpenters' song, but this certainly is high up on the list.

[ILgranny1]

It broke my heart that some idiot told Karen she was too fat and caused her untimely death. I hope he pay for it. A life that endeed way too soon. She was so beautiful and so talented.

[2812apple]

What a wonderful voice and one of the best songs ever....

[greymoose1000]

This is what a woman is supposed to sound like!!!

[SanDiegoBabyBuddha]

@greymoose1000 still does

[PupuTheClown]

Boomer Sooner !

[greymoose1000]

@jjrolltide UAT CRIMSON TURDS!!!

[jjrolltide]

@greymoose1000 Roll tide Bitch

[krasmataz]

beautiful song, such a voice............R.I.P.