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Relive that Christmas once again, with Karen Carpenter's heartfelt voice. 16 special tracks selected from \"A Christmas Portrait\" and \"An Old Fashioned Christmas.\" Under the supervision of Richard Carpenter, all tracks have been remixed from the original master tapes! The Carpenters' original song \"Merry Christmas Darling\" is included in the super-luxurious version released in 2018 with backing tracks by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Karen's unique and beautiful voice is revived more brilliantly and vividly! 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It produced hit songs such as \"Two Love Songs,\" \"Starry Night, Love,\" and \"Sweet Smile.\" (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226987520309,"sku":"4988005724502","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/516rVvvuHDL._AC.jpg?v=1785375100"},{"product_id":"4988005724496","title":"carpenters There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World) Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nMedia Reviews and More: Part of the \"My Generation, My Music\" series, this is the Black \u0026amp; Pop edition. The Carpenters, a duo representative of 1970s pop music, released their seventh album in 1976. It remains a highly popular work among the later Carpenters' discography. Includes \"Looking at Each Other,\" \"Yesterday Once More,\" which was revived in the 1995 drama \"Miseinen,\" and the Japan-exclusive hit \"Boys' Love.\" (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226987553077,"sku":"4988005724496","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51cAaUGWGTS._AC.jpg?v=1785375102"},{"product_id":"4988005724519","title":"carpenters Made in America Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nMedia Reviews and More: Part of the \"My Generation, My Music\" series, focusing on Black \u0026amp; Pop music. This is the ninth album by The Carpenters, a duo representative of 1970s pop music, released in 1981. It is also the last album released while Karen Carpenter was still alive. Includes hit songs such as \"Touch Me,\" \"Back in My Life,\" \"I Just Can't Take It Anymore,\" and \"Beachwood.\" (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226987618613,"sku":"4988005724519","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51keak94uTL._AC.jpg?v=1785375104"},{"product_id":"4988005724526","title":"carpenters voice of the heart Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nMedia Reviews and More: Part of the \"My Generation, My Music\" series, this is the Black \u0026amp; Pop edition. The Carpenters, the representative duo of 1970s American pop music, released their 10th album in 1983. This was their first release after Karen Carpenter's death. The album includes \"Now,\" the last song she recorded with Richard Carpenter, and outtakes from Karen's solo work. 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A popular album that reached number one in both the UK and Japan, it includes hit songs such as the US number one hits \"Please Mr. Postman\" and \"Only Yesterday,\" as well as a cover of the Eagles' \"Desperado.\" (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226987880757,"sku":"4988005724489","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51-YGWcOC1L._AC.jpg?v=1785375112"},{"product_id":"4988005724465","title":"carpenters A Song For You Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nMedia Reviews and More: Part of the \"My Generation, My Music\" series, this is the Black \u0026amp; Pop edition. The Carpenters' fourth album, released in 1972. Said to be a concept album, it's considered a work from their peak period and is widely regarded as their masterpiece. Includes numerous hit songs such as \"Hurting Each Other\" and \"Top of the World.\" (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226987913525,"sku":"4988005724465","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51Q1XWcJj4L._AC.jpg?v=1785375114"},{"product_id":"4988005724441","title":"carpenters (They Long to Be) Close to You Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nMedia Reviews and More: Part of the \"My Generation, My Music\" series, this is the Black \u0026amp; Pop edition. The Carpenters, a representative duo of 1970s pop music, released their second album in 1970. Includes \"Close to You,\" composed by Burt Bacharach and their first US number one hit, the Paul Williams \u0026amp; Roger Nichols masterpiece \"We've Only Just Begun,\" and a cover of the Beatles' \"Help!\" (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226987946293,"sku":"4988005724441","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/415R5Ygn5sL._AC_b308bb3b-7f41-4470-b79b-b9754c0a4275.jpg?v=1785375115"},{"product_id":"4988031537787","title":"Carpenters Christmas Portrait (Limited Edition) Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents Introduction Happy Christmas - A Collection of Masterpiece Christmas Albums - A lineup of Christmas albums by amazing artists. In addition to beloved classics, we've picked out hard-to-find titles and world premiere CD releases! Limited editions available only this season are on sale for 1500 yen (tax included)! Includes commentary and lyrics [Limited Production Edition] The Carpenters' 9th studio album and their first Christmas album. Released in 1978. They perform many Christmas classics with their unique and beautiful harmonies. Among the tracks, \"Merry Christmas Darling\" is the only original song, and was their first Christmas single released in 1970. [Track Listing] 1. Long Awaited 2. Overture: Deck the Halls ~ I Saw Three Ships ~ Merry Little Christmas ~ Merry Gentlemen ~ Jesus, the Son of God ~ Greensleeves ~ Carol of the Bells ~ The Son of God Is Born This Night 3. Christmas Waltz 4. Fun Sleigh Ride 5. Christmas Time ~ In a Dream 6. Merry Little Christmas 7. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 8. Christmas Song 9. Silent Night 10. Jingle Bells 11. First Snow Fall ~ Let It Snow 12. Carol of the Bells 13. Merry Christmas Darling 14. Christmas at Home 15. The Lord Was Born 16. Winter Wonderland ~ Silver Bells ~ White Christmas 17. Ave Maria Media Reviews and More: The Carpenters' ninth studio album and their first Christmas album. Released in 1978. It features a collection of Christmas classics, performed with their signature beautiful harmonies. \"Merry Christmas Darling\" is the only original song on the album and was their first Christmas single, released in 1970. (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227704746293,"sku":"4988031537787","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/61KozSi_jRL._AC.jpg?v=1785397544"},{"product_id":"4988031537794","title":"carpenters Old Fashioned Christmas (Limited Edition) Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents: [Encore Press] [Limited Edition] Happy Christmas - A Collection of Classic Christmas Albums - You're sure to find the songs you want to listen to. A lineup of 25 albums perfect for Christmas, including beloved classics. Available for \\1,500 (tax included)! Includes liner notes and lyrics. This is the Carpenters' second Christmas album, released in 1984. It includes songs that didn't fit on \"Christmas Portrait\" (1978), released during Karen Carpenter's lifetime, plus a new song, \"Old Fashioned Christmas,\" with Richard on lead vocals. [Track Listing] 1. To God in Heaven (Hymn 114) 2. Overture: Happy Holidays? Shepherds and Sheep (Hymn 103)? Toy March? Little Jesus? Mama Kissed Santa Claus? Oh Bethlehem (Hymn 115)? All People Raise a Voice (Hymn 102)? Jess Bambino? On the Edge of the Wilderness (Hymn 101) 3. Old Fashioned Christmas 4. O Holy Night 5. Home for Holidays 6. Medley: Santa Claus Is Coming? Frosty the Snowman? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? Wenceslas the Good King 7. Little Alter Boy 8. Do You Hear What I Hear? 9. My Favorite Things 10. He Came Here for Me 11. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 12. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? 13. The Nutcracker Suite a. Little Overture b. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy c. Trepak d. Waltz of the Flowers 14. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Media Reviews and More The Carpenters' second Christmas album, released in 1984. This album includes songs that didn't make it onto \"Christmas Portrait\" (1978), which was released during Karen Carpenter's lifetime, plus new songs such as \"Old Fashioned Christmas\" with Richard on lead vocals. (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227704779061,"sku":"4988031537794","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51VzupEE1nL._AC.jpg?v=1785397546"},{"product_id":"4988005724533","title":"The Carpenters, Kare Karen Carpenter (SHM-CD) Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents: This is the only solo album by Karen Carpenter, the voice of the Carpenters. Recorded in New York in 1979-80, it was first released in Japan and the US in 1996. Produced by Phil Ramone (who also worked with Billy Joel), it brings out a different kind of charm compared to the Carpenters. Tracklist 01. Love Lines 02. All Because of You 03. If I Had You 04. Making Love in the Afternoon 05. If We Try 06. Memories of Love 07. Still in Love with You 08. My Body Keeps Changing My Mind 09. Distant First Love 10. Guess I Just Lost My Head 11. In the Flow of Time 12. Last One Singin' the Blues Media Reviews and More The Black \u0026amp; Pop edition of the ?gMy Generation, My Music?h series. The only solo album by ?gThe Voice of the Carpenters?h Karen Carpenter. Recorded in New York in 1979-80 and first released in Japan and the US in 1996. Produced by Phil Ramone (who has worked with Billy Joel, etc.), this album brings out a different kind of charm compared to The Carpenters. 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Dead Man's Curve 11. Johnny Angel 12. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes 13. Our Day Will Come 14. One Fine Day 15. Yesterday Once More (Reprise) Media Reviews and Others \"My This is the Black \u0026amp; Pop edition of the \"Generation, My Music\" series. The Carpenters, a duo representative of 1970s pop music, released their fifth album in 1973. It was their first self-produced work and produced iconic hits such as \"Sing\" and \"Yesterday Once More.\" It also includes the Japan-only hit \"Jambalaya.\" (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227744198965,"sku":"4988005724472","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51WmTE-oj8L._AC.jpg?v=1785398165"},{"product_id":"4988031161777","title":"carpenters Singles 1969~1973 (SHM-SACD) Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents: [SACD] [SHM Specification] [Single Layer] A best-of compilation of early singles. This is not simply a list of album original versions; it features new recordings including Karen's vocals, and new edits, showcasing Richard Carpenter's dedication and talent as an arranger. Highly regarded alongside their original albums, this is an ideal introduction to the Carpenters' sound. (Released in 1973) 2014 DSD master based on the original US analog tapes by Richard Carpenter and Bernie Grundman. Track listing: 01. Medley: Prelude to Love (Close to You \/ Superstar \/ Prelude to Love) \/ We've Only Just Begun - Remix ((They Long To Be) Close To You \/ Superstar \/ We've Only Just Begun) 02. Top of the World 03. Ticket to Ride 04. Superstar 05. Rainy Days and Mondays 06. Goodbye to Love 07. Yesterday Once More 08. It's Going to Take Some Time 09. Sing 10. For All We Know 11. Hurting Each Other 12. (They Long To Be) Close To You Media Reviews and More A best-of compilation of early singles. It's not simply a list of album original versions; it's a masterpiece showcasing Richard Carpenter's dedication and talent as an arranger, featuring new recordings including Karen's vocals and new edits. Highly regarded alongside their original albums, this is an excellent introduction to the Carpenters sound. (Released 1973) (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227772248373,"sku":"4988031161777","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/41ur-o6C2KS._AC.jpg?v=1785398226"},{"product_id":"4988031180822","title":"carpenters Trajectory of Love ~ Lovelines (Paper Jacket) Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nMedia Reviews and More: A collection of previously unreleased works released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of The Carpenters' debut. Includes four remixes from Karen Carpenter's legendary solo album, as well as tracks recorded for television in the 1970s. *Eligible for the Premium Paper Sleeve Fair 2016 (http:\/\/www.universal-music.co.jp\/international\/premium-kamijake\/) (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227773329717,"sku":"4988031180822","price":4600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51MtqNFuG3S._AC.jpg?v=1785398230"},{"product_id":"4988031316429","title":"Carpenters Carpenters with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents: [SHM-CD] [Bonus Track] Richard Carpenter himself has rearranged many of the Carpenters' signature songs, including \"Yesterday Once More,\" \"Yesterday Once More,\" \"Close to You,\" \"Superstar,\" and \"Top of the World.\" With the elegant orchestral sound of the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, these famous songs have been reborn, even richer and more elegant! Richard said that the original recordings were not always satisfactory due to budget constraints. This time, without such limitations, and with the powerful support of an orchestra of over 70 musicians, he has created a collection of works that realize the sound he \"truly wanted to create.\" The magnificent structure of the entire album, including the instrumental sections interspersed throughout, flows like a single suite, showcasing Richard's extraordinary passion for total composition that he has shown since his debut. Of course, Karen Carpenter's unparalleled vocals, enhanced by the remixes, are a major highlight. The Japanese edition includes the hit song \"Please Mr. Postman\" (US #1) as a bonus track. Furthermore, the first pressings include a campaign entry ticket for a chance to win an autograph from Richard Carpenter (10 winners). This marks the Carpenters' first \"new\" album in 17 years since their 2001 collection of unreleased tracks, \"Rainbow Connection ~ As Time Goes By.\" It's a truly wonderful gift from them as they approach their 50th anniversary next year. The Japanese edition is SHM-CD only. Includes liner notes and lyrics translation. Tracklist 1. Overture 2. Yesterday Once More 3. Hearting Each Other 4. The Glory of Youth 5. Our Vows 6. Touch Me 7. I Believe You 8. Goodbye to Memories 9. Merry Christmas Darling 10. Baby It's You 11. Far Away 12. Superstar 13. Rainy Days and Mondays 14. Masquerade 15. Ticket to Ride 16. Goodbye to Love 17. Top of the World 18. Prelude to Love 19. Please Mr. Postman *Japanese bonus track Media reviews and more Richard Carpenter himself has rearranged many of the Carpenters' signature songs, including \"Yesterday Once More,\" \"Yesterday Were Here,\" \"Close to You,\" \"Superstar,\" and \"Top of the World.\" With the elegant orchestral sound of the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, these classic songs have been reborn, becoming even richer and more elegant! (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53228816400693,"sku":"4988031316429","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/81GpIfQ9SlL._AC_SL1500__1.jpg?v=1786931598"}],"url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/collections\/special-feature-carpenters.oembed","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}