Song of the Day #6,123: ‘I Need To Be in Love’ – Carpenters

Continuing my look at the albums of 1976…

I’ve had a gut feeling for awhile that I’m going to find a Carpenters album that really knocks my socks off.

I have a soft spot for easy listening cheese when it’s done well, and especially when I really connect with the vocals. And Karen Carpenter, whatever else you think of her and her brother Richard, has an amazing voice.

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