Carpenters Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Turn awayCarpenters78rank/position

The Carpenters – Turn Away [1969]

This song, titled Turn Away, features Richard Carpenter on lead vocals with Karen’s beautiful backing vocals.

It’s a powerfully delivered number, and singing it together with everyone might make for an impressive, dynamic performance.

Two sidesCarpenters79rank/position

The Carpenters – Two Sides [1977]

The album Passage is the Carpenters’ eighth release.

The song Two Sides sings about how everyone has a different side to them.

Its unique lyrics convey the theme that understanding one another is not easy.

What Are You Doing New Year’s EveCarpenters80rank/position

What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve

This song by the quintessential 1970s pop duo, the Carpenters, included on their 1984 album An Old-Fashioned Christmas, is a cover of a standard written by Frank Loesser in 1947.

Although Karen Carpenter’s crystal-clear vocal was recorded in 1978, it remained unreleased for many years; Richard Carpenter later added new orchestration, shaping it into a gently rendered ballad.

With lyrics that quietly ask, “How will you spend New Year’s Eve?”, the song is filled with an intimacy that evokes slipping away from the buzz of a glittering party to share a quiet moment together in a secluded room.

Wrapped in serene piano and strings, it’s perfect for those times when you want to feel a touch of bittersweet romance just before the new year arrives.

When You’ve Got What It TakesCarpenters81rank/position

When You’ve Got What It Takes

A soft rock song themed around warm love and self-affirmation, included on the 1981 album Made in America.

Featured on the Carpenters’ final studio album released during their lifetimes, this notable track was crafted by the duo of Bill Lane and Roger Nichols.

In the recording session on August 20, 1980, Richard Carpenter’s polished arrangement and Karen’s richly resonant vocals blend beautifully.

The album Made in America produced several hits, including Touch Me When We’re Dancing, and this song was later used as the B-side to Honolulu City Lights.

With its uplifting message, this track is recommended for anyone seeking the comfort of heartwarming music.

You will love meCarpenters82rank/position

The Carpenters – You’ll Love Me [1967]

With vocalist Karen’s confident voice, this is a song that encourages you as you listen.

It sings of a hopeful future with a lover and an unbreakable, strong love.

“You Will Love Me” captivates listeners with its beautiful harmonies with the chorus.

[Want You] Back In My Life AgainCarpenters83rank/position

[Want You] Back In My Life Again

This gem of a track effectively blends elegant melodies with synthesizers, showcasing the warm, refined musicality of the American soft rock duo, the Carpenters.

Included on the album Made in America, released in September 1981, and also issued as a single the same year, it stands as a hallmark of the Carpenters’ second era.

It reached No.

72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.

14 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

With its pleasing groove and heartwarming melodic lines, it’s a captivating song—perfect for moments when you want to relax or lift your spirits.

one loveCarpenters84rank/position

One Love The Carpenters

The song One Love is a track included on the 1971 album Carpenters.

Its dramatic melody is reminiscent of a song from a musical.

Karen’s calm voice makes it a pleasant track to listen to.