The Singles: 1974–1978

The Singles: 1974–1978 is a compilation album by American pop duo the Carpenters featuring some of their singles released in the mentioned years.

The Singles: 1974-1978
Compilation album by Carpenters
Released	1978
Recorded	1972; 1974–1977
Genre	Pop
Label	A&M
Producer	Richard Carpenter except track 2 by Richard and Karen Carpenter and track 4 by Jack Daugherty
Carpenters chronology
Christmas Portrait (1978) The Singles: 1974-1978 (1978) Made in America (1981)
Live/compilation chronology
Live at the Palladium (1976) The Singles: 1974–1978 (1978) The Very Best of the Carpenters (1982)

Background

Contrary to the album's title, two of the included tracks ("Happy" and "Can't Smile Without You") were not actually released as singles, while one commercial single ("Goofus") was omitted.

The song "I Won't Last a Day Without You" was originally recorded and released in 1972 on the album A Song for You but was eventually released as a single in 1974 and included on this compilation.

Release

The album was released internationally, reaching #2 on the UK Albums Chart, but the declining popularity of the Carpenters in the U.S. prevented a release in that country.

Track listing

1. "Sweet, Sweet Smile" – 3:00
2. "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" – 3:41
3. "Can't Smile Without You" – 3:23
4. "I Won't Last a Day Without You" – 3:47
5. "All You Get from Love Is a Love Song" – 3:45
6. "Only Yesterday" – 4:10
7. "Solitaire" – 4:39
8. "Please Mr. Postman" – 2:50
9. "I Need to Be in Love" – 3:31
10. "Happy" – 3:49
11. "There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)" – 2:57
12. "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" – 7:06

Charts

Chart (1978-1979)	Peak position
UK Albums (OCC)	2

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Hong Kong (IFPI Hong Kong)	Platinum	20,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)	Platinum	300,000^
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

• The Singles: 1974–1978 at AllMusic. Retrieved 04:01, 27 November 2020 (UTC).