This classic tune is notable among Carpenters hits for the fuzz electric guitar that takes over after the verses... definitely stretching the bounds of what it means to be "Soft Rock." This earns "Goodbye To Love" our top recommendation of 2 stars, meaning that in our opinion it's a single that's essential to a basic collection of 45 records in that song's genre. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.) The record itself is a gorgeous styrene pressing that grades Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio), and the picture sleeve is nearly flawless!
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | M | M- | M | M |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| A&M 1367 | 1972 | #7p in July |
A-side
B-side
Artist
The Carpenters
The Carpenters
Title
Goodbye To Love
Crystal Lullabye
Track Time
3:50
3:58
Songwriter
Richard Carpenter-John Bettis (A&B)
Richard Carpenter-John Bettis (A&B)
Producer
Jack Daugherty, Arranged by Richard Carpenter
Jack Daugherty, Arranged by Richard Carpenter
Category
Soft Rock
Soft Rock
