unfortunately not too many songs were worthy enough to make to the timeless level. many of their fans now were shy to admitt they once were crazy with these boys. but, 'let's try it again' will be my favorite song ever ... it's a best 'talk-after-fight'theme song

i was listened to carpenters first time in kindegarten, 'top of the world' as the background for my dance perfomance. then sometimes at home, from the radio, i was getting like their music. the notes are melodius, the words humble and simple, but it's meaningful. i played carpenters now for my children too, teach them how music can be good, and most of all, sing-able !! sometimes i thought karen sang her own sign of depression, several songs described that like "rainy days and mondays, where do i go from here, i need to be in love, goodbye to love, etc" but despite that i felt so sorry about her tragedy, i still make those songs my fave collection.
may you rest in peace, karen ... keep workin', richard .. i'm still listening to all your works