This rare remix appeared only once, on the Time-Life CD set, "Christmas With The Carpenters" (1992). Richard Carpenter recorded a new keyboard track to accompany Karen's 1978 vocal, and several instruments and voices were re-positioned in the original 1970 single mix.
I'm not a big fan of this remix (why tamper with perfection?), but I post it for the curious listener. Also, this post completes the "Merry Christmas Darling" Trilogy, accompanying the 1970 single version and the 1978 album version.
Listen to the 1970 single version here (with Karen's original vocal):
• Carpenters - Merry Chr...
Listen to the 1978 album version here (new vocal by Karen, same music tracks):
• Carpenters - Merry Chr...
Words & Music by Frank Pooler & Richard Carpenter
Arranged by Richard Carpenter
8 сен 2024