If I Had You (The Carpenters song)
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"If I Had You" is a song by the popular group The Carpenters
. It was popularized by the Carpenters in 1989 with the release of their album Lovelines
. Its B-side was "Lovelines". "If I Had You" was recorded by Karen Carpenter during her solo sessions in New York with producer Phil Ramone
. It became a Carpenters song by being released on a Carpenters album. However, the song was purely Karen's, as Richard was not interested in recording at the time. However, Richard mastered the final edit of the song.
The Carpenters
Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of sister Karen and brother Richard Carpenter. The Carpenters were the #1 selling American music act of the 1970s. Though often referred to by the public as "The Carpenters", the duo's official name on authorized recordings and...
. It was popularized by the Carpenters in 1989 with the release of their album Lovelines
Lovelines
Lovelines is a 1989 album released by The Carpenters.In 1989, Richard Carpenter decided to release an album of unreleased Carpenters tracks along with selected solo tracks by his sister, Karen Carpenter ....
. Its B-side was "Lovelines". "If I Had You" was recorded by Karen Carpenter during her solo sessions in New York with producer Phil Ramone
Phil Ramone
Phil Ramone is a South-African violinist, composer, recording engineer, and record producer.-Biography:As a young child in South Africa, Ramone was a musical prodigy, beginning to play the violin at age three and performing for Queen Elizabeth II at age ten...
. It became a Carpenters song by being released on a Carpenters album. However, the song was purely Karen's, as Richard was not interested in recording at the time. However, Richard mastered the final edit of the song.
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary | 18 |