Carpenters Top Of The World Written：Richard Carpenter/John Bettis Arranger：Richard Carpenter Show Such a feeling's coming over me There is wonder in most everything I see Not a cloud in the sky Got the sun in my eyes And I won't be surprised if it's a dream Everything I want the world to be Is now coming true especially for me And the reason is clear It's because you are here You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world Something in the wind has learned my name Find more lyrics at ※ Mojim.com And it's telling me that things are not the same In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze There's a pleasing sense of happiness for me There is only one wish on my mind When this day is through I hope that I will find That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me All I need will be mine if you are here I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world "Top of the World" is one of the most successful songs by the duo "the Carpenters". - Released in 1972, it reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. - Although it was never intended to be a single, strong airplay by radio stations led to its release. - The song was composed by the team of Richard Carpenter and John Bettis. - "Top of the World" became a gold record for the Carpenters. Lynn Anderson's VersionCountry singer Lynn Anderson recorded a cover of this song in 1973. - It was a significant crossover hit for Anderson, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Country charts and number 74 on the pop charts. - The song was her only number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. - It was included in her album "Top of the World" released in 1973. Richard Carpenter's RoleRichard Carpenter, part of the Carpenters duo, co-wrote and produced the original version of "Top of the World". - He composed the music, while John Bettis wrote the lyrics. - Richard was instrumental in the song's arrangement, contributing to its success. - In honor of his late sister Karen, Richard re-recorded the song with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 2018. Song's Legacy"Top of the World" is widely recognized as a classic pop song, remembered for its uplifting message and catchy melody. - It has been covered by numerous artists in various languages around the world. - In 2003, it was used in the Japanese drama "The Long Love Letter". - In 2018, the song was arranged into a new version, blending the original Carpenters' vocals with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's performance. Music VideoSurprisingly enough, an official music video was only released for the song by Carpenters in 2020, using the 2018 version with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. - The animation showed a schoolgirl traveling through different magical lands, fulfilling the song's theme of fantastical aspiration. - This official music video has been watched over 1.9 million times on YouTube (as of September 2021). Carpenters Top Of The World Written：Richard Carpenter/John Bettis Arranger：Richard Carpenter Such a feeling's coming over me There is wonder in most everything I see Not a cloud in the sky Got the sun in my eyes And I won't be surprised if it's a dream Everything I want the world to be Is now coming true especially for me And the reason is clear It's because you are here You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen (*)I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation And the only explanation I can find Find more lyrics at ※ Mojim.com Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world Something in the wind has learned my name And it's telling me that things are not the same In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze There's a pleasing sense of happiness for me There is only one wish on my mind When this day is through I hope that I will find That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me All I need will be mine if you are here Repeat(*)twice Did John Denver and Karen Carpenter ever sing together?John Denver and Karen Carpenter do a duet together of a medley consisting of a cleaned up version of Robert Burns' "Comin' Through the Rye" and the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations". In parts, Denver is singing "Comin' Through the Rye", while Carpenter sings "Good Vibrations". They do a skit about Karen's drumming talent. What was the Carpenters biggest hit?Led by inimitable singer Karen Carpenter, the group placed 15 singles atop Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart and notched 12 top 10 hits on the Hot 100, including the chart-toppers "Top of the World," "Please Mr. Postman," and "(They Long to Be) Close to You." Who is Karen Carpenter's ex husband?Thomas James Burris Who sang the original top of the world?"Top of the World" is a 1972 song written and composed by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis and first recorded by American pop duo Carpenters. It was a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit for the duo for two consecutive weeks in 1973. Carpenters originally intended the song to be only an album cut. |
