The Carpenters' melodic pop charted a record-breaking score of hit recordings on the American Top 40 and Adult Contemporary charts, becoming leading sellers in the soft rock, easy listening and adult contemporary genres. The Carpenters had three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and fifteen #1 hits on the Adult Contemporary Chart (see The Carpenters discography). In addition, they had twelve top 10 singles (including their #1 hits). To date, The Carpenters' album and single sales total more than 100 million units.
During their fourteen-year career, The Carpenters recorded eleven albums, five of which contained top 10 singles (Close to You, Carpenters, A Song for You, Now & Then and Horizon), thirty-one singles, five television specials, and one short-lived television series. They toured in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, the Netherlands and Belgium. Their recording career ended with Karen's death on February 4, 1983. Karen passed away after cardiac arrest due to complications of anorexia nervosa. Extensive news coverage of the circumstances surrounding her death increased public awareness of the consequences of eating disorders.
Their first recordings were not successful, and the recording studio that was recording them, dropped them. That's when their 'savior' came in. Herb Alpert of A&M records heard a couple of their songs and said that he felt that they had good potential. Thanks to him, and his ability to see/hear quality when it appears, we had the GREAT performers of The Carpenters.
It's Christmas Time Sleep Well Little Children
The Carpenters Lyrics
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Time to sing about the little King
To fill the bowl and roll out the barrel
Have ourselves a fling
We greet a friend or welcome a stranger
Let him sing or cheer him on his way
And celebrate the child in the manger
Good cheer for you and for me
With pleasure and glee to share
Oh, we're so happy to be together
On Yuletide square
It looks like snow
And falls like snow
Take a moment
Take a look around and say
As snowflakes fall
Merry Christmas to one and all
It's Christmas time and time for a carol
Time to sing about the little King
To fill the bowl and roll out the barrel
Have ourselves a fling
We greet a friend or welcome a stranger
Let him sing or cheer him on his way
And celebrate the child in the manger
Born on Christmas day
Good cheer for you and for me
With pleasure and glee to share
Oh, we're so happy to be together
On Yuletide square
It looks like snow
And falls like snow
Take a moment
Take a look around and say
As snowflakes fall
Merry Christmas to one and all
The Carpenters' It's Christmas Time/Sleep Well Little Children is a heartwarming song about the spirit of Christmas. The song opens with the lyrics, "It's Christmas time and time for a carol. Time to sing about the little King." This verse indicates that it is that time of the year to celebrate Jesus Christ's birth, which is the reason for the season. The next verse, "To fill the bowl and roll out the barrel," signifies the add-on festivities that take place during Christmas time. The partying, singing, and general merriment is encouraged during this time to spread happiness and joy.
The chorus lyrics, "Good cheer for you and for me. With pleasure and glee to share. Oh, we're so happy to be together on Yuletide square," cements that idea of happiness and joy being shared during Christmastime. The song encourages friendships and goodwill, the act of welcoming others, and relishing the positive atmosphere of being with those we care about. The song then moves to a beautiful bridge that describes snowflakes falling like snow and wishing a Merry Christmas to one and all, emphasizing the magic of Christmas.
Overall, the song It's Christmas Time/Sleep Well Little Children is a beautiful reminder of the true essence of Christmas that is all about spreading love, joy, and the spirit of giving.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Christmas time and time for a carol
It is the holiday season and the appropriate time to sing songs about the occasion
Time to sing about the little King
Now is the time to sing about Jesus Christ, who was born on Christmas Day
To fill the bowl and roll out the barrel
Let us bring out drinks and other refreshments and have a joyous celebration
Have ourselves a fling
Let us enjoy ourselves and have fun, as this is a time of happiness and festivities
We greet a friend or welcome a stranger
We extend warm greetings to our friends and also welcome strangers with open arms
Let him sing or cheer him on his way
If a person wants to sing, we allow them to do so, otherwise, we bid them farewell with encouragement
And celebrate the child in the manger
We commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ who was born in a manger
Born on Christmas day
He was born specifically on Christmas day, which is the reason we celebrate this day
Good cheer for you and for me
Let us spread joy and happiness among all of us
With pleasure and glee to share
We should be happy and glad to share the good vibes and feelings of the season
Oh, we're so happy to be together
We are pleased and content being together with one another during this time
On Yuletide square
At the Christmas gathering spot or festival known as Yuletide Square
It looks like snow
The atmosphere seems like it might snow at any moment
And falls like snow
Indeed, snow begins to fall around us and covers everything in its cold embrace
Take a moment
Pause for a moment
Take a look around and say
Observe our surroundings and utter the following
As snowflakes fall
As flakes of snow continue to fall
Merry Christmas to one and all
Wishing a happy Christmas to everyone, both known and unknown
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: AL STILLMAN, VICTOR YOUNG
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