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 Came Upon A Midnight Clear
The Carpenters Lyrics
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From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold
To touch their harps of gold
To touch their harps of gold
The Carpenters' song It Came Upon A Midnight Clear is a beautiful rendition of the classic Christmas carol. The first line is a reference to the biblical story of the birth of Jesus Christ, which is said to have occurred at midnight. The second line paints a picture of angels descending from heaven to touch their harps of gold in a joyous song of celebration for the birth of the savior.
This song's powerful and spiritual lyrics emphasize the belief in Christianity. When the angels sing, they do so with a profound sense of purpose and urgency regarding Jesus' birth. Their message also seeks to convince listeners of the savior's divinity.
The song's overall theme of hope and peace is emblematic of the spirit of Christmas. It encourages us to celebrate the birth of the savior and to bring warmth to one another's lives during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old
During the peaceful night, a beautiful and timeless melody resonated in the air
From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold
Celestial beings appeared, lowering themselves to earth with their angelic instruments
To touch their harps of gold
Their purpose was to bring the music of heaven to earth, playing their radiant golden harps
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Written by: GINNY OWENS, EDMUND HAMILTON SEARS, RICHARD S. WILLIS
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