If I Had You (Karen Carpenter song) explained

If I Had You
Cover:KarenIfIHadYou.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Karen Carpenter
Album:Lovelines
B-Side:Lovelines
Released:1989
Recorded:1979
Genre:Pop
Label:A&M
1940
Producer:Phil Ramone
Prev Title:Honolulu City Lights
Prev Year:1986
Next Title:Let Me Be the One
Next Year:1991

"If I Had You" is a song recorded by singer Karen Carpenter during her solo sessions in New York with producer Phil Ramone for her subsequently shelved debut solo album.[1]

Release

In 1989 "If I Had You" was released as single from the 1989 Carpenters Lovelines album, however was credited to Karen Carpenter as solo artist. The Lovelines version of the song featured Richard Carpenter's remix ending.

The original Karen's version, featuring the fade-out ending has only appeared on Karen Carpenter's 1996 solo album.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Petridis . Alexis . The Carpenters’ 20 greatest songs – ranked! . theguardian.com . 1 February 2024.
  2. Karen Carpenter Chart History (Adult Contemporary). Billboard. 2024-09-19.