Music video by the carpenters performing we've only just begun (c) 1970 universal music group On september 12, 1970, the carpenters released their album “all of my life” which included a version of “we’ve only just begun,” sung by karen carpenter, that peaked at no 2 on the charts in november 1970 “we’ve only just begun” was a turning point song for almost everyone involved. We've only just begun was written by nichols with lyricist paul williams, and originally recorded by singer smokey roberds under the alias of freddie allen
That version was released as a single in march 1970 But it was a different version that caught the ear of richard carpenter — the other half of the duo fronted by his sister and lead vocalist karen carpenter. We've only just begun lyrics We've only just begun to live / white lace and promises / a kiss for luck and we're on our way / we've only begun / before the rising sun, we fly / so many roads to. The song we've only just begun was written by paul williams [us1] and roger nichols and was first recorded by roger nichols and paul williams in 2001 It was first released by freddie allen in 1970
Paul williams, roger nichols key themes “we’ve only just begun” is a romantic song that captures the sentiment of embarking on a new journey together The lyrics symbolize the beginning of a relationship and the optimism and excitement that come with starting a life together Originally written for a bank commercial, the song took on a life of its own and became a classic love.
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