A Thanksgiving Song by Richard and Karen Carpenter

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and this beautiful song by the Carpenters is the closest thing we have to the magnificent Karen Carpenter singing a song specifically for this important day. "Sometimes" was written by Felice Mancini, the daughter of celebrated composer Henry Mancini. The simple piano accompaniment by brother Richard is just perfect. There's no strings, no drums, no guitars or woodwinds. Just Kaen and Richard doing what they do best. Clean, simple, pure.

Live version. Just beautiful!

Karen and Richard Carpenter recorded it for the beautiful, Grammy award winning Tan Album, (officially known as "Carpenters"), and the song became an instant classic. Proving once again that the man had very good taste in choosing material for his sister to sing.

The Tan album with its premier

of the memorable Carpenters logo and silhouette image.

I'm constantly reminded to also give thanks to God above for His gift of Eternal Life offered through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. In fact, the Bible says many times, "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever." And it does!

Today, as I thank God for my blessings, I dedicate this song to my wife, my children, and grandchildren for making my life so rich.  

Sometimes not often enough
We reflect upon the good things
And those thoughts always center 

around those we love
And I think about those people 

who mean so much to me
And for so many years have made me so very happy
And I count the times I have forgotten

 to say "thank you"
And just how much I love them

Friday is the day to jump into Christmas and put the classic Christmas Portrait on the turntable. But for now, take time to reflect on what you have to be thankful for. It does a heart good!

Sometimes Not Often Enough

Today is Thanksgiving. Sometimes- wow, what a record! This simple and very beautiful song by the Carpenters is the nearest thing we have to them singing a song befitting this holiday. Of course, their Christmas Portrait is filled with songs that include sacred ones. Karen's rendition of Silent Night being one of the most striking ones giving honor to the One who makes Christmas what it is truly about.

 

Karen and Richard Carpenter recorded song by Felicia Mancini, daughter of famous songwriter Henry, for the Grammy award winning album Carpenters, known to fans as the Tan Album. 

Sometimes not often enough
We reflect upon the good things
And those thoughts always center 

around those we love
And I think about those people 

who mean so much to me
And for so many years have made me so very happy
And I count the times I have forgotten

 to say "thank you"
And just how much I love them

 

The live version at the top is Karen and Richard at their best. Herb Alpert knew what he was doing by signing them to A&M Records!