Carpenters with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a compilation album by the American duo the Carpenters. It was released on December 7, 2018, by A&M Records and Universal Music Enterprises. The album features Carpenters' "original vocal and instrumental tracks" accompanied by new orchestral arrangements by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The Japanese release has "Please Mr. Postman" as a bonus track.
Richard Carpenter served as the album's arranger, conductor and co-producer. The Royal Philharmonic recorded its portions at Abbey Road Studio. The album was completed at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles.
Track listing All tracks arranged by Richard Carpenter; except "I Believe You" arranged by Paul Riser.
Personnel Vocals: Karen Carpenter Guitar: Tim May, Tony Peluso. Pedal Steel: Buddy Emmons Bass: Joe Osborn Keyboards: Richard Carpenter Drums: Greg Bissonette, Hal Blaine, Karen Carpenter, Jim Gordon, Larrie Londin, Mike Shapiro, Ron Tutt Saxophone: Bob Messenger, Tom Scott Harmonica: Tommy Morgan Flute: Wayne Bergeron, Bob Messenger, David Shostac Oboe: Earl Dumler Horns: Wayne Bergeron, David Duke, Earl Dumler, Chuck Findley, Backing vocals: Richard Carpenter, Carolyn Dennis, the M.O.R. Chorale, the O.K. Chorale
Charts Chart (2018–2019) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 29
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