144. The Carpenters

The Bullet Points

• Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1995
• Country of Origin: U.S.A. (New Haven, CT)
• Why they will get in:

   Their sweet harmonies remain played today.

   

• Why they won't get in: Thery have next to no rock and roll credibility.
• Nominated in: Never
• Essential Albums:

  Close to You (1970)
  Carpenters (1971)
  A Song For You (1972)
  Now & Then (1973)

   

  
  
• Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Close to You (From Close to You, 1970)
  We’ve Only Just Begun (From Close to You, 1970)
  Rainiy Days and Monday (From Carpenters, 1971)
  Superstar (From Carpenters, 1971)
  Calling Occupants From Interplanetary Craft (From Passage, 1977)