Sing - The Carpenters - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Sing" by The Carpenters is a 1973 cover of Joe Raposo's 1971 tune from Sesame Street, originally sung by the show's cast and Muppets. Karen and Richard Carpenter discovered the song during an ABC special and decided to include it as the lead single on their album Now & Then. Despite initial skepticism from their label, The Carpenters' version of "Sing" quickly became a hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Easy Listening chart. The track features Karen's lead vocals and drums, Richard's keyboards and backing vocals, and contributions from Joe Osborn on bass and Tom Scott on recorder, along with the Jimmy Joyce Children's Choir. "Sing" embodies a simple yet profound message about the joy of music, encouraging listeners to express themselves through song. Its cheerful melody and uplifting lyrics resonated with audiences, solidifying its place as a classic in The Carpenters' repertoire.