The Original 'I Won't Last A Day Without You'

Because of our penchant to ape a Hollywood original, I decided to post probably the more popular version of "I Won't Last A Day Without You" - the one sang by Karen Carpenter. Just listening to this version gives me goosebumps! It's fantastic how pure and raw and emotional she sounded - just a voice nonpareil! Sarah Geronimo released a more bouncy and youthful version, which actually fits her image and sound better.

My Five Favorite Burt Bacharach Songs #3 - (They Long to Be) Close To You by the Carpenters

I had a Religion teacher when I was in Grade 4 who was so much into the Carpenters that she'd play their songs everytime we had class or was on recollection.  This was one of her favorites. No surprise there as to why!

Of course, I only learned now that it was Burt Bacharach who composed it and not Karen, who herself is a great composer.  This song sounds timeless!