For All We Know (1970 song)
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| "For All We Know" | ||
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| Single by Carpenters | ||
| from the album Carpenters | ||
| A-side(s) | "For All We Know" | |
| B-side(s) | "Don't Be Afraid" | |
| Released | 1971 | |
| Format | 7" single | |
| Recorded | 1970 | |
| Genre | Pop | |
| Length | 02:33 | |
| Label | A&M Records | |
| Writer(s) | Fred Karlin, Jimmy Griffin, Robb Royer | |
| Producer(s) | Jack Daugherty | |
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| Carpenters singles chronology | ||
| "Merry Christmas Darling" (1970) | "For All We Know" (1970) | "Rainy Days and Mondays" (1971) |
"For All We Know" is a popular song originally written for the 1970 film Lovers and Other Strangers by Fred Karlin, Robb Wilson (Robb Royer) and Arthur James (Jimmy Griffin). It was originally performed by Larry Meredith.
It gained popularity when it was heard by Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters during an evening of relaxation at the movies while on tour. Upon hearing the song, Carpenter decided it would be idea for the duo to record, and it became a hit for them in 1971, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
The song then went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song, though the Carpenters were not allowed to perform the song at the ceremony as they had not appeared in a film. At their request, the song was performed by British singer Petula Clark.
In tribute to Karen Carpenter, Clark performed the song in concert on February 6, 1983.
[edit] Recorded versions
- Joey Albert
- John Arpin
- Shirley Bassey
- Bruno Bertone Orchestra
- Carol Burnett
- The Carpenters
- Vikki Carr
- Petula Clark
- Richard Clayderman
- Perry Como
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Nicki French
- Astrud Gilberto
- Stephane Grappelli
- Fred Karlin
- Rolf Kuhn
- Craig LaForest
- Norma Lewis
- London Pops Orchestra
- Johnny Mathis
- Joe McBride
- Matt Monro
- Tony Mottola
- Peter Nero
- Emile Pandolfi
- George Shearing
- Spectrum
- Bettie Serveert
- Mary Stallings
- The Starlite Orchestra
- Starsound Orchestra
- Synthesizer Rock Orchestra
- Jerry Vale
- Billy Vaughn
- Dionne Warwick
- Andy Williams
- Gary Wilson
- Ruben Studdard
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| Preceded by "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid |
Academy Award for Best Original Song 1970 |
Succeeded by "Theme from Shaft" from Shaft |
