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Make Believe It's Your First Time /
Look to Your Dreams
1983
Released a few months after Karen's death, "Make Believe It's Your First Time" reached #17 on the Adult Contemporary chart, but peaked at #101, just below the Hot 100 chart.
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Bobby Vinton had released the song in 1978 and it charted higher than what the Carpenters' version did.
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This song had actually been recorded in 1979 for Karen's solo album (that was released in 1996). Richard created a very different arrangement from the solo album and had a bridge added to the song.
While it isn't my favorite song, I do enjoy listening as it brings back memories of when I received this album. Released in October 1983 after Karen had passed away in February, this album has an emotional draw for me.
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I purchased this single on eBay many years ago.


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