They Long To Be (Close To You) - Carpenters Carpenters – Top of the World My all-time, most favorite song of all the pop songs in the world is this song by Karen and Richard Carpenter. I love singing this song and it never, never fails to astonish me with its sweetness, the beautiful lyrics, the great tune, the amazing joyous, cheerful mood it creates! The Carpenters! Two of the most superb musicians and singers in the world. </p> <p> They Long To Be (Close To You) - Carpenters
