Superstar is a 1969 song written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell that has been a hit for many artists in different genres in the years since. The song became most popular after its treatment here by the Carpenters. Richard Carpenter became aware of the song after watching Bette Midler sing it on the February 15, 1971 edition of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Produced by Richard Carpenter with Jack Daugherty, it was recorded using members of the Wrecking Crew, a famed collection of Los Angeles-area session musicians. Because the original subject matter of the song was more risqué than was typical for the Carpenters, Richard changed a lyric in the second verse from "And I can hardly wait/To sleep with you again" to the less suggestive "And I can hardly wait/To be with you again." The track was finished in one take. Karen Carpenter's vocal was praised for its intensity and emotional nature. The duo's rendition was included on the May 1971 album Carpenters, and then released as a single in August 1971, rising to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. This single is in Very Good Plus condition. It comes with a very nice record company sleeve.

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