For All We Know (1970 song)

Infobox Single
Name = For All We Know

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Caption =
Artist = The Carpenters
from Album = Carpenters
B-side = "Don't Be Afraid"
Released = January 15, 1971
Format = 7" single
Recorded = Late 1970
Genre = Pop
Length = 02:33
Label = A&M Records
1243
Writer = Fred Karlin, Jimmy Griffin, Robb Royer
Producer = Jack Daugherty
Certification =
Chart position = * #3 (U.S. Billboard Hot 100)
Last single = "Merry Christmas Darling" (1970)
This single = "For All We Know" (1971)
Next single = "Rainy Days and Mondays" (1971)
Misc = Extra tracklisting
Album = Carpenters
Type = studio
Tracks = ;Side one
# "Rainy Days and Mondays"
# "Saturday"
# "Let Me Be the One"
# "(A Place to) Hideaway"
# "For All We Know";Side two
# "Superstar"
# "Druscilla Penny"
# "One Love"
# "Bacharach/David Medley"
# "Sometimes"

"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 ideal for the duo to record, and it became a hit for them in 1971, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The song also spent three weeks at #1 on the U.S. adult contemporary 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.

In 1972, Richard and Karen appeared on Tom Jones' "Special London Bridge Special", where they performed a reprise to "For All We Know." It was never released to the public until 2000, with the release of "."

Recorded Cover Versions

*Joey Albert
*John Arpin
*Shirley Bassey
*Bruno Bertone Orchestra
*Bettie Serveert
*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
*Mary Stallings
*The Starlite Orchestra
*Starsound Orchestra
*Synthesizer Rock Orchestra
*Jerry Vale
*Billy Vaughn
*Dionne Warwick
*Andy Williams
*Gary Wilson