DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, November 1, 1980. Agreement between The Carpenters and A&M Records, granting the label “the right, but not the obligation, to use and license others to use the Master Recording…entitled ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’...on one (1) mid-priced compilation album.” Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Richard and Karen Carpenter. In fine condition. Richard Carpenter initially heard a portion of the song in a commercial and asked songwriter Paul Williams, then also under contract with A&M, for a full version to record. First released in 1970, ‘We've Only Just Begun’ became one of their biggest hits, and it was ranked number 405 in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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