Carpenters Legacy, the acclaimed tribute show honoring the legacy of Karen and Richard Carpenter, has announced the release of their latest Christmas single…
Christmastime with You is the festive offering from the tribute act, starring Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter. The only show of its kind to recreate the Carpenters’ legendary live performances with stunning accuracy, from their spot-on vocals and iconic harmonies to their authentic costuming and instrumentation.
Carpenters Legacy has earned widespread praise for its ability to take audiences on a nostalgic journey, faithfully reproducing the essence of the Carpenters’ timeless music. Their Christmas shows, in particular, have become a beloved tradition for many, filled with holiday classics and warm memories from the Carpenters’ famous holiday specials.
Their newest single, Christmastime with You, offers fans a brand-new original holiday song composed and arranged by Ned Mills in the Carpenters’ signature style. With its jazzy vocal harmonies and joy-inspiring lyrics, the song transports listeners to a simpler, more innocent time, evoking the feel of the Carpenters’ classic Christmas hits.
Ned Mills:
“‘Christmastime with You’ brings back that nostalgic holiday feeling. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to curl up by the fire with loved ones.”
The album Carpenters Legacy: Christmastime with You features a lineup of beloved holiday tracks, including “Merry Christmas, Darling,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “The Christmas Song,” in addition to the original title track. Each song has been arranged to honor the Carpenters’ distinctive sound while bringing a fresh, festive touch.
The album also includes special highlights like Ned Mills’ solo piano rendition of “O Holy Night,” a beautiful expansion of “It’s Christmas Time” with strings and harpsichord, and two non-Christmas bonus tracks: “Superstar” and “A Song For You,” both featuring Las Vegas musician James D’Arrigo on tenor saxophone.
Sally Olson:
“Ned and I wanted to capture the magic of Karen and Richard’s Christmas performances. We asked ourselves, ‘If they were still making music today, what would their new holiday hit sound like?’ That thought process led to the creation of ‘Christmastime with You.'”
Carpenters Legacy has performed to sold-out audiences across the country and maintains a residency at the V Theater in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Their Christmas shows are a celebration of the Carpenters’ musical heritage, offering audiences a chance to relive those cherished holiday memories while creating new ones.
To listen to the full Carpenters Legacy: Christmastime with You album, visit any major streaming platform (starting October 15), including Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. CDs will also be available for purchase at Carpenters Legacy live performances.
