At the 1971 GRAMMYs, sibling duo the Carpenters earned their first golden gramophone for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group Or Chorus with their breakthrough hit "(They Long To Be) Close To You." Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and produced by Jack Daugherty, the dreamy soft-pop track catapulted Karen and Richard Carpenter to stardom — topping the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and becoming a defining hit of the decade.
The Carpenters graciously accepted the award onstage, with Richard marveling, "We still can't believe we even had a record out." The duo also took home the award for Best New Artist that same night. For more unforgettable GRAMMY Rewind moments, visit GRAMMY.com/videos.
