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A 1970s bank commercial featured a love song so genuine that the Carpenters turned it into a chart-topping hit. "We've Only Just Begun" became a Grammy winner and wedding staple, proving the best ads don't feel like ads at all.
One of the most beloved love songs of all time wasn't written for the radio. "We've Only Just Begun" started as a 30-second bank ad before becoming a Grammy-winning classic.
Before becoming known primarily as a vocalist, Karen Carpenter was an exceptional jazz drummer who could sing and play complex solos simultaneously. A rediscovered 1973 Tonight Show performance shows the rare talent the world nearly forgot.