Little Altar Boy
Carpenters
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Little altar boy, I wonder could you pray for me? Little altar boy, for I have gone astray What must I do to be holy like you? Little altar boy, oh, let me hear you pray Little altar boy, I wonder could you ask your lord Ask him, altar boy, to take my sins away What must I do to be holy like you? Little altar boy, oh, let me hear you pray Lift up your voice and send a prayer above Help me rejoice and fill that prayer with love Now I know my life has been all wrong Lift my your voice and help a sinner be strong Little altar boy, I wonder could you pray for me? Could you tell our lord I'm gonna change my ways today? What must I do to be holy like you? Little altar boy, oh, let me hear you pray Little altar boy please let me hear you pray
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Little Altar Boy" by the Carpenters is a track from their eighth studio album, "Christmas Portrait," which was released in 1978.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of soft rock, as it's a gentle ballad, characteristic of the Carpenters' signature sound.
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Lead VocalsKaren Carpenter, one of the band members, is the lead vocalist in "Little Altar Boy." Her voice is often praised for its promising quality and soothing tone.
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Holiday Tie-InAlthough not exclusively a Christmas song, "Little Altar Boy" is often played during the holiday season due to its inclusion on the Carpenters' Christmas album.
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Song's Origin"Little Altar Boy" was originally recorded by pop singer Andy Williams in 1961, making the Carpenters' rendition a cover version.
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Music ProductionRichard Carpenter, Karen's brother and the other half of the duo, took care of the arranging and producing work for the song, as he did with most Carpenters' songs.
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Song ThemeThe song addresses religious themes and faith, which has led to its popularity in Christian circles.
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Unfulfilled PotentialSadly, Karen Carpenter died at a young age in 1983, thereby cutting short the potential this song, as well as the band, had for continued performance and evolution.
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Posthumous RecognitionDespite the loss of Karen Carpenter, this song is remembered as one of the memorable tracks that stay alive as an important part of the Carpenters' legacy.
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Visual RepresentationA remixed version of the song, along with Christmas classic "Ave Maria," was featured in their posthumous music video, "Carpenters: Christmas Memories" (2008).
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not chart upon individual release, the album "Christmas Portrait" hit Billboard 200 charts multiple times.
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Ongoing InfluenceThe Carpenters' version of "Little Altar Boy" continues to be performed and recorded by various artists, illustrating its ongoing influence in pop culture.
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