2000, with the release of The Singles: 1969–1981. Personnel Karen Carpenter – lead and backing vocals Richard Carpenter – backing vocals, piano, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, orchestration Joe Osborn – bass guitar Hal Blaine – drums Earle Dumler – oboe Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Note Released as a double A-side with "Superstar" in the UK Shirley Bassey version The song became a hit in the UK for Welsh singer Shirley Bassey in 1971, at the same time as the Carpenters' version, with the two songs competing for chart strength. Bassey's version peaked at No. 6 during a 24-week chart run. It also reached No. 20 in Ireland. Petula Clark version Petula Clark gave a heart-rending version of the song during her show at the Albert Hall on February 6 1983, in tribute to Karen Carpenter, who had died two days before. Nicki French version English singer Nicki French released a cover of "For All We Know" in 1995, which was included on her debut album, Secrets (1995). The song peaked at No. 31 in Scotland, No. 42 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 89 in Australia. A music video was also produced to promote the single. Critical reception Steve Baltin from Cash Box wrote, "French follows up her surprise dance hit cover of Bonnie Tyler’s "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by giving the same treatment to the Carpenters’ "For All We Know". Sounding as if Donna Summer could’ve done it, "For All We Know" has a blatant disco feel. Look for this to be a club smash that crosses over to appeal to many of the same fans that made "Total Eclipse.." a smash." Charts See also If I Were a Carpenter (1994) List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1971 (U.S.) References External links 1970 songs 1971 singles 1970s ballads Songs with music by Fred Karlin Songs written by Jimmy Griffin Songs written by Robb Royer A&M Records singles The Carpenters songs Shirley Bassey songs Andy Williams songs Johnny Mathis songs Nicki French songs Best Original Song Academy Award-winning songs Songs written for films