and backing vocals Richard Carpenterbacking vocals, piano, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, orchestration Joe Osbornbass guitar Hal Blainedrums Tony Pelusoelectric fuzz guitar Earl Dumleroboe, English horn Uncreditedvibraphone, tambourine, temple blocks Chart history References The Carpenters songs Songs about animals Songs about children Television drama theme songs Shirley Bassey songs 1971 singles Songs written for films Songs written by Barry De Vorzon Songs written by Perry Botkin Jr. 1971 songs A&M Records singles Songs about animal rights