 She plays all of the drum tracks with the exception of "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)", for which session drummer Hal Blaine played drums.The album was released on May 1, 1973, the same day on which the Carpenters performed at the White House following a state dinner for West German chancellor Willy Brandt.The album's lead track, "Sing", was written by "Sesame Street"'s frequent composer Joe Raposo.