Top of the World is a signature, upbeat song by the American Pop duo The Carpenters. It is a joyful, lighthearted Soft Pop/Adult Contemporary (AC) track, famous for the warm, pure vocals of Karen Carpenter and the smooth, elaborate arrangements of Richard Carpenter. The song was initially included on their album A Song for You (1972). Although it was released as an album track, it was only after country singer Lynn Anderson covered the song and achieved massive success that The Carpenters decide