Carpenters - Yesterday Once More (includes) — The

On the Now & Then album, "Yesterday Once More" serves as a "bookend" for a massive 18-minute medley that takes up the entire B-side.

: After the medley concludes, the song reprises, bringing the listener back to the present. Musical Significance The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More (INCLUDES)

: The medley is designed to mimic a faux oldies radio program, complete with Tony Peluso acting as a DJ. On the Now & Then album, "Yesterday Once

Released in 1973 as the lead single for their album Now & Then , the song became one of the Carpenters' most successful international hits. The Inspiration On the Now & Then album