While many associate the song with (1971), it was originally written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell in 1969 and first recorded by Delaney & Bonnie . Sonic Youth's version was part of a larger mid-90s trend where alternative bands reinterpreted 70s pop icons, showcasing the Carpenters' wide influence on a new generation of musicians. Reimagining a Classic
: It trades the lush orchestration of the 1971 hit for a sound described as "haunting" and "atmospheric". Sonic Youth - Superstar
Sonic Youth's interpretation is defined by its "sonic reimagining": While many associate the song with (1971), it