"For All We Know" is a popular song originally written for the 1970 film Lovers and Other Strangers by Fred Karlin, Robb Wilson (Robb Royer) and Arthur James (Jimmy Griffin). It was originally performed by Larry Meredith.
It gained popularity when it was heard by Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters during an evening of relaxation at the movies while on tour. Upon hearing the song, Carpenter decided it would be ideal for the duo to record, and it became a hit for them in 1971, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
The song then went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song, though the Carpenters were not allowed to perform the song at the ceremony as they had not appeared in a film. At their request, the song was performed by British singer Petula Clark. In tribute to Karen Carpenter, Clark performed the song in concert on February 6, 1983.
In 1972, Richard and Karen appeared on Tom Jones' "Special London Bridge Special", where they performed a reprise to "For All We Know." It was never released to the public until 2000, with the release of "The Singles: 1969-1981."
B-side: "Don't Be Afraid"
Released: January 15, 1971
Format: 7" single
Recorded: Late 1970
Genre: Pop
Length: 02:33
Label: A&M Records 1243
Writer(s): Fred Karlin, Jimmy Griffin, Robb Royer
Producer: Jack Daugherty
Love, look at the two of us
Strangers in many ways
Weve got a lifetime to share
So much to say and as we go on from day to day
I'll feel you close to me
But time alone will tell
Lets take a lifetime to say
I knew you well
For only time will tell us so
And love may grow for all we know
Love, look at the two of us
Strangers in many ways
Lets take a lifetime to say
I know you well
But only time will tell us so
And love may grow for all we know
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