The Singles: 1974–1978 is a compilation album by American pop duo the Carpenters containing some of their singles released in the years mentioned in the title. It was released internationally, reaching #2 on the UK Albums Chart, but the declining popularity of the Carpenters in the U.S. prevented a release in that country. Contrary to the album's title, two of the included tracks ("Happy" and "Can't Smile Without You") were not actually released as singles, while one commercial single ("Goofus") was omitted. One of the songs ("I Won't Last a Day Without You") was originally recorded in 1972 for inclusion on their album A Song for You. It was eventually released as a single in 1974 and became a hit, so it was included here.