Yes, angelic is the right way to describe her voice. Now, she teaches angels how to sing, or maybe they just sit around and listen to her. I would not blame them.
Wow I have to say I am from Canada.I'm 60 years old.This is when I was like 13 or 14 and then 1516 I was going to just leave this and then I saw your face and. I continued, I think you totally get it.Thank you god bless
Producers used to refer to her as ‘One Take Karen’. She had perfect pitch, and her tone was just unique. Other great Carpenters songs are ‘Goodbye to Love’, ‘Close to You’ and ‘For All We Know’. Actually, there’s loads of great ones. Great channel, BTW.
@Do Itt Miaaaa she was only 32 years old. She'd been in treatment for almost a year for it, but her heart had been too damaged. They thought she was going to be okay because she had gained the weight back and was holding her own from Nov 1982 to Feb 1983, but, sigh. As her sweet daddy had said, "Her heart just gave out." Saddest words ever for such a beautiful, dear, sweet soul. Thank you for thinking of the Carpenters and reacting to their music.
Thank you, Miaaaa - Karen was one-of-a-kind! She never knew how good she was, and she never found that ONE LOVE during her sad lifetime; and she thought that she was fat and overweight and sadly died at age of 32. :( If you will react to "Goodbye To Love" and listen to the lyrics - that song kind of matches her life.
I'm a 59 yr old man. I was 5 yrs old when I first heard Karen's angelic voice. There will never be another Karen Carpenter.. R.I.P Karen, we will always love you❤❤❤.... James Zrenjad Desjardins Desjardins
think i just seen you fall in love with karen in real time .. her voice just does that to people..... you can see the expression on your face change as the song starts and all the way through ....
@@DoIttMiaaaa 50 years later her performances still bring a combo of tears, shivers, and strong visceral feelings. We could tell , that you could tell.... :-)
I agree. There's never been another like her. And I don't think there ever will be. Truly she was one of a kind in every way. Just amazing! And to be a drummer who sang. Wow!
Karen Carpenter's voice was like being wrapped in a warm blanket. She was a drummer first and a singer second. I think a male vocalist that I have found makes me feel as good when listening to their music is Adam Lambert. If you haven't seen him sing Cher's song Believe to Cher at The Kennedy Center Honors than you really should... incredible! He has many songs that are beautiful like Underneath or his acoustic version of his song On the Moon, Closer to You or Feel Something.
Karen Carpenter was the best female vocalist I ever heard. John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles were big admirers and thought her cover of Ticket to Ride was better than their version.
I always cite her as an example of a great singer. Why, Because she doesn't reach for it - she does NOTHING overly fancy, and yet she's completely captivating. It's an honesty and warmth. All of this sounds so simple - but it's deceptively simple. Nothing with her is "put on" - she's kind of naked vocally. In the late 80s and 90s it became about how big you could sing, how many super high notes and acrobatics, but sometimes at the cost of real feeling. Singers had to launch into pyrotechnics - and there's nothing wrong with that but those things should come about naturally from the feeling inside and not because the audience expects it. I think people are drawn to the no frills honesty of Karen Carpenters beautiful voice. This element is what is essential before all the extra vocal acrobatics. That's why Freddie Mercury never turns me off with the extras he does with his voice- because he doesn't plan it, it's absolutely real - just coming out of him in the moment.
I first heard Karen's voice 50 years ago, and I have yet to hear any other voice, female or male, that can touch the soul like Karen does. No one comes close.
I agree. I was 11 yrs old when "Close To You" hit the airwaves and I was absolutely mesmerized by her voice. I've never heard another like hers, or the way she can deliver a song. And then for her to be an excellent drummer, too? Holy cow! She was incredible! Truly one of a kind.
I agree, there are singers that can massage your ears, but Karen could massage your soul. Her voice can penetrate your spirit and calm the most troubled heart.
She is clearly # 1 of all time. Not to minimize other fine female singers, but the voice of Karen Carpenter seems like it's coming straight to us from Heaven itself. There's a reason why stores all across America play Carpenters songs at Christmas time. No mystery.
Richard did all arrangements, and Karen and Richard sang ALL of their own harmony background vocals. I could tell you were fighting the tears....to my generation who lived through this era, it was unbelievable and heartbreaking Karen died in early 1983.
Karen besides playing great time drumming her vocals are so superbly unbelievably amazing I don't think today so call artists double duty in their craft, Karen Carpenter did it so easy and that shows the kind of talent she was. the Hall Of Fame needs to induct her pronto!
I must say , bin alive for a long time,65 YEARS and everytime I hear her I cry like a baby . Her death was so shocking I'm still not over it. R. I . P . Karen. We still love 💕 you.
Whenever I make this statement I either get one of two reactions. Total agreement or the perfunctory "oh you can't say that...what about blah, blah, blah..." Karen had the best voice EVER!
Celine Dion is right with her. Ann Wilson is another. I think thet all have great voices and I can not personally pick one over the other. Basically 3 different styles but all 3 have tremendous voices.
And to think that she sang at that level (no autotune) live while also playing the drums. Karen Carpenter was considered one of the best drummers in the world during her time. A multi-talented artist whose voice will never be duplicated. R.I.P. Karen!!! We miss you!!!
Bob Messenger. Mia also reacts to "A Song For You," but, unfortunately picked an edited video that leaves out Messenger's brilliant sax interlude in the middle of the song. If you want, look up the studio version and listen.
Yes, another phenomenal voice that just rips me apart. What a great song. What an amazing voice. One guy that never gets enough cred, is her brother Richard on keyboards and arrangements.
I've been digging this song ever since it hit the charts in the 70s and dig it still today. 1950s to 1970s is the best collection of music ever produced in world history.
The very first song I ever learned by heart when I was a little girl was the Carpenters “Close To You”… I was OBSESSED with it.🥰 Karen had such a NATURAL, IRREPLACEABLE talent… and was gone MUCH, MUCH too soon. I remember how SAD I felt for her brother when she passed, I can’t even imagine his heartbreak to lose her over something that one would hope could be dealt with/overcome. (She passed away from complications due to anorexia.)😞😭
What is so damn sad about Karen is she never thought she was good enough, in her music and her personal life. She never found that "special someone" to share her life with. Sadly her life was ended by the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia which there wasn't much information about them during this time. If only she could've seen herself as we saw her!
My parents loved the Carpenters so as a child I had most of their songs permanently imprinted on my brain lol ... only now that my mom has been lost to cancer they make me sad. Since this one seems to have touched you too I have a secret weapon to help fight any sadness songs sometimes bring. It's another song!! lol When the loss of my mom, my brother and even my son threaten my happiness I listen to Disturbed either 'The Light,' or 'Hold on to Memories' ... Mostly The Light if I'm being honest lol ... I think you reacted well to their cover of 'Sound of Silence' These songs are their own material but still emotional and powerful in different ways. My absolute go-tos if something makes me sad. Happy to see you smile after admitting that it got to you (like the rest of us lol) ... Disturbed suggestions are just to help the process lol
In terms of purity, clarity, and pitch, maybe the best voice ever. I have simply never been affected spiritually with a voice like Karen's voice. Thank you, God, for sending us this angel if only for a brief time. Heaven must be a more melodic place since Karen came home.
Karen Carpenter's voice is so haunting to me. I wish she didn't die the way she did. Anorexia sucks and young lady. Don't say you're stuck on stupid and you stay on stupid cuz you seem like a bright young lady to me
Hi! Karen Carpenter March 2, 1950 - February 4, 1983. Was an American singer and drummer. Who with her older brother Richard performed as the duo The Carpenters. For me is Karen Carpenter. The greatest female singer ever! Karen´s voice is amazing! Some of the greatest songs: Please Mr. Postman, Close to you, Superstar, Top of the World, and Yesterday Once More and Olivia Newton-John & Karen Carpenter - Close to You. Thanks Mia! For reactions to: The Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays (Amazing song) 🙂
Love this ! The song failed to chart in the UK on its original release . One of the most beautiful voices . Never been a true fan , but always love hearing the songs . thank you !
Really ?! 🤯 That’s Unbelievable , It’s Such An Amazing Song . Wow !! Thank You For Sharing That Info Paul . I’m Glad You Caught Todays Reaction 🙂 Catch You In My Next One !!
Just noticed this as was listening to rainy days and Mondays since about 71/72. .yes showing my age but it's such a beautiful song nice to hear someone from your gen can appreciate it.. appreciate her
Her voice still gives me the chills ! Absolutely flawless
I'm so glad you appreciate the music from the 60's and 70's. I grew up on this great music, the best recorded music.
To me, she was simply the best female singer I've ever heard period!
Karen has such a haunting voice that it wraps around your heart. I nearly teared up with you. Great reaction video!
The Carpenters were my first like concert. All these years later I still find magic in their music.
Yes, angelic is the right way to describe her voice. Now, she teaches angels how to sing, or maybe they just sit around and listen to her. I would not blame them.
Not a better female voice ever. Just pure God given talent.
NO AUTO TUNE. Pure talent, emotion, feeling. RIP Karen.
Karen Carpenter was the top female vocalist ever! Richard was a gem as well as he played a major role with Karen! I love them both!
Wow I have to say I am from Canada.I'm 60 years old.This is when I was like 13 or 14 and then 1516 I was going to just leave this and then I saw your face and.
I continued, I think you totally get it.Thank you god bless
Love Karen! Thank you for sharing. God bless.
Keep reacting to the great Karen Carpenter...voice of an angel and a great DRUMMER!
love that the younger generation is learning to appreciate Karen Carpenter... love your reaction!
Thank You , I Appreciate Your Kind Words & Feedback 🙂
Beautiful reaction girl 💖✌💝👌...she has so many more songs to enjoy!!
This one always brings me to tears without fail. ❤☮🙏
She was incredibly talented.
Richard was also incredibly talented.
Producers used to refer to her as ‘One Take Karen’. She had perfect pitch, and her tone was just unique. Other great Carpenters songs are ‘Goodbye to Love’, ‘Close to You’ and ‘For All We Know’. Actually, there’s loads of great ones.
Great channel, BTW.
Karen had such a beautiful voice and a very sad ending RIP
Such A Beautiful Voice , I Agree 🙂 & Sad Ending? Omg Tammy , Please Explain ..
@@DoIttMiaaaa she died of heart problems after battling with Anorexia, all those producers told her she wasn't thin enough (JERKS).
Wow 🥺 Oh This Is Devastating . I Had No Clue . Extremely Sad ..
Thank You For The Backstory Tammy 🙂
@Do Itt Miaaaa she was only 32 years old. She'd been in treatment for almost a year for it, but her heart had been too damaged. They thought she was going to be okay because she had gained the weight back and was holding her own from Nov 1982 to Feb 1983, but, sigh. As her sweet daddy had said, "Her heart just gave out." Saddest words ever for such a beautiful, dear, sweet soul. Thank you for thinking of the Carpenters and reacting to their music.
Thank you, Miaaaa - Karen was one-of-a-kind! She never knew how good she was, and she never found that ONE LOVE during her sad lifetime; and she thought that she was fat and overweight and sadly died at age of 32. :( If you will react to "Goodbye To Love" and listen to the lyrics - that song kind of matches her life.
Great song great reaction!!
Thank You Charles 🙂
So many wonderful Carpenter songs… I hope you do more and some of their Christmas songs around Christmas time. They have a great Christmas album.
angelic is the right word. Enjoyed the reaction
I'm a 59 yr old man. I was 5 yrs old when I first heard Karen's angelic voice. There will never be another Karen Carpenter.. R.I.P Karen, we will always love you❤❤❤.... James Zrenjad Desjardins Desjardins
If we could ONLY have music like this today!!!!😕
Excellent reaction!!! I love how much you appreciated it.
❤ My very favorite singer of all-time.
All natural voice
Those vocals while playing a full drum set.
Great reaction video👏👏👏
Craziest part as good as Karen was, Her Brother Richard was a terrific arranger & producer using harmonies & overdubbing
Obrigada por não parar o vídeo! (From Brasil) (thanks for not stop the vídeo) I love The Carpenters)
YOU ARE A SWEETY!!! Good job,beautiful!
It is a sad song. But it's amazing.
Karen Carpenter's voice = Angel!
You should react to Roberta Flak's version of "The First time every Isaw your face ". In my opinion the most beautiful love song ever.
Try the studio version of Goodbye To Love. That's my favorite song by the Carpenters.
KAREN CARPENTER WAS A GREAT DRUMMER AND SADLY SHE died from Anarexia NERVOSA AT THE AGE OF 32 A Beautiful voice gone forever BUT NEVER forgotten
0:41 was Lowkey 🔥 mashup for a little bit 😂
My favorite female vocalist of all time right above Linda Ronstadt
Love to Karen, the best ❤️
Karen: simple, angelic voice singing the simple truth.
I miss her so much.
♥♥♥♥♥ 😊
Karen was also a great drummer.
You should listen to Roberta Flack's "The first time I saw your face".
It is the greatest song by the greatest vocalist ever.
Sad how she passed.
think i just seen you fall in love with karen in real time .. her voice just does that to people..... you can see the expression on your face change as the song starts and all the way through ....
People forget that it was not common to see females playing drums in the early 1970s.
Karen could truly sing with all of her heart, unlike the trashy arrogant singers of today.
Karen Carpenter left us way to soon.
It's not a love song.
I’m sixty and have heard her hundreds of times. Always love to see the kids loving her like we all did❤️
All you can say about Karen Carpenter is just WOW. Best voice that has walked this planet IMHO.
Kevin You Are Soooo Right !! Karen Carpenter Has One Of The Most Amazing Voice I’ve Had The Pleasure Of Hearing 💗
@@DoIttMiaaaa 50 years later her performances still bring a combo of tears, shivers, and strong visceral feelings. We could tell , that you could tell.... :-)
I agree. There's never been another like her. And I don't think there ever will be. Truly she was one of a kind in every way. Just amazing! And to be a drummer who sang. Wow!
I agree 100%
RIP, Karen 🙏🏼
One of THE finest vocalists in my lifetime !!
You were taken from us far too soon.
Karen Carpenter's voice was like being wrapped in a warm blanket. She was a drummer first and a singer second. I think a male vocalist that I have found makes me feel as good when listening to their music is Adam Lambert. If you haven't seen him sing Cher's song Believe to Cher at The Kennedy Center Honors than you really should... incredible! He has many songs that are beautiful like Underneath or his acoustic version of his song On the Moon, Closer to You or Feel Something.
I was into hard rock in the 60s and 70s but this woman always made me stop in my tracks and listen. A perfect voice. Glad you found her.
Karen Carpenter was the best female vocalist I ever heard. John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles were big admirers and thought her cover of Ticket to Ride was better than their version.
hi EGK, So was Sinatra,
The MOST beautiful voice I've ever heard in 52 years! 🙊 😎 💖
I always cite her as an example of a great singer. Why, Because she doesn't reach for it - she does NOTHING overly fancy, and yet she's completely captivating. It's an honesty and warmth. All of this sounds so simple - but it's deceptively simple. Nothing with her is "put on" - she's kind of naked vocally. In the late 80s and 90s it became about how big you could sing, how many super high notes and acrobatics, but sometimes at the cost of real feeling. Singers had to launch into pyrotechnics - and there's nothing wrong with that but those things should come about naturally from the feeling inside and not because the audience expects it. I think people are drawn to the no frills honesty of Karen Carpenters beautiful voice. This element is what is essential before all the extra vocal acrobatics. That's why Freddie Mercury never turns me off with the extras he does with his voice- because he doesn't plan it, it's absolutely real - just coming out of him in the moment.
Well said!! I completely agree!
Your reaction proves, you get it. I heard this when it first came out. You are carrying on this wonderful song, decades later. Thank you
The magic of Karen Carpenter ❤
AND Richard Carpenter
I was 10 yrs old in 1970. This performance still brings a tear to my eye at 62. I get lost in just how beautiful her voice is… it just makes me tear.
I first heard Karen's voice 50 years ago, and I have yet to hear any other voice, female or male, that can touch the soul like Karen does. No one comes close.
I agree. I was 11 yrs old when "Close To You" hit the airwaves and I was absolutely mesmerized by her voice. I've never heard another like hers, or the way she can deliver a song. And then for her to be an excellent drummer, too? Holy cow! She was incredible! Truly one of a kind.
I agree, there are singers that can massage your ears, but Karen could massage your soul. Her voice can penetrate your spirit and calm the most troubled heart.
She is clearly # 1 of all time. Not to minimize other fine female singers, but the voice of Karen Carpenter seems like it's coming straight to us from Heaven itself.
There's a reason why stores all across America play Carpenters songs at Christmas time. No mystery.
Truth and there was no auto tune in those days what you are listening to is pure talent 💕
the same...
RIP Karen Carpenter left us way too soon. Fly high sweet songstress!
Karen had that special voice when she sings you know who your listening to 💛💛💛💛
Most natural on key on tempo and angelic female singer in history
Richard did all arrangements, and Karen and Richard sang ALL of their own harmony background vocals. I could tell you were fighting the tears....to my generation who lived through this era, it was unbelievable and heartbreaking Karen died in early 1983.
Karen besides playing great time drumming her vocals are so superbly unbelievably amazing I don't think today so call artists double duty in their craft, Karen Carpenter did it so easy and that shows the kind of talent she was. the Hall Of Fame needs to induct her pronto!
I must say , bin alive for a long time,65 YEARS and everytime I hear her I cry like a baby . Her death was so shocking I'm still not over it. R. I . P . Karen. We still love 💕 you.
Whenever I make this statement I either get one of two reactions. Total agreement or the perfunctory "oh you can't say that...what about blah, blah, blah..."
Karen had the best voice EVER!
You are not wrong!!!
I agree a billion times a zillion percent squared. 😉
Not sure who’s in 2nd place but i damn sure know who’s #1
Celine Dion is right with her. Ann Wilson is another. I think thet all have great voices and I can not personally pick one over the other. Basically 3 different styles but all 3 have tremendous voices.
Karen is at the very top for me and no one else even comes close.
And to think that she sang at that level (no autotune) live while also playing the drums. Karen Carpenter was considered one of the best drummers in the world during her time. A multi-talented artist whose voice will never be duplicated. R.I.P. Karen!!! We miss you!!!
She was so amazing and beautiful inside and out.She is missed mightily.
The best female singer of all time, a beautiful soul, I suggest you play her last recording "NOW"
If she only knew how much we all loved her ♥️
Dude on the Saxophone…..is freakin awesome 😎
You Seen How My Face Changed When I Heard Him Come In ? 😩 This Is Definitely Nothing Short Of A Classic .
Bob Messenger. Mia also reacts to "A Song For You," but, unfortunately picked an edited video that leaves out Messenger's brilliant sax interlude in the middle of the song. If you want, look up the studio version and listen.
R. I. P. you beautiful soul.
When you learn her story then listen to her songs you feel her sadness. I still get goosebumps when I listen to her music
Yes, another phenomenal voice that just rips me apart. What a great song. What an amazing voice. One guy that never gets enough cred, is her brother Richard on keyboards and arrangements.
Yeah, Richard was a flat out genius. The way he could package the music to highlight Karen's vocals was just phenomenal.
I've been digging this song ever since it hit the charts in the 70s and dig it still today. 1950s to 1970s is the best collection of music ever produced in world history.
The very first song I ever learned by heart when I was a little girl was the Carpenters “Close To You”… I was OBSESSED with it.🥰
Karen had such a NATURAL, IRREPLACEABLE talent… and was gone MUCH, MUCH too soon. I remember how SAD I felt for her brother when she passed, I can’t even imagine his heartbreak to lose her over something that one would hope could be dealt with/overcome. (She passed away from complications due to anorexia.)😞😭
She suffered from an eating disorder that killed her. I remember it. I was a kid and my mom was heartbroken. She was amazing.
everything she was singing, for her, was real... what an Angel... my favorite female voice
ever.
Wish we had beautiful music like that today....I feel grounded after that song.
How does she manage to make every song totally her own?
Is it the way she sings as if she's only just thought of it. From her heart to ours!
What is so damn sad about Karen is she never thought she was good enough, in her music and her personal life. She never found that "special someone" to share her life with. Sadly her life was ended by the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia which there wasn't much information about them during this time. If only she could've seen herself as we saw her!
My parents loved the Carpenters so as a child I had most of their songs permanently imprinted on my brain lol ... only now that my mom has been lost to cancer they make me sad. Since this one seems to have touched you too I have a secret weapon to help fight any sadness songs sometimes bring. It's another song!! lol
When the loss of my mom, my brother and even my son threaten my happiness I listen to Disturbed either 'The Light,' or 'Hold on to Memories' ... Mostly The Light if I'm being honest lol ... I think you reacted well to their cover of 'Sound of Silence' These songs are their own material but still emotional and powerful in different ways. My absolute go-tos if something makes me sad.
Happy to see you smile after admitting that it got to you (like the rest of us lol) ... Disturbed suggestions are just to help the process lol
Shame Karen didn't love their parents enough though eh 😕
In terms of purity, clarity, and pitch, maybe the best voice ever. I have simply never been affected spiritually with a voice like Karen's voice. Thank you, God, for sending us this angel if only for a brief time. Heaven must be a more melodic place since Karen came home.
Your face reaction tells it all. 😊
My favorite voice ever. Try Superstar or We've Only Just Begun next...there's many more...they were very popular in the 70s!!
Mia, you’re fighting the tears and I’m crying. She was such a gentle soul with the voice of an angel.
Baby Girl. Just bask in the aura of Karen Carpenter. She and Richard take you there. Just awesome!!!
Karen makes you FEEL things in a way NO other Singer has to ME, except Aretha Franklin!!! VERY MISSED!! xoxoooxo
Saw Karen sing and drum in Concert in 1972 .One of the best Singer/Drummers ever .
Karen Carpenter's voice is so haunting to me. I wish she didn't die the way she did. Anorexia sucks and young lady. Don't say you're stuck on stupid and you stay on stupid cuz you seem like a bright young lady to me
Even now all these years later I still get the same feelings I got when her songs were new and I was listening to them on the radio.
Hi! Karen Carpenter March 2, 1950 - February 4, 1983. Was an American singer and drummer.
Who with her older brother Richard performed as the duo The Carpenters.
For me is Karen Carpenter. The greatest female singer ever! Karen´s voice is amazing!
Some of the greatest songs: Please Mr. Postman, Close to you, Superstar, Top of the World,
and Yesterday Once More and Olivia Newton-John & Karen Carpenter - Close to You.
Thanks Mia! For reactions to: The Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays (Amazing song) 🙂
Wow I have not heard this in a very long time thank you for sharing wow 😊
Thank You For Supporting The Channel How You Do Robert 😅
Love this ! The song failed to chart in the UK on its original release . One of the most beautiful voices . Never been a true fan , but always love hearing the songs . thank you !
Really ?! 🤯 That’s Unbelievable , It’s Such An Amazing Song . Wow !! Thank You For Sharing That Info Paul . I’m Glad You Caught Todays Reaction 🙂
Catch You In My Next One !!
@@DoIttMiaaaa We needed the ladies lol . Been nearly all men so far 🙂 . Queen I want to break free video doesn't count 🤣.
Hi Ms. Mia, Ms. Karen's voice is so Pure & Smooth as budder.. ♠W.G.
Beautiful reaction!😊👌💛💔💛💛
You just sit there in awe. She had the power to move you.
Just noticed this as was listening to rainy days and Mondays since about 71/72. .yes showing my age but it's such a beautiful song nice to hear someone from your gen can appreciate it.. appreciate her