Don't forget Karen's insane drumming skills! She actually considered herself to be a drummer first and a singer second. She was pressured into coming out front from behind her beloved drum set, and I believe that this is when her anorexia problem really began. I doubt it was coincidence...
I think it was an added fact that She was pressured to come out the front and sing. Karen also read a review in a trashy mag back in the day, when they hit number 1 with close to you and the heartless journalist was praising Richard for his song writing ability and arranging of the songs, which was in itself no doubt amazing, when the journalist said Richard and his chubby sister Karen. This didn’t help her self image being viewed by the public so much. Also I read a bio on them years ago and it seemed to me that their mother favoured Richard over Karen. The mother wore the pants in the family I think...
@@scottyh8494 Yup, that's absolutely correct about their mom. She was a real piece of work. It seems to me that Agnes and Richard were both quite controlling of Karen. However, I believe that the chubby comment was actually made about Richard. A great read if you love Karen is "Little Girl Blue" if you haven't already read it.
Richard was hardly a prolific song writer! The carpenters biggest hits were written by others! This song was written by Paul Williams! Superstar by Leon Russell! We’ve only just begun by Paul Williams! Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka, Carol king, and many others Wrote songs the Carpenters recorded! Richard did write some songs with the lyrics written by John Bettis but most of their biggest hits were written by other artists!
So calm and soothing her singing was ---No extra vocal tricks---It seemed so simple ---But yet so powerful. I wish she had known that she was beautiful ,she was talented, she was good enough, she was a Superstar.
Well, the only vocal "tricks" they did was overdubbing their own voices to get those perfect harmonies. Richard would use the overdubbing on the soundtracks, and then live they would use other members of the band to get the same effect.
accordingly: "the Carpenters' manager said, 'As I and Karen left a restaurant in California, John Lennon was walking in and said to Karen, 'I just wanted to say that I love your voice, Love!' Karen asked me later, 'Did he really mean that?' I answered, 'Of course he did, he's John Lennon!'"
She was too good for this world that God wanted her in his i hope she is at peace and now knows how good she is and her worth as a human being..rest in peace you special lady
Great reaction, Jayvee. I know you are still young but, if you ever have a daughter, please let her know that she’s wonderful exactly the way God made her. In my opinion, there is too much pressure on today’s girls and young women to conform to our society’s sometimes unrealistic standards of beauty.
@@hppysgarden yes her mother was a bitch.. whatever Karen did it wasn't good enough and Richard could do no wrong..still makes me cry listening to her golden voice knowing now the torment she was going through..heartbreaking..
@@louishirsch4599 Probably correct , Easton just has such a huge range. I have not heard Karen C. belt one out. I will look for a song where she does. What about Enya. I think of angels when she sings.
That song never fails to tear my heart apart. Many greats of that era, including John Lennon and Ella Fitzgerald, recognized her immense talent. It was said that when Ella sang a sad song, you could still hear the smile in her voice; but when Karen sang a happy song, you could still hear the sadness. Oh so achingly true.
Over 30 years on, we are still asking "why?" I remember hearing the news on the radio when Karen died. Everyone was in total shock. To this day, it's still incomprehensible. Karen didn't want to die. According to friends, There were times when she suffered from deep depressive episodes and had very little confidence in herself. John Lennon once ran into Karen in New York while she was out with her friend. He complimented her on her voice, but she thought he was just being polite! She couldn't believe that someone like John Lennon..one half of the legendary Beatles, could actually enjoy listening to her golden voice.
omg I just posted about that incident and read comments after. I was amazed that she had no idea that she had that great of a voice. It's hard to believe that she had so little self confidence and didn't realize how talented and amazing she was.
Man... she was a real heartbreaker with that voice. The range and control is so impressive, but it's more than that: it's the feeling she gives to each note. The musicianship of the band is solid, but wow... Karen. Also, +1 for looking badass playing the drums and belting that one out.
She loved playing the drums. Painfully shy, the producers pushed her to be the lead singer. Because they could see she was the real star of the show. Yes, she had an eating disorder, but being pushed forward into a role she felt deeply uncomfortable in couldn't have helped. So just be conscious of how your actions influences not just yourself, but everyone around you.
My opinion, she has one of the most beautiful voices ever in music, so clean and clear, so much control of every note, amazing just amazing. Long, long time fan here thank you for reminding me just how incredible she was.
Karen always considered herself a drummer who happened to sing, I was a junior in high school when she passed and I am not afraid to admit I cried when I heard she died.
Stephen Urso during a time when drummers were traditionally men, slot of people that that women couldn’t or shouldn’t be drummers. She showed them all !!
She "Showed them All?" And who exactly was Stopping them? Whom did she have to "Show."? If someone wanted to be a drummer (as in Karen's case) they did it. If they didn't want to, they didn't. Who was stopping Janis Joplin from leading her band? Did you know Madonna started as a drummer?
She had a beautiful voice.You are such a gentleman because you don't make rude remarks about the songs you listen to.Keep it up love from South Africa ♥️
Thank you... so happy that younger generations are able to appreciate Karen Carpenters velvet vocals and talent. I listened to these songs on the radio in the kitchen when I was a little girl. At 55 to watch a young man review The Carpenters and appreciate them is amazing to me. That voice is unmatched. Thank you ☺️
No one can argue with you about Karen's voice. I have never heard anyone say they didn't like Karen and who wouldn't like her beautiful, one of a kind voice. Thank goodness we still have the videos and recordings from that time. I would very much like to see you react to the Beatles song Ticket To Ride and the cover the Carpenters did of the song. Two very different versions of the same song that you must experience for yourself! Love your reactions to the Carpenters.
To see you react to my favorite female vocalists of all time is so special to me. I cry when I listen to her music because my generation lost one of the most, if not the most talented singers of my lifetime. Thank you for this gift Mr. Jayvee. You don't know how much I appreciate it.
"for all we know", "bless the beasts and the children", "merry christmas darling", "only yesterday", "solitaire" "let me be the one".. and so many others..
This was one of my first favorite songs when I was a little girl. It was on the radio everyday and I remember everyone was singing it. I grew up on the Carpenters.
Beautiful song, I've always liked it, too. She didn't like singing this song, she said it tore her to shreds. As I understand it, her funeral back in Feb. 1983 was literally on a rainy day and a Monday, no kidding. We all miss her. She was loved. I see you like her voice. You might want to react to their 1975 version of "Desperado". I believe it's the best version ever . . . Yes, even better than the Eagles. :)
Brett Rommel.... I didnt know that it rained and was on a Monday !!! WOW. Damn that made me more sad. That will be on my mind for a while. Thanks. GODBLESS
Brett Rommel I was just saying this to my Mother on a road trip! She asked me to play Eagles’ ‘Desperado’. I asked her if she heard Karen’s version of it. She hadn’t. I played it after Eagles ended. And everyone in the car sat in silence stunned after her version ended. Her voice just takes you somewhere else far, far away. And, every time I heard ‘Desperado’ I always have to hear ‘Vienna’ by Billy Joel right after. Cheers man! Xx
@@nicholashilton2514 If the Carpenters "Desperado" was released today as a single, it would be a world wide hit. It sounds like it was made yesterday. Richard did an amazing job with the arrangement. Check out Johnny Rodriguez's 1977 version of "Desperado" when you get a chance. He also did "Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico" and "Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through), both from the early 70s.
I was 8 it was 1970 and this came on my brother's AM radio, I think transfixed is the right word, like the song ends but the feeling lingers, and you wipe some tears away realizing that this woman's voice is uniquely special, and my world had just changed. RIP Karen, beautiful woman, beautiful voice, never forgotten, such a profound effect on so many people!
Goodbye to love usually follows on from “Rainy days and Mondays”, which is such a beautiful song sung by maybe the greatest ever female singer, Goodbye to love has a most amazing melodic lead guitar solo.
It's great to have young folks rediscover the music from the Carpenters. So unique and so lasting. Karen lives on as long as she is remembered through her music.
Thanks mate I'm an old fart and just cruising the internet and saw your video. I haven't listened to the Carpenters in a few years. It's wonderful to hear them again. Fantastic to hear your kind comments about them too. Really nice to know a new generation appreciates them.
I was a young teen when The Carpenters were a thing. It's been decades since I've heard their work. Thanks for reminding me of how great they were, and what a magnificent voice Karen had.
Can it be possibe that Jayvee hasn´t heard of so many of these artists? His appreciation of so many talented people is enough and a great contribution to crossing lines of genres. Thanks for that.
Such a sweet song and beautiful vocal. Written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols. This was on A&M, the label that Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss founded. Every instrument not played by the Carpenters themselves here was played by members of the one and only Wrecking Crew, superb studio musicians who completed the sound of many top artists of the 60’s and 70’s. Williams wrote more than a dozen songs that charted for various artists, and also recorded and often performed songs he wrote. Alpert, with his Tijuana Brass, charted multiple times with still highly recognizable recordings of tunes like The Lonely Bull and A Taste of Honey. There’s an excellent documentary called The Wrecking Crew. They’re worth searching and sampling here on UA-cam, as are Williams and Alpert. Also search for at least one UA-cam video of a Karen Carpenter drum solo. Drums were her first love, and she was a truly talented player.
She was originally known for her amazing drums, my favourite Carpenters track, always makes me cry, Richard her brother was a musical Genius, but NO ONE sings like the liquid gold KAREN CARPENTER!
There is video from a TV show they had where she displays near enough all her drumming skills with numerous sets of drums, very worth reacting to if you could find it.
What a talent that was gone too soon. I know all the songs. Thanks to my mother who played the Carpenter's record. My mom died listening to them in April 1983.
Dude. This was new for me. I am opening up my mind as I get older to listen to others and more..he voice is so rich and pure. Wow. Thanks. I read how she passed and that was quite awhile ago can’t believe she died from an eating disorder. Basically starved herself. What an amazing voice.
Check out the 9 min video of her doing a drum solo on 6 different drum sets! Search for Karen Carpenter drum solo. You will be amazed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You and your channel continue to amaze me. The fact that after you heard her sing the first time, it moved you so much, that you did research on her and found her story. And to talk about anorexia during the song was a descent and powerful thing to do. Thank you.
Was singing this one dark rainy monday morning walking my dog - reached the road & a lorry passed by with the name 'Carpenters' on the side ! Synchronicity or what 😊
Karens voice and her brother Richards compositions , he’s on the piano , make up the Carpenters.
Don't forget Karen's insane drumming skills! She actually considered herself to be a drummer first and a singer second. She was pressured into coming out front from behind her beloved drum set, and I believe that this is when her anorexia problem really began. I doubt it was coincidence...
Richard's compositions are great, but there is something to be said for their playing of Burt Bacharach's songs.
I think it was an added fact that She was pressured to come out the front and sing. Karen also read a review in a trashy mag back in the day, when they hit number 1 with close to you and the heartless journalist was praising Richard for his song writing ability and arranging of the songs, which was in itself no doubt amazing, when the journalist said Richard and his chubby sister Karen. This didn’t help her self image being viewed by the public so much. Also I read a bio on them years ago and it seemed to me that their mother favoured Richard over Karen. The mother wore the pants in the family I think...
@@scottyh8494 Yup, that's absolutely correct about their mom. She was a real piece of work. It seems to me that Agnes and Richard were both quite controlling of Karen. However, I believe that the chubby comment was actually made about Richard. A great read if you love Karen is "Little Girl Blue" if you haven't already read it.
Richard was hardly a prolific song writer! The carpenters biggest hits were written by others! This song was written by Paul Williams! Superstar by Leon Russell! We’ve only just begun by Paul Williams! Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka, Carol king, and many others Wrote songs the Carpenters recorded! Richard did write some songs with the lyrics written by John Bettis but most of their biggest hits were written by other artists!
Karen Carpenter's voice moves me to tears, so sad that she is not here anymore
So calm and soothing her singing was ---No extra vocal tricks---It seemed so simple ---But yet so powerful. I wish she had known that she was beautiful ,she was talented, she was good enough, she was a Superstar.
Francis this young man acknowledging the talent moves me. The facility she had for vocals and her drums...a miracle.
@@stephaniestanley8041 Yes, I agree Totally. Bless him, Bless you, and Bless Karen.
@J OneLife I did not know that. Interesting.
Well, the only vocal "tricks" they did was overdubbing their own voices to get those perfect harmonies. Richard would use the overdubbing on the soundtracks, and then live they would use other members of the band to get the same effect.
She had so much talent and died so young. I get weepy when I hear her sing.
I have heard this a hundred times, and brings tears to my eyes Everytime.. A True Icon
Me too. i fell in love with karen and this tune when i was in my early teens. close to 50 years later and i still tear up...
Me, too.
Paul McCartney said Karen's is "the best female voice in the world: melodic, tuneful, DISTINCTIVE!"
accordingly: "the Carpenters' manager said, 'As I and Karen left a restaurant in California, John Lennon was walking in and said to Karen, 'I just wanted to say that I love your voice, Love!' Karen asked me later, 'Did he really mean that?' I answered, 'Of course he did, he's John Lennon!'"
J S awww that’s a great story. I wish Karen realized how talented and respected she was by fellow musicians and the world.
How right he was and he should know
Björn Ulvaeus from ABBA considers her the best vocalist ever as well.
I agree ,Karen's voice was beauty and awesome, nothing compare to your vocal talent, no one anymore. My number one in all the times🎤
When she sings "Walking around" or " hanging around" . I'm in bliss. it's just so unbelievably beautiful.
If you ever imagined what an angel sounds like
Karen is it. Karen Carpenter, our Earth Angel!
AMEN, she's singing to God now.
Young Jackie Evancho, my other fav Angel Voice!
She was too good for this world that God wanted her in his i hope she is at peace and now knows how good she is and her worth as a human being..rest in peace you special lady
I love the fact that young people are rediscovering that woderful woman called Karen Carpenter. She was unique. Thank you for your love of music.
I was so lucky to grow up and listen to Karen's beautiful voice. There has been no one before or since that can even come close to her voice.
When you have a voice like Karen's the music is TIMELESS!!!
Her voice is such a perfect conveyance for emotion that it doesn't even sound human...super-human.
Yes 🤙Came from her well of emotion & all who played a part in pairing them w these lyrics/singles
Great reaction, Jayvee. I know you are still young but, if you ever have a daughter, please let her know that she’s wonderful exactly the way God made her. In my opinion, there is too much pressure on today’s girls and young women to conform to our society’s sometimes unrealistic standards of beauty.
Her family was so hard on her. 😔
@@js8536 Karen was obviously a personality that was going to be hard on herself, to add criticism broke her.
@@js8536 you mean her mother!
@@hppysgarden yes her mother was a bitch.. whatever Karen did it wasn't good enough and Richard could do no wrong..still makes me cry listening to her golden voice knowing now the torment she was going through..heartbreaking..
Jayvee is obviously a kind, caring person. If he has a daughter, I’m sure he’ll let her know she’s loved no matter what she looks like.
You are a truly good soul Jovaughn. I think we can all agree on that.
One of the most recognisable voices in the world.
Totally unique.
There's not a more pure voice on earth. Different maybe but not better.
Karen "One Take" Carpenter....a voice so perfect, she'd walk into a recording studio and cut the track in one take....no further takes needed.
Yep, that’s pure talent!
Truth
A beautiful Angel taken too soon!! Most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard! I can’t listen to her without tearing up.
I've never heard a voice that compares to hers.
Maybe Sheena Easton
Russell Davis Not even in the same stratosphere.
@@louishirsch4599 Probably correct , Easton just has such a huge range. I have not heard Karen C. belt one out. I will look for a song where she does. What about Enya. I think of angels when she sings.
That‘s because, there is no other voice like karen‘s voice.. simple but true 😂
The only one i can think of is Ella Fitzgerald.
Just Beautiful!!! Miss real music!! grew up listening to the Carpenters!!
That song never fails to tear my heart apart. Many greats of that era, including John Lennon and Ella Fitzgerald, recognized her immense talent. It was said that when Ella sang a sad song, you could still hear the smile in her voice; but when Karen sang a happy song, you could still hear the sadness. Oh so achingly true.
Over 30 years on, we are still asking "why?" I remember hearing the news on the radio when Karen died. Everyone was in total shock. To this day, it's still incomprehensible. Karen didn't want to die. According to friends, There were times when she suffered from deep depressive episodes and had very little confidence in herself. John Lennon once ran into Karen in New York while she was out with her friend. He complimented her on her voice, but she thought he was just being polite! She couldn't believe that someone like John Lennon..one half of the legendary Beatles, could actually enjoy listening to her golden voice.
omg I just posted about that incident and read comments after. I was amazed that she had no idea that she had that great of a voice. It's hard to believe that she had so little self confidence and didn't realize how talented and amazing she was.
Lennon was one fourth of the Beatles but I agree with the rest.
Lennon was 1/4 of the Beatles.
Man... she was a real heartbreaker with that voice. The range and control is so impressive, but it's more than that: it's the feeling she gives to each note. The musicianship of the band is solid, but wow... Karen. Also, +1 for looking badass playing the drums and belting that one out.
My all time favorite song by The Carpenters
Beautiful song. Beautiful voice and harmonies. Beautifully orchestrated .
She loved playing the drums. Painfully shy, the producers pushed her to be the lead singer. Because they could see she was the real star of the show. Yes, she had an eating disorder, but being pushed forward into a role she felt deeply uncomfortable in couldn't have helped. So just be conscious of how your actions influences not just yourself, but everyone around you.
Thanks for your reaction! She had the voice of an Angel. "For all we know" is also a great song
Miss her, and her beautiful voice! She had so much talent. XO
Bravo again for this vid. And guess what? Thanks to you, I just discovered The Carpenters. I will now start buying a best of to discover them!
Listening to this on a rainy Monday afternoon. Her voice was just so beautiful and full of sadness. Thanks for reacting to this wonderful song.
I've seen this post many times and never tire of it. Her voice oozes melancholy that's simultaneously gorgeous and beautiful.
She had an incomparable voice. There will never be another like her.
One of my favorite Carpenters song. Glad you got to hear it and appreciated it. They were amazing. RIP Karen Carpenter 💔
Richard Carpenter's arrangements are legendary in the music industry!
The best
Nothing without Karen's voice and singing
I'm happy you got to hear her.
Listen to the rest of their songs.
She has the voice of an angel!
My opinion, she has one of the most beautiful voices ever in music, so clean and clear, so much control of every note, amazing just amazing.
Long, long time fan here thank you for reminding me just how incredible she was.
It's nice to see you enjoy her beautiful, authentic voice. She was much more comfortable playing drums and singing background than in the limelight.
Whenever I hear her sing it brings me to tears so beautiful a true angel.
Karen always considered herself a drummer who happened to sing, I was a junior in high school when she passed and I am not afraid to admit I cried when I heard she died.
I did too, I was 12 and my Mom couldn't explain it to me.
i was in high school, too. i had tears in my eyes when i learned of her passing through a neighbor's radio.
You and about another 100 million others!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Craig Williams I was 15 and in English class when I heard. I was bawling
Any song by them is FABULOUS. Her voice and her brother. Just pure magic. Her voice was perfect
She started as a drummer in her brothers band and she was a very accomplished drummer
Stephen Urso during a time when drummers were traditionally men, slot of people that that women couldn’t or shouldn’t be drummers. She showed them all !!
She "Showed them All?"
And who exactly was Stopping them?
Whom did she have to "Show."?
If someone wanted to be a drummer (as in Karen's case) they did it.
If they didn't want to, they didn't. Who was stopping Janis Joplin from leading her band?
Did you know Madonna started as a drummer?
@@you2449 Awwww, did your male feelings get triggered?
Look up Carol Kaye - - a legendary studio musician from the 60s & 70s.
Her voice is sublime.
She had a beautiful voice.You are such a gentleman because you don't make rude remarks about the songs you listen to.Keep it up love from South Africa ♥️
Thank you... so happy that younger generations are able to appreciate Karen Carpenters velvet vocals and talent. I listened to these songs on the radio in the kitchen when I was a little girl. At 55 to watch a young man review The Carpenters and appreciate them is amazing to me. That voice is unmatched. Thank you ☺️
She makes it look so easy. Amazing. Her voice is perfection.
No one can argue with you about Karen's voice. I have never heard anyone say they didn't like Karen and who wouldn't like her beautiful, one of a kind voice. Thank goodness we still have the videos and recordings from that time. I would very much like to see you react to the Beatles song Ticket To Ride and the cover the Carpenters did of the song. Two very different versions of the same song that you must experience for yourself! Love your reactions to the Carpenters.
The Carpenters version is amazing.
Yup, 'Ticket To Ride' is a terrific Beatles cover.
Yes. Love both versions.
Love to see how much you are enjoying Karen Carpenter and her flawless voice. She truly was a superstar.
Love you! A youngster appreciating the best female voice ever! Get in!
Just a sweet little girl with immortal talent. And we did listen to her all day quite often. That song got me through junior high. ♥️🌹
To see you react to my favorite female vocalists of all time is so special to me. I cry when I listen to her music because my generation lost one of the most, if not the most talented singers of my lifetime. Thank you for this gift Mr. Jayvee. You don't know how much I appreciate it.
"for all we know", "bless the beasts and the children", "merry christmas darling", "only yesterday", "solitaire" "let me be the one".. and so many others..
Any of their songs are good.
Goodbye to Love and Merry CHRISTMAS Darling are two great ones!
Superstar, one of my faves!
Best singer ever! Her vibrato is in perfect time as well as her perfect pitch!
This was one of my first favorite songs when I was a little girl. It was on the radio everyday and I remember everyone was singing it. I grew up on the Carpenters.
Beautiful song, I've always liked it, too. She didn't like singing this song, she said it tore her to shreds. As I understand it, her funeral back in Feb. 1983 was literally on a rainy day and a Monday, no kidding. We all miss her. She was loved. I see you like her voice. You might want to react to their 1975 version of "Desperado". I believe it's the best version ever . . . Yes, even better than the Eagles. :)
Brett Rommel.... I didnt know that it rained and was on a Monday !!! WOW. Damn that made me more sad. That will be on my mind for a while. Thanks. GODBLESS
Brett Rommel I was just saying this to my Mother on a road trip! She asked me to play Eagles’ ‘Desperado’. I asked her if she heard Karen’s version of it. She hadn’t. I played it after Eagles ended. And everyone in the car sat in silence stunned after her version ended. Her voice just takes you somewhere else far, far away. And, every time I heard ‘Desperado’ I always have to hear ‘Vienna’ by Billy Joel right after. Cheers man! Xx
@@nicholashilton2514 If the Carpenters "Desperado" was released today as a single, it would be a world wide hit. It sounds like it was made yesterday. Richard did an amazing job with the arrangement. Check out Johnny Rodriguez's 1977 version of "Desperado" when you get a chance. He also did "Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico" and "Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through), both from the early 70s.
Brett Rommel Thank you, Brett. I will check them out!! Always appreciate music suggestions.
Rainy days and Mondays-my absolute favorite Carpenters song.
I always been amazed at her ability to play drums and sing. I enjoy this sing and close to you and yesterday once more.
put a perfect voice with a perfect song.........epic on many levels.....carpenters are like honey
I was 8 it was 1970 and this came on my brother's AM radio, I think transfixed is the right word, like the song ends but the feeling lingers, and you wipe some tears away realizing that
this woman's voice is uniquely special, and my world had just changed. RIP Karen, beautiful woman, beautiful voice, never forgotten, such a profound effect on so many people!
Always a dream listening to her voice
Another great song by Karen is “A Song For You”, also covered by Donny Hathaway (originally written and sung by Leon Russell).
A voice that comes only once in a hundred generations. Beautiful.
Thank you for bringing her back Man, she should never be forgotten!
An amazing talent, love them so much!
Check out the seekers I’ll never find another you! Another lady with a beautiful voice
Goodbye to love usually follows on from “Rainy days and Mondays”, which is such a beautiful song sung by maybe the greatest ever female singer, Goodbye to love has a most amazing melodic lead guitar solo.
It's great to have young folks rediscover the music from the Carpenters. So unique and so lasting. Karen lives on as long as she is remembered through her music.
People still send flowers to her gravesite in Pierce Brother's Valley Oaks in Los Angeles.
And she was so young when this song came out. She had that voice in her teens and early twenties!
Its amazing isnt it😍 completely outstanding
Thanks mate I'm an old fart and just cruising the internet and saw your video. I haven't listened to the Carpenters in a few years. It's wonderful to hear them again. Fantastic to hear your kind comments about them too. Really nice to know a new generation appreciates them.
I was a young teen when The Carpenters were a thing. It's been decades since I've heard their work. Thanks for reminding me of how great they were, and what a magnificent voice Karen had.
You are right she had an amazing voice. knowing how her life ended, looking back so many of their song’s seem like a cry for help.
She was an INCREDIBLE drummer!!!
Pure prefection. Before auto tune. Raw talent. One of the best voices of all time.
Excellent reaction. Amazing that you picked up on the lyrics. She was spectacular. Goosebumps....
There will never be another voice like hers ever. RIP Karen!!
The Carpenters were fantastic. Karen was a one in a billion singer/ artist. Thank you so much for posting this.
Listening to Karen Carpenter is an emotional experience. We feel the tragedy and hear the sadness in her voice as beautiful as it was.
Can it be possibe that Jayvee hasn´t heard of so many of these artists? His appreciation of so many talented people is enough and a great contribution to crossing lines of genres. Thanks for that.
Her voice was stunning. Incredible x
All my eight track tapes were rock related except for one, the Carpenters. Will always love her voice
Here are a few more: Ave Maria, A Song For You, Let Me Be The One, Bless the Beasts and the Children. I could go on for days...
The Carpenters had big hits with "Superstar" and "Top of the World."
"Yesterday Once More" and "Sing" were HUGE!!!!
Ah, my favourite - "Top of the World" I LOVE that song!
Such a sweet song and beautiful vocal. Written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols. This was on A&M, the label that Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss founded. Every instrument not played by the Carpenters themselves here was played by members of the one and only Wrecking Crew, superb studio musicians who completed the sound of many top artists of the 60’s and 70’s. Williams wrote more than a dozen songs that charted for various artists, and also recorded and often performed songs he wrote. Alpert, with his Tijuana Brass, charted multiple times with still highly recognizable recordings of tunes like The Lonely Bull and A Taste of Honey. There’s an excellent documentary called The Wrecking Crew. They’re worth searching and sampling here on UA-cam, as are Williams and Alpert. Also search for at least one UA-cam video of a Karen Carpenter drum solo. Drums were her first love, and she was a truly talented player.
She was originally known for her amazing drums, my favourite Carpenters track, always makes me cry, Richard her brother was a musical Genius, but NO ONE sings like the liquid gold KAREN CARPENTER!
There is video from a TV show they had where she displays near enough all her drumming skills with numerous sets of drums, very worth reacting to if you could find it.
The best voice since recorded music started. Karen’s voice was sooo amazing.
God speechless. I love that this young African American appreciates this music bravo. Love your channel.
Truly amazing music will always jump all generation gaps. Simply, beautiful music.
What a talent that was gone too soon. I know all the songs. Thanks to my mother who played the Carpenter's record. My mom died listening to them in April 1983.
Dude. This was new for me. I am opening up my mind as I get older to listen to others and more..he voice is so rich and pure. Wow. Thanks. I read how she passed and that was quite awhile ago can’t believe she died from an eating disorder. Basically starved herself. What an amazing voice.
This song, like so many of the incredible Karen Carpenter songs, makes me cry every time.
Check out the 9 min video of her doing a drum solo on 6 different drum sets! Search for Karen Carpenter drum solo. You will be amazed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I belive it is 6 min. Definitely a must watch!
This version is 9+ minutes. - ua-cam.com/video/6dJUnh6N8-U/v-deo.html
You and your channel continue to amaze me. The fact that after you heard her sing the first time, it moved you so much, that you did research on her and found her story. And to talk about anorexia during the song was a descent and powerful thing to do. Thank you.
Two of my favorite Carpenters songs are Goodbye To Love & I Believe You
Was singing this one dark rainy monday morning walking my dog - reached the road & a lorry passed by with the name 'Carpenters' on the side ! Synchronicity or what 😊
Her last song “NOW” amazing
Each time I hear that song the hairs on the back of neck stand up, and then I start sobbing. I can't listen to Now without breaking down.
Will have to give it a listen.
Thank you for being so respectful. She was awesome.
Karen, the whole world loves you.
😥❤️
The clearest and most Crystal voice ever to be.
These two take me to somewhere dreamy and floaty and timeless and magical❤️🤪
Man, you got a new subscriber. I was raised on this here. The Carpenters self-titled album is amazing all the way through just like this.