I've said it before, I'll say it again, the Carpenters are my favorite musical act of all time. This isn't one of my favorite songs, but there's no such thing as a bad Carpenters song.
Thank you JB for the reaction. I am 66 years old and had the pleasure of seeing the Carpenters live. Karen's sweet voice was as good live as it was on records (sorry..showing my age).. I too had a hard early life loosing both of my parents when I was 7 years old.. Karen's sweet voice got me through my days and years..If you are in the USA..you should visit her grave at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, California. It is as calm and serene as she was. Please do more Carpenters.. Great work btw..
It goes without saying that I love the Carpenters...always have since I was a little kid, and always will until I die. Karen's voice was never matched by anyone, and never will be. And dude, the emotion in your voice alone brings tears to my eyes...just hearing the younger generation listening to them and falling in love with them. It keeps their memory alive.
It’s so sweet how she touched you👏👏 and that you honor her. She was so beautiful it’s so hard to wrap my head around her struggles with her weight, but of course that was a deeper issue. Thank you for the memory 👏👏
THEE PERFECT VOICE.. even in this upbeat "pop" song her voice was perfect for it.. perfect tone, crystal clear diction and enunciation, .. the ULTIMATE singer who sang TO YOU NOT AT YOU and made you feel the story of the song, whether a upbeat song like this one or one of their many many legendary love and romance songs at a slower beat. She made you feel joy or sorrow, sadness or hope, love or yearning with her voice and whatever particular song she sang.
Her voice is hauntingly beautiful. I get so sad when I realize she’s gone. Thank Goodness for great music and keep playing their songs! Happy New Year! 💙💕💋
This song was covered by a lot of artists prior to The Carpenters. I've never heard their version until now. But it's good. Everything they did is good.
You are a young man and have a lot to give to the world with your open mind and strong sense of individualism so keep fighting. It is harder to swim upstream but be true to yourself and you will be true to others, a big net positive to the world and those around you. Happy 2020 and God bless.
Wow, really? That is a shame. And an opportunity. It is definitely one of their best. Strangely, not too many Carpenters reactions on the Tube in general...
She has a beautiful voice / clean sound ! I ve listened to this song and all her other song for 50 years and today if i here it ! Its like the first time !
I love the Carpenters! I bought the box set they released a few years ago. Unfortunately I can't listen to them when my wife is around because her mom passed away Easter 2018 and they were her mom's favorite group and she gets sad thinking about and missing her.
I know you love Karen Carpenter's voice. In my opinion, one of their very best albums is called "A Kind of Hush" from 1976. SO MANY good songs from that album including the title track, "There's a Kind of Hush," "Sandy," "I Know I Need to Be in Love," "I Have You" and "One More Time." I know this might be a lot to ask, but I'd love to hear your reactions to all of these songs. You will fall in love with her voice even more.
Hi, JB. I love this! This song is one of my favorites by Karen & Richard, too. I thought you'd love to know, too, that Karen was the drummer in the studio on this record, too. So all drums and percussion is all Karen Carpenter, too, over and above the lead vocals and overdubbed backup and harmonies.
I hope this New Year you'll react to their "Only Yesterday" song James. Near the beginning of the song there's a lyric that goes "In my own time, nobody knew the pain I was going through.".... which is so poignant now we know about her struggle with anorexia......It still saddens me to hear those words all these years later but you're never forgotten gal.
Thanks for sharing! She did exactly the same thing for me while I was in high school back in the late 1970s. I was truly devastated when she died in 1983.
I am obsessed with her voice too. I understand you perfectly. I survived without her voice until I was 19 years old. Since then, there is no better man or woman singer for my ears. Today I am 42 years old. She was so beautiful and cute in this video. Expecting more reactions. Congratulations.
Happy New Year! Karen's voice is perfection. I highly recommend her album "Voice of the Heart" it was her final work before she passed. The entire album gives me chills. You'll love it!
Karen had already passed away by the time "Voice of the heart" was release. Her brother Richard completed it. In fact, many of the songs on that album were work leads, meaning they were meant to be recorded again. But Karen was just that good! Even her work leads sounded amazing!
An absolutely honest reaction. I wish you peace and the best future. It is easy to fall into an incredibly deep love with their music. RIP, Ms Karen Carpenter. Looking forward to seeing you in Heaven where I know that you and my wife are best friends. I miss my wife but Heaven will reunite us.
This reminds me of being 4-5 Mum would play Carpenters cleaning on cassette in the late 80s I would watch her like baby Yoda face We both have our memories with this tune Nice reaction JB. Rainy days and Sunday is beautiful song. Karen was one of a kind Happy New year btw God bless you this year & hope good things come your way
Your reaction to this song made me cry. You can tell when someone is sincere by the quality of their statements and facial expression. Do all the other Carpenters songs.
A bit of trivia: Karen Carpenter was an avid collector of Disney memorabilia. Her bedroom was loaded with stuffed animals, posters, etc. This video was filmed at Disneyland only 10 miles down the road from their hometown of Downey CA. The Marvelettes and Beatles both previously sang this song. Richard gave it the Carpenter royal treatment with his amazing orchestration. Gotta love those 70s horns and the acoustic guitar at the end. Another masterpiece in their massive catalog of music. 16 Top Ten hits and 150 million records sold worldwide (this is vinyl only - long, long before any downloads.
Sorry to hear you were depressed. Reminds me of when I was young listening to Casey Kasim on Saturday morning. This was a cover tune. But what an awesome voice. I feel about the same when listening to a lot of the old tunes. Good job!
I give you your "props", for, not letting anyone ridicule or try and embarrass you into not listening to "the Carpenters".....shows your maturity and honesty and self worth, and I respect that!!!..👌👍...kudos, my friend!
Growing up with this music, I'm telling you, it makes me laugh about most so called artists from today. I am a child of the 70s and 80s. And the Carpenters have always been my favorites. I'll go through your uploads now. I want to see your reaction to songs like : top of the world, yesterday once more, only yesterday and ticket to ride. First time I saw ticket to ride , I couldn't take my eyes off the 3 musicians clothes and eyewear in the background. You gonna wet your pants laughing..... But the music touches you, and Karen is just magic......
Please if there is one song to check out its a song called "Now". it was her last ever recording. it wasn't even meant to be the final vocal used, the vocal recorded was only a guide for recording the instrumentation done in typical one take karen style. she died before she got to record the final proper take. being honest, if the vocal on the song wasn't even meant for the final cut, it will show you just how amazing this woman was. from the first sung word, bam it hits you right in the guts the heart and sends your head to a heavenly place. there really will never be anyone like karen again. she was an original one off and i cant as a 39 year old man, not stop myself from tearing up when i hear that voice. PS there is a movie made about her too, ahhh so many amazing songs. another Calling Occupants of interplanetary Craft. recorded for world contact day about making contact with life in the solar system. Touch me When were dancing another great song with a stellar sax solo.
James, wow, that was moving what you said about Karen. I’m definitely with you about her singing and voice. Not sure if you’ve heard these but I haven’t seen reactions of them yet. Here are some more great Carpenters songs: “top of the world”, “Honolulu city lights” , “ it’s going to take some time”, “yesterday once more”, and “ticket to ride“, a Beatles cover. Confident you’ll really like all of these. I think if you love a band you should definitely pursue listening to more of them.
There really is so much of the Carpenters/Karen Carpenter (she did have one solo album) that's left to be surfaced. I've brought them up before, but i'll do it again in no particular order: Goodbye To Love, I Need To Be In Love, You're The One, A Song For You, I Can't Smile Without You, Now, and many more of course...
After listening to you I get the idea that your grandma had great taste in music& that you are following in her footsteps. Karen has an absolutely beautiful voice when you have time I would love for you to check out another great female voice Mama Cass singing Make Your Own Kind of Music. It is a great song with the wonderful message in it. I would love to hear your opinion
This was originally performed by The Marvelletes, an old Motown group. The Beatles also recorded a version that's worth checking out. Both of them are!
I think that you respond to her so well because behind that beautiful voice was tortured soul in pain; like calls out to like. This is the concept behind support groups being with others who share whatever condition your heart is in is cathartic because it acknowledges the unseen human connection that we all share. This is also I believe why music is the international translator; one does not need to understand the words to understand the feelings.
OK now I m focussing...you hi the nail right on the head...Nostalgic is the key in all this .Because Of my age my nostalgia is spread over most of two decades namely the 60s and 70s covering many, many songs of many, many groups and singers. Now, thanks to you I am seeing “my” music in a different light but still associate certain songs and music with certain places or happenings which are personal to me .It,s amazing sometimes a subliminal flashback can produce a taste or smell...but it’ s soon gone.
Yes, it's remake from a song in the 60's, by The Marvelettes, such a fun song to dance to. Play as many Carpenter songs as you want, we'll keep listening to her, her songs and her spirit live on in the music you play.
I love the Carpenters they are differently in my playlist. Also, I know what you mean about her voice calm and sooth you. I too have one particular artist (Natalie Merchant) that Do the same to me. She has her pop Songs, cover songs and her less unknown so songs. Whatever she sings She does well with a poetic, lushness, and passion voice. She just magnificent.
I read in a biography Karen was a huge Disney fan, apparently had a whole room full of Disney stuff (plush dolls, etc). James you should check out "Only Yesterday" and "Goodbye to Love" the last one especially really shows off Karen's vocal talents. She's easily my favorite singer and Richard's arraingements are spectacular. So glad you are such a big fan, JB!!
I've gone through very, very tough times and am still going through them with no end in sight for so far ay least, so I know somewhat what your going through. So if we can find something pure and fun like the Carpenters, then why not? That's what we need. And yes, I felt the same way, that she was and is the big attraction to their music, but at the same time, Richards songwriting and I think he also arranged the songs, not to mention his great piano playing holds it all together. I remember listening to their songs every day for months straight. After your videos I was dying to get my hands on my old carpenters cds and play them.
I KNOW WHAT YOUR SAYING KAREN'S VOICE GETS YOU THREW AOTHER DAY AOTHER WEEK AOTHER MONTH AOTHER YEAR IT WAS AND IS A WONDERFUL GIFT SHE HAD AND MADE YOU FEEL LIKE SHE WAS SINGING JUST FOR YOU AND ONLY YOU R I P KAREN 💔
This was originally a Motown song sung by The Marvellettes. The Beatles also did a cover of it. I think The Carpenters's version is the most iconic though. Music has the power to connect straight to your brain and trigger memories.
Yes, and the Carpenters version isn't very good. I like the Beatles' version best, because it's so raw. But this is cookie-cutter horse shit. The Carpenters were at their best when they did sad love songs and Christmas music.
@@SpaceCattttt This song hit No. 1 on the charts in 1975 just as the Marvelettes version did in 1961. But that's what is great about music. To some it sounds like trash, while others love the sound.
At first I was thinking that Olivia Newton John sang this, but I was thinking of Please Mr. Please. Love that song too! You should listen to her music too.
I would LOVEEEE to sit on an all night binge and watch music videos with you , you can watch the videos and i will watch you :P would be so so cathartic for me .
Hi James, I wanted to make sure you consider a review of the Carpenter's hit "Only Yesterday" which is my ultimate favorite of showcasing Karen's unbelievable voice. Has to be the absolute best vocal sung by a female artist. I've must've listen to this song a couple thousand times and it still gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes. Please listen to it, you won't regret it....another song that showcases Karen's angelic voice is "I know I need to be in Love".......just breathtaking vocals on both these songs.
Great choice, JB. This was the #1 song in America on Jan. 25, 1975. Karen was at the height of her beauty. She was likely 24 when the video was shot at Disneyland. From my understanding, they closed down the whole park that day to film it. From the same album (HORIZON), I recommend "Desperado".
Hi ~ Between my big sister and myself, we had every Carpenters album. I would hold a soda bottle or a hair brush and sing along almost every day. Karen taught me how to sing. She and Barbra Streisand. ~ Great choice. ♥
You need to react to the night chicago died by paper lace. It's about the saint valentine's day massacre. It exaggerates the actual events, but it's a really good song.
I did not see this when you first posted it, but I will comment anyway. The song was one of the few songs from the 1950s-1970s which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by different artists (The Marvelettes about 1962 and Carpenters in 1975). I believe it was the first song not written by Carole King and Gerry Geffen to do so. Their songs were "Go Away Little Girl" (Steve Lawrence '62 and Donny Osmond '71) and "The Locomotion" (Little Eva '62? and Grand Funk Railroad '74). IMHO, the Carpenters version of "Please Mr. Postman" was definitely more polished than the earlier versions. Further, their version was the biggest selling worldwide. Another "remake" the Carpenters did that is worth listening to is "There's a Kind of a Hush" which was made a hit by Herman's Hermits in the mid-1960s. That was also a big hit internationally for them (only #12 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 on the Adult Contemporary charts).
Keep talking. We love her too, and NEVER get tired of people discovering and appreciating her.
Wish I could 'love' this comment rather than just 'like' it! 💕
Keep on talking about her as much as you want JB. I love hearing it.
I believe Karen is very happy that she could help you. She seemed to be a gentle and caring soul.
I've said it before, I'll say it again, the Carpenters are my favorite musical act of all time. This isn't one of my favorite songs, but there's no such thing as a bad Carpenters song.
yeah....Karen Carpenter, Marilyn McCoo, Patsy Cline, Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Ann Wilson, Petula Clark, Helen Reddy, Melissa Manchester, Dionne Warwick Selena, Shakira, Kelly Clarkson,
Adele...etc.
At least Karen looks happy in this one, God bless her.
I hear ya man. She saved my life also. Love Karen. RIP GIRL!
Thank you JB for the reaction. I am 66 years old and had the pleasure of seeing the Carpenters live. Karen's sweet voice was as good live as it was on records (sorry..showing my age).. I too had a hard early life loosing both of my parents when I was 7 years old.. Karen's sweet voice got me through my days and years..If you are in the USA..you should visit her grave at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, California. It is as calm and serene as she was. Please do more Carpenters.. Great work btw..
I was lucky to see them live in Maryland. Neil Sedaka was their warm up group.
It goes without saying that I love the Carpenters...always have since I was a little kid, and always will until I die. Karen's voice was never matched by anyone, and never will be. And dude, the emotion in your voice alone brings tears to my eyes...just hearing the younger generation listening to them and falling in love with them. It keeps their memory alive.
The original version was done in the 60's by The Marvelletes.
And covered by a bunch of artists, even including The Beatles.
The Beatles also recorded this song of course they did a great job
In my opinion, the Carpenters version is better than the Beatles version
You can't help but fall in love with Karen when she's performing. There was something about her that was beyond this Earth.
It’s so sweet how she touched you👏👏 and that you honor her. She was so beautiful it’s so hard to wrap my head around her struggles with her weight, but of course that was a deeper issue. Thank you for the memory 👏👏
Loved this JB ... The Carpenters were so good. Karen's voice is like an angel
It’s impossible not to love her,she was just an extraordinary singer,all encompassing and beautiful
THEE PERFECT VOICE.. even in this upbeat "pop" song her voice was perfect for it.. perfect tone, crystal clear diction and enunciation, .. the ULTIMATE singer who sang TO YOU NOT AT YOU and made you feel the story of the song, whether a upbeat song like this one or one of their many many legendary love and romance songs at a slower beat. She made you feel joy or sorrow, sadness or hope, love or yearning with her voice and whatever particular song she sang.
Her voice is hauntingly beautiful. I get so sad when I realize she’s gone. Thank Goodness for great music and keep playing their songs! Happy New Year! 💙💕💋
This song was covered by a lot of artists prior to The Carpenters. I've never heard their version until now. But it's good. Everything they did is good.
You are a young man and have a lot to give to the world with your open mind and strong sense of individualism so keep fighting.
It is harder to swim upstream but be true to yourself and you will be true to others, a big net positive to the world and those around you.
Happy 2020 and God bless.
You are probably recalling the original song, Richard was and still is a terrific musical arranger, which is one of the reasons they sound so good.
Karen looked so good there. Happy and Healthy looking. RIP Karen you angel !
yeah … was thinking the same thing
Made much more sense in the era before texts and email :D
Yes! My sister is 19 years older than me! I’m the baby... this was her jam!! I learned all this as a kid!! ❤️Tennessee
She was a beautiful person. I love her voice. I know your grandma talk about Sam Cook singing you send me and many more.
She looks gorgeous in this video, i think your great btw i relate to you getting comfort from karen ..she was an angel your right
I love you exploring your musical past with the songs that meant a lot to you as a kid. It’s nice you’re sharing that with us. Thank you.
every thing you say makes sense....you are not alone man!!!!!!!!!
That angelic voice is a once in a lifetime experience
JB-No need to talk it out, we know what it’s all about. I feel the same way too! “Goodbye to Love” should be next.
Should react to 'Goodbye to Love'. To me, it's their best.. No one on you tube has ever reacted to it....
Wow, really? That is a shame. And an opportunity. It is definitely one of their best. Strangely, not too many Carpenters reactions on the Tube in general...
Karen had a very special gift. Once in a lifetime
She has a beautiful voice / clean sound ! I ve listened to this song and all her other song for 50 years and today if i here it ! Its like the first time !
I love the Carpenters! I bought the box set they released a few years ago. Unfortunately I can't listen to them when my wife is around because her mom passed away Easter 2018 and they were her mom's favorite group and she gets sad thinking about and missing her.
I know you love Karen Carpenter's voice. In my opinion, one of their very best albums is called "A Kind of Hush" from 1976. SO MANY good songs from that album including the title track, "There's a Kind of Hush," "Sandy," "I Know I Need to Be in Love," "I Have You" and "One More Time." I know this might be a lot to ask, but I'd love to hear your reactions to all of these songs. You will fall in love with her voice even more.
The Carpenters also did a cover of "deadmans curve" and a cover of "the night has a thousand eyes" both very good.
Hi, JB. I love this! This song is one of my favorites by Karen & Richard, too. I thought you'd love to know, too, that Karen was the drummer in the studio on this record, too. So all drums and percussion is all Karen Carpenter, too, over and above the lead vocals and overdubbed backup and harmonies.
I love The Marvelettes singing, i love The Beatles singing, i love this, such a fun song.
The original is from The Marvelettes, also very nice.
❤️❤️ I’m 52,...my friend and I used to sing for the neighborhood and this one of our favs!!!
We still love her and I love the way you love her too!
I hope this New Year you'll react to their "Only Yesterday" song James. Near the beginning of the song there's a lyric that goes "In my own time, nobody knew the pain I was going through.".... which is so poignant now we know about her struggle with anorexia......It still saddens me to hear those words all these years later but you're never forgotten gal.
Thanks for sharing! She did exactly the same thing for me while I was in high school back in the late 1970s. I was truly devastated when she died in 1983.
It was first done by the Marvelettes in 1961
jodan4 I didn’t know that thought it was a Beatles song I’ll check it out
I am obsessed with her voice too. I understand you perfectly. I survived without her voice until I was 19 years old. Since then, there is no better man or woman singer for my ears. Today I am 42 years old.
She was so beautiful and cute in this video. Expecting more reactions. Congratulations.
Happy New Year! Karen's voice is perfection. I highly recommend her album "Voice of the Heart" it was her final work before she passed. The entire album gives me chills. You'll love it!
Karen had already passed away by the time "Voice of the heart" was release. Her brother Richard completed it. In fact, many of the songs on that album were work leads, meaning they were meant to be recorded again. But Karen was just that good! Even her work leads sounded amazing!
Karen was one of most talented singers ever - thanks for doing this reaction!
An absolutely honest reaction.
I wish you peace and the best future.
It is easy to fall into an incredibly deep love with their music.
RIP, Ms Karen Carpenter.
Looking forward to seeing you in Heaven where I know that you and my wife are best friends.
I miss my wife but Heaven will reunite us.
This reminds me of being 4-5 Mum would play Carpenters cleaning on cassette in the late 80s
I would watch her like baby Yoda face
We both have our memories with this tune
Nice reaction JB.
Rainy days and Sunday is beautiful song. Karen was one of a kind
Happy New year btw
God bless you this year & hope good things come your way
Your reaction to this song made me cry. You can tell when someone is sincere by the quality of their statements and facial expression. Do all the other Carpenters songs.
Thanks for sharing her influence and God bless you!
A bit of trivia: Karen Carpenter was an avid collector of Disney memorabilia. Her bedroom was loaded with stuffed animals, posters, etc. This video was filmed at Disneyland only 10 miles down the road from their hometown of Downey CA. The Marvelettes and Beatles both previously sang this song. Richard gave it the Carpenter royal treatment with his amazing orchestration. Gotta love those 70s horns and the acoustic guitar at the end. Another masterpiece in their massive catalog of music. 16 Top Ten hits and 150 million records sold worldwide (this is vinyl only - long, long before any downloads.
Good music has no time ... your children or grandchildren will one day hear and enjoy, regardless of the time that has passed. Greetings from Brazil
Yes. She has a voice of an angel!
Sorry to hear you were depressed. Reminds me of when I was young listening to Casey Kasim on Saturday morning. This was a cover tune. But what an awesome voice. I feel about the same when listening to a lot of the old tunes. Good job!
You don't have to apologize .I listen to her songs everyday . Karen is one of a kind .She calms me down and makes me happy !! Keep listening to her .
I give you your "props", for, not letting anyone ridicule or try and embarrass you into not listening to "the Carpenters".....shows your maturity and honesty and self worth, and I respect that!!!..👌👍...kudos, my friend!
This song first hit No. 1 in the U.S. in 1961 by the Marvelettes and then hit No. 1 again in 1975 by the Carpenters. Fun song!
I was a kid ..I heard it on the radio the same time they were playing.."Wouldn't you give your hand to a friend" ...wait a minute..wait a minute!!!!!
Growing up with this music, I'm telling you, it makes me laugh about most so called artists from today. I am a child of the 70s and 80s. And the Carpenters have always been my favorites. I'll go through your uploads now. I want to see your reaction to songs like : top of the world, yesterday once more, only yesterday and ticket to ride. First time I saw ticket to ride , I couldn't take my eyes off the 3 musicians clothes and eyewear in the background. You gonna wet your pants laughing..... But the music touches you, and Karen is just magic......
You are not talking too much. I love what you have to say. I will never get tired, also of listening to you and listening to Karen.
Please if there is one song to check out its a song called "Now". it was her last ever recording. it wasn't even meant to be the final vocal used, the vocal recorded was only a guide for recording the instrumentation done in typical one take karen style. she died before she got to record the final proper take. being honest, if the vocal on the song wasn't even meant for the final cut, it will show you just how amazing this woman was. from the first sung word, bam it hits you right in the guts the heart and sends your head to a heavenly place. there really will never be anyone like karen again. she was an original one off and i cant as a 39 year old man, not stop myself from tearing up when i hear that voice. PS there is a movie made about her too, ahhh so many amazing songs. another Calling Occupants of interplanetary Craft. recorded for world contact day about making contact with life in the solar system. Touch me When were dancing another great song with a stellar sax solo.
JB I love how you share straight from your heart. I agree 100% with all your insights. These songs take me back to my childhood.
I believe this was originally done by The Marvalettes, even though some one said it was a Beatles cover. I love all the versions of this song.
James, wow, that was moving what you said about Karen. I’m definitely with you about her singing and voice. Not sure if you’ve heard these but I haven’t seen reactions of them yet. Here are some more great Carpenters songs: “top of the world”, “Honolulu city lights” , “ it’s going to take some time”, “yesterday once more”, and “ticket to ride“, a Beatles cover. Confident you’ll really like all of these. I think if you love a band you should definitely pursue listening to more of them.
There really is so much of the Carpenters/Karen Carpenter (she did have one solo album) that's left to be surfaced. I've brought them up before, but i'll do it again in no particular order: Goodbye To Love, I Need To Be In Love, You're The One, A Song For You, I Can't Smile Without You, Now, and many more of course...
Honalulu city lights is soooo good
Loved it!!
After listening to you I get the idea that your grandma had great taste in music& that you are following in her footsteps. Karen has an absolutely beautiful voice when you have time I would love for you to check out another great female voice Mama Cass singing Make Your Own Kind of Music. It is a great song with the wonderful message in it. I would love to hear your opinion
This was originally performed by The Marvelletes, an old Motown group. The Beatles also recorded a version that's worth checking out. Both of them are!
I think that you respond to her so well because behind that beautiful voice was tortured soul in pain; like calls out to like. This is the concept behind support groups being with others who share whatever condition your heart is in is cathartic because it acknowledges the unseen human connection that we all share. This is also I believe why music is the international translator; one does not need to understand the words to understand the feelings.
Just tuned in do you will love love love this song cannot wait goosebumps already
OK now I m focussing...you hi the nail right on the head...Nostalgic is the key in all this .Because Of my age my nostalgia is spread over most of two decades namely the 60s and 70s covering many, many songs of many, many groups and singers. Now, thanks to you I am seeing “my” music in a different light but still associate certain songs and music with certain places or happenings which are personal to me .It,s amazing sometimes a subliminal flashback can produce a taste or smell...but it’ s soon gone.
Please react to the Carpenters "Goodbye to love" and "Yesterday once more".
Yes, it's remake from a song in the 60's, by The Marvelettes, such a fun song to dance to. Play as many Carpenter songs as you want, we'll keep listening to her, her songs and her spirit live on in the music you play.
I love the Carpenters they are differently in my playlist. Also, I know what you mean about her voice calm and sooth you. I too have one particular artist (Natalie Merchant) that Do the same to me. She has her pop Songs, cover songs
and her less unknown so songs. Whatever she sings She does well with a poetic, lushness, and passion voice. She just magnificent.
I read in a biography Karen was a huge Disney fan, apparently had a whole room full of Disney stuff (plush dolls, etc). James you should check out "Only Yesterday" and "Goodbye to Love" the last one especially really shows off Karen's vocal talents. She's easily my favorite singer and Richard's arraingements are spectacular. So glad you are such a big fan, JB!!
You are an old soul for sure!!!!!! But the Marveletts did this song first in the early 60s
take a look at her live singing Sing in Japan. Transended many cultures.
I've gone through very, very tough times and am still going through them with no end in sight for so far ay least, so I know somewhat what your going through. So if we can find something pure and fun like the Carpenters, then why not? That's what we need. And yes, I felt the same way, that she was and is the big attraction to their music, but at the same time, Richards songwriting and I think he also arranged the songs, not to mention his great piano playing holds it all together. I remember listening to their songs every day for months straight. After your videos I was dying to get my hands on my old carpenters cds and play them.
The backing vocals of this song were Karen herself and Richard. Beautiful cover...thanks.
I KNOW WHAT YOUR SAYING KAREN'S VOICE GETS YOU THREW AOTHER DAY AOTHER WEEK AOTHER MONTH AOTHER YEAR IT WAS AND IS A WONDERFUL GIFT SHE HAD AND MADE YOU FEEL LIKE SHE WAS SINGING JUST FOR YOU AND ONLY YOU R I P KAREN 💔
....ditto, she's got it. God bless her!
This was originally a Motown song sung by The Marvellettes. The Beatles also did a cover of it. I think The Carpenters's version is the most iconic though. Music has the power to connect straight to your brain and trigger memories.
Loved this as a kid 😍 Happy New Year 🥳
The Marvelettes first did this song in 1961.
The Beatles also did a cover of it.
Yes, and the Carpenters version isn't very good. I like the Beatles' version best, because it's so raw. But this is cookie-cutter horse shit.
The Carpenters were at their best when they did sad love songs and Christmas music.
@@SpaceCattttt This song hit No. 1 on the charts in 1975 just as the Marvelettes version did in 1961. But that's what is great about music. To some it sounds like trash, while others love the sound.
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At first I was thinking that Olivia Newton John sang this, but I was thinking of Please Mr. Please. Love that song too! You should listen to her music too.
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Keep it UP!! I LOVE everything they did!!
I would LOVEEEE to sit on an all night binge and watch music videos with you , you can watch the videos and i will watch you :P would be so so cathartic for me .
Hi James, I wanted to make sure you consider a review of the Carpenter's hit "Only Yesterday" which is my ultimate favorite of showcasing Karen's unbelievable voice. Has to be the absolute best vocal sung by a female artist. I've must've listen to this song a couple thousand times and it still gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes. Please listen to it, you won't regret it....another song that showcases Karen's angelic voice is "I know I need to be in Love".......just breathtaking vocals on both these songs.
A music video that anyone can watch and enjoy. No nudity, vulgarity, or scenes of violence.
This is a cover of a Beatles song.
Both versions are great
Brian Walley the marvelletes were the original artist and recording (1961).
@@Samscoinsandheavymetal Thank you...the Beatles' version is also a cover...
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Both Karen and Richard had pitch perfect voices. Sadly Karen had her demons which led to her early downfall. Their songs are timeless.
richard's voice makes me cringe.
Please react to "A Song For You" if you want to tear up. And keep talking about Karen, I love her too. And love your reactions. You are so real.
Great choice, JB. This was the #1 song in America on Jan. 25, 1975. Karen was at the height of her beauty. She was likely 24 when the video was shot at Disneyland. From my understanding, they closed down the whole park that day to film it. From the same album (HORIZON), I recommend "Desperado".
Beautiful voice.
glad u like xo 1 my favs
Hi ~ Between my big sister and myself, we had every Carpenters album. I would hold a soda bottle or a hair brush and sing along almost every day. Karen taught me how to sing. She and Barbra Streisand. ~ Great choice. ♥
You need to react to the night chicago died by paper lace. It's about the saint valentine's day massacre. It exaggerates the actual events, but it's a really good song.
Her brother knew she was the star of duo. Many of us are obsessed with lovely karen!
You were correct about this song. It was done by The Marvelettes
btw Karen is on the DRUMS!!
I did not see this when you first posted it, but I will comment anyway. The song was one of the few songs from the 1950s-1970s which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by different artists (The Marvelettes about 1962 and Carpenters in 1975). I believe it was the first song not written by Carole King and Gerry Geffen to do so. Their songs were "Go Away Little Girl" (Steve Lawrence '62 and Donny Osmond '71) and "The Locomotion" (Little Eva '62? and Grand Funk Railroad '74). IMHO, the Carpenters version of "Please Mr. Postman" was definitely more polished than the earlier versions. Further, their version was the biggest selling worldwide.
Another "remake" the Carpenters did that is worth listening to is "There's a Kind of a Hush" which was made a hit by Herman's Hermits in the mid-1960s. That was also a big hit internationally for them (only #12 on the Billboard Hot 100; #1 on the Adult Contemporary charts).
This is an awesome New Year line up so far. Happy New Year, JB.
I love your reaction.