This is one of the absolute best, most underrated Carpenters songs EVER‼️ It was incredibly progressive at its time - and I give Richard HUGE props for recognizing this song’s potential as a cover… …& talk about timely for today’s extraterrestrial activity in our skies. 👽🛸
Watching you react to this very memorable song from my youth has put a massive smile on my face! I really needed this tonight. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
You can relive The Carpenters in the re-incarnation of Karen and her brother Richard through the amazing duo Sally Olsen and Ned Mills who perform as “Carpenters Legacy” in Las Vegas reviving much of The original Carpenters work and shows in style, music, vocals, and theme. You will come to realize that Sally is a replica in every way to Karen. Perfection. Check out their performances. You can search for Sally Olsen on UA-cam.
Best female voice of all time? This title would go to someone who can switch from tender to gritty and back again in an instant. You get this from Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, and even sometimes from "Idol" contestants. Karen is probably the best female voice in her genre (ABBA fans might disagree), but best overall is a bit of a stretch.
BTW, Klaatu was the lead character in the 1951 Sci-Fi classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still," which if you haven't seen it, we need to get it into the poll because it's one of the Greats.
Definitely underrated and their most ambitious project ever. It took weeks of recording and involved an army of musicians. Your reaction was amazing! Love that you loved it so much! Thanks for being so pro Karen!
Passage was my favorite Carpenters LP. A true hidden Gem. The critics forgot this was their exploratory effort, to what could have been a new realm of musical sound for them, hence the title name "PASSAGE" The album contained a departure from their ordinary tracks. Calypso, Country, Space POP, Andrew LLyod Weber's Classic Rock Opera "Evita'. The album cover design told the story, nothing short of Brilliant!
This is one of my favorite songs from the 1977 studio album "Passage", i still remember when i first bought my first Carpenters album "Their Greatest Hits" on cassette in 1992 and the album closes with this beautiful song, i just didn't know what to expect of it but it was really beautiful done by the Carpenters so i beacme a Carpenters fan since the day i bought that cassette in april 1992. 😉🙂
Enjoyed hearing this one again. The video is from their 1978 Space Encounters TV Special which aired on ABC on May 17, 1978. Another song from the 1977 Passage album you should hear is "Two Sides". Great job on the reactions.
I have the Klaatu album. Richard was a big fan. The band’s sound was electronic and space sounding but paradoxically, all the instruments were non-electronic. Richard was interested in emulating this. This is in context with 1977; there was a fascination with space exploration. Skylab was garnering attention, the space shuttle was in production, Star Wars was everywhere, and Close Encounters was on the radar. There also seems to be some ELO influence which brings in the Beatles influence; Jeff Lynn and the Carpenters were heavily inspired by the Fab Four.
With so much music produced through our lifetime, we sometimes fail to keep checking back on our past; as we get older, we slowly start returning to our youth and the music. As more channels like yours keep reminding us of what we had, the more of us return to those times. I'm a 'baby boomer', although l grew up in the 50's; l have an appreciation of music that come before me, especially Big Band music. Music is a reflection of our lives. Keep enjoying your journey.
Thank you salvo g for seeing the carpenters the way i do.its so pleasing to hear someone who appreciates then the way I see them .I watch your carpenters videos every night with a lump in my throat
I've always loved this track. The opening part with the radio DJ and the alien calling in always makes me smile a lot. And of course Karen's voice is just beautiful, Richard's arrangement sublime and the orchestra and backing singers perfect. And your reaction was brilliant with the same kind of emotions I felt I remember when I heard it for the first time in my teens.
I had quite the experience listening this album by Klaatu with a buddy, on Magic Mushrooms on a beautiful summer night, high up in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1978. No clouds, millions of stars, a full moon, northern lights, and something else, black, square moving behind everything. I'll never forget that experience. I like The Carpenters interpretation of this song too! ✌️🖖from 🇨🇦 🎶😶🌫️🙄😂
I think the guy at the beginning of the video playing the radio DJ is Tony Peluso, the same guy who played fuzz guitar on Goodbye to Love and other Carpenters tracks
Yes that is Tony Peluso. He has a great D.J voice. He also announces the songs for the medley of oldies on the Now and Then album by the Carpenters. Richard was always innovative and doesn't get enough credit for his genius. Along with Karen's unmatched fabulous voice, they were destined for the fame that they received. Ultimate musicians with class. I have been a fan since their beginnings and listen to them every day. Karen is surely missed by the world and thanks for continuing their legacy of great music Salvo.
This beautiful Carpenters song and her beautiful mesmerising voice just tugs at my heart strings. I remember it well and makes it more emotional knowing she tragically died just a few years later.
This song was part of a 1 hour television special SPACE ENCOUNTERS featuring Carpenters. This was a time when both the films: STAR WARS and CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND were relatively new releases in theaters. Seems out of place by today's standards but one has to keep in mind the context of the era in which it came from.
I don't how I missed this one, and this is the first time I ever heard this song. Truly incredible, thought provoking and really so creative. Thank you for sharing and promoting the music of The Carpenters, you are right, it just never gets old.
I was awestruck and mesmerized when I first heard this masterpiece different weird but oh so catchy then the guitar solo kicks in WOW play it again again again {:-) PAV UK
Always great to hear The Carpenters. Remember this well. It's been a long time since hearing it. Your reaction to this is fun. Glad you enjoyed this. So different from their other hits.
The original was released in 1976 by the Canadian band Klaatu . Rumors were swirling that this was really the Beatles. You must listen on UA-cam to their debut album just titled Klaatu , where many of the singles you would bet your life , was written and sung by the Beatles .Standout tracks that are a must to listen to are Sub-Rosa Subway ( the most Beatlesque track imo. ) , California Jam , and the haunting Little Neutrino . When album was released , had no credits for the musicians or producer behind it . The mystique was heightened when it was revealed nobody from Capitol Records had ever met the band on release . A journalist wrote an article giving reasons why Klaatu were in fact the Beatles , and this was a long - lost anonymously issued follow up to their Revolver .
I remember back when I was 16 and a big Beatles fan when Klaatu became popular and we were all freaking out on the possibility that they were the Beatles! They were one of the biggest mysteries of my youth!
@@davejennings9460 I was 18 and have the same memories . Was so excited first time listening thinking was it or was it not them . I loved the album no matter who it was
This song really spoke to you, that was obvious. I'm guessing you're not from these parts. You're so full of love and compassion, I wouldn't be surprised if you were Pleiadian in a previous incarnation, which is why this has grabbed you. It's a beautiful reaction. So happy for you 👽👾👻
I remember liking this as a kid as I was into sci-fi. I think the Carpenters were probably jumping on the Star Wars craze as that movie was released in May of 1977 and was extremely popular cultural moment and this single came out in September.
The song was created over a year before Star Wars, and they recorded it well before Star Wars. If anything Star Wars could be said to have ridden the coat tails of Close Encounters, and this song (by Klaatu)
Richard Carpenter was the musical genius in this group! AND they are not in the RnR Hall of Fame!! Very underrated music from the 70s. Karen started out as the drummer, but with her voice, they put her out front. Her voice is so clear and perfect! Nice of you to recognize these older songs from a great era!
This was such a departure of what The Carpenters sound was and the public wouldn't accept it, to bad, great song. They don't venture away from the original on this which I think you would enjoy as well. The members of KLAATU even liked their version.
As a kid , this was one of my favorite songs. It was a great time for space... NASA, Carl Sagan and Cosmos, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Roger and the 25th Century... all hitting hard.
I just love this song. It's so much fun to see the Carpenters branch away from the usual lyrical themes. Of course it came out the same year as Star Wars and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" so sci-fi, aliens ufos etc were very much in the public consciousness and this song fitted well into the mix. Good times!
Karen can do anything...she moves you...she can take you in diff.places and universe...and by the way,she landed in my heart since i was 10,and now that i'm 24yo i kept her inside in my heart and never let her go...i locked her in❤😅.
Now that you’ve arrived at their Passages album, you MUST listen to their “On The Balcony Of The Casa Rosada”, which leads directly into Karen’s gorgeous rendition of “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina” from EVITA, recorded when it was still only a stage musical in London’s West End, before it became a Broadway smash and later movie musical. Many people still think Karen’s version is the best of them all. ❤
I worked for Klaatu in their very brief touring history in the early 1980's and became good friends with all the members, which I am still in contact with. One of the co-founders of the band, and co-writer of this song, Terry Draper, has a thank you letter from Karen Carpenter framed and hung prominently on his wall at home. I visited him last summer (2023) and saw it. He considers it one of his most prized possessions. The band always performed this as their last song at the end of the night and was, of course, one of the highlights of the live show. Most of us Klaatu fans were introduced to this song as we put the needle down on the first track of side one of their first album, released in 1976. The band members didn't put their names or faces on the album sleeve as they wanted the music to speak for itself. A DJ in the USA would eventually hear the album and brought forth an opinion that it might be The Beatles, performing anonymously. The album did have some Beatle-esque songs and one member sounds "a bit" like McCartney. It would be well worth your while to find the original on UA-cam and give it a listen. The Carpenters' version stays pretty faithful to the original but adds a few embellishments. And I have to say, the look of pure joy on your face reacting to this made me smile ear to ear. Great reaction! Great Channel; I have seen dozens of your reactions. Well done sir.
Terry is talking about this song in a video somewhere, explaining how the noises in the beginning of their song was made and how he mimicked Michael Giles’ (King Crimson) drumming. Klaatu found the way into my CD collection maybe 15 years ago and I am also a fan of Terry. If you see him, pass a Hello to him from a Swedish fan.
"Fun" sums up this song perfectly, and Richard would agree, he's said as much in interviews. One aspect I particularly like is that the orchestral arrangement was by British musical arranger Peter Knight (who always called Richard "guv'ner" when they were recording it), who was well-known in the UK for his music arrangements in the hugely popular BBC Christmas specials of the legendary UK double act Morecambe and Wise. Oh, the Carpenters are half-British, by the way, their father was an ex-pat Brit who emigrated to the US. They still have relatives in London.
Peter Knight continued working with the Carpenters for the remainder of their recording career, providing orchestrations for their studio albums as well as their TV specials, including a good portion of their timeless Christmas recordings. Knight is also famous, of course, for providing the gorgeous orchestrations for The Moody Blues’ landmark Days Of Future Passed album, a decade earlier.
This came out around the time that the big sci-fi movement started at the theaters (Star Wars, Star Trek). Guitarist Tony Peluso did the DJ's voice masterfully! Loved your reaction!
Great job by Karen and Richard plus all the musicians, but you also need to give major props to Klaatu for writing and putting out the original version of this song!
I saw an interview clip with Klaatu talking about this. They showed a copy of the record Karen sent them with an inscription that said, among other things, "we've been observing your group" which I think showed her sense of humor. It was in pristine condition and they obviously treasured it. And of course, they don't mind the royalty checks at all! It undoubtedly made them more money than every other song they recorded put together.
amazing. ~One of the most important tracks of my young life. it's never left me. Great to see you reacting to it!! another one that was important for me back then was emerson lake and palmer, fanfare for the common man. i think you might like it too.
the "Alien's" voice presented here is RICHARD'S. This TV Special Space Encounters has John Davidson and Suzanne Somers in it. Suzanne and Karen do a dance skit to "Man Smart.....Woman Smarter" all that of course found elswhere here on UA-cam.
No computers, no pitch correction, no sampling, no protools just actual instruments with real musicians and one of the all time great voices. It's what we used o call music, sublime.
I agree -- why does this not have a billion views. Quite possibly my favorite song of my entire childhood. This song always amazes me, no matter how often I hear it. Thankyou for this reaction -- much respect!!!
Back in the late 70s I think this had very limited airplay, if I remember correctly. Why only limited? I think in general we thought it was kind of corny. I mean we had Bowie and Led Zeppelin, and other great rock bands to listen to. And this was a departure from the Carpenter's beautiful ballads that were hugely popular. So at least in my circle we thought it was corny. But I can understand how people might appreciate it more today.
I hope and pray Karen's voice is the first sound the Occupants of Interplanetary Craft do hear. They might just cut us some slack...
What an absolute spot on comment. Awesome.
"but please come in peace we beseech you...our Earth may never survuive"
Incredible. Thank you for that visualization and thought. Absolutely in the spirit of this remarkable recording.
YES Everyone should blare it from every speaker if They ever do come
This is one of the absolute best, most underrated Carpenters songs EVER‼️
It was incredibly progressive at its time - and I give Richard HUGE props for recognizing this song’s potential as a cover…
…& talk about timely for today’s extraterrestrial activity in our skies. 👽🛸
The DJ was the fuzzy guitarist who joined Carpenters for "Goodby To Love" and stayed with them Tony Peluso.
Watching you react to this very memorable song from my youth has put a massive smile on my face! I really needed this tonight. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Julie, saw them in 74' ...u ?
I’ve loved The Carpenters since I bought the ‘45 of Close to You when I was 10 in 1970 ❤
Same for me!
You can relive The Carpenters in the re-incarnation of Karen and her brother Richard through the amazing duo Sally Olsen and Ned Mills who perform as “Carpenters Legacy” in Las Vegas reviving much of The original Carpenters work and shows in style, music, vocals, and theme. You will come to realize that Sally is a replica in every way to Karen. Perfection.
Check out their performances. You can search for Sally Olsen on UA-cam.
ua-cam.com/video/VsAMHkYoM3M/v-deo.htmlsi=yJ0a3LSc1rkATpkl
“Why do I like this so much?” Because it’s a bloody masterpiece!
TOTALLY agree! My favourite Carpenters song!
Beautiful Karen, Definitely the best female voice of all time, great arrangement by Richard
Best female voice of all time? This title would go to someone who can switch from tender to gritty and back again in an instant. You get this from Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, and even sometimes from "Idol" contestants. Karen is probably the best female voice in her genre (ABBA fans might disagree), but best overall is a bit of a stretch.
@@SapphireZucchini-xb3vr No it goes on the purity & natural of the voice it doesn't matter what genre it is, it is THE VOICE!
BTW, Klaatu was the lead character in the 1951 Sci-Fi classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still," which if you haven't seen it, we need to get it into the poll because it's one of the Greats.
Amazingly creative arrangement by Richard Carpenter!
Years when music was made with Heart 🤩
Definitely underrated and their most ambitious project ever. It took weeks of recording and involved an army of musicians. Your reaction was amazing! Love that you loved it so much! Thanks for being so pro Karen!
I get goose bumps every time I hear this amazing track from the Carpenters. Especially of Karren's gift of a voice.
One of the most beautiful (and underrated) Carpenters song. The lyrics hit home, and the musical arrangement is just genius!
This is brilliant. I still have this album. Karen looks wonderful. Enjoyed this reaction tremendously.
My favorite Carpenters song! It made me appreciate them even more.
Passage was my favorite Carpenters LP. A true hidden Gem. The critics forgot this was their exploratory effort, to what could have been a new realm of musical sound for them, hence the title name "PASSAGE" The album contained a departure from their ordinary tracks. Calypso, Country, Space POP, Andrew LLyod Weber's Classic Rock Opera "Evita'. The album cover design told the story, nothing short of Brilliant!
@@johnkoz1006 Passage is the only Carpenters album I ever purchased. I was 15 years old when it was released
Karen Carpenter's voice is beautiful and the arrangement of this track is amazing.
It hit the spot for the era - Close Encounters and all that!
An absolutely brilliant song that was groundbreaking and gives me chills every time I hear it even after 40 years
Love this song. Karen sounds great even in space! Many don't like their experimental album Passage but I think it is wonderful.
I loved your reaction to this one! I’ve been a Carpenters fan my entire life. 🎶
Karen was such an excellent singer, this is one of my favourites. Great reaction. Thank you for reminding us of the special talents of the Carpenters.
This is one of my favorite songs from the 1977 studio album "Passage", i still remember when i first bought my first Carpenters album "Their Greatest Hits" on cassette in 1992 and the album closes with this beautiful song, i just didn't know what to expect of it but it was really beautiful done by the Carpenters so i beacme a Carpenters fan since the day i bought that cassette in april 1992. 😉🙂
Enjoyed hearing this one again. The video is from their 1978 Space Encounters TV Special which aired on ABC on May 17, 1978. Another song from the 1977 Passage album you should hear is "Two Sides". Great job on the reactions.
Ive never even heard of this song until right now and I think I love it?? Yes.
I have the Klaatu album. Richard was a big fan. The band’s sound was electronic and space sounding but paradoxically, all the instruments were non-electronic. Richard was interested in emulating this. This is in context with 1977; there was a fascination with space exploration. Skylab was garnering attention, the space shuttle was in production, Star Wars was everywhere, and Close Encounters was on the radar. There also seems to be some ELO influence which brings in the Beatles influence; Jeff Lynn and the Carpenters were heavily inspired by the Fab Four.
So happy you did this one…such an obscure Carpenters song….I remember hearing this one on the radio as a child
With so much music produced through our lifetime, we sometimes fail to keep checking back on our past; as we get older, we slowly start returning to our youth and the music. As more channels like yours keep reminding us of what we had, the more of us return to those times. I'm a 'baby boomer', although l grew up in the 50's; l have an appreciation of music that come before me, especially Big Band music. Music is a reflection of our lives. Keep enjoying your journey.
I forgot about this song ! OMG this is very pertinent at this time of the human race . She tells us how to reach them .
For The Carpenters, this song was certainly '... far beyond the norm'!
You will sing this while brushing your teeth tonight 😂 over and over in yr mind .....i know 🤣🤣
Thank you salvo g for seeing the carpenters the way i do.its so pleasing to hear someone who appreciates then the way I see them .I watch your carpenters videos every night with a lump in my throat
Carpenters trippiest
I've always loved this track. The opening part with the radio DJ and the alien calling in always makes me smile a lot. And of course Karen's voice is just beautiful, Richard's arrangement sublime and the orchestra and backing singers perfect. And your reaction was brilliant with the same kind of emotions I felt I remember when I heard it for the first time in my teens.
One of the unforeseen side effects of the space race and the moon landing. Space was suddenly a theme in a lot of art for a while afterwards.
Wow!! NEVER heard that before!! So wonderful to discover a "new" Carpenter's song!! Thanks so much to you, and your patron!!! ❤
The are still some great songs on the Passage album that fly under the radar
@@eggy1962 Thanks, i'll check it out! 🙂
@@michaelnorman3393 it has their version of Don’t Cry For Me Argentina which i rate better than Madonna’s but just behind Julie Covington
This song slaps so hard. Love it. And there are so many great Carpenters tunes left for you to discover.
Absolutely unique and incredible song that i have loved since forever,
fantastic draws you into it like part of the story amazing song
I had quite the experience listening this album by Klaatu with a buddy, on Magic Mushrooms on a beautiful summer night, high up in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1978. No clouds, millions of stars, a full moon, northern lights, and something else, black, square moving behind everything. I'll never forget that experience.
I like The Carpenters interpretation of this song too!
✌️🖖from 🇨🇦 🎶😶🌫️🙄😂
No, we love it! Ive missed it. Thank you Sal
Voice of an angel
I know right? Has been a favorite of mine for years now. Happy and glad that you finally got turned on to the miracle we call The Carpenters.
The original version is absolutely worth a listen too. Love them both equally.
The 1970s was such a FUN time! I love your reactions to these fun and timeless songs from such a great age, Sal.
We should broadcast this out into space! I love this song, Karen was so amazing
It was sent into space on the Voyageur space probe.
I think the guy at the beginning of the video playing the radio DJ is Tony Peluso, the same guy who played fuzz guitar on Goodbye to Love and other Carpenters tracks
Definitely Tony. RIP
Yes that is Tony Peluso. He has a great D.J voice. He also announces the songs for the medley of oldies on the Now and Then album by the Carpenters. Richard was always innovative and doesn't get enough credit for his genius. Along with Karen's unmatched fabulous voice, they were destined for the fame that they received. Ultimate musicians with class. I have been a fan since their beginnings and listen to them every day. Karen is surely missed by the world and thanks for continuing their legacy of great music Salvo.
Richard was nominated for a music arrangement Grammy for this song, if I recall correctly.
Yes. One of three times he was nominated for arrangement.
This beautiful Carpenters song and her beautiful mesmerising voice just tugs at my heart strings. I remember it well and makes it more emotional knowing she tragically died just a few years later.
I agree... wonderful imagination!
This song was part of a 1 hour television special SPACE ENCOUNTERS featuring Carpenters. This was a time when both the films: STAR WARS and CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND were relatively new releases in theaters. Seems out of place by today's standards but one has to keep in mind the context of the era in which it came from.
I don't how I missed this one, and this is the first time I ever heard this song. Truly incredible, thought provoking and really so creative. Thank you for sharing and promoting the music of The Carpenters, you are right, it just never gets old.
A masterpiece!
This song is nothing short of EPIC!!
I was awestruck and mesmerized
when I first heard this masterpiece
different weird but oh so catchy
then the guitar solo kicks in WOW
play it again again again
{:-) PAV UK
Simply magical
Always great to hear The Carpenters. Remember this well. It's been a long time since hearing it. Your reaction to this is fun. Glad you enjoyed this. So different from their other hits.
It's quite fun to watch you having a good time.
Looked like you had an eargasm. 💥
😂😂
I was thinking the same thing. So much fun watching his enthusiasm!
Such a pure voice
I'd hoped you'd close your eyes ☺️ absolutely loved your reaction!
The original was released in 1976 by the Canadian band Klaatu . Rumors were swirling that this was really the Beatles. You must listen on UA-cam to their debut album just titled Klaatu , where many of the singles you would bet your life , was written and sung by the Beatles .Standout tracks that are a must to listen to are Sub-Rosa Subway ( the most Beatlesque track imo. ) , California Jam , and the haunting Little Neutrino . When album was released , had no credits for the musicians or producer behind it . The mystique was heightened when it was revealed nobody from Capitol Records had ever met the band on release . A journalist wrote an article giving reasons why Klaatu were in fact the Beatles , and this was a long - lost anonymously issued follow up to their Revolver .
I remember back when I was 16 and a big Beatles fan when Klaatu became popular and we were all freaking out on the possibility that they were the Beatles! They were one of the biggest mysteries of my youth!
@@davejennings9460 I was 18 and have the same memories . Was so excited first time listening thinking was it or was it not them . I loved the album no matter who it was
This song really spoke to you, that was obvious. I'm guessing you're not from these parts. You're so full of love and compassion, I wouldn't be surprised if you were Pleiadian in a previous incarnation, which is why this has grabbed you. It's a beautiful reaction. So happy for you 👽👾👻
I remember liking this as a kid as I was into sci-fi. I think the Carpenters were probably jumping on the Star Wars craze as that movie was released in May of 1977 and was extremely popular cultural moment and this single came out in September.
The song was created over a year before Star Wars, and they recorded it well before Star Wars. If anything Star Wars could be said to have ridden the coat tails of Close Encounters, and this song (by Klaatu)
I have always loved this song even though it is completely different from almost any other song, period. Not just Carpenters songs!
Richard Carpenter was the musical genius in this group! AND they are not in the RnR Hall of Fame!! Very underrated music from the 70s. Karen started out as the drummer, but with her voice, they put her out front. Her voice is so clear and perfect! Nice of you to recognize these older songs from a great era!
This was such a departure of what The Carpenters sound was and the public wouldn't accept it, to bad, great song. They don't venture away from the original on this which I think you would enjoy as well. The members of KLAATU even liked their version.
I always like this one. Thanks for sharing.
I never saw the video so that's fantastic. Thanks so much for putting that in there.
It makes me happy to think that if we ever make contact with alien life the first thing they hear is Karen's heavenly voice.
This song was sent into space on the Voyageur space probe, so they may hear it.
As a kid , this was one of my favorite songs. It was a great time for space... NASA, Carl Sagan and Cosmos, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Roger and the 25th Century... all hitting hard.
If you loved this you would LOVE “The Carpenters: Space Encounters” TV special. Camp. Pop. Karen. The 70s. All in space! So much fun!
Love this song. It’s wild.
Love it!! :D x
They were totally bonkers but very well-meaning bless.
I just love this song. It's so much fun to see the Carpenters branch away from the usual lyrical themes. Of course it came out the same year as Star Wars and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" so sci-fi, aliens ufos etc were very much in the public consciousness and this song fitted well into the mix. Good times!
Yup. One of the best by them. So so glad you enjoy this journey!
Karen can do anything...she moves you...she can take you in diff.places and universe...and by the way,she landed in my heart since i was 10,and now that i'm 24yo i kept her inside in my heart and never let her go...i locked her in❤😅.
I loved this song in the 70s!!
I remember the tv special they did...it was so cool🎉.... love Karen... missing her so much...
I have always loved this song. Well actually I have always loved all of the Carpenters music. Karen had a once in a generation voice.
😀Ty, I’d forgotten this…came out when I was about 13. 63 now. 🇨🇦🖖🏻
Now that you’ve arrived at their Passages album, you MUST listen to their “On The Balcony Of The Casa Rosada”, which leads directly into Karen’s gorgeous rendition of “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina” from EVITA, recorded when it was still only a stage musical in London’s West End, before it became a Broadway smash and later movie musical. Many people still think Karen’s version is the best of them all. ❤
Should have been their Greatest hit
Yes! TOTALLY agree!
I worked for Klaatu in their very brief touring history in the early 1980's and became good friends with all the members, which I am still in contact with. One of the co-founders of the band, and co-writer of this song, Terry Draper, has a thank you letter from Karen Carpenter framed and hung prominently on his wall at home. I visited him last summer (2023) and saw it. He considers it one of his most prized possessions.
The band always performed this as their last song at the end of the night and was, of course, one of the highlights of the live show. Most of us Klaatu fans were introduced to this song as we put the needle down on the first track of side one of their first album, released in 1976. The band members didn't put their names or faces on the album sleeve as they wanted the music to speak for itself. A DJ in the USA would eventually hear the album and brought forth an opinion that it might be The Beatles, performing anonymously. The album did have some Beatle-esque songs and one member sounds "a bit" like McCartney. It would be well worth your while to find the original on UA-cam and give it a listen.
The Carpenters' version stays pretty faithful to the original but adds a few embellishments. And I have to say, the look of pure joy on your face reacting to this made me smile ear to ear. Great reaction! Great Channel; I have seen dozens of your reactions. Well done sir.
Terry is talking about this song in a video somewhere, explaining how the noises in the beginning of their song was made and how he mimicked Michael Giles’ (King Crimson) drumming.
Klaatu found the way into my CD collection maybe 15 years ago and I am also a fan of Terry. If you see him, pass a Hello to him from a Swedish fan.
"Fun" sums up this song perfectly, and Richard would agree, he's said as much in interviews. One aspect I particularly like is that the orchestral arrangement was by British musical arranger Peter Knight (who always called Richard "guv'ner" when they were recording it), who was well-known in the UK for his music arrangements in the hugely popular BBC Christmas specials of the legendary UK double act Morecambe and Wise. Oh, the Carpenters are half-British, by the way, their father was an ex-pat Brit who emigrated to the US. They still have relatives in London.
Peter Knight continued working with the Carpenters for the remainder of their recording career, providing orchestrations for their studio albums as well as their TV specials, including a good portion of their timeless Christmas recordings. Knight is also famous, of course, for providing the gorgeous orchestrations for The Moody Blues’ landmark Days Of Future Passed album, a decade earlier.
OMG Bro! Your reaction just made my year! 🤣
This came out around the time that the big sci-fi movement started at the theaters (Star Wars, Star Trek). Guitarist Tony Peluso did the DJ's voice masterfully! Loved your reaction!
A bizarre and long forgotten artefact of my youth. Groovy.
Crazy and good. The beautiful voice of Karen, and the harmonies
Great job by Karen and Richard plus all the musicians, but you also need to give major props to Klaatu for writing and putting out the original version of this song!
I saw an interview clip with Klaatu talking about this. They showed a copy of the record Karen sent them with an inscription that said, among other things, "we've been observing your group" which I think showed her sense of humor. It was in pristine condition and they obviously treasured it. And of course, they don't mind the royalty checks at all! It undoubtedly made them more money than every other song they recorded put together.
@@ruthlafler5622 That's awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
I remember buying this as a single when it came out! Oh yes :)
amazing. ~One of the most important tracks of my young life. it's never left me. Great to see you reacting to it!! another one that was important for me back then was emerson lake and palmer, fanfare for the common man. i think you might like it too.
Karen we mis you.
the "Alien's" voice presented here is RICHARD'S. This TV Special Space Encounters has John Davidson and Suzanne Somers in it. Suzanne and Karen do a dance skit to "Man Smart.....Woman Smarter" all that of course found elswhere here on UA-cam.
No computers, no pitch correction, no sampling, no protools just actual instruments with real musicians and one of the all time great voices. It's what we used o call music, sublime.
never heard this before, LOVE it! ✌🏼✌🏼☮☮
I agree! One of my favorites. Richard was into sci-fi. And this was around the Stars Wars hype of the 70s. Sheer perfection!
Absolutely Epic. I love your reaction!!!!
I agree -- why does this not have a billion views. Quite possibly my favorite song of my entire childhood. This song always amazes me, no matter how often I hear it.
Thankyou for this reaction -- much respect!!!
Dude, I love your damn face. So expressive.
Because at the last programming meeting it was decided that you were finally ready for it.
This song makes me cry, it was my mums fav and she died of cancer.. .and then the way the Karen died😢😢😢😢😢i m broken.
Back in the late 70s I think this had very limited airplay, if I remember correctly. Why only limited? I think in general we thought it was kind of corny. I mean we had Bowie and Led Zeppelin, and other great rock bands to listen to. And this was a departure from the Carpenter's beautiful ballads that were hugely popular. So at least in my circle we thought it was corny. But I can understand how people might appreciate it more today.
Love this song 😄
Thank you Brice.
Elementary School (Primary) kids were taught this Song and sang it all day long...in the School Yard. 🇦🇺