Leon Russell wrote the song, and Richard arranged it to fit Karen’s voice. Thank you for giving the song the listen that it deserves without interruption, then reacting to it. Wish more reactors would do it this way.
@@NAIATHEDRAGON ok.listen with our ears to this! "Leon Russell wrote the song to be performed by Rita Coolidge, the first recording of the song was sung by Leon Russell" regardless of how it was arranged by Richard, it is important to credit Leon with also debuting and singing the song on his original album..the end..lol
Favorite ...I just msg'd the same thing. I mean I love every word that comes outta this beautiful woman's voice...but the last couple times I've heard this ..I was thinking that this is maybe my all time fav! So good taste!! How bout this ..saw my most favorite singer of all time in 74!! 😂😅.....and I was crying. I was a lil boy and felt ashamed becuz of it. Like my father made me feel every second of the day. My sister died at 38, hospitals fault and had the voice of Karen Carpenter. She didn't have the confidence to go all out. And then she died, like Karen.
You did an extraordinary reaction with this song. This song is also the first time I hear it. Where have I been? Karen has the most addictive voice ever. I have since gone into the Carpenters music catalog due to hearing this beautiful lyrically written song. Mind you, I am only 26 years old. I spend an entire day listening to the music of the 70s. That decade has the best music that I have ever heard in my life. The writing was truly one of a kind. Thank you for sharing.
The only singers on all Carpenters albums except 1 was Karen and Richard. They sang the background parts from 3 to 30 times and overdubbed all the tracks to the master (a trick Richard learned from Les Paul and Mary Ford).
The Carpenters were one of my favorite singers of the 70s. I was in my early 20s then & wow do I miss those days & those voices. Tysm for playing them & I love your reactions. I literally get the "chills" watching & listening.🎵🎶🎼🤗💖❤❤❤
You will never hear songs like that again and it's sad, but at least we have the songs from the past and maybe one day they can bring it back, they don't have the song writers and music like they did back then.
She had one of the purist and most beautiful voices on the planet. You’re right they’re very few and far between. Whitney Houston one of those. Why do they have to go so early. Karen was only 33. Whitney was only 48. On the other spectrum male singers. In my opinion, Barry Manilow has one of the most beautiful and pure voices, and Michael Bolton is another one.
I wasn't familiar with this song until recently. It wasn't on thr Carpenter's Greatest Hits LP that I used to listen to on my little portable record player in the early 80s. But it is fast becoming my favorite Carpenters song.
Not An Industry Artist, thank you for your passionate and intelligent commentary. Your little pet snake is cute too. Thrilled that you are exploring the legendary Carpenters and their miraculous performances. You are keeping their incredible musical legacy alive.
Leon Russell wrote the song, and Richard arranged it to fit Karen’s voice. Thank you for giving the song the listen that it deserves without interruption, then reacting to it. Wish more reactors would do it this way.
Leon sang the song also..
People have two ears and one mouth. We should be listening more than we talk!
@@NAIATHEDRAGON ok.listen with our ears to this! "Leon Russell wrote the song to be performed by Rita Coolidge, the first recording of the song was sung by Leon Russell" regardless of how it was arranged by Richard, it is important to credit Leon with also debuting and singing the song on his original album..the end..lol
We love the Carpenters, they really knew how to work together very talented. It is so sad that she had so much heartache in her life. Very smooth!
😂 I wish more people had that same philosophy!
Ah, you were in Carpenters' "ecstasy land!" It was written all over your face. Great music will do that! Great reaction!
I will love this song forever.Brings back memories of all the friends I have lost.
She just has such a captivating voice that lulls you in and makes you feel like she is singing to YOU.
1000%!!!!!
WOW, an outstanding voice like that isn't one in a million, it's one in a lifetime!
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I agree with you 100 percent
Agonizingly beautiful. Forever Karen.
“Solitaire” and “This Masquerade” are two of my favorites.
That must be the best part of growing up in the ‘60s-‘70s. The sense of freedom that we had to explore ourselves and the world around us.
An amazing song..incredible delivery by karen.great arrangement. Just a beautiful song..one of my top three songs by them...karen is the goat 😊
I am very impressed with this song!
This has become my favorite Carpenters song lately. Absolutely makes my soul swoon. Love their music.
Favorite ...I just msg'd the same thing. I mean I love every word that comes outta this beautiful woman's voice...but the last couple times I've heard this ..I was thinking that this is maybe my all time fav! So good taste!! How bout this ..saw my most favorite singer of all time in 74!! 😂😅.....and I was crying. I was a lil boy and felt ashamed becuz of it. Like my father made me feel every second of the day. My sister died at 38, hospitals fault and had the voice of Karen Carpenter. She didn't have the confidence to go all out. And then she died, like Karen.
I love it!!!
@@michaelasay8587It's so beautiful!
Yes I feel the same way.
That baritone sax is phenominal...
yep
She always gives me chills ❤
She's absolutely incredible!!!
No words in the English language to describe her perfection.
You did an extraordinary reaction with this song. This song is also the first time I hear it. Where have I been? Karen has the most addictive voice ever. I have since gone into the Carpenters music catalog due to hearing this beautiful lyrically written song. Mind you, I am only 26 years old.
I spend an entire day listening to the music of the 70s. That decade has the best music that I have ever heard in my life. The writing was truly one of a kind. Thank you for sharing.
The only singers on all Carpenters albums except 1 was Karen and Richard. They sang the background parts from 3 to 30 times and overdubbed all the tracks to the master (a trick Richard learned from Les Paul and Mary Ford).
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Really good point about not a lot of singers being able to sing like that. Karen was right on-pitch with no auto-tune. Nice reaction.
❤Karen. RIP🌹
Love that you don’t talk during the song. Aggravates when they do that. Great reaction thanks
The Carpenters were one of my favorite singers of the 70s. I was in my early 20s then & wow do I miss those days & those voices. Tysm for playing them & I love your reactions. I literally get the "chills" watching & listening.🎵🎶🎼🤗💖❤❤❤
You will never hear songs like that again and it's sad, but at least we have the songs from the past and maybe one day they can bring it back, they don't have the song writers and music like they did back then.
She had one of the purist and most beautiful voices on the planet. You’re right they’re very few and far between. Whitney Houston one of those. Why do they have to go so early. Karen was only 33. Whitney was only 48. On the other spectrum male singers. In my opinion, Barry Manilow has one of the most beautiful and pure voices, and Michael Bolton is another one.
I wasn't familiar with this song until recently. It wasn't on thr Carpenter's Greatest Hits LP that I used to listen to on my little portable record player in the early 80s. But it is fast becoming my favorite Carpenters song.
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My favorite lyric... I love you in a place where there’s no space and time.
Carpenters/Desperado😮😊!
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Great great reaction 🤭 please react "Carpenters Only Yesterday" is amazing. Regards fron Chile 😊😊
This Masquerade is another Leon Russell gem Karen sings to perfection. She also plays drum on this track.
Multitalented!
Russell's version is more affecting because it's his genuine expression of his relationship.
others agree but not me i found his version painful. i read somewhere russel really thought the carpenters versions of his songs were the best
Not An Industry Artist, thank you for your passionate and intelligent commentary. Your little pet snake is cute too. Thrilled that you are exploring the legendary Carpenters and their miraculous performances. You are keeping their incredible musical legacy alive.
Bro. Get goin with Karen! You'll be very popular!! Ya got 50+ great songs!
I'm on it brother 🤜🤛
カーペンターズ あぁ、私の青春❤❤❤❤❤
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Extremely low notes carried effortlessly
Thy just want to feel good even if its wrong
Great reaction friend she chokes me up every time ❤
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