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It was the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. She and her brother Richard gave us one of the most heavenly sound I've ever heard. She is my favorite female vocalist.
23 years old and absolutely adore the Carpenters. I bet Richard is proud of how much love their music still receives to this day. Only wish Karen was here to see how loved she and her voice still is.
I always love when a younger generation discovers Carpenters. Some may not like the type of songs they sing (love songs) but you can’t deny their talent. Richard’s wonderful arrangements and of course Karen’s incredible gifted voice. Thank you for discovering and appreciating them!
33 years old here, and I grew up listening to my mom's record collection - lots of Karen Carpenter music, since Mom owns everything they recorded - except Karen's final album and the unreleased solo album she made *with her own finances* while Richard was in drug recovery. Several of the songs were released years later, under the Carpenters name and label, despite a much different sound from their traditional recordings. Every time I hear a KC song, I stop what I'm doing and crank up the volume. RIP, Karen Carpenter 🕯️
With Richard’s ability to pick and arrange great songs. Their ability to overdub fantastic vocal harmonies and of course, Karen’s one of a kind voice, delivered timeless music that continues to be loved by generations of music lovers.
Karen Carpenter, I am 61 years old today and listening to your wonderful voice. She was a fantastic singer. Wish she lived to old age. Unfortunately she died far too young. Rest in peace Karen.
I find it to be sadly ironic that for all of the beautiful and romantic love ballads that she graced the world with, that she never found anyone to truly love her.
If you listen to most of the songs she recorded, they are all about loss, tragedy, depression. She sang with such emotion because she was living the songs she sang. Karen stated in an interview the song she most closely related to was I Need To Be In Love and the line "I'm wide awake at 4am without a friend in sight".
As a drummer myself she was great both singing & as a drummer, she had a beautiful voice and her untimely death was a shock to the music world on February 4th 1983, if she had lived the carpenter's would have had numerous Grammy's just her singing alone was like being in heaven, R.I.P. KAREN YOU ARE TRULY TRULY MISSED EVERYDAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL AMEN. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
One summer day in 1970, My neighbor ran across the street, rang the bell and popped in the "Close to You" cassette. After a week, she finally insisted I return it. I was a member of the Carpenters' Fan Club and saw them twice in concert in Chicago. February 4th, 1983, I returned home from having my wisdom teeth extracted, only to hear the sad news. Sir, you did an excellent job putting together this comprehensive, accurate, and sensitive video.
Saw them in concert in 1974. When her golden voice came over the microphone the crowd started cheering. It was a privilege to be there. Favorite song : "There's a Kind of Hush" ( All Over the World) in 1976.
Their song" We've only just begun " was played at our wedding since my wife and I were fans in 1975. So when I hear that song today it takes us back almost 49 years.
The aspect about Karen Carpenter that I admire the most what that she was able to be both a phenomenal singer and drummer, which as mentioned was rare for a female artist during her time. It's just unfortunate that she was notable to overcome anorexia in the end. Well, I'm grateful that her brother, Richard and his family are doing reasonably well today. Rest in peace Karen, and I hope to meet you in the afterlife.
She was the first celebrity death that really affected me, I just hope that wherever she is now she understands just how many people that loved her and that her voice has left a legacy that she can be proud of. Rest in peace Karen still missed to this day.
In 2007, I was 16 and I first heard Karen's voice. I knew her pain instantly before I knew of her heart attack due to the complications of the anorexia nervosa. She is one of the only singers where I knew what she felt her loneliness. May she rest in peace. She was such a helper even telling Richard he had to go to rehab for his barbituate addiction and touring halting. I wish the same was given to her regardless of the fact we did not know enough about anorexia. She needed more. Many friends later recall they did not know how sad she was but I knew and I was just a teen.
@karasays01: I think part of the problem was Richard himself, I knew a friend whose husband was a recording engineer for A&M Records; Richard was the producer and he demanded perfection, he took up so much of Karen's time that she had zero personal life
I adored Karen Carpenter's voice. I like to sing myself, and she may have been my favorite artist to sing along with . I remember the day she passed away. I had no idea of her personal struggles. That may have been the most difficult celebrity death I ever knew of.
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Her voice and talent as a drummer was completely unmatched! She was amazing, just wish that she knew it herself!💔 Her brother convinced her that her solo album would hurt her career, I think bec he was jealous of her! Jmho
I grew up in the 70’s listening to The Carpenters. I loved their music and still do to this day. She had the most beautiful voice. The music she and Richard created together will live on for future generations to come.
I was born in the late 70's. Even though I was so young when she died, I was fortunate enough to listen to her beautiful voice thanks to my older siblings.
I was in college when she died, and I was struggling with anorexia myself at the time. So, I felt like I understood her fears of being fat. I adored her music and her passing was thus a wake-up call to me. I struggled but got better. I too am a singer, and now her songs are the ones I like to sing most.
The singing Voice of Karen Carpenter is Absolutely Angelic and Unique to any Generation, Especially to Our Family and Our many Friends of the Early to Mid 1970's! Richard and Karen Carpenter are a Legacy of Excellence in " The Music Industry"! Karen's Awesome Unique Singing Voice and Richard's Awesome Songwriting Skills together they were Definitely the Greatest Musical Talents of Our Time and as a 12- Year Musician at that time till now there has never since been a Beautiful Female Musical Voice like we Karen Carpenter's! She had the most Soothing, Encouraging, and Uplifting and Real to Life Singers Voices Ever! We surely miss Her God Bless Her Richard Carpenter!
I contribute my overcoming Anorexia to Karen. We both suffered about the same time, but sad her outcome was beyond tragic. I am forever grateful that she paved the way for my treatment and full recovery 🙏🏻 I miss her and wish her well beyond into eternity 🌌🌠
@@eunoiavision7567 First....I had excellent an excellent team of doctors who believed in me and worked tirelessly together. What usually was a two week stay in patient ended up being 3 months as they knew that anything less would result in me dying. I did an additional 1.5 years out patient as well as intense therapy on the outside with a private therapist and psychiatrist....and my internist. Sadly, that program has since shut down. I'm not sure what if any program has taken place as my treatment began in 1991. It took about 20+ years to overcome Anorexia/Bulimia. I had to push myself to comply which was a very emotionally painful process, but I was very determined becuz something deep inside was just too tired and I wanted to get better. It was not an easy road. I had my slip ups and plenty of back sliding and wanting to give up and give into the eating disorders. I am forever grateful that my doctors never gave up on me and Richard Carpenter sat on the board associated with my doctors. I am a huge Karen fan since the beginning of their career. Even though Karen lost her battle, she ultimately saved me by bringing awareness and treatment was born out of her loss. I am sad, but truly grateful. Just realize the disease distorts your thinking and if you don't work with your doctors, all the treatments in the world won't help you. I wish for you and all who suffer from Anorexia and or Bulimia to fully recover. My life has had many ups and downs, but that is life. I have been through hell , but my doctors have helped me to obtain better coping skills and plenty of tools to combat those feelings over the years. Hope this helps you or anyone in need of hope and assurance that recovery is possible with hard work and determination. Meet your doctors half way! I always focused on Karen and how her loss gave me the strength to beat what she couldn't (thank you Karen 😊).
I was 16 years old when i discover the Carpenters in 1992 on tv when they aired a special about the Carpenters en when they where heard many times on the radio at that year, i later bought a cassette tape from the compilation album "Their Greatest Hits" and i fell in love with their music right away and soon i started to collect all their albums and i was very impressed by Karen's voice, but it also was so sad to find out what happend to Karen and why she died so young, that part hurt me the most but their music and Karen's voice will always be in my heart. 💗💗💗💗💗
I love The Carpenters. I still listen to their songs, and my Christmas won't be complete without their Christmas music and without watching their Christmas specials. They've become one of my Christmas traditions, and Christmas is my fav time of the year
@FactsVerse ... My favs are: 1. Love Me For What I am 2. I need To Be In Love 3. Make Believe It's Your First Time 4. You're Enough 5. Now 6. Beechwood 7. Goodbye To Love 8. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do 9. Only Yesterday 10. Top of the World and more...... 🤭
A friend of mine was a roadie for them. He told me that Karen had a relationship that fell apart which pushed her over the edge. She had issues with her weight when she was young and it affected her self esteem. She had the voice of an angel
Is it just me, or does Karen remind me of Princess Kate? RIP Karen. Thanks for sharing your beautiful gift with us. You and your brother brought us so much joy!
@@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy Everybody has at least one doppelganger out there somewhere. Mine was a mechanic named Paul that I used to see when we worked the outages at his power station near Boston.
karen is my all time favorite singer she tried so very hard to have a normal life despite being a huge celebrated person LOVE HER VOICE BEAUTIFUL MELODIES AND SINGING PURE POP PERFECTION!!!!!!! THANK YOU TO RICHARD AND KAREN CARPENTER GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!
I can relate; I struggled with anorexia in 1983-1986/ was hospitalized for the disease and told it was affecting my heart. I am fine now but it was the fight of my life to recover. Mine stemmed from early childhood sexual trauma. Karen's voice gave me hope and soothed me in the 1970's..so tragic...no one sounds like that and no one ever will!
She was a very beautiful woman with a really beautiful voice and a bubbly personality. It's sad that she passed away at such a young age. I'm sure that her memories and her music will live on forever
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Growing up in the 70s I always enjoyed listening to the Carpenters but never knew about her anorexia until she passed away. Before her death I had never even heard of the word or what it was about and at the time I couldn't understand why someone as pretty and thin as she was felt the need to cut back on food to such an extreme.
I remember hearing the Carpenters in grade school. I loved Karen’s voice so unique and soulful. I loved the arrangements Richard did for them. That is what missing in today’s music; theirs was pure talent! There is no other voice that compares to Karen’s angelic voice. I play their music all the time and enjoy seeing people’s reaction when they first hear their music. They are blown away! I love and you beautiful Karen always!❤
It was said Karen C. had perfect pitch, a gifted-talented artist comment from a voice coach. A prodigy, she talented & showcased her gifts in their Christmas special singing: “Merry Christmas Darling,” & “Ave Maria” Born gifted, now a remembered legacy & legend. R.I.P. 😔
Karen had a beautiful voice and was always an asset to the singing duo of the Carpenters. Even though she left us so long ago, I'm sure that she is singing with the angels.
Karen may be gone but her amazing voice will never be stilled. I was becoming a teenager as the carpenters started to gain traction and I remember one of my first records was the carpenters . I also learned to love thunderbirds because of Richard
Just the most amazing woman of all time. They are in every corner of my childhood. So very sad her passing for a reason that could have been prevented, had they known more about the disease. But you can't force someone to do what they just won't do. Rest sweet angel, you will always be in my prayers. Love you
I remember the first time I heard "The Carpenters" was when I was 12 and picking strawberries for the Summer... I was really sad when she died.. I still love their music...❤
The beloved Carpenter Duo was one of the best part of the music world back then. Talent, charisma, with an enormous following. Karen left us a gift by sharing with the world about anexoria, signs, and warnings, to help the public become more aware of the disease. A brave woman fighting for herself. A true pioneer. Richard found a way for himself to start again in a new life, honoring his sister. Love to both of you.❤❤❤
Richard and Karen are the Dynamic Duo of music. There hasn't been or will never be another Karen. Thanks for the fond memories that live on till this day. Rest Well Princess.
@@FactsVerse This one was well thought out and displayed. Special people like Karen don't need a lot of time to bless us with her presence. Of course, we want more but I refuse to see someone suffer for my selfishness. I love her and Richard so much.
I loved the carpenters they were a good brother and sister act Karen had a beautiful voice too bad she passed away so young she is missed I have a cd of their music good video vickie napa california
Sing a song🎵🎙was my favorite by. The. Carpenters song Karen was an amazing drummer and singer and her brother. Richard was an amazing pianist🎹 Her voice will live on forever. Rip. Karen😥
She was a very special voice & sensitive .I hate what does to especially women to make them them about they're weight & appearance rather than they're talent. We started a have a movement move toward body acceptance. But unfortunately we backed down to narrasistic B.S. what a beautiful talent gone in her prime. Your forever the best!!!❤❤❤❤
I have been a Carpenter's fan all of my life, and still am. My musical likes span from 1950 to current. Being a music lover, I can count on one hand how many singers have such a gifted voice, and that is over a period of 60 years. Karen's voice and Richard's productions have made the "Carpenters" more than lifetime legends. Her voice and the music will live on forever. She is still missed by many, including me.
I was being picked up my carpool when I learned about Karens passing. I was really devastated. I have albums and CDS of theirs. I can't pick a favorite song as they were good. RIP Karen Carpenter, you are very much missed. Love and Prayers from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸🙏✝️🕊
She had the voice of an angel. Loved her & still miss her to this day. I have a double CD of their hits which I still listen to. She was a wonderful musician in addition to her vocal talent. Such a terrible loss.
Her voice was Angelic and I could listen to her all day. It’s so sad that she suffered so bad from anorexia I wish she would’ve gotten help with this horrible disease. I’m sure that she would still be singing as beautiful today as she did back in the 70s.
It's so sad her mom wasnt there for her I went through the same thing my brother was his mom favorite i say his mom because i ran away at 14 to my grandmothers i had the 2 best grandmothers in the world my grandmother that took me in was my grandmother best friend mother she took care of me when she got older i took care of her never went back home my home was with my grandmother ❤she passed at 99 she was a great lady
It was so sad to lose karen, it makes you think like, her family, especially her brother Richard, must have been so out of it when she died. I think of all the songs the world could have heard from her, had she lived. Karen is at the top of my list of great female singers.
@@FactsVerseFunny how you keep asking people questions and they don't seem to respond to you. Ok, I'll bite. Since I love most all Carpenters songs it's impossible to name a favorite, and probably 15 or more crowd into my "top 5" slot, if I had to choose just one it would be between two Richard/Bettis compositions, on both of which Richard absolutely kills with his electrifying duet singing: Top of the World and Only Yesterday. I'll take those incredible resonant opening low notes from Karen and say "Only Yesterday."
Some people who see The Carpenters Legaacy Show have cried, they said. Now, in Las Vegas. Bringing back the memories, the arrangements, the music tones, the spirit of Karen's personality. Karen was herself, again Upbeat and ready to start performing again, in the final weeks of her own life and from her own words. -Mike
I did and still do love Karen’s voice 🎵She is my favorite singer and I feel so sad that she went through that 😢 I love every song she sang 💖 I guess she didn’t know how much she was loved 💔 Thanks for all your beautiful songs 💔🎵🎶
Their music, arrangements and production were of the highest quality and true to their brand. Karen's deep voice was in perfect pitch and delivered as if it were easy. Show business sucks and if you live in California, it is a sleazy cesspool. It is so bad, people die from it. Listen to the Christmas album and hear how marvelous they were. They were star pupils of UC Davis where they worked with Frank Pooler who co wrote, Merry Christmas, Darling. It just doesn't get any better than that. RIP KC.
UC Davis? Karen and Richard went to school at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). CSULB is only 15 miles from where they lived in Downey, California.
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I have always loved The Carpenters, Karen had a very unique voice, and was also an amazing drummer! I was born in 1961, it was very rare to see a female drummer in the early to mid 1960's, one of the first was Honey Lantree in the group The Honeycombs, they had a hit with "Have I The Right" in 1964! 😊
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I’m over 24 and a half years old and I have listened to the Carpenters since I was in preschool. At first, I mainly heard their music on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, although it was on the XM portion and later the Sirius portion - the latter portion being through dish network. Between 2002 and 2007, I mainly heard three songs by them: “Home for the Holidays”, “Solitaire” and “Sing”. In 2008, however, I delved deeper into their catalog via UA-cam and eventually through physical media including CDs and Vinyl. Karen Carpenter’s voice hooked me every time.
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She had such a beautiful voice. The music they created together still sounds amazing today.
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Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Karen and the Carpenters. We love them.
The seventies would not have been the same without this amazing lady and her beautiful voice ❤
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But you don't hear her voice here! Just a robot A.I. voice! Jeez.
@@gidget101 I heard her voice when she was alive in the seventies. Hence my comment.
That's for sure
Karen is my favorite vocalist of all time. Her voice and her brother's arrangements are the basis for the Carpenter sound.
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@FactsVerse I love "For all we know" and her Christmas song "Merry Christmas Darling ".
It was the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. She and her brother Richard gave us one of the most heavenly sound I've ever heard. She is my favorite female vocalist.
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Absolutely unrivalled. Most beautiful voice to ever exist. A level of vocal beauty unsurpassed.
23 years old and absolutely adore the Carpenters. I bet Richard is proud of how much love their music still receives to this day. Only wish Karen was here to see how loved she and her voice still is.
I always love when a younger generation discovers Carpenters. Some may not like the type of songs they sing (love songs) but you can’t deny their talent. Richard’s wonderful arrangements and of course Karen’s incredible gifted voice. Thank you for discovering and appreciating them!
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33 years old here, and I grew up listening to my mom's record collection - lots of Karen Carpenter music, since Mom owns everything they recorded - except Karen's final album and the unreleased solo album she made *with her own finances* while Richard was in drug recovery. Several of the songs were released years later, under the Carpenters name and label, despite a much different sound from their traditional recordings.
Every time I hear a KC song, I stop what I'm doing and crank up the volume.
RIP, Karen Carpenter 🕯️
I believe she is with the heavenly choir & she knows how much we love her & her exceptionally beautiful voice!🤗 💖🌹🌼
With Richard’s ability to pick and arrange great songs. Their ability to overdub fantastic vocal harmonies and of course, Karen’s one of a kind voice, delivered timeless music that continues to be loved by generations of music lovers.
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I loved every song she ever sang. She was part of my childhood. I was devastated when she died. I still listened to her music today.
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And I was 23 years old when she passed away and it's still a great loss to the world of music rest in peace Karen
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Karen Carpenter, I am 61 years old today and listening to your wonderful voice. She was a fantastic singer. Wish she lived to old age. Unfortunately she died far too young. Rest in peace Karen.
have you experienced being old better to go sooner rather than later
I find it to be sadly ironic that for all of the beautiful and romantic love ballads that she graced the world with, that she never found anyone to truly love her.
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If you listen to most of the songs she recorded, they are all about loss, tragedy, depression. She sang with such emotion because she was living the songs she sang. Karen stated in an interview the song she most closely related to was I Need To Be In Love and the line "I'm wide awake at 4am without a friend in sight".
@@BenneWill Yes, I did see a video of her performing that song on UA-cam. Her shrug at the end kind of said it all.
So very true
Re:comment: 👆Aw, that was truly heart 💔she truly deserved sincere love & to be cherished by everyone.
She was so beautiful. If only she could see what an inspiration she was/is, her voice is just soooo. I still love The Carpenters. 💖💖💖
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As a drummer myself she was great both singing & as a drummer, she had a beautiful voice and her untimely death was a shock to the music world on February 4th 1983, if she had lived the carpenter's would have had numerous Grammy's just her singing alone was like being in heaven, R.I.P. KAREN YOU ARE TRULY TRULY MISSED EVERYDAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL AMEN. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
One summer day in 1970, My neighbor ran across the street, rang the bell and popped in the "Close to You" cassette. After a week, she finally insisted I return it. I was a member of the Carpenters' Fan Club and saw them twice in concert in Chicago. February 4th, 1983, I returned home from having my wisdom teeth extracted, only to hear the sad news. Sir, you did an excellent job putting together this comprehensive, accurate, and sensitive video.
Saw them in concert in 1974. When her golden voice came over the microphone the crowd started cheering. It was a privilege to be there.
Favorite song : "There's a Kind of Hush" ( All Over the World) in 1976.
Their song" We've only just begun " was played at our wedding since my wife and I were fans in 1975. So when I hear that song today it takes us back almost 49 years.
Such an angelic voice. I love the Carpenters to this day. I still remember where I was when she passed. Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄☃️🎄
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The aspect about Karen Carpenter that I admire the most what that she was able to be both a phenomenal singer and drummer, which as mentioned was rare for a female artist during her time. It's just unfortunate that she was notable to overcome anorexia in the end. Well, I'm grateful that her brother, Richard and his family are doing reasonably well today. Rest in peace Karen, and I hope to meet you in the afterlife.
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She was the first celebrity death that really affected me, I just hope that wherever she is now she understands just how many people that loved her and that her voice has left a legacy that she can be proud of. Rest in peace Karen still missed to this day.
In 2007, I was 16 and I first heard Karen's voice. I knew her pain instantly before I knew of her heart attack due to the complications of the anorexia nervosa. She is one of the only singers where I knew what she felt her loneliness. May she rest in peace. She was such a helper even telling Richard he had to go to rehab for his barbituate addiction and touring halting. I wish the same was given to her regardless of the fact we did not know enough about anorexia. She needed more. Many friends later recall they did not know how sad she was but I knew and I was just a teen.
@karasays01: I think part of the problem was Richard himself, I knew a friend whose husband was a recording engineer for A&M Records; Richard was the producer and he demanded perfection, he took up so much of Karen's time that she had zero personal life
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I adored Karen Carpenter's voice. I like to sing myself, and she may have been my favorite artist to sing along with . I remember the day she passed away. I had no idea of her personal struggles. That may have been the most difficult celebrity death I ever knew of.
Us too! Thanks for sharing your life story. Made us miss her more 😥😥
Voice of an angel
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Her voice and talent as a drummer was completely unmatched! She was amazing, just wish that she knew it herself!💔 Her brother convinced her that her solo album would hurt her career, I think bec he was jealous of her! Jmho
Sad if he was. @@SuperLool822
I totally agree
More 60s and 70s singer songwriters please.@@FactsVerse
Karen’s voice was amazing. Gone way too soon. So sad. ❤❤❤
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Karen Carpenter A Star On Earth A Star In Heaven ❤💔🌹
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I loved Karen's voice. She could sing the phone book.
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We've only just begun
No, you all loved her because she looked demure and moderately attractive, no males would be scared. Period.
I am born in 90's but my heart belongs to 70's thank you karen
I grew up in the 70’s listening to The Carpenters. I loved their music and still do to this day. She had the most beautiful voice. The music she and Richard created together will live on for future generations to come.
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She had the ultimate voice! I loved the Carpenters! RIP Karen
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@FactsVerse Superstar. I remember when Karen passed away. So sad. Having fame and fortune doesn't solve your problems unfortunately
I was born in the late 70's. Even though I was so young when she died, I was fortunate enough to listen to her beautiful voice thanks to my older siblings.
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I was in college when she died, and I was struggling with anorexia myself at the time. So, I felt like I understood her fears of being fat. I adored her music and her passing was thus a wake-up call to me. I struggled but got better. I too am a singer, and now her songs are the ones I like to sing most.
The singing Voice of Karen Carpenter is Absolutely Angelic and Unique to any Generation, Especially to Our Family and Our many Friends of the Early to Mid 1970's! Richard and Karen Carpenter are a Legacy of Excellence in " The Music Industry"! Karen's Awesome Unique Singing Voice and Richard's Awesome Songwriting Skills together they were Definitely the Greatest Musical Talents of Our Time and as a 12- Year Musician at that time till now there has never since been a Beautiful Female Musical Voice like we Karen Carpenter's! She had the most Soothing, Encouraging, and Uplifting and Real to Life Singers Voices Ever! We surely miss Her God Bless Her Richard Carpenter!
Interesting use of capital letters.
She was such a beautiful person and wow, great singer! 😢Rip 💔🌹
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I contribute my overcoming Anorexia to Karen.
We both suffered about the same time, but sad her outcome was beyond tragic.
I am forever grateful that she paved the way for my treatment and full recovery 🙏🏻
I miss her and wish her well beyond into eternity 🌌🌠
How did you recover? How long did it take?
@@eunoiavision7567 First....I had excellent an excellent team of doctors who believed in me and worked tirelessly together.
What usually was a two week stay in patient ended up being 3 months as they knew that anything less would result in me dying. I did an additional 1.5 years out patient as well as intense therapy on the outside with a private therapist and psychiatrist....and my internist.
Sadly, that program has since shut down. I'm not sure what if any program has taken place as my treatment began in 1991.
It took about 20+ years to overcome Anorexia/Bulimia.
I had to push myself to comply which was a very emotionally painful process, but I was very determined becuz something deep inside was just too tired and I wanted to get better.
It was not an easy road. I had my slip ups and plenty of back sliding and wanting to give up and give into the eating disorders.
I am forever grateful that my doctors never gave up on me and Richard Carpenter sat on the board associated with my doctors.
I am a huge Karen fan since the beginning of their career.
Even though Karen lost her battle, she ultimately saved me by bringing awareness and treatment was born out of her loss. I am sad, but truly grateful.
Just realize the disease distorts your thinking and if you don't work with your doctors, all the treatments in the world won't help you.
I wish for you and all who suffer from Anorexia and or Bulimia to fully recover.
My life has had many ups and downs, but that is life. I have been through hell , but my doctors have helped me to obtain better coping skills and plenty of tools to combat those feelings over the years.
Hope this helps you or anyone in need of hope and assurance that recovery is possible with hard work and determination. Meet your doctors half way!
I always focused on Karen and how her loss gave me the strength to beat what she couldn't (thank you Karen 😊).
I was 16 years old when i discover the Carpenters in 1992 on tv when they aired a special about the Carpenters en when they where heard many times on the radio at that year, i later bought a cassette tape from the compilation album "Their Greatest Hits" and i fell in love with their music right away and soon i started to collect all their albums and i was very impressed by Karen's voice, but it also was so sad to find out what happend to Karen and why she died so young, that part hurt me the most but their music and Karen's voice will always be in my heart. 💗💗💗💗💗
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I love The Carpenters. I still listen to their songs, and my Christmas won't be complete without their Christmas music and without watching their Christmas specials. They've become one of my Christmas traditions, and Christmas is my fav time of the year
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@FactsVerse ... My favs are:
1. Love Me For What I am
2. I need To Be In Love
3. Make Believe It's Your First Time
4. You're Enough
5. Now
6. Beechwood
7. Goodbye To Love
8. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
9. Only Yesterday
10. Top of the World and more...... 🤭
Karen can sing anything & it would be a masterpiece ❤
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Probably the best singing voice you'll ever hear
A friend of mine was a roadie for them. He told me that Karen had a relationship that fell apart which pushed her over the edge. She had issues with her weight when she was young and it affected her self esteem.
She had the voice of an angel
At this point in history, her relationships are well documented.
Is it just me, or does Karen remind me of Princess Kate? RIP Karen. Thanks for sharing your beautiful gift with us. You and your brother brought us so much joy!
Glad you mentioned that. I didn't want to say anything, but...
Kate is a brunette like Karen, but there is no other similarity in my opinion.
@@SallyOlsonCarpentersLegacy Everybody has at least one doppelganger out there somewhere. Mine was a mechanic named Paul that I used to see when we worked the outages at his power station near Boston.
at 32, she looked 20 years older. Greatest voice of all, I really enjoy watching her drum and sing at the same time.
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karen is my all time favorite singer she tried so very hard to have a normal life despite being a huge celebrated person LOVE HER VOICE BEAUTIFUL MELODIES AND SINGING PURE POP PERFECTION!!!!!!! THANK YOU TO RICHARD AND KAREN CARPENTER GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!
KAREN DAMRON KENTUCKY
I can relate; I struggled with anorexia in 1983-1986/ was hospitalized for the disease and told it was affecting my heart. I am fine now but it was the fight of my life to recover. Mine stemmed from early childhood sexual trauma. Karen's voice gave me hope and soothed me in the 1970's..so tragic...no one sounds like that and no one ever will!
She was a very beautiful woman with a really beautiful voice and a bubbly personality. It's sad that she passed away at such a young age. I'm sure that her memories and her music will live on forever
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Growing up in the 70s I always enjoyed listening to the Carpenters but never knew about her anorexia until she passed away. Before her death I had never even heard of the word or what it was about and at the time I couldn't understand why someone as pretty and thin as she was felt the need to cut back on food to such an extreme.
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I remember hearing the Carpenters in grade school. I loved Karen’s voice so unique and soulful. I loved the arrangements Richard did for them. That is what missing in today’s music; theirs was pure talent! There is no other voice that compares to Karen’s angelic voice. I play their music all the time and enjoy seeing people’s reaction when they first hear their music. They are blown away! I love and you beautiful Karen always!❤
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I Always Enjoyed Hearing Her Sing. She Had The Most Beautiful Voice I Ever Heard. So Sad She Passed Away So Soon.
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The best!!!!! 💕
It was said Karen C. had perfect pitch, a gifted-talented artist comment from a voice coach. A prodigy, she talented & showcased her gifts in their Christmas special singing: “Merry Christmas Darling,” & “Ave Maria” Born gifted, now a remembered legacy & legend. R.I.P. 😔
As many have said, voice of an angel!! Always loved Bless the Beasts and the Children.
i just loved her voice there has never been anyone who could sing like karen she is still sadly missed
Cher? She comes very close and a very distinctive sound too!
She was beautiful and it’s a shame she died so young
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Karen had a beautiful voice and was always an asset to the singing duo of the Carpenters. Even though she left us so long ago, I'm sure that she is singing with the angels.
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Karen may be gone but her amazing voice will never be stilled. I was becoming a teenager as the carpenters started to gain traction and I remember one of my first records was the carpenters . I also learned to love thunderbirds because of Richard
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Just the most amazing woman of all time. They are in every corner of my childhood. So very sad her passing for a reason that could have been prevented, had they known more about the disease. But you can't force someone to do what they just won't do. Rest sweet angel, you will always be in my prayers. Love you
I love all Karen's music but especially with her brother.
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I absolutely loved Karen Carpenter from the first time I ever saw her! Every time I see her sing I cry very bad! G_d Bless her Soul❤
Her Voice was an absolute GIFT.. I’m 72.. Ottawa here 🤢🚒🚒🇨🇦😊🙏
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I remember the first time I heard "The Carpenters" was when I was 12 and picking strawberries for the Summer... I was really sad when she died.. I still love their music...❤
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The beloved Carpenter Duo was one of the best part of the music world back then. Talent, charisma, with an enormous following. Karen left us a gift by sharing with the world about anexoria, signs, and warnings, to help the public become more aware of the disease. A brave woman fighting for herself. A true pioneer. Richard found a way for himself to start again in a new life, honoring his sister. Love to both of you.❤❤❤
Richard and Karen are the Dynamic Duo of music. There hasn't been or will never be another Karen. Thanks for the fond memories that live on till this day. Rest Well Princess.
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@@FactsVerse This one was well thought out and displayed. Special people like Karen don't need a lot of time to bless us with her presence. Of course, we want more but I refuse to see someone suffer for my selfishness. I love her and Richard so much.
Gone too soon... Even now, i get emotional when I listen to her songs.
Missing her still.
The first time I heard Karen sing it was so magical and I still play the carpenters somgs to this day it was so sad that she died so young 🩷🩷
I loved the carpenters they were a good brother and sister act Karen had a beautiful voice too bad she passed away so young she is missed I have a cd of their music good video vickie napa california
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I am SO THANKFUL to have lived during this time and feel SO BLESSED to have ENJOYED the music of the Carpenters!!!
Sing a song🎵🎙was my favorite by. The. Carpenters song Karen was an amazing drummer and singer and her brother. Richard was an amazing pianist🎹 Her voice will live on forever. Rip. Karen😥
Karen had a beautiful voice and I still listen to their music. So sad that we lost a very talented and lovely lady.
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Todos los dias escucho sus canciones. Soy un fan de estos hermanos. Desde Chile.
❤ She Was A Gifted In Music ❤
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We’ve Only Just Begun
She was a very special voice & sensitive .I hate what does to especially women to make them them about they're weight & appearance rather than they're talent. We started a have a movement move toward body acceptance. But unfortunately we backed down to narrasistic B.S. what a beautiful talent gone in her prime. Your forever the best!!!❤❤❤❤
I'm 65 and still listen to their music. Pure, fresh and iconic.
Same here. I'm 66 and when I hear songs like "Close to You", it takes me back to my junior high days. They were warm memories. ❤
Rainy days, always makes me 😢 cry...it's her song of her life. Bawl my eyes out when here it.
@@jennyhaines1104 I heard that song today. The weather here has been rainy and cold. The song was fitting.
Same here 65, really enjoyed their music. Karen is unrivalled, the greatest voice to ever have graced the planet.
Her mother did not help her or her brother.
I read or saw a documentary that the mother basically favored Richard. Not so much for Karen, which is sad. Her voice was like an angel.
Her mother's favourite was Richard
She basically ignored Karen.
All Karen ever wanted was her mother's approval. So, so sad.
Her brother was a b*stard!!
That is not true. Angus favored Richard over Karen.
Love all this insight into their private life by people who never knew them.
The voice like an angel!
I, am 22 and i love their music. R.I.P KC. ❤ my first track i heard was jambalaya.
She had a beautiful soul!😊
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She always looked happiest behind the drums.
I like Karen Carpenter's music. Good morning to you.
I have been a Carpenter's fan all of my life, and still am. My musical likes span from 1950 to current. Being a music lover, I can count on one hand how many singers have such a gifted voice, and that is over a period of 60 years. Karen's voice and Richard's productions have made the "Carpenters" more than lifetime legends. Her voice and the music will live on forever. She is still missed by many, including me.
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I was being picked up my carpool when I learned about Karens passing. I was really devastated. I have albums and CDS of theirs. I can't pick a favorite song as they were good.
RIP Karen Carpenter, you are very much missed. Love and Prayers from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸🙏✝️🕊
She had the voice of an angel. Loved her & still miss her to this day. I have a double CD of their hits which I still listen to. She was a wonderful musician in addition to her vocal talent. Such a terrible loss.
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Her voice was Angelic and I could listen to her all day. It’s so sad that she suffered so bad from anorexia I wish she would’ve gotten help with this horrible disease. I’m sure that she would still be singing as beautiful today as she did back in the 70s.
ABSOLUTELY LOVED KAREN'S VOICE!!!THERE MUSIC IS TIME LESS!!! RIP KAREN YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!
It's so sad her mom wasnt there for her I went through the same thing my brother was his mom favorite i say his mom because i ran away at 14 to my grandmothers i had the 2 best grandmothers in the world my grandmother that took me in was my grandmother best friend mother she took care of me when she got older i took care of her never went back home my home was with my grandmother ❤she passed at 99 she was a great lady
It was so sad to lose karen, it makes you think like, her family, especially her brother Richard, must have been so out of it when she died. I think of all the songs the world could have heard from her, had she lived. Karen is at the top of my list of great female singers.
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I'm still in love with Karen Carpenter even to this day!😍 I miss her so much!
To me, she is still the best female voice that has ever lived or existed.
Richard needs to get more recognition for his writing and performances!
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@@FactsVerse I love them all, but my favorite is superstar 💗
Loved. There. Music. And. Voices❤
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I saw her and Richard in concert in about 1972 or 1973. At that time, she was still playing the drums.
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@@FactsVerseFunny how you keep asking people questions and they don't seem to respond to you. Ok, I'll bite. Since I love most all Carpenters songs it's impossible to name a favorite, and probably 15 or more crowd into my "top 5" slot, if I had to choose just one it would be between two Richard/Bettis compositions, on both of which Richard absolutely kills with his electrifying duet singing: Top of the World and Only Yesterday. I'll take those incredible resonant opening low notes from Karen and say "Only Yesterday."
Some people who see The Carpenters Legaacy Show have cried, they said. Now, in Las Vegas. Bringing back the memories, the arrangements, the music tones, the spirit of Karen's personality.
Karen was herself, again Upbeat and ready to start performing again, in the final weeks of her own life and from her own words.
-Mike
Fun stuff, thanks for this info Mike! We love Karen and the Carpenters 🎶🎶
They were great together
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I did and still do love Karen’s voice 🎵She is my favorite singer and I feel so sad that she went through that 😢 I love every song she sang 💖 I guess she didn’t know how much she was loved 💔 Thanks for all your beautiful songs 💔🎵🎶
Karen is my hero. Always loved her
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"One Take" Karen. The absolute best😢
She had a voice like an angel.. loved and still love their music❤
Best voice in the business!
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Their music, arrangements and production were of the highest quality and true to their brand. Karen's deep voice was in perfect pitch and delivered as if it were easy. Show business sucks and if you live in California, it is a sleazy cesspool. It is so bad, people die from it. Listen to the Christmas album and hear how marvelous they were. They were star pupils of UC Davis where they worked with Frank Pooler who co wrote, Merry Christmas, Darling. It just doesn't get any better than that. RIP KC.
UC Davis? Karen and Richard went to school at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). CSULB is only 15 miles from where they lived in Downey, California.
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I have always loved The Carpenters, Karen had a very unique voice, and was also an amazing drummer! I was born in 1961, it was very rare to see a female drummer in the early to mid 1960's, one of the first was Honey Lantree in the group The Honeycombs, they had a hit with "Have I The Right" in 1964! 😊
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@@FactsVerse "Close To You", "Hurting Each Other", "Rainy Days And Mondays", "We've Only Just Begun", "Yesterday Once More".
I grew up with her music and I still love her music to this day(2024).
I’m over 24 and a half years old and I have listened to the Carpenters since I was in preschool. At first, I mainly heard their music on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, although it was on the XM portion and later the Sirius portion - the latter portion being through dish network. Between 2002 and 2007, I mainly heard three songs by them: “Home for the Holidays”, “Solitaire” and “Sing”. In 2008, however, I delved deeper into their catalog via UA-cam and eventually through physical media including CDs and Vinyl. Karen Carpenter’s voice hooked me every time.
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