That voice is everything - THE CARPENTERS Bless the beasts and the children REACTION - First hearing

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    THE CARPENTERS Bless the beasts and the children REACTION - First hearing
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  • @cliffordlowerre1381
    @cliffordlowerre1381 2 місяці тому +2

    Hats off to you Harri! You are one of the few who give Richard the credit he deserves. Karen's beauty and ANGELIC voice often overshadowed Richards IMMENSE contributions, not to mention her talented drum playing. Definitely a dynamic duo! Rest In Peace Karen.

  • @nfreporter
    @nfreporter 3 місяці тому +40

    Who remembers the movie of the same name starring “Lost in Space” star Billy Mumy?

    • @bondoman2k
      @bondoman2k 3 місяці тому +3

      If I'm right, I'm pretty sure this song was either wrote for that movie, or at least used in it. Obviously, I remember it well. ;)

    • @bondoman2k
      @bondoman2k 3 місяці тому +3

      I was right, it's actually the theme song from the movie. ;) This is from Wikipedia: "Bless the Beasts and Children" is the theme song to the 1971 eponymous film and was performed by the Carpenters. It was featured on the B-side to their hit, "Superstar". The song received enough of its own airplay that Billboard listed the single as "Superstar"/"Bless the Beasts and Children" on the Hot 100, charting first at number 16 for the week of 11/20/71, and then number 21 for the week of 11/27/71. Then "Bless The Beasts and Children" had its own run as an A-side charting on the Billboard Hot 100, eventually topping out at number 67.[1] In order to promote it, the Carpenters performed it on their television series, Make Your Own Kind of Music, as "F" for "Film Music".[2] It was nominated for a 1972 Academy Award for Best Song, but it lost to Isaac Hayes's "Theme from Shaft. The original soundtrack included two different versions of "Bless the Beasts and Children", the other being an orchestral instrumental arrangement by composers Barry DeVorzon and Perry Botkin, Jr., and the original "Nadia's Theme", which was listed as "Cotton's Dream". "Cotton's Dream" was also used as the theme song to the 1973 soap opera, The Young and the Restless, and later "Bless the Beasts and Children" was used when David Hasselhoff's character, Dr. "Snapper" Foster, had to say goodbye to his son in a dramatic 1982 episode of the series. The song was originally released on the original soundtrack, and a slightly different version was released on the Carpenters' 1972 LP, A Song for You on June 13, 1972.[6] The original soundtrack had a vibraphone playing the melody in the introduction, while the A Song for You version, released on the single, contained an oboe stating the melody. The two versions (soundtrack and album versions) faded out toward the end, but in 1985, Richard Carpenter re-mixed the song so it does not fade out in the end. He also added a harder bass-line.

    • @kelleebowers8525
      @kelleebowers8525 3 місяці тому +5

      I cry every time I watch it

    • @mwflanagan1
      @mwflanagan1 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes, part of it was filmed in the town I live in, Prescott, Arizona. A cheesy but heart-felt and enjoyable coming-of-age film.

    • @michaelwise7230
      @michaelwise7230 3 місяці тому +2

      The movie was the first thing I thought of when I saw this. Haven't seen that movie in decades

  • @bobclavile5653
    @bobclavile5653 3 місяці тому +18

    Noone in my 77 years has ever has such a magical voice like Karen. Sadly, she was taken away too soon. But her mellow tone will always bring tears.
    they never made a song or sound that wasn't an instant hit.

    • @agnetesorensenelbom5085
      @agnetesorensenelbom5085 3 місяці тому

      ❤❤❤

    • @jbs256
      @jbs256 3 місяці тому

      Will you accept really close and magical in her own right? Tori Holub, Harri reacted to her in March.

  • @caryriggs5719
    @caryriggs5719 3 місяці тому +14

    She has the most comforting voice ever. George Michael was like that too

    • @stevetournay6103
      @stevetournay6103 3 місяці тому +3

      Oo. They'd have made for a stunning duet.

  • @carolhesterberg7526
    @carolhesterberg7526 3 місяці тому +12

    Yes, Richard was responsible for picking, arranging, and singing backgrounds for these songs. He also played keyboards and wrote many of their hit songs!

  • @samueltabo3390
    @samueltabo3390 3 місяці тому +16

    This was the theme song of the movie of the same name. I believe it was the B side of the single "Superstar" I've always loved this song. One of their underrated and forgotten gems

  • @willarth9186
    @willarth9186 3 місяці тому +16

    We sang this in high school chorus after our teacher played this to show us how it SHOULD be sang! Strange the things you remember over the decades. As beautiful now as it was then!

  • @kinnonmoss
    @kinnonmoss 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank You. What a sentimental treasure this song is, and always has been. Peace.

  • @janettetippetts7942
    @janettetippetts7942 Місяць тому

    What a great reminder. I haven't heard this song in decades and it was one of my favorite Carpenters songs. Always brought me to tears. Little children have no guile. The Carpenters did so well with all of their music. Thank you for this, it made my day.

  • @dino946
    @dino946 3 місяці тому +1

    Karen, one of a kind, Never to be replaced.

  • @gingers.5933
    @gingers.5933 18 днів тому

    I agree, Richard deserves his flowers, as beautiful as Karen's voice was, we would have never been blessed with her talents without his genius. Every song selection, arrangement, etc. was to bring out the best in Karen's vocal ability, he was the talent and brains behind the Carpenters sound.

  • @sharoninglima1217
    @sharoninglima1217 21 день тому

    Karens voice was so pure and magical. So full of emotion. ❤❤

  • @patcurrie9888
    @patcurrie9888 3 місяці тому +4

    A song that's still relevant today with mass shootings. The Carpenters, always classy.

    • @barbiemakris8057
      @barbiemakris8057 3 місяці тому

      Still makes me cry 😢❤😢

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 2 місяці тому

      Thank God Trump is going to win so things will hopefully get better!😢

  • @DavidGlover-s7x
    @DavidGlover-s7x 3 місяці тому +10

    Beautiful talented Karen. Harri, check out their live Mr. Guder performance, live at Budokan. You have a musical brain and I think you'll like that one.

    • @jbs256
      @jbs256 3 місяці тому

      Mr. Guder is one of my faves also. Check out this restoration from their Tonight Show appearance. Not to mention all the others on Harvey’s channel.
      ua-cam.com/video/WN6y7RJoYv4/v-deo.htmlsi=IL-As_167GWyA6N6

  • @solitarybee3714
    @solitarybee3714 3 місяці тому

    Oh, I love this song and also love The Carpenters, especially Karen. What a beautiful soul and singer she was! It's so very sad that she was afflicted with anorexia nervosa and passed away at such a young age. She certainly left a beautiful legacy of music for us to enjoy. May God bless her and her brothers.

  • @Cynthia...
    @Cynthia... 3 місяці тому +10

    She was such a beautiful person and her voice was like honey. Thank you Craig and Harri.

  • @kennethward4985
    @kennethward4985 3 місяці тому +11

    We loved that movie as kids.

  • @conniegordon2465
    @conniegordon2465 3 місяці тому +17

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • @LOVE2BTHEONE
    @LOVE2BTHEONE 3 місяці тому +3

    @HarriBest Reactions I have two words for you, " Ordinary Fool " another amazing song by the Carpenters that was recorded the year Karen passed away. A great song that features that beautiful Karen Carpenter voice.

  • @KARENCOGS
    @KARENCOGS 3 місяці тому +6

    I remember seeing this movie at the drive in theater when I was a kid. Song stuck in my mind all these years!

  • @thomastimlin1724
    @thomastimlin1724 3 місяці тому +2

    The solo instrument you are hearing on this is the English Horn, cousin of the Oboe, but with a deeper less "nasal" sounding tone, often used in the Carpenters' trademark sound.

  • @davebzen795
    @davebzen795 3 місяці тому +5

    Craig, You really choose a great one from the Carpenters. 👏

  • @gdouglas999
    @gdouglas999 3 місяці тому +5

    I've always loved this song so much. I am happy to see you react to it.

  • @powers.cj.80
    @powers.cj.80 3 місяці тому +3

    Such a wholesome & true song.
    A track on a classic movie by the same name.

  • @thomastimlin1724
    @thomastimlin1724 3 місяці тому +1

    Bless the Beasts and the Children was the song written for the movie of the same name in 1971. The song was nominated for an Oscar for Best movie song of the year. I doubt it would have been nominated if it had not been done by the Carpenters' stellar arrangement/performance. As usual Karen's vocal performance send chills up and down my spine, especially during the "middle 8" or bridge.

  • @susanliltz3875
    @susanliltz3875 3 місяці тому +6

    Wow!!
    I was just thinking about this song and wishing someone would react to it and here you are doing it!!!
    Thanks!!!

  • @tammymontgomery7195
    @tammymontgomery7195 3 місяці тому +1

    I had forgotten all about this song thank you for playing it

  • @dennytaylor1005
    @dennytaylor1005 3 місяці тому +1

    Its been such a long time since I heard this song. Thank you. I remember seeing the movie and thinking how sad it was. I don't want to spoil the movie for anyone, but its about a group of misfit kids who get sent to a kind of outdoors camp. And in the story they end up trying to save a bunch of buffaloes from being hunted ... and a price is paid. A statement is made. Its a good movie and story. And this song makes me feel sad whenever I hear it.

  • @debbiechang5781
    @debbiechang5781 3 місяці тому +4

    Such a beautiful voice! I haven’t heard this in many years. Great choice and commentary. Thanks Harri and Craig 🌺✌️

  • @kkitao217
    @kkitao217 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the reminder and the review. I read the book in junior high more than 50 years ago, and I’d forgotten about it, but just the title brought memories of both the song and the book flooding back.

  • @kathycuster1714
    @kathycuster1714 3 місяці тому +5

    I had forgotten his song!

  • @jbs256
    @jbs256 3 місяці тому +3

    Well done Harri. I see you’ve been informed about all the details regarding the history of this song.
    Joe

  • @rhiahlMT
    @rhiahlMT 3 місяці тому +5

    It was a good movie.

  • @JK_Clarke
    @JK_Clarke 3 місяці тому +4

    Awesome request Craig bookended with an awesome reaction by da BestHarri.

  • @diannthomas5653
    @diannthomas5653 3 місяці тому +3

    Great song. Thanks for your reaction.

  • @RandallVentresca
    @RandallVentresca 3 місяці тому +10

    Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, and Barbara Streisand had the greatest voices of that era. Personally, I favor Linda because she sang more introspective songs from the best songwriters of the time.....and her variety of styles allowed her to use the full range of her voice. But the singers of today couldn't hold a candle to these women.

    • @debbiechang5781
      @debbiechang5781 3 місяці тому +3

      I couldn’t agree more! Linda had the most beautiful voice on the planet until it was stolen from her by supranuclear palsy 😢

    • @jbs256
      @jbs256 3 місяці тому

      Have you checked out Tori Holub? Harri did in March. “We’ve Only Just Begun (Cover)”

    • @jimmalloy7279
      @jimmalloy7279 3 місяці тому

      Karen gets my vote, hands down! I acknowledge the talent of the other two, but I can't think of one sing from either that I like. I always change the station when they come on, but I am always compelled to listen to KC!

  • @nicholasriviezzo5925
    @nicholasriviezzo5925 3 місяці тому +2

    Should have been released as a single. It was the flip side of Superstar. It would have been a hit!!

  • @russelldavis3796
    @russelldavis3796 3 місяці тому +1

    Notice how Richard always stands beside her on live performances. Not surprisingly, Karen had a negative self-concept. When performing she "knew" everyone was thinking how bad she looked. She always had to have Richard stand next to her hoping it would take some of the attention off her so she would be more comfortable.

  • @EShelby2127
    @EShelby2127 3 місяці тому +1

    Speaking With The Angel, by Ron Sexsmith. Many covers, Mary Black and Lucy Kaplansky's are my favorites. A really beautiful song.
    "He don't know how to lie or undermine you
    He don't know how to steal
    How to deal or deceive
    So leave him alone
    Set him free
    Cause he's speaking with the angel
    Speaking with the angel that only he can see
    You'd say he's so helpless
    But what about you?
    You don't pull the string
    Don't you know anything?
    Leave him alone, let him be
    Cause he's speaking with the angel
    Speaking with the angel that only he can see
    Would you teach him 'bout heaven?
    Would you show him how to love the earth?
    Would you poison him with prejudice
    From the moment of his birth?
    He in the name of love
    He in the blood of lamb
    He that never lays blame
    He don't even know his name
    So leave him alone
    Set him free
    Cause he's speaking with the angel
    Speaking with the angel (the very one)
    That spoke to you and me
    Oh do you remember?"
    Speaking With the Angels Lyrics
    Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
    SEXSMITH, RONALD ELDON

  • @SFPhilo
    @SFPhilo 3 місяці тому +9

    This song was nominated in the 1972 Academy Awards for Best Song. Lost out to Isaac Hayes's "Theme from Shaft".

  • @ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary
    @ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary 3 місяці тому +2

    This song was featured in a movie of the same name "Bless the Beast and the Children", from the early 70s I believe. The ironic thing is that the kids in the movie are mostly little jerks, contrasting with the beauty of this song! Interesting movie though..

  • @pennynolan7597
    @pennynolan7597 3 місяці тому +3

    Great song for the vegan movement

  • @maxr4448
    @maxr4448 3 місяці тому

    Hey Bud from Arkansas here>>> you want to Jam>>> Listen to Aldo Nova>>> Fantasy!!!! It will rock your mind. It is from my generation30 plus years ago. ENJOY!

  • @KevinFuhrmann-s9h
    @KevinFuhrmann-s9h 3 місяці тому

    Songs like this make you realize how much Karen Carpenter is missed. To this day nobody can sing a ballad like Karen.

  • @johnb.2518
    @johnb.2518 3 місяці тому

    Karen in the top 10? How about in the top 1...

  • @randyventresca4152
    @randyventresca4152 3 місяці тому +2

    Sounds nice but Carpenters music too sappy, low key and milk toast for my tastes.

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 3 місяці тому +5

      You're crazy....how old are you?!!!

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 3 місяці тому +6

      Harris....Karen in the top 10?? She was #1!!!!!!

    • @carolhesterberg7526
      @carolhesterberg7526 3 місяці тому +7

      Listen to "Goodbye to Love" with its award-winning fuzz guitar solo and it just might change your mind. It was Richard's genius of an idea and shocked many older Carpenters fans. Tony Peluso was stunned when Richard suggested it.

    • @jdw5678
      @jdw5678 3 місяці тому +4

      "milquetoast"

    • @FavoriteMovieDate
      @FavoriteMovieDate 3 місяці тому +2

      Maybe you’ll change your mind as you get older. There are artists others like that I don’t. Some I changed my mind about and came to appreciate. Have always loved The Carpenters, though, and this song is better than I remembered.

  • @willmacintyre649
    @willmacintyre649 3 місяці тому +14

    A very special song.

  • @michaelasay8587
    @michaelasay8587 3 місяці тому +11

    Harri! You are the only one that ive heard react to this!!!

    • @jbs256
      @jbs256 3 місяці тому

      There have been many. Just search.

  • @stevetournay6103
    @stevetournay6103 3 місяці тому +4

    For Richard on his own, Harri, check out When Time Was All We Had from his 1987 solo album Time...Richard revisits the multitracked harmonies there and turns himself into an a cappella choir, it's pretty impressive...

  • @michaelasay8587
    @michaelasay8587 3 місяці тому +10

    This should have been a big hit!!!

    • @EShelby2127
      @EShelby2127 3 місяці тому

      The movie should have too...

    • @gdouglas999
      @gdouglas999 3 місяці тому

      Unfortunately, it was released as a "B" side so it never had a chance.

  • @maxr4448
    @maxr4448 3 місяці тому +4

    Karen was a vocal voice, but also soft and sweet. That is what HER special appeal. Love the Carpenters. Grew up with them, Like the Jackson 5, The who, Pink Floyd, CCR, Black Sabath, and Santana, etc Sad we don't have this MUSIC anymore.

  • @kallsop2
    @kallsop2 3 місяці тому +3

    Karen was the best femal vocalist at the time, such a beautiful song.
    The song was the title track to the movie of the same. Such a bittersweet movie, it was on a list of movies to cover in my 11th grade English class in 1979/1980.

  • @luckylisa5496
    @luckylisa5496 3 місяці тому +3

    My high school chorus sang this song back in the late 70's. I haven't heard it since, and it all came right back to me with this reaction 🥰

  • @joelhoulette3244
    @joelhoulette3244 3 місяці тому +3

    Dont think it was one of their bigger selling singles but its one of my favorite songs by them. Its heart wrenching but also hopeful.

  • @gregbell3559
    @gregbell3559 3 місяці тому

    I forgot about this song

  • @wgdavis5353
    @wgdavis5353 3 місяці тому +3

    Hi Mr. Harri, CAR Carpenter, not cap.. ♠Mr.G..