The vocal register God gave her was unique as was her ability to shine within it. She had a deep quality to her singing range that was somewhere between a typical male and female singing voice. So she sometimes sounds like a male and then in the next moment a female singing voice. She could hit some high notes but not the highest.
This song always makes me shed a tear. My Dad loved my Mom so much in the 32 years of their marriage, before his passing from Cancer in 1982, that he would sing this to my Mom every time it came on the radio. No love have I ever seen since, has been as strong as their love for each other. RIP Dad and Mom. I love and miss you both very much, and thank you for showing our family what TRUE LOVE means!
I had it I was young and dumb hurt him now he's gone and I never got to take those words back after 30 years it is a physical pain so if you love someone tell them daily always speak truth and kindness and hañg on as.tight as you can love true love is once in a lifetime. I'm sorry Jim RIP.
Absolutely Awesome story. Just lost my mother last October. Never in my life have I seen a man love a woman like my dad love my mom . He is my hero there for her to the very end..
This is were Karen was at her most happiest, behind the drums. Hated the spotlight in front, but with her voice she didn`t have a choice.. Just beautiful, gone but never forgotten, Rest in peace Karen
Karen Carpenter. I am 61 years old and listen to your wonderful voice. She was a fantasitic singer. Wish she lived to old age. Unfortunately she died far too young. Rest in peace .
***** You may be right, beautiful voice. I will always believe that her brother pushed her to perform when she was too sick. We lost her way too early.
absolutely agree karen is it! the ultimate female crooner who sang to you not at you! compare her singing this song to streisand's "butchering" of it with her over the top ego "runs" and dramatics! obviously getting off on her own voice and not even paying attention to the emotion of the words of this song and the story of it!....
The simplicity of this song combined with the soothing background vocals and Karen's impeccable voice make this a personal favorite. Almost makes me cry every time. All the feels.
I have always thought The Carpenters wrote the best love songs I’ve ever heard....the pure beauty of her voice sometimes moves me to tears,it’s such a terrible loss she’s no longer here.
The Carpenters were unique onto themselves. They had thought-provoking lyrics, beautiful musical accompaniment and a voice that "will" endure for the ages. She sang about Hope's, dreams, sadness and love and they felt like a soundtrack to my life in the 70's and beyond. So when I married in 1993, the very first song at our reception was " We've only just begun". My wife and I smiled as it played and unfortunately, I lost my wife to cancer only 10 years later. Yet I still hold incredible happy memories of that day in 1993 and the musical part The Carpenters played in it. As I approach 60 years old, I'm proud to be a " lifelong" fan of this wonderful brother and sister team. Thank you, Karen and Richard. With respect and love.....💗💗
One of my favorite memories of hearing Close To You is sitting at the dinner table in the 80s - the song came on the radio and my Dad would 'play' the drums using dinner knives, my brother would 'play' the trumpet and my mom, two sisters and I would sing. How I love that memory now . . .
Not only did she have a voice from heaven...her talent playing the drums was second to none .She was one of the best !!...!Even Buddy Rich said wow! One of the top 25 drummers in the WORLD!
It's funny listening to her as I feel myself beginning to weep. I don't much understand it, other than she was a pathway to the human spirit. She definitely left the world a better place - RIP Karen
Amen brother. You got it right there. I'm in my thirties and wasn't even around when she was and she still mesmerizes me. To me she's ten times more quality any female artist we seen since Pat Benatar
mine too.. the GREATEST female singer/crooner who sang TO YOU NOT AT YOU!...the best singer with the best diction and enunciation for every syllable of every word for every song she ever sang that i've heard heard.. the purest, richest, most intimate, beautiful, moving voice i have ever heard! and of course a master with the way she phrased and emoted the lyrics at telling the story of the song.. greatest female singer of love and romance songs ever!.. looking for love.... finding love... and losing love...
that VOICE!!!!! otherworldly hauntingly beautiful! and to think she was only 20 years old when she sang this!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS INSANE IN A INCREDIBLE UNBELIEVABLE GOOD WAY!.. also the harmonies and background vocals she and her brother sang together are so so beautiful as well..
At the age of 17, back in the early 70s, I fell in love with Karen's voice and her songs. This song in particular, always made me long to find that special girl and want to fall madly and deeply in love with her. Then in 1975, I did just that, I met the girl of my dreams and this song meant all the more to me! I married that beautiful girl the next year and we are still together today and more in love than ever before. You might have guessed that I'm a hopeless romantic, and I unashamedly admit it! To anyone out there that is longing to be close to someone as well, I say be patient and it will happen and it will be great as long as there is true love and mutual respect each other! My best to you and Happy Trails! ;-)
MountainCruzer Good for you & God Bless. Nothing wrong with being a hopeless romantic. Infrequent are the stories of long term successful relationships, so it's uplifting to hear. I, however, am hopeless and a romantic. Life has kinda passed me by (I'm on cycle 4 now, for those of you old enough to remember the dog food commercial), and have always been too insecure to attempt a relationship. I do like hearing about those who are so blessed.
Hey, Marc, fyi, 25 of us who studied music and music appreciation back in the day voted on the purest female voice ever. The only criteria was that they had to have at least three hits. KC won 25 to 0. So, I think you're in pretty good company with your view. The male singer got 8 votes out of 25 and that was enough to give it to Gary Puckett. Enjoy music! There's little like it on this planet!
Karen is so pretty here. She looks angelic. If I was her mother, I would cry watching her. I would be so proud of her. I went to visit her tomb last October with my kids. They know Mommy loves their music. God bless her.
Shannon Sequeira It's so sad that you mentioned about Karen's Mother because from all the articles and documentaries and bio's that I've seen and read it would seem that Karen did not have a very good relationship with her Mother, Agnes Carpenter. It was very sad because in spite of Karen's incredible, angelic, MUSICAL voice (both singing AND speaking), it had seemed like Agnes favoured Richard, the older brother, over Karen. He was always the "Golden Boy" in the eyes of the Mother. I don't think that Agnes really knew the kind of rare vocal gift that Karen had. She loved Karen, of course, but it seemed like the love she had for Karen wasn't 'genuine' enough. I mean, she was known to be pretty controlling over Karen and her life.
@@shauntrailskinner9645 You really took the time to write that just to be confrontational? Wow, how sad. You have serious problems. I suggest you spend your time and energy solving your own problems which you clearly have versus trying to create problems with others. You're what the Bible calls a busybody. There are two kinds of people in this world, people who try to create peace and people who try to create strife. Which one do you think you are? God loves The Peacemaker not the argument creator, which one do you think you are. It's clear to the whole world which one you are. Let's see if you can figure it out.
The song itself is pure bubblegum. But Karen Carpenter elevates it to incredible heights. Her voice was stupendous. She could imbue anything with depth, with soul.
Hard day. Had to listen to this song about 10 times and have a good cry. Happy (what would have been your 80th.) Birthday Mom 🌹 I love you. I miss you. :'(
My favorite vocalist, by far, is Karen Carpenter ❤ I love her, I love her so much! I absolutely love that song! It sends shivers down my spine and makes me feel very nostalgic. Karen Carpenter had the voice of an angel, she was a great performer.. It's crazy, that song touches a part of me, a sensual caress that makes me shiver. Rest in peace Karen, you are missed so much!!!
Anthony Marabito To me, Karen had the most beautiful perfect voice I've ever heard. Her talent was amazing. Have you heard another voice like that? Didn’t think so.
The first time I heard this, when they did the 'ahh' at the end. all the hairs on my arms rose straight up,, it still makes my heart skip a beat.. Pure auditory heaven..
(Her hair sucks, not to b mean) but that's was the style then.. But this Song, close to you? Is just incredible and I kinda feel too sentimental about it but don't care. Closet lovers tell the truth!! 💋
Herb Alpert - who guided Richard and Karen in their early music ventures - said that 'he couldn't believe the quality of her voice, it had such perfect pitch'. I remember being in our kitchen, listening to this song with my father (a man hard to impress!) and him telling me "this girl is going to be really famous". So true!
I am so thankful that I saw Karen in concert back in '73. To my mind her voice and songs are sacred, they touch me so deeply. I was also thrilled to meet and talk with Roger Nichols who wrote several of Karen's hits including "Rainy Days..." and "I Won't Last A Day...". He shared several stories about Karen and Richard with me. I love Karen and always will.
Takes you back to a time before auto tune and sampling when a single voice could stop you in your tracks.Reminds me of Radio Luxembourg on 208 metres medium wave.A timeles song and those over dubbed harmonies make it so special. Could i please order a time machine to take me back to 1970 just for the day.Life seemed so much less hectic and i'll even pay for the petrol. Happy memories from a lifetime ago.Simply beautiful
Yes sir! glad there's others out there who feel as I do. Don't know about the metric stuff, but if the truth be known, as much as we're supposed to love and embrace technology and advancement, there is a large (majority?) that wishes for the simpler and SLOWER times. Guess you have to live long enough to understand that.
Dammit!!! Why do I cry every time I hear her sing this song. I don’t understand?!! Her voice pulls at my heart like it’s breaking and I’m a grown-ass 55-year-old man. I fell in love with Karen’s voice instantly when I first heard her sing this song on the radio in 1973. Fast forward to 2019 and I’m still mesmerized by her pure angelic voice. I shall never hear another female with a flawless singing ability that captivates the soul like Karen’s ever again.
Beautiful voice, song reminds me of my first love as a young teen.Tall,blond hair, and blue-eyed. He broke my heart ❤️. But I survived!Karen was an amazing singer!
You know, I don't think I've heard anyone describe her voice as accurately as you have. Effortlessly is the perfect word. Everybody says Angelic or this that and the other but you are now since of her voice is the best I've heard. Effortlessly. Good job
Lyrics: Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near? Just like me, they long to be close to you. Why do stars fall down from the sky, every time you walk by? Just like me, they long to be close to you. On the day that you were born the angels got together. And decided to create a dream come true. So, they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold, And star-light in your eyes of blue. That is why all the girls in town follow you all around. Just like me, they long to be close to you... On the day that you were born the angels got together. And decided to create a dream come true. So, they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold, And star-light in your eyes of blue. That is why all the girls in town follow you all around. Just like me, they long to be close to you... Just like me, they long to be close to you...
Absolutely love the Carpenters! So talented! Karen was amazing! She could sing and play the drums! I miss her presence in the world! Listening to their music helped me heal after my divorce! Much love and respect!🤗🙏💜
Karen looks so sweet and innocent. A very beautiful looking woman, Perfect in every way and a voice to match........well no-one . RIP Angel, love you always
Truly, Karen had such a profound voice, speaking welling emotions from the heart. Time and time again, I've experienced comfort from listening to Karen sing. Music is often entertaining, even thrilling, but her singing goes deeper, stirring the soul with a healing touch. I tend to believe that Karen's voice gives us a reminder, somehow, that there is Someone who understands the difficulties we face and grants Hope. It's no wonder so many people cry when they hear her sing.
I was 18 years old and falling in love for the first time when this song came out in the summer of 1970. Those were the days when fans would call into radio stations to request their favorite tunes, and the number for this one was overwhelming--so much so that my AN station played it at least once every hour. Ahhh, hanging out at Lauderdale-By-The Sea and thinking of Gail Wotke. (Sigh).....
Maybe because you are some of the few that really "feel" the music. Especially the meaningful and timeless classics. It's refreshing to see comments from young people. Thank you. There's much to discover my young music lover
Stay with all the Old Music like this sweetie and you will find the real meaning of the (fill for Music). The Carpenters were Very Big during the 1970's. I was a Little boy at that time. I am a Musician. I Love ALL kinds of Music. As long as it is Real Music. Not like what they got out today that is not.
50 years later and still the gold standard. The brother was great also.
Karen Carpenter had probably the clearest and most flawless singing voice I've ever heard.
No probably about it she actually did.
The vocal register God gave her was unique as was her ability to shine within it. She had a deep quality to her singing range that was somewhere between a typical male and female singing voice. So she sometimes sounds like a male and then in the next moment a female singing voice. She could hit some high notes but not the highest.
The word you're looking for is angelic.
Scott Tracy I read somewhere, that she could sing also very high, but she wanted to sound effortless and kept it lower.
The voice of an angel. It consumes you...
English learners must listen to her beautiful pronunciation !
This song always makes me shed a tear. My Dad loved my Mom so much in the 32 years of their marriage, before his passing from Cancer in 1982, that he would sing this to my Mom every time it came on the radio. No love have I ever seen since, has been as strong as their love for each other. RIP Dad and Mom. I love and miss you both very much, and thank you for showing our family what TRUE LOVE means!
I had it I was young and dumb hurt him now he's gone and I never got to take those words back after 30 years it is a physical pain so if you love someone tell them daily always speak truth and kindness and hañg on as.tight as you can love true love is once in a lifetime. I'm sorry Jim RIP.
How beautiful....
Absolutely Awesome story. Just lost my mother last October. Never in my life have I seen a man love a woman like my dad love my mom . He is my hero there for her to the very end..
😢😢
Innalillah
50 Years have passed since this song, and still no one has touched her.
Nope, not a one!
Its not a competition😀
and never will
Have you ever listened to a singer called Rumer she too has a beautiful voice similar to Karen Carpenter
People ask me why I have such a mellow personality. I reply the music I grew up with. I then play them this song..
This is were Karen was at her most happiest, behind the drums. Hated the spotlight in front, but with her voice she didn`t have a choice.. Just beautiful, gone but never forgotten, Rest in peace Karen
Yes and this performance shows what a nice job she did on the drums while all of the beauty of her voice was running concurrently.
I agree with you. She had extraordinary talents and that voice was a Angel.
watch her playing and singing on the Carson Show doing Mr. Guder...pure ecstacy.
Karen Carpenter. I am 61 years old and listen to your wonderful voice. She was a fantasitic singer. Wish she lived to old age. Unfortunately she died far too young. Rest in peace .
I think Karen Carpenter’s voice was the most beautiful voice of all time. There will never be another like her.
***** You may be right, beautiful voice. I will always believe that her brother pushed her to perform when she was too sick. We lost her way too early.
Joseph Przygocki To me, in my opinion. On February 4, 1983, the world lost the most beautiful voice ever ♥
The most beautiful and effortless voices of all time. No fancy over the top, over powering, drown out vocals. Pure and simple.
she was the ULTIMATE VOCALIST not just a great singer, and of course master storyteller..
Yes had a Beautiful Voice, Loved them
Still amazing after all these years. Karen Carpenter was an amazing performer. Beautiful, crystal clear voice.
And she was an outstanding drummer. ❤
When I first heard her sing in the 2nd grade I asked my Mom listen Mom there's an angel singing on the radio!!
I'm not even religious but that story brought me to tears. Karen was Angelic.
You weren't lying
😇
This isn't listening to an incredible voice.... this is way beyond that .... this is experiencing soul
That was the best way I've heard her voice described. Thank you
Karen demonstrated more raw talent in a single note than most current pop singers show in their entire discography.
you are 100% right
Greg Johnson And all the swearing and whatever else goes into songs nowadays...
I agree, they can’t compare to her
True true dat fam
True, the difference is that she had talent.
She had a sadness in her,no one will never know. God bless her brother.
Wheres she
@@deshbhaktnationalist694 - She sadly passed away in 1983.
@@pattibrown8496 how and why
@@deshbhaktnationalist694 - She died of heart failure, brought on by anorexia, which she struggled with. She was only 32.
@@pattibrown8496 I will make her alive.
Imagine all the beautiful music we never got to hear. RIP Karen
She up in heaven singing to all her fans.
Best female voice of all time.... miss her terribly
Agreed. Karen Carpenter = best female singer in history. Freddie Mercury = best male singer in history.
Totally agree
absolutely agree karen is it! the ultimate female crooner who sang to you not at you! compare her singing this song to streisand's "butchering" of it with her over the top ego "runs" and dramatics! obviously getting off on her own voice and not even paying attention to the emotion of the words of this song and the story of it!....
Dave G....i loved her from age 7....what a voice
Ever heard of Patsy Kline?
I swear, she must have had a voice from heaven!
Robert Moore z
And has one there now.
Voice off a 👼👼👼
Best 💖💖💖voice from heaven is sure best description ❤️ miss her so much.
Heaven is right! What a gift she was given!
This song always sounds great even now in 2023 😤
The simplicity of this song combined with the soothing background vocals and Karen's impeccable voice make this a personal favorite. Almost makes me cry every time. All the feels.
I have always thought The Carpenters wrote the best love songs I’ve ever heard....the pure beauty of her voice sometimes moves me to tears,it’s such a terrible loss she’s no longer here.
Love this song since I first heard it I was in kindergarten 1972💗
They didn't write any of their songs.
@lou Redmon. Richard wrote or co wrote several of their songs. Not this one, but many of them.
This was written by Burt Bacharach.... one of his many classics
The Carpenters were unique onto themselves. They had thought-provoking lyrics, beautiful musical accompaniment and a voice that "will" endure for the ages. She sang about Hope's, dreams, sadness and love and they felt like a soundtrack to my life in the 70's and beyond. So when I married in 1993, the very first song at our reception was " We've only just begun". My wife and I smiled as it played and unfortunately, I lost my wife to cancer only 10 years later. Yet I still hold incredible happy memories of that day in 1993 and the musical part The Carpenters played in it. As I approach 60 years old, I'm proud to be a " lifelong" fan of this wonderful brother and sister team. Thank you, Karen and Richard. With respect and love.....💗💗
SHE IS ART
Gone too soon. Beautiful voice. Smooth as butter, sweet as honey!
Love this song, and the angel voice of Karen! Gone to soon.🙏⚘️❤️
The star that shines twice as bright shines half as long.
She's an angel, gracing us when she was in this world, now she's singing above.
The closest I've come to heaven on this earth!
One of the most beautiful songs ever written, sung by one of the most beautiful voices ever heard.
One of my favorite memories of hearing Close To You is sitting at the dinner table in the 80s - the song came on the radio and my Dad would 'play' the drums using dinner knives, my brother would 'play' the trumpet and my mom, two sisters and I would sing. How I love that memory now . . .
The most timeless voice ever. Even though she is gone. Her voice speaks eternally.
50, 60 years from now people will still know of Karen Carpenter.
Not only did she have a voice from heaven...her talent playing the drums was second to none .She was one of the best !!...!Even Buddy Rich said wow! One of the top 25 drummers in the WORLD!
It's funny listening to her as I feel myself beginning to weep. I don't much understand it, other than she was a pathway to the human spirit.
She definitely left the world a better place - RIP Karen
Her voice draws out emotion.
Quite possibly the most beautiful singing voice in recorded history!
Willinelson
Yeah. Me too.
Amen brother. You got it right there. I'm in my thirties and wasn't even around when she was and she still mesmerizes me. To me she's ten times more quality any female artist we seen since Pat Benatar
I miss you Karen Carpenter! Tears dripping on my keyboard! I love you so much and I miss you!
A beautiful girl with an unreal voice ...and to be able to drum as well ..a tragic waste ..if only she knew how beautiful she was
Has my vote, greatest female singer of all time.
mine too.. the GREATEST female singer/crooner who sang TO YOU NOT AT YOU!...the best singer with the best diction and enunciation for every syllable of every word for every song she ever sang that i've heard heard.. the purest, richest, most intimate, beautiful, moving voice i have ever heard! and of course a master with the way she phrased and emoted the lyrics at telling the story of the song.. greatest female singer of love and romance songs ever!.. looking for love.... finding love... and losing love...
100%
Me too
She had the voice of an angel.
that VOICE!!!!! otherworldly hauntingly beautiful! and to think she was only 20 years old when she sang this!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS INSANE IN A INCREDIBLE UNBELIEVABLE GOOD WAY!.. also the harmonies and background vocals she and her brother sang together are so so beautiful as well..
At the age of 17, back in the early 70s, I fell in love with Karen's voice and her songs. This song in particular, always made me long to find that special girl and want to fall madly and deeply in love with her. Then in 1975, I did just that, I met the girl of my dreams and this song meant all the more to me! I married that beautiful girl the next year and we are still together today and more in love than ever before. You might have guessed that I'm a hopeless romantic, and I unashamedly admit it! To anyone out there that is longing to be close to someone as well, I say be patient and it will happen and it will be great as long as there is true love and mutual respect each other! My best to you and Happy Trails! ;-)
Bill W ?
Ty for your story, beautiful, i have fond memories of the Carpenters back in grade school, music is not the same anymore....
Nice post :-)
MountainCruzer Good for you & God Bless. Nothing wrong with being a hopeless romantic. Infrequent are the stories of long term successful relationships, so it's uplifting to hear. I, however, am hopeless and a romantic. Life has kinda passed me by (I'm on cycle 4 now, for those of you old enough to remember the dog food commercial), and have always been too insecure to attempt a relationship. I do like hearing about those who are so blessed.
Just read this in 2017 ❤️ damn that was the best story ❤️ bless you and your wife
There's Karen Carpenter and then there's everyone else. She's in a league all her own. Singular!
in there with Judith Durham..
What an amazing voice she had...WOW !!!
Reminiscing about the Carpenters and, yes, she had probably one of the best voices I have ever heard.
And also her drumming skills were good.
Hey, Marc, fyi, 25 of us who studied music and music appreciation back in the day voted on the purest female voice ever. The only criteria was that they had to have at least three hits. KC won 25 to 0. So, I think you're in pretty good company with your view. The male singer got 8 votes out of 25 and that was enough to give it to Gary Puckett. Enjoy music! There's little like it on this planet!
I beat that:Dusty Springfield ,Chaka Kahn,Bonny St Claire,Joni Mitchel,Bonny Raitt,And the greatest of all: JONI
Roel Lassche
They envied Karen Carpenter...All female artist have some Karen was their inspiration...
Karen's voice was heaven sent. I heard them perform live in 1976. They were amazing!
Karen is so pretty here. She looks angelic. If I was her mother, I would cry watching her. I would be so proud of her. I went to visit her tomb last October with my kids. They know Mommy loves their music. God bless her.
Wow, that's really cool that you did that with your girls.
Shannon Sequeira It's so sad that you mentioned about Karen's Mother because from all the articles and documentaries and bio's that I've seen and read it would seem that Karen did not have a very good relationship with her Mother, Agnes Carpenter. It was very sad because in spite of Karen's incredible, angelic, MUSICAL voice (both singing AND speaking), it had seemed like Agnes favoured Richard, the older brother, over Karen. He was always the "Golden Boy" in the eyes of the Mother. I don't think that Agnes really knew the kind of rare vocal gift that Karen had. She loved Karen, of course, but it seemed like the love she had for Karen wasn't 'genuine' enough. I mean, she was known to be pretty controlling over Karen and her life.
Linda demais!!!
she looked an angelic boy/man.
@@shauntrailskinner9645 You really took the time to write that just to be confrontational? Wow, how sad. You have serious problems. I suggest you spend your time and energy solving your own problems which you clearly have versus trying to create problems with others. You're what the Bible calls a busybody. There are two kinds of people in this world, people who try to create peace and people who try to create strife. Which one do you think you are? God loves The Peacemaker not the argument creator, which one do you think you are. It's clear to the whole world which one you are. Let's see if you can figure it out.
Her voice was a gift from god
Yes her voice is one of a kind !! No such thing as any gifts from god !! there is no god !!
That harmony at the end is incredible!
Aye--the best part.
and all done by only her and richard!...
The song itself is pure bubblegum. But Karen Carpenter elevates it to incredible heights. Her voice was stupendous. She could imbue anything with depth, with soul.
+Daniel Gunter Like normal bubblegum is somehow beneath our listening pleasure?
I didn't say that. Are you smoking crack?
+ManInTheBigHat This is far from being bubble gum music
+Daniel Gunter perfectly, exactly!
I agree with your tribute to Karen. What makes it so sad is her early departure. She had the capacity to add value to music beyond our imagination.
Hard day. Had to listen to this song about 10 times and have a good cry.
Happy (what would have been your 80th.) Birthday Mom 🌹 I love you. I miss you. :'(
Bless your soul.
@@yvettemarieg5245Thank you Yvette. Bless you as well.
It's A Sad Song Simply For The Person That Sang It. Karen Carpenter Was So BEAUTIFUL DAMN IT WHY SHE DIDN'T SEE IT HERSELF😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
her voice is like silk
No drummer EVER will sing like this. She was 1 in a trillion. A true unique gem. I love you Karen
Watched a documentary about the Carpenters a few months ago. Told my teenage boys that unfortunately they'll never hear another voice like hers.
never say never. the world may surprise you yet.
My favorite vocalist, by far, is Karen Carpenter ❤
I love her, I love her so much! I absolutely love that song! It sends shivers down my spine and makes me feel very nostalgic. Karen Carpenter had the voice of an angel, she was a great performer.. It's crazy, that song touches a part of me, a sensual caress that makes me shiver. Rest in peace Karen, you are missed so much!!!
***** No, I'm not a lesbian! I'm just a girl who loves Karen Carpenter for ages! Why this question? Why do you ask me about that?
I'm obsessed wirh Karen.She was so effortlessly talented.This song means so much to me for sentimental reasons.
Anthony Marabito This song means so much to me too!
Anthony Marabito To me, Karen had the most beautiful perfect voice I've ever heard. Her talent was amazing. Have you heard another voice like that? Didn’t think so.
***** To me, I mean...they were both so perfect together.
Just a beautiful song.. makes me emotional every time. ❤
I love her haircut, and those innocent eyes - accompanied by the voice of some angel
Yes, you are right. I'm a man I can tell you this is the epitome of woman.
She touches everyones heart everytime she sings
Lo mejor del ayer linda cancion
Oh Karen.....I wish she knew how much of A gift she was to us. She was pure talent & pure class. Miss you KC.
Meu Deus que voz!!! Amo a Karen Carpenter... descanse em paz!!
this woman is beautiful
the world misses you r.i.p. miss carpenter
We sure do Everyday actually
May God bless The Carpenters...
So much talent, the most beautiful clear feminine voice and moving lyrics. She was unbelievable!
Beautiful song. Thank you for singing this song, Karen!
Bonnie Oles BEAUTIFUL
The first time I heard this, when they did the 'ahh' at the end. all the hairs on my arms rose straight up,, it still makes my heart skip a beat.. Pure auditory heaven..
She is the greatest female voice ever, she makes me happy 😊 and free I would love this song played at my funeral ⚰️ it gives you peace ✌️
I Love The Carpenters
So sweet
(Her hair sucks, not to b mean) but that's was the style then.. But this Song, close to you? Is just incredible and I kinda feel too sentimental about it but don't care. Closet lovers tell the truth!! 💋
@@valeriemccutchen7738, her hair? Typical mentally ill woman, that's you Valerie. You women are so rude, derogatory and vile to other women.
Herb Alpert - who guided Richard and Karen in their early music ventures - said that 'he couldn't believe the quality of her voice, it had such perfect pitch'. I remember being in our kitchen, listening to this song with my father (a man hard to impress!) and him telling me "this girl is going to be really famous". So true!
was that Herb on the Trumpet?
Beautify voice . and very relaxing. I believe she was an angel sent down from heaven. Above . and it's sad now that she's gone
I am so thankful that I saw Karen in concert back in '73. To my mind her voice and songs are sacred, they touch me so deeply. I was also thrilled to meet and talk with Roger Nichols who wrote several of Karen's hits including "Rainy Days..." and "I Won't Last A Day...". He shared several stories about Karen and Richard with me. I love Karen and always will.
+Jim Southern I'm always curious for people who saw them live did you think she was too thin?The camera adds 10 pounds
Jim Souther
Jim - You were so lucky to have seen the Carpenters in their element ...
Beautiful. Beautiful voice, arrangement, brings lot of memories. Thank you for posting.
Takes you back to a time before auto tune and sampling when a single voice could stop you in your tracks.Reminds me of Radio Luxembourg on 208 metres medium wave.A timeles song and those over dubbed harmonies make it so special.
Could i please order a time machine to take me back to 1970 just for the day.Life seemed so much less hectic and i'll even pay for the petrol.
Happy memories from a lifetime ago.Simply beautiful
Yes sir! glad there's others out there who feel as I do. Don't know about the metric stuff, but if the truth be known, as much as we're supposed to love and embrace technology and advancement, there is a large (majority?) that wishes for the simpler and SLOWER times. Guess you have to live long enough to understand that.
Can I come with you?
Dammit!!! Why do I cry every time I hear her sing this song. I don’t understand?!! Her voice pulls at my heart like it’s breaking and I’m a grown-ass 55-year-old man. I fell in love with Karen’s voice instantly when I first heard her sing this song on the radio in 1973. Fast forward to 2019 and I’m still mesmerized by her pure angelic voice. I shall never hear another female with a flawless singing ability that captivates the soul like Karen’s ever again.
You're not alone. You'd have to be heartless not to react to an angel on earth we were blessed with.
I was in village outside Mexico City was always run down to translate her songs people who didn't understand the words fell in love with her voice
Beautiful voice, song reminds me of my first love as a young teen.Tall,blond hair, and blue-eyed. He broke my heart ❤️. But I survived!Karen was an amazing singer!
Her voice was so crisp, and she sang so effortless
and all without any auto tuning or correction.
Lefty Hara as my mom used to tell me her voice was 100% natural
Vickie Lauderdale I doubt that's how it was I've practiced for years
You know, I don't think I've heard anyone describe her voice as accurately as you have. Effortlessly is the perfect word. Everybody says Angelic or this that and the other but you are now since of her voice is the best I've heard. Effortlessly. Good job
such a sweet and pure voice like honey. its too bad the world cant hear that voice live anymore
Not heard this in 30+ years and wow what a voice, forgot, sorry Karen. Breaks yer heart.
Beautiful production too. Simple days...
Thank you Herb Alpert for believing in The Carpenters!
Herb Albert and Burt Bacharach were amazing.
You’re welcome.
Lyrics:
Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky, every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
On the day that you were born the angels got together.
And decided to create a dream come true.
So, they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold,
And star-light in your eyes of blue.
That is why all the girls in town follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be close to you...
On the day that you were born the angels got together.
And decided to create a dream come true.
So, they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold,
And star-light in your eyes of blue.
That is why all the girls in town follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be close to you...
Just like me, they long to be close to you...
This song is a warm blanket on a cool night. So comforting.
You can understand every word she sings.
The Angels got together and decided to give her that voice!
A timeless gem brought to life by the purest voice ever and an amazing architect of Music. Absolutely phenomenal.
This music was on a magical scale, transporting people to a whole other plane.
Men, that's music for eternity!
Last week marked 40 years since your passing.....
RIP your music will live on for eternity.....
The golden voice of Karen Carpenter will live forever in the hearts of all who love her!
How could I have forgotten what a beautiful voice she had! Golden indeed.
So beautiful.
Voice of an angel & gone too soon. RIP Karen.
Perfection! Untouched by any female singer ❤️
Absolutely love the Carpenters! So talented! Karen was amazing! She could sing and play the drums! I miss her presence in the world! Listening to their music helped me heal after my divorce! Much love and respect!🤗🙏💜
My choir teacher loves the Carpenters. He always shows us videos of them in class
Your choir teacher must be cool.
+Roky Erickson rocks I love Karen Carpenter
+Kate B hi that's because he knows quality when he hears it.
He sounds like a little bitch
he wants you to long to be, just like him, close to them :-)
Karen's voice will remain in my life forever ♥️
I so love this song....such a sad feeling then, up lifting song....
Karen is so young! What a touching song forever!
I think the carpenters were both so talented in they’re own right one sang so beautifully and one wrote and played beautiful piano / keyboards
It's almost the end of 2020. Who's here to still witness Karen's angelic voice?
every time i listen her song i remember the movie SO CLOSE
January 2021. Timeless
I am
Love her voice goat
2022 Still here
I sure do miss this stuff.
Karen looks so sweet and innocent. A very beautiful looking woman, Perfect in every way and a voice to match........well no-one . RIP Angel, love you always
Truly, Karen had such a profound voice, speaking welling emotions from the heart. Time and time again, I've experienced comfort from listening to Karen sing. Music is often entertaining, even thrilling, but her singing goes deeper, stirring the soul with a healing touch. I tend to believe that Karen's voice gives us a reminder, somehow, that there is Someone who understands the difficulties we face and grants Hope.
It's no wonder so many people cry when they hear her sing.
Karen, you were awesome!!! You made my high school yrs wonderful!
This song reminds me of my carefree childhood. I love this clear voice.
guten Morgen MIc..... die schönsten Erinnerungen die wir haben sind die einer unbeschwerten Kindheit...
mona hebben
ja da hast du recht, du ahnst nicht mal wie sehr...
vielleicht doch..
Generations of people to come will still be listening to the carpenters there music is so timeless beautiful RIP Karen
I was 18 years old and falling in love for the first time when this song came out in the summer of 1970. Those were the days when fans would call into radio stations to request their favorite tunes, and the number for this one was overwhelming--so much so that my AN station played it at least once every hour. Ahhh, hanging out at Lauderdale-By-The Sea and thinking of Gail Wotke. (Sigh).....
+Zeppolino100 Gail Wotke?? I married her!
Ha Ha!
I remember sitting on hold with radio stations to requesting songs. I bet there's an app for that now. Haha
I was born year, 2001. Why i love old songs? 😂😂 I love this song 😍😍
Maybe because you are some of the few that really "feel" the music. Especially the meaningful and timeless classics. It's refreshing to see comments from young people. Thank you. There's much to discover my young music lover
Katty perya it’s got soul and this lady had a voice of an angel
Stay with all the Old Music like this sweetie and you will find the real meaning of the (fill for Music). The Carpenters were Very Big during the 1970's. I was a Little boy at that time. I am a Musician. I Love ALL kinds of Music. As long as it is Real Music. Not like what they got out today that is not.
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Same, I was born in that year too. I love old songsssssss 🖤
On the day that you were born the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true. Karen, that part of your beautiful song is about you
Rip Karen ❤️ an angel in the sky, with that beautiful voice, you were so pretty
on a Carpenters roll tonight... this is one of the best... there were many...