PERIOD! Yet look at how BEAUTIFUL she looks. I adored her Soooo much. But I often time thought she was very sad and that she was crying out much in her songs and I remember her story some news reporter made a awful comment about he referring to her as your fat chubby little sister rather and from that moment, she thought was fat funny people say that words cannot hurt, but that is not true. Words can kill the spirit - I know because I suffered from words spoken to me as a child. She was a beautiful soul wasn’t.
Karen Carpenter's voice was a divine instrument, ethereal and pure, capable of lifting the soul to heights beyond the physical realm. Her angelic melodies touched hearts and souls around the world, leaving a legacy of beauty and inspiration that will endure for generations to come.
@@tomtoms15 Her kit got so big that the audience complained that they couldnt see who was singing, Karen balked at the idea of stepping out from behind the drums because she considered drums her main instrument and singing to be just a side thing she did. Finally, because she wanted the best for the band, she agreed to start fronting the band.
The saddest thing to me was watching her waste away. I don't think her family gave her the support she desperately needed. She was screaming out for help.
I graduated 8th grade in the spring of 1972. We've Only Just Begun was the song played at our graduation ceremony. It's now February 2022 and I'll be 65 years old in December and plan on retiring at the end of this year. It brings tears to my eyes listening to this 50 years later wondering how 50 years have come and gone.
The weird thing is we don't feel any older,uknoe why ..cos ur soul is Immortal n dont age only ur body not the real u,u are forever eternal young n Beautiful baby 💗
I loved her from the first time I heard her voice. I just recently lost the love of my life. But we begun on love on this song We Only Just Began. I was 15 and he was 17 . Tony ended up buying me every album She made . I cried when she pasted away. Iam now 68 years old. It’s tears to my eyes when I hear her sing but Then again also joy . No one can or ever will Touch the voice of Karen And her brother Richard. Thanks for the beautiful Memories. Honora
❤ Thank you for sharing your own story here for all of us. This is from love was real & you didn't just walk away from your marriage. As a lil girl, I can remember my father turning up the music & us singing all of these wonderful songs. Great music, great times, & great memories! ❤
When I was 16 I lost my boyfriend to a motorcycle accident and I listened to this song over and over and cried. He was my first live and This song still makes me cry and I'm now 67. You never forget your first love.
yeah absolutely I’ve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless.. I miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together. seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia
The description of Karen Carpenter: An angelic voice that has earned her wings, not only in music, but as a person that loved her music and fans. She was the greatest singer, male or female, excellent musician that carved her in all hall of fames. I still have many of her 45's, I'll cherish her voice for the rest of my life. My prayers for you to Rest In Peace Karen Carpenter, missing you, always! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤🕊
SUPERNATURALLY GIFTED & ANOINTED BY GOD> PLAIN & SIMPLE! EVERY SONG SINCE 'CLOSE TO YOU' & 'WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN' etc. WENT MULTI-PLATINUM 'WORLD WIDE' > 'ALBUMS' WERE A TSUNAMI OUT OF STORES INTO THE PUBLIC! IN THEIR 1st 5 Yrs. alone > DURING THE ERA OF ANTI-AMERICA ANTI-GOD ACID ROCK > CAL BERKELEY BLACK PANTHERS SDS SOCIALISM RIOTS BURNING & LOOTING etc. THE 'CARPENTERS' (Little Bo-Peep & Big Brother Producer / Arranger Richard) were the MEDICINE SENT BY ALMIGHTY GOD!
I have tears in my eyes. Karen had (has) the most perfect voice of any female singer. We lost her way too soon. We have her sounds to enjoy for ever. Rest in peace Karen.
Um ... Objectively no. Not the best voice. Killer and legendary, but come on. Lauryn. Carole. Aretha. Diana. MF Whitney's voice literally descended from the heavens lol
Oh Karen, I wish I could’ve told you how truly beautiful you were and how you didn’t need to change anything in your body. The whole world would’ve loved to see you grow old and would’ve been very grateful just to see and hear you sing again and again, year after year. You will never be matched nor forgotten.
Who doesn't love Karen Carpenter and her brother they always played so much beautiful music and their band I miss them to have always loved her voice she was a beautiful young sweet lady I'm so sorry that she was so sick and nobody can help her
yeah absolutely I’ve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless.. I miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together. seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia
Nearly 40 years after she left us, the universal love and complete respect in all these comments just touches me beyond words. Karen we miss you, your voice is eternal ❤
Her voice is like velvet. Such a natural gift. I feel sad to think she never fully appreciated her own talent. This song will live forever though. It will always take me back to innocent grade school crushes.
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
What a singer. So pure and natural in her delivery, with zero unnecessary melismas, belts and embellishments in her singing. Throughout the performance she was not even trying to do what she did best, and even then she still outsang all of us mortals :)
I'm a complete layman in music, but I absolutely agree to Timliu92. True geniuses in any area, whether in writing, sports, art, or whatever refuse to show off and yet outshine all others.
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
Whitney was like that too. All her protégés had their loooooong runs and unnecessary belts. Whitney just opened her mouth. I always respected her for that. God's gifts don't need to prove themselves; the ones that wish they were, do.
It is weird I grew up with the Christmas album. Loved it I’m 53 I play heavy thrash metal but heard rainy days and checked her out I didn’t know she played drums!!! She’s a phenom great drummer and angelic voice. No one sings like her.
@Lourdes Ogario, I absolutely agree. These days most female vocalists sound so much alike. Karen was a true singer with a unique vocal quality all her own.
Beautiful. A voice that we never see again. She died about one year after I agreed from college. It was 1983 and I remember the sadness as to how she she died. We are very fortunate to still have her beautiful voice to this day.
I was in high school when the Carpenters were singing these two songs. I too am thankful that I was experiencing her angelic voice during that time. Such a good memory.
Karen was an Angel on earth and now an Angel in heaven. I miss The Carpenters ❤ I listened to them a lot when I was knee high to a grasshopper. I hope her brother Richard and families are well. Virtual hugs.
The Carpenters made this look so easy and yet were incredibly focused on beautiful yet controlled performances. There was nothing superficial or fake about the Carpenters and their musical dedication and integrity was quite impressive to hear.
I DEDICATE THIS TO MY DARLING, SWEET, BEAUTIFUL MOMMY WHO PASSED FROM COVID IN 11/2021💋♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️💋🌹🌹 #MOMMYMILLY #RIPMILLY ✝️🕊✝️🕊🌹🕊✝️🕊✝️🕊 THANK YOU KAREN FOR YOUR SWEET SENSIBILITY AND YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON AND ON✝️✝️✝️🕊🕊🕊🕊 HERE I AM IN #2023 STILL LISTENING #RIPKAREN #CARPENTERS #KARENCARPENTER
I don't think people of this generation realize the scope of The Carpenter "Close to You" album. I remember seeing that iconic album cover in everyone's home and it was playing on their groovy Hi Fi's. It was also being played virtually everywhere, in stores, restaurants, in elevators, on TV, and on the radio.
They were great Americans, their personalities and career symbolized an ideal America based on recognizing and utilizing one's special talents and achieving success thru hard work and dedication all while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
Truly an Angel ❤️🙏🕊️👼, and 🕯️ just like me...GOD wanted to be...🎵🎼🎶 Close to you 🤗, 🌹 and HE took her back... Up there. My Mom 💓 passed away suddenly, in 1972. I am quite sure she needed Karen 🤷😘
In this year 2022, I still love Karen's voice, the Carpenters were an important part of my adolescence and they continue to be my favorite romantic musical themes.
I find myself falling in love with this woman....how totally mad is that....tears in my eyes and just a heart filled with affection, love, and admiration.....
JEFF, VEO Q ESTUDIASTE SOLFEO ,,,,,,!!!!!! GOOGLE NO ME TRADUCE AL ESPAÑOL Y TÚ ME BOMBARDEAS CON EL RITMO DE LA CANCIÓ. ME VAIS A VOLVER LOCA!!!! TE REFIERES A QUEVUTILIZA UN COMPÀS 4×4????
I don't think she had perfect pitch - she hits the notes but slides a little. Her voice was amazing - but she had such skill in using it so beautifully. Her lead singing is awesome, but listen to her and Richard harmonizing on his vocal arrangements -THAT will make you cry.
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
(They Long to Be) Close to You Why do birds suddenly appear, ev'ry time you are near? Just like me, they long to be close to you Why do stars fall down from the sky, ev'ry 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 Wah, close to you Wah, close to you Ah, close to you Wah, close to you
Graduated High School from a small town in 1972, and The Carpenters came and performed there in my Senior year. It was near Christmas, and these two songs and Merry Christmas, Darling captured all the feelings a young teenager “in love” could have. I’ll never forget her voice, and his work on the keyboard. They were genuinely warm and kind.
Its 2024 and if youre still listening to this angelic voice, you were raised right.
Yes. I grew up with mom listening to this.
The Carpenters make up a big part of my memories
How can you not appreciate the carpenters,so beautiful
Agreed!
Such a majestic voice...!!!!
Karen not a lot of make up, not a lot of tattoos, not provocative dresses just pure raw talent like no other!
Sings so effortlessly
Simplesmente maravilhosa
Yes the way ladies should dress.
Well said
No woman singer today can shine her shoes.
57 year old man who cries every time he hears her voice
I'm 83 and I cry every time I hear her voice!
73 and the same
True 65
58 and the same pure beauty
JOIN THE CLUB ;-)
Karen Carpenter's voice is gold dust. One of the greatest female singer's!
she may be the finest ever female vocalists!
Without a doubt. As a teenager when I listened to her sing, I could feel something wasn't quite right! It haunts me to this day!
Agreed
& so effortless.
Paul McCarthy said her voice was the greatest
She was PERFECT. Nobody can do today the things she did 40 years ago.
Actually 50 years! 🙊🙀
@@bruschmidt9943 What about the way she used to play the drums?
@@Fernando-gt4vx Add impeccable timing & sense of rhythm, absolutely!
@@bruschmidt9943 Agree. I still havent found someone who can play the drums and singing at the same time as well as she did.
And no autotune because it wasn't invented then!!
"THERE WILL NEVER BE A BETTER SINGER "
agreed!
Best female voice period.
Makes me dream
PERIOD! Yet look at how BEAUTIFUL she looks. I adored her Soooo much. But I often time thought she was very sad and that she was crying out much in her songs and I remember her story some news reporter made a awful comment about he referring to her as your fat chubby little sister rather and from that moment, she thought was fat funny people say that words cannot hurt, but that is not true. Words can kill the spirit - I know because I suffered from words spoken to me as a child. She was a beautiful soul wasn’t.
When she returned to her heavenly home the angles put on a great party.
Angels. Yes indeed. ❤
Karen Carpenter's voice was a divine instrument, ethereal and pure, capable of lifting the soul to heights beyond the physical realm. Her angelic melodies touched hearts and souls around the world, leaving a legacy of beauty and inspiration that will endure for generations to come.
Some people don’t understand how amazing she is. Talk about perfect pitch. She’s like her own instrument that can’t be replicated
Totally agree, I always say karen could've sang the phone book!
Don’t forget she was also a talented drummer
Why would she quit playing the drums? She did great as a drummer!!
@@tomtoms15 I read somewhere their mom wants her to focus on singing something like that
@@tomtoms15 Her kit got so big that the audience complained that they couldnt see who was singing, Karen balked at the idea of stepping out from behind the drums because she considered drums her main instrument and singing to be just a side thing she did. Finally, because she wanted the best for the band, she agreed to start fronting the band.
So refreshing to hear beautiful music without twerking or watching barely clothed people. So wholesome!
Hi Jeanette
you don't even need music for twerking now ... just some senator at a beach LOL
Amen.
Her parents record label ect refused to allow her to sing more mature music...it's like she was stuck being a perpetual teenager
The saddest thing to me was watching her waste away. I don't think her family gave her the support she desperately needed. She was screaming out for help.
I graduated 8th grade in the spring of 1972. We've Only Just Begun was the song played at our graduation ceremony. It's now February 2022 and I'll be 65 years old in December and plan on retiring at the end of this year. It brings tears to my eyes listening to this 50 years later wondering how 50 years have come and gone.
The greatest duet of all times along with Simon and Garfunkil Phil
The weird thing is we don't feel any older,uknoe why ..cos ur soul is Immortal n dont age only ur body not the real u,u are forever eternal young n Beautiful baby 💗
❤️
❤️
Happy retirement. I danced these songs with my late husband in our wedding day. So many sweet memories and shadow dreams.
Well never get tired of Karen’s remarkable voice! She was an incredible vocalist♥️
KAREN AND RICHARD. WHAT A DYNAMIC DUO 🖤❤
What a beautiful, talented lady! So sad that she didn’t think anyone cared for her! We miss you terribly Karen!
She is dearly missed by all her fans young and old.
at this earth time, she is fo sure missed.....
I love all the stories of mothers and fathers who sang "Close To You" to their babies. Now these kids have a fond attachment to this song.
❤
Back when being a great singer was enough
I loved her from the first time I heard her voice.
I just recently lost the love of my life. But we begun on love on this song We Only Just Began. I was 15 and he was 17 . Tony ended up buying me every album
She made . I cried when she pasted away. Iam now 68 years old.
It’s tears to my eyes when I hear her sing but
Then again also joy .
No one can or ever will
Touch the voice of Karen
And her brother Richard.
Thanks for the beautiful
Memories. Honora
Tony will forever be in your heart.
❤ Thank you for sharing your own story here for all of us. This is from love was real & you didn't just walk away from your marriage. As a lil girl, I can remember my father turning up the music & us singing all of these wonderful songs. Great music, great times, & great memories! ❤
Bless you
YOU & MILLIONS OF OTHERS & YES 50+ YRS. LATER > GOD'S GIFT OF THE CARPENTERS > STILL HAS THE MIRACULOUS TOUCH!
Been where you are. The time will come when these memories bring more smiles than tears. Sending you healing prayers.🙏🏻💕
I'm a heavy metal fan, this song tears me up, there goes my street cred.
Lol it's ok
I will be listening to her till the day I die. She left us for heaven way too soon and I cant listen to her without being sad and teary.
My favorite always. I picked we've only just begun for my wedding song in 85. Still my favorite song cant help but to sing along.
We need more beautiful music in this world. Her voice was picture perfect, still listening in 2023 and still miss this beautiful lady
Her voice is like a bird in heaven
When I was 16 I lost my boyfriend to a motorcycle accident and I listened to this song over and over and cried. He was my first live and This song still makes me cry and I'm now 67. You never forget your first love.
No Regina we never will.
Stay safe and take care. 🌹🕊
Sorry for your loss, we are lucky to have had the Carpenters to listen to.
God bless you 😞
😪😥😪😓
Ain't that the truth Regina
Like Frank Sinatra said "She's the only singer I'd pay money to see."
I never never get tired of this magnificent voice........I miss her so much
yeah absolutely I’ve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless.. I miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together.
seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia
Me too
@@gregbell3559Sorry
Never & I to miss her more than words could tell
A treasure ❤
The description of Karen Carpenter: An angelic voice that has earned her wings, not only in music, but as a person that loved her music and fans. She was the greatest singer, male or female, excellent musician that carved her in all hall of fames. I still have many of her 45's, I'll cherish her voice for the rest of my life. My prayers for you to Rest In Peace Karen Carpenter, missing you, always! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤🕊
SUPERNATURALLY GIFTED & ANOINTED BY GOD> PLAIN & SIMPLE! EVERY SONG SINCE 'CLOSE TO YOU' & 'WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN' etc. WENT MULTI-PLATINUM 'WORLD WIDE' > 'ALBUMS' WERE A TSUNAMI OUT OF STORES INTO THE PUBLIC! IN THEIR 1st 5 Yrs. alone > DURING THE ERA OF ANTI-AMERICA ANTI-GOD ACID ROCK > CAL BERKELEY BLACK PANTHERS SDS SOCIALISM RIOTS BURNING & LOOTING etc. THE 'CARPENTERS' (Little Bo-Peep & Big Brother Producer / Arranger Richard) were the MEDICINE SENT BY ALMIGHTY GOD!
I have tears in my eyes. Karen had (has) the most perfect voice of any female singer. We lost her way too soon. We have her sounds to enjoy for ever. Rest in peace Karen.
Um ... Objectively no. Not the best voice. Killer and legendary, but come on. Lauryn. Carole. Aretha. Diana. MF Whitney's voice literally descended from the heavens lol
MELHOR QUE ANITA ,VALESKA POPOZUDA , PABLO E LUDIMILA, NUNCA NÉ.? OS LIXO DAS MÚSICAS DO BRASIL
same here tears flowing
Me three....😢
I love her voice but make me sad to listen to her not sure why
If an angel came that's what she would sound like beautiful ❤️
I agree 💗
Oh Karen, I wish I could’ve told you how truly beautiful you were and how you didn’t need to change anything in your body. The whole world would’ve loved to see you grow old and would’ve been very grateful just to see and hear you sing again and again, year after year. You will never be matched nor forgotten.
This song is legendary and will never be forgotten.
Written by Burt Bacharach, may he rest in peace. He passed away in February of 2023.
I love this woman's voice
Who doesn't love Karen Carpenter and her brother they always played so much beautiful music and their band I miss them to have always loved her voice she was a beautiful young sweet lady I'm so sorry that she was so sick and nobody can help her
Burt Bacharach left us February 8, 2023...40 years and 4 days after Karen's passing but they never completely leave us. Thanks for this!
Angel's can only listen when this woman sings.
WOW.....WELL SAID! ;-)
The greatest female voice of all time!!! Taken from us far to soon.
+Robert Hardman Right On!
True!
Absolutely ❣️💯
And an excellent drummer by the way.
The greatest female voice with saddest story
If you've ever heard an angel sing it's Miss carpenter her voice is angelic she's incredible
yeah absolutely I’ve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless.. I miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together.
seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia
Nearly 40 years after she left us, the universal love and complete respect in all these comments just touches me beyond words. Karen we miss you, your voice is eternal ❤
Her voice is like velvet. Such a natural gift. I feel sad to think she never fully appreciated her own talent. This song will live forever though. It will always take me back to innocent grade school crushes.
Im crying heart breaking we've only just began to live and now she's gone
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
Fact: thousands of years from now, people will listen Carpenters, and their reaction will be the same as mine, now: what a marvel!
She is one of the most beautiful artists with the most beautiful voice of all the times
She had the greatest female voice of all. No doubt. RIP
What a singer. So pure and natural in her delivery, with zero unnecessary melismas, belts and embellishments in her singing. Throughout the performance she was not even trying to do what she did best, and even then she still outsang all of us mortals :)
I'm a complete layman in music, but I absolutely agree to Timliu92. True geniuses in any area, whether in writing, sports, art, or whatever refuse to show off and yet outshine all others.
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
Whitney was like that too. All her protégés had their loooooong runs and unnecessary belts. Whitney just opened her mouth. I always respected her for that. God's gifts don't need to prove themselves; the ones that wish they were, do.
Shame she couldnt be herself, men these days would fall at her feet.
@@stevenburger7158 is
Merenvue
Beautiful voice. A voice that God created.
I'm pretty sure that she is playing for Jesus in Heaven with even the angels in awe.
EXACTLY ;-)
As a child i fell in love with her. I remember still how sad i was when she died.
Angelic voice!!!!! Couldn't be found in this new generation...😍😍😍
My thoughts exactly. I'm 60 years old and still get tears in my eyes when I listen to Karen sing. Among the most beautiful voices to ever sing a note.
It is weird I grew up with the Christmas album. Loved it I’m 53 I play heavy thrash metal but heard rainy days and checked her out I didn’t know she played drums!!! She’s a phenom great drummer and angelic voice. No one sings like her.
@Lourdes Ogario, I absolutely agree. These days most female vocalists sound so much alike. Karen was a true singer with a unique vocal quality all her own.
So True.
@@LVGaryD1 helllo. Are u still here
Beautiful.
A voice that we never see again.
She died about one year after I agreed from college.
It was 1983 and I remember the sadness as to how she she died.
We are very fortunate to still have her beautiful voice to this day.
Only the people in that era would truly appreciate this. I’m glad I can share Carpenters with my kids as well.
I want to share with the world!!!!!
I was in high school when the Carpenters were singing these two songs. I too am thankful that I was experiencing her angelic voice during that time. Such a good memory.
Contradicting yourself in the same comment LOL
@@chrissysmith4994 ha ha … senile. I’m sure I like them better then the kids.
Thank you. ( era ) I'm a 58 yr old man now, but so clearly remember playing it over and over, on my 45 record player.
A simple song sung without effort. Yet it's perfection.
Her voice was so beautiful!! one of a kind!!
YES YES YES
amazing
cmsutty I agree. R.I.P Karen Carpenter, Thursday, March 2nd, 1950 to Friday, February 4th, 1983
Beautiful for sure... no one it 💜❤️💜
I love her voice she was the best...too bad everyone❤️💜❤️
growing up in the 70s was special
Still listening to this in 2024
Sounds absolutely live...no backing track. Gives even more reason to believe her voice was magical. R I P, Karen.
Karen was an Angel on earth and now an Angel in heaven. I miss The Carpenters ❤ I listened to them a lot when I was knee high to a grasshopper. I hope her brother Richard and families are well. Virtual hugs.
Oh, what a voice. The world misses you, Karen Carpenter. ❤️
The Carpenters made this look so easy and yet were incredibly focused on beautiful yet controlled performances. There was nothing superficial or fake about the Carpenters and their musical dedication and integrity was quite impressive to hear.
no sexy dress
no auto tune
just pure talent
Her voice was magnificent. Such a shame we lost her.
Im a grown as. man but this is absolutely mesmerising
Karen's voice is so evocative. She gives me chills and I cry.
She tragically died because she didn't know how BEAUTIFUL she was inside and out, she will ALWAYS and FOREVER be missed !!!
What a voice! My Dad cried the day she died, one of the only times I saw tears in his eyes.
this comment makes me cry a little. what a great dad you have.
I still cry
I don't believe in any religion but that voice was God given.
My brother loved her!!this is for you Dominick R.I.P
I DEDICATE THIS TO MY DARLING, SWEET, BEAUTIFUL MOMMY WHO PASSED FROM COVID IN 11/2021💋♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️💋🌹🌹
#MOMMYMILLY
#RIPMILLY
✝️🕊✝️🕊🌹🕊✝️🕊✝️🕊
THANK YOU KAREN FOR YOUR SWEET SENSIBILITY AND YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON AND ON✝️✝️✝️🕊🕊🕊🕊
HERE I AM IN #2023 STILL LISTENING
#RIPKAREN
#CARPENTERS
#KARENCARPENTER
So sorry for your loss and may her memory be eternal !
Karen's voice is just PERFECTION. God could not have a created a person with a better voice!
Just simply put, one of the best singers EVER. Died way to early!
Richard was ,IMO ,one of the most underrated musicians.I didn't know all the work he put into their music and his talent on Piano.
Awesome beautiful woman with beautiful voice,God rest her soul
I don't think people of this generation realize the scope of The Carpenter "Close to You" album. I remember seeing that iconic album cover in everyone's home and it was playing on their groovy Hi Fi's. It was also being played virtually everywhere, in stores, restaurants, in elevators, on TV, and on the radio.
They were amazing
They were great Americans, their personalities and career symbolized an ideal America based on recognizing and utilizing one's special talents and achieving success thru hard work and dedication all while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
@@joejones9520 They were schmaltzy for sure, but if God know this country could use some schmaltz these days.
Nobody has ever been able to duplicate her voice , Nobody!
I pray that I find a woman who believes we've only just begun' Like I do!:)
Truly an Angel ❤️🙏🕊️👼, and 🕯️ just like me...GOD wanted to be...🎵🎼🎶 Close to you 🤗, 🌹 and HE took her back... Up there.
My Mom 💓 passed away suddenly, in 1972.
I am quite sure she needed Karen 🤷😘
One of the greatest voices of the 20th Century.
In this year 2022, I still love Karen's voice, the Carpenters were an important part of my adolescence and they continue to be my favorite romantic musical themes.
She gave us mortals a taste of Heaven before going back so quickly :(
4nomorewar Again God needed her for his choir
I will always be inlove with her voice.. Nobody like her out there.
every man on earth would like to marry her.
I do not think she realized that.
@@cecilwells4046 That is what I think too.
I find myself falling in love with this woman....how totally mad is that....tears in my eyes and just a heart filled with affection, love, and admiration.....
Any day that starts with the Carpenters has started well.
What a voice no autotune just pure talent! One of the best female singers ever
Her voice was perfect. Didn’t she know how valuable she was? Richard is so cute!!!
Karen Carpenter's voice is simply angelic and I'll always love her
Perfect pitch, 4 octave range, yet humble and with no self absorbed over embellishments
TRADUCIR COMENTARIO Q NO OS CUESTA TRABAJO. SOIS UNOS MALAGES
JEFF, VEO Q ESTUDIASTE SOLFEO ,,,,,,!!!!!! GOOGLE NO ME TRADUCE AL ESPAÑOL Y TÚ ME BOMBARDEAS CON EL RITMO DE LA CANCIÓ. ME VAIS A VOLVER LOCA!!!!
TE REFIERES A QUEVUTILIZA UN COMPÀS 4×4????
I don't think she had perfect pitch - she hits the notes but slides a little. Her voice was amazing - but she had such skill in using it so beautifully. Her lead singing is awesome, but listen to her and Richard harmonizing on his vocal arrangements -THAT will make you cry.
can't sleep Karen relaxing me for bed with her beautiful voice
There is a Heaven. The Angel Karen Carpenter is Singing there.
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
Karens gone but not forgotten ❤❤❤
My high school sweetheart and I used to sing this to each other .. we eventually got married , and this was our first dance .. memories
THE greatest voice in pop music IMHO.
Her voice is too great she had to become a singing angel too soon
Listen to that beautiful three-octave contralto. Her voice is angelic. Every song she sings. It's so amazing. There are no mistakes. Miss you Karen.
I WAS 23 YRS OLD WHEN THIS FANTASTIC SONG WAS RELEASED IN 1971
I WAS 20 & REMEMBER IT LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY!
Amazing voice Karen Carpenter had , its sad that she didn't think what we all saw a beautiful woman singing to perfection 😓
as someone undergoing treatment for an eating disorder the carpenters music has so much feeling, Karen was an amazing singer.
Sarah Davies god bless
I hope that you are doing well. : )
I also had an eating disorder for over ten years...I guess I was lucky I lived feel guilty
I had an eating disorder too...not too surprising a lot of people do ✌️😘💜❤️
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
This lady was pure beauty, inside and out, never really left us as her music is in our hearts.
She just "gets it" every time!! She's just so great. No one like her
(They Long to Be) Close to You
Why do birds suddenly appear, ev'ry time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky, ev'ry 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
Wah, close to you
Wah, close to you
Ah, close to you
Wah, close to you
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The sweetest voice of a life time❤
She is always with us in our minds. Pure perfection
Graduated High School from a small town in 1972, and The Carpenters came and performed there in my Senior year. It was near Christmas, and these two songs and Merry Christmas, Darling captured all the feelings a young teenager “in love” could have. I’ll never forget her voice, and his work on the keyboard. They were genuinely warm and kind.
thats such an amazing experience
She was SO classy and elegantly humble.
She had a beautiful voice. A tragic loss. Her music will carry on into the future.
David Bixler, you are correct on all counts. I write this in 2022, and I think that her voice is timeless.
Loved thier songs when I was a preteen🌜🛼