My God!!!! I've been a fan of the Carpenters since 1998 and only discovered this version in 2020 !!!!!!!!!!!! How much time I wasted without hearing it in Karen's voice. Forgive me Barry Manilow, I'm your fan too, but everything Karen sings becomes a precious thing. Karen Carpente's version will be my favorite from now on. Thank you for sharing.
I heard Karen say in an interview, "What's the point if they can't hear the words?" She cared about her fans enough to make sure we understood the song. God bless you, Karen, in heaven ❤ 🙏!
This is very interesting for anybody wanting to actually *study* Karen’s vocals, because (weirdly, for her) she’s *not* absolutely spot-on with the pitch, in the beginning - Karen was famous for being bang-on the notes, even with big interval-jumps. There have been several demonstrations of her perfect pitch viewed through ProTools, and few could match her accuracy! I don’t know the truth, but I’m siding with those who believe this was, in effect, a “demo” that was never brought to the Carpenters’ customary level of polish. Do not misunderstand this - I totally love Karen’s singing and consider hers to be the best pop contralto I’ve ever heard, but that’s exactly what makes this recording interesting - the “flaws” in it, which Karen and Richard would certainly have corrected for a recording intended for release 🙂. A million 🌹s for Karen, always and forever 🥰, and a huge “Attaboy!” for the under appreciated Richard 🤩👍!
Hi interesting comment- I'm actually thinking that the slightly off pitch at the beginning is INTENTIONAL- because in Barry version- it's the same u thunk - so I'm thinking it's part of the sheet music? -maybe - your thoughts... Also- I found this in a playlist recommended by UA-cam- just lucky I am to have come across it by accident 😊
This is so great. It's too fleshed out to be as casual of a "read through" as we'd think, that's a pretty fleshed out backing track. Studio time is expensive, even for The Carpenters, so she must have come in prepared for the session. Many of the things she sings show a lot of subtlety and intricacy, I know she's talented but I think she's prepared and rehearsed. Why bother cutting an expensive track when she's not prepared, that's not going to get us anywhere. Richard can work with her on the piano to get her up to speed....I'm sure he did. I'm wondering how this can be so different from Manilow's version. The lyric is totally different, the intro melody is different...how did that happen? Manilows version seems really nailed down with the melody. Karen's version is more free flowing and sing-songy. It seems like Manilow sang it straight and Karen embellished, something for which she is not famous. It could also be a case of Richard's rearranging the song as he felt suited it and to make it their own, but he wouldn't usually change the melody that much. Also the arranger would not alter the lyric much. It must have had alternate verses and an alternate intro that Manilow didn't use so we don't know those.
This seems to be an unusual vocal for Karen. It doesn't go to the basement. I hear a lot of slides, yodels, and embellishments that she doesn't usually do. It may be a case of a "less is more" strategy on the record where she chooses to use a simpler singing style but when not cutting a record she likes to sing jazzier.
It was recorded in January 1975 for the "Horizon" album, but it wasn't used due to lack of space on the vinyl album. It was thought to have been lost, but Richard found it again in 1992 when he was putting together the tracks for the "Karaoke" album that was released in Japan.
@@NedNickerson2010 awesome thank you very much. Fascinating all they were able to do such a short time . Too bad the tour schedule Took over their lives so much.
Thats not the Carpenters...Thats just karen Carpenter when she left Richard for another producer to do her single album. You can tell a difference in quality compared to Richard's productions.
It is The Carpenters. This was recorded in 1974,, several years before she worked on her solo album in 1978. Richard finished it in 1994 for release in the 25th anniversary collection, that's why it sounds different than what you expect. Rather than spouting out misinformation while trying to appear knowledgeable, look stuff up. This is easy to research, there is a Wiki article on it.
I knew this song by the Barry Manilow's rendition, but like everything Karen sang, she made it her own. One of the greatest singers of all time.
My God!!!! I've been a fan of the Carpenters since 1998 and only discovered this version in 2020 !!!!!!!!!!!! How much time I wasted without hearing it in Karen's voice. Forgive me Barry Manilow, I'm your fan too, but everything Karen sings becomes a precious thing. Karen Carpente's version will be my favorite from now on. Thank you for sharing.
Karen was so special
❤ Karen Carpenter forever❤
I heard Karen say in an interview, "What's the point if they can't hear the words?" She cared about her fans enough to make sure we understood the song. God bless you, Karen, in heaven ❤ 🙏!
Gorgeous voice.
What A Beautiful Voice
this is a read through. you can hear her turn the page after the first verse. that is true talent.
Nice and relevant song❤️🎶
Beautiful
Yup, you can hear her turn the page at 1:51. I think this version is way better than Barry Manilow's.
I heard that but I think it wasat 152
That’s pretty incredible that you heard that. It is definitely there. I heard it on. My iPhone. But I had to really listen for it. That’s cool.
I miss Karen so much. The best female vocalist ever.
This is very interesting for anybody wanting to actually *study* Karen’s vocals, because (weirdly, for her) she’s *not* absolutely spot-on with the pitch, in the beginning - Karen was famous for being bang-on the notes, even with big interval-jumps. There have been several demonstrations of her perfect pitch viewed through ProTools, and few could match her accuracy!
I don’t know the truth, but I’m siding with those who believe this was, in effect, a “demo” that was never brought to the Carpenters’ customary level of polish.
Do not misunderstand this - I totally love Karen’s singing and consider hers to be the best pop contralto I’ve ever heard, but that’s exactly what makes this recording interesting - the “flaws” in it, which Karen and Richard would certainly have corrected for a recording intended for release 🙂.
A million 🌹s for Karen, always and forever 🥰, and a huge “Attaboy!” for the under appreciated Richard 🤩👍!
You said it. They were incredible.
Hi interesting comment- I'm actually thinking that the slightly off pitch at the beginning is INTENTIONAL- because in Barry version- it's the same u thunk - so I'm thinking it's part of the sheet music?
-maybe - your thoughts...
Also- I found this in a playlist recommended by UA-cam- just lucky I am to have come across it by accident 😊
Karen possessed excellent relative pitch per Richard. Very possible she could be pitchy at times.
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Apparently this is another one take song.
This is so great. It's too fleshed out to be as casual of a "read through" as we'd think, that's a pretty fleshed out backing track. Studio time is expensive, even for The Carpenters, so she must have come in prepared for the session. Many of the things she sings show a lot of subtlety and intricacy, I know she's talented but I think she's prepared and rehearsed. Why bother cutting an expensive track when she's not prepared, that's not going to get us anywhere. Richard can work with her on the piano to get her up to speed....I'm sure he did. I'm wondering how this can be so different from Manilow's version. The lyric is totally different, the intro melody is different...how did that happen? Manilows version seems really nailed down with the melody. Karen's version is more free flowing and sing-songy. It seems like Manilow sang it straight and Karen embellished, something for which she is not famous. It could also be a case of Richard's rearranging the song as he felt suited it and to make it their own, but he wouldn't usually change the melody that much. Also the arranger would not alter the lyric much. It must have had alternate verses and an alternate intro that Manilow didn't use so we don't know those.
never knew she sang a barry manilow song!
Karen also sang "Can't Smile Without You"
This seems to be an unusual vocal for Karen. It doesn't go to the basement. I hear a lot of slides, yodels, and embellishments that she doesn't usually do. It may be a case of a "less is more" strategy on the record where she chooses to use a simpler singing style but when not cutting a record she likes to sing jazzier.
When was this done?
I dont know😅
It was recorded in January 1975 for the "Horizon" album, but it wasn't used due to lack of space on the vinyl album. It was thought to have been lost, but Richard found it again in 1992 when he was putting together the tracks for the "Karaoke" album that was released in Japan.
@@NedNickerson2010 awesome thank you very much. Fascinating all they were able to do such a short time . Too bad the tour schedule Took over their lives so much.
Thats not the Carpenters...Thats just karen Carpenter when she left Richard for another producer to do her single album. You can tell a difference in quality compared to Richard's productions.
It is The Carpenters. This was recorded in 1974,, several years before she worked on her solo album in 1978. Richard finished it in 1994 for release in the 25th anniversary collection, that's why it sounds different than what you expect. Rather than spouting out misinformation while trying to appear knowledgeable, look stuff up. This is easy to research, there is a Wiki article on it.
She is so thin here 🥲
Not a fan of her vocals on this one.
Really? That's your opinion which is totally fine but can I ask why? I think this is one of her best.
Huh? It excellent.
I disagree., I think she sang wonderfully here.