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Karen was described as, "a drummer who could sing". An accomplished drummer was asked, "What's it like to be called the best drummer." His answer was simply, "Go ask Karen Carpenter that." Her PASSION was the drums and that she was a fantastic singer was discovered and put out front later. Richard had the incredible talent for taking songs and re-arranging them to fit Karen's voice perfectly.
Karen's too-short life is a tragedy, indeed. It's been said that when Karen passed away the angels in Heaven rejoiced! They had just gotten their new lead singer. 🙏 RIP Karen. May you continue to abide forever in your music and in the hearts of those who listen to your songs.
You got my vote ! I'm a 62 baby and basically became a young adult during the 70s, and the music from that decade never left me .Absolutely was the best era.
The best female voice of all time. Unmatched for her tone, warmth and vocal range. As of today, October 9, 2023, Richard Carpenter is working on a new studio album. This album will be her first solo recording since 1987's "Time Out of Mind." Carpenter has been working on the album for several years, and has been searching for a vocalist who can fill the void left by her sister Karen, who died in 1983. In an interview with Billboard in 2022, Carpenter said that the album will have a sound similar to that of the Carpenters, but that it will also be an evolution of his sound. "It's still soft rock, but it's a little more modern," Carpenter said. "There's also a bit of experimentation." Carpenter has not yet announced a release date for the album, but has said that he hopes it will be released in 2024. In addition to his work on the new album, Carpenter is also working on a documentary about the life and career of the Carpenters. The documentary, which is being produced by the company "Greenwich Entertainment", will be released in 2024. Carpenter also continues to tour and give concerts. In 2023, he toured the United States with singer-songwriter Michael Feinstein. There is no voice today that compares to Karen Carpenter's. She was a unique musical genius in the world and goes far beyond her time. It without autotune or any other manipulation. Just her voice and her brother Richard's incredible arrangements. No current artist can match this in this era. Karen was also one of the best drummers of her time and she could sing well while she played the drums simultaneously. A true top talent. RIP Karen Carpenter, We will always remember you and love you!!! 💛💛💛 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- La mejor voz femenina de todos los tiempos. Inigualable por su tono, calidez y rango vocal. A fecha de hoy 9 de Octubre de 2023, Richard Carpenter está trabajando en un nuevo álbum de estudio. Este álbum será su primer trabajo discográfico en solitario desde "Time Out of Mind" de 1987. Carpenter ha estado trabajando en el álbum durante varios años, y ha estado buscando una vocalista que pueda llenar el vacío dejado por su hermana Karen, quien murió en 1983. En una entrevista con el medio "Billboard" en 2022, Carpenter dijo que el álbum tendrá un sonido similar al de los Carpenters, pero que también será una evolución de su sonido. "Todavía es soft rock, pero es un poco más moderno", dijo Carpenter. "También hay un poco de experimentación". Carpenter aún no ha anunciado una fecha de lanzamiento para el álbum, pero ha dicho que espera que salga a la venta en 2024. Además de su trabajo en el nuevo álbum, Carpenter también está trabajando en un documental sobre la vida y la carrera de los Carpenters. El documental, que está siendo producido por la compañía "Greenwich Entertainment", se estrenará en 2024. Carpenter también continúa realizando giras y dando conciertos. En 2023, realizó una gira por los Estados Unidos con el cantante y compositor Michael Feinstein. No hay ninguna voz hoy en día que se compare con la de Karen Carpenter. Fue una genio musical única en el mundo y va mucho más allá de su tiempo. Sin autoajuste ni ninguna otra manipulación. Sólo su voz y los increíbles arreglos de su hermano Richard. Ningún artista actual puede igualar esto en esta era. Karen también era una de las mejores bateristas de su época y podía cantar así mientras tocaba la batería simultáneamente. Un verdadero talento superior. QEPD Karen Carpenter, ¡¡¡ Siempre te recordaremos y te querremos!!! 💛💛💛
I was older (26) when the Carpenters got the A&M contract and put out their first album in 1969 but I had seen them in clubs (Whisky-A-go-go) in Los Angeles before. I fell in love with them the first time I saw them and have not lost it at 80. Karen considered herself to be a jazz drummer who sang some. Karen's drumming was praised by fellow drummers Hal Blaine, Cubby O'Brien, Buddy Rich and Modern Drummer magazine. She was talented, rehearsed every day and within a year, she could play in complex time signatures, such as the 5 4 in Dave Brubeck's "Take Five". "Take Five" is a jazz standard composed by Paul Desmond. The track was written after the Quartet's drummer, Joe Morello, requested a song in quintuple (5/4) meter. I belong to several record clubs in the 60s and 70s and bought all their albums. Each album I immediately recorded on my 2 Teac reel to reel tape decks than put the album away and have now duped them into a thumb drive in WAV format which I can put into a USB port in my car and play over the radio. I have over 1,800 songs on tape (and thumb drive) like that everything from big bands to pop to jazz to surf to rock and roll to country to hippie to folk to Doo-Wop. Time ranges from the early 1940s to 2023 BUT have never heard anyone top the Carpenters!
I was around the same time and also fell for Karen Carpenter. Just by co-incidence I also had a cousin, about the same age, that died about a week after Karen in pretty much the same circumstances. I felt terrible that I had no idea that my cousin was going through the same kind of turmoil. It affected me pretty deeply. Whenever I see or hear anything of Karen Carpenter now it really tears me up.
@@KenFullman I am sorry for you and your family. At that time not many had ever heard of it, and even fewer knew how to treat it. I don't know if they know how to treat it now or not. It is a terrible loss no matter as the victims are usually too young.
We were fortunate to grow up in this wonderful musical era. This duo were extremely talented! Karens voice overshadowed Richards talents. Her pitch perfect ANGELIC voice needed no auto tune. Broke my heart to see her in the shape she was in when she passed. RIP KAREN! Awesome reaction young man! Enjoyed it immensely and looking forward to more.
Great reaction. Thank you! I was 15 in 1970 and while my classmates were listening to rock, I was listening to the Carpenters. This is one of my favorites. Others were not even released as singles: “A Song for You”, “Ordinary Fool”, “ I Just Fall in Love Again” and “I Can Dream, Can’t I” I look forward to more Carpenters songs. Thanks again.
Saxaphones, Keyboards, Strings, 1970s Music will never die, look at the commercials on TV ALL 70's Songs, Just pay attention you wont believe how many times a day you hear 70's tunes everywhere. So glad to be a 1960 baby, we caught it just right.
I was only 6 yrs old in 1971 when I first heard The Carpenters and I was hooked on their music but mainly listening to her voice because it was so soothing. She was a very talented drummer and one of my favorite songs of theirs was the rendition of “Please Mr. Postman”. All of the musicians and singers back then had to be spot on such as The Osmonds, Jackson 5 and so many more.
Your exactly right no auto tune or auto tune on the speaks no fake music I love the 70 s it was a different style music for me the best generation I am from the 70 s Karen’s voice is 1 in a billion and she sang the song live that’s crazy and the singers back then really felt the music back then baby face is such a beautiful singer too I am Mexican I know my brother
Karen believed in her brothers genius and he in hers...yet it’s her deep unrevealed story that we all felt to depth of our souls...why you sad.? What is wrong? We felt it in her voice..saw it in her ...Love her so much!!! Wish to God ...that her mother did..
Right! Playing the drums and able to sing with such feeling, heart and conviction. You would think that with her playing the drums the vocals would suffer. This is a true professional!! ❤
Karen was known as "One take Karen." Her isolated live vocals when laid over the studio takes are almost identical. She really brought it when she showed up. This was a pro at the highest level.
I graduated from high school in early 70's and was in college so this was my prime time period. Also Earth Wind and Fire, Carol King Al Green. These were great singers and groups of the 70's along with The Bee Gees.
Karen was a good drummer n Richard a pianist n he sang harmony with her. I met them in 1977. They were so friendly but you could tell Karen wasn't well n it turned out she was suffering with anorexia that caused heart failure n she died 1983 at age 32. The anorexia was due to their managers telling her she was gaining too much weight.. Richard is alive 76. I'm 71 now.
Hi! I didn’t catch your name but you got me, I’m a top 5 subscriber. Anyone who on their new channel has Carpenters as their second video, has me. I’m Joe and I’m an OG Carpenters fan. Since I saw you on a quick search Carpenters Army should be finding you quickly, you will know if they do, I found you. I bought Close To You when I was 14 to celebrate my first “real” record for my Sony music system, AM/FM, Cassette & Albums. I git the LP at Sam Goody’s and it was on a special rack at the front of the store in the #2 position. Memories. I loved your analysis of the song and the best video of the song. I who thought they knew everything have learned a few things thanks to UA-cam and reactors. I’ll share some of those to see how many you are aware of. I heard about Superstar and need to add some info. The song dates to 1969. Carpenters were far from the first to do it. (They just did it best IMHO) It was written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon (God) Russell, as Groupie (Superstar). Delaney and Bonnie originally recorded it. (On UA-cam) Richard saw Bette Middler perform it on The Tonight Show. So that’s the heritage of the song, mix in Rita Coolidge and Cher also. Groupie didn’t hit until Richard rearranged it into Superstar. There is also a live video of an older Bonnie singing Groupie to a small audience with Leon in the audience, not a dry eye, let me tell you. ua-cam.com/video/WvEgiZ1lS7Q/v-deo.html Now for my Carpenters ideas. A video from The Ed Sullivan Show in 1970, Karen is 20, Carpenters performed The Bacharach/David Medley live outside at Walter Reed Hospital. Veterans and patients are the audience. Karen is electric and the band is just trying to keep up. LOL ua-cam.com/video/yrsuLCF9FtI/v-deo.html Another one I just, I mean, learned about. It’s technically NOT Carpenters. It’s 1967 they’re in Joe Osborne’s garage making demo tapes. They record California Dreamin’. No video just slide show. Richard put it on a compilation disc in the early 2000’s. ua-cam.com/video/pxpMkMmGkTE/v-deo.html Good luck with your channel. I’m gonna go check out Bread…
as a big carpenters fan, i love seeing people listening to their songs for the first time. i think everyone should get a chance to hear a carpenters song at least once
You're so spot-on, Sir! I call you "sir" and I bet I'm older than you, lol. Just respect. Nope, no autotune. The Midnight Special gave us live performances we loved.
I grew up in the 60's and early 70's, being born in 1956. Like some others here have mentioned, while my older brothers listened to hard rock, acid rock, I listened to pop music. Turns out I have a birth defect that made it so I could not hear the words in hard rock music due to the loud instruments. Soft rock and folk music was what I could enjoy, and that made the Carpenters music good for me to enjoy. I had a crush on Karen, broke my heart when she died. To this day their music still touches my heart and soothes my soul.
I was never a fan of most contemporary music in my youth (born 1952), but the one album I did buy (on cassette so I could play it on road trips) was by Carpenters. There is just something about Karen's voice that gives me the shivers even today. I think my favourite, which seems to be rarely reacted to, is " This Masquerade"
I was born in the 2nd half of the 1950s so I grew up listening to anything from Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis to Motown to the Beatles to Frank Sinatra and everything in between. The 1950s-1970s put out the best collection of music in world history. I remember hearing the Carpenters first hit on the radio Close to You in I think 1970 and remember thinking to myself who is this voice, sounds like an angel. True story.
I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I learned that Karen had passed away. I was at a 7/11 picking up some donuts on a rainy morning and the newspapers were sitting on the counter and it was the headline for that issue. I liked her singing but she was one of many I liked at that time. I went back home and told my wife. I was 38 at the time.
I couldn't agree more with EVERYTHING you say from 8:10-8:59.... I've been echoing those EXACT sentiments ever since these types of Music Reaction videos started. I'd also add to your commentary that the harmonies in every type of music in the 70's was also a staple of the music of the 70's. And don't forget, the voices of the 70's (and prior) was not ELECTRONICALLY PITCH ENHANCED! They new how to sing and play their instruments. The songs of the 70's were so impactful in a positive way that those of us who lived in that era experienced a wonderful time to be alive. The variety of styles of each musical classification was so creative and original. I can talk for HOURS about this one topic.... Like you, I remember Karen's early departure from us. I was 15yrs young. And even though it wasn't "COOL" to say publicly I LOVED THE CARPENTERS I surely did...❤. I always thought and wished that her and John Denver would have done a duet of some kind. What a magical pairing of two voices that would have been! Thank God I grew up in the 70's.
The carpenters didn’t have their own TV show. They did TV specials. And as for Karen, Ludwig, drum company, custom-made drums for only two musicians at the time. Ringo Starr of the Beatles and Karen Carpenter.
Ah yes...I remember waking up in the morning with the radio playing and it came over the news that KC died, and I remember thinking well that music and sound is over forever. It was sad waking up to that news.
I still have my 45s of these great Carpenter songs. Something tells me we listened to the exact same music my friend. Just subscribed, and hope to spread the word. Great analysis and dude, the facial expressions were like I was looking in the mirror! And.. thank you for the Tori Holub reaction and review.
Hi. Nice to find your channel. I'm from 78' and have always loved the music from before my time. Beautiful songs like this one that create such a beautiful atmosphere and just take you along through all kinds of layers of human- experience. Because it's literally a heart to heart communication.. Beautiful!
Richard was the arranger and sang 50% of the backing vocals, giving them a richer, different tone. You'll hear the phrases that Karen does the harmonies alone.
So glad to discover a musician/reactor dedicated to some great songs of the past. Karen was an absolute treasure. It's so sad trying imagine the great catalog she could have created had she lived. Linda Ronstadt, who's songs are reemerging today, is another whose talent we lost too early. But I want to be sure you're aware of a special legend-to-be born in 2006 embodying the souls of lost jazz & R&B greats. Angelina jordan was exposed early to grandma's collection of classic jazz and fell in love wirh the genre. A genuine prodigy, Angelina's parents have carefully guided her childhood, education and vocal training and kept multiple producers and labels (including Disney) at bay. At age 7-8 Angelina entered and won Norway's Got Talent covering songs by Billie Holiday, Nancy Sinatra and a classic Ella/Louie Armstrong performance of "Summertime". When Britain decided to throw an 85th birthday concert for Quincy Jones, his people specifically reqested an appearance by 12 year old Angelina to sing one of his arrangements. She had a YT catalog of ooer 130 performances (and over a billion views) in 2020 when she appeared on Americas Got Talent, where she performed such a unique soulful rendition of "Bohemian Rapsody" that Queen granted her a copyright for her version. Here's a very young star reviving and modernizing jazz today. The recent release if her first EP demonstrates that. There are a couple songs that, to my ancient ears, introduce this young lady's very special talents. Dinah Washington's "What a Difference a Day Makes" Angelina Jordan (age 8.5) 2016 outdoor. ua-cam.com/video/ZSfgCIGd7k4/v-deo.html Based upon Screamin' Jay Hawkins original, this is a one-time-only Angelina Jordan arrangement (yes she does her own arrangements) of "I Put a Spell on You" b&w ua-cam.com/video/nwFloCPXzCs/v-deo.html
The harmonies are actually Richard Carpenters creation as he arranged every song they did. Karen was the voice but Richard was the brains behind this complete outfit.
I love what you are saying. I Loved The Carpenters. I was devastated when she passed away. Could I make a suggestion? The music you have playing in the back ground is sort of a distraction, but otherwise you are doing a Great job.
I share your sentiments about the 70s and some other great ballads from the day are Love Ballad by LTD, The Closer I Get To You by Flack and Hathaway, and Wildflower by Skylark. Remember those?
Give me a chance you said. Clocked in at Sub 255. Appreciate the position and potential. Question becomes, where are we going? Where is the point in the spectrum that your imagination extends to? Fats Waller, Dinah Washington, Motown or Anything 70's (Oh heck it would be heaven but need more)? Then the seventies begins where the 60s could not imagine beyond the psychedelics with RUSH, Heart, CSN(Y), Doobie Brothers right to The Cranberries with Zombie and beyond. Where are we going?
The music of the 70's was different because the performers actually had talent. They did not depend on digital hocus pocus. As you said, they did not have Auto-Tune. Most singers today would not be able to play with just a microphone with a guitar or piano as back up. Carpenters overdubbed their own voices so that it is their voices you hear in the background. Karen had a one of a kind sound that when one of their songs starts you know instantly who it is singing. She was absolutely magical and is sorely missed to this day. May she Rest in Peace.🌈
It's a shame that I can only “like” here once. I'd like to fire off a whole salvo of “Yes”, “That's exactly how it is” here. As a baby boomer and a person who grew up with the Carpenters, I look in horror at the soulless “music” that is presented everywhere today. Presumably and unfortunately a reflection of today's society. Soulless. Dead. Thank you for this very loving and attentive assessment of the song.
You should look into Carole King. She started out as a songwriter and many of her songs are famous, albeit sung by other people. In them70s She came into her own. Tapestry is where you should look next.
Fabulous reaction. Karen was chill! In 1970, we thought that a new era was coming. There was optimism that racism was defeated.This music had that spirit. But... 50 years later. Same bullshit.😢
Rainy days and Mondays wasn't about rain or a Monday. It was about a breakup she didn't want to accept that felt like a rainy day and / or a Monday. Those always hurt the most. She doesn't sing rainy Mondays because that would be a day. She sang rainy days and Mondays. The times you just want to lay in bed all day and feel the heartbreak whether it's raining or a Monday. It's a truly deep felt song to anyone who's gone through it that knows. When she sang, "Something to do without, we know what is all about." Is what a rainy day or a Monday feels like that just makes you just want to sit back and take the day off to reflect and try to figure out where it all went wrong. Much like a rainy day or a Monday. Such a haunting song about relationships that didn't blame or scream at the other. Nowadays, it's I'm gonna slash your tires and key your truck and knock out windows crazy. That's where music has gone. Writers and singers these days don't get it. We've lost a generation, and it's sad.
I was a sophomore in high school in 1970, and back in the day if you were planning on taking out a girl? Hoping for some cuddle time or more? You have your Carpenter 8-track, Carole King Tapestry, maybe some Carly Simon. lol The rest of the time you and your buddies are listening to ZZ Top, Deep Purple, ELP, YES, etc. Those were the days, my friend! :)
Karen wanted to be known as a drummer who could sing rather than a singer who could drum. One take Karen, usually took only one take to record a song. Passed away at age 32 from complications of anorexia. She was one of the first celebrities to bring to light the disease.
Hey guys, I wanna thank you all for supporting the videos. Now listen! Right now, this channel has been up since around July 5, and I am already set to have the channel and content monetized. Yep! But guess what? I have over 4,100 hours of watch time, yet I only have 945 subscribers. Booooo! That means, if you are watching this video and enjoy it, you've gotta subscribe and put us over the threshold! We need 55 or more new subscribers ASAP! I want to continue to bring you the music stuff that you love, and honor all of your suggestions, but you know that takes time and effort, which is worth something, right? So please subscribe right away, and let's get going to the good stuff I've been wanting to bring you. And join the channel once you see the button. Become a mindsetter! I will do my best to make it worth your time. We are just too close to stop now! Thanks, Mr. Mindset!
Karen was described as, "a drummer who could sing". An accomplished drummer was asked, "What's it like to be called the best drummer." His answer was simply, "Go ask Karen Carpenter that." Her PASSION was the drums and that she was a fantastic singer was discovered and put out front later. Richard had the incredible talent for taking songs and re-arranging them to fit Karen's voice perfectly.
She always considered herself a drummer that could sing. She earned the the knickname one take Karen.. walk into the studio, sing and walk out
The Carpenters talent level was off the charts good! They both were perfectionists and it shows!
Karen's too-short life is a tragedy, indeed. It's been said that when Karen passed away the angels in Heaven rejoiced! They had just gotten their new lead singer. 🙏 RIP Karen.
May you continue to abide forever in your music and in the hearts of those who listen to your songs.
You got my vote ! I'm a 62 baby and basically became a young adult during the 70s, and the music from that decade never left me .Absolutely was the best era.
Agreed! I’m almost 62 and I always gravitate back to the “good ol days”! 🙌🏼
The best female voice of all time. Unmatched for her tone, warmth and vocal range.
As of today, October 9, 2023, Richard Carpenter is working on a new studio album. This album will be her first solo recording since 1987's "Time Out of Mind." Carpenter has been working on the album for several years, and has been searching for a vocalist who can fill the void left by her sister Karen, who died in 1983.
In an interview with Billboard in 2022, Carpenter said that the album will have a sound similar to that of the Carpenters, but that it will also be an evolution of his sound. "It's still soft rock, but it's a little more modern," Carpenter said. "There's also a bit of experimentation."
Carpenter has not yet announced a release date for the album, but has said that he hopes it will be released in 2024.
In addition to his work on the new album, Carpenter is also working on a documentary about the life and career of the Carpenters. The documentary, which is being produced by the company "Greenwich Entertainment", will be released in 2024.
Carpenter also continues to tour and give concerts. In 2023, he toured the United States with singer-songwriter Michael Feinstein.
There is no voice today that compares to Karen Carpenter's. She was a unique musical genius in the world and goes far beyond her time. It without autotune or any other manipulation. Just her voice and her brother Richard's incredible arrangements. No current artist can match this in this era. Karen was also one of the best drummers of her time and she could sing well while she played the drums simultaneously. A true top talent. RIP Karen Carpenter, We will always remember you and love you!!! 💛💛💛
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La mejor voz femenina de todos los tiempos. Inigualable por su tono, calidez y rango vocal.
A fecha de hoy 9 de Octubre de 2023, Richard Carpenter está trabajando en un nuevo álbum de estudio. Este álbum será su primer trabajo discográfico en solitario desde "Time Out of Mind" de 1987. Carpenter ha estado trabajando en el álbum durante varios años, y ha estado buscando una vocalista que pueda llenar el vacío dejado por su hermana Karen, quien murió en 1983.
En una entrevista con el medio "Billboard" en 2022, Carpenter dijo que el álbum tendrá un sonido similar al de los Carpenters, pero que también será una evolución de su sonido. "Todavía es soft rock, pero es un poco más moderno", dijo Carpenter. "También hay un poco de experimentación".
Carpenter aún no ha anunciado una fecha de lanzamiento para el álbum, pero ha dicho que espera que salga a la venta en 2024.
Además de su trabajo en el nuevo álbum, Carpenter también está trabajando en un documental sobre la vida y la carrera de los Carpenters. El documental, que está siendo producido por la compañía "Greenwich Entertainment", se estrenará en 2024.
Carpenter también continúa realizando giras y dando conciertos. En 2023, realizó una gira por los Estados Unidos con el cantante y compositor Michael Feinstein.
No hay ninguna voz hoy en día que se compare con la de Karen Carpenter. Fue una genio musical única en el mundo y va mucho más allá de su tiempo. Sin autoajuste ni ninguna otra manipulación. Sólo su voz y los increíbles arreglos de su hermano Richard. Ningún artista actual puede igualar esto en esta era. Karen también era una de las mejores bateristas de su época y podía cantar así mientras tocaba la batería simultáneamente. Un verdadero talento superior. QEPD Karen Carpenter, ¡¡¡ Siempre te recordaremos y te querremos!!! 💛💛💛
I grew up in the 70s, too. What a great decade!
Ditto😊
I was older (26) when the Carpenters got the A&M contract and put out their first album in 1969 but I had seen them in clubs (Whisky-A-go-go) in Los Angeles before. I fell in love with them the first time I saw them and have not lost it at 80. Karen considered herself to be a jazz drummer who sang some. Karen's drumming was praised by fellow drummers Hal Blaine, Cubby O'Brien, Buddy Rich and Modern Drummer magazine. She was talented, rehearsed every day and within a year, she could play in complex time signatures, such as the 5 4 in Dave Brubeck's "Take Five". "Take Five" is a jazz standard composed by Paul Desmond. The track was written after the Quartet's drummer, Joe Morello, requested a song in quintuple (5/4) meter. I belong to several record clubs in the 60s and 70s and bought all their albums. Each album I immediately recorded on my 2 Teac reel to reel tape decks than put the album away and have now duped them into a thumb drive in WAV format which I can put into a USB port in my car and play over the radio. I have over 1,800 songs on tape (and thumb drive) like that everything from big bands to pop to jazz to surf to rock and roll to country to hippie to folk to Doo-Wop. Time ranges from the early 1940s to 2023 BUT have never heard anyone top the Carpenters!
I was around the same time and also fell for Karen Carpenter. Just by co-incidence I also had a cousin, about the same age, that died about a week after Karen in pretty much the same circumstances. I felt terrible that I had no idea that my cousin was going through the same kind of turmoil. It affected me pretty deeply. Whenever I see or hear anything of Karen Carpenter now it really tears me up.
@@KenFullman I am sorry for you and your family. At that time not many had ever heard of it, and even fewer knew how to treat it. I don't know if they know how to treat it now or not. It is a terrible loss no matter as the victims are usually too young.
We were fortunate to grow up in this wonderful musical era. This duo were extremely talented! Karens voice overshadowed Richards talents. Her pitch perfect ANGELIC voice needed no auto tune. Broke my heart to see her in the shape she was in when she passed. RIP KAREN!
Awesome reaction young man! Enjoyed it immensely and looking forward to more.
Great reaction. Thank you! I was 15 in 1970 and while my classmates were listening to rock, I was listening to the Carpenters. This is one of my favorites. Others were not even released as singles: “A Song for You”, “Ordinary Fool”, “ I Just Fall in Love Again” and “I Can Dream, Can’t I”
I look forward to more Carpenters songs. Thanks again.
A song for you was written and first recorded by Leon Russell. Check it out.
My fav was, I Want To Be In Love. Richard said it was Karen's also.
Saxaphones, Keyboards, Strings, 1970s Music will never die, look at the commercials on TV ALL 70's Songs, Just pay attention you wont believe how many times a day you hear 70's tunes everywhere. So glad to be a 1960 baby, we caught it just right.
I was only 6 yrs old in 1971 when I first heard The Carpenters and I was hooked on their music but mainly listening to her voice because it was so soothing. She was a very talented drummer and one of my favorite songs of theirs was the rendition of “Please Mr. Postman”. All of the musicians and singers back then had to be spot on such as The Osmonds, Jackson 5 and so many more.
Your exactly right no auto tune or auto tune on the speaks no fake music I love the 70 s it was a different style music for me the best generation I am from the 70 s Karen’s voice is 1 in a billion and she sang the song live that’s crazy and the singers back then really felt the music back then baby face is such a beautiful singer too I am Mexican I know my brother
Richard was musical genius with perfect pitch and tone and magic that is karen
Karen believed in her brothers genius and he in hers...yet it’s her deep unrevealed story that we all felt to depth of our souls...why you sad.? What is wrong? We felt it in her voice..saw it in her ...Love her so much!!! Wish to God ...that her mother did..
I love seeing someone my age documenting great music so the next generation can find this music when they need it.
Her voice was a gift and so were her brothers arrangements. The pair together were truly special.
Right! Playing the drums and able to sing with such feeling, heart and conviction. You would think that with her playing the drums the vocals would suffer. This is a true professional!! ❤
"Rainy and Mondays" is my favorite by the Carpenters,absolutely beautiful
Karen was known as "One take Karen." Her isolated live vocals when laid over the studio takes are almost identical. She really brought it when she showed up. This was a pro at the highest level.
Even when in the horrible grip of anorexia.
One of my favorite songs. The Carpenters had great hits.
I graduated from high school in early 70's and was in college so this was my prime time period. Also Earth Wind and Fire, Carol King Al Green. These were great singers and groups of the 70's along with The Bee Gees.
Beautiful Voice Beautiful Lady We Love And Miss You Karen Now And Forever ❤💔 I Grewup In The 70s Miss Thoses Day's Miss The Music 👍✌️
Thank you for your reaction and insight. Please also react to their version of "Masquerade" - Thank you.
Karen was a good drummer n Richard a pianist n he sang harmony with her. I met them in 1977. They were so friendly but you could tell Karen wasn't well n it turned out she was suffering with anorexia that caused heart failure n she died 1983 at age 32. The anorexia was due to their managers telling her she was gaining too much weight.. Richard is alive 76. I'm 71 now.
So glad I found you! You understand and appreciate great music. I was 8 in 1971 and grew up listening to the Carpenters. Wonderful memories! Thank you
Hi! I didn’t catch your name but you got me, I’m a top 5 subscriber. Anyone who on their new channel has Carpenters as their second video, has me. I’m Joe and I’m an OG Carpenters fan. Since I saw you on a quick search Carpenters Army should be finding you quickly, you will know if they do, I found you. I bought Close To You when I was 14 to celebrate my first “real” record for my Sony music system, AM/FM, Cassette & Albums. I git the LP at Sam Goody’s and it was on a special rack at the front of the store in the #2 position. Memories. I loved your analysis of the song and the best video of the song. I who thought they knew everything have learned a few things thanks to UA-cam and reactors. I’ll share some of those to see how many you are aware of. I heard about Superstar and need to add some info. The song dates to 1969. Carpenters were far from the first to do it. (They just did it best IMHO) It was written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon (God) Russell, as Groupie (Superstar). Delaney and Bonnie originally recorded it. (On UA-cam) Richard saw Bette Middler perform it on The Tonight Show. So that’s the heritage of the song, mix in Rita Coolidge and Cher also. Groupie didn’t hit until Richard rearranged it into Superstar. There is also a live video of an older Bonnie singing Groupie to a small audience with Leon in the audience, not a dry eye, let me tell you.
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Now for my Carpenters ideas. A video from The Ed Sullivan Show in 1970, Karen is 20, Carpenters performed The Bacharach/David Medley live outside at Walter Reed Hospital. Veterans and patients are the audience. Karen is electric and the band is just trying to keep up. LOL
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Another one I just, I mean, learned about. It’s technically NOT Carpenters. It’s 1967 they’re in Joe Osborne’s garage making demo tapes. They record California Dreamin’. No video just slide show. Richard put it on a compilation disc in the early 2000’s.
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Good luck with your channel. I’m gonna go check out Bread…
as a big carpenters fan, i love seeing people listening to their songs for the first time. i think everyone should get a chance to hear a carpenters song at least once
You're so spot-on, Sir! I call you "sir" and I bet I'm older than you, lol. Just respect. Nope, no autotune. The Midnight Special gave us live performances we loved.
I grew up in the 60's and early 70's, being born in 1956. Like some others here have mentioned, while my older brothers listened to hard rock, acid rock, I listened to pop music. Turns out I have a birth defect that made it so I could not hear the words in hard rock music due to the loud instruments. Soft rock and folk music was what I could enjoy, and that made the Carpenters music good for me to enjoy. I had a crush on Karen, broke my heart when she died. To this day their music still touches my heart and soothes my soul.
I was never a fan of most contemporary music in my youth (born 1952), but the one album I did buy (on cassette so I could play it on road trips) was by Carpenters. There is just something about Karen's voice that gives me the shivers even today.
I think my favourite, which seems to be rarely reacted to, is " This Masquerade"
Hey brother please continue to speak the truth. I am a Carpenter fan, they are fantastic😁
Yes I totally agree with you.the 70s was a very special time. We were also alot more free
A voz mais pura e perfeita q já ouvi. Nenhuma outra me emociona tanto
Awww, yes the Carpenters were great.
Her voice and her smile makes me think she didn’t belong to the earth, her soul was ready for heaven, where she is now.❤
God gave her a wonderful gift but he wanted her for himself ❤❤
I grew up in both the 60s and 70s. I feel so lucky to have been priviliged to have heard and seen such musical talent of all types.
I l,ove you. You've got it. Instruments and no auto tune. Still real true music that leaves you amazed for the millionth time. THANKS.
I was born in the 2nd half of the 1950s so I grew up listening to anything from Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis to Motown to the Beatles to Frank Sinatra and everything in between. The 1950s-1970s put out the best collection of music in world history. I remember hearing the Carpenters first hit on the radio Close to You in I think 1970 and remember thinking to myself who is this voice, sounds like an angel. True story.
You can see Karen playing drums along with singing the lead on "Only Yesterday". I think there might be a video of that on YT.
I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I learned that Karen had passed away. I was at a 7/11 picking up some donuts on a rainy morning and the newspapers were sitting on the counter and it was the headline for that issue. I liked her singing but she was one of many I liked at that time. I went back home and told my wife. I was 38 at the time.
I couldn't agree more with EVERYTHING you say from 8:10-8:59.... I've been echoing those EXACT sentiments ever since these types of Music Reaction videos started. I'd also add to your commentary that the harmonies in every type of music in the 70's was also a staple of the music of the 70's. And don't forget, the voices of the 70's (and prior) was not ELECTRONICALLY PITCH ENHANCED! They new how to sing and play their instruments. The songs of the 70's were so impactful in a positive way that those of us who lived in that era experienced a wonderful time to be alive. The variety of styles of each musical classification was so creative and original. I can talk for HOURS about this one topic....
Like you, I remember Karen's early departure from us. I was 15yrs young. And even though it wasn't "COOL" to say publicly I LOVED THE CARPENTERS I surely did...❤. I always thought and wished that her and John Denver would have done a duet of some kind. What a magical pairing of two voices that would have been! Thank
God I grew up in the 70's.
love your reaction.Karen was an angel on earth
The carpenters didn’t have their own TV show. They did TV specials. And as for Karen, Ludwig, drum company, custom-made drums for only two musicians at the time. Ringo Starr of the Beatles and Karen Carpenter.
Ah yes...I remember waking up in the morning with the radio playing and it came over the news that KC died, and I remember thinking well that music and sound is over forever. It was sad waking up to that news.
I always felt like my head would explode whenever the carpenters played.
You’re 100% correct! 70’s music was perfection!
I really miss the 70s. Especially the early 70s.
I still have my 45s of these great Carpenter songs. Something tells me we listened to the exact same music my friend. Just subscribed, and hope to spread the word. Great analysis and dude, the facial expressions were like I was looking in the mirror! And.. thank you for the Tori Holub reaction and review.
Your description is spot on! love it. Thank you for doing Carpenters, they were special. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi. Nice to find your channel. I'm from 78' and have always loved the music from before my time. Beautiful songs like this one that create such a beautiful atmosphere and just take you along through all kinds of layers of human- experience. Because it's literally a heart to heart communication.. Beautiful!
Good, go right back there. The 70s music we all agreed on!
She was my favorite female vocalist when i was young.
Richard was the arranger and sang 50% of the backing vocals, giving them a richer, different tone. You'll hear the phrases that Karen does the harmonies alone.
The 70s music is and will always be the best…❤
So glad to discover a musician/reactor dedicated to some great songs of the past. Karen was an absolute treasure. It's so sad trying imagine the great catalog she could have created had she lived. Linda Ronstadt, who's songs are reemerging today, is another whose talent we lost too early.
But I want to be sure you're aware of a special legend-to-be born in 2006 embodying the souls of lost jazz & R&B greats. Angelina jordan was exposed early to grandma's collection of classic jazz and fell in love wirh the genre. A genuine prodigy, Angelina's parents have carefully guided her childhood, education and vocal training and kept multiple producers and labels (including Disney) at bay.
At age 7-8 Angelina entered and won Norway's Got Talent covering songs by Billie Holiday, Nancy Sinatra and a classic Ella/Louie Armstrong performance of "Summertime". When Britain decided to throw an 85th birthday concert for Quincy Jones, his people specifically reqested an appearance by 12 year old Angelina to sing one of his arrangements.
She had a YT catalog of ooer 130 performances (and over a billion views) in 2020 when she appeared on Americas Got Talent, where she performed such a unique soulful rendition of "Bohemian Rapsody" that Queen granted her a copyright for her version.
Here's a very young star reviving and modernizing jazz today. The recent release if her first EP demonstrates that. There are a couple songs that, to my ancient ears, introduce this young lady's very special talents.
Dinah Washington's "What a Difference a Day Makes" Angelina Jordan (age 8.5) 2016 outdoor.
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Based upon Screamin' Jay Hawkins original, this is a one-time-only Angelina Jordan arrangement (yes she does her own arrangements) of "I Put a Spell on You" b&w
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U r right instruments they felt the music the true soul
Intelligent reaction. Excellent distinctions
Nichols & Williams also wrote We’ve Only Just Begun. Paul Williams was also Little Enos in the Smoky & the Bandit movies
The sax was the bread and butter.
I was just out of HS, too. :)
I like your analysis of the songs. Will channel you.😊
I throughly enjoy your videos and your perspective on music. Keep up excellent work!!
Beautiful voice she had..RIP.
I was in high school when they were popular. Karen was said to have perfect pitch. They hold up to the test of tie.
Fantastic.
Great reaction!! Yes to the 70s!
I totally agree with you--70's music was special!
Great reaction.
The harmonies are actually Richard Carpenters creation as he arranged every song they did. Karen was the voice but Richard was the brains behind this complete outfit.
Karen Carpenter stands alone as a great female vocalist who when you hear the first word you know it is her.
I love what you are saying. I Loved The Carpenters. I was devastated when she passed away. Could I make a suggestion? The music you have playing in the back ground is sort of a distraction, but otherwise you are doing a Great job.
Wonderful analysis of this song. Honest and soulful
Sax was it back in the days miss those days.
The sound of perfection ❤
Could you put You?
Epic break down bro!
I share your sentiments about the 70s and some other great ballads from the day are Love Ballad by LTD, The Closer I Get To You by Flack and Hathaway, and Wildflower by Skylark. Remember those?
70’s were beautiful Melody’s and lyrics. The musicians knew music. Not anymore sad…
Give me a chance you said. Clocked in at Sub 255. Appreciate the position and potential. Question becomes, where are we going? Where is the point in the spectrum that your imagination extends to? Fats Waller, Dinah Washington, Motown or Anything 70's (Oh heck it would be heaven but need more)? Then the seventies begins where the 60s could not imagine beyond the psychedelics with RUSH, Heart, CSN(Y), Doobie Brothers right to The Cranberries with Zombie and beyond. Where are we going?
I'm a (crappy, smoking) contralto, but she gives me something to sing.
Most don't know but KC also played bass.
What's going on with audio quality?
Sounds like some kind of volume limiter. It's horrible!!
Could agree with more
As s you mentioned, playing an instrument makes a well rounded singer. David Bowie played Saxophone, Ann Wilson (Heart) played the flute...
Very few, if any, female singers have a better voice than Karen Carpenter, pure gold. So sad that she was taken so young.
The music of the 70's was different because the performers actually had talent. They did not depend on digital hocus pocus. As you said, they did not have Auto-Tune. Most singers today would not be able to play with just a microphone with a guitar or piano as back up. Carpenters overdubbed their own voices so that it is their voices you hear in the background. Karen had a one of a kind sound that when one of their songs starts you know instantly who it is singing. She was absolutely magical and is sorely missed to this day. May she Rest in Peace.🌈
It's a shame that I can only “like” here once. I'd like to fire off a whole salvo of “Yes”, “That's exactly how it is” here. As a baby boomer and a person who grew up with the Carpenters, I look in horror at the soulless “music” that is presented everywhere today. Presumably and unfortunately a reflection of today's society. Soulless. Dead.
Thank you for this very loving and attentive assessment of the song.
It’s called multi harmony over dubbing. The both sang all parts
You should look into Carole King. She started out as a songwriter and many of her songs are famous, albeit sung by other people. In them70s She came into her own. Tapestry is where you should look next.
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Fabulous reaction. Karen was chill!
In 1970, we thought that a new era was coming. There was optimism that racism was defeated.This music had that spirit. But... 50 years later. Same bullshit.😢
The 70s were the BEST as far as music, in my opinion as well. 🙌
I just discovered you😊
Think I'll hang around
Rainy days and Mondays wasn't about rain or a Monday. It was about a breakup she didn't want to accept that felt like a rainy day and / or a Monday. Those always hurt the most. She doesn't sing rainy Mondays because that would be a day. She sang rainy days and Mondays. The times you just want to lay in bed all day and feel the heartbreak whether it's raining or a Monday. It's a truly deep felt song to anyone who's gone through it that knows. When she sang, "Something to do without, we know what is all about." Is what a rainy day or a Monday feels like that just makes you just want to sit back and take the day off to reflect and try to figure out where it all went wrong. Much like a rainy day or a Monday. Such a haunting song about relationships that didn't blame or scream at the other. Nowadays, it's I'm gonna slash your tires and key your truck and knock out windows crazy. That's where music has gone. Writers and singers these days don't get it. We've lost a generation, and it's sad.
Karen was my all time favorite singer. Alison Krauss is my current favorite singer. Check her out if you're not familiar.
I really like Sing a song.
I was a sophomore in high school in 1970, and back in the day if you were planning on taking out a girl?
Hoping for some cuddle time or more?
You have your Carpenter 8-track, Carole King Tapestry, maybe some Carly Simon. lol
The rest of the time you and your buddies are listening to ZZ Top, Deep Purple, ELP, YES, etc.
Those were the days, my friend! :)
lol
She was my Elvis
Karen wanted to be known as a drummer who could sing rather than a singer who could drum. One take Karen, usually took only one take to record a song. Passed away at age 32 from complications of anorexia. She was one of the first celebrities to bring to light the disease.