@@DanCanReactyou have 50+ songs to go!! Please keep going!! A lot of her beautiful songs weren't even hits!! So just go through every song man!! Please!! Saw her in 74!!!😢
When you have two family members both uniquely talented in their own way and when joined together their talents multiply and become something incredibly special. Richard’s talent for arranging and framing his sister’s incredible singing voice created something magical !! They brought out the best in each other Without a doubt !! Her death at 32 From an illness which at that time no one took seriously was criminal. The world lost something way to early that was so enjoyed by people all over the world. She may have been more appreciated in the UK and Japan than she was here. Most people then didn’t know how incredible her ability was to play the drums and other instruments. I’ve listened to people who knew her well at the end were so angry that she was lost to this world. She hid her sickness from most who knew her. Such an incredible tragedy !! 🙏🏻✝️❤️
Kaysee here ... another great song by the Carpenters and another great reaction. I've never heard a voice as pure as Karen's before and since. I get goosebumps every time I listen to this song. I love watching all your reactions, Dan but I have to admit your Carpenters reactions are my favourites. Keep posting them 🙂
I'm glad you enjoy them Kaysee! It seems like they get the least views unfortunately, but I love her music so much, I definitely would like to continue exploring her music 🥰
@@DanCanReact Kaysee here ... that's a shame about the number of views they get but at least WE know how great they are. Keep posting your reactions Dan, I always look forward to watching them.
Karen hated this song with a passion and agreed to sing it only once. This was it. One take - perhaps the most beautiful vocal track she ever recorded.
@@DanCanReact She might have simply disliked the song. But it may have been due to grievances she and her brother had with the song's writer, Neil Sedaka. Neil had been opening shows for them for a while and had been rubbing them the wrong way. It came to a very public head 2 months after their album "Horizon" was released - when the Carpenters fired Sedaka. The firing netting the Carpenters a lot of bad publicity. They offered Sedaka an olive branch by including his song "Breaking up is hard to do" on their next album - but I don't think their cordiality with Sedaka was ever fully revived. During an interview, years after Karen's passing, Sedaka complimented her interpretation of the lyric.
This beautiful song showcases Karen’s amazing vocals and Richard’s arrangements. The song was written by Neil Sedaka/Phil Cody. Thank you for the great reaction! 🎶🎼🎵🎤❤
Dan - Here’s Carpenters in their concert in Japan. Doing Beatles song Help and Mr. Guda & you’ll see Karen drumming: ruclips.net/video/LeyNZaIdfi0/видео.htmlsi=kFB_6chh6ItxOCSy ruclips.net/video/UjCV-FayxXc/видео.htmlsi=_UeJzpnvju1HZx1Y
Phil Cody songwriter to this song said this....This is one of the few songs that was successful with singers of both genders. Philip Cody told us that when he wrote it, he imagined a female voice singing it. Said Phil: "When I heard Karen Carpenter, I had chills down my spine. As a lyricist, you want that thing where an artist owns your lyric. You can measure success by the amount of money you make off a song, but I measure the success of that song by that particular moment, when she made it totally her own. And it's still great. I sat down one day and I listened to all 90 versions of 'Solitaire' that people have done, and of all the ones that are out there, Karen Carpenter's is still the one that is the benchmark for all the covers on that song."
I was aware of the andy williams version but this was wayyyyy better….a certain Leon Russel said similar about karen singing his songs…..superstar….a song for you….masquerade.
The whole Horizon album is beautiful, i wanted it so badly i conned my stepdad into buying it….he liked this song…..i told him it was only on the album a lie….i was 13….. i had already been hooked on the carpenters for a year after hearing their first greatest hits album 69 to 73 in a friend’s car….not many 12 yr olds owned up to loving the carpenters but i did and still do at 62 yrs now
One of the FINEST Rock drummers played on this beautiful song. He had a natural, otherworldly instinct of what was needed for any most given song he’d been presented with. Jim Gordon is his name. Research and listen to his work and you’ll be beside yourself. Trust me. Check out Jim’s explosive playing on the Mason Williams instrumental titled Classical Gas.
My first time at your channel and I enjoyed very much your reaction on this timeless Carpenters version of Solitaire. I will check other songs from your list. I think you’ll going to have a new subscriber. 👍 Greetings from Brazil. 🎶🌟(and I apologise for any error in my English 😁)
Hello, dear friend How nice to see you with this reaction so special to me In my younger years (I'm 67 now) Carpenters was one of my favorite artists and "Solitaire" my favorite song of theirs Karen's voice shines to glorious heights and the lyrics (by Neil Sedaka) are one of my favorites too You've already seen me here in your reactions to ABBA Do you know that there are at least three or four points of contact between Carpenters and ABBA? 1) Karen and Agnetha (ABBA's blonde singer) were both born in 1950, one month apart (Karen in March, Agnetha in April) IMHO Karen and Agnetha are the Best female voices ever 2) Carpenters and ABBA met at a television performance in Germany in 1978 3) At that television performance, Carpenters saw an special ABBA song and when they returned to the USA, she performed it live on television that song is "Thank you for the music" 4) Neil Sedaka, author of this song "Solitaire", contributed with the English lyrics to an earliest ABBA song (when they weren't called that yet): "Ring Ring" (1973) That is why I give You two suggestions: "Thank you for the music" (1977) original by ABBA cover by Carpenters Thanks agaib for your lovely reaction My best regards to You from Buenos Aires Argentina South América
Another great reaction! Thanks for your measured thoughtful comments. And thanks for keeping Karen’s legacy going. She was epic. This is definitely a stellar vocal and a stellar arrangement from Richard. The lower register vocals are especially impressive. As Karen said, “the money’s in the basement” when explaining why she seldom sang in a higher range.
@@DanCanReacthey, it got to atleast in the Top 20, can't remember the exact number. Hey you keep reacting to every song she did and you will be more than popular!! Do you know..."Eve"? I think she was only 17! "A place to hideaway is another great one. A ticket to...gosh can't remember the name was they're first hit. Have you done any from her album that was released after she died? "Make believe it you're first time? Do you only do these requests from sponsors? I'll join and start donating.
@@DanCanReacthey it looks like you don't take donations yet? Go ahead and set it up if you hvn't already so you can start making some money. Oh this will be so fun with you if you even do her non hits. Because most reactors only do her hits...it's sad. She had to many beautiful songs at once that they couldn't release more! I was just thinking...It's going to take some time this time...is great. Road to Ode is another great one ..just so many. I listen to her every day and cry. It's depressing but also just a feeling of lost love when you hear her music...in this crazy world today. Oh, it's Ticket to Ride is the song I was mentioning. Don't you think she has the most beautiful voice ever?! A lot of people say ..she was one of the best...she was THE BEST!!😢😢😢
Love The Carpenters The Album This Song Is From Is So Dam Good It's Insane ' Horizon ' Another Artist That Is Absolutely Amazing Gorgeous Beautiful & A Voice To Match Skye Edwards Check Her Out..Not Broken.. Clock To Stop.. Maybe To Spain.. Light Of Gold & So Many Others ❤❤❤❤❤ By The Way I love Your Reaction 😄
@ingvarjensen1088 isn't that awesome? I've heard the same story. Truly "one take, Karen". That was her nickname in the industry. She did that a lot - pure perfection every single time. The woman was incredible. No bells, no whistles, no vocal acrobatics. She just sang the song - once - and that was enough. 😊
@DanCanReact they had to be, they couldn't rely on computers with autotune, pitch correction and instrumental samples etc. They sang for real and played real instruments. The cream rises to the top so they had to be great. Not to say I don't like any modern artists but they sure don't hit the same, and it's not as memorable. The Beatles, ABBA, The Carpenters, Bee Gees, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and countless other great bands and solo acts just in the 70s. It's crazy
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One of the most beautiful voices ever recorded.
I agree so much with you Michael!!
@@DanCanReactyou have 50+ songs to go!! Please keep going!! A lot of her beautiful songs weren't even hits!! So just go through every song man!! Please!! Saw her in 74!!!😢
@@DanCanReactno The Best!!
No the Best!! Who's better??!!!
one of?
When you have two family members both uniquely talented in their own way and when joined together their talents multiply and become something incredibly special. Richard’s talent for arranging and framing his sister’s incredible singing voice created something magical !! They brought out the best in each other
Without a doubt !! Her death at 32
From an illness which at that time no one took seriously was criminal. The world lost something way to early that was so enjoyed by people all over the world. She may have been more appreciated in the UK and Japan than she was here. Most people then didn’t know how incredible her ability was to play the drums and other instruments. I’ve listened to people who knew her well at the end were so angry that she was lost to this world. She hid her sickness from most who knew her. Such an incredible tragedy !! 🙏🏻✝️❤️
Great song! Great reaction!! Karen didn't want to record this song, but I have to say she killed it!! Richard was a genius at arranging.
I'm surprised honestly. You're the second person to say this. I thought she did such a great job, it would have been a shame if she never did it.
This version has to be the best EVER! Karen was incredibly talented! ❤
Version? 😮 Is this not an original or are there just multiple versions of this song?
Those low now notes...breathtaking!
Kaysee here ... another great song by the Carpenters and another great reaction. I've never heard a voice as pure as Karen's before and since. I get goosebumps every time I listen to this song. I love watching all your reactions, Dan but I have to admit your Carpenters reactions are my favourites. Keep posting them 🙂
I'm glad you enjoy them Kaysee! It seems like they get the least views unfortunately, but I love her music so much, I definitely would like to continue exploring her music 🥰
@@DanCanReact Kaysee here ... that's a shame about the number of views they get but at least WE know how great they are. Keep posting your reactions Dan, I always look forward to watching them.
Those low notes....breathtaking!
I agree, Carpenters are just something else 😇
My favourite song of the Carpenters... So melancholic.... 🥹
It's such a lovely song, thanks for listening along with me 🥰
100% perfection. you get it!
Agreed!!
Karen hated this song with a passion and agreed to sing it only once. This was it. One take - perhaps the most beautiful vocal track she ever recorded.
I really can't understand why she hated this song. Do you happen to know why? It's such a beautiful song 😯
@@DanCanReact She might have simply disliked the song. But it may have been due to grievances she and her brother had with the song's writer, Neil Sedaka. Neil had been opening shows for them for a while and had been rubbing them the wrong way. It came to a very public head 2 months after their album "Horizon" was released - when the Carpenters fired Sedaka. The firing netting the Carpenters a lot of bad publicity. They offered Sedaka an olive branch by including his song "Breaking up is hard to do" on their next album - but I don't think their cordiality with Sedaka was ever fully revived. During an interview, years after Karen's passing, Sedaka complimented her interpretation of the lyric.
This beautiful song showcases Karen’s amazing vocals and Richard’s arrangements. The song was written by Neil Sedaka/Phil Cody.
Thank you for the great reaction!
🎶🎼🎵🎤❤
Thanks for coming back to watch Sharon, I'm glad you enjoyed the reaction 😁
Dan -
Here’s Carpenters in their concert in Japan. Doing Beatles song Help and Mr. Guda & you’ll see Karen drumming:
ruclips.net/video/LeyNZaIdfi0/видео.htmlsi=kFB_6chh6ItxOCSy
ruclips.net/video/UjCV-FayxXc/видео.htmlsi=_UeJzpnvju1HZx1Y
Without a doubt the best version of this song! Her voice was one of a kind ❤
This is the second time I see this, what are the other versions? 😯
Neil Sedaka wrote and recorded the song in the early 70s. It was also recorded by Andy Williams , Elvis, and I think Sheryl Crow even did a version
Phil Cody songwriter to this song said this....This is one of the few songs that was successful with singers of both genders. Philip Cody told us that when he wrote it, he imagined a female voice singing it. Said Phil: "When I heard Karen Carpenter, I had chills down my spine. As a lyricist, you want that thing where an artist owns your lyric. You can measure success by the amount of money you make off a song, but I measure the success of that song by that particular moment, when she made it totally her own. And it's still great. I sat down one day and I listened to all 90 versions of 'Solitaire' that people have done, and of all the ones that are out there, Karen Carpenter's is still the one that is the benchmark for all the covers on that song."
Karen is just so good, I can't see myself liking another version of this more 😇
I was aware of the andy williams version but this was wayyyyy better….a certain Leon Russel said similar about karen singing his songs…..superstar….a song for you….masquerade.
Just wanted to say, Karen recorded this on her first Take. The guys in the studio were once again shocked by her amazing vocals!
I heard from other commenters, that's amazing!!
Thank you for your reaction to this Carpenters song 😊
Of course, and thank YOU for watching 😊
All that we love about Karen's voice is encapsulated in this song..I don't know what else to say, stunning!
She showcases the beauty of her voice in every song, I have loved every single one so far!!
So incredibly breathtaking. ❤
Yes!! This is up there as one of my favorite Carpenters songs!
Richard, her brother is an amazing producer and arranger. Genius.
I try to appreciate him as well, since Karen is the one that shines on the surface, but his arrangements are so beautiful as well!
The whole Horizon album is beautiful, i wanted it so badly i conned my stepdad into buying it….he liked this song…..i told him it was only on the album a lie….i was 13….. i had already been hooked on the carpenters for a year after hearing their first greatest hits album 69 to 73 in a friend’s car….not many 12 yr olds owned up to loving the carpenters but i did and still do at 62 yrs now
LOL that's an interesting story! If I were you back then, I'd do whatever I could to listen to more Carpenters too 😂
I hear people say she's ONE of the best...no she was The Best!! Who's better people??? Ding dongs!!!!😢
Vocally, she has such a distinct style, no one is really like her. She's one of a kind 🥰
One of the FINEST Rock drummers played on this beautiful song. He had a natural, otherworldly instinct of what was needed for any most given song he’d been presented with. Jim Gordon is his name. Research and listen to his work and you’ll be beside yourself. Trust me. Check out Jim’s explosive playing on the Mason Williams instrumental titled Classical Gas.
I see, thanks for letting me know!!
Jim’s story is a tragic one - though it began in a rather charmed way. I leave it to you to research it for yourself -
My first time at your channel and I enjoyed very much your reaction on this timeless Carpenters version of Solitaire. I will check other songs from your list. I think you’ll going to have a new subscriber. 👍 Greetings from Brazil. 🎶🌟(and I apologise for any error in my English 😁)
Greetings!! Thanks for deciding to subscribe 😁 Even if you don't thanks for stopping by!
@ I already did it 👍
The song was about Vincent Van Gough. Many artists cover it. Clay Aiken from his American Idol days did a phenomenal version too.
Didn't know that, how interesting!
Hello, dear friend
How nice to see you with this reaction so special to me
In my younger years (I'm 67 now)
Carpenters was one of my favorite artists
and "Solitaire" my favorite song of theirs
Karen's voice shines to glorious heights
and the lyrics (by Neil Sedaka) are one of my favorites too
You've already seen me here in your reactions to ABBA
Do you know that there are at least three or four points of contact between Carpenters and ABBA?
1) Karen and Agnetha (ABBA's blonde singer)
were both born in 1950, one month apart
(Karen in March, Agnetha in April)
IMHO Karen and Agnetha are the Best female voices ever
2) Carpenters and ABBA met at a television performance in Germany in 1978
3) At that television performance,
Carpenters saw an special ABBA song
and when they returned to the USA,
she performed it live on television
that song is "Thank you for the music"
4) Neil Sedaka, author of this song "Solitaire", contributed with the English lyrics to an earliest ABBA song (when they weren't called that yet): "Ring Ring" (1973)
That is why I give You two suggestions:
"Thank you for the music" (1977)
original by ABBA
cover by Carpenters
Thanks agaib for your lovely reaction
My best regards to You from
Buenos Aires Argentina
South América
Wow, that's so cool, didn't know they had that many points in common! I'll have to check that out, thanks Eduardo!
A truly great song written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody
It truly is, I love this song so much!!
Another great reaction! Thanks for your measured thoughtful comments. And thanks for keeping Karen’s legacy going. She was epic. This is definitely a stellar vocal and a stellar arrangement from Richard. The lower register vocals are especially impressive. As Karen said, “the money’s in the basement” when explaining why she seldom sang in a higher range.
Thanks for watching Frederick! And I really enjoyed the lower register vocals in this one, they were immaculate!!
My favorite Carpenters song! Thank you.
Of course! Thanks for watching 🥰
Keep going with Karen!! There's so many beautiful songs that were nit hits!!! Right people??!!!!!❤❤❤
Was this one of the songs that wasn't a hit? This one was amazing, but apparently Karen hated singing it.
@@DanCanReacthey, it got to atleast in the Top 20, can't remember the exact number. Hey you keep reacting to every song she did and you will be more than popular!! Do you know..."Eve"? I think she was only 17! "A place to hideaway is another great one. A ticket to...gosh can't remember the name was they're first hit. Have you done any from her album that was released after she died? "Make believe it you're first time? Do you only do these requests from sponsors? I'll join and start donating.
@@DanCanReacthey it looks like you don't take donations yet? Go ahead and set it up if you hvn't already so you can start making some money. Oh this will be so fun with you if you even do her non hits. Because most reactors only do her hits...it's sad. She had to many beautiful songs at once that they couldn't release more! I was just thinking...It's going to take some time this time...is great. Road to Ode is another great one ..just so many. I listen to her every day and cry. It's depressing but also just a feeling of lost love when you hear her music...in this crazy world today. Oh, it's Ticket to Ride is the song I was mentioning. Don't you think she has the most beautiful voice ever?! A lot of people say ..she was one of the best...she was THE BEST!!😢😢😢
Niel Sedaka and Sissel - mind blowing version.
Love The Carpenters The Album This Song Is From Is So Dam Good It's Insane ' Horizon ' Another Artist That Is Absolutely Amazing Gorgeous Beautiful & A Voice To Match Skye Edwards Check Her Out..Not Broken.. Clock To Stop.. Maybe To Spain.. Light Of Gold & So Many Others ❤❤❤❤❤ By The Way I love Your Reaction 😄
Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed my reaction!
Karen gives me the shivers - in a nice way ofcourse 💝💝💝
Getting chills from music is always a good thing 💝💝 I love when that happens, and I certainly felt chills with this song!!
React to The Uninvited Guest also Carpenters also steps Scared of the Dark
Gotcha!!!
Welcome to a time when music was good, you won't hear the likes of this these days.
I agree, no one could replace Karen and Richard's amazing music!
My favorite by Karen is...For All We Know, but this song has to be right up there with it.
I'll eventually listen to that one, but yeah, this one is great!!
Probably, Karen Carpenter at her best. She actually didn't like the song....
She DIDN'T like this song?? 😱 Did she ever say why? It's great!
@@DanCanReact From what I know she was talked into singing it, agreed to do just ONE take - and that's what we got. Isn't that unbelievable?
@@ingvarjensen1088 She WAS called "One Take" Karen for a reason! What a legendary woman.
@@DanCanReact❤
@ingvarjensen1088 isn't that awesome? I've heard the same story. Truly "one take, Karen". That was her nickname in the industry. She did that a lot - pure perfection every single time. The woman was incredible. No bells, no whistles, no vocal acrobatics. She just sang the song - once - and that was enough. 😊
My favorite song of theirs. Music was better back then tbh
There are far too little talented artists nowadays. It seems like back then, everyone at the top of the billboards were gifted.
@DanCanReact they had to be, they couldn't rely on computers with autotune, pitch correction and instrumental samples etc. They sang for real and played real instruments. The cream rises to the top so they had to be great. Not to say I don't like any modern artists but they sure don't hit the same, and it's not as memorable. The Beatles, ABBA, The Carpenters, Bee Gees, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and countless other great bands and solo acts just in the 70s. It's crazy
ELVIS covered this also powerful🎶
Didn't know that! Thanks for letting me know 🎶
This is their cover of the Beatles “Ticket To Ride”…Beatles loved it:
ruclips.net/video/fsgj4xcxXyA/видео.htmlsi=yTg7TT8tZw8qGKE7
The Voice................Karen...
Gotta love Karen 🥰
This is an incredibly sad and depressing song, yet you are bouncing around and laughing like it is some rap or hip hop song. LOL.
It's me feeling the music, and laughing is my instinctive response when I get emotional, it's not uncommon lol