@@vinceschouten46 59 also here Vince. I was never into The Carpenters until all the attention on YT, deservedly so. It is awesome to see a new generation discover this beautiful music and Karen's bone chilling voice.
@@vinceschouten46 I think Ms. Karen IS the Choir of Angels. That voice is just astonishing in its vocal quality and clarity. I've never heard another singer who can do what Karen did so effortlessly. Not before and not since. I've heard some other great singers try to cover her songs and they inevitably fail rather miserably. I think that's why you don't hear many others doing that. There's just no way to cover a Carpenters song and come out the other end looking good. They've already been done to perfection.
@@davepeterschmidt5818 I Absolutely Agree Dave 🎶" Ms.Karen , , ' there is no way for another to replicate her. " Everything" about her was Beautiful and very powerful , , Mainly a Wonderful Soul.
Karen was an angel among us -------------------a pure voice, no affectation, no vibrato, clean ------------gorgeous ---------& instantly recognized. -----------------this was the summer of '70; I was 23 y/o & I still have my 45 that I've played at least 10,000 times. -------------Richard arranged & produced . ----------------------Karen was 20 y/o. ----------------------------Wolfsky9 LA/USA
I love seeing the younger generations finding and enjoying the Carpenters and similar generation music, Karen had the voice of an angel, the world of one of the purest voices of all time when she passed away, heaven must sound amazing.
A pure, clear voice with not exaggeration, no need for voice acrobatics. Every time I hear their songs I simply cannot change the station. What a creative mind Richard has and paired with Karen, Wow!!!!
Growing up in Southfield Michigan in the 1970's we were exposed to all of the Rock and Roll coming into Detroit. I remember when this song was released. I remember everyone just stopped what they were doing. It was that lush heaven sent voice surrounded by the background voices. No one ever hears such a perfect voice like Karen Carpenter. It was not cool back then to admit you loved the Carpenters they seemed too squeaky clean to be a high schooler's choice when everyone was listening to KISS and Alice Cooper but secretly we all listened to the Carpenters
Guy Will I grew up in Southfield too! My parents had the Carpenters “Brown” album which I stole and hid between my kiss Destroyer and Deep Purple albums! You are so right!!
Guy Will. I remember that too, especially where I lived in WV, imagine. I was sick of seeing Kiss tshirts on everyone! I hated them, and went for groups like this.
I remember hearing her gorgeous voice for the first time in the early 70's in high school choir class. Captivated by her beautiful tone and smoothness. I had never heard of the illness she passed away from till we lost her. Such a tragedy. They left us such beauty. Thanks Pat
Still, 50 years later, awesome. As a 9 year old, her voice just captivated my heart, when it was not "cool" to like such music. Thank-you, Karen (and Richard), for being the calming, soothing, comforting voice of my youth.
I've recently come across various RUclipsrs doing reaction videos on Carpenters songs. It is just wonderful to see the awe those listening to Carpenters for the first time experience. Plus it's wonderful to hear this wonderful talent again. I am very fortunate to have seen the Carpenters in concert in the early '70s. It was in an arena and we shared binoculars (no video screens back them LOL) and it was a fabulous show. Thank you for doing this video - new subbie here. Take care! - Brenda in PA (USA)
I’ve never heard a voice with such range and also sounding so pure and smooth. There is an innocence to her voice that makes you believe everything will be alright.
I met her as a little boy they lived in new haven Connecticut on Howe street. She was a a good drummer as a teenager. She was my exposer to women can do better.as Anne Murray of Canada also a altro.
@@jaybrielakoi7747 - it's probably because in today's world we are used to seeing women in roles formerly dominated by men. As a young boy growing up in the 70's, I didn't see female police officers or female pilots or female playing electric guitars or drums. Today, no one bats an eye when we see female doing these things.
I was a teen of the 70s and girl bands were there so u had to look for them and maney were rough edged and sand of domestic violence cheating drunk and taking pills also jungle Pam created her own show in drag racing.
I love not only how well she could sing, but that she could do it so well while playing the drums. I was fortunate enough to see her in concert, and she sounded just as amazing live.
I was hearing the Carpenters before I can remember. They were still fairly new to the scene when I was born in '66 but I always liked them. My aunt used "We've Only Just Begun" as her wedding March. They were such an integral part of the late '60s thru the '70s. I remember watching the news of her death and my family was just completely shocked. Whether you liked their music at the time or not, you just can't deny such amazing talent coming from Karen and her brother. I struggle with my voice being in a church choir but Karen seemed to do it so effortlessly.
Always liked the Carpenters as a young teenager. And I won’t forget that wonderful voice of Karen Carpenter. I was also saddened by her passing so very young and way to soon at thirty two years old.
I'm old so I was fortunate enough to see The Carpenters Live in Concert on two occasions. Karen was an unbelievably accomplished drummer which she loved to do and did some things on the drums live that was jaw dropping. Playboy Magazine (back when the Articles WERE really Pretty Interesting) always put out a Yearly Music poll of who they considered best in the entire music industry crossing all genres and in 1975, Karen was voted best Drummer edging out some guy named John Bonham. What is so sad is that just like in this video, Karen preferred to sing while behind her Drum Kit, but as the group became more popular, TV Execs and other "Smart" Promoters wanted her out front with just a microphone to highlight her voice. This is considered by many to be the root cause of her early devastating death. She felt so self conscious not being able to hide or blend in with her drums, she thought she had to look like the Perfect Girl which in the 70's was ridiculously skinny. The more popular they got the less she would eat to compensate for those appearances 'Out Front in the Spotlight'. She just wanted to be a Simple Girl with an amazing musical talent and an Angelic voice. Oh what the World missed out on when she was silenced.
How appropriate that you had your bird friend with you for this! The music of the seventies is sadly underrated. Great singers, great songs that told stories. Legends walked the earth.
Karen Carpenter described herself as a drummer who liked to sing. She loved playing the drums and was remarkably good at it. She could preform both without missing a beat or a note.
I remember Dionne Warwick being asked about her thoughts on Karen Carpenter. She gave a little sigh and said "Such a sweet, sweet voice". You could tell she really meant it and could see the sadness in her eyes as well.
my suggestion would be "Calling Occupants" In 'my' personal opinion, Karens voice was, and is, one of the top 5(if not the top itself) vocals, ever. No auto-tune fakery to be found. Just honest, real, TALENT. And the fact that she NEVER wanted to be the singer, just the drummer, makes the irony so much sadder. and for those that are wondering why i said the irony was sad, it is because being the face of the band (lead singers burden), she felt uncomfortable about how she looked, which drove her to anorexia, (which was not a well understood issue in those days) , leading to her death one month before her 33rd birthday.
it's Fun to watch a Hard Man turn to mush under the presence of Awesomeness. 2nd vid of this cub watching Karen Carpenter and he's been enchanted. such fun.
Yes, really wonderful and I never get tired of listening to this one. That's because of her voice and the magic sound cloud they managed to create. As Christmas is close to you and most of us - how about "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"?
Absolut Classic i still remember that day in 83 when i heard on the radio at School that she passed away i was so sad. Ever since that day her Voice brought me out of any sad situation. She will never be forgotten thanks for remembering her!!
That soothing quality of Karen’s voice is amazing. So rare to see a drummer as lead singer, Karen’s true love. So multitalented. Tragic loss but awesome that she’s still being honored.
I had the pleasure of attending a Carpenters concert in October of 1976. Karen wore a t-shirt that said "Lead Sister" and I remember my friends commenting about how thin she was. She played the drums to a few songs and was just amazing.
"Calling Occupants" By the Carpenters, is the most Difficult song they did and show her voice up as an Angel. Enjoying your Channel. Thank You. Mike in England
What strikes you the most about her singing? To me is just how effortless she makes it look. I sing, and I know a little something about it. This is the thing that hits home for me, because I know it isn't that easy. But for her I truly think it was..It was simply a gift. She gives me chills, no matter what she's singing.
I have always loved the Carpenters. They had many fantastic hits. Some of their album cuts were also fantastic, like their cover of Desperado by the Eagles and their cover of Ticket To Ride (1970) by the Beatles. They also did a great album cut called Happy. All of these songs were meant to be heard. I really hope you will review them.
👍 Karen had the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. She was also a talented drummer. Richard was a gifted pianist, arranger and producer who knew how to create a perfect setting for Karen’s extraordinary voice.
So glad to see the carpenters getting recognition they deserve
agreed
Imagine doing something that 50 years later gives people goose bumps
Absolutely Mr.Doyle , , " I get Chills yet @ 59 . " Ms.Karen is in the Choir of Angels ". " Chicag😎" .
@@vinceschouten46 59 also here Vince. I was never into The Carpenters until all the attention on YT, deservedly so. It is awesome to see a new generation discover this beautiful music and Karen's bone chilling voice.
@@vinceschouten46 I think Ms. Karen IS the Choir of Angels. That voice is just astonishing in its vocal quality and clarity. I've never heard another singer who can do what Karen did so effortlessly. Not before and not since. I've heard some other great singers try to cover her songs and they inevitably fail rather miserably. I think that's why you don't hear many others doing that. There's just no way to cover a Carpenters song and come out the other end looking good. They've already been done to perfection.
@@davepeterschmidt5818 I Absolutely Agree Dave 🎶" Ms.Karen , , ' there is no way for another to replicate her. " Everything" about her was Beautiful and very powerful , , Mainly a Wonderful Soul.
AND she was only 19-20 here
This woman is one of the best vocalist EVER!!!
Yeah she totally is but I never really hear about he as a middle aged mad. My knowledge stops at like Whitney Houston type today.
I concur good sir!
Karen Carpenter is by far the best sounding female vocalist that ever had her voice recorded.
The best
And there isn’t a close second!
Singer, period! female or male
Karen was an angel among us -------------------a pure voice, no affectation, no vibrato, clean ------------gorgeous ---------& instantly recognized. -----------------this was the summer of '70; I was 23 y/o & I still have my 45 that I've played at least 10,000 times. -------------Richard arranged & produced . ----------------------Karen was 20 y/o. ----------------------------Wolfsky9 LA/USA
Karen had a pure, perfect pitch, angelic voice that no one has before or since matched.
I don't know even know how people get perfect pitch. That's just weird to me.
I love seeing the younger generations finding and enjoying the Carpenters and similar generation music, Karen had the voice of an angel, the world of one of the purest voices of all time when she passed away, heaven must sound amazing.
My parents always raved about them when I was a kid.
The beautiful, beautiful Karen Carpenter. The girl with the golden voice. ⚘
A pure, clear voice with not exaggeration, no need for voice acrobatics. Every time I hear their songs I simply cannot change the station. What a creative mind Richard has and paired with Karen, Wow!!!!
Growing up in Southfield Michigan in the 1970's we were exposed to all of the Rock and Roll coming into Detroit. I remember when this song was released. I remember everyone just stopped what they were doing. It was that lush heaven sent voice surrounded by the background voices. No one ever hears such a perfect voice like Karen Carpenter. It was not cool back then to admit you loved the Carpenters they seemed too squeaky clean to be a high schooler's choice when everyone was listening to KISS and Alice Cooper but secretly we all listened to the Carpenters
they were the biggest selling artists of the 70s
Livonia here, l know just what you're saying.
Guy Will I grew up in Southfield too! My parents had the Carpenters “Brown” album which I stole and hid between my kiss Destroyer and Deep Purple albums! You are so right!!
Guy Will. I remember that too, especially where I lived in WV, imagine. I was sick of seeing Kiss tshirts on everyone! I hated them, and went for groups like this.
Never cared for kiss, or Alice Cooper, but I’ve always loved the Carpenters.
Karen Carpenter has such a pure singing voice, and doesn't get the appreciation she deserves.
She has a voice that even birds perk up to listen to.
She also just seems like a nice person.
Karen’s voice touches my soul.
Goose bumps every single time.
I remember hearing her gorgeous voice for the first time in the early 70's in high school choir class. Captivated by her beautiful tone and smoothness. I had never heard of the illness she passed away from till we lost her. Such a tragedy. They left us such beauty. Thanks Pat
Love her voice. The music industry had a major loss the day she passed on.
Perfect pitch. She was special and left us way too young.
And perfect diction.
People who have perfect pitch are just weird to me. They keep telling me I'm out of tune and they're right every time.
@@jaybrielakoi7747 I am one of them
Relative pitch is a trained version for people without. They need to hear a note for reference first
I grew up with THE CARPENTERS, I just love them
The most angelic voice ever. This lady...to this day will forever be my favorite singer. She and her brother were a great duo.
aye - Karen Carpenter - angelic voice - glad to see somebody reacting to some oldies
The oldies are the best.
Still, 50 years later, awesome. As a 9 year old, her voice just captivated my heart, when it was not "cool" to like such music. Thank-you, Karen (and Richard), for being the calming, soothing, comforting voice of my youth.
Yesterday Once More. I love it when she drops into her lower register for a few notes.
I've recently come across various RUclipsrs doing reaction videos on Carpenters songs. It is just wonderful to see the awe those listening to Carpenters for the first time experience. Plus it's wonderful to hear this wonderful talent again. I am very fortunate to have seen the Carpenters in concert in the early '70s. It was in an arena and we shared binoculars (no video screens back them LOL) and it was a fabulous show. Thank you for doing this video - new subbie here. Take care! - Brenda in PA (USA)
I’ve never heard a voice with such range and also sounding so pure and smooth. There is an innocence to her voice that makes you believe everything will be alright.
I saw them in concert back in the early 70's when they looked like this.
My mother used to sing along to this song, I miss those days when I was five both are gone but I've got the best memories of that time.
Here in the USA, university music schools present her voice as an example of the rare female contralto. Clean, clear, honest depth and perfection.
Incomparable voice.
RIP Karen. What a gorgeous pure voice she had.
I loved The Carpenters.
As a lovesick teenager, my favourite song was "Rainy Days and Mondays".
Still love them. Karen had a perfect voice!
Beautiful.voice. RIP Karen Carpenter
Miss you,Karen.Voice from heaven in heaven singing now.
The Carpenters are like a soundtrack of my childhood. They always had a hit, playing on the radio.
A young girl playing the drums in the early 70's was unheard of.
I met her as a little boy they lived in new haven Connecticut on Howe street. She was a a good drummer as a teenager. She was my exposer to women can do better.as Anne Murray of Canada also a altro.
Nobody mentions her as a trailblazer though.
@@jaybrielakoi7747 - it's probably because in today's world we are used to seeing women in roles formerly dominated by men. As a young boy growing up in the 70's, I didn't see female police officers or female pilots or female playing electric guitars or drums. Today, no one bats an eye when we see female doing these things.
@@kevinp8108 Yeah things have def shifted.
I was a teen of the 70s and girl bands were there so u had to look for them and maney were rough edged and sand of domestic violence cheating drunk and taking pills also jungle Pam created her own show in drag racing.
She was only 19 when this was recorded. This is what put them on the map!
She is wonderful. Always in my heart
Same here
beautiful song by the carpintero....Karen is faboulous.
I love not only how well she could sing, but that she could do it so well while playing the drums. I was fortunate enough to see her in concert, and she sounded just as amazing live.
Karen had such a smooth voice. I didn’t know she played drums for ages until I saw a top 10 best female drummer vid and she was on it.
The best way I can describe her voice is....smooth as butter. I loved them so much.
Loved their music. Wonderful. Brings back memories.
I was hearing the Carpenters before I can remember. They were still fairly new to the scene when I was born in '66 but I always liked them. My aunt used "We've Only Just Begun" as her wedding March. They were such an integral part of the late '60s thru the '70s. I remember watching the news of her death and my family was just completely shocked. Whether you liked their music at the time or not, you just can't deny such amazing talent coming from Karen and her brother. I struggle with my voice being in a church choir but Karen seemed to do it so effortlessly.
Karen's voice was so good! The world lost her too soon :( . Thank you for this reaction
Thank you for doing a reaction video and letting the entire song play without stopping it 100x to say how great it is!!!
Always liked the Carpenters as a young teenager. And I won’t forget that wonderful voice of Karen Carpenter. I was also saddened by her passing so very young and way to soon at thirty two years old.
the ultimate voice, never faultered, never unclear... she was always pitch perfect.
I'm old so I was fortunate enough to see The Carpenters Live in Concert on two occasions. Karen was an unbelievably accomplished drummer which she loved to do and did some things on the drums live that was jaw dropping. Playboy Magazine (back when the Articles WERE really Pretty Interesting) always put out a Yearly Music poll of who they considered best in the entire music industry crossing all genres and in 1975, Karen was voted best Drummer edging out some guy named John Bonham. What is so sad is that just like in this video, Karen preferred to sing while behind her Drum Kit, but as the group became more popular, TV Execs and other "Smart" Promoters wanted her out front with just a microphone to highlight her voice. This is considered by many to be the root cause of her early devastating death. She felt so self conscious not being able to hide or blend in with her drums, she thought she had to look like the Perfect Girl which in the 70's was ridiculously skinny. The more popular they got the less she would eat to compensate for those appearances 'Out Front in the Spotlight'. She just wanted to be a Simple Girl with an amazing musical talent and an Angelic voice. Oh what the World missed out on when she was silenced.
Wow ! To edge out Led Zepplin's drummer was quite a flattering recognition.!
Great post. What a loss she was.
Karen's voice was simply beautiful and amazing! I loved how her brother let her shine. That was just beautiful!
The Flower 🌹
I can listen to that voice all day long...Check out her Christmas stuff...Incredibly beautiful!..Damn good drummer, too.
I love the carpenters. Karen has such a soothing voice.
Such a beautiful voice always able to recognize it from the get-go, miss Karen Carpenter such a great voice
It’s the resonance in her voice that’s amazing. The richness is there from low to high notes 😳
I get it! Smooth as Silk, Velvet in your ears. A one off.😢
She now gives voice lessons to the angels!
♥️ fabulous comment
Carpenters♥️Fantastic soulful drummer she was too.♥️
"We've only just begun"! Another fantastic song by the Carpenters!
Loved her voice. Unique. Always loved singing along. Rainy Days and Mondays, Sing, and Superstar were some of my faves.
She was effortless amazing and beautiful
I love these reaction videos! LOVE seeing Millennials getting our music from 50 years ago. ❤️
How appropriate that you had your bird friend with you for this! The music of the seventies is sadly underrated. Great singers, great songs that told stories. Legends walked the earth.
Simply the best female singer I've ever heard! Never hit a bad note. They called her 1 take Karen, because she sang flawlessly
Karen Carpenter described herself as a drummer who liked to sing. She loved playing the drums and was remarkably good at it. She could preform both without missing a beat or a note.
Hea Big Boy thank you so much for not interrupting that beautiful song. USA
I remember Dionne Warwick being asked about her thoughts on Karen Carpenter. She gave a little sigh and said "Such a sweet, sweet voice". You could tell she really meant it and could see the sadness in her eyes as well.
Apparently it has been said that Sinatra said that the only artist he would paid to hear sing was Karen Carpenter.
What a beautiful,lovely voice! That voice could have been selling records for a long,long, time!Very sad her life ended too soon
My favourite band and I love watching Karen play the drums.
Her voice was so iconic and really was the definitive voice of American pop music in the 70s and well into the 80s.
I’m 54 now. I wanted to be Ace Frehley when I grew up. Now though I admit I was just taken by this. That voice man. RIP angel
my suggestion would be "Calling Occupants"
In 'my' personal opinion, Karens voice was, and is, one of the top 5(if not the top itself) vocals, ever.
No auto-tune fakery to be found. Just honest, real, TALENT.
And the fact that she NEVER wanted to be the singer, just the drummer, makes the irony so much sadder.
and for those that are wondering why i said the irony was sad,
it is because being the face of the band (lead singers burden), she felt uncomfortable about how she looked, which drove her to anorexia, (which was not a well understood issue in those days) , leading to her death one month before her 33rd birthday.
I love the Carpenter i love to sing whid here all the time some people say i sound like her but she sings so beautiful my God bless you Richard
Have always loved the Carpenters! I'm 60. Superstar is one of my Faves!
This is music, unlike today's noise.
A Song For You....Carpenters
I love karen carpenter's voice, one of the greatest i've already heard.
Everyone would chime in ‘ waaaa close to you’.. that song just made you happy!
it's Fun to watch a Hard Man turn to mush under the presence of Awesomeness. 2nd vid of this cub watching Karen Carpenter and he's been enchanted. such fun.
Watching and listening to Karen Carpenter sing is an emotional experience.
This really took me back. Thanks so much, so beautiful!
Yes, really wonderful and I never get tired of listening to this one. That's because of her voice and the magic sound cloud they managed to create.
As Christmas is close to you and most of us - how about "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"?
Not many can play the drums and sing like Karen Carpenter. What a talent. Absolutely incredible!
Voice of an angel!
Most beautiful song and voice of all time.
She have the voice that can cleanse your heart.
Beautiful, and I never get tired of hearing them! Cheers mate!
Absolut Classic i still remember that day in 83 when i heard on the radio at School that she passed away i was so sad.
Ever since that day her Voice brought me out of any sad situation. She will never be forgotten thanks for remembering her!!
Karen Carpenter is an example of God showing off.😀
Karen was phenomenal and her brother was a GENIOUS!
That soothing quality of Karen’s voice is amazing. So rare to see a drummer as lead singer, Karen’s true love. So multitalented. Tragic loss but awesome that she’s still being honored.
I had the pleasure of attending a Carpenters concert in October of 1976. Karen wore a t-shirt that said "Lead Sister" and I remember my friends commenting about how thin she was. She played the drums to a few songs and was just amazing.
Love is surrender is a great song by the carpenters. One of my faves.
Brings back memories of the AM radio station on the school bus. 70s were a magical time growing up
"Calling Occupants" By the Carpenters, is the most Difficult song they did and show her voice up as an Angel. Enjoying your Channel. Thank You. Mike in England
Im glad that they're being heard by more younger and new generations. She had a beautiful voice that calmed you, and felt soothing. RIL Karen
What strikes you the most about her singing? To me is just how effortless she makes it look. I sing, and I know a little something about it. This is the thing that hits home for me, because I know it isn't that easy. But for her I truly think it was..It was simply a gift. She gives me chills, no matter what she's singing.
I have always loved the Carpenters. They had many fantastic hits. Some of their album cuts were also fantastic, like their cover of Desperado by the Eagles and their cover of Ticket To Ride (1970) by the Beatles. They also did a great album cut called Happy. All of these songs were meant to be heard. I really hope you will review them.
Superstar is my favourite Carpenters song.
Karen had such a beautiful voice 🥰
Simply the best female singer I've ever heard
We were so spoiled with this music from the Carpenters! Still love to hear them!
That's how REAL singers do it. NO auto tune! Her voice is perfect. None compares.
Just love her voice
My Favorite Karin Carpenter song was Merry Christmas Darling. It is beautiful!!!
Special performance that song
👍 Karen had the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. She was also a talented drummer. Richard was a gifted pianist, arranger and producer who knew how to create a perfect setting for Karen’s extraordinary voice.
My favorite is we've only just begun. Had it sung at my wedding in 85.