This song was written about a tv. episode called "Eve" from the British tv series called Journey to the unknown. You can watch it on RUclips it's pretty good.
She was 21 in this video. Her voice compelled you to listen as she sang to you, not at you. All female harmony in her songs was also her voice. Im in my late 60s. I remember KC very well on the radio and TV specials. She began, with her brother Richard, by playing drums. Richard, her brother, was a terrific arranger but KC's voice was discovered by Herb Alpert in 1969 which began their road to fame. Richard convinced her that her best singing voice was contralto, 'the money is in the basement'. I believe KC's voice, especially contralto, was the best female voice-ever. No auto-tune; stripping, gimmicks, or screaming. Her nickname was 'one take', since she always sang a song once in studio without a single re-take. She sang to you with mesmerizing emotion, perfect pitch and enunciation. She had no professional voice training. John Lennon told her at an LA restaurant that she had a lovely voice. Every female harmony in all of her songs was hers as well, sang, then dubbed into the song by Richard. They were most successful in early/mid1970s when she received 4 grammys. She was also recognized by 1975 Playboy poll as rock drummer of the year. She never knew true love, nor how good she really was. KC was a one of a kind female vocalist with the voice of an angel. Suggest other songs such as 'Rainy Days and Mondays', 'Solitaire', 'Superstar', 'Only Yesterday', 'This Masquerade', 'Yesterday Once More', 'I'll Say Goodbye To Love', 'I Can Dream Cant I', 'I Know I Need To Be In Love', 'Eve', etc. She was never happy with way she looked. She had a few friends. Her good friend was Dionne Warwick. She had serious onset of anorexia in 1975 that continued the rest of her life. She died Feb 1983 at 32yo due to complications from anorexia. [Ref; Karen Carpenter documentaries]
This song really showcases Karen’s rich and deep lower register. Absolutely wonderful
David Drevicky Absolutely! Thank you so much for watching :)
and only 19 years old singing like this!!!! otherworldly incredible....
tom schmitz agree just incredible. Heard she also played musical instruments in her songs too. Super talented. Thank you.
I just love anything Carpenter ❤ 💕
Thank you Francisco, appreciate your time watching & commenting.
Timeless voice...... The perception of her has really changed, thankfully, since I was growing up in the 1980s.
This song was written about a tv. episode called "Eve" from the British tv series called Journey to the unknown. You can watch it on RUclips it's pretty good.
JimmyPorsche thank you for this, I have to find some time & look this up. Appreciated.
She was 21 in this video. Her voice compelled you to listen as she sang to you, not at you. All female harmony in her songs was also her voice. Im in my late 60s. I remember KC very well on the radio and TV specials. She began, with her brother Richard, by playing drums. Richard, her brother, was a terrific arranger but KC's voice was discovered by Herb Alpert in 1969 which began their road to fame. Richard convinced her that her best singing voice was contralto, 'the money is in the basement'. I believe KC's voice, especially contralto, was the best female voice-ever. No auto-tune; stripping, gimmicks, or screaming. Her nickname was 'one take', since she always sang a song once in studio without a single re-take. She sang to you with mesmerizing emotion, perfect pitch and enunciation. She had no professional voice training. John Lennon told her at an LA restaurant that she had a lovely voice. Every female harmony in all of her songs was hers as well, sang, then dubbed into the song by Richard. They were most successful in early/mid1970s when she received 4 grammys. She was also recognized by 1975 Playboy poll as rock drummer of the year. She never knew true love, nor how good she really was. KC was a one of a kind female vocalist with the voice of an angel. Suggest other songs such as 'Rainy Days and Mondays', 'Solitaire', 'Superstar', 'Only Yesterday', 'This Masquerade', 'Yesterday Once More', 'I'll Say Goodbye To Love', 'I Can Dream Cant I', 'I Know I Need To Be In Love', 'Eve', etc. She was never happy with way she looked. She had a few friends. Her good friend was Dionne Warwick. She had serious onset of anorexia in 1975 that continued the rest of her life. She died Feb 1983 at 32yo due to complications from anorexia. [Ref; Karen Carpenter documentaries]
Correction: She was 19 in this album.
I love the lyrics and Karen's emoting.
fi stla just beautiful, thank you.
She was 19 when she sang this song....
cd72 just amazing, thank you :)
Genie, if I didn't mention earlier, Karen is also playing the drums and bass guitar on this song.
Brad Huckins wow 😮 she’s super talented. Thank you.
Yeah super talent 👍