When I was a very young child, there was a brother and sister singing group that lived in the house directly behind ours. I would fall asleep hearing them play and sing until late in the evening. I loved when they played. Later in life I became a high school choral director, and taught thousands of children the gift of music and the art of singing. My singing neighbors? The Carpenters. The home was a small home in Downey…and where they started. Where I started.
That house was torn down and I am looking for photos of it. Richard said it was a storybook house. Can you see if any of your family photos captured this house at all? Was your house torn down for the freeway also? Do you have photos of the street at all?
@@tabby1412 My house was not torn down for the freeway, but our next door neighbors’ home was. When my parents heard the plans of taking homes for the freeway we sold our house and moved. The Carpenter’s house was directly behind ours, so should not have been torn down. Unfortunately I don’t have pictures of our street, or theirs. We lived on Premiere.
@@shellye7052 Thanks. Richard said the address was 13024 Fidler which is on the other side of Premier and the street cuts off at 13028. If his memory is correct, it looks like the next block is gone. But he may confused about why that block was razed. There's a wall there so you can't see what's behind it. The fact that he described it as a storybook house is what interests me. It would kind of stand out in that neighborhood and they have so many photos at the other homes, but not this one.
MGM Grand Hotel , Las Vegas 1978. I was 16 and I was fortunate my Parents and I actually shared an appreciation for some of the same music. I played drums since I was 4 and was literally infatuated with Karen. We were vacationing and what a stroke of luck The Carpenters were playing when we were there. Our seats were stage right no more than 20 feet away. When They came out I couldn’t believe how close she was. If I wanted to all I would have to do was stand up and take 2 steps and she would have been in hugging range lol. Her first note came out and I will always remember leaning over to my Dad and saying “ see? I told you her voice was real”. She was incredible and to this day I have never been affected by a voice like I have Karen Carpenter’s. Live or recorded she was spot on! I couldn’t take my eyes off of her the entire show. For her loving and loyal Fans all these years it’s hear warming to see a tribute like this done with respect, appreciation and kindness. Thank you
I saw her at a concert at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. I believe it was 1972. Besides her great voice I was so impressed when she took over Cubby's ( former Mickey Mouse Club member) drums set and went at it. Then besides singing, playing the drums she played the flute. I have always loved the Carpenter's music and what a tragic loss. Way to early.
I am a 70’s girl. Karen had a huge impact on me. I have loved The Carpenters since they first became known in the music world. I even had her song We’ve Only Just Begun sung at my wedding. I can still cry about her untimely death when I hear her music. Thanks for visiting her.
One of a kind voice. Almost 40 years later and I haven’t heard another that comes close. There is a silver lining in that before Karen Carpenter no one (outside the medical profession) had ever heard of Anorexia or Bulimia. Her death brought much awareness to this type of illness. RIP Karen Carpenter.
So true..I'd never heard of it..and couldnt get my head around it at first as it sounded so strange..but now we are enlightened I feel ashamed at my ignorance of it until Karen died. You are right..it highlighted the condition when she passed from it,
As always Scott , you do remembrance’s with such great style, respect, you put so much work and thought in your videos , this is one of my favorites , great way to remember this beautiful young singer Karen Carpenter who had a voice like an Angel , and now who has become an Angel RIP Karen hope you are in peace sweet Angel….. thank you Scott for such a great presentation of a wonderful lady , thank you.
To this day, I still don't think anyone has ever had a voice so beautiful gentle and soothing as Karen Carpenters. The world truly lost a great talent that day.. Thank you for covering her..
Fun Fact: Of course Karen Carpenter had a voice unlike any other, so soothing and beautiful. What so many don`t know, is that she was also an excellent drummer! The videos are right here on the tube. R.I.P. Karen Carpenter.
It is really incredible, I did this exact same tour in June of this year and also went to Cal State at Long Beach to see the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Centre and the Carpenter exhibit inside. I flew all the way in from Western 🇨🇦 just to see it all. Well worth it to me… ❤️
Agree wholeheartedly the cemetery is nicely kept. One of the most beautiful cemeteries. That I have seen. The mausoleum is also beautiful. Befitting the beloved artist that she was. Saddened she left us too soon. When you think of Karen. All you feel is love and joy. Good job! Remembering the lovely songbird.♥️🕊️🎙️🎶👏👏
Actual Fact: Karen and a friend or Manager were leaving a Californian restaurant back in the 70's, before they exited JOHN LENNON came in and spotted Karen, walked upto her and said 'Just wanted to tell you love I think you've got a fabulous voice!'. Karen couldn't believe what was said and asked her friend did that really happen. Rest assured it did in response as Karen was experiencing lack of self-confidence at that time. Good work Scott.
Absolutely adore Karen, she was phenomenal and her music still makes me tear up. I was in high school when the Carpenters were popular. The music brings back so many memories and evokes so much emotion in me. Bittersweet is the best word I can think of to describe them now.
I grew up with the Carpenters! Karen was such a talent. Such a shame she left this world far to soon but left a legacy that will last forever. RIP Karen!
I grew up listening to the Carpenters and belonged to their fan club. Got to see Karen and Richard in concert in the 70’s and Karen’s voice was beautiful live and sounded just like her records. I was devastated when I heard the news that she died. So young and such a beautiful voice. I still listen to the Carpenters music. Karen was definitely a Star on Earth and now a Star in Heaven 🌍 🌟
They were friends of our family my grandfather lived right by them next street over in Downey , my dad went to Downey highschool with her, the hospital they rushed her was Downey community on Brookshire and her funeral at the downey unite Methodist church on Downey Ave, About 700 people -- including singing stars Dionne Warwick, John Davidson, Toni Tennille and Olivia Newton-John -- packed the Methodist Church just blocks from the house where she once lived , Glad you did the vid Scott i live in Downey too
@@splashenful My Grandfather was a child singer in the Shirly Temple movies also he sang in the boys choir i have his clip from 1941 40 boys and a song on my channel but going back to Karen Carpenter i think she was 1st burried in city of Cypress Forest Lawn but later Richard Carpenter had her moved to Hollywood cemetery and also there Drummer for the Carpenters was married to our neighbor her name was Debbie she passed away 2 years ago
@@splashenful My mistake the drummer is still alive but his ex wife Debbie passed away 2 years ago, she was my neighbor and was living in Downey Ca at the time of her death , now my Grandfather was in the musical 40 boys and as song in 1941 , the clips in on my channel ,he was in the movies Boys Town" with Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy, the name of the group my grandfather was in was the Robert Mitchell Choir , my grandfather passed away 2 years ago later in life he became a South gate Police officer back in 1948 to 1950 and after he left the police force he worked the the Downey Space Program
She is the first one I knew that had this horrible disease! What an amazing voice! Her music lives on forever ❤️🎶❤️!! Thank you Scott…your presentations are so heartfelt and respectful 💕!!
Karen Carpenter lost the fight against this terrible disease and the music world lost a good singer. Unfortunately I also had this disease and thanks to my husband I beat it. The disease is unfortunately too often underestimated. Karen Carpenter is still missed today. She will always be missed for her voice. Today I hope from the bottom of my heart that the disease is taken seriously. Karen Carpenter was a good singer and should be a sign that anorexia or bulimia has no mercy even on a good singer.
It wasn’t until I became an adult when I appreciated “The Carpenter’s” but I used “We Only Just Begun” as my wife and I wedding theme. Karen is a great example for bullying and harassment, that’s why I mentor young people and teach them how bullying affects everyone including the victim. Thank you so much for your beautiful tribute to Karen Carpenter
One of the most beautiful voices to ever come out of the music world. A great drummer, too!! Grew up listening to their music, especially their Christmas album during the holidays. Great upload, Scott!! Thank you for keeping her memory alive. 🕊️🙏❤️ Hope your birthday was awesome!!! 😎 We cut our wedding cake to "We've Only Just Begun." Miss my late husband every single day. 🕊️❤️🙏
Thanks for this. As a Carpenters fan in the UK I was fortunate to see them live in London at the Palladium. Such a shock when Karen died though subsequently it was clear that she was a someone who lived with sadness in her personal life. All the success could not make up for that. Continue to rest in peace Karen and thanks for the music that you and Richard left us. Gone way to soon and one can only wonder what else would have been possible if she had stayed with us longer.
Love Karen Carpenter, underrated and so talented! One of the most beautiful voices of the 20th century. Had their albums growing up. May she rest in peace 🙏 ❤️
I recall vividly the 4th Feb 1983.A very sad day for Carpenters fans.A nice video visiting the homes and final resting place of Karen.The piano melody on the intro walk at the memorial park was especially nice as well.
Scott, this one moved me a bit more. I adored the Carpenters. Karen sang so beautifully that her death made the world seem darker. No words are sufficient enough to thank you for taking us back. “ It’s yesterday once more” ❤️🙏🏻🦋
I remember when she died. I was 6 and my parents had their albums. I loved singing with her. I think this was the first exposure to a death that I experienced in life in which I understood the gravity of what death is and became very sad. Whenever I see her I automatically think "why do birds suddenly appear..." and I hear her pure, beautiful, natural voice. I truly hope she has found peace.
I grew up with her music, im 61 years old today and just loved her and her brother. the music was oftern calm and made me feel the same way. her voice was outstanding, so clear and must say i havnt heard that kind of voice before and after . i have their music on spotify. so happy that you have her on your channel. many hugs and kisses from me and Sweden
Karen Anne Carpenter had the voice of an angel-pure, soothing, and unmatched. To me, no one else even comes close. Her music touched my soul in a way that no other ever could. She was in a class all her own. Rock in paradise, my sweet angel.
I had a very hard battle with anorexia when I was 16 till I was 22 years old. I was bullied bad for my weight all my life and I thought I could control this and I also went through other things in my life that messed me up so I needed to lose weight. I had 4 near death experiences from my eating disorder and 1 my heart stopped beating. I was in and out of treatment but outpatient treatment and the help of a ED physiologist, nutritionist and my family support after therapy helped. I’m now 39, married, and alive.
I also had this disease. Today I can no longer imagine wearing children's clothes. Too bad that many and also Karen Carpenter have lost the fight. It is an uphill battle to beat the disease. By my side was and still is my husband, who has been a great help to me. Patients from this disease need good medical care and a strong partner or friends. My mother was not a big help, she even announced that I had anorexia at some point. I was still underweight and wore child size clothes. She later said that she had been a great help to me. *Wrong: My husband had been the biggest help* Not to look away, to act respectfully and to bear responsibility when a person is affected by this disease. Offer help, no matter on what level.
My dad always watched the evening news at dinner time, on ABC, and I remember the opening preview of it that night and just sobbed. The Carpenters had so many memories for us as a family when we'd do karaoke, as little kids, playing the records. Gone too soon.
When I hear a song by Karen Carpenter I sometimes cry because I lose my composure. She has lost the fight against this terrible disease. Karen Carpenter could sing really well and her music is timeless. I can't sing and I am often sad because Karen Carpenter could sing and lost the fight against this disease. But I won the fight against this disease. Why? Yes I know it sounds weird reading this, but Karen Carpenter deserved a chance to fight this disease. From the bottom of my heart, I wish Karen Carpenter had won that fight too. Sometimes when I listen to her music, I am left thinking: "Why did I survive this and Karen Carpenter didn't have this strength, will and chance!". The music is timeless, it's just that sometimes I need time, to listen to the music without crying.
This video brought back so many memories. When I was a kid my Nana (R.I.P) played the Carpenters all the time. So thankful that I was immersed in this music. Thanks Scott your art is incredible! X
Beautiful tribute. My parents loved the Carpenters too. I'm so grateful that I was born in 75, to have experienced the most amazing music/musitions that has ever lived. The mosileum is so beutifull. Thank you for taking us there as I wil probably never be able to go there.
She had such a distinctive voice and long after she was gone even I knew who was singing on the tape deck my mom would play in the car. She had such a tragic ending with her battle with anorexia (and some still debate if drugs were involved) it's hard to believe her life ended so quickly. I hope she was able to find her peace that she couldn't find in life.
I grew up in the 1970s listening to the carpenters music, my school friends had the tapes and when I married in 1978, we played their records at the weekends. She had a soft velvety voice, but also very sad.
Karen had such a beautiful and unique voice. I have never heard another quite like it. It appears that she was also a wonderful soul. May her sweet soul continue to rest in peace.
VERY nice presentation Scott. From a huge Carpenter’s fan I grew up listening to the Carpenters in the 70s, I feel your presentation was very informative and professional. You showed Karen great respect and the tour you gave me was identical to what I would want to see if I came out there from Maryland. It gave me chills as I took it all in. Thank you. Tim Moretz
Thanks so much for making this visit and this video. My mother is a professional drummer; so is my father. So am I, and do is my sister. My mother started playing when she was ten, all because of Karen Carpenter. She saw her on TV; it was the first time she'd seen a girl play the drums and sing lead. She started drum lessons soon after. She was always my mother's inspiration. She had the most phenomenally perfect tone. I do wish we'd had her longer.
THANK You for this lovely tribute to Karen Carpenter, Scott. Her angelic voice went forever quiet way too soon... but she'll live on in her music, and inspire generations to come...💜
My mom told me about her recently. How she died was tragic and eating disorders weren’t talked about back then. I don’t even think 🤔 they were heard of in the early 80’s. I’m glad awareness has been made about them so people struggling with an eating disorder can get the help they need and not end in tragedy 🎭 like 👍 Karen Carpenter. Rest In Peace ✌🏻
I think Karen Carpenter died not even realizing how bad her disease was. I grew up listening to The Carpenters, I have many great memories with their music. She was actually very young when she died but looked older because of her illness. I had anorexia in my 30s, not really realizing it at the time. All I knew is I wasn't eating anything, I kept losing and going down sizes until I got to a size zero, and as this was happening people kept telling me how good I looked. Then one day I went to see a good friend I hadn't seen for a few years, she opened the door and the first thing she said to me was, oh my God, you've lost too much weight! And at that moment I thought wow, I actually felt scared. It woke me up. I ended up going up a few sizes after that. I never did get help for it, because I still hadn't recognized it at that time. I was never into bulimia or laxatives. I was starving and exercising on an empty stomach. I think doing all that ruined my gallbladder I ended up having to have my gallbladder out.
I knew this was going to be a ripper before watching it. Still have the Vinyl LP with the house (in Downey) on the cover. A precious possession for sure. Flashback to my 9 year old self, starting piano lessons in 1970 and learning Carpenters songs as they came out in real time. Again I say thank you Scott for the memories.
Hello from Nova Scotia!🇨🇦 I was born in 82, but I distinctly remember watching the movie about her as a young child with my grandmother. It was on television, and I remember how sad I felt at that young age (not fully understanding why she passed the way she did) but then after seeing the movie I wanted to listen to their music all the time. I remember getting a cassette tape and listening to it over and over and over again. So many beautiful songs- but the one I found most interesting and different than the others was “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft.” Give it a listen if you haven’t already!☺️
She felt that her mother didn't really love her. She adored Richard. In therapy she was told to say i love you to Karen. She couldn't or wouldn't do it. She said she knows she's loved and got up in a huff. She just couldn't bring herself to really reach out with love. Karen never felt good enough. She continued to take thyroid medication even in recovery when she had no need to take it. It weakened her heart as well as the medication that made her throw up. She needed to love herself but after that disastrous marriage she never really thrived. 😢
Thanks for sharing this, The Carpenters talent totally awesome and will never be forgotten! The voice of Karen so angelic now in Heaven!! RIP dear Karen!
SCOTT--THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ONE!!!! I’m born in the sixties, grew up on Carpenters music, still love and listen to them today as a person in their late fifties!!! Thanks for the heartfelt observation on the beautiful & tortured Karen Carpenter.
Hello there Scott Shannon here Karan Carpenter she had a Amazing Voice so soothing, I Love 💕😘🥰 their Song's. We've Only Just Begun" was my Uncle's Wedding Song when he got married. I was listening about Karan Carpenter live and it was a sad 🥺 I heard that the Mother Loved Richard more then Karan. Great Video Scott as all way's God Bless & Take Care. 😘🥰 R.I.P. KARAN CARPENTER FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGEL'S 💐😇👼🙏💔🥀🕯️🕊️💜✝️.
I had a hard battle against anorexia throughout 15 years of my youth , i was almost to dying so many times , i am 34 years today and i can say i survived through this , this disease is cruel because we're fighting against an image in front the mirror , an distorced image that we're the only ones to seeing ...
@@SCOTTONTAPE 🙏Thank you my friend ...Anorexia kills many women around the world every years and who won this battle need to be a path of help to girls and young women which are dealing to this disease right now ( it affects women in every ages but girls and young women are affected on a larger scale ) ...Making a point that it's not only a matter of mind , it affects all body i am not cured , but i am healing...But i will need to control this for life long ...Thank you very much to share to us your visit to an important icon of music story , i grew up listening to and singing along all the Carpenter's songs and i am sad but happy at same time ...❤
You are so amazingly sensitive and respectful in your presentations. It was such a sad day when we lost Karen Carpenter. A beautiful young spirit in the world. I’m glad that YOU also discovered The Carpenters and appreciate their contribution to contemporary music. ❤️
Loved Karen!! Her voice was so beautiful!! RIP Karen!! Listened to her music when I was younger!! God bless her!! Thank you for the great video Scott!! You are the best!! Much love!! 😇😇🥰🥰💙💙💖💖❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🥲🥲
When I was a very young child, there was a brother and sister singing group that lived in the house directly behind ours. I would fall asleep hearing them play and sing until late in the evening. I loved when they played. Later in life I became a high school choral director, and taught thousands of children the gift of music and the art of singing. My singing neighbors? The Carpenters. The home was a small home in Downey…and where they started. Where I started.
You were so lucky. . .
Thanks for sharing x
Special ❤
That house was torn down and I am looking for photos of it. Richard said it was a storybook house. Can you see if any of your family photos captured this house at all? Was your house torn down for the freeway also? Do you have photos of the street at all?
@@tabby1412 My house was not torn down for the freeway, but our next door neighbors’ home was. When my parents heard the plans of taking homes for the freeway we sold our house and moved. The Carpenter’s house was directly behind ours, so should not have been torn down. Unfortunately I don’t have pictures of our street, or theirs. We lived on Premiere.
@@shellye7052 Thanks. Richard said the address was 13024 Fidler which is on the other side of Premier and the street cuts off at 13028. If his memory is correct, it looks like the next block is gone. But he may confused about why that block was razed. There's a wall there so you can't see what's behind it. The fact that he described it as a storybook house is what interests me. It would kind of stand out in that neighborhood and they have so many photos at the other homes, but not this one.
the best , most natural female singing voice, the planet has ever known
You are so right, The Carpenters are like John Denver, timeless in their longevity and talent
MGM Grand Hotel , Las Vegas 1978. I was 16 and I was fortunate my Parents and I actually shared an appreciation for some of the same music. I played drums since I was 4 and was literally infatuated with Karen. We were vacationing and what a stroke of luck The Carpenters were playing when we were there. Our seats were stage right no more than 20 feet away. When They came out I couldn’t believe how close she was. If I wanted to all I would have to do was stand up and take 2 steps and she would have been in hugging range lol. Her first note came out and I will always remember leaning over to my Dad and saying “ see? I told you her voice was real”. She was incredible and to this day I have never been affected by a voice like I have Karen Carpenter’s. Live or recorded she was spot on! I couldn’t take my eyes off of her the entire show. For her loving and loyal Fans all these years it’s hear warming to see a tribute like this done with respect, appreciation and kindness. Thank you
Thank you for sharing that beautiful story 🥰❤️
I saw her at a concert at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. I believe it was 1972. Besides her great voice I was so impressed when she took over Cubby's ( former Mickey Mouse Club member) drums set and went at it. Then besides singing, playing the drums she played the flute. I have always loved the Carpenter's music and what a tragic loss. Way to early.
I`m from germany and i loves her music so much. The voice war so beautiful. RIP Karen 💔
Karen was one of the best drummers in her day thanks Scott much love
I am a 70’s girl. Karen had a huge impact on me. I have loved The Carpenters since they first became known in the music world. I even had her song We’ve Only Just Begun sung at my wedding. I can still cry about her untimely death when I hear her music. Thanks for visiting her.
Your in good company, I saw a static awhile ago that "We've only just begun" was thee most played wedding song in all america for over a decade.
--->1972
We've only just begun sung at so many of my cousins weddings
One of a kind voice. Almost 40 years later and I haven’t heard another that comes close. There is a silver lining in that before Karen Carpenter no one (outside the medical profession) had ever heard of Anorexia or Bulimia. Her death brought much awareness to this type of illness. RIP Karen Carpenter.
Yup.
So true..I'd never heard of it..and couldnt get my head around it at first as it sounded so strange..but now we are enlightened I feel ashamed at my ignorance of it until Karen died. You are right..it highlighted the condition when she passed from it,
Is her brother still alive
@@cathyledbetter615 yes Richard is still alive
@@cliveedwards2958 thanks
Only 32 wow what a musical force beautiful voice rip Karen x
Karen has one of the most beautiful voices ever. Very sad she passed so young. What could've been had she still be living. RIP Karen Carpenter
They would’ve faded away just like most singers.
As always Scott , you do remembrance’s with such great style, respect, you put so much work and thought in your videos , this is one of my favorites , great way to remember this beautiful young singer Karen Carpenter who had a voice like an Angel , and now who has become an Angel RIP Karen hope you are in peace sweet Angel….. thank you Scott for such a great presentation of a wonderful lady , thank you.
To this day, I still don't think anyone has ever had a voice so beautiful gentle and soothing as Karen Carpenters. The world truly lost a great talent that day..
Thank you for covering her..
GC I agree.
The best voice ever!
@@VirginSuicide77 True.
I honestly don't think anyone, ever will be able to compete with her vocals. They were truly a gift from God to the world. She was an amazing talent.
Fun Fact: Of course Karen Carpenter had a voice unlike any other, so soothing and beautiful. What so many don`t know, is that she was also an excellent drummer! The videos are right here on the tube. R.I.P. Karen Carpenter.
That was a very known thing
@@coffeeandtruecrime2754 you are right..I think she was as famous for drums as was her voice
Enough of these “fun facts” think of something original to say😉
She played drums in many of her shows!
Everyone already knows that Mr. Helper
I fell in love with the Carpenters after watching the biopic and Cynthia Gibb played Karen Carpentar. I've been listening to them ever sense.
She had the voice of an angel...RIP
What a beautiful voice we miss you rip
So sad but she left a legacy of beautiful music-what a voice
It is really incredible, I did this exact same tour in June of this year and also went to Cal State at Long Beach to see the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Centre and the Carpenter exhibit inside.
I flew all the way in from Western 🇨🇦 just to see it all. Well worth it to me… ❤️
Agree wholeheartedly the cemetery is nicely kept. One of the most beautiful cemeteries. That I have seen. The mausoleum is also beautiful. Befitting the beloved artist that she was. Saddened she left us too soon. When you think of Karen. All you feel is love and joy. Good job! Remembering the lovely songbird.♥️🕊️🎙️🎶👏👏
Actual Fact: Karen and a friend or Manager were leaving a Californian restaurant back in the 70's, before they exited JOHN LENNON came in and spotted Karen, walked upto her and said 'Just wanted to tell you love I think you've got a fabulous voice!'. Karen couldn't believe what was said and asked her friend did that really happen. Rest assured it did in response as Karen was experiencing lack of self-confidence at that time. Good work Scott.
Her cover The Beatles “Ticket to ride” is ICONIC!
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John was shot after Sharon Tate's murder!
She though of herself as a drummer who sang some.
John was right! Thanks for sharing 😊
That is so cool!
To this Day, Karen was THE GOAT
Absolutely adore Karen, she was phenomenal and her music still makes me tear up. I was in high school when the Carpenters were popular. The music brings back so many memories and evokes so much emotion in me. Bittersweet is the best word I can think of to describe them now.
I grew up with the Carpenters! Karen was such a talent. Such a shame she left this world far to soon but left a legacy that will last forever. RIP Karen!
I think of her every Christmas & listen to their song, "Merry Christmas, Darling".
I grew up listening to the Carpenters and belonged to their fan club. Got to see Karen and Richard in concert in the 70’s and Karen’s voice was beautiful live and sounded just like her records. I was devastated when I heard the news that she died. So young and such a beautiful voice. I still listen to the Carpenters music. Karen was definitely a Star on Earth and now a Star in Heaven 🌍 🌟
They were friends of our family my grandfather lived right by them next street over in Downey , my dad went to Downey highschool with her, the hospital they rushed her was Downey community on Brookshire and her funeral at the downey unite Methodist church on Downey Ave, About 700 people -- including singing stars Dionne Warwick, John Davidson, Toni Tennille and Olivia Newton-John -- packed the Methodist Church just blocks from the house where she once lived , Glad you did the vid Scott i live in Downey too
Holy smokes!!! That is so cool.
@@splashenful My Grandfather was a child singer in the Shirly Temple movies also he sang in the boys choir i have his clip from 1941 40 boys and a song on my channel but going back to Karen Carpenter i think she was 1st burried in city of Cypress Forest Lawn but later Richard Carpenter had her moved to Hollywood cemetery and also there Drummer for the Carpenters was married to our neighbor her name was Debbie she passed away 2 years ago
@@RobertCarter7512 Which Shirley Temple movies? My mother has a whole lot of them on DVD. So sorry to hear that their drummer passed away too.
@@splashenful My mistake the drummer is still alive but his ex wife Debbie passed away 2 years ago, she was my neighbor and was living in Downey Ca at the time of her death , now my Grandfather was in the musical 40 boys and as song in 1941 , the clips in on my channel ,he was in the movies
Boys Town" with Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy, the name of the group my grandfather was in was the Robert Mitchell Choir , my grandfather passed away 2 years ago later in life he became a South gate Police officer back in 1948 to 1950 and after he left the police force he worked the the Downey Space Program
@@RobertCarter7512 Oh okay. Thanks for the correction. Sounds fascinating for your grandfather.
God bless Karen ❤️
Every Sha-la-la-la
Every Wo-o-wo-o
Still shines
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling
That they're startin' to sing's
So fine
I remember the TV movie, starring Cynthia Gibb as Karen Carpenter. Very touching movie.
That voice, that voice, that beautiful voice. 🕊♥️Rest in Paradise Karen. ♥️🕊
She was my Moms favorite. I still play her music when I wish my Mom was still here. She had such an amazing voice. Gone too soon.
I remember as a kid my mom playing her music on the family record player. She had such a beautiful voice. RIP Karen Carpenter.
Such a beautiful final resting place. She had such an angelic voice.
She is the first one I knew that had this horrible disease! What an amazing voice! Her music lives on forever ❤️🎶❤️!!
Thank you Scott…your presentations are so heartfelt and respectful 💕!!
Yes I agree Karen Carpenter a awesome singer I remember in 1973 when I was 7
Karen Carpenter lost the fight against this terrible disease and the music world lost a good singer.
Unfortunately I also had this disease and thanks to my husband I beat it. The disease is unfortunately too often underestimated.
Karen Carpenter is still missed today. She will always be missed for her voice. Today I hope from the bottom of my heart that the disease is taken seriously.
Karen Carpenter was a good singer and should be a sign that anorexia or bulimia has no mercy even on a good singer.
2 people in my graduating class of 105 had this disease. Class of 83. Ironically.
You said it Scott, 'Music is Timeless' ❤️
Love their Music! RIP Karen.❤️🙏
It wasn’t until I became an adult when I appreciated “The Carpenter’s” but I used “We Only Just Begun” as my wife and I wedding theme. Karen is a great example for bullying and harassment, that’s why I mentor young people and teach them how bullying affects everyone including the victim.
Thank you so much for your beautiful tribute to Karen Carpenter
One of the most beautiful voices to ever come out of the music world. A great drummer, too!! Grew up listening to their music, especially their Christmas album during the holidays. Great upload, Scott!! Thank you for keeping her memory alive. 🕊️🙏❤️
Hope your birthday was awesome!!! 😎
We cut our wedding cake to "We've Only Just Begun." Miss my late husband every single day. 🕊️❤️🙏
I started listening to The Carpenter's when I was 9 years old. I am now 59 and still listening 💜Thanks for this video💯
Thanks for this. As a Carpenters fan in the UK I was fortunate to see them live in London at the Palladium. Such a shock when Karen died though subsequently it was clear that she was a someone who lived with sadness in her personal life. All the success could not make up for that. Continue to rest in peace Karen and thanks for the music that you and Richard left us. Gone way to soon and one can only wonder what else would have been possible if she had stayed with us longer.
I grew up in the 70s. Remember listening to the carpenters and was so amazed by Karen's beautiful voice.
I loved the Carpenters. Thank you so much for the video.
Her voice has yet to be matched….This is when you are at your best Scott….Thank you for this
You have a kind and gentle nature your tribute to her is just beautiful
The voice of and ANGEL. She is free from her burdens and singing with the Angels in Heaven. RIP Karen🙏👼🏼🙏 Another Beautiful story Scott💖💖
Love Karen Carpenter, underrated and so talented! One of the most beautiful voices of the 20th century. Had their albums growing up. May she rest in peace 🙏 ❤️
I recall vividly the 4th Feb 1983.A very sad day for Carpenters fans.A nice video visiting the homes and final resting place of Karen.The piano melody on the intro walk at the memorial park was especially nice as well.
Scott, this one moved me a bit more. I adored the Carpenters. Karen sang so beautifully that her death made the world seem darker. No words are sufficient enough to thank you for taking us back. “ It’s yesterday once more”
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Your videos are so well done. Thanks for making them for those of us who may never get to see the locations.
Bloody hell, I never knew she was only 32 when she passed. I’m 33 now.
Scott, I love how respectful you are on your videos. Keep up the great work 🤜🏻
Still listen to them.
Broke my heart, what haunting vocals she had.
With a distinctive three-octave contralto vocal range, she was one of a kind. RIP
Her voice was so soothing.
I remember when she died. I was 6 and my parents had their albums. I loved singing with her. I think this was the first exposure to a death that I experienced in life in which I understood the gravity of what death is and became very sad. Whenever I see her I automatically think "why do birds suddenly appear..." and I hear her pure, beautiful, natural voice. I truly hope she has found peace.
I grew up with her music, im 61 years old today and just loved her and her brother. the music was oftern calm and made me feel the same way. her voice was outstanding, so clear and must say i havnt heard that kind of voice before and after . i have their music on spotify. so happy that you have her on your channel. many hugs and kisses from me and Sweden
Karen Anne Carpenter had the voice of an angel-pure, soothing, and unmatched. To me, no one else even comes close. Her music touched my soul in a way that no other ever could. She was in a class all her own.
Rock in paradise, my sweet angel.
I had a very hard battle with anorexia when I was 16 till I was 22 years old. I was bullied bad for my weight all my life and I thought I could control this and I also went through other things in my life that messed me up so I needed to lose weight. I had 4 near death experiences from my eating disorder and 1 my heart stopped beating.
I was in and out of treatment but outpatient treatment and the help of a ED physiologist, nutritionist and my family support after therapy helped. I’m now 39, married, and alive.
I feel what you went thru I did too 👍
I also had this disease.
Today I can no longer imagine wearing children's clothes. Too bad that many and also Karen Carpenter have lost the fight.
It is an uphill battle to beat the disease. By my side was and still is my husband, who has been a great help to me.
Patients from this disease need good medical care and a strong partner or friends. My mother was not a big help, she even announced that I had anorexia at some point.
I was still underweight and wore child size clothes.
She later said that she had been a great help to me. *Wrong: My husband had been the biggest help*
Not to look away, to act respectfully and to bear responsibility when a person is affected by this disease. Offer help, no matter on what level.
@@MINOUTFTABOU thank u for sharing 👍❤️
My dad always watched the evening news at dinner time, on ABC, and I remember the opening preview of it that night and just sobbed. The Carpenters had so many memories for us as a family when we'd do karaoke, as little kids, playing the records. Gone too soon.
When I hear a song by Karen Carpenter I sometimes cry because I lose my composure.
She has lost the fight against this terrible disease. Karen Carpenter could sing really well and her music is timeless.
I can't sing and I am often sad because Karen Carpenter could sing and lost the fight against this disease.
But I won the fight against this disease. Why?
Yes I know it sounds weird reading this, but Karen Carpenter deserved a chance to fight this disease.
From the bottom of my heart, I wish Karen Carpenter had won that fight too. Sometimes when I listen to her music, I am left thinking:
"Why did I survive this and Karen Carpenter didn't have this strength, will and chance!".
The music is timeless, it's just that sometimes I need time,
to listen to the music without crying.
The most beautiful and unique voice. No one has ever been able to copy her. Fantastic drummer too.
This video brought back so many memories. When I was a kid my Nana (R.I.P) played the Carpenters all the time. So thankful that I was immersed in this music.
Thanks Scott your art is incredible! X
Beautiful tribute. My parents loved the Carpenters too. I'm so grateful that I was born in 75, to have experienced the most amazing music/musitions that has ever lived. The mosileum is so beutifull. Thank you for taking us there as I wil probably never be able to go there.
Bless you for showing us this cemetery where she is. She was one of a kind.🕊️🕊️.
My absolute favourite female vocalist of all time...absolute magic voice!
She had such a distinctive voice and long after she was gone even I knew who was singing on the tape deck my mom would play in the car. She had such a tragic ending with her battle with anorexia (and some still debate if drugs were involved) it's hard to believe her life ended so quickly. I hope she was able to find her peace that she couldn't find in life.
I grew up in the 1970s listening to the carpenters music, my school friends had the tapes and when I married in 1978, we played their records at the weekends. She had a soft velvety voice, but also very sad.
Karen had such a beautiful and unique voice. I have never heard another quite like it. It appears that she was also a wonderful soul. May her sweet soul continue to rest in peace.
Thank you so much for posting this.
I remember that day like it was yesterday! So sad!! Beautiful voice, my top 5!
VERY nice presentation Scott. From a huge Carpenter’s fan I grew up listening to the Carpenters in the 70s, I feel your presentation was very informative and professional. You showed Karen great respect and the tour you gave me was identical to what I would want to see if I came out there from Maryland. It gave me chills as I took it all in. Thank you.
Tim Moretz
You are so welcome Tim
Thanks so much for making this visit and this video. My mother is a professional drummer; so is my father. So am I, and do is my sister. My mother started playing when she was ten, all because of Karen Carpenter. She saw her on TV; it was the first time she'd seen a girl play the drums and sing lead. She started drum lessons soon after. She was always my mother's inspiration. She had the most phenomenally perfect tone. I do wish we'd had her longer.
Such a sad story. A tragic end for this beautiful songstress. As always, well done Scott. You are so respectful...ty for caring.😢😢
THANK You for this lovely tribute to Karen Carpenter, Scott.
Her angelic voice went forever quiet way too soon... but she'll live on in her music, and inspire generations to come...💜
thankyou Scott for doing one for Karen she was amazing and I cried during this - really still holds to my heart
My mom told me about her recently. How she died was tragic and eating disorders weren’t talked about back then. I don’t even think 🤔 they were heard of in the early 80’s. I’m glad awareness has been made about them so people struggling with an eating disorder can get the help they need and not end in tragedy 🎭 like 👍 Karen Carpenter. Rest In Peace ✌🏻
I think Karen Carpenter died not even realizing how bad her disease was. I grew up listening to The Carpenters, I have many great memories with their music. She was actually very young when she died but looked older because of her illness. I had anorexia in my 30s, not really realizing it at the time. All I knew is I wasn't eating anything, I kept losing and going down sizes until I got to a size zero, and as this was happening people kept telling me how good I looked. Then one day I went to see a good friend I hadn't seen for a few years, she opened the door and the first thing she said to me was, oh my God, you've lost too much weight! And at that moment I thought wow, I actually felt scared. It woke me up. I ended up going up a few sizes after that. I never did get help for it, because I still hadn't recognized it at that time. I was never into bulimia or laxatives. I was starving and exercising on an empty stomach. I think doing all that ruined my gallbladder I ended up having to have my gallbladder out.
She is in a lovely place. May she rest in peace
Wow! What a loss. I loved her songs. There will never be another like her. 😪😪😪😪❤❤ R.I.P. Karen
I knew this was going to be a ripper before watching it. Still have the Vinyl LP with the house (in Downey) on the cover. A precious possession for sure. Flashback to my 9 year old self, starting piano lessons in 1970 and learning Carpenters songs as they came out in real time. Again I say thank you Scott for the memories.
Hello from Nova Scotia!🇨🇦 I was born in 82, but I distinctly remember watching the movie about her as a young child with my grandmother. It was on television, and I remember how sad I felt at that young age (not fully understanding why she passed the way she did) but then after seeing the movie I wanted to listen to their music all the time. I remember getting a cassette tape and listening to it over and over and over again. So many beautiful songs- but the one I found most interesting and different than the others was “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft.” Give it a listen if you haven’t already!☺️
Sweet Angel starved too death because some man thought she was fat. Rip Princess Karen. Rest in Power
Her mother thought she was fat too
It goes much deeper than someone thinking that you are fat.
She felt that her mother didn't really love her. She adored Richard. In therapy she was told to say i love you to Karen. She couldn't or wouldn't do it. She said she knows she's loved and got up in a huff. She just couldn't bring herself to really reach out with love. Karen never felt good enough.
She continued to take thyroid medication even in recovery when she had no need to take it. It weakened her heart as well as the medication that made her throw up. She needed to love herself but after that disastrous marriage she never really thrived. 😢
Thank you for doing this story on Karen.
And the voice is so haunting and beautiful if Angeles could sing that's what they would sound like.
Love the carpenter's! Timeless songs ! Well done scott! Thanks my friend...✌
Thank you Scott. She was a big part of my youth. Sad she suffered with that horrible disorder or that anyone does.
Thanks for sharing this, The Carpenters talent totally awesome and will never be forgotten! The voice of Karen so angelic now in Heaven!! RIP dear Karen!
I got teary eyes when I heard her voice, I grew up listening to the Carpenters even have some of their albums ..they made great music.
SCOTT--THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ONE!!!! I’m born in the sixties, grew up on Carpenters music, still love and listen to them today as a person in their late fifties!!! Thanks for the heartfelt observation on the beautiful & tortured Karen Carpenter.
Such amazing talent with the voice of an angel nobody will ever compare to Karen RIP
Hello there Scott Shannon here Karan Carpenter she had a Amazing Voice so soothing, I Love 💕😘🥰 their Song's. We've Only Just Begun" was my Uncle's Wedding Song when he got married. I was listening about Karan Carpenter live and it was a sad 🥺 I heard that the Mother Loved Richard more then Karan. Great Video Scott as all way's God Bless & Take Care. 😘🥰 R.I.P. KARAN CARPENTER FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGEL'S 💐😇👼🙏💔🥀🕯️🕊️💜✝️.
I had a hard battle against anorexia throughout 15 years of my youth , i was almost to dying so many times , i am 34 years today and i can say i survived through this , this disease is cruel because we're fighting against an image in front the mirror , an distorced image that we're the only ones to seeing ...
Congratulations on beating it. Stay strong 💪🏿
@@SCOTTONTAPE 🙏Thank you my friend ...Anorexia kills many women around the world every years and who won this battle need to be a path of help to girls and young women which are dealing to this disease right now ( it affects women in every ages but girls and young women are affected on a larger scale ) ...Making a point that it's not only a matter of mind , it affects all body i am not cured , but i am healing...But i will need to control this for life long ...Thank you very much to share to us your visit to an important icon of music story , i grew up listening to and singing along all the Carpenter's songs and i am sad but happy at same time ...❤
And look, you made it and are a survivor I am proud of you
I am glad you are here and surviving!😊❤️
@@harolynallison485 Thank you friends because we are together 🙏❤
Beautifully done Scott. RIP
I did not know about the apartment buildings. And such cool names as well. RIP Karen. Always a voice of an angel. Thanks, Scott
As usual a very nice respectful tribute to a very beautiful woman now she sings with the angels still giving of herself just as she did in life
Wow Scott… thank you so much for doing this one. 🥺❤️ And I shared this video with a whole tribe of KC fans. 😇
I used to listen to their records in the 70s . Karen had the voice of an angel. Much love and respect from across the pond in Uk x
Happy Birthday, Scott!
Thank you for making these videos for us to be entertained and learn and think and laugh and cry.
You are so amazingly sensitive and respectful in your presentations. It was such a sad day when we lost Karen Carpenter. A beautiful young spirit in the world. I’m glad that YOU also discovered The Carpenters and appreciate their contribution to contemporary music. ❤️
Thank you Scott for sharing this video, I enjoy listening to the carpenters music very much!! 😇
Karen carpenter has a lovely voice I was first introduced to her music in the late 70s early 80s god bless Karen your music lives on ❤❤❤🎵🎵🎵🎵
I remember that tragic day when she died. She had angels voice. RIP Karen 🌹
I was in high school when she died. So tragic! Thank you for another beautiful video. You are always so respectful.
Loved Karen!! Her voice was so beautiful!! RIP Karen!! Listened to her music when I was younger!! God bless her!! Thank you for the great video Scott!! You are the best!! Much love!! 😇😇🥰🥰💙💙💖💖❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🥲🥲
I remember seeing them at the St. Louis Opera years ago they were just starting their career.
I loved the Carpenters music so much, even today a play an album or two. She will be forever missed.