The comment section on most of their music says they remind people of the carpenters and I feel like this cover is them being like "yes, isnt it lovely?" And yes, it is 🥰
My boyfriend is a musician and is stuck on the opposite of the planet... so much keeps us apart, space, time, our schedules...this so hit me in the heart... but it feels strangely cheering too. I love you Tennis, you are both such a darling team 😘💕 lots of love!
the original has this feeling of finality, like the love is dead and done. i would listen and just feel like the heartache of this broken love, the sad 'baby, baby, baby oh baby'. this version makes me feel like these lovers are just separated by distance or circumstance, and will soon be reunited.. i get this feeling hope and a playfulness almost, like they are thinking of seeing their love again 'baby, baby, baby oh baby..'
I have to say that it sounds like Tame Impala. The synths, the drum style, especially the phased drums at 2:06. But again Tame Impala is also very influenced by the 70s and 80s too.
*Since I aint seen nobody post lyrics yet (or im just blind), here they are* Long ago and oh so far away I fell in love with you Before the second show Your guitar, it sounds so sweet and clear But you're not really here It's just the radio Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby You said you'd be coming back this way again baby Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh, baby I love you, I really do Loneliness is a such a sad affair And I can hardly wait to be with you again What to say to make you come again Come back to me again And play your sad guitar Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby You said you'd be coming back this way again baby Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh, baby I love you, I really do Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby You said you'd be coming back this way again baby Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh, baby I love you, I really do
This is my favorite Carpenters song. It was always so haunting and lingers in my thoughts every time I hear it. I was so excited when my friend I had introduced to Tennis linked me to this! As always, an amazing job. The added bridge is remarkably true to the Carpenters' sound, I think, but the whole cover does the best thing a cover can do, and that is to bring something new that an audience will enjoy. So many covers just make me want to listen to the original instead, but this is a good cover and satisfies me so completely to hear it. Great work, as always.
alaina and patrick the moment i started listening to tennis my life went on the upward SWING!!! i only have you to thank you the new relationships i have made and the happiness of my life rightnow
I was coming here after hearing it on the speaker system of the Marriott in Rochester, MN and totally thinking this had Carpenters vibes. Glad to see so many others feel the same and realize it’s an actual cover of one of their songs. As with others above, I think Karen would have been pleased.
Gosh, with all the shitty things going on in this world right-now-right-now, this literally made me so genuinely happy. Its........ it's perfect! Thank you so much for doing what you do and giving peace and happiness to people like us - your fans!
Between Karen Carpenter and Luther Vandross both singing this song amazingly and very differently, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. But, wow!, I love it Now I have three favorite versions of this song. Thank you Alaina and Patrick. Great Job!
it is (was a few hours ago) my birthday and this just made my day even better! the carpenters were one of my absolute favorite artists as a child. love the music, excellent job :D
Sounds nothing like the Tennis I know, and I love that. Your guys versatility continues to impress me! From Cape Dory 60s styled beach bops to reimagined 80s covers. So excited to see what is up next!
I saw similarities between Carpenters and Tennis day one...There is purity and integrity, and most of all GREAT SONGS #1. The voice of Saint Karen Carpenter (followed by #2 Saint Anne Murray, #3 Saint Helen Reddy, #4 Saint Diana Ross) had a motherly guardian angel quality. Nothing bad can happen while Karen's voice permeates the air. I can't say I love Alaina's voice more than Saint Karen YET. But when all said and done, Tennis may be my fav band of all time. I've never heard catchier songs. The synergy of Saint-GODMan (every sane man's hero) Patrick and Alaina is so precious.... 1+1=eternal brilliance....How does Alaina become #1 voice all time? I understand effects have their place, but save most vocal affects for less talented backup singers who need it. Alaina's voice cannot be too naked in those great songs. Up to now the effects used have been Brilliant....Tennis-Brilliant, its own kind (Meter and Line, etc). But moving forward, know Overproduction on Alaina's voice is the ONLY ONLY way other girls can copy her, and cheapen her voice's identity. Every musician knows consistent, catchy songwriting is the most envied skill, and Tennis wins where it really matters. This synergy between them takes us on romantic journeys and sexy places Karen and Richard always had to sing about to you and me...and we're better for it. Tennis is one big living, breathing, growing, IMPROVING love note to each other. An inspiring story to watch indeed. Their talent and synergy is so true, it's clear they are just getting started. Effects have their place, but ANY Tennis song would sound wonderful with ZERO. Drowning in machinery is the only way they can stumble. Before I get myself depressed just thinking about hearing a robot-Alaina caging herself in unnecessary self-imposed auto-tune; I don't see that happening with the marvelous taste Tennis has shown me so far, on everything.
I think we’re ready for a Carpenters tribute album.
In other words, any Tennis album.
try "if I were a carpenter" came out late 90s. if I remember sonic youth did this song
They covered this song
@@huskercub9473 preach ʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ
Aren’t they one already?
Tennis did not have to drop this heat rn
They keep the summer going for ever.
corey mcdaniels Well guess what, Mimi... she did.
but they did... they did it for us
It's 1982 and I'm grooving in my kitchen as this plays on the radio
Everyone: "tennis's music reminds me of the carpenters"
Tennis: "who wouldn't want to sound like them?"
Love this :)
Its a coverrrr lol
@@MattieMacaya ... exactly...
The comment section on most of their music says they remind people of the carpenters and I feel like this cover is them being like "yes, isnt it lovely?"
And yes, it is 🥰
I love this rendition of The Carpenters’ superstar. This makes me think of times with my mom :,)
The carpenters was my Nana's favorite band.
But it’s not a carpenters song
@@mrphilgrey but it is 🙂 check the bio. It’s superstar by the carpenters (1971)
@@mrphilgrey oh wow never knew that. I like their version too
As a child of the 70’s who adored the original, this is a sweet rendition I find compelling and genuine. Thank you!
I wonder how life was back then nowadays it’s just TikTok and roblox
I was literally playing "Close To You" on my piano and then I saw this popping up on notifications, lmaoo so random and iconic... Love this cover !!!
the vibes are delightful folks
My boyfriend is a musician and is stuck on the opposite of the planet... so much keeps us apart, space, time, our schedules...this so hit me in the heart... but it feels strangely cheering too. I love you Tennis, you are both such a darling team 😘💕 lots of love!
"Those who measure time and distance haven't known a love like mine. There is only perfect closeness--don't you leave it all behind." - Tennis
@@xusongdu1865 My girfriend is stuck 7000 miles away. I feel your comment.
the original has this feeling of finality, like the love is dead and done. i would listen and just feel like the heartache of this broken love, the sad 'baby, baby, baby oh baby'. this version makes me feel like these lovers are just separated by distance or circumstance, and will soon be reunited.. i get this feeling hope and a playfulness almost, like they are thinking of seeing their love again 'baby, baby, baby oh baby..'
SO GLAD IM AWAKE RIGHT NOW!!! This already sounds like a bop...
Shut up bro
JOOJ cant rn, im listening to tennis
@@bombchujelly ok, sorry
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what I call character development
I live blocks away from where Karen Carpenter lived. This song is haunted. I love this version and I think she would like it too.
Everybody is saying early 80s, but I only hear late late 70s bliss.
Yeah i hope the "this is vaguely old so its 80s lofi" wave dies down soon
I simply hear _Now._ 😌
The flow reminds me of the 70's and yet the instrumentation is somewhat reminiscent of both decades! I love it!
I have to say that it sounds like Tame Impala. The synths, the drum style, especially the phased drums at 2:06. But again Tame Impala is also very influenced by the 70s and 80s too.
Yeas, circa 1976-78 .
I've been listening to Tennis for years and they never disappoint. If Sonic Youth's cover is the "dark" version, this is truly the "light."
The Sonic Youth version is incredible
Two of my favorite bands? What a perfect marriage. Karen would be proud. ❤️
*Since I aint seen nobody post lyrics yet (or im just blind), here they are*
Long ago and oh so far away
I fell in love with you
Before the second show
Your guitar, it sounds so sweet and clear
But you're not really here
It's just the radio
Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby
You said you'd be coming back this way again baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh, baby
I love you, I really do
Loneliness is a such a sad affair
And I can hardly wait to be with you again
What to say to make you come again
Come back to me again
And play your sad guitar
Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby
You said you'd be coming back this way again baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh, baby
I love you, I really do
Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby
You said you'd be coming back this way again baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh, baby
I love you, I really do
What does she say in the background of the last choruses?
Ever since first listening to Tennis, I’ve been saying there’s definitely a Karen Carpenter vibe to Alaina’s voice. This is so cool
This is my favorite Carpenters song. It was always so haunting and lingers in my thoughts every time I hear it. I was so excited when my friend I had introduced to Tennis linked me to this! As always, an amazing job. The added bridge is remarkably true to the Carpenters' sound, I think, but the whole cover does the best thing a cover can do, and that is to bring something new that an audience will enjoy. So many covers just make me want to listen to the original instead, but this is a good cover and satisfies me so completely to hear it. Great work, as always.
It’s not a carpenters song though
tennis putting their own flavor to this classic song. I'm here for it! bringing all the 2020 goodness. alaina's hair just now leveled up.
One of the very few bands I get excited to see updates from. I will be there for Alabama or I will die trying.
"I wonder how they're gonna Tennisify this song..."
(15 seconds later)
"...huh, wow. Damn that's smooth."
THIS IS SUCH AN INCREDIBLE COVER 😭 I’ve been trying to find more songs that sound like this especially the intro
Great way to start a rainy Cape Town Friday.🐱🏍
This generations Captain and Tennille they brings me back to a simpler time, their music makes me pause and remember!
I can listen to this song all day long! Beautiful sound!
alaina and patrick the moment i started listening to tennis my life went on the upward SWING!!! i only have you to thank you the new relationships i have made and the happiness of my life rightnow
Karen would be proud.
I was coming here after hearing it on the speaker system of the Marriott in Rochester, MN and totally thinking this had Carpenters vibes. Glad to see so many others feel the same and realize it’s an actual cover of one of their songs. As with others above, I think Karen would have been pleased.
Gosh, with all the shitty things going on in this world right-now-right-now, this literally made me so genuinely happy. Its........ it's perfect! Thank you so much for doing what you do and giving peace and happiness to people like us - your fans!
I'm sure Karen would have loved this if she was still around
I love Karen's soothing, loving voice, and Alaina's is the perfect modern take on it!
Between Karen Carpenter and Luther Vandross both singing this song amazingly and very differently, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. But, wow!, I love it Now I have three favorite versions of this song. Thank you Alaina and Patrick. Great Job!
Excelente, como siempre!
that picture of them is everything.
Well done!! You folks are so talented. So happy to have known & loved your music for these 10 years. To many more!
They're both smiling!! Love it when they do that.
Gotta admit, that was pretty sweet. Great job, you two. Karen would be impressed!
Found y’all’s cover bc at work it plays!! Btw i work at h&m so congrats on making it on our fall playlist!!!
heard this at zara store and finally find out the song so mesmerising voice and cool song!!
What a gem. Awesome. I love her voice so much especially those high notes.
About 7:30 by me, getting ready for class and listening to this all the way there 😌
it is (was a few hours ago) my birthday and this just made my day even better! the carpenters were one of my absolute favorite artists as a child. love the music, excellent job :D
i have such a visceral emotional attachment to this song and this is everything i ever wanted in a cover of it just absolutely perfect
I love when covers are this great!
Feel nostalgic with synthwave Sound. That awesome. I Hope Karen Carpenter is happy to hear this cover song in heaven. 🙏🏻
Brilliant cover. Love it! And I totally love the original.....
I absolutely love this group, ugh, the vibe is so good.
SO glad they covered this, perfect!!
So good!!! Super start has always been one of my fav Carpenters song and OHMYGOD this version!!!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! So dramatic, and captivating! Thanks for the many years of great music. Can't wait to see you guys in Seattle next year! ❤️
RUclips is killing it right now with these recommendations. I need more of this
one day these two are gonna make it so big i cant wait to see it
Tennis gives me chills
Oh my goodness, this is such a trip! I adore this song and your version is pure funk and groove! Thank you!
Pleeeease do a Carpenters cover album 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
What did we do to deserve this absolute masterpiece
Absolutely brilliant !!!
Love The Carpenters! Poor Karen I swear :( this made me happy though!
IM READING THE COMMENTS AND IM SURPRISED IM NOT THE ONLY BOY WHO JAMS THE HELL OUT IF THIS WOMEN
This comment can not capture my gratefulness for this GOLDEN MUSIC
Yesss!!!!!! I love the Carpenters ! ❤️❤️❤️
Just discovered this an I am absolutely blown AWAY
I love your voice you sound just like an angel! I can’t wait to see you in the virtual concert! 💕
This song it's so beautiful! It just made me feel so happy 😍💕
Instantly fell in love with the song ❤️ Tennis can do no wrong
I saw Tennis and I clicked. Had no idea this fire just dropped.
Tennis is a national treasure
Back to the 80's.
Saludos desde México :)
Somos más compa!
One of my favorite songs!!! I’m so happy you guys made this cover
Extraordinary work! Thanks for this amazing work and production, top notch!
muy buena rola, de vuelta a los 80's !! love this
Late 70s, early 80s melded with modern dreampop 💕
Sounds nothing like the Tennis I know, and I love that. Your guys versatility continues to impress me! From Cape Dory 60s styled beach bops to reimagined 80s covers. So excited to see what is up next!
Please do more covers like this one. It was simply impeccable
My new favorite artists!
I can hardly wait to be with you again, I miss live music!
you took my heart and shattered it and then put it back together thank you
Great song in general, and great cover, I love this band.
Thank you for this sweet gift
😍 ❤️ ❤️ 😍 Dreamy to the maxx!
MIND = BLOWN 🤯
I've been listening to the carpenters so much recently, and yall released this!!!!
MY HEART! I needed this cover in my life! ♥️😻
YES OMG ITS HERE
not me thinking this was a new song
I was like dang they finally found their sound lmaooo
I love this song!!
This is Divine. Its one of my favorite Carpenters songs, and this is an awesome cover!
Amazing version, this is a great band.
This gave me LIFE
Literally a mastercraft. Great job Tennis!
I saw similarities between Carpenters and Tennis day one...There is purity and integrity, and most of all GREAT SONGS #1. The voice of Saint Karen Carpenter (followed by #2 Saint Anne Murray, #3 Saint Helen Reddy, #4 Saint Diana Ross) had a motherly guardian angel quality. Nothing bad can happen while Karen's voice permeates the air. I can't say I love Alaina's voice more than Saint Karen YET. But when all said and done, Tennis may be my fav band of all time. I've never heard catchier songs. The synergy of Saint-GODMan (every sane man's hero) Patrick and Alaina is so precious.... 1+1=eternal brilliance....How does Alaina become #1 voice all time? I understand effects have their place, but save most vocal affects for less talented backup singers who need it. Alaina's voice cannot be too naked in those great songs. Up to now the effects used have been Brilliant....Tennis-Brilliant, its own kind (Meter and Line, etc). But moving forward, know Overproduction on Alaina's voice is the ONLY ONLY way other girls can copy her, and cheapen her voice's identity. Every musician knows consistent, catchy songwriting is the most envied skill, and Tennis wins where it really matters. This synergy between them takes us on romantic journeys and sexy places Karen and Richard always had to sing about to you and me...and we're better for it. Tennis is one big living, breathing, growing, IMPROVING love note to each other. An inspiring story to watch indeed. Their talent and synergy is so true, it's clear they are just getting started. Effects have their place, but ANY Tennis song would sound wonderful with ZERO. Drowning in machinery is the only way they can stumble. Before I get myself depressed just thinking about hearing a robot-Alaina caging herself in unnecessary self-imposed auto-tune; I don't see that happening with the marvelous taste Tennis has shown me so far, on everything.
so glad this is the last song i’ll ever hear before i die to hurricane delta 😍
What hurricane?
did you survive
@@no-qn4kh no 💔
Her best song!
I love you guys!! Was so happy to see you in DC last year
I love this cover, we need more covers like this so I can make my listen to it. Haha.
upset they cancelled their show in Denver but now I can't wait to hear this live!
Ooohh Tennis trying out a new style? I love this amazing cover!
So delightful! 👐 Kisses from México! 💕
Sounds phenomenal, great work!
Ugh I love this song, great cover!!!