The burden that Karen carried deep in her heart gave her voice the power to touch us all at a deep personal level. I'm 80 and never did find that 'someone' that I could turn to so I listened to Karen's many songs that seemed to understand the emptiness. I am thankful that I did see her in concert.
Hi Mindi, it is happening, with the younger generation Reacting to her songs as they first hear them, and you should see their reactions, here on RUclips. It will make you nearly cry seeing it, too. I was a bodybuilder and I have a rather small dog, so...
How unhappy Karen must have been, to starve herself as she did. To remain unable to accept that she looked hopelessly emaciated, to the point of dying from, essentially, undernourishment... Why she didn't get the intensive help she so clearly needed - to remain so miserable in the face of all those successes. An unnecessary end that must have been such a heartbreak to all her family. Well I recall the profound shock even I felt on hearing news of her death half a planet away, far moreso than all the 27 year olds whose early ends in the musical industry used to make the headlines even younger than did Karen. A truly lovely lass when at her best, with an angel's voice. What pressures "society" puts on young women, to push them so....
Her mother was too controlling and Karen tried so hard to get her mother to acknowledge her. 😢nothing worked. Karen felt that she could only control her weight and that is how it started. It was something no one could tell her what to do. Her mother was the one who needed help from the start.
40 years ago we lost Karen physically but thankfully Karen lives on . She will continue to live on due to her sweet sweet smile, amazing voice, pleasing personality and a savior to opening the worlds eyes to Anorexia Nervosa. Thank you Karen.
she left us in 1983 and we still enjoy her voice in 2020!! she cant be copied, because that voice and smile is real and genuine! and we enjoy the gift she gave us! she in small part is still with us through her music! rest peacefully Karen for you have touched many lives!
@@jean-michelpicquand ils passent une chanson des Carpenters et on entend sa voix on n’a pas le choix, on s’arrête et on prend plaisir… elle t’emporte, c’est envoûtant
“Dripping velvet”, very accurate description. Would be nice to hear from the current female recording artists with the lower range a “dripping velvet” sound.
Vincent Gelder, lol 😆. I believe if the yelling would stop and live concert performances were less aggressive, a new voice would surface from the existing artists. It is a miracle how some of these singers have not screwed up their voices. Karen Carpenter drew her audience in by her smooth sound, clear pitch and clear articulation (people memorized her lyrics because they were audible and understood). No one can duplicate her, but the music industry needs to seek a “mellow” sound that doesn’t encourage anger with hatred. I may be ole fashion, oh well...
Probably the most gifted alto voice you will ever hear. Every song of hers was a gem. Richard was a very gifted writer and deserved more credit than he received. RIP Karen. We miss you so much.
I don't think Richard deserves "more credit." He refused to allow Karen's single album to be released, until after she died! He was the son with "no faults and so talented." Their Mother was horrible to Karen and too bad the Dad had no balls to stand up and be a real Man!!
@@slimm.5917 Her mother and Richard were really messed up people! They contributed to her eating disorder and death They wouldn't even consider what was best for Karen. She was just their paycheck. A psychiatrist suggested Karen take a break or quit singing all together and they flipped out! That was NOT going to happen, ever! It's sick. They contributed to her death. F*ck them! Richard is not a good person!
I'm so grateful for the comfort I can still feel from the Carpenters music. With all that's going on in this world today, It's like a healing balm to my soul. ❤️
We had the absolute best music in the 70’s . I am so glad I grew up when I did and NOT today! This music along with all those other amazing artists in the the 70’s music scene . Such talent. Karen’s voice is like butter . Much respect from NH to Karen and her brother Richard And family this holiday 💯💛🎼💿🥁🥁🎤🎹🎹🎧🌈🎄” and we’re on our way “ ……
When Karen was in New haven I met her and her mother before she moved to California at the grocery store and she was so wonderful to me because I loved the Beatles and so did she but when I heard she plays the drums I instantly fell in love I was 9yrs old she was 15. And I still cry when I hear her sing
It’s been at least 40 years since I’ve heard most of these songs and I still remembered every single word. Wow. My teen years came marching back as if they’d never left. RIP Karen. ❤️❤️❤️
The purity and ease of her voice is so unmatched. Her life just shows us how fragile we are as human beings. Even the most promising of lives are not immune to lifes tragedies. We after all are only human and no matter what we achieve it can and will eventually be taken away. You have to be happy in your soul and accept what you cannot change. And realize life is a gift for us all. Have a grateful heart always.
I totally agree. How can we achieve that magic state of acceptance of what we can't change though? Please tell me there is a manual which, if followed to the letter, will wipe the slate clean 🤞
What I was saying is we know more about the disease today.. it wasn't talked about in the 80s...we have treatment centers I didn'tmean it's easier now than it was back then .....I too struggle with this and have all my life..being a Drug and Alcohol counselor I'm very aware of this ...I would never say something that would intentionally hurt someone..sorry that you were offended ..
My favorite female singer of all-time. What a voice! I was 10 years younger than Karen. When she passed away, I was working nights & heard the news while driving home. Every year when I hear "Merry Christmas Darling" it makes me cry.
Nearly forty years have passed and I’m still comforted by her voice. But l feel robbed at the same time. I can only imagine what other beautiful classics she would’ve gifted us.
Voz inconfundível e única. Minha filha leva teu nome, não precisa outro reconhecimento. Ciência chegou tarde demais para tratar sua doença..cantando com coral de anjos..DEUS A TENHA. SAUDADES
Such a beautiful voice. When my Mum was dying, she watched a video of carpenters greatest hits, over and over again, she loved her voice. So sad to think Karen was just 32, and my Mum just 53 when they passed.
I was about 10 when she died. I heard she was sick but I was so young I did not understand. I asked my mother why she doesn't want to eat. I don't remember the explanation but it doesn't matter because at 10 years old I wouldn't have understood anyway.
@Living a Good Life Karen Carpenter was NEVER a guy, or a drag queen. Where is this crap coming from? How can you ever say something so cruel and ridiculous about a such legendary singer. I guess you must be cuckoo.
@@sarahdanielle1985 You’re so right Karen’s voice was awesome. Freddie Mercury’s voice was outstanding. I think they were both born to perform. Such a sad ending for each one.
Close to you is my favorite song of hers, I'm 63 now, I was a teenager then ,so easy to sing along with. It broke all of our hearts when she died ,of anorexia, nobody had heard of this before ..
I first heard Karen's voice around 1974, I was 8,,, I'm 55 soon and I still say my Nana had the best taste in music for someone who hated the Rock N Roll era when my mum had Elvis pinned up on her wall!! She had every Carpenters album, and I'm going cold writing this, I was so emotional for years when KC was taken through the terrible disease that she fought so hard to beat, I now turn that sadness into joy, I thank the Lord he gave us the finest voice in music ever, she was just incredible, and to hear such legends like Dionnne Warwick say "you had to see her live to realise how much more than a singer she was" she hit notes only studio mixing desks make today to make someone sound note perfect, Karen didn't even need Echo,,,, GOD BLESS KC,,,,, ❤️❤️
Karen had the voice of an angel, everytime I saw or heard her sing I would almost cry! Her voice was so soothing and calming, she was truly amazing and gifted by God with the voice of an angel... I was obsessed with her when I was young, I tried so hard to sing like her...it didn't happen though! 💞💞💞
I will never call any girl or woman "Karen" unless Karen is her actual name. I'm sure using the name "Karen" to describe someone who is obnoxious is incredibly insulting to anyone who's parents named her Karen when she was born!
That irks me to no end, mainly because of "the" Karen, the one heard here, the premier female pop vocalist of the 20th century, but also because I just happen to like the name. My folks did too: had they had any daughter (they didn't, ultimately), Karen was the chosen name...
Your stupidity and ignorance do not belong on this page don't ever open your mouth again cuz I said I would have disrespect you real bad don't ever get Karen Carpenter mixed up with a Karen Karen Carpenter was one of the best ladies to ever walk this planet she had a kind heart Sweet Soul and best of all Karen Carpenter was an angels in my eyes Karen Carpenter please rest in peace and God bless you
I was born in 1981.. I was 2 years old when karen carpenters past away.. But i sing all her songs .. Because its sounds good and have a very good meaning.. I love her voice so much...
Hers a was a one-of-kind voice that no one will EVER match..plus her stage presence was wonderful..together those gifts will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...40 Years later n we still can't forget her...KAREN You were WONDERFUL!!
I wish she could have seen how beautiful she was...and she was an awesome talent RIP. Karen we miss you, thank you for leaving your beautiful voice for us to listen to 🌹🙏🏼♥️💯
Her voice is always so clear and timeless. So very unfortunate we lost her at such a young age. I recall this the month of the anniversary of that terrible day she died. Her light continues to inspire and bless everyone even after this many years. I love the fact she keeps shining her light. I love to occasionally watch videos of people hearing her the first time. Her and certainly Richard continues to bring smiles through their music
she will and will always be the greatest voice of the 70 and 80’s! no doubt her death silenced that does not mean we can’t listen to her whenever we want to! she is forever in our hearts and minds! RIP karen!❤️
Smoothest, lovely, most beautiful voice EVER!!! I miss her. But I can relate to her pain. A Mother that loved the older brother and critical of anything she did. Karen's voice is better than soft velvet! RIP Karen! You will always be missed. 💗
Loved her as a young girl growing up in the early 70's. I'm now 58 and these indomitable women, (including Karen), with their legendary voices have been the soundtrack to my life. Thank you to the amazing, incredible and talented goddesses that are; Dame Shirley Bassey. Vicki Carr. Linda Ronstadt. Donna Summer. KD Lang. Adele. Streisand and of course Annifrid & Agnetha. ❤
@@citygirlingraham I recently watched a documentary about her. Seems her family was very controlling. Perhaps she felt that her weight was something that she could control.
It’s not just anorexia..there’s other eating disorders. I had it I know...it’s a difficult situation to deal with. Food contamination was my problem.... Still not totally over it,but better then it was..I lost massive amount of weight. I was a lucky one.
She had anorexia nervosa. It differs from anorexia. While anorexia focuses on the physical appearance, anorexa nervosa is related to other issues, emotional and mental. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa can have an abusive / toxic family or family member. Whatever the case was, I just wanted to share the difference. I hope no one in this word has to starve or suffer of lack of food and nutrients for any reason.
How can anyone watch this and not cry?! She was 1 of a kind The world lost a Megastar. RIP Karen. Hard to believe she has been gone longer than she was alive on earth
If she only really knew how much comfort and love her songs gave us. What a beautiful voice and soul. Still my favorite female singer after all these yrs. Rest in peace beautiful angel, you were too good for this world.
When I met Karen in the late 60s and mid70s my heart was taken over from top to bottom and my medical background knew that I could have a fighting chance to save her from herself. She is the most unique and incredible voice that ever lived, My love still exist to this day and I am pleased, that it will stay until I am with her when God takes me. Thank you for reading this heartfelt message, AJY❤️😂
Her voice is unique, I think I have never heard such a beautiful and melodic voice again, it is incredible that she marked a generation, with her beautiful songs. I felt very sad when he left this world. She was unique.
Listening to this wonderful tribute they had NO BAD SONGS! All are so awesome and the memories these songs provide, best times of my life! Will pass this along to my Grand Babies…😊😢
I grew listen to her during my kid age from my father music cassette, until about teenager when I search for newer music. While her songs occasionally heard from radio or even I played it as background music, I never really thoroughly pay attention. Until almost 40 years later I realized how angelic voice she has, and no one else could ever replaced her... SO sad, gone too soon...
The 70s was a fantastic decade for music and the Carpenters were right up there. RIP Karen and thankyou for all the wonderful songs you left for all generations, to discover and enjoy. X
To a simpler time when music had a meaning, I remember when I would here their music it always bought a smile to my face. Heard a lot of their music at a lot of weddings.
Fico muito triste ao ver essa bela e encantada profissional se acabar da forma que foi. Fico imaginando como esse mundo é todo errado, enquanto existem pessoas que não param de roubar fazendo mau para muitas pessoas inclusive esses políticos aqui no Brasil, tiram dos mais necessitados para enriqueceram,essas pragas não morrem, agora esse encantadora Karen Carpenter, que sempre foi um ser humano maravilhoso, ao mesmo tempo que era considerada uma das melhores cantoras de todos os tempos, nunca por conta disso deixou de se manter simples e humilde com todas as pessoas, e o nosso Amado Deus, leva ela para longe de nós, deixando muita saudade é tristeza. Karen Carpenter, que NOSDO Grande Deus te dê bastante Luz e direção nessa sua trajetória espiritual, nós nunca deixaremos de te amar, suas belas e harmoniosas composições estarão sempre conosco. DESCANSE EM PAZ QUERIDA.
I cried from beginning to end..Karen brought back so many fond memories I shared with my daughters in the past..I had many dreams, many aspirations, promise & passion for an exciting abundant positive life..a bit of me died when Karen passed
I feel so nostalgic, with this beautiful songs from the carpenters, and in special with Karen with her unique voice. so sad she die too young...she was a excellent singer.
clayton. harmer, glad to hear that! She was a once in a lifetime vocalist...I went on a road trip last weekend, and stopped to visit her gravesite in Westlake Village...it was a beautiful, tranquil place...
@@lindasaito3352 thanks for your reply.. I wish i could visit her grave and say a prayer for her . i fell in love with karen when i was 12. And i still love her.. I guess we all miss her
clayton. harmer, you’re welcome. Karen could out sing any female vocalist to date, in my opinion. I feel blessed to also be born on March 2nd. My little “connection” to her ☺️
It's 2024 and I'm still here listening to Karen.
ME TOO
who is listening to Karen's beautiful voice in 2021...
I will never stop listening.She had a gift few if any others can match
I'm brazilian and love to listen your songs, unforgetablle!
I am listening her music and voice bring tears to my eyes.I love these kind of songs it takes me back to when I was a youngster
Me and my Family 👏👍❤
In. 2021. And. Beyond. I. Predict.
Paul McCartney, for one, said that she has "the best female voice in the world: melodic, tuneful and distinctive." 🧡🥰
I agree!!
The burden that Karen carried deep in her heart gave her voice the power to touch us all at a deep personal level. I'm 80 and never did find that 'someone' that I could turn to so I listened to Karen's many songs that seemed to understand the emptiness. I am thankful that I did see her in concert.
The best way to remember Karen Carpenter is to introduce her amazing voice to a different generation.
I'm glad that I am the different generation who got to know her voice (and many beautiful songs).
👍
Hi Mindi, it is happening, with the younger generation Reacting to her songs as they first hear them, and you should see their reactions, here on RUclips. It will make you nearly cry seeing it, too. I was a bodybuilder and I have a rather small dog, so...
You know it! I listened to her songs when I was a kid, too. My younger sisters did, also.
My folks used to play her songs all the time growing up. As a matter of fact We've Only Just Begun was their wedding song. Such a talented artist.
A gift from God, now in heaven, never be another like Karen carpenter
AMEN RIP Be a star in HEVEN Karen Carpenter (WE WILL MISS YOUR SONGS KAREN YOU WILL STILL BE IN OUR MUCIC HEARTS) :(
There’s a lot wannabe but they make me vomit. Sounds like Karen blah blah . Nobody sounds like Karen !
God bless her in every way. I adored her.
@MARCOS SABO One year before she left us
Voice of an angel on earth and heaven
Her voice is crisp sharp and crystal clear, an instrument. She's timeless!
🥀RIP KAREN🥀
YES
Karen was a talented entertainer who left us too soon.
2022 her Legacy is assured miss their talents
How unhappy Karen must have been, to starve herself as she did. To remain unable to accept that she looked hopelessly emaciated, to the point of dying from, essentially, undernourishment... Why she didn't get the intensive help she so clearly needed - to remain so miserable in the face of all those successes. An unnecessary end that must have been such a heartbreak to all her family. Well I recall the profound shock even I felt on hearing news of her death half a planet away, far moreso than all the 27 year olds whose early ends in the musical industry used to make the headlines even younger than did Karen. A truly lovely lass when at her best, with an angel's voice.
What pressures "society" puts on young women, to push them so....
Her mother was too controlling and Karen tried so hard to get her mother to acknowledge her. 😢nothing worked. Karen felt that she could only control her weight and that is how it started. It was something no one could tell her what to do. Her mother was the one who needed help from the start.
40 years ago we lost Karen physically but thankfully Karen lives on . She will continue to live on due to her sweet sweet smile, amazing voice, pleasing personality and a savior to opening the worlds eyes to Anorexia Nervosa. Thank you Karen.
Re:comment: 👆Yeah, I hear ya.Her voice was/is very smooth & velvety ahhh. So pretty!
She lives in her songs.. Thats why she will never be forgotten..
No doubt
she left us in 1983 and we still enjoy her voice in 2020!! she cant be copied, because that voice and smile is real and genuine! and we enjoy the gift she gave us! she in small part is still with us through her music! rest peacefully Karen for you have touched many lives!
Fue un Ángel que paso por este mundo felices los que pudimos disfrutar de su vos
Maravillosa voz que debe estar alegrando al Señor . Aún a mis 66 la sigo admirando y disfruto emocionada su música .
She is still in our mucic heart🙏😭💔🥰❤️🙏😭
Hands down the most beautiful voice ever
RIP Karen
I second that Mike Mullins
@@carolyndee4565 u Miss Dee have great taste
no contest
Barbra Streisand.... Brenda Lee... Montserat Caballe...
Just depends on the genre and preferences.
You betcha the greatest
Still listening to Karen this Jan 24,2022. I miss her crystal clear voice. So angelic & soothing. She's incomparable.
I am listening Karen in this sunday jan 22, 2023. As you say, 'incomparable'.
This Angel will live forever.
La voix de Karen est d exception unique au monde 😢😢😢
@@jean-michelpicquand ils passent une chanson des Carpenters et on entend sa voix on n’a pas le choix, on s’arrête et on prend plaisir… elle t’emporte, c’est envoûtant
One of the most beautiful voices EVER! Every time I hear one of her songs I get teary eyed that she no longer here 💔
Karen's voice was like dripping velvet, no voice will ever come close to hers, R I P beautiful lady ❤
So true. So unique
“Dripping velvet”, very accurate description. Would be nice to hear from the current female recording artists with the lower range a “dripping velvet” sound.
My friends and I grew up on their music!! Breaks my heart!
@@alicesmith8297 unfortunately today's singer's couldn't lace Karen's bootlaces, that's an old Yorkshire saying 😁
Vincent Gelder, lol 😆. I believe if the yelling would stop and live concert performances were less aggressive, a new voice would surface from the existing artists. It is a miracle how some of these singers have not screwed up their voices. Karen Carpenter drew her audience in by her smooth sound, clear pitch and clear articulation (people memorized her lyrics because they were audible and understood). No one can duplicate her, but the music industry needs to seek a “mellow” sound that doesn’t encourage anger with hatred. I may be ole fashion, oh well...
Probably the most gifted alto voice you will ever hear. Every song of hers was a gem. Richard was a very gifted writer and deserved more credit than he received. RIP Karen. We miss you so much.
Voz que no se olvida Canta como una reina y no cansado su tono
I don't think Richard deserves "more credit." He refused to allow Karen's single album to be released, until after she died! He was the son with "no faults and so talented." Their Mother was horrible to Karen and too bad the Dad had no balls to stand up and be a real Man!!
@@slimm.5917
Her mother and Richard were really messed up people! They contributed to her eating disorder and death They wouldn't even consider what was best for Karen. She was just their paycheck. A psychiatrist suggested Karen take a break or quit singing all together and they flipped out! That was NOT going to happen, ever! It's sick.
They contributed to her death. F*ck them! Richard is not a good person!
I'm so grateful for the comfort I can still feel from the Carpenters music. With all that's going on in this world today, It's like a healing balm to my soul. ❤️
I agree. I'm crying now.
I agree. I'm crying now.
We had the absolute best music in the 70’s . I am so glad I grew up when I did and NOT today! This music along with all those other amazing artists in the the 70’s music scene . Such talent. Karen’s voice is like butter . Much respect from NH to Karen and her brother Richard And family this holiday 💯💛🎼💿🥁🥁🎤🎹🎹🎧🌈🎄” and we’re on our way “ ……
Amen
When Karen was in New haven I met her and her mother before she moved to California at the grocery store and she was so wonderful to me because I loved the Beatles and so did she but when I heard she plays the drums I instantly fell in love
I was 9yrs old she was 15. And I still cry when I hear her sing
I still find myself in "aww" when I hear that dear soul sing.
It’s been at least 40 years since I’ve heard most of these songs and I still remembered every single word. Wow. My teen years came marching back as if they’d never left. RIP Karen. ❤️❤️❤️
It’s been 38 years but you’re close
Tiffany foolish beatall this time
Beautiful soul God bless her ..
Rest In Peace Beautiful Angel and Fly High !
🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻
🙏🏻♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻
🙏🏻🦋🦋🦋🙏🏻
@@meredithvorrathan7671 MOST OF THESE SONGS ARE ATLEAST 40 YRS OLD FOOL
I don’t think we will ever hear a voice like hers again , effortless and smooth as silk ♥️
Her voice was angelic
Verdade
Indeed, some came close but no cigar.
Just press the watch again button my dear. 😇
I would put Linda Ronstadt on parity with her but no one else came close.
I love Karen Carpenter's voice and feel so sad that she had such a short life with such deep unhappiness. Unforgettable.
you are so right
The best pop female vocalist ever.
And a beautiful girl, with a beautiful soul!
100% correct! Smooth like cream.
You got that right!👍✌
Indeed
Beautiful voice from a heaven !!
I get emotional whenever I listen to the carpenters, these songs lived on they're legends !!
The purity and ease of her voice is so unmatched. Her life just shows us how fragile we are as human beings. Even the most promising of lives are not immune to lifes tragedies. We after all are only human and no matter what we achieve it can and will eventually be taken away. You have to be happy in your soul and accept what you cannot change. And realize life is a gift for us all. Have a grateful heart always.
This is an excellent statement, Laurie.
I totally agree. How can we achieve that magic state of acceptance of what we can't change though? Please tell me there is a manual which, if followed to the letter, will wipe the slate clean 🤞
@@judyjames13926You don't need to be religious to understand what religions say.
@@boraxsopanic2670 That works for me 😁👍
I will love Karen till the day I die! Because of her I'm still alive...I owe her and Richard so much ...their music helped me so much when I was a kid
What I was saying is we know more about the disease today.. it wasn't talked about in the 80s...we have treatment centers I didn'tmean it's easier now than it was back then .....I too struggle with this and have all my life..being a Drug and Alcohol counselor I'm very aware of this ...I would never say something that would intentionally hurt someone..sorry that you were offended ..
Thanks Michele My Feelings Are Mutual. Unforgettable
@@danroybal3975 she was amazing
My favorite female singer of all-time. What a voice! I was 10 years younger than Karen. When she passed away, I was working nights & heard the news while driving home. Every year when I hear "Merry Christmas Darling" it makes me cry.
Nearly forty years have passed and I’m still comforted by her voice. But l feel robbed at the same time. I can only imagine what other beautiful classics she would’ve gifted us.
Her voice is so comforting
X siempre karen su voz es y sera eterna r.i.p
Voz inconfundível e única.
Minha filha leva teu nome, não precisa outro reconhecimento.
Ciência chegou tarde demais para tratar sua doença..cantando com coral de anjos..DEUS A TENHA.
SAUDADES
❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷
Yes..that's how I feel..we were robbed of many more years of beautiful songs.
She is always in my heart.
Such a beautiful voice. When my Mum was dying, she watched a video of carpenters greatest hits, over and over again, she loved her voice. So sad to think Karen was just 32, and my Mum just 53 when they passed.
i remember when she died i was 6& they kept playing her songs on the radio. i've been in love with her voice ever since ❤️love you Karen
I was about 10 when she died. I heard she was sick but I was so young I did not understand. I asked my mother why she doesn't want to eat. I don't remember the explanation but it doesn't matter because at 10 years old I wouldn't have understood anyway.
I was 20
same here xx
Sasha me too . She was absolutely amazing. Such a beautiful voice Karen had..
Karen and Richard never forgotten beautiful music
God wanted us to know how angels sound. So he gave us Karen.
Amen
And then, Eva Cassidy.
That is a beautiful comment Wilhelm III
Such a beautiful thing to say xx
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I really love to listen Karen Carpenter sing. Her voice is remarkable and her music is amazing! She died prematurely….and I miss her music!
Wow watching this nearly brought a tear to my eye, a beautiful multi - talented lady with such an amazing voice, miss you Karen RIP x
I have just two Carpenters albums in my collection, but they are both gems: the 2-CD Christmas set and the single-CD set with the Royal Philharmonic.
Karen's voice was so beautiful.
The .best.Ever.Eeeeeeeever.
Sure is the most beautiful ladies voice ever and freddie mercury is the most beautiful man ever xxx so sad the best all die young
And SO she was...
@Living a Good Life Karen Carpenter was NEVER a guy, or a drag queen. Where is this crap coming from? How can you ever say something so cruel and ridiculous about a such legendary singer. I guess you must be cuckoo.
@@sarahdanielle1985 You’re so right Karen’s voice was awesome. Freddie Mercury’s voice was outstanding. I think they were both born to perform. Such a sad ending for each one.
A voice of perfect pitch and tone, velvety, so beautiful, nobody comes close to her.xx
Close to you is my favorite song of hers, I'm 63 now, I was a teenager then ,so easy to sing along with. It broke all of our hearts when she died ,of anorexia, nobody had heard of this before ..
Absolutely love the Carpenters. Thank you for this beautiful video
One of the most beautiful, iconic voices the world has ever heard. She is missed. She lives in our collective memories for all time.....
Some voices grate on your nerves after a while. I could listen to hers all day
Me too! It’s so mellow.
Same here.......Beautiful voice, loved her.
Same here applause from Brazil 🇧🇷💚💛
I DO listen to hers all day.
Yep, like f.in taylor swift, talentless cow!!!
Thoughtful and caring tribute to the legendary Karen Carpenter. What cannot be understood is there are 399 thumbs down. SMH!
I first heard Karen's voice around 1974, I was 8,,, I'm 55 soon and I still say my Nana had the best taste in music for someone who hated the Rock N Roll era when my mum had Elvis pinned up on her wall!! She had every Carpenters album, and I'm going cold writing this, I was so emotional for years when KC was taken through the terrible disease that she fought so hard to beat, I now turn that sadness into joy, I thank the Lord he gave us the finest voice in music ever, she was just incredible, and to hear such legends like Dionnne Warwick say "you had to see her live to realise how much more than a singer she was" she hit notes only studio mixing desks make today to make someone sound note perfect, Karen didn't even need Echo,,,, GOD BLESS KC,,,,, ❤️❤️
She had the most beautiful voice I've ever listened to.
Her voice was soothing, too.
I think the same!
Karen had the voice of an angel, everytime I saw or heard her sing I would almost cry! Her voice was so soothing and calming, she was truly amazing and gifted by God with the voice of an angel...
I was obsessed with her when I was young, I tried so hard to sing like her...it didn't happen though! 💞💞💞
With "Karen's" getting such a bad rap these days, one needs to never forget the most beautiful Karen of all ~ Karen Carpenter!
I will never call any girl or woman "Karen" unless Karen is her actual name. I'm sure using the name "Karen" to describe someone who is obnoxious is incredibly insulting to anyone who's parents named her Karen when she was born!
Agreed! Even my mother gets sick of her name being associated with obnoxious women!
That irks me to no end, mainly because of "the" Karen, the one heard here, the premier female pop vocalist of the 20th century, but also because I just happen to like the name. My folks did too: had they had any daughter (they didn't, ultimately), Karen was the chosen name...
@@StudeSteve62 I like the name Karen, too. It's a shame that some have associated the name with obnoxious, entitled women.
Your stupidity and ignorance do not belong on this page don't ever open your mouth again cuz I said I would have disrespect you real bad don't ever get Karen Carpenter mixed up with a Karen Karen Carpenter was one of the best ladies to ever walk this planet she had a kind heart Sweet Soul and best of all Karen Carpenter was an angels in my eyes Karen Carpenter please rest in peace and God bless you
I was born in 1981.. I was 2 years old when karen carpenters past away.. But i sing all her songs .. Because its sounds good and have a very good meaning.. I love her voice so much...
There will never be another whose voice is so crystal clear. Rest in peace, dear KC
Probably the most wholesome person to come out of the states, even today it still upsets me hearing her beautiful voice.
Me Too 😢😢😢
Hers a was a one-of-kind voice that no one will EVER match..plus her stage presence was wonderful..together those gifts will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...40 Years later n we still can't forget her...KAREN You were WONDERFUL!!
No one can replace her voice..
No one.
No one !!
No one has replaced that voice since...
@unfortunate son you are so right !!
Yup no one
Grew up listening to the Carpenters. Karen was THE CARPENTERS. She passed so young. Ill never forget her amazing and unique voice. Sleep well Karen.
July 2023 and I'm still playing & loving the Carpenters, so so beautiful 🎶✨💖
Karen's voice, was truly beautiful.So tragic, that she had to battle that unforgiving vile anorexia disease
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I loved the songs as a Teenager in the 70's and i love them now as an "old man" too. Karens voice goes deeply in my heart. R.I.P.
I wish she could have seen how beautiful she was...and she was an awesome talent RIP. Karen we miss you, thank you for leaving your beautiful voice for us to listen to 🌹🙏🏼♥️💯
KC is my top vocal artist, even after 72 years, no other can top her gorgeous vocal. She sound great even without background instruments.
Karen briefly passed this way & left an unsurpassable vocal legacy. Each time I see her I want to hug her & tell her it’s ok.
Her songs bring back so many memories of my youth. Her voice was pure gold, beautiful, sweet and such beautiful messages embedded in her music.
A beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. I love listening to their songs
Her voice is always so clear and timeless. So very unfortunate we lost her at such a young age. I recall this the month of the anniversary of that terrible day she died. Her light continues to inspire and bless everyone even after this many years. I love the fact she keeps shining her light. I love to occasionally watch videos of people hearing her the first time. Her and certainly Richard continues to bring smiles through their music
A great voice from someone who knew how to deliver a song.
They say every song she ever recorded only took one take. Amazing. Sad and a horrible way to die.
she will and will always be the greatest
voice of the 70 and 80’s! no doubt her death silenced that does not mean we can’t listen to her whenever we want to! she is forever in our hearts and minds! RIP karen!❤️
Smoothest, lovely, most beautiful voice EVER!!! I miss her. But I can relate to her pain. A Mother that loved the older brother and critical of anything she did. Karen's voice is better than soft velvet! RIP Karen! You will always be missed. 💗
Yesterday once more... how I loved this song when I was a little kid
It doesn't get any better.... Karen had such a perfect voice for the songs we hear on here... So sad that she passed far to young...
She is in the conversation as the greatest female singer in the history of the Earth. Thanks for the video.
Loved her as a young girl growing up in the early 70's. I'm now 58 and these indomitable women, (including Karen), with their legendary voices have been the soundtrack to my life. Thank you to the amazing, incredible and talented goddesses that are; Dame Shirley Bassey. Vicki Carr. Linda Ronstadt. Donna Summer. KD Lang. Adele. Streisand and of course Annifrid & Agnetha. ❤
I still get choked up every time I hear her beautiful voice. Anorexia is BEYOND VICIOUS. You never really get over it.
Yes, but why did she feel she had to starve herself???? What happened to her?
Frida Flower unless you have been in its grips then no one will ever understand the terrible torment it does to people
@@citygirlingraham I recently watched a documentary about her. Seems her family was very controlling. Perhaps she felt that her weight was something that she could control.
It’s not just anorexia..there’s other eating disorders.
I had it I know...it’s a difficult situation to deal with.
Food contamination was my problem....
Still not totally over it,but better then it was..I lost massive amount of weight.
I was a lucky one.
She had anorexia nervosa. It differs from anorexia. While anorexia focuses on the physical appearance, anorexa nervosa is related to other issues, emotional and mental. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa can have an abusive / toxic family or family member. Whatever the case was, I just wanted to share the difference. I hope no one in this word has to starve or suffer of lack of food and nutrients for any reason.
How can anyone watch this and not cry?! She was 1 of a kind The world lost a Megastar. RIP Karen. Hard to believe she has been gone longer than she was alive on earth
Singing like a Angel 😇 then and still lingering around us with that beautiful music..🦋♥️Her heart still shines.
Karen has a beautiful Voice, wonderful.
She really did have such a unique voice, just beautiful!
Fell in love with her as a kid and started drumming. Now almost 62 and still drumming.
A woman with a velvet voice who was not afraid to hit low notes, beautifully so. What a lovely soul she was.
If she only really knew how much comfort and love her songs gave us.
What a beautiful voice and soul.
Still my favorite female singer after all these yrs. Rest in peace beautiful angel, you were too good for this world.
I totally agree i am comforted by her immensee talent and THE CARPENTERS MUSIC IS COMFORTING THERE BODY OF WORK IS STILL AMAZING KAREN DAMRON KENTUCKY
The best singing voice ever. Liquid gold. RIP, Karen. Thank you for sharing your extraordinary gifts with us.
Umas das voz mais linda espetacular
When I met Karen in the late 60s and mid70s my heart was taken over from top to bottom and my medical background knew that I could have a fighting chance to save her from herself. She is the most unique and incredible voice that ever lived, My love still exist to this day and I am pleased, that it will stay until I am with her when God takes me. Thank you for reading this heartfelt message, AJY❤️😂
Back then no one knew what the eating disorder was
These are the songs that I heard in the radio when I was just a kid. Brings back memories ❤
Thanks for this tribute! 🙂 Couldn’t keep the tear back! 😢 Such a talented voice she shared with the world! RIP! ✝️ ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
It always brings me down knowing that a beautiful soul like her left too soon and in a tragic way. You’re very much missed, Karen.
Her voice is unique, I think I have never heard such a beautiful and melodic voice again, it is incredible that she marked a generation, with her beautiful songs. I felt very sad when he left this world. She was unique.
She has a beautiful angelic voice and soul always in my heart
Lovely music. I am feeling melancholy.
Beautiful tribute she’s my favorite female singer
I can’t believe it’s been forty years since you left this world. Still loving your beautiful voice.
I love Karen Carpenter. Her voice is so soothing. I was very sad when she passed on. I know she’s in heaven. 2021
Gorgeous Karen,
Stunning voice & a beautiful smile. 🌹🌹
She had a beautiful voice. So sad we lost her.
Listening to this wonderful tribute they had NO BAD SONGS! All are so awesome and the memories these songs provide, best times of my life! Will pass this along to my Grand Babies…😊😢
I grew listen to her during my kid age from my father music cassette, until about teenager when I search for newer music. While her songs occasionally heard from radio or even I played it as background music, I never really thoroughly pay attention. Until almost 40 years later I realized how angelic voice she has, and no one else could ever replaced her... SO sad, gone too soon...
2020 she would have been 70 and still have that beautiful voice!!! We will never know now !!!! So sad.
If she was cured and alive today - she and Richard would be doing a residency at Las Vegas! And I would have seen them many times!
@@larrycj4382 I would go see them in Vegas also! would be the best show in Vegas! and people of many countries would be there also!
There's only one Karen Carpenter. No one can sing her songs.
i just wish Karen had a duet with John Lennon for A Ticket to Ride.
The 70s was a fantastic decade for music and the Carpenters were right up there. RIP Karen and thankyou for all the wonderful songs you left for all generations, to discover and enjoy. X
A voice from heaven, nobody had a better voice for that type of music.
To a simpler time when music had a meaning, I remember when I would here their music it always bought a smile to my face. Heard a lot of their music at a lot of weddings.
KC will always be the best female vocalist ever.
she has the rare talent to connect through her songs
Fico muito triste ao ver essa bela e encantada profissional se acabar da forma que foi. Fico imaginando como esse mundo é todo errado, enquanto existem pessoas que não param de roubar fazendo mau para muitas pessoas inclusive esses políticos aqui no Brasil, tiram dos mais necessitados para enriqueceram,essas pragas não morrem, agora esse encantadora Karen Carpenter, que sempre foi um ser humano maravilhoso, ao mesmo tempo que era considerada uma das melhores cantoras de todos os tempos, nunca por conta disso deixou de se manter simples e humilde com todas as pessoas, e o nosso Amado Deus, leva ela para longe de nós, deixando muita saudade é tristeza. Karen Carpenter, que NOSDO Grande Deus te dê bastante Luz e direção nessa sua trajetória espiritual, nós nunca deixaremos de te amar, suas belas e harmoniosas composições estarão sempre conosco. DESCANSE EM PAZ QUERIDA.
You got that right the greatest
I cried from beginning to end..Karen brought back so many fond memories I shared with my daughters in the past..I had many dreams, many aspirations, promise & passion for an exciting abundant positive
life..a bit of me died when Karen passed
I feel so nostalgic, with this beautiful songs from the carpenters, and in special with Karen with her unique voice. so sad she die too young...she was a excellent singer.
Karen was Beautiful inside and out, with a voice that could stop you in your tracks. I listen to her everyday...♥️
Me to .... I start every morning listening to Karen's beautiful voice
clayton. harmer, glad to hear that! She was a once in a lifetime vocalist...I went on a road trip last weekend, and stopped to visit her gravesite in Westlake Village...it was a beautiful, tranquil place...
@@lindasaito3352 thanks for your reply.. I wish i could visit her grave and say a prayer for her . i fell in love with karen when i was 12. And i still love her.. I guess we all miss her
clayton. harmer, you’re welcome. Karen could out sing any female vocalist to date, in my opinion. I feel blessed to also be born on March 2nd.
My little “connection” to her ☺️
IT never grows old...
1970 till now 2020 listening in lockdown stay safe everyone stay strong sending love from UK x
@@g_g6729 stay safe stay strong
Thank you for your wonderful greetings . From India may God bless you✌✌
Love from new Zealand
Karen had a beautiful voice it's sad she's gone so young at 32 rip Karen I can relate to her it's so sad brings tears to my eyes
The unforgetable Voices of KAREN CARPENTER. Sweet & Soft Beautiful Voices..
Such a magical voice!