This is probably my favorite of the Carpenters. I don't think I have seen her happier in singing this song. I also love "Sing a Song". That one is also quite beautiful.
So many people think that Karen was so sad in life and that her sad songs reflected that. She had a self esteem issue but she was a happy woman too. They don't give her credit for being able to interpret an emotional song so well. Very few artists had that gift. So when you react to her songs don't read more into them than the fact that she was great - not only for her beautiful voice but also for the way she sang them.
I LOVE The Carpenters. Karen Carpenter had an amazing voice. Shame she left us too early. I adore Rainy Days and Mondays, He's Got a Ticket To Ride, Sing...hell, just all of them!
You two always give such heartfelt responses to the Carpenters (and everyone you review), and nail it every time! Thanks for the great reviews. Karen was truly angelic in voice and spirit. I miss her. Such a huge loss. Your energy and love for what you do, Shawn and Mel, just envelops us all. God bless you, as well.
Fun fact. Lynn Anderson who sang "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden", was talking to Richard & Karen. Richard played this song to her. Lynn asked if they were going to release it as a single. He said, "No". So Lynn recorded it. It was going up the Country charts. That's when Richard decided to release it as a single. Top of the world was a hit on the Country charts & the Pop charts at the same time. I Love both versions. This happened alot. "Delta Dawn" Country hit for Tanya Tucker, Pop hit for Helen Reddy. RIP Karen Carpenter, Lynn Anderson & Helen Reddy. You are all missed by us fans.
My favorite Carpenters songs: yesterday once more, solitaire, only yesterday, now, still crazy, trying to get that feeling again,I believe you, I need to be in love… There are so many!! But I hope these can get you started… Welcome to Carpenters!
Richard wrote the song as an album cut for the "A Song For You" album in 1972. But it became a big hit for country star Lynn Anderson, so they re-recorded it and released it as a single over a year later and it rose to #1 on the charts! She is probably one of the best female vocalists of all time!
Karen Crpenter had such a pure beautiful voice. This a very nice Country Pop song with a sweet melody. They wrote great songs back then in the '70's. The original was in the '70's. That is a nice reaction by both of you. It is good that you love to listen to good music. I have a request. The Carpenters ' Road Ode ' and ' Sometimes ' two very good songs.
"superstar", "close to you", "for all we know", "let me be the one", "bless the beasts and the children", "solitaire", "only yesterday", "yesterday once more", "merry christmas darling", "rainy days and mondays", the last song she ever sang "NOW" and many more...
Karen Carpenter was one of the greatest female vocalist of all times, beautiful amazing voice no auto-tune no back woods tricks just straight up talent. Check out their hit song from 1970 that pretty much started it all for the Carpenters. Check out the song CLOSE TO YOU, find a video on RUclips that lasts at least up to 3:41, enjoy
My favorite from The Carpenters is _Rainy Days and Mondays._ Please react to it! My grandmother used to sing it to me when I was little and I can still remember how amazed I was at how similar she sounded to Karen Carpenter.
To bad that we all can’t be kind and why do looks matter so much the press commented negatively about her weight and she died of anorexia maybe we should all date with blinders on and fall in love with the persons heart
This recording is actually I think from like around 1975 maybe 1976 they do have another TV special that's in 1981 where they saying top of the world as well but this one I believe is in 1975 this is my favorite song of those don't get me wrong I have a lot of their favorite songs that I like but this one is my absolute favorite thank you for reacting God bless have a nice day
Song For You, This Masquerade....both wonderful C's songs...or any live in Holland or Japan video clips. Thanks for a sweet reaction to her wonderful legacy.
I’m so glad you guys are falling in love with Karen and Richard Carpenter… Her voice just puts me in a lovely place. The song was written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis. Some of my favorite Carpenters tunes: masquerade, yesterday once more, only yesterday, solitaire, desperado, Road old…Can you try any one of these songs…I would be so happy! Thank you!
Did you know that she was also the bands drummer, and was never happier than when she was sitting at the kit. But, they didn't want to hide her in the back when she sang, not to mention drumming while singing isn't the easiest thing to do. Other singing drummers include Phil Collins of Genesis, Micky Dolenz of the Monkeys, and Don Henley of The Eagles. Plus, one of my new favorite bands, THE WARNING with Paulina Villareal singing many of their songs. I recommend checking them out because they are the future of rock and roll, and hard core musicians, in the surprising package of three sisters from Mexico.
I could never get enough of Karen's singing! So sad she left us much too soon. RIP Karen. I like to think she is singing for my late up in Heaven right now.
Karen sings "Kermit the Frog's" song: ruclips.net/video/PYuE2roIkH0/видео.html A few years after "the turn of the century," I was adding Pop music to iTunes when I heard that The Carpenters had recorded "The Rainbow Connection," but it wasn't available in the U.S. market. Intrigued, I began am eBay search for the A&M Asia CD. "As Time Goes By." I found a Taiwan connection, and I had a unique music CD. Here's another notable track: ruclips.net/video/kjhsU31XNog/видео.html
Were on the top of the league looking down on the Rangers, And the only explanation i can find, is the form we have found since Ange has been around and its put as at the top of the league Glasgow Celtic Fc
This is a real Elvis gem. He walks thru the audience kissing the girls❣️And his song “Let It Be Me” is one of his greatest. ruclips.net/video/nSxjlJVW6z4/видео.html. You’ll enjoy it Mel❣️💕 After he got back on stage they beg him to come back and he says” I wouldn’t go back out there again for love or money!!” This was not planned. He just suddenly jumped off stage and and went for it. His body guards went nuts trying to protect him and keep the fans from grabbing him!!! You ever see any other entertainer attempt anything like this?
Notice when he starts walking, there are no bodyguards, they just stared at each other in shock! It took then a few minutes to fight thru the crowd to reach him, so you can see them around him at the end.
I love this song. Another one of my favorite Carpenters songs is "Close To You." Karen was also an excellent drimmer. Here's a couple of videos of her playing drums: ruclips.net/video/sdHyzGXAJPg/видео.html ruclips.net/video/6dJUnh6N8-U/видео.html
Thank you could react to bless the beast and the children and maybe something like from 81 I believe that was the last album made in America a lot of reactors react to the stuff in the 70s but they don't react to those that I mentioned for some reason thank you God bless have a nice day
Such a great song! Karen's voice is so lovely. If you'd like to hear another take on this wonderful song, check out Shonen Knife. They're a Japanese girl rock band, and they did this song in the 90's. ruclips.net/video/LhYhOHaGSoo/видео.html So much fun!!
She now gives singing lessons to the Angels!
Hey Jim, you’re so right about that❤️😀
lol I don't doubt it
She makes a grown man like me bawl.
This is probably my favorite of the Carpenters. I don't think I have seen her happier in singing this song. I also love "Sing a Song". That one is also quite beautiful.
Fully agree she sung so fluently and beautifully on this song my favourite
Then calling occupants interplanetary craft and close to you
Such a gentle, happy song from them.
So many people think that Karen was so sad in life and that her sad songs reflected that. She had a self esteem issue but she was a happy woman too. They don't give her credit for being able to interpret an emotional song so well. Very few artists had that gift. So when you react to her songs don't read more into them than the fact that she was great - not only for her beautiful voice but also for the way she sang them.
This brought another tear in my eyes
Hey John, the Karen Carpenter story is so sad 😞
@@ShawnandMel4Life yes it is i remember those years
Great reaction to the world renowned voice of Miss Karen Carpenter. Weren't we lucky to have heard what the human voice is capable of? RIP lead angel
Clean, crisp, clear and family friendly. I recall this one from elementary school. They made us sing this in class
Karen was so beautiful and sweet girl...Thanks for your reaction guys...
Everyone who hears this song's first words after 10 seconds is "WOW"
I LOVE The Carpenters. Karen Carpenter had an amazing voice. Shame she left us too early. I adore Rainy Days and Mondays, He's Got a Ticket To Ride, Sing...hell, just all of them!
Top of the World" is a 1972 song written and composed by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis.
THE BEST SND LOVELY COUNTRY SONG EVER❤❤❤❤
You two always give such heartfelt responses to the Carpenters (and everyone you review), and nail it every time! Thanks for the great reviews. Karen was truly angelic in voice and spirit. I miss her. Such a huge loss.
Your energy and love for what you do, Shawn and Mel, just envelops us all. God bless you, as well.
You are a beautiful couple and that was a wonderful reaction! I really enjoyed spending this time with you both!
Watching you both smiling throughout her performance was just great ! What a gift Karen and Richard were.
Fun fact. Lynn Anderson who sang "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden", was talking to Richard & Karen. Richard played this song to her. Lynn asked if they were going to release it as a single. He said, "No". So Lynn recorded it. It was going up the Country charts. That's when Richard decided to release it as a single. Top of the world was a hit on the Country charts & the Pop charts at the same time. I Love both versions. This happened alot. "Delta Dawn" Country hit for Tanya Tucker, Pop hit for Helen Reddy. RIP Karen Carpenter, Lynn Anderson & Helen Reddy. You are all missed by us fans.
My favorite Carpenters songs: yesterday once more, solitaire, only yesterday, now, still crazy, trying to get that feeling again,I believe you, I need to be in love… There are so many!! But I hope these can get you started… Welcome to Carpenters!
Another great song by them is supper star
Richard wrote the song as an album cut for the "A Song For You" album in 1972. But it became a big hit for country star Lynn Anderson, so they re-recorded it and released it as a single over a year later and it rose to #1 on the charts! She is probably one of the best female vocalists of all time!
Karen Crpenter had such a pure beautiful voice. This a very nice Country Pop song with a sweet melody. They wrote great songs back then in the '70's. The original was in the '70's. That is a nice reaction by both of you. It is good that you love to listen to good music. I have a request. The Carpenters ' Road Ode ' and ' Sometimes ' two very good songs.
"superstar", "close to you", "for all we know", "let me be the one", "bless the beasts and the children", "solitaire", "only yesterday", "yesterday once more", "merry christmas darling", "rainy days and mondays", the last song she ever sang "NOW" and many more...
Her brother Richard helped write that song. It went to number one on the billboards for 2 weeks in 1973
So im here now fam!! I never heard of the carpenters lol but lets chk it out together!!!
Thank you so much Maca, we love you❤️❤️
God bless Gold Ridge Water & God Bless you Both ❣️💯🙏🇺🇸🔥#1SONG THE DAY I WAS BORN.
I still can't believe that's her real voice with no auto tune. R.I.P. Edit: I also love the keyboard work on this.
Thanks for reacting to their music.
Hey Goldredgewater, thank you so much for informing us of the group ❤️😀
Also the captain and Tennille and good soft sound group🧡
Try "Goodbye to Love", it has a surprising electric guitar solo. Fans were upset at the time, but today it sounds very groovy.
Hey Jon, thank you for your recommendation
That guitar solo is fire.
Poppa Lamb Roy looking only as he can. love you guys S&M and the Carpenter.
I used to listen to them as a kid in the 70's. Always feel sad when I hear Karen sing. This was written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis.
Hey Searles, thank you so much for watching and informing us about the song writers❤️😀
@@ShawnandMel4Life And Richard was her brother... Today I see Finneas O'Connell and Billie Eilish as a comparative force....
Karen Carpenter was one of the greatest female vocalist of all times, beautiful amazing voice no auto-tune no back woods tricks just straight up talent. Check out their hit song from 1970 that pretty much started it all for the Carpenters. Check out the song CLOSE TO YOU, find a video on RUclips that lasts at least up to 3:41, enjoy
Great reaction!!...just listened to the great song and didn't pause...😊..you have a new sub..😉
Hey Darrin, thank you so much my friend💜😀
They are one of my favorite ❤
My favorite from The Carpenters is _Rainy Days and Mondays._ Please react to it!
My grandmother used to sing it to me when I was little and I can still remember how amazed I was at how similar she sounded to Karen Carpenter.
To bad that we all can’t be kind and why do looks matter so much the press commented negatively about her weight and she died of anorexia maybe we should all date with blinders on and fall in love with the persons heart
This recording is actually I think from like around 1975 maybe 1976 they do have another TV special that's in 1981 where they saying top of the world as well but this one I believe is in 1975 this is my favorite song of those don't get me wrong I have a lot of their favorite songs that I like but this one is my absolute favorite thank you for reacting God bless have a nice day
3rd Like👍I'm here tuning in family😁
Hey Bro, we thank you so much for all your support ❤️😀
Sensational Nightingales ....you won't be sorry
Love it thank you so much
Song For You, This Masquerade....both wonderful C's songs...or any live in Holland or Japan video clips. Thanks for a sweet reaction to her wonderful legacy.
I’m so glad you guys are falling in love with Karen and Richard Carpenter… Her voice just puts me in a lovely place. The song was written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis. Some of my favorite Carpenters tunes: masquerade, yesterday once more, only yesterday, solitaire, desperado, Road old…Can you try any one of these songs…I would be so happy! Thank you!
Did you know that she was also the bands drummer, and was never happier than when she was sitting at the kit. But, they didn't want to hide her in the back when she sang, not to mention drumming while singing isn't the easiest thing to do. Other singing drummers include Phil Collins of Genesis, Micky Dolenz of the Monkeys, and Don Henley of The Eagles. Plus, one of my new favorite bands, THE WARNING with Paulina Villareal singing many of their songs. I recommend checking them out because they are the future of rock and roll, and hard core musicians, in the surprising package of three sisters from Mexico.
she's happy here, but happiest when she was playing the drums (Playboy's top rock drummer of 1975)...
Karen never sings a bad song...she was also an accomplished jazz drummer: Lovely reaction...:)))))
She is a amazing drummer try listening to them.
Carpenters "For all we know ", "superstar" " those good old dreams" "only yesterday" lol
Richard Carpenter and John Bettis wrote Top of the world by the Carpenters.
Please react t the Carpenters, Close to You, and Superstar and Sing a Song!.........my favorites
RIP Angel 😇
I could never get enough of Karen's singing! So sad she left us much too soon. RIP Karen. I like to think she is singing for my late up in Heaven right now.
Love your reaction. Please react to "Rainy Days and Mondays" by The Caperter your going to love it. And "Close to you"
I say listen to the carpenter's sing Rainbow Connection you'll love it.
Hey Rachelle, thank you so much for your request
Karen sings "Kermit the Frog's" song: ruclips.net/video/PYuE2roIkH0/видео.html
A few years after "the turn of the century," I was adding Pop music to iTunes when I heard that The Carpenters had recorded "The Rainbow Connection," but it wasn't available in the U.S. market. Intrigued, I began am eBay search for the A&M Asia CD. "As Time Goes By." I found a Taiwan connection, and I had a unique music CD. Here's another notable track: ruclips.net/video/kjhsU31XNog/видео.html
Check out "Jambalaya On The Bayou" and "Two Sides" by the Carpenters. Two Sides and Jambalaya are masterpieces.
It was written in 1973 by both of them
Look how thin she was. She needed help. Such a beautiful person.
Can you please react to “This Masquerade”? You will be amazed by Karen’s low register
Check out her Superstar song, you'll love it and hear her true voice
Were on the top of the league looking down on the Rangers,
And the only explanation i can find, is the form we have found since Ange has been around and its put as at the top of the league
Glasgow Celtic Fc
This is a real Elvis gem. He walks thru the audience kissing the girls❣️And his song “Let It Be Me” is one of his greatest. ruclips.net/video/nSxjlJVW6z4/видео.html. You’ll enjoy it Mel❣️💕
After he got back on stage they beg him to come back and he says” I wouldn’t go back out there again for love or money!!” This was not planned. He just suddenly jumped off stage and and went for it. His body guards went nuts trying to protect him and keep the fans from grabbing him!!! You ever see any other entertainer attempt anything like this?
Hey Jan, thank you so much for sharing the link with us❤️❤️❤️
Notice when he starts walking, there are no bodyguards, they just stared at each other in shock! It took then a few minutes to fight thru the crowd to reach him, so you can see them around him at the end.
The Carpenters were from Downey,. Tony
Hey guys, please react to "Close To You" and "Yesterday Once More".
Try "someday" one of their best in my opinion
I love this song. Another one of my favorite Carpenters songs is "Close To You." Karen was also an excellent drimmer. Here's a couple of videos of her playing drums:
ruclips.net/video/sdHyzGXAJPg/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/6dJUnh6N8-U/видео.html
Thank you could react to bless the beast and the children and maybe something like from 81 I believe that was the last album made in America a lot of reactors react to the stuff in the 70s but they don't react to those that I mentioned for some reason thank you God bless have a nice day
Try Superstar by Karen, you'll love it
You all are still in my kitchen. Imma have to start charging you rent.
Such a great song! Karen's voice is so lovely. If you'd like to hear another take on this wonderful song, check out Shonen Knife. They're a Japanese girl rock band, and they did this song in the 90's. ruclips.net/video/LhYhOHaGSoo/видео.html So much fun!!
Hey Serai3, thank you so much for sharing the link❤️😀
@@ShawnandMel4Life You're welcome! Enjoy!