“Superstar” really showcases her voice. Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter were brother and sister. She died tragically at a young age from complications from anorexia. Karen was an accomplished drummer - she thought of herself as a drummer who sang. She had one of the THE truly great voices.
Yes that is my favorite. Karen Carpenter and her brother Richard are just great, and Karen has one of the best female voices ever! Her Linda Ronstandt are my top two.
Asia had the most confused look on her first during the video like she was thinking "can this be for real?" She got it though: Karen Carpenter had the most beautiful voice in music.
That level of melancholy in a voice is rare so it takes a bit of processing at the start, its like hearing a rare exotic birds plaintive call for the first time.
Karen was one of a kind. There will never be another like her. She had such a pure calming voice. And she was a terrific drummer. That was her passion even more than singing. Sadly we lost her so young. Thankfully we have her legacy left in her music.
One of America's greatest female vocalists EVER. Gone far too soon at age 32. Probably the first famous person to die of anorexia. Just two average kids from Downey, California who became overnight international superstars. PLEASE listen to all the song recommendations surely coming in the comments. "Superstar" and "Close to You" are incredible. Also, a lot of huge rock stars regarded her as one of the best drummers anywhere.
@@knightdragon5640 She had been singing willingly for a few years before they hit it big, and didn't need to be pushed - and preferring to play the drums is not the same as not knowing she had a great voice - everyone, including her, knew right from the start...what she needed a little "push" on was coming out from behind the drum set she loved so much to sing out front where everyone could see the woman attached to that gorgeous voice...
@@johnb.2518 there is the story of John lennon telling Karen she had a beautiful voice, and then Karen asking her manager if John Lennon really meant that.
All of their songs were great. Karen and her brother Richard ( piano and backup singer)were “The Carpenters”. I think this song was about depression. Superstar is another great song ☮️💜
You’ve finally heard her voice. Hallelujah! She touches the soul. She is also a kick ass drummer. Do “Superstar” or “ We’ve Only just Begun”. You can’t go wrong with any of their songs.
One of the greatest artists ever was Karen carpenter. Like you said she could do it out. Its a shame her life ended so soon. Her brother Richard just came out with a new book about her that I am going to eventually read.
@@texasgirl6000 I disagree with that. They tried everything possible. She justs couldnt get over her anorexia problems. Richard has a new book out talking about everything that I eventually will read.
the ULTIMATE vocalist (not just a once in 2 lifetimes singer) who was the ultimate storyteller who sang TO the listener NOT at them...the most pure, rich, intimate, moving, warm, beautiful voice... also the most perfect diction and enunciation of any singer male or female i've ever heard...
Karen Carpenter takes you to unexpected places emotionally every time she sings. Check out more of her work - Superstar is excellent along with Goodbye to Love. Oh, she also played drums on most of their recordings. A beautiful soul gone too soon.
Asia and BJ. Their "Only Just Begun" and "Close To You" are all-time classics. Karen's voice is so soothing and rich, one of the best ever!! Her brother Richard is on piano and did musical arrangements for the group.
A few more you should try by them: - Yesterday Once More - Top of the World - Please Mr Postman - There's a Kind of Hush - Only Yesterday - Goodbye To Love
Karen’s voice is one, that once you hear it, you can always recognize her tone!! She was gone way too soon!! She was and is, one in a trillion. Karen was the lead and drummer. Her brother played the piano.
Karen had a naturally melancholy voice, that Richard tailored his songs for. One of the great female voices in pop history, for sure. And Richard was a great producer, arranger and songwriter. Both born and raised in Southern California.
Their parents had a huge eclectic record collection and a great audio system. As little kids sitting there, picking albums, listening to them together.
That look when someone first hears THAT VOICE! It never gets old. Another soul has been touched by shear beauty. Miss Karen Anne Carpenter stands alone.
Asia wants to hear more, well, there is more to hear from one of the greatest of all time🤩. You all have to get into more of Karen Carpenter. She is mesmerizing!
Karen's voice feels like a soft blanket, enveloping you completely and keeping you warm. Hard to believe she'd be 71 years old. Instead she passed away at 32.
Karen and her brother Richard...both amazingly talented. Karen was also a top level drummer - and probably had the greatest 3+ octave "contralto" voice in recording history. Richard is still alive and famous for his "arrangements" of songs. Richard and Karen also performed their own "backup vocals". You're gonna find about 25 Carpenters songs that people love to this day.
Karen Carpenter was an Angel 😇 sent from Heaven and left us way too soon! One of the most beautiful voices ever heard! The compositions are the direct result of her brother Richard Carpenter who really played to Karen’s strengths as a singer! I LOVE ❤️ the music of The Carpenters! RIP Karen!
You will recognize most of Karen Carpenter music. React to Close to you & We've Only Just Begun...most played wedding songs, at least I have sung them a LOT.....
The Carpenters brothers were great singers! They rose to fame in 1969 until Karen Carpenter died on February 4, 1983 at the age of 32. But their music is still a legend! Keep making more reactions from The Carpenters songs!
The Carpenters were the a brother and sister musical team. Richard was responsible for the musical side (finding songs and arranging music), Karen sang with her incredible gift and played drums. Many of a certain generation know the song " Superstar" by Luther Vandross, it was Karen who made it a hit back in 1972. The first time she grabbed our attention her voice was with "Close to You", a song which songwriter Burt Bacharach had recorded with other artists and had little success.Unfortunately, it was Karen untimely death in 1983, that brought attention to a little known condition (at the time) called anorexia nervosa. Other hits, were We've Only Just Begun, For All We Know, Sing, Yesterday Once More, Goodbye to Love, Top Of The World and the Christmas classic Merry Christmas, Darling.
Welcome to The Carpenters rabbit hole. Once you hear Karen's voice you can't get enough. She sang like an angel and was a great drummer, at the same time. Sadly she died at a young age, but her brother Richard, has kept their music alive. I love when people first discover their music.
Karen Carpenter is the reason eating disorders became a known issue and her being lost to it publicly has saved MANY lives. Her loss is sad and she has been missed for many years, her sacrifice has helped over the years saved millions of lives.
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging and composition skills. Genres: Pop; soft rock; Origin: Downey, California, United States Members: Karen Carpenter, Richard Carpenter, John Bettis Awards: Grammy Hall of Fame, Grammy Award for Best New Artist
Being born in 1970, I would hear this music on the car radio and my mom hum to it. As I grew up I rediscovered it and as I got married and divorced and unemployed and thru tough situations, I listen to this song and other Carpenter songs as the words would hit me hard, cry and help heal me. The Carpenters and music from the 1970s really delivered good messages of sadness and healing and resolve and so this song and many of the other carpenters songs helped get me thru some really tough situations in my life. Glad you both had a chance to enjoy a golden classic. Songs like these never get old and always make a comeback in some form. Tragic what happened to Karen Carpenter. Timeless is the only word to describe this song as I listened to it many times over and over again only when I need healing or feel alone. This song is a good remedy for that.
Richard was the writter. Their first break came from a jingle he wrote for a bank, called, We've Only Just Begun. Burt Bacharach signed them. They were from Downey, CA. That's Karen on the drums.
While Richard arranged all the songs, he didn't write all of them (though he did write many). This particular song was written by Paul Williams. His mother was puttering around and mumbling in the kitchen, and when he asked her what was going on, she replied that she was just talking to herself and feeling old. He just went with it from there. Paul Williams wrote several hits for The Carpenters: We've Only Just Begun, I Won't Last a Day Without You, and Rainy Days and Mondays among them. He wrote hits for other groups as well. One of his better known songs is The Rainbow Connection, which was prominently featured in The Muppet Movie.
Of all her songs/hits, Karen's personal favorite to sing was: "I need to be in love" BTW The Carpenters were HUGE in the late 60's and early 70's. They OWNED the Grammy awards year after year. Karen was considered one of the greatest female pop vocalists of all-time. Tragically she died young from Anorexia. :-(
The lead singer is Karen Carpenter, and her brother, Richard, is in the background playing piano. Some suggestions: Close to You, Superstar, Ticket to Ride, and Yesterday Once More. One of the few artists where I would always recommend the live performance vs the studio, her live singing voice is perfection. Hope you pick some where she is singing and playing drums at the same time.
Wow, can't believe y'all had never heard the Carpenters! Karen is widely recognized as one of, if not the greatest, female vocalists of all time. And she was the original drummer for the band- and was an excellent drummer. Her older brother, Richard, was the pianist, a musical genius, who handled the production values and the arrangements, and did some of the writing. And of course, they had a backing band. I wept the day Karen died. The world is a much poorer place without her!
Karen was THE lead, she had simply one of the most beautiful female voices ever. Lost way to young to Anorexia nervosa. Richard, her brother, was the arranger and the one playing the piano in the video. Lovely, almost heart-breaking to see again.
Listen to her Superstar. Also watch her drum solo. She was a premier drummer. Her and her brother Richard had such a special bond. She did all her songs in 1 take. She was known for it. Her voice is absolutely haunting.
Karen Carpenter is the lead singer and drummer in the Carpenters and her brother writes the songs. Another song you guys should react to is "Close To You."
Carpenter songs to check out-We've Only Just Begun, Close To You, Yesterday Once More, Sing,For all We Know, Hurting Each Other, Superstar and (for next Christmas-Merry Christmas Darling).
Fun fact: the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of Cal State U Long Beach. Its mission is to "engage its community through artistic, educational, and cultural experiences that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning in and through the performing arts." Beautiful venue, supported by Richard and the Carpenter family.
we've only just begun, is a must next song by them to react to. they are a brother and sister act, and their last names are Carpenter. Karen and Richard Carpenter
I heard you say y'all never heard of the Carpenters before. You might listen to their song,"Superstar " . Luther Vandross liked it so much that he covered it too. Listen to her first, then him. Beautiful!
Brother and sister group called Carpenters. He does background and harmony and piano.. (and other instruments I believe). She's got the voice of an Angel.. she is drummer ( catch a song where she's singing and playing drums) and I think maybe piano too? She couldn't defeat anorexia (not sure if they wrote song? But knowing her struggles I can see her feeling this one)
The lead singer is Karen Carpenter she started this group with her brother Richard . You need to check out their songs Superstar, close to you and we’ve only just begun
Yes indeed, the magnificent Karen Carpenter, who had to be loaned to planet Earth directly from Heaven was summoned back way too soon, they missed her incredible vocals. For me, she is a top 10 female voice I have heard in my lifetime and I remember the 1960s as it unfolded. She gives me chills and I am an old hippie and metal head who normally does not get into their genre of music but they are so unique and great at what they do that I have loved them for 50+ years now. Please do Superstar but do the live version where she appears out of the dark, she gives the goose bumps of all time on that version. Also We've Only Just Begun and Close to you. You will never forget her after listening to these classic songs. Her brother Richard is awesome on 2nd vocals, harmonies, keyboards and arranging where he is a genius. That ensemble was amazing. Enjoy! 🎵
Like many others, I'm so glad you're reacting to The Carpenters! My wife and I just love The Carpenters. Their song We've Only Just Begun came out on August 21 1970 and we had just got married on the 16th of the same year. So it is very special for us. We even got to see them in concert a couple of years later. Karen's voice is just amazing and she can definitely play the drums. It was an awesome performance. Would love to see you react to We've Only Just Begun, as well as the other songs of theirs many have already mentioned. Great reaction!
the carpenters, karen and richard, were the top u.s. hitmakers of the 1970s with 12 top ten hits, and more in the top 40 and top 100... ALL true music aficionados know of this duo, their hits and karen's one of the greatest female voices who ever lived voice.... karen and richard also were world class in the instruments they played, karen on drums, richard on piano.. karen sang lead, richard who chose and orchestrated all the songs, sang back up and they did ALL of the background harmonies using a dubbing technique to record their voices in different octaves and pitch...
“Superstar” really showcases her voice. Richard Carpenter and Karen Carpenter were brother and sister. She died tragically at a young age from complications from anorexia. Karen was an accomplished drummer - she thought of herself as a drummer who sang. She had one of the THE truly great voices.
Yes that is my favorite. Karen Carpenter and her brother Richard are just great, and Karen has one of the best female voices ever! Her Linda Ronstandt are my top two.
she loved drumming! check out this long solo! th-cam.com/video/ie1WWWOxhMs/w-d-xo.html .
She was also a high level softball player. ✌🏻
One of the most purest voices of all time...Sadly she lost her battle with anorexia at a young age..You must hear Weve Only Just Begun..
Pure....that's what her voice was...
The look on Asia's face says it all!! Karen Carpenter's voice had a purity and sincerity to it that grabs your attention from the first note.
Asia was on her way to tears
...same as millions before her & Karen's magic will forever live on 🙂
Asia had the most confused look on her first during the video like she was thinking "can this be for real?" She got it though: Karen Carpenter had the most beautiful voice in music.
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That level of melancholy in a voice is rare so it takes a bit of processing at the start, its like hearing a rare exotic birds plaintive call for the first time.
She was a beautiful, talented person and it's a real shame she couldn't see herself as we all saw her. R.I.P. Karen xoxox
Perfect pitch, one take Karen and excellent drummer.
Karen was one of a kind. There will never be another like her. She had such a pure calming voice. And she was a terrific drummer. That was her passion even more than singing. Sadly we lost her so young. Thankfully we have her legacy left in her music.
She is my All Time favorite Singer. Everyone else is fighting for second place
One of America's greatest female vocalists EVER. Gone far too soon at age 32. Probably the first famous person to die of anorexia. Just two average kids from Downey, California who became overnight international superstars. PLEASE listen to all the song recommendations surely coming in the comments. "Superstar" and "Close to You" are incredible. Also, a lot of huge rock stars regarded her as one of the best drummers anywhere.
Also..."On Top Of The World" 🎵
Karen Carpenter didn’t think that her voice was that special. She was wrong. All these years later, she still gets to me.
Where did you hear that BS - Karen certainly knew very well that she had one of the best singing voices ever - how could she not know that?
@@johnb.2518 it's true. She really just wanted to play the drums, but Richard pushed her into singing. I'm glad he did. Her voice was very special.
@@knightdragon5640 She had been singing willingly for a few years before they hit it big, and didn't need to be pushed - and preferring to play the drums is not the same as not knowing she had a great voice - everyone, including her, knew right from the start...what she needed a little "push" on was coming out from behind the drum set she loved so much to sing out front where everyone could see the woman attached to that gorgeous voice...
@@johnb.2518 there is the story of John lennon telling Karen she had a beautiful voice, and then Karen asking her manager if John Lennon really meant that.
@@adams9586 yes, and Paul McCartney said the same thing - and so did Elton John - and so did everyone else who ever heard her sing...
She had a beautiful voice. Thinking about how she died still makes me cry. I love all thier songs.
You've just listened to the silky smooth tone of one of the most gifted singers of all time... RIP Karen ❤️
Finally! You landed on Karen Carpenter, one of the most iconic female voices in all of music. Need to hit Superstar now.
All of their songs were great. Karen and her brother Richard ( piano and backup singer)were “The Carpenters”. I think this song was about depression. Superstar is another great song ☮️💜
You’ve finally heard her voice. Hallelujah! She touches the soul. She is also a kick ass drummer. Do “Superstar” or “ We’ve Only just Begun”. You can’t go wrong with any of their songs.
One of the greatest artists ever was Karen carpenter. Like you said she could do it out. Its a shame her life ended so soon. Her brother Richard just came out with a new book about her that I am going to eventually read.
@@texasgirl6000 I disagree with that. They tried everything possible. She justs couldnt get over her anorexia problems. Richard has a new book out talking about everything that I eventually will read.
the ULTIMATE vocalist (not just a once in 2 lifetimes singer) who was the ultimate storyteller who sang TO the listener NOT at them...the most pure, rich, intimate, moving, warm, beautiful voice... also the most perfect diction and enunciation of any singer male or female i've ever heard...
Listen to "superstar" she has the voice of an Angel.
Her voice is smooth as silk. She captured 1970s ennui perfectly.
Karen Carpenter's tone is probably top 5 all time in all of popular music.
wrong - it's top 1
Karen Carpenter takes you to unexpected places emotionally every time she sings. Check out more of her work - Superstar is excellent along with Goodbye to Love. Oh, she also played drums on most of their recordings. A beautiful soul gone too soon.
Goodbye To Love and this one are 2 of my favorites Philly Kelly!
Well said, unexpected places emotionally.
Try their song: "Yesterday Once More" - since you're on a music "voyage of discovery" you'll figure out why in the first line.
One last thing about The Carpenters: EVERYTHING IS A HIT HIT HIT! They are truly: SOLID GOLD!
Karen Carpenter was one of the greatest voices of all time. Lost way too soon.
Asia and BJ. Their "Only Just Begun" and "Close To You" are all-time classics. Karen's voice is so soothing and rich, one of the best ever!! Her brother Richard is on piano and did musical arrangements for the group.
A few more you should try by them:
- Yesterday Once More
- Top of the World
- Please Mr Postman
- There's a Kind of Hush
- Only Yesterday
- Goodbye To Love
Yeah all of those!!!
I bought my first record in London in 1960 and in those 61 years "This Masquerade" by them is one of My Top 10 od all time :)
Karen’s voice is one, that once you hear it, you can always recognize her tone!! She was gone way too soon!! She was and is, one in a trillion. Karen was the lead and drummer. Her brother played the piano.
One in a Trillion indeed, she is sadly singing for the angels right now...as she was and will forever be an angel, too. 🎵
She had one of the most incredible voices ever heard and one Heck of a drummer.
I remember this song from my childhood. Karen Carpenter is her name. Her brother is Richard. You should play "Yesterday Once More."
Karen Carpenter had a voice that was heaven sent....how we miss her 😢
Finally. Karen Carpenter
Yall are awesome. I get to come home from work..make a drink..roll one..and enjoy good music with yall.
Karen had a naturally melancholy voice, that Richard tailored his songs for. One of the great female voices in pop history, for sure. And Richard was a great producer, arranger and songwriter. Both born and raised in Southern California.
They were from the east coast. They went to Calif. to further their (Richard Carpenter in particular) music career.
Their parents had a huge eclectic record collection and a great audio system. As little kids sitting there, picking albums, listening to them together.
That look when someone first hears THAT VOICE! It never gets old. Another soul has been touched by shear beauty. Miss Karen Anne Carpenter stands alone.
Asia wants to hear more, well, there is more to hear from one of the greatest of all time🤩. You all have to get into more of Karen Carpenter. She is mesmerizing!
Karen's voice feels like a soft blanket, enveloping you completely and keeping you warm.
Hard to believe she'd be 71 years old. Instead she passed away at 32.
Karen and her brother Richard...both amazingly talented. Karen was also a top level drummer - and probably had the greatest 3+ octave "contralto" voice in recording history. Richard is still alive and famous for his "arrangements" of songs. Richard and Karen also performed their own "backup vocals".
You're gonna find about 25 Carpenters songs that people love to this day.
Karen Carpenter was an Angel 😇 sent from Heaven and left us way too soon! One of the most beautiful voices ever heard! The compositions are the direct result of her brother Richard Carpenter who really played to Karen’s strengths as a singer! I LOVE ❤️ the music of The Carpenters! RIP Karen!
For a seasonal Carpenters song, try Merry Christmas Darling. A real tearjerker.
That would be for Karen Carpenter. Her brother is playing piano and backup vocals. Glad to see you get to them. One of my mothers favorite groups.
Well done, Asia and BJ!
90 million records sold! That golden voice.
Superstar is definitely a must for a listen!
Here’s a Christmas song by the Carpenters.
Merry Christmas Darling
Asia, Karen Carpenter is renouned by some of the greatest singers of ll timr to have the best female voice if all time.
RIP Karen you are so missed.
Gone to soon.
One in a million voice. Like no other. RIP.
Definitely gotta do We've Only Just Begun.
You will recognize most of Karen Carpenter music. React to Close to you & We've Only Just Begun...most played wedding songs, at least I have sung them a LOT.....
The Carpenters brothers were great singers! They rose to fame in 1969 until Karen Carpenter died on February 4, 1983 at the age of 32. But their music is still a legend! Keep making more reactions from The Carpenters songs!
She’s my favorite singer of all time. Her voice has always pierced right through my heart. RIP Karen
Karen defined SUPERSTAR. Crystal clear voice with perfect pitch and full bodied tones. Still missed by me but her music will live on.
Love The Carpenters !!
The K is for Karen Carpenter and she had one of the most amazing, angelic voices ever. Go Down The Carpenter's rabbit hole. You'll love it!
The Carpenters were the a brother and sister musical team. Richard was responsible for the musical side (finding songs and arranging music), Karen sang with her incredible gift and played drums. Many of a certain generation know the song " Superstar" by Luther Vandross, it was Karen who made it a hit back in 1972. The first time she grabbed our attention her voice was with "Close to You", a song which songwriter Burt Bacharach had recorded with other artists and had little success.Unfortunately, it was Karen untimely death in 1983, that brought attention to a little known condition (at the time) called anorexia nervosa. Other hits, were We've Only Just Begun, For All We Know, Sing, Yesterday Once More, Goodbye to Love, Top Of The World and the Christmas classic Merry Christmas, Darling.
Welcome to The Carpenters rabbit hole. Once you hear Karen's voice you can't get enough. She sang like an angel and was a great drummer, at the same time. Sadly she died at a young age, but her brother Richard, has kept their music alive. I love when people first discover their music.
Still the most beautiful voice I've ever heard come out of a human. You should do more of them.
On their recordings, Karen did her own background vocals. That's one of the reasons their music is so special sounding.
She was beautiful singer one the top 10 female drummers of all time listed in a major music mag. She also played electric bass.
“Superstar” (a cover of Leon Russell) is magical singing! Also check out Karen Carpenter on drums🥁 Her brother plays the keys 🎹 and arranges
Karen Carpenter is the reason eating disorders became a known issue and her being lost to it publicly has saved MANY lives. Her loss is sad and she has been missed for many years, her sacrifice has helped over the years saved millions of lives.
What a voice
One of my favorite songs of theirs is "Bless the beasts and the Children"
For me … Karen Carpenter is The most beautiful female singing 🎤🎶voice I’ve ever heard! SILKY VELVETY SILK 💖
Portland Oregon USA 🇺🇸
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging and composition skills.
Genres: Pop; soft rock;
Origin: Downey, California, United States
Members: Karen Carpenter, Richard Carpenter, John Bettis
Awards: Grammy Hall of Fame, Grammy Award for Best New Artist
Wish y'all would've done the video where she was playing the drums while singing. Voice of an angel and a great musician. Died too young. RIP
Best female voice!
Karen Carpenter had such a beautiful voice. She was also an excellent drummer. Superstar and Close to You are wonderful songs to react too.
Karen Carpenter GOAT
One of the greatest voices ever. She also played drums!
Being born in 1970, I would hear this music on the car radio and my mom hum to it. As I grew up I rediscovered it and as I got married and divorced and unemployed and thru tough situations, I listen to this song and other Carpenter songs as the words would hit me hard, cry and help heal me. The Carpenters and music from the 1970s really delivered good messages of sadness and healing and resolve and so this song and many of the other carpenters songs helped get me thru some really tough situations in my life. Glad you both had a chance to enjoy a golden classic. Songs like these never get old and always make a comeback in some form. Tragic what happened to Karen Carpenter. Timeless is the only word to describe this song as I listened to it many times over and over again only when I need healing or feel alone. This song is a good remedy for that.
Richard was the writter. Their first break came from a jingle he wrote for a bank, called, We've Only Just Begun. Burt Bacharach signed them. They were from Downey, CA. That's Karen on the drums.
It was written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols. They saw it in a commercial and wanted to record it.
While Richard arranged all the songs, he didn't write all of them (though he did write many). This particular song was written by Paul Williams. His mother was puttering around and mumbling in the kitchen, and when he asked her what was going on, she replied that she was just talking to herself and feeling old. He just went with it from there. Paul Williams wrote several hits for The Carpenters: We've Only Just Begun, I Won't Last a Day Without You, and Rainy Days and Mondays among them. He wrote hits for other groups as well. One of his better known songs is The Rainbow Connection, which was prominently featured in The Muppet Movie.
Hal Blaine on drums in the recirding.
Of all her songs/hits, Karen's personal favorite to sing was: "I need to be in love"
BTW The Carpenters were HUGE in the late 60's and early 70's. They OWNED the Grammy awards year after year.
Karen was considered one of the greatest female pop vocalists of all-time. Tragically she died young from Anorexia. :-(
Man! I wish we’d had her longer.
Asia looked stunned by her voice! 😆 She had one of the best voices out there.
You were referring to the Mama and the Papas "Monday Monday"
The lead singer is Karen Carpenter, and her brother, Richard, is in the background playing piano.
Some suggestions:
Close to You, Superstar, Ticket to Ride, and Yesterday Once More.
One of the few artists where I would always recommend the live performance vs the studio, her live singing voice is perfection. Hope you pick some where she is singing and playing drums at the same time.
Wow, can't believe y'all had never heard the Carpenters! Karen is widely recognized as one of, if not the greatest, female vocalists of all time. And she was the original drummer for the band- and was an excellent drummer. Her older brother, Richard, was the pianist, a musical genius, who handled the production values and the arrangements, and did some of the writing. And of course, they had a backing band.
I wept the day Karen died. The world is a much poorer place without her!
You have just discovered one the best voices ever, no question.
Sweet Karen RIP
You should watch one of their song when she's singing and playing the drums.
"We've Only Just Begun"!!!! Or, LITERALLY ANYTHING by The Carpenters!!!! Nothing could replace her voice.
Karen was THE lead, she had simply one of the most beautiful female voices ever. Lost way to young to Anorexia nervosa. Richard, her brother, was the arranger and the one playing the piano in the video. Lovely, almost heart-breaking to see again.
Listen to her Superstar. Also watch her drum solo. She was a premier drummer. Her and her brother Richard had such a special bond. She did all her songs in 1 take. She was known for it. Her voice is absolutely haunting.
Like I always say her voice melts my heart ❤
A voice that will Never be duplicated! Pure, pitch perfect!
Karen Carpenter is the lead singer and drummer in the Carpenters and her brother writes the songs. Another song you guys should react to is "Close To You."
boy did she love playing drums!
Asia really looked transfixed watching Karen..Yup, she was pretty cool and immensely talented .
The best female voice of all time. She never made a mistake. My favorite. I still listen to them every day.
Carpenter songs to check out-We've Only Just Begun, Close To You, Yesterday Once More, Sing,For all We Know, Hurting Each Other, Superstar and (for next Christmas-Merry Christmas Darling).
Fun fact: the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of Cal State U Long Beach. Its mission is to "engage its community through artistic, educational, and cultural experiences that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning in and through the performing arts." Beautiful venue, supported by Richard and the Carpenter family.
My favorite female singer, ever, Karen Carpenter 💖 thank you for this info.
Portland Oregon USA 🇺🇸
Karen Carpenter singing, Richard Carpenter playing piano and singing backing they are brother and sister ❤️❤️❤️ Unique voice ❤️❤️❤️
we've only just begun, is a must next song by them to react to. they are a brother and sister act, and their last names are Carpenter. Karen and Richard Carpenter
I heard you say y'all never heard of the Carpenters before. You might listen to their song,"Superstar " . Luther Vandross liked it so much that he covered it too. Listen to her first, then him. Beautiful!
Brother and sister group called Carpenters. He does background and harmony and piano.. (and other instruments I believe). She's got the voice of an Angel.. she is drummer ( catch a song where she's singing and playing drums) and I think maybe piano too? She couldn't defeat anorexia (not sure if they wrote song? But knowing her struggles I can see her feeling this one)
She sang this just as well live while playing drums. They only moved her off them, to put the pretty girl up front. She was pretty ok at them.
Amazing voice she had and apparently she was an amazing drummer too RIP
I was always into rock music but whenever Karen Carpenter's voice came on the radio ,i'd just stop what i was doing and listen....mesmerising voice
That was Monday Monday Mama's and Papas. Stay with Karen Carpenter for a while....you'll be glad you did
Love that choice guys. What an amazing voice 😎
The lead singer is Karen Carpenter she started this group with her brother Richard . You need to check out their songs Superstar, close to you and we’ve only just begun
Yes indeed, the magnificent Karen Carpenter, who had to be loaned to planet Earth directly from Heaven was summoned back way too soon, they missed her incredible vocals. For me, she is a top 10 female voice I have heard in my lifetime and I remember the 1960s as it unfolded. She gives me chills and I am an old hippie and metal head who normally does not get into their genre of music but they are so unique and great at what they do that I have loved them for 50+ years now. Please do Superstar but do the live version where she appears out of the dark, she gives the goose bumps of all time on that version. Also We've Only Just Begun and Close to you. You will never forget her after listening to these classic songs. Her brother Richard is awesome on 2nd vocals, harmonies, keyboards and arranging where he is a genius. That ensemble was amazing. Enjoy! 🎵
Karen Carpenter might be the best female vocalist ever ! Her voice was effortless and absolutely flawless
Like many others, I'm so glad you're reacting to The Carpenters! My wife and I just love The Carpenters. Their song We've Only Just Begun came out on August 21 1970 and we had just got married on the 16th of the same year. So it is very special for us. We even got to see them in concert a couple of years later. Karen's voice is just amazing and she can definitely play the drums. It was an awesome performance. Would love to see you react to We've Only Just Begun, as well as the other songs of theirs many have already mentioned. Great reaction!
the carpenters, karen and richard, were the top u.s. hitmakers of the 1970s with 12 top ten hits, and more in the top 40 and top 100... ALL true music aficionados know of this duo, their hits and karen's one of the greatest female voices who ever lived voice.... karen and richard also were world class in the instruments they played, karen on drums, richard on piano.. karen sang lead, richard who chose and orchestrated all the songs, sang back up and they did ALL of the background harmonies using a dubbing technique to record their voices in different octaves and pitch...