Karen's brother is Richard and he was the magic behind the Karen's voice with his song writing and arrangements. His gift musically equalled and complimented Karen's vocals. It's like he knew exactly what songs would be the best fit for his sister.
One of my favorites of Karen's. This is probably the most haunting song the Carpenters ever did. Having said that it is also very beautiful giving who is singing it. Her brother's name is Richard.
What made Karen so great was that you as the listener could feel that she LIVED these songs, and that's sad, but it made her the queen of this genre, and Richard's arrangements always made her sound even better. I really miss her.
Never fails. I hear them, her voice has always gave chills. But everytime I hear them I that kid in the big beanbag, with those over sized headphones, singing along.
I think this song and This Masquerade are the two songs that really showcase every level of Karen's voice. I have others that are my favorites but these two songs really do show what a stunning voice and range she had. Thankful for the short time we had her and the music that she left us. Also, Richard never gets enough credit for his arrangements and song selections besides his own musical and singing talents, but it took both Richard and Karen for the magic. Karen did some music that Richard did not produce and it did not have the same sparkle.
I love the Carpenters - one of the most beautiful voices in the world. I miss her. Richard knew her voice so well and was responsible for making the songs she sang so magical.
What a beautiful voice and who can’t relate to this song at some point in their lives? Karen was a treasure and Richard was the arranger. An all time duo. ✌️🙏❤️
I don’t remember this song by the Carpenters. I grew up listening to them, I have a deep alto voice and I could sing with Karen. Thank you for introducing me to a new favorite, and introducing them to a new generation. They deserve to be remembered.
Her drumming is often overlooked. She reportedly thought of herself as a drummer who sings rather than a singer who drums. Being able to do both so well is a feat duplicated by very few. That voice is the reason for a boyhood crush on my part.
she was a once in two lifetimes VOCALIST STORYTELLER not just a great singer, a skill (storytelling) that 99% of singers today utterly forget to do.. ULTIMATE singer who sang TO the listener NOT AT them... add in her phrasing, intonation, perfect diction and enunciation, perfect pitch and tone and you have in my opinion the greatest female voice of love and romance songs ever. Looking for love, finding love and losing love..
Great reaction. Im on my late 60s, so remember KC very well on the radio and TV specials. Amazing, but predictable how 99% of You Tube reactions are similar to yours. They were most successful in early/mid1970s when she received 4 grammys. She began, with her brother Richard, by playing drums. Recognized by 1975 Playboy poll as rock drummer of the year. KC's voice, especially contralto, was the best female voice - ever. No auto-tune, gimmicks, or screaming. Her studio nickname was 'one take', since she always sang a song once in studio without a single re-take. She sang to you with mesmerizing emotion, perfect pitch and enunciation. Her voice made you listen to her. She had no professional voice training. John Lennon told her at an LA restaurant that she had a lovely voice. Every female harmony in all of her songs was hers as well, sang, then dubbed into the song by Richard. She never knew true love, nor how good she really was. KC was a one of a kind female vocalist with the voice of an angel. She was never happy with way she looked. She had a few friends, one was Dionne Warwick. She had serious onset of anorexia in 1975 that continued the rest of her life. She died Feb 1983 at 32yo due to complications from anorexia.
She had a golden voice. We know what she's doing in heaven, she doesn't just sing "like" an angel. I got to listen to her for years, The Carpenters came at the right for me, my "musically informative" years. I was 24 when she died. She was as beautiful as her voice. Brother Richard.
They were one of the first group to stack vocal tracks. I think I read somewhere that one of their songs had 29 vocal layers, all done by Karen and Richard.
My very favorite Carpenter song. One of my favorite songs of all times. Richard was a master arranger. Thank you so much for reaching to this beautiful song!
Wonderful reaction! I forget from one time to the next just how lovely her voice is, you had that look that shows you enjoyed it. 😀 His name is Richard.
Thankyou. Great reaction. Richard is her brother and he does all the arrangements. He also wrote many of their songs. He is a genius. He also found that low voice.
Thank you for bringing them back to my memory, she had such a beautiful and mesmerizing voice. I am so glad you are back your face shows just as much reactions as your words. Please always keep us entertained with your insights.
I have just watched this. I woke up with this song from my dream. When I saw your face. I knew you understood before what you had to say. I cried but bopped with your head. I knew you got it!
I'd highly recommend "Now" as it was the last song she ever recorded in April of 1982. It's a stunning song in general, but made even more so when you learn that what you hear her doing is a one-off "throw away" scratch vocal only meant to help the musicians lay their parts down, then she would come back later and put the 'real' lead vocal on it. She never got the chance to, but it's absolutely perfect as is. Side note, Elvis' live drummer Ron Tutt plays drums on it (he's the reason I ever started playing) and he's in the video. The recording of this song was re-enacted by Cynthia Gibb as Karen in the TV movie "The Karen Carpenter Story" near the end of it.
A great Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody ballad, sang masterfully by Karen. Gawd I miss her and her wonderful voice. She is certainly teaching the angels how to sing.
Karen's brother's name is Richard. They went to UCLA taking music and that's where they honed their craft. An amazing voice and amazing drummer. I was sick the day she passed away from a heart attack due to passed issues with eating disorders. Karen was on her way back to health when she passed away.
Absolute chills. Great reaction to this beautiful, haunting song. Tragic life for Karen which makes the song even sadder. Watch the video that accompanys this song with scenes of Karens and Richards life. Made me cry. I wish somebody could had helped Karen with her food addiction.
You'll never hear her sing this in concert or on a live performance she agreed to do the song because Richard thought it was a good idea and it would sound beautiful with her voice which it does but she never liked the song and never wanted to sing it live even when requested thank you for the reaction God bless stay safe bye
Love your reaction a beautiful song of The Carpenters top notch solid gold Neil sedaka wrote it greater ranger Richard Carpenter and of course Karen Carpenter's voice fantastic rest in peace Karen
Whereas Karen was the voice of the Carpenters, Richard was the music. He is an incredible musician and arranger. When Christmas comes around again, listen to his instrumental version of "O Holy Night". It is on the Portraits album. I have been listening to this song since the album first came out, and it still amazes me! I love Karen's voice too!
Check "Now" from 1982, the last recording Karen made; and also some of the too-few standards Carpenters recorded (eg. When I Fall In Love, Little Girl Blue, I Can Dream Can't I)...
Her brother Richard was a musical genius as well although he preferred to stay in the background. Their story is a sad but interesting one. Might I suggest you react to Dan Fogelberg "Nether Lands" a masterpiece of gis from mid '70's
This song was written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. Neil Sedaka had many hits in the 60's and wrote songs that were recorded by many other singers. He had an album titled Solitaire that was released in 1972.
Karen's brothers name is Richard. Karen worked so hard on a solo album, which was blocked from being released by her brother for years. It was eventually released but years after her death. I always thought he was jealous of his sisters talent? Even now, after all these years, when anybody mentions The Carpenters or plays their music, our first thoughts are for Karen's beautiful voice. Thank you for choosing this, it always makes me cry and is among my favourites, along with Yesterday Once More, Rainy Days And Mondays, Goodbye To Love, There’s A Kind of Hush and (They Long to Be) Close to You.... and so many more! We've heard, and will hear in the future, many great voices but there will never be another Karen Carpenter. Sending hugs from a rainy Scotland x
Not exactly. While Richard wasn't necessarily pleased with the results, he had no final say if or when it would be released. A&M Records executives made the final decision and Karen went along with it. In fact, Richard included a couple of the song on a Carpenters anthology album some years later.
Sedaka himself sang the song in concert and is on record that NO ONE's version was as great as karen carpenter's interpretation as well as her brother...
Karen's brother is Richard and he was the magic behind the Karen's voice with his song writing and arrangements. His gift musically equalled and complimented Karen's vocals. It's like he knew exactly what songs would be the best fit for his sister.
One of my favorites of Karen's. This is probably the most haunting song the Carpenters ever did. Having said that it is
also very beautiful giving who is singing it. Her brother's name is Richard.
So beautiful. Every time I listen to the Carpenters it breaks my heart. So sad no one could save that sweet girl.
Her Mother's fault
What made Karen so great was that you as the listener could feel that she LIVED these songs, and that's sad, but it made her the queen of this genre, and Richard's arrangements always made her sound even better. I really miss her.
Karen Carpenter has the greatest voice ever. What a gift to the world.
Never fails. I hear them, her voice has always gave chills. But everytime I hear them I that kid in the big beanbag, with those over sized headphones, singing along.
She really was...when she sings,you are force to listen...
I think this song and This Masquerade are the two songs that really showcase every level of Karen's voice. I have others that are my favorites but these two songs really do show what a stunning voice and range she had. Thankful for the short time we had her and the music that she left us. Also, Richard never gets enough credit for his arrangements and song selections besides his own musical and singing talents, but it took both Richard and Karen for the magic. Karen did some music that Richard did not produce and it did not have the same sparkle.
His name is Richard and he's the magic behind her sweet voice!
You're a good listener; no bouncing around, no muss, no fuss...you just listen. What a joy to watch you.
I love the Carpenters - one of the most beautiful voices in the world. I miss her. Richard knew her voice so well and was responsible for making the songs she sang so magical.
What a beautiful voice and who can’t relate to this song at some point in their lives? Karen was a treasure and Richard was the arranger. An all time duo. ✌️🙏❤️
My Favorite Carpenters song. Thank you.
I don’t remember this song by the Carpenters. I grew up listening to them, I have a deep alto voice and I could sing with Karen. Thank you for introducing me to a new favorite, and introducing them to a new generation. They deserve to be remembered.
I have an alto/tenor voice, too. I always loved singing with Karen because I couldn't reach a lot of the high notes the sopranos sang.
Her drumming is often overlooked. She reportedly thought of herself as a drummer who sings rather than a singer who drums. Being able to do both so well is a feat duplicated by very few. That voice is the reason for a boyhood crush on my part.
My fave!! Hands down!
she was a once in two lifetimes VOCALIST STORYTELLER not just a great singer, a skill (storytelling) that 99% of singers today utterly forget to do.. ULTIMATE singer who sang TO the listener NOT AT them... add in her phrasing, intonation, perfect diction and enunciation, perfect pitch and tone and you have in my opinion the greatest female voice of love and romance songs ever. Looking for love, finding love and losing love..
Great reaction. Im on my late 60s, so remember KC very well on the radio and TV specials. Amazing, but predictable how 99% of You Tube reactions are similar to yours. They were most successful in early/mid1970s when she received 4 grammys. She began, with her brother Richard, by playing drums. Recognized by 1975 Playboy poll as rock drummer of the year. KC's voice, especially contralto, was the best female voice - ever. No auto-tune, gimmicks, or screaming. Her studio nickname was 'one take', since she always sang a song once in studio without a single re-take. She sang to you with mesmerizing emotion, perfect pitch and enunciation. Her voice made you listen to her. She had no professional voice training. John Lennon told her at an LA restaurant that she had a lovely voice. Every female harmony in all of her songs was hers as well, sang, then dubbed into the song by Richard. She never knew true love, nor how good she really was. KC was a one of a kind female vocalist with the voice of an angel. She was never happy with way she looked. She had a few friends, one was Dionne Warwick. She had serious onset of anorexia in 1975 that continued the rest of her life. She died Feb 1983 at 32yo due to complications from anorexia.
She touches one’s soul every time!
She had a golden voice. We know what she's doing in heaven, she doesn't just sing "like" an angel.
I got to listen to her for years, The Carpenters came at the right for me, my "musically informative" years. I was 24 when she died.
She was as beautiful as her voice. Brother Richard.
Beautiful song.... loved your reaction and comments ✌️❣️🇦🇺
Do much more of her Bro!
They were one of the first group to stack vocal tracks. I think I read somewhere that one of their songs had 29 vocal layers, all done by Karen and Richard.
39 voices in I'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN
You should also check out her drumming
Great reaction, please please react "Carpenters - A Song For You" complete version. 😶🌫️😶🌫️😶🌫️
My very favorite Carpenter song. One of my favorite songs of all times. Richard was a master arranger. Thank you so much for reaching to this beautiful song!
I hear her voice from time to time in Angelina Jordan. Her new cover .. Suspicious Minds for instance.
I was just thinking Angelina's vocals would be great for Carpenter songs.
I had forgotten this one. I cried by the 4th note beautiful Karen sang. And then Richard came in with exquisite harmonies.
Great reaction and comments concerning Karen. Voice was what we call silky and smooth.
Wonderful reaction! I forget from one time to the next just how lovely her voice is, you had that look that shows you enjoyed it. 😀 His name is Richard.
Thank you again for your reaction to this Carpenters song. Please also react to their version of "Masquerade" - thank you.
Another gem. Karen with Ella Fitzgerald ❤️ th-cam.com/video/HDp9b9eYoLM/w-d-xo.html
Thankyou. Great reaction. Richard is her brother and he does all the arrangements. He also wrote many of their songs. He is a genius. He also found that low voice.
RIP Karen gone way to soon , beautiful voice.
Thank you for bringing them back to my memory, she had such a beautiful and mesmerizing voice. I am so glad you are back your face shows just as much reactions as your words. Please always keep us entertained with your insights.
I have just watched this. I woke up with this song from my dream. When I saw your face. I knew you understood before what you had to say. I cried but bopped with your head. I knew you got it!
Very soul sincere and heartfelt song and reaction.
Brother is Richard. He does all the arranging and is a great pianist.
I like how enamored you are with Karen’s voice.
Sure your reactions are absolutely among the very best!
I'd highly recommend "Now" as it was the last song she ever recorded in April of 1982. It's a stunning song in general, but made even more so when you learn that what you hear her doing is a one-off "throw away" scratch vocal only meant to help the musicians lay their parts down, then she would come back later and put the 'real' lead vocal on it. She never got the chance to, but it's absolutely perfect as is. Side note, Elvis' live drummer Ron Tutt plays drums on it (he's the reason I ever started playing) and he's in the video. The recording of this song was re-enacted by Cynthia Gibb as Karen in the TV movie "The Karen Carpenter Story" near the end of it.
A great Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody ballad, sang masterfully by Karen. Gawd I miss her and her wonderful voice. She is certainly teaching the angels how to sing.
Karen's brother's name is Richard. They went to UCLA taking music and that's where they honed their craft. An amazing voice and amazing drummer. I was sick the day she passed away from a heart attack due to passed issues with eating disorders. Karen was on her way back to health when she passed away.
Thank You…. This took me back to my childhood! Her voice is that of an angel 👼. Great reaction 😍
Absolute chills. Great reaction to this beautiful, haunting song. Tragic life for Karen which makes the song even sadder. Watch the video that accompanys this song with scenes of Karens and Richards life. Made me cry. I wish somebody could had helped Karen with her food addiction.
You'll never hear her sing this in concert or on a live performance she agreed to do the song because Richard thought it was a good idea and it would sound beautiful with her voice which it does but she never liked the song and never wanted to sing it live even when requested thank you for the reaction God bless stay safe bye
So beautiful. His arrangements and her voice. Heaven sent. A little hope, goes up in smoke.
Love your reaction a beautiful song of The Carpenters top notch solid gold Neil sedaka wrote it greater ranger Richard Carpenter and of course Karen Carpenter's voice fantastic rest in peace Karen
Whereas Karen was the voice of the Carpenters, Richard was the music. He is an incredible musician and arranger. When Christmas comes around again, listen to his instrumental version of "O Holy Night". It is on the Portraits album. I have been listening to this song since the album first came out, and it still amazes me! I love Karen's voice too!
Check "Now" from 1982, the last recording Karen made; and also some of the too-few standards Carpenters recorded (eg. When I Fall In Love, Little Girl Blue, I Can Dream Can't I)...
Her brother Richard was a musical genius as well although he preferred to stay in the background. Their story is a sad but interesting one.
Might I suggest you react to Dan Fogelberg "Nether Lands" a masterpiece of gis from mid '70's
This brings back so many memories
This song was written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. Neil Sedaka had many hits in the 60's and wrote songs that were recorded by many other singers. He had an album titled Solitaire that was released in 1972.
I vaguely remember this song
Thank you for doing this
Karen's brothers name is Richard. Karen worked so hard on a solo album, which was blocked from being released by her brother for years. It was eventually released but years after her death. I always thought he was jealous of his sisters talent? Even now, after all these years, when anybody mentions The Carpenters or plays their music, our first thoughts are for Karen's beautiful voice. Thank you for choosing this, it always makes me cry and is among my favourites, along with Yesterday Once More, Rainy Days And Mondays, Goodbye To Love, There’s A Kind of Hush and (They Long to Be) Close to You.... and so many more! We've heard, and will hear in the future, many great voices but there will never be another Karen Carpenter. Sending hugs from a rainy Scotland x
Not exactly. While Richard wasn't necessarily pleased with the results, he had no final say if or when it would be released. A&M Records executives made the final decision and Karen went along with it. In fact, Richard included a couple of the song on a Carpenters anthology album some years later.
Any other reactors watching this is how you do it not say wow at the end of a video so thanks my friend 👍
For another great one by Karen is Masquerade. Wonderful reaction.
This song was written by Neil Sedaka.
Elvis sang this song as well.
Sedaka himself sang the song in concert and is on record that NO ONE's version was as great as karen carpenter's interpretation as well as her brother...
The brother's name was Richard.
I think they wrote this song for me.
Written by Neil Sedaka.
There will never be another like Karen
Have you done Carly Simon- Night Owl? If not I'm requesting it please
Karen did not care for this song, reasons unknown.