Karen and Richard simply had that "magic" that ended way too soon. Fortunately we get to enjoy their phenomenal work via recordings. I was shopping when the news came over the speakers that Karen died. It took me a while to process that. The chemistry that Karen and Richard had was a rare one. They performed as one. Their music is priceless, timeless, and classic. Richard, if you ever read this comment...please know that what you and Karen did as The Carpenters was a gift that many still enjoy!
Karen's voice is amazing & their Christmas album is amazing. This is a beautiful song. I haven't heard much of their regular music other than their Christmas music. My dad said he went to their concert in the 1970s when he was in high school. My mom has been to their concert too, probably in the 1970s.
I still get get goosebumps everytime I hear her singing this song, one of the best female vocalists all time. Its as if she were still alive with that wonderful voice of hers just as if it were yesterday, every Christmas I just have to listen to this song to get me into the spirit of the Holidays, it really lifts my spirits up I know.
my parents told us the story about how Karen suffered anorexia & she thought she was fat & she starved herself. She died of a heart attack because of the anorexia
Me too. When Karen sings the line, "I wish I were with you," I get a little lump in my throat. Because she left us so young, that lyric now has a poignancy that it didn't have when she was alive. It's like a greeting from the beyond. Karen, we wish you were with us, too!
My brother David passed away Dec. 5th of this year (2015) He loved Karen Carpenter and especially this song at Christmas time. And now he is able to listen to her sing it live for him in heaven where they both are. I love and miss you David! Merry Christmas, Your brother, Craig.
The thought of him getting to hear it "live" in person just gives me chills... how wonderful it must be in heaven. Blessings to you and your family, and my condolences.
Plus this song ALWAYS makes me cry for the other lonely people throughout the world--RIP always and forever Karen Carpenter--Your songs and your memory are never forgotten! :-)
I understand. This song makes you miss Karen, of course, but also all of the people who used to be in your life who are now gone. Music like this can always stir memories.
I visit Karens grave every year from England. When she died, I felt like I had lost a member of my own family. To me, this is the ultimate Christmas song, beautiful tune, lyrics and of course That Voice. Merry Christmas Richard and Karen where you are, Thank you for leaving us the legacy.
Everyone of her vids are commented with love and admiration for Karen. She left at 32 and has left a big hole in the hearts of fans worldwide. If you hear her in the afterlife guess what, you're in heaven.
This classic Christmas tune still pulls at my heartstrings and makes me cry EVERY time--It's right up there with "Last Christmas" by Wham! and "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid as my top 3 holiday songs of all time! :)
I cried when I watched this video. My maternal grandmother passed away just a few days before Christmas 3 years ago. I feel sad that now I am married and have a good job, she is not here to celebrate it with me.
Most beautiful Christmas song to me brings back memories of my grandparents back in the 70s cooking in the kitchen and snow falling out side the home was so happy...makes me cry of happy tears...much thanks for sharing this song...
This like so many of the best Christmas classics were written and recorded in 60s, 70s with a few 80s. Sucks getting old but what a lifetime of music I've seen/heard. So much talent. Amazing.
Frank Pooler one of my "HERO'S" for a long time. God Bless you Frank. Well the Holidays are here & I look forward to hearing this song at least a couple of hundred times between the radio & of course here on You Tube. Shhhh don't tell anyone but just like Karen I never would have a hard listening to Christmas music in the middle of the summer, especially all The Carpenters Christmas songs. As always Frank thank you for all of your contributions to music. These video's still make me cry, GB KC
It's not Christmas until I hear this cut on WNNK, Harrisburg, PA. It's not Christmas anywhere, until anybody and everybody hears this record. Merry Christmas, Everybody ! 5-20-2011
Every Christmas I seek this song, and every time, I am overcome with emotion. The combination of Karen's voice, this song, and the holiday season are almost too much to bear. Merry Christmas to you, Karen, and thank you.
@toastedravioli I like her 1970 vocal more, too. She sings with more emotion, and it tugs at your heartstrings. But she apparently thought it was too affected, which is why she did this smoother version in 1978. Personally, I think she got it right the first time!
Agreed. On too many remixes, Karen's vocal is pushed back and lost in reverb. This is especially true on the dreadful remix of the "Christmas Portrait" album. I always play my original mix of that album (still available on the "CP Special Edition" CD).
Una maravillaaa!!!...como todo lo que canta Karen y arregla Richard...dos músicos impresionantes!!!!!!!!...te extrañamos mucho Karen!!!... Gracias amigo Ocean!!!Abrazo. Germán.
@OceanKingNY Hey Ocean; thanks for the compliment; much appreciated. Of course you can borrow it. Thanks for sharing such a great song and video. She really does sound too beautiful for this world, doesn't she? Hugs to you and good health.
This is a good song anyway its done, Karen's powerful voice and the meaningful lyrics all come together to make pure magic, LOVE YOU KAREN, MERRY CHRISTMAS KAREN, you are the best thing that ever was given to the world! :)
Hola German! Sí, Karen y Richard eran músicos asombrosos e hicieron música muy hermosa. Soy feliz que tan mucha gente todavía goza el escuchar esta canción. Gracias por sus comentarios agradables. ¡Abrazos a usted! :)
@scheckdj I wonder this all the time. What would it be like if she was still here with us. I absolutely love her voice and brings me to a level of comfort everytime I hear her. When she died I literally cried for two days straight. What a loss but thank goodness we have these recorded memories. To me, no one meets her level of poingnancy. I sure miss her!
Just a few more months and it's Christmas time again!!!! ^_^ Dude.... THANK YOU for posting this video and the other links to the other two preceding versions! :D
If Richard decides that he wants to release any additional Carpenters Christmas music to the public,it's up to Richard. Same thing holds true with all of the Carpenter specials for DVD purchase. Richards a Husband, a Dad who has very talented children, perhaps the next generation of Carpenters I think so. Rich can do his music now under his own terms & enjoy the fruits of his Labor. Do check out "Christmas turned Blue" "December Morn"& "Together at Christmas Again" (warning can bring on tears)
@FarrellAndFarrellFan Thanks for commenting, and give our best wishes to the Carpenter family. I often wonder what it's like for Richard's kids. To them, he's just "Dad." It must be hard for them to imagine that at one time, he and their Aunt Karen (who they never knew) were world-famous pop stars.
To everyone, like me, who wishes they had a " darling" to sing to....lets sing this just as though we DO have a darling to sing this to. I can think of several darlings! Hope, love, peace, and happiness to everyone. And. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
I've finally got my darling wife Suzanne to hear me sing this Carpenters classic to her and our darling feline Moonpie...It took me 44 years to find my one true love, but thank you God for helping me on the journey and Merry Christmas to everyone!
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Karen and Richard simply had that "magic" that ended way too soon. Fortunately we get to enjoy their phenomenal work via recordings. I was shopping when the news came over the speakers that Karen died. It took me a while to process that. The chemistry that Karen and Richard had was a rare one. They performed as one. Their music is priceless, timeless, and classic. Richard, if you ever read this comment...please know that what you and Karen did as The Carpenters was a gift that many still enjoy!
Amazing voice never get tired of listening to her sing.
It's hard to believe that she's been gone these many years. She had a voice like an angel. Here's wishing Karen Carpenter a Merry Christmas.
The best christmas song ever from miss karen carpenter!
Karen's voice is amazing & their Christmas album is amazing. This is a beautiful song. I haven't heard much of their regular music other than their Christmas music. My dad said he went to their concert in the 1970s when he was in high school. My mom has been to their concert too, probably in the 1970s.
I still get get goosebumps everytime I hear her singing this song, one of the best female vocalists all time. Its as if she were still alive with that wonderful voice of hers just as if it were yesterday, every Christmas I just have to listen to this song to get me into the spirit of the Holidays, it really lifts my spirits up I know.
One of the most beautiful songs ever...she is flawless...what a terrible loss...miss you Karen..
my parents told us the story about how Karen suffered anorexia & she thought she was fat & she starved herself. She died of a heart attack because of the anorexia
her clarity and resonance of voice is simply unmatched.
Still one of the best Christmas songs out there! Sing it Karen!
Oh man...what a voice. It's so lovely it's almost supernatural. Sigh...thanks for posting.
Me too. When Karen sings the line, "I wish I were with you," I get a little lump in my throat. Because she left us so young, that lyric now has a poignancy that it didn't have when she was alive. It's like a greeting from the beyond. Karen, we wish you were with us, too!
Not to forget Richards great tune composition as well along with, ofcourse Karen's flawless singing
Arguably one of the top female vocalists of all time.
My brother David passed away Dec. 5th of this year (2015) He loved Karen Carpenter and especially this song
at Christmas time. And now he is able to listen to her sing it live for him in heaven where they both are. I love and miss you David!
Merry Christmas,
Your brother, Craig.
+crgybby Sorry for your loss. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
+OceanKingNY
Thank you. Same to you and your family.
The thought of him getting to hear it "live" in person just gives me chills... how wonderful it must be in heaven. Blessings to you and your family, and my condolences.
May God bless you!
Sorry for your loss 😢
So many memories. I wished I still had the 45 when it came out. This was my favorite Christmas song for decades.
one of the purest voices God ever created
I loved every song the Carpenter's ever made. I had so much fun back in my 20's and I have few regrets. I love 🎄 Christmas!!
No female voice in history comes near the perfection of Karen.
Plus this song ALWAYS makes me cry for the other lonely people throughout the world--RIP always and forever Karen Carpenter--Your songs and your memory are never forgotten! :-)
Her beautiful voice is as smooth as silk.
I understand. This song makes you miss Karen, of course, but also all of the people who used to be in your life who are now gone. Music like this can always stir memories.
I visit Karens grave every year from England. When she died, I felt like I had lost a member of my own family. To me, this is the ultimate Christmas song, beautiful tune, lyrics and of course That Voice. Merry Christmas Richard and Karen where you are, Thank you for leaving us the legacy.
one of the most romantic Christmas songs ever- and never a better voice than Karen's...RIP...we love you
Everyone of her vids are commented with love and admiration for Karen. She left at 32 and has left a big hole in the hearts of fans worldwide. If you hear her in the afterlife guess what, you're in heaven.
I miss her voice soooo much! What would she be like if she was still with us? Her voice was so pure!
One of my Favorite christmas carols ever... sung by a Pure Angel!
One of the greatest Christmas Love Song of my life. I miss you Karen :D
I miss you Karen Carpenter! Your music is like slow dripping honey!
Simple but pure
This classic Christmas tune still pulls at my heartstrings and makes me cry EVERY time--It's right up there with "Last Christmas" by Wham! and "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid as my top 3 holiday songs of all time! :)
WarlordFeyd Karen Carpenter never wanted fame and never fulfilled her own life since Richard and Agnes controlled her life!
DON'T FORGET BROTHER RAY CHARLES CHRISTMAS SPIRIT THAT ONE WILL PULL AT YOUR HEART STRING TO
Always the ultimate Christmas song...
+vee dub Amen !!! definitely the best contemporary Christmas song "" ever ""
I fell in love with her when I was a little kid. Still love her today. Cried so hard when I found out she left us.
@poots2988 This literally brought tears to my eyes. Agree with OceanKing - That is a beautiful memory, thank you so much for sharing.
The best Xmas song of all time!
Perfection! what a smooth talent! Wish she had lived longer, tragic, but her voice endures!
I cried when I watched this video. My maternal grandmother passed away just a few days before Christmas 3 years ago. I feel sad that now I am married and have a good job, she is not here to celebrate it with me.
Most beautiful Christmas song to me brings back memories of my grandparents back in the 70s cooking in the kitchen and snow falling out side the home was so happy...makes me cry of happy tears...much thanks for sharing this song...
arguably one of the top five female vocalists of all time.
This like so many of the best Christmas classics were written and recorded in 60s, 70s with a few 80s. Sucks getting old but what a lifetime of music I've seen/heard. So much talent. Amazing.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Frank Pooler one of my "HERO'S" for a long time. God Bless you Frank. Well the Holidays are here & I look forward to hearing this song at least a couple of hundred times between the radio & of course here on You Tube. Shhhh don't tell anyone but just like Karen I never would have a hard listening to Christmas music in the middle of the summer, especially all The Carpenters Christmas songs. As always Frank thank you for all of your contributions to music. These video's still make me cry, GB KC
I was a kid heard her for the first time wow who is this changed my life
my " favourite " Christmas song
Missed her so much
Incredible I met Frank Pooler in Los Alamitos Ca, he was my client ☺️
This is the real deal, please watch this. GB you Karen we all still think of you way too often!
It's not Christmas until I hear this cut on WNNK, Harrisburg, PA. It's not Christmas anywhere, until anybody and everybody hears this record. Merry Christmas, Everybody ! 5-20-2011
This is the best version of Carpenters' holiday classic ever! :-) TY OceanKingNY!
Merry Christmas to everyone watching in 2019 🎁❄⛄🎄🎅🎀
Arguably one of the top ten best female voices of al time.
Every Christmas I seek this song, and every time, I am overcome with emotion. The combination of Karen's voice, this song, and the holiday season are almost too much to bear. Merry Christmas to you, Karen, and thank you.
My dad would always play this record during Christmas 🎄 growing up, I love it
She always had such a beautiful voice.
This song will never stop being my favorite Xmas song ❤
@toastedravioli I like her 1970 vocal more, too. She sings with more emotion, and it tugs at your heartstrings. But she apparently thought it was too affected, which is why she did this smoother version in 1978. Personally, I think she got it right the first time!
Because she wishes you Merry Christmas. Happy New Year, too!
Parabens pela postagem de mais um excelente trabalho da dupla mais romantica de todos os tempos ... Valeu !
Thank you for sharing that beautiful memory of your wife with us. All the best to you for a Happy New Year!
a classic!
Agreed. On too many remixes, Karen's vocal is pushed back and lost in reverb. This is especially true on the dreadful remix of the "Christmas Portrait" album. I always play my original mix of that album (still available on the "CP Special Edition" CD).
50,000 views!
Thanks to everyone for supporting this song & video.
A Happy Christmas Season to all!
Merry Christmas Darling Karen
Agreed. A hearty "thumbs up" for that.
Very lovely songs for the Holidays!
I know exactly how you feel. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Holidays!
This song brings tears to the most macho guys out there
Una maravillaaa!!!...como todo lo que canta Karen y arregla Richard...dos músicos impresionantes!!!!!!!!...te extrañamos mucho Karen!!!... Gracias amigo Ocean!!!Abrazo. Germán.
Love the sonic clarity of this video:)
Merry Christmas from Lithuania!
@OceanKingNY
Hey Ocean; thanks for the compliment; much appreciated. Of course you can borrow it. Thanks for sharing such a great song and video. She really does sound too beautiful for this world, doesn't she? Hugs to you and good health.
I have that book too, one of the BEST music bios IMHO.
My favorite Christmas songs are nontraditional. This, along with Jim Croce's "It Doesn't Have to Be That Way" Top my list.
memories, sweet old memories
5/30/2020 My husband please remember this beautiful Christmas song I love you very much.❤💋
This is a good song anyway its done, Karen's powerful voice and the meaningful lyrics all come together to make pure magic, LOVE YOU KAREN, MERRY CHRISTMAS KAREN, you are the best thing that ever was given to the world! :)
100,000 views!
Thanks to all of you for watching. Merry Christmas!
How very beautiful and oh so touching...thank you.
Ah, thank you so much for posting this song... Merry Christmas!
tiene magia! como todas las canciones de navidad de Karen Carpenters!!! muchas gracias Karen!!
Yes, I think it was Ray Coleman who wrote that Karen often seemed to be singing to, and for, lonely people everywhere.
Hola German! Sí, Karen y Richard eran músicos asombrosos e hicieron música muy hermosa. Soy feliz que tan mucha gente todavía goza el escuchar esta canción. Gracias por sus comentarios agradables. ¡Abrazos a usted! :)
@scheckdj I wonder this all the time. What would it be like if she was still here with us. I absolutely love her voice and brings me to a level of comfort everytime I hear her. When she died I literally cried for two days straight. What a loss but thank goodness we have these recorded memories. To me, no one meets her level of poingnancy. I sure miss her!
Just a few more months and it's Christmas time again!!!! ^_^ Dude.... THANK YOU for posting this video and the other links to the other two preceding versions! :D
*Merry Christmas every day to my lovely wife Suzanne and my kitty Moonpie darlings!*
Karen Carpenter was my #1 voice in all the world until last year when I fell in love with Lori Ruso. Now the two are both first place.
This makes me cry....
beautiful, beautiful, no words to describe her voice.JUDA59ful
@Zocawa You're welcome. Merry Christmas to you too!
I'm coming to terms with this fact. I like to think that where ever my Grandmother is, she is smiling=)
If Richard decides that he wants to release any additional Carpenters Christmas music to the public,it's up to Richard. Same thing holds true with all of the Carpenter specials for DVD purchase. Richards a Husband, a Dad who has very talented children, perhaps the next generation of Carpenters I think so. Rich can do his music now under his own terms & enjoy the fruits of his Labor. Do check out "Christmas turned Blue" "December Morn"& "Together at Christmas Again" (warning can bring on tears)
For me, Still the best Christmas song ever...
Great job ocean king ny..we are all smiling and so is Karen.
Merry Christmas from America!
Thanks, Frank. Thanks and love, Karen.
@FarrellAndFarrellFan Thanks for commenting, and give our best wishes to the Carpenter family.
I often wonder what it's like for Richard's kids. To them, he's just "Dad." It must be hard for them to imagine that at one time, he and their Aunt Karen (who they never knew) were world-famous pop stars.
To everyone, like me, who wishes they had a " darling" to sing to....lets sing this just as though we DO have a darling to sing this to. I can think of several darlings! Hope, love, peace, and happiness to everyone. And. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
I've finally got my darling wife Suzanne to hear me sing this Carpenters classic to her and our darling feline Moonpie...It took me 44 years to find my one true love, but thank you God for helping me on the journey and Merry Christmas to everyone!
The Best Female Singer of all Time😊
@shyman99 I like the old classic washed out VHS recordings. They bring back warm nostalgia memories from the past. =)
that's good :)
think good thoughts
and happy holidays
No one no one can touch this today not even Lady gaga
Lady Gaga can go and gag on herself...Be aware that she's evil and would want to kill Christmas. @Damien Burke