I love this song. I think it’s because my 84 year old mother played it when I was a kid. It’s strange because I feel uplifted and sad at the same time. Unique and a personal treasure.
@B R haha cool thanks man another one I feel strongly about is "lips of an angel" I will legitimately be standing in the store and will freeze for that one XD
I was conceived when this song was #1 on the billboard 100 in 1973. 9 months later. A baby boy was welcomed in sunny Southern California. I'm good with numbers.
Got to admit, even for a Chinese guy like me, we listened to this when I grew up back in 1992 in primary school...such an amazing melody that I finally find it!!!!! LOVE IT!!!
For those wondering, the musicians are lead and backing vocalist-drummer Karen Carpenter, lead guitarist Tony Peluso, guitarist Louie Shelton, steel guitarist Red Rhodes, bassist Joe Osborn, drummer Hal Blaine, keyboardist-backing vocalist Richard Carpenter, bassoon player Norman Herzberg, bass flutist Tim Weisberg, oboe and English horn player Earl Dumler, and tenor saxophonist-flutist-alto flutist Bob Messenger.
One may be crazy for hip-hop, rap, trance, hard rock or whatever genre of music one may think of... yet, i wouldn't consider him a real and pure fan of music if he can not sit back, listen to this song and smile... We have been shelled with so many things since the time of the carpenters, but still, when the word "music" comes in my mind, their songs - this one above all- is the first thing i think of... Beautiful, mainstream music for all humans, classical and evergreen... Thank you!
She's always been my favorite female singer of all time....such a rich voice, ...I would've loved to find the guy that told her she was fat and shut his mouth for him, he robbed us of a precious treasure!
Silk and warm butter are jealous of the smoothness of this voice! This was my happiness song when I was a little boy and my mom had the radio on. Uh oh...getting teary.
EmoGirlJada: I was born in the '60s, lived through the '60s, the '70s, the '80s, the ''90s, the 2000s, and the 2010s; believe me when I say it was a mixed bag ---ALL of it.
S C G: I was born in 1963, don't really remember the '60s, did most of my growing up in the '70s, and went to high school in the '80s. I rather enjoyed childhood in the '70s.
Like I've never heard of The Carpenters before but it was that feeling when I first heard this song in Dark Shadows .. I can't even explain that kind of feeling .. So yeah
This is one song i would love to hear over and over again even if it is sung by a novice...the MELODY IN MUSIC IS THE MAGIC IN ITS WORDS........TRULY TOP OF THE WORLD....LOVE FROM INDIA
Probably THE greatest duo group EVER. Both were extremely talented in their own manner. What made this recording so damn good was of course the talents of The Carpenters; BUT it would be cruel not to mention that THE world's greatest steel guitar player; Buddy Emmons was asked by genius Richard Carpenter to be on this recording; and he graciously obliged. Together, the three of them made a tremendous hit of all times. May Jesus rest the souls of Karen and Buddy.
This song is one of the reasons I have the idea of love I do. My dad used to sing this to my mom all the time. This and Danny's song. I'm not much of a country person, but I hear these songs and they touch the heart. I love you Mom and Dad! Thank you for giving me these gifts!
It's funny because I'm a serious guy, into politics fighting against injustice yet this makes me smile. It really is a wonderful and uplifting song. Thanks' Carpenters.
My mom had a very good singing voice and this song was all over the radio when I was 3 years old, she would sing this to me at bedtime. Every time I hear this, I'm instantly transported back, snuggled up in bed, and knowing everything is right with the world.
wonderful voice. lyrics are sweet as honey, can really make another mans see through another mans eyes.. This people really had spirit in their song, makes me breathe with air.. Roses to them :)
They are talking about the love of god that's why this song makes you feel happiness. His love puts us on top of the world 😄. Praise god. have a blessed day brothers n sisters
NIOBE TOVAR Well good luck with that music program, NIOBE. They chose a beautiful and classic song from the legendary Carpenters..that is sister and brother duo Karen and Richard Carpenter. The two had many great and lovely songs in the years from 1970 through 1983, when Karen passed away, oh so young at the age of 32. She had a voice like an angel. This particular classic, "Top Of The World," I consider my very, very favorite from them. "Top Of The World" was the fourth single released from the Carpenters June of 1972 A&M Records fourth studio album release entitled A SONG FOR YOU. The words and music are by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis. It was arranged and orchestrated by Richard Carpenter. It was produced by Richard & Karen Carpenter and Jack Daugherty. The single was A&M Records AM-1468-S TOP OF THE WORLD---Carpenters #1 [2 weeks] on the United States of America BILLBOARD magazine 'Hot 100' chart. #1 on the Canadian RPM magazine 'Singles' chart. #2 on the United States of America BILLBOARD magazine 'Easy Listening' chart. circa October-November-December 1973--January-February 1974. :-)
If i had to choose a song to remain for the rest of my life it would be this. I cannot explain the feeling i get everytime i listen to this but this is my happy song 😊
I picture myself looking at azure blue skies with puffy clouds, trees swaying as the cool breeze lifting my hair lingering in mid-air. I look upon green pastures as a small lake beside me showing a reflection of myself. Sitting down resting on a tree not far away from a small town with cheerful men and women. Simply paradise.
Very refreshing song....and makes me envious of those who lived in those good goody good ole days....I'm a late 80s baby ,and a 90s kid.I have a fascination with the 1970s.😂🙂😊😊😊🤗😍😍😍
I am one of the few who still remembers Karen singing all these songs. Such great songs and such a smooth silky voice. Takes me back to many years ago. Always loved her music and always will.
Very beautiful! I'm from Brazil (Brasil for me) and The Carpenters are fantastics for me! God bless you for post them in TH-cam! They touch my heart as nobody else can do it. At this moment, I'm really feeling at the Top of The World listening to them and reading the pure lyrics. I love it!
I, particularly, love all the musics of this duo. Karen Carpenter was for me the most beautiful female voice in the world, R.I.P. Karen, God bless you...
This song brings back so much memories. Even though I was born in the 90's, my mom would play this really loudly in the house and I'd just dance to it. The nostalgic feeling is just so precious.
I first heard this song In Friends sitcom, in the episode "the one with the blackout". Joe, Monica and Pheobe were singing it while the cat was attacking Ross on the balcony.
I have this desire to walk right up to Karen Carpenter, gently putting my hands on her shoulders, looking longingly into those warm loving eyes of hers, and just asking her to say or sing anything to me...and as she does, I imagine just crying and crying and crying, not in sadness but in utter relief, a deep joy that knows no bounds....just listening to that Golden Throat of hers, would instantly catapult me into Heaven itself. I would be on Top of the World, looking down on creation.
I first heard the Vietnamese version of this song and I loved it. I didn't understand the lyrics at all but something about it made me happy inside, and now that I've heard this original English version, I think this will brighten my mood up even more no matter how I'm feeling.
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I'm 26 and still love this song. One of the timeless ones.
Now are you 31 and loving it?
I Sing this to my Dog(s). Because I LOVE THEM !
@@RedactedComs 33 now?
I’m 28 and I love it too
Wow, a voice of velvet! I can not hear this song enough!
Here, here, agree :)
Same as me :D
I love this song. I think it’s because my 84 year old mother played it when I was a kid. It’s strange because I feel uplifted and sad at the same time. Unique and a personal treasure.
This song is too good to be this short 😭 this needs an extended version
I taught my grandaughter to sing.The day I heard her scream I knew she would be a singer..
Anyone else LOVE The Carpenters' songs, and they came here because they listened to this as a kid?
+The Flash's Fury well i was an adult when they hit, such a magical voice, sad that she was told she was fat, led to her illness
I know, its terrible.
+The Flash's Fury Me too! I was just 5 years old when this song was released in 1973. I can remember listening to this way back then.
Beautiful. Such a clear and positive voice she had.
she had the most beautyful female voice of all time
beautiful***
It's okay my friend we will let it slip he listens to David Bowie.
Andy Hatter lol what does that mean?
jibberizzm It means we can forgive this man for his bad spelling :)
Actually, the spelling makes more sense than the correct spelling. Beauty-ful = full of beauty
no amount of wording in all of the universe can describe how i feel about or how i love this song
@B Rlol yeah I tend to get wordy about songs I like 😂 sorry
@B R haha cool thanks man another one I feel strongly about is "lips of an angel" I will legitimately be standing in the store and will freeze for that one XD
This is a most beautiful song and it is incredible that it did not make the number one spot her in the UK like it did in the USA!
I was conceived when this song was #1 on the billboard 100 in 1973.
9 months later.
A baby boy was welcomed in sunny Southern California.
I'm good with numbers.
Karen Carpenter: One of the greatest female singers in pop music -- ever.
This is country.
@@Matthew_Percival ...nope, actually a pop song that crossed over. They also gave this song to Lynn Anderson and she made a country hit
@@abelincoln3287, good to know... not Abe Lincoln, unless of course your name is actually Abe Lincoln.
I wish I can be like Karen, especially bc my name is Karen, just that this id my mother's account
And the only Karen who doesn't need to get what she deserves like those other Karens
Got to admit, even for a Chinese guy like me, we listened to this when I grew up back in 1992 in primary school...such an amazing melody that I finally find it!!!!! LOVE IT!!!
Hang Geng Happy for you! Always amazing to find that special old song 🎵☺️
For those wondering, the musicians are lead and backing vocalist-drummer Karen Carpenter, lead guitarist Tony Peluso, guitarist Louie Shelton, steel guitarist Red Rhodes, bassist Joe Osborn, drummer Hal Blaine, keyboardist-backing vocalist Richard Carpenter, bassoon player Norman Herzberg, bass flutist Tim Weisberg, oboe and English horn player Earl Dumler, and tenor saxophonist-flutist-alto flutist Bob Messenger.
Seriously!! This is the song that I wake up to most days; if I need an extra pick me up this is the song.
One may be crazy for hip-hop, rap, trance, hard rock or whatever genre of music one may think of... yet, i wouldn't consider him a real and pure fan of music if he can not sit back, listen to this song and smile... We have been shelled with so many things since the time of the carpenters, but still, when the word "music" comes in my mind, their songs - this one above all- is the first thing i think of... Beautiful, mainstream music for all humans, classical and evergreen... Thank you!
Shrek
She's always been my favorite female singer of all time....such a rich voice, ...I would've loved to find the guy that told her she was fat and shut his mouth for him, he robbed us of a precious treasure!
The unforgettable Karen. The best voice ever!
Silk and warm butter are jealous of the smoothness of this voice! This was my happiness song when I was a little boy and my mom had the radio on. Uh oh...getting teary.
I Wish i was born in the 70's........ Before my generation (2000's) everything was good ...
EmoGirlJada:
I was born in the '60s, lived through the '60s, the '70s, the '80s, the ''90s, the 2000s, and the 2010s; believe me when I say it was a mixed bag ---ALL of it.
takes me back to the 70s. i was born in 71, and love this music. among many others
thanks zoe bellenger for the love. much warm regards and the world sadly lost a hell of a talented musician in karen carpenter, ya dig? peace
“This is the part where you run away!”
R.I.P. Karen Carpenter
I saw this band over 20 years in Nürnberg in Germany at Merrell military base live .they are my best group ever
My grandma always plays the carpenters and when i hear it i makes me so happy and i dont know and i'm 11 y/o.😘
I haven't heard this song for almost 34 years. And now I am sitting here and feel like the Kid I was then.
I love this song . It reminds me of my dad who passed away in 2012 the month before my 17th birthday
My mom listened to this song every single morning for years and I miss those times
I love this song .I remember it from way back when .God bless the Carpenters,it always put a big happy smile on my face :0
This Song always reminds me of the start of Capital Radio London in 1973. Played it on my Radio Verulam St Albans 70s Show recently.
Childhood song... Miss those times.
Childhood in the 70´s was the best.
Amen to that !!
S C G:
I was born in 1963, don't really remember the '60s, did most of my growing up in the '70s, and went to high school in the '80s. I rather enjoyed childhood in the '70s.
Me too :)
I just love Karen's voice and her intonation and inflection are so beautiful, unique and pure Karen.
I don't think that there has been a prettier voice. Then karen Carpenters. Just heavenly.
Like I've never heard of The Carpenters before but it was that feeling when I first heard this song in Dark Shadows .. I can't even explain that kind of feeling .. So yeah
OMG IKR Dark Shadows brought me here :) love this song
My Dad really liked this song! So did I!
we used to play "spin the bottle" to this tune back in 73 lol
November of 73, New York. My favorite song. It is so sweet!!
Dark Shadows brought me here. What a beautiful song.
Here from dark shadows 😎
me 2 ☺
Alex Lacroix
lol samez
Reveal yourself tiny songstress!!!- Barnabas Collins.
+timtaylor2001 😂😂
This is one song i would love to hear over and over again even if it is sung by a novice...the MELODY IN MUSIC IS THE MAGIC IN ITS WORDS........TRULY TOP OF THE WORLD....LOVE FROM INDIA
This was probably one of their best songs ever.
Tears tv apart....reveal yourself.....tiny songstress!!!!
Karen Carpenter ( March 2, 1950 - February 4, 1983 ) was particularly good at making a person's heart melt.
Probably THE greatest duo group EVER. Both were extremely talented in their own manner.
What made this recording so damn good was of course the talents of The Carpenters; BUT it would be cruel not to mention that THE world's greatest steel guitar player; Buddy Emmons was asked by genius Richard Carpenter to be on this recording; and he graciously obliged.
Together, the three of them made a tremendous hit of all times.
May Jesus rest the souls of Karen and Buddy.
This is beautiful. Wish it had for Karen Carpenter such a sweet person. Thank you Karen Carpenter Richard also for playing the music.
I love hearing Karen Carpenter's voice, she was possibly the best female vocalist of the 20th century.
her voice is like sunshine :)
No. Her voice IS sunshine.
a great classic piece of music
This song is one of the reasons I have the idea of love I do. My dad used to sing this to my mom all the time. This and Danny's song. I'm not much of a country person, but I hear these songs and they touch the heart. I love you Mom and Dad! Thank you for giving me these gifts!
I just love the song....luv Karen carpenter for giving us such a beautiful song :)
My memory of the early to mid 70s brought me here. My fav. Carpenter´s song
Sadly no one listens to good music like this anymore, Karen's voice brings back so many memories to me.
Thank you for making me discover this Shrek!
Which shrek is it in, i don't remember hearing this song in any of them
@@BlartInc Shrek Forever After.
@@intelligentaspie6158 Okay, that explains it, i haven't seen that movie since theaters
It's funny because I'm a serious guy, into politics fighting against injustice yet this makes me smile. It really is a wonderful and uplifting song. Thanks' Carpenters.
Always knew this song was a classic. It's just refreshing that newer movies introduce people to these songs.
My mom had a very good singing voice and this song was all over the radio when I was 3 years old, she would sing this to me at bedtime. Every time I hear this, I'm instantly transported back, snuggled up in bed, and knowing everything is right with the world.
This song makes me happy...yet sad, I guess it's because of how sad her story is. It's melancholy.
wonderful voice. lyrics are sweet as honey, can really make another mans see through another mans eyes.. This people really had spirit in their song, makes me breathe with air.. Roses to them :)
its amazing.ilove this beautiful song.what a meaningful song
Takes me back to the 1970s. Now if they could invent a time machine I would be so happy.
They are talking about the love of god that's why this song makes you feel happiness. His love puts us on top of the world 😄. Praise god. have a blessed day brothers n sisters
Karen has a voice of an angel
Saxon C Jesus Christ people
@@aleisademichael943 amen!
agree 100 percent
The loveliest voice in pop music
she's a real angel now, since she's dead.
Am I the only one that truly loves the carpenters and didn't come there because of a movie or whatever else?
Miguel Gomez Absolutely.. :-)
Believe me you are not the only one. Karen Carpenter has the voice of an angel.
Miguel Gomez : no, you're not the Lone Ranger amigo
I came here because my school music program will be singing it and it's a really good song
NIOBE TOVAR Well good luck with that music program, NIOBE. They chose a beautiful and classic song from the legendary Carpenters..that is sister and brother duo Karen and Richard Carpenter. The two had many great and lovely songs in the years from 1970 through 1983, when Karen passed away, oh so young at the age of 32. She had a voice like an angel.
This particular classic, "Top Of The World," I consider my very, very favorite from them.
"Top Of The World" was the fourth single released from the Carpenters June of 1972 A&M Records fourth studio album release entitled A SONG FOR YOU.
The words and music are by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis.
It was arranged and orchestrated by Richard Carpenter.
It was produced by Richard & Karen Carpenter and Jack Daugherty.
The single was A&M Records AM-1468-S
TOP OF THE WORLD---Carpenters
#1 [2 weeks] on the United States of America BILLBOARD magazine 'Hot 100' chart.
#1 on the Canadian RPM magazine 'Singles' chart.
#2 on the United States of America BILLBOARD magazine 'Easy Listening' chart.
circa October-November-December 1973--January-February 1974.
:-)
THIS IS THE PART WHERE YOU RUN AWAY!
Shrek
Sicilé Rêverie Chanson YAS!
When?😕🙁🤔
@@WangsTeahouse its a quote
Sicilé Rêverie Chanson YESSS😂
Down the memory lane....beautiful song!
Not many songs on the radio make me feel as happy as this one does.
RIP Karen Carpenter
thats terrable gone at 33
she died too soon
jim ogrady:
She wasn't even 33 yet when she died; her 33rd birthday was a month away.
:"""""v
How did she die again
Dark shadows and Carpenters are the best!!
That's what I was thinking!
exactly
Revel yourself tiny songstress
Yoni Veo Damn straight!
this song was also in Shrek forever after
If i had to choose a song to remain for the rest of my life it would be this. I cannot explain the feeling i get everytime i listen to this but this is my happy song 😊
Love, love, love Karen & Richard Carpenter!!!! xoxoxox
I picture myself looking at azure blue skies with puffy clouds, trees swaying as the cool breeze lifting my hair lingering in mid-air. I look upon green pastures as a small lake beside me showing a reflection of myself. Sitting down resting on a tree not far away from a small town with cheerful men and women. Simply paradise.
I loved karens voice...
She had the best voice of all female Singers.
She and Ann Murry!
I like Ann too...
I haven’t heard this song since I was a kid listening to my parents vinyl records.
Loved them so much since I was 10 years old!!!
Very refreshing song....and makes me envious of those who lived in those good goody good ole days....I'm a late 80s baby ,and a 90s kid.I have a fascination with the 1970s.😂🙂😊😊😊🤗😍😍😍
This is my favorite Carpenters song. Way underrated. She was the best female vocalist of all times
This song is the top of world truly !!!
A beautiful melody of all times by Carpenters.
Unforgetable 70's song.
I am one of the few who still remembers Karen singing all these songs. Such great songs and such a smooth silky voice. Takes me back to many years ago. Always loved her music and always will.
Thank you so much for all the happiness I fell listening to this song!
Karen Carpenter, the most underrated drummer of all-time, bar none.
We need more songs like this in the world
this song reminds me of christmas for some reason
They did do some christmas music way back when
Well, merry belated Christmas
I have a guess. Probably heard it a lot on intercoms while Christmas shopping. I know I did. At Woolworths. Now I'm dated.
It came out around Christmastime of 1972
Arno Riewe '73
Very beautiful! I'm from Brazil (Brasil for me) and The Carpenters are fantastics for me! God bless you for post them in TH-cam! They touch my heart as nobody else can do it. At this moment, I'm really feeling at the Top of The World listening to them and reading the pure lyrics. I love it!
I, particularly, love all the musics of this duo. Karen Carpenter was for me the most beautiful female voice in the world, R.I.P. Karen, God bless you...
Old song but hearing it again and again, I love her voice.
My friend who was only 38 had his funeral yesterday and this was one of the songs they played. :(
Sometimes I really feel I belong to the 70s
Born in 1993,though.
Beautiful melody!
Same here... Same here... :s
This is their best song! Love the Carpenters. I grew up with some great music!
This song brings back so much memories. Even though I was born in the 90's, my mom would play this really loudly in the house and I'd just dance to it. The nostalgic feeling is just so precious.
Karen Carpenter and Freddie Mercury. Some of the best voices ever
THIS is my favourite childhood song my kindergarten (pre-school) played during music class..XD And the first song I sang.
I first heard this song In Friends sitcom, in the episode "the one with the blackout". Joe, Monica and Pheobe were singing it while the cat was attacking Ross on the balcony.
The simplest and most correct definition of 'artist' is genius.
Song makes me happy! Such a lovely voice. What a loss...😞
I have this desire to walk right up to Karen Carpenter, gently putting my hands on her shoulders, looking longingly into those warm loving eyes of hers, and just asking her to say or sing anything to me...and as she does, I imagine just crying and crying and crying, not in sadness but in utter relief, a deep joy that knows no bounds....just listening to that Golden Throat of hers, would instantly catapult me into Heaven itself. I would be on Top of the World, looking down on creation.
this song hits me in the heart
it's 2017 and this song still changes my mood.💖
2023 .. and it still does the same for me
Oh My! Brings back Good Ole Memories. Thank You.
I first heard the Vietnamese version of this song and I loved it. I didn't understand the lyrics at all but something about it made me happy inside, and now that I've heard this original English version, I think this will brighten my mood up even more no matter how I'm feeling.