It was one of the songs sung at my wedding. His SIL Beverly was a music and piano major in College. She sang We’ve Only Just Begun and played the piano too
@@danielmart7940 Yes, she was angelic and beautiful! If I were to get a “honey do list” I would be very happy for it, if it were from Karen, in her soothing voice! Her gentle low notes melt my heart every single time!!!
I am now 76. Whenever I hear Karen’s voice I am 50 years younger and back into the 1970s. Her voice envelops my whole body as memories flood back into my mind and little tear builds in my eyes.
I was in elementary school when I saw The Carpenters play at the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA, in 1973. They had a group of local schoolchildren up to sing one song with them (don't remember which song). One of those children was my cousin. It was a magical moment I still remember.
Indubitably. Funny you should mention that, though. My pet Indian ringneck parrot, India Elizabeth, had a gratuitous squawking problem all her life, before her passing from cancer in September 2022. Other than approaching bedtime, only three things would get her to calm and quiet down: "Music My Pet" CD Beethoven The Carpenters...she'd quiet down right away and listen. Karen...please hold India on your hand and sing for her. You're both free of illness and at peace. I love and miss you both.
I remember when these songs were on the radio 52 years ago. I was 9. And every girlfriend I had a crush on I could hear Karen's voice singing. Karen is Love and will be for all my life...
Yes every time I think about her a wave of sadness comes over me. Such a beautiful lady and wonderful voice and yet the things she struggled with, very sad indeed
I’m a boomer & yes I miss her too. There’s many great performers from the late 50’s, 60’s & 70’s who have died also, but nobody had a voice like Karen Carpenter! 🌹
I will be 62 on Sunday, February 4, and I remember that Friday, February 4, 1983 when she died and I will never forget it. I was doing news at my college radio station and standing next to the teletype when the alarm bells went off which occurred when there was a very important news event and it scared the crap out of me. I was now 21 and had a crush on Karen and let’s say I lost the entire weekend and returned on Monday. I was supposed to go out with my friends that night because 21 was the legal drinking age in New Jersey. May she continue to rest in peace.
OK I'm 77 years old this takes me back to thinking about when me and my glenys started out together with nothing just ourselves. We were together for 45 years now I wait to be with her
I totally agree with you! We all miss her, saw them in concert in My hometown of Portland, Maine with my parents, in the 70’s! They were fantastic! Love Karen! ❤️❤️
I mean Karen Carpenter died of an eating disorder 13 years later, and plenty of stars had already OD’d by that time, the Vietnam War was on going, the drug culture was at its zenith, and leaded gasoline was lowering American IQs by an average of six points, right off the top of my head, so I’m not sure there was any innocence then either, or ever
Yes.. I always knew she was a great singer, but I only just learned that she could shred a drum kit too - and sing at the same time! Mind blowing really. So talented. Apparently when she beat Jon Bonham in a best drummer poll, he went nuts saying she wouldn't last 5 minutes playing a Led Zep set. Well, I think Jon wouldn't have lasted 30 seconds playing jazz drums and trying to sing like an angel at the same time... 🙂
In a couple days on Feb 4th we will have lost this angelic voice 41 years ago. Doesnt seem that long ago. Their music and her voice is timeless. Thank goodness the younger generation is now recognizing and understanding the Carpenters masterful compositions of music they left behind. ❤
I'm 58. I remember when Karen passed away because I was in high school at that time. But I never heard Carpenter songs until recently on TH-cam. They never played her on the radio at that time!
Count me among the many millions of people worldwide who will always remember Karen and regularly play the Carpenter's music. Her beautiful voice remains one of the most emotive in history.
Karen was a beautiful woman, with the voice of an angel, and topped it off by being a top notch drummer! I still listen to their music all the time. It never gets old!
@@paddyb456 Yes, that's HER recorded session she's live voicing over. For the entertainment of the Televised Show audience and the live audience. That is *Her* we are hearing sing. This IS Her voice; that was *performed* BY Her, live, in the recording studio session that they chose to be the cut. Incidentally, she could have sung this equally amazingly, if not even better, again, live, here.
@@paddyb456 By the way. She is not silently mouthing the lyrics here She's actually *singing* *aloud* over her own recorded session here. In this act, as do major famous Vocalists, they *sing* the lyrics *aloud* *LIVE* right over their hit record session recording, if the Show they are being showcased on chooses to treat the audience to the original hit record studio recording.
@@paddyb456 You comment it's a recording. You comment she's not singing live. You stated a bygone conclusion stating the obvious. Yes. It's the original hit song recording that was made public in the album that is being aired on the show. Are you confused? No, she is not singing the original recording live, *obviously* It was *already* *recorded* She had *already* sung that studio session take. She *cannot* be singing the original recording here. This is *obvious* And, actually, she is really audibly singing, *live* , over *her* *own* recording.
@@paddyb456 You have made two nonsensical comments that are both moot regarding her performing her hit song on a television show. This type of playing the original track is for the audience to enjoy seeing her execute the familiar original recording that is the hit song on the album they bought, and heard, on the radio. You are clearly confused as to what you're attempting to try "point out".
Just love Karen Carpenter. One of the best true natural singers of all time. Totally untrained, vocals with a heart to it. She seems like she really believes in every lyric of that song
@@andytaylor5476 Karen said she didn't have formal voice lessons outside of some tips from her choral teacher and I believe her. I assume that he taught her breath control, harmony, and maybe enunciation. Unlike a lot of singers, she didn't even discover her ability until she was in her mid teens and she started recording professionally under her brother's production not long after. But she was a natural singer. No amount of training is going to just give a person that kind of talent, no matter how great the teacher is.
Her voice is literally what I envision an angel sounding like - pure, comforting, calming, loving. RIP, Karen Carpenter. One of the greatest of our time.
It's nice seeing her playing drums which she loved. She never wanted the role of lead vocal and was uncomfortable singing without drums and being the focus. Had she been left to what she wanted I wonder would she still be alive?
Nope there’s this 21 yr old girl that sounds almost like a clone of Karen. Can’t remember her name but you can TH-cam it. She did a cover of this song..
By far the most heavenly voice that ever stood before a microphone. Karen's voice is so heavenly it almost puts you into a trance. Such a shame her life was cut short :(
It's 2024 and I'm back in the 70s listening to arguably the Greatest Voice ever they only come once in a lifetime and she had it along with Freddie Mercury , Elvis , Steve Perry , Christie Mcvie , Crystal Gayle, Barbara Striesand , ect
Can't help but cry listening to that voice. It's that beautiful. Karen is evidence that the best of us leave way too soon. It still hurts me that she's gone.
Our first dance as husband & wife…October, 1978. I believe it was everyone’s! Still married to that girl.
You must really love her, doesn't happen often now
Our first dance as husband and wife also ! January 1988
It was one of the songs sung at my wedding.
His SIL Beverly was a music and piano major in College.
She sang We’ve Only Just Begun and played the piano too
On October 25, 1981 but we are divorced and he passed away in 2021
It was, in RC's words, the wedding song of a generation...
She was so angelic and beautiful
@@danielmart7940
Yes, she was angelic and beautiful!
If I were to get a “honey do list” I would be very happy for it, if it were from Karen, in her soothing voice!
Her gentle low notes melt my heart every single time!!!
I am now 76. Whenever I hear Karen’s voice I am 50 years younger and back into the 1970s. Her voice envelops my whole body as memories flood back into my mind and little tear builds in my eyes.
Funny. I’m 25 and I’m listening to it for the first time right now. This is a great song.
Ditto!!
I know what you mean
Omg
Me too. Me too. Damn, what a voice. One of the true greats.
I was in elementary school when I saw The Carpenters play at the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA, in 1973. They had a group of local schoolchildren up to sing one song with them (don't remember which song). One of those children was my cousin. It was a magical moment I still remember.
It was called " Sing."
How can a song make you feel so happy and so sad at the same time?
😢
That’s the beauty and magic of the Carpenters.
There's not a voice today that can compare with hers. Rich and deep, filled with emotion and not an auto tune in sight.
Heya - have a listen to “Falls on Me” by Sylvie. Came out last year, see what you think 👍
You described it perfectly.
Voice of an angel.
You heard Mitski or Weyes Blood? Pretty similarly incredible musicians who take inspiration from that 70s Carpenters sound
Perhaps but AJ Lee sure aint too bad either imo!....
Tori Holub's voice is coming eerily close.
The carpenters are medicine for me when I am feeling down..
Indubitably. Funny you should mention that, though. My pet Indian ringneck parrot, India Elizabeth, had a gratuitous squawking problem all her life, before her passing from cancer in September 2022. Other than approaching bedtime, only three things would get her to calm and quiet down:
"Music My Pet" CD
Beethoven
The Carpenters...she'd quiet down right away and listen.
Karen...please hold India on your hand and sing for her. You're both free of illness and at peace. I love and miss you both.
Breathtaking talent. They're just kids here!
Female lead singers who are also the drummer places her in another rare category 😃
Absolutely
She was a bad ass drummer .. she would have been a superstar in any genre of music. Imagine what she could have done in prog rock!
Our world is so much better for having had Karen in it to share her voice with us. It is eternal.
I'm 64 and I still love her.
Me too! Same age, and love for her! ❤️❤️
65 and still say she is the greatest singer who ever lived!
I'm 64. Ditto!
61, me too!
59, listening since I was 10. Best voice ever.❤
Her voice brings serenity ♡
I agree with all of you lovely people i🎉❤😊😅🎉❤
She was amazing 🎉❤xxx😂😊❤
A lot of memories in this song
The most naturally gifted singer I've ever heard.
Whitney Houston’s too..
She was a brilliant drummer too. Probably the best drummer/singer to ever live.
It’s 2022 and she is still one of my favorite voices in music. This never gets old. Karen Carpenter forever and a day.
I remember when these songs were on the radio 52 years ago. I was 9. And every girlfriend I had a crush on I could hear Karen's voice singing. Karen is Love and will be for all my life...
I agree. Karen’s is timeless. She’s one of the all time greatest vocals the music industry has ever had. RIP Karen.
This is so beautiful
😀🙏❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
she remains unique in her talents, and with her brother they made songs that will never die. Ever.
41 yrs ago today we lost this beautiful soul
Wow! Didn't know this was the date,but remember it like it was yesterday,similar to Elvis and Michael Jackson.
I fir one am glade to have grown up in the 60s and 70s whay an era of music
1983년 하늘의 별이되어~~
いま67歳。高校生の頃を思い出すなあ。涙が出てくる。
Pure and beautiful voice... no autotune, just pitch perfect. Karen will always have one of the greatest voices in music
Nope. The absolute greatest voice.
She was the best. But this is all playback
@kracauers right, but go look it up live. No difference
Dont forget she was an amazing drummer,I mean have you ever seen here really go for it on the drums...
@@ShayneCutler She was one of the top 5 in the world at one time
A once in a century voice.
You can’t imagine how much my generation misses Karen Carpenter.
Broken hearted when she passed away. 😢
Yes every time I think about her a wave of sadness comes over me. Such a beautiful lady and wonderful voice and yet the things she struggled with, very sad indeed
My chickens nap upon her voice!
Karen was a brilliant talent. Such a beautiful voice. Such a shame she couldn’t find love and happiness. Xxx Australia!
I’m a boomer & yes I miss her too. There’s many great performers from the late 50’s, 60’s & 70’s who have died also, but nobody had a voice like Karen Carpenter! 🌹
What a beautiful angel...RIP 💔💔💔💔💔
She was already so thin. It was very painful to see her just wasting away but her voice never seemed to falter.
So sad.
Spectacular
How the hell could she play drums brilliantly and sing like an angel, incredible
How the heck, indeed.
well this particular performance she was NOT playing drums
I’d sell my soul to go back and live in these days!
She had the most angelic voice. Effortless and natural. Rest in peace Karen. Gone but never forgotten.
best voice ever.
Whitney Houston..
Absolutely!
We need to tell young girls they’re fabulous exactly as they are. Social media is tougher on them more than ever.
They already think they're fabulous with or without or help. That's why we're in the mess we're in 😂
If angels were real and sang they would sound like this, she had the most perfect voice, faultless
Whitney Houston’s too."
I cried now and cried the day Karen died little bit of my childhood came back watching this great video.
me 2.
Karen. Carpenter. Was. So. Multi. Talented , she. Could. Sing,. Dance,. And. Play. The. Drums. To, and. Show. Off. Her. Lovely. Voice.
I cry every time I hear her voice. The voice of an angel.
Какая музыка,! Голоса. Случайно, впервые слушаю. Почему так поздно узнаю о них. Наслаждаюсь
I’m 67 and I still love her too. Pure magic and definitely not like the crap I hear in 2024
I will be 62 on Sunday, February 4, and I remember that Friday, February 4, 1983 when she died and I will never forget it. I was doing news at my college radio station and standing next to the teletype when the alarm bells went off which occurred when there was a very important news event and it scared the crap out of me. I was now 21 and had a crush on Karen and let’s say I lost the entire weekend and returned on Monday.
I was supposed to go out with my friends that night because 21 was the legal drinking age in New Jersey.
May she continue to rest in peace.
Happy Birthday
Was it five or ten bells on the wire. I know ten bells was a FLASH.
Miss her and her voice as she/ Carpenters was my first favorite artist. This song and Close to you...always remember her...my first celebrity crush💛
Karen would be my age now, 73. I listen to her sing and it’s 50 years ago, and I’m filled with memories❣️
OK I'm 77 years old this takes me back to thinking about when me and my glenys started out together with nothing just ourselves. We were together for 45 years now I wait to be with her
She had a beautiful voice she left us way to soon
True & Yes
I Agree With You . My Mom And I Liked To Listen To Her. But My Mom Died In 2016 And It's Hard To Listen To Hear Them Now Without Crying. Miss You Mom.
Karen should still be here today. She is greatly missed by millions of people.
Requiem aeternam, Ms.Carpenter.
I totally agree with you! We all miss her, saw them in concert in My hometown of Portland, Maine with my parents, in the 70’s! They were fantastic! Love Karen! ❤️❤️
The voice of an angel.
what a voice
A girl drummer was unheard of back then. I thought it was awesome!
God realised that she was needed back in heaven.
Can he take me now away from the crap
I will forever be creeped out by this song...
If we could take music with us when we die, this would be one of the songs on my playlist...
Movie “1408” might disagree, but Carpenters discography would be my top choice too.
She had the voice of an angel. This became my husband's song 54 years ago. It still is.
Pitch perfect. Playing the drums. Your rock Karen. Forever.
Fabulous recording. Too bad this is a lip sync.
@@johnlawler4261 It was typical for TV in those days. Karen did not NEED to mime her songs. She was pitch perfect live, consistently.
I miss this America. There was still a bit of innocents
I mean Karen Carpenter died of an eating disorder 13 years later, and plenty of stars had already OD’d by that time, the Vietnam War was on going, the drug culture was at its zenith, and leaded gasoline was lowering American IQs by an average of six points, right off the top of my head, so I’m not sure there was any innocence then either, or ever
yes. love your comment.
Totally agree.
Same here.
destroyed by lawyers, media, agents, and other parasites.
❤ superbe balade forever 💏🌹🎙🙏📻☎️😉
She’s my kindergarten ride to school sing-along fondest memories & the voice of that time of lil me.
I will turn 33 years old tomorrow... and this is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard...
It was originally a song for a commercial. Crocker Bank. You can see it still on utube😊
😂 what does your age have to do with it?
@@ViaticalTreeI think it's cause they are young and like this beautiful music
@@ViaticalTree lmao 😂 Why you roast that man like that .. I’ll be turning 32 next year lol
My first love! ❤❤❤❤
I am 51 and a death metal drummer….there will NEVER be another talent like Karen Carpenter…..ever
Agreed. And John is very underrated.
You were raised right, music filled your home although you turned to a death metal drummer …it’s music❤
Classic Rock is my favorite genre, but I too also love the Carpenters. Karen's voice is spellbinding.
I listen to Slayer , Testament, Pantera ,Merciful Fate etc...... and the Carpenters. Karen was Unique.
Yes.. I always knew she was a great singer, but I only just learned that she could shred a drum kit too - and sing at the same time! Mind blowing really. So talented. Apparently when she beat Jon Bonham in a best drummer poll, he went nuts saying she wouldn't last 5 minutes playing a Led Zep set. Well, I think Jon wouldn't have lasted 30 seconds playing jazz drums and trying to sing like an angel at the same time... 🙂
heavenly. a masterpiece.
Voice of a Angel 👼
She makes me cry every time.
In a couple days on Feb 4th we will have lost this angelic voice 41 years ago. Doesnt seem that long ago. Their music and her voice is timeless. Thank goodness the younger generation is now recognizing and understanding the Carpenters masterful compositions of music they left behind. ❤
I'm 58. I remember when Karen passed away because I was in high school at that time. But I never heard Carpenter songs until recently on TH-cam. They never played her on the radio at that time!
Count me among the many millions of people worldwide who will always remember Karen and regularly play the Carpenter's music. Her beautiful voice remains one of the most emotive in history.
Absolutely beautiful!
Karen was probably my second celeb crush as a kid right after Peggy Fleming. That voice was angelic.
Stunningly complex song and arrangement
We can thank Richard Carpenter for that!
Karen could lock down a tempo on the drums and sing so angelic without missing a note ❤
It always mystified me as to how a drummer could keep a steady tone when singing…but she did it!
@@williampapadopoulos8145 In this case, Karen was lip syncing, but I'm sure she's good at both though. :)
2023 and still smitten by these beautiful sounds
2023. And I'll love this song forever...
Glad I saw them in 1973 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia
Karen was a beautiful woman, with the voice of an angel, and topped it off by being a top notch drummer! I still listen to their music all the time. It never gets old!
I agree! Makes one's heart flutter. Judith Durham of the Seekers is also up thete in the pantheon of angelic female voices.
Wwwoooow, Karen Carpenter's Vocal artistry is breath taking.
@@paddyb456
Yes,
that's HER recorded session she's live voicing over.
For the entertainment of the Televised Show audience and the live audience.
That is *Her* we are hearing sing.
This IS Her voice; that was *performed* BY Her, live, in the recording studio session that they chose to be the cut.
Incidentally, she could have sung this equally amazingly, if not even better, again, live, here.
@@paddyb456
By the way.
She is not silently mouthing
the lyrics here
She's actually *singing* *aloud* over her own recorded session here.
In this act, as do major famous Vocalists, they *sing* the lyrics *aloud* *LIVE* right over their hit record session recording, if the Show they are being showcased on chooses to treat the audience to the original hit record studio recording.
@@paddyb456
You comment it's a recording.
You comment she's not singing live.
You stated a bygone conclusion stating the obvious.
Yes. It's the original hit song recording that was made public in the album that is being aired on the show.
Are you confused?
No, she is not singing the original recording live, *obviously*
It was *already* *recorded*
She had *already* sung that studio session take.
She *cannot* be singing the original recording here.
This is *obvious*
And, actually, she is really audibly singing, *live* , over *her* *own* recording.
@@paddyb456
You have made two nonsensical comments that are both moot regarding her performing her hit song on a television show.
This type of playing the original track is for the audience to enjoy seeing her execute the familiar original recording that is the hit song on the album they bought, and heard, on the radio.
You are clearly confused as to what you're attempting to try "point out".
@@paddyb456
You're going to have to invent a Time Machine and go back to catch one of her Concerts.
I think that we all agree that Karen was a natural beauty and talent.
The Carpenters Christmas tape-bar none the BEST ever 🇺🇸🖖
I love reading the comments and feeling the same way.
A lot of people don’t know the Carpenters are really famous in Asia, too.
Just love Karen Carpenter. One of the best true natural singers of all time. Totally untrained, vocals with a heart to it. She seems like she really believes in every lyric of that song
Frank Pooler gave Karen essons in singing and helped her develop a three-octave range.
@@andytaylor5476 that's low
@@musicandme4894 Gee the truth hurts? There's nothing wrong developing one's skills with training!
What does pugilistic means?
@@andytaylor5476 Karen said she didn't have formal voice lessons outside of some tips from her choral teacher and I believe her. I assume that he taught her breath control, harmony, and maybe enunciation. Unlike a lot of singers, she didn't even discover her ability until she was in her mid teens and she started recording professionally under her brother's production not long after. But she was a natural singer. No amount of training is going to just give a person that kind of talent, no matter how great the teacher is.
Ich bin 57 Jahre und wenn ich diese Musik höre bin ich voll in meiner Kindheit ❤
I'm 154 still listening to this in 2061
Me too!!!😂
Still sounds good?
I remember 2061 it was such a great year lol
This is only a revival from my time in ancient roman courts, it was released 1051AD
I did the math
The most immaculate voice I've ever heard.
Undoubtedly, the prettiest song ever made. Period!
Pretty sad
Family entertainment at it's best and very wholesome for the soul of my 70s childhood in America 🇺🇸 where we live free or Die.
Her voice is literally what I envision an angel sounding like - pure, comforting, calming, loving. RIP, Karen Carpenter. One of the greatest of our time.
Same for Mariah..
I could listen to that hook of a close to you forever
The greatest female vocalist of modern times. No auto tune or any of that contrived nonsense. Just natural talent. Taken far too young.
Grow up
@@lumpylumpyloo Grow up what?
@@lumpylumpyloo Paul McCartney uses autotune last 5 years.
@@lumpylumpyloo 😠
Your @@lumpylumpyloo
So hard to play drums while she sings so brilliantly. And so wonderful she considered herself a drummer before a singer.
@@paddyb456 Oh. Well, maybe she'd done it sometimes I suppose.
As a drummer, she ranks with some of the world's greatest. As a singer, she is perhaps unparalleled. Combined, she is unmatched and unmatchable.
The most expressive, unique, technically precise, rangeful, melodious singer of her era.
It's nice seeing her playing drums which she loved. She never wanted the role of lead vocal and was uncomfortable singing without drums and being the focus. Had she been left to what she wanted I wonder would she still be alive?
Completely agree. The drums were her "shield" so to speak. She was never comfortable in front of the band.
No one ever sounded like that before, and no one will ever sound like that again, just unreal beauty
Nope there’s this 21 yr old girl that sounds almost like a clone of Karen. Can’t remember her name but you can TH-cam it. She did a cover of this song..
@@starsearch1952 I did a search and found a singer named Tori Holub who does sound like Karen Carpenter, might she be the one you're talking about?
Simply the greatest.
Just beautiful. What a pure voice.
This lady may as well be a unicorn. There's simply no one else like her.
She was so stunning
You can't get more wholesome than this.
What a strange word to use. Maybe say innocent or angelic but the opposite of wholesome would be lascivious.
english is my 2nd language #1 is sh*t talken@@lemurianchick
I remember when she died; such a loss. I can't listen to her without crying.
By far the most heavenly voice that ever stood before a microphone. Karen's voice is so heavenly it almost puts you into a trance. Such a shame her life was cut short :(
Since you will see her in heaven, not a big deal right.
Probably won't even have to pay for tickets up there.
@@MyOneFiftiethOfADollar spot on :)
I disagree. ONE of the most heavenly voices. There’s Mariah and Whitney…
She was special. Never forgotten.
God what an incredible voice she had. Such a tragedy we lost her so young!
Wish she was still with us.
She is
She looked like an angel, my first crush, at 12, im 32 and still is. RIP
A voice from heaven, what a tragic loss
It's 2024 and I'm back in the 70s listening to arguably the Greatest Voice ever they only come once in a lifetime and she had it along with Freddie Mercury , Elvis , Steve Perry , Christie Mcvie , Crystal Gayle, Barbara Striesand , ect
Oh mama, that is SO good...
Karen had a beautiful voice and I think she had so much talent ! Its a shame so sad that she died Feb 4th 1983 .
Can't help but cry listening to that voice.
It's that beautiful.
Karen is evidence that the best of us leave way too soon.
It still hurts me that she's gone.
Me as well.
Yep, me too
me too
Have never seen this clip before. I will never tire of Karen 's perfect singing .
The songs weren't my style, but the absolute best female voice ever
Karen and her voice was so beautiful..I'm 73 now and how I miss those days
There never has been any other voice so strikingly beautiful.
Karen is amazing bur there’s OLENTY beautiful voices. Mariah Whitney, Emma HEESTERS..