This was my first concert. Saw them at the original Oakdale Theater with the revolving state. I was just a kid and mesmerized. I still get chocked up when I hear her sing. I'm so thankful my parents took me to see them.
Karen, many thanks for the phenomenal sounds you left for your fans. 50 years on, your songs still give me thrills and chills. Rest In Perpetual Peace, beautiful lady ❤️💐.
Karen’s voice simply touches and caresses my heart. Its beautifully soft, warm tone just sends me. What a privilege to have seen - and heard - an angel right here on earth. Godspeed, Karen..and Thank You for having held my hand thru the good times, esp the bad! ✝️🙏💝💐♥️
My first Carpenters' album was Now & Then. My mom said she could hear me singing "Jambalaya" at the top of my lungs. I used to know the words of every song on that album.
timothy mackin// I concur my Friend, Only had her for a while, In the early 1970 I WAS ON a SSBN SUBMARINE if it was not for them I may have lost my mind......
I love Karen's voice. She had the best natural singing voice I've ever heard. The Carpenters hit the charts while I was in my early 20s and their music surrounds many of my memories of the time. Every time I've heard her voice since she passed, I've been slammed by the tragedy of her death and the loss of that fabulous voice.
They are all cross trained in playing different instruments. The sad part is everyone on stage is now dead except the lone survivor Richard who put this whole act together.
Great great show!! She looks so beautiful and happy here!! Luv it!!! There is only a few singers that can bring a tear to my eye. Karen does it every time for me. It’s 2020 now and there is so much chaos and hatred today, these concerts are my escape. 💜💜💜 Thanks Karen!💜💜💜 And Jambalaya has got to be the best pick me up song!!!💜
Those people in the audience were completely mesmerized...lol! She had such stage command with her composure and voice. People were just locked in witnessing something very extraordinaire.
that was a dinner theratr. how cool would have that been to be there eating and drinking wine. karen was the greatest singer who ever lived, and thanks to richards amazing arrangements. i will always love both of them
Yes,, and it's actually quite bizarre that she faced accusations of not being a very charismatic live performer, and that she and Richard, urged on by new management, felt compelled to introduce more gimmicky numbers to their later live shows in an attempt to add more "pizazz" or "oomph". I hadn't watched this particular show for a few years, and the one thing that jumped out to me when I watched it a few days, 50 years to the day after it was first transmitted, was how engaged Karen was with the audience. I also love the way that she made subtle changes of intonation and phrasing from the recorded version of the songs, meaning that we got the best of both worlds: her marvellous voice and peerless vocalisation, but at the same time an entirely fresh version of each of the songs, all of which added to the impression that she was singing "just for you".
I wrote a letter for Karen saying how I really love her music. I in my High school in the Philippines then. I wasnt sure if she received my letter or she just couldnt understand my English then. I still love her!
Karen is a lovely angel. God bless her and her band. Here is a great story. She made me feel like she's a big sister telling me the greatest love story..Thank you Carpenters..
Thanx to everybody who puts live Carpenters shows on you tube...I had all the records when I was a teenager in the early 70's...but this stuff is.....toooo much....frankm62yroldwhitekid
12:05 Burt Bacharach passed away on February 8th, 2023...40 years and 4 days after Karen soared away to heaven. ThoseTwo, Close to You, God. Their otherworldly gifts, stay here close to us. Blessings!
I watched this as it was broadcast in '74. It left a huge impression. No videos etc back then and I thought I'd probably never see it again. Thanks Billy! Richard and Karen were talented beyond measure and Tony P is still underrated in the history of guitar. For me he was one of the greats.
Death takes the body. God takes the soul. Our mind holds the memories. Our heart keeps the love. Our faith lets us know, we will meet again. In everlasting love for a wonderful woman.
I loved her secretly as a you boy growing up! In an era where rock and roll ruled she was one of those voices you simply couldn’t ignore! I sang some of her songs when my friends weren’t around! I like many had no idea of her struggle! It’s sad and a shame she had to live with that pain!
That's the infuriating part of that illness. There's nothing anybody can do. Even if they weigh 75 pounds, when they look at the mirror they see themselves obese. I met a couple of anorexic persons.
"The End of the World" by Skeeter Davies was always one of my favourite fifties songs and thought it couldn't be bettered until I heard Karen 's version.
Love to see Karen rockin' on the drums in the formal attire. Priceless stuff. She really was a great drummer and you can see how much she loved to play. They kind of took that away from her to get her out front more.
I like these live shows..real singing and not pantomiming..real instruments and not sound machines.. heartfelt music and not the garbage they singing now that disrespects the human race.. peaceful melodies and not that loud crap they do on stage with demonic symbols all over the stages..thank you for posting ❤️
Warrior: so do I! Richard knows what musical harmonies are. He made great arrangements for the Carpenters. Songs, which were good to hear. And Karen made those arrangements much more special with her unique, unmatchable and unforgettable voice. I never heard a voice like hers. And nobody will ever achieve her.
I’m form UK & fist album i ever saw was my mums which had the logo CARPENTERS on it, never forget must have been about 8 then. You Listen then you learn. Thankyou for the Voice & the Music ❤
IN my opinion, Richard and Karen were both Genius in what they did. Karen was absolutely one of the most phenomenal singers that ever lived. She had a voice like no one else that ever lived. and in this video you can see how incredible she is at the drums. Karen not only touched your heart with her voice, but she went much further in touching your soul. Richard was a master at arrangements. Karen could not be more Loved and missed right now. NO one else could ever touch the voice of Karen Carpenter!!!
She was always so consistently magnificent. Just effortless and easy yet phenomenal. Beautiful instrument and God given talent!! Love you always Karen!!
Her voice is like silk! She could’ve sang the LA Phonebook and it would’ve been magnificent! I wonder if she ever realized her beauty and talent! I could’ve dated her In a heart beat!
only 2 singers give me the chills. Karen Carpenter and Ann Wilson. There is a lot of pain in the songs. I wished that she reslly knew how much we all loved her
I don't know why they attract me so much. They played so emotionally and authentic, that's it. I usuallly listen to very different music. I love their abilities and the feeling for good songs.
Same feelings are here! What a great duo! I absolutely admire and adore them... BOTH!!! There were absolute great abilities and god-given talents they both had!
Nothing like finding a Carpenters video I have not seen before.
I 'm al old, old man at the end of my life span ,but Karen is the only female singer that can bring a tear to my eye
Thinking of you mate via Australia.
Our Petula loved Karen and she can do just the same bring tears as she sang on stage at 91 years old or as a child star in the 1940s.
Великолепная группа,великая певица 50 лет прошло а звучит!!! Спасибо!!!
100%
She really emotes the message of the song.
She was still 23 here. Just mind blowing vocalist 💯 ❤
What a concert, the drummer, OMG, thank you.
The Carpenters live performances sound like they are in the studio! Karen is the absolute female best singer ever!
What about Barbra Streisand and Celine dion? 🌹🌹🌹
@@lynnmarie6219 Babs, somewhat (although can't go to low register like Karen), Celine, not a chance, too shrill
@@lynnmarie6219 Both are very good but do not hold a candle to Karen's voice but that's just my opinion
So perfect sounded like studio but not. She was that good. Here is voice analysis that proves it.
th-cam.com/video/HWB96ZLWUUw/w-d-xo.html
My God, that voice! that voice! Wow. The level of sweetness and depth is captivating
Very Well Said!!
I love listening to her her was greatest soft voice she' die to early in life I love her
The best female singer of all times
This was my first concert. Saw them at the original Oakdale Theater with the revolving state. I was just a kid and mesmerized. I still get chocked up when I hear her sing. I'm so thankful my parents took me to see them.
"stage"
I.seen in person too.in1973 I was 22 years.old I love it so much I am70 now. Karen was living she will.be.71
Karen carries the entire show. She was like a female Elvis. Amazing singer and performer.
Look how she is playing those drums damn she's just awesome
No wonder Karen described herself as a "drummer who sings", she was always supremely happy behind the drums!
Karen, many thanks for the phenomenal sounds you left for your fans. 50 years on, your songs still give me thrills and chills. Rest In Perpetual Peace, beautiful lady ❤️💐.
Wonderful. A voice like Karen's comes along once in a hundred years. I still love her. hey were a great team.
Karen’s voice simply touches and caresses my heart. Its beautifully soft, warm tone just sends me. What a privilege to have seen - and heard - an angel right here on earth. Godspeed, Karen..and Thank You for having held my hand thru the good times, esp the bad! ✝️🙏💝💐♥️
My first Carpenters' album was Now & Then. My mom said she could hear me singing "Jambalaya" at the top of my lungs. I used to know the words of every song on that album.
She was an ANGEL sent straight from heaven .
We love you Karen
We really do..
💕💕💕💕💕
timothy mackin// I concur my Friend, Only had her for a while, In the early 1970 I WAS ON a SSBN SUBMARINE if it was not for them I may have lost my mind......
It is always a treat to see Karen having fun jamming
Carpenters never got to rest,can see how she was stressed out
I love Karen's voice. She had the best natural singing voice I've ever heard. The Carpenters hit the charts while I was in my early 20s and their music surrounds many of my memories of the time. Every time I've heard her voice since she passed, I've been slammed by the tragedy of her death and the loss of that fabulous voice.
Tony Peluso, one of music's most underrated guitarists. IMO, he was as good as Clapton, Hendrix, etc.
Taylor swifts of the world listen closely to what a real female vocalist should sound like. Perfect intonation, musical phrasing, dynamics.
Also no auto-tune and didn't have to be half-naked to distract from the lack of true talent.
It's funny because it's true.
Spot on comment, Sam Powell. Thank you.
And no autotune!!
@@MarkovianMan you something you rite don't need nothing like that .
They are all cross trained in playing different instruments. The sad part is everyone on stage is now dead except the lone survivor Richard who put this whole act together.
karens voice was second to none , incredibly talented she was
Amazing. Karen gets up and sings For All We Know after breakneck Johnny B Goode on the drums. ❤
Karen looks so bright, beautiful, healthy, and full of life here. What a sad day it was when she died.
I pity the 42 people who wouldn't know great talent if it bit them in the ass and gave this a thumbs down.
I agree! It's nothing but crap today.
She was only on loan to us for a short time from above. I pray that she will be singing in a heavenly choir when I leave this world.
Watching in 2021. Never tired
There's nobody even close to even coming close to dear sweet Karen Carpenter in today's musical world.😀😎😀😁😇
Great great show!! She looks so beautiful and happy here!! Luv it!!! There is only a few singers that can bring a tear to my eye. Karen does it every time for me.
It’s 2020 now and there is so much chaos and hatred today, these concerts are my escape.
💜💜💜 Thanks Karen!💜💜💜
And Jambalaya has got to be the best pick me up song!!!💜
The whole performance is class and an advert in total perfection
Karen is timeless. A one in a ten-million voice. NO ONE will ever come to close to vocals so sweet and haunting and moving.
Those people in the audience were completely mesmerized...lol! She had such stage command with her composure and voice. People were just locked in witnessing something very extraordinaire.
that was a dinner theratr. how cool would have that been to be there eating and drinking wine. karen was the greatest singer who ever lived, and thanks to richards amazing arrangements. i will always love both of them
Yes,, and it's actually quite bizarre that she faced accusations of not being a very charismatic live performer, and that she and Richard, urged on by new management, felt compelled to introduce more gimmicky numbers to their later live shows in an attempt to add more "pizazz" or "oomph". I hadn't watched this particular show for a few years, and the one thing that jumped out to me when I watched it a few days, 50 years to the day after it was first transmitted, was how engaged Karen was with the audience. I also love the way that she made subtle changes of intonation and phrasing from the recorded version of the songs, meaning that we got the best of both worlds: her marvellous voice and peerless vocalisation, but at the same time an entirely fresh version of each of the songs, all of which added to the impression that she was singing "just for you".
Her voice is. A angel. From heaven. I miss her when you close you eyes her music gives you inner peace
So true!
God I love Karen's beautiful rich low tones she sings, especially the opening of the first song.
Wish I could have met Karen in person..
Overcomer For Hope I met Karen 4 times. I was a child. She was so kind.
@@ionthetarget I truly believe that. She loved people!💙
Would have been an absolute dream come true to have met her!
I wrote a letter for Karen saying how I really love her music. I in my High school in the Philippines then. I wasnt sure if she received my letter or she just couldnt understand my English then. I still love her!
The purity of her voice says it all, God bless you for giving us 33 years of Karen, but wait we have her forever
Karen is a lovely angel. God bless her and her band. Here is a great story. She made me feel like she's a big sister telling me the greatest love story..Thank you Carpenters..
I was born December 19981 only about a year before she died but I still love Karen's voice and wish I was older so I could have seen her in concert.
Anyone else still watching this masterful female artist in 2021 August?
2024 feb.
June 2024
from the beginning to the end her voice never ever change.
She was not just a singer but an angel who could the stage in to paradise - a heavenly experience. RIP Karen! We miss you!
Loved her palazzo pants outfits. They were beautiful!
An amazing performance. And this is what Karen gave....Always.
I wish I could go back in time and see them!
She was a remarkable woman in every way, beautiful, talented, charismatic, loving my heart her. It is a delight to behold and hear.
I wish she take herself earlier she will be here with us
Ì totally agree with you!!!
Tom rg// I still cry for Karen at , I am now 68....
Wish this was on record. Her nuances have grown. So beautiful. Such a gift. She is so loved.
First time in seeing this performance. Her voice and performance style continues to amaze me.
Thanx to everybody who puts live Carpenters shows on you tube...I had all the records when I was a teenager in the early 70's...but this stuff is.....toooo much....frankm62yroldwhitekid
Sweetest, most pure voice EVER!
Her makeup/hair here is so nice and classy
B E A U T I F U L 🌷❤
The ORIGINAL AMERICA,S SWEETHEART, Miss Karen Anne Carpenter !
Supported by a terrific band, with Tony Peluso on lead guitar.
Actually according to Phil (see here) she was singing to a backing track. But it was her singing live. th-cam.com/video/HWB96ZLWUUw/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Billy Rees for this! Karen is , was and will always be My best vocalist!
Karen had a beautiful voice a voice of pure Gold!
That voice is just so smooth, beautiful and effortless. Never heard anything like it before or since.
12:05 Burt Bacharach passed away on February 8th, 2023...40 years and 4 days after Karen soared away to heaven. ThoseTwo, Close to You, God. Their otherworldly gifts, stay here close to us. Blessings!
I fell in love with her the first time I laid eyes on her. still feel the same and im 60 now.
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Just love hearing her talking just as much as her singing :-)
Me too!!
Karen had a gorgeous speaking voice! And her singing voice was off the charts beautiful!
I watched this as it was broadcast in '74. It left a huge impression. No videos etc back then and I thought I'd probably never see it again. Thanks Billy! Richard and Karen were talented beyond measure and Tony P is still underrated in the history of guitar. For me he was one of the greats.
One of the best voices of all time!
There are no words for this except for Karen, we miss you so, so much
Death takes the body. God takes the soul. Our mind holds the memories. Our heart keeps the love. Our faith lets us know, we will meet again. In everlasting love for a wonderful woman.
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I loved her secretly as a you boy growing up! In an era where rock and roll ruled she was one of those voices you simply couldn’t ignore! I sang some of her songs when my friends weren’t around! I like many had no idea of her struggle! It’s sad and a shame she had to live with that pain!
Best singer that ever lived.
Shame she didn't stay just like this, she didn't need to loose any weight, she sounds great live.
That's the infuriating part of that illness. There's nothing anybody can do. Even if they weigh 75 pounds, when they look at the mirror they see themselves obese. I met a couple of anorexic persons.
It's the only way they feel in control.
When Karen sings her own backup vocals beginning at 13:45 on Close to You, I agree with a lot of the comments about her. She DOES sound angelic.
Wow!! I feel like I just came from a concert!! Singing along as if I was in the audience too! Cool😎...go Johnny go go..that's what's up!!
"The End of the World"
by Skeeter Davies was always one of my favourite fifties songs and thought it couldn't be bettered until I heard Karen 's version.
I liked Carpenters because of classic and angelic voice of Karen Carpenters.
For.some.reason.the.great.ones
Leave.us.so.young
Love to see Karen rockin' on the drums in the formal attire. Priceless stuff. She really was a great drummer and you can see how much she loved to play. They kind of took that away from her to get her out front more.
badass!!! indeed
I like these live shows..real singing and not pantomiming..real instruments and not sound machines.. heartfelt music and not the garbage they singing now that disrespects the human race.. peaceful melodies and not that loud crap they do on stage with demonic symbols all over the stages..thank you for posting ❤️
I absolutely agree with you! Thank you very much for posting! It's such a great pleasure seeing them!
👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Warrior: so do I! Richard knows what musical harmonies are. He made great arrangements for the Carpenters. Songs, which were good to hear. And Karen made those arrangements much more special with her unique, unmatchable and unforgettable voice. I never heard a voice like hers. And nobody will ever achieve her.
Actuallly Richard and Tony used the synthesizer in their recordings and live performances.
Man, Tony Peluso could really shred. I always wished they would have let him tear it up more often on the albums. Would have been something different!
It was "different"; many credit the Carpenters with creating the power ballad. Find such a solo before 1972 in a pop song!
Karen is so beautiful and the best singer ever. Even better than Andy Williams, my second favorite! Karen could be a top country singer too!
Miss her so much....What a talent ! What a Lady ! ! !
I’m form UK & fist album i ever saw was my mums which had the logo CARPENTERS on it, never forget must have been about 8 then. You Listen then you learn. Thankyou for the Voice & the Music ❤
IN my opinion, Richard and Karen were both Genius in what they did. Karen was absolutely one of the most phenomenal singers that ever lived. She had a voice like no one else that ever lived. and in this video you can see how incredible she is at the drums. Karen not only touched your heart with her voice, but she went much further in touching your soul. Richard was a master at arrangements. Karen could not be more Loved and missed right now. NO one else could ever touch the voice of Karen Carpenter!!!
She was the best.i love her so much RIP Karen sweetheart
Well said ! R.I.P. beautiful Karen. 😥❤️
She was always so consistently magnificent. Just effortless and easy yet phenomenal. Beautiful instrument and God given talent!! Love you always Karen!!
Sadly missed what a heaven sent voice
LOVE LOVE LOVE….that’s all I can say…and this is soon to be 2024….and still I LOVE LOVE LOVE them!
Her voice is like silk! She could’ve sang the LA Phonebook and it would’ve been magnificent! I wonder if she ever realized her beauty and talent! I could’ve dated her In a heart beat!
The talk of the town is Awesome.
Mr Guder. Those lyrics, the arrangements, Karen's voice and drums❤️
only 2 singers give me the chills. Karen Carpenter and Ann Wilson. There is a lot of pain in the songs. I wished that she reslly knew how much we all loved her
KAREN WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND HER VOICE WAS BEAUTIFUL SAD SHE DIDN'T THINK THAT SHE WAS💔
she was a fantastic drummer too
I remember watching this as a kid of 13. I was lucky enough to see them live in 76.
I see .in 1973 I love them so much
That voice is chilling...... goosebumps
Mr. Guder, especially the live version, was a masterpiece - Carpenters at their very best in every way.
Thanks so much Billy Rees. Karen Carpenter is my favourite singer.
I listened to her in the 80s..it wasn't 'cool'..but always my favorite female vocalist..the voice of an angel!
I fell head over heals in love with Karen and still am I miss her with all my heart x
Karen, projected love in her song like no other ❤️😊🎶
Beautiful! I'm speechless!
For all we know makes me cry as I remember my Mum singing it in the car when we would go on trips together,
Vďaka Billy za ten krásny zážitok! Vynikajúci hudobníci, no Karen je klenot, zjav, ktorý pričinením osudu nikdy nezostarne...
I don't know why they attract me so much. They played so emotionally and authentic, that's it. I usuallly listen to very different music. I love their abilities and the feeling for good songs.
Same feelings are here! What a great duo! I absolutely admire and adore them... BOTH!!! There were absolute great abilities and god-given talents they both had!
The sweetness! Pure sweetness. I've never her so much sweetness in a voice.
Richard and Karen were musical geniuses!
Karen vocals were Great!!! I Love the Carpenter's ❤
I love you KC...i'm not in your era...seen you in TH-cam channel is was LOVE at first SIGHT...you're my forever LADY and my crush..
Such world class musicians with the best angel voice in the world...