Karen thought this song didn't suit her voice and refused to sing it at first. Once Richard Carpenter arranged it and recorded the instrumentals, he convinced Karen to stay in the booth after recording another song. Parts of the lyrics were written on napkins and bits of paper. KAREN KNOCKED THIS SONG OUT IN ONE TAKE!!!
I absolutely agree. She really had one of the best voices ever recorded. Her lower register was the reason I fell in love with her voice as it is wonderful.
The thing I love best about this particular recording is that - Karen hated this song with a passion. She agreed to record it. ONCE. What you're hearing is her first - and last - time ever singing it.
Not enough credit EVER goes out to Richard. Karen had the voice but without Richard's talents for writing, finding songs, arranging, orchestration, keyboards and vocals ( he got "We've Only Just Begun" from a bank commercial! ) The Carpenters as we know and love them never would have existed!
Karen always credited Richard for his amazing song choices, writing and compositions. Always love Richard’s amazing arrangements. Karen always said there would be no Carpenters without him
And to think she didn't like the song and didn;t want to record it. Richard convinced her and the finished product is fantastic. Karen never sang this at any one of their concerts. Maybe it hit home too much. I think this is one of Karen's best masterpieces vocally. What a talent gone way too soon. We all miss her !
The Carpenters are addictive. O I love this song. Heard it years and years ago but didn't really take notice of the lyrics. This time of the year I pray for the lonely people. To be alone and loneliness is such different terms. Tx Saeed you are so appreciated. Greetings from South Africa
They are very different terms indeed. I like solitude for example, but i am not lonely. Really powerful song. Thanks for watching. Greetings from Belgium.
I recently watched a pitch analysis of Karen Carpenter's vocals, using a song recorded in the days before pitch correction and AutoTune, of course. Her ability to hit pitches precisely over and over again was truly phenomenal.
In addition to being a songwriter, Neil Sedaka was also a singer and pianist. He had a number 1 hit singing "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" in 1962. Sedaka's second and third number 1 hits were "Laughter In The Rain" and "Bad Blood" in 1975. Sedaka followed the success of "Laughter in the Rain" with a more politically motivated song, "The Immigrant", inspired by the songwriters' parents and by John Lennon, then facing immigration issues at the time. "The Immigrant" reached number 22 on the Hot 100 chart and topped the easy listening charts. Sedaka released a remake of his upbeat 1962 hit "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" as a slow ballad, and the remake made it to number 8 on the Hot 100 chart and number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1976. Sedaka was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Neil Sedaka is an American song writer and singer/pianist. Starting in the late 1950's, Neil had a string of hits including Calander Girl and Breaking Up Is Hard To do which he himself covered in the mid 1970's after Elton John signed Neil to his record label, Rocket Records. Elton also sang backup on Neil's #1 hit called Bad Blood😮😊!
Iv said it for years. SHE IS AMAZING AT GOING FROM HI TO MID TO LOW .just smooth as silk.she has many different tones and styles she can sing in. which just makes her such a talent. She can portray any tye of feelings in her songs...and what a drummer.very gifted lady.
Gorgeous Carpenters song! I think lots of people go through those feelings. KC singing connects to your soul. KC’s documentary: Starving For Perfection showcases her talent and inner darkness by people who knew her and loved her and other entertainment greats. Richard’s gorgeous arrangements are always stellar and his piano and harmony. Thank you for your wonderful reaction and sharing your heartfelt experiences. ❤❤
This was always my favorite version of the song (which is saying a lot considering it was recorded by Petula Clark, Andy Williams, and the Searchers), though recently I've discovered Neil Sedaka's live version which is also great.
🌿As my sister was 5 years older than I , everything she listened to ( on her record player on repeat ) in the 1970's ... When we were young ... I listened to ... This Carpenter's album was one ... I would say THIS song and ' goodbye to love ' are the two Carpenter's songs that are just overwhelming in sadness . For the genre the quality and subject matter is unusual in my book . This song fits my life pretty well come to think of it .🌿
This is such a beautiful song that showcases her lovely voice. Clay Aiken does a pretty stunning cover and he sang it in front of Neil Sedaka, who teared up and said he had lost his song as it would now forever be a Clay Aiken song. .
I thought no one would ever react to Solitario...for me, one of the 3 best Carpenters songs. (although it's by Sedaka) It's sublime, it's her, an eternal angel to whom I dedicated a video. Thank you for your profound reaction.
One take and this is what you hear, pure perfection. No one like her out there, and there will never be another voice like hers. I'm late to get to head this reaction, but I'm determined to watch all these reactions. Thank you, my friend for this truly phenomenal reaction. Much love to you and your family ❤️ 🫂.
Neil Sedaka was a brilliant composer who did a great version of this himself, and then to get the best female singer of her decade to perform it was a win/win for this song.
Written by early 60s pop star Neil Sedaka. In the 70s he had a career revival benefited by Elton John. My fav from 60s is Breaking up is hard to do. Neil redid it as a ballad in the 60s a hit again. He has a show about 50/60s music on satellite radio (Sirius) in the USA. Great lyrics by Phil Cody Melody inspired by Chopin. Neil was classically trained.
After a long stressful and tiring day, I love to crash into my bed with the lights out and listen to Karen Carpenter singing 😌 It’s a delightfully relaxing musical massage 🤗
Thank you for this one! It’s always been one of my favorites. Perfect showcase for her vocal range. I was 13 when I bought this album. 62 now and can’t believe people are still appreciating this duo!!!
Her voice is like pure honey sprinkled with flakes of chocolate....and vanilla. She had a beautiful 4 octave range (she said this!)....Phil Cody said of the 90 some cover versions of SOLITAIRE, Karen's was the best, the benchmark of all...this is probably one of the best songs where she conveys a story....
Even though i'm not a subscriber(not yet)I pop in constantly while jamming together with my mates whenever we see something good and close to our tastes.Seems you have a special love for classic ballads.Karen is a fabulous contralto.A real queen in that mainstream field imo.A rare diamond.You also gotta try some Olivia Newton John a close friend of hers and legendary '70s early '80s singer.And btw we're really surprised we can't find any ABBA in your channel's list.Seems you aren't that interested on these Swedish legends?Do know they have a very loyal and solid fan-base ,all ages .I would also suggest you some dude who sings retro peculiar stuff .Steven Sanchez one of Lana Del Rey's fave young singers and such a fantastic live performer.
When you hear Neil Sedaka sings the original you will be surprised how close the tone of his voice to Karen Carpenter's, especially at the beginning of the song.
Karen Carpenter's bottom register was to die for. You need to listen to their version of the magnificent Leon Russell's classic A Song for You. You should also listen to Neil Sedaka's original version of this fine song.
Karens voice was so unique & sad to know her parents didn't really care about her, moreso their son Richard, who was an exceptional pianist (& singer), yet felt she shouldn't be in the limelight, just the two of them I think. Very heartbreaking. All I know is that I felt so sorry for her. Particularly when someone said to her she was FAT!! So that took off the anorexia. But she really was just an angel, & looking down at her family saying 'I did my best'.💔💔💔💔
Thank you 🙏🏻 for the reaction to this Carpenters song. I hope you would also react to a less known song by them, but it is another good one. That song is called A Place To Hideaway. 🎉
Neil Sedaka is one of the great Composers of popular music. One of his biggest hits was a song called Oh Carol written in reference to a failed love for a school friend, a girl who we know as Carol King .
Great reaction and analysis of a song I can relate to. Karen has a unique way of pulling at my heartstrings and emotions. Maybe I should limit myself to just watching her play the drums, which always brings a smile to my face. NO WAY! Rest in Peace Karen. Nice job sir!
Often cited as KC's finest ever lead vocal. Fun fact: she didn't like the song! Hit it out of the park anyway, because, well, she was KC... Next after this one...do Someday, from Carpenters' 1969 debut album.
@@stevetournay6103 Richard said that Karen didn’t like the song at all, but sang the hell out of it. I don’t think they ever performed this song in concert.
need to look up neil sedaka music he was famous in the mid 1950's then the Beatles came along in the 1960's his carrier was over he moved to london and elton john brought Neil Sedaka back in the early 1970's
Thank you sir for playing this song...Neil Sedaka,the writer and owned this song said,that all the versions he heard,Karen's version is the one that hit the most...
This is seriously one of Karen's best performances, but Richard has said that Karen never liked the song. When asked why, he said she never really put it into words. There's an interview online where she talks about the trouble they had recording the song. It took two weeks, tweaking the vocals and the music, but in the end, they felt that there was still something missing. Karen made the comment, "It's very boring. We never got the right feel." There are several songs they recorded that Karen didn't like. "Superstar" was one of them. She said it took her a long time to appreciate the song. Another one was "Ordinary Fool." It's one of her "bluesiest" songs, but after recording the work lead, Karen simply didn't care to continue with it. The work lead was finally released on the "Voice of the Heart" album eight months after Karen's death.
I've always loved her voice and this tune. This song gets me so deeply. Gosh!, such a warm low notes, her vibrato, ... Thanks Saeed, I hadn't heard it in a long time. See you soon again 👋
Wow, Saeed! I never realized that Neil Sedaka was one of the writers of this song until you mentioned it! Neil is DEFINITELY another you should react to! He wrote and sang many incredible songs from the 1950’s onward. He’s 85 years old now and is STILL performing! He even has his own weekly dee-jay spot on Sirius XM (channel 72 or 73?) where he plays his and other “golden oldies” songs and reminisces about his experiences in the bygone music era and with many of the “greats” he personally knew. Fascinating and fun!
@ , if you do eventually get the chance, here are a few for starters - “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” “Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” “Calendar Girl” “Little Devil” “Oh, Carol!” “Laughter in the Rain” (sheer beauty & my favorite!) Thanks again! 👍
Neil Sedaka wrote this, Elton John had helped him make a come back after years of being ignored with no hits. He was part of the Brille Building songwriters along with Carole King and all of those. A tone time he was also singing and putting out hits...then the Beatles came along and took down many like him. Sedaka really proved himself a more than competent song writer totally able to write and even sing modern songs and hots. He was no dummy I If Carole could do it, he could do it. Sedaka was also a fine classical pianist, a sort of pre-Billy Joel and Elton John piano singer, but doing what was required of hm back in the day with simpler teenager music that sold millions...and the Carpenters respected him, they knew who he was. He had hits at the same they released this song of his. Bad Blood, Laughter in the Rain, etc...
This song shows off Karen's angelic voice better than any other, IMO. But her Christmas songs, both secular and sacred, do as well. To wit: Christ is Born. Listen and faith restored!!!!! That's the power of Karen's voice.
AND YEAH SAEED, NEIL SE-DOCCA DID 2 GREAT SONGS IN THE 70'S THAT WERE INSANE RADIO HITS : BAD BLOOD & LONG TALL GLASSES 😊AND AGAIN FOR THE ( CARPENTERS ) : THIS MASQUERADE, A SONG FOR YOU, YESTERDAY ONCE MORE, I WON'T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU, THERE YA GO MY FRIEND, HAVE A GR88888 DAY!!! 💯👍
Enjoy your reactions. Congratulations on 3 years sober. About to hit 8 years myself next week. GOD is good. I noticed you haven't done any Black Crowes. Try "Remedy" or "Thorn in my Pride" God bless
I just saw KC’s Documentary. It was really great. This is the author of KC’s Book and her documentary. Randy Schmidt: th-cam.com/users/liveBh7aJ1CFors?si=DO2n6RmhVOt3gSvN
Ce type n'est pas européen. Il réagit comme un homme américain à des chansons déchirantes... il ne ressent ni tristesse ni douleur comme la plupart des hommes européens. Les autres Européens pleurent ou ont les larmes aux yeux.
RIP Karen. One of my all-time favorites. In 1989 , they made a movie about her called "The Karen Carpenter Story", her brother was the Executive Producer. It's available on UTube, but I have a link for you... th-cam.com/video/XJYomJgS790/w-d-xo.html
Karen take this Sedaka song to crazy emotional heights. you should Neil's version. It's pretty damn good. one of these Carpenter songs where "the money is in the basement" [which the Carpenters often said and joked about]...which means Karen's low notes.
Just to note, Karen did not want to do. This song- she didn’t like the song - but she eventually agreed to do the song. Not aware if her opinion of the song ever changed
This is one of my very favourite songs and I keep returning to Karen's version - it's just beyond compare although it has been covered by God knows how many others. ❤
Great song (pronounced Se-dark-a). Unfortunately for myself, this song hits very close to home but i love it nonetheless and how couldn't you? The description of someone struggling to let go, and the difficulties they face moving on are brilliantly done and Karen is...well Karen is Karen.
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Karen thought this song didn't suit her voice and refused to sing it at first. Once Richard Carpenter arranged it and recorded the instrumentals, he convinced Karen to stay in the booth after recording another song. Parts of the lyrics were written on napkins and bits of paper. KAREN KNOCKED THIS SONG OUT IN ONE TAKE!!!
This is one of her best vocal performances. She has a 3 octave vocal range and one of the richest lower registers ever. Amazing
For my soul and heart, the greatest female voice of all time.❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂
The money's in the basement.
I absolutely agree. She really had one of the best voices ever recorded. Her lower register was the reason I fell in love with her voice as it is wonderful.
@samueltabo3390 well said, Samuel, from a fellow Carpenters lover, especially Karen's voice, in Durham NC. Her voice is the voice of an angel of God..
This and superstar
One of the greatest female voices EVER, totally incomparable.
The thing I love best about this particular recording is that - Karen hated this song with a passion. She agreed to record it. ONCE. What you're hearing is her first - and last - time ever singing it.
The richest, smoothest, clearest most angelic voice of all time.
You should hear her sing Masquerade !!! and her very last recording ..NOW !!! Beautiful!!!
My favorite! George Benson's version is awesome too❤
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Not enough credit EVER goes out to Richard. Karen had the voice but without Richard's talents for writing, finding songs, arranging, orchestration, keyboards and vocals ( he got "We've Only Just Begun" from a bank commercial! ) The Carpenters as we know and love them never would have existed!
Karen always credited Richard for his amazing song choices, writing and compositions. Always love Richard’s amazing arrangements. Karen always said there would be no Carpenters without him
And to think she didn't like the song and didn;t want to record it. Richard convinced her and the finished product is fantastic. Karen never sang this at any one of their concerts. Maybe it hit home too much. I think this is one of Karen's best masterpieces vocally. What a talent gone way too soon. We all miss her !
The Carpenters are addictive. O I love this song. Heard it years and years ago but didn't really take notice of the lyrics. This time of the year I pray for the lonely people. To be alone and loneliness is such different terms. Tx Saeed you are so appreciated. Greetings from South Africa
They are very different terms indeed. I like solitude for example, but i am not lonely.
Really powerful song. Thanks for watching. Greetings from Belgium.
I recently watched a pitch analysis of Karen Carpenter's vocals, using a song recorded in the days before pitch correction and AutoTune, of course. Her ability to hit pitches precisely over and over again was truly phenomenal.
In addition to being a songwriter, Neil Sedaka was also a singer and pianist.
He had a number 1 hit singing "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" in 1962. Sedaka's second and third number 1 hits were "Laughter In The Rain" and "Bad Blood" in 1975.
Sedaka followed the success of "Laughter in the Rain" with a more politically motivated song, "The Immigrant", inspired by the songwriters' parents and by John Lennon, then facing immigration issues at the time. "The Immigrant" reached number 22 on the Hot 100 chart and topped the easy listening charts.
Sedaka released a remake of his upbeat 1962 hit "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" as a slow ballad, and the remake made it to number 8 on the Hot 100 chart and number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1976.
Sedaka was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
She still makes my eyes well up. She was so amazing.
Everytime for me 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Neil Sedaka is an American song writer and singer/pianist. Starting in the late 1950's, Neil had a string of hits including Calander Girl and Breaking Up Is Hard To do which he himself covered in the mid 1970's after Elton John signed Neil to his record label, Rocket Records. Elton also sang backup on Neil's #1 hit called Bad Blood😮😊!
Karen never liked this song she thought it dragged …. But Richard thought it was perfect for her and many people love it .
I always get tears in my eyes hearing this tune!! That haunting voice!!
My favorite of theirs ! ❤❤❤
Amazing song! Thanks for watching.
Iv said it for years. SHE IS AMAZING AT GOING FROM HI TO MID TO LOW .just smooth as silk.she has many different tones and styles she can sing in. which just makes her such a talent. She can portray any tye of feelings in her songs...and what a drummer.very gifted lady.
Nice to see you comprehend the lyrics. So few do. Karen's emotional, beautiful voice touches you deep down.
I first heard this song when I was 25, I was playing solitaire then and I still am now at 57
I can't hear this song without ugly crying. Unrequited or lost love is a whole other level of pain.❤
Thank you so much for reacting to one of my all-time favorites. Greetings from Brazil!
Incredible song. Thanks for watching.
@@SaeedReacts. I think it`s time to react to Abba. You`ll enjoy them so much!
Such a stunning song. Written by Neil Sedaka. The first time I ever heard this song was by Elvis Presley. I love Elvis but this is the best version.
Gorgeous Carpenters song!
I think lots of people go through those feelings. KC singing connects to your soul.
KC’s documentary: Starving For Perfection showcases her talent and inner darkness by people who knew her and loved her and other entertainment greats.
Richard’s gorgeous arrangements are always stellar and his piano and harmony.
Thank you for your wonderful reaction and sharing your heartfelt experiences.
❤❤
This one is my favorite by the Carpenters -- sheer perfection.
My favorite of Carpenters! Thank you!!
Truly incredible song. Thanks for watching.
more carpenter's especially just to hear karen beautiful somber voice will put you in a trance !
This was always my favorite version of the song (which is saying a lot considering it was recorded by Petula Clark, Andy Williams, and the Searchers), though recently I've discovered Neil Sedaka's live version which is also great.
🌿As my sister was 5 years older than I , everything she listened to ( on her record player on repeat ) in the 1970's ...
When we were young ... I listened to ...
This Carpenter's album was one ...
I would say THIS song and ' goodbye to love ' are the two Carpenter's songs that are just overwhelming in sadness .
For the genre the quality and subject matter is unusual in my book .
This song fits my life pretty well come to think of it .🌿
This is such a beautiful song that showcases her lovely voice. Clay Aiken does a pretty stunning cover and he sang it in front of Neil Sedaka, who teared up and said he had lost his song as it would now forever be a Clay Aiken song. .
I thought no one would ever react to Solitario...for me, one of the 3 best Carpenters songs. (although it's by Sedaka)
It's sublime, it's her, an eternal angel to whom I dedicated a video. Thank you for your profound reaction.
One take and this is what you hear, pure perfection. No one like her out there, and there will never be another voice like hers. I'm late to get to head this reaction, but I'm determined to watch all these reactions. Thank you, my friend for this truly phenomenal reaction. Much love to you and your family ❤️ 🫂.
Neil Sedaka was a brilliant composer who did a great version of this himself, and then to get the best female singer of her decade to perform it was a win/win for this song.
This song is a beautiful gut punch
Truly hits the Center of the Heart .
They had a Knack for locating what matters .
Great reaction. I’ve been waiting for you to do this song. I knew it wouldn’t disappoint. Thanks for getting to it. She was so special.
Written by early 60s pop star Neil Sedaka. In the 70s he had a career revival benefited by Elton John. My fav from 60s is Breaking up is hard to do. Neil redid it as a ballad in the 60s a hit again. He has a show about 50/60s music on satellite radio (Sirius) in the USA. Great lyrics by Phil Cody Melody inspired by Chopin. Neil was classically trained.
After a long stressful and tiring day, I love to crash into my bed with the lights out and listen to Karen Carpenter singing 😌 It’s a delightfully relaxing musical massage 🤗
Such a beautiful song and Karen has the sweetest voice, love it
Thank you for this one! It’s always been one of my favorites. Perfect showcase for her vocal range. I was 13 when I bought this album. 62 now and can’t believe people are still appreciating this duo!!!
So glad you are listening to this one in particlar. Highlites her incomparable alto voice.
Your reaction looked very heartfelt. It's a beautiful song.
When she hits those low notes, it's perfect magic.
Her voice is like pure honey sprinkled with flakes of chocolate....and vanilla. She had a beautiful 4 octave range (she said this!)....Phil Cody said of the 90 some cover versions of SOLITAIRE, Karen's was the best, the benchmark of all...this is probably one of the best songs where she conveys a story....
Karen Carpenter had a little over two octaves. Falsetto is not part of the vocal range or tessitura. She has a similar range to Adele or Anne Murray.
You became my favorite reaction channel, man. Good job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Even though i'm not a subscriber(not yet)I pop in constantly while jamming together with my mates whenever we see something good and close to our tastes.Seems you have a special love for classic ballads.Karen is a fabulous contralto.A real queen in that mainstream field imo.A rare diamond.You also gotta try some Olivia Newton John a close friend of hers and legendary '70s early '80s singer.And btw we're really surprised we can't find any ABBA in your channel's list.Seems you aren't that interested on these Swedish legends?Do know they have a very loyal and solid fan-base ,all ages .I would also suggest you some dude who sings retro peculiar stuff .Steven Sanchez one of Lana Del Rey's fave young singers and such a fantastic live performer.
Her voice was a warm hug
When you hear Neil Sedaka sings the original you will be surprised how close the tone of his voice to Karen Carpenter's, especially at the beginning of the song.
Karen Carpenter's bottom register was to die for. You need to listen to their version of the magnificent Leon Russell's classic A Song for You. You should also listen to Neil Sedaka's original version of this fine song.
Karens voice was so unique & sad to know her parents didn't really care about her, moreso their son Richard, who was an exceptional pianist (& singer), yet felt she shouldn't be in the limelight, just the two of them I think. Very heartbreaking. All I know is that I felt so sorry for her. Particularly when someone said to her she was FAT!! So that took off the anorexia. But she really was just an angel, & looking down at her family saying 'I did my best'.💔💔💔💔
Please keep keep going with the beautiful Angel Karen! My life wouldnt still be here without hearing her all the time!!😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Thank you 🙏🏻 for the reaction to this Carpenters song. I hope you would also react to a less known song by them, but it is another good one. That song is called A Place To Hideaway. 🎉
Se-dah-kuh, a brilliant singer and writer in his own part.
Neil Sedaka is one of the great Composers of popular music. One of his biggest hits was a song called Oh Carol written in reference to a failed love for a school friend, a girl who we know as Carol King .
Great reaction and analysis of a song I can relate to. Karen has a unique way of pulling at my heartstrings and emotions. Maybe I should limit myself to just watching her play the drums, which always brings a smile to my face. NO WAY! Rest in Peace Karen.
Nice job sir!
Often cited as KC's finest ever lead vocal. Fun fact: she didn't like the song! Hit it out of the park anyway, because, well, she was KC...
Next after this one...do Someday, from Carpenters' 1969 debut album.
@@stevetournay6103 Richard said that Karen didn’t like the song at all, but sang the hell out of it. I don’t think they ever performed this song in concert.
need to look up neil sedaka music he was famous in the mid 1950's then the Beatles came along in the 1960's his carrier was over he moved to london and elton john brought Neil Sedaka back in the early 1970's
I could see your indepth attuning to the lyrics, Karen's voice is immortal and ethereal. Blessed to have lived to see + hear her!
Truly incredible song and beautiful voice. Thanks for watching.
Thank you sir for playing this song...Neil Sedaka,the writer and owned this song said,that all the versions he heard,Karen's version is the one that hit the most...
Great great reaction, por favor reacciona a Carpenters Only yesterday, es fantástica 😊
I celebrate her birthday every March 2. She is the greatest American pop vocalist of our time. Karen also covered Ticket to Ride by the the Beatles.
This song is me....and I am 70.
Neil Sedaka (your second pronunciation was right) please check out his play list. One of my favourites is "Laughter In The Rain"
You are one of my favorite reactors ❤
Check out the original by Neil Sedaka Live and playing piano....Neil created MANY beautiful lyrics and melodies throughout the decades!
This is seriously one of Karen's best performances, but Richard has said that Karen never liked the song. When asked why, he said she never really put it into words. There's an interview online where she talks about the trouble they had recording the song. It took two weeks, tweaking the vocals and the music, but in the end, they felt that there was still something missing. Karen made the comment, "It's very boring. We never got the right feel." There are several songs they recorded that Karen didn't like. "Superstar" was one of them. She said it took her a long time to appreciate the song. Another one was "Ordinary Fool." It's one of her "bluesiest" songs, but after recording the work lead, Karen simply didn't care to continue with it. The work lead was finally released on the "Voice of the Heart" album eight months after Karen's death.
Wonderful reaction. I knew you'd love this cover. Thank you.
Please check out their song "Masquerade" breaks my heart every time.
Growing up with all this amazing music always makes me wonder what effect it had on me. Does anyone know if there's been any studies about this.
I've always loved her voice and this tune. This song gets me so deeply. Gosh!, such a warm low notes, her vibrato, ... Thanks Saeed, I hadn't heard it in a long time. See you soon again 👋
Fantastic song. Very moving. Thanks for watching. See you in the next one!
Wow, Saeed! I never realized that Neil Sedaka was one of the writers of this song until you mentioned it! Neil is DEFINITELY another you should react to! He wrote and sang many incredible songs from the 1950’s onward. He’s 85 years old now and is STILL performing! He even has his own weekly dee-jay spot on Sirius XM (channel 72 or 73?) where he plays his and other “golden oldies” songs and reminisces about his experiences in the bygone music era and with many of the “greats” he personally knew. Fascinating and fun!
Really well written song. Very moving. Thanks for taking the time to share some info on Neil. Hope i can explore some of his music too.
@ , if you do eventually get the chance, here are a few for starters -
“Breaking Up Is Hard to Do”
“Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen”
“Calendar Girl”
“Little Devil”
“Oh, Carol!”
“Laughter in the Rain” (sheer beauty & my favorite!)
Thanks again! 👍
Neil Sedaka wrote this, Elton John had helped him make a come back after years of being ignored with no hits. He was part of the Brille Building songwriters along with Carole King and all of those. A tone time he was also singing and putting out hits...then the Beatles came along and took down many like him. Sedaka really proved himself a more than competent song writer totally able to write and even sing modern songs and hots. He was no dummy I If Carole could do it, he could do it. Sedaka was also a fine classical pianist, a sort of pre-Billy Joel and Elton John piano singer, but doing what was required of hm back in the day with simpler teenager music that sold millions...and the Carpenters respected him, they knew who he was. He had hits at the same they released this song of his. Bad Blood, Laughter in the Rain, etc...
Beautiful song. Please react to another Neil Sedaka songwriting classic, The Hungry Years.
Love.
What a beautiful voice. Never get tired of listening to it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Neil Se-dar-ka
Amazing song. Thanks for the info on the pronounciation.
Love your reactions, my man. So heartfelt. Karen's deliveries are always so mesmerizing ... no better represented than in songs like this.
Should give a listen to Neil Sedaka singing this live! He was a big songwriter in the 60s and 70s
The Angels' leadsinger: For all we know live is also a great song. Bye from the Netherlands
TRUE CONTRALTOS SAEED, HER AND JONI ( JONI MITCHELL ) WHO YOU LOVED ALSO, CAN'T TOUCH THOSE 2!!! 💯😊
OH MY GODDDDD, LOOK AT YOU!!!👍😊NIIIIICCCCCE!
I absolutely love this song. 🎵🎶
Neil Sedaka wrote and performed this song. The Carpenters covered it and changed the lyrics to make what I feel is a better song.
This song shows off Karen's angelic voice better than any other, IMO. But her Christmas songs, both secular and sacred, do as well. To wit: Christ is Born. Listen and faith restored!!!!! That's the power of Karen's voice.
AND YEAH SAEED, NEIL SE-DOCCA DID 2 GREAT SONGS IN THE 70'S THAT WERE INSANE RADIO HITS : BAD BLOOD & LONG TALL GLASSES 😊AND AGAIN FOR THE ( CARPENTERS ) : THIS MASQUERADE, A SONG FOR YOU, YESTERDAY ONCE MORE, I WON'T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU, THERE YA GO MY FRIEND, HAVE A GR88888 DAY!!! 💯👍
amazing song......thanks.....
Oh My ... Every time I hear Karen, all I can think, is, what a loss ... Beautiful reaction man. Loved it.
A treasure to recorded heritage.
Karen is #1on my top 10 female singers and as much as this song is gold, imo Sedaka's version is platinum! 💚🎶🎵
now is carpenters favorite song
Neil Sedaka one of the best song writers ever
She was talking about her brother
Enjoy your reactions. Congratulations on 3 years sober. About to hit 8 years myself next week. GOD is good. I noticed you haven't done any Black Crowes. Try "Remedy" or "Thorn in my Pride" God bless
I just saw KC’s Documentary. It was really great. This is the author of KC’s Book and her documentary. Randy Schmidt:
th-cam.com/users/liveBh7aJ1CFors?si=DO2n6RmhVOt3gSvN
I've really been enjoying your reactions. Please react to A Song for You. Pure magic.
Ce type n'est pas européen. Il réagit comme un homme américain à des chansons déchirantes... il ne ressent ni tristesse ni douleur comme la plupart des hommes européens. Les autres Européens pleurent ou ont les larmes aux yeux.
How do you know what transpired in my life to make such comments? Enjoy your day.
It’s the holidays, man, time to review Dylan’s “Must be Santa”🎅
Her Mother played a major part in Karen's death...telling her not to eat too many cookies when she was young!! Did ya see the movie guys?😢
RIP Karen. One of my all-time favorites. In 1989 , they made a movie about her called "The Karen Carpenter Story", her brother was the Executive Producer. It's available on UTube, but I have a link for you... th-cam.com/video/XJYomJgS790/w-d-xo.html
Borrowing from the Tori Amos song "Winter", I would say to Karen, "When you going to love you as much as I do?" RogerC 11/26/24
Karen take this Sedaka song to crazy emotional heights. you should Neil's version. It's pretty damn good. one of these Carpenter songs where "the money is in the basement" [which the Carpenters often said and joked about]...which means Karen's low notes.
Just to note, Karen did not want to do. This song- she didn’t like the song - but she eventually agreed to do the song. Not aware if her opinion of the song ever changed
This is one of my very favourite songs and I keep returning to Karen's version - it's just beyond compare although it has been covered by God knows how many others. ❤
Amazing song ! Thanks for watching.
Sa-Da-ka
Great song (pronounced Se-dark-a). Unfortunately for myself, this song hits very close to home but i love it nonetheless and how couldn't you? The description of someone struggling to let go, and the difficulties they face moving on are brilliantly done and Karen is...well Karen is Karen.