I know, right? I can’t believe I will be 70 in a few years! It’s as if I went to sleep at 30 & woke up at 60. It really sucks. I wish I had listened to all the old people who warned me not to waste it.
David, my childhood carries so many wonderful memories, if I knew all the deaths, accidents and crazy stuff that would happen as I got older, I may not of enjoyed it so much. Music has always been a big part of my life.
@@xavierminchello8431 oh fuck no, I highly think your just messing around, her voice was better than this artist, Christina is my favourite! I respect your opinion, but I highly disagree.
This was the 1970s. Vietnam, bombings, protests, Watergate,inflation…. You must have been very young in the early ‘70s. In a lot of was we have gone back to that time😢
Warm Greetings Mr. Moore,just quickly resanate,we all graduated High School and off into the world and the things of it,and so being said this day in june 2024 Karen carpenter sanged her songs from the Heart of God,what a gift Karen recieved,the peoples blessed abuntly at that time aswell,Karen controbuted to a loving peaceful world,we were in,what an impact given to us by Karen carpenter songs&music.😊 wer @dalemoore8582
No one needs to know what color you are, that is universal. Just be real and don't make it an issue, Indian people don't. By the way, the Bible says it is attitude that is the problem not the color. True today as it was in the Bible.
I am 54 years old and In all my life of living, i have never heard anyone sing as beautiful as Karen Carpenter. She truly had the voice of an angel. Rest in Peace Karen
What has been forgotten and buried by the wayside is that Karen Carpenter was ranked as the number one drummer in the world followed by Ringo Star at number two and followed at number 3 with great protest and ire from John Bahnam of Led Zeppelin who at the time was ranked at number three.
I was only young when the carpenters first came on the scene, but I do believe then I do believe now that she is one of the finest singers ever she was always always in tune & tone perfection
The reason being is that Karen was a natural talent, unfiltered, and 100% live mistakes or not! Not effort to belting out a song, pure perfection! My Grandmother introduced me to The Carpenters when i was a wee one. She loved Karen Carpenters voice, just as you do. She mentioned when Karen passed, it was a big eye opener to the world of mental health issues! God bless to the wonder of the magnificent The Carpenters x
Who still Listening to Karen Carpenter in 2023! This song always bring me to tears. We sung this song at my 8th grade Graduation May1980. As a 58 year old BW all music was played back in our day. Karen Carpenter just hit different😔.......I Love Karen Carpenter❤
Is anyone listening in 2024? Of course there is - me, for starters. I'm sure I'm not the only one who came by for a quick nostalgic punch to the heart! The music of the 70s-90s showcases how much the musical stage changed and progressed, but all three decades featured massive talents. The 70s though, that's my early childhood as most of said childhood was experienced in the 80s. Teen to young adult in the 90s. But each decade has its own unique sound that differs from the ones preceding and following. I find the music of today to be mostly bland, there are a lot of soundalikes out there! Or maybe its just me.
My childhood was in the 60's, early 70's. Best music ever!...Heard It Through the Grapevine... It cracks me up that my son born in 1994 knows A LOT of my music. 😃
As a BLACK man growing up listening too mostly R&B , Soft Rock , Party Music , and a devout Michael Jackson fan - I must say that this lady's voice was one of THE most Beautiful , Angelic , Effortless , and BLESSED voices that I ever heard - She will always be in my Top 5 of all time ❤️
As a teenager in the 60's and 70's, I can attest to the attraction. Yes, I was a Motown, Philly International, Stax and FUNK fan, but you always made room for the Carpenters, anything by Burt Bacharach, the Guess Who (these eyes) , the Rascals, Chicago and, of course Carol King. (there are others I left out, but their are plenty others). I'm one of those that believe in the abilities of black folks to emote convincingly while singing, but trust me, this woman is note perfect, pitch perfect, true to the key, can progress ANY chord on the fly all the while maintaining control and playing FREAKIN' drums!!!
My parents also married in 1973 and I grew up in a very musical home, family, and church. I heard my mom and dad sing this song together at so many weddings throughout the 80’s. Pure, golden nostalgia for me.
1973, that's 50 years ago! I hope you & your spouse are still together today, if your spouse is still alive now?! If so congratulations on spending 50 years together! 🙂
Reply to John in NJ comment from Denise fields hi John I received your shout out and I'd like to thank you for that yes there is so many things so they're going on in the world it makes it stop and wonder however you and I have one thing in common and that's music that soothes the soul Merry Christmas
@@stevenwahl3440 reply Denise fields how was your Christmas Steven I received your shout out and it looks like you like The Carpenters I will play something buy them for you thank you
Reply Steven Wahl from Denise f i e l d s hi happy holidays to you I received your shout out along with your favorite song I only just begun Carpenters well thank you for contacting and I will play
only alot of over dubs but done with such class,her brother was a great arranger producer ect,but her talent is beyond any score board,its like a mothers voice that as a baby we all took to heart
Makes me wanna cry when I hear Carpenters, because I remember my dad playing them in the early 70's when I was a kid. Very sad when he told me she passed away. Now my dad's been gone by a few months. RIP dad... you knew your music. I love you
As a lifelong metal/rock guy, I can without hesistation say that Karen is my favorite singer of all time. And at this point, it's not even close. Nobody elicits the kind of emotions her voice does for me. This is immutable and for all time. RIP Queen. Hope you found peace ❤
I grew up in Downey CA... always running across Karen and Richard driving their Carpenter's Van around town and always waving...big smiles...Mom and I ran into Karen at JCPENNEY while in the ladies dept... You like Metallica too obviously...I went to Downey High school with James Hetfield we were in the same class! James wouldn't cut his hair for football and decided to be a Rock and Roll star! James would walk around Downey High playing music in his head playing air guitar...I can remember it like it was yesterday...his long curls bouncing off his shoulders! Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️❤️🇺🇸🛐🗽
@@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503 "You like Metallica too obviously...I went to Downey High school with James Hetfield we were in the same class! " Metallica fan the past 40 years (showing my age here) > I know Jim is from Downey and Mustaine started his band there. Heck, I even know the apartment where Erickson and Mustaine were and how they met. On the VH1 SPECIAL, Erickson showed the apartment bldg which is close to mine and not one rock tour in Hollywood shows it. This is the apt bldg where Dave first meets Ellefson (downstairs) to shut up and dropped a plant over his head because his Van Halen version of Runnin with the Devil was awful.
Same! Mom played the Carpenters on vinyl while Dad in the garage played Zep and Eagles when I was really young. Metallica lifer here. Never heard of Metallica until the biggest troublemaker in school carried a Ride the Lightning album for show and tell in class.
@@luigivincenz3843 I'm Class of 81 too... Downey High ✌️... I grew up on Telegraph do I never got to hang out with James after school...all my friends were on Florence across the street from East Jr. High . remember James walking around Downey playing music In his head...I can picture it like it was yesterday! His curls bouncing up and down! ✌️ Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA
Her voice is hard to describe. It gives me the blues but in a good way. Like the last day of a perfect vacation. Her instrument was truly one of a kind
Wow, my wife and I played this during our wedding! The memories , now 4 handsome sons later, and 7 grandsons later what a beautiful life we have! Praise Jesus!!!❤❤❤😢
I am 71 and my lifespan shortening, day by day, til Im all done and gone. I needed an angel friend today, as every day, the world has gone to such chaos. But there is still peace on the earth among those who love. Any likes bring her singing up again? Really? Then I hope and pray I get a few likes so I can carry my angel friend with me in my pocket all the time!
God is love Sherry and His greatest gift to us is Jesus who gives us eternal life with fabulous angelic singers like Karen. Take care & God bless, Peter
Im a classic rocker but talent is undeniable when you hear it. Karen, Tom Jones, Simon and Garfunkle and even the momas and the pappas had great harmony! Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, SAm Cooke, Marty Robbins, and many else Im forgetting. Just priceless music. Cheers
Good for you Jeff. It's good to be diverse. I listen to everything good. Zeppelin, Vince Gill, Carpenters, James Brown...on and on. In the words of Duke Ellington..."There's only two types of music. Good and bad."
It's been 20 years since my mom passed. She was the biggest Carpenters fan. Hearing their music always make me cry so I try not to listen to them. But whenever I miss my mom, I listen to them...it makes me feel like mom is still with me.
I am 29 years old and this is one of my favorite songs. This THIS is the real music the young generation needs instead of the new age stuff on the radio
@@JessieBastet We all have to be loving & positive as much as we can. Working day to day together! It's hard but if we can do something every day toward it, the world & we will change.
My tough old dad thinks I can't see him tear up when he listens to this. Now I pretend I don't notice him crying cause his pride is too great and I love him.
When I was just a toddler, I LOVED the Carpenters. Imagine 1973 a little black girl with soul music loving parents who were cool enough to play the Carpenters on loop everyday because I simply LOVED Karen's voice. At 3 it would make me cry because it was so beautiful. As I grew, I listened to so much music and enjoyed the pop of my time. Then at a bazaar in India in 1984 I came upon a Carpenter's tape. I hadn't listened to them for over a decade. I popped in the tape and I knew every word to every song. That voice imprinted on my soul. I'm 48 now and her voice still makes me cry.
Your story sounds similar to mine. My mom first played her tape in the car on the way to visit my ailing grandmother. And I swear, the moment I heard Karen sing the very first note, I was absolutely obsessed. There was just something about her voice specifically that I had never (and still haven't) related to any other singer.
My first husband became ill shortly after our marriage, I remember rushing to the Hospital and this tape Was on his tape player. It meant so much then and always will.
There is one woman from that same era who still has a voice as beautiful as Karen's and that is Judith Durham of the Seekers. they had slightly different singing styles but I literally tear up when I hear either of them sing, they were both that good.
Today is my husband’s and my 50th Wedding Anniversary and my husband just sent this song to me!! I am so glad we picked it. It is a VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG and so appropriate for a wedding!! They don’t make songs like this anymore !!!
Congrats !! Bonnie!! It was played 50 years ago at our wedding (July 10th) also - Sadly my husband passed 6 months before our anniversary, but the family and I celebrated anyway-
On April 26, 1997 my wife and were married, sealing this day as the happiest of my/our lives. At our reception, we chose this amazing song for our 'first dance' song. It was, and still is very emotional for me. I lost my wife to cancer July 28, 2013, so this song has a tendency of bringing a flood of emotions to my door step every time I hear it. This one is for you, my little Chinese Lady.
The timbre of her voice (you just know it’s Karen Carpenter), the light and shade, the dynamic changes, the lower register that most female singers don’t attain, the flawless diction, the arrangement by Richard Carpenter, the harmonies, the single note trumpet blast at 0:58; is it any wonder it’s a classic?
Musicians who pay close attention to melody, chord an key change, beat and intonarion. These guys are, just like many other artists and song writers, a reflection of genius, hard work and talent so rare in this world, past present or emerging. Cudos to Karen and her brother RIP.
Replying to Jeff B hi this is Denise f i e l d s returning your reply at least we have one thing in common which is music and that's always great to have thank you
I was in Junior High School when this song was on the charts. I remember thinking that I have a long life ahead of me and this song filled me with optimism. Now I look back and realize how incredibly short life really is. There is no way to really understand that when you're young.
No, there isn't and it is hard because we think the people we love will live forever and they don't (parents, uncles, aunts, older friends and then younger and then cousins and then sisters) and then there is the realisation you are next.
I am older than you by about six or seven years, but we share the same dilemma. Your life, like mine, is like a roller coaster ride. You get on the car at birth. Your early life and early teens seemed to take a long time, as the car slowly goes up the rails. Remember how long it took to reach sixteen so you could drive? Then how long it took you to reach drinking age? At about thirty-five, the roller coaster has reached the crest of the ride and has begun its descent. The years go by swiftly, your thirties, forties, fifties, now sixties, are all a blur as the car accelerates, the wooden rails clack and creak. The car goes faster and faster. Now, the cart approaches the end, as we approach our seventies and eighties, the autumn, no, the December of our lives.
60s is young. I am 81. Can't believe it some days, and other times it is crystal clear. I am nostalgic about the 1970s . . . a great decade in my life. So very sad that Karen Carpenter died so young!
Getting ready to turn 66 here in December 2023. This was my wedding song back in 1978. What an awesome time to be alive!!!! Indeed this was some of the best music of all time.
An angelic woman in so many ways, Karen's voice was so healing. She had such a beautiful smile too. RIP, Karen. You are missed. Your music forever lives.
I’m only 18 years old but I’ve always been in love with this song. Never forget how much I love it and how amazing The Carpenters truly are. May their music live on Forever!
Thank you dear...did you know that this song was first originally a commercial for Bank of America???? I kid you not.! Richard carpenter heard the commercial song....fell in love with it and contacted the bank who told him who to find who wrote the ditty.....so he got permission to actually make it into the song we know today......imagine that....this song was originally for a bank commercial 😀
I just looked it up...it actually wasn't Bank of America...it was another bank called Crocker bank...you can actually go see the old commercial with the song being played! I don't think Crocker bank is in existence today...
Richard was underappreciated as an arranger. Karen would have been famous with anybody, but Richard's musical sense brought out the absolute best in the entire sound. Timeless, beautiful music.
We played the same song, too for wedding in 1995. For us, there was no other song more fitting to describe how we felt at that time. And we're still together and looking at each day as if we've just began.
What is wrong with 442 people? How could anyone dislike this?! I love old music. I have their album on vinyl and this song is on it. I love Karens voice. I might be 23 but I'm old fashioned at heart! I hate most of todays music too.
Bj Reynolds The meaning of JUST THE TWO OF US religiously means I/Myself and all others or to break down in another relative way is to say it is ME and the rest of the world Myself and Them as the two of us. I could state when referencing to say Me and of course the two of us as in all. But even in the other form of two of us as in Mother and child and the two of us is OKAY
The Carpenters was the first Concert that my deceased wife Kathy and I ever attended. It was at the Greek Theatre. It was a wedding present from a HS Friend Clifford. I hear this song and it moves me deeply. The thoughts and people rush through my head as it was yesterday once more. Rest in Peace Baby
She’s a trans- she looks so uncomfortable in her skin….no doubt not by her own doing….most everyone in hellywood is and was….I’m still in shock learning this. This is what obviously contributed to her anorexia-trying to have a female body when you have male bone structure and to try to give the appearance of having hips-look at her shoulder ratio….so unnatural. I’m praying for all these people that didn’t have a choice and were forced to flip their gender.
When she sings “before the rising sun” in the first verse. God!! The ring and tone in her voice freaking melts me every time. I have yet to hear anyone come close to that.
In many live appearances that beautifully sung phrase "before the rising sun, we fly" disappears. I'm thinking that it might have been seen by mgmt as an affront to Japan as they became extremely popular there.
The only person I've ever heard come even _remotely_ close to that was a Liechtensteinian yodeler named Jürgen...but apart from that, no one can touch Karen's otherworldly vocal chops.
This was our wedding song when we got married. Our anniversary is March 28, 2024. I literally walked down the aisle to this song. This song will always have a special place in our hearts and Karen's voice was one-of-a-kind. She is my husband's favorite singer. Even though she is missed everyday, we can still enjoy her voice and the Carpenters music. May she RIP and thank you for the music as she said. God bless!
+CityslickCaptain Thank you for calling me out. Try to guess what instrument I used to play, tee hee. Good grief, Charlie Brown. I told you that tambourine man was distracting!
Remember wife and l singing this. Married 1972. The start Words so true. But friends. Always cherish those moments. Life is like a vapor. Suddenly in 2000. God took her home. After 31 years together. Miss you my sweetheart. Susan.
One of the prettiest and perfect singing voices ever...............just wish she had a clue how much she was loved..........Rest In Peace Karen Carpenter
I visited her tomb about a year ago and left her some flowers. Absolutely beautiful, peaceful place I would highly recommend visiting if you ever get the chance.
I am a 46 year-old male grew up listening to Metallica and Megadeth. Which are very good bands. But nothing compares to Karen Carpenter's Talent. a voice that will never be duplicated
Thats interesting you say that. My parents were hardcore heavy metal people in the 80s and they were around your age. My mother would by off chance insert that Karen Carpenter greatest hits record and sing along to it or that other artist I forget her name that sung I feel the Earth ..... Move....
48 year old male here, and I also grew up listening to Metallica and Megadeth. I love the Carpenters. Karen's voice is one of a kind and beautiful. I also love Abba! heh... Take care. : )
I turned 60 in September. I agree with everyone about time going by quickly. Thank you to everyone for sharing. A few years ago came across this quote and it stayed with me. "Don't regret growing Older. It's Best to everyone and always strive to be happy.a privilege denied to many".
I knew I heard this in a scary movie, so I checked the comments before I asked! They played it shortly after he settled into the room, if I'm not mistaken?
I'm 68 years old and I grew up listening to the Carpenters on the radio. When I see her singing this it reminds me of the crush I carry for her. Someone else who's still listens to this in 2024 well this old Marine still listens and I've only just begun... To listen.
she is also wishing everyone else can have a life while she sings it,,people pass away but the joy of life can always carry on,when it touches the heart,,its the sound of a mother from a babies ears
Again I'm supposed to be this tough rough infantryman as an ex-us army ranger but when I hear this girlsl beautiful voice she sounds so beautiful she puts tears in my eyes.
When it's time to throw down, you throw down. When it's time to love, you love. Karen's ineffable voice brings out the love. It's why we need people like you to throw down. Thank you for your service soldier.
My husband and I danced to this song after he proposed to me. He passed away 2 years ago and I find myself listening to it on days that I miss him the most.
This was played at my high school graduation in Phoenix on June 8, 1972, fifty years ago today. While listening to it and watching the American flag flutter in the Spring breeze, I wondered where I would be in fifty years, "when the evening comes." The past fifty years have been wonderful, and I feel that there is still "so much of life ahead."
Karen Carpenter died while I was in basic training at Ft. Sill. Her death, seeing it on the cover of a magazine, affected me more, emotionally, than any Drill SGT every would.
She has saved me more times than I can count. Music is the only thing that has kept me around, and Karen is the one I have gone to the most in the darkest times of my life. I will never get tired of listening to her. R.I.P. Karen, the world lost a beautiful soul the day you passed.
It seems you guys had the best of things. People always say they were born in the wrong time, with the state of the world's youth and people of my age acting a certain way I feel it too, we can only wonder just how great life was then. I can only hope this generation are taught atleast a few life lessons from you guys. Peace and love from the UK!
I am a proud rock n roll and heavy metal fan, but listening to ANYTHING sung by Karen Carpenter brings tears to my eyes! It's like going to church, and being swept up by an angel's voice! And "Merry Christmas Darling" is one of the very best of all Christmas songs!
In my younger days I would have never thought that I'd some day see the day when I would rather listen to The Carpenters than some hard rock but that day has arrived. I appreciate their music now more than ever!
Yes, it comes to us all. Actually, in my case, I was walking down St Giles in Oxford at 18, my life ahead of me and veered into The Eagle and Child and heard Karen's wonderful voice (Close to You). I became and remained a fan but still, those college discos and those great sounds: The Eagles, Santana, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Deep Purple, The Stones, Elton John, Lou Reed, Wizard, Tina Turner. I loved that stuff to dance to and danced to it for years. Now, I am not sure whether I have given up that energetic dancing or that energetic dancing has given up me - I suspect the latter. Karen's mellow voice still remains. And we need mellow.
I'm only 22 years old but I still love The Carpenters. I grew up with them! My mom would play their music in the car all the time when she would drive me to school. This might sound weird, but my parents always used to put their Christmas album on every night for me to fall asleep. Even in the summer! There is not one flaw I can find in her voice. So angelic and beyond pitch perfect. I always considered her my childhood idle of course before I found out about her struggle with anorexia. I'm in recovery from an eating disorder. Hearing her story was when I finally brought myself to get help. Such a shame to lose someone in the world of music as flawless as Karen. Anorexia is such a terrible, awful disease. Fly high, beautiful angel and thank you for being there for me
+Bridget Pody Nothing weird about it. And when I was just listening to this song I thought the same thing; Karen indeed had perfect pitch. The truly sad part is that if she were alive today she'd have access to better treatment. Good luck in your fight.
Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts! Recovery has been a struggle and it's up there with one of the hardest things I've had to do in my life. Admitting I had a problem and reaching out for help was the hardest. I've even thought of giving up multiple times but I managed to pull myself together. And in the end, it's totally worth it and probably the best decision I've made for myself. Of course I still struggle everyday with eating certain foods and watching my weight and I probably always will. I've learned to accept myself for who I am and that anorexia will always be a part of me, but I do have more control of my disorder than I did several months ago 💪🏻💜
Wonderful to hear and inspirational to many trust me. With your inner strength who knows what you can achieve once you've set your mind. You're astonishing, the world needs more like you, go out and shine.
Bridget, Just a thought...wondered if you might enjoy this new artist..she has a great vocal and beautiful songs... Google JASMINE LAMPORT AUDIOS.....enjoy.
Wow! It’s 2024 and I still love this song. It makes me feel so,so happy 🥲.This song will be forever embedded in mind. I’m 67 now and If Yahweh bless me to be here, I will stay be listening to the Carpenter’s years and years to come. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I can only cry when I hear this song now at 63. Man, I had no idea how quickly my youth would drift away...
I know, right? I can’t believe I will be 70 in a few years! It’s as if I went to sleep at 30 & woke up at 60. It really sucks. I wish I had listened to all the old people who warned me not to waste it.
💕💔💕 I know
Gone in the blink of an eye mate. I keep asking myself how did I get to 63. Waaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!
David, my childhood carries so many wonderful memories, if I knew all the deaths, accidents and crazy stuff that would happen as I got older, I may not of enjoyed it so much. Music has always been a big part of my life.
I'm 26 and already feel it. My kid brother turned 20 last Saturday and I swear he was just 4 yesterday.
I think the world can agree on one thing; Karen Carpenter had the voice of an angel.
I have never heard the voice of an angel so I don't know. I'm sure when I'm dead I will.
Yes i agree
What about Christina Grimmie?
@@Kalaxian80animations she had the voice of the Devil!
@@xavierminchello8431 oh fuck no, I highly think your just messing around, her voice was better than this artist, Christina is my favourite! I respect your opinion, but I highly disagree.
I wish we could go back to this time - when the world wasn't as crazy, times were simpler and we had music like this. RIP Karen.
This was the 1970s. Vietnam, bombings, protests, Watergate,inflation…. You must have been very young in the early ‘70s. In a lot of was we have gone back to that time😢
World is always crazy, you just didn't know it that time
@@dalemoore8582yes it was crazy but no where near as crazy as it is now. I'd much rather my child grew up in the 70s than now !
At that time we the people were happy joyful and yet understanding people ,one, Karen relayed why it is so.
Warm Greetings Mr. Moore,just quickly resanate,we all graduated High School and off into the world and the things of it,and so being said this day in june 2024 Karen carpenter sanged her songs from the Heart of God,what a gift Karen recieved,the peoples blessed abuntly at that time aswell,Karen controbuted to a loving peaceful world,we were in,what an impact given to us by Karen carpenter songs&music.😊 wer @dalemoore8582
45 yr old black man whose straight street grow up listening to the carpenters! Music is truly universal!
No one needs to know what color you are, that is universal. Just be real and don't make it an issue, Indian people don't. By the way, the Bible says it is attitude that is the problem not the color. True today as it was in the Bible.
@lukemeier8917 man, shut up! Lol..I was making a point!
@@truthtoldnotsold0129 Don't be a chump, now you show what you really are. Shut it..
@@lukemeier8917 🤣🤣🤣
Yes to lead with what colour skin you are is a detestable trait of a racist.
Karen Carpenter's voice is like a warm blanket for the soul.
one of the greatest female vocalists ever. todays female singers couldn't hold her drumstick.
Lovely description
That is the best analogy for her voice that I've heard yet. She was so lovely.
What, like after she peeded herself?
Karen was a gift to humanity.
I am 54 years old and In all my life of living, i have never heard anyone sing as beautiful as Karen Carpenter. She truly had the voice of an angel. Rest in Peace Karen
The best female vocalist of all time.
Pretty sad to die at 31 from basically starvation and she didn't binge- purge she starved herself. Crazy!
Coreen Edwards
I agree with you!💙
I totally agree. I lean towards rock n roll but Karen, man she is the best
She died to young
I am 80yrs old and remember the thrill of listening to the Carpenters back in the day. What a voice, and what a drummer!
Karen's voice is hypnotic & mesmerizing! I only wish she loved herself, as much as we all loved her!
I am 12, finding out this song is just splendid!
Peeps forget that she played the drums and the glockenspiel
I have been loving her songs from the 60's and I am now 82
The fact you can even type at eighty years old blows my mind! Usually eighty year olds can barely work a tv remote!
68 year old man who grew up with the Carpenters. Still believe she was one of the best singers of all time! What a loss for no reason!
💯% and such a great drummer!
I agree with you 100%, she is the best, no one, Celien Dion, or anyone else can beat Karen
What has been forgotten and buried by the wayside is that Karen Carpenter was ranked as the number one drummer in the world followed by Ringo Star at number two and followed at number 3 with great protest and ire from John Bahnam of Led Zeppelin who at the time was ranked at number three.
I was only young when the carpenters first came on the scene, but I do believe then I do believe now that she is one of the finest singers ever she was always always in tune & tone perfection
I'm John Criswell did you know them or their music ?
Listening during lockdown, is anybody else? Karen Carpenter had the most beautiful voice I have ever heard.
Helen Menzies right there with you , totally agree
I so miss Karen and her beautiful voice. I grew up idolizing the Carpenters. So sad. Flawless, most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard.
I began by listening to "Rainy days & Mondays" during lock down and it progressed to The Carpenters other songs over time. ❤
The reason being is that Karen was a natural talent, unfiltered, and 100% live mistakes or not! Not effort to belting out a song, pure perfection! My Grandmother introduced me to The Carpenters when i was a wee one. She loved Karen Carpenters voice, just as you do. She mentioned when Karen passed, it was a big eye opener to the world of mental health issues!
God bless to the wonder of the magnificent The Carpenters x
Amazing...i have always been a heavy metal guy... my guilty pleasure
The '70s, '80s and even '90s seem like another lifetime.
gather ye rosebuds while you may
It feels like we were on a different planet. So weird.
They literally were another lifetime ago
Because they were. The death of white america happened in the early 2000s.
Before social media
Who still Listening to Karen Carpenter in 2023! This song always bring me to tears. We sung this song at my 8th grade Graduation May1980. As a 58 year old BW all music was played back in our day. Karen Carpenter just hit different😔.......I Love Karen Carpenter❤
2024
Absolutely love Karen Carpenter! A golden voice like non other!❤
2024
8th grade graduation in May 1980 also! Good stuff...
February 2024
Is anyone listening in 2024? Of course there is - me, for starters. I'm sure I'm not the only one who came by for a quick nostalgic punch to the heart! The music of the 70s-90s showcases how much the musical stage changed and progressed, but all three decades featured massive talents. The 70s though, that's my early childhood as most of said childhood was experienced in the 80s. Teen to young adult in the 90s. But each decade has its own unique sound that differs from the ones preceding and following. I find the music of today to be mostly bland, there are a lot of soundalikes out there! Or maybe its just me.
I'm here with you 😢❤
Me too❤🎉
With you all the way. Probably one of the greatest voices ever
And me!
My childhood was in the 60's, early 70's. Best music ever!...Heard It Through the Grapevine... It cracks me up that my son born in 1994 knows A LOT of my music. 😃
As a BLACK man growing up listening too mostly R&B , Soft Rock , Party Music , and a devout Michael Jackson fan - I must say that this lady's voice was one of THE most Beautiful , Angelic , Effortless , and BLESSED voices that I ever heard - She will always be in my Top 5 of all time ❤️
👍💚
As a WHITE man, I conccur!
Amen brother 💜💛
The Carpenters were so "uncool" if you were a rocker in the 70's, but damn, everyone liked their songs.
As a teenager in the 60's and 70's, I can attest to the attraction. Yes, I was a Motown, Philly International, Stax and FUNK fan, but you always made room for the Carpenters, anything by Burt Bacharach, the Guess Who (these eyes) , the Rascals, Chicago and, of course Carol King. (there are others I left out, but their are plenty others).
I'm one of those that believe in the abilities of black folks to emote convincingly while singing, but trust me, this woman is note perfect, pitch perfect, true to the key, can progress ANY chord on the fly all the while maintaining control and playing FREAKIN' drums!!!
This was my wedding song in 1973, we were 19!
Still touches my heart 💜
1980 my wife and my Wedding song too
Mine too!
My parents also married in 1973 and I grew up in a very musical home, family, and church. I heard my mom and dad sing this song together at so many weddings throughout the 80’s. Pure, golden nostalgia for me.
1973, that's 50 years ago! I hope you & your spouse are still together today, if your spouse is still alive now?! If so congratulations on spending 50 years together! 🙂
This was my wedding song in 1985...as we walked out of church with the priest's blessing to our wedding receptionm
Surely one of the most beautiful, purest voices ever.
Like melted chocolate. As sweet and creamy.
Reply to John in NJ comment from Denise fields hi John I received your shout out and I'd like to thank you for that yes there is so many things so they're going on in the world it makes it stop and wonder however you and I have one thing in common and that's music that soothes the soul Merry Christmas
Absolutely 🤗
@@stevenwahl3440 reply Denise fields how was your Christmas Steven I received your shout out and it looks like you like The Carpenters I will play something buy them for you thank you
Reply Steven Wahl from Denise f i e l d s hi happy holidays to you I received your shout out along with your favorite song I only just begun Carpenters well thank you for contacting and I will play
She had one of the most beautiful voices in the world
The voice of an Angel! Who else is listening in 2021?
Ageless talent. Rare. Timeless.
I am. Such a beautiful voice. She was taken far too soon.
Here from Korea~^^
My partner and I have as our song as I said early I turn 66and my partner turned 66 three weeks ago and for us true love has only just brgun.
Linda voz.
What I love about her voice is, it's not fake, no fake vibrato, no fake trills. Just her heart and her lungs!
Absolutely beautiful!
only alot of over dubs but done with such class,her brother was a great arranger producer ect,but her talent is beyond any score board,its like a mothers voice that as a baby we all took to heart
No Autotune!
Amen brother!
TRUE
A voice made in Heaven
Makes me wanna cry when I hear Carpenters, because I remember my dad playing them in the early 70's when I was a kid. Very sad when he told me she passed away. Now my dad's been gone by a few months. RIP dad... you knew your music. I love you
Xavier Gonzalez Sorry for your loss bud. Keep your chin up.
Chinup kiddo
maybe your dad has had the honor of meeting Karen up in heaven
Word.
I’m so sorry 😔
Karen's voice brings me to tears everytime....rip you beautiful Lady
Traduzione italiana esatta:
"La voce di Karen, ogni volta, mi fa venire le lacrime agli occhi...
Riposa in pace, bella Signora."
I'm 50 years old and I've still never heard another voice like hers. I still get shivers when I hear her sing.
Greetings! I'm 73. She has a 3 octave range! Look up on TH-cam, Rick Beato's "What is the Carpenters's most famous song".
Best
Get a room!
Loren_S2 has a great easy voice to hear there are more out there just have to look hard for them
me too...
no you’re not😅
As a lifelong metal/rock guy, I can without hesistation say that Karen is my favorite singer of all time. And at this point, it's not even close. Nobody elicits the kind of emotions her voice does for me. This is immutable and for all time. RIP Queen. Hope you found peace ❤
I grew up in Downey CA... always running across Karen and Richard driving their Carpenter's Van around town and always waving...big smiles...Mom and I ran into Karen at JCPENNEY while in the ladies dept...
You like Metallica too obviously...I went to Downey High school with James Hetfield we were in the same class! James wouldn't cut his hair for football and decided to be a Rock and Roll star! James would walk around Downey High playing music in his head playing air guitar...I can remember it like it was yesterday...his long curls bouncing off his shoulders!
Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️❤️🇺🇸🛐🗽
I agree. Love heavy metal too but she is one of a kind
@@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503 "You like Metallica too obviously...I went to Downey High school with James Hetfield we were in the same class! "
Metallica fan the past 40 years (showing my age here) > I know Jim is from Downey and Mustaine started his band there. Heck, I even know the apartment where Erickson and Mustaine were and how they met. On the VH1 SPECIAL, Erickson showed the apartment bldg which is close to mine and not one rock tour in Hollywood shows it. This is the apt bldg where Dave first meets Ellefson (downstairs) to shut up and dropped a plant over his head because his Van Halen version of Runnin with the Devil was awful.
Same! Mom played the Carpenters on vinyl while Dad in the garage played Zep and Eagles when I was really young. Metallica lifer here. Never heard of Metallica until the biggest troublemaker in school carried a Ride the Lightning album for show and tell in class.
@@luigivincenz3843 I'm Class of 81 too... Downey High ✌️...
I grew up on Telegraph do I never got to hang out with James after school...all my friends were on Florence across the street from East Jr. High . remember James walking around Downey playing music In his head...I can picture it like it was yesterday! His curls bouncing up and down! ✌️ Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA
Her voice is hard to describe. It gives me the blues but in a good way. Like the last day of a perfect vacation. Her instrument was truly one of a kind
I love the way you wrote this.
❤️ perfectly put
What a description brilliant
I have heard it said that it is like having honey poured into your ear
She had an incredible vioce
that’s exactly I feel every time I listen to her. Brilliant!
Wow, my wife and I played this during our wedding! The memories , now 4 handsome sons later, and 7 grandsons later what a beautiful life we have! Praise Jesus!!!❤❤❤😢
@nick-ck6kg .... this is track not for you....... she was/is the exact opposite of your beliefs....
Amen, Nick!
Amen 🙏
I played this song at both my weddings😂
My husband and I also had this song sung at our wedding in 1977. We have 2 children and 5 granddaughters.
I am 71 and my lifespan shortening, day by day, til Im all done and gone. I needed an angel friend today, as every day, the world has gone to such chaos. But there is still peace on the earth among those who love. Any likes bring her singing up again? Really? Then I hope and pray I get a few likes so I can carry my angel friend with me in my pocket all the time!
Another solid gold - Muskrat Love, Capt & Tennille Fun!
Mama hugs and love from afar dear friend. ❤
I cried reading this…
God is love Sherry and His greatest gift to us is Jesus who gives us eternal life with fabulous angelic singers like Karen. Take care & God bless, Peter
Bless you!❤
I'm a straight metal-head. I listen to AC/DC, Iron Maiden, etc....But Karen Carpenter had a voice like butter. I could listen to her all day.
Listen to her sing "Solitaire"....wow!
Me to bro..crazy good voice..you have to come down from that Metal high...She brings you back to normal..
Im a classic rocker but talent is undeniable when you hear it. Karen, Tom Jones, Simon and Garfunkle and even the momas and the pappas had great harmony! Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, SAm Cooke, Marty Robbins, and many else Im forgetting. Just priceless music. Cheers
Good for you Jeff. It's good to be diverse. I listen to everything good. Zeppelin, Vince Gill, Carpenters, James Brown...on and on. In the words of Duke Ellington..."There's only two types of music. Good and bad."
Her voice is more like a steel and crystal glove wrapped in velvet. I think she would have aced some of the rock songs of her time...
It's been 20 years since my mom passed. She was the biggest Carpenters fan. Hearing their music always make me cry so I try not to listen to them. But whenever I miss my mom, I listen to them...it makes me feel like mom is still with me.
You will die with mom in heart. That will be your last memory!
Thanks for sharing. I miss my mom too. 🥀
I lost my mother 41 long years ago I am sympathetic to your loneliness they are both with Jesus 🙏
I dig you totally thinking of ya
xx
I am 29 years old and this is one of my favorite songs. This THIS is the real music the young generation needs instead of the new age stuff on the radio
Whatever touches your heart is right.
Welcome Millennial to the boomer's music. I listen to your generations music. Music is timeless. Enjoy!
@@JessieBastet We all have to be loving & positive as much as we can. Working day to day together! It's hard but if we can do something every day toward it, the world & we will change.
I'm leaving this comment here so maybe after a week or a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this awesome song.
Diamond Lights. I'll say no more 😂👍
Hello please listen to this great song again
As a Carpenters fan myself too; you should just look it up at least once a week 😊
awesome post lol
@@gunpeiyokoifan I come here once a week to listen to this beautiful song and voice!
My tough old dad thinks I can't see him tear up when he listens to this. Now I pretend I don't notice him crying cause his pride is too great and I love him.
My dad won't admit he tears up when he hears puff the magic dragon. Always says he's not crying. I also pretend I don't notice. Thanks for sharing.
Mine cries to Puff The Magic Dragon and Lovers Concerto ... makes me cry now too
hugs for your father.
A tragic loss an angelic voice now back in heaven ❤❤❤❤
that’s lovely lacie he has a good heart
When I was just a toddler, I LOVED the Carpenters. Imagine 1973 a little black girl with soul music loving parents who were cool enough to play the Carpenters on loop everyday because I simply LOVED Karen's voice. At 3 it would make me cry because it was so beautiful. As I grew, I listened to so much music and enjoyed the pop of my time. Then at a bazaar in India in 1984 I came upon a Carpenter's tape. I hadn't listened to them for over a decade. I popped in the tape and I knew every word to every song. That voice imprinted on my soul. I'm 48 now and her voice still makes me cry.
Lana Kane me too
And only have 17 lol
Lana Kane This was the year I got married. I love your story, and yes that song is beautiful and can make me cry too. 💕
That is what parents do. Lol
Your story sounds similar to mine. My mom first played her tape in the car on the way to visit my ailing grandmother. And I swear, the moment I heard Karen sing the very first note, I was absolutely obsessed. There was just something about her voice specifically that I had never (and still haven't) related to any other singer.
As a boy who lives in a rural town in China without anyone speaks a world of English , karen's songs opened my new world .
My first husband became ill shortly after our marriage,
I remember rushing to the Hospital and this tape
Was on his tape player.
It meant so much then and always will.
I'm so glad that you have this lovely memory that will no doubt remain in your heart forever.
Mary Gerald The Carpenters have the way to keep the memories alive. Love you.
Hope you have a good week Ellyn.
Mary Gerard Trying hard to hold it together. PAPA Ray been in Hospital since Sunday. Pray for him. Love you.
Our thoughts are with you and Ray and the furkids Ellyn Henderson Ray Henderson 💕
She still is the best sounding female "pop" vocalist in the world even after being gone for almost 40 years.
There is one woman from that same era who still has a voice as beautiful as Karen's and that is Judith Durham of the Seekers. they had slightly different singing styles but I literally tear up when I hear either of them sing, they were both that good.
@@Brian-uy2tj Different genre... but what about Alison Krauss?
@@triplem9805
@@Brian-uy2tj I so do. Have a listen to her version of Ghost In This House.
Wow that long ago think she is my favourite singer ever love you karen
Today is my husband’s and my 50th Wedding Anniversary and my husband just sent this song to me!! I am so glad we picked it. It is a VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG and so appropriate for a wedding!! They don’t make songs like this anymore !!!
Congratulations and hope that you have many more.
Australia 🥂😘
Congratulations to the both of you.
Congratulations!
Happy Anniversary to you both. May there be many more happy, loving and healthy years to come.
Congrats !! Bonnie!!
It was played 50 years ago at our wedding (July 10th) also - Sadly my husband passed 6 months before our anniversary, but the family and I celebrated anyway-
On April 26, 1997 my wife and were married, sealing this day as the happiest of my/our lives. At our reception, we chose this amazing song for our 'first dance' song. It was, and still is very emotional for me. I lost my wife to cancer July 28, 2013, so this song has a tendency of bringing a flood of emotions to my door step every time I hear it. This one is for you, my little Chinese Lady.
So sorry to hear that, I hope you can still find happy moments, also I just love that nickname
The timbre of her voice (you just know it’s Karen Carpenter), the light and shade, the dynamic changes, the lower register that most female singers don’t attain, the flawless diction, the arrangement by Richard Carpenter, the harmonies, the single note trumpet blast at 0:58; is it any wonder it’s a classic?
Yeah that trumpet blast really makes the song. Is puts such a 70's signature on it.
You nailed it. She made it seem effortless. But you know that's because of the work she put in.
Musicians who pay close attention to melody, chord an key change, beat and intonarion. These guys are, just like many other artists and song writers, a reflection of genius, hard work and talent so rare in this world, past present or emerging. Cudos to Karen and her brother RIP.
Im 60 years old and to this day i have not heard a better voice...Silky smooth.
Minnie Riperton - Loving You?
Never heard a better voice.........Patsy Cline says HELLO!!!
For me it’s between her and Judith Durham. Oh, and Agnetha Faltskog.
Reply to boofhead 36 hi this is Denise fields replying back to you just remember to let the music well do your heart and soul take care
Replying to Jeff B hi this is Denise f i e l d s returning your reply at least we have one thing in common which is music and that's always great to have thank you
I was in Junior High School when this song was on the charts. I remember thinking that I have a long life ahead of me and this song filled me with optimism. Now I look back and realize how incredibly short life really is. There is no way to really understand that when you're young.
Wow. This comment sucker-punched me right in the gut....so true yet so hard to see.
Awesome observation!
No, there isn't and it is hard because we think the people we love will live forever and they don't (parents, uncles, aunts, older friends and then younger and then cousins and then sisters) and then there is the realisation you are next.
I am older than you by about six or seven years, but we share the same dilemma. Your life, like mine, is like a roller coaster ride. You get on the car at birth. Your early life and early teens seemed to take a long time, as the car slowly goes up the rails. Remember how long it took to reach sixteen so you could drive? Then how long it took you to reach drinking age? At about thirty-five, the roller coaster has reached the crest of the ride and has begun its descent. The years go by swiftly, your thirties, forties, fifties, now sixties, are all a blur as the car accelerates, the wooden rails clack and creak. The car goes faster and faster. Now, the cart approaches the end, as we approach our seventies and eighties, the autumn, no, the December of our lives.
Wow!!! one of the most sublime statements I've ever seen on YT..the Bible says our life is a vapor that is here, and then gone. How true!
60s is young. I am 81. Can't believe it some days, and other times it is crystal clear. I am nostalgic about the 1970s . . . a great decade in my life. So very sad that Karen Carpenter died so young!
This is how many people miss Karen Carpenter in 2024!
Ruben Delgadillo Dennis Washington
ME
I do.
I do. She was an amazing talent.
Ruben Delgadillo .....I do..... This is making me cry.....
Karen's voice was incredible. She is still so missed. 🙏
Everyday she is missed 😢
❤😢
This is my favorite song of all time and I miss Karen. I am so grateful for TH-cam to listen to her. Her voice really helps me on rough days.
I believe Frank Sinatra said Karen Carpenter was the only singer he would pay to listen to!
I'm 60 years old and remember her like yesterday. The Voice of an Angel. I tear up when I hear her.
Likewise!
Her voice is haunting
Getting ready to turn 66 here in December 2023.
This was my wedding song back in 1978.
What an awesome time to be alive!!!!
Indeed this was some of the best music of all time.
Happy 66. Yes our childhood was so much better than today i think. No friggen iphones and social media. A much simpler time. !!!
I see I'm not alone in recognizing an angel.
Been together with my college sweetheart since 1979...and just sent this song my niece and her husband, newly married. Still true in 2024!
Great to hear! Live long & prosper. Remember when there are hard tiimes to persevere. I have!
An angelic woman in so many ways, Karen's voice was so healing. She had such a beautiful smile too. RIP, Karen. You are missed. Your music forever lives.
OUTSTANDING VERY BEAUTIFUL
@@frankcarone3769 Karen sure was beautiful. One of my favourite singers of all time. RIP, Angel Karen.
GOD BLESS YOU !!! A MY
SHE IS A ANGEL
@@frankcarone3769, she was an angel on Earth and now an angel in Heaven. Karen will always be young, talented and beautiful.
I’m only 18 years old but I’ve always been in love with this song. Never forget how much I love it and how amazing The Carpenters truly are. May their music live on Forever!
Thank you dear...did you know that this song was first originally a commercial for Bank of America???? I kid you not.! Richard carpenter heard the commercial song....fell in love with it and contacted the bank who told him who to find who wrote the ditty.....so he got permission to actually make it into the song we know today......imagine that....this song was originally for a bank commercial 😀
I just looked it up...it actually wasn't Bank of America...it was another bank called Crocker bank...you can actually go see the old commercial with the song being played! I don't think Crocker bank is in existence today...
I found out about this song from the movie 108 lol
You should watch the Carpenters documentary on TH-cam. This group was fantastic and had many great hits
The Carpenters are amazing!
Richard was underappreciated as an arranger. Karen would have been famous with anybody, but Richard's musical sense brought out the absolute best in the entire sound. Timeless, beautiful music.
A great tribute to Richard and most aptly said, as well as quite true! He is genius!
He also abused Karen and was jealous of her at every turn.
@@CynthiaSchoenbauer w
Mad drum skills too
Richard was suffocating Karen. He was a mama's boy while Karen was scorned. So Karen had an unhappy life.
Played this as a wedding song . my husband was in the Marine's. Spent 25 years together. Miss you Richard.
😢 BLESS YOU X
This voice is straight up angelic. Good grief.
Leigh Ashley Thanks... I work out.
Leigh Ashley yes it is.
Angelic like your face baby. 😘
Leigh Ashley yes and you look angelic
Imagine being a child when this music was on the radio. It would make you fall asleep before the song was over.
This song was played at our wedding 1974 wow that was awhile ago it's been 41 years still going strong 😍,
Congratulations! I will have this & For All We Know played at my wedding.
This was my parents wedding song in '71, and then they had me in '74...My parents are still together too. Congrats.
We played the same song, too for wedding in 1995. For us, there was no other song more fitting to describe how we felt at that time. And we're still together and looking at each day as if we've just began.
We played it at our wedding in 2000. It was the last song when we left the reception..
Played it at our wedding in 1997! Still married and loving each other 19 years later...
What is wrong with 442 people? How could anyone dislike this?! I love old music. I have their album on vinyl and this song is on it. I love Karens voice. I might be 23 but I'm old fashioned at heart! I hate most of todays music too.
Anyone that would dislike this would be Ungodly and even evil. When I listen to any of Karens songs I feel the love and graces of God
Monogamy is NOT natural in human primates, but here they keep preaching "just the two of us". That is the biggest problem.
um... okay.
Butterfly don't let the haters bring you down. Karen's got 13 million views, plus.
Bj Reynolds The meaning of JUST THE TWO OF US religiously means I/Myself and all others or to break down in another relative way is to say it is ME and the rest of the world Myself and Them as the two of us. I could state when referencing to say Me and of course the two of us as in all. But even in the other form of two of us as in Mother and child and the two of us is OKAY
The Carpenters was the first Concert that my deceased wife Kathy and I ever attended. It was at the Greek Theatre. It was a wedding present from a HS Friend Clifford. I hear this song and it moves me deeply. The thoughts and people rush through my head as it was yesterday once more. Rest in Peace Baby
Karen Carpenter is unrivalled in her vocal ability. So unique and talented. Love her 💕
True, nobody comes close to her ❤
What a pity she went so young
She’s a trans- she looks so uncomfortable in her skin….no doubt not by her own doing….most everyone in hellywood is and was….I’m still in shock learning this. This is what obviously contributed to her anorexia-trying to have a female body when you have male bone structure and to try to give the appearance of having hips-look at her shoulder ratio….so unnatural. I’m praying for all these people that didn’t have a choice and were forced to flip their gender.
Please listen to some Sara Bareilles. She also has a clear beautiful voice that I enjoy very much.
@@georgeattard533It makes me sad even now to imagine her struggle with the anorexia. So preventable.
When she sings “before the rising sun” in the first verse. God!! The ring and tone in her voice freaking melts me every time. I have yet to hear anyone come close to that.
In many live appearances that beautifully sung phrase "before the rising sun, we fly" disappears. I'm thinking that it might have been seen by mgmt as an affront to Japan as they became extremely popular there.
it's incredible
For me it’s the harmony of “we smile” with Richard. My God. It’s what Heaven must be like
Judith Durham comes close.
The only person I've ever heard come even _remotely_ close to that was a Liechtensteinian yodeler named Jürgen...but apart from that, no one can touch Karen's otherworldly vocal chops.
There will never be another voice like Karen's. Her songs are timeless.
true. but you can always listen tow eyes blood :)
paul Williams song he made a killing but she owned it
listen to weyes blood then.... not the same but similar
@@MrTchupam u meant Weyes Blood?
She's better singer than Freddie Mercury
This was our wedding song when we got married. Our anniversary is March 28, 2024. I literally walked down the aisle to this song. This song will always have a special place in our hearts and Karen's voice was one-of-a-kind. She is my husband's favorite singer. Even though she is missed everyday, we can still enjoy her voice and the Carpenters music. May she RIP and thank you for the music as she said. God bless!
Karen y yo te deseamos que seas muy feliz y por siempre !
This was mine and my husband's wedding song in 1985... love it
This was played at my wedding in 1977, I still love this song and her !
One of the Most beautiful voices ever that graced us! miss her
TOO BAD SHE LEFT TOO EARLY KAREN CARPENTER R.I.P.
HilaryKye Kinder !
Hlary kye kinder🎸🎶🎵
HilaryKye Kinder She had the most beautiful voice of any singer, Olivia Newton-John second, that's my opinion.
Absolutely Beautiful stunning voice. Only once in a lifetime will you heaar such a special voice
Karen Carpenter. Quite possibly one of the smoothest voices, ever.
For sure
cere tomer wow thankyou God
...and she made it seem so easy.
I wouldn't say quite possibly lol. I'd be more inclined to say definitely.
Kevin McCullers
Even Jim's voice didn't possess the rich colours of Karen!
Homeboy is ripping that tambourine.
The tambourine player is so awesome, he almost upstaged everyone. Then at the end, he's playing the flute!
+Chandler Fairchild Clarinet.
+Kirk Sledge Almost as good as Ray Cooper, eh?
+CityslickCaptain Thank you for calling me out. Try to guess what instrument I used to play, tee hee. Good grief, Charlie Brown. I told you that tambourine man was distracting!
+Leslie Gray ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, indeed, Leslie Gray!!!
A singer that will last for a lifetime
Remember wife and l singing this. Married 1972. The start Words so true. But friends. Always cherish those moments. Life is like a vapor. Suddenly in 2000. God took her home. After 31 years together. Miss you my sweetheart. Susan.
I'm so sorry for your loss dedicate this song to you wife
Percious Memories!!!! with them comes laughter thru the tears 😂 You we're blessed to have experienced Love
Bless you ❤️
😢😢
so sorry for your loss-
One of the prettiest and perfect singing voices ever...............just wish she had a clue how much she was loved..........Rest In Peace Karen Carpenter
She knows now man, she knows now
Not much of a the Carpenter fan but love this song. A sad tragic death. Now in 2020, so much horror..
She needed to love herself first, and that's what never happened
I visited her tomb about a year ago and left her some flowers. Absolutely beautiful, peaceful place I would highly recommend visiting if you ever get the chance.
She should have eaten all her vegetables and cleaned her plate like her mother taught her
I am a 46 year-old male grew up listening to Metallica and Megadeth. Which are very good bands. But nothing compares to Karen Carpenter's Talent. a voice that will never be duplicated
Thats interesting you say that. My parents were hardcore heavy metal people in the 80s and they were around your age. My mother would by off chance insert that Karen Carpenter greatest hits record and sing along to it or that other artist I forget her name that sung I feel the Earth ..... Move....
48 year old male here, and I also grew up listening to Metallica and Megadeth. I love the Carpenters. Karen's voice is one of a kind and beautiful. I also love Abba! heh... Take care. : )
fuck you
I remember her doing a drum solo that put most to shame.
I love rock music too I also love The Carpenters Karen has the best voice so emotional
This was my wedding song in 1973. I loved the Carpenters. Her voice was so unique and beautiful. I w so sad whe sghe passed.
I turned 60 in September. I agree with everyone about time going by quickly. Thank you to everyone for sharing. A few years ago came across this quote and it stayed with me. "Don't regret growing Older. It's
Best to everyone and always strive to be happy.a privilege denied to many".
Yes! Aging is a privilege and not everyone will have that opportunity. Embrace getting old!
I was a radio DJ when Karen died. Played Carpenter music for 24 hours without a break. Such good memories for us oldies.
Steve Farris :::♥:::
Steve Farris , THIS IS THE BEST
Thank you for doing that.
That sounds like a nightmare
sounds like you're saying karen dying is a good memory lmao
This song in the movie 1408 was so hauntingly beautiful sends chills down my spine
It’s funny I thought this exact thing, strangely appropriate choice.
And me
AAAAAAND ME, why did they choose this song?
I knew I heard this in a scary movie, so I checked the comments before I asked! They played it shortly after he settled into the room, if I'm not mistaken?
@@AddonisLloyd_deluisekrueger Yeah, it’s played constantly thru out the movie.
I'm 68 years old and I grew up listening to the Carpenters on the radio. When I see her singing this it reminds me of the crush I carry for her. Someone else who's still listens to this in 2024 well this old Marine still listens and I've only just begun... To listen.
Ooh-Rah Devil Dog. I'm right there with you.....
@@sgthjennings Me to Dwvil dogs, 1968-70.
Strange this songs feel sad and comforting at the same time
I bet many committed suicide after listening to her songs
Many of the songs of the Carpenters are like that.
Yes to love someone u want to share your whole life for u Ray
she is also wishing everyone else can have a life while she sings it,,people pass away but the joy of life can always carry on,when it touches the heart,,its the sound of a mother from a babies ears
Again I'm supposed to be this tough rough infantryman as an ex-us army ranger but when I hear this girlsl beautiful voice she sounds so beautiful she puts tears in my eyes.
Mark, that is the truth!
Likewise
I’m my opinion being able to freely admit that makes you more of a man than before I read your comment
When it's time to throw down, you throw down. When it's time to love, you love. Karen's ineffable voice brings out the love. It's why we need people like you to throw down. Thank you for your service soldier.
Maybe you are a "Pussy" then.
I was in the Army 82nd Airborne and have never felt that. Im hyper masculine too.
How could you not like Karen Carpenter? The voice of an angel
I agree
Oh YEEEEEES
Same here her voice is 👌
What a beautiful voice!!
Yesterdays generation of music is far more better than my generation today. In fact, there is no comparison!
+Duke Royal Absolutely
+Duke Royal Absolutely
+Duke Royal And yet most young ones drink the kool aid!
They have no idea what good music is!
+Duke Royal yep.yesterday, it was music. Today, its an industry.
+Duke Royal So was their grammar apparently. LOL
That voice can heal wounds
Stephen Bray unfortunately not her own. 😢
Yes...
Damn right. Each time I listen to this.. it takes me to my wonderful dreams...
Old School_27 Yes dreams are certainly better than reality. Adulthood is completely different than what I imagined it to be. Extremely disappointing.
Stephen Bray. Maybe the single greatest comment i ever came across on TH-cam.
Karen Carpenter was briefly sent to us to remind us all what true beauty humans are capable of......
So beautifully said. I wouldn't even care about her angelic voice. I'd look at her and fall in love. She's gorgeous.
She ended up SO depressed. I followed her my entire teen years and 20s. I love her voice. And their songs. Richard you're still thought of. ❤😊
Well said
And I STILL love listening to her voice and her and Richard's albums. Yes...I still own albums!🎵🎶
My husband and I danced to this song after he proposed to me. He passed away 2 years ago and I find myself listening to it on days that I miss him the most.
So sorry for the loss of your husband! Prayers to him & you. We all have to be loving & positive as much as we can.
This was played at my high school graduation in Phoenix on June 8, 1972, fifty years ago today. While listening to it and watching the American flag flutter in the Spring breeze, I wondered where I would be in fifty years, "when the evening comes." The past fifty years have been wonderful, and I feel that there is still "so much of life ahead."
Love this song!!! Hopefully, I will love it when my body turns 100! In 50 years! #FJB #LetsGoBrandon
Thank you for sharing this! 💗 took me back to that time even though I wasn't alive.. thanks again.
what a beautiful story. gave me chills. glad life is going well for you William
I had to play it on the piano and sing it in front of my entire 8th grade class in Christian school. CRACKING UP!!
Been married 49 years and this was our wedding song…time goes so fast 😢❤❤❤
Ours too!
Mine too
Me too!🥰@@charlespomfret7207
One day, you're here, and the next day, you're nothing more than a distant memory that will continue to fade away from existence as time goes by.
Love the man with the tambourine! He is really going at it!
He's gonna give himself whiplash
I knew you were a woman. I said the same exact thing and felt stupid because it wasn't about Karen. I just love his bigness and way he shakes.
I sang this song at my Kindergarten Graduation in 1977 we practiced everyday...... I love it..... it makes me smile and cry!!!!! Beautiful voice.
Timeless music that will never grow old !
super stuff timeless for sure great talent.
yes really, I was not even alive in the 70s and love this song
+Tommy Kelly niether was I but I still love it as if I was alive !
Who is listening to this amazing woman in 2019?
I grew up in 70s ,l have my parents to thank for playing this music 🤗😍
Karen Carpenter died while I was in basic training at Ft. Sill. Her death, seeing it on the cover of a magazine, affected me more, emotionally, than any Drill SGT every would.
Chris Johnson I am definitely listening to her beautiful voice
Meeeee never get tired listening all her songs ❤❤❤
I am
Born in 1960 man I've the best of life.
Agree ❤
Please tell me what life is like back then. Just take me back to those old times.
Conociste lo mejor de una bella voz y la tendremos por siempre aquí en TH-cam.......
Graduation song 1978 high school and high times
We had this song at our wedding 1970 - guitar player & singer. 54 years later, still married & still love the song!!👍❤
Her voice is installed. I am instantly transported back to my childhood.
Me three......great memories
I know right??? Such good memories
me too..rememebering good old days.
Music is a time machine
Lynnel Hampton-Bott 😢❤️
Everyone's gangsta until this song automatically comes on your radio
Yep I’m like a crying baby half way through
Noel K I think he’s making a 1408 reference
Gold
Lmao, true story 🤣😆😁
It’s only just begun
Karen Carpenter, a beautiful voice and a beautiful human being.Keep singing Karen...we miss you
R I P, KAREN,,,🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💞💕💞💕💞💕💟💟💟💟 I LOVE HER MUSIC👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👌
Will always love her.
She will never be forgotten for sure.
Karen is nearly 70 years old if she is still alive,she should be a mother and grandma but life is too cruel to her!😢
@@台獨萬歲-h4l - yes it was a very sad story for Karen. May she RIP.
Who is listening to this in 2024?
Literally just came here for this song
Me . Love this❤
Me 4-20-24
Definitely
I do, brings back childhood memories. My father and I in the car, singing this song out loud.
The most pitch perfect female vocalist ever.
I agree !!!
Damn right..
One of the best voices ever. I think even better than whitney
Her dynamics. Her control. Just a total 'wow'.
She had a deep throat.
She has saved me more times than I can count. Music is the only thing that has kept me around, and Karen is the one I have gone to the most in the darkest times of my life. I will never get tired of listening to her.
R.I.P. Karen, the world lost a beautiful soul the day you passed.
This woman was definitely an angel. I think that she was definitely one of a kind. I think that she is dearly loved and sadly missed
Shawn Duncan yes she was an Angel. Maybe that’s why she was called back to Heaven so soon..
I was driving to downtown L.A. on the 5 Fwy in 1983 when they announced on the radio that Karen had died.. and I just cried.
I heard my dad listening to this and now I can't stop listening
I've never heard such a beautiful voice and I'm only 11
Ritika Ramessar same here dude! But just 3 years older lol.
Im 13
How fantastic you three have such good taste you will go far in life ☺️
Me too, I love any thing my father listened to. To this day when I hear anything I cry like a baby he's been gone for 30 years.
This was our wedding song 47 years ago.
And now, This song is a soundtrack of "47 meters down:uncaged" movie
Mine too!
❤ July 14th 1973
Mine too, March 1974.
Happy Anniversary!
It seems you guys had the best of things. People always say they were born in the wrong time, with the state of the world's youth and people of my age acting a certain way I feel it too, we can only wonder just how great life was then. I can only hope this generation are taught atleast a few life lessons from you guys. Peace and love from the UK!
I am a proud rock n roll and heavy metal fan, but listening to ANYTHING sung by Karen Carpenter brings tears to my eyes! It's like going to church, and being swept up by an angel's voice! And "Merry Christmas Darling" is one of the very best of all Christmas songs!
Haha me too! I am not alone. That voice just gets to me. I also heard her voice growing. Born in 1972
Very well said, sir!!! I wholeheartedly agree!!
@@christopherw6309 hi I was born in 72 I love this song
Im in.
Same here. I can go from burzum to this to old school rap without a thought. Good music is good music. 🙏
Ik luister regelmatig naar deze mooie muziek het is spijtig dat dit soort van muziek niet meer gemaakt word top muziek
Her voice makes me tear up everytime
+teena82
There's a haunting mystery to her voice that gives the listener immense joy and painful heartbreak in the same breath.
+teena82 Tissue! It's a good kind of tear, Karen lives forever.
+Shane Anthony so well spoken, my friend..so true!
+teena82 Everytime..
+teena82 Too right
In my younger days I would have never thought that I'd some day see the day when I would rather listen to The Carpenters than some hard rock but that day has arrived. I appreciate their music now more than ever!
Great comment - my sentiments exactly. But give yourself credit, she has an incredible voice.
Clay M Absolutely!
Yes, it comes to us all. Actually, in my case, I was walking down St Giles in Oxford at 18, my life ahead of me and veered into The Eagle and Child and heard Karen's wonderful voice (Close to You). I became and remained a fan but still, those college discos and those great sounds: The Eagles, Santana, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Deep Purple, The Stones, Elton John, Lou Reed, Wizard, Tina Turner. I loved that stuff to dance to and danced to it for years. Now, I am not sure whether I have given up that energetic dancing or that energetic dancing has given up me - I suspect the latter. Karen's mellow voice still remains. And we need mellow.
called getting old mate...same here lol
fred bloggs I do believe you're right my friend...
I'm only 22 years old but I still love The Carpenters. I grew up with them! My mom would play their music in the car all the time when she would drive me to school. This might sound weird, but my parents always used to put their Christmas album on every night for me to fall asleep. Even in the summer! There is not one flaw I can find in her voice. So angelic and beyond pitch perfect. I always considered her my childhood idle of course before I found out about her struggle with anorexia. I'm in recovery from an eating disorder. Hearing her story was when I finally brought myself to get help. Such a shame to lose someone in the world of music as flawless as Karen. Anorexia is such a terrible, awful disease. Fly high, beautiful angel and thank you for being there for me
+Bridget Pody Best wishes to you and your amazing inner strength, wow the life you will find, tough road, well done.
+Bridget Pody Nothing weird about it. And when I was just listening to this song I thought the same thing; Karen indeed had perfect pitch. The truly sad part is that if she were alive today she'd have access to better treatment. Good luck in your fight.
Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts! Recovery has been a struggle and it's up there with one of the hardest things I've had to do in my life. Admitting I had a problem and reaching out for help was the hardest. I've even thought of giving up multiple times but I managed to pull myself together. And in the end, it's totally worth it and probably the best decision I've made for myself. Of course I still struggle everyday with eating certain foods and watching my weight and I probably always will. I've learned to accept myself for who I am and that anorexia will always be a part of me, but I do have more control of my disorder than I did several months ago 💪🏻💜
Wonderful to hear and inspirational to many trust me. With your inner strength who knows what you can achieve once you've set your mind. You're astonishing, the world needs more like you, go out and shine.
Bridget,
Just a thought...wondered if you might enjoy this new artist..she has a great vocal and beautiful songs...
Google JASMINE LAMPORT AUDIOS.....enjoy.
Wow! It’s 2024 and I still love this song. It makes me feel so,so happy 🥲.This song will be forever embedded in mind. I’m 67 now and If Yahweh bless me to be here, I will stay be listening to the Carpenter’s years and years to come. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽