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Karen Carpenter's voice is the epitome of a true alto. Unlike many singers who strain to hit the lower register, Karen's voice was naturally rich and resonant, effortlessly gliding through those deeper tones without a hint of struggle. Her technique was flawless, and she was wise to stay within her natural range, avoiding anything that might compromise her signature sound. Her voice wasn’t just technically perfect-it was soulful, warm, and incredibly emotive. Karen Carpenter truly set the standard for what an alto voice should be. 💖🎶
She was one of the the first to exploit the proximity effect made possible by the newly developped dynamic response microphone which selectively reinforced lower frequencies. Her longest-lasting effect on music was "every woman a contralto" by showing what could be done with the new technology. If you want to hear some singers who traverse the alto repertoire naturally (there are no alto singers only alto parts), you could consider the English mezzo Janet Baker (Elgar's "Sea Pictures" is a fine choice) or the GOAT assoluta (sorry Callas) Christa Ludwig who left reference-level performances everywhere she went, but perhaps her greatest plunge into the depths of the human soul was her "Der Abscheid" from "Das Lied von der Erde", most notably the Klemperer performance. Those two could reach "the basement" without technological assistance.
Pitch perfect, perfect pitch. There are great singers and legendary singers and then there is Karen Carpenter. Untouchable. We miss you so much Karen. RIP Angel.
Every once and a while someone comes along who is a musical standout. We all have lists of who they are. Karen Carpenter is on mine. The song? Heartbreaking, emotional, beautiful...just the perfect song for her to sing. 😢❤
The fact that so many people over the years have been moved by Karen's gift shows the impact the sonority of her voice has in our respective psyche. It's exquisite and genuine - almost religious - in that regard. With all the threat and turmoil in the world, her voice offers solace and refuge to those willing to seek it, like a warm consoling hug that dries your eyes and loves you unconditionally.
I can confirm that, regarding to my 58 yo of music appreciation her unique singing fixes any tension on my brain, it's paradise time, an invitation to dream out the deepest valued love feelings guarded and protected sometimes as if by 7 locks and keys.
Karen had great tonal quality, amazing breath control and a haunting quality to her voice but I’ve always thought her greatest attribute as a singer was that she sang “to you” and not “at you” ….she draws you in as a listener, as if she’s singing just to you! Amazing Voice! ❤
She did the scratch track in one take, but rarely was that used for the release. Normally, after the session players went home and Richard had a chance to listen things over she would do one or two more takes and the release would be a splice of them.
I always loved singing along with her because I'm an alto. However ... of course, I never had a voice like hers, lol. But no one else did or has since. She sounded like no one else! I was just talking to my mom about her and said if she came out today she'd probably be ridiculously overlooked because she didn't do runs or huge belts. I love seeing her here at the forefront. Thanks for bringing her back!
Her voice is so soothing and warm and clean. I grew up with her music She and her brother I'm so thankful. she was1 of the reasons I wanted to learn to sing. And play music.🎵💜
When I was a kid, my parents took me to see The Carpenters at our local theater - the show was flawless. They had so many hits that the entire show was a "best of" exercise. I remember seeing a TH-cam video where they were looking at Karen's voice on an oscilloscope and found that she was, quite literally, pitch perfect. She hit the notes with such precision that the presenter was quite shocked that a singer could be that spot-on. The last part of the legacy was her passing much too soon, and bringing light to an illness that, until then, was hardly ever acknowledged. If only we had known more in those days, she could have been making music much, much longer...
When a voice makes you tingle, you know this is magnificent. Karen's inflection, upper and lower register and smooth dulcet tone is mind blowing and haunting. 🦋💜🐨
Beautiful account of Karen’s magic. Carpenters were about the 5th to cover the song. Richard saw Bette Midler sing Groupie on The Tonight Show is what started the ball rolling. This video was a mime to the album track. The album track was the start of the legend of “One Take Karen” as she sang what she thought was a practice vocal. The booth came back with “we got it” instead of let’s do it again. Also Richard writhe the one word change on a napkin for a help to Karen. He didn’t write all the lyrics on a napkin. As for the breath. Most famous is the album track of Goodbye To Love. She sang 26 syllables with chromatics on one breath. Most singers covering the song slow it to breathe. Even Karen live in concert breathed. The album track is the gold. There is one who took the challenge and made it happen. A very rare occurrence. Wonderful analysis, there’s so much more to see, if you look. Karen was once in a century. Joe
There will never be another “Karen Carpenter” in this lifetime of music. No one can take her place ever. She was one of a kind and I absolutely adored her voice, her singing style and amazing capabilities to put all her talent to great use. I only wish we had her around and lot longer than we did. It was truly unfair at the time how the record company and PR people pressured her about her appearance and what was required of her. I have her records and savor having them for Karen Carpenter was the music (!) of my time and a magnificent balladeer. She will always be remembered.
The first singIe I ever bought was in 1975 and it was Only Yesterday by the Carpenters, followed by the album Horizon. I actually wore out the B-side of Only Yesterday on my vinyl 45 which was called Happy.
This is my favorite Carpenter's song. You're right her breathing technique results in her ability to phrase for emotional impact. Notice the absence of breathing sounds. She seems make best use of the time available to inhale slow enough to not create the gasping sound of others. More study, maybe by you, could determine if she comes to a stopped set position before restarting, so as to be able to start in various ways, glottal, fry and just sound resuming. Thanks and Happy New Year!
My dad died 20 years ago. He loved Karen and The Carpenters so much. He'd LOVED to have seen TH-cam videos of The Carpenters, but alas died too soon. I watch them now and appreciate them, because my dad is within me. Same blood, same genetics. I like to think he's appreciating them along with me. And we loved this video, thanks.
I’m really glad to hear that someone from your generation is listening to The Carpenters. Karen was incredibly talented. Most of today’s music is rubbish- and not even real with pitch control and auto tune. Keep listening to real music!
I simply love her, but her life is so tragic! When I listen to her voice is so painful now. When I was a child I had no clue she had a tragic life and death, years passed and I found out. My feeling for her music changed. It reminds my childhood and the realization of her tragedy. A great soul who left us too soon. May her beautiful soul rest in peace!
Karen is the only singer that has moved me deep in my soul. I enjoy other singers, but not like I do Karen's voice. No one has ever sounded like her or will again. She definitely was a one-of-a-kind.
Karen, pra mim, a maior q já surgiu. A q transmitia mais emoção, mais espontaneidade, mais sinceridade. A voz mais pura q já teve. A pronúncia mais bonita das palavras
The ‘superstar’ in this song is Karen, herself. Actually, superstar doesn’t do her justice - she was in a flawless universe of her own. We were, and still are, blessed that she shared the subtlety of heart, the nuance of her soul, and the breadth of her beauty and talent with us mere mortals here on earth.
One-take Karen. She was one in a trillion…I cried the day she died. We miss you, Karen. So so sad the world didn’t treat you better. Thanks for gracing us with THAT VOICE for as long as you did. We. Miss. You. Karen. Every day. Karen Carpenter 1950-1983 RIP
Let’s not forget the many beautiful arrangements that accompanied her voice, too. There was a time when the Carpenters’ music became “uncool” to listen to. So glad that new generations are recognizing her incredible talent!
I’ve heard/read that other artists used to say that she had a third lung, lol. That would make it easier for me to understand how she could sing the way she did.
This version of "Groupie (Superstar)" was originally recorded in 1971 for their 3rd studio album [Carpenters] Karen Carpenter - vocals, drums, Richard Carpenter - arranger, piano, harpsichord, Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond organ, vocals, orchestration, Hal Blaine - drums, Jim Horn - reeds. Earl Dumler - oboe on "For All We Know", Bob Messenger - bass, reeds, Tommy Morgan - harmonica. This version was rerecorded in 2018 at Abby Road Studios with the original master with original musicians and vocals but with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra added. Again Richard did the producing, arranging and directed the Philharmonic. He recorded 18 of Carpenters hits that way and released "Carpenters with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" in Dec. of 2018. It contained "Yesterday Once More" "Hurting Each Other" "Touch Me When We're Dancing" For All We Know" "I Need to Be in Love" "I Believe You "I Just Fall in Love Again" "Merry Christmas, Darling" "Baby It's You" "(They Long to Be) Close to You" "Superstar" "Rainy Days and Mondays" "This Masquerade" "Ticket to Ride" "Goodbye to Love" "Top of the World" "We've Only Just Begun". I have the original and the Philharmonic version of all of them. I first saw them in 1965 as the Dick Carpenter Jazz Trio. It was Richard on piano Karen (she was 15 and did not sing yet) on drums and originally Wesley Jacobs standup bass and tuba latter Bill Sissoyev took over on bass. They won the Hollywood Bowl Battle of the Bands in 1966 and co won the TV show Your All American College Show in 1968. It had a winner every week and then after 7 or 8 weeks an overall winner. You can hear their song "Iced Tea" from the contest if you search for 1966 battle of the bands. There are a lot of very good to great drummers, but only one with her voice.
Her Brother Richard was a magician when it came to the arrangements of all of their music, their individual talents multiplied each other’s talents. Being siblings was an important key to Creating the entire sound of the Carpenters, though the foundation was her God given voice !! Great review and reaction !! Her early exit was a crime against humanity, but so much was left behind for us to cherish !! 🙏🏻✝️❤️
I'm happy she was with her audience for as long as she was. And I was alive back then! I was 28 when she died and I was stunned when I heard the news on the radio. Because that's how it was done back in the 80's. Radio's, newspapers, word of mouth and library's. That was how one learned new things. We can only imagine what she could have accomplished up to this point in time. Sigh. Tori Holub is a nice addition to the singing community but she is not Karen Carpenter. As Karen was one of a kind. Peace.
I am 53 yrs old and my older sister had several of their records. Listening to this made me appreciate the skills of a great singer. She also got me into appreciating the bee gees. So good to hear this iconic song again although it's a cover of the original.
Simply the best, such a sad loss of a beautiful woman and talent, imagining all the wonderful vocals she would have given us if only she could beat that horrible condition 😢
Nice!! Haven't seen anyone notice her long breath. Her gorgeous tone, scale work and awesome choice of timing. Barbara Streisand also does this. THIS MASQUERADE 💕 is also a Leon Russell cover and very beautifully done. She is of my top 5 favorite female singers with Barbara Streisand,,, Linda Ronstadt,, Carly Simon and Ann Wilson ❤️ I'll keep a eye and ear out for This MASQUERADE! 😍 Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼
My favorite female singers list is very similar to yours! I wish more people would react to Carly Simon's beautiful voice and stellar songwriting. The others are covered pretty often but Carly isn't as much. Hopefully that will change.
KD Lang is pretty fantastic, check out a record called "All You Can Eat". KD was also a big fan of Karen Carpenter, she has mentioned her as being an influence.
@davidsheriff9274 I first seen her on the Johnny Carson Tonight Show. She sang WESTERN STARS and I got the vinyl Shadow land the next day. BUSY BEING BLUE is my favorite of her. Yep she should be in my Top 10!!! ☮️
@@allengray5748 She was actually one of Johnny's favorites, after Johnny died, they did a tribute to him on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and they had KD on to perform.
Thank you for your reaction. It is true what you said about Karen's voice when it somehow can cause individuals to some kind of a reaction...emotional reaction. Thank you.
Her singing evokes emotion in the listener. And, her pitch accuracy is quite amazing. What's not to love. She's just naturally gifted. Although this was done, originally, by Delaney and Bonnie, the Carpenters' version is, for all intents, the definitive version. I just wonder what, stylistically, she would've gotten into, had she lived.
Karen's version of Don't Cry for Me Argentina is my favorite. Her sweet voice gives the song a sad emotion, unlike all the other ladies who sing it as a power ballad. it has over 6 million views here on YT.
A voice with a very high recognition value. A voice like no other. I grew up listening to the Carpenters' music and was amazed by their voice. She was not only unique as a singer, but also a very good drummer. Unfortunately he died far too early.
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❤beautiful voice Beth
@@BethRoars Ok been talking with the masses ( this other guy) and we think KD Lang BUSY BEING BLUE 💙 should be reintroduced to the World 🌎🌍☯️☮️😎🎸🤟🏼
You have to react to little known, "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft". A brilliant arrangement by Richard and Devine vocals from Karen.
After all the years since her passing, for me, Karen is still the most expressive and technically proficient vocalist there has ever been.
Concordo com você.
Totally agree. Thank you for your comment.
Totally agreed.
Absolutely agree with you
What a wonderful voice!!!!!!!
OMG!
She has the sweetest voice I've ever heard in my entire life!
The only voice that can soothe your soul and break your heart at the same time!
And such a warmth that you feel you're her friend.
The most perfect voice of all time. Gone way too soon. RIP Karen 😢💔
Karen Carpenter's voice is the epitome of a true alto. Unlike many singers who strain to hit the lower register, Karen's voice was naturally rich and resonant, effortlessly gliding through those deeper tones without a hint of struggle. Her technique was flawless, and she was wise to stay within her natural range, avoiding anything that might compromise her signature sound. Her voice wasn’t just technically perfect-it was soulful, warm, and incredibly emotive. Karen Carpenter truly set the standard for what an alto voice should be. 💖🎶
She was one of the the first to exploit the proximity effect made possible by the newly developped dynamic response microphone which selectively reinforced lower frequencies. Her longest-lasting effect on music was "every woman a contralto" by showing what could be done with the new technology. If you want to hear some singers who traverse the alto repertoire naturally (there are no alto singers only alto parts), you could consider the English mezzo Janet Baker (Elgar's "Sea Pictures" is a fine choice) or the GOAT assoluta (sorry Callas) Christa Ludwig who left reference-level performances everywhere she went, but perhaps her greatest plunge into the depths of the human soul was her "Der Abscheid" from "Das Lied von der Erde", most notably the Klemperer performance. Those two could reach "the basement" without technological assistance.
Pitch perfect, perfect pitch. There are great singers and legendary singers and then there is Karen Carpenter. Untouchable. We miss you so much Karen. RIP Angel.
Not just pitch perfect but she had the metronome perfect timing that only a talented drummer can have.
Absolutely
Every once and a while someone comes along who is a musical standout. We all have lists of who they are. Karen Carpenter is on mine. The song? Heartbreaking, emotional, beautiful...just the perfect song for her to sing. 😢❤
Karen was an excellent drummer as well and used to sing while she played them.
The richest, smoothest, clearest most angelic voice of all time.
Concordo com você.
Stunning, I've always loved her voice. Thank you for taking some time to talk about it.
The fact that so many people over the years have been moved by Karen's gift shows the impact the sonority of her voice has in our respective psyche. It's exquisite and genuine - almost religious - in that regard. With all the threat and turmoil in the world, her voice offers solace and refuge to those willing to seek it, like a warm consoling hug that dries your eyes and loves you unconditionally.
her voice and how she used it is LITERALLY therapy for the soul....
I can confirm that, regarding to my 58 yo of music appreciation her unique singing fixes any tension on my brain, it's paradise time, an invitation to dream out the deepest valued love feelings guarded and protected sometimes as if by 7 locks and keys.
Very well stated!
Karen had great tonal quality, amazing breath control and a haunting quality to her voice but I’ve always thought her greatest attribute as a singer was that she sang “to you” and not “at you” ….she draws you in as a listener, as if she’s singing just to you! Amazing Voice! ❤
She had a voice that expressed sadness in addition to the emotion intended in the song. It was beautiful.
I think that was what made her songs so great. She sang from her heart.
Always brings me to tears...it's the emotion, nothing forced, totally natural. You totally feel what she is singing about.
Rumor is that she nailed every song in the studio in one take. If that's true, that's incredible!
She did the scratch track in one take, but rarely was that used for the release. Normally, after the session players went home and Richard had a chance to listen things over she would do one or two more takes and the release would be a splice of them.
She was known as 'One-take' Karen.
I always loved singing along with her because I'm an alto. However ... of course, I never had a voice like hers, lol. But no one else did or has since. She sounded like no one else! I was just talking to my mom about her and said if she came out today she'd probably be ridiculously overlooked because she didn't do runs or huge belts. I love seeing her here at the forefront. Thanks for bringing her back!
Her voice is so soothing and warm and clean. I grew up with her music She and her brother I'm so thankful. she was1 of the reasons I wanted to learn to sing. And play music.🎵💜
When I was a kid, my parents took me to see The Carpenters at our local theater - the show was flawless. They had so many hits that the entire show was a "best of" exercise.
I remember seeing a TH-cam video where they were looking at Karen's voice on an oscilloscope and found that she was, quite literally, pitch perfect. She hit the notes with such precision that the presenter was quite shocked that a singer could be that spot-on.
The last part of the legacy was her passing much too soon, and bringing light to an illness that, until then, was hardly ever acknowledged. If only we had known more in those days, she could have been making music much, much longer...
Sounds like something Wings of Pegasus might have done.
@@fnjesusfreak Thank you!!! You are 100% correct, this was the video I was referring to: th-cam.com/video/qRIobV7CRks/w-d-xo.html
Two voices that are simply ear candy & that I never tire of hearing - Karen & Judith Durham (from the Aussie 60's folk group - The Seekers)
Hauntingly beautiful...gets me every time...r.i.p. Karen
A partial re-write of Delaney and Bonnie's song Groupie.
When a voice makes you tingle, you know this is magnificent. Karen's inflection, upper and lower register and smooth dulcet tone is mind blowing and haunting. 🦋💜🐨
I saw her before she passed. One of the greatest live moments in my life ..... period.
Beautiful account of Karen’s magic. Carpenters were about the 5th to cover the song. Richard saw Bette Midler sing Groupie on The Tonight Show is what started the ball rolling. This video was a mime to the album track. The album track was the start of the legend of “One Take Karen” as she sang what she thought was a practice vocal. The booth came back with “we got it” instead of let’s do it again. Also Richard writhe the one word change on a napkin for a help to Karen. He didn’t write all the lyrics on a napkin.
As for the breath. Most famous is the album track of Goodbye To Love. She sang 26 syllables with chromatics on one breath. Most singers covering the song slow it to breathe. Even Karen live in concert breathed. The album track is the gold. There is one who took the challenge and made it happen. A very rare occurrence.
Wonderful analysis, there’s so much more to see, if you look. Karen was once in a century.
Joe
Hi Joe.
@@Perfect_Blend just caught this! Hi there PB! I wonder who might have accurately covered the 26 syllables? Have a guess? 😂
The clearest female voice I've ever heard
The best female vocalist of all time.
I think this is her best song in terms of phrasing. She confidently takes her time and emphasizes every word.
There will never be another “Karen Carpenter” in this lifetime of music. No one can take her place ever. She was one of a kind and I absolutely adored her voice, her singing style and amazing capabilities to put all her talent to great use. I only wish we had her around and lot longer than we did. It was truly unfair at the time how the record company and PR people pressured her about her appearance and what was required of her. I have her records and savor having them for Karen Carpenter was the music (!) of my time and a magnificent balladeer. She will always be remembered.
My favorite singer. I' m a great fan of her.
The first singIe I ever bought was in 1975 and it was Only Yesterday by the Carpenters, followed by the album Horizon. I actually wore out the B-side of Only Yesterday on my vinyl 45 which was called Happy.
And what an amazing drummer As well
Her voice was warm, perfect pitch and pronuntiation. She was absolutaly talented and not only on her voice.
Karen’s voice is so stunning, hauntingly beautiful!
Dionne Warwick said Karen’s voice was like a beautiful smoking wood. ❤❤
This is my favorite Carpenter's song. You're right her breathing technique results in her ability to phrase for emotional impact. Notice the absence of breathing sounds. She seems make best use of the time available to inhale slow enough to not create the gasping sound of others. More study, maybe by you, could determine if she comes to a stopped set position before restarting, so as to be able to start in various ways, glottal, fry and just sound resuming. Thanks and Happy New Year!
I was smitten the first time I heard her in the 70's. And every time I hear her sing I still am.
My dad died 20 years ago. He loved Karen and The Carpenters so much. He'd LOVED to have seen TH-cam videos of The Carpenters, but alas died too soon. I watch them now and appreciate them, because my dad is within me. Same blood, same genetics. I like to think he's appreciating them along with me. And we loved this video, thanks.
Co-written by Leon Russell, a musical genius who also co-wrote A Song for You. Fantastic artist and the Carpenters made this song perfect.
I'm a gen z kid but I've been loving her ever since I was very young. It's just so sad she's gone too soon. Her music has always been special to me. ❤
I’m really glad to hear that someone from your generation is listening to The Carpenters. Karen was incredibly talented. Most of today’s music is rubbish- and not even real with pitch control and auto tune. Keep listening to real music!
What a voice! Her greatest ability, I think, was her vulnerability. So much pathos!
Her transition is so smooth I am flat on the floor
That one line "Your Guitar", gets me every time
I simply love her, but her life is so tragic! When I listen to her voice is so painful now. When I was a child I had no clue she had a tragic life and death, years passed and I found out. My feeling for her music changed. It reminds my childhood and the realization of her tragedy. A great soul who left us too soon. May her beautiful soul rest in peace!
Simply beautiful
Wonderful voice and talent! 👏🏻 Karen Carpenter is one of those memorable voices that we will miss forever 😢
Thanks for the amazing video, Beth! 🇧🇷
She touches the inner part of our souls. I am proud to be the 200th to press the Like buttom to Karen Karpenter.
Karen is the only singer that has moved me deep in my soul. I enjoy other singers, but not like I do Karen's voice. No one has ever sounded like her or will again. She definitely was a one-of-a-kind.
Grew up listening to her golden voice ❤
Everything she sang is shot through with a sense of deep sadness, otherworldly beauty and a yearning for a better world.
Karen, pra mim, a maior q já surgiu. A q transmitia mais emoção, mais espontaneidade, mais sinceridade. A voz mais pura q já teve. A pronúncia mais bonita das palavras
The music of the 70’s was beyond! So amazing.
Karen was also such a versatile singer. If you haven't heard it, listen to her rendition of Ave Maria. It's stunning.
Oooh, I have not heard her sing Ave Maria, I shall go find it. Thanks for sharing🥰🙏💙
The ‘superstar’ in this song is Karen, herself. Actually, superstar doesn’t do her justice - she was in a flawless universe of her own. We were, and still are, blessed that she shared the subtlety of heart, the nuance of her soul, and the breadth of her beauty and talent with us mere mortals here on earth.
One-take Karen. She was one in a trillion…I cried the day she died. We miss you, Karen. So so sad the world didn’t treat you better. Thanks for gracing us with THAT VOICE for as long as you did. We. Miss. You. Karen. Every day. Karen Carpenter 1950-1983 RIP
Let’s not forget the many beautiful arrangements that accompanied her voice, too. There was a time when the Carpenters’ music became “uncool” to listen to. So glad that new generations are recognizing her incredible talent!
The memories her voice conjures up, just everything is connected to her sound
I’ve heard/read that other artists used to say that she had a third lung, lol. That would make it easier for me to understand how she could sing the way she did.
She was amazing! ♥
The versatility, power and perfection of her voice are all the more incredible when you consider how anorexia was affecting her health.
Very good point. It cost her her life. Profoundly sad.
I can't think of anyone who could sing as beautiful as Karen Carpenter, she was one of a kind.
No one hits the perfect notes like her without autotunes , fun facts
Probably the Greatest and most Underrated female voice of all time.😢😊❤
Karen Carpenters, la mejor voz femenina dulce y potente que escuche en mí vida!!!
Karens voice is insane!!
This version of "Groupie (Superstar)" was originally recorded in 1971 for their 3rd studio album [Carpenters] Karen Carpenter - vocals, drums, Richard Carpenter - arranger, piano, harpsichord, Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond organ, vocals, orchestration, Hal Blaine - drums, Jim Horn - reeds. Earl Dumler - oboe on "For All We Know", Bob Messenger - bass, reeds, Tommy Morgan - harmonica. This version was rerecorded in 2018 at Abby Road Studios with the original master with original musicians and vocals but with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra added. Again Richard did the producing, arranging and directed the Philharmonic. He recorded 18 of Carpenters hits that way and released "Carpenters with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" in Dec. of 2018. It contained "Yesterday Once More" "Hurting Each Other" "Touch Me When We're Dancing" For All We Know" "I Need to Be in Love" "I Believe You "I Just Fall in Love Again" "Merry Christmas, Darling" "Baby It's You" "(They Long to Be) Close to You" "Superstar" "Rainy Days and Mondays" "This Masquerade" "Ticket to Ride" "Goodbye to Love" "Top of the World" "We've Only Just Begun". I have the original and the Philharmonic version of all of them. I first saw them in 1965 as the Dick Carpenter Jazz Trio. It was Richard on piano Karen (she was 15 and did not sing yet) on drums and originally Wesley Jacobs standup bass and tuba latter Bill Sissoyev took over on bass. They won the Hollywood Bowl Battle of the Bands in 1966 and co won the TV show Your All American College Show in 1968. It had a winner every week and then after 7 or 8 weeks an overall winner. You can hear their song "Iced Tea" from the contest if you search for 1966 battle of the bands. There are a lot of very good to great drummers, but only one with her voice.
Greatest "singing drummer" was Mel Torme.
Ouvir Carpenters, é viajar automaticamente na música. Maravilhosa Karen Carpenter, quando canta, toca diretamente na alma da gente, é muito raro isso.
Her Brother Richard was a magician when it came to the arrangements of all of their music, their individual talents multiplied each other’s talents. Being siblings was an important key to
Creating the entire sound of the Carpenters, though the foundation was her God given voice !! Great review and reaction !! Her early exit was a crime against humanity, but so much was left behind for us to cherish !! 🙏🏻✝️❤️
She had a voice that just cuddles you … until you feel ☺️
In my opinion this is the only voice that made a way up to God!
Superb Reaction to the Greatest Pop Vocalist of All Time ✅
Leon Russell is from my hometown Tulsa Oklahoma 😊
Karen left us many decades ago but her voice and songs remain eternally in our sweet memories.
I'm happy she was with her audience for as long as she was. And I was alive back then! I was 28 when she died and I was stunned when I heard the news on the radio. Because that's how it was done back in the 80's. Radio's, newspapers, word of mouth and library's. That was how one learned new things. We can only imagine what she could have accomplished up to this point in time. Sigh. Tori Holub is a nice addition to the singing community but she is not Karen Carpenter. As Karen was one of a kind. Peace.
I am 53 yrs old and my older sister had several of their records. Listening to this made me appreciate the skills of a great singer. She also got me into appreciating the bee gees.
So good to hear this iconic song again although it's a cover of the original.
Simply the best, such a sad loss of a beautiful woman and talent, imagining all the wonderful vocals she would have given us if only she could beat that horrible condition 😢
Nice!! Haven't seen anyone notice her long breath. Her gorgeous tone, scale work and awesome choice of timing. Barbara Streisand also does this. THIS MASQUERADE 💕 is also a Leon Russell cover and very beautifully done. She is of my top 5 favorite female singers with Barbara Streisand,,, Linda Ronstadt,, Carly Simon and Ann Wilson ❤️ I'll keep a eye and ear out for This MASQUERADE! 😍
Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼
My favorite female singers list is very similar to yours! I wish more people would react to Carly Simon's beautiful voice and stellar songwriting. The others are covered pretty often but Carly isn't as much. Hopefully that will change.
@shopninja6732 Indeed! I need to put Patsy Cline in there to reach 10! Dorothy of the band DOROTHY I'm thinking also! ☮️
KD Lang is pretty fantastic, check out a record called "All You Can Eat". KD was also a big fan of Karen Carpenter, she has mentioned her as being an influence.
@davidsheriff9274 I first seen her on the Johnny Carson Tonight Show. She sang WESTERN STARS and I got the vinyl Shadow land the next day. BUSY BEING BLUE is my favorite of her. Yep she should be in my Top 10!!! ☮️
@@allengray5748 She was actually one of Johnny's favorites, after Johnny died, they did a tribute to him on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and they had KD on to perform.
Fil from "Wings of Pegasus" did a computer analysis of her voice and found it pitch perfect.
Thank you for your reaction. It is true what you said about Karen's voice when it somehow can cause individuals to some kind of a reaction...emotional reaction. Thank you.
A MAIS BELA VOZ DE TODOS OS TEMPOS.UMA BELA VOZ DESSA JAMAIS DEVERIA TER SIDO CALADA PELA MORTE.
Love this song
Sou um grande fã da Karen , na minha sincera opinião ela ainda é a maior cantora do mundo, ela sempre será a minha cantora predileta .
Her voice punches you right in the feels.
Her voice is the smoothest glass of whiskey. It goes do so easily then kicks your ass with its emotion.
I think your reactions are spot on! Happy New Year, Beth. My wife and I are hoping to visit your wonderful country in the summer!
Karen is the only singer that make me cry
Karen was such a queen both publicly and privately with her personal views. RIP.
Those drums that are special and spot on? The incredible Hal Blaine, of course.
Most soothing voice ever
No one else mentions her breath control and it's absolutely insane.
Karen Carpenter can never be beat.
Love Karen, no one has been able to get that rich honey tone since.
And does anyone else have a mad crush on Beth??? 😊
This is my favorite Carpenter"s song. Second is "Goodbye to Love." Alas, we lost her way too young to the ravages of anorexia. R.I.P. Karen.
Her singing evokes emotion in the listener. And, her pitch accuracy is quite amazing. What's not to love. She's just naturally gifted. Although this was done, originally, by Delaney and Bonnie, the Carpenters' version is, for all intents, the definitive version. I just wonder what, stylistically, she would've gotten into, had she lived.
Karen's version of Don't Cry for Me Argentina is my favorite. Her sweet voice gives the song a sad emotion, unlike all the other ladies who sing it as a power ballad. it has over 6 million views here on YT.
i love her it hurts my heart that she is gone! "Leon Russell" wrote it
"' but she killed it!
What a dreamy voice! 😍
A voice with a very high recognition value. A voice like no other. I grew up listening to the Carpenters' music and was amazed by their voice. She was not only unique as a singer, but also a very good drummer. Unfortunately he died far too early.
You have found excellency of reacting to music videos. Congrats!!
Great!
Her hair was so shiny! I never knew that there was an act that saying this song before the carpenters. You learn something new every day!
I wish you a Happy New Year Miss Beth. Love from İstanbul.