Karen was one of a kind. There will never be another like her. She had such a pure calming voice. And she was a terrific drummer. That was her passion even more than singing. You can see the joy in her face in this video. Sadly we lost her so young. Thankfully we have her legacy left in her music.
You're right. Karen Carpenter brought the problem of anorexia to the general public. Her death, while tragic, probably saved hundreds, if not thousands, of lives.
Karen wasn't just a timekeeper, she was a great drummer! She started playing as a kid and taught herself how to play complicated drum lines with "exotic time signatures". She considered herself a, "drummer who sang," and fellow drummers like Hal Blaine and Buddy Rich gave her high praise.
I remember watching this years ago. And I'm grinning as much now as I did then. Karen's voice is so pure it melts your heart. With songs like rainy days and Monday and close to you, well... Her death hit me hard. 32 is much too young.
You know entertainers they are strong in one area and weak in another. Hey voice hauntingly beautiful and is a beast on the drums. She was amazing on both.
Had Karen Carpenter lived she would have been a perfect fit for Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band. She could have sang any two Carpenter songs she liked and then spent the rest of the night drumming with Ringo. What could have been. R.I.P.
She was quite an amazing drummer and singer, it’s not easy to sing and play at the same time, but she also did that very well. I believe they played at The White House and she sang and played drums.
Great drumming Karen. It is said that one of the inspirations for Karen to play drums, was Honey Lantree of the Honeycombs, in the 60s.They had a hit with "Have I The Right" with Honey on drums.
Please, PLEASE do 'Goodbye to Love'. It's a heartbreaker, especially in the context of her life, but a gorgeous performance, naturally, with the added bonus of a great guitar solo, Richard's brainchild. So funny that John Denver got suckered into giving up his drum in this.
You really really really need to listen to If I Had You by Karen Carpenter. It was part of her solo songs released after she died. I love that song and it was so rarely played. You need to watch the video that went along with it. I wish her voice was still in this world.
Her voice was amazing. I was a straight-up rock and roll dude back in the day but I had no trouble admitting that I liked the Carpenters. Look up the Carpenters "Rainy Days and Mondays". She plays the drums and sings at the same time.
She was 110 pounds when she died. She had beaten Anorexia. It was her relentless addiction to Ex-Lax, and the like, that ultimately shut her system off and killed her.
Check out this video of Karen C. effortlessly swinging it on the drum kit at age 20 (?): Karen Carpenter Drum solo 1968 Dancing in the street HD 1.2M views 1 year ago th-cam.com/video/o82d9T4D-8I/w-d-xo.html
Jamel you are so wright over Karen's her voice . it's a pitty she lost her live because of her eating sickness (anorexia indeed) the world lost that day one of the best female singer ever. That's my opinion. Much respect for you my name is Jacco Valkenburg. 🇳🇱
Karen was one of a kind. There will never be another like her. She had such a pure calming voice. And she was a terrific drummer. That was her passion even more than singing. You can see the joy in her face in this video. Sadly we lost her so young. Thankfully we have her legacy left in her music.
Ya can see the pure light on her face when she was on the drums
In case you didn't notice, the bass drum player in the marching band was portrayed by John Denver.
I knew right away. I love John Denver. R.I.P
Famous country folk singer John Denver!
You're right. Karen Carpenter brought the problem of anorexia to the general public. Her death, while tragic, probably saved hundreds, if not thousands, of lives.
Karen was a very talented person. Most know of her singing. She was a great drummer.
There will never be another Karen Carpenter, RIP Lead Sister!
Two amazing artists in one shot. Karen and John Denver. Wow.
I thought that was John Denver!
Karen wasn't just a timekeeper, she was a great drummer! She started playing as a kid and taught herself how to play complicated drum lines with "exotic time signatures". She considered herself a, "drummer who sang," and fellow drummers like Hal Blaine and Buddy Rich gave her high praise.
Buddy called her his favorite pop drummer back in the 70s - and Buddy hated EVERYBODY. 😆
Karen’s voice truly was angelic. That’s a superb description.
You're spot-on about anorexia. The only good to come from her passing is the increased awareness of the disorder.
Cool you got your Bros involved in these vids!
I remember watching this years ago. And I'm grinning as much now as I did then. Karen's voice is so pure it melts your heart. With songs like rainy days and Monday and close to you, well...
Her death hit me hard. 32 is much too young.
So talented rest in paradise beautiful
I love the way she holds the drumstick in her left hand. That seems to be a unique grip.
Such sad story. Such a beautiful young lady. Such a musical and vocal talent!
Only two of them, Jamel -- A brother and sister act. That was John Denver in the marching band she was talking to! ;-) Thanks guys!
You should definitely show him! I'd be curious what he thinks. :)
So glad to see someone catching on to Karen Carpenter's amazing drumming skills.
The Capenters were Karen and Richard wrot, played piano and Karen sang and played drums. They had back up musicians.
Karen had to be coaxed away from the drums to stand up front for her vocals in concert.
She played mean drums, but the voice. THE VOICE.
Karen's voice is hypnotic and mesmerizing! 🤩
@@umbertocalvini7429 Her voice is insanely beautiful.
You know entertainers they are strong in one area and weak in another. Hey voice hauntingly beautiful and is a beast on the drums. She was amazing on both.
Great reaction! Every time you do a carpenter song or drum solo, you make me smile. God bless you and yours🙏😊
A jazz sister. Body & Soul, she got both. The "battle" between both drummers is so vivid and fun
She's using an Old School Jazz grip on the sticks, like the great Buddy Rich. Interesting.
Buddy Rich said Karen was his favorite drummer in pop music!
Had Karen Carpenter lived she would have been a perfect fit for Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band. She could have sang any two Carpenter songs she liked and then spent the rest of the night drumming with Ringo. What could have been. R.I.P.
She was quite an amazing drummer and singer, it’s not easy to sing and play at the same time, but she also did that very well. I believe they played at The White House and she sang and played drums.
Thx! He’s got to hear her!
When they started, she would play the drums but they made her come from behind the drums as she was so tiny no one could see her. She was magic.
You are right this is what made her happy. When "they made" her sing without the drums she became depressed.
Any time he reacts to Karen Carpenter i'm there for it.
Cracked me up, Jamel! You two were rockin' hard to the marching band playing an old Souza ditty!
crazy how color tv was like five minutes old and they already got clone tech
What a talent! She is truly missed 😢 ❤
Love it was John Denver Karen got the drum from in the skit.
She did it all!!
I am speechless😮😮😮😮 the mpst beautiful voice of all times tô me and a drummer at same time. No way !❤❤❤❤❤
Oh wow.
That was John Denver that she was talking and trading to.
:)
Solitaire --is one of Karen's best songs.Check out the Carpenter's cover of Help ,especially the one in Japan
Only two of them her and her brother. She played the drums he played the piano. Richard and Karen
Great drumming Karen. It is said that one of the inspirations for Karen to play drums, was Honey Lantree of the Honeycombs, in the 60s.They had a hit with "Have I The Right" with Honey on drums.
Drum guy in the marching band skit was John Denver. It was from the television special
Karen was a very talented woman that left us way too soon.
Thank you and Happy New Year Jamal! Karen Carpenter is the greatest female vocalist ever…and she killed it on the drums too! Love your channel.
Her drums were her first love.
Carpenters were a brother and sister group.
Please, PLEASE do 'Goodbye to Love'. It's a heartbreaker, especially in the context of her life, but a gorgeous performance, naturally, with the added bonus of a great guitar solo, Richard's brainchild. So funny that John Denver got suckered into giving up his drum in this.
And John
THE SMILE
You really really really need to listen to If I Had You by Karen Carpenter. It was part of her solo songs released after she died. I love that song and it was so rarely played. You need to watch the video that went along with it. I wish her voice was still in this world.
She brought a lot of attention to eating disorders, finally bringing it to light.
Her voice was amazing. I was a straight-up rock and roll dude back in the day but I had no trouble admitting that I liked the Carpenters. Look up the Carpenters "Rainy Days and Mondays". She plays the drums and sings at the same time.
Phenomenal!
You should play something of hers for him privately, after you’re done here, just so he gets the idea of what you’re talking about.
So happy good bros appreciate good ladies
This one's "TV live". Check out the 1971 live outdoor Bacharach medley. It's pure live...and stunning.
Karen was the real deal drummer.
Definitely show him her voice. She was some kind of angel.
Right? Poor woman. I pray she rests in peace.
You know that's John Denver talking to her right?
I think Karen's life would've been different if they hadn't pulled her from behind the drums. That was her first love and she thrived there.
I suggest "Close to You" for a first Carpenters song.
Don't know if you're aware, but the Carpenters were from Downey, CA close to you guys!
I didn't realize this before, but that's John Denver in the beginning with her
Karen’s drumming was on point!
I believe she would still be alive if she had stayed behind the drums.
John Denver was the other drummer in the high school band.
She's the best ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
I love her swap of drum for glockenspiel with John Denver.
She did one roll that sounded like it was from 'Moby Dick'
I read on the internet that she taught Bonzo everything he knew about drumming 😄
I enjoyed this. Thanks.
That's John Denver with bass drum in the beginning
Beautiful voice, drummer, cute........my girl!!
Wait until he hears her voice
She was happiest behind a kit.
Very talented!
I miss these variety shows.
☮️💜
She was 110 pounds when she died. She had beaten Anorexia. It was her relentless addiction to Ex-Lax, and the like, that ultimately shut her system off and killed her.
She was voted #1 years ago
I had 0 idea. That's legit
Karen was much happier behind the drums than being out in front singing. I believe that this contributed to her death from anorexia nervosa.
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Even drummers said that she was great on them. Who knows? Maybe some of them learned a thing from her.
Please show him Karen Carpenter "Superstar".
That was John Denver in the marching band bit
Karen Carpenter, Don Henley and Phil Collins are in my opinion the best drummers and singers
👍👍
ur younger brother is cute!.... and yeah Ms. Karen
Lesson #1 don't tell a girl she can't do something
and Buddy Rich
Check out this video of Karen C. effortlessly swinging it on the drum kit at age 20 (?):
Karen Carpenter Drum solo 1968 Dancing in the street HD
1.2M views 1 year ago
th-cam.com/video/o82d9T4D-8I/w-d-xo.html
That’s John Denver on the drums.
Jamel you are so wright over Karen's her voice . it's a pitty she lost her live because of her eating sickness (anorexia indeed) the world lost that day one of the best female singer ever. That's my opinion. Much respect for you my name is Jacco Valkenburg. 🇳🇱
Man, she is John Bonham level good.
(I can’t believe you still haven’t done ABB’s Ain’t wastin no more time
Great reaction if you ever have the chance you should check out Stevie Wonder's drum solos.
Just Karen and her brother
She went to 5 and half stone
richard and karen brother sister
John Denver on the drum
She is almost as good as Neal Pearl.
Someone sent me a fax that Karen taught Neal how to play YYZ 😄
Saw her sing and play in 1972, She drummed and sang effortlessly. Go to Karen Carpenter Kick ass drummer on you tube ,better than this one