Next try Rainy days and Mondays. Beautiful.

And please keep goin with Karen!!😢

"Superstar" was written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell and originally performed and recorded by Bramlett with her then-husband Delaney Bramlett in 1969 as a duo known as Delaney & Bonnie. The Carpenters recorded their version in 1971 for their third LP, titled "Carpenters" and known to fans as "the tan album" for the color of the album cover. The song became the Carpenters' sixth single and fifth consecutive million-seller, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of 1971. The recording has become legendary among Carpenters fans, since Karen's lead vocal is a first take, intended only as a guide vocal for the other musicians as they laid each track down. Even more impressive is the fact that she nailed her interpretation, reading the lyrics off a napkin. (Yes, she was that good.) This is really a rip-your-heart-out kind of song. The lyrics are from the point of view of a groupie who had been with a rock star and made the crucial mistake of falling in love with him. And that rock star is never coming back for her. To continue with the theme of wistfulness and longing, try "Rainy Days and Mondays" (also from the "Carpenters" LP) and then "Goodbye to Love" (from "A Song for You").

Great video have you ever checked out some of her drum solos They are fantastic she is a great drummer

You should take a listen to "Only Yesterday" by the Carpenters....

Karen’s voice is heaven scent. It’s other worldly. beautifully. Herb Alpert of A&M Records said Karens voice was like she was sitting in a chair next to you singing in your ear…very intimate. Thank you for a great reaction. 🎼🎵🎤♥️

LEON RUSSELL, the creator, PLEASE!...AND great respect to KAREN & RICHARD for this COVER VERSION.

The best.

Yes she has a very unique and rare voice.

Another female singer you should out is Pat Benatar. Her songs Promises in the Dark, All Fired Up and Hell is for Children are incredible. She has a Huge catalog of songs to go through. Her husband of 40 + years is her guitarist. They’re incredibly talented.

React to Karen Carpenter singing and drumming...considered one of the best

This song was originally written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell. The Carpenters did not write all their music. Brother Richard chose songs that would fit Karen's beautiful vocals. The version you played while very nice seemed a little higher toned than the original off the Carpenters cream album. Still a great song!

May I suggest you another great song from the 70’s? It’s called “I’m Not In Love”, from the group 10cc (the Long version). I think you’ll like it! 👍🎶🌟✌️

Yessssssssss!!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you for reacting to this great singer. Karen Carpenter is gone but the Carpenters classic hit songs will last forever.

One of the best songs AND performances ever put on record. 🩵

You’re right 2 Pac made a reference to this song. “We might wobble but we wont fall down. We take the gospel from Makaveli, pass it around” Not sure if you seen Bad Boys 4 with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence but they referenced this song in the movie. Look up the Big Bad Wolf scene if you haven’t seen it. Peter Piper is a classic.

“Now Peter Piper picked peppers. And Run rocked rhymes. Now 50cent i write a little bit but i pop nines” 50cent - If I Cant.

The Djs were kings in early 80s hip hop…DJs used to get top billing over rappers, they replaced the beat boxers or the guy beating on the wall making a rappers beat.

You want your channel to erupt? Tom MacDonald and the HOG ARMY will come. Tom is an ARTIST who Raps. They say he's a POLITICAL Rapper and he is, but he's so MUCH else. Ballads, he has them. Love songs, he has them. Kick ass songs, he's got them. Inspirational songs, he has them. Motivational songs, he has them. The HOG Family embraces all!!

The entire album is essential. Try "Road Ode" - the last full selection on the LP.

Karen makes you FEEL the song. And goosebumps are a common response when listening to her 😉

You’ll def want to check out “I Need to be in Love,” “Goodbye to Love” (which was the birth of the power ballad,) and “Superstar”

Love Karen! You'll have to listen to Solitaire next. Another beautiful and touching song. Kind of sad really but she sings it beautifully, of course!

Richard played the keyboard. The instrumental solo in the middle was a saxophone. Karen sang.

"Turntables might wobble, but they won't fall down" is a nod to a toy from the 70s called "weeble-wobbles". The commercial went "weebles might wobble, but they don't fall down".

Never heard this version!! It's even better!!❤❤

Keep doin Karen!!

Fabulous interpretation of the lyrics, Richards arrangements are amazing and suited for Karen’s natural, effortless, and pitch perfect voice. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful. She will instantly mesmerize one and put you into a musical trance.

It's good to see people actually reacting with intelligence to expound on the lyrical content of the artist whom they're reviewing. Most of these reaction videos are simply people looking for attention, and they miss all of the key elements of what made the artist and their art legendary. Good upload.

Instrument is a saxophone

Lyrics - I love you in a place where there's no space and time. WHAT??? Masterpiece.

Carpenters is a rabbit hole to explore more and more!

What happened 5:43 / 5:46?

Just wait until you here her other hits that were more popular than this great song. Please check out another great singer. Morissette Amon Never Enough. Mind blowing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJvRaItsrtykb5I Best of luck with your new channel

Great reaction. Many think “Solitaire” is one of their finest. May want to add to your list!

I appreciate the enthusiasm.... please look at this link for who actually wrote the song, Leon Russel was as prolific as the BeeGees and Barry Manilow writing songs for other artists

Listen to the same song off the Voice of the Heart album. Much richer in sound. Sung before her solo album.

Karen Carpenter sings to your heart and touches your soul. This song was never released as a single. One of their best. You can't go wrong with Superstar, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, etc. She is the greatest female singer of my lifetime. Her brother Richard was a genius for picking the songs and doing all the arrangements. She can make grown men cry!

A place to Hideaway, Ticket Ride, Hurting each other, One Love, Eve, Dont cry for me Argentina and in my book ...my fav is..."This Masquerade".

Very nice emotional affect, can you image how we feel when we kost her in 1983!! Her Mothers fault ...she told Karen not to eat tooamy cookies!😢

Dont pause through a great song!!😢😢

Hint, please dont pause and talk so much!!😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

My favorite by the no. 1 Karen Carpenter!! Miss her ..😢😢😢😢

My favorite by the no. 1 Karen Carpenter!! Miss her ..😢😢😢😢

Please keep foing Karen!!!! 50+ beautiful songs to do!!

This is hip hop turntablism at its finest. One of my absolute favorite old school hip hop songs. I still have my Raising Hell original vinyl. Some serious jams on that one.

This is my favorite song by them as well, although they have other great songs. I Can't Make Music is one I know you will like also

This is from her solo album that Richard did not care for and wouldn't release for years. The Carpenters (as a group) rearranged this song and released it on their final album before Karen passed away. The rearranged version is better than this one. You might want to try the last song she ever recorded: "Now".

The lyrics were written by Leon Russell. They are superb and heartfelt. But no one brings them to life like Karen Carpenter, not even the man who wrote them.