A FAV! | THE CARPENTERS - SUPERSTAR REACTION

[@michaelhwenig]

Did this song in one take. Perfect pitch, dictation, and emotion. Also did her own background overdubbing. Thus Karen was named “One Take Karen”. Never forget she was a world class drummer too.

[@richardcummins5465]

You've just been AMBUSHED by 24 carot gold TALENT.

[@robertwalker1803]

A voice from Heaven....watching her waste away right in front of America broke all of our hearts.We were all so helpless.She could hit 5 octaves,and you would not believe the way she played drums.Such talent....

[@ripmod1]

Just a girl and a microphone. No gimmicks, no autotune. Special talent. Died at 32 yrs old of anorexia. I miss her beautiful voice.

[@caribbeanman3379]

Did she die of anorexia; or did she die of malnutrition due to anorexia?

[@joepowell7025]

@@caribbeanman3379 not malnutrition

[@scottgelb2650]

@@caribbeanman3379 Karen Carpenter, a singer who long suffered under the burden of the expectations that came with pop stardom, died on February 4, 1983, succumbing to heart failure brought on by her long, unpublicized struggle with anorexia.

[@caribbeanman3379]

@@joepowell7025 What is anorexia? What does it do? How does it kill you?

[@caribbeanman3379]

@@scottgelb2650 Her heart failure wasn't caused by anorexia. Her heart failure was caused by chronic malnutrition which in turn was caused by anorexia. Anorexia is a psychological disorder.

[@raoularmagnac2037]

What a BEAUTIFUL song! Karen had such a LOVELY voice! ❤

[@FrankIsAlwaysRight]

Perfect tone…perfect pitch…stunning

[@artistbrindle]

You can really see her go to another place, a sad place, when she gets ready to sing. And she was only about 20 years old here. Thanks for saying she was beautiful because she apparently never felt she was during her life ❤️.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

She never felt she was beautiful? That’s sad😒

[@charliebowden6779]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo no sadly Karen Carpenter seemingly suffered from a poor self image among other issues in her life that led her into the disorder 'anorexia nervosa' and she died of heart failure due to complications from that conditon, she was only 32. She was lovely and blessed with that beautiful 3 octave vocal range but she did not know how much the world loved her, sad indeed.

[@charliebowden6779]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo such a beautiful natural voice as i understand it Karen Carpenter recorded this is just one take, what a loss to the music world when she passed.

[@jimeiden2360]

"We've Only Just Begin" would be the perfect Carpenters song at your wedding. Give it a reaction.

[@williamdupre5336]

You will love ANY song by them!!!

[@Mark13091961]

Karen Carpenter had one of the greatest female voices of the last century. There are a whole lot of beautiful songs that showcase her voice. Such a sad story. Glad you like her Mo . Love your natural reaction as always. Best wishes

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

❤️

[@ripmod1]

Her voice is incredible.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

💯

[@petebenally1878]

That smile when you hear good music

[@ShannyShan20]

I also love her smile when she reacts to the songs! Her smile is just beautiful!❤🙂 And Karen was a phenomenal singer, a truly majestic voice!💖👏💯

[@davidhubbert9445]

I thought that too.

[@jhrapsky2255]

The lyric is: "Loneliness is such a sad affair"

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Oh, thank you😄

[@abevillanueva1974]

Your reaction to Karen is what I experience EVERY time listening to her...for 50 years!! YOU look beautiful yourself...as always!! Aloha!

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you!

[@edjasper92]

Karen Carpenter sings like a melancholy angel. Beautiful.

[@tiltedvetproductions2333]

As it turns out, she was

[@ugadawgs1990]

A voice like warm caramel. She was an angel on earth and always solicits a deep, true reaction from people who hear her sing.

[@billyc6678]

I loved the carpenters growing up. Karen had a beautiful voice. 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@johnbernhard9426]

I am a rock music lover, But lm crazy 🤪 about Karen carpenters voice. No one can ever sound like her.Her voice makes me feel at home. She is just so awesome. What a sad loss. She gave us such beautiful music.

[@johnmcaleer7099]

I have not heard a voice like that since karen carpenter Indescribably incredible

[@bruschmidt9943]

Noone's even close!

[@hardboiledharry4061]

Her voice never falters even when changing registers, she is on a different level from anyone else, Paul McCartney said she was the finest female voice ever, no autotune here, pure raw, majestic angelic with stunning clarity, nobody today can touch her, NOBODY.

[@jasonturner8509]

Adore Karen's voice ❤️

[@kevincoggeshall3079]

Thank you, she was one of the greatest voices of our time absolutely beautiful and amazing

[@mynorthshore]

Morenikeji: Watching your expressions while listening brings these works back to life for me. I was only 20 when they came out.

[@jeffreiland7463]

I have read a number of times that when she recorded she usually nailed it on the first take. ---- They would do a couple more just to make the sound techs feel useful.

[@markw3598]

Yep, Pitch Perfect 'one take Karen'!!

[@markbranson3723]

The way they go sad to happy is amazing. Minor chords = sad, major chords= happy. But they do it so seamlessly. Her voice is the voice of an angel also. She’s stunning.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

True, it was done so seamlessly!💯

[@ChicagoDB]

Their harmonies were always so beautiful and perfect because Karen and Richard Carpenter sang their own back-up vocals/harmonies. Very unusual at that time. Richard was a genius at "arranging" music. Karen is always stunning with her perfect pitch, breath control and contralto voice.

[@Tribblepuppy]

Richard Carpenter, Karen's brother and the backup singer here, wrote the song and the music just for Karen to sing. He did a great job with this and other songs they performed. Great reaction, again.

[@auricgold2501]

Richard arranged the songs, but this song was written by Leon Russell and Bonnie Bramlett and Delaney Bramlett

[@Tribblepuppy]

@@auricgold2501 Thank you for correcting my mistake.

[@pigmeatmarkham898]

@@auricgold2501 I think you put your finger on it 😂

[@warrennicholsony.fernando4513]

They were a great team.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

@@warrennicholsony.fernando4513 a very great team, I must say 👏🏽

[@elikahnapace8668]

with the horns in the chorus you can really hear burt bacharach influence

[@robertcussins2807]

Written by the incomparable Leon Russell. RIP brother.

[@OregonDARRYL]

You couldn't help but like their music - even if that type of music wasn't your favorite. Her voice put us all in to some serious moods. Just an amazing singer who penetrates right into your heart.

[@thegman8968]

Your reactions are indeed YOURS! Thank you, for being YOU!☮☮☮

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you!🙂

[@paulhollstein8650]

You are so genuine

[@randyhilton6629]

I believe we all come here for your genuine reactions, and that's how it should be. Let your inner self come through, it's beautiful.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you❤️

[@slanj2]

This track is very personal to Karen just look at her she's feeling every word . And all done in one take absolutely incredible such sadness

[@benjamineferko1657]

Karen's voice soothes one's soul. It is better to have had her than not. Great to see you're feeling better. Keep smiling beautiful. 💓☺

[@armadillotoe]

Her voice is like a warm hug . . . that breaks your heart.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

I agree, her voice is so soothing. Thank you❤️

[@raymondbrush6442]

She was special. Everyone who commented before just shared how they felt knowing that they couldn't actually praise her enough. I'm not going to even try. My comment is for you. The look of the bliss you had on your face just listening says it all. The look you had when you realized it was over almost brought a tear to my eye. Amazing job young lady.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Omg🥺 Thank you so so much. I really do appreciate your kind words.🙏❤️

[@raymondbrush6442]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo your welcome

[@anthonylawrence9307]

Song still brings a shiver. I was young when she was taken. Her brother (on piano) loved sports cars. She was always rescuing him. Just funny trivia for a sad story.

[@Dodger0103]

You can hear the Herb Alpert influence in this track, who by the way discovered them.

[@markw3598]

... and played the trumpet on all of their early tracks.

[@michaelj2528]

One of the best female voices ever a one off , but her life story is tragically sad taken far to young hope she is at peace. I have to say liking the hair style looking fantastic baby girl your smile lights everything up .

[@donaldpruitt6787]

I"m in love ♥️ with the baby girl . .She picks the best songs ...but she appreciates the structure of the works and tone and nature of music ...I expect to not be surprised ...I can read it on her face and her eyes ....now we know her heart .....this is good ...very good ....kept this up you are helping people look a little deeper into what the music is written and performed for ...Leon Russell wrote this song great piece of art

[@jerrelc.thomas336]

I enjoyed your reaction to this beautiful song. When I hear Karen sing, her voice is so beautiful, like no one else I've ever heard sing. It's so soft and so strong and yet sad and happy at the same time and that the voice is just something that is so far advanced that it just puts you in another realm of beauty and in love with her voice. Words cannot express what I feel inside when I hear her sing her songs. A talent that is so beautiful. She sings with passion and feeling that makes the song come alive. I love hearing her sing. Your reaction is so wonderful I like seeing your reactions to love songs. I like it when you do love songs... Thank you so much. 👍😊

[@hongfang2348]

We take note of women who can sign high notes with perfection but women who hit the low notes make us feel their heart.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Hmm, very true.

[@JeffreyWallk]

Your hair & makeup look amazing! Yes, everyone is taken by the melodious voice of Karen Carpenter. Voice goes right through you

[@albertfrederick9647]

You are a superstar with that gorgeous smile.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

haha, thank you.🙂

[@timothyhayes2935]

Best smile on you tube.Thanks for this.

[@miltonslocum8957]

Mo, you did it again!! Great reaction to a great song. Sung by an incredible voice! My wife and I love the Carpenters! Their songs hit the airwaves the year we got married in 70's. We had the pleasure to see them perform live and it was fantastic! Karen could really play the drums. We still have their albums and still play them. Thanks Baby Girl!🤗❤

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Beautiful❤️❤️❤️

[@Peter-tf7sr]

I’m 59 years old and I was in love with Karen carpenter I was 17 years old in 1977 what a beautiful voice gone gone gone but not forgotten now singing for god

[@stephenlutz3907]

Please don't let anyone make you self-concious about your reactions. Watching you as you listen to a performance is delightful, genuine and very sweet. Let yourself feel what the song intends you to feel....that's why people keep coming back to your channel. That and your lovely accent....and then you are very easy on the eyes...there's that too...😄

[@dogstaraycliffe]

This is what music is meant to make you feel like, I see so many people listening to music and they just look so miserable.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Haha, thank you so much!🙏🥰

[@dougramsey1012]

To be perfectly honest, I come back to your "Rainy days and Mondays" reaction video periodically because I can't help smiling at it.

[@timtravasos2742]

Yes, its always so emitional. So clear and soft.

[@jeffkharpoharpo3472]

This was the last song I played for my mom when she died ,It was her favorite and now is mine ! Thank you , Have a Great day !

[@Anthony__420]

A true angel💜

[@DanielFrost21]

Karen had the voice of an angel. We lost her far too soon. Baby girl, you look very beautiful. Really like your hair styled that way.

[@chrisanderson2591]

So beautiful. Thank you for including this song Just perfect.

[@stevenweinberg9819]

Karen is the BEST female singer of her era

[@richardcummins5465]

What an absolutely superb sound

[@ricknbacker5626]

You've got to be kidding. Someone gave you grief over your Rainy Days and Mondays reaction? That's crazy. That was classic Mo! So was this !! Your appreciation for the Carpenters has never been a secret to your YT family. Do you have your own egg soup recipe? Take care Hun, RNB

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you so much!😊❤️ Yes, I do have have my egg soup recipe, although I like spice things up at times, but still the same procedure🙂

[@ricknbacker5626]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo I am sure either way it is quite yummy!!

[@dougsusie2319]

One of the all time, all time greatest female vocalists in the history of recorded music, she may even be the greatest ever. I can't think of none better than her. I must get something off of my chest here. You are one incredibly attractive young lady, like crazy attractive ! It's almost painful to look at you and I mean this in the most sincere, positive way. DAMN GIRL ! Peace ☮️ and Love 💕 too you always. Take care and have a wonderful day.

[@davidskelhorn9711]

Karen was a gifted "girl next door". So very sad we lost one of America's finest voices so early. 😞

[@tonylehr8714]

Visited by a heavenly voice.

[@alexarmendariz7763]

It's one of my favorite songs of The Carpenters beautiful song great arrangement Richard Carpenter and fantastic voice caring Carpenter rest in peace Karen

[@sta7586]

Beautiful- Pure - Silk I miss the Sister and Brother duo - ✝️🙏🏼 May Karen RIP 🕊

[@overweg57]

I love this song very much, it’s sooo beautiful ! Karen was a normal person she sings like a Angel ! I like that You like her too. It’s nice to hear this song again. Love your emotions by this song ! You look very beautiful today ! Love from Holland. 🇬🇷👏👍💐😘

[@timskelton2325]

There's no such thing as being over dramatic when it comes to the way music can make one feel. Some music will bring tears of joy, chills of excitement, or memories long gone back to you no matter how many times you hear the song. Always just let the music take you away to wherever your feelings want to go.

[@edwinsemidey1992]

She had such a pitch perfect Voice

[@travismurell5228]

I could've listened to Karen all day long.

[@bobbyc3895]

Digging the "AM Gold" kick you've been on (AM Gold was a series of 'easy listening' albums from the 70s). So let me offer a couple of other great ones in the genre. "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine" - Lou Rawls (I like this particularly because it's in my vocal range); "Summer Breeze" - Isley Brothers (the popular version was by Seals and Croft but I prefer this version); "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" - Dionne Warwick

[@jimeiden2360]

Dione Warwick is another great rabbit hole to go down. All the Burt Bacharach songs she sang.

[@JProcks666]

La mejor cantante de todos los tiempos i love you Karen

[@nothanksmate]

Hey Morey! Didn't they dare to be so gentle? So brave and so strong to do this in a harsh world. Nice to see you. Have a really bright and fun filled day.

[@ninline2000]

The combination of her beautiful voice and her brother's musical genius makes for timeless music.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

So true.

[@philingram4810]

Karen had such a beautiful voice I remember the first time I ever heard her such a loss

[@shanenolan8252]

My favourite carpenter's song thanks

[@truthguide1742]

It's really sad to lose Karen. The world needs more performers like her. You are truly a beautiful woman. Beauty knows no race or color. I love your hairstyle.

[@dimestorephilosopher3308]

Beautiful woman listening to a beautiful voice singing a beautiful song.

[@andydanko7074]

I've watched every reaction video of Superstar and will never tire of them✌✌

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Nice.❤️

[@rodneycreager148]

Beautiful lady, beautiful soul.

[@theodoreritola9758]

KAREN WAS REAL ,,, NO AUTO TONE in the 1970s ,, JUST pure raw Talent, The 70s Had so many great musical Artists

[@ronaldmonroe7676]

I used to listen to this song many moons ago, it's a beautiful song just like you are beautiful, thx you for your reactions ♥️😎

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you ☺️

[@johnsobieski6318]

Another visually beautiful reaction!

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you 🙂

[@occultustactical6138]

Karen’s voice and the gorgeous arrangement, the harmonies. This song could be released today and you would shave a number one, and people crying I traffic all over the country.

[@lynchaney6844]

The carpenters are beautiful

[@paulkardash2991]

I'm in love with you! Great reaction!!you are my fav Baby Girl! ❤❤❤

[@bakercarl8518]

Iam so glad to share this with you.

[@MrTriggerluke]

Written by the great Leon Russell, one of my favorites. Good job,beautiful Mo

[@wnsafford1854]

co-written by Leon Russell. Writing credit on the original (1969 single, by Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, featuring Eric Clapton) was to Bonnie Bramlett & Leon Russell. Delaney later gained writing credit & Rita Coolidge has since said she should have been credited too.

[@MrTriggerluke]

@@wnsafford1854 ok. Good to know

[@royschmidt675]

Thank you once again for sharing your inner emotional spirit and extremely beautiful physical reaction to this beautiful piece of music. You are one of my favs. Peace & Love 💕😍

[@davidpetty2315]

Luther and Karen have done this one in heaven guaranteed.. great song..

[@andysalamanca2916]

Well done Young Lady, So pleasing to see You appreciate Great Music.Karen was and always will be one of the best voices of our times. Thank You for reacting to this wonderful lovely Song...

[@andysalamanca2916]

Oh Well,, I guess Karen would have appreciated my comment.. 🤔

[@nathanboyd3179]

More Carpenters reactions. Your reaction to their songs are priceless and make my day.

[@bobbyake1348]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful.

[@chrisluckey7066]

You are absolutely Stunning !!!

[@pamagnolia]

Love this song, love her singing!! You are so awesome Morenikeji!! 😊🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@deemo359]

Hey Mo! You are such a beautiful person, inside and out! Your reactions are priceless, both facial and verbal. Just keep doing what you're doing, please!

[@TheLukemc187]

The first video I saw of yours was the unchained melody reaction, you had 1000 subscribers, look how far you have come now, well done! Amazing! Still love that smile!

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you so much!!

[@jamesanderson5268]

There are only two singers that have lived that can give me goosebumps. Karen Carpenter and Floor Jansen of Nightwish. Never had goosebumps from any other singer that I can remember.

[@RB-uh1ss]

The Carpenters made beautiful music ❤️

[@kevinkennedy6875]

Thanks, Miss Mo, for bringing back some great songs from my childhood. It is a treat to see young people from around the world appreciating the beauty of this music. And, most of all, thanks for continuing to point people to the one true God!

[@allanjones1680]

I love watching your reaction videos your so pretty and that just makes the music sound that much better....

[@terrymd3293]

Now you gotta hear Luther Vandross's version. Seriously would love to see your reaction video to that.

[@ianbrennan6922]

I can't stop looking at you your so wonderful but music is the music I brought up to listing to it it's so funny seeing you looking at it all the years later I love you WOW thanks for all your hard work😊

[@keithneale3055]

I’d like to see you singing along to the video. So cute!

[@mariozermeno2649]

Karen was a tenor , that's where all the Carpenter's songs were arranged on that key . Perhaps one day you watch her life story it's sad but true . I miss you karen..