British guitarist analyses how Carpenters ENGINEERED a worldwide hit!

[@wingsofpegasus]

TIME STAMPS - 1:38 Richard Chamberlain's Version 3:45 Analysis Start 5:02 Groove Demonstration 8:27 Vocal Ranges 12:44 Carpenters Groove 14:18 Karen Carpenter the drummer 17:06 Impact of Groove on Vocal

[@janepiper-lunt7655]

It would no problem for me if they pulled the Chamberain video 😉

[@oscarcardenas7078]

Exellwnt and Great analisys💯✔👌👌...congratulations I like so much👍👊

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@janepiper-lunt7655 😂

[@iluvpepi]

I had no idea that it was an older song. I thought this song was written for the Carpenters. Well, we know who wins this contest.

[@glenjones6980]

I still have no idea how Fil can talk about the details way above my level of understanding and I sit here hanging on every word and it makes perfect sense.

[@jyd9108]

Never heard Richard Chamberlain's version before. Thanks, Fil! Karen Carpenter. Another super talent taken from us way too soon.

[@davidrichter9164]

Metal, rock, country, classical,pop is there no genre that this man hasn't covered? Absolutely outstanding amount of knowledge of, not just the guitar, but of music in general. I've said it many times before, thanks Fil for these videos and the amount of genres and styles you cover. They have expanded my playing universe from metal to beyond. 🎸

[@crackerdan8010]

There are only two kinds of music- good and bad

[@mchaggis622]

Top comment. 👍

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Her voice is simply sublime. Karen Carpenter was an extraordinary talent. Her voice sounds like an Angel. Just Gorgeous.❤️❤️❤️.

[@josephliptak]

I love the solo on 1972's "Goodbye to Love". Beautiful fuzz in that solo.

[@Noorah101]

My favorite Carpenters song!

[@pbwbrian53]

In my mind, one (two?) of the greatest pop guitar solos of all time.

[@RjBenjamin353]

I am so glad and very impressed by your choice of choosing The Carpenters. I’m a musician and I play in a heavy metal band but i was always very impressed by the Carpenters pristine recordings and the gorgeous vocal stacking plus the genius arrangements by Richard Carpenter.

[@TorToroPorco]

Richard Chamberlain was quite the heart throb back in the day as Dr. Kildare but I forgot that he also sang. The way Richard Carpenter arranged the song in such a masterful way it really gave Karen a chance to express herself fully.

[@Mooseman327]

Or did Karen "arrange" the song by feeling it in triplets because she was a drummer?

[@honeymonkey6105]

@@Mooseman327 great take on that!🤗

[@jml-rj5re]

Of course, RC was more interested in the "boys in town." Not that there's anything wrong that.

[@marvymarier8988]

@@jml-rj5re Of course , I remember that.

[@SandsDolphin]

The "bounce" in The Carpenters version, reflects the lyrical content, about that feeling of Euphoria of first being/falling in love. You kinda bounce around in the initial phases of "being in love".

[@bruschmidt9943]

Honestly I doubt Karen was coached or briefed on how she should sing this. She just used her natural unearthly Talent to interpret the singing to the feels of the lyrics. That was her unrivaled Magic ✨

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Hi Fil! The angels in Heaven smiled when they heard Karen start to sing! I had all her music...the way her brother, Richard put the layers of sound together was beyond magical! I still miss her voice, and just the other day was once again listening to her singing! My kids all played musical instruments, but I was lucky enough to be able to sing, and even my daughter will say I had a lot of Karen’s vocal sounds...first time I shared that tidbit! My daughter was in college, and she would love me to sing for friends! Karen was my inspiration! You should hear me do Top of the World...lol...yes this time I will brag a little! ✌️

[@sjderemerwi]

Joe Osborne on base, Hal Blaine on drums, Chuck Findley on trumpet, Richard Carpenter on piano, and Karen on vocals. Hell of an all-star team and further influenced by Herb Alpert. Masterfully done indeed.

[@tjnaples]

Karen’s voice has ZERO stress in it. It’s like caramel on a river of chocolate.

[@sunburstmike8745]

Excellent metaphor in describing the tone, timber, and phrasing of one of modern music's greatest vocalists! You should compose poetry, if you don't already!

[@tjnaples]

@@sunburstmike8745 🙏

[@debishaw9355]

@@tjnaples , now I’m hungry 😂

[@54chewbacca]

Perfect analogy

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

That is the best description of her voice.

[@CTRockin]

You are very talented as a musician and theorist! I love your videos!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@simplyme7821]

Karen Carpenter's voice was like a gift from above. The thing I noticed when the man was singing the song was that his vibrato was just too fast and too pronounced. Maybe back then, it was common for that to be the way that more singers or crooners would sing. I would love to hear you do that song because even in the little bits that you shared my ears could appreciate the tone of your voice without all that excessive vibrato of the original one. It's so fun to watch you use all of your knowledge of music and let us listen to you point out subtle differences that would never have occurred to us. It's the smallest things that can make the song. If a singer can make me believe that feel every word of that song, then I'm going to enjoy it. Sincerely, Carly 🌺 Fil, I always go and watch many versions of the same song and what strikes me about Karen Carpenter is how she would start a note so softly but then modulate that sound into a much louder and more open tone in just that one word that she was singing. What do I know, though? The only thing I can play is the radio. ☺

[@pullthetrigger9158]

This beautiful Karen Carpenter song hits men with thoughts of their girls and I'm sure the reverse is true. I am using it from male vocals because ? Well, I'm a man looking for a version to share with my young partners. It bridges culture gap and is relatable from both genders and all ages. Parents to children... .I'm a romantic unashamed MAN who recognizes this true blessing. Strange I listened to Sinatra & Harry Connick Jr who I enjoy, but not this version. He seemed detached from all the glorious meaning. I was shocked to see Wings of Pegasus doing a version by Chamberline at this moment in time. I had no idea Richard was anything but Actor.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

@@pullthetrigger9158 It’s really awesome that Fil brings so many Artists into the light of day ,when so many didn’t know they even existed. I know I wouldn’t have appreciated Karen Carpenters voice,until I heard someone else song the same song . She literally gave me goosebumps. She sounds like an Angel. I’m glad Fil introduces so many new and older Artists because we’re never to young nor to old to appreciate this amazing talent. Another great video. ❤️

[@pullthetrigger9158]

@@freespiritwithnature4384 Music speaks to our universal soul. I listen mostly to classical or instrumental jazz. My brain was busy down loading songs I didn't think I was paying attention to, hence no more pop unless I am exposed beyond my control. LOL when I start singing along to a song I didn't know I was 'familiar' with.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

@@pullthetrigger9158 Well I’m glad you enjoyed it . Stay safe!❤️

[@darrinlindsey]

@@freespiritwithnature4384 Karen was arguably the greatest female vocalist of the 20th century. Perhaps, ever.

[@jackvonewegen7656]

Chamberlain also recorded "Dream,Dream,Dream," (Boudreau Bryan)

[@325diane]

Fil, you are a born teacher! Really enjoyed this comparison. I'm not a musician but you still explained it in a way even I could follow. Thanks - great job!!!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Thanks for the comparison/contrast.

[@Earcandy73]

Your analysis is amazing. I really hope Richard Carpenter sees this. Such a treat to watch!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@brendachristopher2693]

I saw the Carpenters live in 1972/3? at the O'Keefe Centre in Toronto, they were amazing, Karen Carpenters voice was beautiful, perfect.

[@simonrae3048]

I just love wings of pegasus more and more. Such a common sense approach to great songs

[@janetmcguffey1394]

I never thought of Chamberland as a singer!! Knew him very very well as an acttor....remember The Thornbirds ??? And Dr. Kildare ?? Wow it was years ago....also..I had no idea that the awesome Bacharach wrote this several years prior to the Carpenters' recording....so interesting...

[@atreb56]

Thanks for your video. I liked your comparison of both versions. Karen had such a wonderful voice .

[@jamessumita5193]

Richard Carpenter related the change of beat was a “shuffle”

[@janice234]

Fil! You MUST do a cover of this song! And just think, because of this video, you are already halfway there. 😄

[@williampang7811]

Thanks Fil, for your easy to understand, great and deliberate "Groove" explanation! Much appreciated! :)

[@classicalbk]

Enjoyed your guitar/Carpenters version!

[@lynndow3185]

Very interesting! In school we used to get the assignment "compare and contrast" with all sorts of things. I didn't expect this at all! Hats off to you! You aced it!

[@jasonjoyner6940]

🤘

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

🙌

[@enoughcorruption5975]

Another fantastic choice! You nailed it again! This Brother and Sister were extraordinary and their music will never be dated! Karen was one of the best female vocalist ever! Richard's arranging was genius! Rock on Fil! You are the best on U Tube at what you do!!! Hands Down the best! Your personality and charm are also a pleasure to watch and when you really like something your watching, that smile of yours makes everyone Smile! Peace Brother to you always! GB........... Patriot 1

[@helenwoodcock5140]

Even Burt said Richard turned his song from a song to a hit he had a incredible ear and arrangements x

[@jmflyer55]

I totally agree, I think Karen put the syncopation in the song. She was actually an excellent drummer, many people don’t even know she played drums. But about her voice? “One in a BILLION” like you said, is right. Her voice instantly warms hearts like melting butter... Lol... Excellent video & analysis. Thx!

[@dh7139]

I am not a musician, don't understand some of the technical nuances of your videos but I find these endlessly fascinating. AND you are so very talented yourself!! Thank you

[@jenn976]

I didn’t even know Richard Chamberlain had recorded any music. He was an actor, to me, not a singer. I’m SO glad the Carpenters made their recording! It’s part of the sound track to my high school years.

[@2000konnie]

My gosh. I didn't know Richard Chamberlain sang. He was best known, as far as I know, for playing Dr. Kildare on the American TV show by the same time. Yes. I'm old enough - just barely - to remember that show. Very glad that someone was smart enough to use the song for the Carpenters years later.

[@barryrahn5957]

I enjoyed hearing you sing. Do more singing in your vids.

[@sabocikotic7632]

Great analysis and explanations.

[@DoctorEnigma01]

The carpenters should be more talked about then they are, even an 80s metal guy like myself appreciated their sounds. Nice segway to the instructional lesson Fil, great job!

[@debishaw9355]

I didn’t know Richard Chamberlain (aka Dr. Kildare )even sang. 😃. I love Karen Carpenter’s version. She’s got a beautiful voice. Almost everyone getting married in the 70’s used it in their wedding. We used the other one. It’s been so long, I can’t remember.it 😂. Oh yeah, For All we know , by the Carpenters was our wedding song. You sing everything so well, Fil.. so fun to listen to you

[@debishaw9355]

@@konstantia1607 , no it’s called “For All We Know” by the Carpenters. Hi Konstantia. 👋

[@cindypowers4993]

I learned so much from your analysis tonight Fil. I didn't know of Richard's version at all, only of the Carpenters version. I agree that because of Karen knowing how to play the drums, that influenced the cadence and tempo of the song, and her vocals, (along with the lyrics) just swooned us into a romantic oblivion.... Pure musical genious

[@martygould5114]

You are sort of a historian. You're very knowledgeable for a young man and you teach me new things even though I'm 60.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@psimonchess]

Fantastic analysis !

[@marcallen7233]

👍 Nice analysis! With all of the attention Karen received because of her extraordinary voice I think some people overlooked Richard’s contributions to the sound of the Carpenters. His selection of songs, arrangements, choices of instrumentation and excellent keyboard work ( he never overplayed on a song) all contributed so much to the sound of the Carpenters.

[@patriciavance5167]

I think of Richard Chamberlain as an actor first ("Dr. Kildare" on television) that recorded a song as a number of actors in the 1960s seemed to also do.

[@holly7869]

Me too. It was the thing to do. Speaking of, Fil, you should analyze William Shatner's cover of "MacCarthur's Park" and Leonard Nimoy's unforgettable performance of "Bilbo". Seriously 😳

[@toms641]

I met Chamberlain once at a wake - type event. He looked so nervous, a manufactured personality. Too bad. He was probably a nice guy, somewhere way way down.

[@jljones4839]

Karen's singing was so smooth and effortless, so easy to listen to. I loved to sing along with her, proof that even second soprano or alto voices are beautiful. Still, she is missed.

[@scottmckenna9164]

Thank you for improving your listeningability.

[@s.bolton9782]

Al Herbert suggested to Richard Carpenter that the Carpenters record Close to You. Al Herbert also suggested the piano run. Burt Bacharach thought that Richard’s arrangement was superior to his own and greatly improved the song.

[@Noorah101]

I never knew Richard Chamberlain was a singer! I only knew him as an actor. Love this in-depth analysis.

[@lisafridland]

I’m a huge Carpenters fan from way back (although I wasn’t that old when she died). I had no idea so many others did the song. Your analysis is excellent! Thanks Fil!

[@debravirden7130]

As always, your demonstrations of guitar and voice are fabulous. Congrats on reaching 178K subscribers!!!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@chipurBillWhite]

Tip of the hat to the legends Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

[@StephenDoty84]

Yes, Burt/Hal were up there with the giants Elton John/Bernie Taupin.

[@docsavage8640]

For writing this schlock? They have much better songs but few worse

[@johnholliday5874]

Although videos of the Carpenters performing "Close to You" show Karen on drums and Bob Messenger on bass, I seem to have picked up somewhere that it was actually Hal Blaine and Joe Osborne playing on the final take. Can anybody verify that?

[@wingsofpegasus]

From what I've read on the recording Hal got a drums credit with Karen, Joe was credited on bass (Bob was credited on woodwinds) ☺

[@johnholliday5874]

@@wingsofpegasus Thanks Fil! :-D

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

Silky smooth is the perfect description of Karen’s voice. I had no idea of Richard Chamberlain’s version. I remember him as Dr. Kildare!! Thanks Fil.

[@severma22]

Thought he looked familiar but I didn’t know he sang. He’s pretty to look at, but not like I remembered him. Course we’re hind sight of 50+ years

[@gingerduran1592]

Wow...thanks for this analysis, Fil. I had no idea Richard Chamberlain did a version of this song! Very interesting as usual. Shared!

[@AzoreanZionist]

In the early 70's, the Carpenters ruled the radio airwaves here in the States.

[@AzoreanZionist]

@Wings of Pegasus 👍😉 Your analysis is always in-depth, thorough and incredible! ♫♪♪♪♪♥

[@sarahince8231]

Richard Chamberlains is so slow & the way it sounds, it honestly sounds like a waltz..(except it's 4/4 instead of 3/4). But i can totally see a waltz going on with the song at that *soft voice/dreadful* tempo & how it's sounding. Carpenters sounds like a fresh breath of air❤.

[@daveburns3886]

Love all of your takes .. I learn a lot..

[@dianaallison6110]

What a surprise! Never knew Richard C. sang & recorded this one! I recall another song he did: "3 Stars Will Shine Tonight"..back in the 60's..& didn't hav so much vibrato/nice one. Always luv the Carpenter's & everything they're performed. Thx 4 this one 🙂🙂💕💕

[@ttiot9999]

My fave KZbin channel ur the best really enjoy ty

[@celestearellano3720]

I'm now addicted to the Carpenter's as I've watched all your videos. The breakdown into all the sophistication with the tempo and swing. Thank you as I love these and Stevie Ray Vaughn was a legend as well and to know how much you love music and wish I could strum like you do!

[@anchorskid]

That throaty vibrato of Richard's reminds me of Edith Piaf.

[@BillyClough-eg6dw]

THANK YOU MY FRIEND

[@jml-rj5re]

Nice pickup and explanation about the hi hat, and making the song swing.

[@ChuckHackney]

I cannot get enough or your analysis of anything Carpenters. You are doing a great version of keeping their music and Karen's voice alive for this generation. It is more than important to keep her music alive in the now. In this graceless age, she is a light, an angel and pure grace.

[@davitofarito]

Oh Sweet Merciful Baby Jesus! Richard's vibrato! It sounds like he recorded this at the hardware store while standing on one of those machines that shakes up cans of paint! The intonation sounds okay...no real pitchiness, but a vocal coach definitely would have encouraged him to tame that out of control warble!

[@Ultronicus]

Fil, keep on brother, you are awesome. I find your analysis videos so interesting and informative and, man you know your music. I've always been amazed by musicians who can also describe and explain exactly what is going on...such of mix of smarts, tech ability, practice and plain talent and artistry,

[@Marsh49thp]

I am an avid music lover starting in the middle 1950s . The Chamberlain version piano is basically the same thing played on the song "A Summer Place". I think that style was an attempt to imitate a Rock n Roll sound. Your analysis is a good theoretical description of what used to be called "square". The Carpenters were huge Beatles fans. Me too.

[@irhonda31]

Always enjoy your thorough analyses.

[@MsRocknroll2012]

Thank you, FIL. You're my new favorite KZbinr. It's so refreshing to not have someone's politics crammed down your throat! You're so kind and respectful. I can't believe you didn't have 1M followers. Keep doing what you do.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@bazbear]

Fil, have you done, and if not, would you consider doing, a show (or more) analyzing some of the great compositions.....I'm not a musician, I can play a tune on the piano only because I memorized some as a kid.....but when it comes to music, analysis is fairly common when it comes to Brian Wilson; on one occasion I heard Paul Simon explain the impact he had; I believe he took chords that musicians all know, but reconstructed them, and the result as you know were some melody lines, some harmonics, that are incredible. But as I look at my (very large) music collection, there are some absolutely brilliant writers who some might not like as performers, such as Randy Newman and Warren Zevon, even Dylan, but their songs are staggering.....John and Paul of course.....Jimmy Webb......I'd love to hear your perspective on those composers who YOU feel not only created great music, but also had an impact on rock/pop music.....Gordon Lightfoot is often lauded....including the lyrics as criterion is welcome, but some guys are weak, in my view, but what an ear for hooks.....Bread (Gates), Little Riv. Band, America, tremendous musically..............and of course this is prompted by Bacharach/David, featured above.....there are people who don't know many popular songs they've heard were from Bacharach, or Bacharach/David........cheers, mate

[@njmcd]

I'm going to show this to my Parkinson's sister who was a soprano soloist. She loves your vocal analyses, especially when you put up the piano 💜

[@davidaronson9475]

So much better when the beat follows the syllables of the lyrics instead of the other way around. Thanks for pointing out how that works. Great video!

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

Wow, this was excellent!! I cried. 😭 My mom used to have this song playing, when I was a little kitten. It reminds me of her. I had no idea these were The Carpenters. 😝 it’s a really cool song!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I am so glad you let Richard Chamberlain's video play out since I hadn't ogled him since Dr Kildare and all the other movies has done, LOL. I loved the butterflies and the breathless background vocals since it was so kitch. But your explanation of the beat was very helpful. Thanks.

[@stevegibbons8941]

Super intelligent analysis again, great work Fil, love both versions. : }

[@nickwebb9290]

Phil, it’s so good that you’re dealing with music that was well written and performed against more ‘trendy’ products that lack substance. Good on you 👍

[@chuckz2934]

Great video as always, thank you. Along the same lines, I love the comparison / contrast between the Carpenters version of Superstar vs the same from Sonic Youth

[@geraldglaubitz9551]

Hi Fil, very well done. I admire your versatility with regards to very different music genres. I think that your kind of approach of analysing and explaining music theory in a very practical manner should be part of any musical education for children at our schools.

[@allenf.5907]

Fil, spot on. The triplet feel completely changes it, but you can see where the Carpenters definitely heard the Chamberlain version (which I never heard before). The piano is the rhythm in the Chamberlain and it really is in the Carpenters as well with jazzier movements. Love the "money in the basement". She and Anne Murray.

[@michaelnotigan7796]

The Richard Chamberlain version is quite likely how Bacharach and David visioned it to be played. Play that song again and line it up with Percy Faith's 1959 monster hit "Theme From A Summer Place" and maybe in 2021 we can begin to understand the influence Summer Place had on so many adult contemporary songs of the early 60's. There are similarities there that the ear cannot deny. Thank God Almighty that The Beatles arrived in New York in 63 (along with some great US groups) on the crest of that British Wave that helped put a stop to the elevator music! The Carpenter's version nails it and it helps define what the 1970's Singer/Songwriter era was all about; as well as ushering in that group that included Elton John, Carole King, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot. A Voice come down from Heaven, that's what Karen Carpenter had.

[@fnjesusfreak]

The Beatles' first album actually had a Bacharach composition on it (Baby It's You - with John leading).

[@bona7001]

Bacharach was embarrassed with his arrangement here. He's stated Richard Carpenters arrangement and version was a master-stroke.

[@paulm749]

@@bona7001 Thank you so much for adding that bit of information. I was just wondering if Bacharach had ever offered his thoughts about Carpenter's arrangement. It's very gratifying to know that he acknowledged the brilliant interpretation that Richard and Karen performed on his song. It really emphasizes how incredibly talented they were to be able to improve on the work of one of the great song-writer/arrangers of that era.

[@ivannovotny4552]

In one word...awesome. Thanks Fil.

[@lenhunter2719]

I really enjoyed that Fil. Have you ever thought of covering the Carpenters version yourself? I think you could hit it out of the park.

[@marksc1929]

Very few " music lovers " can appreciate all styles of music the way Fil can ....Karen Carpenter was great ...and a really good drummer.

[@queenslanddiva]

Richard Chamberlain's version was definitely a song of its time. Loved this analyses. Thank you.

[@dinodasbunce6224]

Great video, it was a lot of fun to play along. It is great to have someone to play with, I really miss being in a guitar driven band. Over the last sixteen years I have had the opportunity to play the euphonium, about seven months out of the year, in concert bands/wind ensembles . It is just not the same as playing with two to five other people in a rock/country or whatever combo as apposed to 45 to 65 other people in wind ensemble. I have been following you for several years now and this video and others like it are what keeps me coming back.

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

Richard Chamberlain is new to me. I really liked the vintage sound. The Cranberries put their amazing stamp on this song, too. I still can't listen to Dolores' voice without crying. The Carpenters' version is the one I like the most. Fil, thanks for the analysis 🖤🤘🏽

[@jmysflix]

To me this demonstrates that the arrangement and performance of a song is everything. The Carpenters knew how to get the best out of a song and a singer of Karen's quality would probably make anything sound great.

[@stevetournay6103]

She could...but what she was queen of was balladry, and Richard clearly knew it. Their first single as Carpenters is a case in point: a ballad arrangement of the Beatles' "Ticket To Ride". Other singers were more versatile (Linda Ronstadt comes immediately to mind), but no one, ever, could turn ballads to solid gold the way Karen could. One of the great injustices in pop music history is that there was never a Carpenters standards album...

[@TommyGallagher]

Carpenters, Wonderful Video Fil.

[@danieldomachowske9871]

Karen was my childhood crush. ❤️ This song and many others performed by the carpenters are some of my earliest memories of music. They take me back to that place and time.

[@robertbeckler5058]

I did not know he sang. Loved Shogun baby.

[@fixbox2741]

I got to see them perform in the early 70s. Karen played the drums and Richard played the piano the entire time they were onstage.

[@drewpall2598]

Excellent breakdown on both version. love all the little details You point out. as You mention Richard Chamberlain definitely can sing as well as act. Chamberlain was excellent in "Shōgun" Richard Carpenter as You know has an excellent ear for music arrangement. thumbs' up Fil

[@marcintime]

Thanks for a super, insightful analysis, Fil. Just wondering if the addition of swing wasn't also influenced by that other Bacharach composition, 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head', sung by B J Thomas and released just a few months earlier.

[@39thala]

This has always been hands down my favorite Carpenters song! I never knew it was done previously by Richard Chamberlain. This is some classic Burt Bacharach songwriting! One of my favorite writers.

[@thormusique]

Another splendid video, mate! Excellent discussion of the effects of groove. And it's no wonder that the Carpenters' version became the de facto standard. As you point out, Karen Carpenter was a fine drummer who knew exactly what she was doing. Btw, I love the sound of your acoustic in this video! And unless I'm mistaken, those are rather light strings. Regardless, the sound is delicious. Cheers!

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

I'm at a Branson Missouri show...thanks Fil

[@lynndow3185]

Hi Mark! Lucky you! Enjoy!

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

@@lynndow3185 Snarkyness...........sounds like a Branson Missouri Show ..hello Lynn..Happy 4th

[@mariaday712]

I didn't know Richard Chamberlain ever sang? I sure learned a lot about singing from listening to Fil. I really enjoyed this. Thank you Fil.

[@catmother4214]

I had never heard the Richard Chamberlain version !!! Thank you for posting. Liked the Carpenters version better but really liked Richard Chamberlain as an actor especially in The Thornbirds. We (college girls) were crazy about Richard Chamberlain. He definitely wasn't perfect as a vocalist! Karen Carpenter was though. ♥️♥️♥️

[@tod3msn]

I saw Richard Chamberlain on a touring version of “My Fair Lady” and he sang with authority on his songs he had in the play. Always a fan of Richard Chamberlain.

[@LoriLynnYT]

A friend of mine says Josh Groban has too much vibrato. I can’t hear it but I definitely hear Chamberlain’s. I’m a huge Karen fan and always love watching your analysis of her and many others. Thanks. I love that you do so much of the older music. Would you ever be able to interview Richard Carpenter? I’d love to hear even more of their music here and maybe if he knew you personally he wouldn’t give you copyright troubles. Haha, I have no idea what I’m talking about!!

[@stevetournay6103]

JG seems to have added more vibrato as his career has progressed, and I'd rather he hadn't; on the other hand he's doing a lot more of his own writing lately, which makes me appreciate him more. Still a big fan of both JG and KC...

[@stevetournay6103]

Wouldn't likely be RC giving Fil any copyright problems, it'd be whoever controls the A&M catalogue these days...and good luck dealing with any corporation, media or otherwise.

[@peterbradfield2805]

Hey Fil, I notice in your videos you have done analysis videos for 5 different American bands that were popular in the 1960's into the early 1970's (although one I know had limited appeal here in the states) and one of the British Invasion bands of the 1960's. I also know these five American bands have quite a lot of live performance material videos on youtube to chose from. I don't have links to give you, currently, for the five American bands but will do so in the next couple of days, but I will mention them in writing here, Gary Lewis & The Playboys (my choice of video for you to analysis first would be their 1965 performance in black & white where Lewis is on drums, for their #1 song here in the states, "This Diamond Ring", second choice would be "She's Just My Style" a #3 song here in the states in early 1966), The Turtles (my top choice for them would be their tune "Elenore", with their #1 smash, "Happy Together" being #2), The Young Rascals/Rascals (my top choice for them would be their 1966 #1 smash version of "Good Lovin" as performed on "The Ed Sullivan Show", with second choice their performance of "I've Been Lonely Too Long/Come On Up"), The Standells (my only with this band would have to be their "The Mike Douglas Show" performance of "Dirty Water" from March 1966 in black & white, their is a clean-upped version of this video that doesn't have the old time stamped gobbley gook that use to be the bane of old VCR machines prior to 1977, I'd love to see and hear your reaction especially to lead singer and drummer the late great Dick Dodd who use to be a former Mouseketeer during the time Annette Funicello was back in the late-1950's), and finally The Grass Roots (I'd be so torn on this one, so much of this band's music was just so great, I'd have to say my top three in no particular order that I'd love for you to analysis is "Midnight Confession", "Let's Live For Today", and "Two Divided By Love"). The British Invasion band that I'm most surprised that you haven't made an analysis video for is The Honeycombs, especially in light of in the recent years the passing of both lead singer Dennis d'Ell, and probably one of the best female drummers of all-time, Honey Lantree; I'd love to see and hear your analysis of lead guitarist Alan Ward and the four guys in the band doing that foot stomping for the following hit song both here in the U.S. and across the pond in the U.K. back in 1964). If you do committ to The Honeycombs, here is the video I would most like you to an analysis on (for "Have I The Right? as performed on then the ABC -- American Broadcasting Company's "Shindig!") kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGnamIOEopyemKM

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The Standells' "Dirty Water" on May 27, 1966 then syndicated morning talk show, "The Mike Douglas Show" video I'd love to see one of your analysis vids for Fil: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipyXg3mNipt3edE

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One of four (if not all) Gary Lewis & The Playboys vids I'd love for you to submit analysis' vids for: First for their big 1965 #1 hit, "This Diamond Ring" (on all three of these would love to see and your reaction to this band effectively using a Cordovox (an electronic accordian) as played by member John West (who is still alive, I'd love to see if you could @ all see if you could try to get both West and Lewis, who is also still alive to give some commentary on @ least one of these vids in your excellent interview skills): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnm8nZapedZ5mbM Second is the video, I'd most love to see you interview West and Lewis about and that is their #3 1966 hit, "She's Just My Style", especially would love to see and hear your reaction to West's real cool Bass vocal injection during the tune and also interview West about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIW2l5Rqra5lkLM Third would be another #3 hit for the band in 1966, "Everybody Loves A Clown" as seen performed on NBC-TV's "Hullabaloo" show -- I'd love to see and hear your reaction to the setting that show put this in, with the band's super young fans (LOL!) -- includes Gary's father the late comedian Jerry Lewis' fascinating introduction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKmsn4Z6ms6GocU And finally fourth is one of two of my favorite tunes with great whistling on it that attained great Pop music status here in the states (the other one of those was The Tremeloes' 1967 hit, "Here Comes My Baby"), "Save Your Heart For Me" was Top 5 hit for Gary Lewis & The Playboys in 1965: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6KrqmuCpbCkj80

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Writing of you conducting interviews of band members of other bands from the past while you also do an analysis vid, The Rascals (who started out in 1965 in their Pop hit career as The Young Rascals, graduating and maturing into The Rascals in mid-1967 after the second of their three #1 hits here in the states according to Billboard's HOT 100 charts), all four of the original members of the band who have had several reunions since, that includes leas Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigali (born Edward Brigali, Jr.), Dino Danelli (all three from New York City where the band was formed)-- all three doing fairly good health wise in 2021 in their early 70's, with only member Gene Cornish who was born in Ottawa, ON, Canada not doing as well with a heart condition diagnosed after he collapsed on stage in Oct. 2018 -- but he is still alive in his early 70's -- so, there shouldn't be a reason as to why all four might not be willing to be interviewed and by the excellent and well versed in music Fil. Anyway here the five videos from The Young Rascals/The Rascals that would be excellent to see and hear an analysis video (and hopefully one of them having an interview with the four original members seen in all five of these vids from 1966 to 1968) from Fil. First up, from "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1966 is The Young Rascals performing live, "Good Lovin'", which is a remake from a R&B group the previous year, The Olympics (but The Young Rascals' version is not to be underestimated): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYaxe5WMe7xohtk Second from The Young Rascals is a top five entry on the HOT 100 coupled with a song not as usually remembered from the band, this is also my favorite vocal performance from Cavaliere "I've Been Lonely Too Long"/"Come On Up": kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYm6YWWOmMednc0 Third up was The Young Rascals last big hit being "Young" and "immature?" (LOL), the four non-consecutive weeks @ #1 (surrendering two weeks in June 1967 to one of their Atlantic label artists, Aretha Franklin and "Respect"), "Groovin"": kzbin.info/www/bejne/anusomuQo5V0gKc Fourth is the band's first "mature" The Rascals' hit from late in 1967 into early 1968, that went to #3 on the HOT 100 (and definitely another one of my favorites from this band), "A Beautiful Morning": kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJbac5-lgZWJbKs And finally, fifth, is unfortunately The Rascals' last really big hit, but a huge #1 hit from the summer of 1968, "People Got To Be Free" (coupled with one of their album cuts, "Glory Glory") that would end up staying @ #1 for five weeks that summer and would be Billboard's year end TOP 100 #2 hit just behind The Beatles' "Hey Jude": kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqC2fZaQnMqYpKM

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The Grass Roots' one of two co-lead vocalist through their first five years of Pop music status, 1965 to 1970, Warren Entner is still alive (most unfortunately the other Rob Gill left us in 2011) and Entner is also doing well in his early 70's in 2021 -- so, yes another request if possible for Fil to interview Entner if he can get a hold of him and arrange it. The Grass Roots to me in my years of going to being 2-years old to 9-years old from 1965 to 1972 were a big part of what I listened to off and on the radio and never, @ least for me, a bad tune that was released both as a single and on their albums. Unfortunately The Grass Roots would never make it to #1 here in the states, but their tunes that were hardly out of the TOP 10 and generally in the TOP 5 many times are definite pure Gold, Their five live videos I'd love to see Fil do an analysis vid. for (with hopefully one -- I would love for it to be the second of these five, perhaps getting Entner to sit on in an interview, mainly because Entner's vocals on the second one of these is so memorable). The first The Grass Roots' video and tune was their first big national, "Let's Live For Today", that barely missed out getting into the TOP 10 stalling @ #11 in 1966: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqGtaJp6l61jhM0 The second The Grass Roots' video is of their #2 1968 smash hit, that is so in need of music video, one where I could see would involve a nun, and a run around a convent especially with Entner's vocals (who is on the keyboard in this performance) and Gill's equally brilliant vocals (and Fil if you do get a chance to interview Entner for your analysis video, I'm demanding you let him know about my idea for a music video -- I hope he laughs along with you and me if you do) and of course I write of "Midnight Confessions": kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5-9n6SqecmmrdU Third video from The Grass Roots is of their #3 1969 hit, "Temptation Eyes", kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZrGZI2DoqeofKM Fourth The Grass Roots video for Fil and excellent analysis vid is another #3 hit from 50-years ago in 1971 and it was entitled, "Sooner Or Later" (seen in the video on a Kenny Rogers' special, with Kenny Rogers & The First Edition's Mary Arnold standing in on the performance): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4W0hGaeoNKIjM0 And finally the fifth video from The Grass Roots is a sometime overlooked TOP 5 gem from the band from 1972 from the same resourse as the "Sooner Or Later" video, "Two Divided By Love": kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGKXqIiXaKlnhNU

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I'll submit for you Fil, soon, the videos from The Turtles' I'd like to see you analysis in a video, but it will probably be a day or two. I think I've left you a lot to consider and try to work on via The Standells, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Young Rascals/The Rascals, and The Grass Roots' vids. But I do have one more wished for from you analysis video I'd love to see and hear. This year marks the 55th anniversary of both a wonderful TOP 5 record for a Texan band and it's late great lead singer, but also the 55th remembrance of how he was tragically killed only a few months after the record went TOP 5 here in the states, and also the about to be posted performance of the hit on another episode of NBC-TV's "Hullabaloo". This song also influenced a lot of other artists and was actually covered, very well, in the early 1980's by none other then The Clash (who also had a great version of it). I write of the remembrance of still rather mysterious murder of Bobby Fuller and the anniversary of his original version with his band The Bobby Fuller 4 of "I Fought the Law", seen and heard, again, in this only television appearance of it performed live in late-1965 on "Hullabaloo" (that I'd love to see you for the anniversary and remembrance do an analysis video of Bobby Fuller's guitar playing, especially, since we lost him way to early): kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6K5gnWrZbaUgbs