Carpenters - Hurting Each Other

Karen and Richard perform "Hurting Each Other" on "The Carol Burnett Show," January 19, 1972. This was two weeks after the single had been released. Karen was 21 years old at the time.

[@75vancleave]

The most beautiful voice in the world still to this day 😍

[@sallywilliams5444]

Karen had the voice of an angel.

[@vickiebohy7609]

She was the best of the best.

[@UPBEATFOREVER]

Yes!even more beautiful than Barbara Streisand and Celine Dion!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Thedodinaz]

Agreed 👍

[@johnmichaelfriedrich]

Indeed ❤

[@wgb8210]

I would never have guessed that a human voice could sound so beautiful.

[@MN-mn3qv]

only an angel.

[@robertmasina4610]

One either has it or doesn't for a beautiful voice, can't train for that.

[@darrenplumpton8900]

What a ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGLY and DYNAMIC voice Karen had. Sweeter than honey,richer than gold and as refreshing as a Summer Breeze. A very beautiful and immensely talented lady who was here for a far too shorter time. We can only imagine what superlatives in music we have missed and what could have been. We of course are extremely thankful for the music Karen did leave us with. We miss her GREATLY. One of THE VERY,VERY,VERY BEST female artists of all time. Thank you Karen.

[@johngraham5543]

This lady absolutely HAD IT!

[@TheOEDLovesMeNot]

Until the extinction of humankind, there can never, ever emerge anyone who can sing as beautifully as Karen Carpenter did.

[@reston81]

Agree 1000 percent

[@johnhowell2080]

I could not agree more!

[@Ledgar64]

Amen!

[@johngraham5543]

Personally believe Karen will never be equaled! GOD broke the mold after her!

[@marieblakeney7124]

Karen Carpenter Voice is a gift from God, I get goose bumps when I hear her sing

[@rloke8342]

Same here 😮

[@dengbernard5019]

Marie Blakeney Such a singer with such a mesmerizing voice comes only once in a century.

[@jakejuliehart9880]

Sadly missed. The beautiful sounds of a bygone era!

[@janezabs8003]

Still my favorite and always. You guys can check my video singing her song. Thanks!

[@robertmasina4610]

One either has it or doesn't for such a voice, can't teach it.

[@bethheinecamp1061]

Richard was an amazing arranger. I can hardly listen to their music without crying, because of how beautiful it sounds.

[@margomazzeo1680]

Me too..😪😪🎁💝🎈

[@bryanwinings1026]

Me to

[@connieschultz9493]

I love KC

[@nichanipse1276]

Richard is genius.. Playing Major 7 that produces beautiful sound..

[@matrox]

Yes he was, in their heyday I just thought he was the piano player. I had no clue he was the brains behind this outfit until doing internet research 50 years later.

[@Bilbo304]

What a gorgeous voice KC possessed. One of the greatest vocalists of all time. Cannot get enough of this timeless song.

[@TM-wb3ly]

Indeed

[@DavidJones-bu2vr]

One of ? I feel you are selling her short👍🏻

[@richardea4223]

The Greatest female vocalist in history of music!!!💙

[@clayton.harmer8399]

God I loved her . She was my first crush on a girl . I think I was 12 . Dark hair big brown eyes and a intoxicating smile . I wish she could have seen how beautiful she was. I miss her

[@seedsofhopeonline]

The overwhelming flow of emotion from a God given instrument known as the voice of Karen Carpenter becomes more precious as time goes by.

[@Coupydog]

Similar to Mozart & Haydn, timeless treasures for all-time 💖

[@johngraham5543]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE!

[@zigman8550]

Karen Carpenter had more singing talent in her pinky finger then all of these so-called "diva's" out today.

[@susanjohnson3467]

I totally agree with you. If Karen was alive right now, she would be showing all these other twits how it's supposed to be done!

[@zigman8550]

Susan-She's lip-syncing in this video but if you want to hear her live check out Istvan Csaszar's Live in Australia video on here.(it was filmed in b&w)I love the medley starting at 26:47 where she's behind her drum kit.She was at her best when playing the drums and it shows.IMO this is the best live performance i've seen.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

@@zigman8550 It's lip synched, but it's still her singing on the record, still her voice.

[@zigman8550]

@@Mr.56Goldtop I know that.Please re-read my post.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

@@zigman8550 You are right, the Australian show is excellent! Even in black and white, the sound and picture quality are very good!

[@flaviofarias6262]

Unforgettable, the first time you listen ... Karen Carpenter's voice has no equal: crystal voice.

[@josephnobile7451]

R we clear n crystal

[@johngraham5543]

As a person flawed, as we all are! As a singer, absolutely stunning perfection! Has no equal!

[@tweetybird2968]

Karen was just so beautiful. And she just looks fantastic on TV. The camera loves her. Karen is actually the only singer that can bring a tear to my eye. I don’t know, just wish something had changed in her life, that she would still be with us today I can only imagine how much more she would have given us. Every time she performed, she gave it her all. Thanks Karen for what we do have. You are very much loved and missed!! 💜💜

[@thomasmagnum3588]

Karen was such a beautiful angel with a natural God-given talent. I think perhaps some angels just need to go back home.

[@user-wx3ln8yq1b]

She had the most beautiful, soulful, haunting, big, bright brown eyes

[@marymalewicz8229]

No one will ever replace Karen Carpenter She Was Fabulous

[@TheOEDLovesMeNot]

Sheena C, I agree. No one -- not even those supermodels and movie stars -- attracts me as intensely as Karen, not only in voice but in looks as well. I don't know why. Maybe through her singing she captivates me so hard that I automatically begin to feel that no one is as ravishing as she is. I feel her intense, profound soul. Through her song delivery I feel the deepest recesses of whatever she must have felt throughout her life. In fact I believe she was the most gorgeous woman in the whole world, ever.

[@Viper-dc2wm]

Karen had all of that and a girl next door charm to her

[@cynthiacorcoran9389]

Brown eyes are contacts.

[@tracypaxton1054]

@@cynthiacorcoran9389 huh? Why would you say that? I've never seen a photo of her with any other color of eyes. I'm not even sure they had colored contacts back then.

[@stevedrake4564]

My favorite singer of all time! Karen's voice is incomparable -- beautiful, rich & pure. Richard's arrangements are unsurpassed! There is nobody like her! A great lady & person!

[@melvinmunson8331]

I agree her voice was perfect

[@johngraham5543]

No argument here! The very best to ever sing!

[@bluebear7061]

When Karen died the angels cried out “HERE COMES OUR LEAD SINGER”

[@ricthornton2958]

If there is such a thing as a flawless voice, you're hearing it now.

[@markmartinez7678]

As close to perfection as one is gonna ever get....one in a million, no one in a billion...

[@robertjoseph9254]

a once in a lifetime voice

[@MXB2001]

Once in the lifetime of the Universe voice.

[@donconry7894]

robert joseph so true

[@alexguitarandcover1476]

she can sing the phonebook and will sound great

[@ricardoeliecerreyes6224]

Infinite Thanks Karen, my life was and is much better when listening to your fantastic and perfect voice, the best singer in the world far away

[@michaelmancini5041]

what a VOICE-she is beautiful.......what a team.....they sure don't make music like this any more....

[@2LFlynn]

Someone once observed that if an angel had a voice it would sound like Karen Carpenter. I agree!

[@duaneklein7197]

Growing up listening to this duo was a gift to me. Loved all of their songs 🎵! Thank you Richard & KAREN!

[@alphatwosiri6697]

She was born with this voice...no one could ever replace this talent.

[@M231231]

Sign of maturity as I’ve gone from laughing and rolling my eyes, at a brother sister duo in the 70s, I was there, to accepting how great they were. Voice of velvet. Geniuses.

[@jaimecontreras5887]

Why am I not able to hold on my tears when I listen to Karen Carpenter?

[@robinpickett1292]

Because her beautiful voice haunts our living souls to lose her so long ago was and still is very sad indeed....as we all grow older now we miss her even more...the emptiness is not fulfillable...an angel left us here with only the echoing sounds of yesteryear. What we lost so long ago...heaven is now enjoying in sweet abundance!!!

[@fool4singing]

I hope Carol eventually releases the two episodes that The Carpenters were on in her DVD box sets...

[@checoregalado]

I still can’t get enough of that angel’s voice …

[@chipamos]

Damn it. I can rarely list the The Carps without crying.

[@TheOEDLovesMeNot]

Me too. I believe no sane person can listen to Carpenters without crying.

[@Dastardly_X]

And falling CRAZY in love with her 😍

[@TheOEDLovesMeNot]

Dastardly XK120, you're absolutely right -- especially when Karen looks so gorgeous as she does here in this video.

[@dand232]

I'm right there with you, if one of their songs starts when I am in a public setting, it's tough to hold it in.

[@MVMullins]

Karen had the voice of an angel. I had such a crush on her when I was a kid.

[@MyZannah]

Aww a very healthy and cute Karen

[@Coupydog]

Yes. July 1972, Karen age 22.

[@ronaldzincone841]

THE VOICE!!! THE DRUMMER!!! THE LEGACY!!!

[@majasndergaard5665]

Her voice is pure silk. A joy to listen to. In this clip she looked so sweet, innocent and incredibly pretty. The hair was just as silky as her voice.

[@mysterytrain3]

She looked especially adorable in this video.

[@65wiseman]

So many great people were still alive in 1972!

[@TheOEDLovesMeNot]

That outfit Karen's wearing here -- the blue vest and the greyish skirt -- becomes her perfectly.

[@tracypaxton1054]

It is beautiful.

[@lourdessantos474]

i love Karen and Richard forever

[@elavcabrera6918]

KAREN UNA VOZ ANGELICAL Y EL GRUPO Y LAS VOCES DE ELLOS ACEN UN CORO CELESTIAL ELLOS SON MIS IDOLOS X SIEMPRE

[@divaslive6953]

KC will always be my No. 1 singer/artist/vocalist of all time. Her voice is so magical, golden, crystal clear like no other. Everytime she sings, i feel like i'm in a fairy-tale land.

[@gh9111]

Forever young, forever beautiful, we are forever grateful for Karen.

[@rogersnider7136]

Karen is the Reighning Vocal Queen!!!!!

[@Dastardly_X]

🌟

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Im totally in love with this woman

[@dadesherman3530]

I saw them three times. Loved them and will ALWAYS BE A FAN! JOB WELL DONE KAREN SING WITH ANGELS. I MISS HER!!!

[@jamesgoins4561]

My Papaw Goins didn’t say much about stars or singers but he said that she had a voice like an angel.

[@TheOEDLovesMeNot]

Not only is she a singing angel, she looks absolutely gorgeous. The blue sweater makes her look even cuter.

[@casperkenbergeron1488]

I love and miss you so much Karen!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ casper.

[@donnastewart2660]

I miss Karen.

[@ronaldpayne896]

At Just 22 years of age Karen was well on her way,this song was a big hit for the Carpenters,success came very fast.

[@tommiegirl2441]

My God. Karen was so beautiful. How did she ever see anything else? Excellent post, Ned, as usual!

[@bradhuckins1637]

Richard is her brother. Not her husband.

[@girlscanbedrummers5449]

@@bradhuckins1637 She didn't say anything about Richard being her husband??

[@gvalley07]

It's sad that Karen did not realize how beautiful she actually was.

[@eisenjocasaclang1701]

Karen's singing evokes feelings of a begone era tht seems simpler yet nicer & less cynical. An era where people work hard not because they wanted to live in the biggest house in town but because they wanted their kids to be provided the best they can

[@goonerbeau]

Perhaps the greatest expression of Karen’s extraordinary voice - unshowy, velvet-smooth but ineffably sorrowful - was on Hurting Each Other. She fills the ostensibly upbeat opening lines with sadness, the drop in temperature at the end of the chorus - as she slowly sings “without ever knowing why” - is authentically shiver-inducing.

[@drmitofit2673]

I was 9 years old when this aired. Had a huge crush on her!

[@kal5571]

I know I'm not the only one listening to Karen's beautiful voice in 2021!

[@rogercraigo2629]

Intro, sing a masterpiece. She had enough talent to do that with Real Emotion. Her real life in a effortless voice from heaven.

[@aallpp55]

Never seen this before. 100000 thanks. I don't normally like her dressing but this dress looks pretty on her.

[@tomrg392]

whenever I watch videos of Carpenters, I watch them over and over again, it fill me with such an emotion that only Karen, makes me fell.Thank you for sharing this immortal moment which a real jewel, and important technical and chronological data.

[@chipamos]

I get the same, often tears. The reason for you Tom, you're a good human being.

[@TheOEDLovesMeNot]

These scenes of eternally adorable, sublime Karen with her nymph-like sensual yet totally innocent appearance and voice make me cry every time I see them.

[@josephbitton2586]

One of those rare songs that are sad and yet are still beautiful.

[@greenwich1754]

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, Mr. Nickerson! I have been watching videos on You Tube for about 10+ years now, and just when one thinks all has been exhausted, you find this gem. Thanks so much! I'm 56, and so wish I could go back to 1972! Today is foreign to me.

[@johnrod007]

I'm right behind you. Cant get enough of re watching her videos

[@phylliscollins1099]

I can't get enough of that beautiful voice!

[@wingnut3578]

I am about 53 now, and feel the same exact way! I could care less what anyone thinks as I blast her music in my car.... I love her! the best voice ever!

[@danielsnyder9177]

Most beautiful female voice ever!

[@robertpiarulli6230]

Another one of their many classics sung by the one and only KC. In a style and beauty that only she can convey. One of their best.

[@KNPrince]

I like how Carol introduced Richard and Karen as "Carpenters" without adding "the" before the band name.. That's how they wanted to to be known...

[@RitaSora]

Today Feb 4,2022.Ugh! Karen's 39th Anniversary.Miss You and Love You so much Karen!Thank You for keeping Karen's memory alive!

[@boxcarbobby5581]

Karen was one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. And one of the greatest voices of all time. We lost her way too soon. There's no justice in this world.

[@danroybal3975]

W0000000000000000OOOOOOOOOH I STILL HAS THAT SAME ENERGY WHEN I WAS 11 BACK IN 1971 LOL

[@damienburke288]

She was the best no one else like her I used to sing wish I had her voice

[@anthonywestjr1063]

Every now and then the magic truly happens in real life!

[@stevewike8727]

Yes...you are all correct. What a voice! Many of you already might know this but that lush beautiful sound of their background vocals was Karen....over and over again. Listen to their Chritmas Portrait album. THE BEST rendition EVER of Have yourself a merry little Christmas ....is Karen's. I cry every time i hear it. God truly blessed mankind qirh hwr voice.

[@timacoata7456]

They were so gifted . Richard’s music, arrangements and Karen’s voice ! Truly, both were once in a lifetime! I wish she would have known how beautiful in every way that she was. ❤

[@richardwharton590]

They were my favorite singing group when I was in high school.

[@infinera06]

Did you get teased in HS for that? I did!

[@a10washere]

Richard Wharton I just started high school and I listen to them! It’s such a shame that a lot of people don’t know them, and if they do, they don’t listen to them.

[@TheOEDLovesMeNot]

What a gorgeous girl Karen was!

[@user-ph9bj1jn2v]

Karen so unique and such lovely voice

[@cynthiaporcaro9937]

Absolutely LOVE the Carpenters ❤

[@urbansetter1]

She really sounded great live. I loved her. Loved the 70s.

[@wingnut3578]

I love all of these comments here! I agree! Karen had the most clear and beautiful voice ever! She was one of my biggest singing inspirations. This song was one that I would hear on the radio while I was sleeping / dreaming. I only remembered some of the chorus for years! This was of course back in late 70's or early 1980's.. I would mow the lawn, and sing the chorus.. Could not find the tune anywhere for a long time. then one day, found the vinyl album, and played it until it wore out!! Now, I have a digital copy.. I love all of their tunes.... I can listen to Karen all day! any time. I wish that she were still alive! She lived a few houses away from my Mother when they were young, before fame. Oregon Ave, East Haven, CT She will always live on in her music! Never stop playing her music! That angelic voice will live on forever!

[@bethheinecamp1061]

The arrangement just blows my mind.... Richard was so extremely talented. And he collected some great musicians around him. And then you top it off with one of this Earth's most beautiful, down-to-earth voices, the kind that makes you cry, well, there are no more words.

[@donovansousa569]

I love this song. From Brazil

[@jillofarrell434]

AMAZING IM 70 I ADORE THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL

[@rosiecouture7695]

I love this song, even though it has sad lyrics. Karen makes it wonderful!

[@JohnFoley-cw9vt]

Hello Rosie where are you from?

[@yosofunnybunny4623]

Her voice is like a marble rolling across glass. So beautiful.

[@ghjhgjdfhhjfghefhjfg3327]

Great singer and a great variety TV show, so much talent on Carol's show.... those days are long gone....

[@drogersnm]

It's always wonderful to discover a video of Karen that I haven't seen before. Thanks a lot for uploading this, Ned. What an angel she is.

[@vidsane]

She spilled all her beautiful energy in more/less one short decade

[@margomazzeo1680]

This is my life now. Thank you Karen and Richard Carpenter..🎁🎁💝🎈😍😘🌹🌻💐🌸🌷🍀

[@chucksparks316]

Beautiful version of a fantastic song, wonderfully arranged, and sung by the greatest voice of all time. Rest in Peace and Joy, Karen.

[@daviddiangellidaviddiangel1304]

Far beyond the purity of the most beautiful crystal ever! Karen's voice sounds like an Angel's. Miss Karen every minute of the day. 💖

[@gvalley07]

First time I've seen this. Karen in her prime, just can't take your eyes off her! This was one great pop song, back when they were churning out hit after hit. Great video quality, thanks for posting.

[@klauskarnath2935]

I can't Stop Hearing this wonderful Performance...

[@christophercrockett4166]

Damn, three days after I was born. Well this one of my favorite Carpenters song, I couldn’t pick a better welcome to the world song. Lol Thanks for posting this.

[@redjack56]

Such a beautiful soul now and forever. 💜🦄💜

[@bradleynelson8852]

what a beautiful voice she had

[@nvguy7]

Absolutely stunning.

[@jamesthewineguy]

Karen Carpenter was such a phenomenal talent!

[@marvinmartian7281]

The best vocal indeed

[@wandalemaster1480]

They were the best she had a amazing voice it’s so dam sad that she’s gone I listen to her every chance I get but u can beleave she’s singing her heart away in heaven rip

[@nomopayn]

Karen was 21 years old and a living doll ♥.. Anyone that says Karen wasn't pretty is nuts.. Karen's fabulous feminine voice is what everyone fell in love with, but her prim and proper girl next door image was lovely to look upon as well..Richard's arrangements, piano playing, and back up vocals were great.. Thanks for your music Richard and I haven't got tired of listening to Karen's voice ever since I first heard it when I was 16 years old back in 1970..

[@williamsmith-kd4bd]

My God she was beautiful!

[@tomasmartinez7298]

Until this date She is so fresh, so beautiful and so genuine. Thank you very very much for this video.

[@vw1649]

Just Beautiful..

[@robertvecchio7472]

Love you Karen. RIP DEAR.

[@TheOEDLovesMeNot]

Eternally adorable, angelic Karen! I had just felt like listening to a sublimely lovely voice while seeing a cute face and a beautiful body, so I clicked the thumbnail for this video. And voila! I've got this video again. A truly soothing experience.

[@backtheblue280]

Karen Anne was an angel sent straight from heaven 💞 🌹 💖

[@johnnewson2]

What a great singer she was!

[@seanprenter7967]

Karen Carpenter's voice can bring tears to my eyes.Something about the way she sings brings out the full gamut of my emotions.What a sweet lady.Karen and Teena Marie are my favorite vocalists..may they both RIP.