Carpenters "I'll Be Home For Christmas"

[@Singingsal17]

She was a natural with an angelic , pure voice. May she continue to rest in peace and sing with the angels.

[@icerabraham7754]

Karen Carpenter had the most Angelic voice in the world---beautiful actually. It broke my heart when she died. I'm just so sorry that not a single person could ever help her on time Rest in Peace Sweet Lady!

[@bruschmidt9943]

We were all enchanted by her voice. She will be singing if the "Ruling" stands, otherwise she'd be on the Drums. She was first & Foremost a drummer who sang.

[@paulstewart8218]

Would have loved to hear a duet with Karen and Carl Wilson of the BeachBoys Possessors of 2 of the most angelic voices of the pop music world (listen to Carl’s lead vocal on God Only Knows for proof)

[@Kbb1957]

Wish she loved herself as much as we all love her. I'm so glad that she recorded so much music in her short life. RIP Karen - you are sorely missed.... xoxo

[@davidtuley1068]

Karen Berino Amen Karen.

[@davidtuley1068]

Karen Berino True love is Christ!

[@twinresearch2316]

Thats the Way:-)

[@m48a590m]

Amen - Rest-In-Peace Karen

[@kenjoneslee]

She loved herself deeply, but only when she was bone thin. She came from a f'd up culture....which she internalized as so many young ones do.

[@thomasschmitz9894]

THAT VOICE! THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE I HAVE EVER HEARD OR WILL EVER HEAR! HER VOICE IS CHRISTMAS! AND LOVE AND ROMANCE!.. no one, and i mean NO ONE will ever come close to the sheer pure beauty, intimacy,moving, rich, emotional, otherworldly perfection of that voice of hers! not only was it the sound of her voice, but how she used it. her phrasing, emoting, her PERFECT DICTION and ANNUNCIATION of every single syllable and word, how she sang and told "the story of the song" and so on...

[@Coupydog]

...and her Tone & vibrato control. Sheer effortless perfection of voice!

[@graceberger5899]

I agree with you.

[@analinares206]

Una voz angelical... La mas melodiosa y extraordinaria que he oido

[@jameszimmerman2965]

I agree whole heartedly...

[@johngraham5543]

Perfectly said Thomas! An angel sent to earth!

[@wwitchywoman]

This is what a true singer sounds like! Rest in peace Karen, we love you!

[@mbblover]

+gordon buzzell she had a disease and at the time no one really knew how to treat it... have empathy and a human kind soul!....

[@TodayWasAGoodDay9]

+gordon buzzell , That's quite harsh and judgmental to boot. Karen, like us all, was only human. There's also so much more to this story than we'll ever know. Her workaholic brother and cold mother who always favored Richard for some reason also contributed to much of her problem. We are all flawed and weak in some way.

[@gvalley07]

+Kayla Dankin The only singer who can take a classic standard like this and improve upon it. Her talent was unparalleled!

[@tonysc7610]

I challenge you to find a flaw in her voice. Kayla is right, and it's not as much putting other singers down as it is acknowledging the exquisite voice of Karen Carpenter.

[@davidgriffith912]

The best!!

[@gvalley07]

Nobody could establish an emotional connection with her audience like this magnificent woman. We were blessed to have her.

[@mbblover]

+gvalley07 exactly.. NO ONE could tell the story of the song (any song she ever sang) like her and she was and always will be the EPITOME OF A SINGER WHO SING TO AND FOR YOU NOT AT YOU!... the most beautiful, intimate, rich, moving, perfect voice i have ever heard and will ever hear! her voice was/ is and always will be christmas, romance and love....

[@MN-mn3qv]

Magnificent woman, so true!

[@RitaSora]

So true! That's why we are still here listening to Karen.Yes! Very blessed to have her here in our lives.

[@robertdry7271]

@@mbblover my thoughts exactly..she is one fine woman. Lovely an beautiful. I've been a fan since they started. Love her Christmas songs. Not Christmas without hearing her sing Christmas.

[@imgary3]

Many future generations will enjoy her beautiful voice. The older I get the more these words mean. None of us can go back in time to visit people and times we love so these words are poignant..

[@carloselosua3021]

AS A SINGER MYSELF I NEVER HEARD A SWEETER VOICE THAN MS CARPENTER. NO WONDER SHE IS STILL SO ALIVE AND UNFORGETABLE

[@mbblover]

NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE CAN TOUCH OR COME CLOSE TO THAT VOICE! HER VOICE IS CHRISTMAS!.. forever in our minds, hearts and souls karen!....

[@ogle1go]

ICAM!!

[@pinkieldred]

EXACTLY RIGHT mbblover (what does that mean lol ). Some of us have the ears to hear the magic. Isn't it wonderful to listen to music you know others just can't hear? How many times I've called it a blessing and a curse. I've been listening and playing pop and jazz music for many years and I say Karen Carpenter had one of the best female pop voices ....ever!

[@robertakennedy1479]

One needs no introduction to this voice. Karen had amazing talent.

[@hammysmad]

Beautiful voice for sure.

[@diane1390]

It's 12-24-2022, and I'm listening to this, as I miss my parents and other family members, many who are gone now. Merry Christmas to all who read this, and make fond memories of that day, you'll someday need them!

[@rover8783]

12-25-2022… Doing same thing as you.

[@donswier]

So wise. Appreciate those around you before it's too late. Bless you this Christmas.

[@brendacarlile4320]

Christmas just isn't the same anymore for me. But I still listen to all the Beautiful songs..... and cry

[@diane1390]

@@brendacarlile4320 my sister Brenda and I want to say Merry Christmas to you. We fully understand how you feel. I'm very sorry, big hugs.

[@wilcompute]

My God a perfect voice....I loved this lady

[@THXx1138]

We all do!! I have to believe that she now knows the impact she had on many millions. She was/is an absolute treasure.

[@42ndblaze43]

Paul Wilson I know right?

[@windstorm1000]

Agreed Paul. She was so amazing. Graced our lives

[@bobcarrado899]

Vietnam 1969. I think AFRTS played this every half hour for a week. Still love it. Still makes me cry.

[@javierluciano6284]

the best singer of the world she is missed by her fans the voice of and angel love u karen

[@samuelnishikawa7595]

Karen's voice sounds like heavenly angels singing forever. Her song still rings in my ears. Samuel

[@RayOvacRadio]

Karen is gone but not forgotten, She will always be in my heart and soul.

[@martynewman54]

Love her!! Miss her !!...this song makes me think of home ...so sad now thats gone now..mom and dad are gone and our families are all scattered...Makes me wish for days gone by!!!😞😞

[@eternityis4ever]

+Marty Newman I'm sorry for your loss. May joy find you and give you peace at this wonderful time of year.

[@tannerclark3966]

+Marty Newman Dearest, dearest Marty Newman.....so very sorry for your losses! We pray love, joy and peace be yours today, tomorrow and always!!! Merry Christmas dear one!!! :'-)

[@tinanguyen1709]

Same here, it sucks to think about the good memories we had as kids and how we r so separated now, but it's more important that we r all safe and making progress in our life decision. Merry Early Christmas for everyone and for those that still have your family with you this Christmas, enjoy it like you never have had!

[@cheezit50]

+Tina Nguyen I so agree with all of you on here. Karen was a treasure, it was a different time in our country when she was alive and singing, same with John Denver. those two created Christmas specials that you just don't see today. it does suck! this atheist nation doesn't even celebrate Christmas! makes me mad. Karen had a voice that was totally Unmatched. unlike the screamers today. that's what they do. they scream, and do voice acrobatics. Karen was natural. she left us way too soon. I would rather listen to Karen carpenter, than celine or Mariah or any other pop tart today. The carpenters music is a national treasure.

[@berlinsaintclair9100]

+Marty Newman I lost my Mom 15 years ago and this was our favorite Christmas album and the Carpenters her favorite artists. I admit that even after all this time the holidays without her haven't gotten any easier. It's a terrible time of year when you're orphaned...especially when you're surrounded by people who don't understand. I'm sad reading that others here have the same experience.

[@laurie150]

this song was written by a soldier in World War 2 who was at war. Every other year my son is in Afghanistan, and while I love this song most of the time I can't listen to it. Remember our soldiers are Christmas. Find your local chapter a Blue Ribbon Mothers and make a donation of Christmas presents. Many of these soldiers received nothing. Thank You.

[@julie_annsmith4515]

This message from me to you maybe a bit late but yes as a mum I know the feeling of having a son on deployment at Christmas I always set his place at the table waiting for the day he and his troop come back home safe and sound always sent care packages Merry Christmas from me to you

[@johnb.2518]

The lyrics were written by Kim Gannon - there is no indication in his bio about service in the US Army - regardless, the song is written from the point of view of a soldier away from home in WW2...Karen's version, like just about everything else she sang, is gorgeous, almost beyond description...GOAT!

[@akretowicz]

Karen had the most beautiful voice in the industry. She was wonderful to listen to. Thanks for posting.

[@yapiolanda]

Anthony kretowicz how long has she been gone? :'( Sorry I had to asks

[@richardyoung9024]

@IOLANDA PRISCILA VER YAP Karen Carpenter March 2, 1950 - February 4, 1983

[@jameschristian848]

I loved her voice I truly hope.her happiness was felt by her in her heart like the many millions of lives she touched RIP Karen carpenter

[@adamholtz733]

Pure perfection in voice and song !!! Karen Carpenter now sings in Heaven !!!

[@markjolley3768]

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Karen's beautiful voice on the airways!!!

[@jollyj273]

Well said! 👍

[@RitaSora]

I say that every year.Not Christmas for me until I hear Bing, Perry,Andy and Karen.

[@gbereterbide6440]

Agreed!

[@tiffftok]

I'm weeping for tears, no one can understand my feeling...only Karen...can't believe the truth...

[@denisedorazio5424]

Tiffany Lin I hear you. My mom suffered from this terrible sickness.

[@Fuggetaboutit1776]

More than you think. We love her and miss her. VOICE OF AN ANGEL...

[@m.e.d.7997]

This is a sad but beautiful song. I cry all the time..

[@richardea4223]

God bless you, Tiffany. 💙

[@theclassicso]

It's had to believe Karen's been gone for 30 years. We are fortunate to have these recordings to remember her.

[@noaht967]

Hardly even seems possible... :(

[@juieandersonJHLA]

My favorite Christmas song and I think of her each holiday season. This is the best version of this song I have ever heard. R.I.P. Karen. You are home!

[@juieandersonJHLA]

"If only in my dreams" at the end tells the story! So many of us, I do, miss holidays when all were together!!!

[@profitleads]

+juie anderson It does make you recall, and miss, the times that once were. A magic time. Best wishes.

[@waynewilson8775]

Christmas is not Christmas until I hear Karen, the best of Christmas Songs and any other song. One of a kind. So many want a be's out there now that will never be close to Karen. YOU are missed Karen, RIP.

[@No1KCfan6]

yah. the show "the voice" cannot pump out a special and unique voice like karen's! :-)

[@brucepowell9252]

+Kathy Stevens Sorry about your loss. Lost my dear mom almost 12 years ago, and songs like this only make me miss her the more.

[@lorrainedimaio62]

Wayne Wilson yes I agree

[@belandrolampaya2224]

her voice alone makes you feel christmas always

[@jonwilson7542]

I have to say, Karen you almost became Christmas music! Such a wonderful voice! Rest in peace sweet angel, you were and still always are loved by many!

[@esateire]

She had such a beautiful voice❤️I wish a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate this special holiday 🎅🏻🙏🏻🎄❤️

[@viviannoguchi4181]

The clearest voice ever!!!

[@RB-xj5zv]

Such a great voice, how we miss you Karen Carpenter.

[@lindavacilek3938]

Karen carpenter

[@rosewong3404]

The Carpenters Christmas music has always been my favourite CD all these years. . I played them throughout the X'mas season. .

[@MsTeresa2]

Thank you Karen. Your voice will live on forever and wish you were here.

[@eventidesj]

I love her voice so much, especially at Christmas. We miss you Karen !

[@kboyzrock]

What a beautiful voice she had, one of the best all time and my favorite version of this song too, wish she were still here with that magical voice singing again.

[@rovvangeles3148]

You were right 🎄

[@hectorgranados7265]

@@rovvangeles3148 you are right, it makes me cry...

[@tarawehry7105]

In a true sense, you’ll be home every Christmas

[@tarawehry7105]

This song always makes me emotional, but when this lady sings it

[@whitespoony]

only her voice that can make me feel Christmas on October :)

[@tuaparulian4975]

Yes, I just listened to this and I feel that Christmas is already here now. Her voice has that quality that draws us into whatever she sings. Superstar is a powerful example.

[@beckydrogowski7479]

Her voice makes me cry! It's just so beautiful that it brings tears to my eyes and makes Christmas even more special to me.

[@twinPaula12]

It was heartbreaking to learn of Karen's death so long ago. When a fabulous voice is silenced there is always a sense of loss to the whole world. What a sweet young woman she was and I admired her so much. This is a lovely but bittersweet song. Her brother was such an important part of her music and I grieved for him also when she left us. Thank you for posting this treasure. - Paula

[@neilbruce123]

One of the most natural voices of the century.

[@davidwhitlock9443]

Simply the best female pop singer of all time.......

[@stillstanding6031]

Perfection! And I can understand each word she sings.

[@jimsouthern1398]

I was a "military kid", I spent Christmas in Virginia, California, Guam, Japan and about a dozen other places. My parents have long since left this life, and so I really have no "home" to go back to. My kids have all moved on and left me behind, though I will say I am proud of their success. To me, going home for Christmas is listening to Karen while I go for a drive, or when I retire for the night. Karen is always there to soothe away the chaos of the world I try to live in. Thank you and as has been the case for 45+ years, I love you Karen.

[@allanmoore4353]

It's so sad, a voice that will be treasured forever. She still gives me goosebumps. She should still be with us.

[@marisolpearls9276]

Oh my gosh... I melt like butter. That's how smooth this is. Beautiful.

[@whiskey6actual]

for all those on the front lines of freedom who will not be home for christmas

[@sallago2110]

best version ever... make me really miss my family, my hometown, my little home

[@danielflynn6895]

Karen and Richard are simply treasures of musical genius and talent with a sleigh full of love.

[@bobcarrado899]

Christmas 1969. Vietnam. AFRTS played this every hour. Most of us eventually made it home alive and in one piece. Many, many, many did not.

[@mariagautier5956]

We miss you Karen Carpenter! Wonderful memories of my mom's 8 track playing playing with this beautiful lady and magnificent angel voice playing while my mom is decorating our house for the holidays. Such powerful emotion in her voice! RIP Karen

[@MsJenniJennJenn]

Wonderful version of this song. Karen's voice is so mesmerizing.

[@larryransbottom9782]

NO ONE SINGS SO WELL AS KAREN. THIS IS MY FAVORITE. ALTHOUGH ALL OF HER SONGS ARE MY FAVORITES. LOVE THE CARPENTERS. R.I.P. KAREN

[@aaronbonatz3038]

R.I.P karen. You have the best songs out there.

[@TangTuyetMinh1]

true

[@archstruct70]

This song was one of my Dad’s favorite song...remembering him whenever it’s Christmas Season...missing you as always Pa..love u so much...thanks Miss Karen Carpenter for this lovely song..Merry Christmas to you too in Heaven

[@MrBass-nt5fw]

Merry Christmas Karen , Your a Angel , You were too Good for this world, Now Your with God.

[@bradleycrouch7107]

In 30 years when many of us are gone, the Carpenters, and Karen's voice will still be making people smile.

[@magicgirl1]

Still miss you Karen. Thank you for singing these awesome Christmas song. Listening to your voice down on Earth. Merry Christmas Karen in Heaven.

[@mbblover]

My god that voice! unreal, unbelievably hautingly beautiful! vocal perfection! phonogenic! i could listen to her sing christmas songs in the middle of summer!

[@georgerosner8410]

Simply beautiful. That voice is one of a kind..Nothing today comes close.

[@wizzwamf]

just wonderful when other people suck the joy out you the carpenters just put it back

[@revello103]

Always thinking of this special gal with a miraculous voice. Carpenters' and Johnny Mathis' versions of I'll Be Home for Christmas are the absolutely best.

[@No1KCfan6]

+1 to the "miraculous voice" part.

[@BONA7902]

Still chokes me up. R.I.P. KAREN.

[@ireallywanttodirect]

This will always be the real Christmas for me in my memories. Riding around doing holiday errands with my parents listening to Karen Carpenter's angelic voice. How I long for those days back. Knowing how hard my parents worked to give me a good child hood.....thanks for the memories and your post. God bless.

[@ArcherEntertainment]

Wonderful to see these of Karen, May she rest in sweet heavenly peace this Christmas, and may the songs of the carpenters Christmas bless each and every one of you this Christmas

[@MichelleFazbear-tr5hi]

What a sweet woman and angelic voice. I believe she is in heaven with the chorus of angels. What a beautiful lady and a great legend that will leave on and continue to touch many hearts.

[@jerrileannshooter7168]

Everything about her was so natural from her voice to her looks there was no falsehoods, she was so raw and it was everything!!!

[@poohbearrichie]

WHO CAN NOT LIKE THIS?

[@oranger2525]

The Carpenter's Christmas collection is all anyone needs to hear how special she was. There are so many excellent versions of so many great songs. However, The Carpenters are among the top handful of singers to ever record Christmas songs. I know art is not a competition, but when a dozen or more artists record the same song and Karen's voice is the one that becomes definitive, it's hard to doubt she is among the greatest singers in history. And Richard was a true artist himself.

[@MsTeresa2]

Love to beautiful Karen. You gave me the power to sing and I will always remember you for that.

[@jenniferdaniel1104]

I still cry every Christmas when I hear this song. It's as if she is singing from heaven. "I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams." Most beautiful voice of all time!!

[@galenstone9097]

Teardrops and diamonds in that voice. Godspeed Karen and a Very Merry Christmas to all..

[@littlejpl]

Any song Karen sings turns to gold in my ears.... so Beautiful her voice was .... OH how we miss you Karen Carpenter you very special voiced lady WOW!! The Angles in Heaven are enjoying her voice now :)

[@tinadurski4717]

How is such perfection possible. No one has or I believe ever will come close to that voice

[@RitaSora]

Great photo's! One of my favorite songs sung by my all-time favorite singer.Thank You so much for doing this and posting it.

[@jonwilson7542]

Bless her heart, she was and still is the sweet voice of Christmas music!

[@brianhowes67]

I’m 52, and I was in love with her voice when I was just 3 years old. Our family would go to Indiana Beach in Lake Schaefer. As I played in the sand of the beach in the summer of 1970, Karen and Richard Carpenter’s music became the soundtrack of that day, playing softly from a nearby radio. I still have to fight back tears when I hear and see her performing these Christmas classics. I miss her and wish she had stayed with us longer. 😢

[@roger23master]

the most amazing female voice ever!!! i olve this song, makes me feel in Christmas all year long

[@marlenetrimnal4368]

Karen's voice so beautiful Just lovely Their we'll never be another soul as lovely as Karen She was so beautiful I'll always remember Karen carpenter forever in a day She was wonderful

[@markloren9194]

Perfection, so sweet and beautiful ,i will forever miss you. thanks for the most wonderful songs forever in my heart.

[@MOFH]

The soundtrack to Christmas's in my childhood. My mother is a diehard Carpenters fan (needless to say, this album was played *a lot*)

[@felipecordeiro7723]

Nobody sings better than Karen, she's one of a kind

[@mbblover]

THE VOICE! VOCAL PERFECTION NEVER TO BE MATCHED EVER OR EVEN CLOSE TO! if i had a bucket list and karen was still alive ON MY LIST it would have to have been there in person in the studio to listen to her sing this song (OR ANY SONG FOR THAT MATTER!).. so moving and beautiful her voice brings me to tears and chills down the spine! always will!

[@jacquineal-lawandorder2022]

so Young...but Karen..your always with us..even today...YOU WHERE THE CARPENETERS...

[@sandrasteward6343]

So beautiful no one can come close to her RIP Karen

[@ralphmurphy2113]

God bless you Karen Carpenter you voice is as magical as Christmas and pure as Christmas itself

[@Rainbowbrite10]

Her voice makes a bad day better immediately. She is magical. It's even prettier now that she is a pretty Christmas angel. Love you Karen. The first time I listened to you was in the car with my dad as a kid kicking and screaming in back seat with my sister. Probably upset I couldn't listen to Madonna, and that's when I discovered you. I loved you immediately. Every song was sung so perfectly. Even today I truly don't think anyone compare to your perfect pitch. Except maybe Judy Garland. You two are neck and neck and equally exquisite. Thank you for all the beautiful music. It will never get old.

[@Tracevidence1]

This song just stops me in my tracks. Karen's voice has that effect on me. She takes me to another place and time.

[@TexasJim1956]

Listening to Karen makes me happy and sad at the same time. Happy that we had her to enjoy, but oh so sad she's gone and we only have a these recordings to remember her. A magical voice and wonderful lady and very much missed.

[@dhart8451]

Angelic voice. Reminds me of my old hometown at Christmas. Makes me happy and sad at the same time.

[@lilyemmalindsay9025]

Their Christmas music is amazing. My dad went to the Carpenter's concert in the 1970s when he was in high school.

[@edgarmclachlan]

Such a beautiful song merges her voice with nostalgia, beautiful!

[@Fav75046]

thanks for the wonderful xmas song of karen carpenter..really enjoying listening ...

[@elmerdemleon9418]

Such emotionally laden interpretation without sounding overly sentimental. Her control and phrasing is unequalled

[@robbyrobrob1]

Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, was on Reddit today ( IAmA ) : " I am xxx ask me anything ". He mentioned he always loved her singing. Looking at the distant blue marble from space while listening to Karen Carpenter, I would like to think that that happened.

[@TOMBANCROFT]

I cannot watch a video or hear a song by this wonderful singer without getting lump in my throat. How sad that this talented young woman was lost to the world at such a tender age. I am 68 and have enjoyed many top female singers over the years, but Karen Carpenter had the most perfect voice I have ever heard! God bless her.

[@kboyzrock]

A voice for the ages, incredible, one of the best voices bar none, wish she were still here today making beautiful music, just brings out the Christmas spirit in me whenever I hear her singing this song.

[@lolitlimlengco2244]

May you find true happiness with our creator!

[@WillDance4Food]

So effortless! There will never be anybody like her. Past, present, or future.

[@i.k.carter3320]

Agree. As a lifelong musician I have never heard such a pure tone and delivery. One of a kind indeed.

[@ArmandBlenker]

We all love the Carpenters!!!

[@elvicare35]

+Armand Blenker If it wasn't for them, we'd have no place to live, so yes, I totally agree with you!!!!! Hopefully you can get a fair price!!

[@applepie238]

merry christmas karen, your oh so beautiful voice and pretty fun loving face will reign forever,love you always, R I P gorgeous angel. xxx.

[@elaynahall9936]

Your in peace and burried about 5 minutes from my house. When I hear your Christmas songs it brings me back to my parents home all decorated for the holidays and it brings me such peaceful memories and happiness. You both were singing in my folks house all the time on the good old 8 tracks ! Thank you for all your music that I had my children grow up with. I don't ever forget to stop by and see you when I go to the cemetery and put on flower on your beautiful resting place. Luv you always...and again THANK YOU AND RICHARD !!

[@debbierichardson2450]

So beautiful!🤗 Her voice is so clear and elegant.