Carpenters - I Need To Be In Love 1976 (Songs Of The 70s) *DayOne Reacts*

[@bruschmidt9943]

Back in the 70's when I was a kid, my dad referred to Karen Carpenter as having the most beautiful voice in the Universe. Ya know what, he was absolutely right!

[@Rings-n-Things]

No need to mess with PURE PERFECTION!

[@michaelw3809]

He was not wrong

[@ChuckHackney]

Your Dad had incredible taste and insight. And like you said, he was right. Boy, WAS HE RIGHT!!!!!!!!😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChuckHackney]

Another staggering line: "I know I ask perfection of a quite imperfect world". Amen, Karen, Amen. Simply too imperfect. Sigh.

[@ChuckHackney]

That look at the end. That look sums up her life in one short facial expression. Now, I am crying again.

[@roygarcia2753]

She was 26 years old here. Incredible

[@helokopter924]

You NAILED it. "There will never be another Karen Carpenter." 4 Grammys, platinum and gold albums. No auto-tune or gimmicks. Her female 'backup voice' was her harmony, dubbed into her songs by Richard. She very rarely needed more than one studio take for her recordings, (her nickname was 'one-take'). Described by many in the music industry as THE best female voice. John Lennon personally complemented her voice. Frank Sinatra supposedly said she was the only performer he would pay to hear. Many acquaintances, but no known close friends except Dionne Warwick, and a couple others, (documentary; "Only Yesterday") She was even voted as Best Rock Drummer of 1975 by Playboy. She married a guy for a few months in 1982 who was actually a broke scam artist and mistreated her. She never knew love. Karen was afflicted with anorexia for years and died in 1983 at 32.

[@KellyRose]

I’m in my 50’s and I grew up listening to The Carpenters, and as soon as I hear her voice the tears start! 💕

[@michaelasay8587]

Yes Kelly....her Mother was horrible and she should not have died...it just kills me.

[@justafreethinker]

For all of us, the tears come

[@nonenone7250]

im 57 i know what you mean i do the same this song is my # 1 song... it s been 20yrs that i been single and i m afraid i will never find a nover friend...

[@josephcox736]

Same here

[@miguellopez2041]

Kelly querida...los oscuros lo mataron ! No podían permitir que un ángel cantara así.

[@gh9111]

It's great to see young people appreciating Karen and her beautiful instrument. You are correct in saying.there will never be another Karen Carpenter.

[@chrisalldis3375]

Ive been running out of words for 40 years to describe Karen's beautiful voice.

[@jerryadkins5418]

I've never heard a bad song of their's. She had the voice of an angel.

[@scottski51]

When I first heard their version of (gulp) a Beatles song... Ticket to Ride... I had to RUN to the local record store to buy the 45 !!! That they Dared to cover a song by the Fab Four!! And did it Their way and then, so beautifully. I was hooked. Then... and ever since!

[@billygagai3933]

I love listening 🎶 to her in the early 70th She's got the beautiful voice like and Angel 🙏🙌

[@chazrjr]

Live Vocal, just amazing...No Autotune, No props, just pure talent!

[@tomschmitz261]

This was karen's favorite song ever to sing.... surely autobiographical and NO ONE could sing it like her....

[@bobthomas3236]

I took my girlfriend to see the Carpenters back in 1972. They were fantastic!

[@goonerbeau]

According to Richard Carpenter this lushly orchestrated piece was Karen’s favorite Carpenter song. It is beautiful, raw, and vulnerable, capturing the sadness of not having found love yet and wanting it to happen so badly. For me, whenever I listen to Karen's vocals in this song, she connects with the lyrics in a deeply emotional way as if she's lived every word.

[@artsci2716]

Karen Carpenter is the best female vocalist ever! I was born in 1964 and to this day 2022, I still believe Karen Carpenter rocks it out of the park! Karen Carpenter makes tears come to mens eyes to this day!

[@jdub2591]

Karen had a voice that could melt the hardest hearts. Seeing her in the latter part of her life when she was ill and in a loveless marriage is heart breaking to hear and watch. Rip Karen.

[@justafreethinker]

So many tears have I. If Karen could have only known how much we love her. RIP Angel.

[@gerlieannmanuel7283]

Yes!!!No one can replace Karen Carpenter...she was the only singer who hit my heart so much...im not not born in her era...just 21 in age but she was the only one who can stop me in all my tracks and doings just to listen to her voice..Thanks my second llady Angela for playing this song of KC,its her fav.song...i love you.

[@L2069-e8y]

I was born the same year as Karen Carpenter and it's mind-blowing to realize she's been gone so long. Her voice is directly connected to my heart and my tear ducts.

[@davidpeters6237]

Her bottom register tone is out of this world. Liquid gold!

[@malcolmross8427]

She always said “The money is in the basement”.

[@markzimmerman2057]

A good example is one I don't hear played often, "Leave Yesterday Behind".

[@raygirard5554]

I'm 65 and recall in very early 70's my older sister telling us of this new group the Carpenters, waiting on each song. I remember hearing her Christmas song Merry Christmas Darling on my way home from College for the first time. I then remember coming home to my wife upset hearing Karen had died- we were so shocked.

[@LoveOldMusic808]

I saw the Carpenters in concert when I was a kid, it's unbelievable how good she sounds live.

[@lycanwhisper2724]

No gymnastics of runs. Just a pure, strong,rich beautiful tone. There has not and will never be a voice like the great Karen Carpenter. I love watching the younger generation dicsover the beauty and talent of old school music. Saw in your eyes you a Carpenter fan for life now. Welcome to the club darlin. Be blessed.

[@scottgorski7931]

You've said in past reactions that we're trying to make you emotional with Carpenter songs. There's no intent, Karen had the voice of an angel on earth it effects us all. A talent like hers only comes along once in a lifetime. I'm just glad it happened in my lifetime.

[@marywilk3936]

I have noticed in this reaction... nothing bad on your part Angela just a change. And Im not sure what to make of it. what I think it is ... there was a comment one time from someone who said they could only handle listening Karen in limited amounts only because of the emotional feelings they felt when they heard her voice.

[@andrewkelley434]

Karen...THE voice...it makes you feel like you're wrapped up warm & cozy in blankets. Her pitch is INSANELY good!! And you're so right...you can totally hear the sadness in her voice. She deserved so much better treatment from the press and from others. But, thank you for reacting to her :))

[@michaelasay8587]

Her Mother is at fault for her death

[@johnb.2518]

Only on a sad song...

[@andrewkelley434]

@@johnb.2518 Not limited to just sad songs. Even her upbeat songs have the same feeling, at least to me.

[@johnb.2518]

@@andrewkelley434 If you hear sadness in We've Only Just Begun or Top of the World or Sing or You're the One or I Won't Last a Day Without You or any number of other feel good songs then you certainly have a creative imagination - but it's definitely not in her voice...

[@donalddolan7921]

Her voice is angelic, best voice ever, bar none

[@umbertocalvini7429]

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[@grapplergirl10]

That look from her at 4:08 of being resigned to her fate broke me… 🥺🥺😭

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

You just want to give her a hug 😢

[@gerlieannmanuel7283]

That look from her in the end of the song,...i want to answer her,NO KAREN!!I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH...I'M HERE LOVING YOU TILL END.

[@davefox7516]

"HER VOICE!"

[@keithneale6223]

I just love the look Karen gives at the end of the song.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

That's the look of the heart ache that filled her life.

[@trojanmoondoggie4582]

Your honesty and authenticity is always so nice to hear. Karen was indeed the queen. And the look she gives at 4:09 tells it all. What a treasure she was. I heard another reviewer, Mel, say it well.....she was like an angel dropped down from heaven from God, loaned to us for a while before he took her home. And we're better off for having experienced her angelic person. Another great review of Karen, Angela.

[@timmcgregor9914]

I was 21 when she was 32. She melted my heart from the time I was 10 years old hearing Superstar. “I would've liked to have known you but I was just a kid.”

[@michaeldmcgee4499]

it's heartbreaking to think that this woman, whose voice was so beloved by millions, would essentially, die of loneliness. RIP Karen.

[@franksarensky3419]

Listening to Karen Carpenter sing makes a bad day better, and a good day amazing. She was truly special and we are all the benefactors of her talent.Thank you Karen...

[@rebeccawalsh6921]

My mother met Karen Carpenter late in her career. She battled Anorexia and at one time she fainted on stage. She really was a talented singer and her brother was one of the most talented songwriters and composers of all time (nobody recognizes the things that he added to music compositions like adding guitar solo's to love songs or doing overdubs on Karen Carpenter to make her voice sound like multiple singers). I don't know if you did a reaction video to 'All you get from love is a love song' but that is one of my favorites of hers. It is great that you are discovering karen Carpenter and I hope you continue to discover other artists like her.

[@WyattIamrolling]

Her sweet voice was like hot cocoa and a cold rainy day. She felt like she was my friend. She was an angel who touched us and left too early. RIP Karen. You rock.

[@jakesmith1942]

Thank you for helping to keep Karen's spirit alive

[@bbwng54]

Her voice will never die.

[@mikerobertson4041]

Classy, tasteful, elegant, genteel, are just a few words to describe Karen Carpenter. And another flawless performance.

[@texasgal3903]

Every time I hear her sing, I just start crying 😢, her voice is just so beautiful, and haunting! No singer, and I mean no singer ever evokes such emotions in me as she does!

[@sharoninglima1217]

Her voice is one of a kind and she sings with so much emotion. The look at the end of the song says it all. ❤❤❤

[@thomastimlin1724]

Sad how she was so thin and ill by then in 1976. The Angel of the 1970's. And the way she shakes her head a walks away to sit down in defeat. just breaks my heart, brings tears to this old man's eyes.

[@dougallen8305]

That's what one calls the perfect voice. Growing up with them my heart breaks when I hear her for she left us way too soon

[@tonigreenwood5746]

Probably one of the most emotional songs you will ever hear, quite simply , the voice of an ANGEL....

[@pamagnolia]

Karen’s voice!!! 💗💗💗 Love anything she did!!! Thanks Angela!!

[@Nastyfinger1444]

So beautiful. I could listen endlessly to KC singing.

[@DayneReedy]

She was in a class of her own. Right...to be loved by someone. So true. ❤️

[@markhealy4156]

Do check out their songs "Caught between goodbye and I love you", "Ave Maria", "Don't cry for me Argentina", "Love me for what I am".

[@davids2096]

She sings like an Angel! You can really feel the angst, longing and sadness in her voice! You must be psychic, I was thinking those very sentiments! She's in Heaven and Paradise as we all will be in one day!

[@YhwhKhaiMostHigh]

She was my favorite melancholy singer back in the 70s. I loved her so much. That voice is soothing.

[@gonzohel8859]

One of my favourite carpenters song, its such a sad song..

[@nealbraatz3911]

That look of resignation at 4:08 is heart breaking!

[@crystalclarity6766]

I am thrilled to see young people discovering the phenomenal talents of Karen and Richard Carpenter. You say, “Her voice!” and I know exactly what you mean. Like you, I tear up after hearing only a single bar of her silky tenor voice! Karen quite literally was an angel among us and I cried for weeks when she died. What a loss to humanity! I thank the Lord that we still have her angelic recordings to soothe our aching hearts and our troubled world.

[@thunderswag1249]

Sometimes a person tends to look at the wrong place for love. Often times love is just right beside you while you are looking so far ahead

[@miltonslocum8957]

Karen Carpenter was such a remarkable singer! What can one say that hasn't already been said. Thank you for the reaction and your comments. Well said!

[@candicerubio7660]

I was raised in The Carpenters. Even today I still wish I could sing and sound like her when I sing. So beautiful!❤

[@saltybutton]

God, that voice!!! If there has ever been a more enjoyable female voice to listen too, I can`t name them.

[@vgabrie]

I agree with you.... This song just opens up our vulnerability, weakness that can really, really hurt bad... simply by being in LOVE...

[@darrenwallace4431]

Hi Day One > Im absolutely stoked to see the younger generation such as yourself, firstly recognise the shear god gifted melodic,carming and angelic voice of Karen.The purity and tone is of the highest order and will never exist again. Her voice touched us all in so many ways.Thanks also for your passionate appreciation of this true talent and genuine reactions to boot along with keeping The Carpenters music alive. Keep up the great reactions.(AUSTRALIA).

[@dansheridan6693]

Karen has the best voice and you beautiful young lady are the best reactor. Thank you

[@sandrafletcher60]

I love Karen Carpenter. I was very sad the day she pass away..

[@gregman1715]

You Hit The Nail On The Hammer There Will Never Ever Be Another Karen Carpenter There Is Another Video From 1978 Karen Was In England And She Sang This Song The 1978 Performance Is To Me Is Much Sadder

[@markhealy4156]

On another note, I love your reactions. Very genuine and real. I keep checking for the next carpenters review from you.

[@dipaknadkarni62]

Never forget this amazing voice. It should last for generations to come, Thank you for bringing her back to life. I remember the day she died. No one Else has been even close to her beautiful voice. I do not care who died at the same time.

[@graciesmom1477]

She's the best.

[@johnnie2638]

Someone once asked what one song always brings a tear to your eyes. For me it's any Carpenter's song. Especially at Christmas.

[@kjhallun]

Big fan of Carpenters since I was 8. That was the song that Karen said that made her cry when she sang it. I have 3 song for you. 1) maybe it’s you 2)Bless the beast and the children 3) Sweet sweet smile Thanks Kim R.

[@jazzmaan707]

I think you got it correct. She always had that sadness in her voice. What a shame. She was a beautiful person, with the most angelic voice I've yet to hear again, to this day, 40 years later. Love your reactions to her, as that's exactly how I also feel.

[@lumpyrutherford875]

Listening to her sing a song like this is even harder when you know how the story ends and she doesn't. She really is hopeful, but you already know she'll never get what she wanted.

[@arthurdiaz5476]

Karen was a wonderful ❤️ singer, a soothing sounding voice.... I loved this woman as several did and still do, and I love ❤️ you reactions Angela ❤🥰

[@dixiehuston4869]

I loved how you listened with your heart..and sensed the depth of Karen's presentation and her talent. I really was touched by your reaction

[@chungquocbao1964]

You're right, for me she is a legend , her unique voice is beyond comparison, she expressed her song so well, so sweet...I have a thousand words to say about her voice...

[@markpaterno9415]

Great reaction!! You hit the nail on the head!! She "IS THE QUEEN"!! 💞

[@chrissgchriss]

Popular and attractive people have a harder time trusting - because everyone comes at them. It's harder to discern pure motives.

[@stevej398]

Don’t worry! You are loved, by those of us that watch your videos and God! ❤️💕

[@Pluvio624]

Her singing is so beautiful and so vulnerable. A voice that can make even the most stoic of men cry!

[@drumbelly]

Thanks for another great reaction of KC and the Carpenters. She touches everyone with this song, she is singing about what EVERYBODY feels and wants. Scott in Philly ❤️

[@butterflymama0838]

She was something quite special. My Dad still get tears in his eyes when he talks about her and her beautiful angelic voice. She was gone to soon at 32 years old. ❤😢

[@tonym362]

I grew up listening & watching The Carpenters on TV. You are getting a view into our musical life. If Karen was alive today, I think she would be proud & happy that you are reacting to her songs. Thank you

[@ninstone3457]

Best female vocalist of all time, hands down

[@edjasper92]

Well said, Angela.

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

God I wish she had found the true love she so richly deserved. RIP KAREN!

[@florantetan319]

Getting drowned wth tears. She make your heart. Sing for more pain

[@sunshineresujento2301]

Oh my i can't stop my tears from falling everytime i hear the songs of CARPENTERS specially i need to be inlove, love me for what i am, you, rainydays and mondays, solitaire, where do i from here, make believe its your first time, johnny angels, superstar, a song for you, only yesterday, one more time for the good times, desperado, i wont last a day without you, now, im caught between goodbye and i love you and more 😊😊😊

[@chrisalldis3375]

JUST PERFECTION! JUST BEAUTIFUL!

[@robertorossi521]

the lyrics to this song are a mirror to what may have happened in karens life and this song just tears at my heart but i am thankful and grateful that i have discovered her one in a billion beautiful voice

[@KiatHuang]

I really like your interpretation of her voice, her character. The voice of an angel.

[@raymondstewart4094]

Carpenters Gold

[@jollyj3285]

Karen's voice is my favorite ever and feel so bad about her story...she deserved better....and that look she does at the end really breaks my heart...so sad she never found true love nor believed in herself.

[@bobkain350]

Your comments on this song show you to be a young lady wise beyond your years. Nice to know we have such wisdom among our youth. Bids well for our future.

[@guywill7875]

She was in so much pain. Her family and the music industry just destroyed her self confidence. Even as she was dying in front of everyone she was still trying to please. God Bless her.

[@tonybuc67]

Yes you are so right!!! She is one of those vocalists that break your heart - just like Judy Garland!!!

[@barbsmith5465]

Excellent !!! Thankyou for doing this. It's my fav Carpenters song. And it also was Karen's fav song. Great review. ❤️

[@josephcox736]

You're so right about the sadness in her voice. It was always there.

[@felixmidas2020]

Written by Richard Carpenter, John Bettis and Albert Hammond.

[@robinjohnston24]

LOL - “HER VOICE!”. Every time, and of course, you’re right, every time.

[@penithetrouble1]

I miss her dearly! Was a big part of my life back then...

[@dixiehuston4869]

I'm so happy for you that you've discovered her and her brothers music..I experienced her at the hight of her fame...to this day she touches my soul...I think you are such a genuine person...

[@dewman0269]

Best voice ever, hands down...she didn't use or need auto tune to enhance her voice or to make it better in any way... I'm 67 years old and I was there listening to The Carpenters when they first started their careers... I've heard a lot of beautiful female voices in my time, but none that had the vocal ability and beautiful sound that Karen had...her voice could draw you in and almost hypnotize you...such a pure and beautiful tone to her voice...I still listen to Karen sing from time to time when the mood strikes...if I'm not careful I will shed a tear or two listening to her sing...Such a terrible day when she passed...she left such a huge hole in our lives...Thanks for reacting to this song... This song was her favorite one to sing by the way...R.I.P. sweet lady...

[@rutssy]

Great song. Love your Carpenter reactions especially!

[@joepowell7025]

Agree with you 100%

[@Coupydog]

With all the Carpenters we've watched, you must react to song from my childhood. [Oliver "Jean" on the Ed Sullivan show]. The year was 1969 for this performance & was a major Hit! This natural young singer had the most beautiful voice for a guy I've ever heard & never fails to bring on the tears.

[@rickyodriscoll9729]

All these years I stop in my tracks when I hear you sing Karen the one & only ❤️ Breathtaking and haunting ❤️

[@mattpotter8725]

Your reactions are always so heartfelt. It makes me want to come back for more. Keep up the good work!!!