Carpenters I Won't Last a Day Without You *DayOne Reacts*

[@Weyland_Yutani_Corp]

This is precisely why I think she's the best female singer of all time. Whitney, Mariah, Celine, and Adele are all phenomenal vocalists, but whereas I hear their talent and appreciate their voices, Karen just touches your soul. Her voice is magic.

[@tomschmitz261]

true.. and karen was and always will remain the ultimate singer who sang TO YOU NOT AT YOU....she told the story of the song, every lyric, every word she played emphasis on, and she also had the most perfect diction and enunciation of ANY singer male or female i have ever heard....plenty countless great singers, lesser number of great vocalists, and then you have karen..

[@dang1861]

I say one of the best singers of all time, male or female. She deserves a place with Sinatra & Co.

[@ChuckHackney]

Agree 1,000% could not have said it better.

[@tiltedvetproductions2333]

I 100% agree. I’m a grown man and cry to her voice.

[@ChuckHackney]

That is a spot on and profound comment my good friend. All those women you mentioned at first are great soaring singers with unbelievable range and pitch. BUT....they are not Karen. There is a purity, warmness, and spirituality in Karen's voice that no other singer has. Nobody!!!!!!! The GOAT, the greatest voice of all time, regardless of gender.

[@007ndc]

This 59 year man who loves jazz, Rock and RnB old school has always been touched the angelic voice of Karen Carpenter. It's difficult to not get emotional listening to her songs. Cheers . RIP Karen

[@Dreamrider7]

Well young lady you have added a new dimension to my life. I'm an old man who has been listening to the carpenters since their beginning. I've listened to their songs and albums hundreds of times. All of their songs are on my Spotify playlist. Their music is like an old friend but watching your videos responding to Karens voice and Richards arrangements has literally given new life and a new perspective to their music because of your moving and heartfelt reactions. Thank You So Much. Sincerely. RJ

[@artsci2716]

Karen Carpenter no doubt is the top female vocalist ever. When a woman can make a man cry with her music, she has to be awesome! Karen is awesome!

[@kellybeason8465]

Merry Christmas, Darling by the Carpenters. Hope you consider it.

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Beautiful 😍

[@mignongarner8437]

An absolute favorite

[@artsci2716]

Karen also played the drums and danced as well. She was and still is medmorizing.

[@edmundrenosa4989]

Everlasting song mistirious voice gift with GOD

[@troysilvester5791]

Paul Williams wrote this, that little bugger was brilliant! He wrote a lot of their hits!

[@zgoodpet]

And a star in Smokey and the Bandit!

[@1228Deb]

I love the carpenters ❤️

[@kbrdmn2]

You made me cry just listening to your comments!

[@jhrapsky2255]

I've been listening to Karen Carpenter since the 60s. Her voice somehow invades your soul. She's unique.

[@calvinloudermilk4404]

That voice could Melt a Mountain

[@ChuckHackney]

It could melt the sun....

[@ChuckHackney]

Melted my heart in 1970 and continues to be melted to this day...

[@skygazer6898]

Karen Carpenter had one of the most beautiful voices of all time.

[@bruschmidt9943]

On a plateau all her own 😌

[@davef.6803]

Karen's voice has the same effect on me today as it did in 1970. Timelessly beautiful!

[@classicrockbeagle]

"How can you not think that she has the best voice ever?" Paul McCartney agrees with you

[@007ndc]

John Lennon once told her upon meeting her " you sing like an angel"

[@TerrySleuth]

Chorus sounds like they overlayed her voice for power and fullness in a smashing success

[@roccosophie6498]

I'm so grateful, for channels like yours. We need this kind of love, every single day. We need Love. We need "The Carpenters."

[@georgehakimian5949]

You make it so sweet when you look into the video at 2:17 when she sings a "friendly face"

[@kennethstone5118]

Loved her music growing up. She was incredible. The best voice.

[@_PL_]

Thank you for doing this one. Please check out *Only Yesterday.* It's one of their more upbeat songs, both lyrically and musically. You'll like it.

[@manolitoenales3363]

I Love your reactions. Love the carpenters ❤️❤️❤️

[@karlditz8631]

One of the greatest vovalist the world has ever seen.,

[@kennykellerhals9876]

So true how her voice really gets to your soul.

[@dougallen8305]

Her voice breaks my heart. I grew up with her, the Carpenters. That she left us so soon, so sad.

[@DavidGlover-s7x]

Beautiful song, love your reaction.

[@ralphvillanueva8724]

Her voice just hooks you. Great song, great reaction.

[@toddhutchins2492]

You are absolutely right, her voice reaches all those deep places. It cuts you to the heart.

[@sgtcheerylittlebottom]

Karen Carpenter, if I could have anyones singing voice, it would be hers. I doubt we will hear a voice so beautiful again, certainly not in my lifetime

[@michaelasay8587]

Claire...saw her in 74!

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

So true!👍✌️

[@hubrisnaut]

sending love. Your 'reactions' are a joy. I was so sad when Karen died. I was just a silly kid but it hurt because her beautiful soul was taken from us ....we watched her pass away before our eyes, unable to stop it.

[@Perfect_Blend]

Even back in the 70's we said, "Her voice!!!"

[@christinematton4125]

I love this young lady ♥️ she gets it !

[@st3v3408]

Her voice! So haunting!

[@alexarmendariz7763]

You're absolutely right her voice fantastic song takes me back to the 70s Richard Carpenter fantastic producer and arranger and of course Karen Carpenter fantastic voice rest in peace Karen Carpenter

[@robertthompson7334]

Karen Carpenter is my all time favorite singer and this is my favorite Carpenter song. I have to agree with you: "Her voice!!!"

[@dogh8356]

Although this song is sweet and almost upbeat, every time I hear her voice I cry.

[@rickfiltz5211]

U r listening to perfection when u listen to these Carpenter songs. They touch your heart and soul and make them vibrate with feelings of joy. Thanks for the great reactions!!

[@charleshouse265]

Angela's reactions are precious and Karen's voice put together with her brothers awesome arrangements with the music and let's not forget Karen's ability and love for playing the drums with many of the songs makes the Carpenter's one of the most underrated groups of all time.

[@troysilvester5791]

...and Paul Williams great writing!

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

I'm loving watching you fall in love with The Carpenters and the best female vocalist EVER !!! they never made a bad song..well except for calling occupants from interplañetary crafts !!🤣

[@zigman8550]

I love that they expanded their horizons and covered "Calling Occupants" It sounds better then the original by Klattu.

[@timothyparsons8327]

Here we are xxx years on but her voice still reaches the soul…and will for generations to come

[@t.r.1708]

You’re so sweeeeet!!! I’ve visited Karen’s mausoleum a couple of times. I left a pair of drumsticks! Something about her voice! Please hear “For all we know” -Terry

[@LadyGator1983]

Of course I love all of their songs, but this one is one of the special ones!

[@ronaldgarbutt6883]

This is may favorite song that she has done. It is very moving.

[@TerrySleuth]

Same

[@eddieraines2844]

I grew up listening to the Carpenters. As a teenager I would say at times they were my good friends. I would stay up through the night listening to them and it helped me deal with pain as a teen. I am so glad I made it through it. It can be hard on a teen. As a parent I tried to fill the gaps in my own child's life. Their music does make me remember those times.

[@wpollock1]

Nice to give props to Richard for the arrangements.....he is ALSO a genius, New subscriber....

[@davebrunson125]

Richard was the driving force and master in the studio

[@rickgochoel3749]

My favorite song by them. Reminds me of my wife of 39 years.

[@roymerritt348]

I was recently in a situation that was devastating. Then I stopped and called my wife. Her voice was enough to make the turmoil I faced worthwhile.

[@waynemitchel212]

I'm a huge Carpenter fan ,,and grew up in the same era and same area....... seeing your fabulous reactions to their wonderful songs... brings great emotions to me.... thank you lovely Angela.....

[@JAY-wb2fv]

Pitch perfect, great lyrics, soulful, it was a sad day when she passed very young. Paul Williams wrote this song.

[@drricksjoquist4358]

You exude such genuine appreciation, I feel like I'm listening for the first time myself. The expression in your eyes and your gestures are beautiful too.

[@sean54mc28]

They say her voice was so perfect, she could walk into a studio, one take, song was done. true legend we lost to early. Lovely to see your generation listening and reacting to her, well done

[@johnshaffer6525]

I grew up with the Carpenters. Karen's voice cuts through like a hot knife through butter. Happy you found her and appreciate her.

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

Her voice is indescribable. I can’t think of any words that adequately describe its beauty.😮

[@leechristopher3187]

The purest of voices.

[@terijain8231]

Karen Carpenter was my favorite growing up in the 60s, thank you so much for honoring her❤️

[@sheldakrull1621]

You're just scratching the surface, I can name at least 50 more that are great. I agree with you that she had the greatest voice ever. Not the highest notes or the strongest but there's something about it that gives me goose bumps and makes me tear up. Solataire, Little alter boy, Somewhere to hideaway and countless others, but whatever you do don't listen to her last recorded song, NOW unless you want to melt.

[@sheayankee]

I agree, Shelda, and don't forget her phenomenal Christmas albums, as well.

[@DayOneReacts]

I recorded a reaction to solitaire yesterday. It will be up Wednesday. I hope you like it!

[@ronibrowning7316]

Little Altar Boy YES!

[@rev.jeffradcliff8683]

I have to say that I'm addicted to watching you listening to my favorite Carpenters songs. I love, Love, LOVE your facial expressions when she sings a really pertinent phrase. Thank you for loving my beloved Karen Carpenter.

[@jpecci1262]

same

[@garfield122010]

" for all we know " you will love that one ❤️

[@MariadelPilarSeiquerSanz-jq3sn]

I agree with you. She has been my favourite singer for years and that song is very dear to me. I am very glad to hear that you, a young person, like her voice and her music. I love that young people appreciate singers from the past.❤Please try "Don't cry for me Argentina" sung by Karen. It is amazing.

[@timhelgeson7453]

Just wait for what "A Christmas Portrait" will do to make you smile in a few months. Best Christmas album ever..

[@keithneale3055]

I could not agree more!

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

Yes Angela. Consider Carpenters at Christmas time. Really gets you in the spirit!

[@mare32160]

Her voice was truly a gift from God.

[@mikebowman8680]

It's as you say, her voice! The only rival to Karen is patsy cline in my opinion. But Karen is in a league of her own. Pure perfection.

[@leechristopher3187]

Karen has a voice that touches heart and soul.

[@jpecci1262]

Beautiful song -- that gets forgotten. Thank you for featuring and reacting.

[@dalebutler7367]

Great reaction! Paul Williams was a brilliant songwriter and a friend of Karen & Richard. It seems like whoever's songs she covered Karen took it to another level.

[@SteveL2012]

This was recorded in a 4-5 year period in the 70s that I consider the Carpenters' golden age. Just a relentless, sequential series of incredibly produced and performed super hits. This was their best material. So much love for them!

[@edjasper92]

Just from your reactions, i can tell you have a beautiful soul. I hope you find the love of your life. you deserve it.

[@BijahD]

These are songs you'll hear years from now...and cry remembering how incredible they are.

[@jimwilsky2922]

Flat out, you are my favorite person to watch reacting to music. You're real, you're sincere and you have a huge heart. Thank you for being you.

[@bramos488]

We need more Carpenters reactions from you!! Karen was indeed amazing and beautiful in every way.

[@derkeiler2573]

her voice is a unique experience

[@roywall8169]

This is back when people talked to each other, instead of swiping right or left.

[@abbynormal4740]

💯👍

[@lawrenceabeyta3808]

She had the most comforting voice; the voice of an angel. This is a beautiful song. When the holiday season comes around, you have to react to their Christmas album.

[@DayOneReacts]

Oh I will definitely do the Christmas stuff. But I’m waiting for the season to start doing those. I’m thinking around Thanksgiving because I know it’s gonna be a lot of songs. Please be patient.

[@imuawarriors]

The Carpenters Christmas album is a must. classic.

[@deborahscalise3215]

@J T I am assuming you are referring to John Bettis. I thought that when I read the comment .

[@marlenetrimnal4368]

When theirs know getting over that rainbow when my smallest dreams want come true I can take all madness the world has to give but I want last a day whiteout you! (Karens voice so beautiful love you girl)....

[@hernancastro863]

You.. or Mr Postman or sweet sweet smile everyday or Breaking up its hard to do. next reaction

[@tomschmitz261]

"for all we know", "bless the beasts and the children", "let me be the one", "merry christmas darling", "solitaire", and her last recording "Now"....

[@dougallen8305]

There is comfort food right. Well there's comfort singing, or voices. Her voice, singing, is it. Yet why do I cry after all there years? We lost her too soon. She deserved much better from life, more happiness, and love. Especially for what she gave.

[@billbox1916]

Karen's voice is like good medicine. This song was pure greatness! Thank you

[@markburnham7512]

Karen's voice was a timeless gift to humanity. Celebrate it.

[@hubrisnaut]

I shed tears every time I hear this song. Maybe I'm a silly old fool, I guess. I'm fine with that.

[@keithwilson6060]

This is definitely one of my favorite songs by the Carpenters. Paul Williams wrote it, but Karen breathed life into it. The structure and lyrics of the song are just wonderful, beautifully executed by Karen.

[@JohnnyHector17]

Roger Nichols wrote the music Paul Williams wrote the Lyrics. They also wrote We''ve Only Just Begun and Rainy Days & Mondays

[@christopherleodaniels7203]

49 years later, this song still gets me - every time.

[@davidzaniewski548]

it makes me smile seeing other peoples reactions to he voice............. i've loved Karen my entire life. continue your journey and thanks for the smiles you're giving me.

[@bobduerwald9805]

I'm glad to see you are enjoying the voice of Karen Carpenter. During the 70's there were many, many groups doing rock songs, yet the Carpenters stood their own with soft songs and the majestic voice of Karen. One of my favorite "underheard" songs is Crescent Noon. Karen's deep voice really stands out in that song.

[@brettogata4410]

I grew up hiding the fact that I love her songs, my friends would tease me, but I have to ask who’s vocals can compare?

[@David-sc2ir]

I was your age when The Carpenters were sending out #1 hits. I'm so glad to see these beautiful songs will go on with younger people. We lost Karen way too soon... a tragedy.

[@robertbrady2003]

Best singer ever

[@mikerobertson4041]

My Precious Robin, this is for you, girl! I couldn't, wouldn't want to go life without you! I don't have words to tell you how much I love you!

[@bluarcher5941]

yep...you're feeling it, Angela...she was one of a kind.

[@angelacarleton9575]

Richard Carpenter wrote ALL of those beautiful song and made the best arrangement of the "CLOSE TO YOU" please hear this song.

[@rlevitta]

He wrote SOME of those beautiful songs - but he's often overlooked. He played piano, arranged and produced almost all of their song, and was 'instrumental' (pun intended) in their success. Notable other composers were Burt Bacharach and Hal David (Close to You,) Paul Williams and Roger Nichols (this song - I Won't Last a Day Without You, Rainy Days and Mondays, We've Only Just Begun,) Leon Russel (Superstar, This Masquerade,) Geld and Udell (Hurting Each Other.) Richard contributed some GREAT songs with lyricist John Bettis (Goodbye to Love, Only Yesterday, Top of the World, Yesterday Once More, and my favorite - I Need to Be In Love.)

[@KNPrince]

This song was one of the only times that Karen had to go back and re-record her backing vocals... She had an inner ear infection during this session... It took her hours to get her "second voice" to match up with her lead vocals.. Eventually in the early hours of the morning.. She finally nailed it...! The rest is history!

[@michaelodonnell6078]

So happy for you on discovering the magic of the Carpenters. Am sure young people of today will be moved just as much as when they were first performed.

[@harryallen2120]

Her great gift was that, with songs like this, it feels like she's singing directly to YOU, and as though you and she are sharing that moment - perfect. May she ever rest in peace and glory!

[@cathyhudnall3602]

I adore your reactions! Keep those Carpenters songs coming!

[@ChicagoDB]

Karen was pure magic...and her brother Richard incredibly talented as well!

[@X-Radio]

My most favorite Carpenters song. I like the 1992 CD re release remix the best.

[@zigman8550]

With Tony Peluso's guitar mixed in. It's my favorite version too.

[@FRANK-pp9qd]

I've been listening to karen since 1969--when I fell in love with her voice! She didn't play the drums much because of IMAGE! The powers to be thought it hurt her image. "sad"

[@richardsmyth4453]

your emotions are so refreshing. please never hide them

[@fosbury68]

Paul Williams wrote a lot of beautiful lyrics for Karen and Richard but I think this was absolutely his finest. And Karen's vocal dances over what could be gloomy in the hands of a less inspired singer. The message being that one special person can help you through challenges coming from all directions.

[@timothyb949]

When she died, I was at my dorm at UGA... my friends played all her songs for me the rest of the night...