CARPENTERS - Solitaire (Reaction) Karen is One of the Best!!!

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[@jons.105]

I think you and Karen got somethin' goin' on!! Love it!!

[@samlittymedia917]

😆😂😂😂.......my fiance thinks so too 🤣

[@dannydecarr7290]

I've always loved Karen but also love Richard's arrangements.❤

[@babygirlramos9766]

@@samlittymedia917 Sorry bro but karen is mine...hahaha

[@Coupydog]

As a matter of fact, Karen never liked this song. Though her vocal performance was done on First Take, she wanted to do it again. The Studio wouldn't comply because they were blown away (as you were)!!! It's absolutely crazy how talented this gifted Angel was!

[@ChuckHackney]

That is true. Thank God, first take Karen sang it that time, and we have that gift for eternity.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChuckHackney]

I am subscribing yo your channel. I am a white, tragically unhip, 70 year old man and your reaction brought me to tears. To tears, do you understand?

[@exploringrvdude7817]

I heard her voice on the radio as a young kid in the 70s and it's something that stays with you. When these songs first came out, they would be played on the radio and people would stop what they were doing, in the grocery store, or the bank or wherever, to listen to this remarkable voice.

[@randallknapp7528]

Me too, and exactly

[@RitaSora]

Yeah me too! Still playing in some stores and I'm still stopping dead in my tracks. I will not leave the store until Karen is done singing.A fan since day one.My big sis is a year younger than Karen and said she does the same in the stores when she hears Karen sing.

[@charlesr63]

Her range on full display here. I love when she goes really low. Nobody like her.

[@janellebutler5045]

You are making this 53 year old lady -Carpenters fan- so happy! I can’t sleep at 1 am and I’m sitting here smiling ear to ear watching this! Karen was AWESOME- and so are you!, thank you!

[@christopherleodaniels7203]

That vocal is INSANE! I’m telling you, if you wanna hear her bananas vocal it’s “I Can Dream Can’t I”

[@exploringrvdude7817]

Oh yes, that's a stunning one for sure.

[@phillippuckett5552]

christopher leo daniels Exactly !!

[@stephenbosanquet3577]

totally agree with you, but virtually everything she sings is unbelievable until you here it, I need to be in Love, sometimes 2 others also brill, please mr Postman. real pity she isn't still with us to do more material.

[@disenchantedwanderer9033]

She had, in my personal opinion, the best singing voice I have ever heard. Her range, how she backs down and quietens her voice, how she picks up the power and projects her voice. Also, how she feels the song, the words, and songs to tell the story of the words. Other singers do some of these things, for sure, I dont deny that, but no one did it like Karen. The harmony in Carpenters songs give extra depth. And the topic of the songs... despair, loneliness, solitude, emptiness. There is a melancholia of the songs that resonate with too many people, and it's why the lyrics mean so so much, in addition to that amazingly beautiful voice. Thanks for the reaction. Kudos to you. Her voice is the definition of beauty. No one. For me, best singer ever.

[@samlittymedia917]

🙏🏽🙌🏽 she is greatness

[@JulieAiken]

You probably won't see this, this late in the game, but Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra -- two of the best and most legendary singers of the 20th century -- both said Karen Carpenter was the best singer they ever heard. She was magic.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Beautiful, beautiful song of Karen's. She was just incredible in every song I know. I listented to her songs in the 70's - I'm almost 61yrs old - & can never dislike one of her songs. x

[@ChuckHackney]

So you have now heard what the voice of an angel truly sounds like. Heaven sent. I thank you so much for listening to and liking what i consider to be the finest female vocalist of all time. GOAT!!!!!!!

[@williambridgham8273]

So beautiful and effortless. THAT VOICE

[@samlittymedia917]

Yes what a voice!!!

[@tomschmitz5745]

THEE most purest, richest, intimate warmth beautiful voice of all time.. the ULTIMATE singer who sang TO YOU NOT AT YOU.... also i've never heard ANY singer male or female who had the perfect diction and enunciation she had... "singing only to you, " sounds like she is sitting in your lap" and her voice "phono-genic" are just some descriptions of her voice...

[@ChuckHackney]

You said it Tom, your description is spot on. GOAT. Without any doubt!

[@richardwhite2344]

All of them!!!! In my opinion, There are a lot of great incredible female singers, Streisand, Ronstadt, to name a few and although I am a fan of them too I am here to say NOBODY that ever lived could even come close to the voice of Karen Carpenter. The ONLY singer who ever gave me chills down my spine and every song she sang was absolute perfection and absolutely phenomenal vocals. Karen was a absolute "Genius" in how she sang. And her brother Richard was "Genius" as well with his piano playing and arrangements. Karen's voice will forever be the greatest most loved singer I have ever heard in my life. No one else could ever take her place. I Love you Forever Karen. Your so deeply loved forever and so deeply missed.

[@RitaSora]

Yes.The only singer I can listen to for an entire day.NOBODY sounds like Karen.Fan since day one and still get chills when she sings.She really could tell a story with her voice.She took the time to make every word matter.That is alot of dedication.I will forever be grateful to Karen for taking the time to make it matter.She is my all-time favorite singer.Wow I really miss her and love her till forever!

[@SomeoneHasToSayIt2525]

The ultra secret to Karen’s magic is that drumming is her first musical language. She treats every single note, vowel, consonant and phrase she sings in perfect pitch and with strict, perfect time signature and value to laser-like perfection. She bends notes in her own unique way to fit the time structure like NONE of her contemporaries could. That is why NO ONE can copy her. A hyper exact mathematic approach to her music. This is why she could repeat her studio recordings verbatim “live” in concert. There were no other female drum/singer super stars. None. Sheila E actually ADORED and studied Karen Carpenter. Forever Karen Carpenter. Her impact continues to grow HUGE.

[@marksantos9225]

Karen the singer ,the myth , the legend !!!

[@mikegrantham7440]

I think of all the songs Karen sang, this one showcases her incredible lower range and her silky smooth pitch perfect crystal clear angelic voice. It is probably my most favorite Carpenters song, but there are some many great songs they did Super Star, Masquerade, Only Yesterday, Top of the World, The Christmas Song, Calling Occupants, We've Only Just Begun and many more....

[@DavidDiCarlo]

All these years later, and I am still moved to tears listening to Karen's voice...most especially on this song.

[@csmith5556]

Auto tuning Karen’s voice would have only produce negative results.

[@tomschmitz5745]

auto tuning would be jealous of her...

[@williamsmith-kd4bd]

Karen would break auto-tune!

[@AppleBearLing]

This song makes me feel sad and happy at the same time! What a voice!

[@grinnelld]

God. What a natural, in voice, beauty, and personality. Miss her.

[@RitaSora]

Wow! You are bringing tears to my eyes( I don't cry easy) with your reaction. I'm in my early 60's and could not be happier than to know when I leave this earth new generations will still be listening and having the same reaction to Karen and her beautiful voice.Thank You so much for listening,commenting and posting these great clips of my all-time favorite singer.❤

[@10lassie]

Nice to know someone your age not just likes this but you LOVE it. Radio was full of this music.

[@sheilajenkins8265]

You know I used to think I was a nerd for loving the Carpenters and Bee Gees, Tom Jones, and Barry Manilow all my life bc everyone likes hard rock. After watching these reactions videos you and others let me know that I just have a fine taste for raw talent. Thank you. Always enjoy your genuine appreciation and reactions. You are a good person and feel deeply!

[@johnandrews3151]

When listening to real music, headphones or earbuds are a must! You have no idea what you are not hearing!

[@phillippuckett5552]

One of her best!!

[@gabrielofficial7859]

She's the best ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@tomschmitz5745]

agreed....never heard and i doubt i'll ever hear in my lifetime a voice that can come close to hers...

[@javiermgtaoism5702]

What a perfect combination. Richard with the arrangements and his creativity and Karen with her perfectly pitched voice. I love Karen's voice, I am a music fan and the way the instruments were picked and chosen for this song blows my mind. Richard my respect and admiration; why are you not making more music? Your talent should not go to waste.

[@golden3302]

Hadn't been able to listen to The Carpenters since Karen past away, then you cracked open a window and this great music poured into the 21st century. Thanks' again man

[@samlittymedia917]

🙏🏽🙌🏽🤘🏽💯

[@brenthancock7118]

This is the single version which I like better than the album version. They added more pronounced drumming and an organ that is added just before the chorus and then through the later part of the song. It just gives this slower ballad a bit more of a "kick."

[@christopherscorner]

This one is definitely my favorite of all the Carpenters songs. Karen brings it with that lower register, the money shot, they call it! But she has a lot of great songs: Mr. Guder, still crazy, trying to get that feeling again, yesterday once more… And the list goes on and on and on. She’s addictive!

[@sherrygreiner5037]

Carpenters gold albums. They are all hits. Only song they missed was Hurting each other! I grew up with her and when she died, it crushed me!

[@tomschmitz5745]

"for all we know", "let me be the one", "bless the beasts and the children", "merry christmas darling", "someday", "a place to hideaway", "one love", "all of my life", "only yesterday", the last song she ever recorded 'Now", .........

[@RitaSora]

Yes!Yes! Yes! Haaaa! You hit on every song I was thinking of like you were reading my mind.I listen to those specific songs daily.You have great taste and recognize the immense talent on the songs.Hard to pick cause she sounded great on every record but those songs just really stand out.

[@blairhershey5661]

Yes. Only Yesterday next.

[@javiermgtaoism5702]

Karens voice is musical crack...Baby Blue!!!

[@franciscoserrano7313]

Absolutely one of her best vocals. The words are clear to perfection and the songs powerful lyrics is one to touch the spirit. This song is truly one of the best. React to another great song, "let me take you dancing". It was right before her demise. Your energy to reaction is the best. Thank you.

[@samlittymedia917]

Thanks for watching and I'll def look into it

[@rogerhurt5569]

I have yet to see your reaction to This Masquerade covered by The Carpenters. Leon Russell wrote This Masquerade. I think you'll recognize the utter perfection of Karen's voice, Richard's arrangement, and the solo pieces of that song. It's their greatest trifecta!

[@samlittymedia917]

I'll look into it. Thanks for suggesting 🙏🏽👍🏼💯

[@michaelfiguly1654]

Glad you love Karen and the Carpenters, great reaction to this

[@Coupydog]

Listen to this again. Just Listen 🎶. Note her phrasing & effortless breath control thru the song. From 5:22 to 5:34, she sings thru slowly & Heavenly in one breath...flawlessly. This was very easy & not unusual for her 😇

[@samlittymedia917]

Agreed 💪🏽

[@cd72]

In one song in concert she held a note for 21 seconds....

[@stevebutler8387]

I fell in love with Karen's voice in junior high school in the late 1960s. All my friends thought I was crazy for not likeing rock-'n'-roll better. I still to this day close my eyes and enjoy when I hear that voice

[@susanhughes1800]

Her beautiful vocals pierce the heart!!

[@carolpurcell1772]

... and without vocal gymnastics -- just a pure vocal, and brilliant instincts. Nothing more to say.

[@BCNbananas]

Karen is just the best...this is one of her best...but then after listening to any of her songs I often say that :)

[@Coupydog]

I am impressed by your enthusiasm for angel Karen. This was ultimately her Best Vocal! 😎 Some of my other fave listens from them would be, but not in any order: A Place to Hideaway Goodbye and I Love you Honolulu City Lights Bless the Beasts & Children Crescent Noon Nowhere Man Eve

[@samlittymedia917]

Thanks for the playlist. I am definitely going to look into it

[@royhollyfield1826]

Makes me weep like a baby. What an angelic voice.. One of a kind.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Ofcourse Karen was the most sensational singer EVER!! Every note is perfection. So sad she died so young. xx

[@mhackley7827]

You said “when they drop that beat”…just to blow your mind completely, that’s Karen on the drums, too.

[@Tessiefaye]

Just beautiful and so sad.

[@KA-rk4oh]

I was in college when she died. The only time I cried for somebody I did not personally know. Cried again after watching the E Hollywood story about her life. Absolutely sang out her sad life. Great reaction.

[@ucns]

This is my fav song from them, and one of my very fav. of all time,

[@timhunter8337]

This is definitely my favorite Carpenters song because I can relate so well to the words of the song but also because Karen, who actually hated the song, did such a great vocal on it.....

[@jamesdrynan]

Written by Neil Sedaka, Karen's rendition is exquisite. Her contralto voice evoked a bittersweet emotion in a variety of songs. The haunting quality of her vocals is incomparable. Often singing in her lower register, Karen said, " The money's in the basement. "

[@CarlosRodriguez-dn7js]

Great reaction super like karen is the best, please react "Carpenters Only Yesterday"

[@philpiper]

Nobody ever mentions that this lovely song was written and recorded by master songwriter Neil Sedaka. As ever, Karen sings it beautifully, but lets give credit to the composer.

[@nataleeegleston1334]

My #1 all time favorite Carpenters song!!!!

[@deborahscalise3215]

I Love your reaction to Karen's heavenly voice. Some other songs you might want to check out are I Know I Need To Be in Love. Masquerade, Song For You, and I Won't Last a Day Without You. Just to name a few. There are so many more to keep you happy for a while. LOL We , who grew up with her miss her deeply.

[@royhollyfield1826]

Rainey days and Mondays, superstar, Karen's drum solo awesome. I need to be in love,an I miss her voice, it was perfect.

[@pauldourlet]

I saw Karen sing in 1972. Karen Carpenter was one of the best drummers/singers of all time. Some of her best songs were not big hits Other recommendations Her cover of Don't Cry for me Argentina , check out Ned Nickerson's version on youtube -includes actual video footage of the real Eva Peron --spectacular. Karen Carpenter kick-ass drummer gives one a good idea of how good a drummer she was. Other songs --Help, Goodbye to Love, A Song For You, Desperado, I saw her do a Burt Bachrach medley that was pure magic -drumming and singing at the same -- time Carpenter-Burt Bacharach medley -you want the one in black and white ----Duets she sang on youtube -Carol Burnet (Bacharach medley.)-John Denver,Andy Williams, and the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald.

[@samlittymedia917]

You must of been extremely excited that day 😁👍🏼

[@pauldourlet]

@@samlittymedia917 I was hitch hiking from California to Chicago -stuck in Vegas .So I saw the midnight show at the Riviera Casino . It cost me $ 8.50

[@jpecci4832]

Medley -- Live playing drums and making all those songs flow with old fashioned technology--I thin this is the best or one of the the best performances of all time

[@ellat2302]

Ohman, a voice like best hot cocoa everr!! Sitting next to a warm fire with the one you love 💘 Pure haunting angelic yum

[@malcolmross8427]

She never did a bad vocal, so anything of hers is awesome. She always said that the money is in the basement, so she preferred her low register, but I can listen to anything by The Carpenters!

[@barbsmith5465]

I wish I could name a favorite of Karen's. She's so wonderful. Angel. 😇😇😇

[@TheGoldbaxter]

BEAU-TI-FUL!!!!!!!!!!

[@Lordess59]

Great Reaction ! Love watching people react to music I grew up listening to. If I had to rate it. Wow...I just cant.

[@sisselfan]

Have you heard of the Norwegian singing sensation Sissel? Her version of "Solitaire" with Neil Sedaka will blow you away. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqWufqd9nqZ3q6M

[@kevinferrin5695]

She hits "and solitaire" and you crumble backward. It knocks you to your knees in pain.

[@royhollyfield1826]

Rainey Days &Sundays great song,and a song for you....2 of my favorites-- famous linda sdrum solo ,she was a great drummer.

[@backtheblue280]

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

[@garyseidl155]

Doesn't get any better..pur perfection

[@libation2473]

Karen disliked this song and Richard convinced her that it was a,worthwhile song. Karen nailed it. She was a true professional. She sang this with passion and conviction. She did many of her songs in only take. You should check out the song Now which was her last recording. It was done,in one take! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGK8n6eArZV0aqs

[@babydoll22855]

I know I'm a couple of years late to your channel but I thought you should take a listen to her song "Crescent Noon" ( noon not moon). It is stunning. Ty for respecting her musical talent. I saw her in concert a few years before she passed. She was so thin and frail. I was afraid it was going to take her away from us and it did. I still miss her. 😪

[@ABBY-ml2rq]

The Carpenters Music Music Music 1980 medley. One of the greatest pieces in all youtube.

[@pennioltheten6018]

Their are artists you know the minute they open their mouths, Karen, the Carpenters are just one of them.

[@samlittymedia917]

Shes "One of Them" 🙏🏽👌🏼💯

[@jbs256]

This one is one of her best. It’s hard to quantify and arrange an order. It’s just so much greatness. On our side I’m hearing too much echo and reverb. Maybe a direct connection with you wearing headphones? I see many doing that. I know the song, too much reverb. Glad you liked it. If you haven’t already listened; Goodbye to Love, Superstar, Rainy Days and Mondays, Close to You, We’ve Only Just Begun. So many, you really can’t go wrong.

[@dav7444]

no question with talent

[@michaelhatem2520]

I smile and cry at the same time.

[@danielsims3173]

Try This Masquerade, it showcases her voice to perfection.

[@billwoodruff9100]

"A Song for You".

[@ChuckHackney]

That lower register!!!!!! MONEY!!!!!!!!!

[@danielsims3173]

Her favorite song was I know I need to be in love

[@paulhomza3134]

All her songs are great. Just the best arrangements and harmonies by Richard and band members make it!!

[@carterwilson4605]

Crack indeed.....Interestingly, this was at or very near the top of Richard Carpenter's list. For some reason, Karen herself didn't like the song (not sure how she felt about the recording).

[@samlittymedia917]

🤘🏽💪🏽👍🏼💯

[@cd72]

She never cared for this song....she sings it beautifully and even Richard says she swallows the song whole....but he says she was never taken with it.....I can understand why....as beautiful as it is, it was probably too sad for her to sing which is why she never sang it in concert....so no live vocal exists....even the writer Phil Cody says one day he sat down and listened to all recordings and hers was the one he considered the benchmark of all of them....hers was the best!

[@berufftulip8891]

It's a very sad song written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody . Neil Sedaka does a great version in my opinion but the version most people remember was none other than the king 👑👑 of rock & roll Elvis Presley's rendition. .. I believe solitaire was written about Elvis.. Karen's version is my favorite because she not only does a great job with her angelical voice singing it .she also has the gift to make you feel how she feels as she did. A great loss of talent l

[@johnsamuels8586]

She is the best! If you want to hear an unknown Carpenter gem, listen to Kiss Me The Way Yau Did Last Night. It’s just the best

[@ChuckHackney]

Subscribed, Sam! Now try Superstar or Now, her last recording.. or for some spirituality, any of her Christmas music, especially Christ is Born. Peace and blessings to you from NC!!!

[@sherrygreiner5037]

Please watch Karen Carpenters drum solo

[@pamjacobson3874]

Look into her last song she ever recorded called “Now”

[@10lassie]

Listen to her song " Let Me Be the One ". Amazing.

[@angelasmith129]

No auto tune required there!

[@carolinagallegos3926]

Do you have a P.O. Box? I would love to send you an album of The Carpenter's greatest hits!! I absolutely love how you light up hearing her 💖💖💖💖

[@samlittymedia917]

I wish but not a bad idea. I'll keep you guys updated 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@magrinbarrie2446]

she's the best.

[@stangrim8156]

solitaire was her best

[@charlesturner3688]

Ok Carlos, love Karen’s voice lost to soon, but before the discovery of her voice Karen’s real first love was her drums since her school band days. If you want to see her in her happy place watch. Carpenters- Karen Carpenter drum solo live (1976). There is the same but from their TV show. Watch the above. Not sure if anyone else has reviewed. TY

[@samlittymedia917]

Who's Carlos??? 🤨🤔

[@charlesturner3688]

SamLitty Media Sorry, missed he was the comment before me but watch Karen.

[@charlesturner3688]

🤭😷

[@garysharonaugustson7501]

Listen to their Christmas CD!!!🎵🎵🎵

[@DannSoCal]

Check out 'Desperado' & 'I Just Fall in Love Again'.

[@proverbs35-67]

This Masquerade

[@dannydecarr7290]

Please react to Lovelines, one of last recordings . Lovelines and Where do I go from here. Thank you

[@michaelfiguly1654]

Need to be In Love is her favorite song I believe.

[@eddiearrajj670]

Great song weather she liked it or not. She mastered it. Better than Neil. She could sing anything better than anyone in my opinion. I was sad when she left us and will always miss her.

[@javiermgtaoism5702]

Sam. You must react to "Bless the beasts and the children'.

[@barbsmith5465]

I do really wish you would not stop it. I think it is because you don't want to cry.