Carpenters - superstar | Reaction

[@markhetrick8105]

She had the smoothest most gorgeous voice

[@williamsmith-kd4bd]

Great reaction to the greatest female vocalist of all time. RIP Karen ❤

[@brucemorrow5271]

The magic of Karen Carpenter ❤

[@plefevre]

One take. No auto-tune. Just pure talent and professionalism.

[@Weyland_Yutani_Corp]

Karen was a once-in-a-lifetime talent. She had the voice of an angel. Effortless, pure, beautiful, and so very melancholic. She sadly passed away 40 years ago from complications of an eating disorder, which at the time, was virtually unknown to the general public. Her death from anorexia was one of the reasons that the public ever even heard of the disorder.

[@TimoBrown79]

A carpenters classic. Rest in Peace Karen ❤️

[@marekanthony3935]

Karen was one of the greatest voices of her generation. From the late 60s thru the 70s and on. Her brother Richard Carpenter played piano/keyboards and produced the songs. So many hits. We lost Karen way to soon.

[@bonester50]

The VOICE that will always pass your heart to your soul. Karen Carpenter the most admired and influential singer I have ever read about and heard. If you go down the Carpenter rabbit hole it will change your whole view on what singing is about. They had in the 70's 14 #1 adult contemporary songs in their first 5 years which is unbelievable. Rated best female drummer in the music industry ever. Forgot to add sold over 150 million and counting.

[@mikebowman8680]

I've been going down that rabbit hole recently. It's just so hard to stop listening there voice, just incredible.

[@bonester50]

@@mikebowman8680 My opinion about their music has changed like from night to day. I am a rocker from the 70's. They (Karen Carpenter) is a once in creation. Watch all their live video's and her incredible drumming. Neal Pert was quoted as saying you would have had to ask Karen when asked who is the greatest drummer. Buddy Rich also said she was his favorite drummer. WOW.

[@mikebowman8680]

@Kevin Boney that was some high praise indeed. If they had only left her behind the drums she might still be with us. What a loss.

[@susanindy6406]

❤ My favorite singer of all-time.

[@Retromolarman]

Karen's voice was one in a million for sure. Her brother, Richard, played piano and did all the arrangements for their songs. He also sang on the backing vocals. So clean and beautifully performed music. 👍. Nice reaction.

[@jazzmaan707]

Karen, the voice of an angel, as many describe her voice. She was also called "one take Karen," because in the studio, she usually did just one recording take, and it was perfect.

[@BBCWatcher]

The Carpenters have so many fantastic songs. Other big hits include "Rainy Days and Mondays," "We've Only Just Begun," "Close to You," "Goodbye to Love," and "Top of the World." But there are so many gems even deep in their catalog. I love "Road Ode," for example.

[@cjones32853]

I love to see younger people actually listening to the music that we older people listened to.

[@mikebowman8680]

The more i listen to their music the more and more i appreciate the genius of Richard Carpenter. He was a genius at picking and writing songs for his sister. I this song is a remake of a remake of a remake. But nobody can top this with Karen singing. Simply the best ever. THE VOICE!

[@TrailerReads]

Richard got stuck in an oldies/AC funk and that's why they bombed in the late 70s and 80s. He didn't evolve their music at all.

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

Really nice reaction. Thanks so much for not PAUSING. Lucky to have grown up with this dynamic duo. Both so talented. Karen was a top flight drummer also, but her voice still gives me chills and a tear in my eye. Such a beautiful woman with such a beautiful voice lost unnecessarily at such a young age. RIP KAREN!

[@queenofwater8783]

Her tone is perfection.

[@michaeltipton5500]

Carpenters are the Mother of all Rabbit Holes.

[@jbs256]

Nice reaction, welcome to the Carpenters rabbit hole. There’s a lot here and the Carpenters mafia will find you via KZbin algorithms. You are perceptive on the meaning of the song, this will help. As written the original title was Groupie (Superstar). Richard got permission to clean the lyrics for Karen’s more wholesome image. Be with you tonight was Sleep with you tonight. Richard also did the arrangement and made it a Carpenter song. The OG artists were Delaney and Bonnie in 1969, it’s on KZbin as Groupie if you want to compare. Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell wrote it. To keep you going down the rabbit hole I’m going to suggest, Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Rainy Days and Mondays, for Rainy I’d recommend the “official video” AKA Live at the Desert Inn. It shows off Karen very well. I should mention but I bet it already has, I just started writing. K & R are sister and brother, R is older. Karen passed in 1983 at 32 from complications of Anorexia Nervosa. A devastating loss at the time and to this day. I’m so glad young people are discovering her and them now. Also I’ve never seen a reactor have issues with a Carpenters song. Richard doesn’t strike or block to my understanding. There is a need to see Karen in many of their videos so please unmask them. Enjoy!

[@buukkreider544]

Thank you for your reaction to this Carpenters song. Please also react to their song, "Masquerade" - thank you

[@marcelhaik8035]

Great job -I like the way that you feel the song and that you show your feelings, excellent.😊

[@DallasPsyborg]

I love people's reactions when they first hear Karen's voice. The song that really showcases her voice is Solitaire. Gives you chills...

[@amandawade6148]

Luther Vandross did a cover of this. This was a huge hit in the 70’s. This group had so many hits. Karen Carpenter had a very unique smooth voice.

[@Bobby-vf7fv]

So sad she passed at only 32 from anorexia Nervosa.😢

[@Winterov]

Best vocalist. Was pitch perfect and could sing pure in 5 octaves

[@johnandrews3151]

The original name of this song was Groupie, performed by Delaney & Bonnie. The Carpenters changed the name to Superstar.😊

[@jbs256]

Actually it was Groupie (Superstar) Richard just dropped the groupie part and the parentheses.

[@zigman8550]

Anything that the Carpenters covered turned to gold.

[@cliffbrown1798]

The original version was released in 1969, under the title “Groupie”. This arrangement is brilliant. The lyrics describe a female groupie who fantasizes about loving a musician on the road.

[@heyskipj]

How can I love this and Tool 🩶

[@zigman8550]

You're not alone. I love Led Zeppelin and Van Halen AND the Carpenters.

[@briankettleson290]

In a world of Beyonce, Taylor swift and Kardashians, I'll take Karen Carpenter.

[@GeorgeHopf]

GREAT REVIEW MY FRIEND THANK❤

[@cliffbrown1798]

Thank you!

[@trishriley9681]

❤️❤️❤️

[@_MusicLover896]

Taylor Swift and her auto tune doest hold a candle to Karen's pure authentic singing!

[@dinodinops9773]

Try “Solitaire”

[@cliffbrown1798]

Sounds like a clarinet!

[@dennisdorr3529]

Oboe.

[@polyprinz]

Still think she is the best signing voice ever.

[@oceanlover3530]

✌🏻👍🏻✌🏻

[@johnsimon2988]

Welcome to the 70's, where music was not auto tuned. Please fasten your seatbelt when the smoking sign is turned off. For the song I thought she was a possibly a groupie? I miss the HELL out of Karen;s voice. If the Carpenters had been around from the 80s to the present, it would have been fascinating to see how they would've keep up with the trends. We've Only Just Begun was her best IMHO. I'm not hintin' or anything, I swear! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@PAISMOM]

Luther vandross remake of superstar 🔥🔥🔥

[@ilovesuisse1]

Carpenters recorded this song before Luther Vandross did.

[@PAISMOM]

@@ilovesuisse1 yes…that’s why I said remake…I guess I should have said cover. I love both either way 🤩

[@dinodinops9773]

What is that ?? Probably an oboe

[@mikemraz8569]

I want to see the singer not you 👎🏻