Carpenters - The Andy Williams Show (1971)

[@ronb8052]

I was in the studio when she sang this song....I was a page at NBC....I still remember walking into the studio and see her behind the drumset. Even in 2024, Karen Carpenter may be the best voice I've ever heard.

[@deborahmolenda2112]

Take a listen to Tori Hulob! We're Carpenter lovers and she's AMAZING!

[@devildog2328]

Better than any of the crap these days 😢 I'm 60yr old

[@roccosophie6498]

The Carpenters are legends indeed. So much talent in just two people. It's remarkable and we'll probably never see that kind of thing again in our lifetime. But Andy Williams was no slouch. That man could belt out a tune as well as any diva on earth. Truly spectacular. I miss those days so very much.

[@porterbrass]

Andy Williams, Karen, and Richard Carpenter together were pitch perfect. Variety shows in this era must have had an exhaustive amount of preparation for each show. An amazing era in television that featured amazing talent and live audiences.

[@ls-kk4pq]

Living through those years, I didn’t realize how great they were in many ways. I really appreciate them now.

[@1besieged]

I saw the Carpenters in the 1970s Kalamazoo, they were very good, sure missing hearing Karen live, she was quite the musician/ drummer .

[@dunning234]

To Richard I say. "One day you will sing again with your beloved sister Karen, but remember she has been singing with God's Angels. I miss her.

[@harvey1954]

Amazing how all this Carpenter stuff is popping up. Thanks.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Not really amazing, REAL talent knows no boundaries of time

[@dunning234]

Thanks so much I loved "The Andy Williams show. Karen Carpenter was so beautiful and all so talented. Thanks.

[@TheTmny876able]

Karen the most beautiful voice in history

[@solonfuller7478]

She was pretty also.

[@danjohnson7764]

I agree absolutely

[@PERSIOLINO_1001COVERS]

Thanks for sharing this incredible show

[@geoffreyholliday1971]

My favorite female vocalist

[@johnnymuscles2767]

I agree

[@maryannmccarthy1824]

The warmth and pitch perfection in her voice is unmatched ❤️‍🩹💝❤️‍🩹

[@mscarolynnigro]

I miss the way America used to be

[@jonatanfranco8991]

Me too. Such better times

[@jasonbeard4713]

@@jonatanfranco8991 SOME good times.

[@dougmatheis108]

Me too

[@mickeyh1961]

Same here , how did we come to here ? Tyrannical country now as is most western countries , no imagination or creativity like this only a society that constantly tries to police your speech mind and freedoms

[@BenneWill]

No comparison. Even with Vietnam.

[@ernestconnell8087]

Karen, the greatest female singer all time, going up against the veteran legend Andy Williams. I probably watched this then.

[@ernestconnell8087]

@MOONL⚡️GHT LOVE 💓 I’ll stick with Karen

[@dovbarleib3256]

Maybe the best female Alto singer of all time. There were greater Sopranos. The amazing thing is that she could jam on the drums as good as she could sing.

[@lvelez1999]

This was over 3 ½ years before I was born in October 1974

[@CalJennings]

I miss Andy and Karen so much. I used to watch them all the time.

[@duskopopov77]

I've heard Karen sing a million times like every one of her fans have, and I'm blown away EVERY time!

[@christianlink7287]

Shows Like this constantly Bringing Happiness when people turned their shows on was Magical and Andy did this with his Christmas shows and Having his Speacial guests on Like the Talented Carpenters!

[@johntaylor6345]

Billy. Thanks for posting this video. I love the Carpenters. They were fantastic. Really miss Karen. She left us far too soon. Beautiful to look at and a gorgeous voice. She could sing the phone book and it would be beautiful. RIP Karen. Sweet dreams our angel. Love you and always will.

[@blackforest270]

The best of the best, no one else even comes close.

[@duskopopov77]

Totally agree!

[@kellymix33]

Hard to get two more talented singers in the same place. Wonderful!

[@butchzamora]

Remarkably Unique Voice God gave Karen to share Worldwide. 1971 - Where were you then? Memories of my childhood.

[@68sgstandard]

I was a junior in high school in February 71. I missed watching this episode of Andy Williams, - so, we're all glad the person put this on here.

[@deloysterns]

2 of the most loved and respected voices in the history of the record business.

[@chemistrylecture2510]

This is quite awesome with the fusion of both the Carpenters and Andy Williams.

[@melaniedeason7813]

Karen singing while keeping rhythm on the hat. Amazing!

[@usaneebeilles9510]

The fabulous 'The Carpenters' indeed! And never forget to mention also- the legend, the fabulous 'Andy Williams'. How I miss those good old time. Thank you v much for posting. I'm appreciated. Have a nice day🙂everyone.

[@jaengen]

Karen could be singing the phone book and it would still be beautiful.

[@jdowneypiano]

Goodnight! They sound great together! The Carpenters and Andy Williams!

[@RitaSora]

I watch this nearly daily! Two timeless great voices!❤

[@RitaSora]

I watch this often.So funny! I remember when this first aired.So many funny things going on at the same time! They don't write like this anymore.Karen is hysterical! How did she keep a straight face? True professional! As much as I love Karen's voice I really loved her comedic timing.Really miss her!Thanks so much for posting this!

[@debbieschue5068]

Love this! Such awesome talent and a great vintage post. These variety shows are such a part of my childhood memories...Quality television that you do not get today...

[@qasimafham522]

Fantastic post I love the Carpenters

[@christianlink7287]

The Singers Today 2024 never think of singing Slow Love Songs Like this, Or Duets!

[@thomastimlin1724]

Shorten that up to The Singers Today 2024 never think.

[@christianlink7287]

@@thomastimlin1724 How I speak is none of your Business !!

[@DonnaleeWilson]

I agree her voice was beautiful

[@dongizdan7372]

this show will NEVER seen it again,.. thanks for sharing this excellent Performer/s,, ALWAYS a treasure Even too many decade had past , ,

[@pramadyajaya]

Thank you for this lovely video. I miss them so much.

[@andrewhatez7955]

This is what entertainment is supposed to evoke!

[@jesustirados8986]

Superb show. Fantastic and unparalleled!

[@EdsonSilva-sj9sv]

an angel's voice. certainly the most enchanting female voice among all singers to this day. Best vibrato for sure. Watch how much fun she has - doing what she likes, mostly playing the drums and singing, always smiling, amazing. On the other hand, the most striking male voice is Freddy Mercury.

[@cinesanti7]

Mercury is overrated

[@xyzGooabc]

The only male voice I can think of that reaches deep into my soul with the penetrating personal intimacy Karen has and the perfect phrasing and perfect notes is Nat King Cole.

[@danfoss1535]

I've never heard of thought of Karen and Freddie at the same time. But it's a good comparison. But incomparable among their peers.

[@MikeWilliamsonMusic]

Three of my favorite singers.

[@68sgstandard]

Fantastic live performances of Karen!!!! She is singing, I believe, with the vocal track (of her recording) on Ticket to Ride. I can hear the double track sound just a bit. Sounds just wonderful! Thanks for this.

[@pamhicks6180]

Andy Williams and Karen Carpenter two great vocalist and Richard style of music arrangements what can I say. I’ve read where they study his arrangements at Universities ,

[@jackbettridge957]

I don’t even like most of their material, but I adore her voice. When the harmony parts start and she isn’t singing I feel lonely.

[@carolbarlow2244]

BEAUTIFUL 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@luisalcala2671]

OH KAREN.....YOU WERE AN ANGEL ON EARTH...!!!!

[@andreiavideira4640]

Andy Williams,karen e richard carpenter são artistas a sério,com grande talento...pena que hoje há uma industria musical onde a maioria dos" artistas "se torna famoso sem saberem cantar,sem saberem tocar qualquer instrumento ,sem saberem compor etc....por isso prefiro continuar a ouvir os artistas mais antigos em que a qualidade fazia a diferença....

[@食いしん坊-b8g]

Two great and my favorite singers.

[@mrc7150]

I was into the who , the rolling stones, led Zeppelin black Sabbath Beatles and one hundred legendary bands . the carpenter's were elevator music but everyone new the words.She still sounds angelical,. When she died was the first time I had ever heard of Anorichea her Brother To bring awareness of that terrible disorder that took her life told the world inorder that no other innocent children of God would suffering of it would perish from it!

[@christinefrazerskinner2440]

Fabulous all together

[@DaNieloBaCa]

OMG Billy! This is soooo good! Haven’t seen this in years! Thank you! (Love KC at the end of the show hahaha )❤️

[@JohnSmith-cq4hg]

Great performance.❤❤❤❤

[@elianavasquez392]

Lovely Andy Williams and the Carpenters🎉

[@carolinewolf8334]

October 2024♥️ ♥️🙏🌎♥️

[@raymondhetes9783]

I always was so mesmerized watching her playn that large silver sparkle Ludwig drumset,,never saw one like that

[@cannabutter7114]

Those were the days, this is awesome!

[@wflores7]

Love it ! Just Love it!!♥️

[@wyro1741]

Wow the comedy level of the Jonathan Winters skit is off the charts even or today, so tight!

[@studentoftheword6115]

Carpenters come up and sing THERE ORIGINAL pieces. !!!! yes

[@TrumptonMayor]

So much talent, R.I.P. Andy and Karen❤.

[@CharlesBallard-f3t]

I didn’t get the skit, but Karen was spectacular

[@patricaoreilly2143]

Beautiful.

[@LazarusRose]

Wow. Where'd all that perfection come from?!

[@adriannoe9841]

¡¡¡ MARAVILLOSOS !!!!! ♥ ♥

[@jaelinsmith5207]

❤The Carpenters were awesome, I like Paul and Karen wear Orange and White that's very fashionable to me.

[@hesousa8488]

Saudades daquele tempo

[@noradewinter3663]

Super van de 60's maar nog altijd heel goed

[@EdithLover]

thsnk you so much for sharing 😍😍

[@romantylczynski3074]

CARPENTERS WSPANIALI, ODKRYL ICH GENIUSZ WŚRÓD GENIUSZY SUPERKREATOR INNOWATOR MAESTRO BRZMIENIA CHOPIN TRĄBKI ODKRYWCA TALENTOW WSPANIAŁY REWELACYJNY FANTASTYCZNY HERB ALPERT ---GENIUSZ

[@frankromero5581]

I miss it too . 😔

[@ilkrail]

Legends 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mariawest1484]

The Best Show of Shows

[@brianambrosemcmahon8531]

Andy and the carpenters were in perfect harmony 🎶💙

[@joesmoke9624]

Awesome talent. 🎶 Awesome times 👍

[@elbarosa2084]

So cute🎀🎀🎀

[@carlosmarquez4826]

una voz muy dulce

[@odilondasilvarocha]

For all we know Oscar winner. Wonderful

[@kaaaatttthhh1770]

So cute❤️💖

[@bradfarrell9147]

Two of the best ever

[@marissa9792]

The sketch is hilarious! Ozzie, Harriet and Jonathan Winters plus Karen is in her element.

[@clydefrancis6719]

America is just a shell of it self. So sad.

[@judithsarsten1406]

I wonder if anyone uses this song anymore at their wedding?

[@Moneytalks.29]

They surely ought to!!!!

[@anaberaguas9887]

que raridade

[@Dastardly_X]

🤘🏻 🌟 🤘

[@benedictoabad4037]

👌👌🏻👌🏼👌🏽👌🏾👌🏿

[@isaacbanks4031]

#JeffPiegari this is so awesome

[@thomastimlin1724]

Imagine being a 21 year old talented singer/drummer being asked to be on the great Andy Williams TV show and when his show started you were only 12 years old. Karen looked sooo healthy here. The Carpenters cover of the Beatles Ticket to Ride in early 1970 only made it to #54 on the billboard Hot 100. But it got them enough deserved attention that their next single, Close to You went straight to #1 and the rest is history. Unfortunately that history tragically ended on Feb 4th, 1983. Sometimes I wonder why God allows stupid things like that to happen and lets villains', crooks, and murders live a long life, or morons run for president a 2nd time.

[@haydenharris3059]

❤

[@michaelmancini5041]

So do i!

[@Fool3SufferingFools]

Looks like Jerry Maren there at the end.

[@michaelhudecek2778]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@carolinewolf8334]

Except present day AMERICA, as we see it.......😭

[@listener-kv8rr]

Something new for me. Has this show been released on VHS or DVD?

[@MaleOrderBride]

So schmaltzy....but like buttah!!!❤❤❤

[@peterraymond8470]

Don't forget Jonathan Winters and, uh,... isn't that Ozzie and Harriet?

[@corkwijk9]

Richard. The hair on him!

[@kajsa604]

I know he look like geek

[@islewait6107]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@tuneodealgumlugardopassado8925]

50 anos

[@岡久滋]

アンディ、オズモンズ、カーペンターズ、同じ香りがする❤

[@keithunderwood8244]

Where are the 🎤 mics?

[@diogolyonhart7117]

Qual o nome dessa musica?

[@johntiessen]

Andy liked nose candy 🕯 👃

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

So sad to see Karen trying to hide her skeletal frame with those clothes,, as she is slowly dying..

[@thejdgoodwin]

I like Andy Williams, and really like The Carpenters. However, the opening number seemed to be aimed at young people...and was a total miss. Sometimes when we try too hard to be current and relevant we only show that we aren't.