Carpenters - Top of the World & We've Only Just Begun

[@gianbendiola]

If you're a teenager and you're here listening to this, congrats you have a great music taste.

[@dessertdew2592]

I think you've highly been deserving of taste carried out not only by teenagers but a woman of the 60's and beyond as well.

[@fjlee1174]

Of course! A Jeongyeon stan had always been one of the great people having a great taste!

[@gianbendiola]

@@fjlee1174 Yo Co-Onceu!!

[@fjlee1174]

@@gianbendiola Yes! and a JY stan too 😅

[@freshprince5633]

I’m 17 and Love these guys, my mum always played when I was a kid, I always think of her when I hear “the top of the world” now she’s on the top of the world, love you mama 🕊

[@twincams350]

Karen Carpenter was not one in a million, or even one in a billion. She was one of a kind.

[@studentoftheword6115]

YES I HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marksmiley5634]

Truly, an effortless talent with incredible presence. We won't see another like her - she belonged to her time and to herself. But what a gift.

[@johngraham5543]

Perfectly said Mark! Karen was everything that a singer should aspire to be ! ABSOLUTELY musical perfection!

[@Wander_Ventures]

💯% Absolutely. Just fell in love with her singing.. Amazing 😍😍

[@Eric-k1c]

And at the end you could say that she was only half the woman she once was..

[@willyhoffmann3821]

Karen Carpenter, I am 61 years old today and listening to your wonderful voice. She was a fantastic singer. Wish she lived to old age. Unfortunately she died far too young. Rest in peace Karen.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

She left us way too early God bless her soul

[@kawodi1]

Yes, Willy! such a wonderful voice will never come back. I am 64 years old. I love her great songs since I was 10. Thank you, Karen and RIP, Angel-Voice!!!!!

[@willyhoffmann3821]

​@@kawodi1 yes , missing her . Tears in my eyes

[@nargismuezz6661]

ঈ🎉😢😢🎉

[@김선희-h5u]

​@@kawodi1ㅅ7

[@davidhaber5304]

I’m 65. I loved her voice. Always. Since I was a teen. I wish she could have found love. Someone she really deserved.

[@casielogue9203]

❤❤❤

[@grahammorgan4931]

Amen

[@v.e.7236]

She actually did get married and to a seemingly really nice guy. However, she was already deep into her bout w/ anorexia and beyond recall from her emotional demons.

[@CarmenBruck]

❤

[@danielbeaudry4457]

Same for me.

[@deaniacoponi2139]

There isn't a female vocalist today who even with today's voice enhancing technology will even come close to the beautiful angelic voice of Karen Carpenter.

[@michaelgmoore5708]

That is for sure!

[@Helen-g3x5u]

🗽🎶❤️ doesn't she looks as prince William wife?

[@Marlon-111]

I absolutely agree she has a beautiful angelic voice that I love! Please listen to Angelina Jordan (kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3eTe4lobduagtk)

[@dashoverton1963]

@@Helen-g3x5ua bit

[@Biggestisland]

Ann Wilson

[@kwiyounglee7422]

When I was in high school in 1991, my English teacher used to came to class room with a cassette player and played the 'Top of the World end of the his lesson. The voice was so amazing and the lyric touched a teenager's heart. Since then I became a big fan of Carpenters. Peace be with you all.

[@ArchGBUStanton]

What a cool teacher. 🤠

[@jsdavid2288]

Peace be with you, too.

[@HamaraSabri]

Jim is my names. You. So. You filled. The only thing that I can do is my own way of thinking about the future of the world and the world is my life and I am going through the world and the way ❤and the world is ❤

[@katherinescoggins5674]

This was our wedding song in 1974!! We were together 43 years before I lost him to cancer five years ago. This song brings back so many beautiful memories.

[@JavierGonzalez-nj5vh]

This is so sad, good vibes to u random person in the comments

[@RebekahWest]

♥️

[@oogiev2]

Condolences to you and your loved ones on the loss of a great gentleman we hope you find solace in the music.

[@aeiouu149]

Rip

[@MrGeorgewf]

This was our wedding song also in 1979. I just lost her to cancer in April. I have cried every day. I wonder how many ounces of tears so far with more to come.

[@Sikandarrao71]

Who's still listening to this angelic voice in 2024?

[@barbeneliane8756]

Eu estou ouvindo em 14.03.2024. Eu gosto muito dessa musica.❤

[@aripiippo9319]

paras koskaan tehty kappale❤❤❤❤❤

[@aripiippo9319]

paras koskaan tehty kappale❤❤❤❤❤

[@iainfinlay1902]

I am, it was a favourite of my grandfather. All my life

[@nattapongp.254]

me biXch

[@HowardRabb-x8z]

Richard was the musical genius who wrote and arranged the songs. Karen had the golden voice that made them smash hits. It was a magnificent collaboration of a God-anointed brother and sister.

[@gilliansl]

I understand that between Richard micromanaging in the studio and her parents micromanaging everything else, the ONLY thing she could actually control was what she ate, which caused the lost of this beautiful mezzo-soprano 3 octave voice.

[@johngraham5543]

Beautiful tribute to the incomparable and best sister and brother duo in music history!

[@DaveH-10]

Paul Williams wrote their best songs. He doesn't get enough credit for his genius.

[@DJ-xs7ln]

73 years old and still a fan of the Carpenters in June of 2024

[@niltonmoreirasilva1300]

Ela canta para os anjos.

[@sseacre]

Same! Soundtrack of my youth!

[@judithpool8177]

I❤. Unforgettable

[@hirampugosahara1534]

Woooow. Omg. You are same age as karen carpenter if she was alive isnt? So Unbelievable.

[@sseacre]

@@DJ-xs7ln Same!

[@misst1795]

41 years ago today, the world lost this treasure ♥🙏

[@StephanieSexton-ev8cy]

Wow,, it's hard to believe Karen's been gone that long!

[@StephanieSexton-ev8cy]

God bless her, RIP Karen.

[@smashmouth]

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She was INCREDIBLE!

[@rosebower6371]

Absolutely

[@HPW0405]

Can’t agree more

[@johngraham5543]

TIMELESS. All that needs to be said.

[@rosebower6371]

Absolutely

[@smallies7154]

and one of the best singers, maybe the best ever

[@jebronlames7789]

Wow 2024 and still the greatest female voice ever!!!!!

[@treephone18]

I​ love​ her​ voice forefver..

[@x-man5056]

She was such a gift.

[@P.Veerabadran-zy4ny]

Now 21st November 2024. And forever!!

[@johngraham5543]

Still the greatest voice in music history, male or female!

[@scfirefighter1894]

Such good memories of those days 😊

[@levyh12]

I am already 75 years old and every time I listen to Karen Carpents voice I think where has all the beautiful music that used to be gone?

[@sseacre]

@@levyh12 Same!

[@timradde4328]

@peacenow42 Tons? No. Not at much raw talent as back then. With auto-tune anyone can sing or think they can.

[@timradde4328]

@peacenow42 It sure helps though. I can't listen to much of today's music. It just grates on me. There are a few I love though. But I still prefer the music from the 50s and 60s. And don't even talk to me about RAP. It's not music and much of the lyrics are disgusting.

[@furrycomfort]

Two words: angelic voice. Even after all these years, still sounds fresh!

[@demiris65]

Well said...

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

A thousand years from now she will still be the best there ever was

[@johngraham5543]

Could not say It better Frederick! Miss Karen Carpenter was purely and simply the greatest singer who has ever lived!

[@cogitoergosum662]

In 1978, my family live in small village in Pacitan, Indonesia, my homeland. My dad bought new cassete player, and my brother bought Carpenters album in town. My family often play this song with new cassete player and listened and clap together according to the rhythm : my dad, my mom, my 3 sisters and my 5 brothers. We are big family, our house was near the river. Most of us don't understand English, but Karen sang this song with perfectly voice and the beat is nice. Beautiful memories with my late mom and dad. We miss you, mom and dad.

[@juancarloslopez-jv5ob]

VÁYASE A CHINA Y VIENE TRUMP MUY PRONTO!

[@Vitaliy-t9r]

Amazing masterpiece 😻✴️✴️✴️✴️😻😻, I m going to the little cat, 😺 I'm like a little cat, cry 😢😢, that's so wonderful, rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@pausjohnXII]

Masih sodaraan drngan SBY ?

[@cogitoergosum662]

@@pausjohnXII kami tetanggaan sama Pak SBY

[@johngraham5543]

Happy Birthday Karen Anne Carpenter! May you rest in eternal peace and know that you are dearly loved and missed beautiful lady!

[@Patty-y2i]

I am still listening.she had the most BEAUTIFUL voice in the world.Nobody to this day (2024) can match her.Such talent.Truly missed!!!!

[@chriscoghlan06]

Judith Durham of the Aussie group The Seekers was an equal. Always pitch perfect just like Karen C.

[@majestic22-forever22]

I' m 62 years old and I listen this Group yet , I love good music❤

[@rhondaillar3906]

Im 62 and just posted. I loved her. Age 9 till now

[@PerAllwin1963]

Not only was her voice amazing, but her diction was spot-on. Each word she sung was so clear. Not shouted or mumbled that it couldn’t be understood, like so many other singers do nowadays.

[@nadeydaquiroz4051]

Para mí su voz si era irrepetiblemente única, redundo pero Karen es simplemente la mejor. Su música es eterna🎶🎶🎶❤❤❤❤✨✨✨✨✨

[@supernatural2029]

I think in those times it was important to have a good diction also I think it depends on the song, today singers are not so clear because it's not so important the message, the most important thing it's the music.

[@AzarmidokhtBahmani]

Magical perfect in every sense.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Not just a talented singer, but a skilled one

[@kleinerbruder1976]

Absolut richtig 👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@genebigs1749]

A big tough guy like me.....who cries every time I hear this song, and remembers the beauty and the incomparable voice of Karen Carpenter. RIP, Karen.

[@ericherzano]

Who's still listening to this angelic voice in 2025? 🥰

[@tinaevans1772]

Only one thing to say, THE BEST!!!

[@priscillaaroboi3622]

Wow, beautiful nostalgic song. Watching in April 2024.

[@teruomukai9766]

2024年6月鑑賞

[@DJ-xs7ln]

I keep coming back to it also. June 2024

[@숏다리-o8e]

Who's still listening to this angelic voice in 2021?

[@dawnmartins7061]

definately! beautiful voice

[@GenXAlpha]

Me

[@knut3834]

Still amazed!

[@meekundeeraychanel7228]

@@dawnmartins7061 ว. นจยยนสาสาสวาาท. งบวง ฝ ชช

[@소설책추천]

Me

[@TheStephen7521]

I am 72 years old and listened to nearly all songs but she by far the best female voice I have ever heard.

[@RavinduKarunarathne-z3b]

It's the 2nd of March 2024. Happy heavenly birthday Karen Carpenter!

[@aryssonlima8784]

Look at that, kids. It’s real music. It’s how a real singer should to be.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Naturally gorgeous

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Richard was pretty good looking as well and I’m a very heterosexual male

[@weston407]

thanks, dad

[@franciseric]

2024 anyone? I'm turning 25 this mid April and 15 years ago I started listening to them looking through old CDs, played their album in a red Sony egg-shaped player. I loved them eversince 🤍

[@gunpeiyokoifan]

I'm 28 and only started hearing them at 27... want to listen forever

[@mikeverdesca4976]

Listen to their Burt Bachrach/Hal David medley where she's singing AND playing the drums! Phenomenal! Enjoy!😊

[@pawegielecki8115]

Tak. Pozdrawiam

[@thebelieversplace]

There is something very spirtual about her voice.

[@peterschilhavy]

My cousin told me that Karen Carpenters voice was judged to be perfectly on pitch and rhythm, etc. Essentially musically perfect. Well I believe it. She is so kind and acknowledging of her brother, just makes you happy to know such kind people exist. Grew up hearing this and their many songs and enjoying them greatly. Of course I would never admit to this at the time, as far as my buddies were concerned I was listening to hard rock, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Johnny Winter and such. Well here I am 50 years later and will confess I liked the Carpenters, Barry Manilow, and a million other "nerdy" groups and singers. Just finished listening to Petula Clark, Downtown. Wow, assumed this was the norm, surrounded by great groups and music. Remember AM radio? Very lucky to grow up with such great music. Cherishing it now as I have hit some hard times due to my loving wife's health. All us "oldsters" need to remember back, they were indeed good times and our music was the best. feel bad for the kids now a days but many of the young people I work with are looking back and enjoying our old time music. Nothing wrong with todays young folks, just need to point them in the right direction.

[@bigdog7729]

I graduated high school in 73. Her music is the songs of my life. I pray that when I get to heaven she's there singing next to Jesus.

[@PaulNgim]

Amen

[@juliamoraes3991]

Adoro todas as músicas

[@raybok2814]

Yeah, she will..

[@antrolly]

no doubt in my mind... I can't wait to meet her

[@dandandkl9048]

Big Dog - yes sir, we graduated same time and same great taste in music. Her and Olivia Newton John were the two best in that special time.

[@eldo1967]

The most beautiful singing voice.....RIP Karen Carpenter.

[@cocoaorange1]

I was a small child back then. I loved her tunes.

[@donmarais2723]

Agreed. Fabulous voice.

[@ho789jack9]

Sad. Couldn't believe that she left at such a golden age.

[@sergiosanchez1052]

I agree with you.i feel is a angel who has come to make me fly to the stars.

[@imsocuteimsorich4952]

To all on this channel karen may be gone but her music still plays on and always gives me a sweet sweet smile listening to her,god bless her,stay safe stay strong 💪 god less you all ,✌️👌👍💟😘 from 🇨🇮😘👋

[@ShaneEricks]

This song makes me extra happy! So beautiful and her voice is just silky smooth 🥰

[@leyplays2197]

Your Cover is so good too❤️

[@leyplays2197]

I Love it so much❤️

[@firehd8amazon357]

Absolutely...how could anyone sing like that...awesome

[@travismack3994]

As my ex pointed out many years ago, her voice is as clear as a bell; it's airless.

[@Vinicius-fg6md]

Same :)

[@김경화-e5x]

정말!아름다운노래예요.2024년도에도이노래듣는분엄지척을눌러주세요😊😊😊

[@蓮-q1d]

엄지눌렸드렸습니다❤😊(엄마가아들을유난히이뻐했지요(오빠))

[@ec704]

2025

[@NotAFanAnymore]

What a conundrum. She’s dying inside and looking so at peace giving us these tunes. Thank you for these gems Karen. Peace be with you.

[@psysword]

What was she dying of?

[@NotAFanAnymore]

@@psysword depression anxiety grief sorrow sadness anorexia broken heart

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

@@psysword you’re kidding right? She was anerexic that speaks volumnes

[@thatvalensteingirl]

​@@psyswordKaren was anorexic before it was a "mainstream disorder"

[@alecmcgrathofcanada9175]

Her voice. Her voice has such clarity. I'm just constantly drawn into it.

[@tygertone]

You can probably research this, but several years ago, her voice was recognized for being the "clearest" of all singers!

[@ash27slick74]

One of the top artists of the 70s!!

[@kevinirving5573]

Same here

[@JeanmarieRod]

I can listen to her sing Top of the World all day

[@nadiajr1500]

What a voice! It's beautiful even at high notes, clear, and has depth. Her voice is the type that cannot be duplicated through singing lessons and techniques. It's a gift that she was born with. Too bad she's gone too soon.

[@JolastikaParanoia]

not only talent in physically expressions is the clue here, they also knew to write songs that burns in our memories - and that´s an all in one neverhappeningpackage

[@zpmarian]

@@JolastikaParanoia why?

[@goognamgoognw6637]

As a musician i confirm she is able to express her voice with amazing vibrato, instant change of timbre while keeping a kind voice.

[@marcleysens7716]

So easy and unforced. This mix is a beautiful tribute.

[@anthonynotaro8416]

@@JolastikaParanoia-/-

[@michaelhodges8312]

The best voice in all of history. Incredible! This beautiful lady will always be missed.

[@dawnkeyser4802]

Karen had a million dollar voice to go along with that million dollar smile! The Carpenters forever!

[@thihanhvo3071]

Good

[@thelastjohnwayne]

She had much more than a million dollar voice. She had the best female voice that I have ever heard.

[@가을장마-z7j]

@@thelastjohnwayne Absolutely😄

[@shanitrahan9904]

I always love the Carpenters im still listen to their music

[@catherinedesigns1538]

I've listened to the Carpenters since they first came out and still think she could sell albums out if she were alive today. She's the reason Anorexia and Bulimia finally were looked at as real diseases. I miss her voice. She sounded like an angel. I'd listen to them for hours on end.

[@kevinbevins3071]

I have always thought that if there is a heaven, and angels are real...they sound like Karen Carpenter. The best female voice I have ever heard.

[@salmonkill7]

There is, Heaven is real, and Karen Carpenter is there singing to God Almighty!! There is far too much beauty, goodness, order, and love for there NOT to BE...

[@gideonwilson6989]

Shed make the angels jealous.

[@MrAlcazar]

To this day, no one else has been able to duplicate that voice. It's truly one of a kind.

[@ahmadmuazYT]

top of the world indeed

[@dogzbestfrnd1]

Karen Carpenter's voice is one of my all-time favorites. This young lady though, comes close... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p33SZoWbgdV8mZY

[@the_wild_hunt1301]

Amy Lee.

[@MrAlcazar]

@@the_wild_hunt1301 She's good, but she's no Karen Carpenter.

[@TNR-lover]

This singer is amazing. She's done some of Karen's songs and it sounds so perfect. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqnaoH5rpb6Aapo

[@nonoaaa22]

亡くなった父が生前よく聴いていた曲の一曲で、幼いながら「綺麗な音楽」として覚えてました。彼女が亡くなってもういない事を知った時は凄い寂しい気持ちに何故かなって切なかった。今は父の形見としてカーペンターズのアルバムを車を運転しながら聴いてます。

[@amakawasan]

？？ 中学校とかで音楽の授業で歌う、もしくは給食あるいは掃除の時間で放送で流れない？

[@geoffwickens3871]

0% nudity 0% profanity 0% killing 100% great music and a voice that will never be duplicated. Nobody can come close to the talent she had in just her little finger. Karen, you are truly missed.

[@chazrjr]

Karen was truly a treasure! I grew up with this music!

[@robert8552]

We are blessed to have heard this special talent. All too soon she was taken away but her voice lives on!

[@Bh-vn8gf]

Very classy I loved her!

[@schraxxi]

😥😥😥

[@randymack2972]

not a rap fan huh ?

[@roberttheron4697]

This song is so upbeat and happy, it's hard to imagine how sad her world was and the struggle she was going through. Karen had the voice of an angel, it's hard to believe she's been gone almost 40 years now, but she will live on forever through her music,

[@helionator]

You're right there my friend

[@권용섭-y1l]

읽지만 쓰지는 못랍니다 ㅎ ㅎ

[@ericphilippon287]

It was her condition that killed her : anorexia nervosa.This shit killed my aunt Julietta and also a female friend of mine. It's like Karen had an important job to perform quickly on earth before the end of her short lifetime.

[@stefanalbrecht1806]

I agree, but I imagine that if you're reduced on being a good singer this may provoke sorrow in the heart and you may have doubts about your personality. You always "must be" happy, even if it is not the case and this can be very hard for normal persons. We need all someone who loves us really and not only people who admire us for our special talents. Anyway, farewell to Karen and hopefully she has found love where she is now and still she can make happy the people with singing great songs.

[@roberttheron4697]

@@stefanalbrecht1806 I think when they took her out from behind the drum set it did something to her, it really took her out of her comfort zone and she never recovered from it, couple that with her personal life issues.... it really is sad

[@alkebulankush8849]

"Top Of The World" Such a feelin's comin' over me There is wonder in most every thing I see Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes And I won't be surprised if it's a dream Everything I want the world to be Is now comin' true especially for me And the reason is clear, it's because you are here You're the nearest thing to Heaven that I've seen I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world Somethin' in the wind has learned my name And it's tellin' me that things are not the same In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me There is only one wish on my mind When this day is through I hope that I will find That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me All I need will be mine if you are here I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world

[@michiganvines]

She’s like an angel that visited us and left a permanent legacy.

[@ragnarok422]

Feb 2020 ....My wife and I were married Oct 9, 1970. "We've only just begun" was our song in every way. It is 48 years later, and we've seen most of those roads, lived most of that life to live, and found that room to grow. I love to listen to this song and think of those roads and the places they have led us. The room to grow has given us thee children and the pain of losing one to a car accident. We are old now, and still in love even though we are approaching 50 years together. I wish all of you who are "only just begun" live long, happy lives together. There is nothing to compare with it.

[@stephenrowland5713]

I'm so sorry about losing one of your own , I lost a brother through cancer and my parents are still alive , may you know of God's peace and comfort

[@justinchan8015]

So touching god bless❤️

[@shanec211]

wow you give us all hope that love still exist... Ive been divorced ... life leads you many places...

[@efrencruz5205]

P

[@sarathobe4285]

That's beautiful. I was born on Oct 9 in 1971. I am so happy for you both. Her voice is so compelling. Karen and I share an eating disorder. Love to you! I am hoping to find my wife as well! I'm 48, it seems like it may not be too late.

[@xpusostomos]

Her voice is too perfect to be real.

[@josephjohnson3738]

She has the greatest voice ever. Incredible low and mid range. It's such a shame that someone couldn't provide her with a long wondrous long life of love and happiness. So sad that she left us way too early. I miss her terribly.

[@varunshahvo-tv9854]

Bro she took drugs

[@tenbroeck1958]

The world just seemed a little more kind with Karen Carpenter in it. Peace

[@TheRjpiper]

@@varunshahvo-tv9854 not what her real issue was at all. Drugs were not what killed her, afraid of being Fat is what killed her.

[@ruffinready6710]

@@varunshahvo-tv9854 You're so full of it your eyes must be brown!

[@ruffinready6710]

@@varunshahvo-tv9854 You're full of it!

[@randyedgar1968]

I'm 73. I like listening to the Carpenters and have since high school.

[@kevintru6765]

It's heartbreaking she couldn't see how beautiful she was. She was so.much more than an amazing singer.

[@sandravanoverbeke5208]

I agree. She had the voice of an angel. I miss her

[@南都隆幸-t8t]

John MacArthur, I agree with you 100,000,000,000 percent.

[@leorocko2843]

Why is she blind?

[@aryalogo6624]

@@leorocko2843 that horrible man she was married too she never deserved that humiliation ...she was so fragile if only she knew how special she really was and how we loved her...

[@girlscanbedrummers5449]

@@aryalogo6624 She deserved someone better.

[@dlcalbaugh]

I loved the Carpenters in the 70's when I was just a little girl and I still love them. Jan 12, 2021

[@gideonsaputra2869]

I loved "The Carpenters" when i'm in Junior High school , now i'm 24 and this song will always be my TOP song of all the time❤️❤️

[@dogzilla210lbs3]

Pretty girl. Wonderful voice. Music was a part of growing up back then. Memories. A special time.

[@dsgham74]

Same :)

[@briandyke6680]

Just watching her again brings on such big tears. Wasn't she just wonderful.

[@bethkleinman6862]

Ditto!!!

[@paulcarr3355]

Even though I'm a metalhead I can't deny talent and she was truly a once in a lifetime voice .

[@blackiewasp1879]

Same here Paul

[@blackiewasp1879]

We must call a spade, a spade & her voice is full of wonder & Magic

[@duanescot]

I was always into hardcore punk and we weren't "supposed" to like music like this, but to hell with that, I grew up with 70's music and still find it to be as timeless and beautiful now as it was back then, if not more so.... No one can deny the sheer talent of the Carpenters and hey, what is wrong with a bit of wholesome and on destructive music, especially in this day and age

[@500yamahaxt]

over 50 years ago and we're still commenting, it just goes to show how good the music was then and most of all Karen Carpenter

[@mikey3800]

and we have a younger generation picking up on her music, bunches of websites, vids and tribute bands all in honor to the star on earth and now a star in heaven

[@kevo5512]

And how crap the music is today

[@shirleycameron7718]

She had an amazing voice.....!

[@catherineconklin2667]

And still crying for her

[@marioolivares501]

@@catherineconklin2667 I have the same feelings.

[@bigwin2010]

I can see why God called her home. A voice like this is heavenly.

[@JolastikaParanoia]

well, there is no god, but you´re right anyway

[@pachuaustephen3488]

@@JolastikaParanoia according to you

[@pixie4184]

Don’t say God called her home. She starved herself until she had severe damage done to her body. That wasn’t God’s doing, it was people who made her feel like she needed to be skeletal.

[@nurse580]

Did you ever consider this? If God ‘calls people home’ we have to also say he chooses their CAUSE of death. That means God would sit up there in heaven looking down on earth at individuals saying ‘This one can die of cancer’, ‘this one dementia’, mmmm a car accident would be best in this persons case’ and in Karen’s case ‘a slow painful death from anorexia would be best”?? What a terribly cold and cruel God this would be! Do we really believe he cruelly and deliberately takes people from their families causing others immeasurable grief as well?? I’m sure you don’t. Unfortunately we have been brought up with certain sayings like this one ‘God takes people’. This insult to God originates with leaders of churches that call themselves ‘Christian’ who have the Bible but choose to teach God dishonouring doctrines like this one. Please see Ecclesiastes 9.5 for the truth about death....’ the dead know nothing at all...’. Jesus clearly stated death was the same as sleep, a state of unconsciousness until the time of the resurrection...see John 11. The Bible also clearly teaches that death is an “enemy’, that Gods purpose is to restore the human race to everlasting life and he ‘yearns’ to do so as He is a God of love not a God of hate and cruelty like his greatest enemy Satan who is ‘a liar and the father of the lie’ (John 8.44) and this belief is clearly one of his lies. I say this out of understanding how we all repeat sayings we’ve been taught and that get passed down through generations. I have been guilty of the same until I learnt the truth. All the best

[@bigwin2010]

@@nurse580 Without pain and suffering, there would be no true understanding of love and compassion. Your arguments are child-like at best.

[@r_dushmantha]

Back when music was so natural and so pleasing to the ears. Karens voice is so clear and beautiful, listening to her soothes your mind and soul. She is such a talented singer and unfortunately left this world so young. Had she lived, She would have contributed so much to the music industry. This song will surely live in the hearts of so many for years to come ❤️

[@herbcare88]

I'm really totally agree with you.

[@linusp9316]

Every decade, every generation, has good and bad music. We remember the hits, not the garbage. There was a lot of garbage back then, but we don't listen to that anymore. Same as always.

[@stefanalbrecht1806]

She sings like an angel. Now she is. Sad that we have lost her on earth but maybe we can see her again in the future. God required a good singer. And with God she stays well. That's good for her, so let's be happy for her.

[@r_dushmantha]

@@stefanalbrecht1806 you dont find singers like her nowadays. Eventhough some may have lovely voices they are probably autotuned

[@davidschmidt6013]

Dush, you DO know how/why she died, right? Stop virtue signaling and maybe actually DO something to help young people fight this condition. Otherwise, take your piety and go somewhere else.

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

No singer has ever captured the feeling of melancholy like Karen Carpenter and most don’t know she was a top level drummer as well.

[@aliceya6916]

Such a feelin’s comin’ over me There is wonder in ‘most every thing I see Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes And I won’t be surprised if it’s a dream Everything I want the world to be Is now comin’ true especially for me And the reason is clear, it’s because you are here You’re the nearest thing to heaven that I’ve seen I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I’ve found ever since you’ve been around Your love’s put me at the top of the world Somethin’ in the wind has learned my name And it’s tellin’ me that things are not the same In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze There’s a pleasin’ sense of happiness for me There is only one wish on my mind When this day is through I hope that I will find That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me All I need will be mine if you are here I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I’ve found ever since you’ve been around Your love’s put me at the top of the world I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I’ve found ever since you’ve been around Your love’s put me at the top of the world

[@PraveenKumar-kj8rq]

Thank you for the lyrics 😍

[@mochfadeli976]

Alice Ya....thank you so much 🙏

[@dianamorales9786]

Thanks!!

[@danilorodriguezgomez9179]

Thanks por the lírics👍

[@DD-tl9ps]

great song!

[@birdie068]

She's like a breath of fresh air.

[@michaelvillagomez4110]

Gotta love her. RIP Karen C.

[@janebaker8508]

birdie , the Carpenters where all that in the 70’s could not get enough!

[@scotthorwath7236]

poor thing is getting so thin here / / / - i learned all of their tunes on piano - in any key . . .

[@majalikaspadrigon2539]

She's heaven sent

[@robertwaldecker7209]

All the great entertainers seem to just fade away. Thank God we have their songs, and the memories

[@dopplerdog6817]

I'm an 60 year old and normally this isn't the style of music I listen to, but Karen Carpenter's voice is in a league of its own and I can't help but fall in love with it.

[@mannfan12]

I was born in the 60’s and was blessed to have grown up with the Carpenters. There was no one like Karen’s voice then or now and no arrangement like Richard’s then or now.

[@sylviekins]

Same❤️🇦🇺🇳🇿

[@theodoreritola7641]

Me to

[@edwardpootchemunka8027]

I was born 26/08/1965

[@arvinbalondo732]

In Philippines Claire Dela Fuente spngs voice like Karen Carpenter

[@bryantlane8646]

ABSOLUTELY NO ONE!!!!!WANTED TO MARRY HER IN THE 60 S….DR.BRYANT LANE….STILL ADORE HER MUSIC/RICHARD WAS A GENIUS ALSO….

[@Thunder_6278]

What a voice, saddens me she left us so long ago.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Saddens millions or billions

[@mahfuja6814]

The only feeling this song gives is nostalgia, the sweet pain. The pain of knowing you would never get back those sweet old days.

[@caligirl7807]

This was our wedding song also back in April 1973. We were married for 47 years before my sweet guy had a stroke on Thanksgiving Day in 2019. He passed away on July 20, 2020 and I miss him so much! The music takes me back to happier times when we were just married. Love you Tom!

[@emmapanzica]

May you be blessed!

[@rustshoo5068]

And a song much approved by those at the wedding in 1973 of a very advanced age, I’m sure.

[@AlexSosa-777]

Sorry for your loss, May God Bless you always.

[@nessieesmao2364]

This is my mom' favorite song. She passed away last January 5, 2021.This song reminds me of her.

[@oogiev2]

Condolences to you and your loved ones.

[@sabrinaphillips916]

My condolences. God bless you!

[@roadschoolerusa9621]

Virtual hugs! This my grandmas fave song too.Now crying listening to this😭😭

[@rayshotwell180]

God bless you and sorry for your loss

[@kmusic9004]

Praying for you and for her 🙏 I’m very sorry for your loss 💔

[@danielsnyder9177]

Who's still listening to this angelic voice in 2020?

[@xecotv6517]

Me too

[@AgaChyapjhvpqlkqqkjooiujvmbvbk]

Me 😍

[@fredvalencia2205]

I tune in every now and then to remind me music was great once besides Rock & roll.

[@minanke]

me too

[@nolibtard6023]

Better than all that mumble rap

[@leefrancis190]

As I have promised,every time you are on KZbin, I will be watching and listening to your beautiful performance,RIP,Irene,blessed to be of your passionate fans

[@benjamingonsalves601]

I am now 62 years old...and this song takes me back to old days...when I was young....Great Song..

[@rhondaillar3906]

I'm 62 and from age 9 to this day it's been a tradition to play Carpenters Chrismas albums

[@garyk.nedrow8302]

The timbre of Karen's voice gives her songs an intimate dimension that cannot be taught; it is, quite simply, a gift. Compare her range on the low notes of this song with the many others who recorded it. She is in a class all her own. She could take an average song and turn it into pure gold, an ability very few singers can match.

[@patricioramirezcarmona8302]

Así es estimado Gary, la calidad y perfección vocal de Miss Karen, la hicieron y sigue siendo aún del paso de los años, UNICA. Es tal su perfección, que se nota en sus tonos bajos o graves, luego sube sin problemas a sus registros altos sin variar ni desentonar. Prodigio de voz, que se apagó con una tremenda tristeza que solo ella sabía. Pero vivirá en nuestros corazones , hasta el fin de nuestros tiempos amigo Gary, los que amamos y disfrutamos de esta verdadera música...saludos desde Chile.

[@marcleysens7716]

So easy and unforced. This mix is a beautiful tribute.

[@moemcgovern7345]

We were very lucky Karen, shared her talent with us.

[@juancarlosfoppoli2192]

Que gran cantante Karen, que timbre de voz y que bién modula los tonos....un placer escucharla....

[@joelabanca1750]

You are

[@carolmeckes2272]

karen Carpenter is one of the best singers that I've ever heard. I pray that shes singing up there with the angels. God bless her.

[@gevegamusicanada]

I agree

[@marioolivares501]

I wish the same god blees you and Karen Carpenter.

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

I hope when I die I'll be able to play music with all my favorite departed musicians!!! Jimi, Stevie, Elvis (if he's even dead!), Karen, Kurt, Muddy, Curtis, Marvin and sooooo many more!! God bless you!

[@alfogel3298]

Carol Meckes : Yes, she’s there with the angels. Another vocalist who passed away recently but in my generation ( 1960s ... I’m 74 years old) had a worldwide cult following. Her name Morgana King with a celestial heavenly ethereal voice, unique and mesmerizing. Just like Karen. When a song by her came over the radio, ( today Spotify , KZbin , etc) within the first 30 seconds ( Like Karen ) you KNEW it was Morgana King and you stopped whatever you were doing to listen. Frank Sinatra called her the best female vocalist he ever heard. If I may so bold as to suggest you listen ( when you have a few moments) to the following 4 songs that will silence your mind and open the floodgate of your heart. 2 were created and posted by a “ Morgana fan” with remarkable imagery which enhanced the emotional impact!! And hope you add them to your playlist so that others may enjoy. Please KZbin “ Morgana King Happy Birthday 2017” ( 4:26 in duration). The song is called “ desert hush/I am a leaf” please be sure to click the 4:26 one ( the one with a photo of her with lyrics) and NOT the 4:25 or any of the others. “ Morgana King Prelude to a kiss” ( 3:49 duration) “Morgana King Lazy Afternoon” ) 3:48 duration with hauntingly beautiful imagery that enhances the already emotionally impactful Morgana rendition. Perfect for our times of isolation with no humans ( but you and tour lover) but enraptured by the natural world. And finally one more that is to this day her signature song about a lover that promised to return but never did. “ Morgana King sings a taste of honey” ( 5:17 duration). So pleased that the younger generation who I send these songs to are amazed and profusely thank me for turning them on to Karen and Morgana Again, if you love Karen Please listen to Morgana. Her emotionally impactful voice will transport you to another world. R.I.P. Morgana King R.I.P. Karen Carpenter All love in isolation from Miami Beach, Al

[@carolmeckes2272]

I'@@alfogel3298

[@minomokwa744]

Unsurpassed, unforgotten, unbelievably beautiful ... the vice, the appearance, the aura of Karen. THANK YOU both for this heavenly music.

[@jazzybread1]

What a voice... It's like hearing a mother angel singing beautifully for her children.

[@elizadsouza3575]

So sweet and smooth voica

[@Mikevdog]

The best

[@plsdonthitmewithabaseballb3954]

The best voice EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jennifercalhoun6738]

I am now 49. I was born in the early 1970s. I grew up listening to great songs like these. Karen is and will be missed. Rest In Peace Karen Carpenter.

[@kmn9181]

Is all I wanted to listen to.... and Abba :)

[@liamroberts9047]

Hello Jennifer, How are you doing?

[@jennifercalhoun6738]

@@liamroberts9047 I am doing well. Hpw.are you doing?

[@liamroberts9047]

@@jennifercalhoun6738 I'm well thanks, So where are you from?

[@jennifercalhoun6738]

I was born in California but spent only two and a half years there. Then my mom and I moved to Texas. I have never been back to California. My mom passed away at noon on December 08,2012. My dad died on July nineteenth,1974. That’s why my mom and I left California behind for good. She told me she would take me back to California but ran out of time, so she couldn’t. Yes, I’m 51 years old and both of my parents have passed away.

[@arnelcrisostomo163]

I graduated in high school in 1974 in the Philippines. This song was already a big hit. Our choir sang this during graduation.

[@joeyyeung4240]

That's soo cool cause i joined my school choir and we sang this

[@cynthiaromero3411]

Mabuhay!

[@veniceabatayo6340]

@@cynthiaromero3411 Mabuhay!!!

[@SOCORROSILVA-in7px]

@@cynthiaromero3411 Can you please explain to me what does the word "Mabuhay" mean and in what language is it in?

[@maetamon8107]

❤

[@tclovegolf]

beyond amazing im 61 she is the most beautifull voice ever

[@ysaloasil3479]

The most beautiful female voice ever.

[@blakjack3053]

I know, her and Judith Durahm from the Seekers, best female vocals imo

[@rocco...]

Female or male ever.

[@juancaretti1540]

Karen and Richard Carpenter, the finest examples of human beings who delighted us all with their music

[@nadeydaquiroz4051]

The Carpenter son patrimonio de la humanidad. Imposible no encantarles a las generaciones modernas y futuras !!!

[@goognamgoognw6637]

This couple is the real life "Gone with the wind", Such fine people. Now we get whales twerking on great ape music.

[@yamandupagliano1807]

Richard not so much good

[@HumbertoMendoza1898]

​@@yamandupagliano1807really

[@raj_arjune]

When I was a small child growing up in the 1980's, my mom would sing all her songs to me and my sister to out us to sleep. It felt so good and soothing. My mom was a professional singer in the Philippines and The Carpenters were huge. Her voice is so iconic and timeless. And for me, her music and voice brings to mind so many happy and innocent memories of my childhood. To read of her tragic life story is heartbreaking and as a father to a little girl, I have a clear understanding of how to be a positive parent to her as she grows up to become a kind and loving young woman. Thank you Ms. Carpenter for your soft and soothing voice that shaped my life and childhood. You are very missed.

[@shuu3040]

It's difficult to be defined as a good parent nowadays. Tho I know where you're coming from brother. I hope our daughters and sons find the same kindness and love as we've had with our parents.

[@brianwaller9232]

Very cool!

[@헤캣]

나는 1991년에 태어났다 지금 카펜터스의 노래를 들으면 전혀 시대에 뒤처지지 않은 부드럽고 행복해지는 너무 좋은 가사, 목소리, 분위기, 표정들이 느껴진다 옛날에 내가 태어나지 않았지만 그때의 생생함 기쁨이 지금의 나에게 시대를 건너뛰어서 전달되어지는 기분이다 이분이 일찍 돌아가신데에 대해서 매우 유감스럽다 좀 더 오래 사셔서 더 행복한 삶 오래도록 사셨으면 더 멋진노래 많이 작곡 할 수 있었을텐데... 이 귀중한 노래들이 인류가 사라지기 전까지 영원히 울려퍼졌을텐데 너무 아쉽다 안타깝다 행복한 노래 듣게 해주셔서 감사합니다 . 다음 세상에선 행복하시길 빕니다~

[@panchokim86]

시대를 잘못 만난 Karen Carpenter 하늘에서 부디 본인이 좋아하는 모든 것을 이루며 행복했으면 합니다.

[@alebrunni7842]

Such a feelin's comin' over me There is wonder in most every thing I see Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes And I won't be surprised if it's a dream Everything I want the world to be Is now comin' true especially for me And the reason is clear, it's because you are here You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found, ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world Something in the wind has learned my name And it's tellin' me that things are not the same In the leaves on the trees, and the touch of the breeze There's a pleasing sense of happiness for me There is only one wish on my mind When this day is…

[@grahamburns7776]

Your still sadly missed in 2019 Karen, God bless you. Loved all your songs.

[@JimMaslowski620]

I'll never stop listening to Karen, truely a voice from Heaven.

[@bubbaray8670]

Jim Maslowski, I was born in 84 but in the late 80s, my Grandma had a Walkman and this is one of the first songs I heard with them neat headphones on my ears. Then I heard the "we've only just begun" on the movie 1408 and liked it too. I only knew my Grandma for 7 years and all these old songs bring back good memories of staying with her and sadness too because I loved her and still remember and miss her. But she had a great taste in music. We used to listen to Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Doors, The Beach Boys, The Jackson 5, The Bee Gees, Dion and The Belmonts, and that was just to name a few. I do listen to the 80s too but the 50s, 60s, and 70s are my favorite just because it brings back those fond memories and I truly love the music also. The crap of the 90s and up just don't do it for me at all. But I really love the Carpenters for sure.

[@sonyabennett2730]

She had a unique voice of her very own.

[@jamesdarellmonterde2454]

Same 👌

[@evangelinegilbero8211]

Same here

[@jeffreyfarwell1152]

I agree she has a very lovely voice , only one I think is a bit better Olivia Newton-John

[@chrissnuggs]

She was stunning. This number in particular is perfect: her voice of course, her diction, movements, expression, and Richard's arrangement and playing. It is just perfection.

[@jinlee181]

What divine talent. Absolute Perfection. I remember I was a kid when this came out. We heard it on the radio and my sister went out and bought the 45. As I got older - high school, college my musical tastes changed with the times. This was no longer cool. But now, so many decades later, she brings tears to my eyes - in a way those cool songs never did. This is timeless, Transcendent. Thank you Karen and Richard.

[@mirraamoure8676]

Oh I can't stop listening to her music... It is too good and my days will not be complete without her music....❤️

[@alethlumagbasboniol4473]

Same here. I use bike going yo work (10,5 kilometers per way) & I play her music while I bike to work 😍😍.

[@jesseguevara]

@@alethlumagbasboniol4473 if only more people were exposed to her voice

[@robertkan6275]

8hge3⅜

[@praneewasinthorn7836]

@@alethlumagbasboniol4473 #

[@dennisstano2138]

Mira I hear u... I reallly do

[@chalesmeyers2727]

The loveliest voice ever. The world was less scary with her comforting voice.

[@akrenwinkle]

I think it's no coincidence that the most beautiful voices- both female and male- came around the time of World War Two, perhaps because they were comforting during a scary time.

[@chalesmeyers2727]

@@akrenwinkle It was the seventies. her voice was so good it seemed to have authority i guess. not sure why

[@andyrehorn7541]

@@akrenwinkle WWII ended in1945. ?

[@akrenwinkle]

@@andyrehorn7541 It did. Now, don't tell me you think I thought Karen was of that era. But... well, this is the internet. You might.

[@andyrehorn7541]

@@akrenwinkle your post is not clear

[@richardguillard8044]

Now this beautiful woman has got 1 of the best voices ever ❤️

[@patrickhillis6599]

this is when music was true and beautiful, where singers had to actually have a voice and talent, unlike many of the "artists" we see today, none of them can hold a candle to her

[@jasonllamos1028]

You right🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gerdgille5310]

That was singing at ist best ! Absolutely outstanding!

[@indo4667]

you say that again

[@scottr.1375]

Patrick Hillis there are still talented artists creating beautiful music today

[@esoralim9799]

That is a big true sir

[@pattysalyer382]

What a fantastic song !!! I used to listen to it while driving to college in 1973. Karen and Richard were amazing singers !!! 🙂

[@pattysalyer382]

@AndyBenitez Hi Andy .... Merry Christmas !!! I have a son named Michael who lives in a home for the handicapped. Michael is 34 years old and has CHARGE syndrome.

[@hsexlaxiatatower6424]

hi

[@NadyaBali]

Lucky person in good era

[@Kensington2714]

I was 13. Love❤ her so much! And miss her. Bittersweet to hear her voice. Makes me so happy & sad at the same time. Hope she’s singing in heaven 🕊️

[@chrisb3248]

I feel the heartbreak and sorrow every time I listen to the Carpenters. And I know I’m not alone. The grief from Karen’s death is still evident when you read the comments from the generations that grew up with Karen’s precious talent, as well as the generations that weren’t even born but have grown to love her too. My granddaughter has listened and enjoyed listening to Karen since 5 or 6, and I’m sure future generations will follow on from the first mourners and continue a feeling of sadness for a such an immense loss of a special lady that made, everything so beautiful. One of earths special gifts. 😇🎶🙏🏼

[@cliffkuhn8821]

Beautiful..

[@ceciliaulloa1670]

I always say that Karen had the most and perfect beautiful voice ever.

[@antrolly]

oh you have no idea

[@gary1286]

Chris B, absolutely! Making it all that much more tragic is the fact that she passed from Anorexia, or complications that arose from it. Something back then none of us had heard of before.

[@chrisb3248]

Gary Price yes it was unheard of back then. Maybe we could look on that as another precious legacy Karen left behind, a gift to all sufferers of anorexia, that it allowed more research and treatment options for this dreadful disease to be looked at and acted on. At the bare minimum it bought it into the open and allowed sufferers empathy at least, not ridicule that most would have got back in them days.

[@cristinavaldeslopez8398]

No background gyrations...just plain angelic singing....RIP Karen...you left us many memories 😢

[@kth8200]

Such beautiful vocals, you will never find another Karen Carpenter in this world.

[@anniethornton6742]

NO NEVER!!

[@plsdonthitmewithabaseballb3954]

Absolutely

[@Evy7071]

I started to believe in angels after listening to this woman. She was perfect.

[@shahrezalkenneth4182]

Evelyn.U 👍🏻

[@billchacona1581]

Keep believing

[@spandymickey]

What a beautiful song..thanks Keeravani for your epic Oscar Winning Speech and for introducing us to this gem...listening to this is top of the world feeling

[@vduron1]

No studio magic needed. True talent!

[@waltermattson5566]

She made singing look so easy and relaxing. What a beautiful voice.

[@heartofchubbs]

so melodious and smooth,,,, it's sooooooooooo natural!

[@혁꼬까]

와우!!!!!

[@kevc21]

Karen, you had no idea how much your fans loved you, and would still cherish your music all these years later.

[@Gary-cc8oe]

I'm listening her voice in 2021 ! My tears are out and we miss her so muchh :(

[@4SeasonsForAll]

Right! 2021.

[@maharlukomaharluka4811]

Left 2021

[@chariyasangsajja481]

Me too

[@CelticSaint]

FFS!!

[@HugoPappnase]

@@jamiestuart7249 same here !

[@HenryDykema]

She's the best female singer I've ever heard.

[@user-ur2js5wv7j]

The most beautiful voice & pronunciation ever. I wonder why these legends tend to pass away earlier.

[@Mikevdog]

Pressure and expectations

[@davidsturmer3646]

God wants them back!