Close To You - Carpenters VS Tori Holub cover

[@gordonshaffer5560]

Karen Carpenter - no fancy recording technology, no auto-tune, no digital technology, just pure talent and a lifetime of dedication to her craft. That doesn't mean we can't enjoy both, but... the loss of Karen is still felt in my heart.

[@paulbiener5846]

That is Tori’s natural voice. No auto-tune or digital effects.

[@THXx1138]

@@paulbiener5846 That is Tori mimicking Karen's sound. It isn't her 'natural' voice.

[@Stephaney-s1h]

Her death was so needless. That's what hurts the most. She had no idea how amazing her gift was and how sharing it with the world was a gift to us.

[@gabriellebo7220]

@@paulbiener5846 She uses auto-tune. In fact when she sings live sometimes is out of tune. Is not that this is something bad. Many singers uses auto-tune today, but I agrre wuth @gordonshaffer5560

[@CFWhitman]

@@THXx1138 Actually it is her natural voice. Yes, she's copying the inflections of the song she's heard so many times just like we all do, but her voice happens to sound a fair amount like Karen's. The hint is that even when she covers Olivia Newton-John and copies her inflections she doesn't sound that much like Olivia; she still sounds like Karen. She just has a similar sounding voice.

[@ToriHolub]

On behalf of both Jim Wilkas and myself, thank you for putting these together!!! Your edits of our covers have been so fun to watch. Both him and I know there is absolutely no coming close to the originals, but we make these out of pure inspiration, love and enthusiasm for the Carpenters’ legacy. ❤ So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ALousyGolfer1]

Thank you for this outstanding cover on this iconic song. I graduated from high school in 1970 and this was my favorite song. It takes me back to another time in my life.

[@serenajenkins6088]

You have a beautiful voice.

[@bkadst]

The Carpenters music will live in my heart forever, and now with your carbon copy of their music so would you. Thank You for bringing back Karen to us. Would love to hear your original music as the Carpenters would do it. Please keep doing what you're doing. Much love from Brooklyn NY.

[@jbs256]

@@bkadst Tori has other songs Karen never sang, only sang one verse, etc. It’s like experiencing Karen singing new songs. When the nit-pickers wake up. It’s like we have a second chance.

[@bobbers1880]

Tori, you are simply amazing! I love your voice! Thank you

[@marknorthrup4897]

I loved the Carpenters way back then. I had to hide that from my buddies as I would have been mocked mercilessly. My gf sang this to me when she was 16 and I felt like I was 10 feet tall. Memories are made from songs like this. Thank you, Karen.

[@tomriddle6968]

It doesn't matter when you get older 😊. A friend laughed at me because I love Air Supply.

[@garymorrison1884]

It was the early seventies when I got my mom to pay the cashier for my first Carpenters Album. Today I openly support the Carpenters.

[@maryrosesengul4183]

Beautiful sounds for sure, but Karen Carpenter is too special . She cannot be copied . Her gift was only hers. She must be singing in heaven.🎉🎉🎉🎉 3:48

[@Arthur-r9w1d]

I also loved the Carpenters I had their 8-tracks

[@edwardparrino493]

Karen Carpenter 's voice will always be unique, as, I might add, in my opinion, is Johnny Mathis' voice.

[@PipeCat1965]

Tori has a nice voice, no question, but Karen is the one and only. Truly, "the voice of a generation."

[@jeanniemainzer8551]

The voice is higher than Karen's. Pretty voice, but the deepness and depth aren't the same. It's really not "eerie" but a close likeness.

[@Dawg-420]

Not even close. Great voice but nothing like Karen's.

[@deenugent473]

I have to agree. Karen has that special voice that is hard to imitate. A lot of singers have been close but can't quite be The Karen.

[@winstoncharles28]

Did you really listen to TORI, she's not trying to be Karen, she has a much more rounded voice than Karen, she is liked a warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter night, Karen voice is like a cool summer wind light and easy both make you feel great but in a different kind of ways, sure she is not Karen, but Karen can not sing like Tori because Karen is no more that is just a fact!

[@PipeCat1965]

@@winstoncharles28 Of course we listened. Nobody is knocking Tori.

[@TradBowBruce]

First I've ever heard anyone, naturally, fall into the tone and presence of Karen, rare indeed! Keep singing!

[@do0ranfrump260]

Yes very similar.

[@petehicks295]

Check out Circe link. She does an amazing job as well.

[@lorencast]

This is not natural like Karen did back then. It has plenty of digital help. No one can compare to Karen.

[@TradBowBruce]

@lorencast go watch some live clips of her, she is as close as I ever heard. Correct, nobody will ever be like Karen, but it is a joy to see Karen's work honored and recognized by a young person.

[@duanek6051]

listen to Ksenia Buzina with Leonid and friends do "Superstar" if you liked this version. I sure did.

[@CarlosGarza-b9w]

They both have beautiful voices. They’re just, from different times.

[@AnitaMartinez-l3m]

One is true talent, the other is karaoke with auto tune.

[@gieman2093]

@@AnitaMartinez-l3m thats not autotune did you see her sing live do you think that Karen singing is live thats not live

[@Stephaney-s1h]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs. I used to sing this to my son when he was a baby. He didn't care that I sucked at singing 😊

[@terryoquinn8199]

Very impressive Miss Tory ! Great job , almost indistinguishable ! You have a great talent and I hope you continue to pursue it . Take care and best wishes to you .

[@MyTwangyGuitar]

Are you deaf?

[@garymorrison1884]

Only one Karen Carpenter and one Tory Holub, I embrace them both for each of their talent. Thanks to each and Karen RIP, you are missed dearly.

[@thinkbeforyouvote]

Honestly she was in many opinions the best self taught drummer to ever sing and play simultaneously.

[@carlandre8610]

I do not think she was completely selfish taught, she may have started off in school marching band

[@theedge9174]

She did have some training in drums and percussion. No formal voice training though!

[@Catherine-i1w]

She won a contest she had been uncomfortably put in that pitted her against Zeppelin's John Bonham. She won ! He was pissed ! Sweetly and unnecessarily, she felt bad ! 🥁🏆

[@GTLyons]

really appreciate the attention to detail... this is a near flawless re-production of a near perfect song performance of a classic and near perfectly written, arranged and produced hit record! Thank you for treated it with the respect it deserves.... R.I.P. #KarenCarpenter

[@johnpadams8079]

Karen was never in a hurry or excited in her delivery. The speed of delivery of the song left you waiting for the words to fall out and fill the airspace and the hearts of the listener ! Many vocalists today don’t wait. In live performances they rush or push the song too much ! I look forward to Tori developing her persona in this music genre ! Study Karen’s delivery. It was less animated but it punched everyone in their emotions.

[@BobG127]

I was a young man when the Carpenters released this. Karen's soulful voice and perfect pitch had an indescribable effect on me whenever I heard it. This was my favorite song sung by my favorite vocalist of all time. Fast forward a half century... We've all heard a lot of people perform old classics, almost always either doing their own "interpretation" or otherwise falling short of the original. It takes real talent to so faithfully replicate this song as Tory, James, et al did here. Like most of the other commenters here, I still prefer Karen's rendition, but Tory did a remarkable job of trying to replicate it. (How can you match, let alone improve upon perfection?) This is probably the best cover by a female vocalist that I have ever heard. Bravo, bravo, bravo! 🎉

[@user-tm8ld6hu6x]

Nice voice, but there is still a difference between the 2 singers. Karen has that "something" unique to her voice.

[@davidhess6593]

Yeah, Karen's richness and fullness were unique.

[@johnklekotka1028]

I think Karen’s voice has a unique timbre to it that this other gal doesn’t quite have. She’s still good, though. 😂

[@terrypikaart4394]

More depth, the cover was whispery.

[@DoncasterKid]

Tory has the closest voice to Karen's I have ever heard.....but Karen still makes me smile and brings tears to my eyes.

[@ryon1256]

It's like a smoothness; I don't know if it's due to the old recording missing highs or her voice.

[@LBHSEccentricArt]

Great job princess. I'll come back and listen to this again and again

[@dace938]

Goose bumps. Actual goosebumps. Bravo.

[@eriksturm7599]

Close but no cigar. Karen’s voice is just one of a kind.

[@foxsparrow8973]

and Tori doesn't drum

[@SherryJohnson28171]

wow! amazing. both voices so very beautiful.

[@Arthur-r9w1d]

The similarity on the likeness in their voices is amazing

[@andrewhanson5942]

You know on second thought, if you not already touring by doing this music it is VERY marketable! Think about all the successful groups that exist solely to cover the greats: Beatles, Elvis, etc. Here we are 50 years down the road and the Carpenters music still has a huge following. Really nothing like it. But you guys have damn sure nailed it! Go for it girl!

[@johnholliday5874]

She certainly could do that but honestly, Tori has so much more in her than a Carpenters tribute act. This girl can do anything well.

[@rpc717]

Have you heard Rumours of Fleetwood Mac? They're at least as good as the original.

[@EddieJoe55]

Masterfully composed!! What a n amazing VOICE, dear Tori!

[@guillermomendoza5173]

Karen carpenter lives! Thank you for your beautiful voice, so clear and clean. In Latin America the Carpeters are very loved and remembered and now more thanks to you. Please keep going. Greetings from Lima Peru, Gracias y bendiciones

[@casey31373]

I really enjoyed that cover. I was in college when the Carpenters made that hit. Reminded me of the good times. Keep them coming Tory. You’ve got something going in that voice.❤❤😊👌👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@ClaytonBates-z8w]

I remember that song, growing up in the 60's-70s, the carpenters, were a great duo,bro, and sis. Even though still had sonny and cher, and others, but the carpenters had a lot of great hits. I would like to see, a new duo do that song on KZbin, anyway Tory, has a great voice, it gave me goosebumps, but I still miss Ms. K. Carpenter.

[@kermitefrog64]

Karen had the most incredible voice. It broke my heart when I heard she had died. This young lady also has a great voice. Hopefully she can be successful 🙏.

[@Tom_in_CA]

Wow, that’s a great cover, she is beautiful and talented. 👍

[@WH2012]

She's a HACK, enriching herself off of the legacy of one who will be forever un-matched.

[@stephenroth8132]

Simply amazing!!! Can't wait to hear more!

[@dondee5439]

So close to my ear that I can't easily tell them apart. We are so blessed that Tori shares her gift with the world. I also love her cover of Oivia Newton-John.

[@ChristopherCoughlin-r6w]

Amazing and beautiful beyond words! Loved Karen's voice so much and Tori's is almost identical!

[@texjoy56]

She sounds amazingly similar‼️😵 Karen C was my all time favorite growing up. 🥺 I will never forget where I was when I found out she had passed away. I cried and cried. 😭😭😭

[@jim52536]

WOW Beautiful... The Voice that touched my heart like no other singer...

[@doctorprepperisprepared]

It has been decades since I last heard Karen's beautiful voice enter my ears. To know that Ms. Holub has the singing voice of Karen is magical and so very welcomed to her audiences. Tears came to my eyes remembering Karen's fight with bulimia that took her away from us all. I miss her so much. Thank you Tori, thank you for helping to keep Karen Carpenter's songs alive. Thank you.

[@stevegardenhire5698]

Karen is the gold standard!!! This is girl is really good

[@EagleTalon457]

Beautiful voice, but Karen has a sound that comes from deep in her soul that just can't be duplicated.

[@juliarichmond5904]

Ok, I know this sounds dumb, but this song was my musical awakening. I distinctly remember where I was at the tender age of eight when I first was riveted to the radio. It was playing Close to You. This is my first crush in terms of music and I still absolutely love it to this very day.

[@tonyg1958]

In addition to arguably being the most talented singer in history, Karen was my very first crush as a young teenage boy. Her music is ageless, and I'm glad to see a very talented young singer paying homage to her.

[@USMC6169]

If they did a movie, they could absolutely use her to play the part

[@JohnTyler-gq2dl]

Thanks for the great memories, such a mesmerizing song. Karen's voice just had that special something that's hard to put into words, she truly sounds like an angel singing. And, wow, what a drummer!! My hats off to & heart broken by Karen C life, may we live better because of what she taught us.

[@marcosmanocchi8782]

Amazing! God bless you!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@keithbartholomew2990]

Very nice! Please keep singing and sharing 😊

[@SuperB1971]

I will say like everyone else, there is no voice like Karen Carpenter. Tory has a great voice. I'm so glad Tory is singing Carpenters songs. Someone so young who appreciates Karen Carpenter and wants to do her best to do justice to the song. Kudos.

[@genekimberly68]

Phenomenal comparison. I am glad Tory is here and doing Carpenter songs. Occasionally, God sends others to remind us that we may NOT recognize things immediately in front of us, but He will bring it back and show what talent really is. I miss Karen also but Tory is a great substitute. Keep singing, my lady, you take me back to a less stressful time.😍😀

[@ernestoarana6004]

Magical comparisons 😊

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Beautiful work, Tory.

[@september29ification]

Wow, very impressive! No one person can sound like another, and yours was great! My Mom gave me this album in 1970 for Easter. Everyone has and still does give grief about how much I like the Carpenters, great job!

[@ronraskind]

This is how a reaction to Tori should be done. You can tell it's not Karen singing, but it's darn close and is Tori's natural voice. And the instrumentals and backup vocals are stellar as well. As with all Tori's productions, this deserves attention. My only criticism of this video is that he called it a cover. There are lots of covers out there, but in this case only one reincarnation.

[@carlpayne8008]

Yea really close 👍

[@dadskrej5226]

The only way I could tell the difference is the slight 'huskiness' in Karen's voice.

[@WH2012]

Cheap imitation attempting to enrich herself off of someone else's legacy.

[@ronraskind]

If you don't have anything constructive to say, then you shouldn't say it. Troy is not trying to imitate anybody. She has some original music and also covers some other artists. However her passion is the Carpenters, and her natural voice happens to sound like Karen. When you hear her do some other music, you still hear the vibe of Karen Carpenter. Tori has an incredibly beautiful voice and if that's not obvious to you then you're not listening. You're also not paying attention to the production which is genius, done by Jim Wilkas. The layering of harmonies and of instrumentals with backup vocals is pretty incredible from a production standpoint. Bottom line I think that calling her a cheap imitation reflects a cheap comment.

[@WH2012]

@@ronraskind She needs to create her own material - NOT profit off of the legacy of the UN-MATCHED Karen Carpenter. Nice try, though. ;0)

[@RuthLea22122]

She has the same timbre of voice as Karen Carpenter. Wow!!!Amazing❤❤❤

[@jeffreywong3155]

brings tears to my eyes.

[@markbristol6108]

Tory you have a fantastic and beautiful voice. Keep singing. God's love and blessings.

[@rolandomarucut7083]

Excellent rendition of a classic song. Cheers

[@tonyr8443]

Now I know that it's true that we're all one of a kind and unique when it comes to God's given talents.

[@leonelcespedez-xh6qh]

Amanecio lloviendo, sentado en la puerta de mi casa, mi taza de cafe y disfrutar de esta joya. Karen fue única y vive en la voz de Tory.

[@estebanviotti5620]

MARAVILLOSA!!!!!! BRAVO BRAVO!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ IMPACTANTE VOZ !!!

[@ivanrenatoalbino8700]

Wonderful work!!! 👏👏👏

[@ralphieboy9596]

WOW!!! MIND BLOWING!!!

[@kathleentyson6727]

Wow ,stunning ,really beautiful.

[@trinijoyl1720]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ My heart melts!!!! Love them both!!!!

[@davidfreer4190]

Great voice a blessing! Awesome job🙂

[@robinanderson724]

I got goosebumps!! Amazing!

[@richardhendry3883]

Wow! She’s amazing.

[@1Jaz5d]

Outstanding! MORE than just a cover and beautifully done!

[@SteveHancock-b7z]

Really nice cover, Tory, but Karen Carpenter cannot be matched.

[@felixramos3078]

Beautiful rendition of a beautiful classic song. 👏 👏 👏

[@janicecastellanos8091]

Beautiful❣️cover Tori!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bobclarie]

Brilliant . . . goose bumps . . .

[@maryannarep]

It's yesterday once more!!

[@jbs256]

@@maryannarep That was the song she sang at her debut at Crooners in Minneapolis and the second song at the Carpenters 55th Anniversary. 😊

[@elmermason9685]

Beautiful voices. Thank you.

[@nathanielrobite3573]

This is an amazing side-by-side comparison that they did here. They really sounded close to being the same. The latter part was a good mix of left and right channels. I just also wish to mention that here in the Philippines, we used to have a voice-alike of Karen. She was Claire Dela Fuente. Sadly she passed away 3 years back. Karen was a fave of Filipinos in the 70s and many were saddened also when she passed away.

[@jojoquinn2]

Awesome! I loved the Caepenters!

[@user-Ewsmith34]

Good job young Lady!

[@kenkohogs9415]

We have made some amazing memories. 魂に響く言霊に感じます🎶感　謝❤😊

[@deltonviera2051]

Beautiful😊😊

[@judice5835]

My Dad brought me and brother to their concert in the early 70's

[@onehitpick9758]

Wow. This is really cool. Hearing both versions side by side makes it clear that this is near. Having the cover and the original temporally staggered, and then binaurally synched was really clever and amazing. With the singing, the keyboard, and the strings I heard some really great things. The brass was ok too, but could be a bit softer.

[@rev.henryfalcone6719]

Tori you are incredible, it is as authentic as when Karen released it. The Carpenters were one of my favorite groups back in the day. Keep going you are gifted by God and sing beautifully.

[@tercioannunciado1710]

Fantastic voice! Keep singing

[@dr.michaelr.foreman2170]

Now that was creative. To split the channels right and left really gives you a far better idea of their comparrison.

[@TheBartman14]

One of my most favorite singers of all time! Karen Carpenter! Very well sung Miss Holub. Probably the best rendition I have ever heard. Karen's voice was Golden! So that is saying a lot about your amazing voice Tory! Well done. 🙂

[@ADeCosa59]

To my ear, it sounds like Tori didn't lean into Karen as much as she did on "We've Only Just Begun". I believe Tori really affected as much of Karen's style as possible on WOJB - so much so that you could even hear that "Karen sibilance" on her "s" sounds. She has really maintained her own vocal identity this time around, which I think is a positive. Can't wait for that first Tori Holub ALBUM... It HAS to be on VINYL! 😊

[@andrewhanson5942]

Yes, listening closely she also replicates that slight trace of Karen's residual New England accent where she grew up as a child. The one that shows up in words ending in the "r" sound.

[@AmericanSurvival001]

This will be one of few songs that are allowed in heaven..

[@gym_bob]

Two golden voices!

[@flipfloppingwithMike]

EXCELLENT. I do not have the words.....

[@angelwooten1985]

Pretty darn amazing 👏

[@TrustJesus333]

Both perfect!💕

[@steveadams738]

Waw. I'm stunned and subscribed.!! I love Carpenters.

[@scottkane5621]

Amazing I have no words Beautiful !

[@michaelbest7872]

Karen's pure voice is so difficult to resemble. You did a really good cover here.

[@andrewhanson5942]

Gotta admit, Tory, that was pretty darned good!

[@irishgal3882]

I hear the difference. You have a beautiful voice, Tori… Karen’s is rich, like silk & chocolate… but Bravo to you 🩷

[@Canadianbatgirl62]

Beautiful ❤

[@MegaSkills9]

Tori is by far the closest anyone has ever got to duplicating that rare voice of Karen Carpenter. If Karen were still alive she would no doubt be very impressed. Tori has the voice, the range and the ear to do it extremely well. 👍

[@sgttim8617]

One of the Geatest Songs Ever !

[@scottforesman7968]

wonderful performance Tori.

[@joetiner6271]

Bravo!!! Are you related to Karen Carpenter? It is so rare to hear such a pure and natural voice, maybe once every 50 years or so. Fantastic!!!

[@vicaz9378]

Just plain beautiful ❤

[@kimcreate1]

Wow, Tory is good. Karen is one of my all time favs. Saw her in concert in the late 60s.

[@saxmusicmail]

Wow! Just WOW!

[@alasdairstuart3394]

What a gift 😊

[@kimberlymorin9424]

Tori has a beautiful voice but Karen's voice has that extra something special. She will be forever missed.

[@kentaaffe566]

Well done, Tori, as you age, I hope you develop Karen's lovely warm tones. Please keep singing 😊

[@timphares3061]

We need a Tori Holub tour and album.

[@spotprize64]

Magical ⭐️