Close to you

[@scorpioeddie84]

Love this song and love The Carpenters. Karen had the most beautiful voice.

[@carnutmusic10]

This song is bitter sweet for me and almost brings on tears. I dedicated it to my wife at our wedding 40 years ago. Around that same time we saw Karen and Richard live in concert in El Paso. I wonder what could have been if she had only conquered the personal demons and stayed with us longer.

[@jillmathis4576]

the most lovely voice ever, I miss her, I remeber the day to the moment when I heard she had passed, what a shame and enormous loss to humanity. THey are, remain wonderful, Priceless

[@takfam07]

This is a perfect song in every respect. So glad i grew up in the '60s and '70s. We had so many brilliant songs then. And today, they carry us like magic carpets back into the past.

[@seanhorace925]

My grandma loved this song. I was young when I first heard this.

[@BigWill1222]

Karen's voice was truly the voice of an Angel. Though she left us way too early, this angelic voice will be here for so many years to come!

[@Damon98335]

Golden, Pure Class can't find it today

[@TheHockey06]

Always reminds me of my mother. She loved this song and would love to sing it while she was getting ready to go to work and take me to school. Great memories.

[@LuisContrerasZegarra]

Que hermoso cantaba esta mujer...preciosa voz.

[@stevietire71]

one of the most beautiful voices ever.. such a shame she is gone

[@blancanbx8106]

I love this song!

[@bigdanbear]

She will always be young and beautiful to me. The best voice the industry will ever have. As I child her voice called to us kids. My Mother loved her too. A true voice. Unlike 4 octave crap today. Monotone and sounds like yelling. Her voice was for a better term angelic. We will always love you Karen.

[@chickypooh73]

one of my favorite carpenters songs.

[@anjelicamarrujo8621]

Karen Carpenter had an Angel's voice, pure clear, and bright, sincere, haunting, honest and real, it came through every time she opened up her mouth to sing....we will probably never have another talent like hers on this earth again. I am glad I was a teenager when their hits were top 40....I bought all of their albums, and still hurt this day now that she is passed away 30 years ago....still miss you lovely Karen, rest in peace with the dear Angels of God......

[@AlejandroFenty17]

Essa música é tão atemporal ♥

[@tayna2443]

Sim, aqui estou eu em 2023 escutando essa obra prima.

[@alchemistofblue]

I heard my dad playing this a long time ago and loved it. I'm only 18 and hate today's music... I wish music could be like this nowadays.

[@Offsides09]

Such a beautiful voice.

[@MystMoonstruck]

I cry listening to this because my younger sister loved this song and The Carpenters so much. She chose this song for her wedding. She's been gone for a little over two years, and Mom and I miss her so much every day.

[@markkiray2196]

beautifulll

[@vmuto1]

Dear God, Thank you for this Angelic & Beautiful Lady that we know as Karen Carpenter. Although it's very easy to cry & it hurts so bad with each passing day that goes by, it's conforting to know that with each of these passing days that go by, all of us are that much closer to hearing Karen sing again.

[@scottblackburn6210]

Karen, wish you could know how much you are loved. I dearly miss you.

[@MrUhwoody]

You're not alone there, Scott. (heavy sigh...)

[@scottblackburn6210]

Crying right now. Oh Karen, Why? Can't get enough of her singing. She was also very attractive. I just want to hold her, that's all. I wish I could bring her back.

[@JoannaCubana]

+Scott Blackburn I am crying too. .. I was a child when I loved this song, and just discovering what love was all about. I miss her so much♡

[@perpetualseeker]

Personally, I enjoy knowing that young people are discovering her music and sharing it with people their age. That is the what exemplifies "legend." If we hope her music will live on for the ages, it needs to be passed to younger generations. End of story.

[@pheenix42]

Never doubt that your words have the power to hurt, which is what happened to Karen.

[@gravelandgrain100]

Terrible how someone could dislike themselves so much that they would not be anymore. Too much hurt in this world, when a person who has so much and feels like nothing, She was a true talent.

[@Exemonster9]

HOMERO Y MARGE

[@MsPurpleGlow]

I'm 14, and i love this song. It's so magical :') Not sex, not drugs or painful love. Just... pure love. What a beautiful song.

[@lopedelamancha9259]

Carpenters > Close to You ^_^ !!

[@mvdav67]

This is the 1st song i can remember hearing as a child. My mother would play it loud enough on the stereo so you could hear it throughout the whole house. Mom"s been gone for 20 years, but hearing this now brings me back to that magical time!

[@1982jhc]

Having a caption saying "Well she looks old" may go some way to explaining why she died of anorexia.

[@unamckillen7125]

You are right. Society is cruel, individuals are cruel. Karen was a quiet, sensitive girl with a massive talent. That was anorexia in waiting.

[@because0011]

she was so beautiful and beautiful voice. they sang the most wonderful soft songs. i love them and i'm happy that they made these songs so world could enjoy.

[@barcehenry10]

I LOVE THIS MUSIC WHY DID YOU DIE KAREN I MISS YOU SO MUCH

[@truejusticeseeker]

Karen was a real person, a real talent singing a truly beautiful song. Wish today's artist were able to reach this kind of quality...

[@chrishough1302]

Your pop-up comments are exactly why we no longer have Karen Carpenter in this world. Too many people made comments about her appearance, weight, etc.

[@MegaLWordFan]

I totally agree with you Chris Hough. Also, I would like to add that during this performance, Karen was not anorexic yet; in fact, in 1973 Karen had normal weight on. It’s too bad they didn’t hire people to take care of their outfit and makeup, then Karen would have seen how beautiful she was before she did that solo album during which she actually saw herself as beautiful and sexy for the first time. Then maybe she would have stopped starving herself to death.

[@dancer7915]

Anorexia isn't caused by poor self esteem or bullying dumbass . Oops , I hope you survive that snowflake 😏

[@chuckrosener6501]

You are so sadly correct chris. Makes me cry even more...

[@shirleys765]

@@dancer7915 So expert. What cause anorexia?

[@sunlitweb]

In her day, often said to be the most perfect singing voice on earth. I will still go with that.

[@juanpablocunarro6594]

Perfect song, stupid annotations..

[@akibubba1]

I agree with MrChasewalker that classic songs shouldnt be vandalized, and the opening bars in this one still make me cry over 40 years later.

[@pmb11000]

It doesnt matter if its rock or rap, folk music or whatever real talent stands out. Her voice was soft and silky. The song may be old and Karen has passed on but this song is one of those guilty pleasures that puts you in that happy place

[@vmuto1]

Thank you Carpenters for all you did for children during the Holidays & thank you for the Gift of your musical & Vocal talent. Wow to think we had a living Angel on earth named Karen Carpenter- One very special Lady that we we're fortunate enough to have here for 32 years (not long enough I know) What Karen has Left us however is the greatest Christmas present anyone could ever receive. Karen would be very proud of Richard on how well he's went on over the years. Merry Christmas everyone GB KC

[@TheTRAINOR11]

Pure simple talent. This woman was incredible. It's so sad she suffered from anorexia. I wish that I could've been there so save her "somehow". So much talent, too short a life. She will live forever in the hearts of many, young and old.

[@afewoffavethings]

I can remember singing this song, word for word when it was released. I was three years old. And yes, I still remember all the words. :-)

[@TheJoey1s]

I remember this on the radio of my dads old buick skylark. Brings back memories of the 70's....sometimes I wish I could go back! Lol....good memories.

[@usandthemx]

Generations gapped Early 70's, sittin in a bar with my mom On the juke, she played Satana, Abraxas. I said, I'm surprised you played that. She said, I love that guitar. I played, Close to you, and, We've Only Just Begun. She said, I'm surprised you played that. I said... I LOVE THAT VOICE!

[@peelermac]

R.I.P., Mr. David. You gave the world your best and your songs influenced my young life.

[@XgamerevolutionX]

the beauty of love and female vocals. a song that has no words to express its beautiful magnificence. this is music ladies and gentlemen this is beauty

[@josealfredoguerreroguerrer3319]

hermosas canciones que solo podiamos escuchar en estaciones de radio como RADIO EXITOS, RADIO CAPITAL, RADIO 590 LA PANTERA, RADIO MUNDO MEXICO, Y RADIO 6 20, UNIVERSAL STEREO y ya mas reciente MIX 106.5 lo recuerdan!!!!!!! desde pachuca, hgo saludos a todos y felicidades a quien ha subido estos hermosos videos

[@Abel3M]

Beside a natural, beautiful voice, Karen STUDIED music. It´s hard to think that any other voice will get....close to you. God Bless sweetheart.

[@JamesHughes1]

Now this is one of the greatest songs ever composed. The arrangements were bob on with excellent Vocals changed the music world.

[@Jael6971]

This is one of the purest natural voices that I've ever heard. Karen will certainly be missed forever by those who love beautiful music. Now she surely is in the place where all the beautiful voices sing togehther to the One that gifted them so wonferfully

[@Catuta51]

Ela era Mórmon...não mostrava o corpo, só a voz maravilhosa!!! Toda vestida, incrível!! Bjs.

[@robertbruce8116]

I always get the feeling that she's singing directly to me. I felt that way even when I was seven when this song came out. I remember singing it with my brothers in the front room. We all knew that there was something special about the song, and of course the singer :)

[@neukertification]

I remember having this huge crush on this guy in Junior High School that was in the 70's and everytime this song played on the radio I would just sigh and think of him..lol

[@Loverboy19691]

When i close my eyes while listoning to this song, i'm a little boy again back home with my family at 'gladstone villa' in wales, in the 1970's, good days!

[@Best3In3The3World]

I really love this song....When I sad break with my girlfriend,pressure to much, brain was pain , family passed away even I wanna give up is this song help me stand it up. This song let me learned alot of things how to love a person then regret when break it up but already late. The most I learned is how to cherish my beside friends,family even my lover don't waited lost than regrets is too late. Close to they when they needed us.!!

[@CahillandDelene]

Perfect pitch, perfect vibrato, perfect timbre, perfect diva of her time, and always.

[@marie001972]

I used to sing this song to my son.twenty years ago.Gotta love this song.

[@sotogal]

30 años sin tu presencia física pero hasta la fecha te tengo presente a traves de todas las canciones que dejaste como un gran legado para nosotros, gracias

[@davseeder]

3 years ago i was listening to this song on youtube... today i still listen to this wonderful song. :)

[@padude64]

Karen as a grown man, you make me sleep well with this song! I miss you so much!

[@johng830]

Her voice is as fresh as Spring.

[@ashleyli9548]

i'm 14 but i love this songs. i love The Carpenters. i almost cried when i heard 'yesterday once more' it's saddest song.

[@upster20]

The year was 1972. I was in Jr. high school and the first girl I ever asked to dance was Christy H. The dancing back then was like a slow moving bear hug, the slower you moved the better you were. The Carpenters record, Close to you came on and I will never forget that dance. We moved slow and easy....after that dance we were a couple and definetly two of the cool kids at the school.

[@Ramos2123]

I know this is homer and marge's song and it made me cry in the movie but I love this song because is my parent's wedding song. Next year, in his 20 aniversary I will play this song to them.

[@padude64]

Uncle Bob I love you so much man! I will give my life for any senior!

[@EnergeticBanana]

I love this song, it;s so beautiful! This song will play at my wedding when I get married.

[@lovedommen]

might not be my generation I must say this song,singer & yet group is fantastic,i heard about her health problem & dying so young;such a shame.There should be such groups & music nowadays too

[@DogLoveRegisAndKelly]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ANOTHER PERSON MY AGE WHO KNOWS GOOD MUSIC. I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY PERSON WHO KNEW GOOD MUSIC AT THIS AGE.....YOU ARE SO AMAZING

[@vinnypoet]

Nevermind your age! It's a natural obligation to appreciate wonderful songs like this one!

[@stevietire71]

so sad that such a beautiful person and voice had to leave us so soon, god bless her soul and may she forever live on...

[@xDarkLozziix]

i was looking for this band for awhile i grow up with their songs, i love their voice. this was my favourite song and still is

[@doorserviceofmt]

Very good... anybody can play a guitar. Even though Carlos is one of my favorites and we all know he does not sing. Love you too Carlos!

[@midwesternChicana]

Love this. Always loved the Carpenters. Miss this kind of music.

[@alanbourbeau24]

This is one of my favorite love songs. And it's perfect of for February 14th, Valentines Day. And i hope to find my soul mate. One that will be understanding, caring, loving, funny, compassionate and respectful.

[@SuperWeng10]

i maybe getting old but these song is far waaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than the ones we have now!! and its very sad Co'z we don't have music like this anymore...

[@TheSxcbiatch]

voice of an angel. this song was playing on the radio when i was born and my eyes are actually blue. how weird.

[@MAGIK5476]

One of the greatest singers ever.

[@candace2007]

this song bring backs soooo many great memories and it is soooo refreshing to see the younger crowd imbrace it as well!!!! right on bary007!!!!

[@alanbourbeau24]

This also makes a perfect song for Valentines day!! I love it, I love it, I love it!! :)

[@moabrob]

What an amazing work of art. It's timeless. Penned and composed by Paul Williams. Arranged, directed and performed by the Carpenters and Herb Alpert. It's as fresh today as it was 40 years ago. Yeah, 40 years. Mindboggling, huh?

[@nuttynickyful]

Perfect song for Valentines Day

[@odiliaherrera6177]

Beautiful voice, beatiful woman. Left us to soon but your music lives on.................

[@roady1966]

still the most perfect voice on earth! thank god for the tecnology to enable us to listen to her!

[@kimboston9337]

EVERY BOY USE TO SING THIS TO ME . THANK YOU R.I.P. XXX

[@Balongo63]

I love this lady I cried the day I found out she died! She was the most perfect voice I ever heard. Me my older sister use to lay on the floor listening to her records. I miss you Ney!

[@ladyluvRB]

Lawd I love the Carpenters...My chorus teacher made us sing all of their songs at Wilder in South Carolina......RIP Karen...

[@VW00794]

** Tomorrow will be 28 years since she left us, but her voice is as magical as when I heard it when I was 10 years old. A blessed soul that is truly missed. **

[@baj7557]

One of the sweetest songs ever recorded.

[@MagalyVidaurreVelasquez]

This is a beautiful song my love .. I also want to be near you always.... I love you muchhhhh

[@Valeriejoycego]

This is my favorite song and it gives me nostalgia every time i listen to it. Karen's gone but her song lives forever!!!

[@MexiEmpleadoCorrupto]

I am crying again.. my teen memories are back again...thanks Karen.

[@smores265]

Such a beautiful song, I can't imagine anyone even coming close to doing such a great job with it. Karen Carpenter had a beautiful voice. Too bad we lost her.

[@MexiEmpleadoCorrupto]

thank you Karen and her brother they brought me joy when I was a teen I send them a letter from my country and they ansered that letter. RIP.

[@6sponge379]

best music ever no wonder some people like the oldies better than current music

[@shelgirl001]

This was number 1 the day I was born!! I love it!!!

[@Francisfaustina]

Believe me Joshua.....I was 13 when I listened to the Carpenters and IT WAS GREAT!!!

[@Contakum]

Art is important, because it leaves our souls to bare. An artist dares to show what we desire and fear, the art that you value is a testament to your character. I value The Carpenters.

[@rei39120]

oh yes she did, i still well up to hear this. she was such a talented lady. r i p my dear r i p. i love and miss your beautiful voice.

[@padude64]

This song will never fade with time!!!!!!!!!

[@acousticguitarfan55]

Karen had such an angelic voice! Beautiful!

[@stevietire71]

god i love her so much.... the most beautiful voice iv'e ever heard.... i hope i see her someday in heaven...... god love her....

[@DaveWollenberg]

Billboard's 278th #1 hit of the rock era. God bless! RIP, Karen.