MY FIRST TIME HEARING Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays *REACTION VIDEO*

[@ocheltree1]

NO AUTO TUNE. Pure talent, emotion, feeling. RIP Karen.

[@josiepkat]

I always cite her as an example of a great singer. Why, Because she doesn't reach for it - she does NOTHING overly fancy, and yet she's completely captivating. It's an honesty and warmth. All of this sounds so simple - but it's deceptively simple. Nothing with her is "put on" - she's kind of naked vocally. In the late 80s and 90s it became about how big you could sing, how many super high notes and acrobatics, but sometimes at the cost of real feeling. Singers had to launch into pyrotechnics - and there's nothing wrong with that but those things should come about naturally from the feeling inside and not because the audience expects it. I think people are drawn to the no frills honesty of Karen Carpenters beautiful voice. This element is what is essential before all the extra vocal acrobatics. That's why Freddie Mercury never turns me off with the extras he does with his voice- because he doesn't plan it, it's absolutely real - just coming out of him in the moment.

[@carolhesterberg7526]

Well said!! I completely agree!

[@hudentdw2]

Karen besides playing great time drumming her vocals are so superbly unbelievably amazing I don't think today so call artists double duty in their craft, Karen Carpenter did it so easy and that shows the kind of talent she was. the Hall Of Fame needs to induct her pronto!

[@joejackson73]

Karen has such a haunting voice that it wraps around your heart. I nearly teared up with you. Great reaction video!

[@sharonameskamp6893]

I’m sixty and have heard her hundreds of times. Always love to see the kids loving her like we all did❤️

[@wesmartyn3829]

Your reaction proves, you get it. I heard this when it first came out. You are carrying on this wonderful song, decades later. Thank you

[@chuckyanus3563]

I was into hard rock in the 60s and 70s but this woman always made me stop in my tracks and listen. A perfect voice. Glad you found her.

[@vincentmaniscalco4421]

Her voice still gives me the chills ! Absolutely flawless

[@ddbyrd2001]

I was 10 yrs old in 1970. This performance still brings a tear to my eye at 62. I get lost in just how beautiful her voice is… it just makes me tear.

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

Me too 👍

[@nealrepetti2396]

I must say , bin alive for a long time,65 YEARS and everytime I hear her I cry like a baby . Her death was so shocking I'm still not over it. R. I . P . Karen. We still love 💕 you.

[@bonester50]

All you can say about Karen Carpenter is just WOW. Best voice that has walked this planet IMHO.

[@DoIttMiaaaa]

Kevin You Are Soooo Right !! Karen Carpenter Has One Of The Most Amazing Voice I’ve Had The Pleasure Of Hearing 💗

[@SuperStevenmk]

@@DoIttMiaaaa 50 years later her performances still bring a combo of tears, shivers, and strong visceral feelings. We could tell , that you could tell.... :-)

[@SayItAintSo4real]

I agree. There's never been another like her. And I don't think there ever will be. Truly she was one of a kind in every way. Just amazing! And to be a drummer who sang. Wow!

[@allengrant]

I agree 100% RIP, Karen 🙏🏼 One of THE finest vocalists in my lifetime !! You were taken from us far too soon.

[@valogden]

Karen Carpenter's voice was like being wrapped in a warm blanket. She was a drummer first and a singer second. I think a male vocalist that I have found makes me feel as good when listening to their music is Adam Lambert. If you haven't seen him sing Cher's song Believe to Cher at The Kennedy Center Honors than you really should... incredible! He has many songs that are beautiful like Underneath or his acoustic version of his song On the Moon, Closer to You or Feel Something.

[@Lucidleo-li8yu]

And to think that she sang at that level (no autotune) live while also playing the drums. Karen Carpenter was considered one of the best drummers in the world during her time. A multi-talented artist whose voice will never be duplicated. R.I.P. Karen!!! We miss you!!!

[@joemacinnis1972]

To me, she was simply the best female singer I've ever heard period!

[@Coupydog]

The MOST beautiful voice I've ever heard in 52 years! 🙊 😎 💖

[@ralphyzabal6375]

Karen had that special voice when she sings you know who your listening to 💛💛💛💛

[@egk2584]

Karen Carpenter was the best female vocalist I ever heard. John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles were big admirers and thought her cover of Ticket to Ride was better than their version.

[@chrisalldis3375]

hi EGK, So was Sinatra,

[@ponyboy5.0coyotewild63]

If she only knew how much we all loved her ♥️

[@clydeb7713]

Most natural on key on tempo and angelic female singer in history

[@prischm5462]

Yes, angelic is the right way to describe her voice. Now, she teaches angels how to sing, or maybe they just sit around and listen to her. I would not blame them.

[@brucemorrow5271]

The magic of Karen Carpenter ❤

[@nealbraatz3911]

AND Richard Carpenter

[@AJN_71]

When you learn her story then listen to her songs you feel her sadness. I still get goosebumps when I listen to her music

[@thomastimlin1724]

Richard did all arrangements, and Karen and Richard sang ALL of their own harmony background vocals. I could tell you were fighting the tears....to my generation who lived through this era, it was unbelievable and heartbreaking Karen died in early 1983.

[@nathans3241]

I'm so glad you appreciate the music from the 60's and 70's. I grew up on this great music, the best recorded music.

[@jeraldkimball494]

RIP Karen Carpenter left us way too soon. Fly high sweet songstress!

[@danevans5823]

She was so amazing and beautiful inside and out.She is missed mightily.

[@terry8992]

How does she manage to make every song totally her own? Is it the way she sings as if she's only just thought of it. From her heart to ours!

[@marktito6169]

Wish we had beautiful music like that today....I feel grounded after that song.

[@TerminalFailSafe]

The Carpenters were my first like concert. All these years later I still find magic in their music.

[@matrox]

I've been digging this song ever since it hit the charts in the 70s and dig it still today. 1950s to 1970s is the best collection of music ever produced in world history.

[@steverino015]

everything she was singing, for her, was real... what an Angel... my favorite female voice ever.

[@looneygardener]

Knowing her sadness, this song breaks my heart. She was too pure for the world

[@StevenW1958]

Mia, you’re fighting the tears and I’m crying. She was such a gentle soul with the voice of an angel.

[@artsci2716]

Karen Carpenter was the top female vocalist ever! Richard was a gem as well as he played a major role with Karen! I love them both!

[@randyobrien2836]

Even now all these years later I still get the same feelings I got when her songs were new and I was listening to them on the radio.

[@sam21462]

Once an angel fell from heaven. Though she was called home far too quickly she left us all with an amazing gift. Because of her, we know what angels sound like. We miss you, Karen.

[@leonardocartes1253]

Yes, another phenomenal voice that just rips me apart. What a great song. What an amazing voice. One guy that never gets enough cred, is her brother Richard on keyboards and arrangements.

[@davepeterschmidt5818]

Yeah, Richard was a flat out genius. The way he could package the music to highlight Karen's vocals was just phenomenal.

[@bensadream]

All these great comments ring true for me. She had one of the most beautiful, open voices I've ever heard! The musical arrangements did not disappoint in any way. I'm glad we have such good recordings of her, for all generations to enjoy.

[@alexfletcher5192]

You just sit there in awe. She had the power to move you.

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Ms. Mia, Ms. Karen's voice is so Pure & Smooth as budder.. ♠W.G.

[@sharoninglima1217]

Karen voice was hauntingly beautiful and Richard composition. Amazing. Plus Karen drumming/Richards piano. Their sound is just heavenly. All of their songs are just amazing.

[@seanelsays]

Dude on the Saxophone…..is freakin awesome 😎

[@DoIttMiaaaa]

You Seen How My Face Changed When I Heard Him Come In ? 😩 This Is Definitely Nothing Short Of A Classic .

[@christopheryochum3602]

Bob Messenger. Mia also reacts to "A Song For You," but, unfortunately picked an edited video that leaves out Messenger's brilliant sax interlude in the middle of the song. If you want, look up the studio version and listen.

[@bonnefraher1709]

Not a better female voice ever. Just pure God given talent.

[@chrisalldis3375]

The best female singer of all time, a beautiful soul, I suggest you play her last recording "NOW"

[@samic1051]

Wow I have to say I am from Canada.I'm 60 years old.This is when I was like 13 or 14 and then 1516 I was going to just leave this and then I saw your face and. I continued, I think you totally get it.Thank you god bless

[@brianwashere7966]

Whenever I make this statement I either get one of two reactions. Total agreement or the perfunctory "oh you can't say that...what about blah, blah, blah..." Karen had the best voice EVER!

[@brucemorrow5271]

You are not wrong!!!

[@SayItAintSo4real]

I agree a billion times a zillion percent squared. 😉

[@petekingfish]

Not sure who’s in 2nd place but i damn sure know who’s #1

[@royrocker9004]

Celine Dion is right with her. Ann Wilson is another. I think thet all have great voices and I can not personally pick one over the other. Basically 3 different styles but all 3 have tremendous voices.

[@No1KCfan6]

Karen is at the very top for me and no one else even comes close.

[@deborahboyd598]

Just noticed this as was listening to rainy days and Mondays since about 71/72. .yes showing my age but it's such a beautiful song nice to hear someone from your gen can appreciate it.. appreciate her

[@wesmartyn3829]

R. I. P. you beautiful soul.

[@robinjohnston24]

Producers used to refer to her as ‘One Take Karen’. She had perfect pitch, and her tone was just unique. Other great Carpenters songs are ‘Goodbye to Love’, ‘Close to You’ and ‘For All We Know’. Actually, there’s loads of great ones. Great channel, BTW.

[@MrMnmn911]

I feel I was so blessed to hear the local DJ's play the Carpenter's songs on my AM radio back in the 70's. Listening to Karen sing to her brother Richard's arrangements is a memory that comes back so strong whenever I hear these songs. Man...those were good times.

[@EddioPinaR]

There's nothing like to see a woman melting her heart with a love song. Well here she is. Best reaction ever ... Thank you.❤

[@philp3512]

When you get a chance, listen to their song called Happy. It was a beautiful song but for some reason it wasn't as popular as all the others back then.

[@iron1215]

her voice is so full... it really stands out... i can't even think of another artist that sounds like hers...died too young...

[@jerrybowers3174]

One of the most angelic voices in history. I feel so privileged to have grown up in the '60s & '70s. Love your channel and your genuine reactions.

[@odettathomas5414]

Baby Girl. Just bask in the aura of Karen Carpenter. She and Richard take you there. Just awesome!!!

[@dennislalka7965]

Keep reacting to the great Karen Carpenter...voice of an angel and a great DRUMMER!

[@ChuckHackney]

In terms of purity, clarity, and pitch, maybe the best voice ever. I have simply never been affected spiritually with a voice like Karen's voice. Thank you, God, for sending us this angel if only for a brief time. Heaven must be a more melodic place since Karen came home.

[@kevinhope561]

She suffered from an eating disorder that killed her. I remember it. I was a kid and my mom was heartbroken. She was amazing.

[@jazzmaan707]

I first heard Karen's voice 50 years ago, and I have yet to hear any other voice, female or male, that can touch the soul like Karen does. No one comes close.

[@SayItAintSo4real]

I agree. I was 11 yrs old when "Close To You" hit the airwaves and I was absolutely mesmerized by her voice. I've never heard another like hers, or the way she can deliver a song. And then for her to be an excellent drummer, too? Holy cow! She was incredible! Truly one of a kind.

[@scottgorski7931]

I agree, there are singers that can massage your ears, but Karen could massage your soul. Her voice can penetrate your spirit and calm the most troubled heart.

[@robertemanuelfollett1146]

She is clearly # 1 of all time. Not to minimize other fine female singers, but the voice of Karen Carpenter seems like it's coming straight to us from Heaven itself. There's a reason why stores all across America play Carpenters songs at Christmas time. No mystery.

[@teamcougars]

Truth and there was no auto tune in those days what you are listening to is pure talent 💕

[@tomschmitz261]

the same...

[@deanbarcelona1427]

great singer ,super great drummer

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Karen Carpenter was just phenomenal, the beauty of her unique sound so sensational. I shall never forget her RIP Karen xx ❣

[@TheToscanaMan]

This one always brings me to tears without fail. ❤☮🙏

[@pauldourlet]

Saw Karen sing and drum in Concert in 1972 .One of the best Singer/Drummers ever .

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

The very first song I ever learned by heart when I was a little girl was the Carpenters “Close To You”… I was OBSESSED with it.🥰 Karen had such a NATURAL, IRREPLACEABLE talent… and was gone MUCH, MUCH too soon. I remember how SAD I felt for her brother when she passed, I can’t even imagine his heartbreak to lose her over something that one would hope could be dealt with/overcome. (She passed away from complications due to anorexia.)😞😭

[@deen261]

Beautiful reaction girl 💖✌💝👌...she has so many more songs to enjoy!!

[@scottgorski7931]

Those vocals while playing a full drum set.

[@robekiel1]

Wow I have not heard this in a very long time thank you for sharing wow 😊

[@DoIttMiaaaa]

Thank You For Supporting The Channel How You Do Robert 😅

[@lynnegulbrand2298]

So sad she died so young from anorexia. Her voice always gives me the chills. All of their songs are awesome.

[@TiggerC]

So many wonderful Carpenter songs… I hope you do more and some of their Christmas songs around Christmas time. They have a great Christmas album.

[@imuawarriors]

love that the younger generation is learning to appreciate Karen Carpenter... love your reaction!

[@DoIttMiaaaa]

Thank You , I Appreciate Your Kind Words & Feedback 🙂

[@jeffreyramsey4538]

This is wen i fell in love, i played this at a party in 71 as a dj and danced to it , and to this day i stil hv their double album greatest hits 2 lps on vinyl and oh by the way Caren played the drums but sadly died tragically very young fm anorexia but she remains alive in hers and brother Richard's music the Carpenters ABSOLUTE LEGENDS OF MUSIC

[@jeffreyramsey4538]

Try Yesterday once more you will love it also

[@michaeltipton5500]

Carpenters are a huge rabbit hole.

[@jollyj3285]

My favorite voice ever. Try Superstar or We've Only Just Begun next...there's many more...they were very popular in the 70s!!

[@yashicafr]

Im in my 60s now and have loved the carpenters for all those years, you need to listen to all their songs and you will see she had the most beautiful unique voice of any female singer, she was and always be the best female singer of all time!!

[@DanielGervais]

Love Karen! Thank you for sharing. God bless.

[@tammyjackson3113]

Karen had such a beautiful voice and a very sad ending RIP

[@DoIttMiaaaa]

Such A Beautiful Voice , I Agree 🙂 & Sad Ending? Omg Tammy , Please Explain ..

[@tammyjackson3113]

@@DoIttMiaaaa she died of heart problems after battling with Anorexia, all those producers told her she wasn't thin enough (JERKS).

[@DoIttMiaaaa]

Wow 🥺 Oh This Is Devastating . I Had No Clue . Extremely Sad .. Thank You For The Backstory Tammy 🙂

[@SayItAintSo4real]

@Do Itt Miaaaa she was only 32 years old. She'd been in treatment for almost a year for it, but her heart had been too damaged. They thought she was going to be okay because she had gained the weight back and was holding her own from Nov 1982 to Feb 1983, but, sigh. As her sweet daddy had said, "Her heart just gave out." Saddest words ever for such a beautiful, dear, sweet soul. Thank you for thinking of the Carpenters and reacting to their music.

[@buukkreider544]

Thank you, Miaaaa - Karen was one-of-a-kind! She never knew how good she was, and she never found that ONE LOVE during her sad lifetime; and she thought that she was fat and overweight and sadly died at age of 32. :( If you will react to "Goodbye To Love" and listen to the lyrics - that song kind of matches her life.

[@SickGirlRocks]

This song is so sad because it was how she felt every day of her life. RIP to such a beautiful soul who was lost too soon

[@albin2232]

She was incredibly talented.

[@nealbraatz3911]

Richard was also incredibly talented.

[@PeaceFan1]

Karen makes you FEEL things in a way NO other Singer has to ME, except Aretha Franklin!!! VERY MISSED!! xoxoooxo

[@matskarlsson3219]

Hi! Karen Carpenter March 2, 1950 - February 4, 1983. Was an American singer and drummer. Who with her older brother Richard performed as the duo The Carpenters. For me is Karen Carpenter. The greatest female singer ever! Karen´s voice is amazing! Some of the greatest songs: Please Mr. Postman, Close to you, Superstar, Top of the World, and Yesterday Once More and Olivia Newton-John & Karen Carpenter - Close to You. Thanks Mia! For reactions to: The Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays (Amazing song) 🙂

[@danielbenincasa770]

My 1st 45 record I bought was the Carpenters. I was 9 years old 1969. One of the best female singers ever. She left us to soon , so young.

[@Dodger0103]

Can I thank you for not pausing this great piece of music 😢 The lady just wanted to play the drums,and she was dam good at it But she was convinced to sing and wow are we lucky🙏

[@yhp99]

angelic is the right word. Enjoyed the reaction

[@jamesdrakes7444]

My parents loved the Carpenters so as a child I had most of their songs permanently imprinted on my brain lol ... only now that my mom has been lost to cancer they make me sad. Since this one seems to have touched you too I have a secret weapon to help fight any sadness songs sometimes bring. It's another song!! lol When the loss of my mom, my brother and even my son threaten my happiness I listen to Disturbed either 'The Light,' or 'Hold on to Memories' ... Mostly The Light if I'm being honest lol ... I think you reacted well to their cover of 'Sound of Silence' These songs are their own material but still emotional and powerful in different ways. My absolute go-tos if something makes me sad. Happy to see you smile after admitting that it got to you (like the rest of us lol) ... Disturbed suggestions are just to help the process lol

[@gailhancocks5207]

Shame Karen didn't love their parents enough though eh 😕

[@JohnsonFE]

There is something about your genuine expression....I transfixed me.

[@paulr6881]

Love this ! The song failed to chart in the UK on its original release . One of the most beautiful voices . Never been a true fan , but always love hearing the songs . thank you !

[@DoIttMiaaaa]

Really ?! 🤯 That’s Unbelievable , It’s Such An Amazing Song . Wow !! Thank You For Sharing That Info Paul . I’m Glad You Caught Todays Reaction 🙂 Catch You In My Next One !!

[@paulr6881]

@@DoIttMiaaaa We needed the ladies lol . Been nearly all men so far 🙂 . Queen I want to break free video doesn't count 🤣.

[@wendellburkhart8297]

I love her voice and this song brings back so many memories . Kinda letting everyone in on my age when I say that . But music just gets better with age and a lot of times you really hear things in these songs that you didn't realize when you were younger . And I absolutely Love your channel 💖 You'll go a long ways with it especially the way you reply to a lot of your subs .

[@foodforthoughtwithfestus7666]

Beautiful reaction!😊👌💛💔💛💛

[@bandini22221]

You face says everything. You don't even need words

[@alejandrosanchez7673]

Your face reaction tells it all. 😊

[@charleslively1714]

Great song great reaction!!

[@DoIttMiaaaa]

Thank You Charles 🙂

[@Tijuanabill]

Legend has it she just decided she could play the drums, sat down, and started doing it. Her own brother, himself a musical prodigy, immediately relented and let her play with his band he had been denying her membership in.

[@Bugsy0333]

Karen had the best female voice ever age 60 here !

[@jbs256]

Hi Mia, this came around again. Last time I only 👍🏻 I’m commenting and subscribing today and suggesting. This is my single favorite song by Carpenters. It’s so emotional and add the Harmonica and Sax and you have me in a puddle. Sigh, I saw you were going there too. I see plenty of wonderful suggestions. So I’m going to hope you see old song comments. This past April I went to the Carpenters 55th Anniversary Celebration. It was a 4 day event and on the second night was an acoustic concert held in the church where Karen had her funeral and Richard married Mary. There were 8 acts all singing in tribute. The youngest, 20 year old Tori Holub got the loudest ovation of the night. I’m going to link a song she and her collaborator James Wilkas released on March 2nd this year. That day was Karen’s birthday and the song is a cover of “We’ve Only Just Begun.” I’m going to assume you have no idea who Tori is but the 55th Committee did. Now you can learn, too. I hope you enjoy this and will want more from Tori, including the song she re-recorded that she sang at the concert. Thank you for your time. Joe kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGqYnZmAptRsjLssi=lx7YdsERaWMxoB9h .

[@nataliehurley7081]

Such a great loss to the world when we lost her.

[@joepimentel306]

All natural voice

[@frankwhitmire5779]

Enjoyed your reaction as always.... you're quite Lovely Mia

[@bruceprouse5562]

Just pure !

[@candiceshields9748]

It is a sad song. But it's amazing.

[@Salomon-pi8cb]

I'm a 59 yr old man. I was 5 yrs old when I first heard Karen's angelic voice. There will never be another Karen Carpenter.. R.I.P Karen, we will always love you❤❤❤.... James Zrenjad Desjardins Desjardins

[@helokopter924]

Good reaction. Herb Alpert heard Karen's voice on a demo in 1969 and signed her brother, Richard, and her to A&M records. Karen received 4 Grammys in the 70s and sold over 80 million records by 1982. She was 1975 rock drummer of the year according to Playboy. Perhaps THE best female vocalist-ever, because she commands you to listen as she sings in perfect pitch TO you, not at you, with emotion and enunciation. No auto-tune or gimmicks. No professional voice or drum instruction. She was known by the studios as 'one take'. She rarely, if ever, did more than one take of any song. She was also the ONLY female harmony/background voice in all her songs. She was truly born with an incredible singing talent. Documentaries point out the accolades to her voice, such as, Paul McCartney said she had the most angelic voice after hearing her sing 'Ticket To Ride'. John Lennon ran into her at an LA restaurant and told her "you have a fabulous voice, luv". Supposedly Frank Sinatra stated that Karen was the only singer he'd pay to hear. I recommend songs such as, Yesterday Once More, Solitaire, This Masquerade, Need To Be In Love, Hurting Each Other, Only Yesterday, I Can Dream Cant I, Crescent Noon, Ordinary Fool, Superstar, Rainy Days and Mondays, etc. KC never knew true love. One of her few friends included Dionne Warwick. 5'3" KC really lost weight, due to anorexia, in earnest beginning in 1975. She died in Feb 1983 at age 32 due to heart complications from anorexia.