FIRST TIME HEARING..| Carpenters - Superstar REACTION

[@hazi5961]

She had the most hauntingly beautiful voice I've ever heard.

[@louise3088]

Listen to Eva Cassidy, Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

[@lorin6673]

Yes, she and Patsy Cline.

[@lucaswallo8127]

hauntingly?

[@hazi5961]

@@lucaswallo8127 hauntingly beautiful means - ​in a way that is emotional, beautiful, sad or frightening and cannot be forgotten.

[@danjones9552]

If you seen the movie Tommy boy..Chris Farley David spade sang it in the car.just before they hot the deer

[@irocitZ]

I'm a Rock/Metal guy, even we know how incredible of a vocalist Karen was. Without a doubt one of the best ever, RIP

[@ogmandog]

Fuck yeah bro!

[@irocitZ]

@@ogmandog 🤘😎🤘

[@imagine1004]

Absolutely the best

[@melissast.louismo4522]

One hell of a drummer too

[@RocketmanRockyMatrix]

She was a drummer too

[@KitCat2028]

Superstar 🔥 RIP Karen Carpenter

[@pjftoo7588]

Luther Vandross covered it later. This was 1970's. We've Only Just Begun is another of their top hits. One of the best female singers ever and her brother Richard was a great composer/arranger/producer. He heard the above song on a bank commercial, called the writers and made it a massive hit of it. In their time they were considered safe, middle of the road, squeaky clean, mom and pop music, but they have stood the test of time.

[@conkyvsricki4710]

will farrel on conan did a good cover

[@pjftoo7588]

@@conkyvsricki4710 Thanks I hadn't seen this. I thought he was going to do an over the top parody, but it was good and funny.

[@DominiqueVanheusden]

Sonic Youth did an excellent cover

[@pamshellenberger8914]

I was thinking it was Luther!❤

[@MrCRayAnderson]

and Usher apparently...

[@karencolley-smidt864]

I was crushed the day I heard that Karen Carpenter died from anorexia. It was in February 1983. This is my favorite song of theirs.

[@maryellenazack4466]

I still get teary hearing her haunting voice. 😢

[@tulipmoon5230]

I agree, it's so sad how she passed away

[@smokeyverton7981]

I was eight years old. I remember not knowing what anorexia was but noticing how thin she had gotten. She was also a great drummer

[@michaelasay6140]

Mee too...stil am

[@michaelasay6140]

@@tulipmoon5230 her Mothers fault

[@nathgangma]

I remember my parents playing "the carpenters " album when I was about 6yrs old. I told my dad " I want to sing like that ". He said "you can't, nobody can". He was right!..

[@sae5330]

Haha poor Terilyn 😁 but you parent right !! Nobody can sing like Karen 😎

[@jog8483]

@Terilyn Erickson Wow!! Kinda harsh. So you're dad wasn't a "you can do anything you set your mind to" kind of guy, huh?

[@keithjones9544]

@@jog8483 😂🤣

[@markw3598]

BUT, that is a voice ANY singer should aspire to be like!

[@robinraan]

“That’s how you sing” Well said

[@joeday4293]

As legendary a singer as she was, wait until you see her play drums. She was a legit great drummer. Look up "Karen Carpenter drum solo" and see what you find.

[@Poss1]

Thank you. As soon as he opened saying, "That's how you sing" I dropped down here to make sure this happened. 👍😉👍

[@johnyohe5057]

I second this!

[@valeriechesne1961]

My siblings were teenagers when the carpenters were popular and I was about 3-4 years old. I so remember this song and many others. Her voice is just like smooth

[@aircap]

100% this, she was a badass

[@joeday4293]

@@aircap She was Buddy Rich's favorite pop drummer - and Buddy hated EVERYBODY. LOL

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Great reaction, Leo ! .. Karen Carpenter's voice is as close to perfection as a human can get, and you recognised her talent immediately and gave it the respect it is due .. Lovely to see, mate 👌

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

I disagree. Karen's voice is perfection. The only singer who can match her is Barbra. The best of the rest are at least a notch below.

[@saturnnet1627]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Barbra Streisand nasal tonal quality puts her just a notch below Karen in my opinion.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@saturnnet1627 See, I don't hold that against her. I actually love the nasal quality in Babs, as well as a young Stevie Nicks, and Yvonne Elliman--both of whom were even more nasally than Barbra. Having said that, I don't hold it against Karen for not having a nasal sound. Since I've mentioned four, I may as well round out my Top 5 with Olivia Newton-John. Honorable mention goes to Tori Amos.

[@saritatambayong4002]

She's a drummer too. God forgot that he already gave her a talent, he add more..

[@cobrakaiX]

Crazy that she thought of herself as a drummer more than a singer. Oozing with talent.

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

@@cobrakaiX she had good reason; she was a wonderful drummer. Have you ever seen this video? I just discovered it a couple of days ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5aUiIqNhN2bg9U

[@lowellirish]

She always regarded herself as a drummer who sings.... and was very shy about her singing ability

[@pauldourlet]

Check out Carpenters , Burt Bacharach medley(in black and white ), Karen Carpenter kick-ass drummer on you tube

[@pauldourlet]

@@sarastromseth-troy3323 Check out the concert they did in Australia in 72 in black and white -it is on you tube

[@vickiroman189]

In my ears, Karen had the most beautiful female voice ever. Her version of "Ave Maria" is stunning. RIP, dear Karen, and thank you for the beauty you left us.

[@goldilox369]

Oh sh*t yeah! I have that entire Christmas album on repeat during the Christmas season! I love that version. ❤️👍

[@hardboiledharry4061]

Her voice never falters even when changing registers, she is on a different level, nobody can touch her, NOBODY, Paul McCartney said she was the finest female vocalist, to lose her at such a young age, 32 is just heartbreaking, I believe if she were still here she'd be just as powerful now.

[@gwenjackson8583]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful soul…lost too soon.

[@michaelbrown5994]

She was a hell of a drummer too

[@msmrsro]

Karen was also a phenomenal drummer! She killed it behind a drum kit! She actually considered herself a drummer first, preferring it to singing. Her voice is like butter, so smooth.

[@pamelabarrera5074]

Beautiful. I loved the Carpenters.RIP Karen.

[@lutdesimpelaere2947]

It’s a Carpenters original, Luther Vandross did a cover. Rainy days and Mondays next?

[@sukie584]

No, it’s a Delaney and Bonnie song, originally called Groupie(Superstar).

[@mckjewel]

@@sukie584 Richard Carpenter didn't write these lyrics?

[@sukie584]

@@mckjewel no. Leon Russell, Bonnie Bramlett, and Rita Coolidge (uncredited) wrote it.

[@mckjewel]

@@sukie584 Get out. Rita Coolidge. Love her.

[@wnsafford1854]

@@mckjewel Since you love Rita; Rita & Leon were working with Delaney & Bonnie when this was written. As "Groupie (Superstar)", it was released as a single, Dec. 1969 by Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, with Bonnie, lead vocals. Rita, back-up vocals. Leon, piano & Eric Clapton, guitar. Soon after, Rita & Leon went on the Mad Dogs & Englishman tour. The live version on that album is Rita singing lead (& Leon on piano).

[@mariaportengen2959]

Karen Carpenter had the most beautiful voice in the world 💕🎶

[@markw3598]

Ever, .................... so far.

[@pamelabryer9744]

Leon Russell (A song For You)🎩🎹🎼🎙🎶 and Bonnie Bramlett (Bonnie and Delaney)wrote this❤❤❤

[@maryellenazack4466]

Rainy days and mondays We've only just begun Stellar tunes!

[@poguemom3]

Her voice just pierces your heart. Such a beautiful melancholy tone. Such a talented young woman gone too soon.

[@kimlouise-rf5rr]

Just watching this now. Let me tell you, YOU ARE ALREADY A SUPER STAR! You bring a smile and joy to many ❤ And yes, Karen Carpenter had the voice of an Angel ❤

[@mrswiss]

Don’t ever fix it so you can see the goosebumps. The light shining so you can’t see anything has become part of the charm.😀

[@907kat]

Lmfao

[@glorialara8439]

She makes sounding so beautiful effortless.

[@kathybwell]

Bro, you were so captivated by her brilliance that you let your joint go out. Understandable

[@AshleyWilliams-w8o]

My dad listened to her when I was a kid and I continued to listen to her... now my kids listen to The Carpenters... her voice is timeless.

[@jchampboston]

Luther Luther Luther !!!!!! He did a great job but nobody can touch Karen. There are so many carpenters songs that you can do and you will just sit there mesmerized by Karen in every single one

[@amyk9175]

Super⭐️🌟💫

[@jamesallen278]

Superstar.

[@marlarogers9304]

Hi, Leo! Karen's voice was so strong, but sweet and pure at the same time! Her life ended due to her battle with Anorexia. She was the drummer, but was encouraged to sing, she didn't want to sing. You have to check out her drum solo!!! She was always so happy playing them!! R.I.P.

[@patriciacleary9146]

Such a beautiful song! Karen had a fantastic voice. Sadly, she passed at 32 from anorexia. You probably heard Luther sing this song. Have an amazing day Leo. 🎶💯💓

[@chercee]

You were mesmerized from the start, join the club!

[@nofishinmydiet]

She had such a beautiful voice. Rest in Peace, Karen Carpenter

[@tiana2]

Beautiful song. Superstar

[@Being_There]

Oh man Karen was incredible..her voice is like a warm blanket. She was also a old school trained world class drummer! All she wanted to do was play the drums ! Definitely listen to more of the Carpenters…great band! Also Luther Vandross does a great version of this!

[@elizabethroberts9117]

Only Really Good Singer's With Really Great Songs Could Make Me Cry! Karen Carpenter Always Had Me In A Stream Of Tears!

[@trinaday46]

She is one of my favorite singers of all time

[@Jillyconjem]

Her story is heartbreaking. Her voice was gold. 💜💜💜

[@tinagilbert8902]

Beautiful reaction Leo. Karen was such a beautiful, kind Soul and had such an angelic voice. She died of complications from Anorexia Nervosa. I was in the hospital struggling with Anorexia myself when she passed. I was a young adolescent at the time and it hit me hard. They made me watch the news of her death on TV the night she died, it broke my heart. I wish she'd won her battle with the disease, she had so much beauty in her Soul. Normally I don't listen to the Carpenters anymore and will always turn it off because of the bad memories, but this time I watched.... and I'm glad I did! It was a beautiful reaction and warmed my heart. Nice to see you can appreciate music like this..... goes to show you have a beautiful soul too Leo. Thanks for this one! It was a great way to start the day....

[@elaineshakeshaft2830]

You are a star,our little star.❤

[@marylarrimore3950]

It is hard to watch her knowing she passed a slow death. A lifelong struggle yet she has this amazing gift. They were popular when I was a child. Her death was hard. I was 18. My heart went out to her brother.

[@sharonpate5481]

Thanks for showing my grandkids that grandma was a rocker and grew up with great music that they will probably never experience live! ☮️🤘🏽🔥👵🏼

[@deborahcornell171]

Karen was such a beautiful person inside & out, with a gorgeous voice to match. I just wish she'd realized how beautiful she was. She & her brother had a lot of huge hits. Check out "Close To You", one of their best. And "We've Only Just Begun" has been played at countless weddings.💙

[@RVWeekendsRC1]

I’m a superstar. My lady can’t keep her body away from mine!;)

[@ruthbellis7907]

You are doing just fine be careful for what you wish for. Her voice is one of the best! Carpenters wow.

[@pamelabarrera5074]

My all time favorite female artist.

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

Her passion was the drums, she loved drumming. But thankfully those around her knew the world deserved her voice!! She was less than happy, but she had to be.

[@robross180]

I love her... she makes cry hard.

[@darcylyons4313]

She had such a calming nature to her voice no crack's or pitchy just smooth like peanut butter on your tongue.

[@shawnoliver5365]

She was the best. ❤️😞😞

[@sharkfinz6]

i love watching people zone out listening to that exquisite voice!!

[@dtreesforever8861]

You ARE a superstar Mr. VIDEO! 🤩

[@stephwest1382]

The Carpenter fam. always has the best songs. Have an awesome day Leo

[@jeffgolden4851]

Legend

[@deniseriley6622]

Such a sad story for Karen Carpenter. Years of anorexia and bulemia. I think Luther Vandross done a cover.

[@labratamber]

So did ruben studdard on amrrican idol

[@michaelasay6140]

Yep

[@deniseriley6622]

@@labratamber but Ruben Studdard is still alive.

[@pastense]

@@deniseriley6622 who said he died? I was in Ruben’s band several years ago. Great humble dude!

[@deniseriley6622]

@@pastense I never said he died. I was referring to Karen Carpenter.

[@rebeccaworkman274]

I remember her death quit well she was one of my ideals of the time as well captain and tineal

[@kagcgirl]

"Close to You" & "We've Only Just Begun" are their other hits!

[@StudeSteve62]

Well...two of them, anyway...😁

[@jacksaintjack2844]

The best example of perfect vibrato you will ever hear.

[@AsphaltAngel]

Superstar!!! 🤟❤

[@jennifersantaguido2141]

Wow! I think I just saw Mr Video fall in love!! Lol Ms Carpenter had one of the most beautiful voices! 💕

[@nicolewilliams3434]

I've heard of the group but never listened to their music . Beautiful song . Beautiful words . Rest in peace to Ms. Karen Anne Carpenter ❤❤❤ Great Review ❤❤❤

[@theodoreritola7641]

Well you missed out BIG TIME

[@bradleyhart2492]

BRAVO!

[@knightngail1]

Usher and Luther Vandross did a cover off this. That's probably what you heard. 😊

[@lilevil2045]

Hey Mr video, sorry your triumph video got taken down, I loved it.

[@kenrk]

You should check out their songs: "Close to You" and "Yesterday Once More".

[@llusk6375]

Leon Russell and Bonnie Bramlett wrote this song. Luther Vandross also did a cover as well as Rita Coolidge.

[@go234ko96ts5]

RIP Karen you are still so missed but your music still reminds us of that beautiful voice. Rainy Days and Monday and Close to You need your reaction also. Keep up the variety of music choices. The 70's still rule, decade of greatness.

[@judydempsey3957]

Leo..you are our Superstar......I love the Carpenters .....JudyD. Was I 21 when she passed....Judy D

[@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607]

Thank you for sharing . You said ..that’s how you sing..don’t do it no other way . Absolute truth there..100 percent.

[@tomschmitz261]

the carpenter's version of "superstar" reached #2 on the charts in 1971... karen recorded the song in ONE TAKE! reading the lyrics off of a napkin and only 21 years old at the time!!!!!!!! this followed their other recent hits "close to you" (#1), "we've only just begun (#2) and "for all we know" (also reaching #2 on the charts)

[@karenr1688]

She was a superstar 🌟

[@Jody525252]

Beautiful

[@kittiariastar2204]

I love everything Carpenters. One song I really love is called Now. It was the last song they recorded, I believe. It is so beautiful. Of course that’s true of most everything they did. Karen was so talented. Of course, Richard was an amazing musician/arranger.

[@jacksaintjack2844]

This is the original. Nothing else compares.

[@BeastrealDT]

They used this song in the movie, "Tommy Boy", starring Chris Farley and David Spade. A funny classic. ✌

[@juliebarry7393]

Yes! ANNND we all been that movie on his other channel for a minute too lol

[@AuroraTigress]

This song always makes me think of that movie.

[@shannonhailey7187]

Yep crying and singing in the car

[@armadillotoe]

Her voice is like a warm hug, that breaks your heart.

[@heidithatswho.2481]

Rainy days and mondays. I 🔥🔥🔥

[@lindalenceski8070]

Love you Leo. We will never hear the likes of her again. Truly amazing voice. The drums were her passion. You have have to see her play. Her joy while playing the drums shows her at her happiest when performing.

[@rhodaj4215]

You’ve been my SUPERSTAR for the last year 😘 Leo, I’ve been wondering when you’d get to the Carpenters, RIP Karen Carpenter 👍❤️👍. 💕☮️💕 Luther Vandross released in the early 80s Karen Carpenter sang it in the 70s

[@21paulst]

Song was written by Leon Russell & Bonnie Bramlett, and was also covered by Bette Midler on her first album.

[@phxhoney1632]

Glad your doing some 70's stuff..I love going down memory lane!

[@theodoreritola9758]

Wish Leo would Do more of the 70s HINT HINT LOL

[@lindachambers3166]

I got chills too! Same time!

[@georgiahouston8163]

my brother in the day, saw them live twice, and got karen Carpenters handwritten autograph. way before, they started Meet, and Greats with a high dollar..

[@dlpowers3898]

If you don't get goosebumps listening to the Carpenters you aren't human lol. thx for sharing Mr. Video!

[@lynne5322]

I love how Karen & The Carpenters are really standing the test of time. ☺

[@coachbuddah4958]

Carpenters: Rainy Days and Mondays, We've Only Just Begun, and Close to You!

[@debbiemccain5850]

Please go down The Carpenters rabbit hole...Karens voice is one of a kind!! What a loss, RIP Karen❤🎶

[@Silverstreak7878]

Rainy Days and Mondays is a great one.

[@lovesalaska1329]

Listen to “Close to You” by the Carpenters

[@CaptainRetroStation]

Superstar is a state of mind that can be shared by oneself, or with others. Me, I’m a superstar. To me, I’m a very humble superstar. You put me in the right situation, I won’t have to brag to get others to see me as a superstar. YOU, my friend, are a Superstar! You don’t have to tell everyone that you’re one. You just are! 😎👍🤩

[@CaptainRetroStation]

PS: Allow me to recommend a song to you. Linda Rodstant, “Willin”. 🎶😊

[@kathyjam2482]

Karen's voice gives me goosebumps also. It is a tragic story.

[@RadCenter]

"That's how you sing." Truer words were never spoken.

[@WackyJackArt1976]

It's rare for a woman who has a deeper tone to become a frontman and not harmony. She was just that good. I have to admit 70's music is not my forte', although I can usually pick them out because of the flutes, electric keyboards (pre-synths) and horns, which are a rarity from the 80's on. Kind of a shame, really. Of course, it depends on the genre, too. 🤔😊

[@jenniferkasowicz9463]

Yes, an iconic alto. Not many of those.

[@michaelasay6140]

Wtf? 70s music was the best.

[@WackyJackArt1976]

@@michaelasay6140 I'm not knocking it. I was born in '76, so 80's and 90's are just more well known to me.

[@jerickson725]

Years ago I read that her voice is considered "Contralto" which is supposedly the lowest voice for a female and includes a 2-3 octave range without falsetto. Look it up; very interesting. It mentioned being "rare", but it seems there are quite a few other famous female vocalists that fall into this group. Karen's being the best, however!

[@daniellelourcey4057]

Rip Karen Carpenter. A music legend

[@blownmagnet]

Luther Vandross did a cover of it - you probably heard that version. There's also a Sonic Youth version, and the Carpenters' version is also a cover.

[@SaintDuck]

Goosebumps at the same time

[@gillianwhiteside5516]

This was one of my dads favourite songs, memories flooded back

[@theodoreritola7641]

A big part of me mises the 70s for this reason , THE music of the sweet 70s

[@debbiejarvis5764]

She was an amazing singer. So sad she passed away. RIP Karen you are missed. Your voice was so sweet and settled & beautiful. The guy in the back singing is her brother.

[@hisfantasy32433]

Showing love to Leo and the fam! 💜🤟💋 I hope everyone has a blessed day!

[@karenj3611]

Such a pure beautiful voice. One of a kind.