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[@wilfriedmatusch9293]

I woke up to this song being played in the ward, in a US military hospital, 3 days after being critically wounded in Vietnam, happy to be alive and longing to be close to my fiancé. We married 3 years later and just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary

[@victorialove9104]

Thank you for your service and congratulations on a long happy marriage. Lovely story. Glad you told it.

[@wilfriedmatusch9293]

@@victorialove9104 thank you, the love story reads a bit like the note book, so far the ending is different better. I was an Australian “Anzac” doing our bit, the neurosurgeon who operated removing Schrapnell from my brain was a 30 yo surgeon seconded into the army. He went on to become the best neurosurgeon in THE WORLD 🌍 bar none. You can be lucky, I was, and eternally grateful. No remorse I went there of my own free will and resigned to whatever to be.

[@chronicinokla]

Happy anniversary sir and thank you for your service. USN veteran myself and understand I recognize your sacrifices

[@wilfriedmatusch9293]

@@chronicinokla thank you for your service, all service is worthy, deployments or not. EVERYONE must do their bit for the service to function. I was an Aussie (Australian) army infantry. I wanted it to be my career but my injuries put paid to that. Not to worry I retrained and worked 40 years consulting in finance and investments. Fond memories of both ‘lives’ thanks for your comments

[@SuperStevenmk]

thank you foryour service!.. God Bless bothof you

[@lindakellogg7890]

You cannot not smile when listening to the Carpenters Karen's voice was perfect.

[@nancyblumberg4612]

They were my favorite band for a very long time. I have all the albums and know every word. Her voice was as smooth as silk. No one hade Karen’s voice, she was untouchable. RIP Karen you gave me thousands of hours of joy.

[@Ozefan2580]

When you mentioned having the lyrics handy, I immediately thought to myself, "He's not gonna need them!" Karen's diction was unmatched, IMO.

[@sallycripe2697]

I thought that too, Sally!

[@katmbbaker7804]

The "Carpenters" are a brother & sister duo that were extremely popular all through the 1970's and early 1980's. They had numerous hit albums and singles racking up over 90 million in record sales. Richard is the songwriter/music arranger, plays the piano and sings harmonies. Karen (a contralto) sings in her sultry lyrical voice and plays the drums. The pressures of the music business caused quite the problem for both siblings Richard took a hiatus to get clean of Quaaludes (successfully) and Karen developed an eating disorder (Anorexia Nervosas). Karen died of heart failure in 1983 due to the Anorexia. The publicity surrounding her death increased public awareness of eating disorders. Until her death almost nobody had even heard of eating disorders. Her death helped to save the lives of many people especially young girls and teenagers by finally making the public aware that there was a problem with negative body image.

[@bengilbert7655]

Richard wrote some songs but most of their hits were covers or written by others like Paul Williams and Burt Bacharach. This song was previously recorded by Richard Chamberlain, Dionne Warwick, and Dusty Springfield.

[@Tracylindilou]

I was one who was saved

[@joejackson73]

@@bengilbert7655 According to the movie.'The Karen Carpenter Story' The words to 'Close to You' were written by Bacharach and given to Herb Albert who handed it to Richard and asked him to arrange it and ready to perform at a party he was having. All of Richard's studio recordings were masterfully overdubbed using only his and Karen's voices for the harmony. Sometimes laying down up to 6 tracks. tracks.

[@Blasserman]

Very well stated. Karen's death was staggering for fans of The Carpenters, and they had many fans.

[@julieenslow5915]

@@Tracylindilou Glad to hear it!

[@grobin3745]

Her voice is the definition of haunting...it evokes emotions on a level few can ever achieve. To be clear, though, Karen is a DRUMMER who is also a wonderful singer.

[@sallycripe2697]

That's how she would have liked to be remembered - drummer first. But her voice....so absolutely unmatched!

[@kperry2504]

Karen had a voice that was unmatched. She also plays the drums in many of their songs! Her brother Richard Carpenter was the other half of the group. He played multiple instruments, keyboard, piano & sang with her. :)

[@emsparamedic5183]

And he was the genius behind all of their arrangements. They were were amazing together.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

And that was live.Karen"s voice is Utopic.Imho it"s the best contralto crystal clear female voice ever recorded in the history of pure popular music.She was gifted with the unique vocal identity that could outshine through a whole mass.After all these years there"s still noone to touch her in her field.She"s still in my all time Top 3 (along with the ABBA girls and Olivia Newton John)R.I.P. Karen.

[@betsystone5733]

Linda Ronstaht

[@chris62tt]

From the First second you realize, this is a Song composed by Burt Bacharach. Karen Carpenters voice fits like a glove.

[@peterhardyburrell]

if only I could have the amount of talent Bacarach has in just his pinky :'(

[@jodygreen858]

Sounds similar to What the world needs now.

[@tais1355]

I honestly never knew this was a Bacharach song. now that you say it, it’s obvious, but dang!

[@waynekasmar4401]

Hal David wrote the lyrics.

[@reba5679]

Hal David never gets the credit he rightfully deserves.

[@stanleynykaza9042]

Yes SUPERSTAR next and WE ONLY JUST BEGUN , and RAINY DAY MONDAYS by Carpenters!!

[@amberminer3664]

Superstar for sure

[@susancecil7378]

I can’t tell you how many weddings I sang “We’ve Only Just Begun” for. Still are a few that ask for it.

[@Perfect_Blend]

As well as being a one-of-a-kind singer, Karen was a superb drummer and considered herself a drummer who sang. Her brother Richard is the pianist. This song was written by the iconic Burt Bacharach and became the first major hit for this duo. Richard wrote and arrangement many of their later hits. Karen left this earth in 1983 at age 32 from the eating disorder, anorexia nervosa and is greatly missed still.

[@livylu6287]

I absolutely love the carpenters!!! ❤️ I consider her voice literally one of the most beautiful I’ve ever heard

[@rzthis1]

The Carpenters absolutely earned their Icon status! Keep up the good work, pure class.

[@marvingoodman7381]

Karen Carpenter left us too soon. A beautiful voice that just seemed to flow from her. So relaxing, so nice. Glad you chose to react to this song. So many others by The Carpenters that are already listed in remarks. Hope you'll play some more. BCNU...

[@mikebailey3723]

“We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Superstar” are two more great songs.

[@suehbing]

Once in a lifetime voice Karen Carpenter.....Brother Richard at the piano.......so so sad lost her way too soon! Great reaction! Sue

[@marycoplin7875]

Ohhhh yesss, this is an absolutely brilliant song by the extraordinary Karen Carpenter. Her pitch perfect voice was sooooo breathtakingly pure and beautiful. She was also a great drummer, and considered herself a "drummer who sang." My other two favorite Carpenters songs are "We've Only Just Begun" and "Superstar."

[@JustTanya.]

I'm so glad that my old high school, after they renovated it, finally set-up a tribute to The Carpenters. They both went to Downey High. Karen was in the band too. I remember the first day of band camp I saw her name on a plaque in the band room and I fan-girled a bit. My senior year I was nosing around the sheet music room and found old band pictures and she was in them. I remember thinking "Why are these not up on the wall? It's Karen Carpenter's band picture for crying out loud." Richard donated money to the school to have that tribute to his sister put up. They aren't the only known musicians who went to my school but their presence in Downey is very significant. I hope you do more of The Carpenters. Especially "We've Only Just Begun". Richard heard the hook of that song from a bank commercial so he decided to write it fully. They had two apartment complexes in Downey. One called "Close To You" and the other "We've Only Just Begun". It was close to their parents' house. Where, unfortunately, Karen Carpenter passed away at.

[@mattdeves1900]

Ahhh, the Carpenters! Beautiful! And it was great seeing you getting right into it, with your head just involentary rocking from side to side, and it even looked like you were gushing with love! Good on ya! That's what the Carpenters were like.

[@rosamorales5282]

Yes. PERFECTION She started out as a drummer in her brother's band then she opened her mouth. Angel's sang out. RIP 🙏 Karen.

[@mamaalaska]

RIP Karen Carpenter. She and her brother were magic together. Not only did she have a beautiful voice but she was one hell of a drummer. The 70s for my generation was filled with protest songs, songs of love, songs a freedom it was a magical time to be alive, Young filled with the belief we could change the world. As always young sir have a beautiful day.

[@sitbone3]

No, she was not “one hell of a drummer”. She simply kept the beat.

[@behindenemylines9033]

One of the most beautiful voices ever

[@NaturalMuscleSF]

Hearing her on the radio in the early 70s as I did, you knew you were listening to an angel. She was magic.

[@LoriPeace]

Watching your face soften into an almost smile as you listen -- made me happy watching you react to a song that I've loved for decades. :) Somehow, I never thought about the guy she's singing to as a ladies' man, but maybe. Or maybe just a guy who is beautiful and lovable inside and out, and that's why "they long to be... Close To You!"

[@johnboydTx]

Such a beautiful person inside and out 😍??? A shame she didn't feel the Worlds love 😟💔🙏she found peace..

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Richard was such an amazing arranger and producer.

[@abevillanueva1974]

A song that has been played at weddings and baby 1st parties back in the day.........Karen, hearing her just tear me up every time. How lucky to have grown up in the BEST decade of the 70s music!!

[@ShawnC72]

You have a radio voice!! Like a late night weekend Quiet Storm playing R&B classics voice!!!

[@karenogle5385]

Growing up I played a few instruments and sang in school and church and Karen Carpenter had the voice I wanted more than anything. I adored her. Such a tragic loss. I identified with her weight struggle. She brought first awareness to anorexia.

[@crystalwarren1319]

She has the most beautiful and perfect voice. God gave her the voice of an Angel. So many of us miss you Karen

[@michaeltucker9993]

The most beautiful voice ever!

[@robinhoogewerf6712]

This I sang to my baby girl 30 years ago as a lullaby. Awesome song. Their greatest hits album is AMAZING!

[@peterhardyburrell]

One note and it couldn't be anyone else. An incredible Duo. Amazing instrumentation, amazing arrangements, amazing vocals.

[@emsparamedic5183]

I've been listening to the Carpenters since 1969 and have never stopped. I still have all of my original albums of theirs. I've missed Karen greatly over the years and am sad about the music she and Richard never got to make, but am very grateful that we still have access to their old tunes and videos online.

[@cathynel]

My favorite female singer ever. My first concert I was able to see them for my 10th birthday in 1970. My wedding song was "We've Only Just Begun". Celebrated our 40th this year.

[@sallycripe2697]

Also my first concert - when they played for AYOP (Am. Youth on Parade) at the Notre Dame ACC (now the Joyce Center). Love love love them!

[@robertnewell4054]

Another fun fact; Karen was considered one of the top drummers in Pop/Rock Music.

[@bekahms]

One of my favorite artists. She left us too soon. Her voice was perfect. I listened to their records endlessly in High school. "Rainy Days and Mondays" is a great song.

[@TammyWhelan]

This song always make me smile! A happy melody with underlying sad lyrics. Her voice and the arrangement are perfect.

[@katie-didellis2437]

Once in time voice. We'll never hear this quality, purity again.

[@danastearns7939]

she is also a drummer. Her voice was discovered by chance. She plays drums on many of their recordings.

[@clnorm6831]

The voice of an angel. No one sounds like her. ❤️

[@Uburalus]

Yes, you did listen to another recording by the Carpenters and said you weren't impressed, I couldn't keep watching after that because I knew you weren't getting the right impression from that video. Glad you gave them another listen.

[@sonyawasmer2344]

Please listen to the Carpenters studio versions also. Richard Carpenter layered their harmonies in production. So good 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@GoodDocGonzo]

My mother would bawl listening to Karen Carpenter, which in turn makes me bawl.

[@thegallantsaint2034]

This one brings back memories of my mother. 😭

[@edwarddavis6827]

Perfect combination of Burt Bacharachs writing and her singing, which is close to perfection

[@terrybonham8336]

they used a les paul trick in a lot of their songs called stacking and they were the first to have a guitar solo in the songs which rock adapted

[@sargoth37]

Perfectly arranged and perfect vocals. They were the epitome of easy listening music.

[@harveyjones1955]

One of the best female voices in the last 100 years.

[@geoffprice5357]

She's normally on the drums for this song, a very good drummer

[@robertnewell4054]

Neil Peart of Rush called her the best drummer in pop/rock music

[@peggy5003]

I was 12 when this song came out. It made me think of romance. I loved Karen carpenter. I also like Jumbalaya, Rainy days and Mondays, pretty much everything she did.

[@jimnicosia5934]

The carpenters are known for their harmony. Many people in the business say Karen had the best female vocals. Her brother is a classically trained pianist. Karen thought of herself as a drummer that sang.

[@asmartbajan]

She may've thought of herself as that, but I considered her to be a (fantastic) singer who drummed.

[@johnfalck6146]

If you liked her voice, check out her drum playing ! !

[@jrbr549]

You should see her play drums. She was amazing.

[@gabrielacaraccioli2846]

My dad used to have Yesterday Once More as his ring tone for me. He said that song reminded him of his little girl. Ever since he passed I can't listen to that song without crying. Such loevely songs from this group.

[@jamesfoster7160]

I enjoyed watching the cheeky smile appear on your face, contemplating the pretty lyrics in the song!, This song gives the listening that natural feel good factor that's hard to hide :)

[@warrenfox3377]

Would suggest you react to solitaire. This is one of the lesser known Carpenter's songs but one of their best. It showcases Karen's fabulous voice like no other song.

[@garytrew2766]

Hello MRBOYD, I have been watching some of your videos and just subscribed. I loved the Carpenters in the seventies, they appeared on all the variety shows of the time. Karen had an issue where she thought she was fat and tried all sorts of diets. It came down to that eatting disorder (I don't know how to spell Bollemia, I believe this is close). Back then I'm not sure if there was a name for it, but she got so sick and was in and out of the hospital so much. Eventually we lost here, there's no way to know what she and her brother could have accomplished in music had she lived. I'm sure someone else wrote all this stuff I just felt compelled to put these things down, having them in my memories. She was a great singer and drummer, her brother wrote most of the songs , played keyboards,and sang harmonies. What a great duo. Thanks for all my Rock brothers and sisters who have read this. Brother Gary

[@donnabrockable]

I enjoy your positive energy and not being a snob about different types of music from what you are used to. I have noticed that even when you did not enjoy a song, you still found something good about it and admired the talent behind each song.

[@williamgoulet6959]

Always enjoy your show and both the comedic and thoughtful comments. Thanks!

[@lazaruslong8092]

Best voice ever. Love to watch her drum. If you want to see her really smile, watch video of her doing drum solo.

[@rosemary702001]

They have many hits but my favorite is Goodbye to Love. Beautiful, sad, and a terrific guitar riff that started that style in rock music. Great listen.

[@reichensperger1847]

Beautiful analysis -- intelligent, perceptive, and also heartfelt.

[@Diana-xm1dm]

Hey, MrLboyd, you also have a nice voice. And, you are very charming. God Bless!

[@TripletDad3]

Karen Carpenter had an iconic voice, and her brother, Richard, did all of the arrangements for their songs, and played piano and provided harmonies for their songs. Most of them were Burt Bacharach songs. She struggled with anorexia that eventually killed her, but her death brought about an awareness about eating disorders that probably saved many lives. Such a tragedy that she never saw herself as the beautiful voice, and person, that the rest of us did.

[@keithartworker]

"For all we know" by the carpenters doesn't get the headlines but does some beautiful lyrical gymnastics. Highly recommend you review the studio version of that song

[@tedharvick9010]

Love that song

[@lutdesimpelaere2947]

Definitely a classic. It’s been in several movies. Karen has one of the most beautiful voices ever. “ Rainy days and mondays” is another favorite

[@georgelebeau4792]

Always loved how they sound just as good in person as in the studio

[@traceyatdefiningelegance1250]

She was perfection. She never got a note wrong. Classic and best Contralto ever. She sings with ease and her early death was a tragedy.

[@yarnangel52]

This song played over and over in my head. I loved it so much. I loved their music period.

[@kwood311]

I love that this song made you smile ❤️❤️ heartwarming!

[@juliescheidler7763]

Oh yes, such a beautiful voice.....

[@beverlyschoonmaker823]

I LOVE THE CARPENTERS

[@melissatopham4018]

loved your reaction.

[@tboltaq2]

My personal favorite is a Paul Williams song they did called "We've only just begun" which has an amazing lyric and vocal which has been used i movies, TV and a couple commercials. Also, she is an amazing drummer if you can believe that... She was a drummer in her brother's band and did vocals on the side until he talked her into comming out from behind her drums to sing...

[@alexgullickson5820]

A song I know you would love is "Time In A Bottle" by Jim Croce. It is another song that is just so beautiful and a wonderful love song. Definitely recommend it!

[@hthuseby]

She has a voice that is Heavenly, there will be never be another on like it.

[@naturewalks-ohio5821]

I love listening to your impressions of singers at times. I had to do a little chuckle when you made the comment that you would tell your daughter to stay away from a guy like that. You are absolutely correct I would tell my daughter the same thing😆😆. I definitely like watching you on KZbin and giving your commentary on songs from the past. Keep them comming😉

[@realPenrodPooch]

Karen Carpenter was the _ONLY_ woman who could make you fall in love with her SIGHT UNSEEN _just by the sound of her singing._ A terrible loss. I _still_ miss her.

[@Forever-my4wp]

You can also hear a Herb Alpert late 60's vibe with the trumpet.

[@MeOhMyOh2324]

Can I just say that you seem like a kind, gentle soul and I find you very enjoyable to listen to at night. I hope that doesn’t sound strange lol.

[@billybazillion641]

You should be on the radio your voice is very calming

[@LOVE2BTHEONE]

Karen Carpenter is one of the most greatest female singers of all times hands down. Karen Carpenter sounds just as good live as she did on any of their vinyl recordings, no auto-tune and no back woods tricks just raw talent.

[@LadyGator1983]

Another beautiful voice and wonderful person gone too soon from this life! Karen’s voice is missed every day!

[@bethking7348]

Love the Carpenters. Also love the bumpy hair. Those were called "falls" back in those days. You just kind of stuck the hairpiece on with clips. My sister used to wear one

[@vickicarreno1522]

You need to listen to more “Carpenters “ one of my favorite.

[@maryawaterbury1305]

One of the best ever!!😎

[@alma4136]

Brother & sister the carpenters. Love there music 🎶. Would like to here more of the 70's songs. Just saying from 🌞 Cali.

[@Relayer56]

This is the song that I first fell in love to in 1970. Brodie Phifer, still love ya, wherever you are.

[@elysecostner8893]

Miss that beautiful voice so much.

[@sethlandis93]

I was introduced to this song through Frank Ocean’s cover of Stevie Wonder’s cover of this song. All three hold a special place on my life

[@realcoolbreeze]

Karen sang all her songs brilliantly. She s one of the greatest female voices ever in music. Her brother plays piano and arranges the songs that they both wrote. She passed away at just 31 or 32 years old. Over 40 years ago but she left so many beautiful songs and videos for the rest of the world to enjoy. Greatest female voice I ve ever heard. She lived through her songs which many were haunting and sad. She was very popular and loved worldwide.

[@douglasdavis441]

Feb. 4 2023, will actually be the 40th anniversary of Karen's death

[@diannegrimm9973]

She died so young. It was a very sad day for her brother and all her fans we still morn her loss.

[@Faesharlyn]

She was in so much pain yet sang with such passion and love, her loss was a great one that many still feel.

[@Faesharlyn]

Also... try listening to their version of Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft

[@26shedan]

her voice is magic.

[@TheKatherine1958]

The Carpenters! Love them. Still incorporate their songs in my playlists. This song was very popular for weddings once upon a year so you’d be right about the romance. I often wonder what other wonderful gems of music they would’ve done had Karen not gotten sick. So sad.

[@sheronmcmahan6705]

I always cry she brings back such memories

[@chrissiler6075]

She just melts you

[@virginiahorvath5840]

The Carpenters, Karen Carpenter, her brother on Keys, such a sad lady...loved her, another artist we lost too soon...what a voice...(good advice for your daughter ;) ) You might like "A kind of hush" as well

[@patriciafrancisco6648]

Her and her brother had changed gears and have become more the way they are on close to you, that might have been the song that put him so far up that when she died it really rocked everybody it was so hard to believe

[@sarahbearah9434]

You probably recognize it from there’s something about Mary! I’m pretty sure! Lmao😝

[@tonydelapa1911]

Proving again you can quickly identify talent. It’s hard to go wrong with a Carpenter’s song. Wait until you see her playing drums. Thank you!