FIRST TIME HEARING The Carpenters - Only tomorrow REACTION

[@marioleon2479]

"In my own time nobody knew the pain I was going through". That line slays me every time I hear it, given the private struggles she was going through. I just adore Karen.

[@StarLTaylor]

So true. I thought about her anorexia when she sang that line.

[@PEBray]

The look on Karen's face at the end of "I Need To Be In Love" breaks my heart every time! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4W5oYGOfJyceM0

[@rff2552]

It was a haunting lyric

[@rff2552]

Perfect pitch always. Another singer with perfect pitch is Roberta Flack. Please react to First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

[@heidichristensen7919]

I thought the same thing. This song isn’t a Carpenter’s song I listen to often, that one would be Superstar, but I had seen it on a list of their best songs not long ago, and that line really got to me.

[@pamelawertz498]

Don't forget Richard deserves respect. He was very involved in the arrangement and production and his background vocals were always so perfect and just the right amount to blend so beautifully with Karen.

[@richardcurtis5281]

The Carpenters never had a bad song. Happy birthday Amber!!! 🎂 🎉❤

[@nirmalsuki]

Yes. Cosmo...

[@michaelasay8587]

​@@nirmalsukiI wish reactors would do much more of her...there's so many non hits that are beautiful! You guys know this?!!!

[@bengemeister]

Did she ever have a happy or upbeat song that felt like there was going to be a happy ending?

[@sonnyjames8922]

​@bengemeister Yes, the song you're looking for is "Happy" from the 1975 Horizon album.

[@MarkKrull-e2d]

The most beautiful voice the human race has ever produced.

[@ahkiv6127]

How right you are!

[@tomschmitz-dj1fg]

agree, the most pure, rich, moving, warm, personal.....

[@michaelasay8587]

Yes and people react to her very lil. So sad....

[@salbuda6957]

There’s another race!?! OMG!! What do they want?? 😱

[@InternationalScot]

I’d only place Sandy Denny alongside Karen Carpenter. Another wonderful singer who died prematurely.

[@BillO964]

I will say it every time...Karen Carpenter had the absolutely best voice and talent of her generation. I can not think of another female voice today that even comes close.

[@loritajohnson5664]

So right!!

[@SayItAintSo4real]

Totally agree.

[@richardcurtis5281]

The voice of an angel.

[@debbiechang5781]

Linda Ronstadt

[@richardc8795]

Barbra Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, Ella Fitzgerald, Kate Bush, Olivia Newton-John, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone, Judy Garland, Edith Piaf…. Just to name a few.

[@jeffreysmith236]

It took a minute, but hearing her sing brought me tears. Again. EVERY DARN TIME.

[@DavidGlover-s7x]

yep.

[@paulinestraker8656]

Karen Carpenter. What a voice!

[@lisafults6683]

Karen’s lower register is beyond incredible and rare. Such a talent gone too soon.

[@richardwhite2344]

I agree!!

[@EW-ty6qw]

Absolutely. Those opening low E flat's are so effortless and smooth!

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

@@EW-ty6qw her voice was like an hourglass - lighter in the middle but the lower she got the stronger & richer it got.

[@noneya7297]

The most beautiful alto in history ❤

[@surlechapeau]

The most beautiful voice in history!! Contralto or otherwise!

[@davidharward8908]

I LOVE the deeper part of her range. Her voice is so rich. Her brother's arrangements are good too.

[@stevetournay6103]

Karen herself said, of her range, "the money's in the basement". Was it ever...

[@bblair2627]

im 57 in Highland Scotland. the soundtrack of my life..

[@jus2tina]

All you have to say is ‘The Carpenters’ and I’m here! ❤

[@jus2tina]

Only Yesterday ❤

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@mariosarro]

Happy , Happy Birthday Amber!! The incredible voice of Karen Carpenter , they'll never be another

[@williamgreco3046]

We simply had the best music!

[@terrygelinas4593]

"Only Yesterday". Happy Birthday, Amber! Karen's voice was beautuful. I remember this song as a kid.

[@jackielouise7538]

The best female voice ever! If only she'd known how talented she was and how much she was loved 🥰

[@kimberelyanngunter6341]

Such a tragic loss to the music world. I can only imagine how far they would have gone. Love her voice.

[@sunnystormy4973]

-voice of an angel !-

[@Lovejazz01]

Even at at older age I bet she still would have that lovely velvet voice today …

[@suzanneprock7286]

I love her voice, it makes you melt and I could listen to her all day. The Carpenters were my favorite in the 70's, they had so many great hits, I cherish those memories and my CD of their greatest hits. The name of the song is "Only Yesterday."

[@colemitchell228]

Happy Birthday Amber 🎂. Classic 70s gold from The Carpenters. Other Carpenters gems = Goodbye to Love, A Song For You, Top of the World. You'll love them all. 🔥🏆🎶

[@kenclan464]

Goodbye to Love! Absolutely should be listened to.

[@johnsexton2200]

Jay would be very pleasantly surprised at how great Goodbye To Love is! Also, Hurting Each Other, Top Of The World, A Song For You, Sing, and Solitare are all great.

[@colemitchell228]

@@johnsexton2200 yes. He'd love that guitar solo in Goodbye to Love

[@waynethompson4315]

That voice….her vocals…..just amazing.

[@sagitt1856]

Karen Carpenter (R.I.P.) = soft and tender voice which, while rocking us, brings us to tears.

[@blackprix]

Beautiful song, sung by the very best. I believe it was her epitaph! Rest in peace

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

No one has a voice quite like Karen Carpenter, so deep and rich .Another melodic song by them but it is her great voice that lifts it-Colin Ward

[@sarahheller253]

I love the castanets in this song. It makes me happy. The Carpenters have such great easy listening music. And happy birthday Amber!

[@calvinmurty8273]

Blessed birthday, Amber. Love both of you! Calvin (from Singapore) 🇸🇬

[@InternationalScot]

An incredibly unique and crystal clear voice. Like she was pure music.

[@gloriana0206]

Happy Birthday Amber!!-I grew up in the 70's listening to The Carpenters, (Although 80's is my thing. Karen's voice gives me goose bumps in a good way) "Goodbye to Love" and "Top of the World" are my fav. !!!

[@magneto7930]

It's actually my favorite Carpenter's song. Happy birthday Amber!

[@kenarmstrong2192]

Happy Birthday from down under Amber all the best , God bless & cheers to you

[@stormy8207]

She had a special voice. Like dripping cream. Happy birthday Amber:)

[@darylmckay]

Happy birthday Amber. Love The Carpenters.

[@daddyguerrero]

Karen has one of those unique voices that just touches the soul. Her voice is pure silk.

[@stevenmassey41]

My favorite Carpenters song. Great memories of this playing on our AM radio in the kitchen while eating breakfast as a kid. :)

[@madman1955]

It is truly a shame that she could not believe that she was as beautiful as she truly was.

[@jtg3765]

No such gorgeous voices exist today, as many existed in the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

[@kimcutts6153]

",Oniy Yesterday" is a beautiful song by The Carpenters. You really cant go wrong with any song by these two, or even Karen on her own. A sad loss to us all. RIP Karen. Happy Birthday Amber. Hooe you had a great day. ❤❤❤❤

[@markzalubas5793]

Karen Carpenter was the crush we all had that we were all too embarrassed to admit. Her voice was one of the most amazing in history. Thanks for keeping them coming.

[@michaelasay8587]

Mark....and she was beautiful! Reactors do so little if her...there's so many beautiful non hits!! Just pull em up!

[@markfadness9204]

Happy Birthday Amber! "Only Yesterday" was the Carpenters' 16th Billboard Hot 100 charting single, peaking @ #4 in 1975. It was their last Top 10 hit but 12 more singles charted up to 1982. Altogether, 28 Billboard Hot 100 singles between 1970 - 1982, 12 Top 10 hits including 3 @ #1 (Close To You, Top of the World & Please Mr. Postman).

[@jeffreyplonka611]

🎉Happy birthday, Amber! Great choice. You can't go wrong with Karen and Richard.❤❤❤

[@earth2kosmickitty]

Yes, awesome choice! Never go wrong!!! Also wanna wish the beautiful Amber a very happy and blessed Birthday dear heart! U remind me of my daughter, she also has a sweet heart and soul. Enjoy your special day!🎂🎁🎈🎈🥳🎈🎈🍾🥂💞🙏🏽

[@PhilliptBates]

Goosebumps within the first 10 seconds... that's what Karen's voice does to me. And Richard was a master at composing and arranging these incredible songs, plus his harmonies were on point.

[@markjustice7894]

This is my favorite Carpenters song. Great choice it tears my heart out every time in a good way. Happy birthday I envy you being able to hear this for the first time. Absolute perfection.

[@Kimmiejo5]

Love a classic Carpenter’s song! Happy Birthday Amber!! You keep getting more and more beautiful. Enjoy your Birthday week. 🎉

[@suzi-jeanpullan533]

Happy Birthday Amber from Yorkshire in England. You make me smile every morning. Hope you enjoy your Special day. Hearing Karen Carpenter's beautiful voice today was such a tonic. ❤

[@bryangriffin2093]

Happy birthday Amber . I hope j git you something very special. Karen's voice in my opinion has to be one of if not the best female voices I have ever heard. We lost her way to soon and the world is just a little bit more empty without her

[@patrickmcinnis2921]

Happy Birthday Amber!!! Next Carpenter song should be "Goodbye To Love". Great song with a bit of a Rock sound to it. Many people thought they had sold out to Rock n' Roll on this song, but it is amazing

[@carolmartin4413]

Smooth...that's Karen Carpenter..that's what she does. Happy Birthday Rob Family Mom! 🎉🎉🎉

[@nilotutanes9390]

Happy Birthday Amber.! Angelic voice! Love Carpenters!

[@tebindack]

head voice NOT falsetto. she was a perfectly pitched contralto with a 3-octave range who had no need to use falsetto or breathiness. flawless and beautiful.

[@marksimpson1991]

Happy birthday Amber! You're the best.

[@donnaj1964]

Happy Birthday Anber! 🎂 Can’t go wrong with any Carpenters songs. Goodbye to love, For all we know, Rainy days & Mondays, theirBacharach Medley is amazing.

[@michaelsvedlund6017]

Happy Birthday Lady. Please have a blessed day.🎂

[@jodimcmurdo506]

Happy Birthday Beautiful Lady!

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

Was fortunate to grow up with Carpenters awesome feel good music. Easy listening music that you can easily understand every word. Such a pleasure seeing you guys and your generation enjoying this wonderful and timeless music. Nice job guys and Happy Birthday Amber! Love that t-shirt!

[@pamelajohnson1132]

Love the Carpenters

[@claytondietl8136]

So many beautiful Carpenter songs to love! And Happy Birthday Amber! I hope you had an amazing day!

[@murraytown4]

Happy Birthday, from one Leo to another.

[@DM00SE]

They are so good. Karen has such an amazing voice. Like an angel singing.

[@deedee67888]

I haven't heard this song in so long. The lyrics have new meaning now, knowing what Karen was going through at the time. It brought tears to my eyes. I hope you had a great birthday, Amber!

[@tinakelley7018]

Love the Carpenters. Watched a documentary on the Carpenters. At first they didn't even know Karen could sing. It was all about Richard

[@emattdat10]

Happy Birthday Amber!!! I am glad you reacted to this song by the famous brother/sister duo. this video was filmed at Huntington Gardens in Pasadena, California. It has been noted this is a two part song. the beginning is the sad and long for a companion in the singer's life. then the second part it where it is found and the singer is now being optimistic that things will "be alright". I am a hard core Carpenters' fan and this is my favorite song of theirs. It really is a tough decision to make because just about all them are dope!! This one, in particular, has a special message we all can relate when longing for a partner/spouse in life. This song taken from the sixth studio album "Horizon". it has been noted the listener can hear some of the finest performances in Karen's vocals. Another song on that album called "Solitaire". A very very sad song where a man has "lost his love, Through his indifference" and wind up basically playing a game of Solitaire. A tear jerker if you will but oh so beautify sung by the late Karen Carpenter. keep the Carpenters' catalog coming......

[@jasonwold4684]

HAPPY birthday!!! Love this show ❤️

[@walterrepass3957]

🎉 Happy Birthday Amber Only Yesterday is a great song. Thanks for reacting. 😊

[@nicholasnewton4419]

Happy Birthday 🎉 Karen's voice was so unique, I'm always amazed at how she controls those deep notes so clearly 😊

[@Earcandy73]

Happy Birthday Amber! Yet another flawless masterpiece by Karen and Richard!

[@richardc8795]

Karen Carpenter has the most perfect easy, listening voice. Made for a.m. radio. I never bought any of their albums, I would not have been caught dead listening to their music, but I do appreciate their talent now

[@MARKB3946]

🌹Happy Birthday Amber .. !! Good choice with the Carpenters.

[@zortil]

Happy Birthday, Amber! Karen's singing is perfection.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

“Only Yesterday” is one of my favorite Carpenters songs. It always reminded me of “Just The Way You Are” by Billy Joel. I believe Phil Ramone who produced Joel was an engineer on this album which likely explains the Joel connection.

[@landreaulover]

Ha! I was thinking this must be one of the few songs of theirs I never heard. This is one of my favorite albums from them. I didn't get it until several years after it was released, but it may actually be my favorite.

[@stevetournay6103]

​@@landreauloverYeah, that title mistake sure garnered them a quick click from me...

[@stevetournay6103]

In 1979-80 Karen recorded a solo album with Ramone, using Billy Joel's entire band. Not released at the time, it finally appeared as a kind of memorial release in 1996.

[@ConnieKWONG-lw4zl]

Losing Karen Carpenter was a great tragedy to her family and also the worldwide fans😢😢😢 Miss Her and Her Voice......

[@Head-ck4hu]

Its "Only Yesterday." Happy Birthday Amber.

[@askssk715]

Happy birthday, Amber! Just came across your channel today and I'm binge watching videos. You 2 are a breathe of fresh air. I'm enjoying watching songs from my childhood and loving your reactions. I've gone through several tissues already.

[@DG2244]

Happy Birthday Amber. It's funny how you hear a song long ago, and father time makes you forget it. Then you hear it again many years later and it makes your soul smile. Karen was a gift and her music was pure like no other.

[@Giveittome2012]

Happy Birthday, Amber :) Hope you had a great one. You can never go wrong with The Carpenters. Karen had such a unique voice. Takes me back to when I was a teenager ... and my Mom would listen to them on the 8-track player LOL

[@sandyhafenbrack141]

Oh the memories. Sixth grade, washing the dinner dishes, this song comes on the AM radio. It's always bittersweet for me to hear Karen. I wonder where she'd be today.

[@JoseMorales-nb6nn]

Happy birthday Amber!!!! Celebrate with your family first and later Mr. Jay! Yeah you sir! take her where ever she wants to go for a lone time dinner night... Stay safe and have fun guy's!!! Again Happy birthday Amber 🎉🥳 🎁 🎂

[@TERRYTRAVIA]

Happy birthday Amber...I so much appreciate what you and Rob do here every day,spreading love and joy through music...Greetings from Terry... Fremantle Western Australia

[@Hidoc1]

Happy Birthday Amber have the best day ever thank you for reacting to the carpenters Karen has the most Beautiful voice that i have ever herd x

[@armandogarza6181]

Good reaction you guys, love The Carpenters. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMBER!! 🎂

[@myownchannel247]

Happy Birthday Amber!!! Great lady, incredible mom with great taste in music 🥳

[@ronbrown912]

I love the studio harmonies of Karen harmonizing with Karen. Perfection...

[@JOSEMunoz-tc5rq]

Happy birthday miss amber hope its a good one

[@kathypellette2509]

What a dynamic duo! Together his arrangements and her vocals depended on each other.

[@alexarmendariz7763]

Happy birthday Amber the power of the Carpenters enough said rest in peace Karen Carpenter

[@ibo1856]

Happy birthday Amber, job well done 👍

[@josephscally6270]

Happy Birthday Amber. Thank you for many wonderful moments and a smile when I needed one.

[@TerryL421]

Love The Carpenters! Happy Birthday Amber!

[@Idontwant1]

Happy Birthday Mama Amber!!! You look incredible and radiant. Beautiful as always Amber!!!

[@brendamclean8447]

Just such an amazing voice ❤

[@cindysimpson1046]

Happy Birthday Amber! Sure hope you are having a fantabulous day today! 🥳 The Carpenters are the best!

[@ClaudeJordan-rh4zx]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOUNG LADY. may GOD bless with many more blessings!! I've always loved Karen Carpenter's talent...she was a guilty pleasure!! 🥰

[@ChristianW1975]

Karen had the voice of an angel, I love The Carpenters

[@hartleycwhite]

Happy Birthday Amber, all the Best to your family and you. You can't go wrong with the Carpenters. Karen Carpenter was one of the best natural singers like Dionne Warwick and Ella Fitzgerald.

[@chuckragland9972]

A once in a lifetime voice, along with Patsy Cline

[@robinwehmeyer6667]

🎉🎉Happy birthday Amber!!🎉🎉 Karen Carpenter was one of the most unique women singers of the time that could sing in different ranges. Another singer of the time that could do the same was Anne Murray.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

I love the way their voices blended!

[@samueltabo3390]

Happy Birthday Amber 🎉🎂🎈🎊🥳 and thank you for keeping the music of the Carpenters alive on your channel

[@donitabrown8100]

Happy Birthday Amber I hope you're enjoying your day full of music and celebrating YOU. I love, love, love The Carpenters great choice!!🎂🎶🥳

[@SPohl-zy4rz]

Happy Birthday Amber! "You were the dawn breaking the night, the promise of morning light, filling the world, surrounding me..." (Such beautiful lyrics.) While the song may seem a bit different to you, Karen's known for singing in her lower register (although ALL of her range is beautiful.) "Our Day Will Come" is an exquisitely upbeat, fun Carpenters song that no one's covered yet. Please consider doing it (the extended version - - where she wears her pink hairband.) Bellbottoms are just what you need Amber and I hope you get some soon! I wore them throughout the '70s. They're awesome!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Happy birthday Amber! You picked a great one!

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

Happy birthday Amber. We are blessed to have you & Jay along on our journey. Cheers. Location: Earth, 3rd Planet from Sol in the Milky Way Solar System, Local Fluff, Local Bubble, Orion-Cygnus Arm, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Laniakea Supercluster, Universe.