FIRST TIME HEARING The Carpenters - Top Of The World REACTION

[@charlottedixon6628]

Carpenters* are in a class of their own.⭐ RIP Karen.💖

[@magneto7930]

Karen Carpenter's voice always puts a big smile on my face.

[@MrRiverfeverwa]

Karen Carpenter was THE voice of the modern era in which she was born into.

[@susanoakeshauf]

One of the greatest female voices, ever.

[@allendixon7700]

My turn off voice thought that was some contract.Girl sung in me a country's song.But Anna, stay here, it's Karen Carpenter.She's wonderful.I'll die just like a country girl, wonderful sung in country song.You know that's wonderful wonderful how

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

Absolutely 💯 true!

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

KZbin this is ridiculous. I’m commenting on a music video. I know what is happening. When I make comments on political videos. I ONLY respond with VERIFIED facts, AND I am ALWAYS POLITE. Nevertheless, when I win a debate by stating 💯 FACTS, it upsets someone on the other side. So rather than trying to refute my facts, someone REPORTS me for absolutely no other reason than that they did not like that they lost the debate. And so now KZbin keeps deleting me because some 45 supporter doesn’t like what I said. KZbin, YOU NEED TO START HAVING A HUMAN READ WHAT I WRITE, not some AI bot, because I ONLY STATE FACTS. This is outrageous what you’re doing to my comments. STOP DELETING MY POSTS for NO JUSTIFIABLE REASON.

[@allendixon7700]

​@@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13I'm not a sweater and a summertime.Then some of that American honey, that Christian girl for Lydia and the bound singing that song.Oh yeah yeah lighting on to bell american american huh

[@allendixon7700]

Thanks and sweater and a summertime.Then not american american honey , a lot in sweater , notThanks and sweater and a summertime.Then not American american honey.I'm not in sweater not in a summertime

[@Somehiguy]

Im 62, I was 12 when I heard this song on the radio, and I still to this day remember the words and sing along.

[@SouthVARonnie]

Me too, 62, & haven't forgotten any.

[@Markogleby]

Me too! I'm 62! Heard it when I was 12 here in India.

[@rjjcms1]

About 9 for me I think,coming off the radio some sunny spring morning in the holidays from primary school.

[@rachelharrison7961]

I’m 62 and we sang this song at our 6th grade “moving up” ceremony (our town’s version of a graduation ceremony for elementary school)!

[@johnnyV2194]

@@Somehiguy Yepper. 62 and a quarter. 😀

[@danielupsdell2697]

she looks so good here very healthy

[@rosek2967]

What a great voice she had. She does look really good--healthy and happy. Such a loss.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

She was so beautiful and you are correct she did look happy !

[@karenthomas4849]

I was thinking the same

[@Robert-c2x1v]

Thought you were talking about Amber!😂

[@jeremyshelman9716]

I was reading this when the Kamala Harris ad was playing. lol. I'm happy you are talking about Karen Carpenter.

[@MDElam]

"Hurting Each Other" and "For All We Know"!

[@KenRoerden]

A big yes to both.

[@gueirromuro]

Only Yesterday

[@64Biina]

Her voice is what angels must sound like! Such a loss but am ever so grateful that we had her for as long as we did. 💚💙💜

[@michaeleasterwood6558]

Richard doesn't get enough credit for his piano playing and songwriting,he too is an amazing artist

[@rickg3359]

Richard sure could produce. And wow. Her voice is unmatched. Thanks for this one kiddos

[@jethro1963]

And because this is live you miss most of the genius of Richard's studio production.

[@jvandervest2578]

Richard doesn't get enough credit, abd Karen would have been the first to tell you that.

[@lesscarmel5527]

This song is one of the first I remember hearing and loving as a child. It still makes me deeply happy. Karen was one of a kind.

[@goosebump801]

Same!!

[@LuvTadnDixie]

I can't wait for you to do "SING" by the Carpenters . . . and have your little baby Luca there with you singing and clapping along! "LaLaLaLaLaLa" I think it was a song that was initially done on Sesame Street, and the Carpenters sang it.

[@DavidOmaha1]

It was indeed originally on Sesame Street first, written by the wonderful Joe Raposo. Good memory.

[@musicgrl100]

🥰

[@DebraJohnson-k3z]

One of the purest voices ever. Of course as a younger teen I was convinced I sounded exactly like her😄

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

Hmmm...I still do. lol

[@patriley6445]

Another one to check out by The Carpenters is "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft"

[@PaintedCavern]

❤❤❤

[@jackhuffman9313]

Haha, that is a very strange video and song for the carpenters Richard and Karen had definitely moved into wacky world with weird as hell song, it was in their later years and Karen looks possessed

[@patriley6445]

@@jackhuffman9313 I think that was about the time Karen's health issues were showing pretty bad.

[@PaintedCavern]

It was a cover of the Klaatu (a Canadian rock band) song. I love it. ❤️

[@dianeandrews7295]

​@patriley6445 yes and Richard's problems with alcohol....he still bad that because of his drinking he couldn't help Karen

[@johnnyV2194]

The only time her voice “cracks” is when it’s intentional. I love that ! She did quite often with great impressions.

[@michaeledge4598]

Musckrat Love was The Captain & Tenille

[@shaunfoulk7049]

Yeah, what she said 😉👍❤️🎶

[@johntiggleman4686]

@michaeledge4598 Originally on the album "Hat Trick" by America. The Captain and Tenniell wrecked it with his goofy keyboard noises.

[@brucedillinger9448]

And Muskrat Love sucked a$$. One of the biggest jokes of the 70's. (Video included!!). If you enjoyed that 💩 you really did need yer head examined.

[@brucedillinger9448]

Next in line: Disco Duck. 🦆 😂

[@shaunfoulk7049]

@@brucedillinger9448 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@williamkidney6031]

And she was singing that live, no pitch perfect involved, that's real talent

[@richardmardis2492]

The Carpenters were so square back then- but boy she had a beautiful voice. …and she was a great drummer of all things!

[@petercourtien4581]

My class sang this to the PTA in the 3rd Grade in 1973. Also “Sing!” Our nun teacher loved The Carpenters.❤

[@bjdefilippo447]

I do love both of those, but the nuns I had didn't have us sing outside the annual musical. 😢

[@briancastle4941]

This was my favorite Carpenters song on the radio. Golden. This is great, and the studio radio version is awesomely produced.

[@jbs256]

Hi Amber, I’m talking to you, sorry Jay 😉. Karen looked fantastic here (blue dress). She was on a strength and health regimen with a trainer. Her mom said she looked fat in this dress. Boom. Next year, 1975, she was in the hospital and almost died. The struggle was real and eventually took her. Her voice never left her as witnessed by the song “Now” her last song in a studio. This song was the second of three Billboard Hot 100 #1 songs. They almost didn’t release it as a single. Then Lynn Anderson covered it and had a huge Country hit. Carpenters then re-recorded it and released it as a single. I’m sure you have enough Carpenters recommendations to keep you busy. I’m going to recommend a Carpenters cover. Yes a cover. But this recommendation doesn’t come lightly. The full length song has well over 350k views on KZbin and 4M views on IG and more on TT, short promos. The lead singer was one of eight invited performers and the youngest at 20, to sing at the Carpenters 55th Anniversary in April where she met Richard in person. He knew her from last year. So I hope you see this has merit, it’s not just any cover. As Jim says in his song description, “buckle your seatbelt.” The song is; We’ve Only Just Begun. I’m pretty sure you’ve reacted to it. So you are familiar. It was created by James Wilkas a few years ago but his lead singer suddenly passed away. There it sat, uncompleted. Then in February, KZbin introduced him to Tori Holub with one of her Carpenters short covers. He knew what to do and reached out to see if she’d like to sing lead. She was flattered and accepted. So in the opinion of this OG Carpenters fan, I bought the Close To You album new at 14 in 1970. I present to you IMHO the best cover EVER of a Carpenters song. An entry for Female Friday, or whenever you see fit. Joe kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGqYnZmAptRsjLssi=b0VrTVjY_XWdpacz .

[@Perfect_Blend]

Joe, I think we are really long lost twins, hahaha. I swear.😂 We think too much alike, only you are a Tori fan, I am Harriet. We surely both loved Karen to no end.

[@paulmahoney5326]

That was a great cover. Thanks for sharing.

[@jbs256]

@@Perfect_Blend yes, and I like Harriet, too. Just not as much. I like Tori’s wide variety of covers that she kinda makes her own every damn time. Or Karen’s by other accounts. LOL. I’m to the point I hear her voice up front. It’s all my music from my youth. Oh and of course Karen. But I don’t cry anymore that I see so many say. That was then. I lived it and felt the devastation, then. Now is enjoy the past and Tori (and Harriet) is/are the future.

[@jbs256]

@@paulmahoney5326 my pleasure. Since you liked it may I suggest, right next to the WOJB video is the modified by Jim, B/D Medley. And on Tori’s own channel under collaborations is her cover with Dan of “It’s Impossible.” Also there is her cover of “Something In Your Eyes (Studio Version).” The song Karen died before singing. Her channel is her name. Enjoy! Edit: Since I wrote this, her newest a duet cover of “Suddenly” with Dan Wesley, has dropped. Yes, an Olivia cover, who knew? 😉

[@goosey235]

Knowing her story, that was my first thought as well - she looked fantastic - Amber said it perfectly, healthy and beautiful. So sad.

[@riakacz1992]

I'm definitely a rocker at heart, but I've always loved the Carpenters.

[@kennethgestewitz6322]

Love that you say it's so clean don't forget it's live, that's talent loved Karen.

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

It was TopPop, which was always a mime show.

[@SG-js2qn]

I agree that the first thing I thought looking at this performance was how healthy and happy Karen looks here. For me, this is one of many songs where the backing vocals really make it work.

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

The great Carpenters, 1973 my first year of college and I felt I was on the top of the World 🌎 peace✌️ and Love❤️ Gary your 70 year old forever hippie😊 great reaction 🤣

[@fantasycamp4000]

Such a distinct clear voice. My Lord.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

The woman could sing. Richard was a master of production and produced amazing recordings using the technology of the day. But live, she could pull it off. The songs were brilliant and suited her voice. She was a talent . It is such a drag we lost her so soon. But we still have all the recordings and thanks to the internet we can see several performances that were actually live. Seeing her sing always stirs up the melancholy.

[@theresatrapp4532]

Gosh, I can remember being about 5-6 ish, sitting in the back of the station wagon, singing this at the top of my lungs!

[@someoldatheist6712]

This song was huge. I herd is so much when i was a kid i could sing it by heart before i was 10 years old!

[@rachelpama6634]

She looks stunning here! Healthy and beautiful 😍

[@reneleeper7296]

The year this song came out, my number one request from Santa was to receive the 45 record. When I found it under the tree, I screamed with joy and did the happy dance. I still remember every word.

[@brianscott9906]

Such a great song and how great were our parents. ❤️

[@BonnieJ1955]

I would venture to say you were on top of the world.

[@janethernandez724]

I LOVE THIS SONG FROM THE CARPENTERS! I still remember the words too; I haven't heard this song in so many years and I remember the lyrics! I am so happy to see you enjoy this song too! I must have been about 7 or 8 years old when this came out for them! Great song to sing along to! I enjoyed this video reaction! Peace. ☮

[@Jeff-OH68]

Grew up in the 70s, my mom was a big Carpenters fan and they are the 1st music I remember hearing. What a voice she had.

[@stevetatum4169]

Kids in my neighborhood used to sing this song over and over! I was more of a rocker. But I enjoyed this earworm melody once it got stuck in my head.

[@aks4204]

The Carpenters are definitely a favorite.

[@ShannonR1969]

The Carpenter family attended the church my grandfather was the pastor of in the mid and late 60s. They were a great family, and Richard and Karen were amazing musicians and people. Their parents were lovely people, as well. Karen was my father's favorite female singer, and he was lucky enough to know her through church. He cried the day she died. Such a tragic figure.

[@dianeandrews7295]

This was my husband and my song! We've been married 49 years together 51. My mom painted a beautiful mountain and named it "On Top Of The World" its still on our bedroom wall ❤

[@josephbranch2381]

Hi Amber & Jay from northern New Brunswick, Canada. First off, ❤️ all of your reactions and wait for them with much appreciation. Thank you for the memories ( even if lots of your finds are new to you all, it just makes me appreciate that much more ). This one left me smiling, on top of the world. That simple and pure quality you described is spot on Amber 👍🏼. A humble suggestion along these same lines for you. Anne Murray ( canadien). Song: Snowbird. 1970, and spent six weeks as No. 1 on U.S. charts. Also was in top 10 country hits and was the first American Gold record ever awarded to a Canadian solo female artist. Really think you’d enjoy it 💛

[@mrjomaled755]

I know the words of this song by heart and I would sing it to make me feel happy and carefree.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

That voice! So marvelous!

[@herminiahernandez1512]

Such a great voice, left us way too soon. We used to sing this song at our primary school. Our principal loved to sing and music so every day the whole school sang songs at assembly. We also did one of ABBA's songs as well. Hearing this now I feel the Christmas Spirit strange.

[@Markogleby]

This song was the staple of nearly every radio station back in the day. It is popular even now here in India.

[@domn1c]

My 2nd favorite Carpenters song (Yesterday Once More is my favorite). My mom played this song over and over when I was just 7 years old and this song reminds me of her 🤗

[@covering-some-things]

She looked so good and healthy on this video, hate that she didnt see that in herself so sad, such a beautiful and talented person.

[@_Julaine]

Karen is one of the best female singers IMO. Very uplifting song. She left us way too soon.

[@alanscopp1114]

With her perfect pitch, her voice here singing live sounds every bit as good as on the recorded version. How many artists can say that? Not many! Such a richness and resonance to her voice. So beautiful.

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

This was a TopPop clip, which was always mimed.

[@endoraismygma]

Their music still hits me in the feels 🫶 timeless musicians, with Karen's angelic vocals, the writing and harmonies of Richard. RIP Karen, you're still missed 🙏✨️

[@desertflower9858]

"Sing" by The Carpenters has a beautiful message to all people. "Bless the Beasts and the Children" also has a tremendous message. Timeless songs.

[@Ted-FitzGerald]

She looks so happy and healthy here! Those were the great days!

[@debbicook1584]

The actual recording has some EXCELLENT backing vocals on, you must listen to that, it's far more complex than the live version😊 ( which is still stunning!)

[@stacyp2186]

This was one of the first songs I bought as a 45. I was in third grade.

[@rayeckert242]

I can’t help but revel in the irony here. This was probably the LAST 45 I ever bought. I was in ninth grade. Karen was cool at any age… still is!

[@rayeckert242]

Music is the best medicine. The Carpenters are an extra strength dose.

[@amishgirl1000]

Love the upbeat words to this song.

[@helindove2237]

I've always loved this song. I cannot remember my life without this song. It was everywhere. Years later, at the beginning of my relationship with my partner, this song suddenly got stuck in my head and I played it and sang along to it for days.

[@jeffreyweitzman6463]

I'm so glad you picked this performance of it from an earlier point in time when she was still healthy - there is an obviously later one of it they did for whatever appearance it was and as much as Karen still sounds perfection, it is tinged with sadness because of the weight loss by then clearly evident.

[@pauljacques3804]

She looks fantastic. One of my favorites from them.

[@caretaker158]

Oh, she looked wonderful in this....and of course sounded beyond amazing as always

[@catthefabriclover]

My grade school glee club back in the 70's performed this song at our annual spring concert. This song just makes me smile, it's so upbeat. I loved singing it then and now. So, you two have made me smile. Thank you.

[@donnaj1964]

Karen has the best voice ever. Just beautiful. You will love them doing Jambalaya, For all we know, Hurting each other, A song for you, Reason to believe.

[@stephenridolfi6464]

A voice like no other!

[@janehess6607]

One of my favorites. Brings back happy memories of my dating years with my husband. IMO, she is The Voice of my generation.

[@akhiles3690]

Back in the day this song was everywhere in the pop world. TV, radio, ski lodges, elevators, background music everywhere. Such a happy song.

[@nessa8389]

I have that LP sorry vinyl. Yep, showing my age! Love The Carpenters x

[@cwyci]

Such a happy song! I'd sing this song with and to my girls when they were little! Love it!

[@jazziered142]

I remember when I was a kid, I had Stick with a ribbon on it, and I would dance around and twirl my ribbon to this song. I thought I was amazing! 😂😂😂

[@hereforit170]

Such a gorgeous voice sung by a beautiful soul - accompanied by a dear brother

[@jimmydaves]

You should really look into Rita Coolidge. She had the same pure tone that Karen Carpenter did. She had 2 or 3 big hits like "Your Love has lifted me Higher", "All Time High" and a couple of more during the late 70's and early 80's and won 2 Grammy Awards. Also, she was once married to Kris Kristofferson.

[@tony057]

Rita was also the original singer of Groupie (Superstar) later made famous by Carpenters

[@jimmydaves]

@@tony057 wow! I did not know that. thank you. I've always loved Rita Coolidge

[@keymack2477]

So great to see Richard singing too on this one!! Fabulous job by the amazing Karen!!

[@Susan-pq5rx]

Amber and Jay, I love your positivity and intelligent commentary. Thank you for keeping the legendary Carpenters' music and memory alive. They were exceptional artists whose performances deserve to be seen and appreciated by new generations of audiences.

[@tensiacovino4676]

Angelic voice singing with the angels.

[@jimmiller3139]

Muskrat Love was Captain & Tennille, more known for Love Will Keep Us Together. Muskrat Love was on high rotation on AM radio at the same time as the Carpenters' Close To You. The Carpenters were one of everyone's favourite artists and there was always one of their hits on the radio.

[@kelsmiley]

My moms loved The Carpenters. Such a great song.

[@terricollins312]

I love hearing music from the Carpenters! My 10 year old grandson loves hearing their music and always request there music when riding in the car. 😊

[@rockero1313]

listening to her is always so uplifting. she looks so alive here. if she could had stay this healthy she would probably still be here with us

[@irmasanchez-klassen8531]

Love this song! I still know all the lyrics after all these years!

[@maureenburgess7999]

I remember singing this song with my 1st or 2nd grade friends at recess in 1970- something. We were on our very-not- safe 1970s swingset. Core memory, lol

[@Jude_196]

HEY - we had that SAME SWINGSET!! Wasn't it GREAT?!!! :) Thanks for sharing!!

[@maureenburgess7999]

It was right next to the 15 ft rope net, where the landing zone was blacktop. Very happy I survived!

[@raymondohlsen5054]

More Carpenters brilliance. This played a lot on both Pop and Country radio stations. Beautiful song.

[@steviemccormick3762]

Classic Carpenters !!!

[@otisroseboro5613]

One Of My All Time Favorite Song's Great Reaction Guy's

[@RosieM1970]

This was my favorite song as a very small kid!

[@Patric076]

This is my favourite song from Carpenters. Her voice is so smooth.

[@SEANBANOG4]

such a sweet, pure and unique voice....effortless

[@outofmanyweareone6429]

SO TALENTED ❤❤❤❤she and her brother left a legacy ❤❤❤

[@Roberto_79]

My favourite Carpenters track of all time… I love to sing it when I'm 3/4 of the way up a ski lift on a beautiful sunny day., Surrounded by soft silent snow.😊😊

[@juliemnm8273]

Love this song!

[@joebabe302]

You guys should check out her drum solo! Absolutely amazing!!

[@WildStar2002]

My mom bought this LP when I was a kid - she *loved* Karen Carpenter! Brings back such great memories of her listening to that album!

[@Skotty1899]

Next to "Bless the Beasts and Children," and "Merry Christmas, Darling," my favorite Carpenters' song.

[@diannestucki5732]

I have always loved Top of the World. It was one of the very first singles I ever bought. Muskrat Love was The Captain and Tennille.

[@davidpeedin4757]

Hearing this takes me back to my true love. She sang it a lot

[@ghasenbuhler5156]

One of my most faves! ❤

[@chrino21]

When I saw you were doing a LIVE version of this I was bummed. But I should have known Richard would NEVER let a performance be anything but perfect!

[@juliewhite7469]

Childhood favorite ❤😊❤

[@DarqJestor]

Love Richard's harmonies.

[@Crantock-l1v]

He's distracting rather than uplifting in this one, completely missing the harmony.

[@MrDrivera4295]

I ❤️ the Carpenters. She’s got a beautiful Angel voice.

[@gdoggatl]

My All time favorite Carpenters song!!❤❤

[@robtoft6988]

It’s great that you guys finally got to this one!. One of my all time favorites.

[@FeelGoodNetwork]

Love so many of their songs... including this one. #Beautiful #voices

[@karidrgn]

One of my favs from them

[@firedoc5]

This is one of the songs that I remember the choir girls on the school bus would sing as practice, plus it was everywhere, radio, jukeboxes, record players, etc. For me, it's that steel guitar with that country music vibe that tops it off.

[@muffinamy83]

This was the first single I ever got, my mother bought it for me for my 7th birthday when it was released in '72.