Herb Alpert and the Carpenters (from Herb Alpert Is...)

[@geraldcroft9020]

When I first heard that song I fell in love I didn’t care what she looked like, I was listening to an angel and I would’ve given anything to be with her, hearing this song again still brings me chills and I’m 70. RIP Karen

[@patricialester2416]

I love Karen Carpenter the birds still appear every time I look at you or whenever you're near

[@vaccavo]

Thank you Herb. God bless you.

[@romantylczynski3074]

Herb ALPERT GENIUSZ WŚRÓD GENIUSZY ARCYDZIEŁO SZTUKI REWELACJA KREATYWNE WIELKI CHARYZMATYCZNY INTERPRETATOR

[@deborahrobertson8606]

We took the Carpenters so much for granted at the time. There was so much brilliance musically, just everywhere. But the songs..and her sublime voice stayed with you. Once heard, never forgotten. Instant classics.

[@stelvis7413]

Herb, Karen & Richard. All huge parts of the soundtrack of our lives. Brilliance & the voice of an angel.

[@vayabroder729]

Artists such as Herb, The Carpenters and a few others are God’s gifts to Humanity.

[@patricialester2416]

for my new husband close to you

[@lindabolique72]

I wish they still made music like this...

[@suzannagascon2736]

The Carpenters are my absolute favorite. Thank you Herb! Richard, ya look fantastic, we miss ya! 👏 👏

[@AA-gj3kt]

The Carpenters Close to You is a song that just wasn't heard when it came out, it was in some strange way etched across the soul. Even today when I hear it the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

[@katherinem.4414]

Wow, and hits you did have….you went down in history (and present) as three of the best!! Thank you, Herb Alpert!!

[@lsimmons3086]

When she starts on the drums in Close to You and she’s singing…still gives me chills. Nothing like it.

How to say how much I admire this man? This incredible, loving person who actually did what very few others did: not only find talented artists, (there are tons of those!), but to actually give them the break they deserved. God bless this person forever! As a songwriter that never 'made the grade', I nevertheless feel happy for those who had the good fortune the cross paths with Herb Alpert. Without him, the world would've lost some great names. Again, god bless you, Herb Alpert ❤.

[@katherinem.4414]

And he was a fantastic trumpet player too!!

@@katherinem.4414 he still is, I was at his show in Montréal last May. Wow! What a show with his wife and 2 other great musicians!

[@katherinem.4414]

@ That’s great 😃 that he can keep the ability!! Glen Campbell was doing a dueling guitar with his daughter playing the banjo when he had Alzheimer’s of all things!! He had to ask about the speakers, but his playing was phenomenal!! His voice was older, but he was still awesome!! That was his last tour.

[@devydu]

Thank you, Herb Alpert, for giving The Carpenters that incredible break with "Close to You" and the rest is music history! We miss your sweet voice. Karen! ♥🎹🎵🥁🎧🎼🎤♥

[@Toyos-yk3ri]

She was gone waayyy too soon

[@sammyvh11]

Herb is one of a kind. Musical and recording genius.

[@VodkaLemonaid]

Thank you for bringing us The Carpenters. Karen’s voice is beautiful

[@clicks59]

Herb, thanks for your many, many musical contributions to my life’s story. You are a true genius!

[@romantylczynski3074]

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[@ingridvasquezdaroch7708]

ME ENCANTA VERLOS.. ABRAZOS BENDICIONES DESDE CHILE

[@moretoknowshow1887]

I watched this doc on Peacock while going though COVID in Feb '23, it was the medicine that I needed to get me better. Also: The world needs more Randy "Badazz" Alpert!!

[@henry12397]

About 7 years ago on CBS sunday morning show Herb was interviewed about his business and talking about this artist and that one! Then the Carpenters came up in the discussion and Herb started talking about them and eventually said Karen didn't realize how many people in the world loved her! What he said literally hit me in the gut! He paused for a view moments put his head down and didn't say a word as he was still emotionally affected by her passing so many years before! A touching emotional moment for Herb and for all of us who were watching television that day as we were crying watching this precious moment on tv! I think Herb Albert is a really nice man! And ANYONE WHO WATCHED THIS EPISODE ON CBS THIS MORNING WOULD AGREE!

[@StockDude]

How phenomenal is this story? WOW!

[@demah8655]

Had such a crush on him. I love his song " This Guys In Love With You".

[@guillermojacques6671]

The Carpenters are criminally under appreciated.

[@pjangels609]

Huh? They had like a dozen top twenty hits, like four number 1s from 1970-73.

[@karenmusemeche4706]

Certainly for sure. I love them then and appreciate them more now

[@henry12397]

Exquisite arrangements is what Richard Carpenter is all about and Karen really is all about her drums and all about singing! The best of anyone singing in this land

[@tonyhoward7004]

I like how Herb said “what’s not on the radio?” because that was the magic of “Close to You”. The sound - so pure and clear ; the otherworldly vocals; the professional arrangement. AM Top 40 radio up to that point was very “foggy” for lack of a better word. The Carpenters were different, and I think pretty much ushered in a brand new decade of music: the quintessential 70s sound.

[@4luv215]

WOW! First I heard of Herb! But I love him for this! The Carpenters are AMAZING! ESPECIALLY Karen, 🌺💥💯

[@user-ut2rl4zy9y]

They are Heaven sent , Karen you must be singing with the angels ❤❤

[@juanch6936]

Herb Alpert is a Mack Daddy

[@ricochetrabbit4618]

Just Beautiful...

[@susanindy6406]

Interesting. I never knew this story. That song, recorded by The Carpenters, is a masterpiece. ❤

[@mariahortencia1865]

Excelente !! Bellas celebridades 😊❤

[@johnholliday5874]

Close to you was also recorded by Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Richard Chamberlain and Bacharach himself and did nothing. And Karen was just so darn cute at 20!

[@larryhardee1914]

Thank You For The Music

[@kennethgarnier9260]

All-around genius! ☝🏽🕶

[@sailorlac]

Oh Karen, my heart will always break for you.

[@MrMFHORN]

Thanks to Herb and the Carps

[@davidbaise5137]

The sides Wes Montgomery did for A&M are great in their own way. Thanks!

[@romantylczynski3074]

HERB ALPERT GENIUSZ WŚRÓD GENIUSZY SUPERKREATOR INNOWATOR MAESTRO BRZMIENIA CHOPIN TRĄBKI ODKRYWCA TALENTOW ,Carpenters

[@user-jj4ch8ls3q]

Karen best of the best

[@elsabittencourt4802]

❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@johnbeechy]

'Herb Alpert is' is one heck of a documentary more than recommend it great story, great music, great cast (of characters) Pure Butter

[@bradsprague4297]

I like both versions

[@GentedeSucessoVIP]

Where can I see the whole film?

[@lenakatarzyna725]

❤❤❤

[@PacTel54321]

We heard “Close to You” on the (sat) radio today on a LONG drive, and I blurted out, “that’s Herb Albert on trumpet”. Was it? Seems to make sense.

[@radburns]

❤

[@artmanjohn2]

I'm sure you've heard "Tori Holub" doing "Close to You" and other Carpenter songs! What do you think of her? Love to know what you think!

[@geraldcroft9020]

That’s the problem with music it’s controlled, look what they’re doing to country music. I don’t even recognize most of it now it’s not country. Sentimental warm tastefully done songs are obsolete, nothing but crap is shoved before us. The same guys are running the show that said, what are we gonna do with this cr@p?