The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More | REACTION

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[@jamelakajamal]

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[@_Sarby1]

She had an amazing voice, if you get chance check out The Karen Carpenter Story movie. Loving your channel sending lots of love from the UK x

[@195511SM]

Listen to how clean her voice was on 'Rainbow Connection' kzbin.info/www/bejne/horYdmWopK6efpI Open that 'SHOW MORE' thing beneath the video....to read the crazy story about why & how she laid down the vocal.

[@evanhughes1510]

There are many a capellas of Karen on KZbin if you do a search

[@daddywarhammer]

Another artist with a heavenly voice is Julie Andrews. Find the time to watch ‘The Sound Of Music’ , to see her in her prime.

[@cindysue5474]

@@_Sarby1 Yes its good its on you tube.

[@centuryrox]

Karen's voice is like a warm blanket. Having grown up throughout the 70s, The Carpenters were an integral part of my childhood. Hearing their songs, particularly this one, always brings me back to my childhood, with all the warmness and feeling of safety that goes with it. I'm extremely lucky to have been born into this era of music.

[@cathywilson1273]

Same for me!! :-)

[@finster1968]

A warm blanket....very well put.

[@AuntK68]

What a perfect description. 😌

[@jeffereesch]

Me and you both

[@alharrington6973]

Excellent comment... and so true. It takes me back to a much (MUCH) simpler time.

[@kimhesketh2016]

She is singing about what your channel does to us with all this great music from the past.

[@pattilusk7452]

Exactly!

[@cnatview]

I agree!

[@minniemouse5417]

Nicely put.

[@carlastanley1138]

Exactly!!😊🥰

[@moonshaddow55]

I was thinking the same thing! So so many memories in these old song.

[@paulhuneryager4538]

This is my first time posting here Jamel but let me say this. Sometimes in life we're blessed to to be in the company of truly wonderful folks. You sir are one of those special people that I was lucky enough to find. You get it. You understand the passion, the love, the inspiration, the commitment it takes to produce these beautiful songs from our present and past. How they impact us and our lives is very special. You understand how important it is to keep good music alive. My hat's off to you for sharing yourself with us. Thank you. Peace.

[@mattticknor9825]

This X 💯

[@keithespinoza2064]

Very well said! Jamel is a treasure!

[@paradeorange2900]

THIS^

[@Remnants100]

Wonderfully expressed sentiments and so deserving for our friend.

[@OptimusPine20]

I totally agree!

[@Beardblade]

I can’t listen to her without crying, she breaks my heart every time

[@sprint6000]

Same 💔

[@glambertLL]

Me too. It just makes me so sad.

[@catsteinhilb2880]

Every 👏🏻dang 👏🏻time👏🏻 😭

[@lss74]

Same

[@54chewbacca]

yep

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Don't forget Richard's great harmonizing as well.

[@abc456f]

He worked her hard so I have mixed feelings about him. His talent as an arranger, producer was outstanding. But he knew she was his meal ticket. Obviously they needed each other because the best work either of them had was when they were together.

[@ladyjane8855]

@@abc456f There were a lot of rumors going around about him back in the day. He didn't come out of them well. No idea what he's doing now, he dropped out of sight.

[@LM-hb6yn]

I think I read somewhere that they did all their own backup singing as well as all the instruments on their recordings. Can anyone confirm?

[@rosedaleconfidential102]

Absolutely! Just amazing duo!

[@tonysc7610]

@@LM-hb6yn This is referring specifically to the song "Close To You," but yes they used the overdubbing technique throughout their library of music. Carpenters’ version was punchier than the original, with a swinging harmony and shorter pauses. Richard used a click track to synchronise the vocals (masterfully arranged into four-part harmonies tripled into 12 overdubbed vocal parts) and achieve the right effect. It took 47 takes just to get the extended “wahs” the way he wanted on the closing chorus. Trumpeter Chuck Findley had to repeatedly modify the trumpet part to get the sound waves to modulate in the way the producer wanted. “People were coming in during recording and saying, ‘We’ve never heard anything like this,’” Richard recalled.

[@Perfect_Blend]

Karen was a one-of-a-kind voice. As soon as she starts singing, we know who it is. This was during my teens and yes, I listened to the radio. LOL

[@rosedaleconfidential102]

Everybody had the transister radio!

[@themicrokid]

"The lady... literally sings like - she's flying around with wings on!" - A perfect appreciation of Karen's vocal talent, thanks for getting back to The Carpenters, Jamel.

[@mingshp]

She was the Voice of a generation. Gone too soon.

[@spacetimemalleable7718]

She has the Voice of the the AGES. The Best Female Voice I've ever heard; Clarity, Sincerity, and Emotion are all perfect.

[@Kevin-py7hb]

It’s Karen Carpenter.... Enough said!!!!! What a god gifted voice.... Gone too soon....

[@belindascott6916]

@Ellen Peba unfortunately they still don't as people are still dying from it.

[@retired4365]

K. Carpenter, J. Andrews and O. Newton-John are the three voices that can melt butter on a table.

[@johnpatrickmcaleer7374]

Very true Enough said

[@joygernautm6641]

The music industry killed her. Even though she was already slender they told her she was too fat to be on TV and she became obsessed with being thin.

[@lcozzarelli]

Joygernaut M I think it was more her ice-hearted narcissist of a mother, along with her much-favored brother. Poor Karen was trapped in such a toxic and controlling family dynamic, and likely developed anorexia as a way to control something in her life.

[@murraywestenskow2896]

Somewhere in my youth I fell in love with Karen Carpenter - and in 2020 I still feel the pang of her loss.

[@mikewrasman5103]

I cried for three days when I heard that dear sweet Karen Carpenter had died.

[@umbertocalvini7429]

Karen was my first love! I remembered where I heard about her passing. I still have all the next day newspapers with her face on the front page!

[@glambertLL]

Me too. I still cry and I always will. She was much more than a singer/drummer to me. I was 10 when I heard this song and it made me a fan for life. So this song means a LOT to me. ❤

[@talldarkyummy8211]

Don’t we all

[@lss74]

It still hurts

[@Excitable67]

Their harmonies were always just SO incredible. We lost such a great talent when she passed.

[@Tonyblack261]

In 1975 I joined the British Army. This was one of those songs that sent all of the barrack guys into silence as we remembered out girlfriends back home.

[@frandistabile4723]

Her voice is pure Heaven..So beautiful!

[@poguemom3]

Her voice makes my heart hurt. It’s such a beautiful, but melancholy voice that is unlike any other. 💜

[@johnboehmer6683]

Well, I think the melancholy you speak of largely comes from the many bittersweet song lyrics they did. But her voice does fit those songslike a glove. It's just that it's equally effective and invigorating to hear her sing top of the world, or Mr Postman, you know?

[@poguemom3]

@@johnboehmer6683 I do agree with everything you’ve said. But something about the tone of her voice just stirs something in me. I’ve loved her since I was a child.

[@clydeb7713]

Clear as a bell and perfect pitch. Karen was to perfect for this world.

[@jojomart]

Her voice is ethereal and haunting. Almost whispery. You're right she sings like an angel, and she IS an angel now. Such a sad story.

[@jameswheeler7679]

Her voice so pure so special so effortless every sha la la la she will break your heart such a talent died way to soon again evey sha la la la

[@ltrainor4078]

Listening to Karen sing is magical. Every time I hear her, I get chills. Chills for the sheer beauty, and then chills for the loss of such a talent.

[@catsteinhilb2880]

Yep. Chills. Every 👏🏻dang👏🏻time👏🏻

[@lss74]

Goosebumps EVERY SINGLE TIME

[@lindaosika7648]

When you hear her you realize how unique and natural she was

[@cnatview]

Listening to Karen just makes me want to reach out and give everyone a hug. I was a young teen when this song came out and even though I listened to the Carpenters endlessly, I never recognized how sad Karen was and how much emotional pain she carried with her. I often wondered if that was the secret quality, depth, beauty that her voice had. Thanks for your reaction, Jamel. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@tonysc7610]

I really think that her inner sadness and struggle was an integral part of the emotion she always portrayed. Her voice needs to be piped onto every city street corner across the nation in this God forsaken time in which we find ourselves.

[@donnamcmanus7360]

I remember being 7 or 8, standing on top of a stone retaining wall in our front yard during summer break busting out as loud as I could "I'm on the top of the world, looking down on creation and the only explanation I can find...is the love that I've found ever since you've been around...your loves put me on the top of the world!" Cute right? Yup, unless you're my mom & you find out 20 minutes later, your goofball kid doesn't know any other part of the song😄😁😜 #FrontYardWorldTourCancelled Edit to add: In the early 90's I'm 23 or so & am woken up at daybreak on my day off. My neighbor's 8 yr old daughter is standing on our shared cinderblock fence belting out only the chorus of Eternal Flame by The Bangles...over & over again. I could only laugh😄

[@donnahill5014]

Hi Donna, from another Donna. I have an almost identical memory! Probably age 6 or 7, took the dog for a walk and stopped on the street corner singing my heart out with this song. Probably getting the words all wrong. Didn’t care!

[@psmguy63]

That anecdote from your youth is as perfect as the song. Thank you for sharing the sentiment the 70s gave us all who loved our growing up during that time. Love it.

[@susanmakiha9838]

I was about the same age, on a school trip singing it with my best friend on a bush walk ... that's all I knew of the song too 😅

[@megandavies8590]

Me too.😂💛

[@Lady_Jewels]

That was my favorite song as a kid

[@missgmoma]

Beautiful Karen, so sad that she was never happy. This is the voice I would imagine an angel would possess ♥️

[@TANTRUMGASM]

no vocal gymnastics , runs , nor range shattering pitch necessary, She was born with an absolutely incredible gift .

[@blackprix]

One of the smoothest female vocalist of all time I just wish her life it was longer. But she left us with a lot of good memories to listen to.

[@michellerobin5461]

Jamel, yours is the only channel that I feel gives due respect to the artist, the genre and the fans who love it. Most of us (even me! 42 years old) grew up listening to these tunes, so they are precious to us. I so appreciate everything you do for us. God bless, thank you for helping keep great music alive!! 🇨🇦❤️

[@tgranny3547]

He's my pick no disrespect to others but well I could give a review on why

[@debbiewilliamson3652]

Echo that!

[@beadybaby]

LOL we really HAD to wait for our favorite songs back then. Biggest hits they'd play a lot more often. Just sitting there waiting to hit "record" on the cassette player...

[@snakelite61]

At least you had a way to record them! No cassette recorders in the 60s. 😥

[@beadybaby]

snakelite61 IKR? I was born in 1968. I’ve always thought I should’ve been born 15 years earlier because I would’ve been an awesome flower child.

[@snafufubar]

@@snakelite61 not true I got a cassette recorder for Christmas in 68.

[@leannehovell8699]

The struggle was real! Then you'd be wanting ti strangke the dj because he wouldn't shup up & would ruin the start or end of the song you'd waited ages to record 😠 🤣😂

[@bethwilliams6946]

Every time I listen to her sing, I miss her so much...her voice does something to you, so very pure and beautiful.

[@WayWalker3]

Karen could sing the phone book and make it sound like something out of this world. No words can describe such a pure and fine voice.

[@jeaninia]

My favorite Carpenters song! 🥰 I sing along to myself and choke up. What a beautiful message!

[@deborahcornell171]

Tears...for her & for all our nostalgic memories of times gone by.💙💧

[@thunderbird66613]

Karen's voice is timeless. Just gives me tingles inside. It's a great loss and tragedy that the world did not get more of her!!

[@richardbrace9086]

I grew up listening to the carpenters and sill remember the first time I heard Karen's voice, "oh my goodness" I still listen when ever I can and yes it makes me tear up everytime. I remember I was driving to work when it came on the radio she had passed on, I had to pull over because I was so overcome. A beautiful lady with a beautiful voice RIP Karen xx

[@apooyosucks]

This is definitely one of my favorite Carpenters songs. The song just takes you on a dreamy bliss, with a dash of sentimentality. Just pure Carpenters magic.

[@davidbrown6039]

Respect to Brother Richard who did a lot of the arrangements and production on their songs, not to mention harmony vocals and playing the piano.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Absolutely.

[@CindyJoAnn]

It is SO wonderful to listen to your reaction to Karen Carpenter's stunning vocals. I was born in the 60's, and she is STILL, and ALWAYS WILL BE, my very favorite singer....EVER. Thank you for appreciating her, the way you do. Much respect to you.

[@richardreed2524]

I don’t believe I have ever seen a more happy look on your face the instant her voice starts. It appears you are in major love with her singing. That’s OK. I have that feeling, too.

[@garyporter4198]

Karens' voice is like a steel fist wrapped up in a silk glove..................smooth as hell, but what a punch!!

[@catsteinhilb2880]

Well said

[@johnhix7400]

I'm old school, but thi almost makes me shed a tear in the last chorus, beautiful...

[@curtjarrell9710]

Jamal, thank you so much for your Carpenters reaction videos. I'm sitting here tonight in a pool of tears from missing Karen and her angel voice, knowing we'll never hear any new songs from her again. I'm so thankful we have the ones she did leave for us and future generations. I'm deeply grateful to revisit this timeless artist.

[@peterjb49]

The best voice I have ever heard, I am 71 so heard many!

[@supasoulproductions]

This song used to make me smile. Now it makes me cry. But I keep listening anyway,

[@andytaylor5476]

Me too...

[@4EClark]

Well said.

[@No1KCfan6]

Me, too. Because "all my best memories come back clearly to me."

[@rockymountainrussian2540]

Wonderful song with a beautiful message. RIP Karen

[@shugabeargirl]

She was 1 in a gazillion!!!! She was flawless and unique ❤️💕❤️

[@clayrowden3916]

Every Sha-la-la-la, Every Wo-o-wo-o, Still shines. What a incredible gift she left us. A great arrangement too.

[@claudioortiz9007]

Thanks for this one. Love you brother. Haven't heard this in years. Literally made me cry. I was born in 77 and was a true 80s kid. This brings back so many memories of sitting in the back seat of the family car and listening to the oldies station. Some of those people in the car are no longer with me but sometimes a song like this comes on and there sitting right there next to me again.

[@musicsansnotes]

💟

[@tektoniks_architects]

Perfection, is all.

[@diannegaylord567]

There is no other.She was so Angelic w her voice and her 🎶 music lives on and on. RIp ❤Karen and thx Jamel for keeping her great music alive.

[@dogh8356]

Every time I hear her sing I cry; partly from the tragedy, but mostly because of the sheer beauty of her voice. I'm surprised she hasn't made you tear up.

[@PixelatedH2O]

I'm not old enough to remember when this song was originally released. I grew up listening to The Carpenters though. It's strange how this song about remembering songs and memories of the past does exactly that for me.

[@RogerioNaccache]

There are several "acapella" versions of Karen's recordings. It's unbelievable! You can hear every damn note she sings with absurd clarity. Right here on KZbin!

[@mthomasy]

www.thatericalper.com/2014/12/25/these-isolated-vocals-of-karen-carpenter-will-sooth-you/

[@CarlosRodriguez-dn7js]

Those a acapella versions out there are not the real acapella. They're a CD layer SACD (Super Audio cd) from Carpenters singles 1969-1983 released in 2004.

[@RogerioNaccache]

@@CarlosRodriguez-dn7js I didn't know it was like that. Still, it is very well done and the result is wonderful.

[@CarlosRodriguez-dn7js]

@@RogerioNaccache for example in this video exploring her 16 tracks of we ve only just begun. vimeo.com/334232491

[@jmnimahelr]

Karen was one of a kind and you will never hear another voice like her's. I would love your reaction to "Bless the Beasts and the Children". Not only Karen's phenomenal voice, but a beautiful message. Please.

[@petervfl]

One of my Dad's favorute singers, always brings a tear to my eye. She was so special.

[@anneking4656]

Another great Carpenters song is I Won’t Last A Day Without You. So beautiful... Great reaction, Jamel. Karen was one of the best of all time...💜💜💜

[@lsimmons3086]

My absolutely favorite Karen Carpenter song 💜

[@tonyallen4265]

She doesn't make me smile, she makes me cry.

[@susanmakiha9838]

Same, breaks my heart thinking about her life.

[@abc456f]

@@susanmakiha9838 So sad. Her husband was a bastard. She just wanted love.

[@_Sarby1]

@@abc456f And her brother was a selfish prick not letting her have time with her new husband so she could have more balance and control over her own life

[@timvine6441]

Same. She splits my heart in two.

[@abc456f]

@@_Sarby1 The husband didn't really love her. I agree about her brother.

[@BigToeify]

You what what I like about you. You are sincere, you don’t “over react” like a lot of other reviewers. You are natural and that’s why people come to listen and watch. A fan here.

[@jamelakajamal]

Appreciate You🙏🏾

[@rentedtux1883]

Richard Carpenter was a genius. Karen was his clay. Masterful.

[@carolh1954]

The beautiful message in the song fits with the beautiful message from you!

[@johnpbh]

As she sings in one of the counter melodies.... "Only Oldies But Goodies". Such a great description of your channel Jamel. Your appreciation of it is why we are here with you. Plus you are just one special human being. Stay safe and hello to Mrs Jamel.

[@dondiego2262]

Every time I hear the Carpenters preform I ALWAYS smile while feeling like I should cry instead.

[@kac3249]

Carpenter's music 🎶💞 God gave her a lovely and special voice. Jamal really gives credit to her talent. We enjoy how he appreciates and animates with his reactions 😊👍

[@karendecristoforo4714]

It was said Karen Carpenter had one of the purest/best voices of all time. Can't disagree!

[@abc456f]

I believe Elton John and John Lennon both gave her that praise. What a gift she had.

[@rujaja9176]

Paul Mccartney

[@ladybetty]

Another great song I had forgotten. It all came back to me as it played. Tears and goosebumps.

[@sandybarnes887]

I'm not crying, you're crying. 😢

[@ladybetty]

@@sandybarnes887 awwww *passes tissue* - it's all good!

[@sandybarnes887]

@@ladybetty oh yes! It surely was 👍

[@Bazza5000]

It really touched you, brother, like it touched me. It really hits one in the feels. Makes you want to shed a tear at the beauty of her voice and words. She was so amazing. I love you, Karen Carpenter. Sending you love to where you are in heaven. Thank you.

[@hongfang2508]

Her brother did all the song arrangements and keyboards....background vocals as well. He kept his sister alive through interviews and TV appearances over the years after her death.

[@ericsinger2692]

She has the best backup singers, too (herself, multiplied)

[@davidbadham3712]

That was a beautiful song, Jamel, thank you for bringing it back. RIP Karen Carpenter, you were taken too soon💓

[@bluesman3232]

The beautiful voice with the tortured soul........

[@sounder9393]

You've GOT to react to "Good-Bye to Love". You will find an interesting surprise, that I think you'll like.

[@stevetournay3731]

Oooo. Yes. (If he hasn't already. I know that song pretty much made reactor Dereck Rivera's head explode...) I happen to have had the CD "A Song For You" in my car lately, and keep repeating Track 5 ("Goodbye To Love") over and over...it was the first power ballad ever recorded, you can draw a straight line from that to, say, Evanescence's "My Immortal"...

[@deannathethriftycorgi1581]

The voice of my childhood! I still love singing along. :)

[@bertgetner9397]

Come on Jamel, say it. She is an Angel!

[@sandybarnes887]

Yup. As he said in the last vid, she has her wings

[@philipmccarthy6175]

A song that makes those of us of a certain vintage become emotional for a multitude of reasons. Happiness & sadness in equal measure. One of the great vocal performances.

[@bhchen3079]

Legendary Voice of a generation

[@someford5679]

My favorite Carpenters song,it should be the anthem of reactors.

[@mdavies3497]

One of my favourite songs of theirs 💗

[@JC-ct7wp]

As a child her voice gave me chills. I'm 52 and it still does. In my opinion the best voice ever. Nobody else has that effect on me.

[@DayneReedy]

Her sound, her voice makes me feel so good too! So smooth, such tone, deep resonances!

[@kirpalite]

Over 50 years I have never known anyone who didn't love the Carpenters' music. By the way, Herb Alpert, who owned the record company, was shocked when he found out they only did one take on each song. JUST ONE TAKE!

[@rogeriocardosobulhoes4513]

Karen’s voice could melt an iceberg.

[@robertcatesby8420]

I love this song, which is kind of your theme song: KEEP GREAT MUSIC ALIVE! This moves me in so many ways, it's joyful and sad, now and then. Sweet Karen Carpenter was the best; I could listen to her forever.

[@Remnants100]

Like bathing in liquid gold. So very beautiful and so instantly recognisable. Karen's tragic passing just broke my heart. I can't imagine the effect it must have had on her truly talented Brother. R.I.P.

[@suemommie]

Man, I am so addicted to your channel. I was just driving and heard some gems: The Smiths - “How Soon Is Now” and The Fixx - “Stand or Fall” (and if you like that try “One Thing or Another” by The Fixx). And if you want an awesome POWER go to song I HIGHLY recommend “Tower of Strength” by The Mission - knocked my socks off when I first heard it. Another fun group from the 70’s through the 80’s check out The Cars.

[@leomedalla4142]

Karen Carpenter used to do the drums for their songs. My Mom loved this band, she used to play it every Sunday morning. RIP mom, RIP Karen Carpenter.

[@shelter9236]

One of the most beautiful voices you miss but you say AHH when you hear the first word. Puts you in that place of being centered and calm. Such a loss to the musical world.

[@karlalethlean6214]

She had one of the greatest voices of all time. I saw them twice in concert. I wish her fans' love could have saved her.

[@lisa_jetsgurl642]

Beautiful ✌

[@tonysplace9255]

This song sums up your channel perfectly.

[@jaydee8958]

like an angel... absolutely. Richard was an amazing musician, arranger (and singer) lest we forget.

[@archstanton9206]

Your description of her is perfect. To see the impact her voice still has on those who stop to listen is truly a sign that there is hope left in the world. Maybe that is what we need to pray for people to do. Just stop, take a few minutes, be quiet in yourself, and listen to some music like this. Let it wash over you, let your ears be the only path to your heart and mind, drink up the beauty that is this music like it was a cold glass of water on a hot day. If more people did I think our world might be a better place.

[@lucianoandrade5007]

Please more Carpenters "This Masquerade" and "Solitaire".

[@lss74]

100% agree

[@daveswallow8351]

Liquid gold of a voice❤️ she makes you feel good and emotional at the same time!

[@timvine6441]

You are so right about Karen’s voice. I’ve never heard another voice like that either.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

And we never will, God broke the mold after he made Karen Carpenter, simply the best✌️👍

[@paulinealbert7259]

Okay crying again as always hearing this song by Karen Carpenter. Sooo love her voice!! 😢

[@clairemurrell4540]

What a voice!!! Thanks for sharing, Jamel :)

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

This came out when the '50s revival came in (Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, American Graffiti, etc.), hence the references.

[@buckbuchanan4902]

I could float away on the ocean of her voice!

[@clevelandnative7175]

Every time I hear the Carpenters it takes me back to my childhood in the 70’s.

[@Bassman2353]

I'll listen to Karen anytime; what a beautiful voice.

[@markburnham7512]

Karen's voice is the definition of heaven.

[@user-justbeingme]

Seeing these songs pour into you, and the feeling that you show tells it all. Love you, my Brother.