CARPENTERS - We’ve Only Just Begun | REACTION

[@tedharvick9010]

If silk could sing, it would sound like Karen. RIP Karen

[@chriscornelius2518]

Perfect statement

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Weird statement but i get what u mean 😂

[@gilbertspader7974]

Silk tearing

[@BijahD]

Her voice has made my life better

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

@@BijahD i agree me too

[@michealfriedman7084]

Pure music, no sexual innuendos, no tattoos, no piercings, no wardrobe malfunction, just beautiful talent.

[@irenedownie6559]

And no vocal histrionics. Just natural, unforced, effortless and beautiful singing.

[@anniebland6450]

Purity

[@malinhead322]

agree 100%....and no crotch grabbing.

[@jamallabarge2665]

She didn't need any of that crap. She had something better - talent.

[@Woody615]

Even in their live performances, no fireworks, no flashing lights, no wild dancing. Just music.

[@autumnpendergast9151]

And that is why old people (over 40 lol) complain about "music today".

[@RafaellaSchumann]

I'm 34 and I do too 😂

[@e.j.johnson5756]

I can't wait til you hit The backside of 40. Letsy see how your musical tastes have evolved👵

[@maryalice578]

Her voice was so rich and gorgeous, she didn't need runs or embellishments, just that clear strong Alto that was so pure.

[@glowwhereveryougo5443]

Exactly!

[@labyfan1313]

I'm 34 and I complain about music today too.

[@chrismiller7754]

I am a 51 year old man listening to this in 2020 floating away on those harmonies tears rolling freely.

[@davidregan9872]

It sad to me because my twin sister had their album when we were very young, and now she is no longer alive. I liked Neil Diamond! My older brother had his album, and he died two years ago. He would of been 61 on the 23rd of Sept! Stay close to your family, because you never know when lives will end!

[@andaimhineach4131]

There with you.

[@donaldkick4806]

Tears here also Chris, "Angelic".

[@justinguy322]

@@davidregan9872 May our Lord bless and keep you. Okay, may my Lord bless and keep you and bestow peace upon your loved ones.

[@TheDivayenta]

You just made ME cry now...........hugs!

[@dougallen8305]

Her voice. Nothing left to say. Tears and heartbreak that she left us too soon.

[@chipdamutt108]

If only Karen could have seen herself as we saw her, she would still be with us.

[@raymcnulty5252]

Chip DaMutt so true.

[@brettjohnston4700]

Very true. But the negative things are so much easier to believe. She actually reminds me of Karen Allen (Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark)

[@brettjohnston4700]

Michael Asay yes, Isn’t that just sad

[@diamonddog13]

And maybe if they didn't take her drums away.

[@kurtdzinich6700]

man oh man, what a thing to say.....such a shame she couldn't have felt the love so many sent to her!!! I think you right.

[@ddunnrn]

Karen was fabulous, but we shouldn’t discount the musical genius of her brother, who played multiple instruments, and pioneered the Carpenters style of harmony and overdubbing. There will never be another duo like this.

[@lilpoohbear653]

they truly were a musical power team...always loved them and still do

[@maryalice578]

And Richard wrote their music.

[@kathewalters90]

@@maryalice578 well.not this one. Paul Williams wrote this one.

[@66338nt]

When she died it was like we all lost a sister.

[@LMike2004]

She played drums

[@jeaniebottoms7202]

Karen’s voice was liquid velvet. Her lower register was especially gorgeous. Thanks for really listening. Your reactions always make me smile. And thank you for not using profanity.

[@StrangerInParadise58]

Jeanie Bottoms Very well said. Couldn't agree more. I miss her.

[@Heisenbrick]

Like and subscribe!

[@lemurianchick]

That’s why it was so annoying to hear modern singers with runs overdoing it. I’m speaking about Mariah and Christina A. specifically. It sounds artificial and not soulful. The other piece in this is about the wholesomeness of the lyrics. They uplift you versus degrade you.

[@jimgreen3966]

@@lemurianchick , being in my 70s and thus hearing a lot of good music as I was growing up, I couldn't agree more with you. So much of today's music (though not all) is just noise set to music.

[@randomperson537]

Well said Jeanie !

[@yendor1232]

Karen Carpenter is what you would expect an angel to sound like PURE TALENT

[@ricthornton2958]

Haunting . . mesmerizing . . intoxicating . . call it what you want. She had the purest and most beautiful voice of the rock era.

[@Pezzonovante916]

When Karen Carpenter sings the line "so much of life ahead," it is heart-wrenching because her life ended much too soon.

[@brettd530]

So sad.

[@Steve-cc4tl]

Depending on the yr of the video, she had about ten yrs or so left!!!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

way way way too soon

[@garykelly7422]

Karen Carpenter had one of the most beautiful voices ever. Such a tragic loss, may she RIP. 🙏☮️

[@bobpeters61]

One of only two singers whose passing actually sent me into mourning.

[@BijahD]

And her drum skills! Did she play on this track?? Great drum track on this recording!

[@garykelly7422]

@@BijahD yes she was an amazing drummer too

[@rafasilvio8194]

I couldn't agree more!!

[@jillybean3688]

@@bobpeters61 who was the other singer?

[@mudcrutched1]

Karen had the “ perfect “ voice.

[@jefffournier9986]

Her brother was a musical genius, with her vocals they went straight to the top.

[@robertclymer6948]

Started out as an act at Disneyland until Herb Albert wanted to produce them. Another story of a group being told you will never make it out there. lol lol

[@baxtronx5972]

Another drummer steps forward and crushes it.

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

I agree. Richard Carpenter is underrated

[@jamallabarge2665]

@@robertclymer6948 Mr. Albert gave complete confidence in them. He said, "Let's see what you can do here". I think he heard demo tape, heard their work, and said "Sign them".

[@tonicardella1471]

One of the most phenomenal voices to ever sing... The soundtrack of my childhood

[@flubblert]

When she sings "so much of life ahead" it kinda brings a tear to your eye.

[@jonwallace6204]

flubblert I never picked up on that, now I’m gonna think of it every time :/

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Yep, she only had about 11 years of that “ so much of life ahead “ left when she sang the line.

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

I know that line is so poignant

[@sunnyd4734]

Also when she sings the line, "And when my life is over" from the 1972 song, "A Song for You".

[@paulkane7771]

Yes, it's pretty ironic.

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Number 1 wedding song of the 70s. One of the best voices of all time

[@jamelakajamal]

Yes🙏🏾

[@nedraleggett5436]

My wedding song. 1975

[@TalyaT922]

Yes, they played it at graduations back in the day, too.

[@sunnyd4734]

@49jubilee Paul Williams.

[@sunnyd4734]

@@nedraleggett5436 My aunt's wedding song, May 1975. I was 9 years old.

[@robertspooner4114]

Jamel your a Standup guy for giving Karen the respect she deserves. You have my support and respect!!

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

Amen👍✌️

[@danwingo7512]

I agree 1000%, love this guys vibe.

[@lindawinchcole9144]

No skimpy clothing, No twerking, just pure talent 🥰

[@mikewrasman5103]

They didn't need any of that stuff.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Darn straight.

[@TheRozberry]

Amen.

[@supertal6074]

Love the comment - so true!!!

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

And some how manages to be more féminine and appealing than those strippers we have today.

[@southernenigma3427]

I read somewhere that they used to call her "one take" Karen because when she was recording in the studio, it only took one take most of the time. She was so very talented.

[@Steve-cc4tl]

By the live versions, That would not be surprising!!!

[@mikewrasman5103]

She was known as One Take Karen.

[@andreadeamon6419]

The voice of an Angel. They don't make em like that anymore 😢 may she rest in peace

[@Punnybone55]

One note and you know who's singing. Can't say that about many.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Within five seconds, you hear her voice and you know it's K.C. and Richard's accompaniment is beyond fantastic.

[@jeffniznick9280]

I’d say Whitney is the same.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Not even remotely close!

[@kellycote2385]

This is my wedding song, so appropriate for beginning our life together we have been married 35 years.

[@dickwooden4496]

Mine also

[@kthor]

Was mine as well 36 yrs ago last August....but my husband passed away a few yrs ago (by his own choosing).

[@revenge4468]

@@kthor mine also. Bittersweet

[@LMM7880]

Mine too.

[@2A-Bear-Arms]

@@LMM7880 Song was taken from a bank commercial that Richard Carpenter saw on t.v. Paul Williams wrote it and also sang in the commercial.

[@sunshineresujento2301]

Karen was one of a kind..no one can replace here voice

[@Sol-kj2pj]

She had that teardrop in her voice that always kills me

[@canslimmaster1]

perfect...

[@mthomasy]

Had not thought of it that way, but yes - a teardrop in her voice. Perfect description.

[@Ciclopea2]

Everyone knew how brilliant she was except herself, which is tragic, and she's still remembered and loved by everyone lucky enough to be able to hear that angelic voice.

[@karenpassolano310]

She knew how talented she was. It was her mother who didn’t get it. And her brother who feared it.

[@Ciclopea2]

@@karenpassolano310 if she really knew then she wouldn't have struggled so much with both her family's behavior towards her and her self image. The admiration she received from the public would've been enough for her to really know.

[@beesnort4944]

Such a velvet voice. So sad there wasn’t a lot of help for eating disorders back then😢.

[@jamelakajamal]

Very Sad🙏🏾

[@Anth230]

I remembered when she died.... extremely sad and shocking. I was only 12 or 13 and had only heard their stuff on the radio at the time....still listen to their stuff to this day....just this morning in fact.at work....

[@beesnort4944]

ShariSez1 oh wow! I didn’t know that. Very very sad.

[@andreadeamon6419]

As a former anorexic I understand everything she went through. Mine was medical - then psychological. I cry with every note she sings and hold them in my heart.

[@beesnort4944]

Andrea Deamon you are a strong person! Congratulations on overcoming such a difficult disorder ❤️❤️❤️

[@dlynneswick]

We played this at our wedding 42 years ago. It is still one of my all time favorites.

[@tonyjordan7203]

We did also 48 years ago!

[@MonzaRacer]

They also don't do all that up,down,sideways vocal changes they knew how to hold a damn note steady. So beautiful.

[@DrrMiMi]

With just the right touch of vibrato!

[@farisle6602]

My heart aches when I hear her but once a song starts I can't stop listening. If there is a heaven this is surely what is playing on the way up.

[@mrsheatherteske]

Yesterday once more (is that the title?) That one makes me sad and happy!

[@PresAdams-bz2ep]

Yeah, me too. My heart aches for her. This is a perfect alto voice and there's no shame in singing it. Nowadays everyone has to holler!

[@m4rs12]

Imagine listening to this while going up on elevator!😂

[@catenystrom6506]

Keep going with The Carpenter's because Karen's voice is UNREAL, one of the best females singers of all time, no joke

[@39thala]

One of the most beautiful voices there ever was!

[@mthomasy]

No - THE most beautiful voice of all time. Very few even come close.

[@BrianAz]

I wish she was still with us. The voice of an angel... I cant imagine what else she could have blessed us with! A voice of voices!

[@jeanday9747]

She's singing with the angels. We lost a beautiful and talented angel.

[@sn7miller]

In case people didn't know, Paul Williams cowrote this song and it was originally a commercial for Crocker Bank. Later, Richard Carpenter, Karen's brother, got the right to re-record from Williams, who was now helping write songs for the Carpenters. The rest is history. Classic song. Can you imagine if this song was rendered obsolete along with an old obsolete bank, and commercial!?

[@ciri1993]

Back in the day it wasn’t about image, it was about talent. There was no auto tune. You worked at your craft. Technology got in the way for these artists.

[@mikewrasman5103]

More like a crutch for these artists in today's musical world. They can't even hold a candle to The Carpenters.

[@bobthebear1246]

@@mikewrasman5103 BINGO.

[@teamcougars]

Karen’s voice was so mesmerizing and beautiful, pure velvet there will never be another like her, hopefully she is at peace now, I’m sure heaven sounds beautiful with her singing with the angels.

[@clee1641]

I still get goosebumps when I hear her sing. Such a beautiful voice!

[@crystalthomashKC]

You will never hear a purer voice than Karen’s. Her voice was truly a gift from God.

[@TonyCordlina]

Couldn’t agree more. She was fantastically ahead of her time.

[@maryannanderson1744]

👍 👍

[@crystalthomashKC]

JoAnna Cianfarani She wanted time take voice lessons but the teacher she went to said he would not touch such a God given instrument. Don’t know if you meant it too, but your comment comes across very bitchy.

[@prankman49]

@@joannacianfarani0412 She only had some vocal lessons while she was in college. When she sang in the college choir. The director of the choir, Frank Pooler, gave Karen some vocal lessons. This was the only formal vocal instruction Karen ever received. Not everyone can have singing lessons then make it big, otherwise we would all be on stage. You still need the gift. I'll pay for you a weeks worth of singing lessons, then let's see how many millions of albums you can sell.

[@crystalthomashKC]

JoAnna Cianfarani Her voice is still a gift. No one can come close to her voice. She took choir in college. Pooler told her he would not touch or alter her voice. Quote. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. It wasn’t until the late 70s that she took actual lessons for her solo album for help with her upper register.

[@slowcloudorca5071]

This was my parents wedding song.. I'll never hear it without crying with a smile....

[@dionnecoburn134]

I was a teenager in the 70's, the music was lit!! There was also the disco scene. I miss those days. The music now tends to sound the same! There was no such thing auto tune. It was all pure talent!!

[@QueenSnowPea]

Hear hear!!! That is so true. I miss singer/songwriters and the music 🎶 from the 60s and 70's. This song makes me cry because of the memories.

[@Mork007]

Agreed. We were very fortunate to have been teens in the 70's.

[@3x3mm]

I was a preteen....i agree😀

[@maggiemay3108]

Linda Tate many memories! This was our class song when I graduated high school 😊

[@amandadenny1490]

Born in 78, but grew up listening to 70s music with my parents.❤️ Love it that I got to experience music from the 50s-80s. But man, her voice is unmatchable!❤️❤️💔❤️ It really makes me emotional and gives me the chills to hear her!❤️

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Rainy Days and Mondays by the Carpenters will amaze you

[@jomgelborn]

Thats my all time favorite of theirs.

[@Kpink452]

Ed Collins Masquerade too

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Yes!

[@altonjohn5975]

Yass

[@sunnyd4734]

I always remember hearing "Rainy Days and Mondays" at the dentist's office back in the 1970s on the soft music station.

[@robind.phillips2129]

When I first The Carpenters, I was a child, in Elementary School. I fell IN LOVE with this Group. So glad you enjoy it too! The Carpenters...💯💯💯💯💯

[@maryroberts9233]

One of my first albums

[@rhondamcclements356]

Loveeed karen carpenter

[@rhettruggerio148]

This man is a class act. No cursing, no criticism, just a talented likable person. Keep it up.

[@garymccartney8784]

All that power & clarity from her unassuming self. Never judge a book by its’ cover. She just is amazing !!!!!

[@LenniePike]

The singing is great because it’s not auto tuned like so many of today’s “singers”.

[@kenpumphrey8384]

Yup. Talent used to be required. Now it's the look that matters. The computer will take care of the vocal.

[@robertcartier5088]

A 5 octave range helps, too... ;-] (That is actually quite rare.. most singers can barely get 3!)

[@rotemtomhagbi1937]

At that time auto tune was taking you car to the shop for tuning

[@fool4singing]

Yeah, you couldn't cheat back then like they do today.

[@darrenthomas6469]

@@fool4singing Yes you could

[@rzthis1]

Karen's voice reminds me of being a child enveloped in the love of a mothers warm embrace! When it comes to female vocalist, in my opinion, Karen will forever be the GOAT!

[@joseh3564]

Amen!!!

[@naloboy7450]

Personally, I think she has the perfect lullaby voice. Christmas album is on repeat during the holidays.

[@tomschmitz5745]

go here to youtube and listen to her song "crystal lullaby"! so intimate and beautiful......

[@janicesmith6585]

Merry Christmas Darling is just my favorite of their Christmas songs

[@naloboy7450]

@@janicesmith6585 Amen!

[@tpbarbie]

Carpenter's Christmas is unbeatable! Merry Christmas :)

[@naloboy7450]

@@tpbarbie Merry Christmas to you!

[@garrythomson6006]

best female vocalist of all time, period.

[@Kementiri]

Everytime I hear her voice I just burst into tears. She could put so much emotion into a song that in my mind has never been repeated. RIP Karen Carpenter 🧘💞💞

[@jeffw6912]

Still get choked up with the damn Carpenters, why?

[@teamcougars]

Jeff Werrell because of the pure, most beautiful voice that ever graced our ears and soul left us way too soon I will never forget the day she passed away and musical perfection died that day 😢

[@thesuperdak7224]

Aw gee now I'm crying. :(

[@3x3mm]

I do to😢

[@shmorpieM]

Jeff W if you have to ask, you may never understand

[@3x3mm]

I dont choke in sports but i choke in carpenters ha😀

[@Coolyguy27]

She was a natural with a voice that was unbelievable.

[@JazzyGems111]

Crying. Chills, literally. It’s just that beautiful.

[@paulcavigliano6388]

You should listen to the version with the Phil Harmonic. That will bring you to tears

[@JazzyGems111]

Paul Cavigliano I’ll definitely check it out!!!! Thank you. 😊

[@maryguerin9527]

There will never be another Karen Carpenter. Thanks, that brought back memories

[@categurl3967]

What an angel, love her voice perfect pitch. Can't beat real talent!

[@ThatOraLady]

Her brother Richard wrote their songs, he is one of the most underrated song writers of all time.

[@tdbob]

This song was written and performed originally for a Crocker Bank advertisement by Paul Williams.

[@Silverhaired59]

Paul Williams wrote most of their early, big hits. Richard Carpenter was the band leader and did the arrangements. He let his little sister play drums and one day she sang and floored everybody. No one knew she had that voice.

[@debisjoy8017]

Jeanne Buntain so true

[@SmartCookie63]

Except for "Close to You." That was written by Burt Bacharach.

[@SmartCookie63]

And "For All We Know" was written by James Griffin of "Bread."

[@_Lisa_S_]

The voice of an angel. She was truly such a 'pure' singer. And a beast on the drums. Love her

[@George39280]

The world lost a magical voice when she passed away. She was a beautiful Lady, and it was so easy to get lost in the soothing sound of her voice.

[@tootieq6527]

This was played at my High School Senior Banquet when I graduated in 1980. Every single senior was open mouth bawling by the end of the song.

[@Vegasshakenandstirred]

Richard Carpenter arrangement coupled with Karen's Voice = Magic🌈

[@josephmena2421]

I'm not religius bit if there's angels that the way they sing

[@maryvallas772]

Hearing this makes me so sad. Her loss was so tragic, and she had only just begun. 😭

[@timothybessemer7316]

Well put!

[@jenkins80526]

This was a genre all it's own. You don't see much of this kind of talent these days. She has a powerful voice and yet she holds it back just a bit, leaving us wanting for more.

[@blackprix]

Karen’s voice and Richard arrangements were the best, one of my favorite groups of the 70s. Was very sad when Karen died

[@lynnelle66]

A popular wedding song in 70’s. Had it came out a few months earlier, I would have had it sung at my wedding.

[@seanosuna1994]

They layered themselves singing harmony. That’s how they did it and were so revolutionary.

[@ffjsb]

What's amazing about this song is that it started as the music for a bank commercial. Karen was one of the best female percussionists EVER. You should really check out "I'll say goodbye to Love" by the Carpenters. The go a little more into rock on that one.

[@3x3mm]

I remember that the 70s jingles were the best😀

[@cstroppa20]

I love Karen Carpenter since 70's. She is my favorite singer forever.

[@tm2761]

One of the greatest voices ever, I still remember exactly where I was when I heard Karen had passed away, just one of those shocking moments that leaves you speechless at the time a tearful forever after :(

[@anjoleeeickhoff6800]

Their artists harmonies back in the day were just so smooth. They really knew how to sing!❤

[@1aikane]

I was a kid when she was a superstar. We had her Christmas music on every year at our house. Great memories

[@mikewrasman5103]

If you want to hear a great Christmas song, listen to their Merry Christmas, Darling. That will get you through the Christmas season, no problem.

[@dagnytaggart5955]

Can you believe Karen's voice? In those ancient times when I was young most performances bore no studio tricks and enhancements other than sound balance and some additional instruments tracks. Singers would record multiple takes of one song and choose the best one. Musicians and singers would go into a studio, spend a few days or couple of weeks recording 10-15 songs then release an album in a matter of months sometimes mere weeks. That's why studio and live performances sounded so much alike.

[@michaeltveten8458]

Dagny Taggart Dagny, this is John.....I’ve been waiting for you at the Gulch. If you have trouble reaching me, Eddie has my direct line. Don’t worry about Wesley and his gang, we can subvert his cronyistic attempts at subterfuge to our endgame. Francisco and Hank are well. Your brother is inconsequential at this point, but my only endeavor is to get you back to where you belong. Come home, and trust the infra-red scan over the mountain range........Eddie will provide the coordinates......And, yes, it’s worth it.

[@dagnytaggart5955]

@@michaeltveten8458 What in the world are you talking about? It must be past your bedtime.

[@michaeltveten8458]

Dagny Taggart I swear by my life, and my love it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine,

[@richardeberhart451]

She had so much talent. Carpenters greatest hits CD was my go to house cleaning CD.

[@tedharvick9010]

Carpenters Now and Then was our Saturday cleaning soundtrack

[@etbulibrary]

No one sang alto like Karen Carpenter - an no one today is comparable.

[@bluesman3232]

My high school graduation song in 1971, so yes it's special.

[@paisley1134]

Ours in 81. 😁

[@Serai3]

Oh, and what you're listening to _is_ the studio version. TV shows like this rarely had performers actually singing. They usually lip-synced to the recorded versions. Notice that there are no microphones anywhere in evidence, Karen is not drumming (she was the drummer in their music), and no guitar or keyboards are being played. A live appearance, but not a live performance. :)

[@6CAT736]

Thats true but they sounded great'Live``as well!kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Soc5iueNx6ra8

[@jasonhicks3364]

Yes, but I'm sure she did it in one take with no auto-tune :)

[@EdCali1]

That’s correct, mostly because TV studios didn’t have the right equipment to mix live sound well. It just became common place to lip sync, also less chance of retakes.

[@fanoffunny]

Serai3 Ok Debbie Downer. 😂😉

[@adoracle1]

her voice was angelic and this song, man...sooo many people fell in love to it...

[@jamelakajamal]

Yes👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nedraleggett5436]

Or said 'I Do' with this song.

[@brianharkness3441]

She is the actual drummer for this song and sings too there is a video that shows it.

[@jamelakajamal]

Wow!!

[@timothyparsons8327]

I am guessing this video would have appeared on Top Of The Pops In 1970. At this time (the formative years of The Carpenters), Karen would play drums, and, of course, SING.

[@Teleman73]

I think Hal Blaine was on drums. Joe Osborn was on bass. Joe discovered The Carpenters.

[@clare1061]

She was a real hit to music when she died. Her voice was like an angel. Carpenters was one of my mother's favorite bands along with another lady you should listen to by the name of Anne Murray.

[@gailcrowe727]

Her voice was fantastic, no other like it.

[@kolemccrady9013]

About her voice. As Colonel Potter said, " Not enough O's in smoooooth.

[@chab1rd155]

True story and love that line in Mash! 👍💖

[@MonzaRacer]

Amen brother

[@mikeadams2677]

My mother said this was their high school graduation song, in '71. The man standing directly in front of Karen is her brother. I put her up there with Patsy Clone, Marylin McCoo of The 5th Dimension, and Mama Cass of The Mamas and The Papas. Some of the most beautiful female singing voices in my lifetime.

[@nickimontie]

Completely agree! I've had 5th Dimension Greatest Hits on auto replay for the past week! I may have to switch it out for Carpenters now. ♡

[@rocknroller77]

That was part for the course in the early 70s. Wedding and graduation song😊

[@rocknroller77]

*par

[@sensitiveone8305]

Mike Adams it was my high school graduation song in 1972. I haven’t heard that since then. She was so talented and her death was so tragic.

[@mrsz1988]

In my opinion marilyn mccoo cant sing.

[@sukie584]

"SUPERSTAR".... that's her tour de force vocal (and that's saying something when it comes to KC)..the melancholy she conjures up is remarkable..

[@allisonyoung4007]

Yes× 10000! 😃👏

[@Sol-kj2pj]

*Yes*. We gotta have a Superstar reaction, Jamel

[@tomschmitz-dj1fg]

Her voice is literally therapy for the soul and so so needed in our world today....

[@rhondajohnson6266]

This made me cry bittersweet tears such a natural talent and natural beauty thank you Karen Carpenter

[@laurakali6522]

She was also a great drummer and she really wanted to be one. Wasn’t exactly accepted back then for a woman to play drums. She was always so sad...

[@reeb9016]

I get chills listening to The Carpenters music. Beautiful lyrically, sound, and Mmmmmmm...that voice!

[@smtpgirl]

the 5th Dimension Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine is a great song too.

[@MegaOldschoold]

i don't know how many times I have watched this video. Her voice is just from another world. There is just such underlying sorrow and emotion, just amazing.

[@ricthornton2958]

Pure, unadulterated perfection. This is exactly what "flawless" sounds like.

[@johnnylavery5512]

Goosebumps from hearing perfection. What an astonishing voice.

[@abehjhakibuuka71]

"The guys up there sitting on the O, standing up..." I'm sorry but that had me rolling. But I agree the song is beautiful and her voice, man...

[@conytrev8263]

I cant stop lmao! Hes so hilarious and genuine, 🤗👍

[@Williamwestp24]

We all make errors in statement at times no biggie. I love this song. Just got through watching 1408.

[@CivilEngineerWroxton]

That's how variety shows did it in the late 60's and through the 70's. You always had huge, eye-catching props and people one them that were back-up singers/instrumentalists/etc. Otherwise, you just had a big, empty stage with people standing around on it looking awkward and not really knowing where or how to stand while sjnging/playing an instrument. So these big props worked and were always interesting to view. I remember during the 70's on Saturday evening when the Carol Burnett Show was getting ready to start, my family and I would be talking about how we wondered what big stage props and funny sight gags they were gonna have. It made the show that much more interesting and no awkwardness EVER showed. I miss all that so much. I'd give anything for some KZbinrs with some cash to throw around to produce some variety shows with some REAL talent on them. I guarantee millions of views.

[@ravenel2]

I think we can laugh at the YOU. It is funny!

[@mistersnitty7721]

Played at everybody's wedding, everywhere, forever. Voices like butter.

[@loveminky]

Jamel, your comments are spot on! 💙 how you react to the song. You’re really feeling it😊

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

Amen👍🌞

[@psykomystro]

Karen Carpenter... I love that woman!!! One of the sweetest voices of all times!

[@kevinohagan3543]

Karen has an Angelic voice! Glade I grew up listening to her!

[@mikewrasman5103]

Try hearing her duet with the great Ella Fitzgerald. Talk about two pieces of silk.

[@paulwatsonLN]

My mom played their albums when I was growing up...I have deep imbedded memories that are all good, when I hear this.

[@eocho7341]

New Rule for 2020: Any new music from now on is not considered “Music” unless it involves at least 3 traditional instruments, harmonizing vocals without any auto-corrections, 2-3 verses, strong chorus, and bridge to bring it home. If it doesn’t involve at least these factors, then its considered “Talkative Art”. Please save the music and bring real passion and consideration into it. Challenge yourselves to vocally sound like a one of kind instrument. This is what makes a legendary singer and musician.

[@TheCornishCockney]

wont be any music then. I pity todays young who will call these years "the good 'ol days" in the future. lol.

[@krissolet]

So true!!!

[@arminsteinke2301]

Love your proclamation ! Keeps us analog musicians in Business :))

[@jenniferyorgan4215]

Brilliant idea! Love it! We'll see how much "music" is actually left 😀

[@jillybean3688]

@@TheCornishCockney im old now but at least i grew up in a wonderful generation that had great music, and freedoms that the kids of today don't have...so if the trade off is being old now, well then so be it! ⏳⏰👵

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

Karen Carpenter sang with a lot of passion and pain. You can feel every emotion as she effortlessly strides across these songs. If you can't honestly feel that than you're not human.

[@vincethomas811]

This lady passed away way too soon Karen carpenter was and is still to me the greatest female singer ever ❤ I love this woman and wish she was still around to see how much she is still loved by millions she has left us her music to listen to forever and people will listen love you Karen 😍 RIP

[@johannesbridges1341]

Karen Carpenter's voice was a monument to humanity. Just to know that our pathetic species could produce a sound so pure and beautiful, makes me think that Humankind might actually be worthy of existence. Goodness knows, nothing else does.