Karen Carpenter - Drum Solo | REACTION

[@capttheo1]

She considered herself to be a drummer who also sang. This is where she was truly happy.

[@joeday4293]

Buddy Rich's favorite pop drummer of the 70s. Pretty strong endorsement.

[@terryconnelly484]

Besides Animal

[@isorokudono]

The moron who didn't like country music? I'll take Krupa or Lionel Hampton instead.

[@isorokudono]

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[@isorokudono]

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[@BlueBirdsSong]

I love her smile and how happy she is playing the drums....

[@SorgFamily]

I’ve heard that she was the most comfortable and happiest behind the drums and being pushed out to the front is in part what fueled her eating disorder. Sad, she was such a talent.

[@michaelloveland1330]

Early days of treating eating disorders. Karen rather fell to the psychiatric community not knowing quite enough or how lethal the disorders can be. Treatment and support is MUCH better now (even mid-plague) and most folks with such disorders can overcome them. Karen's suffering and her leaving this world raised awareness and urgency, and saved lives.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Despite her incredible voice and singing talent, she always considered herself a drummer first and foremost.

[@suprchickn7745]

She did NOT want to be the focus of the group but even though Richard produced and arranged all their stuff she quickly became the face of the group. Both were extremely talented.

[@TheSimonScowl]

@Jerrol Hale For being too heavy or too skinny?

[@EddieDexterStewart]

Dannnng.....You just broke my heart!!!!

[@johnsongobbler]

That woman was sooooo clean on the drums, what a beast

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Was just noticing how smooth those rolls were! Talent and technique!

[@portapotty69]

She reminds me of Buddy Rich. I had no idea she was this good!

[@josephschultz3301]

@@portapotty69 Better yet, Buddy Rich thought she was a complete badass on the drums too and said so himself.

[@gailsporbert7247]

I love watching these old videos. Very painful to see how thin and frail she was. This amazing talent was such a senseless, huge loss. Thanks for reacting to this honey

[@wildyard5290]

I was thinking there are spots where she looks like she's having a hard time here. She's so frail.

[@Chris-kj7de]

I noticed that too. Her anorexia is clear on this video. Very sad that this talented and lovely woman suffered so much and died so young.

[@cobrakaiX]

Amazing she considered herself a drummer before a singer. She just had crazy levels of talent.

[@nancyoleksy]

Yep they had to push her to get her out from behind the drum kit. She was more comfortable there.

[@glenncenter6579]

When you hear the name Karen Carpenter, you immediately think of that angelic voice. But she was also a bad-ass percussionist. Thank you for reminding us! Peace and Love!

[@johneasler9967]

When I hear the name Karen Carpenter, I think of incest

[@alrivers2297]

@@johneasler9967 why?

[@hempchimp]

@@alrivers2297 John's Uncle was a Carpenter.

[@richardea4223]

@@johneasler9967 Jerk! Go away. We don't need sickos like you around here!😎

[@sarajones5436]

Not only an amaizing voice she was a world class drummer

[@jimfarmer2694]

The guy playing drums behind her is Cubby O'Brien who as a little kid was and original Mouseketeer...on the old Micky Mouse show.

[@maryandreana1753]

I did not know that!! I can see the roll call: "CUBBY!"

[@scottferrell2806]

That’s interesting I didn’t know that either.

[@HandleTakenlol]

Cubby!

[@annother3350]

I wonder if he performed the classic Mickey mouse march drum break that old school hip hop djs used to cut up

[@annother3350]

>> mickey mouse drum break m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/q33Nk6JnmLV_hpo

[@cattlejax]

Best female vocalist/drummer ever

[@yambo59]

Karen has always been the most favorite female vocalist of my entire life, and im 61. I really felt a deep emptiness and sadness for a long time after she died, her voice is like Elvis there will never be another voice like it. RIP Karen we still miss you.

[@robertpeterson8539]

The drummer in the back was Cubby O'Brian. One of the Original Mouseketeers for Walt Disney. He was the Drummer for them when they were on tour and Karen was out front Singing. She would take over the Drums for the Up Tempo Numbers. Karen also did all the drumming on all of they studio albums.

[@barbw2122]

When I saw Karen on TV I was a little kid. I knew then that I wanted to be a drummer. I taught myself and decades later still going strong. I miss her every day. When I sit behind my drumset, even though I play rock and metal, I think of Karen.... And how much I miss her and wish I could have shown her what she inspired in so many of us girls back then and today. 💙🥁❤️🥁

[@mrsheatherteske]

I LOVE how you love The Carpenters and Karen. Thank you Sir for the great tributes to their music!

[@barbsmith5465]

Did you see how hard Cubby had to work on the drums and Karen did it with ease. And there she only weighed 78pounda. 1976 is where you could see her wasting away. I love her so much. Thank you for doing The Carpenters videos and songs. Rest peacefully dear Karen.

[@louisb5563]

In spite of the fact we were graced with her beautiful voice, after seeing this and the glow on her face I feel that we were all ripped off...nothing beats an entertainer REALLY digging what they're doing!

[@mattgoldberg4335]

It almost defies belief how talented she was. RIP to a legend who had a beautiful soul, and talent for eternity.

[@clydeb7713]

Karen always puts a smile on my face after my tears are shed about the loss.

[@billengland6403]

Jamal, I recently heard Karen Carpenter's last song she recorded "NOW". This is a must hear. So hauntingly beautiful. You can almost tell something is going on with her. Please give a reaction to this song. Thanks for all the music.

[@sweetpeas2898]

I had no idea. My daughter is a drummer, Capt of the drumline, lead snare etc. This makes me smile!

[@jbs256]

Show your daughter this video. It’s still a rare thing for a female drummer. This is inspiring. ❤️

[@jbs256]

It was just Karen and Richard, he’s 4 years her senior. The guy on the second set of drums accompanying Karen is Cubby O’Brien. To the folks my age and a little older he was on The Mickey Mouse Club the OG edition in the 1950’s. I’m sure there’s video of the intro here somewhere with … Cubby!

[@debbiechang5781]

This was great but sad to see her so thin. This must have been later in their short career as a duo. She was forced out from behind the drums by her producers early on because the audience wanted a better view of the source of that beautiful voice. She was not comfortable being out in front. Plus she adored drumming. Such a tragic end to a lovely, humble, talented woman. RIP Karen

[@frankmerris8821]

the joy and happiness on her face. sad the could not find that in life

[@billyoliver4000]

Before there was Sheila E there was Karen C.

[@RichKolasa]

@@IslaSkye123 Sheila E is still amazing. :)

[@tenhirankei]

Wouldn't you have loved seeing the two of them together on drums! That would be wild! Wait, have a video with this footage and Shelia E keeping up with her. I've seen other videos with artists that have passed on in duets with the living, so it could be done.

[@timlane5445]

Se loved her drums. I saw he in 1970 when they were up and coming. Got back stage and but Richard and Karen were so so ice and sweet. Talk to me just a little. This was my first concert ever. I was like 12 years old. Never forget them and that night at Murray State Unerversity.

[@wkhunter6700]

So grateful the one time I saw them live, she was still behind the drums.

[@gratitude62]

I am in awe of her delight....her joy speaks for itself...again, what great find, Jamel!

[@ericluttinger6546]

Holy crap, I had no idea Karen could play like that! Damn!

[@stellarrat]

I've never seen her play the drums except to accompany a song. She's REALLY good.

[@MM-id7iv]

She could play and sing at the same time That's so hard to do and just be good at it. She was great at both.

[@deborahcornell171]

As joyous as this was, I still get a tear in my eye before it's over.💙

[@nancym4sadie]

She started playing drums in school band....she was so happy behind her drum set, she never wanted to be the lead singer, but thank God they convinced her to sing and the world got to hear that pure amazing voice. Such a sad life and a huge loss

[@eileenpizarro1558]

Karen’s beautiful voice made everyone smile but playing the drums made Karen smile.

[@cpearson7372]

It brings such an ache to my heart when I see her play drums. She was so incredibly happy when she played, and they took that from her :( Thank you, Karen, you shared with us gifts from your heart and soul. We will never forget you. I hope you have found peace.

[@glamdolly30]

It's great to see one beautiful soul acknowledge another, as Jamel aka Jamal acknowledges Karen Carpenter here. She was a hugely talented star, and a brave and wonderful spirit. Sad to see how her eating disorder had clearly taken hold here - anorexia killed her in February 1983, aged just 32. As Jamal rightly says, this footage shows her in her happy place and her joy at her own musical talent is infectious. The stress and sadness her fame burdened her with is well known, so it's good to be reminded that it also brought her satisfaction and some incredible highs. Life is not black and white, but full of nuance and it is through the grey areas that we see the fullest picture, and get closest to the truth. Great video my friend, a pleasure to see you giving attention to this magical star, taken from us far too young.

[@hubkapp7400]

Such a wonderful talent, and there's not enough O's in Sooooooooooth to discribe her voice, God bless Karen Carpenter.

[@golddredgewater]

Karen is my favorite female singer. Thanks. Her drumming is amazing also

[@jlglover4592]

Jamal, I gotta agree with you on her voice. No one else sounds like her, now or then.

[@hallieharker4384]

The only ones I can think of who even come close are Anne Murray and Keiko Toge. You should hear Keiko Toge sing I Need to Be in Love! 😍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIKoeKGnmMmVm6s

[@MamawT65]

So sad she just wanted to play drums! And you can see the joy on her face. Thank you for the reaction always enjoy. The only one I watch now

[@89smokey]

Happy tears now 😢 remembering just how talented she was. Thanks for this.

[@armadillotoe]

You are so right. I have never seen her so happy.

[@4EClark]

It's hard to watch this because you can clearly see her body be coming decimated from her illness. So glad that some of your generation recognizes her immense talent and wants to share them with the world. Hugs to you

[@davidbinau2029]

Check out the video Karen Carpenter - Drummer/Singer. Karen sings Dancing in the Streets on a tv show in 1968 at age of 18.

[@vernondoane4865]

A demonstration of musical talent galore! Great video!!

[@l.scales7516]

Percussion, the first music we know, our mothers heartbeat with ours. Percussion, from the womb!

[@robertcutting4007]

I want to say to you Jamel, I check you every day and you do bring me joy and happiness every time I watch you . Not just because you do so many reactions to music I like. Stuff like CCR , Bob Seger to Slipknot and beyond but because of the enthusiasm, happiness and appreciation you show towards the music. Thank you

[@ballyastrocade5672]

The guy on the drums is "Cubby" O'Brien, who was their touring drummer from 1973 up through the early 80s. (And no, that's not a typo; his last name *is* spelled with an "e".) As vince says above, The Carpenters were just a brother-and-sister duo; all the rest are session musicians hired to play in the studio or on tour.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Cubby was also an original Mouseketeer. He played the drums a lot on the original Mickey Mouse Club when he was a kid.

[@BrakRulesAll]

@@dr.burtgummerfan439 And he played with Franki Valli's band for a while too.

[@DkOmbres]

She was a gift to this world that was taken way to soon. Her voice and drumming were so beautiful. Such a tragic story.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Sister had bad-ass chops. Never a question. 💜💜💜💜💜💥 The truth is, yes: She ALWAYS considered herself a drummer who could also sing pretty well (not the other way 'round or anything similar!). It's true that: the idea that the label and management wanted her out from behind the drum kit ...was a massive error on their part and, in essence, yes: One could say that pulling her out from behind the kit was, really, what killed her (a big part of it). Karen was THE TRUTH! 🤘🤘 (Never doubt. Never forget.)

[@severma22]

I had never seen Karen on drums like this!! I think it’s only time I saw her truly smile. Notice on other vids she never never smiles like this. RIP Karen. You were the first time we heard “phrase” eating disorder.

[@vincentmondello2052]

Much love to you Sir, for sharing my one and only true love!

[@lgbass]

WOW have never seen this one before. I don't remember much about her drumming when they were still performing. Back then the 45's were all we got. Always remember her angelic voice. It was many years later that I began to see and hear her drumming. Outstanding.

[@gregscupholm254]

You got it right, J. "The purist voice ever to grace this planet." Have to whole-heartedly agree. And few knew she was a drummer at heart.

[@eldergods]

Karen is a phenom on all aspects! TRUE MUSICIAN's musician!

[@johnmalchow9767]

She was so awesome, her voice would always give me goose bumps.

[@unclebuzz6913]

A drummer that sings...him I think Phill Collins has said something to that affect..Genesis. Something in the air tonight. KAREN CARPENTER AND HER BROTHER WERE AWESOME, SHE DID HAVE THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL. UNLIKE ANY OTHER. WHAT A LOVELY SMILE.

[@39thala]

She was very respected by her music peers for her drumming.

[@HENJAM48]

This makes me happy at a time when I really need that feeling...

[@jennymasterson2112]

Talent. Back before machines made all of our music.

[@joeday4293]

"Before Pro Tools, there were PROS." - Jay Graydon

[@annother3350]

I know a guy who's 21. Probably the best, most faultless guitar player I've heard

[@whatdothlife4660]

I appreciate thoughtless platitudes as much as the next karma farmer but drum pedals, pianos, and guitars are all machines and TOOLS of musical expression and computers are simply an extension of that. AKA: OK Boomer

[@joeday4293]

@@whatdothlife4660 Would Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson's passing game still impress you the same if he was throwing a laser-guided GPS football that went wherever he wanted it to every time it left his hands? It's like that. People would rightly remind you that guys like Joe Montana and Dan Marino had to actually be good at throwing the football, without technological aid, in order to win games 'back in the day'. Musical technology has become a substitute for musical talent in the 21st century. Recording artists are actually able to hide the fact that they can't do what you think they can do, thanks to modern technology. None of today's pop stars would still be able to sing around the campfire the way they sound on the radio. Many of us are old enough to remember a time when this would not be the case. OK boomer? Sheeit. Get the hell off my lawn. And take your no-talent autotuned "singers" with you.

[@dagnelpaula1]

I saw, in a documentary about her life, that if someone said to her that she was a singer that could play drums, she would say "no...I'm actually a drummer that sings." She never saw herself as a singer, but a drummer. I've always felt that, as much as we all loved hearing her, she was a bit frustrated that she wasn't able to do the thing she REALLY loved more than anything else. Very sad!

[@roberthikade9759]

That's too cool, grew up as a kid listening to them, Never knew she could drum that good. I could picture her a Neil Peart playing together. lol Great video thanks for sharing my friend!

[@Dani_Games]

Thank you for this one! I loved her so much and I have never seen this before. She was never happier than when she was playing the drums.

[@t-bone6467]

You're a nice man to show the respect and sincerity you do to artists from decades ago.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Brilliant percussionist....add her perfect voice to this set of skills, and you begin to understand the tragedy of her loss to the world of music.

[@burnout_2017]

She's an Angel....✌💗🎵🙏

[@WayWalker3]

Absolutely incredible.

[@DannSoCal]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on one of the greatest voices and drummers who ever lived. The drummer in the pink suit is Cubby O'Brein of the 1950's Mickey Mouse Club. He toured with Karen and Richard for years. Karen and Richard were brother and sister. No one else in the band were related. The same group of musicians stayed with them throughout their career.

[@skunk3866]

A rare treasure. Those that know, miss her dearly.

[@GoldTop57]

One of the all-time greatest voices, and that wasn’t even her main passion. Crazy

[@danielmcqueen1024]

Karen Carpenter was a true beautiful talent and was dearly missed with her lose.

[@arleneirizarry8468]

She was GENIUS!!!!!!😍

[@deirdremacnamara9885]

Good rest her soul. She was so talented. Gone too soon. Thanks for posting. ❤️👏

[@debbieowen8366]

Remember her brother was gifted as well - but the strength and stamina for her to play is incredible

[@scotto5426]

First time for me too. That was truly entertaining

[@bradleymcconnell470]

I'm hanging in there and love the energy you give us every day. Thank you for being you. And love this woman. Gotta react to John Fogerty centerfield pretty soon.

[@arlenepalomba8027]

There was a critic early on that called her the chubby one. That is what started her eating disorder.

[@mikecomstock1602]

You always say "Stay safe". What if I wanna be reckless and dumb again? Its worked well for 53 years! Love your reactions and what you do here. Thank you.

[@ronmonroephotography]

She was an amazing beautiful woman. Rip sweet Karen

[@michaelde3gen539]

The dude in the pink reminds me of animal from the muppets.. just gettin’ it and loving every moment. Thanks!!!!

[@normawinton6832]

You can tell she was very competitive as well as as happy as she could be playing drums!

[@sixstringblues06]

Wow that made me emotional , what an amazingly talented woman

[@rickshaw5076]

My pops is into The Carpenter's. I had no idea. WOW

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

Karen Carpenter, unlike most singer/performers, literally earned her talent. From my understanding, she was not a naturally gifted singer. She studied very hard and through her dedication became a true talent. She had a magnificently cultivated voice and her drumming was on par with her talent. Her death was a tragedy.

[@noelk6606]

When I die I want Karen Playing the Drums at the Gates and Earth Wind and Fire preforming too

[@rameybutler6555]

girl power on display!

[@jonnythegreek1]

I think the band's drummer in the pink shirt was Cubby O'Brien, who was famous as a child actor on the Mickey Mouse club on TV. I recall MMC tv show clips where little Cubby would be featured on a drum solo and he could tear it up as a lad. Karen Carpenter was a fine drummer, and, IMHO, one of the greatest female vocalists recorded. her three-octave range and masterful use of vibrato and silky smoothy delivery makes her one of the all-time great singers.

[@jimmymac4559]

You think you know everything about an artist. And then you see something like this.

[@danieljodrey709]

Enjoyed this so much. Thank you.

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

Just look at her face! She looks like she couldn't possibly be happier!

[@cletusmorraies9370]

Pure class!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sarahblack1632]

Another Angel we miss

[@aarongoldstein7614]

Had Karen Carpenter lived she would have fit in wonderfully with Ringo & His All-Starr Band.

[@wilburjunior9949]

Playing drums was her happy place 😀 Watching you react to some classics from my youth is mine Jamel 👍

[@jginsc]

She was so talented with perfect pitch. A loss to the music world.

[@robwebnoid5763]

That was 45-50 years ago. I was still far from being a pre-teen. My parents exposed the Carpenters music onto us (among other music of the day), so that is a nice memory of my childhood in the 1970's. Still have the C's vinyls my dad bought, but those probably haven't touched a turntable needle in at least 3 decades.

[@alfredmartinez6166]

She would totally bang on the drums and sing at the same time without missing a beat, a lyric or a note.

[@greenjack6950]

I'm 21 and The Carpenters are better than most of the stuff around today, All hail Karen Carpenter!...

[@PurityKontrol]

Karen so loved playing drums...

[@josephschultz3301]

Breaks my heart every time I think about how she died in her 30s. With the way music was evolving and the talent that she had, I can easily imagine a weird but awesome timeline where Karen Carpenter gets into prog rock and just annihilates it as an amazing drummer/singer at the same time. Rest in Peace, Karen. You could ask for Heaven's manager and I think God would actually respond, just because you're that cool.

[@SomeRandomOldFatGuy]

That was pretty darn amazing!

[@candybanks4700]

Richard and Karen should still be performing. Massive talent facilitated by a tight knit family.