They’ve Done It Again! Reacting to Carpenters - Only Yesterday

[@KellySLC]

I always liked how at the beginning of the video it shows Richard intently focused at the mixing board. Richard never gets enough credit! Without his talents the Carpenters never would have existed.

[@paulopinheirosc]

That is one of the most perfect arrangements ever recorded in the world. Everything happens perfectly in time.

[@garyseidl155]

She is simply incredible. My favorite singer of all time and a great drummer also.one of the most talented woman ever..

[@mackssboo]

Only Yesterday - an A&M "promo film" form 1975. Filmed in Studio D and on location at Huntington Gardens in Pasadena, California.

[@jbs256]

San Marino, CA adjacent to Pasadena.

[@bearballin]

When this was filmed, it was the Huntington Library and Japanese Gardens. They've since added Chinese Gardens to the estate as well.

[@UberDurable]

Karen's voice is simply out of this world!

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

Karen's ANGELIC voice is so endearing. Touches your soul and demands that you listen to every word. Rest In Peace Karen. Another nice reaction young lady. Your genuine appreciation of Carpenters wonderful music speaks volumes to your wholesome character and good heart!

[@buukkreider544]

Thank you again, Maddy. This is another special one! This was at Huntington Library by Pasadena, Ca. I have been there a few times. It is a beautiful park which has many gardens, and a museum. In that museum they have the original paintings of 'The Blue Boy' and 'Miss Pinky' among many others. Very special!

[@MaddyReactions]

Hugs 🤗

[@Linda-zm6lk]

One of the best voices ever. Two of her best, in my opinion, are A Song for You and Superstar.

[@warrenwarburtonesq.6884]

I look for poetry in every aspect of my life, and because of that, my memory of her and her wonderful voice has never grown old. I always remember her in her prime. Karen shall never grow old.

[@MaddyReactions]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cajunsushi]

I haven’t heard this in such a long long time. All her great songs I feel I took for granted that she’d be with us forever.

[@dpausa]

we were truly blessed that Karen graced us all with her all too short but so elegantly wonderful presence on this Earth . . . . . . . . . . .

[@MarissaM312]

The Carpenters were so good. Love their harmonies and Karen’s voice was just magical. ❤❤❤🙏🙏😊

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@mickeyhank]

Great description of Karen -- the mixture of emotions in her voice. Thanks for that. 🙂

[@jazzmaan707]

The greatest female voice of all time. Even today, I don't hear anyone that can match the emotion in her voice. She had that tear, and sadness in her voice that could reach deep into my soul, and touch my heart. RIP, Karen.

[@MichaelAndrews-uy1gl]

Her brother Richard is a tremendous musician and arranger. Karen was a fantastic drummer as well as a talented singer. Thanks for a great reaction.

[@helokopter924]

Great reaction Maddie. Those female harmonies are HER voice as well. Objective measurements (Wings Of Pegasus) show she has perfect pitch (NO auto tune in 70s, etc.). The most beautiful voice - ever, due largely to her control, low range and unique haunting sound. Listen to I Can Dream Cant I, a 1939 ballad from their Horizons album. She extends many notes that make her a natural with WWII era big band music. You will also greatly appreciate This Masquerade, Solitaire, I Know I Need To Be In Love, A Place To Hide Away, Hurting Each Other, and their Christmas Portrait album including Merry Christmas Darling. She passed in Feb '83 at age 32 after a long battle with anorexia. Truly gifted and talented.

[@raybernal6829]

Grew up listening to Carpenters music in the early to late 70s... Just ❤

[@elmarkothegreat]

Loving all the Carpenter reactions looks like you been doing a lot lately and its Awesome Thank you

[@ImagineMySurprise510]

Karen had a sound of warmth and of longing in her voice that won hearts.

[@MaddyReactions]

Yesss!

[@tomschmitz-dj1fg]

@@MaddyReactions AND WAS/IS the epitome of a vocalist (not just a great singer) who sang TO the listener and NOT at them. She knew her job was to be a storyteller and to convey the lyrics of every song and she was brilliant doing this, a talent that 9 out of 10 singers today simply cannot do or forget that their job....Her brother called her voice,phrasing and interpretations as PHONO-GENIC... You felt that she was singing only for you and to you....

[@stornowayscotland]

Simply breathing Beautiful Maddy thank U for the reaction 😊😊😊

[@justitia257]

Beautiful song

[@stevelanza8195]

Great reaction, Maddy. Keep up the good work. That was one of my favorite songs by the Carpenters. Some other great songs are Goodbye to Love, I Won’t Last a day Without You, For All We Know, and Yesterday Once More.

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

I was always a rock man but the Carpenters were one of my favourite alternative groups. Karen’s voice and the production of their records made you sit up. RIP Karen. Such a sad life which could have treated more effectively today. Loved them.

[@dalekrampert1920]

karen had so much warmth in her voice.

[@onechess]

I was around as a kid when they were big but my older sister loved them and had all of their vinyl! Great job Maddy!

[@alexarmendariz7763]

Karen Carpenters is one in a million and the Carpenters music it's timeless rest in peace Karen Carpenter

[@RZK1966]

Not only was Karen’s voice absolutely angelic, but she was also a great drummer

[@Coowallsky]

Good drummer

[@michellsmorgcycle4161]

The park in the music video is Huntington Library Botanical Gardens in San Marino (a Los Angeles suburb south of Pasadena).

[@GCSmith]

This was video'd at Huntington Library & Gardens, a gorgeous setting near Pasadena. The Japanese bridge there, which is in the video, is particularly cool. Worth a visit!

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooohh

[@JUMBOs-RC]

Brings me back to grocery shopping with my mom as a kid… they would play instrumentals based off these types of songs. Now too often where you shop or eat out, the music makes you feel like you’re in a night club

[@JSFGuy]

I was at mad yootz when this came out, I remember where I was when this played or they played it paralyzed me.

[@FestusQuincyAdams]

Thank you for your reaction to this Carpenters song😃

[@tom7471]

At the time she was popular many of us thought of The Carpenters as kind of superficial 'bubblegum' (an actual musical niche) kind of band. Many of us preferred the Rolling Stones, Cream, and other bands that were a bit more darker. But Karen's perfect voice has more than stood the test of time. She is truly one of the best singers of her or any other time. I think, for me, it is the silky tonal quality above all other aspects of her beautiful voice. It is so sad she died from complications of an eating disorder. Thanks for your reaction!

[@sharoninglima1217]

Yes, they are Brother/Sister duo! You would love Karen’s voice in Solitaire & Ordinary Fools!

[@clivenewman4810]

My favourite is Goodbye to love.

[@fosbury68]

Park is San Diego - Balboa Park.

[@steveostrander5182]

You are so simply stunning Maddy

[@Dave-jt3qy]

Always loved this song. I'm pretty sure the "park" was the Huntington Library in San Marino California, which was local to them.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh!!

[@jbs256]

@@MaddyReactionsin Los Angeles “local” is a relative term. San Marino is 17 miles from Downey and can take weeks depending on freeway conditions. 😂

[@raybernal6829]

​@@jbs256weeks? Don't exaggerate ... I've made that trip in like 5 days... 😉

[@descendantoffools9767]

The Japanese gardens at The Huntington are beautiful.

[@gordonpatterson8615]

You’re right Maddy, Karen’s voice is sad but beautiful, keep them coming! 👍

[@MaddyReactions]

Thanks for listening

[@jbs256]

@@MaddyReactions hi again Maddy. I see someone has my idea in your comments. Last May 4th I made a Kofi request for We’ve Only Just Begun cover by James Wilkas ft. Tori Holub. All I want to know is if it’s lost or in the queue. It is a long time, and I’ve had requests get lost. I just got one done from a June request. So, it happens. Given the date maybe I was in a Star Wars mood, I don’t remember. 😂 I think you already reacted to Rainy Days & Mondays, my fave Carp. song. My request came just days after Tori performed at the Carpenters 55th Anniversary, where she met with Richard. Thanks for any updates and #KeepTheMusicAlive Joe

[@Jonathan-iq3sg]

I don't know if I read you correctly in your reaction, but it seems like you might have gotten a little choked up during that song. I know that I do most every time I hear Karen singing. Such a warm, gorgeous voice gone much too early :-( And on a side note, even with misty eyes, you look sensational. But that's nothing new. 🤗

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@luvbasses5487]

Session drummer and multi instrumentalist Jim Gordon played drums on this track. For a severe case of whiplash, search out the discography of material that this guy has contributed to. Jim’s story is one of extreme glittering highs, and down right sad lows. He’d been a misdiagnosed schizophrenic for years…and while a HUGELY talented utility/touring musician, well…I’m just gonna leave it right there. Check out the song Solitaire by Carpenters. Jim once again is on drums for this one too.

[@torydz]

My goodness, when I first saw your pink headphones under your hair, I thought you had gigantic ears! :)

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@torydz]

@@MaddyReactions I love your reactions and just wanted to make a lighthearted comment. Keep up the great work!!

[@jack-um9hz]

That’s hilarious

[@markl3028]

At least for me; Karen & Judith Durham (The Seekers) are some of the best ear candy.

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

This is so good as a video, and would have been harder to make. Most people don't realize that the equipment to synchronize video to audio was hard to come by in the 70s. Yes, that was her brother. She had body issues that ultimately cost her her life. Her brother had addiction issues (Qaaludes). I loved her voice. I liked this song and "Rainy Days and Mondays"

[@jimsradiocheck936]

There are so many I could call my favorite however masquerade is just a beautiful song

[@zulby09]

I used to confuse this song title with another Carpenters’ song Yesterday Once More. After watching your video reaction: not anymore 😊

[@texadan314]

You cannot go wrong listening to Karen Carpenter

[@sharoninglima1217]

That’s Karen’s Brother Richard in the video. He arranges all the music and is a genius..Karen’s biography is in Amazon Prime.

[@3COLORSMUSIC-ul2cn]

After listening to Metallica, this song is as sweet as tasting cotton candy. 🌺

[@bobbyspirovski5934]

This chic also smashed the drums

[@losova7543]

This song is longer on the album version. 👍

[@russellfisher2853]

Great reaction. If you want a feel good song, that actually makes you feel good. Listen to their song Top Of The World. It's pretty catchy though, it will definitely stick in your mind. You probably already know that they were brother and sister right?

[@RandyRoughton]

I love everything Karen sang. But this song was my favorite.

[@khenley7100]

Top 5 female vocalist and songwriter brother!

[@shanenolan5625]

I think it was huntingdon gardens pasadena , ca

[@MaddyReactions]

Ahh! Gorgeous!

[@bearballin]

​@MaddyReactions the location is the world renowned Huntington Library and Japanese/ Chinese Gardens in San Marino, CA. The library is home to many original paintings (Pinky and Blue Boy) as well as one of the remaining Guttenberg Bibles. The Bible is encased in plexiglass and on display for the public. No flash photography permitted

[@RickNeilsen-v2g]

I WORSHIP HER ,MY FAVOURITE FEMALE SINGER. I OWN EVERYTHING ON THE CARPENTERS !! TOO BAD NO ONE KNEW ABOUT "ANOREXIA" OR "BULIMIA"..... BLAME HER MOTHER FOR CALLING HER FAT AND CHUNKY OVER AND OVER MADDY....😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@richpardey766]

👍✌️💜

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

Probably “Close to you” 😊

[@gerlieannmanuel7283]

Remembering Karen is not easy...i'm not born in her era,just 24 in age...when i heard that she was passed away at 32,a part of me was died...

[@StoriesOfTh3World]

awesome one :)

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@kubulajagodzinski4355]

Nice song choice to react maddy

[@paulwalker9421]

Blame radio for the short songs. Richard Carpenter is her brother and arranger. of the music.

[@michaelsauers2496]

I would love to be able to see them in person, ive had a crush on Karen and her voice my whole life. Unfortunately, Karen was taken from us when she was 33 yeaars of age if im not mistaken

[@farfromperfek]

"You're killing me, smalls". Just trying to get a response to the email on the request I purchased.

[@dougwill8850]

If you paid you should get your request. unless its held up somehow. The ones I donate to do it the next day normally.

[@farfromperfek]

@dougwill8850 a bit more than something that simple. Why I sent her an email weeks ago

[@jonwarren8757]

Harriet Sings is a current British artist who sounds just like Karen Carpenter

[@ericzeichert511]

HAH: a CHALLENGE. There is a tribute artist out there by the name of Tori Holub. I know, I know. Tribute artist...blech. However, you might find this one a tad different. She has done tik tok shorts, several covers of several artists, and at least two original songs. PLEEZ start with We've Only Just Begun, with Jim the midi doctor and his many musical friends. I highly doubt you will be disappointed. Trust me.

[@jbs256]

I funded this song months ago. I hope it’s in the queue and not lost. And I don’t think Tori considers herself a tribute artist. It’s just her voice is so close. She covers a lot of old songs, as you know. Some new. Joe

[@ericzeichert511]

My best impression of a shocked face.

[@jbs256]

@@ericzeichert511 I just wrote to Maddy, I found my receipt from May. It was days after I saw Tori at the 55th. Keep up the requesting. It’s basically Ron and me. It’s hard and $$. 😊 Joe

[@daviddci7650]

Interesting you mention the lively drumming. No, Karen didn't play drums on this; Jim Gordon did. Jim is famous for playing with over a hundred artist as a studio musician as well as playing in bands, Derek and the dominos, and Traffic. His girlfriend at the time, Rita Coolidge, is uncredited with writing the famous piano part in "Lala" although Jim took credit for it. Jim is infamous for killing his mother with a hammer and then stabbing her to death in 1983. He was convicted of murder later found to be schizophrenic. He lived the rest of his days in a mental institution never to be released. He just died in 2023. You can't make this stuff up.

[@htim8997]

Looks like the singles with Karen's drumming are: "Ticket to Ride", "Sing", "Yesterday Once More", and "Please Mr. Postman". Other than those, most of the others are Hal Blaine. "Only Yesterday" was their first single where the drumming wasn't either Karen or Hal.

[@scottski51]

Oh, God. She was already sooo thin. It just broke my heart when we learned WHY she had died so suddenly. Best female vocalist of my lifetime. A favorite song is Masquerade and their Xmas album, A Christmas Portrait is a holiday Must in our home.

[@Knifeguy5]

GOD HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

It is pretty.

[@heralddelarosa4472]

Please check out " This Masquerade " by Carpenters

[@WakeUp-p6h]

She's phenomenal.. Such a tragedy what happened to her!

[@colinglen4505]

'A drummer that sings!' Have a listen to an actress that sings, Barbra Streisand.

[@lordwilksy]

😢RIP Karen

[@craighornfischer2767]

rip karen

[@jimmcrobert7521]

Karen was my favorite female singer of all time she had the voice of an angel thanks Maddie you made my day

[@MaddyReactions]

So amazing

[@kubulajagodzinski4355]

Hello maddy

[@patcurrie9888]

Yupp, nobody since. Adele is the closest today, although can't go as high or low as Karen. Billie Eilish is over hyped, they covered one song and the media went wild. "Blest the Beasts and the Children" from the movie of the same name, around 1974 .

[@gazoontight]

Karen Carpenter - what a tragedy.

[@Rossell-t9b]

KAREN WAS SAID TO HAVE PERFECT PITCH. COULD SING A CAPELLA WITHOUT HEARING ANY TONE. SWEETEST VOICE IN POPDOM. THE TRAGEDY IS THAT AGNES, KAREN'S MOTHER, HAD DIFFICULTY SHOWING LOVE TO HER DAUGHTER..WONDER HOW SHE FELT WHEN KAREN DIED AT 32 BECAUSE OF ANOREXIA...WHAT A WASTE

[@thomassilverstein6699]

Marry your my internet crush ❤ ❤❤

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@DoomyRei]

Hiii

[@Novaximus]

Not to be confused with "Yesterday Once More" which imo is a better song than this one.

[@abevillanueva1974]

Karen...sigh!!!!!

[@robertgartner1901]

Great song, such a tragedy. Always harmonic...

[@Zak6959]

Gone too soon.

[@racer111259]

not the carpenters best work. they have some great stuff as she is top 5 vocalist all-time....

[@jimmcrobert7521]

My favorite carpenter song is masquerade

[@dominic8520]

Hey❤ little red riding hood 😂