Karen’s singing voice continues to be a gift to the world.
@terryb02415 жыл бұрын
Karens voice was truly a gift one that still keeps giving
@redpine86655 жыл бұрын
Two kinds of men : Those who love Karen Carpenter's voice and admit it, and those that love it just as much but deny it. It's impossible to hear and not feel it in your heart.
@jake309665 жыл бұрын
Amen to that
@iliketowatchvideos474 жыл бұрын
What about women?i adore her
@pncombies4 жыл бұрын
@Red Pine Indeed, and I'm the former!
@worldwidebirthdaycelebrations3 жыл бұрын
Unless you're dead!!!
@babygirlramos97663 жыл бұрын
What about a girl like me?I fell in love with her since 10..and i'm 21 now..i feel like a widower when KC passed away..I love KC alot and still she's my lady and my wife...
@_Lisa_S_5 жыл бұрын
Her voice was so incredibly pure that it brings tears to my eyes. Such a huge loss.
@billparthum2064 жыл бұрын
Pass the tissues, please.
@gh91112 жыл бұрын
One of the joys in life is listening to Karen Carpenter sing. Those who haven't found her are missing a true gift.
@OldBoiler625 жыл бұрын
Back then, guys fell in love with her just by listening to her voice. She didn't need to try to make herself look sexy, all she needed to do was be herself, open her mouth and let the magic fall out.
@jdub25913 жыл бұрын
Amen to that.
@ginalashley12655 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. Brings tears to my eyes. She is singing with the angels now. Please watch her sing Ave Maria.
@exploringrvdude78175 жыл бұрын
There's a live version of Ave Maria from 1978 down in Long Beach. It's perfect and the applause at the end goes on for as long as the song was.
@martycee553 жыл бұрын
Love Love Love😍
@sharoninglima121724 күн бұрын
Karens gorgeous voice and Christmas…just beautiful! Richard’s arrangements gave Karens vocals all the beauty it needed. They really were a great duo. Karen adored her Brothers genius. Richard adored his Sister and her awesome talent. Richard wrote the melody & Richard Pooler the lyrics for Merry Christmas Darling! Thank you for your kind heart and great personal reactions! Have you ever seen Karen’s drum solos on KZbin? Also, they did Beatles Help and a sing they wrote called Mr. Guder in Japan. 🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄❤❤
@heatherbolick725 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear Karen’s voice I get chills. Richard’s arrangements are pure genius. One of her ex-boyfriends said Karen Carpenter could sing the phone book and it would be a hit. Such a tremendous loss.
@joanbarclay38335 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful voices ever!
@Eowyn1875 жыл бұрын
It's a freaking joy watching you swoon over her. Dude you melt😁 Her voice so clear and so very feminine.⚘ Merry Christmas JB🎄
@susanwenner87384 жыл бұрын
I hope somehow her spirit knows how much you appreciate her voice.
@davidabbett70115 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry my friend, the purity of her voice gives us all those emotions.
@angelajames79175 жыл бұрын
Yes, her brother is a genius. Pianist, musical arranger, lyric writer, great singer. With her voice and drumming skills, they were talented beyond words.
@hiseagle5 жыл бұрын
Dude, you have ME crying just watching YOU cry. Wasn't she phenomemal!
@davidyezzi45294 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your reactions to Karen Carpenter. I felt in 1971 what you feel now. I still feel it when I hear her voice. You are not alone in your love of her.
@jameszimmerman29654 жыл бұрын
Really appreciated your video, your comments and reaction. She was so very special, unique, and absolutely beautiful. I'm 53 and her singing still impacts, and affects me...and I can remember when I 1st sat down to listen to her, in my youth-I was enraptured with her voice, and really connected with her singing on a deeper level. To this day, I've never heard anyone, not completely, like Karen Carpenter. Thankyou, and GOD bless you.
@terryb02415 жыл бұрын
Christmas isnt Christmas without the Carpenters Christmas albums its the best Christmas music ever KC'S voice was the best ever
@No1KCfan65 жыл бұрын
amen
@cathysuan91434 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Beautiful!!!
@mmichaeldonavon5 жыл бұрын
JB. Even as an "Old person" who has heard Karen sing, and sing, and sing, I still can't get enough of her.l My reaction to has ALWAYS been - THE EXACT SAME AS YOURS. No B.S. When my brain hears her sounds, I melt also. Always have, always will. You will be the same. Sorry JB, she's stolen your heart just like mine and a gazillion other guys.
@mikewrasman51033 жыл бұрын
Like lots of guys (secretly or not so secretly), I had a huge crush in Karen. She had a voice!
@Artisian126564 жыл бұрын
Her voice is so distinctive it can never be mistaken for someone else's.
@l.hadley48414 жыл бұрын
I love your reaction to hearing Karen. I've been listening to them for 45 years and she still brings tears to my eyes. Karen is definitely the best singer of my lifetime.
@blackdognyc45775 жыл бұрын
.. remembering Karen Carpenter on Christmas Day 2019
@mmort552 жыл бұрын
I loved The Carpenters especially Karen and their Christmas was one of the best and thank you for showing this!!
@LK-qz7eh3 жыл бұрын
The saxophone in this song is just the cherry on top. Absolutely gorgeous!
@nameniam5 жыл бұрын
This song never gets old!!
@49txhunter3 жыл бұрын
Brings tears to this old man eyes as well.
@clydeb77135 жыл бұрын
One word is right, MAGICAL!
@No1KCfan65 жыл бұрын
that's a word that you see used often to describe karen's voice. and it's so true. And as JBLETHAL said, it's also hypnotic and mesmerizing.
@Aquagirl-wf5ur5 жыл бұрын
I love watching you listen to Karen. This is my absolute favorite Christmas song.
@cathysuan91434 жыл бұрын
Yes, Karen's voice is amazing. I'm 58 grew up with real music.
@mikewrasman51033 жыл бұрын
Damn straight!
@thomasmontalto75744 жыл бұрын
You are so right. They need to put this song in a time capsule
@clevelandnative71754 жыл бұрын
I grew up with the Carpenters, because of my mom, she still has all of her vinyl including the carpenters
@crystalthomashKC4 жыл бұрын
Jennifer K I have all my Carpenters vinyl too.
@SPohl-zy4rz5 жыл бұрын
Lovely reaction. Karen's singing (along with Richard's numerous contributions) goes right to your soul.
@49txhunter4 жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful voice. A unmatched talent that is sorely missed.
@chuck73563 жыл бұрын
We are Karen Carpenter brothers in spirit... the most beautiful, pure voice...ever!
@w.williams49195 жыл бұрын
Hi jb. Absolutely love how Karen melts you. The only other voice I can compare to Karen, is Nat King Cole. They both share that astonishing resonance in their voices. Check him out, if you haven't. I think you'll get that same feeling. Also, check out Karen singing Solitaire. Richard said her voice was at it's most perfect quality in the mid 70's.
@snowman99774 жыл бұрын
Your reaction makes me cry. I love that you love The Carpenters. No other in the world like them. You’ve got me listening to them again. ❤️
@jocelynhaeberle5 жыл бұрын
Your reactions mirror my own. I adore her voice. After all these years, it still gives me chills. Some days I just listen to them on a loop, can't get enough. 😍
@tomschmitz57455 жыл бұрын
so so beautiful brings tears to my eyes every time i hear this song and has done so for years and years now... her rendition of "i'll be home for chistmas" does this as well.
@imaginationunreal4 жыл бұрын
Love your reaction and love that you have become such a fan of The Carpenters. I've been one since the 70s when my hippie aunt gave me their first album when I was about 10 years old. Karen Carpenter has that rare quality of going directly into your soul from the first note she sings. I must have listened to their songs hundreds of times and am still moved by her voice. Every. Single. Time.
@patty93695 жыл бұрын
Makes my eyes mist up too.
@walterpalmer27494 жыл бұрын
Part of the charm of Karen's voice is that she sings from the heart. Not all singers have that quality.
@PurityKontrol5 жыл бұрын
Richard Carpenter was such a talent to recognize his sister had such a gift, they made beautiful music for the ages... It's ok to cry when you her her beautiful voice...
@davidmonypeny57345 жыл бұрын
Fun fact JB: The lyrics were written by the choral director of the college Richard went to. He asked Richard to come up with music so they could play it at the annual Christmas program the college put on. Richard is only 18 (!) when he wrote it. Years later he and Karen put it on their Christmas album as a tribute to their favorite teacher and it's become a standard that's played every year at Christmas. Thank you for reacting to this and loving The Carpenters.
@richardwhite23444 жыл бұрын
It is the biggest myth in the world that if your a REAL MAN you don't cry. Real Men cry, and this song by the one and only Karen makes me cry. Karen!!! What can you say about her? One of the most phenomenal singers that ever lived. She not only touched your heart so deeply but your soul. Deeply Loved and missed. I can't wait to meet Karen in Heaven
@dianeearl33975 жыл бұрын
I am back again, I play all your carpenters songs. You really have a love for them and their music and her voice. I hope no family members or friends give u a hard time, that would just break my heart.
@crystalthomashKC4 жыл бұрын
New subscriber. You made my heart melt with your reaction to Karen. She is my favorite artist of all time.
@RockyMtnRebecca5 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not - I STILL have their Christmas Album. I bought the CD several years ago, but I still listen to the whole album several times every single season. ♥
@SkemeKOS5 жыл бұрын
She's incredible. Beautiful voice and song.
@canalnerdlandia29454 жыл бұрын
The best Singer ever!
@mcbeezee21205 жыл бұрын
So happy you now know of this magical song.
@nukesnugs36455 жыл бұрын
Remember hearing their Christmas album when I was a kid.
@franzgrissom37685 жыл бұрын
Karen Carpenter is simply a goddess! Her voice has been carved a deep spot in my heart since 12 years old!
@debbiechang57815 жыл бұрын
I love all of your Carpenters reactions. And you are absolutely right to give a shout out to Richard Carpenter. He wrote and arranged many of the lovely songs that his sister made famous. I love that you appreciate the music I grew up with. While you are doing Christmas songs, please include "Happy Christmas--War is Over" by John Lennon and Plastic Ono Band. Keep on rockin!
@freckled1005 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite Christmas song. It is so poignant and I can understand how it just hits you right in the heart. Keep feeling it!
@angelajames79174 жыл бұрын
I always listen to this song when I am putting up the tree. Every year, it brings me to tears, especially when I am anticipating the return of my kids from college for the holidays. Emotion overload.
@jonfazzone51254 жыл бұрын
Her Voice Touches Your Soul.
@lynettewoodall34674 жыл бұрын
Hands down my all time favorite Christmas song. Miss her beautiful voice.😅
@dipaknadkarni624 жыл бұрын
You cannot help but let it go to your heart. Mesmerizing.
@gxl58925 жыл бұрын
Love watching you experience one the great voices, thank you for sharing.
@robertorossi5213 жыл бұрын
I heard this song for the first time this past Christmas and loved it. Through the many reaction videos I have discovered Karen Carpenter and the Carpenters songs and am blown away by this angelic voice that cannot be duplicated.
@TheGoldbaxter4 жыл бұрын
I know, she brings tears to your eyes!
@dianeearl33975 жыл бұрын
This is bringing tears to my eyes. I listened to them in the 70's BEAUTIFUL Voice. She had so much more music in her and her brother.
@mcbeezee21204 жыл бұрын
It was easy to see how this truly, emotionally-moved you.
@robing92783 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get any better than that! So beautiful.
@cindyknouff17244 жыл бұрын
This has always been my favorite Carpenter's song. I was sixteen when this came out and couldn't get enough of it. I love how her music affect you. She always made me emotional also. It wonderful when music makes you feel that much. Emjoy your reactions very much JB. Thank you.
@miaminight95005 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Christmas songs, and I always wondered if Karen didn’t pass, how much more beautiful songs she’d be singing, this song always brought tears to my eyes. God bless 🙏🏻💜🕊✝️
@christopherscorner3 жыл бұрын
I remember sitting by the radio, patiently waiting for this song to come on, a kid desperately in love with Karen Carpenter’s magnificent voice. Naturally, I would always miss The beginning of the song for some reason or another but I don’t have to wait any more. I can listen to this song all throughout the year, Karen’s beautiful voice putting me in the mood for the Christmas holidays.
@vinceschouten465 жыл бұрын
This song is Absolutely my favorite Christmas song. I cry listening to Ms.Karen sing , , you can't help it , , she is so Honest , , Beautiful , , . The Carpenter's music always puts me " On Top of the 🌎 ". My Happy Music , , when I'm down they lift me up and make me Smile. 😊 Thankyou my Brother for posting. God Bless you and Yours . Happy 2020 ! 🎶🎤🎹👆🙏🙌💘💜🇺🇸
@johnmendez31404 жыл бұрын
I agree 💯 percent with you I can hear this song on in off Christmas all year around her voice is capitivating
@Perfect_Blend5 жыл бұрын
YES!! I am so happy you did this one!!!! It's one of the BEST Christmas songs ever. Love, love, Karen.
@DayneReedy4 жыл бұрын
What a loving, beautiful voice she had. And, yes, her brother was equally talented.
@billcrowder64774 жыл бұрын
The Carpenters are my all-time favourite
@christopherscorner4 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid in the 80s, I would scan the radio dial all day long trying to find the beginning of this constantly played song but always missed it! Thank God for streaming because now I don’t have to try to find a tape to record her beautiful voice!!
@michaelhwenig8 ай бұрын
Every Carpenter song has a story. Merry Christmas Darling was written and published by Frank Pooler. Frank was a college music professor at Long Beach State where both Karen and Richard attended in choir and the cappella class. Frank wrote this song for a love interest of his as a Christmas gift when he was 18 years old back in the Midwest. That girl broke up with him shortly before Christmas so he never played it for her. Twenty years later Richard Carpenter was talking with Frank in class. Richard told him he and Karen were interested in doing a Christmas album and asked for some suggestions. Frank pulled out his song. Richard updated the song with his amazing arranging skills and presented it to the world. The rest is history. Frank, Richard, and Karen always had a twinkle in their eyes each and every time they performed this classic and timeless song.
@2zxodcfm4 жыл бұрын
From many wonderful songs by Karen Carpenter this one is my favorite. Can listen to it every month of the year.
@docbeck8885 жыл бұрын
This song is very special to me. There was no lonelier feeling, for me, than to be at sea during the Christmas season. But as a Chief Petty Officer once told me; the Navy issued orders, not invitations. It was a long time ago, but this song reminds me to be grateful for family and friends. Merry Christmas.
@davidleland87294 жыл бұрын
She is with us always!
@nanhow4443 жыл бұрын
I love that you love her. She was a special soul with a troubled life. If only she could have felt the love.
@SheenaRea5 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much JB for listening to this one!! Merry Christmas to you!
@margaridatrigueiros32375 жыл бұрын
We should hear their Ave Maria.
@nancywengert73013 жыл бұрын
Karen's voice touches your heart, we lost her way to soon, we are blessed that her voice lives on.
@MHMama4 жыл бұрын
I was around when the Carpenters first started out. Karen played the drums in her brother’s band. Her singing became such an important factor that her brother and others insisted that she come to front. She didn’t really want to but people wanted to see her. After a TV performance, an ignorant fan wrote to her that she looked like she had put on weight. Television back then made you look heavier than you really are. Karen was already insecure about her appearance. I understand that she fell in love & married but then found out that her husband was just after her money. I remember crying when the radio announced that she had died. I am so glad to see younger people rediscovering her.
@beckycottrellbabazam35 жыл бұрын
You nailed it darlin...it’s just not Christmas without hearing The Carpenters Karen will never be forgotten as long as sweet people like you keep her voice alive Love this format it’s so important !
@rcobb50814 жыл бұрын
So much to say about this song. If ever there was a response to White Christmas then this is the song. It is melancholy and full of hope. It is Karen's song and it always affects me emotionally. I love the lyric ... But I can dream and in my dreams I'm Christmasing with you.
@joesull17964 жыл бұрын
This was my favorite by Karen Carpenter. Really beautiful. I can listen to this song any time of year
@Bestofthebestforever5 жыл бұрын
Heard this on the radio today and felt exactly same. TY.
@brendagore24465 жыл бұрын
The Carpenters were unique. They were appreciated by the generation that came before them. Like Bob Hope, Carol Burnette, and Perry Como. Someone once told me that when asked Frank Sinatra said that the ONLY person he would pay to see and hear was Karen Carpenter. Also, watch the Perry Como Christmas Special where Karen sings his hits and he sings hers! Also, on the very same special Karen sings 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town', trust me you have NEVER heard that song performed so beautifully!
@noenn98954 жыл бұрын
I love her singing this song too. Definitely mesmerizing.
@genewebb83965 жыл бұрын
so wonderful to see your emotion and sensitivity to these songs. i miss her so much. please check out her last recording "now" am sure you will love it. keep up the good work jb
@kathylutz9485 жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite Christmas song!
@JohnMedved5 жыл бұрын
I love it. This man is enchanted. I am too. Karen is an angel.
@johnrusso50462 жыл бұрын
It make me get tears to see how beautiful we are as Americans, all our talents black and white Americans make this a beautiful country , Merry Christmas my brother.
@charlesr634 жыл бұрын
I’ve listened to this song a million times but I’ve never seen the video so thank you 👏👏 Angelic Karen is amazing. And the lyrics take on a special meaning posthumously.
@cheryljohnson7333 жыл бұрын
The legend and voice. She led such a torturous life and hope she has peace.
@kawhi2019 Жыл бұрын
The last few minutes are so haunting that it makes you pause a little bit and make a decision to cry or just be amazed by it.
@MarkSmith-xr5kp5 жыл бұрын
JB, I love your music reactions!. You could never go Wrong with Karen, she has a magical Voice. Have a Merry Christmas! Keep the awesome reactions coming!
@e.j.johnson57563 жыл бұрын
Watch people's reaction the next time you are any store, standing in line. Everyone stops what they're doing to hear her voice. Magical.
@MrDjh665 жыл бұрын
Love how how your so young and so into carpenters wish more people were
@kingskidgirl24 жыл бұрын
Your immediate heart reaction to Karen's voice in these videos just touches MY heart every time and brings me to tears!
@pobrepaco4 жыл бұрын
The wonderful magic of Karen is that she makes you feel that she is singing to you alone !!
@sarahosty80665 жыл бұрын
Since I was a kid in the 80’s this has always been my favorite Christmas album hands down!! It just makes you so happy and it really gets you in the mood for the season! Enjoy!!!
@boojiemonster5 жыл бұрын
A lot goes into the sound of a song... the writing, the arranging, the recording, the mixing, the mastering...