MY NEW FAVORITE SONG?! | The Carpenters - Close To You REACTION

[@Susan-pq5rx]

Let's give credit to the composers of "Close to You", the legendary Burt Bacharach and Hal David. They created a classic. Karen and Richard's artistic brilliance transformed this classic into a masterpiece in popular music.

[@prayingmantis6777]

Her brother never got all the credit he deserved. He was a great composer, writer, and arranging harmonies.

[@enriquerivera1208]

Correct. Miss Carpenter was also considered one of the world's premiere percussionists.

[@DesignerQoo]

這種聲音和像是跟你說話般的唱歌方式, 實在是世間曾經出現過最美好的存在. This kind of voice and the way of singing as if talking to you which is really the most beautiful existence that has ever appeared in the world.

[@peterborchers410]

Certainly one of the best female voices the pop world has ever heard.

[@luizandersonpereirachagas4333]

Me lembro do dia em que ela faleceu. Meu tio lamentou muito. Ela tinha um grave insuperável.

[@wgdavis5353]

As I have said many times, Ms. Karen's voice is Pure & Smooth as budder.. ♠W.G.

[@Isleofskye]

I bought my first record in London in 1960 and although there have been so many wonderful female artists and singers, I know of none better :)

[@billmafturack8189]

I agree Canada’s Ann Murray is on that list of female crooners as well check out Snowbird and her version of Danny’s song 💙🎶🎶🇨🇦

[@michaelasay8587]

The best

[@nedleefe6115]

Music was so good back in the 60s, 70s and 80s

[@michaelscanlon7314]

This young women doing the critic is absolutely beautiful!! The Carpenters have no comparison in soft rock music!!

[@georgewalker03]

That young woman is my wife. I appreciate that you have good taste.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Must give Richard Carpenter credit for arrangements and production of their brilliant records.

[@joemacinnis1972]

To me, simply the best female singer I've ever heard period

[@tomschmitz261]

agree...

[@tonigreenwood5746]

Agree ....

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

Not only that , she played the drums ! An absolute privilege growing up listening to this lady’s voice 🙏

[@dennytaylor1005]

Karen was such an incredible talent...drummer extraordinaire ... and singer perfection. (Whenever I watch a video of the Carpenters I always try to find the ones where Karen is drumming because I know she loved it...and in my head she is happier.)

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Exactly!😂 I tried to check out for that when I wanted to listen to this song too🙈

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Yes, so true!

[@johnbennett757]

Karen Carpenter had a distinctive contralto vocal type with incredible range. The low feminine voice is smooth and clear.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Very smooth and clear💯

[@endoraismygma]

She sang like an angel 😪💖

[@normansmithers4465]

maybe she died young because the angels were missing her!

[@christinagarner8178]

I love rock and grunge but this woman's voice is magic and do not care what anybody says she is the best vocalist to live in the 20th century

[@rw2382]

Karen Carpenter had one of the purest voices that ever existed. Clarity, femininity and sweetness. BTW, you are stunning.

[@tomschmitz-dj1fg]

and richness, warmth, soul....ultimate VOCALIST who sang TO the listener NOT at them and knew her job was a storyteller for her songs.. Skills that 99% of singers, and so called great singers have no clue of....

[@JohnSteech]

What a wonderful voice and drummer.❤😂🎉

[@artsci2716]

Karen Carpenter is the best female vocalist of all time. Her voice can make grown men cry.

[@Nicovertime]

I'm living proof 😢

[@nickvassil3528]

Can and does 😢

[@Ebster06]

That’s a massive exaggeration but okay

[@artsci2716]

@@Ebster06 no exaggeration here!

[@michaelb2388]

Better than Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston or Maria Callas? Can't you see how calling someone the best female vocalist of all time is nonsense? Maybe what you mean is she's your favourite female vocalist, but that's a very different thing

[@byzinski]

Karen Carpenter > The most beautiful female singing voice I’ve ever heard! 🎤💫💕 Silky Velvety Silk ❤️‍🩹 Portland Oregon USA 🇺🇸

[@georgeralph8031]

Never forget she was a drummer first, and a singer second. She won Rock Drummer of the Year Award in '75, beating out Moon, Baker, and Bonham.

[@jefffawcett]

That’s an urban legend, she never won any drummer of the year award. It started with people claiming that she won playboy magazines, readers poll for best drummer in 1975 but in fact she came in 10th. She barely did any drumming for them, so don’t make silly statements and try to pretend that she was somehow a better drummer than John Bonham and Ginger Baker.

[@ronburgardt6495]

Amazingly, Karen just wanted to be a drummer. She had to be convinced to be a lead singer. What a shame it would have been it we hadn't gotten to hear her beautiful voice.

[@surlechapeau]

she was quite the drummer

[@davidcopson5800]

@@surlechapeau Don't keep banging on about it.

[@stalag14]

Their music was very pure. Most music from the 70's was.

[@ricknbacker5626]

Close To You won the Grammy Award for the 1970 song of the year. Beating out The Beatles (pun intended :-) Let It Be and Simon and Garfunkles Bridge Over Troubled Water. I remember your Rainy Days And Mondays reaction.to Karen playing the drums. Karen was a world class drummer and a Mt Olympus Vocalist. The likes that will never come again. Dionne Warwick describes/compares Karen's voice to 'smoky wood'. May I highly recommend the live version of Elvin Bishop's song "Fooled Around And Fell In Love" Mickey Thomas delivers one of the all time great vocal performances. It's an incredible song and Mo, I know you will really REALLYenjoy it. Sorry for rambling, RNB

[@danielc.8875]

Kerens voice is as close to the angels as you can get

[@neilevans160]

The Carpenters made so many lovely melodies - and Karen's voice is amazing. You should try some more of their songs - her voice and the clarity is just as good in each one :)

[@oldmanghost219]

Closer to You was released in 1970. She is fantastic and there are many other songs. You saw her playing drums. She was a great drummer before she was a great singer. There is a KZbin video titled - (Karen Carpenter Drummer) - that is from a college competition, that shows how good she was. (The Dick Carpenter trio won the competition) Also, Through the magic of electrics, they were their own back-up singers and choir. -- You might like Greg Lake's solo performance of - ("Still... You Turn me On" from the Calif Jam 1974.) - Then all the girls when I was in High school loved David Gates of the group 'Bread'. His looks and his voice. Many hits including "Make It With You" - "Baby I'm-a Want You" - "Guitar Man" - "Diary" - "Aubry" - then there was "Goodbye Girl" that was used in the movie by the same name.

[@michaeltowslee4111]

I loved her voice. I had such a crush on her.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

❤️

[@merlussaoficial]

THANK GOD FOR THE GREAT BLESSING OF HEARING TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY THOSE SOUND PARADISES

[@tektoniks_architects]

Greatest female voice I've ever heard.

[@jeffmorse645]

I remember that song well as a kid. It was released the summer of 1970 when I was nine years old and it was literally everywhere. You're right - it was very easy to understand the lyrics even for a little kid - very clear phrasing and Karen's voice was just so special.

[@danwolverton7783]

Hi BBGrl! She had an amazing voice; so clear and on point long before auto-tune. She was truly gifted

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Yes yes 👏🏼 ❤️

[@paulnelson5713]

An incredible voice, so sad to loseKaren at such a young age 🌹

[@teddtarr]

One of the most expressive contralto voices EVER!

[@Tune-O-matic]

When this song came on the radio back then...it got every ones attention and still does.....The magical,Musical 70s era !

[@andyyoung814]

The best female voice EVER. Never tire of hearing this when my grandad first played it. Love to you x

[@katherinem.4414]

One of Karen’s gifts was kindness, and that comes through in her singing. She and Richard said they never fought.

[@Nigelrathbone1]

Back in the day when record companies found the best song writers to produce hits for artists to record. Great song writing and arranging. I think Karen's brother Richard did all of the arranging. He is the genius behind their unique sound. By employing an arranging technique that utilized multi-track(invented by guitarist Les Paul) recording he could create that trademark sound of thick chordal harmony with his and Karen's voice. I remember falling in love with their sound as a 14-year old high schooler. Two voices sounding as a full choir with lush harmonies. The "hook" of the song Close To You is a great example of this. Burt Bacharach composed many of their best hits such as Close To You.

[@randlnickel9196]

Burt and Carol written Song BEAUTIFUL

[@dangoss7180]

It’s all about love at first sight. The song sounds like that feeling of seeing someone new , and feeling your heart go flying.

[@keithreaves8783]

CLOSE TO YOU BY THE CARPENTERS. ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS EVER RECORDED IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SONG. THE BEAUTY AND WARMTH OF KAREN CARPENTER'S VOCALS ARE SO MOVING. REST IN PEACE KAREN CARPENTER AND THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL GIFT OF THIS WONDERFUL SONG THAT YOU GAVE TO THE ENTIRE WORLD. GOD BLESS YOU. AND GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE CARPENTERS FAMILY.

[@miltonslocum8957]

Baby Girl I love the Carpenters too! Karen's voice is so pure and angelic. And with her brother, Richard doing the arrangements on the songs, it was pure gold. This song was the title song of the album which also had We've Only Just Begun. It was released on August 19th 1970, three days after my wife and I married. So it holds a special place in our hearts. We have the album and still enjoy it. We also got to see them live a couple of years later. It was an awesome performance! Always nice to see your smiling face and dimples.🤗 ❤

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Awww, love to hear moments like this🥰

[@miltonslocum8957]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo Thank you Mo!🥰

[@dtennow]

So many great songs. Superstar, This Masquerade and A Song For You, happen to be my favorite.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

We’ve only just begun, close to you are mine, If I need to add one, I’d say rainy days and Mondays🙂

[@dtennow]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo Those could easily be my next three. A once in a lifetime talent, taken from us way too soon.

[@PS-ef8qk]

LOVE your enthusiasm for the Carpenters! I believe "Close To You" came out in the early '70's.

[@claymiller8171]

I can't help myself but comment on your channel. I will forever love Karen Carpenter. She had the sweet, beautiful voice unmatched in modern music.

[@jdub2591]

The drummer who could sing!! There will never be another who can match the natural talent of Ms. Karen Carpenter. She was a cutie who we lost way too soon.

[@davidmeir9348]

In modern pop-rock music, I don't think there's a more beautiful voice than Karen Carpenter. She truly had the voice of an angel.

[@stevebarkley7376]

Thank You for your inspiring, uplifting and positive presence!!! please watch Karen Carpenter drum solo 1976😊.

[@johncollorafi3548]

You go into a store this time of year, and hear her singing Christmas songs, and she sounds like an angel. Her passing was so tragic. My generation grew up on her music.

[@stevegans3517]

A smooth, rich, clear tone like no other. She couldn't have belted a song to save her life, but she did what she did perfectly.

[@tomschmitz261]

i don't know about that, she "belted" more than a few songs, for example the chorus of "superstar", ticket to ride" and a few other songs.. she DID have a 4 octave range...

[@stevetank3457]

Carpenters was my favorite group when I was growing up. I could liten to her all day

[@BOBBY1006]

Karen would be amazed 54 years after Close to You people listen to it. Karen is the greatest female voice of all time . Karen was a Star on Earth and Gods lead female singer in heaven.

[@bryandamkaer3646]

Song brings back fond memories of my childhood ..Mom loved The Carpenters so we got to hear them a lot. Growing up in the 60s and 70s was great. Glad to see you enjoy it as much as I did ..

[@petermullen5067]

There is no doubt about it she is the greatest female singer ever! Why o why did you die so young?? Thanks for bringing it alive again and of course the fab beatles. God I feel like crying!!

[@efrainhernandez645]

For a short time on earth we had an angel.And now,God has got her up there w. Him filling up His ❤ w. all her warmth the way she did ours.

[@ChrisKrolak]

Of all the Carpenters videos out there on KZbin, this is my favorite. It's very early in Karen's career and they haven't over-done her makeup and hair yet. She still has that fresh face and simple beauty. At this point, also, they hadn't forced her out of playing the drums (which she loved) to be out front. That was one of the first mistakes they made with her, to take her away from her drums.

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

So true-pulling her away from the drums was a real mistake. And best voice ever!

[@kevinkeane335]

Perfect, simple and timelessly AMAZING! There will never be another Karen Carpenter ever!

[@1964lovely]

So beautiful. Thank you!

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you!❤️

[@spalmer8398]

Watching your reactions to Karen Carpenter has taken me on such a whirlwind of emotions I didn't even know needed to come out. I grew up listening to her and loved her voice so much I wanted to grow up to be her. I've cried seeing you fall in love in love with her too. Love your reactions!!

[@pamagnolia]

This was our first dance song at our wedding reception in 1973! 😍Thanks Mo!!! 😊💐

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Aww 🥰

[@mikell5087]

I think The Carpenters For All We Know is their most beautiful song and it will melt your heart.

[@jamesdenecochea5709]

Morenikeji, thank you for this...I'm now in my mid-60's, and was always a "Hard Rocker", but, upon first hearing Karen Carpenter's voice in '69, I was totally captivated. Upon her so sad passing in 1983, I couldn't listen to her music any longer...it was just to painful...I took a chance on your presentation, and I'm glad I did. Thank you. Karen's voice was a true gift to all music lovers; pure, angelic, soft, tender, heartfelt, melodic & touching. To me, she blessed us with the Greatest Female Voice of All-Time...I loved her without ever meeting her. Even without hearing her voice, but, just the thought of her brings tears to my eyes...and always will.

[@johnthompson6374]

She was amazing on so many levels. I consider the lyrics to be as though she's singing to another form of her own self. Knowing how she passed away gives this idea a tragically real possibility. We could all become so worried about what people think of us that there ends up being no one left thinking about us. Peace/JT

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Hmm 🤔🙁

[@arwen450]

@@MorenikejiTaiwo Karen Carpenter was on good health untill someone (maybe their manager ? Sorry , I have forgotten ) told her she looked fat on tv so she was not eaten healthy anymore and she had anorexia which caused her passing away. Also in Belgium The Carpenters were very famous , I bought their album in 1973 when I was 14 years old . And please ; as someone else already asked : please check the group Bread : beautiful songs and the singer has a wonderful nice voice. Stay safe! !

[@johnthompson6374]

@@arwen450 That is a very dangerous and overly simplified explanation on her or anyone's eating disorder. Very fitting of 80's America type of explanation coming out of Hollywood/LA. Mental health issues are rarely so simply explained and often those in need of help tend to become worse off by others trying to over simplify their needs. People with eating disorders may have genetic, psychological and emotional problems that contribute to the disorder. They may also have low self-esteem, perfectionism, impulsive behavior and troubled relationships. The list goes on and on. Early help and detection of mental health is also easier said than done. Asking for help can be scary, expensive and embarrassing for many which saddens me. I've often found strength in those who ask for help. Peace/JT

[@arwen450]

@@johnthompson6374 Sorry that I did give a simplified explanation.. it is what I have heard in the '80s about her passing away... in Belgium they wrote that she passed away because someone told her she was looking too fat on television and she needed to go on a diet. You are right there are many more reasons why people develop anorexia in their lives . My apologies. . Thank you for explaining it better than I did.

[@johnthompson6374]

@@arwen450 No apologies' needed, it's all good. I'd like to point out the way many choose not to notice the real issues of mental health for so many over here in the states. To admit the problem would mean to try and help with the problems that affect so many of us. Sadly, greed keeps our country from helping our fellow man. You should see how we treat our veterans let alone children in school that have trouble with no fault of their own. Sweeping mental health issues under the proverbial rug has been the law of the land for a long time but the more conversations are had about it the more light gets shone upon it. Peace/JT

[@winstonsmith3690]

Pure and simple.

[@slade7354]

Always one of my favorite bands. Just exceptional!

[@GinMae]

thanks for this! Karen was amazing - and she was really a drummer - she didn't want to be a "lead singer" - but with that voice, she was pushed into it --- :)

[@noelgibson5956]

Her drummin was ok but let's face it:- she was hardly Bonzo from Led Zepp. It was her singing that grabbed people. Her singing was the most fabuloustest. Do ya know wot I mean?

[@GinMae]

@@noelgibson5956 Fair enough, Noel :)

[@kennethtanguay6259]

I was a very young boy when the Carpenters started with there music , but they were one of my favorites to listen to like many of that time. Her voice was so clear and softly smooth. Like a dream that comes to life. One of the best artists of that time. She left us all to soon in the music world. Her music lives on forever.

[@007ndc]

Karen Carpenter RIP had the voice of an angel. Perfect pitch and so effortless smooth with a blue (sadness) note in all her songs. Timeless

[@michaellazzeri2069]

Cannot hear this, without tears. We were all so young in that summer of 1970. I was 23, Richard was too, & Karen was all of 20 y/o. So young, all of life was ahead for us. ----------MJL, 75 y/o

[@psychlos21]

The greatest female vocalist of the 20th century. Karen Carpenter had an angelic voice that elicited so many emotions. I still get emotional hearing these songs at the age of 56.

[@nancycastello697]

We've only Just Begun was my wedding song in 1975. She had the most beautiful voice.

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

One of the greatest musicians ever

[@bradhill1099]

Karen was a treasure to the world. It is so very special to see such a young woman from Nigeria being moved and amazed by Karen and that era like you Mo. You are such a treat to watch, and react. You have such a vibrant and lovely humanity to you. Favorite baby girl indeed.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you❤️

[@Curly34584]

She is the Best!

[@catherder78]

Morenikeji, and fellow Carpenters fans, if you really want to see Karen just tearing up the drums in a backless evening dress (!) you've got to watch a certain 1974 (high-quality) video. Of course it would be great for our beautiful Morenikeji to react to this as well. Follow the link I provide, then advance forward to 16:50 (you'll want to later go back and watch the whole 21 minute video). You'll see the Carpenters performing terrific covers of Da Do Run Run and (wait for it...) Johnny Be Good. Karen is absolutely gorgeous here (1974) and just joyously having a great time on the drums (Cubby O'Brien is also tearing them up behind her... he's terrific too). She's really enjoying herself. There's much sadness expressed here on KZbin about Karen's struggles with anorexia. I get it. It saddens me too. But let's remember this side of Karen as well. Beautiful. Beautiful voice. Awesome drumming chops. Here's the KZbin link (remember to advance forward to 16:50): kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGqYXq2jhdeKa7s

[@keymack2477]

Great reaction to a wonderful song by one of the purest vocalists ever, and a heck of a drummer too! If you ever feel like reacting to more Carpenters maybe you could try "There's A Kind of Hush", "I Won't Last A Day Without You" or "Yesterday Once More"! Best wishes for continued success with your channel!

[@Julie-ev5js]

I was a girl when this song came out, so I've loved it for half a century or so. It was so much fun watching your reaction. I believe Karen Carpenter has the most beautiful female voice of the last century, perhaps longer. Nice to watch your appreciation. : ) And just subbed.

[@dougsusie2319]

One of the all time great female vocalists if all time. Also a very talented drummer. This about 70 or 71. Also check out "Rainy Days And Mondays" with her on drums, it's really really good. ✌️☮️💕

[@mmichaeldonavon]

I listened to The Carpenter's from day one. Beautiful - magical - I loved them then, and I love them now. I know you loved them too.

[@stephenlutz3907]

Hi Mo...please have a look at Eva Cassidy singing "Over the Rainbow" at the Blues Alley Jazz supper club. It is so beautifully performed, just her and her acoustic guitar.. and especially poignant knowing that Eva died later in the same year of the performance. I promise you...it is very special.

[@susancoddington6393]

I absolutely loved watching your reaction to the amazing talent of Karen Carpenter,I’m 63 and remember when this song first came out on the radio,I still react the same every time I hear her incredible vocals,such an incredible talent that was sadly gone to soon!

[@johannesdijkstra5223]

the smile says it al! enjoy it!

[@domrea5436]

Wow your eyes, your massive smile, your reaction, all so beautiful and natural, just like the carpenters xx

[@leighsaldivar4439]

She had the voice of an angel 👼🏻. So tragic and sad her life was. So beautiful of a soul❤️

[@metfan674]

I don’t know what I love ❤️ more. The song or the reaction to the song.

[@JR-vi4rl]

I was in junior high when this song came out. The local rock and roll stations played this song all the time, it was that good. The Carpenters logo were on the side of city buses.

[@tammielongino7485]

Karen is still named one of the top ten drummers in the world. You need to check out her Christmas drum solo. It is crazy good. 🥰🎶🎙

[@katherinem.4414]

So glad I grew up with that music….so glad following generations have it too.

[@wesmartyn3829]

I heard this song on the radio when it first came out. And to see you appreciate it for the first time, just so wonderful.

[@michaelcreagh672]

What a beautiful voice that lady had, thank you for reminding me❤️

[@whitneyestate1402]

There is an American singer, Linda Ronstadt, who many consider the greatest American singer ever. Linda’s material progressed from Rock/country to pop to opera and finally Mexican folk music. She has sold millions of records and won many awards. Both Linda and Karen’s work touched people of all ages. They both became famous about the same time (late 1960s). Please do a reaction of Linda Ronstadt’s Blue Bayou. I think this song is comparable to the Easy Listening genre that the Carpenters prospered with. I have a feeling you will really like it. Love your reactions!

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I really adore their song 'Goodbye to love', although it is sad. It's just so beautiful with her gorgeous voice. xx

[@barryarsenault9796]

You can’t get over the Carpenters. Most young woman don’t know who she is today. There are many great female singers. But she was the best !

[@ungadin]

Oh. I really did not know you liked the carpenters. She is so smooth her voice flows like liquid gold. Keep reacting to her!

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Really?! You should check out my carpenters playlist if you can to see my reactions to some of their songs🥰

[@albertfrederick9647]

Great song. Great reaction. We all long to be close to you. Your smile brightens my day every time you post a reaction. Never stop smiling.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you😊❤️

[@davidretallick2339]

A song that make me stop what I'm doing . She was so smooth and gorgeous voice , body and soul

[@ericprice8879]

Dearest Morenikeji, your sweet and heartfelt reaction to this classic 1970s hit song was great. I grew up with this group and they were very successful. I hope all the best for you, precious young lady. May God lead and guide and bless you. Eric

[@mtrottier17]

I love to see such an emotional response to the world’s most gifted singer, makes me feel good to see your heartfelt reaction. ❤

[@rolfsvensson5777]

Wow!

[@brendachurch4573]

One of the most Beautiful Voices ever ❤️

[@bruschmidt9943]

She was always our Angel of 🎶 Music. This song has a distinctive 60's sound & feel, especially with the orchestral section & 🎻 violins. Hit Material for sure! We've Only Just Begun, their 2nd release in c1970 had a new "1970" sound & brought in the new decade. Richard's genius arrangements on both tracks! 💖 Phenomenal on all counts, though Karen's gorgeous vocals tended to overshadow his work.

[@greg2976]

You are as beautiful as this this song! Miss your reactions lately!

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

Thank you!😍

[@shadsullivan7817]

My Mom used to sing this to us when we were kids. She sounded so much like Ms. Carpenter, and we would just fall into a deep sleep by the time she finished the song. That was nearly 40 years ago. I love all of your reactions, because you are the genuine article. You mean what you feel. Thanks!

[@gribouillefripouille]

BIG CLASSIC / LEGENDARY / BIG RESPECT / OLD SCHOOL REPRESENT FOREVER / 80'S 90'S ..