THE FEELING!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Carpenters Rainy Days And Mondays REACTION

[@ericmayle8510]

Karen's voice is like a deep tissue massage to your soul.

[@maryannturton9830]

Great description!

[@MrDcwithrow]

When she goes low at the end of the chorus on the word down - pure perfection.

[@mimimusick9734]

That is the perfect description.

[@joiedevivre2005]

Perfect description!

[@aks4204]

WoW! Great job with the description!

[@meltorme-ntor2933]

I don't think I have ever heard another voice like hers. I was so sad when she passed away. Sad and shocked.

[@JohnPratt-db6tn]

You should check out Tori Holub, close your eyes before listening, not too far off

[@ronbruno5942]

Karen's best singing achievement. The control she had at the beginning to the summit at the end! Just a masterpiece!

[@videocat1366]

Absolutely agree. She had complete control of her voice all the time, but this was above and beyond.

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

Agreed

[@nkcbrazil]

And while playing the drums. I can’t understand half the singers today with just the mic in their hand

[@ronbruno5942]

@@nkcbrazilThere is a video of Karen on you tube of her doing a drum solo that is pretty good. Levon Helms from the Band was the drummer and main singer. His voice gave the uniqueness to songs by the Band. I think he was the only American. The rest were Canadian.

[@pauldourlet]

Disagree --check out Karen singing Trying to get the Feeling Again -released 10 yrs after she died.

[@williambanks2223]

Does anyone else notice how relaxed Karen seems during this song? Put her behind a drum set and she was at her happiest.

[@cherierhynes8514]

Yes... and sounds like Karen only she could do. 😔

[@Astravan63]

Yes she was most at home at the back on her drums ,she didn't really like being up front ..what an amazing lady she was ,her voice with that emotion went right to your core ,truly beautiful 🎶

[@justtere]

​@@Astravan63I am glad someone mentioned this.

[@daviddrfeelgoodwalker2742]

Very true. Her brother, the band's manager and the record label A &M were all pushing her to move out front, and get away from the drums. She was reluctant, but finally gave in. Don't know for sure if it added to her existing problems, but certainly didn't help. @@Astravan63

[@PCTechPaul]

Her voice is damn beautiful! Every time I hear their songs, brings tears to my eye. Gone way too soon.

[@garyarnett1220]

Me as well. Of all the amazing talent we have lost in the last 40 years, I miss her the deepest.

[@stephm.3407]

My experience exactly!

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

You know what's crazy German? She never thought she was that good. She knew she could hold her own but not being looked at as one of the best. That's a huge statement to make. But there are really only a select handful that once we hear one note, we know exactly who they are. Karen is one of those in my opinion.

[@Tony-5000]

No matter what I may be doing, if her voice appears, I listen.

[@janetburrows137]

Very, very true. I loved 🥰 well still do. 😢😢❤❤

[@John_Chu]

Special mention of the genius on the harmonica: Tommy Morgan. He passed recently but his almost 60 year career included playing on records by The Beach Boys, Phil Collins, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Roy Orbison, The Monkees, James Taylor, and many many others. He also played on around 500 movie scores.

[@deborahcornell171]

@John Chu That's very interesting. Thank you for bringing attention to such a talented, versatile musician. 💙☮

[@lana4581]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@bradhuskers]

@@sg-yq8pm Sure, great musicians. But for every million musicians, there's but ONE Karen. In other words? Musicians are a dime a dozen. Karen is once in a lifetime, if that.

[@chipurBillWhite]

@@sg-yq8pm Have always loved his playing on this song.

[@chicagogrl2422]

The perfect pitch is just amazing. What a talent gone too soon. ❤RIP Karen

[@justchillin4065]

All these years and it still 💔 hearing her

[@TheFalconerNZ]

So sad gone so young but l like to think of in the way of "The brightest stars burnout the fastest but their light lasts the longest as endures through time".

[@ffjsb]

"One take Karen"...

[@lmitchell3604]

I wasn’t even alive during their time (I was born like 2 years after Karen died) but I have a hard time listening to them without crying.

[@Astravan63]

​@@lmitchell3604 She really was a great talent ,her voice captivates you on every song she sang .just beautiful She would have been 71 now

[@browntabproductions]

Hearing Her Voice brings Tears to My Eyes, knowing Her Story makes them roll down my cheeks.

[@angelbulldog4934]

I remember her anorexia and rumors of sexual abuse by family. Maybe music was a sort of liberation for her spirit. She's proof there is no art without pain.

[@erika8214]

Me too.

[@erika8214]

@@angelbulldog4934 I knew about the eating disorders, but I didn’t know about the alleged sexual abuse. It makes sense because there’s always a reason/root cause behind eating disorders.

[@jillmayer9501]

Same. Her voice was absolute perfection.

[@s.h8589]

I cry every time I hear her voice. No one like her

[@blackprix]

Karen and Richard Carpenter put out some unbelievable music! Music that will transcend decades after me I know that for sure

[@paulk9985]

Classics hold up and stand the test of time. Carpenters music will be around long after today's clowns have been long-forgotten.

[@LancerX916]

My mother knew them. She told me Richard was a complete dick to his sister.

[@maureenormston1687]

Her voice is just balm for the soul. So beautiful and soothing. Their version of Song For You is worth a listen, so beautiful ❤️

[@dagmar.6954]

Karen was one of a kind. There will never be another like her. She had such a pure calming voice. And she was a terrific drummer. That was her passion even more than singing. Sadly we lost her so young. Thankfully we have her legacy left in her music. I had a lot of their records. The Carpenters had so many great songs such as , "For All We Know", "Goodbye To Love", "Top Of The World", "Sing", "Yesterday Once More", "I Won't Last A Day Without You", "Please Mr. Postman", "Only Yesterday", "There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over the World)", "I Need To Be In Love" & so many more.

[@lisalaursen3684]

Yes! And don’t forget ‘ Superstar’ and ‘Close to You’

[@dagmar.6954]

@@lisalaursen3684 I didn't add those because they have already reacted to them awhile ago.

[@papamaniac2410]

My favorite is "Goofus" because it is just fun.

[@xzonia1]

Agreed. Always love listening to her.

[@lisalaursen3684]

@@dagmar.6954 thanks. I’ll check them out 👍

[@jasonremy1627]

She has that voice control, WHILE playing drums. One of the most talented musicians ever.

[@esclad]

I adore The Carpenters. One of my friends said "why do you listen to them, they're so depressing?"... I find them uplifting, chill not depressing!! :)

[@louisejohnson6057]

I agree completely. Karen's voice makes my heart soar!

[@ckobo84]

Knowing her mental issues I definitely sense a deep sadness in her voice.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

They're so soothing and nostalgic to me ❤️

[@powerbad696]

Depressing ??? So soothing,peaceful & uplifting.I love the Carpenters !!! I'm always in a better mood after listening to their songs.

[@jeffreyweitzman6463]

With the deepest respect to your friend - and no offence meant, but your friend obviously doesn't understand a crucial thing. Anyone can sing a song and even those that can actually sing may have a great voice as has been of many artists, but they have no ability to convey the emotion of the song and performance they are giving. But even with all that, to have the ability to make the listener, be affected by that emotion to feel it and well Karen/ the Carpenters had that. Anyone that would actually listen to a full song of the Carpenters whichever song that is would feel that, whereas of course only giving it a few seconds and already having a closed mind well - alas it is your friends loss. But yeah for me Elvis and Karen the 2 who truly fully made you feel something almost going beyond, music of an earthly level and touching spiritual even. That is the power of their emotional connection through their music they achieved.

[@zigman8550]

The Carpenters were on a whole other level when it came to talent. Karen's timeless voice and great drumming and Richard being a genius at picking, writing and arranging songs to fit her voice perfectly.

[@jefffawcett]

None of their songs anyone’s ever heard of were written by Richard.

[@zigman8550]

@@jefffawcett Yesterday Once More, Goodbye To Love and Top Of The World (which was a number1 song) were all written by Richard and John Bettis. And yes, all Carpenter fans have heard of those songs. I never said their biggest hits were written by him.

[@deborahscalise3215]

@@jefffawcettThe music for Merry Christmas Darling , Yesterday Once More, and Top of the World were written by Richard and a were on the radio all the time back then. In fact Merry Christmas Darling has become a classic Christmas song that is still played every year. So your statement was false.

[@jefffawcett]

@@deborahscalise3215 what color is the sky in your world?

[@marshamiller4228]

​@@jefffawcett You are wrong. Research it. Top of the World was only one of the songs he wrote. It was written by him and John Bettis. Richard wrote many of the songs they recorded.

[@jeffreyabbey7817]

The magic of The Carpenters and the early 70’s music. Just so sad what happened because of cruel words. She was so amazing.

[@TheGreatGig73]

No screaming. Just pure, beautiful singing.

[@polkhigh2317]

the voice of an angel Brother Richard deserves much credit for his compositions as well

[@mikebailey9566]

They never wrote a single song. Nor any of the music. Paul Williams composed this song along with many others.

[@BadErnest]

Richard Carpenter co-wrote Goodbye to Love, Top of the World, Yesterday Once More and plenty of others.

[@marshamiller4228]

​@@mikebailey9566 Wrong!!!

[@rickpaul4216]

This is my favorite Carpenters song. It is so beautiful. Karen's voice is so warm. The arrangement is immaculate. The lonely harmonica at the beginning gets me every time. The rhythm section is sensational. This song has given me goosebumps since the 1970's. The end is breathtaking.

[@brentcox7772]

Can’t go wrong with the Carpenters!!! “Superstar” is still my favorite!!🤘🔥

[@bertisjordan1085]

It was my favorite version until Luther Vandross Lutherized it. Now his version is my favorite but I go back to the original.

[@sukie584]

@@bertisjordan1085 his version is too busy.

[@craiggreen-q7w]

The world loss the best female voice ever

[@ralex3697]

Yes

[@kimcutts6153]

I adore this song. Her voice is perfection to me. ❤💔🎼

[@Shrykespeare]

Six songs into the Carpenters collection, and you've got a long way to go. I'd love to see you react to "For All We Know", "Hurting Each Other", "Goodbye to Love" , "Top of the World", and "Only Yesterday".

[@Wordsmyth8]

Believe it or not, they still haven’t reacted to “Close to You.”

[@bknsty14]

Goodbye to Love is an amazing song.

[@greglegakis4177]

@@Wordsmyth8 Actually they react to Close To You already 11 months ago.

[@davepeterschmidt5818]

They should do "Sing". Their kids would also love that one.

[@philipb2378]

Definitely "Top of the World." In fact, Me First and the Gimmee Gimmes" did a fantastic punk/Ska version of "Top of the World" too.

[@kristiebarnes8556]

Such a beautiful voice! And a tragic end for this young, beautiful and talented lady. ❤️

[@Hespeakstruth]

It's too bad Karen can't be alive today to hear all the kind words people express in her name. God Bless Karen.

[@BillGraper]

All of these Carpenters remind me of my mom, who passed away when I was 15 in 1987. She had their greatest hits album, and played it while she cleaned. She loved the Carpenters. I still have that album that she used to play on our stereo system. This song came on right after "Superstar." I'm so used to hearing Superstar end & this song start.

[@centuryrox]

All of us had that Greatest Hits album back in the 70s. It still remains as one of the best compilation albums of all time!

[@johnbottar7624]

I hope listening to the wonderful sounds of Carpenter's brings you happy memories of your mom!

[@BillGraper]

@@johnbottar7624 It does! She was a great person & loved by everyone. :)

[@davidboivin7996]

Singing this song with her subtle drumming was perfection.

[@barbarabowman4533]

Although she is portrayed as playing the drums in this video(and she was an accomplished drummer in her own right) the drums on this ,and most all Carpenters hit songs, were played by the fantastic Mr. Hal Blaine of the Wrecking crew.

[@CB-gr1uk]

Best female voice there will ever be and rare too because she has a contralto voice at the lowest octave for a woman. She also had perfect pitch and was a pretty good drummer! Richard mixed the music beautifully and it took the both of them to make this beautiful music!

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I have literally never heard a single Carpenters song that I didn't love. Each and every song of theirs does something indescribable to me. I just love them. ❤️❤️

[@pixelvnce]

Karen Carpenter’s voice was so loving and so strong, all at the same time. She was also a magnificent drummer!

[@teethang1]

The Carpenters always bring up such different emotions for me. "Close to You" makes me wanna fall in love, "Top of the World" makes me wanna dance around my kitchen, and this song breaks my heart every time.

[@blairphifer1554]

She had such a beautiful voice. Have you ever heard this cover of "Close to You?" Barenaked Ladies, live with Burt Bacharach on the piano. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2ebgHdvg5aoja8

[@chrisbush5965]

I was born in 1980! I love all their songs from time i was a boy growing up back in the 90s i am 42 years old now in 2022, 🥰🥰🥰

[@jennifermcmillen9018]

Absolutely love seeing The Carpenters get this much love all these years later. Have loved Karen's voice as long as I can remember as a small child. Her voice is perfect and I've always loved that she played drums as well. She was one of a kind.

[@SusanJohnston]

She had perfect pitch. They got many songs in one take. I miss her

[@charlesburris6314]

My favorite video of theirs, because she sang so seemingly effortlessly while playing the drums. Her talent was staggering, and possibly only matched by Richard's very different talents. Both contributed heavily to their success but her voice was that appealing draw that's kept and made fans for all these years.

[@randyhinkson7950]

If only she felt about herself as we feel about her... she was beautiful with a matching voice

[@nickimontie]

Knowing what happened to her near the end of her life makes this song even more heartbreaking.

[@mindfulmagic2484]

We really lost a miracle from God when she died. What a beautiful woman.

[@paulwagner688]

Her contralto is SO unique. One of the most recognizable voices ever. RIP, Karen.

[@ldmax]

"She makes it look so easy..." Not to mention that she's playing the drums too! Just a fantastic musician all around.

[@samueltabo3390]

This song is one of my favorites, if just for the melancholy undertone of her beautiful and vulnerable contralto. Stunning 💕

[@marklind443]

“I’ll Say Goodbye To Love” always felt like a PART 2 to Rainy Days and it has an unforgettable ending on the studio version!

[@elizabethandrus3848]

I love their discovery story. Her brother is a piano prodigy. Karen was just his kid sister who had never sang anything before her brother asked her to sing on a gig he had booked.

[@Serai3]

What Karen is singing about here is personal experience. She battled depression and eating disorders. This lovely song is one of the first pop songs that spoke directly about depression, the battle with feelings that seem groundless and yet are overwhelming.

[@halweiss8671]

She may have been able to relate to the lyrics, but the song wasn’t written by them.

[@tonialoconte]

timeless and relatable... "sad songs say so much."

[@keiron.4612]

@@tonialoconte it's funny even tho I can feel sad it still brings me back to songs like this because it's relatable to how I feel

[@sassymess7111]

One of the greatest voices of all time. Period.

[@centuryrox]

Karen's voice is like listening in UHD while the rest of the world is in Standard definition. So crystal clear!

[@mikebetts2046]

Can't say I've ever heard a song of hers where I needed printed lyrics to understand what she was saying.

[@nkcbrazil]

Exactly the clarity in Her voice is unmatched, every word is heard clearly. And her tone omg.

[@1177kc]

I just never get tired of her velvety voice.

[@garyammons2997]

Karen & Richard did most of their own background vocals. They were recorded at a separate time and then blended into their songs so seamlessly. If you listen to them closely you can tell that it is Karen & Richard singing.

[@BadErnest]

Richard was way ahead of the game when it came to multitrack vocals

[@suebeawho6537]

Wow! I have been listening to them FOREVER ( now 60 ). I NEVER knew that TY 🙂. BTW when did I get so God dang old?🤷

[@petercourtien4581]

Richard’s arrangement is genius here.

[@suzannebrady6201]

Her voice was so unique and beautiful . There will never be another like her

[@surlechapeau]

J & Amber, you'll love their "Hurting Each Other" and "For All We Know"!!! edit- Karen and Richard on backing vocals. Tommy Morgan - harmonica, Bob Messenger - tenor saxophone.

[@rosemarymagrino772]

Pure. Just pure💕That’s what Karen Carpenters’ voice was🎤💕

[@donovanbrink4634]

50 years ahead of the angst that seems to be a trap that we see every day now, but with the voice of an angel.

[@paulwagner688]

I'm an operatic tenor. She sings in my range. Gorgeous.

[@deborahscalise3215]

Another beautiful song written by Paul Williams who wrote We've Only Just Begun. Wonderful reaction by you. J was right by saying she makes her singing while drumming look so effortless. Karen and her brother Richard 's talent was way beyond their years of age. It is just perfection. Their music will continue to inspire new listeners long after we are gone.

[@theodoreritola7641]

This is why i miss the 70s so much , The music was REAL Most of the 70s music Lifted your spirts made you feel soooooo Goood I would pass up a BILLION DOLLARS to be able to go back to 1970 And relive my child hood

[@deborahscalise3215]

@@theodoreritola7641 I totally agree with you.

[@deborahscalise3215]

@@theodoreritola7641 John Bettis, Richards song writing partner, once said that Karen's voice hit the same spot in every human being. That was her gift. God I wish she was still here with us today!

[@theodoreritola7641]

@@deborahscalise3215 Me to The 80s did not get any of her songs like the 70s did

[@Michael_Biggs_]

Paul is both extremely talented and a real hoot, but that is another story.

[@craighollowell1546]

It warms my heart when younger folks appreciate the Carpenters ❤

[@guypainter]

On a technical level, singing and drumming at the same time is incredibly difficult... for us mere mortals. Most people can't separate what the hands and the voice are doing rhythmically; If you listen to a lot of other singing drummers their notes are right on the drum beat like a metronome, but Karen was able to split her brain in two and put a lot of deliberate off-beat character into the timing of her singing. For this reason I think of this as not one great performance, but two simultaneous great performances. Genius in fact.

[@markokrunic6325]

Her voice goes so deep.It drills into your soul.

[@rhwinner]

To this day Karen Carpenter has a large fan base among some very famous and successful contemporary female singers. She actually started out as a drummer until she discovered she had a great voice as well.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Haven't heard this in decades. Forgot how beautiful it is.

[@lorioday8528]

You have done quite a few Carpenters songs. Each one beautiful. I haven't seen you react to "Goodbye to Love". I think her most haunting vocal and a pretty surprising short "rock" guitar solo that was very progressive for a Carpenters song. I think you'll enjoy it!

[@Weyland_Yutani_Corp]

RIP Karen. We lost her just shy of 40 years ago now, but there is still no one has come close to equaling the sheer purity and beauty of her voice. She was truly a once-in-a-lifetime talent. May she rest in peace.

[@James-wj8eq]

Composed by Paul Williams. A great pianist/vocalist/songwriter .

[@johnc1593]

We are so lucky to have been able to hear a voice like that. 👏 amazing

[@anthonyblakely399]

This is my favorite song from the Carpenters and it always makes me emotional....especially knowing that she suffered in life and always came out with this Beautiful......beautiful music and that "Angelic" voice.....R.I.P. my Sister Karen!!!

[@hustledude]

They had another hit song called “Sing”, which included a children’s choir, one of the first songs I remember, would highly recommend this one

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

So glad you guys have a video of her playing the drums while she sings! That is one of the things I loved so much about her. I absolutely hated it when they took her from behind the drum kit 🤦🏼‍♂️ Not only is she one of the best voices of all times, she is also one of the best drummers. She makes it look so easy, so effortless. So talented❣️

[@michaellombard894]

Awesome singer and drummer, Karen!!! And brother Richard, fantastic artists!

[@ShawnMcKenzie-CP]

You have to remember, this was before all of the mic and voice technology that exists today. Her voice is perfection

[@dkuhs]

I was in Middle School when they came to prominence. The Carpenters Karen Carpenter so soulful & genuine. RIP Karen . You are missed a beautiful soul.

[@Coolrockndad]

The fact that she's the drummer and lead singer is unreal.

[@raygirard5554]

Karen & Richard as beautiful a voice as she had, Richard was a genius in arranging, overdubbing & harmonies of their voices

[@wicsiow]

The Carpenters: a small section of the soundtrack to my childhood, so sad such a talent ended the way it did. Her vocals are so smooth & as a former drummer I appreciate how seemingly effortless & spot on her drumming was. It's not easy to play & sing & keep perfect control of both, but she could, plus so unusual back in the day to see on tv a female lead vocalist that also plays drums.

[@matrox]

This song is so so mellow.

[@everettthompson7463]

Rainy days and Mondays always get me down but Rainy Mondays really bring me down. But, Karen makes it seem like everything is going to be OK. Thx Carpenters!!!

[@davidzweiban7957]

“Only Yesterday“, “Hurting Each Other” and “It’s Going to Take Some Time”

[@bobblowhard8823]

I grew up listening to The Carpenters. Karen's voice has to be the most angelic voice I have ever heard from a vocalist. I get all choked up every time I hear her sing. She was so incredibly talented. In addition to her amazing voice, she was also very good at the drums, the piano, and the guitar too. She will be missed, yet she has left her mark in this world.

[@RitaBowen1]

Karen Carpenter has always been one of my favorite female singers when I was younger. It was just like when she came on the radio everybody just got quiet nobody said a word and to her song was over that's how I remember Miss Karen and her music.

[@rozequinn1519]

She was known for her "perfect pitch." You hit it on the head, Jay, angelic voice.

[@ImaDrummer55]

Wow !! What a Talent !! Singing beautifully and playing Drums at the same time is NOT easy at all. Amazing voice control, and great power, too ! Loved loved loved her...you can't argue with talent, and she shows it here !!!

[@retired4365]

The perfect arrangements for her beautiful voice. 😘 We miss you Karen.

[@jenniferg749]

Love that you appreciate Karen Carpenter.❤️ She was such an incredible singer. Heartbreaking she never realized how amazing and talented she was. This is one of my favorite songs by The Carpenters.

[@vicprovost2561]

A voice like no other, she was amazing, for sure! 🎵🎤🎶

[@brucewozniak9473]

Review "Goodbye to love". The greatest guitar outro ever, blended with her voice, is exquisite.

[@manxkin]

Karen’s voice was pure heaven, Richard’s arrangements were pure genius.

[@TheTexasRedhead62]

Rain on a tin roof. Another thing I miss from my childhood. I was waiting for Jordan to say something about being from the country to Amber LOL

[@louisejohnson6057]

I find myself using words like rich, and creamy, to describe Ms. Carpenter's voice. Creamy and rich like the world's absolutely best caramel. If I had to name who I would pick as the only women I'd ever be allowed to listen to for the rest of my life, it would have to be her. And Freddie Mercury would be the male singer. She was absolutely extraordinary.

[@Lovejazz01]

That last note always gets me, vintage and authentic Karen Carpenter!!!😮

[@johnmyers5315]

Karen's seemingly effortless vocals and drums, Richard's keyboards, arrangements, and backing vocals and the awesome blend of siblings made the Carpenters iconic. We lost Karen way too soon :(

[@terrystrauss3564]

I don’t know if you know their history. Brother Richard and Karen shared music their entire life. Getting a recording contract took much longer than one would expect. After traipsing through most of the big recording companies in LA, and being denied because “another brother and sister act was not needed. This was the Donny and Marie era, the Carpenters wound up at A&M (Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss) where they played for approximately 20 seconds and were told to stop. They got a very nice contract and wowed the world.

[@robrobertson4619]

“Bless The Beasts And The Children” is one of my favorite Carpenter’s songs. It’s from the 1971 movie with the same title. It’s a beautiful song. Good Female Friday tune! 😉

[@atrixma]

SHE HAD SUCH A MELODIC AND ,MELANCHOLY VOICE. MOST COULD RELATE TO HER WORDS TOO. SHE HAD TROUBLE FINDING LOVE AND ONLY DID SOMETIME BEFORE SHE PASSED. MANY TEARS HIT THE GROUND WHEN SHE LEFT THIS WORLD. RIP.

[@billyf2833]

Props to Richard for his arrangements, producing, and special attention to details. Karen's voice is the star (along with her drumming), but Richard's mastermind is the key to everything else.

[@lisadannaker8063]

She is absolutely beautiful. Her voice is so pure. This song is one of my favorites.

[@jber9569]

Karen never even wanted to sing. She just wanted to play the drums but her brother forced her to do it (glad he did.) Richard deserves a lot of credit because he also arranged all their songs and did all the harmonies. She had one of the most gorgeous voices but Richard is a musical genius.

[@oldmanghost219]

I get chills everytime i hear this carpenter song.

[@RevsIT]

_"what I've got they used to call the blues"_ I think this is the first commercial song that ever portrayed depression. Karen suffered from it and was the only person who could put it into song so perfectly.

[@MikoManII]

Interestingly enough, the song was somewhat inspired by Paul's mother, (who was living with him). That line was written as a filler on the way to demo the song to the 5th Dimension!

[@pennythpmas5787]

When she went to a family therapy, her therapist told her family they should all tell her they love her. Father said I love you, brother said I love you MOTHER would not say it! She apparently really favored her son over her talented, drummer vocalist GENIUS daughter. Still, 2024 and no voice tops hers!🤩

[@270yis7]

Karen Carpenter's singing voice is one of the most beautiful sounds ever made by a human being. The world has been missing this special lady since that dark winter day in 1983.

[@sgtdarryldm]

The Carpenters always bring joy to my heart. I'm so blessed to be around to hear them.

[@xy1622]

Karen considered herself as a drummer that sings, she really loved playing the drums.

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

Her voice touches my soul!