Pure Elegance✨ Carpenters - I Won't Last A Day Without You | REACTION

[@psilvers100]

I love The Carpenters! Karen's voice is one of a kind. So soothing. I have most of their records. Glad you liked them too. So sad that she had to leave us so soon.

[@carolynschmidt5467]

I wish she had been as happy as her voice was beautiful.

[@Weyland_Yutani_Corp]

Karen was something special. Her voice is pure magic and when she sings, a sliver of heaven is revealed.

[@richardriegler71]

I heard Paul McCartney said Karen had the most natural voice he has ever heard.

[@lesliezerkel9719]

Voice of an Angel. Thank you♥️🎶✝️

[@jkev1122]

Karen's vocals have an unmatched tonal quality both unique and amazing.

[@ChuckHackney]

It is so pure and clear it is almost like she is reading to you and you alone, but in song. Does that make sense? When you read, you are forced to annunciate and focus on every word. That is what she does vocally. Like nothing we have ever heard before. God, this woman sends me to heaven on my own oersonal journey.

[@rankedpsiguy1]

Paul Williams wrote many of the Carpenters hits. I was born in 1958, so spent my pre-adolescent to teen years as the Carpenters were bursting onto the music scene. And yes - I had a HUGE crush on Karen Carpenter. At age 66, I shed tears every time I hear one of her songs. RIP Angel Voice.

[@lionden8421]

Elegance! You hit a perfect adjective.

[@EchoesDaBear]

This is just smooth butter, wrapped in silk, covered in velvet. Karen could sing the phone book and I'd be all-in! I know 'easy-listening' isn't everyone's taste, and that's fine, but well-produced, quality music is still quality! Instrumentation, vocals, harmonies, lyrics...it's all here on display! Just what I needed this Friday morning! Cheers Salvo!

[@shannonlewis8906]

I’m not sure if you’ve discovered this yet, but Richard is responsible for everything behind the scenes. He arranged and directed every song they’ve ever done. Vocals, Every guitar riff, harp strum, drum intros. Literally everything about every song is Richard. He’s a classically trained pianist. Singing was a necessity for the harmony, but he’s not a soloist at all. Karen was an amazing drummer, and together and separately they both won awards for their musical performances. In the beginning years of their career, Karen sang a good bit from the drums. As they got bigger and started doing stadiums etc, they realized she would have to be at the front. Apparently she hated it at first. So, it’s easy to say that no one would know who they were without Richard. And, he wouldn’t be known as he is without Karen. They definitely needed each other. ❤

[@mariaportengen2959]

Karen, one of the most beautiful voices ever! 🎶🎶🎶❤️

[@dananema2074]

Love your coverage of the Carpenters bro! Karen was a gift from heaven when she was here. Absolutely amazing!

[@mikeydan]

I have been SO enjoying watching this man discover the Carpenters. I think by now he understands the almost visceral reaction most of us have to her voice... it's like cream in coffee. And Richard's brilliant arrangement and orchestration. For a lot of us, this music is a very real part of our lives' soundtrack.

[@judydubiel]

Elegant….a perfect description

[@dagmar.6954]

Glad you are doing more of the Carpenter's music. Love Karen's voice. They had so many great songs such as "We've Only Just Begun", "For All We Know", "Top Of The World", "Sing", "Yesterday Once More", "Please Mr. Postman", "Only Yesterday", "There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over the World)", "I Need To Be In Love", "A Song For You" & so many more.

[@SWLinPHX]

All of those, AND "Hurting Each Other", "Bless The Beasts And The Children", "Ticket To Ride", "Merry Christmas Darling" (and other classic Christmas songs).

[@michaelasay8587]

​@@SWLinPHX and so many more! I saw them in 74!!

[@bonester50]

Love all your Carpenter reactions. This is why they are considered one of the great groups of all time. Lets just say...there are the legends and famous female singers....and then there's Karen Carpenter....

[@user-re2ss3jn8w]

There's so much personality in her voice.

[@bobbolan4672]

Yep. Easy listening is The Carpenter's brand. Every song is so easy to listen to. Elegance.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

I truly miss Karen Carpenter. I remember how sad my heart felt when I learned of her end of life here on this earth. Paradise gained an exquisite diamond in 1983. RIP Miss Carpenter, U will always b loved❣️🙏🏼🕊️

[@ConnieKWONG-lw4zl]

I totally agreed with you... what a heavenly smooth voice that made you feel great 🎉❤..

[@lohikarhu734]

Somehow just nice to see someone getting that pleasure, even excitement, listening to this music... imagine, it's 50+ years old, and it still has the power to generate real feelings in new listeners... Imagine how it is for people who have heard it for years, and never tire of that wonderful voice... I commented on another video that I, personally, really like a few songs that were not "top of the charts", but have Karen's voice as the centrepiece...not sure of *anyone else* likes them, but "ordinary fool", "last one singing the blues", even "ave maria" and "little altar boy"...

[@deborahscalise3215]

Glad you are enjoying the Carpenters. There is a lot more in this rabbit hole to listen to. This Mascarade, Solitaire, Bless the Beast and The Children, For All We Know, All You get From Love is a Love Song, Only Yesterday and it goes on. They put out a lot of great songs in the 14 years of their recording life. It is such a shame that it was cut short by Karen's sudden death in 1983, But they left us with some great music that was loved by teens, parents and grandparents of that era. That is what made them the Top selling group of the 70's.

[@SteveBonario]

"Elegance personified" -- what a wonderful way of describing their music! That is exactly what it is.

[@cliftonparago4547]

Karen and Richard sang the background harmonies. After the song was done they would go back into the studio and record multiple layers of harmonies and have them added. Then called layering

[@williamschrom1584]

I appreciate the depth of your expression. It's nice to see you be moved.

[@4brtndr1]

Carpenters were the soundtrack of my childhood. I was born in 1968 and so they were on the radio from the time I very first heard any songs on the radio. Loved your reaction... as usual.

[@PTXPentaholic]

Take a listen to "Merry Christmas Darling". I know.... so what if it's the middle of summer... it is her most amazing song and hold your breath for the best ending they ever sang.

[@vern1418]

Awesome reaction. She had such a “pure” voice. The arrangement and production of their songs were always excellent

[@stephanie3230]

You really need to listen to the last song she recorded before she died, it's so beautiful and heartbreaking. It's called "Now".

[@lindastarr4699]

I have goosebumps from her voice and the melody.

[@dixiehuston4869]

Wonderful watching you enjoy the true talent of the Carpenter's..pure pleasure..Thank You

[@jim-rohe]

Great Reaction. I'm an old man who grew up listening to the Carpenters. Karen was my favorite vocalist and I was truly heartbroken when she passed away at such an early age. I have recently found another vocalist who has impressed me as much and her name is Angelina Jordan. I would recommend checking her out. She has two official channels on KZbin. Please keep up the reactions to the Carpenters, because I love them so much. Peace.

[@karyn354]

I totally agree! Angelina is an insane vocalist!

[@francismedina4547]

The singles version of this song has an electric guitar in the last part of the chorus which is also nice. In the same album, a song titled “Road Ode” is one of my favorites. You should check it out.

[@WendyJoJohnston]

A song from my life's playlist, and I am so glad that Karen's amazing voice is being loved by a new generation. The Carpenters hit the scene when I was 11 or 12, and I just love her voice. As a group, they made wonderful magic, and the music just stopped when she left. It makes me happy to see younger people find this and other songs that play in my memories. I enjoy your reactions, keep up the good work!

[@kathylaiblin6386]

You’re right it is the sweetest, and it fills my heart❤🎉

[@birdie1975]

Sal I love your reaction to this beautiful Carpenters song! My brother and sister went to high school with Karen Carpenter. Karen loved playing the drums but she had one of the most beautiful voices! Her brother Richard is a incredibly talented composer musician. I am so happy I grew up loving soft rock and hard rock, pop and all forms of music!

[@lisaarchide841]

My all time favorite Carpenter's song...

[@daveloboda1769]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful voice.

[@mikewoodrow5878]

Karen Carpenter was also a killer drummer.

[@gram5751]

Love the Carpenters❤. Karen and Steve Perry are my two favorite singers. Thanks for continuing to react to these two legends 🎵🎶🎵

[@carolhesterberg7526]

Love your reaction to this fabulous song. One of their best!!

[@ConnieKWONG-lw4zl]

Every day I won't last a day without her voice 😊❤

[@scotthanson4200]

she has the perfect voice real singing. she is a pleasure to listen to her talking.

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

❤it’s like something out of a fifties movie. Wholesome

[@Tommy-zw3ve]

Karen had an amazing voice. Only Yesterday and Touch Me While We're Dancing were also great songs. Looking forward to seeing you react to more Carpenters songs.

[@Susan-pq5rx]

I Won't Last a Day Without You, music by Roger Nichols and lyrics by Paul Williams. This incredibly gifted songwriting team created some of the most heartfelt, beautiful, and timeless ballads ever written including We've Only Just Begun and Rainy Days and Mondays which the Carpenters also recorded and made into mega-hits. Add Karen's incomparable vocals and Richard's brilliance as a musician and arranger, and you have pure genius.

[@112musician]

I love the variety you do on here. Karen Carpenter was one of the first voices I remember as a VERY young child (literally "Sing" was the first song I can remember) and she was just an unimaginable talent. Her brother Richard was also just a genius for his musicality, arranging and overall creation of the sound of The Carpenters. There are interviews with him, some fairly recent and it is like a masterclass listening to him.

[@donwilliams3078]

And that was the album cover. I used to go into the listening library at the Iowa State Memorial Union in the early 80's and listen to this album. It was still really popular among listeners.

[@wpollock1]

She and Richard just never miss....so good.

[@OnBeingFurnando]

Richard said that Karen 'thought of herself as a drummer who sings'...she was tiny, but man! Did she have the voice! I wonder what would have happened if she were still with us. Her voice brings me to tears all the time. I'm glad you are enjoying Carpenters music now❤

[@kennethstone5118]

Beautiful. I'm 66 years old and always loved the Carpenters . Karen's voice was crystal clear and perfect. None like her !!

[@impudentdomain]

Written by Paul Williams, one of the very best and most prolific hit writers.

[@ChristineContarino-dr6qi]

They were amazing and Karen was so beautiful in every song she ever sung and she had real issues with her own self tried to kill herself it broke my heart and when she died a very deep sadness filled the air and she is still a big part of my heart and world loss an Angel. Her Brother was broken hearded.

[@kmwwrench]

This is such a beautiful song. They did several Paul Williams songs. Her voice is so soothing and silky. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@jaddison1112]

Another Carpenters song. Very ponient song. Thank you SalvoG ...As always Peace and Love. You are so intelligent the way you do your reactions. Your interests are so eclectic. Wonderful. By the way Paul Willioams who wrote this song also wrote other Carpenters Songs inc "We've Only Just Begun", and . "Rainbow Connection for "The Muppets Movie" songs and music other movies and singers (Sinatra, Striesand, Tony Bennett, Elvis, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald. The also famously Virgil (the blond smart ape) in "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" !

[@greekadmirer2204]

Hey Salvo ,May we have a dance and a hug to this one please, a dance around the dance floor . Zeppelin, Rush , Temple of the dog etc etc there is no denying The Carpenters are simply fantastic. The joys of music …Anyway back to that dance ❤❤❤

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Killing me here love you

[@johnthegreek5836]

Carpenters were definitely a talented duo, Karen had a beautiful voice,so sad she dealt with so much pain and sadness

[@vickigower8125]

I can not think of any Carpenter song that I don't like. They were so amazing and continue to be amazing.

[@KevinRCarr]

Yah, you've probably seen me say it on an earlier Carpenters reaction; If Karen Carpenter and Art Garfunkel had had a child together the child would likely have been born with the world's greatest pop/soft rock singing voice of all time.

[@slingblade6858]

When the Carpenters came along I was 10. My dad was in his 50s then and disliked, as most folks born in the first part of the 1900s, most pop music produced since Elvis hit the scene. The smooth easiness they brought to the table was a delight for his generation. Good music is timeless and I like your take on it. Keep on truckin'! -my generation.

[@ThatGirl-ku5dq]

Beautiful

[@daveking9393]

I was lucky enough to find 2 original pressing LPs of the Carpenter's at a tag sale this weekend. One dollar each. Not a scratch on them... 2 of the 30 LPs I scooped up... certainly a sweet find!

[@lademoiselleketoret6958]

Grew up listening to the Carpenters. Enjoying listening again. Thanks for sharing.

[@donwilliams3078]

Her voice in the low register just hits the emotional notes so well. On this song it's almost like she was ready to let it rip... but she was so under control. Gorgeous song that brings out your emotions- just like it did long ago.

[@SPohl-zy4rz]

Salvo, this song seems to suit you better with its uplifting nature. Back in 1980 Karen sang a medley of songs with the great Ella Fitzgerald on the Music! Music! Music! TV special. Karen smiles throughout the performance and the (classic) songs are exceptional. Give it a listen. You won't be disappointed.

[@thelaneman2255]

Listen to her solitaire rendition next.I think you will like it.

[@jordimoore2167]

You've got to listen to We've Only Just Begun. Very popular wedding song in the 1970's.

[@ConnieKWONG-lw4zl]

My days were full of great songs like Carpenters,Bee Gees brothers ,Barbra Streisand.Wow what my days ❤❤❤😊😊

[@carolki1315]

Her voice is ear candy! ❤❤❤

[@tomwesley6714]

Always loved this song by the Carpenters. Thanks for reacting to it Salvo! Please react to Solitaire next. It's considered one of Karen's finest performances.

[@maxwellroxy3184]

You have got to watch the Carpenters perform "When It's Gone, It's Just Gone".

[@slashdisco]

This sounds weird, but I absolutely adore watching your every single facial inflection and twinge while listening to Carpenters songs. All your squints, scrunches and face squishes show how viscerally and emotionally you connect with Karen's voice and Richard's music. You're the best Carpenters reactor on YT, and I can't wait for you do more! For a COMPLETE change of pace, please check out "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" and be astounded at how versatile Carpenters were!!!

[@OHW313]

What I have come to realise is that even though I have heard most of the recording industry's great voices , it is still so easy to get goose bumps from Karen Carpenter's voice like no other voice. I don't understand how one voice can stand apart from all the others in the way it touches my soul !?! Karen's voice is the most magical of all those magical voices out there. 😮😊❤

[@DianaW3431]

Loved your reaction to this! Sweet and elegant just describes it well. It just makes me happy!

[@A-whiter-shade-of-pale]

try a search and listen to Carpenters Reason to Believe

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

The arrangements and her voice are special! I grew up listening to this as a child!

[@eggy1962]

Similar to this but a bit longer is…..I Believe You….sweetest lyrics again

[@jamesj7518]

Salvo, thank you for your reaction to this underrated song. A lifelong Carpenters' fan here, a kid when they were first getting radio play and chart action. I almost feel I take the Carpenters for granted because I have all their music and have heard every song countless times. The beauty of Karen's voice and the incredible arrangements by Richard, including the lush backing vocals are such know hallmarks of their sound. It all seemed effortless, but they really had some perfect records, with this one being one of them. Witnessing your reactions and hearing your insights simply enhance the enjoyment and appreciation of these classics. Thank you, Friend!

[@josephapplebee9111]

A song for you..the title song is another very nice song.

[@MBSprinter]

One of my favorite Carpenters tunes! Thank you for posting. ❤

[@sweetwilly]

My favourite Carpenters album. ❤

[@icon_z1]

Karen was very special, indeed. In fact, the era was special too. A time when love songs were cherished. When it was okay to be happy and without malice or having a chip on your shoulder. I wish everyone could have experienced that point in time.

[@daveking9393]

Elegant.... Perfect description...

[@paulstewart6203]

Karen Carpenter, incredible voice. Early Carpenters video, 'dancing in the streets', Karen playing the drums and singing.

[@daviddrevicky5516]

Love this song by Carpenters and especially the rich harmonies and the very end. Can’t get enough of Karen’s vocals.

[@charlenetalmadge5877]

Paul Williams wrote a ton of music. i happened to see him with hall and oats as the warm up band. you are bringing back so many memories.

[@manolitoenales3363]

I love your reaction on tbis song. You may also another love song from them is "Love Me For What I Am" a beautiful gem by Carpenters.

[@eggy1962]

A favourite of mine that one, their guitarist Tony Peluso co wrote it….from the Horizon album

[@carolki1315]

Karen passed away in 1983 and Richard went on to do his own solo work and carpenters, compilation albums over the years. He’s also a collector of classic cars.

[@manxkin]

We need to remember to give Richard some shout outs for his exceptional arrangements. Karen’s voice is ethereal.

[@SG-js2qn]

Been singing this to myself lately. Funny how tunes can stick with you.

[@johnfranklin5277]

I think you can understand why those of us that listened to every song they made at the time they came out, were absolutely brought to tears the day she died in 1983, she was just 32 years old.

[@MarkBearTN]

Please listen to “little altar boy”. You can hear her lower register. This song gives me chills but then again her voice always does that for me

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Oh my word ,her voice in that song is incredible

[@russtex]

Beautiful song!

[@sheldonhamm4904]

great ratting of the music you say like it truly is

[@michaelasay8587]

Please do much of her music! You will be very popular!!!

[@thomastimlin1724]

This was actually recorded in 1972, but not released as a single in the USA until 1974. I read somewhere part years ago the reason was they were under pressure to release another single in the USA and both Carpenters had health issues, Richard from pep pills to keep him going 24/7 and Karen from exhaustion from touring and anorexia which has not been diagnosed yet on Karen and host of other problems.

[@philp3512]

Listen to their song entitled Happy. It's such a sweet lyric song with such a nice pensive arrangement.

[@Dave-el6rh]

great reactions !!!! I grew up on them and now have been a ghostwriter since 1986 ...been heavily involved with punk,rock,indie,grunge,acid rock,acid house,house,techno,trip-hop,trance,psytrance,electro,classical music scene ...phew sigh...hit me up Alex

[@candicelitrenta8890]

It is the album cover. I used to own that record. A Song For You is one of my favorite ones so I would appreciate if you could do that one