Sonic Youth - Superstar

Official Music Video for Superstar performed by Sonic Youth.
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[@tiekbane]

I heard this while driving alone at night on a desolate highway in New Mexico in 1994. On the radio.

[@ANSELNaamehRahab]

Salute!

[@mxsm3469]

The 90s ruled

[@chessmentor63]

Really Mexican Radio?!

[@yelkhan2002]

@@chessmentor63 New Mexico, it's a state

[@genatorbol]

@@chessmentor63 I GET IT!!

[@danielthompson4463]

A cover that doesn’t just replay the song but understands the meaning and sentiment behind the original.

[@michaelsaporito4354]

exactly

[@sint0xicateme]

See also: Obadiah Parker: 'Hey Ya'

[@the2ndcoming135]

Ahhhh yeah. Time for that creepy sh*t again😅

[@fodientfoiter]

Believe it or not, the original of "Superstar" isn't by Carpenters. Originally recorded by Delaney and Bonnie. It's on KZbin and much more blue-eyed bluesy compared to Carpenters' passionate, orchestrated version/arrangement.

[@duetforherbivores]

@@fodientfoiter thank you for this comment

[@zachuhhtack]

I showed this version to my grandpa who's in his late 70s and he loved it. Said it was beautiful. Showed him a couple other Sonic Youth tracks and he couldn't believe it was the same band. 😊

[@franssantos9417]

Have you shown grandpa Gangnam Style? He might like it.

[@maakwatherrie]

He would have liked little trouble girl as well. That song goes back to the time he was young.

[@cihan1706]

Haunting, beautiful rendition of an already flawless song, at its core. Captures the sadness, the melancholy so perfectly.

[@SoozSansMerci]

Well, this is definitely one of the BEST covers ever made in all history.

[@Artemetra]

Wishing I could vote you 100 thumbs ups because this is better than Wall of Voodoo's version of Ring of Fire or Flying Lizards' Money or anything I can come up with.

[@kray2sick]

Also Nirvana - the man who sold the word, Deftones-Pleass Please Please let me get what I want

[@fishguts4378]

@@kray2sick try dinosaur jr - just like heaven

[@user-lc6np8rq4j]

@@kray2sick johnny cash - hurt

[@Mentaltentacles]

@kray2sick also biffy clyro - go your own way.

[@kimberlywolf2634]

One of the best covers done in history. Hands down.

[@kimosabbe50]

🤣😂😅

[@williamina3587]

Luther Vandross did remake of superstar and its beautiful

[@martinperez1064]

@@samault8737 also Johnny cash hurt

[@martind349]

Hands up would be insincere

[@ledzeppelinfan1001]

@@samault8737 Alien Ant Farm is ass

[@LaserGryph]

Credit to these guys for managing to pull off sinister and wholesome at the same time.

[@user-xz6vw3uc4x]

I agree, but the real question should be asking is why would they so mean to Nardwuar🤔🤔

[@doombuggy123]

It’s not sinister or wholesome. And it’s a cover.

[@privacyplease23]

Sinister and wholesome: Perfect description

[@proce55or]

Who is still listening in 2024?

[@jpmontoya3975]

me

[@pieczarkicebulka7461]

bots

[@mcmalone2632]

this guy!

[@supadupahilton6848]

Lead Sister

[@Vincenzo-wn1or]

Everything was sooo Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks back then!

[@cactaceous]

You mean, had a sense of humor?! Sure did. Irony was strong back then. Now, saying hello can get you destroyed and guillotined.

[@Jana-kg7jg]

Thank you for the David Lynch references, sir.

[@elenawilliams32]

'She's dead, wrapped in plastic.'

[@thomazsantinrenci8150]

Mulholland drive also!!!

[@vidlwebby3304]

@@cactaceous what ever happened to sarcasm😪

[@patodonald7174]

My mom was buried with a tape with this song, she loved it, and so do I. I want to be buried with a CD with this song.

[@3leggedsharkkickssurferinballs]

😢 Sweetheart....I hope you're doing ok. Your Mum had awesome taste. She was obviously the kinda cool Mum that I aim to be with my own subversive, punk little kiddo

[@nancytupaz9564]

CD? Ancient man, kidding✌

[@cayboulou]

I wish you the best. Courage 💪 from Paris

[@kryptichands968]

Keep you're head up, you must have had a great mom, my mom got me hip to Black Sabbath, I cherish ever moment

[@69VAJRA]

Hope it was with the carpenters....or else....

[@ricardoazeredoramacandrada5936]

Sonic Youth’s characteristic distortion with the Carpenters original vocal softness. Beautiful rereading. I remember when I watched in MTV in 1993. I miss!

[@andyallen7437]

when mtv was mtv , i also miss

[@ricardoazeredoramacandrada5936]

@@andyallen7437 Yeah, I agree!

[@andyallen7437]

@@ricardoazeredoramacandrada5936 sometimes it was like an event lol we'd all pile round whoever had sky tv then plot up for the evening and make vhs mixtapes

[@dangtupaz9790]

Guitar efx

[@lnlymthrfckr]

i think this is the best cover of all time

[@GenXRaver]

I agree! Hauntingly beautiful 🖤

[@TreVader1378]

Nah, all along the watchtower by Hendrix.

[@ricky7973]

@@TreVader1378awful take, normie.

[@KrystalLake]

About seven years ago I went to LA for the sole purpose of seeing a Pearl Jam & Sonic Youth show. The night before that, some friends and I went to a little dive karaoke bar to kill some time, and Kim and Thurston were there. Just singing karaoke, like no big deal. I don't think anyone else there even knew what they were being treated to. It was strange to see them play to a room of people who barely mustered up the strength to do a courtesy applause one night, then the next seeing thousands of people screaming at every little thing they did. But maybe that's what they liked about the bar - Being treated normally. Ahh, so cool. :)

[@bobyost42]

Doing that stuff is probably what keeps them in check, keeps 'em connected , & probably why they have been able to keep making awesome music!! ...also, Let's remember... this L.A. The next shit given will be the first.

[@mcbridefan88]

Great story

[@crazychasinator]

Hadn't heard this song until today... I cried.

[@mrjhonson6594]

SONIC YOUTH - LYRIC. Long ago And oh so far away I fell in love with you Before the second show Your guitar It sounds so sweet and clear But you're not really there It's just the radio Don't you remember you told me you love me baby? You said you'd be coming back this way again baby Baby baby baby baby, oh baby I love you, I really do Loneliness Is such a sad affair And I can hardly wait To be with you again What to say To make you come again Come back to me again And play your sad guitar Don't you remember you told me you love me baby? You said you'd be coming back this way again baby Baby baby baby baby, oh baby I love you, I really do Don't you remember you told me you love me baby? You said you'd be coming back this way again baby Baby baby baby baby, oh baby I love you, I really do

[@lbaehr]

I just listened to the Carpenters version, and now this. While The Carpenters version is iconic, of course, I actually like this better. It has some very deep pain attached to it. It's visceral.

[@martinb.541]

Hmm... I respect your opinion, but I have to disagree. The musicians are fantastic, but the singing performance is a bit slow and (please don’t hate) boring. Have you seen the cover by Alicia Widar? Peace 😌

[@InfernosReaper]

@@martinb.541 Yeah, this cover is so damn boring. It's like they're so concerned with doing a song in their style that they've kinda missed the point of the song.

[@lostintime8651]

OH LINDA JEEZ

[@LEGALL2929]

Totally agree. I love this cover, it's so poignant, (the carpenters were to sweet) Sonic Youth, one of the best band ever. And they all are beautiful in this video. Love them

[@jcraigshelton]

Perhaps it’s because she’s dead and this is a tribute?

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

When Sonic Youth made a cover.... They transform it into their own.

[@davidr3857]

What like squeezing out a turd is their own?

[@Brolaeggerdk]

Into the grove is like Madonna squeezed into Sonic Youth...

[@oldbutgold3374]

When Sonic Youth made a cover.... They transform it into a KZbin Poop meme

[@grosenj]

@@Brolaeggerdk Is you fra Danmark?

[@S3TCC]

And their own sucked big time.

[@jessiecitrus3348]

Long ago And oh so far away I fell in love with you Before the second show Your guitar It sounds so sweet and clear But you're not really there It's just the radio Don't you remember you told me you love me baby You said you'd be coming back this way again baby Baby baby baby baby oh baby I love you, I really do Loneliness, is such a sad affair And I can hardly wait To be with you again What to say To make you come again Come back to me again And play your sad guitar Don't you remember you told me you love me baby You said you'd be coming back this way again baby Baby baby baby baby oh baby I love you, I really do Don't you remember you told me you love me baby You said you'd be coming back this way again baby Baby baby baby baby oh baby I love you, I really do.

[@zimtuff]

@Big Valerie but needed here and now

[@UberLummox]

@@zimtuff Right on. And sure beats the lame "who's here listening in 2019?" or "first" comments.

[@Darvana-]

Big Valerie, At least they used the effort to type out the lyrics to the entire song!!. What did you do?, - Critise!!. - ZERO - CLAP!!

[@bl66dykiSS]

Oh I'm cry

[@legalvampire8136]

Many thanks for the words. I had heard this version of the Carpenters' Superstar before, it was featured in the charming film 'Juno', as well as hearing the original version sung by Karen Carpenter (RIP) but I had never paid enough attention to the words before to realise what a sad story the song tells.

[@SamQuentin]

"If I Were a Carpenter" - I bought this album over 2 decades ago and I still love it...

[@stevengallanter665]

"Superstar" contains so much in its chords, melody and spirit that Sonic Youth and Luther Vandross can both own it in very different versions.

[@noneofyourbusiness2991]

So I love the Carpenters and always saw this song pop up, heard of it but thought it was their original song. This made me cry and gave me chills, lve never experienced a cover like this. His voice, facial expressions, body language, the photos of Karen. Wow.

[@filipfilip5428]

Wow! Wow!!

[@malcolmharing3744]

The photo montages of Karen were admirable. Good job paying homage to Karen by this contemporary group with a harder edge. Kudos to all.

[@jebkush1052]

The sound of the guitar is amazing.

[@grahamcollinson5985]

I played this version live almost 20 years ago. My heart beats for Sonic Youth and it always will. This is pure brilliance

[@deea9415]

In the early 90's, this cover was my EVERYTHING. I would repeatedly call into 89X (Windsor/Detroit) to play it for me before I bought the compilation album at Harmony House.

[@0XXXgitanaXXX0]

depressive, beautiful, nostalgic, spatial...

[@Rizzler2169]

who's still listening in 1995?

[@literaticrux8292]

I just picked it up with Rites of Spring 7inchy

[@RobertRectenwald-jw3bo]

Who's still listening to sonic youth in 2024?

[@Jositoooo]

I will someday

[@shonnamull2334]

I'm listening in 2024

[@metaldiscipline3955]

Those of us who never left!

[@Lola-en6yu]

this is such a haunting, beautiful song the way they sing it.

[@jroth2k]

I’ve been listening to this masterpiece at least once a day for years. It’s amazing the emotions and tone of the song match the message so perfectly. Especially the sad guitar cord. The deep breath. This is real music. One of the greatest covers and songs of all time.

[@3264headtrip]

This is as beautiful and eerie as the Original, but in a completely SONIC YOUTH way. Remarkable that band could pull off this particular cover in such a weird, sensitive manner. Totally fits. The Carpenters & Sonic Youth: truly creative, original American artists. Bravo!

[@audreymuzingo933]

Not too remarkable to me, I hear something tender, saccharine, bittersweet, under the surface of everything they did, even the most raucous, romping rock. I thinks it's why they get compared to the Velvet Underground a lot, without really sounding LIKE them.

[@jerryracecardriver845]

possibly the coolest song ever.

[@fernandobrazilian25]

Uma musica que só os brs conhecem!!!

[@starlightanddreams1317]

This brings me back to 120minutes late night in the 90s.

[@AndreLuis-oy6ox]

When you're familiar with a song and find out it's actually a cover, listen to the original and go back to it because the cover is not only the song as you know it, not only sounds better for you, it adds this depressing yet soothing atmosphere which fits the song perfectly and makes it a truly enjoyable listening experience.

[@mwdanny]

This is without a doubt one of, if not the best cover song ever.

[@Nobodie92]

David Lynch would appreciate this.

[@jhmagoo]

The city manager from Newton Falls, Ohio David Lynch? He's a jerk-off.

[@the_nautillus9176]

@@jhmagoo The movie director.

[@gravez666]

@@jhmagoono the guy that directed eraserhead and twin peaks

[@mickeysteven9465]

@@gravez666wrong... that’s Lavid Dynch you’re talking about, David Lynch directed Mulholland Drive and Elephant Man.

[@gravez666]

@@mickeysteven9465 don’t comment things like this. some of us use drugs and are startled by your odd language.

[@HWolfie7]

perfect in so many ways.

[@doyleperkins4916]

Bringing in the Carpenter's SUPERSTAR as a cover, WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION... BRILLIANT...THIS time from the point of view of the man...and with that one distinctive, signature guitar chord which made Sonic Youth so very distinctive...incredible!

[@franssantos9417]

Stoic, melancholic, slow, sad. I LOVE IT!!!

[@thevoid99]

easily one of the most odd covers i had ever heard. a band as extremely underground as sonic youth doing the carpenters yet prove they can make it just as beautiful in its chaotic presentation.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Kim (and Sonic Youth) as a band are huge fans of the Carpenters - Karen in particular. I think they see parallels between themselves and her personally. Having success but not necessarily wanting it. Being "dressed up" by the music industry and expected only to look and sound a certain way and play the instruments they were told to play the way they were told to play them... It's sad to think that everything but Karen Carpenter killed Karen Carpenter.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

You can hear the tension of that concept in the guitars/effects of this version the same way you can hear it in the vocals of the Carpenters' version. It is pretty sinister if you read between the lines.

[@jaypee6061]

@@neilpatrickhairless.... Tunic..

[@leeannasloan526]

I read girl in a band by Kim Gordon and she was a huge Karen Carpenter fan growing up. She seemed to pass a lot of that onto her bandmates. When I first heard Sonic youth did a cover of this back in the day I figured Kim would be the one singing it...when I heard it and Thurston starting singing I thought to myself of course Thurston would be the one singing, this band always played against expectations

[@jaypee6061]

@@leeannasloan526 Neil Young had also a huge influence on the Band...

[@danmang923]

One of the greatest and most unusual and unexpected covers of all time.

[@alexandrevolpi3820]

Saudades dos poops com essa música

[@Yagoshi300]

Concordo contigo

[@TheAstropotatoe]

[insert how song changed life in dramatic way here]

[@rodrigon.almeida8093]

[Insert ironic comeback and snidy remark which demonstrates my musical taste is somewhat better]

[@poe2299]

[Insert moronic teenie bopper comment about justin bieber trumping both comments above this]

[@justinman114]

[Insert dick]

[@triplelowman]

i think you're ALL insufferable. in addition to the song.

[@starwars101917]

Rodrigo N. Almeida [insert self-ricous high five comment here]

[@a.johnson1860]

I have always loved their cover of this song, and am seeing this video for the first time. It is such a beautiful and respectful tribute to Karen. Her loss will always be keenly felt in the music world....

[@chellaynitz9886]

This is one of my most favorite remakes ever, thank you Sonic Youth

[@johnbarry1965]

After this masterpiece and "Into the groove(y)" i always wished they'd done an album of covers.

[@leanneward9154]

This is the best music video ever. Love love love Thurston, love love love Kim, love love love Sonic Youth. I wish this never had to end.

[@nataliek.5452]

Heard this song around Christmas time in my car, I had to stop and pull over. It was just so beautifully haunting. Rarely do you find a decent cover of a song, but in this case, I can't decide whether I like the original or the cover better. Every now and then the song comes to mind, like now. Still gives me chills.

[@greenbrown7776]

As much as I adore the Carpenters, I think this cover takes the song to new heights. Sonic Youth gives it a haunting feel, and features more guitar. That said, Karen Carpenter had one of the most beautiful voices ever -- along with Mama Cass.

[@franssantos9417]

I like both. Honestly.

[@atis9061]

Oh please, you exaggerate. The original is so stunning but I agree this is also stunning but no one sings like Karen.

[@MIKERUPTION]

No need to choose a favorite. Love them both for what they are.

[@spectre30068]

I totally agree. I'm 55 and remember hearing the Carpenters on the radio, but I'd rather listen to this version.

[@Henriquedsouza]

Depois de ouvir essa música em vários vídeos de ytpbr lá em 2016, eu finalmente achei ela 🙌

[@HotiesuPooper]

É engraçado ouvir ela assim sem ser em um YTPBR, né?

[@ireviewshtuff]

My mom used to wake me up to the Carpenter version of this song everyday until I was 12. I like to think that I've found my generation's version of that song. I like how different the two sound, one's so happy and the other's got all that angst of the 90's. I love that conflict, it shows that we're both different but it's okay because in the end we have this one song we can both relate to, that we can both confer our own meaning to.

[@raziasultana3297]

And what is your generation's version of this song?

[@ireviewshtuff]

I think it's this one. At least I see it as such.

[@juballelse138]

my favourite cover ever ,gives me the chills in my cheeks

[@delaberryy]

Quando eu escuto essa música meu rosto começa a torcer.

[@delaberryy]

GravityMasteRx Que? Não, lembrei de KZbin Poops.

[@HamyMindiProductions]

***** Cueio, você por aqui :p kk e tbm assiste poops \o/ hehehehe.

[@HamyMindiProductions]

***** kkkkkkk tbm :3

[@HamyMindiProductions]

***** uahsuasha, cueio c tem quantos anos?

[@HamyMindiProductions]

***** Me too :v

[@SonicFender]

One of the few songs “from” SY that I could play

[@satoshinakamoto2127]

I vividly remember this on MTV in 1995 or 1996 something in that era.

[@wapwothefetty2569]

20 something yrs ago

[@goldenguest778the_real]

@@wapwothefetty2569 i can feel my face becoming a swirl after listening to that song

[@eduardobrito832008]

gostei da música, aqui no Brasil nós amamos muito essa música, é como estamos girando sem sair do lugar.

[@CanalQueComenta]

especialmente o rosto

[@fluttzkrieg4392]

Toco essa música quando sou ignorado.

[@LeandroSouza-do1kj]

@@fluttzkrieg4392TIPO ISSO , OU QUANDO ALGUMA COISA DA ERRADO

[@U240robert]

RIP To Leon Russell- one of my all time favorite cover songs and one of his best.

[@sawgrass67]

This cover is so good it elevates both versions.

[@elizabethhann4028]

A beautiful cover of a beautiful song, by a beautiful band. All the different versions of "Superstar" are good - the Carpenters' (of course!), Rita Coolidge's (maybe the best), Delaney and Bonnie's - but Sonic Youth's version certainly stands out. You can feel the melancholy in Thurston Moore's voice, and you can imagine he's mourning Karen as he sings. He's certainly honoring her; that's the whole point of the song.

[@InstantLeprosy]

YES! I had heard that of all the songs on "If I were a Carpenter", that Richard Carpenter hated this version. I think he's nuts. It is obvious Sonic Youth LOVES the Carpenters. They treated this song with the utmost in respect and even gave a tip of the hat to Karen's love for the drums by having Kim Gordon playing drums at times during the video. And you really hit the nail on the head about the melancholy in Thurston's voice - THAT makes the song like no other version ever. This is an incredibly touching tribute to the Carpenters.

[@maxfini]

@InstantLeprosy add another deep version: Paul Quinn & The Independent Group

[@carlosarturosousagarridole9361]

Rita Coolige's maybe the best? No way! Always Karen's! Even Leon Russell said Karen"s was the best one.

[@wvu05]

@@InstantLeprosy I think he probably just felt that way because his ear is very poppy.

[@kevlar410]

the twisted feeling and distortion from this cover gives me more chills than even the original

[@jeromedamian5740]

absolutely love this. I wish today are music industry was pushing for more , just brilliantly mastered.

[@blossomingbeelzebub]

These days, I can only listen to this version of the song. Whenever I hear The Carpenters original version I tear up because of Karen's voice. I think I can relate a lot to her and how she had a lack of self confidence in her abilities, and her story just breaks my heart. She seemed like such a lovely person, and even though she passed away long before I was even born I still feel such sadness when I hear the original Superstar.

[@evanwright9016]

The original is by Delaney & Bonnie and has George Harrison on guitar. There's also Luther Vandross's cover.

[@lem4655]

boris pfp goes crazy

[@animalfinatic9366]

Right.

[@malcolmharing3744]

I always admired Karen for doing a cover of this song. So actually, SY is doing a cover of Leon Russell's and Bonnie Bramlett's song. The Carpenters' version was more popular of course. RIP Karen and Leon. Bonnie is 78.

[@malcolmharing3744]

@Evan Wright Actually, Written by Leon Russell and Bonnie Bramlett (Delaney and Bonnie fame). Check out Leon's version.

[@caitlinroseblaney226]

One of the best covers of all time, have no doubt

[@christinash8096]

Thurston Moore looks so young here and he was like 40 something? He was so cute in the 90s. This is also one of the best covers, ever.

[@itdidnotworkmichael]

Christi Nash This was 94, so he wasn’t quite 40 yet. 36 I believe

[@pavel5614]

36 lol he looks like 26 to me

[@AmberAmber]

@@lesyeuxsansvisage1157 agreed. 💔

[@exhumation.666]

my god...i thought he was like 20 or 23,idk...but jesus christ

[@itsgonnbeok7249]

@@stevechristie2569 Gross dude

[@SpinMeRoundStore]

Can i have a show of hands if you're still listening to this in 2020

[@hellfeather2011]

No. You can not.

[@ianoosthuizen1429]

Like you care about anything besides likes

[@SpinMeRoundStore]

@@ianoosthuizen1429 yep, it's all about the likes 👍 They get me sooooooo far

[@cut--]

i SURVIVED art school in PHILLY in early 80's and skid row in NYC in 90's and now settled in the middle of nowhere in MAINE .. yes i survived :)

[@laurencegoldman4639]

I am now.

[@gonzalopina8772]

I didn't know this was a cover the first time I watched it, around 1997, and I loved it. I went to the music stores searching the record that included this one. The only SY record without song titles at the back cover was Sister, so I thought "This Could Be" sadly it wasn't, but then I discovered something even better: the best album I've ever listened.

[@riverevergreene]

Why the fuck my is face spinning?

[@playlistadfaeverqgqe]

ur on a carousel?

[@boardsofbelarus560]

+Leonidas Riverson .....потому,как ебливо оно.....

[@boardsofbelarus560]

+Leonidas Riverson .....потому,как ебливо оно.....

[@TempestKrimps]

+Lukas Xablau Muahahaha sou BR

[@neonzada]

+Lukas Xablau what the fuck? YTP is not only brazilian.

[@murderballad1154]

one of most depressing songs I've ever heard, i fucken love it.♥

[@Lionsmiley16]

uno de los temas más melancólicos y hermosos, la voz tenue y apagada de thurston.. increible

[@CarlAquaForce]

I just turned 50 and this song couldn't be any better.

[@ersonvelasco2531]

When it seems that ur just whispering the song to urself but still ur killin it...

[@bloodstaindew1888]

A Brazilian explaining the whole ordeal; it's because this song is used at moments in Brazilian KZbin Poops where a character gets humiliated or sad

[@stevecarey2030]

Obrigado, I didn't know what everyone was talking about... and I can speak Portuguese from living in Brazil for a few years.

[@lonedruid1791]

Steve Carey :DDDDDDD

[@diegoyoroi]

estou distorcendo

[@DBFarinaVlog]

Funky Blast Processing incríveis esses seus conhecimentos sobre a cultura zuera dá nossa nação multi facetada

[@timandmoby10]

My god Superstar is a meme now

[@SB2749]

Não existe YTPBR sem essa música. huehuebr

[@Dust.5]

Minha cara começou a torcer como uma lagartixa com câimbra

[@coracaobrasileiro5176]

até o meu simplizinho tem mas o rosto não gira

[@usernamwdrama]

Killer cover of a great song.

[@keithleecahill5557]

Two of my favourite artists, Sonic Youth and The Carpenters. A fitting and worthy tribute from one to the other. Well done.

[@elmarbeau]

The magic of a distortion rock band in words of the carpenters

[@masterkukrii]

0:11 YTPBR

[@neoxplay3956]

huehueuhe br br

[@ajopasoij9d00]

HUEHUEHUE BRBR

[@carloscortes9]

HEUEHEUEHEUEHEUEHEhueheue BR BR BR

BeuBeuBeu Hrhrhr

[@LGKids]

The essence of this just what music is about! Peace!

[@marcsciarrotta3109]

I was always a Sonic fan. I remember hearing this song for the first time and it brought a tear to my eye. Hearing it now still does. Karen Carpenter would've loved it.

[@beatrixxkiddo3572]

i love all the various versions from the original carpenters to luther vandross to sonic youths. music is so dope and transcends regardless of race.

[@destianpatrianagara1119]

forever sisters hall that melody at the intro is really something...

[@aoliveira_]

race? when that matters?

[@3ggg334]

Oh aye that's dope right enough hen

[@beenaatlee8020]

👍

[@awjelfs5034]

Your guitar sounds so sweet and clear and then riffs incredible feedback.

[@Neildo430ci]

First time hearing this. Que'd it up immediately to my oldies. Sorry about the family loss. . Peace, and keep'em coming cuz weez over here loved to Jam.

[@bo2web]

Karen Carpenter...Immortal !

[@btrixlestrange6432]

this song kills me. i love it to death

[@AmandaNumberOne]

‘If I Were a Carpenter’ 7” box set is one of my fave things I will ever own. Each 45 has a photo sleeve of Karen and it gets more and more heartbreaking seeing her wither away. Love these bands paying tribute to this beautiful music. Karen deserved loving folks in her life. No one can top her vocals and the emotions she exuded. RIP to the ultimate queen.

[@cuacuacuau]

Gracias por tu comentario , y a todos lo q amamos la música más allá de la muerte

[@deboraoliveira2279]

essa música é tão impressionante...o jeito que ele canta, é tão sensual e sofrido...é lindo, obrigada Sonic youth por essa versão maravilhosa de superstar!

[@dogedascoxinha4928]

Socorro,Meu rosto está Distrorcendo!

[@jackbizzell7136]

Nice to see Harry, Ron, Hermoine and Neville found work after they left Hogwarts.

[@mayrasilva9874]

+Jack Bizzell best comment haha

[@DaniloLuisFaria]

+Jack Bizzell lol

[@daniiac20]

BEST

[@dantecate]

+Jack Bizzell hahahahahahahahaha

[@belethkain6258]

+Jack Bizzell Get outta here with that Harry Twatter and the fairy shit

[@miguelmelo8735]

he was able to perform on his own way and even so made it a classic again!

[@megatronn194]

The 90's were such a special time for music. It's so cool to see that Stoop Kid from 'Hey Arnold' finally left his Stoop to become the vocalist of Sonic Youth. Who's afraid now? Lol;

[@patcoats]

the mood and sound of this version is so close to what the song's about lyrically. it's about a stalker, and thurston moore's vocal is creepy as hell. i love it!

[@roknroy178]

Love Sonic Youths version of this song.

[@RollerOfEyes]

rokn roy wait what?

[@AmberAmber]

Volatile Hermit Cos it's a cover of a Carpenter's song.💛❅🎵🎸

[@robroy5573]

Awesome version!

[@jesuispretentieux]

*death in the ears*

[@lillimuhlbach5967]

rokn roy o

[@RobVanDelay_WholeFnContest]

This and Babes in Toyland - All by myself are my Valentine's day jams😎

[@claudemirtergot4498]

Isso mexe na profundeza da alma !

[@aleshofastora440]

E no rosto

[@patrickbarrett3286]

God, this is actually spiritually uplifting in 2020. Such energy!

[@user-qt8zt3zv9h]

Respect from South Korea.

[@user-rz8wt2vy6w]

Вам респект за Паразитов

[@runne_451]

오 한국사람 찾았다

[@ashleyjiji88]

In the deepest recesses of my memories I remember hearing my mom play this song on Sunday mornings when I was a little kid. She listened to the original version too but when If I Were a Carpenter came out she listened to that cd over and over again

[@djganoto]

Minha cara ta girando aaaa

[@vinehu3196]

+Guera Gamer A MINHA TMB ;-; TA FAZENDO UM CIRCULO

[@czsgenesis]

+Guera Gamer aaaaaaaaaa

[@MakianTheWorld]

AHH NÃO MEU ROSTO TÁ GIRANDOO

[@tuber00009]

Does anyone else think that Sonic Youth's cover has an undercurrent of darkness and insincerity?

[@jessicafeb18]

+tuber00009 yes it is brilliant.genius

[@shelbythomas]

+tuber00009 Yes, perhaps cynical, even...

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Dark and very depressing but not insincere.... He is reflecting back on Karen Carpenter.

[@tuber00009]

+Mary Wylde (Wyldewoman) yeah, after seeing their song for Karen, Tunic, i realise now that it was sung with love. I bought the book "Leaving the 20th Century Behind" so hopefully that will shed some light on their thought processes. Seems like Kim had a real hard-on for Karen. Did they ever meet?

[@ziggyflinthawk]

+tuber00009 Definitely darkness. You've already stated that maybe insincerity is the wrong word and I'd agree. No he didn't meet Karen in real life (I don't believe) but if you google Kim Gordon open letter to Carpenter you'll see more about his thoughts towards her. PS Not sure if you know them but there are two new tracks by Lucid Rivers now available: First Howl & Medicate

[@ArahabakinoKami]

Someone: "Why there are so many Brazilians here?" Brazilian: "Let me show you the memes of my people."

[@jucakajuru6614]

Hahahaha pois é. Eu já nem ouvia mais essa música mas estou aqui de novo graças ao YTPBR 😍😂

[@ArahabakinoKami]

@@jucakajuru6614 Esses clássicos a gente nunca esquece.

[@Juanmariabrausen]

Ok

[@jucakajuru6614]

@@Juanmariabrausen wtf?

[@jacksonseven7175]

Qual meme ?

[@aquamarine094]

Beautiful dark sinister rendition of a classic.

[@heywhatsup5602]

R.I.P. Karen Carpenter ❤️ Beautiful legend May she rest easy ⛅️🌤☀️🌸🌼💐🌷🌹🌺🌻