The Carpenters - Help!

The Carpenters cover The Beatles Help!

[@HeliosNeo]

Thank you to KZbin for rediscovering the video after 10 years. Over 50k views in a week, lots of fans like it too! Rest peacefully Karen Carpenter.

[@Ratzfourtyfour]

This made my day.

[@jaelge]

Those effortless drum fills are what got me. She was such a good drummer.

[@alfredgalindo8003]

It's something to see the carpenters .. Karen was golden... Their arrangements were smooth...it just reminds me of a better america.. we changed so much.... Does seem like we evolved.. seems we just stuck in today.. then you knew where everyone was because of bicycles in the yard. Block parties.. the neighborhoods raised us. Today nobody really is that connected. .

[@mioumioutoolate]

very cool how they managed to put in their own signature sound, without disrespecting the song.

[@effthegop]

I respectfully disagree.

[@ericlind6581]

Her vocals are superior to the Beatles.

[@effthegop]

@@ericlind6581 I respectfully LOL :) She is gifted and talented with a great voice but it has no depth or soul if you will.

[@ericlind6581]

@@effthegop This wasn’t a mature performance as they were just starting out. Her sound hasn’t yet fully rounded out. But wow did she develop into an all time great singer. To date no one can match her level of emoting.

[@effthegop]

@@ericlind6581 Absolutely. I never doubted he vocal talent. The presentation was just not my thing.

[@davefieramosca6974]

Singing and drumming is not easy. She applied passion to both flawlessly.

[@ryanjordan3885]

I had heard of the Carpenters, and Karen Carpenter, but only today did I realize she was such a kick-ass drummer. As someone who plays drums, it's always so exciting to find someone new to dive into their catalog. She was such a tortured soul with so many gifts

[@alabamaoffshorefishing]

I think Neil Pert was once asked how it felt being the greatest drummer in the world. He said, “I don’t know, ask Karen Carpenter.”

[@oasis5827]

Wow, now that's a compliment .....

[@LeoDragon34]

Is that really true? Or possibly apocryphal? Because, if true, that elevates her talent to a whole new level.

[@censusgary]

I’m not sure about her drumming being the world’s greatest, but her voice was amazing.

[@alabamaoffshorefishing]

⁠​⁠@@LeoDragon34who can say? The way I see it, there are a minimum of two people who could verify whether the statement is true or not, and one of them we know for sure is dead. We should split up and start looking for the person who asked Neil in the first place.

[@eddiemunster5520]

Neil Pert of Pert shampoo family fortune? 😂

[@mylittlebuckaroo]

She was a good drummer! A lot of people never realized that. Great arrangement by Richard!

[@hpatss4966]

She impressed buddy rich

[@antonyhobbs1144]

I've got to pick you up on your comment. Karen was a great drummer

[@billbevard8330]

@@antonyhobbs1144 great 👍 I'd the word

[@owenbruce4120]

A lot of people Did realize

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

Yes, that is a great arrangement. So much more than a copy.

[@user-qq4jt9es9q]

完成度たけえ。もはやカーペンターズの曲にすらきこえる

[@mkshffr4936]

I can only imagine how difficult it is to sing with such precision and heart while drumming at the level she did.

[@MegaTriumph1]

You can tell Keran is really enjoying this tune from the Beatles. Its a great rendition by the Carpenters.

[@jareththegoblinking3191]

Damn, she's a great singer AND drummer

[@lindaeasley5606]

I loved their rendition of Ticket To Ride . They put their own spin on it and didn't try to sound exactly like the Beatles' version

[@zigman8550]

No disrespect to the Beatles but I like the Carpenters version of Ticket to Ride better.

[@djm9524]

Agreed. Most covers are not as good as the original, but this version certainly is as good, with a different melody as you say.

[@richardcasey4439]

She has a fabulous voice

[@edwardcvelbar2633]

I'm missing the sweetest lady for too many years now . Her voice touches my soul I

[@TheCheesySubApproaches]

she was such a damn good musician it was unreal

[@kennethostrer735]

The greatest singer ever covering my fave band ever. Pure joy

[@musashielmaldito6848]

Hahaha rim me lick me

[@vec875]

John Lennon once stopped Karen in the street to tell her what a great voice she had. So poignant that John wrote the song as his own plea for help and Karen needed so much help with her struggle with anorexia.

[@johnmccarthy9391]

Who cares what Lennon thought about her. Anyone who understands musical talent could see that she was brilliant from the very beginning.. Lennon certainly made his contributions to the pantheon but the Carpenters went their own way and were superior to him. They never needed the approval of Lennon or anyon else.

[@MrKeychange]

​@@johnmccarthy9391 What a stupid comment

[@RodrigoRaez]

What a great drummer Karen Carpenter was ♥

[@roncoloscos2183]

So, here I am a 26 year old dude watching a 51 year old video of one of the most iconic female voice singing a cover song of the best band of all time.

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

Good lad

[@jbs256]

Very observant and totally correct. I might add; and essentially Ringo is singing lead while drumming. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tim2015]

Good, for you... copy this to your friends so they can listen and learn.

[@marcyfan-tz4wj]

@@jbs256 with karen as ringo, you don't believe she's actually asking for help because unfortunately she was too polite but in terms of anybody under 30 recognizing karen carpenter and the beatles are something to savor, i'm all for it. nobody sings "help!" like it's author. it's author and karen are missed terribly.

[@jbs256]

@@marcyfan-tz4wj terribly terribly missed. They covered five Beatles songs (original and covers) I think unless I’m missing something. I love them all for their unique take on them. That John and Paul did too is heartwarming. ETA: I now believe it was 8 covers of original and covers of The Beatles. I didn’t recognize some of the more obscure songs but they are there. ETAA: And one of the 8 was Baby It’s You (The YOU set from 3 Carpenters videos) which was written by Burt Bacharach and 2 more who escape me it’s not in front of me. I didn’t realize The Beatles did an Bacharach song. Keep living keep learning…

[@davidlynn3631]

This woman on Drums was second to none KC 😊

[@antoniosanders5638]

I love this song among thousands of numerous groups

[@avalanche9026]

What a talented young lady she was. Rest in piece

[@frankenviews4069]

Well they sure have the Beatles beat on the vocal harmony department. Positively angelic.

[@MrKeychange]

Karen was wonderful, but no way was blending her with Richard beating the Beatles harmonies.

[@richardwhite2344]

The Greatest singer who ever lived!!!! Karen Carpenter. No one else comes close!!

[@morbidmanmusic]

that is a bit extreme. and you know it.

[@EarlJohn61]

​@@morbidmanmusic"a bit extreme"? You've got to be kidding, she was good, damn good, but the best ever? Just off the top of my head (& limiting it to FEMALE singers only) Olivia Newton John, Agnetha, Ani-Freda & Judith Durham Would all be with her in the top 10 in my lifetime.

[@Brooklyn_Powers]

@@EarlJohn61...Ann Wilson

[@wjekat]

@@EarlJohn61 Kate Bush

[@deliveryguyrx]

Mama Cass and Melissa Manchester are my other two faves!

[@carloslozada470]

She was so beautiful

[@sukrame5331]

Great unike version! And playing advanced drums and singing lead at the same time. Unbelievable! Incredible talent.

[@trash4gold]

Not being condescending, just trying to help - *unique

[@shirleyw8720]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@MarcusStaAnaBurSelF]

I love this woman so much. Euphoria and lovesick coming my way.

[@docbailey3265]

A goddess. I listened to this my freshman year in college.

[@sebastianpereira1517]

Heavens voice

[@oasis5827]

I know and just imagine that she is now Singing with the Angels in Heaven.. Praying that we get to see her again one day! What a Blessing that will be....

[@elliottswanson9307]

I played drums in bar bands 15 years. KC is someone I wouldn't want to challenge for a seat! She's seriously good.

[@mikosoft]

She billed herself as a drummer who sings. She certainly had amazing intonation for a drummer.

[@DreamersEmpire]

Only the Carpenters could create a cover for The Beatles that was this good.

[@paul-Ess]

Now listen to John Farnham's Help.

[@youtubeuser6668]

@@paul-Ess Can't compare. John Farnham can't even count from beat 1 to 4 in a measure.

[@paul-Ess]

@@youtubeuser6668 huh?

[@SenileOtaku]

You should hear Vanilla Fudge's Beatles covers. But then anain VF could do some really crazy re-workings of many pop songs.

[@johnknee1537]

Heard of Joe Cocker? 😏

[@Daehawk]

Love the hair.

[@tomclemens136]

I still Love her voice....

[@chetp9595]

Wow, just wow. I never saw or heard this one before from them. I feel like I'm 15 again and just got home with my 45 that I'll be playing over and over for the next two days.

[@Robbyrool]

I get chills when they get to the part “I’ve never done before” at 1:04. Awesome arrangement! I actually prefer this to the Beatles original. And that’s really saying something!

[@Regan743]

✌🤗😜😂

[@smeltikozuyesmelti]

Same, although I won't put one above the other in this case. They knocked it out of the park.

[@alexandervergara6694]

Grandiosa interpretación. En 1983 el mundo perdió a un talento impresionante en Karen y por ende en los Carpenters.

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

Killer cover, this.

[@ministrychicago1]

Killer Version. Her Jazz Drumming roots is Beyond awesome.

[@johnking6252]

Yeah, I loved her , from afar. RIP girl. 🙏

[@jonathanmurphy4032]

Exceptionally catchy

[@norbiesison9257]

Imagine, Karen Carpenter was drumming on this song wearing a long dress!!! Can't get anymore unique than that!!!

[@Simon_PieMan]

So professional at, I think, 21yrs old.

[@communicationwithconfidence]

Love this cover, especially the harmonies.

[@andrewharald88]

Hello 👋

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

Drumming & Singing can’t be easy but Karen Carpenter did it well👌🏻

[@texasnatureandweather4213]

I swear Richard Carpenter could be Evan Peter’s dad. Random thought my bad, Carpenters and AHS fan here lol Great cover!!!

[@roddor7254]

Especially in Apocalypse lol

[@stephenbrookes7268]

She was such a talent. I was a fan as a kid. She made it look effortless. She looked so healthy and had such a lot to live for. It broke my heart when I heard of her death.

[@guitarslim56]

This record is a textbook on great arranging.

[@miked.1950]

Karen was, and continues to be, one of the greatest performers ever. Rest In Peace Angel❤

[@eddieparker5114]

This gal was so absolutely awesome gone much to soon still miss her 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️💕💐🌹

[@kathryneast6919]

They needed to let her play her drums and sing like this.This made them unique.look at genesis!Phil Collins’s did it!

[@jaredjlinden]

She loved playing the drums. But the group’s management team (or perhaps label) felt that she was hidden behind the drums.

[@morbidmanmusic]

not live... and she didn't play on the records.. so incomplete.

[@kathryneast6919]

@@morbidmanmusic interesting

[@craigmurdock4740]

What incredible musicians 😭

[@brunovallesmunoz4757]

Just.. ...WOW!!!! VERY IMPRESIVE!

[@roycegrubic2620]

A whiter shade of Help!...but an interesting cover. Not bad, and it's always fascinating to see Karen Carpenter play drums. It's a tragedy she couldn't be helped with her eating disorder, so that gives this choice of songs an extra layer of meaning and poignancy.

[@highpath4776]

yeah , Richard did borrow a bit of Procul Harem here !

[@Sep-t-b5z]

One of my favourite songs 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@beatriznaranjo7991]

I love her, vivi su música y la disfruto mucho

[@danielansz]

En los años '70 después de escuchar a The Beatles,uno de mis grupos favoritos,con voz femenina fue The Carpenters. Karen al frente ;dulce e inigualable. Pero lo que no sabía y me sorprendió fue su ejecución con la batería/percusión!❤

[@kennethostrer735]

She could do it all

[@LeoDragon34]

I’ve known the Carpenters music (admittedly not their biggest fan, but always loved her voice), to suddenly discover, 50 years later, what an awesome drummer she was. Such a shame she and her brother claimed huge success making elevator music when they could’ve been doing more of this.

[@donmilland7606]

I’m thinking exactly the same.

[@Better_Call_Raul]

@@donmilland7606 Of course I knew about her world-class singing. But had absolutely no idea she was also a world-class drummer. Praised by Buddy Rich. Can't think of any pop/rock musician that was *BOTH* a virtuoso drummer and singer.

[@LeoDragon34]

@@Better_Call_RaulPhil Collins?! A great drummer, but I’m not sure he was better. And vocally he can’t hold a candle to her. What a talent she was, and so sad that this part of her talent went totally wasted once her brother (it must’ve been him, because you can see how much she adores drumming) decided that they would hit the big time making vacuous, bland songs. Admittedly, they showcased her vocals, but what a missed opportunity not to utilise her incredible drumming talent too.

[@Better_Call_Raul]

@@LeoDragon34 I know about Phil. And Don Henley and Levon Helm. There are many fine drummers who can sing. But I know of none that can do *both* at an *elite* level. She truly stands alone in that regard. I had absolutely no idea that she was highly regarded by Neal Peart and Buddy Rich. It blows my mind. And a female drummer. So unique... As to why the drumming was not showcased, the thinking must have been that when you have one of the greatest voices on the planet, just promote that. Can't really argue with their success. If what the video says is true, Carpenters were the #1 act of the decade. I knew they were huge but didn't know they were #1.

[@highpath4776]

would have liked to have seen Karen do more guest work with other singers and bands (inc Beatles- she would have fitted in well )

[@OlJackBurton]

My favorite Karen Carpenter is young drummer Karen...

[@wilsonbrownofficial2828]

What a great version 😮

[@herdinglemurs]

When I want to be inspired by how well one person can do two things at one time, I watch Karen Carpenter singing and drumming. I hadn't seen this one before, I think. In any case, thanks New Sun...if I understand you correctly. Anyway, this version really hits the mark for me. The perfect Carpenters song to me is "Dancing in the Streets." I really like their covers of Beatles songs, but they were all just a bit too OTT for me to love them. This one it seemed they toned down their tendency to jazzify a tad and it's just beautiful. I had my doubts about the falsetto chorus at first, but came around to realizing it makes Karen's contralto sound even richer. I was sad to hear it end.

[@kittasama682]

She will be known as "the girl who played and sung", "a star on earth, a star in heaven" "a down to earth human", and "a fan of mickey mouse".

[@milkman81]

I’ve always loved a band that sounds amazing with no amplifiers and no cords 😂

[@jsamc]

That were really THAT good !!

[@TheLarryBrown]

What are you talking about? Richard is playing cords all over the place.

[@franktatom1837]

No cords, plus Karen could sing double-tracked vocals live!

[@jtrorees]

making a wurlitzer sound like an organ in the outro too! they just don’t make musicians like they used to

[@alextirrellRI]

These are essentially early music videos. Playing along to a prerecord was pretty common on a lot of variety shows. Some just do it better than others. And it happens a lot more than you think today as well. (Ex. Thanksgiving Parade always, Super Bowl -- mix of live and prerecord vocals, etc.)

[@jkfan2005]

My older sister was a big Beatles fan and was home until early 1966, but the first version of "Help!" I knew was this one.

[@DariaRock1]

Wonderful

[@SteveLongo]

Karen is one of a kind that no one will ever match or come close to her singing and drumming. The Carpenters are a legend!

[@folgore1]

Wonderful vid! I've loved the Carpenters since childhood but somehow I never heard this before! I definitely like this more than "Ticket to Ride," their other Beatles cover! Also great to see Karen on the drums.

[@BossMama381]

Love and miss you Karen.

[@TheLarryBrown]

Please enjoy listening to the record that is synced to this video. Also this is an interesting rare treat of watching someone stick sync. All that said, realize that the drumming you are hearing is Karen Carpenter on the record, and she sounds great. Since she did not play much at all on later records, it's a treat to hear her here.

[@pongsakvittayarumpa9233]

Brilliant !

[@Juanin183]

Una crack, la rompe.🇦🇷🌎💟

[@odellphipps1861]

Happy Birthday Karen #73

[@nunoalexandre6408]

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bradleylowden558]

I could see John Lennon secretly liking this.

[@MarcusStaAnaBurSelF]

Bradley Lowden True!

[@jbs256]

He loved Karen’s voice and what the did with TTR. They crossed paths at a restaurant, John came over to Karen and told her how much he loved her voice. Karen was kinda stunned and shy was the result I read. Paul also commented very favorably about TTR at that time. A completely different take on their song and he loved it.

[@barbiejean7947]

Love it❤

[@myautobiographyafanfic1413]

Her vocals are double tracked. Usually, these top of the pops like recordings have pre-recorded instrumentals with live singing, so that's surprising

[@carbonc6065]

Awesome.

[@CT-Records]

Didn't know those old Wurlitzers had midi. Killer Hammond emulation at the end. XD Very good track.

[@morbidmanmusic]

lol. three people notice. the world is sad.

[@LouisWritingSomethingCrazy]

Knowing that she dies from Anorexia gives this performance an entirely erie feeling.

[@HeliosNeo]

It really does, you are right

[@ProximaCentauri88]

They called this a flop but this flop is easily waaay better than most of today's hits.

[@mylittlebuckaroo]

Nobody called this a flop. Where did you come up with that?

[@AnthonyGiannotta-m8w]

YA KNOW IT NOT JUST HER FABULOUS VOICE. EVEN THOUGH I KNOW AND ALL OF YOU GUYS AND GAL'S HER VOICE IS THE GREATEST.. BUT IT'S EVERYTHING ABOUT HER, EVEN HER CHOICE OF THE WAY SHE DRESSED, OK. THEY ALL SAID IN THE INDUSTRY THAT SHE DRESSED CONSERVATIVE, I DON'T THINK SHE MEANT THAT. BUT AGAIN THAT IS JUST THE WAY SHE DRESSED.. AND IT WORKED RIGHT GUYS!!!!!!! SHE LOOKS CUTE😂 GORGEOUS AS ANYTHING.. OKAY MY POINT IS... NO MATTER WHAT SHE DID WAS PERFECT FOR HER, AND FOR MOST OF US GUYS OUT HERE.... I JUST LOVE HER.. I AM 61YRS OLD AND REMEMBER HER LIKE YESTERDAY. AND CAN'T BELIEVE ALL THIS TIME HAS GONE BY......

[@lindadonofrio8314]

The only other acceptable person to sing this song...the incomparable Karen Carpenter

[@paul-Ess]

Try John Farnham!

[@gustavosantin5544]

So Karen has sung three cover songs first recorded by The Beatles.but in this number Karen and Richard nailed it.

[@cd72]

she covered many, Nowhere Man, Can't Buy Me Love, Ticket to Ride, Help, Baby It's You, Please Mr Postman, and a few others

[@charlesgwinn9832]

Towards the end she's throwing in some Bonham style rhythm!

[@metalEric69]

Beatles shoulda covered this.

[@Retrooldr]

This is Beatles song this is a cover

[@MarcusStaAnaBurSelF]

@@Retrooldr r/woooooosh

[@alonsoa.delgadillo1592]

@@Retrooldr r/woooooosh

[@hpatss4966]

@@Retrooldr r/ woooooosh

[@EarlJohn61]

​​@@Retrooldrwoooooosh

[@antonio8897]

What a great organ arrangement towards the end of the song. Haunting but yet beautiful.

[@danbernethy494]

Great Beatles cover

[@DejaVu2U2]

Perfect!

[@franciscochagasmacedoferna2055]

Que beleza de interpretação

[@Regan743]

Nice song ❤😊

[@wjekat]

Marvelous, just imagine the development of popular music had Karen survived. What a tragedy!

[@normailagan9555]

❤

[@bryanwinings1026]

So awesome and don't forget her birthday is coming up in March

[@jbs256]

I’m writing from the future and the 40th anniversary of her passing recently went by. Sigh. Sadness.

[@victorsmith4968]

Karen getting down on the drums

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

How many more times do we have circle the sun before we see another performer like Karen Carpenter ?

[@tomperkins5657]

Goose bumps!

[@yukari_katsuragi]

I spent my whole life up until this moment thinking that the carpenters was a goth rock band from the 80s huh

[@renatoartes776]

Wonďerful!