The Carpenters, Live in Japan, Close to you, & other classics

[@moniquelee3623]

Paul McCartney said that Karen has "the best female voice in the world: melodic, tuneful and distinctive." It was in 1976. Nothing had change since.

[@kenroman777]

Paul was beheaded in a terrible car crash in 1966. You are seeing the replacement british intelligence got to prevent the suicide of thousands of girls.

[@alexisnihon1]

I find she sounds like ANNE MURRAY.

[@mimineko289]

チケット購入権利を抽選で当てて、この時の日本武道館でのコンサート行きました。ハガキを手にした時の興奮、そしてカレンの歌声を直に聞いた時の感動は、貴重な思い出です。 Thank you for the video

[@umbertocalvini7429]

Karen was born 72 years ago on March 2,1950. Greatest female singer ever! 👏👍😍

[@stevenvtrebus5039]

Without a doubt.

[@jeanyvesdepeix1344]

Et moi ,j'ai 72 balets, à l'époque je l 'avais complètement zappeavec sûrement un accent!" pauvre France, et oui question musique , celle-ci était nulle ! la France !;tout ça pour dire que j'ai remarqué sa voix suave et sublime et sa beauté brune et cela depuis seulement quelques années ! qu'est que j'ai loupé ! à l'époque question musique on était bridé ! on était aveugle et sourd de ce qui ce passait ailleurs qans le monde ! pourquoi ? je ne sais pas ! that is the question ❓️

[@kennyknight07]

She looks really healthy there! One of my favorite female singers. Show biz in the us have strong tendencies to kill artists dying young one way or another. It’s the way things r too it throat and everything profit oriented.

[@aznsbd]

I feel honored to share a birthday with Karen Carpenter and Ben Roethlisberger.

[@renarga6886]

Abba's Agnetha Faltskog was born on April 5, 1950. Two divas.

[@terii654]

とても懐かしいです　もちろん音楽も歌も素敵、素晴らし曲ですもちろん大好きなアーティストです。字幕もあり英語の勉強になります　ありがとうございます　英語で書けなくてごめんなさい。

[@orenohandle]

I’m Japanese but I can’t listen to her song without tears. Her voice is much more beautiful than anything. 😢

[@CesarRuiz-lu4ff]

Arigatu !

[@ginger22ly]

❤

[@Ghahreman23]

45 years ago I was 17 and listened to A lady’s voice when I lived in Iran. Oh my god! I felt this is the most beautiful female voice I have ever heard. Just love her so much….❤

[@melindaanne2084]

Wow ... she looks so happy here. Don't know where she was in her life, but it sure agreed with her, and it showed.

[@res1tah71]

She never thought she was, but she was so extremely beautiful. RIP Karen

[@renarga6886]

If only she could have seen herself through the eyes of her fans.

[@renarga6886]

Karen Carpenter was a goddess, and goddesses don't stay among mortals for too long. R.I.P. Lead Sister.

[@leefrancis190]

I have been following them since the 70’swhat can I say,legend.....

[@cpace4031]

Theres no voice like hers. Its so wonderful

[@beedee778]

Karen's voice feels like a warm comforting hug...Love the Carpenters!

[@TerryDonovan]

Perfect description...thank you....

[@deejungk828]

@Bee Dee A haunting description, since her therapist suggested to her family that if they would hug her and reassure her she was loved, it would go a long way to comfort her. And so, with all the sadness irony sometimes shows us, we find her voice gives us the very comfort she wanted.

[@marionscheuerlein4387]

You're totally right Bee Dee! What a voice! What great musicians (also the band!!!!)! A great duo! For me they were simply the best!

[@stevenmackenzie1870]

Beautiful ❤

[@The911sierra]

@@deejungk828 I see a great sorrow in her eyes, and something caused it....

[@CesarRuiz-lu4ff]

I was just 10 years old then when I first heard that wonderful voice of Karen Carpenter ! Now I'm 67 years old and my tears keep rolling down my cheeks as I listen to her unending beautiful songs especially "I KNOW I NEED TO BE IN LOVE" !

[@rickylong1001]

The same here. Karen Carpenter reminds me of my wife in Heaven. They were only 1 year and 8 days apart. These videos never get old!

[@iamkeyman1]

Karen Carpenter had the most calming voice of the 60's . She left us way too soon. Anyone that put a dislike to her singing is totally nuts. She and her brother Richard were great to listen to and I am glad i discovered this You tube presentation

[@fixfireleo]

I agree but the Carpenters were the 70s, not the 60s. They signed in 1969 and their success started the following year in 1970 through 1979.

[@cukicruz5690]

She's got a beautiful voice

[@cukicruz5690]

When pass away

[@chanlydia2443]

@@fixfireleo ~p~~- +4

[@achmadpoernomo8163]

@@fixfireleo Yes, you're right

[@jacobalexander541]

What great musicians along with that great voice we will never forget. Hat up to Richards, the drummer and in fact all of them. Simply wonderful.

[@hollymonte6690]

This might have been the most gorgeous she ever looked. Hair, makeup and brows are on point. We love you, Karen, Happy Birthday!

[@thomasimburgia7293]

I agree absolutely beautiful in every sense of the word so sad to have lost such a wonderful talent way too soon. ❤

[@cmdrvex]

How unbelievably perfect in every way possible! Never a wrong note!!

[@katdoherty8426]

Thank You for sharing Your Blessed Gift, with All of Us!!! 🤗❤️🎵🎼⭐🙏😇💕

[@debilynnphillips]

Wonderful share! Thank you! Love, Love, Love Karen Carpenter! Awesome Stuff, Sweet Friend! xxs

[@shamu777]

意味も分からず この歌声このリズムに 魅了されたものです。 若かりし過去の思い出。

[@chandrqputra7393]

I began to like their songs since I was at Senior Hingher School, now I am a man of 68 years of age. Yet their songs are still awesome to my ears.

[@shikosaiHS]

カレンから10メートルの距離に、前から10列目位の席でした。日本テレビのカメラはその後10列目位にありました。この拍手の中にも私の拍手もあるんですね。

[@tightlaser]

It`s yesterday again Karen is the greatest voice with ,love you Karen

[@wenchai5923]

Thank you Karen and Richard for making us happy with your beautiful songs. You are still the best forever.

[@vv247]

This is how she should be remembered ..happy, fun and the best singing drummer ever.

[@TerryDonovan]

I agree completely ..This was Karen at her absolute BEST, and I have LOVED her for 50 years...until my dying breath.....

[@conceicaoferraz1785]

Agree

[@markredmond4570]

Karen zczrpenter was hands down one of the very best singers ever@ her voice was so clear and so beautiful! Listening to her sends goosebumps through my whole body!!*****

[@Linda-wy8ni]

Karen was an amazing woman, with an amazing voice, one in a billion. A very humble and wonderful person, her brother must miss her terribly as I know we all do! She is with the Lord now and someday we will all hear her sing again!!

[@TerryDonovan]

Linda...What a Beautiful Heart Felt Comment...In the middle of a World Crisis, both you and Karen's comforting Voice......Make me Smile........

[@grahamnewton1701]

Hey Linda, could not agree more , Karen died too young and had an absolutely great voice. G

[@conceicaoferraz1785]

Very emocional

[@rogergoppelt8447]

It breaks my heart that such a gentle soul lect us so soon after bri ging joy to us. She is still doing it today.

[@marciacarter60]

Love Karen Carpenter, still cry when I hear her songs. Miss you and that music. Gone but, not forgotten.

[@williamdoycebrown8172]

Karen was my favorite female singer, we all miss her very much.~USA

[@ATMAtim]

I miss her overall talent so much. All these years have passed and I still feel the same for her.

[@acusolo]

Triple A performance! Amazing! Awesome! Astounding!

[@dsm969]

너무너무 행복해요. 좋아했던 가수와 노래 그 시절로 돌아 간듯 마치 지금의 내가 아닌 과거의 나로 돌아간듯 너무 좋아요.

[@robertschofield9621]

Karen Carpenter - as a teenage singing boy soprano I cried my eyes out when you passed away, went outside and with right and left fists punched the brick wall of our home until my knuckles bled, you really just made music lovely. My Dad (98) is trained pitch & tone perfect operatic tenor, even remembered in 2014 at Monte Cassino, Italy, for being a New Zealand soldier at that great battle, but also for travelling on furlough to sing in the Opera Houses in Bari, and Dad regards Maria Callas, Kiri Te Kanawa, Judith Durham, Randy Crawford and your voice among the best of the best Female singers he ever heard, high praise indeed, as he was the first male opera singer in New Zealand to win a scholarship to study in England. Love you Karen always.

[@Betty9971]

What an amazingly cool story!!

[@edmundpower1250]

You could have done some serious damage to your hands there... That was dramatic

[@sallywrite]

So young. Great footage. Her voice is timeless

[@ameliamejia5043]

If only could bring back the time...1 was born year 1974 but this music leaves a mark in my soul

[@lornabeldiadionio3096]

October 30, 2020. Listening to my all-time favorite Carpenter songs. Also my favorite songs during my sing-along . I'm 65 years old now.

[@filipchung2121]

What a wonderful voice.She is one of the best. Seem so fragile, yet such a powerful voice , as clear as crystal.

[@sammyd9564]

Every note is perfect...just like her! Great music!

[@richardea4223]

If a red rose had a voice, this beautiful, delicate flower would sound like Karen. Thank you, Karen!🌹

[@kapwapoedolomitetalabritne8841]

Her effortless voice makes her more beautiful

[@stephengalea3921]

The sweetest voice to grace this planet.

[@deborasilvapereirasilva6693]

@@stephengalea3921que

[@mikeilamenk]

Her voice is as beautiful as her smile 💖 she looks so great here

[@thomasimburgia7293]

She seems to be so happy here. What great performers and this particular concert is my favorite. My mom loved her, so I was blessed to grow up listening to an angel such a perfect beautiful voice. Miss you Karen

[@mikeilamenk]

@@thomasimburgia7293 this is my favorite too. They all seemed so happy and enjoying what they’re doing. Same, my mom loves her and it’s one of the few things we have in common.

[@DZCamaro-kz2vd]

She looked so healthy and happy at this concert! Absolutely the best female singer.....EVER! Still brings tears to my eyes to watch her perform! My all time favorite singer by far....such a soothing, beautiful, never to be duplicated voice!

[@m.v.399]

she was allready sick 😞

[@beibitbaidilov7948]

Yes, She is sick, and to my mind, music ate her, cose it seems that poor woman and lady too much faned by music and it's pity forgot about of everyday's taking of simple FOOD that useful for her health! It's very- very pity: what single in all the World voice of Karen and what tragic fate unlucky very young woman, who passed away so early - in 32!!!!! I don't believe why nobody from her relatives, that ate by her unusual talant, and friends couldn't save her from horror death! Never believe!

[@linnhanson1515]

She looks almost like a skeleton there. God bless her. her voice talent, fans and family still miss her after all these years

[@sngwrter49]

​@@linnhanson1515That's what I see, too. Her upper body looks very frail and you can see her fading in her face. Voice was still great. This must have been close to the end. What a loss to the American music industry.

[@vicentedegomas5168]

Sounds Wonderful & Beautiful Voices w/ Mellow touch..

[@nadyaroy4159]

Her voice can make your eyes welt up

[@月うさぎ-z4b]

1974年の会場の客席の感じから日本武道館でのライブかな❣️♫😍

[@lynnhubbard5201]

I was there back in 1972 at the Budokan Hall!

[@immortelle3]

This is from 1974, 1972 was a different concert @ Budokan by them.

[@rickw7903]

Wow! So lucky. Wish I had been able to see them.

[@alanu2hot]

THIS Concert ?I have never seen this .. 1972 ? Karen was always great .. But Here she is really special

[@遠藤祐司-f9k]

ありがとうございます‼️

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Very lucky

[@hppysmiley]

An 80s kid, one of my first memories was my dad telling me that Karen had died. Can’t even remember the song, just the rainy day in the sedan as a Carpenters song played. Cannot ever remember such emotion so I always associated her with such a sadness and pain - my dad was her age and I found all her records in his collection. A few years ago I started looking her up on KZbin. I am absolutely floored, watching her from 70-74. I think of how my life might have been different had she lived and continued making music. But I am playing her songs for the next generation- she will live on.

[@johanvandokkum4973]

I like the carpenters

[@wintersvixen1983]

Same thing my earliest memories us my Mom saying she had died from Anorexia I was born a month after her death

[@grahamshields821]

IM SPEWING, SHE LEFT US WAY TO EARLY, LIKE A LOT OF TALENTED GREATS , FREDDI, MICHEAL HUTCHINSON, GEORGE MICHEAL, BON SCOTT,, MICHEAL JACKSON, I GROW UP LISTING TO THEIR MUSIC, BUT IT ONLY NOW IM OLDER DO I REALLY APPRECIATE HER AND HIS TALENT THAT WILL AND HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME , I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE THEM LIVE, BUT WAS BORN IN 72,A BIT TOO LATE ,KARENS LOW TONES AND TIMING IS JUST OUTSTANDING, THANK YOU LINDA AUSTRALIA

[@stumpycatvm7115]

wow , rare footage thank you

[@jameswaters8774]

Wow, hearing her on a concert stage is cool. Flawless. What a talent. Thanks for posting.

[@Virgolino57]

What a great concert! Karen Carpenter was a goddess with a voice of an angel. What a pity that she left us so soon. And the whole band is impressive. Greetings from Portugal.

[@rishi-eq8kx]

Thanks Terry.....I love the Carpenters.....have childhood memories of listning to them since the 60s.

[@TerryDonovan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3iudKh3oNhroaM

[@kimjong-un1136]

I'm 31, but these songs are killer.

[@junichikawabata9545]

Yes, at the age of 13, one Saturday afternoon in June 1974, It was sunny.I skipped track and field practice and went home. Because I found out that there was a TV broadcast of the Carpenters performance in Japan. For the first time, I trembled when I saw the real moving Carpenters.This is the video at that time. I am trembling again.

[@maggie210]

👌💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@laidsgpr63]

If there ever was a voice from an "ANGEL" , it was from you Karen ! It is just pure pleasure listening to you ! GOD bless you !

[@deanbarkanic1436]

She was an incredibly wonderful vocalist! I often think of all the great music she would have continued to record/perform had she not left us so young!

[@yaratinge]

☹😞

[@deanbarkanic1436]

@@yaratinge what are you trying to convey?

[@edsauer2931]

My God,shes fascinating!! gorgeous, and incredible talent!! Shes so fun to watch on stage!Karen is very special, a talent for the ages !!! I can't think of ANY one to match this great singer,and superb talent.!

[@PugetSoundFlyer]

I don't know how it took so long for me to run across this video. I am so glad I did! I is definitely on my top 10 list of best of all time. Thanks for posting!

[@patchieman1206]

There's no other voice better than Miss Karen Carpenter...signature voice. R.I.P. 🙏🙏🙏

[@bartschwartz7217]

Anne Murray

[@pp.6307]

I sing her song "Top of the world" everyday I miss her so much.🌺🌺🌺♥️♥️❤❤🍁🍁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jeiroz]

Absolutely agree

[@robertocampo8107]

I agree 100%. She is not Karen but, Toni Lee can almost come close.

[@hakonfinsland6866]

I dont agree at all! Lucy Thomas (suddenly, starlight, somewhere), Barbra Streisand, Sissel Kyrkjebø, Hayley Westernraa, Ingeborg Bratland, Gunnhild Tvinnereim (Nocturne, Secret Garden) and some of the ladys in Celtic Women are better. Karen is one of my favorites and The Carpenters were brilliant....But check out my names and probably you will change your opinion.....

[@julietanito7433]

So beautiful song like the singer. Lovely with lively band

[@ethanedwards1234]

I still lay on top of my speakers when I listen to Karen her voice flows through you. God bless you Karen

[@zunyholton5170]

I get so emotional each and every time I listen to her angelic voice. So sad you left us so soon!

[@KK-ug5nq]

カーペンターズ、愛してます、永遠に。

[@武田博子]

わたくしも!

[@ellalena1873]

So wonderful to watch her enjoy herself. She looks and sounds beautiful. And quite rare for a female singer to sing comfortably in a lower pitch than her speaking voice.

[@pavelkratochvila6157]

*I´m excited from this pleasant velvet voice whenever I come across, and then I can listen to it for hours, gold in the throat .

[@reypascual3998]

Ppjl

[@reypascual3998]

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[@4thstooge75]

Beautiful live performance.Makes me feel happy, I usually feel so sad listening to Karen knowing we lost her so young. Her voice just melts my heart.

[@caroltoy6915]

Beautiful lady...perfect voice love her.

[@Imaginacion57]

I miss this girl... Wow!! The most tender voice in the world.

[@MISSFLORENCE1]

Yes the best of best for Karen 🇲🇫

[@wmbmorgan]

Me too.

[@Caf0ff0]

Carpenters are part of my life. i'm Brazilian and listened this legendary duo when i was a child.

[@silmaradecarvalho4426]

Ouço frequentemente Carpenters, amo de paixão. Agora agosto/2020 A voz da Karen é de um anjo.

[@conceicaoferraz1785]

Eu também,fez parte de uma época maravilhosa da minha infância e juventude, amo eternamente!

[@marionscheuerlein4387]

Alex: Me, too! I was born in 1971. My brother (10 years older than me) and the Americans who lived upstairs listened to the Carpenters. So I heard their music very early. I love their melodic tunes so much... Richard is really a great arranger, composer and musician. He has an ear for good tunes and instrumentalization. And Karen... she is so unique. No one can ever match Karen's class in vocalizing and drumming. She was excellent. So naturally gifted... simply adorable. I enjoy their music every day. It's timeless. I also love their more upbeat songs, not only the ballads. The Carpenters were, are and will be great forever! I have more cds, dvds and books from the Carpenters than of any other artist.

[@milchkaffee1]

懐かしいー！ 合唱団のお友達が カレンと共演するので、母に連れられ行きました。

[@radiokaga3514]

I cannot believe those beautiful songs were recorded before I was born in Tokio! Very nice - loving it.

[@freddiedayola8500]

Close To You. I remember this song when my grandma gone. 1970..Karen Carpenter. Luv her sweet lovely voice..

[@satodatte]

数十年前従妹を見送るために博多駅始発の新幹線に乗車したらカーペンターズのメンバーが乗っていました。 その中にカレンを見つけ大興奮。まったく興味のない小学生の従妹は怒ってましたがね（笑）本当にYesterday once more.

[@jkn3712]

Thanks for this upload. Not only is it wonderful to hear Karen's lovely voice and hear some really great ensemble music, but to see Karen so lively and happy -- well, just wow!

[@alvarojr.339]

228 dislikes for that perfection? Karen was one of the best female vocalists of all time!

[@beedee778]

Anyone disliking this treasure wouldn't know real talent if they were standing on it!

[@jonogren5567]

49 now. Wow.

[@DiscProMatt]

Fools they are... Stupid indeed!

[@robertrodriguez7131]

Surely they will. Fans of Rihanna jlo and Cathy Perry shit

[@russhall1097]

Sure is precious to see her perform!

[@jdmortega9121]

It sounds in direct better than studio ! Great singer the best of all times indeed , nice and smart woman as well , with a divine voice without any doubt

[@sembarista7022]

My fav singer for all time!

[@fernandoescobar9278]

Karen Carpenter the beautiful voice from those years. I remember her with all her music, romantic voice!! R.I.P .

[@ColleenTranter]

Love karen she was beautiful inside in out when she sang you felt it in your soul

[@gregoryrogier7244]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience tonight...so many musical memories....I am singing along with tears running down my face...I was in junior high school in Maumee, Ohio singing these songs🙏...and playing clarinet in the band...love The Carpenters!!💜🧡❤💚💙💛👬🥂..

[@gvalley07]

How could this absolutely beautiful and talented woman EVER believe she was anything less than what she was? What a tragedy for her and the world. RIP beautiful Karen.

[@pablozurita4025]

amazing...the best voice of all a time!!

[@ahlimitadaconsultoracontab1838]

she is a angel, her voice is wonderful.

[@MISSFLORENCE1]

The best of best voice forever! An Angel in the sky! We love you dear Karen ❤️❤️❤️🇲🇫

[@tomakeallhappy]

Thanks for the womderful video and she looks.so beautiful in this. So sad.. I can't forget the moment the first time I heard her voice out of radio..

[@kingjoe3203]

カーペンターズはアメリカの良心です。

[@waterclear6529]

カーペンターズの武道館公演をアリーナで観た。かなり良い席だったので、シング🎵を日本語でカレンが歌ったのをはっきり覚えている。日本の子供👦👧達がステージに並んでカレンと合唱していた。良い思い出をありがとう❤️

[@HLYRD]

her voice is smooth as silk, liquid gold, celestial.

[@bluebeazley1390]

Indeed

[@cukicruz5690]

Men i I agree with you she is nice

[@dot-hubbard-i-luv-my-beretta]

Cream.

[@pienpakvis6118]

It breaks my heart that she was so sick and that she was gone so soon

[@rudytolentino3566]

Clear effortless voice.. KC..

[@水野昭-p4c]

懐かしい！ 🇯🇵💜静岡公演を見に行きましたよ 当時カーペンターズのレコードを買いあさりました。 でももうカレンには会えないんですね

[@leighbrown1725]

You are amazing Karen same époque I'm 73yrs missed your tour in UK. 74ish home now in NZ heaps of us here oldies Welcome Haere Mai Lvyas merci pour votre musique fabuleux je t'écoute toujours xxxxxxx

[@peterfarrar9015]

James Last's wonderful flirtive & provocative romantic ballad,"Games That Lovers Play", elevated this music to heavenly heights that made the stars in the blue skies blush, when manuel(geoff love) rythimeck arrangement with his superb string orchestra, demanded addictive listening. Thank you Nancy Floressantos for posting this beautiful music. Golden words by Peter E. Farrar.

[@MaryJohnson-tr6fs]

I love karen so much.tell.i went.to see the carpenters in June 10.of 1973 I been a fan for.50 years I think they r the best I love to hear her.sing.and talk too

[@LORENA-wq3vm]

I miss her so much. What a wonderful talent! All of them!

[@yukiyanagi5082]

Are you joining me clapping hands for the beautiful music and beautiful beautiful so gentle voice of Karen?

[@magdatika9792]

Karen meninggal karena bunuh diri, stress ,, kurang mendekatkan diri pada TUHAN YESUS KRISTUS. KETENARANNYA MEMBUAT MENJAUH DARI TUHAN. KUEANG MENSYUKURI KARUNIA YG TUHAN Berikan.

[@conniegomez1321]

the BEST music ever!!! Karen was an angel and I pray she is singing in Heaven....I want to sing with her! Is a shame what obcession did to her....

[@pedrojunior8294]

Beautiful ....voice .... sweet

[@patricemarie2960]

Every teen remembers 1970's .... spinning this music .... on a turn table, or any Summer @ a beach? .... blaring from a radio! .... My God, times have changed! ...... The Carpenter's were super talented! ......

[@CarlosRodriguez-ix1vf]

muy bueno to do carpenter lo mejor

[@LisaRSArt]

Grew up listening to her. Loved her voice and simply the best. Glad to see her happy here on this stage.

[@filipchung2121]

Yesterday once more means so such to me. This song gives me gooseberry everytime I hear it. I remember, when I was young, this was the first record I bought because of this song and because I had fallen in love with her voice. It was such a happy time thence as I listened to the radio.

[@binocular5950]

True. Yesterday Once More strikes a chord with almost everybody.🙏

[@phoch2331]

I played this record over & over, sang to it, loved it. And, still do. What an angel.

[@eddiewilleford7746]

I was 14 years old now I'm 60 I remember the Carpenters very well brings back great memories she had such a good voice and I'm listening to it now sounds so peaceful to me with what's going on in this world