THE CARPENTERS - MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING | REACTION

Her Voice Is CHRISTMAS 🎄🙏🏾 R.I.P
Here’s the video link • Merry Christmas Darlin...

[@bsbncandey]

They called her "One take Karen" because she would nail it in one take, no mistakes.

[@nirmalkirtisinghe2403]

A music producer's dream, and most often the producer was her brother.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Kudos have to go to Richard Carpenter who is a very excellent music producer. His role has been underrated, because of Karen's phenomenal voice.

[@jamallabarge2665]

@@mikewrasman5103 Another reason was Karen's tragic death. People dying young have a way of warping perception. Jim Morrison. Jimmy Hendrix. John Kennedy.

[@ryderthatcher2205]

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[@kalelezequiel140]

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[@williambanks2223]

Karen's voice heals my soul every time I hear it.

[@catenystrom6506]

Even though she was really sick at this point, she sounds AMAZING. She was so talented.

[@thomasjohnson6808]

Her brother Richard, was a musical genius, doing all the arrangements.

[@tenhirankei]

The man didn't get enough credit.

[@jamallabarge2665]

Karen and Richard were a team. His arrangements were meant to make her look her best.

[@erichansen3641]

The Phantom and Christine Daae.

[@fab4fan5]

My favorite Christmas song. One of the best voices. There will never be another Karen Carpenter.

[@retired4365]

Her voice melts me like butter in a hot skillet.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Oh, yeah! Most definitely!

[@ColKurtzknew]

Karen's voice, Richard's keyboard, arrangements and background vocals...a gift from Heaven.

[@blackpinkinyourarea4455]

Karen's voice is like the best hug from someone you love. Simply the best.

[@catsteinhilb2880]

Yea girl 🤗

[@blackpinkinyourarea4455]

@@catsteinhilb2880 ☺❤

[@MLP130266]

What do you mean "arguably" - definitely the best female vocalist ever.

[@helokopter924]

Ditto

[@freckled100]

She didn't need auto tune, for sure! Her voice was so smooth and had so much emotion in it.

[@Anomalous_Bosch]

She had an amazingly pure voice. Very rare.

[@b52bomber23]

She’s been my favorite singer since I grew up in the 70’s. Pure , natural and like silk . There’s no better singer period . That perfect contralto ever . You are my favorite , great videos 😊

[@tomschmitz261]

mine as well, so pure, warm, and rich... like a warm hug, a spring breeze, the great smell of burning wood, etc... the most perfect diction and enunciation of any singer male or female i've ever heard as well.. she was the greatest storyteller as well as she put emphasis on every word to every lyric, NOTHING was "thrown away"....

[@Siansonea]

The Carpenters are my favorite musical group, period. There are a lot of people tied for second place, but Karen and Richard are always #1.

[@Earcandy73]

This was on the Bruce Forsyth show in the UK. That’s why she improvised with Brucie at the end.

[@themicrokid]

"It don't get no purer than this" - true, true words Jamel

[@90Outside]

Mariah Carey said she was inspired by the carpenters so much by their vocals arrangements.

[@tenhirankei]

Keep working, you ain't got it yet. But you're doing good already.

[@michelel4074]

She was my idol. I played the drums and sang. This is my favorite Christmas song. You need to hear her sing Ave Maria. You will never be the same. It’s breathtaking.

[@vincentmaniscalco4421]

Her voice was so pure !! Maybe the best female vocalist ever

[@Coupydog]

Yes, absolutely a live performance. Incredible, irreplaceable talent. It's heavenly, yet heartbreaking to watch this 😭

[@flw9633]

Her voice was sublime. 🤗

[@blackdognyc4577]

.. remembering Karen Carpenter on Christmas Day 2019

[@jsprite123]

...and 2020

[@ciri1993]

Merry Christmas, sir. She was known for first takes. One and done.

[@gm7999]

Simply Beautiful! Voice from Heaven!

[@marmartan]

There’s no Christmas vibes without her!

[@janlyabbas3410]

This is a song for every day of the year especially this live version. Its very hipnotic. OMG

[@annatorey7236]

This and "have yourself a very merry Christmas" are my favorite Christmas songs from her. She had a mesmerizing voice.

[@barramundi9863]

Most unique voice ever. Absolute perfection. Brother, you should hear her sing a song called "Now."

[@divaslive6953]

She's a one take artist, and that's been proven by many producer's who came to work with her. ❤💖💜

[@louistomassioni7462]

Karen's voice is from heaven. All her vocals are angelic but this song makes you cry and really feel the beautiful joy of Christmas. Everything you want to feel and wonderful Love for those you Love. Your Love for mankind is embraced. I Love You Karen. RIP Always

[@wendyduehr8086]

She sounded just as good, maybe even better in person. I saw The Carpenters when I was in grade school and I will never forget it.

[@scottski51]

I really appreciate it that YOU, Jamel, appreciate a (legendary) pop singer from way back when. She was magical (saw them 2x) in concert and her brother, Richard did all the arranging. 2 very talented siblings who gave us then... and, happily, with you now... such musical treats.

[@DerGlaetze]

When I die and go to the “other side”, I hope I get to hear her celestial voice again. She’s probably the lead angel in the heavenly concourses.

[@nativepryde77]

Her voice is Christmas to me! Always in the tape player for me growing with mom singing along.

[@everythingelvist.vchannel130]

Wow. Carpenters

[@davidnakai3423]

Truly the voice of an angel! Thanks for this reaction. Merry Christmas Jamel!

[@terrisue4059]

This song came out towards the end of the Vietnam War. I'm sure there were a lot of soldiers and loved ones feeling this song.....

[@5150puddin]

She looked very gaunt in this vid. So, So miss her. So talented!

[@StudeSteve62]

The most shocking of those is ironically the one in which she looks happiest...the concert video of her soloing on drums, from 1976. The contrast is jarring between her gauntness in a white T-shirt and the absolute joy on her face as the thrashes the daylights out of various drums...tragic and magic at once.

[@billr3724]

It's evident looking at Karen that her illness was taking it's toll, but her voice still sounded heavenly. One of my all-time favorite singers.

[@sharlahart986]

I love this. This song brings back so many memories. She has such a beautiful voice.

[@davidkelly1820]

Cant wait till we meet her in heaven just to hear her again forever.👍👍😇😇🙏🙏

[@catherineengle4196]

She was so amazing...her voice was so incredible. We always had the Carpenters Elvis Bing Crosby Frank Sinatra Sammy Davis Jr Dean Martin...etc omg I was always in charge of the record player because I could drop the needle and not scratch the records...lol. TY for the memories today. God bless Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@Sunshinegal317]

I love, love, love the Carpenter!! Karen Carpenter is my favorite female singer, and Merry Christmas, Darling is by far my favorite Christmas song!

[@helokopter924]

Good reaction. I believe her 1977 Merry Christmas Darling video is the best voice and setting rendition. THE best female vocalist...ever.

[@ocaphoenix5347]

1 of the richest, most beautiful voices ever whether you like the Carpenters much or not.

[@odiebryer2144]

It's really difficult to get into the Christmas spirit until I hear this song from Karen Carpenter! Every year I know it's really Christmas when I hear this song!

[@mgalarama1529]

Growing up, The Carpenters were always on the radio. My parents loved them and had many Carpenters 8-tracks (!), and we always watched them on tv on the different variety shows in the 70's. She is definitely one of the greatest voices ever, but God, it's so tough to watch her here- she's just wasting away. I can't believe she's still standing. What a terrible loss.

[@No1KCfan6]

she has the most touching voice of any singer I know. there have been very few covers of this song, probably because everyone knows it can't be improved upon.

[@theresareynolds3133]

I love this song, I bought it and when my husband was out at sea, he would call our kids when he got into his next port, and I would play this song for him at Christmas. I have a lot of Carpenter cd's; I love her singing. I'm sure she's in heaven, singing for all the Saints.

[@craigdoriety9798]

It was great to be a kid when the Carpenter's were putting out all of their fantastic music. I remember seeing thus on TV.❤

[@meyersmedley]

Literal chills right now. She absolutely had an angelic voice. My Papaw loved her voice. 😭

[@freddiellenas9691]

same here sir, I was a salesman in a department store and yes I do here this and love this songs. It never gets old men I do agree it feels so good to here her voices God bless you Carpenters..

[@rickymago4413]

I love how her voice moves you!!! Moves me the same way! Absolutely love her!

[@HellbillyHalloween]

One of my favorite Christmas songs, the feeling of being along and missing someone on Christmas Eve or around Christmas, RIP Karen

[@debbieseymore481]

Yes. She had the voice of an angel.

[@mikelamb828]

thank heaven for recording science. She may be gone, much too early, but that voice will be with us forever.

[@xanaduflipper]

My all time favourite Christmas song. Amazing 🤩 This video is so heartbreaking, look how thin she was, god knows how her lungs still produced something so very beautiful.

[@solornelas4700]

❤️ Carpenters Christmas 🎶 🎅

[@charlesstraight5499]

They were known as the one take wonders. They were so in sync it seemed effortless to them. Karen is my favorite female vocalist of all time and Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees my all time favorite male vocalist of all time. If you listen to the songs Too Much Heaven and Move talking you'll see why I think Barry's voice is so special. Also if you listen to the Bee Gees Miami recordings you will not regret them.

[@camuscat123]

I remember hearing the Carpenters everyday around Christmas...beautiful...she and her brother...the band...bittersweet

[@camuscat123]

Also...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@joycewalbert1413]

That is my favorite Carpenters song of all time! My second favorite one from Karen was "Super Star". Her voice is really strong and very smooth and it breaks my heart that she suffered so... Merry Christmas to YOU Jamel! ( You are ROCKING them jammies too!)

[@marywagoner8527]

It isnt Christmas without the Christmas portrait album..

[@No1KCfan6]

She looks and sounds like an angel in this video.

[@mattjnardo5830]

Thank God for Karen. You are so missed. Thank you for this Beautiful Tribute. She is Forever. ❤️

[@cerealmom6657]

My mom is a big fan of The Carpenters so I grew up listening to their music. Karen Carpenter’s voice just gives me goosebumps. No one else can sound like her.

[@BelindaTN]

Jamel you are so fun. I love how you dress for the occasion of whatever music you are reacting too. Always makes me smile. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

[@jinx5795]

I think this is my favourite Christmas song. I say that till I hear something else but I think in this case, it's TRUE. What a voice.

[@edwinbrown4804]

I remember singing this in high school choir. The Carpenters are the best.😎

[@markr.devereux3385]

Really can't believe what I'm hearing. Perfection sublime in all respects and live performance with such tender lyrical emotion. I'll always put this in top 5 Xmas music. No debate

[@REDJR22]

My favorite Carpenters and Christmas song. I also cry every time, and cetainly no way to sing through it all.

[@dickleijen7761]

FROM THE NETHERLANDS JAMEL, THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL!!!

[@tracyhaverstick5672]

My favorite Christmas song!

[@denatokaya315]

Karen Carpenter’s brother, Richard said, years ago that she only needed one take. The reason she said, “Happy Christmas, Brucey” was because the Carpenters were on the Bruce Davidson Christmas Show. I remember it, well. Thanks for the reaction.

[@randybenedict6446]

My favorite Christmas song of all time,...love you Karen!

[@tamikabutler3829]

Just beautiful

[@htm1600]

Nothing signifies Christmas like this song. Love you Karen and Richard 😍😍😍

[@toobad3029]

She was also known as one take Karen.

[@abenapoleon3473]

Bro Jamel/Jamal, I enjoy your reactions and commentary. You respect the artists and share your personal observations. This song became an instant holiday classic and staple almost immediately on release. With Karen's warm, velvety voice, we felt both joyous and wistfully sentimental about missing loved ones during the holidays. I bring out this sheet music and play it on the keyboard every Christmas. I will always be a Carpenters fan and I appreciate your support of their legacy.

[@larrystaples1842]

You share my absolute love of music......Karen is a Goddess.....and Richard brought it to life......

[@markr.devereux3385]

Always go to this when Christmas comes around. Ist runner up and winner the carpenters HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS. NUFF said

[@pammeeker6443]

My sister and I use to sing her songs on our way to the bus stop to school!! Memories!! 💜💜🌻

[@bigjer22]

I've heard people talking about her saying she never missed a note. Such range and every word so clear

[@charchar4907]

She would do it perfectly the first take, but she would request more takes, because she was very critical and a perfectionist. Her Christmas songs are my favorite to listen to during that time. This was from her TV show.

[@keithgilliard9191]

Thanks for this in July 2020. I love the Carpenters.....and yes she was gaunt here....God Bless her soul...will never be another...And Remember Tichard is a genius...

[@lepoetress]

This is ALWAYS on EVERY preprogrammed radio station at jobs when it is Christmas time. This, Donnie Hathaway's This Christmas, and Nancy Wilson are the way to start the holidays off right

[@lisacassar7040]

Even SIr Elton was amazed by her voice.. wow in a class by herself

[@cheryljohnson733]

Gone too soon. She had a torturous life and hope she has the peace she sought. Loved her.

[@eileenegger1466]

There are many reasons sweethearts might be alone for Christmas,but this came out when we still had troops in Viet Nam and you couldn’t help but think of them when this came out in 1970.

[@IhartGamez]

She was an absolute one-of-a-kind star. She was very sick even in this video. She's extremely skinny and tired-looking. She was only 30/31 here. Her voice and legacy will live on forever...

[@tbruck9947]

Voice of an angel

[@dizzylizzy6571]

MERRY CHRISTMAS JAMEL!!! JUST FOUND YOU ON YOU TUBE ABOUT A WEEK AGO. LUV YOUR VIDEOS! LUV YOU! LUV THE CARPENTERS! I WAS BORN IN 1960 SO THE CARPENTERS WERE ALWAYS ON THE RADIO. MISS THOSE DAYS SO SO SO SO MUCH!!! BE BLESSED SWEETY!!!

[@davehuneke8472]

Happy Christmas it is an English perspective korean was the best at singing this for this time of year

[@kencody4287]

One of my favorite Christmas songs.

[@kevin7151]

Jamel: Thanks for the video. Quite frankly she is the best female singer ever. I appreciate you putting this forward.

[@johnallen869]

One of my favorites! She had a great gift. RIP

[@sbranco12]

This represents a late '70s, early '80s Christmas, the brown shag carpet, the rust orange or avocado green refrigerator (lol), big crunchy permed hair and of course this song with all those layered harmonies playing on the 8-track, hahaha... Her voice is the epitome of that era.

[@mandypatti984]

Merry Christmas! I'm very happy you made this video, this is absolutely one of my favorite Christmas songs!

[@chowder8802]

After all these years, I can't watch her videos, the decline is still so shocking

[@edwardhopf8195]

I'm crying listening to this right now in February .

[@davidm5769]

the song was from The Bruce Forsythe Show in England. That's why, at the end, she sings, "Happy Christmas, Brucie"

[@TammyGrosso]

After seeing his reaction to that part, I was looking down the responses to see if anyone explained why she said "Brucie" at the end. Also her brother Rich wasn't part of this video. She went against his wishes and traveled to the UK, for this show. There was someone else playing the electric piano. Which is why they didn't put the spotlight on him, as usual. He was in Kansas receiving treatment in Messenger Clinic, for his addiction to Quaaludes. I only wish she's have listened to him, and gotten treatment for her ED, at that time, and not waited a few more years. She might be with us still, if she did.

[@ericheaton8545]

This was part of a British show ((The Bruce Forsyth show)) in which the Carpenters was special guests stars (Dec 24 1979) Karen sang 4 songs if i remember correctly and the reason why Karen sang the name Brucie at end of this song, i hope this year you get to find the fully version *which is on KZbin* and im sure you'll love it,

[@languay1]

My favorite Christmas song of all time🌲❤