THE CARPENTERS - MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING | REACTION

[@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]

@Ryder Thatcher yup, have been using kaldroStream for months myself :)

[@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.

[@williambanks2223]

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

[@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

[@retired4365]

Her voice melts me like butter in a hot skillet.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Oh, yeah! Most definitely!

[@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.

[@ColKurtzknew]

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

[@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.

[@themicrokid]

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

[@Anomalous_Bosch]

She had an amazingly pure voice. Very rare.

[@ciri1993]

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

[@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.

[@freckled100]

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

[@Earcandy73]

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

[@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.

[@flw9633]

Her voice was sublime. 🤗

[@blackdognyc4577]

.. remembering Karen Carpenter on Christmas Day 2019

[@jsprite123]

...and 2020

[@janlyabbas3410]

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

[@davidnakai3423]

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

[@gm7999]

Simply Beautiful! Voice from Heaven!

[@Coupydog]

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

[@mikelamb828]

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

[@annatorey7236]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@everythingelvist.vchannel130]

Wow. Carpenters

[@vincentmaniscalco4421]

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

[@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.

[@nativepryde77]

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

[@barramundi9863]

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

[@sharlahart986]

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

[@marmartan]

There’s no Christmas vibes without her!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@divaslive6953]

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

[@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.

[@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.....

[@davidkelly1820]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@tracyhaverstick5672]

My favorite Christmas song!

[@HellbillyHalloween]

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

[@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!)

[@helokopter924]

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

[@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.❤

[@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.

[@rickymago4413]

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

[@solornelas4700]

❤️ Carpenters Christmas 🎶 🎅

[@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..

[@ocaphoenix5347]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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,

[@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

[@meyersmedley]

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

[@debbieseymore481]

Yes. She had the voice of an angel.

[@REDJR22]

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

[@No1KCfan6]

She looks and sounds like an angel in this video.

[@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.

[@pammeeker6443]

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

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

Merry Christmas Jamel! I hope the coming year is even better than this one for you and your family. You have been a bright spot and something to look forward to all year for me. Here’s to all the online friends we’ll never get to meet, but are special anyway.

[@jamelakajamal]

Thank You🙏🏾

[@liveoak144]

@@jamelakajamal Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for reviewing Grand Funk. Please consider reviewing the song, Spirit, by War and Eric Burton. It is from a concert in Denmark in 1971. Progressive Blues Rock and it is almost transcendent. It is so good that I got a contact high from the performance. All the best to you next year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYS4ZqVmpZKXZpI

[@connieholloway6813]

So glad I found this. One of the best Christmas songs ever.

[@johnallen869]

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

[@bigjer22]

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

[@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

[@tamikabutler3829]

Just beautiful

[@randybenedict6446]

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

[@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

[@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...

[@mattjnardo5830]

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

[@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

[@mandypatti984]

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

[@edwinbrown4804]

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

[@dickleijen7761]

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

[@larrystaples1842]

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

[@htm1600]

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

[@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.

[@DuneFreak66]

Merry Christmas Jamel, to you and yours! Thank you for the memories.

[@lindawhittingham3094]

it was from a british tv variety show and the host was Bruce Forsyth who was the Brucie at the end of the song, which was originally Happy Christmas Darling

[@Blue_Star_Saphire]

I can actually feel her pain in her voice..... What a beautiful voice and a great talent!

[@tbruck9947]

Voice of an angel

[@kevin7151]

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

[@kencody4287]

One of my favorite Christmas songs.

[@steveferocious5184]

Great tune. Thanks for with a couple other young reactors helping me rediscover her. Didn't fully appreciate her when I lived through their fame.

[@bruceschultz8674]

Appreciate the joy you bring to sharing theses wonderful artists of my youth.

[@TSharon400]

I think this was here in the UK, the Brucie she is referring to at the end is one of our greatest entertainers Bruce Forsyth, affectionately known as Brucie. The set looks familiar to me from one of his shows. Karen has the best voice of all time for me. Still missed, never forgotten x

[@lisacassar7040]

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

[@49txhunter]

What a wonderful voice! She surely is missed.

[@CTRockin]

Love your reactions Jamel. You’re the best!