The Carpenters on The Bob Hope Special

[@michellenunes7115]

Beautiful voices. This music can never be replicated. I wish she was still around

[@michellenunes7115]

Im trying to. Tanks

[@michellenunes7115]

@kevinclinton627 Im from the Caribbean, nice to meet you. I have been to Florida many times

[@Susan-h9z]

There's a young lady who's 20 singing Karen's songs. Really good

[@onehitpick9758]

@@Susan-h9z Tori?

[@AndyGreenwood-f8j]

Shes so beautiful, women have tried to train there voices to Karen , I am 50, so I have heard quite a lot of sound no one can watch her❤️

[@anniathome]

“Sincerity, simplicity, and purity of sound.” So true! Their hits bracketed my entire K-12 years. I wore the grooves out on my babysitter’s 45 of “Close to you.” “Top of the world” was my favorite song during my 2nd grade roller skating party. We’ve only just begun” was our senior class song. My freshman roommate in college had anorexia. Karen’s death hit us both very hard, but it woke her up and saved her life. My daughters, both millennials, love their music and so wish there were artists like them today.

[@chilichoppintacobanditsuck4767]

What a great comment 🍺🍺 it brings back memories... I remember listening to this on the radio in the car traveling to and from wherever when I was in grade school ..

[@janejohnstone5795]

Those...were...the simple happy days...her music makes me in a good hopeful.mood.

[@westhawk9599]

No one will ever equal the unique, incredible voice of Karen Carpenter.

[@pm-bg9mu]

Totally totally agree her voice goes through my whole body

[@refacingleads]

Agreed I saw them i think i was 10 my Mom let me walk to the stage , she looked at me and sang. I'm 60 and remember ....my Mom gone for 3 yrs these songs bring me to tears.

[@guymorris6596]

Her voice is beautiful and relaxing.

[@b.millsj2401]

Streisand???

[@smallies7154]

@@b.millsj2401 Streisand 💩💩💩

[@felixramirez6898]

To this day , I still love Her and miss Her . R.I.P. Our Dear Karen .

[@FranBushardt]

AMEN. The Carpenters Music brings Me and Emotional Feeling every time I hear them❤️🙏

[@unclewilbur8976]

@@felixramirez6898 Me too!

[@kevintru6765]

I don't think she ever realized how beautiful she was. Her voice is so soothing to listen to.

[@richardea4223]

😥

[@carolyningalls7330]

@@richardea4223 7.

[@tonikimpel7891]

Her mom had a lot to do with how Karen felt about herself. So very sad she had to die to know she was loved.

[@caroltoy6915]

She was gorgeous and pure

[@creepycrespi8180]

She looks closer to 40 than 23 here. Its a shame she couldn't accept herself for what she was. She would still be with us if she had.

[@klackon1]

As a life long fan of Led Zep, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and many more brilliant rock bands, I can honestly say that Karen Carpenter was utterly brilliant. Not only did she have a fantastic voice, she was no slouch on the drums either. What a sad loss.

[@kevinhall6321]

I'm sure the members of those rocker bands (that I love, too, BTW) would agree with you 100%. Great artists appreciate other great artists, and there was never a better singer than Karen Carpenter.

[@tolerance2024]

Im a hard rocker BUT---my heart changed, w/ these 2

[@matoko123]

You and me both.

[@rubylee446]

Will never forget Karen carpenter

[@richardbarrick1492]

Here's my view, take on Karen's contributions to Pop music-- 😮😮😳😳😳😳☝🙏🤦‍♀️--- ' nuff said

[@carolineray2542]

She looks so beautiful and perfect here. I wish she saw what we all could see.

[@martm216]

Exactly! Such a tragedy what happened later.

[@sac1303]

Such a clear flawless voice!

[@longgrayline8055]

She is absolutely beautiful and her voice, delivery, and enunciation are second to none. It’s crazy she’s only 23 years old or so in this video. What a Superstar!🌟

[@jhandle4196]

You do know they were lip-syncing and her voice was enhanced in the studio with lots of reverb and digital delay, etc. Just sayin'

[@papadwarf6762]

That dress made her look a bit chubby

[@mjrussell414]

@@papadwarf6762Goodness - what the actual hell? You know comments like that is what made her become anorexic, which eventually killed her. Along with lots of other young people. Watch your damn mouth. She looks lovely - young, beautiful and healthy.

[@unclewilbur8976]

@@papadwarf6762 …About the dress… According to a documentary, when Karen saw herself in this dress on this show, she was upset about the fat on her waist. (It wasn’t a lot of fat, but she had an ideal and fairly thin figure from 17 until this time.) This feeling of being overweight started her eating disorder. To me, Karen was so beautiful and her sweet charm completely melts my heart. So it’s sad for me to say these words about her weight and her eventual demise. If I could have been her friend I would have helped her. Anyway, as their fame began they toured around the world doing extreme numbers of concerts. They were very ambitious, and worked every day which left absolutely no time for a normal life. They needed to take time for stress relief, but they kept working and life unraveled.

[@papadwarf6762]

@@unclewilbur8976 I didn’t realise she had an eating disorder. Hopefully she is ok now.

[@michaelmereday6791]

I was 12 years old and loved her great memories

[@gailmohr7071]

R I P dear angel and thank you for sharing your God given gift with us xxxxxxx

[@user-z6p4c]

yeah absolutely I’ve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless.. I miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together. seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia

[@KeithRowley418]

The beauty of her voice still penetrates my heart 47 years later,

[@dethray1000]

who cares? nobody

[@KeithRowley418]

@@dethray1000 Do try not to be a complete twat.

[@migbham1]

@@dethray1000 I care deeply.

[@bobauniv]

카렌의 목소리 진짜 쵝오!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@debjh8983]

@@dethray1000🌰🌰🌰🌰🌰😜

[@miguel66014]

Her voice is absolutely incredible. Truly hard to accurately describe how talented she was.

[@joannelarose8198]

So talented.

[@petes6521]

Perhaps the smoothest voice ever!

[@SquireHoggOfficial]

we lost her way too soon.

[@kevinhall6321]

Her voice was perfection. Beautiful tone, never a crack no matter how high or how deep she went. Truly a gift from God.

[@miguel66014]

@@kevinhall6321 no question

[@jesuschrist7598]

THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER VOICE LIKE KAREN’S! AS CLOSE TO AN ANGEL VOICE AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE!

[@akramal-hakim1064]

Beautifully described....I fully agree

[@DianeMartin-i5s]

Agreed ❤❤❤

[@LePetitChatNoir79]

Her voice is like velvet. Simply adore her. ❤

[@ccrider8483]

Multi-tracking, but yes a real talent.

[@jeffhampton2767]

I still have my 1970s television 😊

[@guynelson8667]

She is arguably one of the best female voices of all time!

[@lesteraizlewood8457]

Karen had the most recognisable voice on earth. She was amazing to listen to.

[@markrobertson7411]

I love listening to her voice I have the greatest hits on dvds

[@bigstyx]

No singer’s like her today, what a voice.

[@scotttransue6090]

I was 18 years old in 1973, and now almost 65. Karen Carpenter enriched my life then and still one of the best female singers of all time.

[@ContentWizard]

I was 12, but DITTO!

[@onlythewise1]

me to was great times big streets was whittier blvd and beach blvd

[@anthonysaponaro6318]

The best.

[@anthonysaponaro6318]

I'll say this , she might not be the best singer ever, But certainly there has never been anybody better.

[@theonemodifier]

Definitely Karen is one of the best. And here's one of the best from Spain, Amaya Uranga has such rich deep soulful tone. They had a hit song in America in 1973 First group ever to have a top ten hit in a different language. kzbin.info/aero/PLhN4PJue2WwXaglb-rqoTYQk0M7fYwhoy

[@autumnskye5882]

The purity of her voice is ageless!!

[@glenlarson5373]

The Quintessential Contralto.

[@scottwest1813]

I agree.

[@jacirogers9109]

Diana Lynn Exactly! So smooth. So beautiful,so sad.

[@carlaaustin7223]

She had an excellent voice.

[@thorpenator9148]

It's easy too sound the same when you are lip synching on every performance. And trust me I am a huge fan.

[@lunatik9696]

Amazing voice; imitated but never duplicated. Karen looks so healthy here.

[@Heather89Anne]

She does look healthy here.

[@nilawagner]

Sadly, this is the show that began her obsession with losing weight. She thought she looked fat in this outfit, and she told Rich she was going to start dieting. I can never watch this without wishing with all my heart she'd worn something else.

[@katiegrundle9900]

@@nilawagner i didnt know that this was the start of it. i myself am deep in anorexia. i always have a deep connection to karen. she is on my short list of seeing sometime when i cross the other side.

[@emillion4470]

It's been repeatedly said that Karen sounded like an angel. Granted, she had superhuman vocal technique and ability but her voice possessed the most human quality ever put on record: warm, full and resonant. It seemed she was right there beside you - inside your head, close to your heart, soul deep. A true living comforting entity coming thru those cold speakers . She wove a deep sense of intimacy and an enduring connection that no vocalist could replicate - then or since.

[@davewanamaker3690]

Best description of Karen Carpenter's voice ever. There was something about tuning the radio and hearing a Carpenters' record...I just had to stay and listen because I knew it would be great.

[@emillion4470]

@@dodgecrockett3474 Hearing and seeing is believing... Let's Go!🎤

[@NickRatto]

@@dodgecrockett3474 back to the future 1971-2-3

[@NickRatto]

@@dodgecrockett3474 numbers what’s this bout numbers I’m stating my opinion what do numbers do my site web tube whatever they call dis isn’t public don’t understand how ta make ain’t inta PC, just curious of these things I enjoy I’d love to show my 10 second cartoon catalog I draw or gesso I’ve attempted but closed set oh that’s the yrs.71 72 73 hey the way ya read ‘twas close ta my day in February

[@gstockwell5315]

Richard Carpenter is so very underrated. He co-wrote, composed, arranged, mixed, and had the brilliance to contact Paul Williams and collaborated. Then, having the amazing voice of his beautiful sister, Karen. It's 2024 and 41 years since Karen left us.❤🙏💔

[@lynndee1218]

So Beautiful here, I suffered with Anorexia too. She died on my birthday when I was 16, I went into treatment then.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hi,how are you doing?

[@parthoroy9141]

Glad you found help 🙏

[@Jesusiscominglive777]

Well your birthday must be on February 4th, mines February 3rd, I was 17 when she died the day after my birthday, I think anyway I don't even recall when she died I just know from information, in 83 I was in the 11th grade so I was guessing that's how old I was

[@bgold2007]

​@@Jesusiscominglive777test

[@saroramasami620]

Hello - how do U do?❤

[@lazurm]

Hurts when she sings, "...so much of life ahead." In 10 years she was gone.

[@simplewormonastring6869]

To her it was a third of her life.

[@martinplatt5928]

Incredible voice. Probably the greatest female vocalist ever.

[@robertbauer9101]

Martin Platt Paul McCartney said as much too.

[@glenlarson5373]

The Quintessential Contralto.

[@lindashawkfan4444]

Martin Platt Your brother…

[@DannybFlat01]

and drummer..

[@sp4gsus]

I would say she is one of many of the greatest female voices ever, not “the greatest.” When you get to a certain level it’s not a competition anymore. Retha, Streisand, Ella, so many great singers, there is no best. So sad she wasn’t able to give us more music.

[@fredfarnackle5455]

Karen's voice was liquid gold. Gone before her time and sadly missed.

[@piscesempress1978]

Her voice was simply amazing. She looks SO good here, she was never fat, she had hips BIG DEAL!! that is what a woman has!!! Not everyone is a stick figure, which that can be beautiful too but she was just as beautiful. Its a shame people couldn't leave her alone enough and her life was tragic. I hope finally she is resting in peace.

[@jackiepowell7513]

Twiggy was the deal. Tough times for gals.

[@greghemlock6679]

Karen thank you for being a part of my life. I'm 64 now and your music makes me feel young. RIP

[@joedavis2127]

God thank you for them ❤❤❤😅😊

[@artompkins7958]

@@joedavis2127God -fuck you for taking her life so soon

[@chrisnutley5747]

I heard someone else describe it perfectly...."Karen's voice wrapped itself around the word and note and laid it gently in your ear." I love that analogy.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Right.

[@AACE73]

And in your heart ❤️

[@Colt-ii4qn]

Tons of singers can hit the ultra high notes, but Karen’s unbelievably soft heartwarming voice is the greatest female voice ever ❤️

[@kenlandrum3329]

Oh yes she was very beautiful and had a beautiful voice to match.

[@anthonysaponaro6318]

Think about how incredibly difficult it is to sound Angelic in a consistently low register

[@anthonysaponaro6318]

She was beyond amazing.

[@kathryneast6919]

Her voice sounded genuine.

[@ralex3697]

Definitely one of the purest natural tones to ever exist. She was one of the greats

[@TelevisionVanguard]

One of the greats of the music industry. The Carpenters were a very special team, and Karen was that one-in-a-million talent.

[@johngraham5543]

Couldn't agree more. This lady was very special indeed. We,ll never see her like again

[@patfromamboy]

I recently bought a Sony reel to reel tape deck for 50 dollars and it came with a box of about 20 tapes including a Carpenters, Janis Joplin, Simon and Garfunkel and a few other classics from the 60’s and 70’s.

[@jackiepowell7513]

Richard was an extraordinary music master. They were so both complementary.

[@robertparker6654]

The music industry has been the ruination of many great talented artists.

[@danielandteresabowlin3406]

In my opinion, one of the greatest female singers of all time!

[@davidratti5555]

Simply the greatest female voice EVER!

[@THXx1138]

Karen was only 23 here and yet her voice was so mature. She had such a unique and beautiful instrument. No one compares.

[@rektyrektingson4668]

Damn! Only 23? That's nuts

[@monilaninetynine3811]

@@rektyrektingson4668 Yes, she was a baby.

[@michaelverbakel7632]

Yet no one realized less than 10 years later in 1983 Karen Carpenter was gone at the age of 32. Her brother Richard Carpenter is still here with us in 2022, I heard that he is now 76. Time sure does fly.

[@c.a.g.3130]

Karen's voice was reeeeally low alto. Virtually every woman who sings down that low has a smokey, husky, almost manish aggressiveness in their singing. Somehow Karen was able to sing with a rich, velvety chest voice while maintaining an almost impossible lightness that made it sound like she was singing in a high register rather than low, all the while with unspeakably perfect phrasing, breath control and matchless even tone. Utterly incredible singing.

[@johnboehmer6683]

And, Richard said that she could often times nail a song in one or two takes... Mind-blowing.

[@corystajduhar]

I know what you mean. My friend Cynder's voice reminds me of Karen's voice. She always sounds feminine (never sounds mannish). Her voice is rich and beautiful even when she sings really low. It's a special quality.

[@rocknroller77]

One of the best Contraltos ever

[@janetcolmenero8278]

I don't think she ever hit a bad note. HIGHLY unusual, even for the best singers.

[@2liter8]

I like to think that like Garland Karen C probably never had a lesson and. . . well she must have had an angel singing through her.

[@jimmy5634]

“Superstar” is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs she aver did. I get chills every time I hear it.

[@kevincopeland795]

Me as well. Very difficult for me to control my emotions when I hear it

[@geraldinebruce8269]

❤❤❤me as well love Karen🙏💚🙏💚

[@lindabergman3127]

Watch Leonid and friends Chicago Tribute Band cover her SuperStar❤ it’s very close to Karen’s voice! Always loved the Carpenters🎉🎉🎉

[@NickRatto]

@@lindabergman3127 theirs is the greatest rendition of all her’s n Every possible artist of The golden yrs of ballad n brass tones ever

[@carlosdeleon8068]

She had one of the must beautiful and refined voices I've ever heard in my life, and on top of that she was a sensational singer. So sad and such a tragedy that she died so young.

[@kraignelson1973]

My goodness that woman could sing!

[@amelmatt5641]

I am always amazed at Karen's silky smooth voice. I know it's been said before but she really has the most unique and beautiful female voice ever. RIP Karen, you will never be forgotten.

[@lefty2149]

When Karen sings “Top of the world” it’s like hearing the voice of an angel spreading love.

[@harrynking777]

How do you know?

[@jimtownsend7899]

I don't think the day will ever come that her voice doesn't bring a tear to my eye. I sure it never does. 50 some years, and I'm still in love with her and her lovely voice.

[@howardhale5573]

Her voice that makes me smile ❤

[@multitieredinvestor183]

I am 84 and still in love with her voice.

[@hudentdw2]

Good Bless You I hope You're still in good health!

[@peterjones4621]

Keep listening and keep living, my sister walks a couple miles every day and has for years, she's 78 and in perfect health, that is she keeps needing shoulder operations from excessive golfing but she's in fantastic shape, also it doesn't hurt being rich and living in Rancho Mirage.

[@countquackula8539]

84 sounds like a scary number.

[@WhitePersian2011]

I am 66 and same as you, as I am still in love with her voice. We grow over time and I especially now know the meaning of “Superstar”, which came out during the time of “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Interestingly, the title “Superstar” is never mentioned in the song.

[@akramal-hakim1064]

And so do I

[@KaylaMarie_]

Even her speaking voice is super pretty.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hi,how are you doing?

[@danlee2475]

Actually her speaking voice is not near as pretty as her singing. But that's okay.

[@spacetimemalleable7718]

She was unbelievably beautiful and had voice that can never be matched. Cried for days after hearing she passed away - a historic tragedy.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Yes, indeed.

[@fredmullen8171]

I’m still crying every Christmas Holiday whenever she’s on the radio singing the Christmas album songs. It’s become a sacred mourning ritual, every year.

[@benscoles5085]

@@fredmullen8171 every Christmas season since I got internet, I have listened to her , I miss her music so much,

[@Boddissatva]

The world is in need of more music like this.

[@royalmason1539]

Here are some young singers who are going to carry the torch... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4CVpp57isqXgac / kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKi2lWmmmZqId7M / kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooCzaKyOft-dedk

[@Freshstart6354]

@@royalmason1539 ---Completely different style's, and their voices are still developing. They use a opera style, whitch a lot of young singers do. I think they are great singers, & will only get better, but Karen's adult voice is very uniek, she sings in a key that is very difficult for a woman's voice.

[@tammybedford4954]

Those days are over forever

[@dh7139]

Amen

[@rebeccagreene7927]

To me, the most beautiful voice ever. It was smooth and comforting when the words flowed. Really sad that we lost her.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hi,how are you doing?

[@tonydziedziak3686]

Tears are instantaneously brought to my eyes,

[@welchshahan714]

When I was a teen (BACK IN THE 70'S) I used to get teased because I liked the Carpenters, now I don't care!

[@lamarravery4094]

Millions of people love the Carpenters, you shouldn't have felt embarrassed. I'm sure the people that teased you, also liked them but were embarrassed to admit it too, which is stupid. Who's to say what is cool and what is lame? No one can deny the Carpenters are really talented. The Carpenters are definitely on the soft side, but I like soft music.

[@greenwich1754]

Yup! Can identify completely. Carpenters music moved my heart, but that was not allowed - Led Zeppin et. al. ruled the day. 45+ years later, I don't give a crap! Proudly supporting the Carpenters!

[@johnmcgahern3946]

And you still get teased? You've must have very juvenile friends!

[@janetcolmenero8278]

@welch shaman, they were the first concert I saw, in 1973 when I was twelve. My mom's friend's daughter took me -- she was 16. I'm sure someone paid her to do it because I could tell she really thought it was uncool, LOL. But I had a great time. When I was nine I saved up my allowance to buy the Close To You album, and it went on from there.

[@josephdefrancia8221]

Karen what an angelic voice we still miss you deeply sweetheart

[@billtsirtsis7060]

Karen had one of the best voices of all time.such a tragic loss.

[@humanbeing693]

Legendary.

[@californiausa7622]

I am a heavy metal fan, but Karen was truly incredible, Her talent was amazing the highs and lows of her voice 'All I can say is amazing'''' RIP Karen you are truly missed''

[@stevejanowiak1982]

Stunner in every way. A once in a millennium talent.

[@geoprof6993]

Hearing her beautiful voice sing "We've Only Just Begun" after so many years, transports me back almost 50 years ago to time when I had hope.

[@kensellers4082]

I was a freshman in college, when I first heard Karen Carpenter sing “Close To You” over an FM station on the radio. I thought, what a beautiful voice this young woman has. Who is she? If Ms. Carpenter were still here today, I believe she would have already been a recipient of both the Kennedy Center Honors and the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her many contributions to American music and culture.. And, as great as Ms. Carpenter’s extensive musical talents were, she was also a very warm and wonderful person, who left this world much too soon.

[@soppdrake]

Dude! We all had Hope back then! RIP, Bob 🤭

[@dethray1000]

loser

[@buffyk-952]

Sucks getting old. Seems like only yesterday we were in high school. And it's 50 years later.

[@AllenOption8]

I heard them live in the spring of 74. They were incredible live.

[@DavidGlover-s7x]

:). I would give a limb to have seen them then.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Certainly one of God's most vocally gifted angels...love Karen!

[@scottwest1813]

Well said.

[@danielminutilli5372]

yep, an angel

[@AaronSmith-xx5zb]

Exactly right!

[@2liter8]

what guy wouldn't marry her in a second?

[@KeyofDavid5778]

Perfect statemen...t she sings in God's choir !

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

I go to tears every time I listen to her music. Never get tired of it. To say she had a beautiful talented voice is such an understatement!!!!

[@mikewrasman5103]

Oh my gosh, yes, yes and yes.

[@shahadah1451]

A big part of Karen's appeal which is sometimes overlooked is that the words to her music are tearjerkers too. Always meaningful and uplifting, or if singing about something sad, straight-on real and true.

[@dh7139]

Me too🥲

[@MGWohl]

I am 78 now. Whenever I want to relive and remember some of the best days of my youth I make a point of playing some of Karens’ beautiful and soulful music. What a loss for us all that this talented beautiful lady left us so soon in her life.

[@keithplumley2054]

I think I was a weird 13 yr old in 1973 and I loved the Carpenters. Still gives me chills when I hear them sing.

[@NickRatto]

I’m 63 n when I was 9 when she,made the debut Carpenters Lp first time this happened to me by this beautiful voice n minds eye gave me this chill n stil today even more 😎🎵🎶

[@brianbornstein1611]

same here 13 in 73 knew she was great

[@ralex3697]

@@brianbornstein1611 Same here

[@windellchapman8397]

I still find it tough to watch her without having to blink to hide my sadness . I m still left in awe each time I hear her voice. Ever since I saw her on Johnny Carsons Tonite Show , I’ve noticed a smile on my face , and a lighter heart , when listening to that one of a kind voice....You are missed , Karen 😢

[@patwhite7970]

She was beautiful inside and outside. RIP , Karen.

[@ziggyben13]

She had one of the most beautiful voices that ever was. So soothing to the ears… When I see her on videos, I’m sure I’m in the majority here, where I still feel a sadness and wish she were still with us. And still the Carpenters and her voice makes me smile. So sweet that at times, (knowing she’s been gone now 40 years) that her voice is so beautiful it’s almost too painful to listen to. Anyone else have that feeling?

[@SeamusMcGillicuddy0]

👍🏻

[@josephinearriaga7028]

Yes❤

[@bradcallaghan8099]

A lot of talented voices will impress you but very very few can touch your soul like Karen could.

[@tondjmontague4783]

How one could sing so effortlessly yet so beautifully as Karen Carpenter? She’s got the most soothing voice to me, unexplainably touches me in a way no other female vocalist does.

[@budt525]

My favourite female voice.

[@tomschmitz5745]

mine too, my favorite voice male or female.. while i love so many singers male and female and so many groups and so many styles of music and so many eras, she is and always will be the "one" for me...

[@loredomattoni1496]

Lets not forget ann wilson also

[@janetcolmenero8278]

@@loredomattoni1496, Ann is my favorite rock female vocalist. Her voice is getting a little rough, but she can still wail!

[@thomasdorsey3741]

I still miss her

[@stephencerny4856]

IT WAS PAST MY BEDTIME IN 1973 BUT NOW I CAN WATCH ON KZbin ANYTIME.

[@johnboehmer6683]

🤣, same here! 6 yrs old=8:00 bedtime...

[@TheRochester45]

Me too Stephen, in 73 I was 9.

[@janisnolette]

My parents let me watch some of the specials

[@janisnolette]

I was 10 lol but I would love to go back to the 70s and visit

[@brelee-x3e]

I remember those specials, I loved to watch. I was only 12. I remember this song, and it was my very favorite then. Those were the good ole' days!

[@tensecondbuickgn]

I largely gravitate to heavy metal and hard rock but her voice was legendary and there hasn't been one that has come close even to this day. Just an unmistakable depth of pure beauty

[@crossfiretrading3667]

Lifetime hardrock/metal fan here as well. Absolutely love Karen's voice - angelic.

[@antoniograncino3506]

As Spock might say, "Fascinating!" that such a voice would appeal to fans of such disparate musical genres as heavy metal and treacly pop.

[@2Hearts3]

Just a couple of good, clean super-talented kids on top of the world. You're still there in our hearts🎶🏆♥️👏

[@irawhitlock1084]

I just can’t get over how beautiful she is. In appearance yes. Her voice, yes. But there’s something beyond that. I’ve always felt this way when I’ve heard or seen her over the years. I think it’s something like a deep deep genuineness. Her beauty is deeply real and true. God bless your soul Karen. ❤️🙏

[@biomathmatics]

The sound of the Carpenters always reminds me of my happy childhood full of dreams and hopes.

[@duchovny2]

It's people like you who help keep Karen Carpenter alive in our hearts

[@siclmn]

Her voice was perfect it always made me feel good she was an angel in every way.

[@zminvestllc9919]

HER VOICE WAS LIKE PURE SILK. SHE WAS UNDERESTIMATED.

[@squareeyz]

The wireless technology they had in 1973 on the Bob Hope show was amazing. No Mics, no messy cables, and they sound just like the record. Incredible!

[@andrewhanson5942]

Much easier to produce a show without mucking around with all of the audio trying to make it sound like the studio recording. They did a good job of syncing up. I didn't see one mis-cue in the whole performance.

[@hudentdw2]

You cracked me just up Ha Ha that whole crap was phony Karen was so pure but Bob was so insecure!

[@jimburesh6694]

LOL this was all lip-synched. I hope you are joking.

[@andrewhanson5942]

@@jimburesh6694 I think he was joking.

[@mrwassef]

I see what you’re doing 😂😏

[@joelensign9110]

Being a keyboardist myself Richard is astronominical

[@mikewrasman5103]

Richard is a great arranger, unfortunately he is overlooked.

[@sea-snake8315]

she is one of the most unique artists to ever live

[@wallybrown9509]

I will hang it out there and say, Karen Carpenter has the best female voice of our time. So, smooth, clear, effortless, and beautiful. Just wow.

[@Robert-jw5hq]

Karen Carpenter & Minnie riperton

[@RubyBandUSA]

Karen Carpenter and Whitney Houston. Both left us way too soon.

[@sharoninglima1217]

Karen…your voice is just magic and you and Richard were 🎶 🎵 🎤 musical geniuses! ❤❤

[@TheGecko213]

Pure crystal clear voice of perfect tone and timbre.

[@chrisullery3386]

Karen was such a beautiful woman and she had the most beautiful voice, I miss the carpenters.

[@markord3980]

The most stunning woman in every way..totally extraordinary..

[@johnboehmer6683]

So tragic that when she finally did find true love, it turned out to be the biggest jerk of all time, and ended quickly and terribly.

[@brelee-x3e]

She felt she was never good enough.….for her Mom.

[@rbulkow68]

What a beautiful voice she had.

[@lesliezimmer6985]

Her voice and presence really was enchanting. I just wish her self-confidence would have noticed this. May she rest in peace.

[@johnalello9233]

These were the days! Karen Carpenter is such a beautiful woman! Her voice is so sweet it brings happiness to all !!! Please put The Carpenter's in the Rock'n'roll hall of fame!!! The sweetest voice in music history!!!!

[@Ednerd]

there is just something so magical about her voice. and the way she drops her pitch is amazing

[@glenlarson5373]

The Quintessential Contralto.

[@rocknroller77]

Glen Larson thank you. One of the famous Contraltos. But none really compare to Karen. She was top notch

[@deneaseray8332]

She looked amazing

[@johnnytd1128]

Crisp and clear, I love you Karen Carpenter!!

[@karenharris722]

Incredible - and so dearly missed!

[@Tony.aussiecoltsfan]

The low notes in her voice are remarkable rare to hear this clarity on this range ✨️

[@dibber43]

There will NEVER EVER be another Karen Carpenter!!! One-of-a-kind voice that can have NO EQUAL!!! And an AMAZING DRUMMER!!! Gone WAY TOO SOON...😢

[@youngtimer964]

Man that gives me chills! What a perfect voice.

[@wpl6661]

Sinatra had an iconic voice but people can do it or sound similar. Karen Carpenter's voice can't be duplicated. It is so distinct.

[@johnboehmer6683]

That's true, there's only a handful of singers throughout all of pop music history that this can be said about, that there is no sound alike for. She is one of them, and undoubtedly the best. Rare air indeed.

[@AndrewVOdom]

Sorry-- only one Sinatra; one Elvis... & one Karen Carpenter... What a century of great talents!

[@annlanders978]

@@AndrewVOdom And ONE Michael Jackson.

[@leonphelps1901]

And only 1 Brian Douglas Wilson

[@frazzledude]

Keiko Toge can imitate Karen Carpenter's voice. Here she is imitating her voice for Richard Carpenter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIKoeKGnmMmVm6s

[@bk65-wf3wp]

November 1973 - a much simpler time, Thanksgiving and the Holidays, Bob Hope on TV, what a great time to grow up in!

[@angelicchandler8275]

They where one of my favorite singers back in those days. Her voice was unmatched in smoothness and their music was relaxing. What a tragic loss it was when she passed away.

[@emilybryyson9562]

She looked so pretty and healthy here. Karen was magical!!

[@davidmoore2325]

Hi,how are you doing?

[@jackiepowell7513]

Ironically she hated this outfit. It was alleged. Hindsight s 2020, she ckd ve worn dark, black palazzo pant instead.

[@BrianAz]

She really looked great then! Her weight looks fine and she looks healthy. I dont know what changed all that, but we lost one of the most beautiful voices ever. Would love to have seen what else she would have done.

[@char4him99]

Apparently one of the producers told her she was chubby.

[@rocknroller77]

Charlotte Dickson yeah. Some douche said that to her. She hated this outfit here as well. But like Richard even said, she was always "aware," of her weight, but when that douche told her she was heavy, she went downhill.

[@jaylayland2867]

@@rocknroller77 it's so sad Hollywood and the music industry wants women to look like little boys.

[@mgebi1]

@@rocknroller77 Your right I read that long ago. She liked being on the drums better than up front. They pushed her to just sing not play. She was a good drummer too. Such a sad story. I like many never heard of nervosa before. Her heart gave out.

[@lindaambrose1334]

Charlotte Dickson I heard the same thing and that this was the start of her fixation on her weight... so wrong

There will never be another voice of this purity in music, genuine and with perfection of execution and production. They are in my top 5 of the all time greatest artists ever. She was taken away way too soon, and I will see her in GOD;s Choir in Heaven one day. So missed and so Loved... Thank you for the joy you brought to my life with your music and love for humanity.

[@pseudopetrus]

I miss the Carpenters! I was quite young when they were at the top of the charts! But I loved Karen and how she could reach my heart!

[@josephstewart2827]

The smoothest voice ever Karen ❤

[@oonojoe]

Nothing to hide here, just raw talent. Truly a lost art.