The Carpenters Reaction Goodbye to Love Audio (It SHOOK Me!) | Dereck Reacts

#thecarpenters #goodbyetolove #carpentersreaction
Hi all welcome back to another video Dereck Reacts back at it again! This time around we take a look at another Carpenters song; by request "Goodbye to Love." Karen and Richard prove exceed expectation and prove their talent, see my full reaction now!
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[@ionthetarget]

The original power ballad. And it is perfection.

[@raesour2806]

I think it’s my favourite Carpenters song (hard to choose just one lol)

[@N_Georgia_Trout]

💯

[@LouiseRichards-ux2mi]

Amen

[@eddiejohnson5370]

Well said well bloody said for real

[@stevetournay6103]

​@@raesour2806It's my favourite of their hits. Most of my favourite Carpenters tracks are album cuts...Eve, Someday, Crescent Noon...

[@cmetzger78]

Dereck, NOBODY can ever say that Karen Carpenter didn't have one of the greatest voices of the 20th century! Everything she sang turned to gold. Thanks! ~Chris

[@mstrunn]

@Chris GOAT!

[@shaunprendergast8900]

The only voice I've ever heard that touches your soul, so stunning

[@gregsteele7117]

one breath, "time and time again the chance for love has past me by and all I know of love is how to live without it"

[@debbicook1584]

Her breath control is stunning, the two long sentences without a breath in between is unbelievable ❤

[@stevehulse4005]

Probably one of the most recognisable voices in the world

[@eddiejohnson5370]

Well said well bloody said for real Karen carpenter and luther vandross

[@noalosgorgojos6583]

Beautiful song with Karen Carpenter....no one else like her in singing area

[@charlesr63]

Amazing range displayed in this song. Her low tones are just epic. Karen always conveys emotion like no one else. Also Richard was a genius with orchestration.

[@mustang6756]

Karen's voice is one of a kind.

[@geraldsettlemyer4033]

The guitar riff was Richards idea. Hence the power ballad was born. Used by rock bands ever since

[@bearhamilton6705]

What people don't talk about is the fact that this song was the herald of the "power ballad", performed by metal bands.

[@Fuzzybear7680]

It was the ORIGINAL power ballad. They invented the genre. It was quite controversial with their fans at the time. They even received some hate mail about it. If you get a chance, look for Tony Peluso's interview about this song.

[@hiseagle]

This song is absolutely phenomal. I never could understand the fans' cries that they were "selling out". Huh uh...no way. They were diverse more than people know.

[@timturk]

I have always considered it to be one of the all time greatest guitar solos.

[@danilodemori]

Years and years pass and I am still moved by Tony Peluso's interview about this song.

[@ffjsb]

@@timturk There's are literally hundreds of AWESOME guitars solos, this stands out because it created a genre. Kinda hard to weed out so many greats, but this one has history to it.

[@Fool3SufferingFools]

Well, there was a little song a couple years earlier called "Let It Be" that was a power ballad by any definition.

[@donnysarian]

It WAS the world's first power Ballad with Tony Peluso's heavy Fuzz guitar solo. Karen was in the Holy Trinity of female singers along with Ann Wilson of Heart in Rock and Joni Mitchell in Folk.

[@MrSmartAlec]

Fans of the Carpenters absolutely lost their $hit over the fuzz guitar when this song came out. They screamed "that's not the Carpenters I know". It was crazy. I loved it.

[@skroy8671]

I remember all the hype about that, Tom. It was funny, but a testament to Richard Carpenter's genius as a composer. I remember seeing him in an interview many moons ago about this very subject. He said even the guitarist, Tony Peluso, wanted to lay down a much "softer" solo, but Richard said, "No! That's exactly what I want! Let it rip!" I'm paraphrasing, of course, but you're right, people were blown away! :)

[@timturk]

Tony Peluso’s guitar solo in this song, one of the all time greatest.

[@thetwikikid4444]

This was supposedly one of the first if not the first “power ballad” with that insane (at the time) fuzz guitar solo. For all the flack Richard gets at times, his arrangements were solid. In average or below average hands this kind of experimentation would sound like 💩

[@steveanderson6180]

Another example of why it was "The Carpenters". Look a few years farther back and you can find "The Dick Carpenter Trio" with Karen on drums. Tonu Peluso said he took credit for being there and playing that solo, but was adamant that it was all Richard. I don't remember which concert it was, but there is a live concert version on KZbin that must have been immediately after the release. Tony looks really nervous, taking a deep breath and looking at Richard and Karen for courage. I think he was half ready for boos and flying tomatoes. I was 10 or 11 when this came out my mother and would talk about music, what she liked and what I liked and what we liked in common, etc. She was also definitely a fan of The Carpenters.

[@markharvey573]

It's my favorite song of theirs.

[@pushpak]

Tony Peluso on that awesome guitar solo.

[@cathyaudette1060]

Karen's midnight velvet voice is so soothing and almost unearthly. Richard did all the musical arrangement and sang along as well. Immense talent, we were blessed. Rest in Peace sweet Karen. Love really was not kind to you and you deserved so much more.

[@luisv.124]

A heartbreaking song, and a great interpretation by the late and sorely missed Karen. Love you, Dereck. What an emotional reaction!

[@TangoEliott]

Fabulous song. There is literally nothing wrong with it.

[@lloydlin7834]

I love how you mention the electric guitar several times! That impresses me much listening to the song, too!

[@maurisegrant3486]

38 years today we lost this angel with cristiline voice r.i.p karen carpenter

[@buffalobraves9]

There's not many perfect songs in this world. This is clearly one of the few...perfect in every way.

[@halweiss8671]

I’ve always thought so.

[@niilsaa]

I love how mesmerised you look, it was exactly my reaction the first time I heard this song. When the harmonies + final guitar solo came on, I was in awe.

[@mollyquinn8514]

We lost an incredible voice when she died.

[@dougmccomas3073]

Just for fun, you need to find the live version of this. The guitar solo goes on longer and it is amazing!!

[@1964paulsmith]

This song gets me emotional every time. Great reaction.

[@strangefrontiersdw]

Awesome reaction! The Carpenters production and song writing stands up today and this particular track is perfection. Karen's voice is heavenly...and that guitar. Keep up the good work 👍

[@geraldhostettler4527]

BRILLIANT and one of the first power ballads thanks to Richard Carpenter. No one can ever sing like Karen. No one! She was simply the best! Thank God I lived in the'70s to have heard them on the charts in real time!

[@tonylehr8714]

The voice soothes you. The harmonies take you to the sun, the guitar with overdrive tears you apart.

[@Darrigrande]

Almost 40 years after herr passing, the Carpenters can still bring you in heaven with their music. When she died, the world lost one of the gifted singer of the century.

[@terereynolds698]

Her voice is just as beautiful as she was, the guy on the piano is her older brother Richard. Karen was one of the best drummers of all time.

[@EnricoMRemondini]

Oh, my Lord, what a desperate and dramatic cry for love is this song !!! Poor Karen, may you rest in peace, you look such a beautiful soul, I'd dare say that there was no space for a pure heart like you, you left a trail of infinity behind you, rest in peace, dear soul and may your crave for infinity be filled by God's infinite love !!!! Thank you for the music you have left behind for us to enjoy the bitterness of your inner and such dramatic feelings!!! And Tony Peluso, with his INCREDIBLE guitar is somehow interpreting the drama of your life, Karen, may you rest in peace, dear love !

[@robertpiarulli6230]

Derek you are the man. Karen was absolutely the best.Richard was a great arranger and they jelled so we'll together. God bless you.

[@Tessiefaye]

I love listening to your incites your voice is also very soothing. Karen is undoubtedly unparalleled but Richard was also a genius composer.

[@DereckReacts]

thank you!

[@robertpaisley8643]

Carpenters are on another planet.. Way ahead of their time.. OOZE CLASS OF SHEER QUALITY.. Greatest pop duo ever.. An I love your passion for their music.. LOVE WATCHING YOU AS THE PLAY.. liked an subscriber now 🎶😍🎼🎵👍xx

[@anneking4656]

I love The Carpenters! This song is wonderful. You should listen to I Won’t Last a Day Without You. It’s divine...💜 I enjoy your reactions too ~ Karen Carpenter was truly one of the best, if not the best, singer in history...💜💜💜

[@davidfrania8990]

This song just has so many layers...A-mazing!!! I remember it well!

[@jjdecani]

"I don't want it to end". Same reaction we all have, bro. That guitar playout is just like going to heaven.

[@jasonallen8588]

Seriously! I usually crank up the volume at the end in an effort to make the song last just a little bit longer.

[@Perfect_Blend]

Tony Peluso slayed on the fuzz guitar. Lot of their fans at the time were upset about the guitar solo.

[@sealofapproval2439]

I read that when they were trying to describe what kind of solo they wanted they only said they needed a "dirty" sound. It's really and incredible solo.

[@wpollock1]

This is my favorite Carpenters song. What a melody! Tasty oboe and piano touch by Richard. The fuzz guitar - fantastic. Yes, I want to close my eyes on this also.....you get lost in this. God, her voice is fantastic.

[@rickmuscarella6837]

Hey great reaction, this is by far my favorite song by the Carpenters, those guitar solos and her voice make this song so epic. .

[@sjbennett7130]

My life anthem song “approved” xx

[@staceydimig478]

Yeah, mine too.

[@michaelhillman4654]

This is such a haunting but beautiful melody. Karen’s gorgeous voice, the great backing vocals, and that great guitar work by Mr Peluso. This is truly one of their great songs, among many other great songs.

[@garythomas4431]

My friend. This was an era of stupendous music making and collaboration. Karen Carpenter's voice is a singular instrument in itself. And yes, the guitar, using a big muff pie fuzz pedal really makes this composition stand out. I love your reaction a professional appraisal and understand.

[@tonyacook8966]

WOW..Than you for resting to one of my favorite Carpenters songs ❤️ Karen's voice is just magic and that guitar is killer 🎸

[@tonyacook8966]

I meant thank you for reacting

[@bandirain8690]

To me, "Solitaire" show cases Karen's high notes and low notes. A masterpiece ❤️

[@stevetournay3731]

Dereck's just done that one too. Check it out if you haven't yet...

[@javascript6948]

I agree Solitaire belongs to The Carpenters even though Neil Sedaka wrote and recorded first . She kills it.

[@IllyaLeonovMorganFreepony]

You are so right. That song can make me cry.

[@zigman8550]

Richard has said that Karen didn't like "Solitaire" and hated singing it.

[@craigroth8710]

I love all their music. But Solitaire just really does it for me!!

[@artsci2716]

Karen does a Christmas duo with Perry Como who Is from my hometown and Karen has a beautiful song "Bless the Beasts and the Children." Which is simply amazing. All I can say is that Karen's voice can bring grown men to tears as she has me. You are doing a great job Dereck! I just found your channel and I subscribed today.

[@belamiboi1276]

Watching your reaction was amazing and made me teary eyed, seeing your enjoyment. I simply LOVE everything the Carpenters have done. This song is amazing. You really hit the nail on the head with your description. Did you know that Karen played the drums on their recordings, Karen started out as a drummer.

[@DereckReacts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lionheartroar3104]

I love your organic response to these songs. Keep the oldies comin'. It's good to hear them through ears of the young.

[@paulwaters7834]

stunning song Derek, she never has a bad performance and as for the co writer it was John Bettis who wrote Crazy for you by Madonna, love from the uk x

[@paulwaters7834]

@Michael Asay please keep your poisonous venom to yourself, Madonna is not trash, she is the biggest selling female artist of all time, the most successful touring artist of all time and has done more for charities than most, opened schools, hospitals and donated loads to AIDS research and whilst everyone has freedom of speech if you took time to read the comment i made it was about John Bettis and no comparisons were made. I always find Trolls to be the downfall of these channels, they only spread hate and insults. If you haven't got anything constructive or nice to say its always best to refrain from posting input.

[@slimlouis6441]

Michael Asay Do you have a head injury? He never compared Karen to Madonna. He brought up a writers work. Btw Madonna created some iconic music. Art is relative. Try not to be such an ass. You made a fool of yourself.

[@soupdragonuk]

Karen's voice in a one in a generation type. She has perfect pitch, tone and breath control. Her voice can make grown men cry - yes that includes me, often. The world lost something truly special when she left us alone and wanting.

[@nolanoshiro2083]

a generation is maybe 29 years, hers is once in a lifetime

[@jino4280]

I've been watching your reactions for a while now. I like your take on songs and this makes me appreciate them all the more. You have a very likeable personality too. And some great t-shirts! :)

[@samueltabo3390]

From Richard Carpenter, up until then no artist included a fuzz guitar solo prominent in the recording. You have pop ballad, lush vocals, string orchestra juxtaposed against those elements. John Bettis said that it hadn't been done before, so Richard Carpenter may have introduced the power ballad with this in 1972

[@stevetournay6103]

The epic outro has always reminded me of the famous Canon by baroque composer Johann Pachelbel. And it's such touches that make so many Carpenters recordings (ABBA, too) timeless...

[@rayfaircloth8253]

This song is just awesome. The Carpenters are probably my favorite group of all time.

[@lisabain4012]

Karen has never been matched on going from high to low so effortlessly.

[@mstrunn]

@Lisa Very difficult for a female singer to do, but Karen did it as you stated!

[@samueltabo3390]

John Bettis was his lyricist. I absolutely love this song. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@biriyaniferrari165]

Brilliant heartfelt review Dereck, heartbreaking story.

[@MarkRadford78]

The fuzz guitar is so incredible, I love how it sounds on my Japanese SHM-CD of the A Song For You album, the details of the steel (?) guitar are superb. And this coupled with Karen's vocals makes this the Carpenters' greatest song.

[@南都隆幸-t8t]

Dereck, thanks for reacting to yet another song by Carpenters. You're awesome!

[@louaguillon6375]

She belongs to the era of good music...70’s

[@sonnyjames8922]

In its own way, this is some of the best guitar work I've ever heard in a song. Tony Peloso should be commended. Richard arranged the songs so well. Love how they stack Karen's vocals. It's still a winner after all these years.

[@conductenor]

I fvcking adore you. Your reaction to this is SPOT ON.

[@raesour2806]

I adore this song, from Karen’s vulnerable voice to the angsty fuzz guitar, the emotion is definitely conveyed.

[@genman1959]

I love so much how you get into the music! WOW! It is like hearing it all for the first time. THANKS!!

[@DereckReacts]

this is such a great song!

[@genman1959]

@@DereckReacts I am so glad that she DID find love just before she died. She was about to be married at the time of her death.

[@stevetournay3731]

@@genman1959 Mm, actually she was married in 1980 (to Tom Burris), and going through divorce when she passed...she deserved better, and longer, from life than she got...

[@alandhopewell]

The fuzztone guitar is the undercurrent to the sadness; she's hurt and angry at the betrayal.

[@hahatoldyouso]

LOVE IT. every one of their songs captivate me

[@stever8293]

I love watching you react to these amazing songs. Thanks for all you do. Love and peace to you friend.

[@timturk]

One of the all time greatest guitar solos hidden in this song.

[@Wintck]

Love your reaction to their songs and Karen's voice. Agree with everything you said. She's unbelievable.

[@juliebarrows8149]

John Bettis was Richard’s songwriting partner.

[@robertserrato3596]

One of my favorite Carpenter songs.

[@markharvey573]

I love your reaction to this song.

[@dougfriendly7676]

I love this Carpenters song more than any other. Karen's voice, the lyrics, the guitar. It was magic. Love your reactions, Dereck, especially to Dimash!

[@disenchantedwanderer9033]

Her voice is pure lovely. One if the things that makes the Caroenters songs so so so beautiful, is 1. Her voice, best female voice ever. 2. Her pitch, her range; so, she goes from low to high in one sentence, or two sentences, and the human mind is keyed to react to that. 3. The harmonies and arrangement. 4. These songs obviously mean something to her and them. So there is heartfelt feeling to the lyrics, and how they are sung. 5. The songs deal with melancholia, loneliness, despair, struggle, etc. And because we all experience these things, it's so easy to relate to these issues, so it touches our hearts. All this, and more, makes the songs just... brilliant. I've never heard a female voice like this, ever. Their songs are timeless.

[@renemartinez7864]

Thanks for another great Carpenters reaction video. If you want to hear more of Karen's sensational interpretative skills you should definitely check out "A song for you". The Carpenters had a jazz background and this is showcased in quite a few tracks. The most popular is probably their sublime version of "This Masquerade" which showcases Karen's velvety vocals and Richard's masterful piano playing. There were some country-themed songs among the Carpenters tracks ("Two sides" is particularly lovely). Karen dabbled in disco on her solo album (check "My body keeps changing my mind"). Really, there are so many fine tracks to choose from.

[@daveskolnick9643]

Derick I enjoy your channel the most out of all the people that do this type of channel. Your feedback and reviews are genuine and musically knowledgeable. The way you dissect the different parts of the music and explain what's going on creates a whole new appreciation for listening to the song! Karen Carpenter was The Voice of an angelic talent.

[@barneyherrera5490]

Dereck gives the best reactions, so informed and feels the music. Keep it up!

[@bugleboy4527]

Moving song, Karens voice is always so pure

[@keepitrealdowntoearth4328]

They were perfection ❤️🌟🎤🌟

[@nintendy]

That was the thing; years ago, you bought a Single record, and it left you wanting more - that was the trick! It was on your turntable over and over and over again... These days - one hearing of any song is enough!

[@mattking23]

clicked this waiting for the solo reactions! transcendent stuff. Karen immaculate as always

[@Regenschein28]

Wonderful Song!🖤🙏🌞

[@pauldourlet]

Saw them in 1972, check out the following on youtube -- Crescent Noon, the Burt Bacharach medley Australia 1972 (in black and white ), The Rainbow Connection -Ned Nickerson, and the following duets with John Denver, Ella Fitzgerald, and Andy Williams . Her version of Desperado and Don't Cry for me Argentina --are legendary

[@manolitoenales3363]

I love your reaction ❤️❤️❤️

[@marksheehan8442]

Oh my god, Dereck, when you pulled on your shirt and say Oh My God, I'm gonna blow a gasket, I nearly lost my Sh%$! I love your reactions.

[@richardwhite2344]

THere is no such thing a a Karen Carpenter singing performance that is anything less then phenomenal and the same with this song. Richard was so brilliant in his arrangements with all the Carpenters songs and this was is as much a masterpiece as all of them are. In my opinion, there was no better way to end the song then with a fuzz guitar solo. This is another Carpenters masterpiece as they all are!!! JUst timeless music, and it thrills me that future generations of people are discovering the Carpenters music. Richard and Karen were bot Genius in what they did!!

[@billwoodruff9100]

Great reactions. Next: A Song for You. Her full range on display. Please. Thank you.

[@rufinaannaayad9098]

Please do "Help,Ticket To Ride, Hurting Each Other, There's a kind of hush, All you get from love is love song,Touch me when were dancing (With Royal Philharmonic Orchestra), For all we know (With Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ), A Place to Hideaway, A song For You" Those songs from The Carpenters you will never regret hearing those hits😊

[@Juanjp0229]

I love this song! ❤️😭

[@debbiechang5781]

The Carpenters were heavily criticized for the fuzz guitar solo in this song. Their hardcore “soft rock” fans were horrified. It pretty much set a trend for others to do the same. Check out “Solitaire”. It’s a beautiful and haunting song that showcases Karen’s low vocal range.

[@JulieRichardson]

I love Solitaire! I'm shocked about the reaction to the guitar, it's ahead of its time and for me it totally compliments the song x

[@stevetournay3731]

Solitaire is a Neil Sedaka song, covered by a number of other artists...and yes, KC's rendition of it is marvelous...

[@japanviewer]

As one of the requesters I'm so glad you reacted to this masterpiece. It looked like I wasn't wrong when I thought you would love it.

[@stevetournay3731]

Ahh, and a "Japan viewer" would be a Carpenters connoisseur, too... ;-)

[@robertedmead3684]

Hi Dereck glad to see your enjoying this masterpiece. You may want to listen to a quad version of this which is on youtube the quality is outstanding. For someone like myself that was 14 years old when this came out the production made become a audio engineer from then on.

[@anthonylawrence60]

back when this track was first released long before you were even born i heard it for the first time and was stopped in my tracks .I was driving at the time and just had to pull over and listen .its a masterpiece if ever there was one

[@sharoninglima1217]

Beautiful Carpenters Song…that KC voice… ❤❤❤

[@jlpack62]

This is my favorite tract of theirs. It's just perfection.

[@ElectroFunkNinja]

Hurting Each Other and We've Only Just Begun have to me my favourites of the Carpenters. You're right she just has a voice that you just close your eyes and let it breath life into you.

[@pikemeredith5604]

I think Tony Pelusos interacting guitar made this song even more powerful...can't see anyone reacting in a negative way to it. Also their harmonies as backdrop, can't beat it. I could play their music all day long, no problems. Sadly tho Tony Peluso is no longer with us either. Maybe he is jamming in heaven with Karen, that would be great to know.

[@JulieRichardson]

Wonderful song. I think the guitar totally compliments the song, it's unexpected but it works x

[@toddholmes2290]

One of the carpenters best . Loving this 😍

[@kentjohnson1229]

I remember so many people were offended by the fuzz guitar back in the day. They said The Carpenters were not rock! What a stupid reaction! I loved The Carpenters, but their ending is too sad for me!