The Carpenters ~ Sing "A Song" (HQ) REACTION

[@jerrievans6919]

Don’t ever apologize for saying how you feel about her. There are many of us that agree with you!!

[@patticakes8656]

Jerri Evans All true fans do.She was one in a mIllion💕💕💕

[@billparthum206]

That's for sure!

[@gailhancocks5207]

She had the voice he was the genius ❤

[@hopechazz]

Both of them were geniuses. This is also my favorite song from the Carpenters. 😊 I did not, however, like the characters from Sesame Street singing it. 😂

[@robb9395]

Hard to describe how huge they were in the 70's. Glad you discovered them.

[@Perfect_Blend]

Karen had a one of a kind voice that touched deep inside each one of us. She is forever loved.

[@kristinakorpi6979]

I believe every single person who has heard Karen sing has been touched in a special and beautiful way. Unkind words spoken by a critic fueled her desire to be anything other than herself, and her obsession to be "perfect" is what took her life away. It should teach us all to be kind to one another, for we are ALL PRECIOUS...💗

[@heidithatswho.2481]

She was a gem. She sang from her soul with a truth that can't be matched.

[@markbranson3723]

Ya. Don’t apologize. Her voice is angelic. She so wonderful. He writes the music and words, her voice brings it all to us. Keep up the good work.

[@tracypaxton1054]

He only wrote a few of their songs, but he did arrange and do sound engineering, etc. on all of them.

[@kennethkahn7913]

"Sing" was written in 1971 by Joe Raposo for Sesame Street.

[@lealippard1045]

I have never heard a voice more clear and pure than Karen Carpenter's...

[@allanh5618]

Man, every song, every time she begins to sing, right to the heart. And her brother's music, arrangements, harmonies; they showcase her. It's like she's singing just for you.

[@gailhancocks5207]

He's a bloody Genius ❤

[@robb9395]

I have loved the Carpenters since I was a child in the 70s. Still have their albums. I have an obsession with her voice, too. No guilt man!

[@kennyap8554]

Karen Carpenter still has the purest of voices. I grew up listening to the Carpenters and it is a real blast from the past. Thank you this reaction. 👍🏼😄

[@liammac5540]

You are not the only one who has been profoundly effected by Karen Carpenters voice and talents my friend.

[@ladylisaromance8129]

I was obsessed with her in the early 90s when I was a teen when it wasn’t cool... I'm still obsessed. I had her CD'S and fell asleep listening to her at night.

[@flyingcloud6776]

Her voice goes always straight to the heart.

[@stansolo4138]

" TOP OF THE WORLD " ... is a great track by them

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

Was my parents wedding song.

[@wendysilva8749]

YES, PLEASE!!!

[@nirmalsuki]

Almost everyone in my country knows this song by heart....

[@harryansell6625]

This song came out in 1971 and was used by Seasome Street. Sing" is a 1971 song written by Joe Raposo for the children's television show Sesame Street as its signature song. In 1973, it gained popularity when performed by the Carpenters, who made it a #3 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. I was 10 years old at the time....and this was one of those songs by Karen that captured my heart at that time and I was hooked. Nothing more need to be said. Her Angelic voice made her the # 1 female vocalist of all time in recorded music.

[@Mork007]

Karen has the best female vocals in history and as you said sir, Richard is a musical genius.

[@greeneyes92061]

I haven’t heard this song in years. The Carpenters were popular when I was in middle school. I STILL love them at 58 years old. Her voice could melt butter. I’m so thankful that you have discovered the Carpenters. 💜💜

[@terrimobley6067]

You're grieving and that's beautiful. Her legacy is real because you love her heart as well as her voice.

[@bradjbourgeois73]

Join the club, lol. I've been obsessed with her voice since I heard it years ago! For All We Know is my favorite song by them, also check out Leave Yesterday Behind.

[@deelawson4551]

I'm so old school I remember when Sesame Street did this song first ☺ The Carpenters liked it so much they remade it and it became a hit.❤🎶

[@allisonyoung4007]

Stop it ! I sang it w/Big Bird & my babies too! 😅 (25 yrs ago😱)

[@blackenreed1425]

@@allisonyoung4007 Got to say, I've never seen Sesame Street, but at the age of 66 maybe I'm "much too old school". But Karen Carpenter always sent sent shivers down my spine (or whatever).

[@allisonyoung4007]

@@blackenreed1425 Nah- not too old at all! My late hubs was 50 when we had our son so he watched S.Street too! Karen was 1 of a kind !

[@blackenreed1425]

@@allisonyoung4007 She wasn't just one of a kind, she was one of no other kind, otherwise known as unique. Nobody ever agreed with me though. "You like Karen Carpenter? You're a moron".

[@timothyweston6087]

I was a little kid, but I remember this song from Sesame Street. 🤣

[@uketuber]

I was 10 years old when they were really popular. It's part of the background music of my childhood. As kids we heard their music everywhere, shopping malls, car radio, dentist offices etc. Karen had the voice of an angel who had fallen to earth from heaven and blessed us with her voice. It could send shivers through your body. Beloved by millions!

[@dipaknadkarni62]

Great reaction. Never apologize for loving her voice. You have excellent taste. Yes, it was incredibly sad when she died. I remember the news broadcast in 1983 when I was 23. Even to this day I wonder what she she would accomplished an already phenomenal career without having to reinvent herself as many artists do.

[@tomschmitz5745]

considered a song for children, a song that was lighthearted, but yet still a classic....this "simplistic" song shows why she's the greatest female voice of love and romance songs ever... the ULTIMATE singer who sang TO YOU NOT AT YOU!..so so intimate, personal, pure, rich, movingly beautiful....

[@jdharris7]

The Carpenters would recruit childrens' choirs in various regions that they were touring in to perform this song in concert. There's a video of this song live in Japan. Check it out. The true meaning of "sharing" their music.

[@andrewtarkowski9575]

Watching u react to her singing...is a wonder and makes me wanna cry cause Karen has that effect on all of us, though we lost her we do have her voice and she will live on through that and continue to touch many peoples hearts with that beautiful instrument.

[@Foutainoflife1]

Her voice is so smooth. I don't see how anyone, even if their songs don't fall into their favorite genre of music, wouldn't be able to appreciate that. Beautiful voice.

[@punch6832]

She had a beautiful voice.

[@kissandmakeup7439]

I stumbled upon your channel by accident and like you, I adore the Carpenters. The one adjective I would use to describe Karen's voice is EFFORTLESS. Seeing your reactions to these songs warms my heart and bring tears to my eyes because to me, there will never be another voice like hers. Thank you for reviewing these songs and letting me hear them through your perspective. I see you also like the Bee Gees, another of my all-time favorites. To use your words, they are "bad boys." All of their songs are MAGIC! I look forward to your next video and the love your reactions bring to me.

[@slashdisco]

I was born two years after Karen Carpenter died, and I've been haunted by her phenomenal voice since I first heard it 16 years later. Her voice is so beautiful that I actually regret not having been alive when she was. Rest in peace, angelic Karen. I also suffer from an eating disorder so I understand her pain. As heavenly as Karen's voice was, what everyone forgets is that she was first and foremost a drummer... an amazingly, incredibly talented drummer whose voice just happened to be from the Gods. Even today, she's regarded as one of the world's foremost female drummers (see watchmojo).

[@Davey7358]

Dude. u need to react to "Solitaire." Its her most beautiful vocal. I guarantee you will cry.

[@blackenreed1425]

Still gives me shivers.

[@MrChontril]

" Someday"

[@MrChontril]

SOMEDAY

[@dianesilva1078]

In a world which can be cynical at times listening to something so sweet, pure and feel good, can make you quite dewy eyed. Beautiful as ever Karen. Love your review JB.

[@susanpiceno6623]

JB you are whats referred to as an old soul its a complete delight to watch the wonder and amazement on your face when you hear these songs. you have only scratched the surface my friend. Im on this journey with you You are a remarkable young man. keep on truckin!

[@cici7333]

Well said!

[@celestebyrd5192]

Linda was wonderful. Loved her so much.

[@christopherscorner]

Now you understand how the rest of us feel… We fell in love, too. Listen to “crazy“ and “trying to get the feeling again.“ let the obsession continue… I❤️ Karen Carpenter.

[@zipadoodlebug7124]

I know how you feel! I love her voice, and when I get on youtube and see that you are hearing one of her songs for the first time, I can't hardly wait to see your face. Her voice stops you cold and you cannot help but listen to the song and still want more. I love the Carpenters, always have and always will. This song I heard for the first time when I was in high school, it is a fun song!

[@kellystanoyevic86]

She was amazing and had a voice from heaven. Good to see ya buddy...love your honest and true reactions...keep up the great work.

[@teejayoz1221]

A voice a gift from God a musicality, a presence, a light, gone to soon, rest in peace Karen ❤️

[@alanwhetstone3922]

"Sing" is a 1971 song written by Joe Raposo for the children's television show Sesame Street as its signature song. In 1973, it gained popularity when performed by the Carpenters, who made it a #3 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

[@watcherwlc53]

I thought I remembered it from Sesame Street. I actually thought the Carpenters may have appeared on Sesame Street with their version of the song.

[@byzinski]

THE PUREST ‘Silky Velvety Silk’ Female Voice, ever 🎤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰🥰😊 Karen Carpenter R I P 💓

[@jdub2591]

The live version of this song with her singing in Japanese and children choir is astonishing. She would have have been a great mother. RIP Karen. Much missed😢

[@gr82baliveagain]

"She's just trying to increase my obsession." I laughed out loud, but I understand.

[@drewbear1969]

I had a selection of songs played at the end of my mom's memorial service many years ago, this was the first one because she liked the Carpenters and loved to sing. We had a bad relationship but this song reminds me of the better parts.

[@minervagarza95]

Carpenter's did not record one single bad song. My childhood was filled with the wonder of their songs. I could daydream about the lyrics to sooo many of Karen's songs.

[@harryallen2120]

The most uplifting, inspiring song I know! And Karen's voice is just magic!

[@michaelhwenig]

When the Carpenters toured they would bring in children’s choir on stage at each city they performed. They thought it was so important to instill music in children’s lives. What an expression of love and fantastic way to create a lifelong memory for a child.

[@keith9482]

Loved Karen the first time I heard her voice in the 70’s👍🏻😊❤️great job, James

[@kays198]

You’re right. Richard is a genius. Karen had the voice of an angel. My reactions were like yours the first time I ever listened to her voice. I will always listen to their music.

[@davefk]

There was something very innocent in her voice, along with being able to add emotion into her music. Elvis was the same in many respects.

[@crystalthomashKC]

Karen has the purest, crystal clear, beautiful voice. I was lucky enough to see them in concert.

[@joeterp5615]

Haven’t heard this song in years, probably since I was a kid, 40 something years ago. Thanks for the memory. She did have a gteat voice! So soothing.

[@Momspennies2]

It was hard to know that she was so sad, when she made the whole world so happy.♥

[@Truthteller58]

I also as you was taken a-back by her voice when I first her her in 1970 even until now: you still have a few song to listen to and react to, namely: "Goodbye to Love" & "I Won't Last a Day Without You" & "Only Yesterday" & "Bless the Beasts and The Chidren" & "Its Going to Take Sometime" & "Maybe Its You" Thank You for Your Reactions.

[@1010chickadee]

I agree with you. Her voice is so pure and beautiful and even though her brother is also talented, it's her voice that made listening to them so wonderful.

[@maryannmjones6021]

I do agree you she was a wonderful

[@daveyk71]

They made a telemovie about her as well as a documentary on the carpenters. Had the voice of an angel. Richard is a great songwriter

[@kathygoheen4626]

I forgot she sang this. I sing it to myself all the time.💜 Thank you 😊

[@MrAitraining]

"This masquerade" is a hidden gem of a song from the carpenters. Hope you give it a listen.

[@jmnimahelr]

"Bless the Beast and the Children" is one I would dearly love to have you react to. It's beautiful and the message is deep. Love your reactions to her.

[@watcherwlc53]

The Carpenters were on the radio all the time during my childhood. My grandparents had lots of 8 track mixed tapes, some they bought commercially of contemporary hits, some my uncle made for them. I also feel like I remember Karen Carpenter was on Sesame Street singing this song specifically.

[@robertnemec9433]

Karen was born March 2, 1950 - in exactly two weeks it will be 70 years from her birth

[@dougietumata7608]

Like I’ve always said- JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES AND LET HER VOICE TAKE YOU TO ANOTHER PLACE - PURITY AT ITS FINEST 🙏🏼

[@stevenparadowski852]

Please listen to as much Carpenters as you can ... their full body of work and how it evolved. Appreciate the studio time and effort with all the over dubbing of Karen and Richards vocals. A good song to listen to is Ave Maria shows her vocal range well ... enjoy

[@paulecrosby2006]

The voice melts your heart, so beautiful...

[@rrbezerra40]

É emocionante ver a reação de uma pessoa que não viveu essa época. Eu tenho o imenso prazer em ter o meu primeiro vinil que comprei aos meus 16 anos idade. E olha que tenho ele até hoje, e tenho 52 anos.

[@kathleen109]

Damn! I had completely forgotten about this song...and still knew every word. Karen and Richard were so amazing.

[@sylviafranklin1109]

Hi James! I absolutely love your wonderful reactions to the Carpenters music! I love to see you smile, and look so happy when you listen to Karen's voice! Don't apologize for your feelings, I too am obsessed with Karen too! I can't wait to see your reactions to the Carpenters.! I would be sitting right next to you in that front row waiting to see Karen too! Please review recommendations:Ave Maria,Little altar boy-my favorite song, and her last recorded song "Now This song was done in one take also.,this was a song she recorded just before she passed. It's so beautiful! GET Kleenex ready!You will definitely enjoy these songs!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kevinferrin5695]

I heard this in the radio as a teenager and immediately wanted my childhood innocence to last forever.

[@michaelfiguly1654]

I myself and a big fan of Karen and enjoying your reactions to the Carpenters. Such a fantastic fluid voice with so much range it's incredible.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

She is just trying to increase my obsession you actually said that God bless you

[@jimmarcinko3323]

Silence is often more powerful than words, but a song will dismantle all.

[@jodavey4776]

Such a voice...

[@loveWhit1]

I was blessed to see her in concert. She’s just as amazing live.

[@C-gull24]

This song has a special meaning to me. Back in the 70’s when they were in concert they would pick a local school and have the kids from that school sing the “lalalalala” part of the song. When they came to Jacksonville Fl, my school was chosen and I was in the school choir. We practiced and practiced that song for months. As the date drawed near we all had to sing the part as a solo and not as a group and all the boys with a deeper voice were not allowed to sing during the concert. I always found it ironic that the song was about singing from the heart but I guess only if you had a high voice.

[@ricknbacker5626]

Karen has the ability to reach inside ones chest and take hold of one's heart. Then once inside she grabs your soul never lets go. Trust me, I've been listening to her for 50 years, and her voice never gets old. A voice for the ages. Lord, I miss her. Great video JBL. Thanks for sharing, RNB

[@rdpugh858]

Another great reaction, JB, to a Carpenters song. This one accompanied by the Jimmy Joyce Children's Choir. Much like you, though decades earlier, the Carpenters' music always lifted my spirits when I was feeling down. I'm sure they did that as well for millions of their fans. I was in my mid-20s when Karen died in the early 80s. It was like a punch in the gut hearing the news. However, I'm heartened to see that young people like you have discovered their music.....and been enriched by it. Keep moving forward and enjoy your continued musical journey!

[@claudiamarlow5265]

I love that you can evaluate singers and do reactions and your one of the few that can truly sit there and here and here in her voice what can rarely if ever be found in other voices.

[@heathermclean-smith5893]

Thank you so much for your great reaction video’s to the Carpenters! I love Karen, too, and completely understand how you feel about her! She’s my very favorite singer and I’ve missed her since the day she died! Seeing your wonderful reaction to her songs really makes me smile and you’ve given me a great gift with your terrific energy! 😊

[@michaelhillman4654]

I also feel bad that she passed too soon. But I feel better that I can sill hear her magical voice. She affects me just the way she affects you. Thanks for your video and your heartfelt reaction.

[@imuawarriors]

love this song. so innocent. probably impossible for a song like this to become a hit nowadays... RIP Ms. Carpenter.

[@imikey535]

You need to do a reaction to The Carpenters “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft”. That song is amazing.

[@kencarpenter8967]

I love the upbeat tempo of this song, many of her songs are incredible and she is simply the best. I'm not related to her but I wish I had been.

[@Susan-pq5rx]

JBLETHAL, join the club. After hearing and seeing the ethereal Karen Carpenter work her magic with a song, how can you not become addicted, but in a good way. You can never tire of perfection, and Karen's artistry is perfection. And she was a truly beautiful person in every way. People who interacted with her have remarked that she was genuine, down-to-earth and kind. What a loss to the world!

[@1cajun59]

I think that one of their greatest was "Superstar".

[@davideoverton]

I was completely devastated upon hearing of her death. She was the first vocalist to touch my soul; Angelina Jordan is the second vocalist to do that to me. Listening to Karen brings up a lot of memories.

[@DF-ee8vt]

I was in the second grade when this song came out, and I thought it was cool that they used children's voices(I later realized that it was a children's choir). Karen was still a decade before her death, and I had a crush on her even then, sight unseen. They say that when she sang without a microphone, you could barely hear her, even if you were in the room - that's how soft her voice was.

[@davidmonypeny5734]

Karen's voice is my all time favorite. I was 15 when she died and man I was heartbroken as many people were. Her and Richard created beautiful music and I'm so glad you are into them, James. A couple more songs that I don't believe you've reacted to yet are "Goodbye To Love" "Yesterday Once More" and "Bless the Beasts and the Children". Goodbye to Love may be their best song IMO when you do that one be prepared to get emotional as it's a pretty sad song.

[@memolomaximo]

Cada vez que escucho esta hermosa canción roza mi alma. Gracias The Carpenters por sus canciones.

[@michaelpoole587]

Calling occupants , is the one I like the best and is the one they worked on the longest and the most difficult to make. You have great choice, Thank You.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

I’ve got goosebumps before the song has even started

[@rickmuscarella6837]

Top of the world is a great song by the carpenters

[@DarthSantaFe]

"Yesterday Once More" is one of my favorites from the Carpenters, so I think that one would be worth checking out! Another great track which I feel gets overlooked a lot is "Now". This was the final song Karen recorded, and she did the whole thing perfectly in only one take (something most of today's stars couldn't accomplish no matter how much you pay them!). Another interesting note is that it's a cover of "Heart to Heart" by Mariya Takeuchi, best known for the popular city-pop song "Plastic Love".

[@GenXDaddyO]

“Comfort food” for the ears. Karen’s voice was like a warm blanket. I love the variety of your channel. Keep it up! In that spirit, I’d like to recommend a band for you. I don’t see any Rush reactions in your list. They are a Canadian prog rock band with a huge catalog. Give them a try man! Tom Sawyer was their biggest hit and is a good place to start. Other suggestions: The Spirit of Radio, Xanadu, New World Man.

[@satchmo4992]

Great reaction! Thanks for sharing your feelings. Everything you say about Karen is so true. She was amazing. 👍

[@JI814]

You are so genuine. You're a good man.

[@leonardonewtont5474]

Sing a song by Carpenters is one of my favorite songs, and it brings back wonderful memories. For me, it is one of the best songs ever.

[@kickinvideo333]

"Ave Maria" and "Christ is Born" from their album "A Christmas Portrait" 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chuckknight]

I used to listen to their singles on my Fisher-Price record player. This song came out when I was one, at age 2 I was singing it at school. I’m in tears right now and having a hard time finishing this comment. I love the Carpenters, thank you for the sweet memory.

[@philp3512]

There was never a voice like Karen Carpenter's, and there likely never will be again. She had the voice of an absolute angel.

[@markzimmerman2057]

This Masquerade, you really want to hear this one too. The flute, the piano and her voice, so beautiful.

[@willy00042]

When I was in first grade our class did a sing along to this and top of the world for assemblies at hospitals and retirement homes. My mom already played and sang along to all of the carpenters songs so I already knew the words so I was out front and center every time. Nerve racking for child of six but now I’m grateful that I got to do it and learn all this great and beautiful music. The world lost a soul singer but the universe gained an angel when she passed on