The Carpenters - Top Of The World • TopPop

[@mikebowman8680]

Absolutely the best voice ever! No autotune, no screaming, just pure talent.

[@luisguillermore4450]

Exacto 👍 la voz mas dulce !!

[@gwenhochheimer2273]

Perfect pitch. No autotune. No gimmicks. Clear, crisp lyrics. No annoying vibralto, falsetto, scratchy voice, just singing. Someone you can sing along with, music you can dance to or whistle along with if that's what floats your boat. Such a shame that when she screwed up the courage to step out from behind the drums, people felt the need to comment on her appearance. I would guess that most of us who first heard her on the radio never cared a bit what she looked like. She died before my kids were born. I didn't have time to listen to her music with them but you bet my grandchildren will know who she was. Jeez I miss hearing her.

[@DebMorris-i7p]

Well said. It's such a tragedy that society has to shame women when there is nothing to shame them about, everyone looks different and we should appreciate real people.

[@johnholliday5874]

And a perfectly normal, average body that the average person would have been comfortable with. Curses to whoever put it in her head that she had to be something more and less.

[@jamesportrais3946]

Good lord - I found my doppleganger! Heresuit young man!

[@henrybriones9604]

I started the joke withnlyticd😅😅😅

[@henrybriones9604]

I started the. Joke

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

The best female singer ever ♥️👍🎼 Miss you Karen. Still watching, listening and loving you all in August 2024.

[@mattmiller7338]

OH. Watching Carpenters in Cleveland

[@unclewilbur8976]

Watching the most beautiful Karen and Richard her best arrangement brother, here in Defiance Ohio, September 3, 2024. 😊 No voice will ever come close to Karen! ❤

[@unclewilbur8976]

And don't forget how funny Karen was! 😀

[@lucuz5470]

Amy winehouse was better

[@scottnealon]

She has a silky, smooth voice. You just can’t replace that kind of voice . She has been greatly missed by most of her fans.

[@luisguillermore4450]

Exacto 👍 la voz mas dulce !!

[@jimmanley6212]

One of the greatest female singers...Period !

[@EdgarGonzalez-r5s]

Una de las mejores?,sorry, la mejor en "TODOS" los aspectos.Valla dama !

[@carlosrobles5591]

A beautiful woman.

[@NettiGaming]

People just don't sing this way anymore. She was pure gold. God bless her memory.

[@paulkmetko6979]

She died to soon.

[@harko1962]

👍

[@marioiacolucci]

May she rest in peace I remember hearing yesterday once more on the plane when my mom and I went to Vancouver back in 1991 well on plane radio

[@ricardopmigallen7361]

Hi

[@mercedesramosborrego5115]

AMÉN.

[@leokimvideo]

9 years after this incredible live performance Karen Carpenter died from an eating disorder. She was a one in a billion vocal talent.

[@catherinekeller4230]

Absolutely right!...how i miss her voice & a lovely person! 😇

[@nobody-hp7fg]

A writer called her Richard'S chubby sister and she never got over it. She starved herself to death.

[@northshorepx]

@@nobody-hp7fg It was her brother was controlling her life and she couldn't escape. The article is a just misunderstanding.

[@jenniferoldiges9934]

@@catherinekeller4230 Loved her.....One Take Karen! My 27 year old nice died of the same thing.

[@donnalombardo1135]

@@nobody-hp7fg that's what I read too

[@SkyBlue-by9ir]

This young lady didn't need no fancy high tech music sound system! She had one of the most beautiful singing voice that no one can top!

[@benfranklin3655]

Hands down!!

[@knutsenneundorf116]

She for sure had a top notch high end production at her time. This was no cheapo job to polish her voice like that.

[@Segelbootheizer]

In deed, @Sky Blue, In deed.

[@davidn3063]

Along with Karen as the best female voices of all time I'd add Judith Duram (seekers)

[@Sean-ec7pr]

Such a pure heart ❤️

[@admin4437]

Karen Carpenter was an absolutely great Singer .She Had a voice Like an Angel .❤❤❤

[@luisguillermore4450]

La voz mas dulce sin dudas !! Karen estará siempre en el recuerdo!!

[@debbiehard9025]

I love this version! 💜 It was done while she was still a healthy weight before she got so sick. 😢😢😢 Greatest duo and female voice of all time. I wish she could’ve FELT the LOVE and realized she was always ENOUGH. Still listening in 2024 and enjoying every perfect note!

[@LMBC6Brian]

To everyone talking about her voice. That was her second best talent. She was also a world-class drummer. Elite level.

[@andrewthomaswilton3092]

Yup!

[@bbb8997]

bested out John Bonham in a drummers poll, she was # 10 & Bonham was #11.he used to rail about it, "she couldn't last 3 mins with a ZEP number, Karen Carpenter, what a load of ..."I bet they would have been good buddies. Listen to this drummer, has a Bonham sound, I miss them both.

[@1976PartyBoy]

Disagree l, she was a Singer 1st & a World class drummer, imho

[@onejagjeff]

She was a competent drummer, yes. World class, no.

[@renarga6886]

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and a very good actress. A lady of many talents.

[@쪽집게-f1f]

Her voice is like an angel.. No one can do the same

[@ianrattray1357]

Karen is in different world

[@콝귴뫍]

거식증때문에 젊은 나이에 세상을 떠났다는 게 참ㅠㅠ

[@bobbycv64]

@@콝귴뫍 translating: It is true that she died at a young age due to anorexia.

[@Sierrahtl]

Her death matters not. I’ve known many singers that sing very well like her from … your regions?

[@tonnyh.7037]

en realidad como será la voz de una ángel?

[@Retriever-nk8nl]

She doesn't just sing, she smiles every word out into this world ...

[@DrCrabfingers]

You're so right. That is a beautiful way of putting it.

[@FutureAbe]

There’s something about her voice that’s like butter. It’s not over the top, it hits just right.

[@christopher5585]

That's what God intended when He formed Karen in her Mother's womb.

[@jeanyvesdepeix1344]

Moi je dirais tout simplement chère Karen je t'aimerais jusqu'à la fin des temps, par ta beauté, par ta présence, ta voix immuable, et bien sûr ton combat hors projecteur que tu n' a cessé de faire avec un grand courage et ce jusqu'à la fin ! Merci chere Karen une fois de plus ! Tu sera à jamais dans nos cœurs meurtris par ta disparition !

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

​@@christopher5585 Did he intend for her to die literally from her own complex 🙄

[@elizabethduncan4481]

​@@SUGAR_XYLER She died because her mother treated her terribly and basically forced her into developing anorexia.

[@tomg5304]

The older I get the more I appreciate the gift of The Carpenters.

[@danielsccrmom16]

Me too.

[@johngraham5543]

The GREATEST Duo, sister and brother to ever sing! KAREN CARPENTER was a loaned gift from GOD!

[@seimitsucook]

yes, it’s 2024 and still love it. 👍☮️

[@dzungkhoi]

forever

[@Twentys42ification]

Ein Klassiker

[@timcoakley5678]

Me too

[@MrTutyo]

For ever, para siempre, la mejor voz femenina y la mejor cantante. No importa el tiempo que pase

[@danz303]

forever 😊

[@staurtsharman2299]

There are tears on my laptop listening to this beautiful woman, and being drifted back to the 70s, my souls, spiritual home, because of perfection such as this. Come back, Karen. The world needs you. You can keep your Adele's, Ariade Grande, and Whitney. She was the best, then was, and still is. Xxx

[@SevenDaysToNoon]

Her voice is perfection! 👏👏👏

[@anngreco9112]

There Will Never Be A Karen Carpenter Again,, Supreme Voice

[@patrickcoyne8624]

Harriet from England is her reincarnation

[@normanedwards7220]

I was born in 1953 , I can not remember when I first saw her , ....but I fell in love , ....I never met her , yet in 2024 I still watch her singing ,

[@jeremynv89523]

I can’t believe how good she sounded “live”.

[@Crunkboy415]

That's why most of her recordings were one takes.

[@jazzram_]

i read it as alive

[@mercedesrodriguez1038]

Yes. A real and talent singer

[@wollewatz]

@Jaymz Sure you are my friend!

[@265hemi7]

@Jaymz Melbourne here !

[@ushanmallikarachchi9608]

This lady had crystal clear voice ever i heard

[@___David___Savian]

Man she had such a rich unique voice. She wasn't trying to sing high with a bunch of vocal runs. She just focused on the quality of her sound vocally and that finely tuned mellow voice became legendary. She is truly a treasure to the world. Thankfully her voice will NEVER die !

[@jamesbarbour8400]

Exactly - a case of less is more - todays' so called 'artists' could learn a thing or two from KC. Several years ago now, there was a Beatles cover album, orchestrated by George Martin himself, with various contemporary singers doing one song each. 'Here, there and everywhere' was covered by Celine Dion. George Martin is alleged to have told her to rein in her usual 'theatrical tendencies' and the song is so much better for it. An excellent, restrained cover version by an excellent singer. The best cover on the album in my opinion. Definitely worth a listen. Karen Carpenter herself actually had quite a large vocal range, but in her own words, the lower register was where the money was at. Whilst she could doubtless have challenged the amazing Christine Aguilera, she purposely kept things low key, instinctively knowing just what a particular song needed, without adding superflous runs etc.

[@___David___Savian]

@@jamesbarbour8400 Yes !! You wrote the comment of the century James. Cheers, from New York City.

[@thegigglystinkfinger8515]

Karen looked beautiful here and had such a good voice not even to mention her drumming ..what a talent

[@harryallen2120]

A true master of her chosen craft! Her voice was legendary!

[@Sarasdad91]

Her voice makes you feel so calm. I believe listening to Karen sing can relieve stress. Beautiful voice.

[@Fercough]

Makes me cry. I miss my late wife, she put me on top of the world. Karen Carpenter had the most beautiful and wonderful voice.

[@garypender9459]

As a soldier in Vietnam, hearing Karen on AFN radio, I can tell you she relieved a lot of my stress!!!!!!

[@shawnduncan5779]

I agree with you there. I think that her music can stop someone in their tracks. I think that her music can make a person feel like she is singing to him or her personally. She was really great

[@paulsalmon4113]

Oh how beautiful and healthy she looked here, and one of the most beautiful and velvet-smooth voices ever. Sadly missed.

[@petegarza2025]

Definitely and by far the "GREATEST FEMALE SINGER OF ALL TIME no doubt about it...She had the voice of an ANGEL 😇 and she will live in our hearts forever...😢❤

[@Kevinramnarine]

The golden age of music 70's

[@pallabidutta968]

No vocal stunts. Just pure melody!!

[@c_m_b_3110]

I am a 16-year-old male and The Carpenters music relaxes me so much. This one is definitely my favorite.

[@Lanhydrock]

You got a great taste there, young man!

[@stevenwright8388]

Are you ok? X

[@donnalombardo1135]

RIP Karen

[@rjdarrow2378]

you have got great taste, young man! :)

[@carolynnachenbach5160]

Wow she had a gorgeous figure here, Such a sad loss, her voice is so smooth clear and note perfect, The voice of an Angel RIP Karen you are missed dearly

[@pastelskies8466]

The bass line of Top of The World is wonderful. It takes you on a nice journey throughout the song.

[@claylyons6447]

I totally agree!

[@doh4828]

Sadly it was the way she regarded her figure what killed her

[@connielee2498]

；；

[@SandiKay]

@@doh4828 And so many who have the idea that the perfect figure somehow is of any importance.

[@garyowens1517]

You can keep Adele. This lady is the greatest female singer of all time. No shouting just effortless singing.

[@mysexybeast69]

Totally agree with you. No other female vocalist can come anywhere near Karen.

[@leftistsarenotpeople]

I was born in 1973 but I grew up listening to the Carpenters and this song is burned into my mind. Karen has been gone for a long time now but it still hurts me to realize that.

[@garyowens1517]

@@leftistsarenotpeople wonderful voice. So sad she died so young. Her voice makes me feel cosy and warm

[@leftistsarenotpeople]

@@garyowens1517 Every time I hear her it reminds me of the late late 70's and my very early formative years. It is amazing how attached one can get to things that early in life. I'm 48 now and still miss that time.

[@garyowens1517]

@@leftistsarenotpeople I'm 61 . I would go back tomorrow to those times. Much better than now.

[@BobbySanders-bf2fr]

Gracias....

[@godisgoodwoodworks4801]

Wow, what a legend. Karen's voice is one of a kind.

[@richardcrouse9074]

I’m so happy to be alive to hear her beautiful voice. Timeless. Simply timeless.

[@chrislair]

Was there ever a better voice in the history of popular music? After all these years Karen's angelic vocals still melt my heart. This is one of the best feel good songs of all time.

[@CSltz]

I’m not trying to start any arguments here. I certainly agree with you about Karen. But may I add Patsy Cline and Aretha Franklin in that group? I don’t want to pick a favorite out of that trio. You can tell there voices right off the start of the recording.

[@SuperFerdie1965]

@@CSltz Try Dorothy Squires and Shirley Bassey as well. All wonderful lady singers.

[@777pusher]

I grew up with this. I am 55. My tops are Barbara S., Elizabeth Frazier, Johnette Napolitano, and Emily Haines. Yes, I’m weird!

[@adamprice3271]

Laura Branigan in the 80’s and 90’s, powerful voice!

[@kyereCat]

Madonna and Barbra Streisand has gorgeous voices too. But Karen's voice was gold.

[@LAO26]

Such an amazing voice. Calm and soothing

[@richardthunderbay8364]

This is such a great song. It always takes me back to happy times as a kid when I listen to it.

[@shawnduncan5779]

This woman had a very unique style of singing. The way she sang it would sound like she was saying that she saw you across a crowded room and wanted to get to know you better so she poured her heart out to you with her music

[@christiangarcia3705]

RIP Karen. She had such a wonderful voice. A pity she left us. Thanks for this :) GOOD MEMORIES

[@zebra2346]

Her singing stirs emotion for sure. Just beautiful

[@krissyholmes8196]

She is the most beautiful songbird, singing from her heart. She gave it her all, blessed to hear her voice.

[@MrMustangMan]

🐦

[@andrewthomaswilton3092]

We lost her WAY too soon…

[@Toodamnhonest]

Such a remarkable voice and memorable person. Karen Carpenter fought hard but couldn't slay her demons. She is iconic and deserves to be remembered.

[@jpress69]

This was the first 45 single i ever owned at 5 years old in 1974. was and still is my all time favorite song. karen had the best voice ever.. i just lost my mom 2 weeks ago and something keeps bringing me back to this, and all my old fave songs :(

[@navildesilva1293]

What a singer. What wonderful music. A different era altogether. They dont make em like u anymore Karen. What a loss.

[@robertholmes8835]

Her voice is so pure, the recorded version don’t stand up to the live version. Flawless.

[@baobab2933]

Such a feeling's coming over me There is wonder in most everything I see Not a cloud in the sky Got the sun in my eyes And I won't be surprised if it's a dream Everything I want the world to be is now coming true especially for me And the reason is clear It's because you are here You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation And the only explanation I can find is the love that I've found Ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world Something in the wind has learned my name and it's telling me that things are not the same In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze there's a pleasing sense of happiness for me There is only one wish on my mind When this day is through I hope that I will find that tomorrow will be just the same for you and me All I need will be mine if you are here I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation And the only explanation I can find is the love that I've found Ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation And the only explanation I can find is the love that I've found Ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world

[@bobbycv64]

Thank you for the LYRICS, many miss over the most important part of any song. People always listen for the beat but not the meaning. THANK YOU.

[@craigh.9810]

Some of the best lyrics ever!!

[@jayman860]

Such uplifting feel good music! Karen’s angelic voice is truly stunning and mesmerizing!

[@ivanvdk8276]

no playback. just live. with brother and band. a very handsome brother and sister, blessed with an exceptional voice. thanks Richard for composing, conducting and arranging the sound of The Carpenters. You’re both in my Hall of Fame. 😊

[@graciasena7382]

I am 29 years old but all the songs of Carpenters is one of my favorite. She keep me calm.

[@Anti-Ignorance]

This is one of my FAVORITE SONGS EVER!!!

[@davetdowell]

White 50+ year old man, from far away... snap.

[@DNAleguillou]

I'm Hispanic😅 Same here

[@ggman3000]

Great music goes beyond ethnicity

[@1cont]

I'm pink. Dig this song

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

Asian teen checking in

[@RoddyLovely]

She looks so great in this video! You can see she was really on top of the world at that time.

[@thatlittlevoice8292]

Apparently not.

[@seanhandsaker913]

The greatest female vocalist of all time, none come closs

[@johncheetham4607]

And she was the drummer that set the world on fire. Such a shame she succumbed to anorexia. What a waste.

[@lilaharris5804]

I love her voice. She has got the most beautiful voice, she ever.

[@empiremack]

What a gift. So glad I was part of that era. I never seen her look better.

[@annjenner6129]

An amazing voice...love it still after all these years❤

[@wizpopr]

Still one of the purest voices ever!

[@dkelly8005]

Unbelievable group, pair, family songs are timeless, no gimmicks straight singing. such a shame this beautiful lady went the way she did...... You are what you are

[@Christian_Ada1]

Her voice can heal an entire Universe Miss you Miss Carpenter

[@josephobray1124]

Beautiful and a timeless voice!!!! Such a joy to hear her sing!!!

[@pollynula]

Nostalgic ...am 52 now A song which lingers on our ears during 70s 😢

[@RT-xb9su]

What a gifted singer. Love cranking up carpenters tune on the stereo.

[@jdub2591]

That unmistakable voice and those beautiful eyes 👍 Feels good to see her happy here on stage. Sorely missed. RIP Karen.

[@davidbrooks6599]

What a team! Unique and beautiful vocals, and Richard is a genius-listen to his excellent keyboard playing, and spot on harmonies, live! - geez they were great. Even if it’s not your choice genre you can’t argue their talent and appeal.

[@TheLarryBrown]

He's in top form here on the Wurlitzer. I love his jazzy soloing under the first part of the 2nd verse. On the video from the White House he's more subdued on the keyboard, with a broken left wrist, I'm not sure if I'm hearing the live music on the White House video I saw.

[@orlandoarangovelasquez5372]

Excelente artista

[@charleskimunyi8211]

Such a golden voice, oooh rest in peace

[@satanlok]

50 years old concert is still beautiful till 2024

[@limthawat]

A voice that no one on earth can ever compare. So beautiful and entertaining indeed.

[@gingersnap1996]

Reveal yourself, tiny songstress!! 💖💖💖 But seriously though, such an angelic voice, such a sad loss 😭😭😭

[@keithweaver4209]

Oh my goodness this beautiful lady could hold a note like it was no big deal. God created her to sing and I hope she's singing with the angels.

[@philipcarthy2977]

What a beautiful talented lady. Her voice was as smooth as silk.

[@geraldsopko2909]

Returned to Vietnam 7 years ago. It was amazing. Even returned to the rural valley where my battalion operated.The people, the cities, the reception...it was so rewarding. This was played on Vietjet and left an impression.

[@김희철-l2l]

Who's listening to Karen's beautiful voice besides of me in this midnight.

[@joedavis2127]

Me ❤

[@KateCharlesworth-k5b]

A voice that sounds like honey. Such a beautiful voice and such a great loss 😢

[@timcoleman8812]

If there is a heaven, I will get to listen to this talented lady again. What a tragedy we lost her so soon. Wonderful voice.

[@mrmoparrr]

Remember when you were a kid and you turned this music off immediately if it was on in the car 🤔and now realize it’s a masterpiece!!!

[@mrb5760]

How cool would it be if this beautiful lady was still with us. R.i.p and may your voice flow through the universe forever ❤❤

[@MichaelHoare-bh5pg]

One of the best sibling duos of all time.

[@davidcrincones8948]

God is great. God is good. For giving us Karen Carpenter. For putting us in the mood. And, why was she so misunderstood?

[@lanho3856]

God is bad for taking her away too young. See how it goes?

[@rickack8176]

The unmistakable sound of the great Karen Carpenter. ⭐️

[@ashtongoorachan5168]

Karen's voice will always remain the greatest of all time.She could never be replaced. Simply loved her.Karen you will always live in my heart.

[@shawnduncan5779]

I think that the sound of this lady's voice alone could stop someone in their tracks and make them listen. She was a really beautiful person inside and out. It's sad that she passed away at such a young age. I think that her music and her memories will live on forever

[@HarryMudd]

Not only was she an amazing singer, but also a great drummer

[@idelljohnson5440]

I love this song It came out in 1973 RIP Beautiful Karen Carpenter 👑✝️❤️🙏🎤🎤🎸🎵🎶🥁

[@cstephenfoster]

Karen is the best singer EVER!

[@DNAleguillou]

Agreed. Eydie Gormet in Spanish. Only Spanish songs. If you're not familiar with Eydie Gormet, listen to her music in Spanish.

[@pastpresent2223]

Karen wasn't the best singer ever. I've heard better.

[@blakjack3053]

Yes, between her and Judith Durham of The Seekers.

[@takapotku2011]

She only was!

[@celeraspado1005]

couldn't agree more

[@GracieleManalac]

Eto ung panahon na masarap mainlove, walang situationship, walang limit ang feelings pag kinilig ka, lahat totoo, hindi pilit, walang compromise. Walang kundisyon, prehas kau ng nararamdaman at yon ang tunay na langit sa pakirmdam haha

[@GeoffreyEwart]

Amazing voice! I saw them at Tahoe when I was about 7, Foster Brooks opened. Despite not being a "kid friendly" act I still loved so many of their songs.

[@susanmuir3579]

She looks so healthy and beautiful in this video. And that amazing voice...the best female singer ever...love you dear , sweet Karen. ❤️

[@wilsonlee63]

The voice of an angel....

[@cliffchilders5820]

Oh...... That Angelic voice! Love Miss Carpenter!!!! She's teachin' angel's how to sing now!!

[@brilhanchi]

These two were so beautiful when were singing together. So lovely! The spirit of innocence in their songs were amazing too. Nothing to complain about. Just brilliant like two stars crossing the sky on the nightime. rlly hope their legacy never disappear in time...

[@ashtree8898]

I shall never forget first hearing this song. I was in a clothes shop browsing and this was playing. I asked the assistant about the song and singer. She was a bit surprised I had never heard of The Carpenters but it was the first ‘modern’ song I had really liked. That was forty-five years ago. Karen Carpenter had a lovely voice and it is very sad to think she lacked self-confidence so badly and that she died tragically young. Thank you for downloading. This is the first time I have actually seen the song performed by The Carpenters.

[@garylobo348]

My favorite Carpenters song.

[@lisaharrison5397]

RIP Karen. Thank you for your music. Your music and soul live on. ✨💜🙏🎶

[@abhimanyudas1081]

What mesmerizing singing !! Voice from the heaven. Loved it.

[@johntaylor6345]

Thank god for videos. We can live again Karen's performance again and again. Beautiful singing voice that was unique. No one has been able to match it. Her voice was that of an angel.

[@donbowman5810]

Beautiful voice, beautiful woman, beautiful songs. So sad that she died so young. ❤️❤️

[@thomasgatke963]

I m listening to this in 2024 💕💞

[@chriscocks3670]

One of the greatest voices of all time.

[@ritzperdido3042]

Just one of my fave Carpenters songs!! Always in my repertoire!!