THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE EVER!!! KAREN CARPENTER & ELLA FITZGERALD MEDLEY (REACTION)

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[@sharoninglima1217]

Ella and Karen…my favorite singers…Legends!!! Ella and Karen adored each other and when Karen died…Ella took it very hard. ❤❤❤❤

[@ChuckHackney]

What the hell has happened to modern music. Just listening to this...the words. The notes. The music and voices, nothing more. Beyond sublime. Thank you, God, for these two talented singers.

[@chrisnewburg4839]

No autotune, no gimmicks, just pure talent!

[@ellalena1873]

are you sure? listen without looking

[@SFPhilo]

@@ellalena1873 both passed away (1983 & 1996) before autotune came out in 1997

[@ellalena1873]

@@SFPhilo which one is singing live?

[@samueltabo3390]

Probably two of the finest female vocalists ever

[@brucemorrow5271]

You can drop the ‘probably’ 🤭

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@danielc.8875]

Along with Patsy Cline.

[@CharlesHoward-ud6qv]

Agree and you can add Linda Ronstadt, Ann Wilson and there’s a few others. I totally agree with your point they are both awesome, finest ever is a bit subjective

[@williamsmith-kd4bd]

So much respect for each other. Neither tried to upstage the other. Ella complimenting Karen in.the middle and Karen applauding ella at the end. Talent and class like this will never be seen again! Totally beautiful, wow!

[@danielmalo173]

2 marvelous Lady, bravo Mesdames🎉

[@phoenixfire83]

Karen’s voice was liquid gold. Same with Ella Fitzgerald, both legends!!!

[@magnus1001]

I have never seen this before, thank you so much! I am a fan of both lovely ladies. Does anybody else remember the Memorex commercial where Ella's amazing voice broke the glass?!

[@shirlguidry5518]

It’s my understanding that when Karen comes up by Ella, that Ella tells Karen she loves her voice, and Karen has this big smile. What a compliment coming from the great Ella Fitzgerald. Both just great talents.

[@johnb.2518]

All Ella says is "How pretty", which, coming from The First Lady of Song, is quite a heart warming compliment - really too bad this wasn't much longer - and wish they had recorded an album of medleys & duets together - what an incredible treasure that would have been!

[@Latour6182]

Ella says “so pretty”.

[@SayItAintSo4real]

I think what's really awesome about this clip, Karen adored Ella Fitzgerald and the Lady of Soul was Karen's favorite singer as a child. In her biography it talks about this and she and her brother listening to Ms. Fitzgerald 's records much of the time. Karen loved her scat singing and would try to imitate it as a young fan. Apparently she was pretty good at it, too. Long story short, Karen was in the presence of one of her musical idols since a wee little girl! I can't imagine what Karen was feeling. What a dream come true for her. This musical moment just makes it that much more endearing to me. And thank you so much for reacting to this timeless duet with the magnificently great Ella Fitzgerald and Karen Carpenter. Two of the greatest, and most beloved singers on this planet, together here for a duet! 🎶🎤🤗🥰🤗🥰🎙🎶

[@PhenixJoe]

Why is no one using the past tense?

[@johnb.2518]

@@PhenixJoe Because even though the TV duet was videotaped decades ago it is being viewed by each of us in the here & now, i.e., the present. If you were describing the action to someone now you would say "Karen is singing and she's strolling up close to Ella, and Ella says 'So pretty' and then they start singing together...".

[@ellalena1873]

Ella was the greatest singer who has ever lived.

[@jameslong1644]

2 icons just playing!

[@StephenDickensheets]

Karen was known as "The Voice" Ella was the "Queen" total royalty of song...miss them terribly....Melody, harmony and relaxed feeling and we knew what they we singing...ALWAYS!!!!

[@annabinksy1694]

OMG!!! It is too bad Karen's career was so short. Brilliant performance from 2 brilliant ladies.

[@politicallyincorrectrob906]

Two magnificent voices . My god it doesn’t get any better than this.

[@roymerritt348]

This is the epitome of duets.

[@t.r.1708]

Ella! Karen! Nuff said!

[@tektoniks_architects]

The awesomeness of the talent here is staggering.

[@VikingMom1970]

I miss all the music specials and music variety shows with the big and upcoming stars back in the 60’s and 70’s

[@teresasmith4446]

I read somewhere that this was Richard's idea he wanted to get Ella Fitzgerald and Karen together he said that he just thought it would be amazing to the greatest singers of all time on the same stage I honestly think they should have won an award for this this is just beautiful God bless stay safe bye

[@barbsmith5465]

Two class A performers. Rest Peacefully you dear talented women.

[@blackprix]

Two masters making a masterpiece together, Ella was iconic and Karen became iconic… What a great show they put on

[@themajicman745]

Ella the greatest of all-times!!!

[@vitordio2472]

2..DIVAS!!!. THIS IS INDESCRIBABLE.... TWO UNIQUE VOICES IN THE WORLD...

[@49txhunter]

OMG they both sound so good together.

[@nkcbrazil]

The two best female singers ever.

[@jfree336]

Two of the greatest of all time🔥

[@wen-nz3sk]

Wow...wow...WOW!! What find!! 2 beautiful voices, 2 beautiful woman, 2 beautiful souls, treaure this!! 💞👏🏽

[@sgtcheerylittlebottom]

I read once many years ago, Karen used to sing along to Ella when she was younger so seeing them together is fab.

[@trevg9450]

Karen Carpenter's voice is regaled all over the world and adjective's have been exhausted trying to describe her vocals. To me, she has a voice of a Mother who sings to her child to make them feel warm, safe and secure. The world was her child.

[@jesjes5255]

I just realised that I've been smiling while listening and watching these two marvelous ladies doing their thang. my god, we've been blessed to have Karen and Ella grace this world.

[@tedthonn3026]

This is the best thing I have seen in a long time.

[@tomnoziglia8385]

This was PURE BLISS. Two legends.

[@lilSnubby]

Two ALL-TIME greats

[@philhawkins1424]

Without a doubt, the two best female vocalists of the 20th century, and possibly for ever the way things are going. I’ve never seen this before so thank you so much for posting.

[@marieprater9922]

All of these songs were hits by Miss Ella. So beautiful.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Best Performance Ever

[@dansheridan6693]

Let's remember that Karen died at the age of 32. She was 12 to 15 yrs. before her prime. With the additional seasoning of her talents she would have sang the great American songbook as good as anyone! Her name would have gone down in music history along with the greats of the 20th century. The likes of Billy holiday, Barbra streisand, Ella fitzgerald, Diana washington, Judy garland, Sarah vaughan, Frank sinatra, Tony bennett, Nat King Cole and a few others I have not mentioned. The lady absolutely belongs among the very best! It's such a shame that Karen did not live long enough to bless us with her incredible talent! God bless you Karen now you sing with the angels.

[@robertobrien5709]

would? did.

[@stevetournay6103]

@@robertobrien5709 But not to the degree she would have, I think that's the point being made. KC was indeed already queen of the torch song, but sadly she never got to cement that status...

[@johnholliday5874]

Very much so. She had so much more in her. If you watch the closing medley from this same program you see and hear how much she had matured as a performer over the preceding 10 years. Just stunning.

[@KS0102]

The 80s ushered in a lot of changes. She would have had to modernize her sound to keep up, in my opinion, if she wanted to be successful in the 80s. 70s Singers such as Cher and Grace Slick were magnificent at reinventing themselves.

[@bruschmidt9943]

I wouldn't put Judy Garland in the same Class as Karen, particularly as an adult singer.

[@JohnW9012]

Two of the greatest voices of all times perfectly together.

[@d.j.starling3559]

Just beautiful!! Karen had such an incredible voice, & there's good reason why Ella is known as The First Lady of Song. My favorite song by Ella is How Deep Is The Ocean -- just sooooo magnificent!!! For the definitive version of My Funny Valentine, listen to the mesmerizing recording by Eydie Gorme (pronounced EeDee Gor-may). Another song in that medley, Someone To Watch Over Me, is my favorite song of all-time, & my most favorite version is by jazz singer, Nancy Wilson, another among the greatest voices of all!!

[@barblessable]

When Ella played in UK she was surprised that we Brits wouldn't let her off the stage until she sang Every Time We Say Goodbye, she was so good and so unassuming ,2 great voices sadly missed.

[@gillian5005]

Absolutely beautiful!!! 🔥❤️

[@alfiejackalfiejack5040]

Two of the greatest female voices ever.

[@gabrielainda3536]

I agree totally, it was the most beautiful performance ever, I love Karen Carpenter and Ella Fitzgerald was so good too.

[@tarafied7322]

This Masquerade is a Leon Russell song that was covered by a lot of people besides the Carpenters. I think Helen Reddy did a version of it. But George Benson is the guy that finally had a hit with it. His version is definitely worth checking out.

[@kirkstenvall8892]

Helen Reddy released it on her album, "I am Woman" in, I think 1972. Leon Russell was an amazing songwriter!

[@clydeb7713]

Beyond BEAUTIFUL! TWO ABSOULUTE AMERICAN ICONS!

[@robertrodrigues7319]

My two favourite female singers of all time...never knew they sang together...what a fantastic surprise to me. I grew up listening to them.

[@trojanmoondoggie4582]

Two absolute goddesses of song. Oh, Ella! Oh, Karen! Just spectacular.

[@hansandresen4392]

Musical bliss 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@snootybaronet]

This kind of programming was all over television in the 50s and 60s. As a little kid in the mid 60s, I was exposed to all kinds of jazz and big band music. They were called variety shows and top performers filled the TV airwaves on different networks at least twice a week. I'm a big rock and roll and folk music fan, but starting in my late 30s I went back to reacquaint myself with jazz and big band music, that I first learned about on TV variety shows growing up. Somewhere our culture went off the tracks and we lost so much.

[@wayneclendenen2036]

This is style...Two of the greatest voices of all time...

[@elegantirony78]

Two of my favorite female singers

[@juliesipes5547]

Two legends singing a medley of classic songs. Yes, “a masterpiece”, for sure! Thanks for covering this. Made me smile!

[@ddmaul]

So one or two of your fans might remember: Back in the 1970s, Ella did a commercial for some brand of cassette tape (if you don't know what that is, look it up). It was notable, because the "hook" was Queen Fitzgerald scatting and finally hitting a note so high it shattered a glass. I was going to music camp at the time (pianist, oboist [questionably], vocalist). For skit night, my cabin recreated the commercial, except the guy in my cabin playing Ella had his coat pulled up over his head, with an inflated balloon partially filled with ketchup standing in for Ella's head. When "she" hit the high-note, he punctured the balloon with a pin, thus causing "Ella's" head to explode. Comedy gold to 12-year-olds. If anyone from Bellis Music Camp, circa 1978 is reading this, what's up?

[@bamagirl218]

Beautiful! That’s all I can say about these two ladies💕

[@gabrielofficial7859]

This is one of my most favorite duets of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dsusan17]

So much talent on one stage.

[@rayhanks8529]

WoW !!! I'm an old 79-year-old, I've been a music buff most all of my life, and I tell you, this vid chocked me up, these 2 Ladies were from different times but this collaboration is priceless, they both are American Treasures, and you, Mel and Shawn are my daily treasures, you both exude love for each other, and for all, keep it going, Love you both !!!

[@rebeccasam1094]

Yes, sooo beautiful!! Tears streaming down my face!! I'm 64.xx

[@edalisauskas7313]

Finally someone reacted to this Music, Music Music was the last Carpenter Special to air shortly before Karen' passing Ella was losing her health battles as well (hence, why she was seated) Two of THE Best ever together for one time only Two Angels before they left us for above Nice one!!

[@garyarnett1220]

From Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke": "And with a voice like Ella's ringing out, there's no way the band could lose".

[@kathyneuman5613]

I could watch that over and over. I couldn’t stop smiling inside and out.

[@davidpellegrene1133]

Karen and Ella were two of the greatest singers ever to walk the earth. I have to say, Shawn and Mel are such beautiful people and they are so spot on with their remarks.

[@lydiagarnica8227]

Karen is head and shoulders above female singers on radio today

[@joankisloski6972]

How blessed we are that we have videos & film to watch great performances. I grew up with so many variety shows. They don't have good programing like this anymore.

[@creinicke1000]

This was beautiful.. no egos.. 2 perfect voices. I will say that every time I see Karen Carpenter I wish she wasn't suffered from eating disorder that killed her so young.

[@Mr17051963]

Classic and classy!!!!!!! ♥️

[@BelindaTN]

I have never seen this and it is about the best thing I have ever heard. This is champagne and candlelight kind of vibe. Love both of these ladies.

[@michellegriffith4200]

Listening to two people who are no longer here, brings tear to my eyes.

[@francesthompson593]

That was amazing, two generations brought together!

[@surlechapeau]

Shawn and Mel, Ella was one of the best at singing the standards known as 'The Great American Song Book''. Favorites include "Something's Gotta Give" and "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm".

[@ronkrupovich7152]

"This Masquerade" is my favourite tune by the Carpenters. Thanks for playing it and these other wonderful songs. Karen and Richard began their music careers as part of a jazz trio in southern California--so hearing them play this genre of music is like a homecoming for me. Hearing two musical geniuses sing together is a real treat.

[@donniehagy5125]

WOW! I have never heard this and it is beyond BEAUTIFUL!!

[@dankool688]

What a voice from two of these angels..

[@victorcowboywest]

Ella Fitzgerald and Karen Carpenter...FLAME-TASTIC selection 🖖🏾

[@Diva369]

OMG I didn't even know this EXISTED!! The talent in that room is MONUMENTAL 🤩🤩

[@SPohl-zy4rz]

Thank you Shawn & Mel. This was soooooooooo phenomenally good. Goodness gracious.

[@miltonslocum8957]

Shawn and Mel, this made my heart smile too! This was an absolutely amazing and beautiful performance! And I'm sure Karen was so delighted to sing with the great Ella Fitzgerald. I enjoyed this immensely! Thanks to Cynthia for recommending this wonderful collaboration. And enjoyed your reaction and comments! Thanks guys!

[@franckmedina3346]

the angels singing

[@Lakeshore14]

The blending of two angelic voices. Hard to think both are no longer with us. But we know they are singing in heaven now. ❤️

[@sueprator9314]

Plus hearing older classics that we grew up with as kid boomers (in the household or on TV) just makes you appreciate how authentic singing and songwriting were.

[@allen9069]

Wow! Glad you found this one. Can't get much better than Ella and Karen together. I remember when this special aired.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Rip to 2 great Singer's Karen Carpenter & Ella Fitzgerald,we still miss you beautiful gorgeous ladies

[@michaeltaylor8835]

What a duet

[@richtensail]

wow 2 musical legends duet- wonderful

[@esmith1400]

Karen had the most beautiful voice and so distinctive. For her to die from anorexia is just unbelievably sad. She had a wonderful soul.

[@gettoyourpointagosta8539]

Both ladies were not at their most powerful, but soooo sweet.

[@virginialuster3124]

Never seen this. What 2 beautiful voices. RIP to both.

[@lilpoohbear653]

On every level...INSANE:))) so lovely

[@octoberguy]

Wow... Karen Carpenter and Ella singing the standards! I've never seen this. My father loved Ella... saw her live many times. My mother loved Sarah Vaughan. They were part of the Sunday soundtrack after church. I feel lucky to grow up with such music. And luckily got to see Sarah live... at Symphony Hall in Boston. 🙂

[@abevillanueva1974]

Karen singing these classic standards...we really missed out on this since she passed so young. Here with Ella is just glorious! Add Linda Ronstadt...you have the 3 best vocalists ever!

[@patriciawaring]

My husband loved Ella. He always said even when she was old, she sounded like a young woman. You need to watch The Carpenters documentary Guys. ONLY YESTERDAY: The Carpenter’s Story. It’s on KZbin.

[@hockemeyer1]

Two iconic women of music. This was a treat. It brought me back in time. My wife and I watch the Carpenters show regularly and I've been listening to Ella since I was a little boy in the 50s.

[@jazzmaan707]

It was great seeing 2 top quality singers, enjoying singing together. I know Karen was in awe of Ella, as Ella was already a legend at this time and had been at the top for years, as Karen was still on the rise up. Long before the internet. I was about 5 or 6 years old, I was watching a black and white movie called Kelly's Blues, when Kelly (Jack Webb) goes into a bar, and there is this woman singing on a very small stage. She sang a whole song, and I recall saying to myself, "That woman can sing." She also sang one other complete song, that turned out to be Hard Hearted Hanna. I had no idea who the woman was, until about 18 years later, when I saw the movie again on light night tv. That woman was Ella Fitzgerald, and I then went out an bought one of her albums in about 1971. I was hooked. Then about that time or a couple of years later, I heard Karen. I considered them both to be on the same level, but each with their own style. It's like comparing Beethoven to Mozart. How can you pick one?

[@arlaabrell8658]

I had NEVER seen this. Thanks Shawn and Mel, excellent find. This really shows just how good Karen Carpenter really was, she could hang with Ella Fitzgerald, one of the VERY best of all time.

[@paulmercogliano5816]

A legendary performance by these two ladies. Thanks to Cynthia for the suggestion, and thank you both for the reaction....it brought a smile to my heart. For a few minutes, the cares of the world seemed to fade away.

[@kimmaedke2763]

Wow! Sublime!

[@lakecrazy]

I love every song they included in the medley, love both of those women.. perfect performance!

[@tomh3652]

Two of the greatest legends ever. They are so missed.

[@2eleven48]

I've NEVER seen this before, so I thank you so much! I'm thinking that Ella (needing to sit down) and Karen were almost on the cusp of going down the road to their own illnesses, and here we're capturing this moment of them coming together. Heart-breaking, really, but stunning, treasurable, at the same time.

[@robb9395]

My Dad raised me on Ella (and all the jazz greats) and I grew up on the Carpenters...love this. Thanks!

[@timgrady4630]

Double blessings from these All Timer vocalists . So tender and heartwarming . Our World so needs this "masterpiece". Thanks for this !

[@geli-anton]

Two godess sharing a rare moment of pure happiness. Genuine talents never lie and shine for ever. One can still hear the echo of their voices in everybody heart

[@robertturner4526]

Wow! So soothing to listen to. 2 of the best vocalists ever.