THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL ! | Carpenters - Now (Karen Carpenter's LAST recording) | REACTION !

[@crystalthomashKC]

Best female vocalist of all time. Her voice is a God given talent. You are hearing Karen, there was no auto tune back then. Voice of an angel.

[@sonnyfernandez6346]

Glad that someone like your generation appreciate the real beauty of her music. You will go places, young man 🙌👌

[@chasevickerss]

THANK YOU !

[@BillSentry]

She was rated the Best Drummer in the country by a national publication. I believe it was Rolling Stone Magazine. We were very lucky to be alive when the Carpenters were opening the world to finer sounds. The first time I heard a vinyl record of 'Close To You' I listened to it at least 8 times straight. I could not help myself. Many teenagers were embarrassed to let their friends know they listened to The Carpenters, but I'll bet their friends listened to then as well. They did not get to the top of the charts so many times without an audience. I want to add that even though I want to watch a 'newcomer' react to the Carpenters, I sometimes just close my eyes and listen to her sing. She was hypnotic, don't you think? Thank you for choosing your own pace beside the millions of others, who could not push her out of their life.

[@geneWebb-uh5fg]

So happy you reacted to Karen's last recording. It makes me cry every time I hear it here's a couple facts for you she did the song in one take. Unbelievable she usually did her own background vocals but could not finish it because she passed away so her brother Richard hired a choral group to come in and do the background vocals. I was a teenager when the Carpenters came on the scene. Back then teenage boys were not into them they liked led Zeppelin deep purple Ozzy Alice Cooper but I loved the Carpenters and bought all their music. I'm just so sad to think what she could have recorded if she had lived but we have to be happy with what she did record and can go back and listen to it anytime and enjoy her immense talents❤😢😊

[@blakehardy4814]

I believe she did that song in one take.

[@aldonavarrete9620]

Until the Last recording her voice was "karen one take"

[@lensangster6411]

Love seeing someone so young as yourself to appreciate the true beauty of this music! Props!

[@JediRN]

Karen was so incredibly gifted, and like most that are so gifted.. A haunted soul. She could do a track with only one take. So beautiful.

[@jlpack62]

While she struggled mightily with her health, her voice never faltered.

[@ChuckHackney]

Never. Her last recording but her voice is as strong and beautiful as it was in late 60s when they hit it big. Anorexia got her heart. It did not get her voice.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChuckHackney]

Please God let her be listening from heaven and know that her voice and gifts are bringing joy to millions even in 2023. Please let her know.

[@russtex]

She was an Angel! Miss her and her voice so much! She died way too soon.

[@tking747]

Pure perfection. I grew up with The Carpenters. Your reaction is how I felt back then. I'm so glad you can appreciate her/their talent.

[@springstud]

i grew up in the 1970's i bought every record of the carpenters

[@michaelasay8587]

And she was unhappy, married once to a bastard that just wanted her money. She was so beautiful. Thank God for her. I just want to hear her and my beautiful sister in heaven. It couldnt be too soon.

[@johnlabus7359]

She perfected what beautiful means with her final recording.

[@anthonygeurtsen7143]

She was in SO much pain, emotionally and physically when they recorded this sing, but still.....its pure perfection! There will never be another Karen Carpenter!

[@sweetwilly]

My olde sister was a Carpenters fan and I became one, 50 years ago. It never, ever, gets old.

[@bonester50]

Chase thank you for your enthusiastic response to the legend Karen Carpenter. Every song that the Carpenters recorded is a must listen. Karen Carpenter has more vocal talent in her pinky finger then most of todays female "pop" stars put together.

[@JamesGanley-c9p]

wow, love your reaction. 75 yr old male here. I got goosebumps listening to Karen from beginning. When I first heard one of her songs while driving, I had to pull off road. She gave me goosebumps. During 6 0's and later, she was not appreciated. I'm so happy to hear this current generation respond like I did. Have to credit her brother also. He wrote and produced her songs. This is for me like Mozart dying too young: unappreciated by his generation. People like you make me believe I was not crazy for my actions responding to Karen.

[@irishbowman1755]

Great to see a young guy enjoying classic Carpenters song. Karen truly had the best voice I've ever heard.

[@buukkreider544]

Yes, it was released after she passed away. It is a sad song, because it did reflect her life. She never found that special man during her life, even though she did get married for a short time, but he was not a good match. This song gives me a feeling when she finally met her MAKER. I hope you will also react to their song "Make Believe It's Your First Time" - which was also released after she passed away. She was only 32 years old: March 02, 1950 - Feb 04, 1983. That was a sad day for me.

[@tomschmitz-dj1fg]

She was only 32, a month before turning 33 when she passed...

[@carolynadams9537]

Two more suggestions. Karen’s favorite Carpenters’ song was “I Know I Need to Be in Love,” and my personal favorite (which she did not care for) is “Solitaire.” I like it because it totally highlights her perfect pitch, note stretching, enunciation and lower register (she called it her basement). If you want your mind blown, check out British guitarist Fil’s KZbin Channel called Wings of Pegasus. He uses voice analyses tools to compare one of her songs in a live performance versus a studio recording. Some folks accused her of lip synching because every version sounded the same whether live or recorded. What Fil demonstrates is that her live performances were actually more pitch perfect than the studio sessions. She was also referred to as “one take Karen” because she didn’t need multiple attempts to nail the renditions. Richard said one of the reasons she didn’t like Solitaire was because she recorded it in one take and she wanted to try it again, but Richard thought her first take was perfect. I agree with Richard.

[@ChuckHackney]

You recognize, Chase, what so so many if us heard for some fifteen plus years during her recording lifespan.. Not like any other human, the voice of peace, happiness, purity of tone, of sublimeness. God's angel, yes Chase, you nailed it. The voice of an actual angel. And God bless you for caring about her voice and the quality of music that eminates from her. For one so young it is so heartening to hear your accolades. God bless you. Chuck in NC

[@ingvarjensen1088]

I so second that ❤️

[@GeorgeHopf]

REST IN PEACE LOVE ON WILL MISS YOU BUT WE WILL CHERISH THE SONGS YOU KEPT FOR US DOWN HERE ON EARTH THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL REVIEW AND APPRECIATE IN HER, I'M PRAYING FOR YOU❤❤❤

[@andrewlowery6030]

Karen’s last ever vocal. Imagine being in the studio hearing this!! Karen was only getting better, if that was possible!!

[@KimberlysCreative]

I have to be honest, this is one of those songs that literally touch your heart, like money burning in your pocket. Makes me cry every time ❤️😭

[@kennethstone5118]

She was an Angel. A beautiful person.

[@Earcandy73]

The wisest thing ever said “You will never hear anything like this from anybody” You are correct sir.

[@DalekNazi]

The only singer that can send a shiver down your spine when she descends into her lower register and make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck as she rises through the octaves and plenty of goosebumps too with a reassuring feeling of being wrapped up in a warm blanket..a very special lady indeed and the likes of which you’ll never hear again.

[@ChuckHackney]

Her voice, like you said, you will never hear that voice or anything like it, ever again. Nailed it again, Chase. And here I go crying again, dammit!!!

[@kennethstone5118]

Incredible, period.❤

[@sonnyfernandez6346]

One of the most beautiful songs that I've heard from the one of the most beautiful voices in the world 💗💗💗

[@spacefanatic]

Karen Carpenter has the most fabulous voice and her diction is perfect. Apparently she did most songs in one take.

[@louisvaccaro5865]

Karen, even though you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten!. you still live, in so many of our hearts!. i will be 80 years old soon, and in the closing years of my life now,, but i do not fear death. i just want you to know, i have always loved you!!, and if there is a here after, i know i will get to meet you again. for everyone out there, love is a beautiful thing!, and love conquers all! god bless, Louie Vaccaro, las vegas.

[@motblak]

I'm a grown man and former Heavy Metal Bassist, and I cry every time I hear her voice, every time.

[@bonester50]

I cry also every time. Karen was and is something special.

[@bostongirl9277]

10 months before her passing and she was so thin and they couldn't believe how she did it so perfect in one take

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

Knowing the condition she was in at the time and hearing her voice like that, WOW! I'm a wreck after listening to that. Rest In Peace Karen. You were loved by many then, you're loved by many still! Great job young man!

[@UserHorologium]

This was in fact a one-take, because her vocal was intended to familiarize musicians with the track. It was not performed as the final take, but she was that good. There are a number of songs released after her death that were never completed ("Rainbow Connection" was another one, and their second Christmas album had several songs that were omitted from the first Christmas album, and others that were intended for the album that she died before completing).

[@cfinley81]

There was never anyone like her or will there ever be again. 💔😭❤️

[@guywill7875]

Hers was a voice that will never be replaced. She has that crystalline clearness like the Vermont Winter Morning

[@michaelasay8587]

Her Mother was at fault....tellimg her not to eat too many cookies....what a witch!!!!!!!!!!😢

[@jameswaters8774]

Nice reaction! Karen was truly an angel on earth. My favorite female vocalist. What a voice! RIP

[@larrylangdon6943]

I totally get your reactions to them and you are right. Had never been anyone like them and will never be. While her voice is magic, i think some of your great reactions to this song were due to the musical arrangement of Richard who for many years got litle to no recognition to his part. This was because Karen's voice was so magnificent. After listening to then for about 35 years I began to listen more to his contribution and i must say I truly appreciate it almost as much as her voice if not as much because they went hand in hand to make the most beautiful music ever. Thanks young man you have great taste

[@donwilliams3078]

You'll have to give A Song For You (from the album A Song For You) a listen. Gorgeous vocals there just like this song.

[@Marjolein26264]

Karen's voice breaks my hart every time... 💔 In a good way ❤️

[@stingosdungeon]

Like you and me, Karen, in all of her human brokenness, will be in heaven when we get there 😇

[@raybrown3667]

Please react to "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "Superstar" - both major hits from 1971. Also react to the duo's "signature" songs: their breakthrough hit from 1970, "(They Long to Be) Close to You," and their follow-up hit, "We've Only Just Begun." These four are among their career-defining hits. You'll enjoy them.

[@alanfothergill9719]

One track of Karen Carpenter that has only once been reacted to is I CANT MAKE MUSIC from the NOW AND THEN Album. Would love to hear your reaction as the song is one of the most beautiful she ever sang and is much under rated.

[@Fairplayer43]

My favorite from the same record is "I Know I Need to be in Love"

[@iliketowatchvideos47]

Her final recording 😢fantastic reaction ❤

[@No1KCfan6]

Karen's voice was surrealistically beautiful and had a lot of vulnerability in it.

[@poohbearrichie72]

Hello Chase try Ave Maria and Little Alter boy they are amazing 😊 God bless you you are so right a true Angel. subbed...

[@rdcraft190]

Little Alter Boy....Is Awesome.

[@sandragrimm4196]

Bless the beasts and the children is also a great song she sings it’s from the movie Bless the beasts and the children love your reactions awesome! 🥰

[@stingosdungeon]

I reacted the same way as you the very first time I heard her sing “close to You” on AM radio in 1970…

[@khenley7100]

Karen is Top 5-period! Of all time!

[@chasevickerss]

YES !

[@tonyknight9912]

Just a wonderful, wonderful voice !

[@flmlvr]

This might surprise you - and I didn't see anybody else mention it in their comments, but here goes. You are nearly speechless over the sound of her voice on this particular recording, and there is nothing wrong with that. When they recorded a song, Karen would sing the lead vocal, then Richard would arrange around the track, then Karen would come back in and sing the lead track again to more or less match Richard's arrangement. The track you are hearing here is the "lead" track. She didn't get the chance to come back in and redo her vocal. So she would probably be absolutely astonished at your reaction - cause she would think "it's terrible. I had no chance to come back in and do it right." THAT should tell you just how special her singing was. And to give you an idea of the effect her death had on me in particular, when I heard the news she had died, it just simply didn't register. Karen Carpenter? Like, the singer? Dead? No, that can't be right. It took YEARS before I could accept that she left us. And 40 years later, I STILL don't believe it. Am soooo glad the younger generation has discovered Carpenter music and are affected very positively to her voice.

[@stevetournay6103]

I remember my younger brother (who was to become a professional musician later) blurting out "Karen Carpenter died" as I came in the door. Couldn't have shocked me more if he'd kneecapped me...

[@Earcandy73]

I still cannot accept it.

[@ChuckHackney]

Your expression, Chase, is priceless. Her voice can soothe the angriest beast, subdue the wildest storm, and calm the most restless spirit.

[@stingosdungeon]

The lyrics sound like she’s singing about ETERNITY… How Jesus brings us to His “now”…

[@moniquebouchard3724]

That sax solo may be short but it's a perfect example of when people say a saxophone "cries".

[@TerrySleuth]

She embraced death to escape the life she was dealt. Sometimes fame and fortune doesn't compensate whatever she felt was missing

[@rayfaircloth8253]

The day she died was a SAD day... She was 32 when she died from anorexia nervosa.

[@aioko1]

I enjoyed your reaction; you ignored the "straight macho" reaction of she's a woman etc... you gave your honest reaction which is more appreciated on this platform. Great for you!!!!!!

[@scottski51]

...and we had No Idea what Anorexia Nervosa was... until it killed her. So... missed. SO missed.

[@barbaradias9154]

React The Carpenters "we only just begun" number #1 hit

[@ChuckHackney]

Yes. Correct. God sent an angel to lift us up if only for a short time. Then he called her home because heaven needed her voice more. At least, that's what I like to imagine.

[@dipaknadkarni62]

This was her final song about one year before her death.

[@sifridbassoon]

The resolution of the video is poor, but you can still see how terribly thin she is in her neck and wrists. So sad. What a loss.

[@guywill7875]

I cried/

[@charlesstraight5499]

She died at thirty two years old.

[@johnkoz1006]

Great to see you that you recognize that Karen is one of the best vocalists of all time. If you want to hear soothing and angelic you need to react to their remake of Klaatu's "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpalh2N7pK99j5o This is their longest track coming in at around 7:14. complete with the comical D.J. entrance to the song. (DJ is actually a musician in their band) It is the official anthem of World Contact Day. It's off their exploratory "Passage" LP from 1977 were they explored various sounds of music including her sublime version of "Evita" which later Madonna recorded and acted in the film of the same name. Ironically, check out the clip of Madonna singing Carpenter songs with the locals in Argentina on the set of filming "Evita". kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIHOh6Wjo7mSbaM . Their "Passage" LP also included their only song to chart on the country charts with Juice Newtons' uptempo "Sweet Sweet Smile" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGqmp4xvl5ypnZI

[@larrylangdon6943]

Musically it is wonderful and as always her voice is terrific but I have to say it is my least favorite songs. I know it was a great effort but since it was released i have been asking what was Richard thinking of. This is from a 55 year fan of 66 years of age who loves them dearly and can't tell you how many thousands of hours of listening pleasue I have had with them but I never Got this. I never give a negative rection to any of their work and it is still excellent but I never felt a connection with it.

[@JamesGanley-c9p]

love to see your reactions to Karen and Richard. Boomer here. I loved her from the start. And I blame her mother and family dynamics for her lost. Karen should have moved back to Ct. Biggest lose along with Michael Jackson and Whitney. I was like you when I heard Karen but she was not appreciated.

[@ChuckHackney]

People, a question: is that Belinda Carlyle in the backing video? Just wondering, it sure looks like her.

[@arcadian78]

@ChuckHackney Yes it is Belinda Carlisle…..I believe they’re shots from her Summer Rain music video!

[@ChuckHackney]

@arcadian78 Thank you!!! Finally, somebody confirms what my eyes are seeing. Girlfriend looks good in this video, but even more, what an awesome vid to frame Karen's song. I hope Belinda was honored.

[@NedNickerson2010]

Yes. I'm the person who made the video. I made this about 15 years ago. I was looking for a video clip of a couple dancing in the rain, and that was the only one I could find that fit the video the best.

[@Fuggetaboutit1776]

Glad you liked the beautiful tones of Karen Anne. But your reactions are fake and rehearsed Karen Anne was an angel sent straight from heaven 💞 🌹 💖

[@chasevickerss]

All reactions are real and genuine, no point in a fake reaction, thank you for your comment, God bless you ❤️

[@Fuggetaboutit1776]

@chasevickerss I disagree sir. I see through soul. Work on it. But thank you for trying. Some feel it only 5% do not. I can see who feels it and who just goes with the channel. Try to hear her. Just sit back...and listen to her through your SOUL. Try her song Superstar**. I'll be watching. God bless you 🙏

[@jack-um9hz]

Disagree. The guy is genuine as can be.

[@michaelasay8587]

Boss, yea you pause and talk way too much😢😢😢