The Wonderful, Brief, and Tragic Life of One of the Greatest Voices in History

[@nostalgic-culture]

Considered by many as the greatest female voice in history, Karen Carpenter's story is one of immense talent and profound tragedy. When she needed help the most, her own family turned their backs on her. Together with her brother, she achieved worldwide fame, but her love life was a constant struggle. She passed away in the prime of her youth under mysterious circumstances, but her musical legacy will live on forever. This is the story of the Carpenters and the great tragedy of Karen Carpenter. Karen Anne Carpenter was born on March 2, 1950, in New Haven, Connecticut, with her brother Richard born four years earlier on October 15, 1946. Their parents, Agnes Reuwer and Harold Bertram Carpenter, were not the affectionate type, either with each other or with their children. It was clear that Richard was Agnes's favorite, a fact she did not hide from Karen.

[@josephasner171]

Tom and Karen met on a blind date. in April 1980.

[@jamesrecknor6752]

Teresa Teng from Taiwan also had a sweet voice like Karen

[@robbiet8583]

My Favorite song of The Carpenter’s was “Superstar”. I had a very hard time saying that because all of their songs were above everything…❤

[@rosemarykennedy5951]

I heard that Karen starved herself because her mother told her she was fat, & died of a heart failure.

[@arpik903]

Her voice was The Carpenters.

[@larry3064]

I was heartbroken when I learned of her passing. She had the sweetest voice on the planet

[@justdontJD]

I've heard her story before, but was unaware how jealous Richard was of her. It's really sad since her voice made him a very rich man.

[@BarbaracBlevins]

@@justdontJDRichard is such a joke.

[@valoriegray2859]

Richard was never jealous of Karen. It's the person narrating this story that claims this. He cared deeply about his sister. He made sure that her fans never got too close in order to hurt her. One fan tried to grab her when they were going into a studio in Las Vegas. Richard was the one who got Karen away from the creep, and put himself between the creep and her. I had the honor of meeting Richard, and his love for his sister shown every time he talked about her. This narrator needs to recheck his story, instead of going off a movie that made her parents out to be bad people. The carpenters cared for each other, even though they rarely said 'I love you'. Loving your family doesn't always have to be said by words. They can also be shown with caring, kindness and motions. Never go on shows that produce fake tails.

[@pamelaharnage]

It's the other way around. Karen was jealous of Richard because of the relationship he had with their mother

[@BarbaracBlevins]

@@pamelaharnage you have your opinion and I have mine. God bless you.

[@ThomasSansing]

The Carpenters were renowned world wide and will never be duplicated. With Richard's piano ability and Karen's voice were both incredible.

[@davidjames4583]

I graduated High School in 1979 so I grew up with the Carpenters always topping the charts . It was a shock when I heard that she had passed. RIP Karen Carpenter. She was an awesome vocalist and drummer. 🥁

[@JeffreyLeohner]

I graduated in 1978, in Portland, Maine, and fortunately got to see the Carpenters in a concert, in Portland, Maine, with my parents! They were great! So sad she died so young, what a beautiful voice, still miss her! Rest in peace Karen! You were the best! ❤️❤️

[@SageWhite-Rose]

I graduated in 1980, so I can totally relate.

[@robbailes9614]

1979 grad. So popular in my early years of independence and exploration

[@randiward6394]

You did an amazing job telling Karen's sad story. What a tragic loss her death was.

[@doncasto8520]

She is the greatest female vocalist in my lifetime. I still listen to her to this day and grief the loss.

[@joelwelch5762]

You have your preferences. But Anne Murray and Helen Reddy, are right up there.

[@caroletoney3209]

Karen had a beautiful voice. Gone too soon.

[@richardandre9811]

Likewise here, yes the greatest female vocalist I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to gone way too early.

[@JohnnyButtons]

My personal opinion, Karen had the most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard in my 50+ years.

[@litog888]

Though i have almost all her albums growing up but the mostest ____ female voice may not be. There are a lot of other greats; i myself am partial to joan baez in style & genre.

[@josephsdale3724]

I've come across several mothers who were very much like Agnes - and none of them deserved to have children. Those loving words never occurred, and it left that lovely girl devastated, and finally dead. It makes me cringe and weep for her. Mothers - take care of your offspring. You never know when they might leave you - for good.😢

[@jadequincey3456]

My mother was one of those mothers

[@amandamorgan2802]

The so-called mother did not care whether she died. She should not even have married.Probably as cold as Alaska...

[@Michael-p3z5s]

Also that off the cuff remark some man in an article made about her need to lose weight makes me wonder how attractive he was.

[@elliebradley5192]

I was born a year before Karen, also had a talented musical brother called Richard - my mother's favourite! I couldn't ever be as good as him in any way in my mother's eyes. I can see why Karen, despite her beautiful voice, suffered from the problems she experienced ending in her death. I hope her mother realised how her attitude towards Karen contributed. Poor Karen. R.I.P ❤

[@sergenerli976]

It is so sad when a child doesn’t hear those words, “I love you” from a parent.

[@patcurrie9888]

Many of us boomer kids didn't hear it. Many parents were emotional distant but, good providers. It was extreme though with the wench Agnes, when a doctor asked her about it.

[@Krisna_Bali]

I wonder if the mother is a narcissist. Because they/she will be happy to make their children suffer emotionally. I think her husband was a narcissists either.

[@annetteelliott1494]

I know.........

[@sharonhuthnance1100]

I KNOW MY MUM NEVER SAID SHE LOVE ME MY MUM DIE AT 46 YS OLD FTOM CANCER.😢😢

[@debbieschultz9768]

I didn’t hear it. The hurt never goes away

[@Pam-dk8vq]

Karen had a hauntingly beautiful voice Her life was so short, and her death senseless Ive been l istening to her for 45 years Can't name a favorite song, because I love them all. Fly high, Karen. Hello from the mountains of NE Georgia.

[@allanransby7119]

"You" are my absolutely favourite. I believe that Karen could sing the phonebook and it would have been a hit. If there is a choir in heaven, I believe that Karen and Eva Cassidy must be the lead vocals. Thanks for telling this sad story. Karen should have been here for many more years and many, many more songs.

[@sandradalton4800]

Rainy Days and Mondays is my favorite Carpenters song, but her voice was so golden that every song was best.

[@alanfothergill9719]

I've listened to the Carpenters all my life and I'm 67 now. They have been my favourite duo forever and I never tire of listening to them. My favourite track comes from their Now and Then album called ironically ICant Make Music. This is the most beautiful, and soulful track and portrays Karen's voice at it very best. She had a voice that can never be compared and probably never will. Rest in peace Karen. Your voice will be in Heaven with the Angels.

[@lohikarhu734]

For me, there's a couple of not often heard songs... ordinary fool, little altar boy, last one singing the blues

[@6821hominy]

She did not pass away from “mysterious circumstances”. Anorexia nervosa & the chronic use of epicac syrup which caused heart failure.

[@patcurrie9888]

wrong, her extreme weight gain did her in. The narrator said it, after her already weakened heart due to issues.

[@AlbertPalmer-eb8wi]

Definitely the finest voice ever no one will ever come close to that delicious voice absolute purr talent

[@nicholastullett5653]

I totally agree, but there is one other. Judith Durham of The Seekers. They are both number one on my list. No 1A and 1B but both number one. Listen to some of The Seekers music to appreciate her magnificent voice, expecially The Carnival is Over and many more. Both Karen and Judith are the best voices to ever grace this planet even though Karen was a contalto and Judith a soprano. I would have loved to hear them sing together especially All the Beast and the Children.

[@AlbertPalmer-eb8wi]

Yes I totally agree with you caran carpenter Judith Durham Mary MC Gregor and Olivia newton John the four greatest voices of all time and absolute pleasure to listen to not like the total rubbish they call music today

[@AlbertPalmer-eb8wi]

There's just one other I forgot to mention jo Stafford another delicious voice

[@nicholastullett5653]

@@AlbertPalmer-eb8wi Yes, Mary McGregor, "Torn Between Two Lovers" she does a marvelous rendition of that. I have her in my greatest list as well. I have never been a great fan of ONJ though. Karen and ONJ were great friends. I have many in my list like Dionne Warwick, Helen Reddy, Dusty Springfield, Helen Shapiro, Petula Clark and the oldest of the bunch now passed a couple of years ago Doris Day, and one more Vera Lynn. All have wonderful voices.

[@AlbertPalmer-eb8wi]

Yes I fully agree we seem to have the same great taste in music there is nothing to day to compare with them it's not music today it's just noise

[@carolhesterberg7526]

The best duo in history! Can't pick a favorite tune because they were all fabulous. Carol from Cincinnati, Ohio.

[@nikkiLee-hf6gx]

Not even the 2nd best duo.

[@juliemunro1]

Such a sad story. She was let down by her mother, a woman who should have supported her

[@melanieweekes7516]

I loved the carpenters. Karen's voice is iconic. she was 10 years older than me and I moved out of my parents house into an apartment with a friend On February 3, 1983, we woke up the next moring to hear the news that she had passed. our lives paraleled in other ways, her failed marriage was on August 31. I married my husband on August 31 1985 (we are still married) she was a drummer, my husband is a drummer and two of our three sons are also drummers. My youngest son won the John Phillip Sousa award for his musical talents. Karen also won that award.

[@margarettomkins231]

Beautiful voice. So distinctive

[@zigman8550]

Karen still is the best and most talented female "pop" vocalist and drummer in the world. And she's been gone for over 40 years. 😢

[@GoddessSixx]

Karen died of a broken heart. She deserved better. 'Superstar' is my favorite Carpenters song. Rest in peace, Karen. Your mom can't hurt you anymore.

[@hardinFrisco]

She died from anorexia

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

That’s my favorite, too! But anything Karen sang was simply perfect. Such an amazing talent.

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

She died from heart failure, which was a consequence of her anorexia nervosa. She was at a normal weight at the time of her death. But her heart was so badly damaged from the abuse (malnutrition) that it no longer had the strength to support her normal weight.

[@sarahpiaggio2693]

When she said KC died of a broken heart, she's talking about what CAUSED her to be anorexic ie that her mother didn't love her.

[@GoddessSixx]

@sarahpiaggio2693 Thank you! You nailed exactly what I was trying to say.

[@Neilfrozn]

I saw that movie. It's a shame that her family wasn't willing to help her more. It is a very sad, tragic tale. The music world lost one of its greatest voices!

[@valoriegray2859]

That movie was a fake documentary about her life. Richard took the writer and producer to court. Won millions from the law suit. So next time, watch those old interviews Richard did after she died, before making out that their parents were bad people. He talks about that movie and how wrong it was about their lives.

[@stephenjackson7797]

Thanks for mentioning all their biggest hits and where they landed on Billboard. That was a trip down memory lane for me.

[@josephdondero6275]

So many of these uber talented recording artists start young, flame out, and either die or go broke. And their families seem to be their worst enemies.

[@LisaKatharina-gp2oj]

I'm crying. I've had such a 'loving' mother myself. But, thank God, I survived her. And I had a basic motto in my life: never become the woman your mother was.

[@TheQuietSoul2]

Wow that motto is so true. Sad, but so true. I can relate.

[@SeamusMcGillicuddy0]

Brother Richie was a prima donna. He worked dear Karen to death. R.I.P. beautiful lady, you’ll forever be missed. 💐♥️

[@Tiffany.1970]

Just recently purchased a carpenter's CD box set of Richard and Karen absolutely adore Karen's singing n oh boy Karen's voice is like a angel singing .....Karen carpenter's voice was very soothing and relaxing to listen to ...very sensual voice was Karen's voice one of a kind 😻👍😁❤️

[@JohnnyButtons]

So sad, because Karen looked extraordinarily stunning when she was between 130lbs and 140lbs. I hope women would understand most men do not like ultra skinny women 😢

[@heathermatheson329]

No-one will ever come close to the beautiful voice of Karen and still remembered so much. It was such a shame she died so young. We loved her here in the UK too

[@odysseusreturns9133]

I've been listening to that unique voice for the last 40 years and have never tired of it. Just as soothing now as it was all those years ago. A favourite? hard choice, but the lesser known "All you get from love is a love song" certainly ranks highly on my list.

[@miriamhenshaw3822]

Adored the CARPENTERS . Still play all their music. What an horrific life. Poor Karen may she rest in peace.

[@johnallen-mo1gx]

Karen voice was smooth as silk.Miss her talent

[@Lamara5292]

Her mother was a witch that led to her demise,not all of us were strong enough to get through a mother’s narcissistic personality. The cruelty of mothers can and will kill the child unless the child can see the pain emitted by their mother. What a sad tale of one’s life, her brother allowed his mother’s scorn. This happened to boys in early days as well but by their fathers.

[@ElizzzaB]

Not related to gender. It may have been the Scapegoat Golden Child dynamic where the parent causes division between siblings so they don't get close. The Scapegoat is the truth teller and has empathy. The Narc parent using everyone and no one cam stand up to them. Facebook has pages for those experiencing this. Was reported at the time Karen had anorexia and not much was known at the time. It would be difficult for families to know how to treat this. It requires professional help.

[@Praiser_WV]

This is such a sad story. Karen was a pawn. Her voice angelic. It is sad to know she did try to please so many people and she never knew true happiness. Her mother of all people, IMO, was an abuser. May Karen RIP and know Gods Love is her Healer. Her songs still live on.

[@terrydillon9323]

Rest In Peace dear lady. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us.

[@valoriegray2859]

How many people remembers that 'Goodbye To Love' was one of the most requested songs on the radio. It was because of so many breakups during that time.

[@JosephAiris]

I grew up hearing their music. I considered her the voice of America.

[@jamesstewart4314]

A long time ago when I used to listen to Karen carpen there sing I've got. That is the most perfect voice that I have ever heard absolutely beautiful. I wish their family had done more to get her professional help. Not to die of anorexia, I can't believe her brother who made the music and did the harmonies and everything else did Karen did. She was truly a gift from hope that if there is life after death did I get a chance? To hear her again every time that she has been on the radio, especially at Christmas time. I stop everything and listen to the beautiful singing that she did, and she was a pretty dog on good drummer too. Cause that's what she started off doing, but her brother and I hold him partially responsible for not doing enough to make sure she got the right kind of help. I know they tried they tried, but Karen was stubborn. But somebody should have forced her and protected her. She was truly an angelic voice. Absolutely. Fantastic and she was beautiful, beautiful, human being. I wish we could see her again. And I hope someday I'm lucky enough to go to heaven and watch her sing for our creator. Because that will be a joy that I'm looking forward to as I'm looking forward to many other fantastic human voices that have sang such great, great songs. And especially the bass singers got absolutely love the bass singers gia guitar, Lani. That guy is really great. I think he could hit the lowest notes known to man so anyway. Thank you for letting me make a comment.I hope I really get to see her someday again and listen to Her singing.It truly was fabulous

[@riconui5227]

Can't say it was my style of music, but Karen's voice took me right in. The girl had some soul and a liquid way of phrasing. Angelic. RIP.

[@DanieltheTruebadour]

Every time I hear her wonderful voice it breaks my heart. Rest in blessed peace, dear, sweet Karen.

[@mickeymilam2014]

There has never been and there will never another voice like this beautiful angel. I still miss her and her voice. For my money the best of all time .

[@LawrenceMorello-m2c]

I will mourn Karen until I die. I still well up with tears when I even think of her.

[@sherylbartlett3871]

❤KAREN CARPENTER...IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, SHE IS THE GREATEST FEMALE SINGER OF ALL TIME!!❤❤. MISS YOU KAREN....HOPE YOUR JOURNEY NOW IS FILLED WITH LOVE, JOY AND HAPPINESS.....😢❤😊❤😅❤😊❤😊

[@philipcardelfe9716]

Loved her voice and songs, GOD BLESS HER

[@azorpico]

Well done this documentary from Karen, complements. It gives a clear picture about her to short life. For me the song I like most is: Top of the World, where she is absolutely right singing "Such a feelin's comin' over me, when she sing's this classic. RIP Karen.

[@robertwilson4976]

I loved her voice, she was so talented. I actually saw her in person in Ottawa Ontario Canada.

[@shirleydowd7102]

Loved her as a teen as australian neighbours had gone off to Vietnam her voice was magic so sad she is a angel xxx

[@Frank-mu5yz]

Loved her Music..Still remember of her passing . In my 70s still enjoy her music.. I believe she lived in Downey California ..at the time of her passing.. Her music still lives on..

[@scottyh8494]

Not one of the greatest female voices. The greatest female voice. Even today no-one will ever match it.

[@johnhewett9483]

karen had a beautiful voice and was a special soul, Richard a conceited jealous brother who could not deal with his sister being more talented, her mother a cold heartless woman...such a tragedy

[@markhine3232]

Karen was the greatest voice I've ever heard. She was like listening to an angel.y fave song of hers was ONLY YESTERDAY. I was living that life until my wife walked into my life n changed the whole world for me. A gift from God I thank him for everyday.

[@AnnButowski]

I knew the family. Richard was never jealous of his sister. Richard was and is, a brilliant song writer and music arranger. Her voice was top shelf! Very unique and immediately recognizable. She was a delightful person, but emotionally insecure because though their Her already insecurity mother loved both her children, she adored Richard and favored him in many ways. Eating disorders were largely unheard of at that time and I do not think her parents realized how ill Karen was , and how much danger she was in, due to her health. Her marriage was a disaster! She wanted to cancel the wedding, but her Mother would not permit that! Even though she was starting to make some improvements in her health, but her heart was already damaged and she suddenly died, while staying in her parents home. Richard has repeatedly honored his sister and her talents over the years. They were both devoted to each other.

[@rickkirpas7899]

Thank you for your accurate remembrance.

[@richardbartlett1294]

A really great person with an angelic voice. How sad that her life was so short. Think of All the wonderful songs & memories we missed!!!

[@susanmathewsl3318]

She had such a beautiful voice, one of the best. Her death so young was tragic. I'm grateful for the time she was here and the wonderful mudic Karen and her brother Richard gave us.❤

[@Ita-tony]

This woman, Karen Carpenter, truely has a beautiful voice that will not die. The songs she sang, were ok songs, but her female voice, made them oh so exceptionally better. She has a fantastic tone, and balance and a most graceful sound. R.I.P. , and thank you, for singing for us.

[@ferdinandparan-yz6uo]

She has the best female vocals period gone too soon

[@MrLeedebt]

They had an amazing number of hits. Karen's voice was capable of turning any song into something so beautiful.

[@ivettearnaud2770]

so disheartening, Such a beautiful and talented lady.

[@turbomustang84]

I was born in Downey however I really grew up in Bellflower but every Christmas we drove by the Carpenter house to see their decorations. My Sister Shirley loved the Carpenter's and although I definitely appreciated their talent I was into Black Sabbath and pink Floyd and found their brand of melodic pop kind of corny but now in my 60s I've grown to enjoy them more especially Karen's drumming .

[@douglasetheridge8245]

we only just begun....was played at millions of weddings.....

[@billhuber2964]

I know. Played at my wedding too.

[@MariaLacsamana-ik3in]

The best singing duo ever while I was growing up back home I'm now in belgium n still listening to their songs up until now I miss karen 😢 😔 💔 😭

[@JeffreyLeohner]

Loved the Carpenters back in the 70’s! The most angelic , beautiful, pure voice, I have ever heard! Was fortunate to see them in concert, with my parents, at the Expo building, in Portland, Maine! They were great, would go see them again, if it were possible! Was so sad to see her pass at such a young age, she had so much life ahead of her, and a really bright future! Miss her! ❤️❤️

[@bill99208]

I was a junior in college studying Audio Engineering and doing time on the student run radio station when Karen Carpenter died. In fact, I was the one who had to announce her death on the newscast and I did it with tears streaming down my face as at the time The Carpenters were my favorite vocal group. To think that this lady with the angelic voice suffered so much from her own self worth just breaks my heart even today. When she needed family to help, they closed their eyes and hearts to giving her that help. When she needed her brother to support her project, he put her down. It seems to me that the only person in the industry that cared was Quincy Jones (who is now gone himself) and he knew that her album would sell. That’s the kind of person he was, never judging people personally but supporting the music they made and being a great friend. Karen Carpenter is gone, but she will not be forgotten. A true personal tragedy. A sad footnote to this tragedy is a musical one: some years ago Universal had a fire in one of their storage warehouses that saw hundreds of tapes go up in flames. Among those tapes were the safety copies of The Carpenters albums. We can only pray that Richard has the actual master tapes in a tape vault at his home. I also think it’s time for a revival of The Carpenters to occur as kids today have no idea just how great pop music can actually sound like. The Carpenters would be a great starting point for them to learn.

[@anthonycullen8633]

i was in school in the 70s, and grew up with there music, it brings back so many wonderful memories, karen carpenters voice was amazing

[@gaoneal02]

My dad and mother's best friends lived around the corner from the Carpenter's in Downey, CA. We were all saddened what happened to Karen and not because of her music or one of a kind angelic voice, but the loss of a beautiful person from the heart! I still mourn!

[@thesilentgeneration]

I was contemporary with the Carpenters being born in 1945. I loved their music and was so sad when she passed. She is greatly missed.

[@fitzroymiller5864]

Watching from grand cayman my favorite is rainy days on Monday

[@dave1931]

Such a tragic loss of a beautiful person.

[@ChongQingLaowai50]

Her hauntingly beautiful voice is timeless. R I P Karen .

[@sueshow401]

I love this 4th album that I played in order to ice skate to with joyous intrpretation. ❤CARPENTERS❤

[@ROSALIECALIENDO]

So sad and may Karen Rest In Peace🙏

[@cindyk3422]

Karen Carpenter truly had the voice of an angel.

[@1stp4ward]

One of the most beautiful voices and she was an excellent drummer. Her death was not mysterious. She was so weakend by her illness, her body was just not strong enough to go on.

[@pjesf]

The photo of her at 20:41 is more alarming than any that I’ve ever seen

[@defndrofthepeople]

I believe she was blessed with that voice. It’s so sad knowing that there were so many people around her seeing what she was going through and no one offered to help. I am sure that she is singing with the Angels now and they are happy to have her in the group.

[@arlysveen706]

I love” On Top of the World” I’m 81 now and still think she’s the best!(California)

[@juzzieg]

I am always singing that song. SIP Karen.

[@dalesakurai7671]

Along with Petula Clark, my favorite female singers. I doubt anyone will ever top them.

[@CaribbeanQueenCatLady]

I cried to many of her songs...yet it made me strong and made me dream of true love.

[@myralawson4543]

The true story of her life was only made public after her death. I loved her voice and music. I was a 20 yr old when she died and even now I can remember seeing her in her last performance and just being alarmed at the living breathing skeleton she had become. We were robbed of her music and what she might have become but even more cruelly Karen was robbed of her own mother’s love and acceptance which all little-young and adult daughters need from their mothers! I can’t even begin to imagine denying one of my children my love! I’ve often wondered how Karen’s death affected Richard later in life. He’s hung on by selling their music over the years but he never made it after she died. I’ve often wondered if her mother was even the least bit sad by her death. I doubt it though. If anything I hope guilt ate at her because she deserved it and more! I hope she found the kind of peace in death that she deserved to find here in life. 😢

[@brucehockey22]

Karen Carpenter / John Denver ... in my opinion the two richest/most naturally beautiful voices ever... !

[@litog888]

Also almost of the same generation and died prematutely & tragically.

[@rolandskilton7410]

I loved this video. Well what can anyone say. Here you have one of the most beautiful women in the world not just one of the best female vocalists of all time but extremely talented and attractive young lady. Here’s the catch ! Unfortunately her fate was sealed the moment her mother gave birth to her. How lucky and seriously so unlucky can anyone get. Her family were rotten to the core and she was destroyed by jealousy cruelty neglect smoke and daggers in being totally misunderstood by every fucker she was surrounded by in her bitter sweet life. Such an unlucky woman to have been surrounded by mean grappling users and abusers all of her life. Yes we all love Karen Carpenter and will continue to do so. Strange we all watched it happen and only the very few who tried to help were also told to fuck off. Well you couldn’t make it up but it’s fact. Yes and history does repeat itself it similarly happened to Amy Winehouse perhaps not quite as bad but pretty damn close. Loved the honesty of this video and the way you tell it how it is. Well done and keep up your great work xx Top man Roland Skilton Croydon England.

[@amiechumbler8561]

Sing like an angel!

[@felicefiore6783]

I still listen to her amazing voice. Miss her so much🌈💜

[@jwestney2859]

I grew up hearing her beautiful voice. Her story touches my heart. (Love her drum solos),

[@graceisamazing5493]

Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft is one of my favorites.

[@user-AllenE]

Her mother unalived Karen….cold heart, devil!

[@simonehicks7635]

I think her mother was a pompous ass . Would it have killed her to say I love you and I'm very proud of you . That's what makes this so sad . She was looking for her mother's love and approval and she never got it . That could have saved her life .😢

[@rocka-cb7kk]

she had a great voice i loved her stuff i live in england its so sad she died she will live for ever her work was top of the charts

[@antoinettewitt2098]

The Beatles mentioned she had the best female voice.

[@tonichappell7596]

The Carpenters won the best pop duo or group grammy over the beatles in 1970

[@rubypadilla1160]

She really was an amazing singer. She was also had a sweet soul that made her vulnerable. My favorite song is Goodby To Love. I'm on New Mexico.

[@caroletoney3209]

We've Only Just Begun. My favorite

[@CatherineComerford-n8b]

I remember hearing her voice and seeing her on tv in the 1970s when i was 10year old girl i thought she had beautiful voice.I have listened to her ever since.I couldnt believe it when i heard she had passed away at such a young age.Such a tragedy.Im from ireland and i thought she had they most amazing singing voice.She was a beautiful woman may she rest in Peace.Her music will live on.

[@Lovinglifeinmy70s]

She didn’t die under mysterious circumstances she died of anorexia at the age of 32. I was actually her doppelgänger and was called Karen throughout my young adult life because apparently I looked just like her so I know a lot about her.

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ It seemed that the lovely Karen Carpenter had it difficult from the beginning of her life, with a wonderful pair of parents. Having said that, Karen had a wonderful mother, which use to tell her that her brother Richard was the talented one, not her. How cruel can a parent be, to treat their own blood in such manner it's beyond me. Karen Carpenter had the voice of an Angel a melodic and unforgettable voice. However, her name didn't appeared on the credits on the records, but her brother's name could be seeing as arranged & orchestrated by Richard Carpenter, Wow! what a sweet brother. Karen Carpenter gone but not forgotten may you R.I.P.

[@sharonnoble979]

Her voice is unparalleled! So sad she died so young 😢.

[@BrentmcCull]

Close to you was my favorite song

[@carlascrivens1855]

I'll always love her

[@roseperozzi6730]

I love her voice, so sweet and velvety smooth ❤

[@goriarivera8365]

The most beautiful voice ever 🙏🏻🥰

[@MTing-vh8dw]

Me and my dad both were her fan. We listened to her songs over and over.

[@triplemotor]

Greed and Ego by her brother, lack of love from her mother, and that disgusting remark from a the newspaper idiot, about her weight, played such an emotional toll on her health .Karen was a beautiful lady with incredible talent. I miss her

[@Edcognito]

@Nostalgic: There is *NOTHING* mysterious about the circumstances of Karen Carpenters death - Anorexia Nervosa.

[@srsusansummers3070]

Exactly what I was thinking no mystery about her death.