Top of the World - The Petersens (LIVE)

We reached 500,000 subscribers!!! We could not be more grateful for this community and the encouragement you show our family and music. We are truly on "Top of the World."
~Karen, Emmett, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne
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►This video:
Lead vocal and fiddle: ‪@katiepetersen‬
Harmony vocal and banjo: ‪@EllenHaygood‬
Harmony vocal and guitar: ‪@mattpetersen4000‬
Mandolin: ‪@JuliannePetersen‬
Dobro: Emmett Franz
Bass: Karen Petersen
Key moments:
0:01 guitar
0:16 dobro-fiddle
1:23 banjo
1:47 dobro-fiddle
2:40 mandolin
3:26 bass
3:50 dobro-fiddle
4:20 outro
Location: We drove out towards where Julz is at college in northwest Arkansas, and stumbled across Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Ellen's skirt is pure coincidence! Julz came straight out of classes to film, which is why she is wearing shorts ;)
Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen.
Special thanks to Troy Dixon for helping us with audio and Aaron Clark for the videography.
Microphones by Ear Trumpet Labs www.eartrumpetlabs.com/
►LYRICS - Top of the World
Such a feeling's comin' 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
Somethin' in the wind has learned my name
An' 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
Well, 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 [x2]
►The Petersens:
We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com
Subscriber count: 500,000
#ThePetersens #LiveSessions03 #TopOfTheWorld #Folk
#TheCarpenters #KarenCarpenter
This song features on: #LiveSessions03

[@Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - Top of the World* ------------ Such a feeling's comin' 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 Somethin' in the wind has learned my name An' 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 Well, 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 [x2] Album: Live Sessions, vol. 03 and Homesick for a Country

[@fabrimedeiros9888]

Amazing job on the Closed Captions, Liz! And funny too! Thanks!

[@josegenaroriveraloanzon]

Thanks, Liz, Love the Captions

[@Liz.Newton]

Thanks guys, think I’ve finished the Aaron back catalogue now. Every time I think I’ve caught up they release another 10 songs 😆

[@Sooch694]

Hi there Liz! Every time a new one comes out I scroll down to find my old friend. So grateful that you're doing captions now too. I remember laughing when I read "Matt torments Karen" God Bless you and yours Liz

[@glennericksenmusic]

Thanks Liz!

[@guidress]

And suddenly you open KZbin and see a new video of the Petersens playing one of your favorite songs ever!

[@russnurse2b807]

I know what you mean. It brings back a lot of wonderful memories to me and they are sooooo talented.

[@markstephenson6952]

Taking on Karen Carpenter is a very tall order - one of the clearest, nicest voices of all time. Very nicely done.

[@Geezbolt]

Took the words right out of my mouth. Karen Carpenter had one of the purest voices ever. A tall order indeed and very successfully done.

[@jonstefanik9400]

She guided Katie.

[@oldcarnocar]

@@jonstefanik9400 yes!

[@rydenbrook]

Agreed! ✨🎶🎤🪕👏

[@lvnndtruth8862]

Yah, no joke. I don't hear anyone event trying to do this song like Karen. Maybe impossible!!!

[@Azel461]

I know that momma is a proud momma! Those children of hers are beautiful and talented!

[@stevo68]

Yep, all 5 of them.

[@telephassarose3501]

Katie’s voice is divine…& she is modest about it…bless her, I wish her happiness.

[@cplcabs]

Its always a good day when a Petersen video pops up.

[@erikpeterson25]

Yes

[@mahebe9]

I agree!

[@bigbubbymerritt3954]

Too true!

[@ch.kl.3226]

Yesss!

[@mariocamargo8797]

😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@lennislubrano754]

My favorite song! I'm a homeschooling mom of five. We found you over the pandemic with Ellen and Michael singing Psalm 91. Love your family! God bless you all!

[@murapi8350]

From Tokyo,I'm 57year old.This is my impressive song with childhood memories.I love it.

[@MrChoijeongkyu]

Why am I crying ? Instant teleportation to the 70s............ I wish I could go back and see how it was. Thanks a million.

[@wingdwolf56]

Karen Carpenter had one of the most beautiful and remarkable voices ever! Very brave to take on one of her biggest hits. And you did GREAT!!!

[@craigh.9810]

How true! Karen Carpenter would have to appear on anyone’s short list as one of the greatest pop singers of all time.

[@Sunshine_and_Silver_linings]

Any day that starts with the Peterson's singing is a good day! 😊♥️😊♥️😊♥️😊♥️

[@Matthewtrayling]

I've just spent 3 hours now going through many Peterson songs/videos. And it's come to me personally that the most important thing in life...is happiness. That's what puts me/us at the top of the world.

[@user-kr1iq2cb8i]

This is South Korea. Listening to your music makes me happy. I heartily thank you. The fact that you are a family makes you look happier. Music brings another happiness to families on the other side of the world to the image of a united family. Sometimes I listen to this music whenever I have a hard time. It makes me so happy. Ordinary daily life is energized by your music.

[@trevorbraselton4944]

So much talent and generosity in one family...and a friend! lol

[@rafschar]

This family is a national treasure.

[@TheGecko213]

Don’t like the butchering of the original song .

[@francoisdhs5610]

A beautiful part of the US identity and culture!

[@janerowena4023]

International too!

[@davideldred.campingwilder6481]

@@francoisdhs5610 I think you'd get more culture in a yoghurt...

[@celestialmanrichard8846]

I agree with you completely

[@clawhammerjensen7735]

One of my favorite songs ever. I loved Karen Carpenter's version and it's so nice to hear that you guys can do a very exceptional job on it while doing a whole different style. Great job.

[@johndevaux]

love from France, thanks a lot for Karen i miss her each day in my life.

[@dariofreitas8530]

I am Brazilian and I really appreciate the songs of this beautiful family! God bless you guys !

[@kimodeutschmann5237]

Karen Carpenter is smiling right now in Heaven....Katie you sing so beautifully...all of you are so talented.God Bless this wonderful family...congratulations and greetings from the British Virgin Islands....one love to all

[@hanu720]

They are even better live, went to a show in Branson was the highlight of my trip.

[@raulg.5485]

I repeat it again, katie has an angelic voice ❤

[@fjedwards57]

You sing and play love. I hear and feel love. Nothing else matters. I thank you so much.

[@pkane5472]

Wow! Powerful

[@stevendee6800]

These videos are a breath of fresh air

[@rathinpaul1057]

What a beautiful tone . Mesmerizing . Love from India . ❤❤❤

[@jamescarvey2133]

It's awesome...to replicate a Carpenters song and do more than mere justice.' The Petersens have breathed new life and melody into a timeless classic Congratulations 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@FrankvdMuijsenberg]

Congratulations on reaching 500K subscribers! That's about 10 football stadiums full of people. Not bad, guys, not bad at all.

[@Sooch694]

Thank you all of you! CONGRATULATIONS. Everybody wonders why it isn't more. You provide us with a lot more than great music. God Bless every one of you.

[@bdm1000]

Then again, I don't know a lot of unknowns who grown to 500k in a year

[@ChefDomenic]

Amen 🙏

[@christianb5566]

I love the beautiful and unique voice of Karen Carpenter, but your voice doesn't have to hide from it. Great interpretation of "Top of the World". Thank you for that!

[@Josefernando-p2y]

A musical work achieved with professionalism and height, in its genre and family. Top of the World is a 1972 song written and composed by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis and recorded for the first time by the American pop duo Carpenters. It was a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit for the duo for two consecutive weeks in 1973. congratulations. greetings from colombia

[@romepane7396]

This family should be a model our society. The values formed in these kids are extraordinary.

[@juanlu3958]

I LOVE KATIE! LOVE KATIE! KATIE!

[@bnighter]

They are a living Van Trapp family.

[@Unyax]

@@juanlu3958 Who doesn't? :-)

[@rogerpr364]

I have a crush for Ellen, But They're all loveble!!💞

[@coryhaggard5704]

Amen!

[@itieltischler9065]

I can't believe y'all have chosen to perform this song. Top of the world was my grandmother's favourite song. Unfortunately, she died from cancer years ago. Watching my favourite band performing this song is just like when your favourite restaurant makes your favourite dish. Love from Israel!

[@pischpilot]

Stay strong mate

[@itieltischler9065]

@@pischpilot Thanks!

[@wascawywabbit0987]

@Kin Yang Yes.

[@tyroneberg524]

I sit here doing my writing to the beautiful sounds of The Petersens. Thank you so much.

[@ethanwalker7424]

I've never heard, or seen, anything so beautiful. As others here have said, "water works." The way you all can tap into emotions is a truly remarkable gift indeed.

[@thanksmarco9048]

Very very beautiful 🎵🎵🎵💙💙💙👍

[@debbieh.8599]

I have chills, and tears.

[@4freedom3per]

A lil slice of heaven in mist of a world full of strife. Thank you! I needed this. Blessings to all of you!

[@williamandrews781]

Magical !! Mesmerizing !! Magnificent!! Katie's singing is so beautiful and she can make that violin SING!!!

[@cega670613]

Definitely the voice of katie is so expresive, soft, simple but deep, makes feel strong feelings in this playing.

[@glennericksenmusic]

Yes! And you have to hear Katie Petersen singing at her church in Branson, Missouri! It is amazing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH2mZ3xqbNmdfrs

[@BigBlueToe]

Playing music and singing harmony, especially with your siblings, has to be one of the most pleasurable things you can do. Your enjoyment is contagious, especially Ellen’s and Katie’s!

[@MisterItchy]

So wonderful. Brought some sad tears for Karen Carpenter but you guys did such a great job with this beautiful song.

[@dolvaran]

There'll never be another voice like Karen's.

[@oldcarnocar]

@@dolvaran Never,one in a trillion!

[@sanfordikeda1471]

You pretty much put me on the top of the world, Katie. Thank you!

[@robertevers8165]

I am so incredibly glad that you guys popped up in my suggestions. You give me a shred of hope for humanity

[@Serrano46571]

My gosh, a young group with real talent. Thank You

[@AydinBalcik1]

KZbin would be very empty without you guys. Love to all. Congrats and keep on doing your thing.

[@TexasRed59]

The Petersens!! Real music, real people and real talent!! They are the one bright spot in the year of Covid! I am so glad to have come across this group. They are not only an excellent group of musicians; they are also the type of family that everyone should strive to have. When The Petersens sing the sun comes out!!!

[@shanghai.park.]

Wonderful performence! I can hear this for a whole day!

[@kennrothman205]

Another awesome performance guys and gals and...yes...GIT IT MAMA!

[@user-sr3li4wh1o]

I began to subscribe " The Petersens" when it was 11K . Congratulations !! It is a matter of time to reach 1 million !!!

[@FrankvdMuijsenberg]

🎵Happy Birthday to you..🎵 Ellen Haygood. Have a nice day. 🎂🌷

[@nyla7983]

Pure & Natural !

[@triciablakeley5935]

Your ability to stay true to the original song while making it your own is amazing. Thank you!

[@kenwood6322]

Every time I watch The Petersens on KZbin, a smile grows inside. That's why I became a supporter through Patreon. I love your music, and who you are as people.

[@1karaden]

Katie's voice is always a pleasure to hear. Very nice song and beautiful performance from y'all.

[@emanuellandeholm5657]

I just love the mandolin player. She has the most amazing voice and she rocks those comfy sneakers like a boss.

[@dierkstar]

A million views and counting! Thank you Petersens! Thank you Katie! I feel truly lucky to be alive and so enjoying your precious music. Good job!

[@t.thompson21]

Love it when Katie sings. Thx Petersens for that beautiful music! Greetings from Germany :)

[@robertfox499]

Me too! They are all amazing in their own way: Emmett with his very discreet yet powerfuill dobro vocalizations, Julianne with her 'Adam Steffy subtlety' on the mando (and unique awesome voice), Ellen with her super versitale voice and killer banjo skills, Matt with his solid guitar and fantastic harmonies (and great sense of humor) , 'Get it Momma' with the absolute perfect back-beat... and Katie with her grace, fiddeling, charm and overall musical brilliancy. Skill, love, practice, skill, a dash of humility, practice, practice, practice, skill, more humility and finally a large measure of good will. Thajks P. family. You alays help make my day.

[@DanielVoeller]

Just when you thought the Petersens couldn't make their harmonies any better... 😂 🎶 ❤️ AWESOME JOB GUYS!

[@elsonlow6119]

This is why you guys have 39,000 👍 thumbs-up. Amazing voice!

[@martysomoco]

Lovely cover of the Carpenters. Karen is unsurpassed! Thank you for remembering/highlighting Karen's unequalled performance.

[@RCFlyer007]

Wow!! 500,000! You deserve it and thank you for sharing your talents. Another awesome song by all of you!

[@urbanlarsson8252]

What a voice! What a smile that melts your heart! We are a 1/2 million people around the world that doesn't want to miss a beat from the Petersens!

[@ronnieanderson8862]

Great Voices both together as well as solo! And great musicians as well. Keep up the good work.

[@TheBreeze711]

IMO. Katie Petersen has the voice of an angel...

[@rcolerobinson]

Katie's voice is at the top of the world.

[@user-ur3bm5px2q]

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[@andreileshchuk2585]

Thanks a lot for your music! To me you are a very special American band. I listen to you much more often than other American bands, because you have some kind of magic. Greetings from Russia!! 💜

[@HuewhaYue]

Katie has a beautiful voice! It is natural and pure!

[@lylelylers]

The purity is stunning and inspiring. I'm a believer in Jesus and I enjoy hanging out with Your style of music. I sing tenor in my church music ministry and play percussion. 🙏 Keep producing Good, Real, authentic music!!!

[@georgew.morrowiii118]

A soothing rendition of a beautiful song.

[@fuka1975]

OMG!!!!!! YOU GUYS ARE AN INSPIRATION!!! GOD BLESS YOU GUYS ! GRETTINGS FROM SPAIN

[@MCL288]

I love this performance. Katie and Ellen just oozes joy. 🐐🐣🌞👍😀

[@declanshea5013]

You guys remind me of what matters the most. Doing what we love without any fear. Imagine if all the people in this world doing what they were meant to do. The world would be so beautiful, a world with love and passion.

[@benmadley7778]

Amen, I was just about to post this message to Facebook. And I was distracted, but reading your message has reminded me. God bless you and may it be returned to you ten fold, in Jesus name. The message- Let us praise and sing to GOD this day, no matter where we are. Let us be FREE IN YOU LORD, dancing with all of our might, before you, singing you hymns, and with our HEARTS OUTPOURED IN ETERNAL GRATITUDE AND THANKS. GLLLORRRRYY BE TO HE THAT SETS US FREE. HAL-LE-LUH-YAH!

[@tomlamiam]

Congrats Petersens! Thank you for the joy you've brought to everyone.

[@truthseekerdanny]

I'm so glad you guys are getting the recognition that you deserve. Hard work and perseverance do work. Here's to another 500k.

[@mikz33]

"im not sure but their covers give so much joy in my heart even though im at my lowest... Thankyou ❤️🙏

[@Lego51]

You folks are amazing. I feel such joy listening to your music! It really helps lift my spirits after 7 months in the hospital. I love you all! And thank you for spreading the love and joy in your music 🎶. 🥰🙂

[@erichbrough6097]

SWEET!! Karen Carpenter is *so* smiling down on this gorgeous version! 🙏💙💙

[@KrastiyanKrastev]

Guys, you spread light in such enormous amounts - thank you! :-)

[@rollingmanni9292]

Danke Katie, danke Familie Petersens für für die die schöne Zeit mit Euch. Ich genieße es immer wieder euch zu zuhören. Besonders in der heutigen Zeit seid ihr ihr ein Sonnenstrahl am dunklen Himmel. ❤Danke, Danke, Danke 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😘

[@HuewhaYue]

I melt into their music The whole family is here talented /GIFTED What a BLESSING!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations to the Petersen family (500k+)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well Done !!!!!! from a GRATEFUL subscriber!

[@michaeljennings4827]

When Katie sings "around" her voice is just angelic

[@brianstevens1998]

Nothing but joy for this family 💖

[@mauroramos7369]

You'll reach the whole world, Brazil loves you Petersens

[@deio175sp]

Realmente, concordo demais!!!

[@kerrysullivan9579]

More talent packed into one band than anything I've seen in a very long time.

[@ps200306]

Katie doing Karen Carpenter. Sheer joy.

[@user-pk9wp7ys8p]

When I was a child, I studied English with Carpenters songs. And now I’m enjoying your playing “ Top of the world” Thank you all Pertersens, love from Tokyo, 🇯🇵.

[@bienveillance57]

It's a great gift for our creation that you exist ! Thank you so much ! Greatings from eastern France !

[@skotski54]

What a beautiful rendition of a Carpenters song. I love the way you slowed it down.

[@bartschwartz9233]

Karen was a perfectionist and sings liner note

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Guts required to cover Karen Carpenter. One of the most naturally gifted that we’ve seen. Amazing breath control. Julianne appears beautifully statuesque.

[@superhunk1989]

There's magic in this video. I play this video, and my day starts to shine.

[@rumblefish8265]

amazing arrangement, katie! having heard this version, i think this is how this song should be sang and accompanied. love it!

[@paulquinn344]

I so enjoy watching all of you play. You play with such genuine joy and I can see how deeply you feel the music. Well played, BRAVO!

[@KyleHaines615]

Congratulations on half a million guys! Can't wait to see that next Play Button. You guys are awesome and I can't stop listening to your music. And your performance was beautiful as always ❤️

[@josegenaroriveraloanzon]

Congratulations on the 500,000 subscribers! Petersens, you are top of the world for me, you guys deserve 50,000,000 subscribers

[@vic2152]

Beatiful early spring day here in England and your version of "Top of the World" captured the mood perfectly in spite of all the troubles in the world.

[@bunonginusa634]

What a beautiful music, done by beautiful people

[@morick11]

One of my favorite groups! Karen left us too soon! However, she would be envious of the job that you did with this song. Katie, you sing so beautifully and so effortlessly. All of you are so talented.

[@jnlaf]

Wow, katie voice is like silk..so smooth and pleasing this song never sounded so good. .Congratulation on 500,000 you guys deserve it,

[@gersonsantiago7519]

I liked this Very wonderful from Brazil loves you 🙏♥️🇧🇷

[@changcheng145]

The song went very popular about 60 years ago while I was in college. Six musical instruments’ harmonious playing sounds very melodious.Finally, a young girl’ s English speaking sounds very good. Music has no boundary. I'm a music lover, living in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan.Thank you very much for your good playing!

[@poefpoef]

About 50 years ago is a better estimate, as the song was released June 13, 1972.

[@changcheng145]

@@poefpoef Thank you for telling!

[@rafaelalfonsoramosmendez1792]

It's a sweet and wonderful arrangement, I'm proud to be a part of this community, thank you so much. Katie; your soprano style is the best of bluegrass and with the best band

[@danialejandrino]

WHAaaattt😲😲😲 I'm currently working on a production of a choir that is doing this song, so i just came here to type "Top Of The World" in the search bar to see some Carpenters live perfomance but i suddenly see "Top of the world - The Petersens" 1 day ago and so i got in love with you guys, 😍😍😍 what a beautiful arrangement and perfomance. Greetings and blessings from Venezuela in South America.

[@zane9419]

I love this song. Your musical phrasing is fantastic - and gives a sweet and clear understanding of this well written lyrics. The blend of strings adds a joy to the phrasing of “top of the world” and why musically it is so!