The BOYZ First time REACTION to Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays! Her story is sad

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    The BOYZ First time REACTION to Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays! Her story is sad
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  • @d.s1014
    @d.s1014 Před 26 dny +441

    No need Autotone, no screaming, no whistle notes etc. Nobody could replace Karen. Her voice is angelic.

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 Před 25 dny +12

      And these guys don't even know her...crazy

    • @d.s1014
      @d.s1014 Před 25 dny +7

      @@michaelasay8587 i don’t even live in America and I love the Carpenters lol

    • @phillyphan1225
      @phillyphan1225 Před 22 dny +8

      The voice of an angel is the only way to describe Karen Carpenter😢

    • @classicmicrosystems
      @classicmicrosystems Před 13 dny

      @@michaelasay8587 They must have lived in a cave their entire lives.

    • @willarth9186
      @willarth9186 Před 10 dny

      Check out Tori Holub's covers of The Carpenters. Karen has been cloned!!!!

  • @regolf.d6519
    @regolf.d6519 Před 26 dny +652

    Karen and Richard (piano) are siblings. This is without a doubt the best female pop voice ever….. we lost her way too soon.

  • @deborahcurry1014
    @deborahcurry1014 Před 26 dny +413

    Such a terrible loss when Karen passed. Anorexia wasn't really known like it is now. Her death from complications due to it was the first most of us had ever heard of it.

    • @zoeslovely7096
      @zoeslovely7096 Před 26 dny +33

      And even worse, she had been recovering but her heart had too much damage

    • @nielgregory108
      @nielgregory108 Před 26 dny +22

      THANK YOU!!!! Most people still think she died of Anorexia. Included ALOT commenting here. She was 110 lbs when she died. The heaviest she had been in 20 years. Her main problem was laxative abuse. That takes it's toll on the heart.

    • @AlwaysWatching666
      @AlwaysWatching666 Před 26 dny +11

      My mom played thier record my whole life. I ❤️ them

    • @zoeslovely7096
      @zoeslovely7096 Před 26 dny +9

      @@nielgregory108 yes exactly. A tragedy of epic proportions

    • @beadybaby
      @beadybaby Před 26 dny +16

      I work in the pharmaceutical field and I think that her death had a pretty strong effect on the availability of ipecac. In the 70s and 80s, eating disorders were rampant. I suffered from one myself at the time. Her body was already weak from starvation but ipecac, which makes you vomit, has a strong effect on the heartjust all on its own. Her heart couldn’t take it.
      she also badly abused laxatives which doesn’t really take the calories out of your food, but what it does is dehydrate you and strip you of any electrolytes that you might have had from what you did eat. ❤❤

  • @thehorrorfanx
    @thehorrorfanx Před 26 dny +369

    For me, still the best female voice till this day. RIP.

    • @charlespeterson7502
      @charlespeterson7502 Před 26 dny +3

      You should check out Angelina Jordan. She has a fantastic story and voice. She knew what she wanted to do pretty much from birth.

    • @susanpeters5392
      @susanpeters5392 Před 26 dny +3

      Totally

    • @NoHardFeelings54321
      @NoHardFeelings54321 Před 26 dny +7

      Just look how much we all loved her....why couldn't she see, what we see. 😢

    • @TheEricthefruitbat
      @TheEricthefruitbat Před 26 dny +3

      Abso-fucking-lutely. It's not close.

    • @annmariewelding9467
      @annmariewelding9467 Před 11 dny

      Yes, I agree. She is one of the best singers ever. She was one of my favorites growing up, both of them of course! I saw them in concert, and I actually have her autograph somewhere in my memorabilia from my younger days. The world did lose an amazing talent so soon!! So sad for her brother to have to live alone without that talent and sister and support beside him. But I am aware that he is an amazing talent and has gone on to do wonderful things in the music industry!!

  • @actuariallurker9650
    @actuariallurker9650 Před 26 dny +246

    That's her brother- they tried multiple interventions to no avail. They had their own TV show and she was such a big star that when she died it raised awareness for eating disorders in young girls and young women and brought this out the closet

    • @FUBAR1986
      @FUBAR1986 Před 26 dny +13

      Yes, it did. And yes, we lost her far too soon……

    • @curiositychase
      @curiositychase Před 23 dny

      Was one intervention constantly touring and not giving her a break? Yeah, Richard's hands are not clean in any of it.

    • @drieuxkoeppel8152
      @drieuxkoeppel8152 Před 13 dny

      @@curiositychaseRichard was dependent on Quaaludes at the time. He’s said he blames himself….

  • @LoriTalbot-du2qt
    @LoriTalbot-du2qt Před 26 dny +146

    As a teenager I suffered from Anorexia. After she passed it was the jolt I needed to convince me to change my destructive pattern.

    • @mikekelly5491
      @mikekelly5491 Před 26 dny +10

      We are glad that you are still fighting the fight.

    • @jenniferslatten6705
      @jenniferslatten6705 Před 17 dny

      I wish her death brought more awareness & stopped the stigma of addiction. I am so happy you got the jolt you needed & pray those suffering find that jolt today. Thank you for sharing - you helped me today!

    • @lori9791
      @lori9791 Před 16 dny

      I'm so happy you made it to the other side. Be happy.

  • @michaeltipton5500
    @michaeltipton5500 Před 26 dny +95

    They are called the Carpenters because that is their last name. Once of the biggest rabbit holes you can get into. Frank Sinatra once said that Karen Carpenter is the only person he would pay to see.

  • @gorillamax4872
    @gorillamax4872 Před 26 dny +113

    Guys! Guys! You’re listening to arguably the greatest voice of all time. But her brother Richard Carpenter is no slouch. Richard is a brilliant composer an absolute genius. he is the one that arranged all the music. The Carpenters are a brother sister duo.

    • @aoleon3908
      @aoleon3908 Před 21 dnem +3

      💯 couldn’t agree more

  • @ust2flyjetz147
    @ust2flyjetz147 Před 26 dny +65

    They called her “one take Karen” - no auto tune, no pitch correction, just pure God given talent. RIP Karen.

    • @cixsmiley3618
      @cixsmiley3618 Před 16 dny +3

      Tragic. Some people too talented for this world....

  • @melanieredfield9736
    @melanieredfield9736 Před 26 dny +198

    Karen was the drummer and (obviously) lead singer. Richard, her older brother, played the keys, sang backup/harmony, and wrote their smooth arrangements. They were hugely popular in the 70's with their soft rock at a time when classic rock was massive. "We've Only Just Begun" was a standard at weddings (including mine) and "Close to You", written by the legendary Burt Bacharach, got massive radio play in the late 60's/early 70's. So tragic to lose that rich, velvety voice way too soon!!

    • @malcolmrayner3480
      @malcolmrayner3480 Před 26 dny +5

      Burt said the money was in the bottom register that Karen could access.

    • @goosebump801
      @goosebump801 Před 26 dny +5

      Don’t forget “On the Top of the World” 🔥🔥

    • @markdenio4537
      @markdenio4537 Před 25 dny +3

      "Superstar" is my all-time favorite.

    • @kens32052
      @kens32052 Před 25 dny +2

      What's that story when Playboy Magazine published their list of best drummers and Karen was higher on the list than John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. He wasn't happy. lol.

    • @melanieredfield9736
      @melanieredfield9736 Před 25 dny +1

      @@kens32052 that's a trip! I've never heard that story! Karen was absolutely a great drummer but....better than Bonzo???! That's just nuts. I'm sure Bonham was doing a slow burn over that.

  • @dougwill8850
    @dougwill8850 Před 26 dny +149

    Voice of an Angel. May she rest in peace.

  • @marypittman5821
    @marypittman5821 Před 26 dny +199

    John Lennon walked up to her and said, "you have a fabulous voice love"

    • @chicotime69
      @chicotime69 Před 26 dny

      And your point is???????

    • @sissibug
      @sissibug Před 26 dny +21

      @@chicotime69 that she had the perfect voice

    • @Cosmo-Kramer
      @Cosmo-Kramer Před 26 dny +1

      @@chicotime69 Her point was self-evident. To anyone with half a brain, that is.

    • @samueltabo3390
      @samueltabo3390 Před 26 dny +23

      She considered herself more than a drummer than a vocalist. She suffered from major self esteem issues which haunted her most of her life

    • @Cosmo-Kramer
      @Cosmo-Kramer Před 26 dny +6

      @@samueltabo3390 She may have considered herself that, but she was a far better vocalist.

  • @michelleberns8879
    @michelleberns8879 Před 26 dny +195

    Karen Carpenter had unbelieveable PERFECT pitch.

    • @Spo-Dee-O-Dee
      @Spo-Dee-O-Dee Před 26 dny

      ...which is why her singing is so bland. The soul of music is found between the keys of the piano.

    • @jakeelliot2868
      @jakeelliot2868 Před 26 dny +6

      @@Spo-Dee-O-Dee You got to be a troll to make such a ridiculous statement.

    • @Spo-Dee-O-Dee
      @Spo-Dee-O-Dee Před 26 dny

      @@jakeelliot2868 Just someone who has worked with singers helping them place a note slightly sharp for brilliance or scoop under a pitch to create a sense of yearning, having choirs use alternative tunings to create perfect intervals not possible in the even temperament of the piano. Things actual musicians do.

    • @jakeelliot2868
      @jakeelliot2868 Před 26 dny +8

      @@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Cut the B.S. Anyone that calls Karen Carpenter's singing bland gets no respect or credibility from me.

    • @tomheim9516
      @tomheim9516 Před 24 dny

      @@Spo-Dee-O-Dee What a grossly uninformed opinion. One has nothing to do with the other. And Richard Carpenter has stated they both he and Karen had very good relative pitch. So not even perfect pitch.

  • @757optim
    @757optim Před 26 dny +84

    Brother and sister. "One take Karen" was a super talent. Such a tragedy. RIP.

  • @mike650r
    @mike650r Před 26 dny +76

    Superstar is a must reaction.

    • @beedeegee9374
      @beedeegee9374 Před 26 dny +3

      Yes, also This Masquerade.

    • @susiealles5878
      @susiealles5878 Před 24 dny +2

      My all time favorite Carpenter song. The melody is simply beautiful.

  • @stevedavis6618
    @stevedavis6618 Před 26 dny +63

    Karen Carpenter is the best female singer of all time.
    No auto tune, no computer enhancement, just the best talent of all time.
    Modern day reviews revealed that she was more on tune live than in studio, which was phenomenal.

    • @lynne8346
      @lynne8346 Před 22 dny +1

      I’d put Linda Ronstadt up there with her, too.

    • @kevinmcconnell3641
      @kevinmcconnell3641 Před 3 dny

      Really? What about?
      Barbra Streisand?
      Linda Ronstadt?
      Bette Midler?
      Ann Wilson?
      Grace Slick!
      Aretha Franklin?
      Diana Ross?
      Lena Horne?
      Billie Holiday?
      Diana Ross?
      Dolly Parton?
      Patsy Cline?
      Dinah Shore?
      Doris Day?
      Ella Fitzgerald?
      And so many more???
      Three words Is all it takes to not be mocked by a dick like me;)
      In My Opinion!! Because that’s all it is, your opinion!!

  • @JamesJohnson-ig6of
    @JamesJohnson-ig6of Před 26 dny +64

    As a vocalist asked to sing for events, Karen Carpenter's "We've Only Just Begun" may go down in history as the most requested Wedding song ever!

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 Před 25 dny +3

      Yep my sister sang that at weddings ..she had the voice of Karen Carpenter and didn't do much with it, then died at 38, hospital's fault.

    • @JamesJohnson-ig6of
      @JamesJohnson-ig6of Před 25 dny

      @@michaelasay8587 I'm so sorry bro! My Mother died at the hands of a pretty prestigious medical center in Minnesota.
      For me, I was pretty much a novice hanging around places like that and whatever trust I may have had at a fairly local level was destroyed for good. You can't unforget something so awful.
      I hope you are getting along good bro, life is too short as it is.

  • @gracemichelli.2am124
    @gracemichelli.2am124 Před 26 dny +76

    Her voice is simply amazing.❤

  • @cindydegraaff5083
    @cindydegraaff5083 Před 26 dny +36

    Despite her perfect pitch and gorgeous voice, Karen Carpenter died age only 32 years old from complications caused by her anorexia which stressed her heart. While her death sparked a lot of increased treatment and awareness of eating disorders and body dysmorphia, we would much rather have had her alive and well, still singing to us. RIP.

  • @PatriciaPerdue
    @PatriciaPerdue Před 25 dny +21

    Karen Carpenter always referred to herself as "a drummer who could sing." It took quite a bit of coaxing to persuade her to come out from behind the drums. Richard Carpenter, Karen's older brother, was a genius with musical arrangements. He was a child prodigy on the piano and could sing as well.
    Karen had a unique and pure voice. It was so sad when she passed...such a talent, lost to something that many knew very little about at the time. She had seemed to be beginning to recover, but her organs had taken too much strain and she had a heart attack. Richard continued with his music and also did many arrangements for other artist. He continues to put out work that honors Karen and the legacy of the Carpenter's. There is usually a program each year, on the PBS channels, featuring the Carpenter's and their music.

  • @mauraleib
    @mauraleib Před 26 dny +17

    Karen Carpenter had such a rich, silky smooth voice. So beautiful. Such a shame she didn’t feel as loved and beautiful as she was. ❤

  • @b1bmsgt
    @b1bmsgt Před 26 dny +52

    The Carpentrrs were the top selling American act of the 70’s…

    • @bradleypaulus2926
      @bradleypaulus2926 Před 26 dny +2

      Yes, I remember Casey Kasem saying that on the radio. I used to have all their albums.

  • @elainejones2092
    @elainejones2092 Před 26 dny +59

    The smoothest female voice ever.

  • @jaceywarren1528
    @jaceywarren1528 Před 26 dny +84

    To me, Karen has one of the most beautifully unique voices of the era. You hear her sing and know immediately that's Karen. Beautiful soul taken from us way too early. And yes, she was an amazing drummer. Homie playing the piano is her brother, Richard. Karen's eating disorder started when they became famous. As I heard it, a reporter called her "Richard's chubby sister" as a catalyst to her negative body image. Yes, I'm sure that the issues were deeper than just one idiots comment but it sure didn't help. She battled anorexia and bulimia for years. Richard also had his own demons with narcotics and they both had really turned the corner and were getting better when she past from heart failure due to long term damage from the stress and malnutrition from her eating disorder. If you want to check out happier tunes they cover Mr. Postman. Also there's Top of the World, We've Only Just Begun, and my favorite, Close to You.

    • @nielgregory108
      @nielgregory108 Před 26 dny +1

      Her heart was damaged by laxative abuse.

    • @LM-hb6yn
      @LM-hb6yn Před 26 dny +4

      I read a while back that a TV producer told her she was fat on TV and needed to lose weight. Also heard that growing up her parents favored her brother who was the golden child and extremely talented, but were critical of her. Don't know how much truth there is in that, but if true it would explain the roots of her insecurity and how a remark about her weight by someone in the industry would have such a strong effect on her.

  • @courtnayzeitler8564
    @courtnayzeitler8564 Před 25 dny +19

    The very best female singer of all time.

  • @3orion33
    @3orion33 Před 19 dny +5

    NO ONE has come along yet who's voice even closely resembles her sound. Truly one of a kind. Unique. Cherish the recordings we have that will keep her with us forever.❤

  • @bert917
    @bert917 Před 26 dny +16

    Losing her was crushing. So tragic. Absolutely respect her.

  • @MrNiccholas
    @MrNiccholas Před 26 dny +64

    My all time favorite Female Vocalists! You can't go wrong with anything by the Carpenters!!!

  • @casual_time_machine6536
    @casual_time_machine6536 Před 26 dny +35

    Please continue reacting to The Carpenters, so many amazing songs.

  • @bruschmidt9943
    @bruschmidt9943 Před 26 dny +13

    I was 10 when this was released in April '71, Karen was 21. I didn't know a lot, but knew she was greatest singer without being told. Her tone, honesty & phrasing has yet to be matched, all while effortlessly playing the drums!

  • @had64198
    @had64198 Před 26 dny +30

    She had the best voice ever. Gone too soon.

  • @marcwilliams4097
    @marcwilliams4097 Před 26 dny +42

    That's her brother, Richard Carpenter, playing piano. He is the arranger and band leader. This song was written by Paul Williams, a prolific songwriter for himself as well as other artists back in the day. You should google his interview where he gives back story of this song. It's a great story.

  • @terefiori6903
    @terefiori6903 Před 2 měsíci +24

    They are brother & sister. She was not only a great singer but a drummer!!

  • @bikinipmp
    @bikinipmp Před 26 dny +17

    The amazing part of the Carpenters is that Richard (her brother) dedicated himself to keeping her memory alive and her music out there.

    • @briantaylor9475
      @briantaylor9475 Před 24 dny

      Because that is where the money is; truth.

    • @sarahholland2600
      @sarahholland2600 Před 9 dny

      Watch the doc "Goodbye to Love". Richard & her Mom persuaded her not to put out the solo disco album she paid for & recorded when he was in rehab. She was tired of his control & doing ballads. Her Mom would always praise Richard when Karen was the star. His part, any studio tech could do. The last line of the doc says it all "Her mothers love, like her career, belonged to Richard".

  • @Roy-mw5js
    @Roy-mw5js Před 26 dny +16

    Don't be depressed. Enjoy the great voice of Karen and the harmony with her brother ❤

  • @Pat3101
    @Pat3101 Před 26 dny +2

    Playing the drums was what she really wanted to do more than sing. Thankfully for all of us that she sang her heart out. Their album Love Songs is beautiful and their Christmas music is fantastic, too.

  • @BrookePS23
    @BrookePS23 Před měsícem +16

    If I had to choose my favorite singing voice of all time… it would be Karen Carpenter! Growing up as a kid, me & my cousin would always watch “The Karen Carpenter Story”! It’s a movie made in 1989 about her life! ❤ She was amazing & it’s SO sad that she died so young! 😢 She has one of the most iconic voices of all time & they have a TON of other amazing songs!! ❤️ Close to you, Top of the World & We’ve Only Just Begun are just a few…

  • @kimm2304
    @kimm2304 Před 26 dny +23

    The Carpenters are just the two...Richard & Karen, brother and sister. The others are just musicians. She left us too soon. Her life was so sad & too short.

  • @antoniawe
    @antoniawe Před 26 dny +5

    OMG They were on the radio all the time early 70's. Wonderful memories!!!!!!!

  • @L70s
    @L70s Před 26 dny +5

    Carpenters Merry Christmas Darling is a favorite every year.

  • @RyneMurray23
    @RyneMurray23 Před 26 dny +19

    This song was written by Paul Williams. He wrote this song, we've only just begun, and the Grammy award winning song Evergreen by Barbara Streisand. He wrote the song about his mother who passed away and how he would go visit her grave.👍🏼he says "funny but it seems I always wind up here with you". That's a powerful lyric when you know it's about him visiting his mother.

  • @Momspennies2
    @Momspennies2 Před 26 dny +20

    Amazed that you are just now discovering the team of brother and sister Richard and Karen Carpenter... You will want to hear more and more

  • @evelynmartinez9704
    @evelynmartinez9704 Před 26 dny +11

    Talented singers and musicians during this time. I miss her.

  • @bobduerwald9805
    @bobduerwald9805 Před 26 dny +15

    Karen Carpenter had the best singing voice of the 70's. So smooth, so beautiful, so perfect! All of us young men in the 70's fell in love with Karen's voice.

  • @Momspennies2
    @Momspennies2 Před 26 dny +48

    Not all their songs are sad. One of the most simple uplifting songs they did was sung by many of us as children in school. It's called "Sing".

  • @angieday5183
    @angieday5183 Před 26 dny +16

    Her and Linda the 2 greatest singers of the 70s

  • @lynnecurrie7561
    @lynnecurrie7561 Před 26 dny +6

    She was called "one take Karen". Perfect on the first try. The best voice I've ever heard. RIP❤❤❤

  • @danieldolce5734
    @danieldolce5734 Před 26 dny +13

    From what I remember the record company insisted that she lose weight and had she and Richard on the road performing constantly.. They were both badly treated. And I still , after all these years, can’t listen to Karen without tearing up. What a beautiful, incredibly talented , gentle soul.

  • @BRIDINC1972
    @BRIDINC1972 Před 2 měsíci +7

    She was not only an amazing singer and drummer. She had a great sense of humour check out her 1976 first television special it's really fun.

  • @deborahvernarelli6394
    @deborahvernarelli6394 Před 26 dny +6

    Karen and Richard Carpenter..The Carpenters..brother and sister. There will never be another singer like Karen. She passed away from complications from Anorexia Nervosa, an eating disorder that was little known at the time. She had the voice of an angel. Richard did all the musical arrangements, played the piano and sang harmony with her. Karen played the drums and considered herself a drummer who happened to sing. Check out the movie,The Karen Carpenter Story. It gives you a lot of background on them, especially Karen. What a beautiful person she was and her music and voice still stands the test of time, and always will. R.I.P., beautiful lady❤

  • @debigiroux1811
    @debigiroux1811 Před 26 dny +9

    She had perfect pitch and tone. That is her brother that played the piano and dings with her. Beautiful voice and gone too soon! RIP Karen

  • @angelb-oo7ob
    @angelb-oo7ob Před 26 dny +14

    Melancholic magic 🥹🤍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @rogue5369
    @rogue5369 Před 26 dny +22

    I'm almost 30 yrs older than you two, and it's times like this, it really shows. I can hardly listen to their music because it makes me so sad.

  • @Skeeter123
    @Skeeter123 Před 26 dny +12

    Karen & Richard are brother & sister...Karen had a once in a lifetime voice. May she RIP 🙏 🕊🌹 She died at 32 from complications due to her anorexia 😪

  • @jackieevans8998
    @jackieevans8998 Před 26 dny +9

    Gotta listen to We’ve only just begun! Was my senior class song!
    Brother and sister

  • @chrisalldis3375
    @chrisalldis3375 Před 26 dny +6

    Always polled in the top 10 of Female Voices of all time, because of her natural tonal quality, the purity in her voice has no tricks, to me the no 1 female voice of all time, lets not forget Richard & his brilliant arrangements.

  • @kathleenorr9237
    @kathleenorr9237 Před 26 dny +12

    Karen had the perfect voice, so effortless ❤

  • @allenruss2976
    @allenruss2976 Před 2 měsíci +28

    The Carpenters. The quintessential soft rock band. Maybe the greatest of all time. She died in 1980 from anorexia

    • @kelticink
      @kelticink Před 2 měsíci

      Damn, that's sad

    • @stangovers7441
      @stangovers7441 Před 26 dny +5

      Karen had one of the most beautiful, angelic voices. Her brother is a musical genius and a great piano player. RIP Karen.❤❤

    • @Lovejazz01
      @Lovejazz01 Před 23 dny

      She died in 1983

    • @allenruss2976
      @allenruss2976 Před 23 dny +1

      @@Lovejazz01 probably confused her with Natalie Wood

    • @ChuckHackney
      @ChuckHackney Před 23 dny

      1983. But for me the greatest voice of all time. GOAT.

  • @jamesdagenais6494
    @jamesdagenais6494 Před 26 dny +10

    Karen and her Brother Richard were a top duo group of the 70s, with several big hit songs.

  • @curtislong6806
    @curtislong6806 Před 26 dny +13

    Perfect pitch and pitch perfect. One of the greatest voices in history. Fantastic drummer, great sense of humor. When Karen Carpenter died it was a loss for the whole world.

  • @annephillips8494
    @annephillips8494 Před 26 dny +5

    When younger I live in a Pub, with smaller buildings surrounding the main larger one
    My friend and I, both Tomboys found a way on to the main Roof by jumping from one to the other.We sat on the main Roof singing'I' m on the Top of the World, looking down on Creation' a big hit in the UK.
    Thanks Karen.💛🌹And Mr.Postman.Huge Hit.

  • @thomasmacdiarmid8251
    @thomasmacdiarmid8251 Před 26 dny +12

    So many of their songs are lyrically so sad, but her voice is such a warm hug, that it makes you happy anyway.
    Another sad song of theirs, Goodbye to Love, is often considered the first power ballad, as it includes near the end a famous fuzz guitar solo. It really ticked off a number of their fans in the Easy Listening camp, as they were not keen on electronic instruments that sounded electronic (electric piano and guitar were fine, so long as they sounded close to acoustic instruments).

  • @scotties.3414
    @scotties.3414 Před 26 dny +7

    You found the tip of the iceberg. Continue on with their other mega hits Close to You, Superstar, Yesterday Once more, We've Only Just Begun, On Top of the World, I Won't Last a Day Without you, and Only Yesterday.

  • @user-lx1ol1ih6h
    @user-lx1ol1ih6h Před 26 dny +22

    I believe she was voted top drummer of the 70’s

    • @Coowallsky
      @Coowallsky Před 26 dny

      Popularity.

    • @Spo-Dee-O-Dee
      @Spo-Dee-O-Dee Před 26 dny +2

      By Playboy readers...

    • @Coowallsky
      @Coowallsky Před 26 dny +2

      ​@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Yep. Voted better than John Bonham and others.
      Sort of like the sham that is the Rock & Roll Hall of Shame

    • @Spo-Dee-O-Dee
      @Spo-Dee-O-Dee Před 26 dny +1

      @@Coowallsky She had a nice variety show act, and there are testimonials that she did polyrhythms as well as anyone, but she would never have lasted a month on a Led Zep tour.

    • @Coowallsky
      @Coowallsky Před 26 dny

      @@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Agreed. I love me some Karen but see all too many people thinking she's on par with session drummers and a great many R&R drummers.

  • @anitawright7169
    @anitawright7169 Před 26 dny +3

    Karen Carpenter is an icon! Her and her brother were so awesome. She was gone too soon. Love your reactions!

  • @Searles007
    @Searles007 Před 26 dny +5

    I believe that Bob Messenger on Saxophone. RIP Karen and Bob. 💚🤙🏼

  • @pjmurphy920
    @pjmurphy920 Před 2 dny +1

    Karen and Richard were sister and brother--The Carpenters. She died in 1983 at age 33 from anorexia at their parent's home. Her voice was angelic. I think you're right, BP--she wanted to find someone to cuddle with. Beautiful song!!

  • @Retroearthling
    @Retroearthling Před 24 dny +3

    considered one of the best female vocalists of ALL TIME. She sounds like this live.

  • @mpierce3
    @mpierce3 Před 26 dny +9

    RIP What a singer she was

  • @daz_n
    @daz_n Před 26 dny +5

    Someone very close to me had a very serious ED (thankfully now in recovery) and the best way I can describe her struggle was to say that she constantly punished herself because she thought she didn't deserve or was worthy of happiness in her life. Food was the way she dished out that punishment and it was like suicide, but by the slowest, most painful way imaginable. Heartbreaking to see. RIP Karen.

  • @JazzyJazz307
    @JazzyJazz307 Před 26 dny +7

    Karen and Richard Carpenter are the Carpenters. The other guys and band members for live shows. When Karen died, so many of us had broken hearts. There are great videos of "Karen Carpenter-drummer" that are amazing.

  • @shawnklein9997
    @shawnklein9997 Před 26 dny +7

    Gotta check out more she’s considered the best voice of her generation such a shame , and Richard’s arranging and writing skills are underrated I think

  • @lesliebrown1517
    @lesliebrown1517 Před 26 dny +9

    I still have all of their LPs. Karen's voice was very moving.

  • @michaelstallings5824
    @michaelstallings5824 Před 26 dny +6

    superstar, and we only just begun,are two more i recommend, can't go wrong wit any carpenters song.

  • @videoinformer
    @videoinformer Před 26 dny +14

    If you want a positive view of rain, listen to *"Laughter in the Rain", by Neil Sedaka:* "Ooooh, I hear laughter in the rain, walking hand in hand with the one I love. Ooooh, I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside...."

  • @theresastuppiello9589
    @theresastuppiello9589 Před 26 dny +9

    My favorite female vocalist. Tops

  • @vickybrackin7483
    @vickybrackin7483 Před 26 dny +6

    WOW! You have hit the TOP 2 WOMEN of the 70's today!! Linda Rondstat AND Karen Carpenter!! These two women are the BEST of the BEST!! ❤🎉

  • @secolerice
    @secolerice Před 26 dny +4

    I saw The Carpenters in concert in the early 70s. As a teen, it was so great to see a woman drummer. And her voice was so wonderful!

  • @steve9199
    @steve9199 Před 26 dny +4

    A reviewer from Rolling Stone magazine once said, "Karen Carpenter's voice is like the sound of a lover whispering in your ear." Karen and Richard Carpenter are brother and sister.

  • @chelseahaley8350
    @chelseahaley8350 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Love The Carpenters! Karens voice is so angelic! And I agree with Don! I love rainy days! Especially when it's thundering and lightning! Prob one of the only reasons I'm able to live in Oregon! 😆

  • @bobdelp2023
    @bobdelp2023 Před 26 dny +5

    BROTHER AND SISTER GUYS 😊

  • @kenrk
    @kenrk Před 26 dny +8

    They had a good mix of sad and happy songs. On the happy side, check out "Close to You" and "We've Only Just Begun".

  • @jennifermcdonald5432
    @jennifermcdonald5432 Před 21 dnem +2

    She had a tested and proven perfect pitch voice! She could walk in grab the music, open her mouth and just sing. Listen to We’ve only just begun. The lyrics of that song really hit your soul! She had literally millions of madly devoted fans who loved her, yet she hated herself, couldn’t believe anyone could love her. So crippling sad.

  • @michaelshelton6512
    @michaelshelton6512 Před 26 dny +10

    Believe it or not she is just as good a drummer as a singer and that saying a lot...

  • @melissagrover9727
    @melissagrover9727 Před 2 měsíci +5

    My grandma’s house is a few blocks away from The Carpenter’s parent’s home where they grew up. Duo. Brother and sister. They use to have the best Christmas lights house to go look and see. Played their Christmas music. When she passed the house had lights but it was way scaled back. To the point it was hauntingly sad. - The song to check out specifically to change how you see their music. Check out “Yesterday Once More.” The premise is really cool.

  • @shadow1674
    @shadow1674 Před 26 dny +10

    Thank you thank you thank you thank you another one for a Happy mother's Day thank you so much I appreciate it❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dannaleehenderson
    @dannaleehenderson Před 26 dny +6

    They are brother and sister. She preferred to play the drums as to singing.

  • @karenstacymayne4156
    @karenstacymayne4156 Před 25 dny +3

    She had the purest most beautiful voice on the planet. And they had lots of hits. They probably would’ve had lots more if Karen hadn’t passed so tragically.

  • @angelado3
    @angelado3 Před 26 dny +4

    She had the voice of an angel. They have many hits, 2 I can think of off the top of my head is Superstar, We've only just Begun and oh, Close to You

  • @dougwill8850
    @dougwill8850 Před 26 dny +6

    Fun fact, cowritten by Paul Williams who was in Smokey and The Band. He's about 5ft nothing, played little Enis. Great movie. The first one that is. Also wrote more Carpenters songs. Try "Superstar ". It's friggin awesome. Al Greene did a version too.

    • @RyneMurray23
      @RyneMurray23 Před 26 dny

      He wrote this song. Not co-wrote

    • @dougwill8850
      @dougwill8850 Před 26 dny

      @@RyneMurray23 Roger S. Nichols was the other copywriter. According to song facts.

  • @markr878
    @markr878 Před měsícem +5

    RIP Karen Carpenter. Died so young 💔

  • @HeidiBullard
    @HeidiBullard Před 26 dny +3

    This video always makes me cry. Not only was Karen amazing, but she was my mothers' (who died at 42) favorite artist. And I second the others who say to listen to more of their music. So this was so fitting for me that you released this on Mother's Day.

  • @johnmullins9250
    @johnmullins9250 Před 26 dny +4

    Karen Carpenter's voice was the greatest instrument ever played

  • @chicotime69
    @chicotime69 Před 26 dny +5

    Pure class!!!!!!!!

  • @sandydyson1934
    @sandydyson1934 Před 18 dny +1

    Had We've Only Just Begun sung at my wedding. Loved this group growing up. Such a sad loss of a beautiful lady!

  • @KarriSimone
    @KarriSimone Před 2 měsíci +3

    ❤ I never thought this song was going to relate to me some day 😅😅 love Karen Carpenter

  • @Loveduff
    @Loveduff Před 26 dny +4

    My favorite singers voice ever... First time hearing her playing the drums and thats her brother. And John Lennon told her once that she had a beautiful voice.. she wasn't sure he was serious.. he was. He is talking about Grace slick from that band. And Karen Carpenter died from Anorexia nervosa ..

  • @TomFurr-uc1hj
    @TomFurr-uc1hj Před 26 dny +4

    You damn right there my friend she can sing

  • @bobdelp2023
    @bobdelp2023 Před 26 dny +5

    3 GR88888 CARPENTER POPULATED SONGS WERE : SUPERSTAR, THIS MASQUERADE, A SONG FOR YOU 👍😊 REST COMFYYY KAREN! ALWAYS SAD TO THINK ABOUT HER FOR ME☹

  • @chrissiegle1065
    @chrissiegle1065 Před 26 dny +13

    In the seventies, Karen was ranked as the #5 drummer in the world...Jon Bonham from Zeppelin was ranked #6... he was pissed. Back then, before computers, when someone wanted to rank musicians, they would bring in experts, and they would pole other experts... for commercial reasons, they moved Karen from the drums and just had her sing... lots of people think that contributed to her demise. Sad. Great reaction.

    • @Spo-Dee-O-Dee
      @Spo-Dee-O-Dee Před 26 dny

      It was a Playboy readers poll, not a group of "experts".