She was so beautiful here and her voice is perfection.

This is probably the most extended example of Richard's superb ability as a pianist.

Such amazing Artist..Karen had a Voice like a Angel. Carpenters Classics will live on forever. Thanks for the Memories❤

This is the best piece of music of the 20th century.

With tears in my eyes I write this....as a teenager in the 70's I remember how much of a crush I had on Karen Carpenter. I thought and still think she is one of the most beautiful women i have ever seen or heard. No yelling, or filters in her music...so lovely, so pure. The voice of an angel...I love you and miss you forever....

@bruce5249

2 ай бұрын

I feel the same way she is so awesome I miss her!

@brettsairgent577

Ай бұрын

Me too I think she will always be remembered as one of the greatest most natural singers of all time .I had the biggest crush on her in the 70's .

@massimoscaravilli4137

29 күн бұрын

Morire a trentadue anni per anoressia per me che amo la voce di Caren e ' una cosa molto grave.R.I.P.😂😂😂

@manuelcastilloacosta5972

25 күн бұрын

Comento que a mi me pasó lo mismo...y ahora, después de muchos años me siento igual. Y estoy seguro que en muchos países hay otros que piensan y sienten lo mismo. Saludos desde México.

I was fortunate enough to be in the audience at this concert. My husband was in the orchestra and it was a night to remember! Looking at her now brings tears to the eyes and who could have imagined that we would lose her. Wonderful memories.

@ken439ken

2 жыл бұрын

You're so so so lucky! I'm glad for you. I wish I was born in that era.

@yamasultani8481

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah right..

@forphilme1

2 жыл бұрын

Don't see many shows like this anymore. So lucky. 'Adele at the observatory' was close.

@lorginolee9179

2 жыл бұрын

Wow you are soooo lucky... The Carpenter became my favorite since my mom always played them almost everyday.

@geirpaulsen1835

2 жыл бұрын

Looking now , tears comes so hard ❤️🎤🎼What an amazing artist ❤️

I am now 54 years old. I just lost my mother last year. hear carpenter's song It's like I hear my mother's voice every time.

日本語で失礼しますが、私今６１歳ですがはじめて音楽に目覚めたのが小学6年の時友だちが、カーペンターズのカセットをくれたので、毎晩寝る前聞いてました。カレンの声に引き込まれ時には感動で涙が出ることもありました😢カーペンターズ最高です🎉

@mariaevans5793

Ай бұрын

😊🇬🇧

I'm a 65 year old retired Texas cop and she is one of the few women in my lifetime who could make me cry.

@tomgee3613

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same sir. I shed a tear when she died, I have backed many a singer in my time as a band leader . She was an amazing soul. Enjoy your retirement.

@zulu0219

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomgee3613 Thank you.

@seekprateek8

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am 29, from India. I feel the exact same thing. I am glad that I came across Carpenters. Such pure voice she had! ❤️

@maroonfist9831

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you. Greatest female voices of all times. Sifu Len Jackson Maroon Fist Association

@zxh5566

2 жыл бұрын

sir, she made me cry too, and i'm just 30 by now. actually, i cried a lot over her songs many years ago as it's actually not about the age sir, it's about the sensation.

I cried the day she died & one of the few times I ever did that. As a nurse, I use to sing her songs to my pts young & old! ❤❤❤

Karen Carpenter was one of a kind one of the most blessed voices of all time

What an amazing singer Karen Carpenter was. And a musician too ?! Every note she sang... that quality! ❤ She sounds identical to the records. Really one of the best singers this world has seen.

40 years ago we lost one of the greatest female singers of all time! Her musical legacy lives on, I feel privileged to be able to enjoy her voice in 2023 ❤

@barbaracrain2975

Жыл бұрын

DITTO 🥰

@KanataVIP

Жыл бұрын

I saw them in Ottawa at the Fall fair circa 1970 when they were just getting going. I remember Richard saying to the audience, "some people think that Karen and I are married". Karen replied with the 1970 equivalent of "Eeewwwwwwww".

@user-sl6hl2vd1s

Жыл бұрын

Shame they exploited her. She was not happy. EDIT: may her brother understand what he did to her.

@donisiddiqui7875

11 ай бұрын

I think she died at the age of 32.if I'm wrong 🤔

@stephenflintoshjr.2547

11 ай бұрын

No one can carry a time like Karen did

41 years since that beautiful woman with that extraordinary voice passed away...it's 1:30 Am when I finished watching this video in my place, Jersey City, New Jersey......always been a fan of the Carpenters and will always be, now at my 72nd birthday and many mores to come.....God may have you singing for him pretty lady, gone too early!!!

She was one of the best female singers of our time. No one came close to her. My dad passed away 3 weeks ago and he admired her voice!

@simonesantos9765

Ай бұрын

Meus sentimentos 😢

@berndgruner8510

23 күн бұрын

Ich Danke Dir für die Musik Ich erinnere mich an Dich Danke und immer in Erinnerung an dich ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@berndgruner8510

23 күн бұрын

Danke für die Musik ❤❤❤❤❤Danke

@berndgruner8510

23 күн бұрын

Danke für immer ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@walterheinen5298

22 күн бұрын

Paul McCartney said she had the best voice of the 20th Century.

Please don't hate me for saying this, but I miss this kind of singing, mellow, no screaming. Not sure who or what started that trend that singers today have to scream till' their vocal about to snap in 2. This so pleasing to the ear, you know. Thanks Karen for the memory

@metalmacabre9991

2 ай бұрын

I like all kinds. To your point it started with Led Zeppelin. I was born in 78' but all kinds of vocal types can exist at the same time.

@dakotaxu4792

2 ай бұрын

You should listen to Freddy Mercury……some say he was the best male singer ever

@barbaravyse660

Ай бұрын

Listen to Kacey Musgraves

@user-zh9ow3jz1t

Ай бұрын

no hate here

@firoozafshar9525

26 күн бұрын

Why they can't make great music like this

She was so beautiful. Her voice will endure forever as one of the best of all times.

@josefheinen5083

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, a great voice. The best die young. RIP

@thomasalkire3714

5 жыл бұрын

Her music touched my heart, and made me love the love of my life even more. It was a time of love, and I still love you.

@igalflint

4 жыл бұрын

The best of all times.

@thesunisbright5515

4 жыл бұрын

True

There was absolutely no difference between her live voice and her recorded albums... she sang with perfection every time. What a gift they were to all of us...

@mchetb

4 жыл бұрын

If possibile, live is better. Unbelievable.

@yadhuberniaga8537

3 жыл бұрын

live is better cmiiw

@freeon2

3 жыл бұрын

@@mchetb Mostly because you witness the pure talent and beauty. No filters needed.

@terryrobert1467

3 жыл бұрын

Hello friend

@kevind1931

3 жыл бұрын

This was back in the days when singers had to know how to sing Live and without the studio magic like we have today.

I work in the music industry and I can truly say that it is not a myth, she was incredible. Even the most talented singers have a hard time singing slowly and softly but that was where she was at her strongest. She was a recording engineer's dream. Her pitch was always absolutely spot on. Her tone was absolute beauty and she put passion behind every word she sang. And a huge kudos to her brother and the incredible band.

@jimmiecurtsinger9991

Жыл бұрын

❤, That says it all about the Carpenters. Karen will never be duplicate or anybody with singing talent will never come close to her Abilities.

@vickiknight6386

11 ай бұрын

​@@jimmiecurtsinger999111:32

@vickiknight6386

11 ай бұрын

Hey Jimmie. I live in Ontario CA 30 miles from Downey. I've been told for 40 years I sound like Karen and I have singing to her since 1976! Let's meet just have fun with some songs I will sing for you and you judge. :)

@vickiknight6386

11 ай бұрын

Let's just jam and remember ❤

@vickiknight6386

11 ай бұрын

Let's just jam and remember ❤

To this day she’s untouchable, one of the most amazing voices in this planet, she had everything and gave us the beautiful gift leaving her legacy forever !

The most beautiful voice that I have ever heard in my 55 years on this planet.

@53philp

3 жыл бұрын

I was telling my wife the same thing, just before reading comments

@johndecepida8007

3 жыл бұрын

Simple. No hype. No hyperbole

@seekprateek8

3 жыл бұрын

Same. I believe the same. ❤️ What a smooth voice! ❤️

@davidmiller4594

3 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with Karen when I was 7. I simply heard her sing. It was nothing like anything I ever heard before.

@9713sunflower

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

Pure raw talent. No monitors, no ear pieces, no autotune, just pure talent! ! ! Thank you for uploading this. I saw the same concert presentation in Toronto back in 76. This post brought back some great memories. This is how music should be performed.

@mstrunn

8 жыл бұрын

+Malcolm Katzenberger Amazing Malcolm what real talent sounds like, :)

@georgebur

8 жыл бұрын

+Malcolm Katzenberger - I keep thinking I hear more instruments than what I see. Some brass, orchestra, strings. Is there a second keyboard out there or what?

@georgebur

8 жыл бұрын

+Malcolm Katzenberger - However the live lead vocal in particular is a treat.

@georgebur

8 жыл бұрын

But the harp at the beginning of the Spike Jones bit is clearly not visible. Somewhere after 8:00

@georgebur

8 жыл бұрын

Sorry now I see the orchestra!~

Karen Carpenter was always happiest behind her drums.

The best female voice in the 60's, 70's and 80's, simply heaven sent.

@mikamikan1079

Ай бұрын

typical male comment

The most perfectly beautiful, effortless and flawless singing voice in human history.

@martindalmasi5340

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@RobertWiley-kv8dt

Жыл бұрын

@@martindalmasi5340 Yes

@hummushero9428

2 ай бұрын

@@RobertWiley-kv8dtyes

@15carter9

2 ай бұрын

agree！

@OrlandoGustar

28 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

Almost 40 years since her death and she’d only be 70 now. Best female voice ever, lost far too early.

@Bartimaeeus

3 жыл бұрын

pretty bold statement. there are a lot of good singers. she was a good one, but there are others. look up "Rumer". literally the same voice.

@cimarronhopper4605

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bartimaeeus you must be def no-one sounds like her noone will

@lydialicious2971

3 жыл бұрын

Karen is same age like my mother in law and thank god my MIL still in good health till now. RIP Karen.

@stevesas632

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bartimaeeus just looked into "Rumer" as you suggested, & no way the same voice. She has a good voice but lacks the depth & range of Karen.

@edmundpower1250

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bartimaeeus not as good it was only a rumour

おばあさんになったカレンの歌が聞きたかった。カーペンターズは私の大切な一生の宝物です。

The BEST female voice ever! The whole world loved Karen Carpenter! You're always missed. RIP⚘❤

@ronaldknight4869

2 ай бұрын

Great music

Karen Carpenter was a once in a generation, even a lifetime, talent. Her voice, her pitch and her ability to bring any song to life was just unparalleled. So sad that she was snatched from us so soon. May she rest in peace. We shall never forget her!

@loudrimshot

Жыл бұрын

I would say once in a century.

@fender.munoz7

11 ай бұрын

She wasn't snatch from us she made a decision that cost her life sad to say it she was my favorite female singer and still is 😪

@sherrypearson9026

10 ай бұрын

She was almost 4 months older than me. I always thats she was much older. The way she carried herself. Her voice was amazing . I wish she could have been with us LONGER!!!!!💜💜💜

@thatone8085

Ай бұрын

Taylor swift is far far away from singing legend miss karen when comes to singing beautifully . There is only one singing goddess and she is miss karen carpenter. RIP .

Many decades ago when I lived in Los Angeles, I used go out for some great BBQ dinners @ Chris & Pitt's BBQ restaurant on the corner of Gallatin & Lakewood in Downey. I'd often see Richard & his family there in a big curved booth quietly having dinner, too. I'd nod & smile, but I never intruded on their family time. They were sweet, normal, down-to-earth folks whose two children were blessed with incredible talent. Karen will never be forgotten.

Karen and Richard produced timeless music. 40 years on I still feel very sad about Karens passing. Emotionally, Karen always gets me.

I am 50 years old and I grew up listening The Carpenters. Richard was very talented but Karen's voice was just amazing. I love Karen's voice. Today's music is rubbish.

@stevebbuk

7 жыл бұрын

I agree Dave but was it selfish of us to move her from the drum kit and begin the downward trajectory of which this concert is but a part..

@amirpermont7244

7 жыл бұрын

Dave Wiseman and i am 15 years older to lisen to this magic

@nikbudinita7140

5 жыл бұрын

this today music is rubbish

@essennagerry

5 жыл бұрын

Today there are many talented singers too, but they don't get AS popular as the rubbish music that does. Also, the singing styles are a little different, which is I think why many older people don't like even the talented young singers. I'm 23, I like both the old school vocal styles and the newer ones.

@MiamiFloGrown305

Ай бұрын

Rubbish, you are definitely english.

01:40 - Only Yesterday (Intro) 02:30 - There's A Kind of Hush 05:03 - I Need to Be in Love 10:00 - (They Long to Be) Close to You (Played by Richard and the band) 11:55 - Strike up the Band + Karen's drumming 18:30 - Instrumental (Orchestra + Richard's piano) 25:45 - From This Moment On *Hits Medley 28:22 - (They Long to Be) Close to You 29:45 - For All We Know 30:28 - Top of the World 31:30 - Ticket to Ride 32:00 - Only Yesterday 33:08 - I Won't Last a Day Without You 33:45 - Hurting Each Other 34:51 - Superstar 36:57 - Rainy Days and Mondays 37:58 - Goodbye to Love 41:37 - We've Only Just Begun

@fool4singing

5 жыл бұрын

They had an amazing catalog of music. Too bad they can't still be performing and recording new tunes...

@jayglass4048

5 жыл бұрын

Albert, great comment!

@benryan8713

5 жыл бұрын

MY MUM WAS WONDERING

@benryan8713

5 жыл бұрын

HOW CAN SUCH AN ANGEL SIS AND BRO ......

@19TAURUSGIRL91

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

If you’ve ever wondered how angels sound while singing, this must be it

Forty years this year and I am positive that Richard misses her every day. An irreplaceable team of the best talent, ever. Many blessings to the family.

She was at her most happiest when playing the drums. What a talent.

@kevinmartin250

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding. She was a female louie bellson/ gene krupa

@junjungatbos3548

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too👍

@em7dim9

2 жыл бұрын

Their regular drummer should have just backed off and let her play.

@raya1849

Жыл бұрын

@@em7dim9 Yes, but Richard always wanted her out front. She had great timing!

@rayray8687

Жыл бұрын

@@raya1849: Richard was right, she was an absolutely wonderful vocalist and…well, let’s be honest…a pretty average drummer.

Karen is easily in the top 10 of the greatest female voices of all time.

@kevinpowers8255

3 жыл бұрын

Michael D ummmm, top 3, seriously.

@michaeld2519

3 жыл бұрын

​@@kevinpowers8255 I used 10 as a round number, as there were a few singers from days gone by whom we tend to forget, such as Nana Mouskouri, Mama Cass Elliot and Shirley Bassey. Currently, there are singers like 'Aurora', with her exceptionally pure and crystal clear vocals. Watch this if you are not familiar with her: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYSIu5ilj7O-Zc4.html Her voice is truly stunning! I agree though, Karen is probably in the top 3 or so, hence me saying 'easily' in the top 10. Stay well!

@shelleydeville1241

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeld2519 Karen was the best,!!!!!!

@andresgarate7118

3 жыл бұрын

She hits every single note perfectly. Her voice is flowing purity. Definitely in the Top 3 with Ella Fitzgerald and Rocío Jurado (from Spain).

@shelleydeville1241

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeld2519 i agree

Watching this in 2024 and even though I grew up (a child of the 50s) hearing her voice its like I'm hearing her voice for the very first time. I know I will hear her again someday up there among the stars! Karen, his worn out old world could use you around today. There will never be another you sweet girl. 💕💕

I loved them. I dropped a coffee cup full of coffee on my parents rug when i heard about Karen and started crying. My parents were lucky enough to see them open for Tom Jones in Chicago.

*mind blown* 🤯🤯🤯 I thought I knew the Carpenter's.🤣 I knew absolutely nothing before coming across this video! Wow!!!!!!!!!

Her voice is like velvet! I can’t believe she really sounds like that live. What a beautiful talent

@tammielawrence1214

2 жыл бұрын

I have 😍 loved The Carpenters since I was 11 yrs.old. I use to hide under the bedsheets with my little radio way after bedtime searching the airways for Superstar. It was top at the time. I'm now 61 yrs. Old and still am an avid fan. How I cried 😢 the day we lost Karen. She was so perfect in her performances 😭. Little could we believe she was on the road to self destruction. I still tear up when I watch videos. She was so beautiful.

@julianokleby1448

Жыл бұрын

@@tammielawrence1214 I agree with you. Her voice has always been hauntingly beautiful, as was she. Such a troubled lady thanks to the producers who told her she was too fat for tv at 115 lbs. From what I understand, she didn't get anorexia until they told her she needed to lose weight. I cry nearly every time I hear her songs. My mom loved her voice and their show too, and we were hooked (even though I was 6 yrs old). We just had to watch them every week no matter what! Her voice is smooth as melted butter. Richard's talent writing and playing all those songs is just incredible. They really were a dynamic duo. So glad she found out she could sing as well as play drums! Rest in peace, Karen.

@goersfour

Жыл бұрын

Velvet, perfect word to describe her voice...

@MD-hg9dq

Жыл бұрын

The negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy. The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below. That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal. GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you.

@claudegagnon999

Жыл бұрын

@@MD-hg9dq So true...We must be very thankful to these great artists because they sacrifice themselves for us tough!

Hands down,,,, she has the purest, effortless voice! Her voice haunting as well as friendly ❤

@boxelder9147

8 ай бұрын

Great description

@williamsantillanes9322

6 ай бұрын

To be sure

@williamsantillanes9322

6 ай бұрын

They're so awesome

My heart broke when she died. The most amazing voice ever. ❤❤❤

I remember when people used to make fun of these two. Cornball music they said. I hope they all realize now how incredible The Carpenters sounded. Karen is an angel and Richard is a great musician.

I'm 27 and love listening to the carpenters in 2019. There will never be another Karen Carpenter. RIP you beautiful soul xxx

@RitaSora

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am about to hit 60yrs old and so afraid that younger generations might not carry their legacy foward.Glad to know there are still younger generations out there with great taste in music and appreciation for real talent.

Sings a few words and gets an applause! Truly such an incredible singer

Grew up listening to the Carpenters songs. Karen's voice is still elegant to hear. I'm in my sixties and still listen to there songs.❤😊

I've got to stop watching. Too many tears. The talent was just so great. And I'm a hard rocker. I always loved any great melodic music. Sinatra, Carpenters, Nat King Cole, Herman's Hermits, Beatles, you name it.

Voice of an angel. Though I have never met her, her voice touched my heart like an old friend. Greatly missed. There will never be another voice like hers. Heaven is lucky to have her.Best voice I've heard.I was cried when I have heard she's died in 1983.RİP angel of loving hearts.With love from Turkey.

I am speechless! What great talents were the Carpenters siblings!! I am a pro musician and I admire them as a fan as a professional. CONGRATS! A zillion times!!!

@whendis.roberts9903

Жыл бұрын

When.she was healthy they said she was chubby and when she got too thin they said she was a skeleton. I hate Critics. Put them in the spotlight and let's see how they fair!!! I'm also a Musician!!!I've had a lot of tragedy the past few years and it's been really hard. I hope things get better. My Second born was in a terrible car accident on Thursday evening two days ago and the guy who hit her died. He was riding a motorcycle and hit the passenger side of her car. She has a back Injury. She may need Spine surgery. Gosh I hope not!!!!!! I was Also Anorexic and Bulimic for 30 years and I finally overcame it about 12 years ago. I now eat one good meal a day. I also eat a Cliff Bar or Granola bar after I eat my dinner. Sometimes a banana. I try. I'm probably a little overweight now. My Youngest Daughter and Youngest Child passed away 7 months ago from Fentanyl overdose. I'm crushed. Now tomorrow I'm going my Second Born Daughter who was in the bad car accident on Thursday. I love Karen Carpeter and Richard Carpenter. Musical Geniuses. What a legacy.I plan on dropping about 20-30 pounds now. I will be confident again and get my stage presence back again. I know everything in moderation.....

@toddgoes7935

Жыл бұрын

@@whendis.roberts9903 It is very cruel to say to a person "she was chubby and when she got too thin they said she was a skeleton", but on the other hand, a person must be strong enough not to listen to stupid comments like those! Karen is a muse and I always loved her. But she should have never listened to so much crap! My 2 cents.

❤ Greetings from the coast of Mississippi. Only one of the greatest duo group ever. Been listening for over 50 years

What surprises me. Look at this show, and compare it to the shows today. Nobody lost their clothes, nothing exploded. no one busted their guitar, no near nude dancers, no skin, no one squeeze their genitals, . It was simply, pure talent and immensely enjoyable.

@cameronbelway3989

8 жыл бұрын

Very well said, I agree 100 per cent!

@markypolo55

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and ALL instruments! No electronic trash.

@RonaldWolchesky

8 жыл бұрын

Why to go Girl!

@RonaldWolchesky

7 жыл бұрын

Voices, maybe talent, not so. Karren more talented I think.

@dbrew2u

7 жыл бұрын

Entertainers of the Past had Class . Today , they do all they can to be Classless .

Angel voice + Drumer = The perfect woman. We miss you Karen :´(

She was so special, a sweet beautiful voice. Every time I listen to her timeless songs I feel "close to you". There will never be another like Karen Carpenter ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you Billy Rees for this video! I loved watching Karen and Richard Carpenter perform!! Karen had the perfect female alto voice! Absolutely no one was ever better than she was. She was also a gifted drummer 🥁!!!! Of course, her brother Richard was excellent on the 🎹 piano.

She looks happiest playing the drums. She was a great drummer cursed with a fantastic voice.

@ilovesuisse1

Жыл бұрын

I would have loved to have a curse like a great voice!

@cherierhynes8514

Жыл бұрын

Glad someone understands that Karen felt passion for playing the drums and did look joyful playing. Am sorry for her tragic losing her way giving away pieces of ourselves. I think the tunes would have been lovely enough with Richard singing. Instead of imposing what we like we need to start listening better.

2023 and I am listening to you Karen amidst the chaos and turbulent surrounding this tired old World. I know you're looking down on us from up there whoever is listening to your singing. Thanks for leaving us your beautiful voice that is so special, breezy and soothing with a tinge of nostalgia before you left. ❤️❤️❤️

@user-gp4gu7wb5z

5 ай бұрын

✌️✌️✌️

My wife and i remember meeting Richard and Karen in 1965 ,, at a wedding,, they were singing at one of our friends ,,they had not hit it big as yet then,, (i think they got paid $75 bucks for the night,), i had a nice conversation with her and well wished them luck , telling her that she was going to go a long way,, with that soft smooth voice,, boy was i right,, what a talent ,, and boy could Richard play those instruments ,, sad they are gone now,, sad,,

@barb6868

6 жыл бұрын

Bob Piddington Richard is still alive. Very sad about Karen. They were a great team!

@carlacontini1172

6 жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing! Your friends sure got an amazing deal for $75!!! \

@backtheblue280

4 жыл бұрын

Consider yourself tough by an ANGEL sir. 😇

@ronclifford3336

4 жыл бұрын

@@barb6868 Yea Richard has a KZread Channel. He has a video of when He and Karen were on the Dating Game on T.V. back years ago. Ive never seen that episode of the Dating Game before today. His channel is Richard Carpenter. He said in the description they didnt go on their dates. Probably interfered with their tour schedule? They were young but already touring. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gp6qq5asdpyTgbg.html

You left us way to early Karen. The music world still loves you and your ANGELIC VOICE. R.I.P. sweetheart.Sing for our LORD❤.

Karen Carpenter had perfect diction a beautiful voice I was so spoiled having this wonderful music to listen to

Karen hasn't got to force her voice unlike many singers, she does not need to hit high pitch like many singers , yet her voice is just smooth, cristal clear, sweet and pure like a unique pearl. No other singers voice came close to her, not even Divas like Celine Dion, Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey to name some of the best, She is just unique on her own, an Angel voice. The best in the history of Pop singers.

@Beachcheeka

Жыл бұрын

I'm only bummed she didn't do all the songs full version...😔

@ThePianoMan1953

Жыл бұрын

@@Beachcheeka I know..... right? Similar to seeing Chicago in concert in that they had SO MANY HITS, they'd be there all night if they played all of their great hits in total rather in medley form. 😊

Supernaturally beautiful voice. I'm 64 and haven't heard anything that comes close. Ever. RIP Dear Lady.

02:30 - There's A Kind of Hush 05:03 - I Need to Be in Love 25:45 - From This Moment On *Hits Medley 28:22 - (They Long to Be) Close to You 29:45 - For All We Know 30:28 - Top of the World 31:30 - Ticket to Ride 32:00 - Only Yesterday 33:08 - I Won't Last a Day Without You 33:45 - Hurting Each Other 34:51 - Superstar 36:57 - Rainy Days and Mondays 37:58 - Goodbye to Love 41:37 - We've Only Just Begun

@guitarman6742

7 ай бұрын

Could have left that Spike Jones bit out.

@kaviimudawa2404

5 ай бұрын

10:07 title?

@adam7979

4 ай бұрын

@@kaviimudawa2404 rigged "close to you" lol

Karen and Richard Carpenter. Simpy beauiful. We will never forget

There will only be one Karen Carpenter who constantly sang each song down to perfection. Miss Karen Carpenter, Rest In Peace. May 17, 2020 @ 11:50 am

@MohalifiedTV

4 жыл бұрын

Agree

2019 anyone??? I still love karen carpenter 😔

@learningisgrowing

4 жыл бұрын

Yip! Amazing talent

@lightowl4345

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, her voice is uniquely beautiful

@bluebirdn3730

4 жыл бұрын

Always 😊

@nej1982

4 жыл бұрын

Im lovin her even more bcoz of her song "You"

@lukashrunek6560

4 жыл бұрын

yes...her voice was the most beautiful and quality ;) a love duet..George Michael and Karen Carpenter :) 2 most beautiful voices on these planet :)))

After all this time, I still never get tired of listening to the Carpenters. What a terrific duo!!!

@DepecheMode-mq5ui

5 ай бұрын

The Carpenters, perfect duo, perfect group, perfect musicians, perfect beauty... Until Death come...

Ya es 4 de Mayo de 2024 y Karen Carpenter suena como un ángel maravilloso que me hace volver a mi niñez de los años 1974 a 1980 ... Su voz es inmortal en el planeta Tierra .

To have the two of them in one family, both with such talent. Karen the world is lessor without you.

@Coupydog

4 жыл бұрын

Yes to everyone except their mother. To her, Richard was "The" talented one. She never reserved any recognition for her daughter 😞

@kennovo9705

3 жыл бұрын

to have 2 amazing talents in one family is rare....to have 4 is even more amazing ...search for 4 sisters from the Philippines called 4th Impact ...their harmonies are insane !!!!!!

@edmundpower1250

2 жыл бұрын

@@kennovo9705 just heard them. That was amazing

This concert was filmed a year before my birth. Their songs always remind me of my childhood everytime I heard them over the radio. It's 2023 now, and I'm in a metal band but still my heart melts with their songs. A huge respect for their musical virtuosity. Thank you for sharing your music to the world, Carpenters of the broken souls.

@TOCC50

Жыл бұрын

New London, Connecticut

@jackiexgardner1071

9 ай бұрын

Cheers, dear young one. Keep playing your music, appreciating the greatness of magical other musicians. The Carpenters are incomparable

WHAT a SUPERSTAR... I wish she knew how Loved she was.... 'IS' still, now and forever. RIP February 4th Miss Karen. xox

No one can replace her she is a legend...her voice simply beautiful..

Very few famous singers nowadays can even come close to Karen. And Richard such an incredible musician. They were, and will be, among the best of the best.

So…this is what live concerts used to be? Amazing, people actually had talent in this time, wish I could have been there

When music was music,there's no need of so much ados while the one performing doesn't need no skin,butt fillers,plunging necklines,Botox & body tone remakes just pure phenomenal talented musicians & voices that's why thier music was immortal through seasons & ages it conquered the world many thanks indeed for sharing 😘💡👌🎥🎹🎹🎹🎻🥁🎤🪕🎸🎺🎷👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Rest in Peace Karen Ann Carpenter 1950-1983 Your beautiful voice has been greatly missed for the last 33 years or so.

@danielshon

8 жыл бұрын

+Gary VanDecar An Angel Voice !

@MagicGary1960

8 жыл бұрын

danielshon Exactly she definitely had the voice of an angel.

@conceicaoferraz1785

4 жыл бұрын

Very special and emocionality

I was so glad to have found this on KZread; thank you, Billy Rees, for uploading it. I am 33 years old, and have been a fan of Karen Carpenter's amazing voice since my mom bought a two-volume set of The Carpenters in 1997. I was instantly hooked, which is kind of shocking when you think about it---what thirteen-year-old is going to listen to her mother's music? But I did, and often. I listened to that CD set so much that I had all the songs memorized in a matter of months, and I'm really surprised that I didn't wear it out. I've never heard another female contralto voice quite like Karen's, but perhaps that is what made her so unique. There have been others in the lower female vocal range that I enjoy equally well, such as Judy Garland, Dinah Shore, and Patsy Cline, but there is just something about Karen's voice that calls to that quiet place within my soul and makes me remember what it really important: kindness, gentleness, and love. This was the very first time I ever saw Karen sing, as I've always just heard her instead. To be honest, I was fighting back tears toward the end of the video because of her tragic and early death. I am one year older than she was at the time she died, and I still feel like I have so much time left. I could not imagine dying now, or even twenty years from now. You were taken from the world far too soon, Karen. You are missed. You are loved. And your music will never die.

@Leftatalbuquerque

7 жыл бұрын

Are you an Anne Murray fan? Her voice is low as well.

@MichaelGodwinCCP

7 жыл бұрын

it's funny....she was only 33 when she died........talented percussionist as well as a voice that could never be topped.....

@Leftatalbuquerque

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Godwin I was there - I grew up with her being one of my cohort's idols - along with Joan, Judy, Joni, Olivia, Donna, Frida and Agnetha, Barbra, Janis (Ian, not Joplin, as she had passed before my age group really knew who she was). Karen was everywhere on AM radio - and really, what a great voice to have in your realm.

@minivegana1355

7 жыл бұрын

Andria Redlin Karen had just a few weeks to her birthday! She was going to be 33 years old!! She died on February 4th and her birthday is March 2nd!☹️ I agree with everything you said! She had a BEAUTIFUL angelic voice!' Her voice had such mystery that made you addicted to her! I also LOVED Richard!!! He was GREAT at the piano!! He arranged his music so BEAUTIFULLY!! They were both so TALENTED!! They are GENIUSES!!!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@minivegana1355

7 жыл бұрын

Andria Redlin Karen had just a few weeks to her birthday! She was going to be 33 years old!! She died on February 4th and her birthday is March 2nd!☹️ I agree with everything you said! She had a BEAUTIFUL angelic voice!' Her voice had such mystery that made you addicted to her! I also LOVED Richard!!! He was GREAT at the piano!! He arranged his music so BEAUTIFULLY!! They were both so TALENTED!! They are GENIUSES!!! 18:30, WOW!!!!!!!

It is so wonderful to see how happy she was playing drums. I've always been so in love with her. I miss her. RIP sweet Karen.

Great to see this. The drummer, Cubby O'Brian is an original Mouseketeer with Annette Funicello. He played a drum solo on the Mickey Mouse Club and was killing it then.

Boy, we really didn't know what we had in these two, taking it all for granted at the time -- they were so very exceptional attracting some of the best writers in the business and doing such justice to their compositions. God bless you Karen -- you are surely missed. And thank you Richard for the perfection you gave. 12/2017

@Ina-Lori-tm2zh

Ай бұрын

I love both Carpenters...such great talent ***

Gorgeous voice. No straining. No pretentiousness. Just pure straight tones.

@theonemodifier

Жыл бұрын

Yes and no over embellishment, pitch bends or octave jumps.

@theonemodifier

Жыл бұрын

@@adf8382038 Pisi pisimanta, nanaywan wañuy🤐

@Virgocygni56

Жыл бұрын

You mean talent not the rap crap of the 21 century in disgrace

@cilenemainardi5756

Жыл бұрын

Alma pura ❤️

@tomskipton7908

Жыл бұрын

... and not all the 'vocal exercises" that so many singers add.

i remember finding carpenters when i was 8 or 9 years old at my uncles house and he showed me his drum set and i just loved playing the drums. i’ve since stopped playing and started singing more seriously than before. a true inspiration to me and many more to come. learning of karen’s death when i was 13 or 14 years old helped me to recover from lifelong anorexia. may their music live on for generations and generations to come.

Easily one of the most recognizable voices ever. Thank you Karen Carpenter. I hope we meet again.

This type of singing goes into your soul without the runs, riffs, belting, and juat simple singing. Interpretation, phrasing, control, and beauty of tone, and distinct. Who would not be captivated by that voice. I am a runs-riff person, but my parents have introduced me this singer in my childhood. And this maybe one of the best singers you will hear in your life. And her speaking voice is also the same as her singing voice. I love that. And its the first time I heard the comical version of Close to You haha but they were so talented. No digital sounds, all produced in the stage. A great piano player richard is. And karen, what a drummer. These were the times when musicians actually PRODUCE music. You could actually enjoy music at its finest. A variety of music.

The sweetest, richest, most emotional female voice ever. So sad we lost her so young.

I always heard Karen on the radio. Enjoyed the songs of her singing. Never saw any photos or read about her and Richard. Until today on utube 2023! How could Karen sing so well being sick?? 😮 Not eating good food for energy. Sad.😢 She was so very pretty. 😇📖🕊

Karen's voice is pure perfection. It will always be pure perfection.

We love you Karen Carpenter.

@mstrunn

8 жыл бұрын

+GEL PEN Oh yeah!

@gvalley07

8 жыл бұрын

+GEL PEN Absolutely ADORE this woman!

@FL-ls5hg

8 жыл бұрын

+GEL PEN Always will and her beautiful voice.

@Coowallsky

8 жыл бұрын

+TheFequalsMA Talking about your kin?

@Coowallsky

8 жыл бұрын

TheFequalsMA Looking in a mirror again?

Listening to her sing just made me cry for no reasons. 1 of my all time favorite singer.

@kelisblonde1

3 жыл бұрын

Same..I cry and I'm annoyed lol

Every time I watch them I break down and cry. They've always done that to me. There's just something about them that speaks to the heart in a way that few ever do. I appreciate them so much. The Carpenters added so much to our music world. Words cannot say how much.

her time is so short. imagine how much great music she can share if she was able to leave til now. its a great loss

Thank you so much for uploading this, Billy Rees. What an outstanding performance! Karen was, and still is, my idol. I was 11 yrs old when "Close to You" hit the airwaves, and she could play the drums, too! So, for Christmas my parents bought me, their little girl, a junior drumset. Ahhh, Karen, my god, I STILL miss you after all these years. That voice, the voice of an angel. And your precious sense of humor. I'm reading the "Little Girl Blue" biography right now & my heart aches, and is just torn apart, with all the pain and sadness she was going through. All the pressure, the sadness, being alone on the road, touring, recording, touring, recording, no time to find the true love your heart so wanted, needed & deserved. Wow. There is so much in the book and great interviews from her friends who knew her best. KC, you were too good for this world, beautiful angel. We miss you, and love you, and thank you for all you gave us. You live on forever in our hearts.

@israelcalvo6779

8 жыл бұрын

Your comment just blew me up my mind. This is the first time I review their songs. This is my first tieme I hear them talking to audience. ¡This is really something! thefaeryrealms, ¿is there any way for me to get the book?. I will appreciate your suggestion. Thank you for your excellent comment.

@SayItAintSo4real

8 жыл бұрын

Hey, Israel. Thank you! I got the book off of Amazon.com, and then bought the kindle edition as well. I've listened to it several times to really get the time, dates and years that different things happened in her life accurate in my head. Such a beautiful, sweet soul she was. Good luck with finding the book, or kindle/audible edition. www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_16?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=little+girl+blue+the+life+of+karen+carpenter&sprefix=little+girl+blue%2Caps%2C233

@marierondon9579

6 жыл бұрын

You have the best comment ever.I can feel what loneliness can be for our beloved Karen.

Arguably the clearest, sweetest voice in pop history. Love Karen. Thanks for posting this.

@katiexsevens

2 жыл бұрын

Have always loved her voice!!

@karmicselling4252

Жыл бұрын

I won't argue with you. Karen had a wonderful voice. But there were many others too ... Agnetha, Olivia, Cilla, Whitney. Agnetha probably trumps them all .. she had an incredible vocal range..

@Ina-Lori-tm2zh

Ай бұрын

Karen had the voice like, Garth Brooks said about his wife Trisha (very clear) !

2024 of January. Who’s still here?

@dionedavids531

3 ай бұрын

I'm still here at 66. 😅 Hearing this music is like being transported elsewhere. ❤

@jeilee802

Ай бұрын

Here

@stkw-9749

Ай бұрын

here in April 2024 - got in contact to this music of the Carpenters from my host-parents Roy & Alice Smith, Canterbury UK, in 1974, in the age of 15 - in my mind and in my heart til today. Tears in my eyes - thankful...

@robertrachels1870

Ай бұрын

OMG! To see Karen kicking A** on the drums and smiling like she is loving it is something l'll always remember from this concert! Oh, to have been there and to witness the fantastic drum player that Karen Carpenter was! That was incredible! Miss you so much, sweetheart!❤ You left us too soon.. Rest in peace, Miss Carpenter ❤😢❤

@randybelzl2911

Ай бұрын

Still here, and not going anywhere!!!

I think i echo almost every comment on this video. Karen's voice was so ethereal, beautiful & pure & she was just such an amazing musical talent that it never stops being sad that the world lost her so young. She & her brother made so much incredible & unforgettable music together, a legacy that stands alongside all of the greats of music. RIP karen & thank you for the music. Thanks for the video billy, this was a real joy to watch.

May 2020? Who's still watching?

@greggvillanueva1291

4 жыл бұрын

me

@benjaminturtmann8209

3 жыл бұрын

And me

@davidfreeman4808

3 жыл бұрын

And me.

@cdrs9264

3 жыл бұрын

Ben Ben also me with happyness

@Lotti4evr

3 жыл бұрын

I'm here! July 2020 ! I love Karen's voice

I love you Karen! What a natural voice. That is what talent is!

@wizmos74

6 жыл бұрын

I agree Karen no doubt incredible talented!!!

I just finished watching this and still get goosebumps and tears hearing her voice. There's nothing like her voice. Thanks for sharing!

I always loved how the Carpenters sang. I had a few of their songs played at my wedding in 1981. RIP. Karen Carpenter Your Beautiful Soul and Voice are Truly Missed.🎉❤❤

I couldn't save my tears man.. they took me to a journey to the good old days.