Crystal clear was her voice, every note. She never had to scream to get a reaction, to express a feeling like so many singers need to do.

Very good

I love her voice its a wholesome, beautiful and soothing sound she is like a take home to mother kind of girl RIP Karen wee all miss you!

Absolutely beautiful. What a voice. How very sad her story is. Miss her. ❤️

I have never heard this song .......... what a missed opportunity ! Maybe commercially viable is why which only goes to show what bean counters know about vocal art. Anything Karen Carpenter sings is a gift to the ears, a gift to the soul, and a gift to us all. Her voice is beyond commerciality and should be shared by all. Thanks for finding this gem.

Richard's arrangement is amazing and of course, Karen's voice is perfect as always.

An amazingly beautiful song by an amazing talent

Psyche, thank you for your sensitive and perceptive commentary about Karen Carpenter and the Carpenters. We shall never see their likes again. Although artistry is missing in today's music, at least the technology is highly advanced so that the Carpenter's musical brilliance will be forever preserved for us and future generations to marvel and appreciate.

I thought I knew all Carpenters music but this was new to me. Just beautiful.

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

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She must have been so sick when they recorded this, yet her voice was as beautiful as ever, truly gifted and talented, such a profound loss and yet she gave us so much while she was here We love and miss you Karen, and hope you’re at peace now ❤

@David Drevicky is correct. It was her last recording in April 1982. She died 10 months later. Thanks for reacting to this song. I had never heard it before. Wow!

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

Hello LK - first thank you so much for being appreciative - kind. Secondly, like you, I had never heard the song before but it is beautiful - all her songs are. Have a wonderful coming week, keep safe, healthy and above all, happy! Psyche🙋🏽‍♀️🌹

Still turn to a wreck every time I hear this beautiful song knowing it was her last recording. Was fortunate to grow up with Carpenters wonderful music. Very talented duo. Wish Karen had realized how beautiful she was.

This was Karen’s last recording before her untimely death. I miss her so much

@davidanderson2625

Жыл бұрын

I read it was done in 1 take

@anniegirlbatten

10 ай бұрын

This is Karen's "Swan Song"!

@anniegirlbatten

10 ай бұрын

You're right, only one take!

This song comes from their album Voice Of The Heart. Fantastic album!!

R.I.P Karen. You left us a wonderful musical legacy that we are so grateful to have.

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

Yes she did Cheryl. Here is her Playlist link on my channel - enjoy. 🙋🏽‍♀️🌹 kzread.info/head/PLWQGjnqwg9JJ-9sJe2_7YFn2MASN9eUUv

This was her last recording ever and its almost as if she knew she would be leaving us all. Its beautiful, ethereal and shows how karen could sing just like she was breathing. Don't ever think she knew just how special she was. Sleep well my angel, we will miss you always but you left us with many many moments of magic. Lovexxxxxx

@psycheinc-theSLC

Жыл бұрын

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Whew. It's just been in the last few years that I've been able to listen to this song. I've had the album "Voice Of The Heart" since it was first released after her passing in 1983. But had not been able to listen to this song. In April of 1982, Karen had come home from NYC temporarily from her treatment for the illness that would take her life to quickly record a couple of leads with this song being her very last recording. She flew back to NYC to complete her treatment even spending some time in the hospital near the end to get some weight back on her. After she was released from the hospital, she flew back to Los Angeles & was home by Thanksgiving, Nov 1982, spent Christmas with her family and friends that December, 1982, and was gone from this earth by February 4, 1983. This was the last recording she ever did, and it was only a work lead at that. After her passing Richard pulled it out and made this beautifully orchestrated rendition from her work lead. What lyrics for the beautiful Karen Anne Carpenter to sing for the very first, and last time. The song and lyrics still get to me after all these years. Thank you so much for reacting to this song. Your comments are beautiful.

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

Sublime - thank you 🙏🏽❤️

HI pSYCHE, Karen Carpenter's voice is such a GIFT. When I was a little girl, I remember their song "Close To You" was one of the first songs I memorized to sing over and over. I felt so VERY SORRY for her brother when she passed away... anorexia is a strange confusing treacherous malady. I didn't know this was their last song.🙏💔

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful comment -I adore the way you ✍ write. I agree with you -Karen was a gift and Anorexia is a terrible thing. Gone too soon. 😔🙏🏽🌹

@marciebulsaraorcutt

2 жыл бұрын

@@psycheinc-theSLC 💕💕💕

@stephenindc9102

2 жыл бұрын

There is a very good TV movie about Karen that Richard helped to produce. Richard is evidently not a mean person, but the movie lays some blame for Karen's mental state on their mother.. Karen's death apparently really hit Richard.

Hi Psyche, This is a masterpiece and it seemed as if The Carpenters had the "Midas Touch," because everything they touched & performed turned into gold in the ears of the hearer!!!

@bobr4987

2 жыл бұрын

This song was recorded in 1982, 10 months before we lost Karen. Karen's unique Contralto Voice lives on thanks to reactors like you so that new generations can appreciate the artistry of those who came before. Also a shout out to the band's flute and Saxophone 🎷 player, Mr Bob Messenger really gives this song a light airy vibe.

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

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this is the last song she recorded before she died....

Genuine

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

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I also have never heard of this song from Karen Carpenter. It was just so beautiful. Just listening to her is so surreal & sublime. RIP Karen xx

It was her last recording. Rip dear angel karen

Was her very Last Song!!!

Her voice is conversational

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

'Conversational' I like that ❤

Thank you for this. And thank you for giving the full credits their due with your respectful attention to the very end. All of the talented musicians involved deserve the recognition.

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

..and thank you DW for being so appreciative - that is very kind which is rare these days - along with 'great talent'! - most people just ask for "react to this that and the other" which I don't do because I do not get paid to do that - people get the content for free and I earn 'nothing' for doing it and giving all my time for free so - thank you so so much! And yes, I respect everything I see and hear. Have a wonderful festive time Psyche 🙋🏽‍♀️🌹 p.s. The Carpenters Playlist attached for you to listen to when you have time. kzread.info/head/PLWQGjnqwg9JJ-9sJe2_7YFn2MASN9eUUv

@dw2161

2 жыл бұрын

@@psycheinc-theSLC Thank you so much! You truly “make the season bright.”

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

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This song needs to be re-released...its just fantastic...they dont make songs like this anymore. There will never...ever be another Karen Carpenter!

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dennis I completely agree and have said it numerous times in my reviews - anyhow I attach the Carpenters Playlist on my channel for you to enjoy when you have time. Have a peaceful Sunday. Psyche 🙋🏽‍♀️🌹✨kzread.info/head/PLWQGjnqwg9JJjqUgGW1yb7EU-MdrrUbEn

Also their album, Made In America, is such a great album. Those Good Old Dreams, great song.

It was her last recording..her face was hazed to a point due to her extreme thinness.. Thank you for your heartfelt comments.

Her last recording and as always recorded in one single take. Please try Ave Maria and Little Alter boy they are sublime 😊 subbed 😊

She recorded this song in one take.

I just subscribed thanks for doing this beautiful song try little alter boy and I'm caught between goodbye and I love you by carpenters also do Skye edwards light of gold and clear my mind she's amazing with a beautiful voice

@psycheinc-theSLC

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Linda thanks for your message - much appreciated. Just letting you know that unfortunately I do not take requests as I already give a lot of my time for 'free' so you can watch for free and I earn no income doing this it all goes to the record companies. People subscribe to see and hear what I play which they like. A lot of channels charge or have Patreon which is fine as we all do a lot of work to bring this content, , but I don't want to do that as I want as many people to hear all different kinds of music. But people can show their appreciation by buying a virtual cup of coffee now and then as I produce a lot of content and I have my own playlist which is very full as I am sure you can imagine. 'Inclusivity' that's my goal. People appreciate that I play a broad spectrum of music which is humbling. p.s. one channel charges £50 per request - wow! Also here's the link to The Carpenters playlist. their figures are low but hopefully they will rise so I can keep playing them. Keep safe, happy and healthy. 🌹

Karen did this in one take!

Que tiene su música...viene de otro lado muy especial.....del cielo quizá?

@psycheinc-theSLC

Жыл бұрын

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I seem to remember hearing (could be wrong) that Karen recorded this to a timing mark only and Richard produced the music and assembled the cut after her death. Someone who knows more than I can confirm.

@dennisdorr3529

7 ай бұрын

Correct. Timing mark and Richards piano. All the production was done post mortem...

I think this is the last thing she made before she died. So sad

@psycheinc-theSLC

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was David 🙏🏽🕊

It's a shame that they didn't make an (official) video for the song before Karen passed away. If you notice. All the clips that are in this video are clips from past videos. I'm not sure, but I think a KZreadr put this video together.

@craigwhittaker928

Жыл бұрын

I think she was so ill and physically altered she declined making a video to accompany this. Shame I agree but some songs all you need to do is close your eyes and let your imagination take it from there. Xxxx

Very nice. Have you reacted to Masquerade by the Carpenters?

@psycheinc-theSLC

Жыл бұрын

No but I've done others as I do this for free so people can watch for free - here's the Playlist for you to enjoy when you have timekzread.info/head/PLWQGjnqwg9JJ-9sJe2_7YFn2MASN9eUUv

There is no real video of her singing this beautiful song. A real shame.

Get the Kleenex