The most perfect female singing voice ever to descend from the heavens.

@ronlawray1563

2 жыл бұрын

Guess you have never heard Barbra Streisand sing, just to name one!

@markyounger1240

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@MaloPiloto

2 жыл бұрын

Correct, Paraconti!!!

@alphacharlie6092

2 жыл бұрын

Taken from us so soon…

@NVIK5

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronlawray1563 she is not even close to this

So hauntingly beautiful and yet sad when one realizes that Karen never really found the love that she sang about. :( Rest In Peace wonderful Karen. Hope to meet you one day! In another time and an other place!

@briandurack7296

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful song

@keithmartindale9165

2 жыл бұрын

I always loved her since I heard this voice as a child .. my dream girl

@iskandarzulkarnain2060

2 жыл бұрын

This hit me hard, man. 😭

@tonycastelli3350

2 жыл бұрын

Just one the most beautiful voices ever! RIP and we will see you when is our time....

@buddyrogers8790

2 жыл бұрын

I would have luv her she was beautiful

I hope Karen knew how much she was truly loved. She brought a lot of beauty into this world.

@shellbelle4226

2 жыл бұрын

Well said my friend ♥️

@JUWAT

2 жыл бұрын

An angel

@thenanlife1141

2 жыл бұрын

Definately a beautiful Angel xx

@melissadavis225

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right Russell

A very sweet song. All her songs are pleasing to the ears.. no shouting.. no belting.. no rap and yet everyone enjoys it!

One of the most beautiful songs ever performed. Saddest of all, she never knew how good she was. One of the most pitch perfect singers of all time. When she recorded "superstar" the number one hit. She read the lyrics off a napkin, and the first take was perfect. That is the recording you here on the record. Amazing

@johnsullivan5525

2 жыл бұрын

And...From.several documentaries I've seen ...She didnt want to come out front....and just be the lead - "Front Woman" figure the promoters insisted on. She just wanted to be...as seen here...part of the band. behind an instrument....because she had a horrible perception of her own self image. Had they listened to her wishes...Had they cared. . at all ..about the slowly dieing angel..She very well couldve survived.

@dianasomoza1811

2 жыл бұрын

Comparto opinión es una voz única e irrepetible 🌹

@nutlange6910

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnsullivan5525 Very true...

@johnle231

2 жыл бұрын

Was that the hairstyle back in her time?

@reelseafishinguk

2 жыл бұрын

Richard was pushing Karen too hard, she didn't want fame or to be in the spotlight, she was happy on the drums.

My wife had this song played at our wedding 1973. So emotionally for me

@prodigy-1600

3 жыл бұрын

cool

@folkie6630

3 жыл бұрын

Like in The Simpsons Movie

@fingersmcgee7028

2 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰😍😍🤩🤩😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@ellenharvey5371

2 жыл бұрын

My son's wedding also ph so handsom

@Oona707

2 жыл бұрын

That's when I was born 🥰

She was truly a blessing that continues to give. I still miss her today. Angel voice.

@keithcobb3055

7 ай бұрын

I agree. Still believe she is was in the top 3 womens voices of all time

A voice from heaven ! They'll never be another. RIP: Karen

@rondeneef

2 жыл бұрын

goes on in heaven frank...(3030)lx

@Chico.Um001

2 жыл бұрын

Bravo 🇮🇹

@beyondalpha1072

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, she never got fat or Idendified as a man

@user-el7ys6tx1h

2 жыл бұрын

When is she alive?

@frankr.quigley5163

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-el7ys6tx1h The approx. time of her reappearance on earth accordingly though the time element of life and the rejuvination factor of three leads me to believe the year 3215.4 based on geophysical reproduction is fairly accurate based on the hydrometric therum.

I love this song. Amazing how it still holds up 51 years later. Number one on this date in 1970.

@debraleeks5809

2 жыл бұрын

I was only6 yrs old but at that tender age it affected me & is still one of my all time favorites🖤🙂

@esanez

2 жыл бұрын

Timeless

@randyedwardlofton8892

2 жыл бұрын

In the name of the Father the son and the holy Spirit is meant to hold up a man and a lot more heavenly father thank call your son for his will shall be done on Earth as it is in heaven amen amen amen and amen keep God first

@leticiam8804

2 жыл бұрын

Síii me encanta esta canción

@tracywood9301

2 жыл бұрын

The same here I'm 58 & she takes me right back to my childhood ( she touches my soul ) Bless Her still ♥to this day.

A talent like this comes along maybe a few times a century. RIP Karen.

@ChankwokmanChan

Ай бұрын

我相信,一個世紀都難再現😂！

Her angelic voice and drumming skills were perfect.

@Butter-go7ih

2 жыл бұрын

Glad we got your approval

@fmonk3366

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they were

@disposablecynic

2 жыл бұрын

@@Butter-go7ih Get a life you miserable troll 🤦🏻

@bruceli853

2 жыл бұрын

Anyone can play the drums but they can't have the voice.

One of the most beautiful, elegant and effortlessly incredible voices I’ve ever heard. Her mouth opened and she didn’t even have to try she was such a natural. Saddest story ever. Rest in peace Karen

@aacoaf1984

Жыл бұрын

I am crying. Tears are silent images of pain and I feel myself nostalgic and unable to accept the the gold old days will never return

On the day that she was born the Angels got together, and decided she would have an Angels voice too. What an amazing gift she shared with all of us.

@rondeneef

2 жыл бұрын

it goes on double u. she is marked to go endless. 3030

@rondeneef

2 жыл бұрын

althoug. david was marked to ...in earth way..to Hell

@20alphabet

2 жыл бұрын

Stupid lyric, because angels aren't the creator of anything.

@carmenchang7185

2 жыл бұрын

It is a Pity she died so young

@20alphabet

2 жыл бұрын

@@carmenchang7185 Agreed

My wife and I had this sang at our wedding. A few years later we got to see her in concert, front row seats. Such a beautiful voice, had such a sad untimely end to her life. This song always takes me right back to the special first years of our dating and marriage.

My favorite group since 1970. How I miss the Carpenters especially Karen. May she rest in PEACE.

Take 1 ! Astounding. What a perfect angel's voice. It breaks your heart the way Ms. Carpenter passed away far too young. Fortunately, the Carpenters' music will be enjoyed universally by future generations for as long as high tech music recordings last .

Hands down...The most beautiful voice ever...wow

What a gem! I just stumbled across it. Karen always described herself as a drummer who also sings, but I think we all agree, she had the voice of an angel. Thank you, nice job!

@GabrielRodriguesYT

Жыл бұрын

To me, she is a singer who can play the drums.

@savagestan2543

Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielRodriguesYT Totally Dude! 😎

One filthy hot night in the summer of 1970, when I was 15, I turned on the electric fan in my room, crawled into bed, and put my transistor radio under my pillow--and this song came out of it. Honestly, I thought I was listening to Radio Free Heaven. RIP Karen, with love.

One of the most beautiful voices ever!

Never can forget Karen, beautiful inside and out, her music lives on forever in many, many hearts😇😇

@carmenchang7185

2 жыл бұрын

She and Susan the girl who song which way your going Billie?

Born in the 60s carpenters were my favorite group till today I'm still listening. Great childhood memories.

Karen had a voice like an angel life was cut short may her spirit and soul rest in heaven my heart goes,out to family and friends.

@derekquintal

2 жыл бұрын

I have never gotten over it.........

@tonybadini586

2 жыл бұрын

The best voice it's so relaxing to listen to her voice

To the carpenters, Richard and Karen, I saw your concert at Arie crown theater , Chicago I'll. In 1976. One of the best concert I had seen in life.

Beautiful. Just beautiful. I remember hearing "Close to You" since I was a kid, a long time ago (I was 8 years old in 1970. My first single was "Sugar, Sugar" by the Archies.) I just remembered it yesterday, and started singing it. I'd never realized just how beautiful this song truly is. Thank you, Karen. May you be with our Lord and all his angels and saints.

Hello! Soy española, tengo 50 años. Recuerdo ésta bellísima canción y esa bella voz . Desde muy pequeña. Mis hermanos mayores la solían escuchar. Es maravilloso el tener el placer después de tanto tiempo, long time! Thank 👍🏼🇪🇦❤️Karen , ojalá que estés en the Heaven . Al que nos transportas " cerca de ti"..💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

Hands up 2001 babies who love their songs so much❤️❤️❤️

Love them till the end. That little horn break, I still love that to this day. Miss the days of the mighty horn sections of the 60's and 70's. These are the good old days, but those were the days!

I cry every time I hear this song and want to go back to the good old days! I HATE this era! I HATE electronics!!

@Cobalt_027

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry

@Waterlily321

2 жыл бұрын

if it wasn't for electronics you wouldn't be able to watch/listen to this whenever you wish

@user-el7ys6tx1h

2 жыл бұрын

good morning.

@okcquilter

2 жыл бұрын

I love that I can do a search for 300 top hits of 1973 and stay up until 430 in the morning listening and reliving memories from those years, good and bad. Thank God for modern music libraries that are FREE except for the assholes that make aggregators take down their songs. Fine, we won't remember and sing along to your stingy music. Peace out ✌

@user-el7ys6tx1h

2 жыл бұрын

Why you hate technology is good.

This song never gets old

Those who remember this golden age of amazing songs like this one will remember Mr. Burt Bacharach. He had an amazing talent and his songs had a signature hook with the trumpets.... You put Burt and Karen together and it’s pure gold.

She’s AMAZING! My mom LOVED her and played her constantly. I love The Carpenters. They’re so amazing.

I was a little kid when this came out. I remember it resonated even way back when. Beautiful song....timeless.

@mikep4745

2 жыл бұрын

So, why can't we have beautiful music like this today? Perhaps music is truly a reflection of society. Today's America is far less pretty than the America of the 70's.

@elizabethsaliba8077

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikep4745 for sure! It was a different time. Looking back it seemed a time of innocence. I was just a kid but society was not so complicated. I think people kind of had their roles. Today life is confusing.

@graememckillop4569

2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful voice

Karen Carpenter, may she be at peace. Her beautiful voice will live forever

@beyondalpha1072

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, she never got fat or Idendified as a man

It blows my mind that such an angel of a voice can sing whilst playing the drums, truly majestic.

@chestermcdaniel106

2 жыл бұрын

I know. So sad she thought otherwise.

@carmenchang7185

2 жыл бұрын

She was a perfect singer

@elviratrivisonne3299

2 жыл бұрын

È un delle più belle e grandi interpretazioni che abbia mai ascoltato. Grazie KAREN ‼️‼️❤️❤️❤️🎆💙

As a drummer, ive never thought the song that my mom always played when i was a kid was sung by a singer that was also a drummer herself. Seeing her singing and does amazing drum solos makes me more appreciative and respect The Carpenters.

@20alphabet

2 жыл бұрын

So you bang on stuff, and you somehow think that makes you a judge ? Interesting.

@anthonyi6572

2 жыл бұрын

Karen wanted to play the drums and sing, but her brother and others got her out from behind the drums to sing.

@FredericoPagotto

2 жыл бұрын

Maaan just figured out that TODAY! My dad keeps all CDs from The Carpenters on his closet like a treasure..

@courtneynewton-john8862

2 жыл бұрын

@nasha47 Did you have a stroke whilst writing that?

@sooodz

2 жыл бұрын

​@@courtneynewton-john8862 English is likely their second language but the sentiment is clear and heart-warming. Your sentiment is that of a a nasty troll hiding behind your keyboard.

Karen Carpenter's exceptional vocals were so unique that her voice will continue to resonate long after the song ends. Once you hear a song by the Carpenters, you will continue recognising all their songs even the unfamiliar ones.

One of my all time favourites. This is truly a classic. Gary Brauns.

This video will bring me back to the comfort of the 70's for just a few moments.

My parents wedding song... 50 yrs!! And my father has the biggest Blue eyes!!! God bless these wonderful people ❤️❤️🤩

There are few female singers who have this special gift of a heartbreakingly beautiful sound.

@fmonk3366

2 жыл бұрын

Annie and nancy Wilson but its different music

@dariamelbye8115

2 жыл бұрын

I agree no one else!

Karen had such a deep, sultry voice. She could sing in a range typically only meant for men, but her voice was so pleasant and smooth in that range it was simply beautiful. It’s a real shame the psychological disorder she suffered which led to her premature death. What a talent to lose. A one of a kind voice that will never be repeated. RIP Karen. You’ll never be forgotten since you had a voice for the ages. No musical fads or other genre of music that fades along with the talent that made up that particular genre. No, Karen’s voice was pure and her music untainted. Just music with no fads or other stylized music in a box. She just produced great music that will stand the test of time. That voice will live forever.

I thank my parents for playing me her music throughout my childhood in the 70’s… she was a beautiful and gifted soul and she still makes me cry. 🥺

Why do the good ones always have to die. I love this woman's melodious voice.

100% BLESSED and a big ALOHA to Miss Karen Carpenter!! Love her voice!! So soothing!!🤙🏽🙏❤

"on the day you were born the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true" No words can describe how fitting this is for Karen in her own words. I will always be gutted over the circumstances of her passing.

Karen listening you during covid19 gives me inspiration to carry on even though I am diagnose with this terrible virus. Hope to meet you in heaven one day

Grew up w them on albums!!! Now it’s my Grandsons song from me!!! Beautiful ❤️💯

I was born in 1970 same year this album was released. Love this kind of music, you can hear the instruments, relate to the lyrics, and it just makes you feel good. Love it!

@winzandrachannel5035

2 жыл бұрын

Even i born in 1992 I do love this song

@Chico.Um001

2 жыл бұрын

Bravo🇮🇹

Why do birds suddenly appear Every time you are near? Just like me, they long to be Close to you Why do stars fall down from the sky Every time you walk by? Just like me, they long to be Close to you On the day that you were born the angels got together And decided to create a dream come true So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue That is why all the girls in town Follow you all around Just like me, they long to be Close to you On the day that you were born the angels got together And decided to create a dream come true So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue That is why all the girls in town Follow you all around Just like me, they long to be Close to you Just like me, they long to be Close to you Wa, close to you Wa, close to you Ha, close to you La, close to you

She was an angel, songs that are sung in heaven. It doesn't get much better than this, down here! My personal favorite .

No shouting, no screaming, no skimpy outfits. Just a beautiful voice singing a sweet song. God bless you Karen Carpenter 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Listening to this kind of music brings me to a whole different world. I wish I could describe it.

@andyzaac.9943

2 жыл бұрын

During my life I have listened to different songs that remind me of many stories that do not belong to me. Likewise ... I can't describe it.

@bryb2644

2 жыл бұрын

A world which understood the value of peace.

Que voz angelical...que morte prematura...que saudades dos anos setenta....voz eternamente lembrada

@user-qs2pw8gk4k

3 ай бұрын

Trage sie immer in deinem Herzen ❤

Face of a such a voice: nothing to tell. Just listening her. Why do the earth's angels must to die young?

@ChankwokmanChan

Ай бұрын

天或喜歡作弄人,最喜歡的人,把她帶走！

She was perfect just the way God-made her I don't know How she could be convinced otherwise. Resting peace Karen Carpenter. Did you notice that there's no overlay With her. Background vocals have Harmony from different people at the same time. when she sings it's just her beautiful voice only. This early with the right kind of help she could have overcome. It was the Epicac That finally did it.

@adamgrimsley2900

2 жыл бұрын

The movie tells thr reason.

@jamajezzie

2 жыл бұрын

I know from experience you can't help someone until they want to help their self

@markdeegan7268

2 жыл бұрын

So True

@jeffc4066

2 жыл бұрын

Actually for the backing vocals, Karen and Richard over dubbed their voices over each others to get their harmonies. All of their early albums theirs is the only vocals. They were very talented.

@firemanonyou1542

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamajezzie yes,youre right

Love her voice and this special song she was outstanding

I heard this unexpectedly on the radio and its great beauty hit me like a ton of bricks. Such sincere sweetness and such elegant simplicity. I hate that radio overplay in the 70s ruined it for generations to come. It’s time for a comeback. ❤️

Crystal clear sound !

My most favorite memory of this song is when one of my older sisters handed me the phone, after she dialed, and asked me to ask the DJ to play this song. My sister must have called in 20 times already, and I guess she thought if a different person requested the song perhaps the DJ would play it sooner. Anyway, the DJ was Skinny Johnny Mitchell in Salt Lake City. When he answered the phone I requested this song, and he asked me if I was the same person who kept calling in, and I told him no. And he said that he didn't like liars, and I responded by saying, "No! I'm a boy!!" Knowing that it was my sister that was likely the one who kept calling in, and was a girl, of course. But you know what, I'll bet there were several others who kept calling in that same night requesting this song. Man! We're talking around 50 years ago! Thank heaven we can listen to any song we want to at any time! God bless Burt Bacharach, Hal David, and The Carpenters!

Always flabbergasted of that beautiful voice.. ❤️

I love all her songs .she was a beautiful singer ❤️

I Heard That she had passed away so sad she was very talented n loved by many and loved her voice and this Song n she will never forgotten & May she Rest in Peace

Karen performed at Harrah's in Tahoe in 1970. We had a home in the same cove where Harrah's performers stayed. Karen was floating out in the cove and I watched her 50 feet away, falling in love with her. Purest female baritone voice ever.

I just love the song "Close To You" The Carpenters ❤💕🎤🎼🎵🎶

@emiliorodrigues1924

3 жыл бұрын

Of course you do! This song was composed by the greates.... Burt Bucharach! 😇

She always makes me stop in my tracks. There is nothing beautiful more than her voice. Sad she never knew how we felt she made us feel so much

@alexmorrow8022

8 ай бұрын

Agree,probably one of the purist voices ever,magic sound

It's 2021 and I still really miss her.

Waouhh 😍😊beautiful old Song unforgettable with my Father thank you so much 😄💖🙏🎶

I was 3 years old when this song hit the airwaves, and it was one of the very first songs that I memorized. I cried like a newborn baby when my mom informed me of her passing. I thought that she was one of the greatest vocalists of all times.

@kumarj4693

2 жыл бұрын

She was one of the greatest vocalists of her time, if not of all time. Sad she left that way, and to think it started due to body shaming.

@fmonk3366

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@fmonk3366

2 жыл бұрын

Frank Sinatra said he would pay to hear one person sing of course karen

@Miamiflow885

2 жыл бұрын

She is, no one can replace her, Shes in Heaven singing to God now

@surinamel5708

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed !

God bless you Karen. Got a great voice you love.🙏❤️🎼.x

Thank-You beautiful!

Used to listen to Karen. Loved her talent and I still listen to her music today...Such an inspiration 💯❤️😔

so simple it was genius

Possibly the FINEST voice ever to be record in the music business.....back then in 72....or today.

バカラック独特のゆったりしたメロディ 懐かしいな～いい時間が流れてる。👍

This woman has the perfect voice, so unbelievably clear and finely nuanced! What a wonderful singer!

There won't be any other that has a unique voice like hers nope 🙏She is miss rest in peace...🙏

pure perfection !

So sweet...I love this song so much 👍🙏💖💐

It's a shame that there are currently no female singers like her 😣

@sirena0772

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree seriously makes me sad about this new generation...they really don't know meaningful songs to this caliber...😪

Makes me cry when I listen to this music, very sentimental to me.

Legend.

I have a hard time accepting the fact that she could sing so beautifully while playing the drums!

I loved this album. I was working as a midwife in England. I remember it.

amazing voice, she was beautiful

We love and respect you Karen ❤ my aunt reminded me so much of her and she just recently passed. One night i was researching Karen and then played this before bed, I sobbed for them both. Angels forever 💜💜💜

@Justmyopinion221

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss Erin. 😔I hope this beautiful song gives you some comfort knowing that the beauty of your aunt, like this song, will live in your ❤️ forever.

@erinsebestyen8152

2 жыл бұрын

@@Justmyopinion221 thank you beautiful!!! Her bday is is the day after mine too 💘 you are so sweet, thank you

@Justmyopinion221

2 жыл бұрын

@@erinsebestyen8152 I wish you many more birthdays Erin ❤️Don’t forget, you are blessed to have your auntie in your ❤️ forever. Take comfort knowing that 😊 x

Oh, God... I have this original LP... from 70´s. Amazing Carpenters...

Hats off to the fellow who meshed the video and CD audio together to produce this video.

Great, naturally clear voice and the best song of Karen in my opinion.

I always have goosebumps everytime I hear her sing. huuuhhhhh :) Love her voice.

Timeless masterpieces. Unbelievable writing, arranging and producing. Damn shame Richard couldnt get his sister the help she needed. $$$$ above everything. Now the world misses her.

Forever in my memories of the Carpenter’s!! Forever, I will love their music & the impact it had on my life! Karen was taken from this world & those of us who admired her so much, far too soon! God bless Karen & Richard Carpenter & all of us that miss her!!

Excellent job! Just heard them from my uncle, and I've been (as crazy as it could sound) mourning her loss 😭😭😓, such a talent!!! I'm 44 but a fan now, God Bless! 🙏🏻

A voice in a million if not more.❤

Tis so sad she passed way before her time. Their music was so beautiful back in the day. I loved them xxx

Karen Carpenter parece um anjo cantando. Saudades eternas querida.

Dedicated to the man that made me see. Love again! You & me always

one of my favorite, I love her voice so much

I wish i would have grew up in those years, perfect years in my opinion :)

Oh my God! When I hear the songs like this, I feel you into my heart and I can see angels making a party to my soul.

@carmenchang7185

2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful comment

@Dbusdriver71

2 жыл бұрын

As someone that is old enough to have heard her live, this tune is haunting to me. I was thinking about Karen and Judith Durham and the Seekers. These two are simply have the strongest voices female sounds with such ranges and pitches way up there. but I have to say Karen Carpenter is the best but Judith is a close second.

@carmengarcia-cj5ps

2 жыл бұрын

lovely!

@edithloretti4893

2 жыл бұрын

Maravilha 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

@philippaknight1416

2 жыл бұрын

nice comment my freind