One of the most beautiful Christmas songs ever sung by the greatest female vocalist ever hands-down, no competition !!

That voice ...the epitome of perfection.

@user-fk2is1bf3e

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely flawless

Karen Carpenter's voice is so angelic. And now here come the tears 😭😭😭😭

The way she delivers the rather long lyric starting at 2:29. The phrasing and breath control are so freaking perfect. It’s unreal to me how very perfect her voice was. What an absolute gift and how lucky we are to have these live video clips. I often get teary-eyed just listening.

She still had that beautiful strong voice even after she started losing all that weight due to her eating disorder. Karen was beautiful to the end. Merry Christmas Darling.

@marianeeteson6159

2 жыл бұрын

😇😇😇❤🎄❄

@sharonallison9922

Жыл бұрын

MERRY CHRISTMAS MY DARLING....🙏🙏😇💔💔💔😥😥😥⛄❄🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

Karen Carpenter OWNED it!!! Nobody since her passing has come even remotely close to her voice. Unparalleled, incomparable to no other female vocalist then, now, or, I dare to say, in the future! Her death was a devastating loss to the music industry. Thank the Lord we have her recordings to hold closely to our hearts and souls. We miss you so very much, Karen. You were as beautiful as that angelic voice of yours.

@mikek.4211

7 жыл бұрын

Sealust50 the closest I have heard with modern day singers is "Harriet" from the U.K. Her inspiration MUST have been Karen. Look her up on KZread. She is Wonderful! (As is Karen).

@Sealust50

7 жыл бұрын

Any particular name of a video you can throw at me? I can't find the Harriet you're referring to. There was a Harriett from the UK on a Voice video, but she can't be the one you are referring to given the sound of her voice. Please lead me in the right direction so I can hear her.

@davidedwards149

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. At this time I love Merry Christmas Darling. Please check out the Carpenters story tribute act. They are amazing and Claire Furley sings an amazing version at the end of November. Regards David Edwards England

@werearethedreamteam3724

4 жыл бұрын

Magical to say the least.And your right no one will ever come close period..

@wrhysg61

4 жыл бұрын

Every word well spoken and true.

Once in a life time singer, i thanked God for i was born in this generation to hear and listen to this wonderful lady, Ms. Karen Carpenter +++++ R I P ++++++++

@THXx1138

6 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly! So blessed to have experienced the effect of her phenomenal sound. I pray she receives our deepest appreciation. She is loved by countless millions.

@werearethedreamteam3724

4 жыл бұрын

She was truly a gem.

THE GREAT KAREN CARPENTER. listening to her is like listening to angels!

@mariatheresasy9826

7 жыл бұрын

Leonardo Espiritu yes great voice

@thegigilemay

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! What a gift of a voice.

@THXx1138

6 жыл бұрын

Her voice is like a beautiful stream of precious gems glistening and glowing dipped in diamond dust. Perfection in satisfaction.

@EAP--

6 жыл бұрын

It isn't Christmas until this beautiful girl sings this beautiful song.

@anosjk

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed.How I do miss her.

I'm a very hard fan of heavy metal. You know, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Black Sabbath, Van Halen... but MY GOD! Everytime I hear this song, it's like she's touching my soul!!

@listener-kv8rr

7 ай бұрын

Man, youre not only one. AC/DC, Doors, Free, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd even Beatles and Stones. Karen is nr 1. Amen!

@BreadBasketBaker

7 ай бұрын

Every metal head loves Karen Carpenter my dad taught me that

@Ledgar64

7 ай бұрын

I'm a Led Head and I Absolutely love the Carpenters. Have been since I was like 6.

Karen looks so beautiful her voice and her eyes are so sweet. She was an angel. Her smile at the end of the song will last me a lifetime!

@DTR396

7 жыл бұрын

She is beautiful, but rail thin (her waist must be about 20!). It's hard to see her like this, knowing what's coming. How she sounds this amazing is a mystery.

She had such a beautiful voice. So perfect, resonant, silky and with great diction. Unique tone and 100% natural... a voice that today's singers could only dream about.

@No1KCfan6

3 жыл бұрын

You can say that again. So many of today's singers are so cookie-cutter. A lot of them, even some of the "great" ones, you can't tell apart from each other. Karen's voice is both gorgeous AND unique.

I’m a big fan of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston Janet jackson Madonna Prince , Freddie Mercury boy George 80s music and synth pop. But when I hear and sing this song. She’s touching my soul wow. And I also teared up!!

wish i was already in this world when Karen was still alive. i love you Karen! flawless angelic voice

@davidarmitage289

7 жыл бұрын

sup evey Salamat! Ingat po

Love this Christmas song! Karen Carpenter's voice was one of a kind and made this song hauntingly beautiful.

@johngraham5543

Жыл бұрын

Agreed Dottie. It,s not Christmas without Karen singing this Classic.

@johngraham5543

Жыл бұрын

This Angel on earth could sing anything with world class perfection

How can a person's voice be so PERFECT?

@tinadurski4717

6 жыл бұрын

I've often wondered the same

@THXx1138

6 жыл бұрын

God made only one Karen Carpenter. How fortunate are we to have lived to hear her. I pray she receives our deepest appreciation and love where she now resides.

@ciara8998

4 жыл бұрын

God

@No1KCfan6

3 жыл бұрын

@@ciara8998 I've said that Karen should be sainted for having such a heavenly voice.

Truly God's great gift to us her voice is incomparable

Can't believe no comments!? I remember hearing this song in 1972 or 73 in the car with my father. He said that (paraphrase) " You will hear this song every year for the rest of your life". He knew that this would be a classic.

@shirleys765

2 жыл бұрын

No comments? kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4Zl18yRqJXWXaw.html

@sergiuadrianmarocico6473

Жыл бұрын

True that...

@shiannamariestentt

Жыл бұрын

That’s so weird that you didn’t see my comment. I commented like a year before you did.

@wcottee

Жыл бұрын

@@shiannamariestentt Apologies...at least we agree on her greatness!!!

@robertamaccallum7568

8 ай бұрын

Wonderful and classy song,What,a voice

Angels must sing like that in Heaven everyday

My all time Christmas song .Karen had such a beautiful voice .

It’s beyond me that someone so ill could still possess such a magically raw voice.

she sounded just as good live as she did in the studio

@Coupydog

7 жыл бұрын

Very true & I read, she was this "good" all the time. They hardly ever retouched her first Studio Takes, as she was perfect with her songs the first time thru!

@tiffsaver

6 жыл бұрын

Ain't it the truth? That's the true test of any vocalist. I think she'll go down in history as one of the best that America ever produced.

@BillyO8828

4 жыл бұрын

And they did not have autotune back then.

Absolutely my favourite Christmas song ever 🎄☃️🎄🎄xx

Karen Carpenters voice absolutely flawless !! Without the help of autotune lip-synching or voiceover ! How many singers today can pick up a microphone and sing like that not many if any at all

The best Christmas song. Ever.

Her singing takes me to a far away place in my mind. A place where life's beautiful & perfect. She was a true gift & legend; never will be duplicated.

I know I may not see 2030 but is anybody still here in 2030 listening to this wonderful song you made it and you are a blessing may God continue to bless everyone of you

One of the top five female voices of all time. Gone too soon.

Gosh she is SO skeletal in this performance . She never lost her voice. So sad to loose her at such a young age! They were one of my favorites!

@mikep2671

6 жыл бұрын

She isn't skeletal at all--you are blind!! She looks amazing!!

@bruschmidt9943

5 жыл бұрын

She was no more than 85 lbs wet. Look again at first camera shot.

@Coupydog

5 жыл бұрын

Take a reality check, Mike. She was advanced into her Anorexia here. It's tragically sad, but did she look more like 28 or 50? ...50. She was actually just 28. All that dieting regime, dehydrating, constant reoccurring vomiting, etc did irreparable damage she couldn't see.

I don't think of this romantically, but for my boys who live a number of states away. Wish I could spend Christmas with them this year. Some day!!

Karen had a way of making every song her own. Incomparable ❤😢

Everybody coming into the comments with their memories and happiness for the holiday season thanks to this beautiful Christmas classic. Merry Christmas everybody!

@robertrodriguez7131

2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas 🎄 same here. 🍾🥂

@thomasrusso8393

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

unmatched by any singer in history

was anyone hypnotized during the viewing of this video?

@6CAT736

8 жыл бұрын

i am always hypnotized by Karen.

@richardspain8973

6 жыл бұрын

ABBY101 still, 50 years now....still. I remember watching the TV special

@No1KCfan6

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, both by her voice and her facial expressions and body gestures.

Best voice ever. Thanks for posting this. I think she sounds wonderful live as well as in the studio. Pity she is not still around.

What a voice! Perfection. I’ve never heard her any other way. Miss you Karen.

We wish you were with us too Karen. Thank you, and Merry Christmas.

This has to be my favorite Christmas song of all time.

A most wholesome and angelic voice. Never will be another woman singer like her. MERRY CHRISTMAS in "Heaven".... KAREN.

Just perfect harmonies, both low and high notes. Amazing vocalist.......only two make me cry....Karen and Matt Monro. No-one else. xxx RIP Karen and Matt

This is the ultimate version; the only version in my opinion. Timeless...

This clip is from the Christmas Special of the Bruce Forsyth Show in 1978 (UK). That's why she sings 'Happy Christmas Brucie' at the end of the song. Richard isn't there, as he is rehab for sleeping pill addiction. There is a longer version of this video on KZread, where she says Richard has the flu and that's why he isn't there.

@musicorumformosus4274

6 жыл бұрын

Capridec79 Happy Christmas btw. Do u happen to have the link to that video? Id live to see it.

@mikep2671

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarifying that, Capridec, or I wouldn't have understood the ending!

@EdricHsu

4 жыл бұрын

And I’m glad she sang that at the end, it showed that she wasn’t lip-syncing at all! Not that any of us fans had any doubts of course. ;)

I've listened to her countless versions of this song and as she sings them "live" they make the holidays so special. Thank you Karen Carpenter...❤

absolutely the best female singer on this planet !!!! Merry Christmas !!!

Arguably the greatest female singer of all-time.The Carpenters were a soundtrack to the 1970s. True legends of the Soft Rock Sound.

@anosjk

6 жыл бұрын

The greatest. By and far.

@mpatmack77

6 жыл бұрын

TV & MUSIC MEMORIES 1394 too bad anorexia took her way too soon.

@AdaVox

4 жыл бұрын

TV & MUSIC MEMORIES 1394 there’s no argument. She’s absolutely NOT the greatest female singer of all-time. Haha I would say that she definitely has one of the most distinctive voices and styles, but factually speaking, “greatest female singer”, definitely not.

@jeoelpineda4754

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdaVox KAREN WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS EVER

@AdaVox

4 жыл бұрын

J P sure, babe. She’s fantastic, but she’s easily overshadowed by many others.

Voice of an angel.

@joel8583

6 жыл бұрын

Who's now an angel herself.

@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175

6 жыл бұрын

I always felt that way, too since 1970😇💜💙💚💛💔...

The best female singer ever, what an angelic voice. Such a beautiful woman in and out. What I would give to listen to the voice every night

That smile at the end :')

There will never be another one like her in our lifetimes...enjoy! Thanks Ron

only singer I know that sounds just as good or better live.💗 RIP Karen, you were taken too soon but heaven was needing another angel. 💗

True greatness personified. Loss of weight could not possibly make her more beautiful .

Such a Beautiful person, so sad to have lost her, one of the most beautiful female voices to have ever lived, RIP Karen, Love Always!

Wow this performance is just incredible, you could hear such deep emotion poured into her glorious vocals, even more than the original recording for their Christmas album! She will always be the Queen of Christmas to me…she embodies all the warmth and joy of the holidays. ❤️🎄🎶👏🏼

I lost my partner in 2016 and this song always makes me happy yet sad. Loved Karen's voice

One of most beautiful Christmas songs I’ve ever heard and it all originated at Cal state Long Beach many years ago

Thinking of my late boyfriend Danny Phillips. I will always love you. RIP

@joel8583

6 жыл бұрын

RIP Danny Phillips. Im sincerely sorry for your loss, Binky.

Incomparable! A super special angel. Thank you for sharing.

Karen is wonderful what a voice, I saw her in concert twice and it was amazing I'll never forget.

What a song! I remember learning to sing this song as a kid and i still return to this song to warm my voice up as i just love it so much. It’s one of very very very few Christmas songs that doesn’t feel like a cash grab. It’s just a human being expressing their inner child.

She did not have to do much to produce such beautiful sound from her angelic voice. RIP Karen Carpenter!!

Karen, thank you for all the joys of Christmas you've brought to us of this generation. I was 5 when I first got to hear your album. I listen to it every Christmas and thank you every year for the spirit and love poured into it. Your voice was a gift God gave you, you make Christmas special and it will continue to make future Christmas holidays special. Thank you Karen, you truly are a Christmas Angel, forever one ❤️ Merry Christmas everyone ☃️

Love her so much. I was five when I first heard it in 1974

a beautiful lady with the sweet velvet voice who is truly missed and have never been forgotten, R.I.P. KAREN

I will regret forever that I didn't see the Carpenters live in person. I'm glad videos like this one showing Karen singing live are on KZread.

A smile to melt your heart!

It’s crazy how this woman seemed so happy and down to earth even though it’s clear she’s incredibly sick and behind closed doors was living in hell.

Chilling, haunting and yet so warm and refreshing at the same time! Amazing!

the softness of her voice...

Does a voice that only come once in a lifetime and Karen Carpenter had the most wonderful voice one thing about beautiful music it has no racial barrier when you know good music this is one of them in all of her other songs

She's amazing...

Not your ordinary jingle. This is real Christmas music!

this song is superb, my all time favorite christmas song and singer! so much nostalgia and beauty when you hear any carpenters song! wish she could be here with us

I was watching a Christmas Music television special . Some girl actually sang Mi..ens(mittens w/o the T's) during her "rendition" of These are a few of my favorite things! I had to come and see someone who could actually sing.

The sweetest,calming voice of them all!😉

@bruschmidt9943

3 жыл бұрын

Angel voice

*🥲🥲🥲 Rest peacefully Ms Karen and my eternal love Mark. "I wish I were with you..." 😭💔💯*

this song is fantastic, I first heard on the radio maybe 1971 or72 I bought carpenters gold greatest hits etc but this song was never on it,a brilliant Xmas song but even the radio doesn't play it much at Xmas time, anyway I can remember this song when I was 12 or 13, the most beautiful Christmas love song ever and that is true to this day,the carpenters were wonderful, and thanks so much for uploading this beautiful video.

never gets old.. reminds me of my childhood. very sweet... thank u Karen

Most Hypnotic Voice Of All-time!

Unbelievable voice still one of my favorite singers of all time

Simply the best female pop singer of all time.....

Greatest female singer if all time!

@mikep2671

6 жыл бұрын

OF all time, not IF! But I'm afraid I have to add Barbara Streisand here as well!

I will comment on the best voice god put on this earth hey merry Christmas to all. This is an angel I miss you karen

Beautiful vocals, as always!🤍❣️🎄

@monilaninetynine3811

2 жыл бұрын

And it's live.

No one will ever sing 🎵 like Karen 🎁🎄👍❤️🎵😊

@johngraham5543

Жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly Kevin. Karen had IT like no other in the history of recorded music. Broke the mold after HER.

@jimmeyer803

4 ай бұрын

Agreed but a new voice has just recently emerged. Ms. Tori Holub. Very very close to Karen's voice. KZread Tori Holub

Richard Carpenter: Thank you for writing one of the most beautiful Christmas songs of all time!!

voice of a christmas angel rip Karen

Ooh just BEAUTIFUL

Her voice literally gives me goosebumps. Beautiful.

KAREN'S VOICE ONLY IS ENOUGH, TO HEAR A GREAT MUSIC!!

i was not born on her generation..i just knew her because she's my mom's fave singer that up to now im enjoying her music..the legendary Karen Carpenter..RIP

Karen’s voice is heavenly. RIP beautiful soul. Now heaven is in an endless joy having you singing for the Angels.

Million and one thanks for this clear and fantastic clip of Karen singing my fav Christmas song !!!

Hauntingly beautiful!😚

Hearing her voice always soothes me, and then makes my eyes sting with the thought of what we lost.

@Diana-qy4mc

6 ай бұрын

So poetically written

I listen to the Carpenter's music often, but especially around the Holidays! (12/15/2017) Thanks for posting!

Thanks for this Ron. What a voice, and so beautiful.

All time favorite. Philippine most favorite Christmas song!

She was brilliant!!! What a loss...

INCOMPARABLE!!!❤❤❤

What a perfect voice....i cannot compare karen to other singer of this day because she is incomparable ,she is the only one with angelic voice.i love you karen...

One of my beş favorite Christmas Song ever❤