I hope and pray Karen's voice is the first sound the Occupants of Interplanetary Craft do hear. They might just cut us some slack...

@ChuckHackney

2 ай бұрын

What an absolute spot on comment. Awesome.

@The-Malibu-Wolf

24 күн бұрын

@emattdat10

17 күн бұрын

"but please come in peace we beseech you...our Earth may never survuive"

@patrickwhited1871

14 күн бұрын

Incredible. Thank you for that visualization and thought. Absolutely in the spirit of this remarkable recording.

Watching you react to this very memorable song from my youth has put a massive smile on my face! I really needed this tonight. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

@michaelasay8587

3 ай бұрын

Julie, saw them in 74' ...u ?

@mcbear2543

3 ай бұрын

I’ve loved The Carpenters since I bought the ‘45 of Close to You when I was 10 in 1970 ❤

@peaceisnature

2 ай бұрын

Same for me!

@garybrown3361

Ай бұрын

You can relive The Carpenters in the re-incarnation of Karen and her brother Richard through the amazing duo Sally Olsen and Ned Mills who perform as “Carpenters Legacy” in Las Vegas reviving much of The original Carpenters work and shows in style, music, vocals, and theme. You will come to realize that Sally is a replica in every way to Karen. Perfection. Check out their performances. You can search for Sally Olsen on KZread.

@garybrown3361

15 күн бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKd1r6qkidKzY7A.htmlsi=yJ0a3LSc1rkATpkl

This is one of the absolute best, most underrated Carpenters songs EVER‼️ It was incredibly progressive at its time - and I give Richard HUGE props for recognizing this song’s potential as a cover… …& talk about timely for today’s extraterrestrial activity in our skies. 👽🛸

@A-whiter-shade-of-pale

3 ай бұрын

The DJ was the fuzzy guitarist who joined Carpenters for "Goodby To Love" and stayed with them Tony Peluso.

It makes me happy to think that if we ever make contact with alien life the first thing they hear is Karen's heavenly voice.

Beautiful Karen, Definitely the best female voice of all time, great arrangement by Richard

@SapphireZucchini-xb3vr

3 ай бұрын

Best female voice of all time? This title would go to someone who can switch from tender to gritty and back again in an instant. You get this from Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, and even sometimes from "Idol" contestants. Karen is probably the best female voice in her genre (ABBA fans might disagree), but best overall is a bit of a stretch.

@chrisalldis3375

3 ай бұрын

@@SapphireZucchini-xb3vr No it goes on the purity & natural of the voice it doesn't matter what genre it is, it is THE VOICE!

BTW, Klaatu was the lead character in the 1951 Sci-Fi classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still," which if you haven't seen it, we need to get it into the poll because it's one of the Greats.

Karen Carpenter's voice is beautiful and the arrangement of this track is amazing.

The original version is absolutely worth a listen too. Love them both equally.

My favorite Carpenters song! It made me appreciate them even more.

@johnkoz1006

3 ай бұрын

Passage was my favorite Carpenters LP. A true hidden Gem. The critics forgot this was their exploratory effort, to what could have been a new realm of musical sound for them, hence the title name "PASSAGE" The album contained a departure from their ordinary tracks. Calypso, Country, Space POP, Andrew LLyod Weber's Classic Rock Opera "Evita'. The album cover design told the story, nothing short of Brilliant!

@alanwood14

3 ай бұрын

@@johnkoz1006 Passage is the only Carpenters album I ever purchased. I was 15 years old when it was released

An absolutely brilliant song that was groundbreaking and gives me chills every time I hear it even after 40 years

Years when music was made with Heart 🤩

It hit the spot for the era - Close Encounters and all that!

With so much music produced through our lifetime, we sometimes fail to keep checking back on our past; as we get older, we slowly start returning to our youth and the music. As more channels like yours keep reminding us of what we had, the more of us return to those times. I'm a 'baby boomer', although l grew up in the 50's; l have an appreciation of music that come before me, especially Big Band music. Music is a reflection of our lives. Keep enjoying your journey.

“Why do I like this so much?” Because it’s a bloody masterpiece!

@wendyryder2708

3 ай бұрын

TOTALLY agree! My favourite Carpenters song!

This is brilliant. I still have this album. Karen looks wonderful. Enjoyed this reaction tremendously.

Carpenters trippiest

Definitely underrated and their most ambitious project ever. It took weeks of recording and involved an army of musicians. Your reaction was amazing! Love that you loved it so much! Thanks for being so pro Karen!

The Carpenters have a quirky & humorous side.....you have to listen to their records to catch some of it. They do a little clip....less than a minute....called INTERMISSION......check it out. Shows their humor. Great reaction Sal.

You will sing this while brushing your teeth tonight 😂 over and over in yr mind .....i know 🤣🤣

So happy you did this one…such an obscure Carpenters song….I remember hearing this one on the radio as a child

Ive never even heard of this song until right now and I think I love it?? Yes.

I loved your reaction to this one! I’ve been a Carpenters fan my entire life. 🎶

Wow!! NEVER heard that before!! So wonderful to discover a "new" Carpenter's song!! Thanks so much to you, and your patron!!! ❤

@eggy1962

3 ай бұрын

The are still some great songs on the Passage album that fly under the radar

@michaelnorman3393

3 ай бұрын

@@eggy1962 Thanks, i'll check it out! 🙂

@eggy1962

3 ай бұрын

@@michaelnorman3393 it has their version of Don’t Cry For Me Argentina which i rate better than Madonna’s but just behind Julie Covington

For The Carpenters, this song was certainly '... far beyond the norm'!

One of the most beautiful (and underrated) Carpenters song. The lyrics hit home, and the musical arrangement is just genius!

Karen was such an excellent singer, this is one of my favourites. Great reaction. Thank you for reminding us of the special talents of the Carpenters.

The original was released in 1976 by the Canadian band Klaatu . Rumors were swirling that this was really the Beatles. You must listen on KZread to their debut album just titled Klaatu , where many of the singles you would bet your life , was written and sung by the Beatles .Standout tracks that are a must to listen to are Sub-Rosa Subway ( the most Beatlesque track imo. ) , California Jam , and the haunting Little Neutrino . When album was released , had no credits for the musicians or producer behind it . The mystique was heightened when it was revealed nobody from Capitol Records had ever met the band on release . A journalist wrote an article giving reasons why Klaatu were in fact the Beatles , and this was a long - lost anonymously issued follow up to their Revolver .

@davejennings9460

3 ай бұрын

I remember back when I was 16 and a big Beatles fan when Klaatu became popular and we were all freaking out on the possibility that they were the Beatles! They were one of the biggest mysteries of my youth!

@hillardschlachman6610

3 ай бұрын

@@davejennings9460 I was 18 and have the same memories . Was so excited first time listening thinking was it or was it not them . I loved the album no matter who it was

Richard was nominated for a music arrangement Grammy for this song, if I recall correctly.

This song slaps so hard. Love it. And there are so many great Carpenters tunes left for you to discover.

Great job by Karen and Richard plus all the musicians, but you also need to give major props to Klaatu for writing and putting out the original version of this song!

This was such a departure of what The Carpenters sound was and the public wouldn't accept it, to bad, great song. They don't venture away from the original on this which I think you would enjoy as well. The members of KLAATU even liked their version.

Thank you salvo g for seeing the carpenters the way i do.its so pleasing to hear someone who appreciates then the way I see them .I watch your carpenters videos every night with a lump in my throat

I think the guy at the beginning of the video playing the radio DJ is Tony Peluso, the same guy who played fuzz guitar on Goodbye to Love and other Carpenters tracks

@catherder78

3 ай бұрын

Definitely Tony. RIP

@deborahscalise3215

3 ай бұрын

Yes that is Tony Peluso. He has a great D.J voice. He also announces the songs for the medley of oldies on the Now and Then album by the Carpenters. Richard was always innovative and doesn't get enough credit for his genius. Along with Karen's unmatched fabulous voice, they were destined for the fame that they received. Ultimate musicians with class. I have been a fan since their beginnings and listen to them every day. Karen is surely missed by the world and thanks for continuing their legacy of great music Salvo.

I forgot about this song ! OMG this is very pertinent at this time of the human race . She tells us how to reach them .

Love this song. Karen sounds great even in space! Many don't like their experimental album Passage but I think it is wonderful.

This is one of my favorite songs from the 1977 studio album "Passage", i still remember when i first bought my first Carpenters album "Their Greatest Hits" on cassette in 1992 and the album closes with this beautiful song, i just didn't know what to expect of it but it was really beautiful done by the Carpenters so i beacme a Carpenters fan since the day i bought that cassette in april 1992. 😉🙂

I remember liking this as a kid as I was into sci-fi. I think the Carpenters were probably jumping on the Star Wars craze as that movie was released in May of 1977 and was extremely popular cultural moment and this single came out in September.

One of the unforeseen side effects of the space race and the moon landing. Space was suddenly a theme in a lot of art for a while afterwards.

This song is nothing short of EPIC!!

I have always loved this song even though it is completely different from almost any other song, period. Not just Carpenters songs!

Richard really threw the kitchen sink into this one.

Should have been their Greatest hit

@wendyryder2708

3 ай бұрын

Yes! TOTALLY agree!

This song really spoke to you, that was obvious. I'm guessing you're not from these parts. You're so full of love and compassion, I wouldn't be surprised if you were Pleiadian in a previous incarnation, which is why this has grabbed you. It's a beautiful reaction. So happy for you 👽👾👻

The 1970s was such a FUN time! I love your reactions to these fun and timeless songs from such a great age, Sal.

I have the Klaatu album. Richard was a big fan. The band’s sound was electronic and space sounding but paradoxically, all the instruments were non-electronic. Richard was interested in emulating this. This is in context with 1977; there was a fascination with space exploration. Skylab was garnering attention, the space shuttle was in production, Star Wars was everywhere, and Close Encounters was on the radar. There also seems to be some ELO influence which brings in the Beatles influence; Jeff Lynn and the Carpenters were heavily inspired by the Fab Four.

No, we love it! Ive missed it. Thank you Sal

Karen can do anything...she moves you...she can take you in diff.places and universe...and by the way,she landed in my heart since i was 10,and now that i'm 24yo i kept her inside in my heart and never let her go...i locked her in❤😅.

"Fun" sums up this song perfectly, and Richard would agree, he's said as much in interviews. One aspect I particularly like is that the orchestral arrangement was by British musical arranger Peter Knight (who always called Richard "guv'ner" when they were recording it), who was well-known in the UK for his music arrangements in the hugely popular BBC Christmas specials of the legendary UK double act Morecambe and Wise. Oh, the Carpenters are half-British, by the way, their father was an ex-pat Brit who emigrated to the US. They still have relatives in London.

@kirkhassett8726

3 ай бұрын

Peter Knight continued working with the Carpenters for the remainder of their recording career, providing orchestrations for their studio albums as well as their TV specials, including a good portion of their timeless Christmas recordings. Knight is also famous, of course, for providing the gorgeous orchestrations for The Moody Blues’ landmark Days Of Future Passed album, a decade earlier.

It's quite fun to watch you having a good time. Looked like you had an eargasm. 💥

@withrespectmostly4405

3 ай бұрын

😂😂

@cathyhudnall6742

3 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. So much fun watching his enthusiasm!

I've always loved this track. The opening part with the radio DJ and the alien calling in always makes me smile a lot. And of course Karen's voice is just beautiful, Richard's arrangement sublime and the orchestra and backing singers perfect. And your reaction was brilliant with the same kind of emotions I felt I remember when I heard it for the first time in my teens.

Karen we mis you.

Richard Carpenter was the musical genius in this group! AND they are not in the RnR Hall of Fame!! Very underrated music from the 70s. Karen started out as the drummer, but with her voice, they put her out front. Her voice is so clear and perfect! Nice of you to recognize these older songs from a great era!

We should broadcast this out into space! I love this song, Karen was so amazing

I worked for Klaatu in their very brief touring history in the early 1980's and became good friends with all the members, which I am still in contact with. One of the co-founders of the band, and co-writer of this song, Terry Draper, has a thank you letter from Karen Carpenter framed and hung prominently on his wall at home. I visited him last summer (2023) and saw it. He considers it one of his most prized possessions. The band always performed this as their last song at the end of the night and was, of course, one of the highlights of the live show. Most of us Klaatu fans were introduced to this song as we put the needle down on the first track of side one of their first album, released in 1976. The band members didn't put their names or faces on the album sleeve as they wanted the music to speak for itself. A DJ in the USA would eventually hear the album and brought forth an opinion that it might be The Beatles, performing anonymously. The album did have some Beatle-esque songs and one member sounds "a bit" like McCartney. It would be well worth your while to find the original on KZread and give it a listen. The Carpenters' version stays pretty faithful to the original but adds a few embellishments. And I have to say, the look of pure joy on your face reacting to this made me smile ear to ear. Great reaction! Great Channel; I have seen dozens of your reactions. Well done sir.

Now that you’ve arrived at their Passages album, you MUST listen to their “On The Balcony Of The Casa Rosada”, which leads directly into Karen’s gorgeous rendition of “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina” from EVITA, recorded when it was still only a stage musical in London’s West End, before it became a Broadway smash and later movie musical. Many people still think Karen’s version is the best of them all. ❤

Always great to hear The Carpenters. Remember this well. It's been a long time since hearing it. Your reaction to this is fun. Glad you enjoyed this. So different from their other hits.

This song was part of a 1 hour television special SPACE ENCOUNTERS featuring Carpenters. This was a time when both the films: STAR WARS and CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND were relatively new releases in theaters. Seems out of place by today's standards but one has to keep in mind the context of the era in which it came from.

The middle section was clearly inspired by the Cantina scene from Star Wars.

I agree... wonderful imagination!

Enjoyed hearing this one again. The video is from their 1978 Space Encounters TV Special which aired on ABC on May 17, 1978. Another song from the 1977 Passage album you should hear is "Two Sides". Great job on the reactions.

I had quite the experience listening this album by Klaatu with a buddy, on Magic Mushrooms on a beautiful summer night, high up in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1978. No clouds, millions of stars, a full moon, northern lights, and something else, black, square moving behind everything. I'll never forget that experience. I like The Carpenters interpretation of this song too! ✌️🖖from 🇨🇦 🎶😶‍🌫️🙄😂

If you loved this you would LOVE “The Carpenters: Space Encounters” TV special. Camp. Pop. Karen. The 70s. All in space! So much fun!

Absolutely unique and incredible song that i have loved since forever, fantastic draws you into it like part of the story amazing song

As a kid , this was one of my favorite songs. It was a great time for space... NASA, Carl Sagan and Cosmos, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Roger and the 25th Century... all hitting hard.

Amazingly creative arrangement by Richard Carpenter!

Simply magical

I just love this song. It's so much fun to see the Carpenters branch away from the usual lyrical themes. Of course it came out the same year as Star Wars and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" so sci-fi, aliens ufos etc were very much in the public consciousness and this song fitted well into the mix. Good times!

I remember buying this as a single when it came out! Oh yes :)

Their most underrated and underappreciated song. It was from an ABC TV special and it barely charted. That's such a shame. You like it so much because it was perfect and quite different from all their other music.

Klaatu...from Canada played this first....everyone thought it was The Beatles hiding under cover of Klaatu.

I always like this one. Thanks for sharing. I never saw the video so that's fantastic. Thanks so much for putting that in there.

Love this song. It’s wild.

Voice of an angel

I forgot what a bloody masterpiece this was. Damn.

I was awestruck and mesmerized when I first heard this masterpiece different weird but oh so catchy then the guitar solo kicks in WOW play it again again again {:-) PAV UK

I remember the tv special they did...it was so cool🎉.... love Karen... missing her so much...

Never a big fan of their music growing up, but Karen's voice is just so beautiful

I loved this song in the 70s!!

I have always loved this song. Well actually I have always loved all of the Carpenters music. Karen had a once in a generation voice.

Because at the last programming meeting it was decided that you were finally ready for it.

A bizarre and long forgotten artefact of my youth. Groovy.

I'd hoped you'd close your eyes ☺️ absolutely loved your reaction!

A masterpiece!

Such a pure voice

You know, one can’t start off with Calling Occupants. You have to first develop an understanding for who and what Carpenters are to be able to fully appreciate this gift.

@evanhughes1510

3 ай бұрын

He’s heard numerous carpenters songs already, including two full albums, on his channel. He has also done an entire Carpenters documentary

@amyk9175

3 ай бұрын

@@evanhughes1510 yes, I’m aware that he has quite a vast sampling of their music. I was trying to answer the cry “why am I just now hearing this? Why hasn’t then been suggested sooner?”

@evanhughes1510

3 ай бұрын

@@amyk9175 oh ok. Yea, true, I think if he had heard it way earlier, he wouldn’t have had quite the same enthusiastic reaction.

Back in the late 70s I think this had very limited airplay, if I remember correctly. Why only limited? I think in general we thought it was kind of corny. I mean we had Bowie and Led Zeppelin, and other great rock bands to listen to. And this was a departure from the Carpenter's beautiful ballads that were hugely popular. So at least in my circle we thought it was corny. But I can understand how people might appreciate it more today.

I always liked this one! A lot of people thought it was corny at the time.

Karen Carpenter had a voice like no other.......so beautiful.......but I'm partial to the original and would hope you'd check it out Salvo. When this first Klaatu album (3:47 EST) there weren't any credits as to who this band was and a reporter from Rhode Island (think his name was Steve Smith) felt they could have been the Beatles re-united. This rumour went viral and people were speculating whether it was the Beatles. Back then I was having so much fun listening to what people thought because I knew that Klaatu were 3 guys from the suburbs of Toronto. My friend the drummer, told me that they wanted the music to speak for itself, hence the lack of credits, photos, etc. on the album and had no idea this Beatles thing would happen.

😀Ty, I’d forgotten this…came out when I was about 13. 63 now. 🇨🇦🖖🏻

Elementary School (Primary) kids were taught this Song and sang it all day long...in the School Yard. 🇦🇺

amazing. ~One of the most important tracks of my young life. it's never left me. Great to see you reacting to it!! another one that was important for me back then was emerson lake and palmer, fanfare for the common man. i think you might like it too.

You and we are not alone! LOL I love The Carpenters and this kind of music. Why is nobody really listening to 21st Century Man by ELO?

😁 Oddly, one of my favorite as well.

the "Alien's" voice presented here is RICHARD'S. This TV Special Space Encounters has John Davidson and Suzanne Somers in it. Suzanne and Karen do a dance skit to "Man Smart.....Woman Smarter" all that of course found elswhere here on KZread.

Love the Carpenters cover. Give Klaatu's version a listen and also True Life Hero and All Good Things.

@SpookyLuvCookie

3 ай бұрын

Klaatu's Prelude/Loneliest of Creatures is my fave of theirs

Like nothing else. ❤

I don't how I missed this one, and this is the first time I ever heard this song. Truly incredible, thought provoking and really so creative. Thank you for sharing and promoting the music of The Carpenters, you are right, it just never gets old.

This was such a guilty pleasure growing up. Check out "Hey, St. Peter" (1976) and "Down Among the Dead Men" (1978) by Australian new wave musical group _Flash and the Pan._

Forgot how great that song was 😊

If you like the weird, the wonderful, the amazing- you need to hear all 37 songs for this years Eurovision Song Contest. All available here on YT. It's a stacked year, full of truly amazing songs. The competition begins on May 7th. Start with Nemo - The Code. The basic rules: Song has to be original (no covers allowed), can't be more than 3 minutes long and no more than 6 people on stage at any time.