I am a huge music lover and I have heard in my lifetime all of the greatest singers, Streisand, Olivia Newton John, to name a few and don't get me wrong I love them and their singing, but NOBODY and I mean NOBODY touches my heart so deeply as Karen Did with every song she sang. Like her brother, Karen was a genius in knowing the perfect way to sing every song she sang. Her voice is jaw-dropping with every song she sang. I think just about everyone would agree that Karen almost always moves you to tears when you hear "That voice". I always Loved her so much all my life and the world lost so much when we lost the Brilliant Karen Carpenter. She will always stand alone at the #1 position.
Karen’s voice was simply magical and her loss to the world was and is immeasurably tragic. I loved her, along with the world, and I’m routinely moved to tears by the Carpenters music and by the realization of Karen’s tragically shortened life.
Stop it, you took every word, every word out of my mouth, God bless you! Brilliant insight, those other singers blow me away, but Karen's voice touches my soul, heart and spirit, it envelops me and gives me peace. That no other singer can do, not even close!!!!!
THEE most pure, rich, intimate, warm, moving, beautiful voice ever! the ultimate vocalist who sang TO YOU NOT AT YOU....as her brother stated "her voice a PHONO-Genic" and herb albert who signed the carpenters to his label A & M " she sounds like she is sitting in your lap and singing only to you!"....she also had the most perfect diction and enunciation i have ever heard from any vocalist or singer male or female..
You think Karen Carpenter's voice was better than Whitney Houston's? Why does there need to be a greatest? There are hundreds of great female vocalists and you can't really compare them.
Credit to Leon Russell for giving us this masterpiece, and for The Carpenters for giving us this arrangement, and for Karen Carpenter.... You will *always* be remembered for your voice, for your gift...
Having been a fan of Karen’s voice since her start, I can probably come close to explaining what her specific gift is. Re listen to the WORDS as she sings, each word is a song in itself that evokes an emotion…you feel it in your soul. Never heard any other singer that has that specific gift. ✌️🕊🎼
Yes! Her voice always touches my soul. You'll love this. John Bettas, who wrote 6 of their megahits, was asked in an interview not too long ago, "What did Karen sound like when you first heard her?" His answer wow-ed me. He said, "I first heard Karen sing when I met Richard in college. Karen was 16 years old at the time, and she sounded like she did when she was in her 20's. She had that voice already, given to her by God."
Greatest singer ever hands down I’m a big tough guy I hear that voice it turns me into a mushball the only singer that has ever done that to me it’s haunting
her voice was purity and richness and warmth and intimacy personified! Add in her perfect pitch and tone and incredible enunciation and diction and well there you have it.... As many over the years have said she sang to the listener NOT at them, she felt like she was singing only for you, it felt like she was sitting in your lap singing to you and that she knew EVERYTHING that a human (i.e. the listener) was going thru.. She was and always will be the master storyteller who knew the song was NOT about her but for the listener. One of if not THEE greatest vocalist (not just a great singer) of love and romance songs ever, male or female...
Karen has the most unique voice love ever heard. She is one of the iconic singers of the twentieth century.Karin is right there with the likes of Sinatra, Holiday, Fitzgerald, Streisand, Bennett, Washington and a few others. She is truly one of the iconic singers of the 20th century. God rest her soul.
Thanks for the awesome reaction! One of my favorite Carpenters songs. There was a TV movie about her in the 80's. And they played this song at the very end of the movie when you know she was going to die. And hearing her sing, "and when my life is over" - ugh, it was heart wrenching!
Leon Russel's timeless classic. Karen's voice and Leon Russel's song is like a perfect marriage. If I'm not mistaken Richard Carpenter did the arrangement of this version. It's on an out of this world level and it still stands today as a Carpenters fan favorite like me. It feels like a farewell song to her fans on a personal level. Love "For All We Know" as well. Two of my favorite Carpenters song.
I was 4 years old when The Carpenters came onto the music scene. Music was my refuge from the loss of my Dad dying. I always sang to the radio. Always. My aunt said I sang lyrics before I could speak completely... Hearing Karen Carpenter was inspiring. She taught me to sing from my soul. I emulated her. For many years she helped me through the darkness of grief. I wish I could have thanked her. To this day I get goosebumps and cry because of the pure beauty of her voice. The unbelievable magic of Richard's arrangements. Thank you so much for appreciating her. I love when young people look back and listen to music that I grew up with and can feel it and really appreciate it. Bless you dear.
Her voice is so good that its almost un-describable...there's not enough adjectives in the English language to describe her singing voice...it just soars at times...she can easily put billions of goosebumps on my arms with that voice that just soars...its such a tragic thing that she died at the age of 33
The line "And when my life is over, remember when we were together, we were alone and I was singing this song for you" gets me every time. Someone in a different post said Karen can soothe your soul and break your heat at the same time. It is so true.
I can never quite put it in words but it reminds me when I try out speakers...once in a while you find a speaker that has perfect amount of bass, mid range, and higher ranges...thats Karen's voice...its so full of highs mids lows...but theres always a sort of full sound to her voice other singers lack....and her lows are to die for.....one of a kind...God given perfection
My fav Carpenters track. Thank you. In addition to "timeless" talent, she was also a beautiful "girl nextdoor." Dionne Warwick did a beautiful tribute.
I love that Karen brings you to tears. I feel blessed to have lived in a time where her music was fresh and new. She brings me back to a nice childhood when the world was a much safer place although we only knew it as the world we lived in. Those 70s singers were so talented. Not to take anything away from today's artists, but they don't have the depth, the vocal range or even the RAW talent to hold a candle to those who came before them.
What a great reaction! Great to see the younger generation appreciating Karen's voice and Richard's superlative arrangement. The saxophone break is inspired and gets me every time despite having listened to this song many many times. Fortunate to have seen them live in London back in the day. Continue to rest in peace Karen. Gone but never forgotten.
Yep, her vocals, the sax solo and the pure arrangement sucks your heart out of your chest and we get to actually feel our raw emotions of what it’s like to deeply feel what life is. I just played this for someone and they just sat silent for a bit afterwards before they could find the words to speak. Thanks .
Karen's voice reaches inside me. Those low notes resonate with my heart beat or some such thing. A good sax does something similar. Karen and that sax are a great match.
I have to agree with that, Karen wore her heart on here sleeve and she allowed us mere mortals to be on that journey with her what a complete honour to listen to Karen. She's singing with the angels I'm sure of that.
Karen Carpenter was a true natural, she didn't have to try and sing. The music just flowed out of her no different than how a mountain stream flows down a mountainside, it doesn't have to try, it just flows.
Carpenters were an amazing group with amazing voices and arrangements. The sax solo in A Song for You is second to none. Gets me choked up every time I hear it. Thank you DayOne for loving them so much and for letting us watch your fantastic reactions. You're the best.
Her 3 Octave Voice, the Depth of the Sound of Her Voice and the way She Pronounces Every Silble. Her Pronunciation in the Words of Her Songs, is So Crisp and Clear, We Hear Every Word and It Seems Like Every Word Reaches Our Hearts. God Gave US a Treasure and was Lost To Soon!! I am Greatful for the Time That She Was With US!!!
Her voice was effortless, don’t think I’ve ever heard her take a breath as she sang. Her voice could powerful, soft, light hearted then sad almost simultaneously.... She was a huge hit in Japan. So much so that at least two Japanese women almost copied her voice.... but not quite. A generational talent at least if not once in a lifetime talent !! You have a real knack for describing her voice in a unique way from one song to the next. I enjoy your reactions !! Thank You 🙏🏻
Her voice is both haunting and hypnotic. Don't ever dis the low tones of a singer. Everyone raves over the high notes, and they can be trailing, but nothing touches your soul like her low notes. Think Isaac Hayes for men. 🤤
Her voice is just heavenly, I just imagine what angels might sound like every time I hear it. Really am enjoying your reactions and you have a new sub. With the holidays coming up you really need to do "Merry Christmas Darling", you'll love it
Hi, You are not alone, I am a huge music lover and I have heard thousands of singers in my lifetime and many hundreds and hundreds of them I love but NOBODY will ever have the effect on me that Karen Carpenter does. THe only singer who sends me through a hundred emotions with every song she sings, and the only singer who gives me chills and goosebumps down my spine, and yes, I cry too, because Karen's voice will always be the most gorgeous singing voice I ever heard in my life. In 1,000-2,000 years from now there still will be nobody who can come close to the voice of Karen Carpenter.
Karen was an amazing talent as well as her brother, Richard. They can take a song like this, written and composed by 60's piano rocker, Leon Russell and turn it into a masterpiece. The composition and her vocal expression makes every song better! Karen was a gift from heaven.
The word you are looking for to describe her voice is "sublime". It is the word to describe the indescribable experience that affects you at your core. Karen was a rare person and a once-a-millennium voice. Those who have been listening for years are with you. Welcome to the club.
This is a song Leon Russell wrote and sang. He was a top classical trained pianist since age 4. Listen to his version. Many have covered it. Karen makes everything sound other worldly. Like a totally different song because she was so amazing. Richard's harmonies and arrangement didn't hurt. Quite a duo.
Back in the day when this was on the radio, you had to almost hide your love of the Carpenters. It was nerdy music. This was in the days of heavy metal bands, and they were just the opposite. It's nice that they are appreciated for making absolutely fabulous music today.
yeah I was a rock and roll teenager but I didn't care, I listened to the hard stuff but whenever they were on TV I tried to watch. Truth is I had a big crush on Karen, I thought she was so beautiful and feminine.
Thank you to Leon Russell for writing such a beautiful, haunting song and for Karen Carpenter turning it into a masterpiece. She had the voice of an angel!!!
Hello Michelle your so right we as mere mortals stand back in total respect of such a superb talent as Karen. while also acknowledging the writers of such songs too have a great day.
Her voice…. You turn on the stereo with all the equalizer settings at zero, and her voice is like when all the equalizer settings are magically synched.
Karen natural speaking is singing. It's just organic to her. Her phraseology is always spot on perfect. Her power seems effortless. Truly a one in a billion voice.
She creates such intimacy, making you feel like she is singing directly to you. The lady had such heart and purity of soul which enables her to deliver a song with such beauty and clarity.
Richard was the golden child in the eyes of his parents (especially his mother). Karen, with that voice was a throwaway in her eyes. She didn't matter; she was replaceable. That is why she developed Anorexia and died at 32 years old, despite having one of the best voices in music history.
This is my all time favorite Carpenters song. It starts so simple and pure then when Richard joins in for the harmonies "cause my love is in there hiding" it just grabs me and won't let go.
I just watched a documentary about the Carpenters. I learned that Richard was really the mastermind musically in the group. He really never gets credit. She was the most reluctant star ever. Mean comments about her weight led her to her fatal eating disorder. Fame is not for everyone.
Check out The Carpenters "Bless the Beasts and the Children" it was nominated for an Academy Award in 1972. I get sad every time I hear her voice because of all the music we didn't get to experience because she passed so young.
Angela. Take the time to read up on The Carpenters. They were loved by so many, including the 13 year old me, when they were new on the FM radio dial. It is tragic what happened to Karen. I named my only daughter, "Melody" because of this song. The Carpenters were an inspiration to many musicians. I see you FEEL the emotions she touches your soul with. That is why you have reviewed so many of her songs. You even mention "the harmony." In the same sentence. My daughter named her first daughter, "Harmony", once again in reference to this song. My daughter just turned 28, and loves music, almost as much as I do. Keep posting your great reaction videos. You do great! I almost never do this, but, I subbed your channel.
I love that you are so taken with Karen Carpenter's voice...she was...IS...remarkable. It's like she can tune in to the frequency of your heart. You are genuine in your reactions, enjoyable to watch, articulate, and lovely. Thank you for this video. ❤❤
It just doesn't get any better than Karen Carpenter!! Your reactions are honest and true. I love to see the younger generations listen to the songs we grew up with!! It was such a GREAT time to be alive!! I am now a subscriber to your channel. If you want to hear a "deep" song that will probably make you cry, try listening to "Time" by the Allen Parsens Project. Listen to the lyrics . . . it's a great song and they have many others.
She has that effect on me as well. I,d like to see your reaction to two of her later songs-"Look to Your Dream's and "Now". The latter was her final recording I believe.
You do a great show, Angela, and you are very charismatic !! SURPRISE !?! YES, Karen Carpenter's VOICE !!??!! Until I revisited the Carpenter's hits I was only occassionally moved emotionally by music in an extreme way. Refamilliarizing myself with their genius and Karen's tradgedy changed that state of affairs. Now, Karen's voice gets to me every time and each time I am astounded by the uniquely MAGICAL qualities of her mesmerizing vocal tones............................HER VOICE !?!😍😍😍
This song never fails to touch my heart, knowing the suffering in Karen's life and her passing at such a young age. She touched my heart in 1969 through 2021, and always will.
She had that ineffable ability to reach inside and pluck those heart strings. That emotion in her voice came from someplace real. She never took vocal lessons, she just had pure God given talent and she could just do it; that’s Karen, such a huge loss.
You may not have realized it, but her voice leaves you speechless. That's why it's hard to describe. You're just left speechless because it's so beautiful. :)
I admit I have never heard this song before, goes to show you never know it all, the beauty of life are the suprise's. I wish you luck, good reaction. 🌹🇬🇧
What a gift the Almighty gave to humanity. So blessed to have this talent recorded for future generations to hear and enjoy. Gone too soon. There goes another tear. 😪 God I miss her.
I was 4 or 5 years old ,when I heard her voice on the radio,since then ,everytime I hear her voice ,it is like Christmas morning in my head.The best voice in the history!
I grew up listening to the Carpenters and i still consider Karen to be the greatest female vocalist, so to see a new generation discover them afresh makes me so happy.
