PERIOD! Yet look at how BEAUTIFUL she looks. I adored her Soooo much. But I often time thought she was very sad and that she was crying out much in her songs and I remember her story some news reporter made a awful comment about he referring to her as your fat chubby little sister rather and from that moment, she thought was fat funny people say that words cannot hurt, but that is not true. Words can kill the spirit - I know because I suffered from words spoken to me as a child. She was a beautiful soul wasn’t.
I graduated 8th grade in the spring of 1972. We've Only Just Begun was the song played at our graduation ceremony. It's now February 2022 and I'll be 65 years old in December and plan on retiring at the end of this year. It brings tears to my eyes listening to this 50 years later wondering how 50 years have come and gone.
The weird thing is we don't feel any older,uknoe why ..cos ur soul is Immortal n dont age only ur body not the real u,u are forever eternal young n Beautiful baby 💗
The saddest thing to me was watching her waste away. I don't think her family gave her the support she desperately needed. She was screaming out for help.
@@tomtoms15 Her kit got so big that the audience complained that they couldnt see who was singing, Karen balked at the idea of stepping out from behind the drums because she considered drums her main instrument and singing to be just a side thing she did. Finally, because she wanted the best for the band, she agreed to start fronting the band.
Oh Karen, I wish I could’ve told you how truly beautiful you were and how you didn’t need to change anything in your body. The whole world would’ve loved to see you grow old and would’ve been very grateful just to see and hear you sing again and again, year after year. You will never be matched nor forgotten.
yeah absolutely I’ve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless.. I miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together. seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia
I loved her from the first time I heard her voice. I just recently lost the love of my life. But we begun on love on this song We Only Just Began. I was 15 and he was 17 . Tony ended up buying me every album She made . I cried when she pasted away. Iam now 68 years old. It’s tears to my eyes when I hear her sing but Then again also joy . No one can or ever will Touch the voice of Karen And her brother Richard. Thanks for the beautiful Memories. Honora
❤ Thank you for sharing your own story here for all of us. This is from love was real & you didn't just walk away from your marriage. As a lil girl, I can remember my father turning up the music & us singing all of these wonderful songs. Great music, great times, & great memories! ❤
Who doesn't love Karen Carpenter and her brother they always played so much beautiful music and their band I miss them to have always loved her voice she was a beautiful young sweet lady I'm so sorry that she was so sick and nobody can help her
I have tears in my eyes. Karen had (has) the most perfect voice of any female singer. We lost her way too soon. We have her sounds to enjoy for ever. Rest in peace Karen.
Um ... Objectively no. Not the best voice. Killer and legendary, but come on. Lauryn. Carole. Aretha. Diana. MF Whitney's voice literally descended from the heavens lol
yeah absolutely I’ve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless.. I miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together. seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia
I find myself falling in love with this woman....how totally mad is that....tears in my eyes and just a heart filled with affection, love, and admiration.....
Karen Carpenter's voice was a divine instrument, ethereal and pure, capable of lifting the soul to heights beyond the physical realm. Her angelic melodies touched hearts and souls around the world, leaving a legacy of beauty and inspiration that will endure for generations to come.
The description of Karen Carpenter: An angelic voice that has earned her wings, not only in music, but as a person that loved her music and fans. She was the greatest singer, male or female, excellent musician that carved her in all hall of fames. I still have many of her 45's, I'll cherish her voice for the rest of my life. My prayers for you to Rest In Peace Karen Carpenter, missing you, always! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤🕊
SUPERNATURALLY GIFTED & ANOINTED BY GOD> PLAIN & SIMPLE! EVERY SONG SINCE 'CLOSE TO YOU' & 'WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN' etc. WENT MULTI-PLATINUM 'WORLD WIDE' > 'ALBUMS' WERE A TSUNAMI OUT OF STORES INTO THE PUBLIC! IN THEIR 1st 5 Yrs. alone > DURING THE ERA OF ANTI-AMERICA ANTI-GOD ACID ROCK > CAL BERKELEY BLACK PANTHERS SDS SOCIALISM RIOTS BURNING & LOOTING etc. THE 'CARPENTERS' (Little Bo-Peep & Big Brother Producer / Arranger Richard) were the MEDICINE SENT BY ALMIGHTY GOD!
What a singer. So pure and natural in her delivery, with zero unnecessary melismas, belts and embellishments in her singing. Throughout the performance she was not even trying to do what she did best, and even then she still outsang all of us mortals :)
I'm a complete layman in music, but I absolutely agree to Timliu92. True geniuses in any area, whether in writing, sports, art, or whatever refuse to show off and yet outshine all others.
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
Whitney was like that too. All her protégés had their loooooong runs and unnecessary belts. Whitney just opened her mouth. I always respected her for that. God's gifts don't need to prove themselves; the ones that wish they were, do.
I'M 74 YRS OLD AND STILL LOVE THE CARPENTER'S MUSIC ,IT IS SO SMOOTH AND MELLOW THEY WERE ONE OF THE GREATEST GROUPS IN THE 70'S AND I STILL LISTEN TO THEIR MUSIC WHEN I CAN ,LIKE I SAID BEFORE I'M 74 YRS OLD
Truly an Angel ❤️🙏🕊️👼, and 🕯️ just like me...GOD wanted to be...🎵🎼🎶 Close to you 🤗, 🌹 and HE took her back... Up there. My Mom 💓 passed away suddenly, in 1972. I am quite sure she needed Karen 🤷😘
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
I DEDICATE THIS TO MY DARLING, SWEET, BEAUTIFUL MOMMY WHO PASSED FROM COVID IN 11/2021💋♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️💋🌹🌹 #MOMMYMILLY #RIPMILLY ✝️🕊✝️🕊🌹🕊✝️🕊✝️🕊 THANK YOU KAREN FOR YOUR SWEET SENSIBILITY AND YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON AND ON✝️✝️✝️🕊🕊🕊🕊 HERE I AM IN #2023 STILL LISTENING #RIPKAREN #CARPENTERS #KARENCARPENTER
When I was 16 I lost my boyfriend to a motorcycle accident and I listened to this song over and over and cried. He was my first live and This song still makes me cry and I'm now 67. You never forget your first love.
Oh how I wish she didn't listen to the people that were telling her she was overweight and she shouldn't have been playing drums cuz I was more of a boy thing. She was a beautiful woman and had such a Heavenly voice. Karen Carpenter you are missed
Karen was an Angel on earth and now an Angel in heaven. I miss The Carpenters ❤ I listened to them a lot when I was knee high to a grasshopper. I hope her brother Richard and families are well. Virtual hugs.
Her voice is like velvet. Such a natural gift. I feel sad to think she never fully appreciated her own talent. This song will live forever though. It will always take me back to innocent grade school crushes.
It is weird I grew up with the Christmas album. Loved it I’m 53 I play heavy thrash metal but heard rainy days and checked her out I didn’t know she played drums!!! She’s a phenom great drummer and angelic voice. No one sings like her.
@Lourdes Ogario, I absolutely agree. These days most female vocalists sound so much alike. Karen was a true singer with a unique vocal quality all her own.
I was in high school when the Carpenters were singing these two songs. I too am thankful that I was experiencing her angelic voice during that time. Such a good memory.
Nearly 40 years after she left us, the universal love and complete respect in all these comments just touches me beyond words. Karen we miss you, your voice is eternal ❤
I don't think people of this generation realize the scope of The Carpenter "Close to You" album. I remember seeing that iconic album cover in everyone's home and it was playing on their groovy Hi Fi's. It was also being played virtually everywhere, in stores, restaurants, in elevators, on TV, and on the radio.
They were great Americans, their personalities and career symbolized an ideal America based on recognizing and utilizing one's special talents and achieving success thru hard work and dedication all while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
JEFF, VEO Q ESTUDIASTE SOLFEO ,,,,,,!!!!!! GOOGLE NO ME TRADUCE AL ESPAÑOL Y TÚ ME BOMBARDEAS CON EL RITMO DE LA CANCIÓ. ME VAIS A VOLVER LOCA!!!! TE REFIERES A QUEVUTILIZA UN COMPÀS 4×4????
I don't think she had perfect pitch - she hits the notes but slides a little. Her voice was amazing - but she had such skill in using it so beautifully. Her lead singing is awesome, but listen to her and Richard harmonizing on his vocal arrangements -THAT will make you cry.
Yes, yes, yes.......they were fantastic, and Richard was just as important to the sound as Karen. But when she hits those low-register notes, it shakes your soul. What a range, what a voice!
The Carpenters made this look so easy and yet were incredibly focused on beautiful yet controlled performances. There was nothing superficial or fake about the Carpenters and their musical dedication and integrity was quite impressive to hear.
CARPENTERS plain & simple were GIFTED & ANOINTED & ORDAINED by God to impact a Nation & Society at a time of Dark Evil Turmoil dividing America > CARPENTERS Shot Up like a METEOR by God's Hand (15 Mega Hits & 20+M Sales in just 1st 4 yrs.) still a Record today 2021 & they needed to Recognize that Divine Gift & God's Agenda & Seek God's Presence to GUIDE them > Not HOLLYWOOD guiding them.
