Looking at this beautiful young woman with a wonderful talent, you would think she must have everything she desired of life. How tragic to think of her inner unhappiness,and what it did to her.
A very special kind of music, that represented so many wonderful things to those of us who remember. Karen was so much ahead of her time, as was their music. What a tremendous loss.
She sounded terrific whether live on stage or in a recording studio,this performance is no exception, one of the best sounding voices ever, a unique talented person indeed. Wish she were still here making beautiful music again.
Such a clear, pure, utterly lovely voice. Gives me chills to hear this sweet old song again. What a tragedy she left us so early! Sad, sad. May she be at peace. Karen Carpenter, you beautiful, gentle lady. We miss you, we still love you.
No one has or ever will again have the range, versatility and softness that this lovely woman possessed. Karen Carpenter was a magnificent singer and had the voice of an angel. Rest in peace Karen.
If you are my age, you have memories related to the music of the Carpenters. They touched life in a way that is best said in four words ... "For All We Know"
I love you,,Karen and Agnetha,for all my life,,you both are the best female singers at all times,its a pity you never sang together,what a master piece we could have had!!! My love to you girls,always
A truly talented group The Carpenters were, they would blow away today's groups/singers by leaps and bounds. Karen was something special, just one in a million.
The oboe in this song sounds beautiful. The song wouldn't be the same without it. Listening to this song makes me want to go out and buy an oboe just so I could play to this song. What unbelievably good vocala by Karen, bravo! with a capital B.
Karen is the greatest female voice of all time, the voice of an angel. So sad that she left us and way to early. I am mesmerized by her songs, they are beautiful beyond words!! RIP beautiful angel, there will never again be an angel like you!!
This is my favorite single of all time from my favorite musical group. If I ever get married, I intend to take my bride dancing to this record at our reception.
I am a 52 year old truck driver..and I have a tear in my eye over this song and karen and richards talent...a tear of joy. and a fond memory of better days thank you
As I woke up this morning my eyes glassed up & a tear ran down the right side of my face that soon turned into a small puddle soaked up by a tissue. It was 30 years ago Today that we lost one of the most wonderful spirits the world has ever seen & heard, her name was Karen (Carpenter.) I could never express in words what Karen personally meant to me & to this day she still has a profound effect on my Life & always will. I Love You Karen , Love Vic
Everytime I hear her music, it brings me back. My family members who have passed, including my mom were still here, including Karen. Beautiful music. Thanks for the memories.
Karen Carpenter had a true vocal gift that only a few female singers (Barbara Streisand, Gladys Knight, Minnie Riperton and Anita Baker to name a few) get to share. KC was truly one of the best of her era, bar none. This video also showcases how beautiful she was at a normal weight. Like so many in this forum, I still miss her and listen to her songs almost daily.
She is the best singer of all times,together with Agnetha Falkstog,, and I dream listennig them together singing For all we know and The winner takes it all, how about that???
I was lucky enough to see them live in 1972 when I was just 10 years old. Even at that young age I understood what I was hearing! A miraculous voice of stunning authenticity and beauty. For me, Karen serves as a reminder of why I do not watch American Idol with all their talented but overblown bombastic singers. I don't think Karen would have made it past a later round on Idol because she simply sang the stuff so simply and honestly, quite unlike the puffery singers today are made to do.
I'm a 27 years-old guy from Brazil and I do remember when my parents used to listen to the Carpenters records when I was just little boy and now, I'm the one who get the records to listen to...haha. I love all their songs. Inspires me for sure!
How can anyone ever sing such a beautiful song like Karen Carpenter, this song I can play over and over puts me in tears. This particular video displays Karen at her finest in looks and sound. She was so very lovely hear .. I am still after all these years a Carpenters devotee
SHE WAS A GODDESS !!!! the most heavenly voice on the planet. I have always loved this song. You could never get tired of hearing it. Her voice is stunning. My eyes are tearing up just writing this. Wihtout a doubt, the best pure singer in history. No studio tampering etc. just pure talent !!!
beatiful song. one of the best group of 70,s, The Carpenters. They haved a lot of hits, we only just began,superstar, only yesterday, please mr. postman, for all we know.
Karen Carpenter touches my heart since I was 18 - and now I am 53... I interchanged two letters of the word "interpretation" in my comment because I was teary-eyed listening to her singing...
THE BEST FEMALE VOICE OF THE WORLD in this style!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOTAL VELVET, TOTAL SOUL, TOTAL RELAX, TOTAL FEELING, TOTAL TECHNIC! From BraSil, Marcelo Batista
The Carpenters still have millions of fans out there, judging by the millions of posts--not bad for a band that disbanded almost 30 years ago. I LOVE this song--the sentiment of it, the warmth, is perfect for Karen's voice--and she's perfect for the song--synchronicity. Such warmth, heart married with perfect pitch, tone. One of the greatest singers of the 20th century. The voice of an angel.
It sounds like I'm not the only one who experiences severe melancholy when hearing this song. Is it memories of the innocence of our youth that can never be recovered? Is it the times gone by we wish we could bring back? Is it memories of late family members who we were able to enjoy this song with since it was pure & beautiful, not vulgar & obnoxious?
She really did have a unique quality to her voice that I still appreciate after all these years, and we are talking almost 40 years. As soon as she sings one little note you know you are in for a treat with all that richness of hers. Many have imitated, few have matched.
Her voice still touches us deeply in our hearts even though I belong to different generation ... too sad she left this world while she was still young... R.I.P. Karen, we all miss you.
The dress notwithstanding, I have never seen Karen as lovely and as happy as she looks in this video. I think she really connected with the lyrics of the song and with the audience. How fortunate they were to witness Karen, Richard and that excellent oboist perform their magic.
I have been in love with her voice all my life. Karen and Richard were to put it simply "The Best" What a wonderful legacy they have left for us all and now that beautiful voice of Karen is forever golden in our kings heaven.
I thought it was David Gates,? hmmmm i learned something new today ty i absolutely adore the Carpenters, this is timeless music we don't have artists like them today that's for sure.
This wonderful lady with a voice given by God was lost to us far too early. Thanks to all who express love for what she sang. She is up there reading the reviews! We were blessed to have her even for such a short time.
She loved to love and had so much love to give. Her life is a reflection of the human condition. I doubt she ever really found true love except for the brotherly love she had for her brother
As I said on another video can you imagine the music she would have given to us these past 26 years had she lived? So many more great songs she would have been able to express with the wonderful, smooth mezzo voice. Her story is one of the great tragedies, but on the bright side look at all the wonderful recordings she left us. We'll always love you Karen.
This was a huge Wedding-Reception song back in the 70's. Loved it & still do. It brings back lot of good memories and sure do miss her strong, clear, deep, wide range vocals and instrumentals.
Marriage at it's best is about two people who know initially that they share enough in common to love each other for a lifetime and then them wanting to learn all they can about the other one during the rest of their lives, I think this song does a good job representing that.
I was so moved by her death that I couldn't believe it. She was so young, so talented. We will always have the legacy of her beautiful voice. RIP Karen.
For those who were lucky enough to know her, we miss the wonderful person. The voice lives on, thank God. Not only for their music, but for how her untimely death has helped those with eating disorders.
Exit Only You know, I learnt several years ago that Karen Carpenter never did a 2nd take!! Can you imagine that?! Her voice is the most perfect of all the female singers from Popular Music, beginning to end. No question. I love Chaka Khan, Amy Winehouse, Mary J Blige, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Ann Wilson, Duffy, Lauryn Hill and scores of other singers who are all incredibly talented and gifted. But if one is being completely honest... there is no match for Karen. Her voice has saved me from anguish many a time & will no doubt do so again! May she rest in Peace and be among those who are closest to God in Eternity/Paradise. She healed so many hearts yet found no ease for the brutal pain in her own heart. Bless You Karen, we love you so much down here! Peace, Regan
