Carpenters - Live in Australia (1972)(DHV 2011) 

I’m here STILL DIGGIN KAREN 💔❤️

Watching now and thinking wow this is really cool.

I absolutely love Kaen and The Carpenters, I have enjoyed listening to a few of their songs over the years but I'm seeing them really for the first time after watching the movie last night and a few of the recorded concerts here on the tube. I turn 50 next year and I can't believe it's taken this long for me to switch and tune into their music Gheee Whiz they were absolutely fabulous artists.

And still watching in 2024 ❤

No “Auto-Tune” on any voice has been used! And as you heard them say, they sing 4 part harmony!! 👍👍👍

Same for me. I'm a hard rock loving guy. Led Zeppelin and Van Halen to name a few. But I always loved the Carpenters too. Karen's voice just kinda grabbed me and pulled me in at a very young age.

People should be ashamed to say they don't like this.

Peeeeeee Pazow!

Absolutely for sure... Magical Voice! Sounds like an Angel......

And she looks so happy while playing drums.

That's the real reason why do i like about Karen Carpenter since Shrek and the Final Chapter

@@Diomede-Lefort that’s what I’ve noticed too. I wish they’d have let her stay on drums

Nice comment. And I have to emphasize “missing the music.” The Carpenters gave us the best music in every sense. They were consummate professionals. Music of today is absolute noise. I would say that it’s devolved. Rhythm and harmony is replaced with pounding monotonous bass. _And by the way, Karen has the most beautiful big brown eyes ever!_

I miss music, too. The Carpenters whoop the bejeezus out of today's narcissistic crap ass musician wannabes. True extraordinary talent. 🤘

Much of what’s out there today isn’t music.

@@danielsccrmom16 You're being generous when you say "much." There might be something good in today's music, but I can't find anything.

I totally agree with you, I was just a kid in the 70's and while I'm watching this, I'm starting to cry. Don't know why, it just brings back memories of better times.

Yeah, when you put it that way...I know they're out there but I honestly can not name another female drummer

Don't forget number 1 sister.

Just your biased opinion

🤣

I was only thinking the same thing! 😮

Never❤

It's my favroite live Carpenters concert out of them all. The Bachrach/David medley is 12 minutes of pure magic.

@@zigman8550 And it could as well be 15 minutes, had they not played it that fast. Karen rules this planet!

Maybe Patsy gives her a run...but yeah...Karen is a Goddess!

Beautifully said!! Agreed!! ❤️

She also incorporated a beautiful vibrado in her voice.

Best Ever!!!

Elton John has said that his perfect female voices are Karen, Eva Cassidy and Judy Dunham

yes, today music is noise

Those who weren't afraid to love her also found her beautiful, angelic, graceful & mesmerizing. Fortunately you haven't missed out 😶

AMAZING TALENT ❤❤❤❤

Ha! Imagine me in 9th grade in 1991 when I liked The Carpenters and the rest of my peers were more into Nirvana 😅 I just knew quality music back then, when it was uncool.

Yes haha they thought we were ghey

i agree even today 2018... no one comes close to her

even today, no one comes close

and drummer

Chris Jones Be careful!!! That is a very big call there!! Though I don’t disagree, you still have to consider Whitney Houston, Judy Garland and others!

And so far the 21st too.

And on the day that you were born the angels got together....always mesmerized by the carpetenters even at 7 years of age I'd sit and listen intently. I wanted to be a drummer and that sealed the deal.

im still struggling with anorexia, 7 years on

@@katiegrundle9900 Saying a prayer for you to gain strength in battling this disease. Hang in there...

Thank you

I see it.

What a beautiful thing to say and a lovely tribute!

Same here. It's magical. Till this day I miss her too. This was a great show. Wish it was longer. 1 hr. Would have been better. Great quality from 1972.

She bestows magnetic presence and beauty as well.

totally agree

A Star in Heaven, God's Lead Singer in Heaven.

We agree 😇...💖...👸..🤩...💥...💫

I agree with you 100%. I’ve often said too that I hope to see her in heaven.

Gator Man Even better than on record. She added little exaggerations like extending a note which just made it better.

Gator Man She must have started singing at around 5 years old to have such a perfect voice.

+Sheena Colbourne 16 is correct Sheena; she also had very little voice training; her teacher told her i won't touch that voice, the only part he trained her on was her high register.

Karen always gave her best, 120% in performing. Unlike Whitney & Barbra, also two of the Finest, they felt they needed to "change it up" in each performance, never the same. Why? Their first recordings were the BEST. Karen was consistent & they had nothing on her.

This

What amazing Stage Presence. Everyone there couldn't keep their eyes off her..& ohh how they loved her!!!

they were victims of the sexual revolution

Unbelievable ❤❤

I would not call it raw talent. I would call it being a professional musician... because most popular music is made by amateurs.

No. Lol..

@@greendeane1 but of course real musicians song writers ! But live n Raw!

@@adf8382038 That's really out of bounds.

She knew it all about rithym, thats all about a drummer, its not all about play hard, its about timing and sincronized , she have it , naturally !!! She is one of the best percusionists of all time, period !

That would be Alice de Buhr of Fanny

She really had a tight rhythm. Her hit on the snare was fast and she pulled rolls out of her pocket. I hear very much a jazz influence in her playing. If all she ever played was the drums I would say she was extremely talented. Singing at the same time like that? Mind blowing.

Sheila E says Karen was "the best ... especially for her age ...". She's amazing to watch ... All Around ~ Singing ~ Drumming~Being Beautiful and not Knowing She was gorgeous!~Kind~Truly One of a Kind ...😇

Not even close. You can't even name the other thousands you have not heard.

Yes!

So true brother...she helped me recover from my own anorexia. Just so sad she couldn't get over her own...

But his need for control was detrimental to Karen's mental health

He was gifted, Karen was a phenomenon.

It still is real. Look harder.

Yes, amazing! And only 22 years old singing with that kind of emotion. Amazing! An old soul in a beautiful, young body. Much too wise for her years.

That lower register of hers is so beautiful and soothing.

When people talk about her voice as special, it's the low tones.

She was anirexia! That’s what killed her .

I don't give Rich that much credit as a "pianist". On performances where she sings to a pre-recorded backing track, Rich cannot synchronize the same notes on the piano as in the track. He goes wayyy off! I've noticed this numerous times. Whatever Karen does, she's flawless perfection.

@@Coupydog Yeah, you're right....on LIVE performances, like this one, Richard is spot on, but when he's playing along to a pre-recorded track, he's way off! That's the true test of a great "pianist".....not how they play live, but how they fake it when playing along to tracks. YGTBFKM!

No she wasn't .. she was a stellar singer,and average drummer.

@@morbidmanmusic Check out her drumming on one of their specials with guest Ella Fitzgerald, and see if you still think she is an average drummer

​@@morbidmanmusicI think her drumming is as good if not better.

We should be friends Lol 😆! The Carpenter’s have always been one of my favorites and when I was at the age where I actually listened to vocals I just enjoyed their music more! I will always be one of their top fans even though their not around anymore!!!

You have wonderful taste 😊

That you realize that fact is unique. Many musicians in the drummers own group don't realize that along with initiation of a given sound they are also responsible for its cessation! Quite a load to carry sometimes. Many musicians are very lucky that most drummers, especially those that read music, and are multi instrumentalists have a good sense of humor.

Chile has great produce and wne. I buy it all the time! Thank you, northern California.

@@doodlepops707 SOY DE MÉXICO Y DIARIO LOS ESCUCHO!!!

@@victorcastillo2877 no intendo

@@victorcastillo2877 I don't care

BevG181 Unfortunately, the good don't last!'😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

The Carpenters made their first and only tour of Australia from May 8 to May 27,1972(A second tour planned for November 1977 was cancelled), playing Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane.In Sydney, they played a two week "residency" from May 8-20 at the Chevron Hotel in the "Silver Spade Room",a cabaret/restaurant which accommodated about 600 people. With their support act,Denny Brooks,they played two shows each evening at 8.00pm & 11.30pm, which you could see for $6.00Aust($61.00 in 2018).Four more dates were then played, May 22 At Apollo Sport Centre in Adelaide, May 24&25 at Festival Hall Melbourne,where the May 24 show was taped for "The Carpenters in Australia" television special.They then headed north,playing their last Australian show at Festival Hall in Brisbane on May 27.After Australia they headed to Hong Kong,Japan then hence back to the US.Sadly as I was only aged seven in 1972,I was far too young to be able to experience what were clearly some wonderful performances by the group and the AWESOME Karen Carpenter. I do have a vague recollection of seeing this TV special with my family(In glorious,living black & white!)I too would be very interested in the recollections of anyone who attended any of these Australian concerts.

@@roydidlock1012 wow! Thank you for all of this information. And to see a concert like this in today's dollars $61 in 2018. Wow. They went on to become one of the greatest pop 70s bands of all time. Heck, they had just gotten started here. What a tragic loss when Karen passed. But your post is so interesting! Thank you!

May 24 1972, days after my 12th birthday

wish I did love her voice

@@roydidlock1012 So much information! Love people like you. Thanks so much!

God? Yours? No. He givenher the sickness.

They were perfectionists and it shows. The talent level is off the charts

Oh yes everybody should know because you say so lol.. mayb someone in the audience could educate Richard on how to fix a motor ? Such an arrogant comment

No one else matters, really.

@@facedownchuck Richard? The musical arranger, producer, song writer, keyboard whiz, and the other major singing voice? He doesnt matter??

Maybe because shes singing all of the songs?? But you are right, she was magnetic.

For a shy girl, she did indeed

+Lime24hr Amen, brother! Real men love Karen Carpenter.

+Lime24hr No matter your musical background, Karen was a special person!

+James She sure was James!

+mstrunn I was trying to figure out who the conductor with his back to the band was conducting, there must have been an orchestra pit behind the stage. I'm with you on Karen's glorious voice, it's never been duplicated and likely never will. A tragic loss of an amazing talent, the world is diminished by her absence.

It's Frank Pooler conducting; orchestra was in the back, Pooler was @ Long Beach State when Karen was there in the choir.

Barry T UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Yes. Wasn't she amazing? And only 22 yrs old here. Just stunning!

Brought years to my eyes 😥

Fantastic duo and band too.

I agree. Not in my lifetime either and I'm turning 60 years old this month. But there's never been another drummer/singer like Karen Carpenter. She is truly not given the credit she deserves for being a drummer/singer, there is none better. Heck, there's none better if you just say singer without the drummer part, but she was both. And she didn't just slam the drums while she was singing. She's actually playing professional rudiments, flams and etc., like the greats, Joe Morello, Buddy Rich, and etc. She loved Jazz and it shows in her precision playing.