Carpenters - MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING (1992 Remix)

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This rare remix appeared only once, on the Time-Life CD set, "Christmas With The Carpenters" (1992). Richard Carpenter recorded a new keyboard track to accompany Karen's 1978 vocal, and several instruments and voices were re-positioned in the original 1970 single mix.
I'm not a big fan of this remix (why tamper with perfection?), but I post it for the curious listener. Also, this post completes the "Merry Christmas Darling" Trilogy, accompanying the 1970 single version and the 1978 album version.
Listen to the 1970 single version here (with Karen's original vocal):
• Carpenters - Merry Chr...
Listen to the 1978 album version here (new vocal by Karen, same music tracks):
• Carpenters - Merry Chr...
Words & Music by Frank Pooler & Richard Carpenter
Arranged by Richard Carpenter

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@billlew8840 5 лет назад

It's hard to believe that she's been gone these many years. She had a voice like an angel. Here's wishing Karen Carpenter a Merry Christmas.

@bernetta88 13 лет назад

Karen and Richard simply had that "magic" that ended way too soon. Fortunately we get to enjoy their phenomenal work via recordings. I was shopping when the news came over the speakers that Karen died. It took me a while to process that. The chemistry that Karen and Richard had was a rare one. They performed as one. Their music is priceless, timeless, and classic. Richard, if you ever read this comment...please know that what you and Karen did as The Carpenters was a gift that many still enjoy!

@lilyemmalindsay9025 5 лет назад

Karen's voice is amazing & their Christmas album is amazing. This is a beautiful song. I haven't heard much of their regular music other than their Christmas music. My dad said he went to their concert in the 1970s when he was in high school. My mom has been to their concert too, probably in the 1970s.

@disastertom 14 лет назад

her clarity and resonance of voice is simply unmatched.

@kboyzrock 12 лет назад

I still get get goosebumps everytime I hear her singing this song, one of the best female vocalists all time. Its as if she were still alive with that wonderful voice of hers just as if it were yesterday, every Christmas I just have to listen to this song to get me into the spirit of the Holidays, it really lifts my spirits up I know.

@bradhuskers 5 лет назад

No female voice in history comes near the perfection of Karen.

@jaynehaught9715 6 лет назад

One of the most beautiful songs ever...she is flawless...what a terrible loss...miss you Karen..

@lilyemmalindsay9025 5 лет назад

my parents told us the story about how Karen suffered anorexia & she thought she was fat & she starved herself. She died of a heart attack because of the anorexia

@cheriefisher3094 8 лет назад

Still one of the best Christmas songs out there! Sing it Karen!

@OceanKingNY 11 лет назад

Me too. When Karen sings the line, "I wish I were with you," I get a little lump in my throat. Because she left us so young, that lyric now has a poignancy that it didn't have when she was alive. It's like a greeting from the beyond. Karen, we wish you were with us, too!

@disastertom 10 лет назад

Arguably one of the top female vocalists of all time.

@MrHans818 7 лет назад

So many memories. I wished I still had the 45 when it came out. This was my favorite Christmas song for decades.

@Glodean6360 14 лет назад

Oh man...what a voice. It's so lovely it's almost supernatural. Sigh...thanks for posting.

@gh9111 5 лет назад

Everyone of her vids are commented with love and admiration for Karen. She left at 32 and has left a big hole in the hearts of fans worldwide. If you hear her in the afterlife guess what, you're in heaven.

@4260laurel 8 лет назад

one of the purest voices God ever created

@crgybby 8 лет назад

My brother David passed away Dec. 5th of this year (2015) He loved Karen Carpenter and especially this song at Christmas time. And now he is able to listen to her sing it live for him in heaven where they both are. I love and miss you David! Merry Christmas, Your brother, Craig.

@OceanKingNY 8 лет назад

+crgybby Sorry for your loss. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

@crgybby 8 лет назад

+OceanKingNY Thank you. Same to you and your family.

@warrenmullin4231 6 лет назад

The thought of him getting to hear it "live" in person just gives me chills... how wonderful it must be in heaven. Blessings to you and your family, and my condolences.

@lessubrick4772 6 лет назад

May God bless you!

@donmcneil8285 Год назад

Sorry for your loss 😢

@pashupathigiri2375 4 года назад

Not to forget Richards great tune composition as well along with, ofcourse Karen's flawless singing

@OceanKingNY 11 лет назад

I understand. This song makes you miss Karen, of course, but also all of the people who used to be in your life who are now gone. Music like this can always stir memories.

@veedub6624 10 лет назад

Always the ultimate Christmas song...

@tonyf734atl 8 лет назад

+vee dub Amen !!! definitely the best contemporary Christmas song "" ever ""

@mickgriffin3843 5 лет назад

Her beautiful voice is as smooth as silk.

@god563616 11 лет назад

BEAUTIFUL!!!

@b73162 11 лет назад

The best Xmas song of all time!

@stealthplane5 11 лет назад

I visit Karens grave every year from England. When she died, I felt like I had lost a member of my own family. To me, this is the ultimate Christmas song, beautiful tune, lyrics and of course That Voice. Merry Christmas Richard and Karen where you are, Thank you for leaving us the legacy.

@johnnebula 12 лет назад

One of the greatest Christmas Love Song of my life. I miss you Karen :D

@kmatty 3 года назад

I loved every song the Carpenter's ever made. I had so much fun back in my 20's and I have few regrets. I love 🎄 Christmas!!

@WarlordFeyd 11 лет назад

Plus this song ALWAYS makes me cry for the other lonely people throughout the world--RIP always and forever Karen Carpenter--Your songs and your memory are never forgotten! :-)

@WarlordFeyd 10 лет назад

This classic Christmas tune still pulls at my heartstrings and makes me cry EVERY time--It's right up there with "Last Christmas" by Wham! and "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid as my top 3 holiday songs of all time! :)

@jackeroo75 5 лет назад

WarlordFeyd Karen Carpenter never wanted fame and never fulfilled her own life since Richard and Agnes controlled her life!

@raymondsales775 Год назад

DON'T FORGET BROTHER RAY CHARLES CHRISTMAS SPIRIT THAT ONE WILL PULL AT YOUR HEART STRING TO

@twelveoaks1 14 лет назад

Perfection! what a smooth talent! Wish she had lived longer, tragic, but her voice endures!

@tonyf734atl 8 лет назад

my " favourite " Christmas song

@davidclementi5434 3 года назад

One of my Favorite christmas carols ever... sung by a Pure Angel!

@joeritchie8653 5 лет назад

I fell in love with her when I was a little kid. Still love her today. Cried so hard when I found out she left us.

@chrisevans5259 4 года назад

Merry Christmas to everyone watching in 2019 🎁❄⛄🎄🎅🎀

@beebaker116 11 лет назад

a classic!

@christine8043 5 лет назад

Missed her so much

@lessubrick4772 6 лет назад

I miss you Karen Carpenter! Your music is like slow dripping honey!

@Dstoku21 Год назад

Amazing voice never get tired of listening to her sing.

@WarlordFeyd 11 лет назад

This is the best version of Carpenters' holiday classic ever! :-) TY OceanKingNY!

@LeosProductionsMusica 5 лет назад

Incredible I met Frank Pooler in Los Alamitos Ca, he was my client ☺️

@padude64 10 лет назад

This song brings tears to the most macho guys out there

@damienburke288 5 лет назад

I was a kid heard her for the first time wow who is this changed my life

@Barking914 10 лет назад

This is the real deal, please watch this. GB you Karen we all still think of you way too often!

@scheckdj 12 лет назад

I miss her voice soooo much! What would she be like if she was still with us? Her voice was so pure!

@OceanKingNY 14 лет назад

Agreed. A hearty "thumbs up" for that.

@bellican48 Год назад

Most beautiful Christmas song to me brings back memories of my grandparents back in the 70s cooking in the kitchen and snow falling out side the home was so happy...makes me cry of happy tears...much thanks for sharing this song...

@mgebi1 4 года назад

This like so many of the best Christmas classics were written and recorded in 60s, 70s with a few 80s. Sucks getting old but what a lifetime of music I've seen/heard. So much talent. Amazing.

@iamintheburg 13 лет назад

It's not Christmas until I hear this cut on WNNK, Harrisburg, PA. It's not Christmas anywhere, until anybody and everybody hears this record. Merry Christmas, Everybody ! 5-20-2011

@4260laurel 15 лет назад

one of the most romantic Christmas songs ever- and never a better voice than Karen's...RIP...we love you

@angels4bobseger 12 лет назад

She always had such a beautiful voice.

@OceanKingNY 12 лет назад

50,000 views! Thanks to everyone for supporting this song & video. A Happy Christmas Season to all!

@jarbon5 12 лет назад

Love the sonic clarity of this video:)

@chriscanale319 8 лет назад

Merry Christmas Darling Karen

@michaelgiffey5108 11 лет назад

I have that book too, one of the BEST music bios IMHO.

@NilsonAlvesFerreira 12 лет назад

Parabens pela postagem de mais um excelente trabalho da dupla mais romantica de todos os tempos ... Valeu !

@OceanKingNY 11 лет назад

Because she wishes you Merry Christmas. Happy New Year, too!

@tylersikora894 8 месяцев назад

The best christmas song ever from miss karen carpenter!

@donmcneil8285 Год назад

This song will never stop being my favorite Xmas song ❤

@OceanKingNY 11 лет назад

I know exactly how you feel. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Holidays!

@ChildrenoftheLight07 11 лет назад

Very lovely songs for the Holidays!

@itsitggg3298 4 года назад

My dad would always play this record during Christmas 🎄 growing up, I love it

@OceanKingNY 11 лет назад

100,000 views! Thanks to all of you for watching. Merry Christmas!

@dyerkneid 14 лет назад

Every Christmas I seek this song, and every time, I am overcome with emotion. The combination of Karen's voice, this song, and the holiday season are almost too much to bear. Merry Christmas to you, Karen, and thank you.

@shaider1982 12 лет назад

I cried when I watched this video. My maternal grandmother passed away just a few days before Christmas 3 years ago. I feel sad that now I am married and have a good job, she is not here to celebrate it with me.

@debbietrekell2385 9 лет назад

memories, sweet old memories

@vmuto1 12 лет назад

Frank Pooler one of my "HERO'S" for a long time. God Bless you Frank. Well the Holidays are here & I look forward to hearing this song at least a couple of hundred times between the radio & of course here on You Tube. Shhhh don't tell anyone but just like Karen I never would have a hard listening to Christmas music in the middle of the summer, especially all The Carpenters Christmas songs. As always Frank thank you for all of your contributions to music. These video's still make me cry, GB KC

@disastertom 14 лет назад

arguably one of the top five female vocalists of all time.

@michaelgiffey5108 11 лет назад

My favorite Christmas songs are nontraditional. This, along with Jim Croce's "It Doesn't Have to Be That Way" Top my list.

@OceanKingNY 12 лет назад

@toastedravioli I like her 1970 vocal more, too. She sings with more emotion, and it tugs at your heartstrings. But she apparently thought it was too affected, which is why she did this smoother version in 1978. Personally, I think she got it right the first time!

@disastertom 13 лет назад

Arguably one of the top ten best female voices of al time.

@maleficentdiva 14 лет назад

This is a good song anyway its done, Karen's powerful voice and the meaningful lyrics all come together to make pure magic, LOVE YOU KAREN, MERRY CHRISTMAS KAREN, you are the best thing that ever was given to the world! :)

@Glodean6360 14 лет назад

@OceanKingNY Hey Ocean; thanks for the compliment; much appreciated. Of course you can borrow it. Thanks for sharing such a great song and video. She really does sound too beautiful for this world, doesn't she? Hugs to you and good health.

@OceanKingNY 14 лет назад

Thank you for sharing that beautiful memory of your wife with us. All the best to you for a Happy New Year!

@OceanKingNY 11 лет назад

Yes, I think it was Ray Coleman who wrote that Karen often seemed to be singing to, and for, lonely people everywhere.

@damienburke288 5 лет назад

No one no one can touch this today not even Lady gaga

@mikeysuzefour 5 лет назад

Lady Gaga can go and gag on herself...Be aware that she's evil and would want to kill Christmas. @Damien Burke

@shaider1982 11 лет назад

I'm coming to terms with this fact. I like to think that where ever my Grandmother is, she is smiling=)

@stanleyscribe 14 лет назад

Karen Carpenter was my #1 voice in all the world until last year when I fell in love with Lori Ruso. Now the two are both first place.

@Zocawa 12 лет назад

Ah, thank you so much for posting this song... Merry Christmas!

@germanbalaguer 14 лет назад

Una maravillaaa!!!...como todo lo que canta Karen y arregla Richard...dos músicos impresionantes!!!!!!!!...te extrañamos mucho Karen!!!... Gracias amigo Ocean!!!Abrazo. Germán.

@fool4singing 10 лет назад

I think Richard gets bored sometimes and misses working with Karen and plays around with their old stuff. I wish he would concentrate some time in to getting all of their TV specials out on DVD.

@royalredus 14 лет назад

@poots2988 This literally brought tears to my eyes. Agree with OceanKing - That is a beautiful memory, thank you so much for sharing.

@rkmugen 8 лет назад

Just a few more months and it's Christmas time again!!!! ^_^ Dude.... THANK YOU for posting this video and the other links to the other two preceding versions! :D

@alejandrobriglia 2 года назад

tiene magia! como todas las canciones de navidad de Karen Carpenters!!! muchas gracias Karen!!

@tropicalpancake56 14 лет назад

How very beautiful and oh so touching...thank you.

@OceanKingNY 14 лет назад

Agreed. On too many remixes, Karen's vocal is pushed back and lost in reverb. This is especially true on the dreadful remix of the "Christmas Portrait" album. I always play my original mix of that album (still available on the "CP Special Edition" CD).

@MARINTRES 12 лет назад

@scheckdj I wonder this all the time. What would it be like if she was still here with us. I absolutely love her voice and brings me to a level of comfort everytime I hear her. When she died I literally cried for two days straight. What a loss but thank goodness we have these recorded memories. To me, no one meets her level of poingnancy. I sure miss her!

@dennisinneg 4 года назад

Simple but pure

@robertpiarulli6230 4 года назад

Great job ocean king ny..we are all smiling and so is Karen.

@pennysutch6628 4 года назад

5/30/2020 My husband please remember this beautiful Christmas song I love you very much.❤💋

@OceanKingNY 14 лет назад

@FarrellAndFarrellFan Thanks for commenting, and give our best wishes to the Carpenter family. I often wonder what it's like for Richard's kids. To them, he's just "Dad." It must be hard for them to imagine that at one time, he and their Aunt Karen (who they never knew) were world-famous pop stars.

@vmuto1 12 лет назад

If Richard decides that he wants to release any additional Carpenters Christmas music to the public,it's up to Richard. Same thing holds true with all of the Carpenter specials for DVD purchase. Richards a Husband, a Dad who has very talented children, perhaps the next generation of Carpenters I think so. Rich can do his music now under his own terms & enjoy the fruits of his Labor. Do check out "Christmas turned Blue" "December Morn"& "Together at Christmas Again" (warning can bring on tears)

@EricChecks 11 лет назад

that's good :) think good thoughts and happy holidays

@dianachairez3908 11 лет назад

I WISH I HAD A DARLING TO DEDICATE THIS SONG TO HIM. :-(

@donlindsey3305 4 года назад

Did you ever find one....

@JUDA59ful 12 лет назад

beautiful, beautiful, no words to describe her voice.JUDA59ful

@shaider1982 11 лет назад

Yep. Another tear jerking song would be the Beatles' "In my Life".

@DONCALD29 14 лет назад

exelent ty can i dry my eyes,;-)

@OceanKingNY 14 лет назад

Hola German! Sí, Karen y Richard eran músicos asombrosos e hicieron música muy hermosa. Soy feliz que tan mucha gente todavía goza el escuchar esta canción. Gracias por sus comentarios agradables. ¡Abrazos a usted! :)

@OceanKingNY 15 лет назад

Yes, I think you're right that Karen would have approved. As a drummer, she would no doubt have loved the more prominent rhythm track on this mix.

@mikeysuzefour 5 лет назад

*Merry Christmas every day to my lovely wife Suzanne and my kitty Moonpie darlings!*