40 years ago we lost Karen physically but thankfully Karen lives on . She will continue to live on due to her sweet sweet smile, amazing voice, pleasing personality and a savior to opening the worlds eyes to Anorexia Nervosa. Thank you Karen.
Hi Mindi, it is happening, with the younger generation Reacting to her songs as they first hear them, and you should see their reactions, here on RU-vid. It will make you nearly cry seeing it, too. I was a bodybuilder and I have a rather small dog, so...
The burden that Karen carried deep in her heart gave her voice the power to touch us all at a deep personal level. I'm 80 and never did find that 'someone' that I could turn to so I listened to Karen's many songs that seemed to understand the emptiness. I am thankful that I did see her in concert.
How unhappy Karen must have been, to starve herself as she did. To remain unable to accept that she looked hopelessly emaciated, to the point of dying from, essentially, undernourishment... Why she didn't get the intensive help she so clearly needed - to remain so miserable in the face of all those successes. An unnecessary end that must have been such a heartbreak to all her family. Well I recall the profound shock even I felt on hearing news of her death half a planet away, far moreso than all the 27 year olds whose early ends in the musical industry used to make the headlines even younger than did Karen. A truly lovely lass when at her best, with an angel's voice. What pressures "society" puts on young women, to push them so....
Her mother was too controlling and Karen tried so hard to get her mother to acknowledge her. 😢nothing worked. Karen felt that she could only control her weight and that is how it started. It was something no one could tell her what to do. Her mother was the one who needed help from the start.
“Dripping velvet”, very accurate description. Would be nice to hear from the current female recording artists with the lower range a “dripping velvet” sound.
Vincent Gelder, lol 😆. I believe if the yelling would stop and live concert performances were less aggressive, a new voice would surface from the existing artists. It is a miracle how some of these singers have not screwed up their voices. Karen Carpenter drew her audience in by her smooth sound, clear pitch and clear articulation (people memorized her lyrics because they were audible and understood). No one can duplicate her, but the music industry needs to seek a “mellow” sound that doesn’t encourage anger with hatred. I may be ole fashion, oh well...
@@jean-michelpicquand ils passent une chanson des Carpenters et on entend sa voix on n’a pas le choix, on s’arrête et on prend plaisir… elle t’emporte, c’est envoûtant
When Karen was in New haven I met her and her mother before she moved to California at the grocery store and she was so wonderful to me because I loved the Beatles and so did she but when I heard she plays the drums I instantly fell in love I was 9yrs old she was 15. And I still cry when I hear her sing
Probably the most gifted alto voice you will ever hear. Every song of hers was a gem. Richard was a very gifted writer and deserved more credit than he received. RIP Karen. We miss you so much.
I don't think Richard deserves "more credit." He refused to allow Karen's single album to be released, until after she died! He was the son with "no faults and so talented." Their Mother was horrible to Karen and too bad the Dad had no balls to stand up and be a real Man!!
@@slimm.5917 Her mother and Richard were really messed up people! They contributed to her eating disorder and death They wouldn't even consider what was best for Karen. She was just their paycheck. A psychiatrist suggested Karen take a break or quit singing all together and they flipped out! That was NOT going to happen, ever! It's sick. They contributed to her death. F*ck them! Richard is not a good person!
@Living a Good Life Karen Carpenter was NEVER a guy, or a drag queen. Where is this crap coming from? How can you ever say something so cruel and ridiculous about a such legendary singer. I guess you must be cuckoo.
@@sarahdanielle1985 You’re so right Karen’s voice was awesome. Freddie Mercury’s voice was outstanding. I think they were both born to perform. Such a sad ending for each one.
Close to you is my favorite song of hers, I'm 63 now, I was a teenager then ,so easy to sing along with. It broke all of our hearts when she died ,of anorexia, nobody had heard of this before ..
I was born in 1981.. I was 2 years old when karen carpenters past away.. But i sing all her songs .. Because its sounds good and have a very good meaning.. I love her voice so much...
she left us in 1983 and we still enjoy her voice in 2020!! she cant be copied, because that voice and smile is real and genuine! and we enjoy the gift she gave us! she in small part is still with us through her music! rest peacefully Karen for you have touched many lives!
Nearly forty years have passed and I’m still comforted by her voice. But l feel robbed at the same time. I can only imagine what other beautiful classics she would’ve gifted us.
Voz inconfundível e única. Minha filha leva teu nome, não precisa outro reconhecimento. Ciência chegou tarde demais para tratar sua doença..cantando com coral de anjos..DEUS A TENHA. SAUDADES
Such a beautiful voice. When my Mum was dying, she watched a video of carpenters greatest hits, over and over again, she loved her voice. So sad to think Karen was just 32, and my Mum just 53 when they passed.
Karen had the voice of an angel, everytime I saw or heard her sing I would almost cry! Her voice was so soothing and calming, she was truly amazing and gifted by God with the voice of an angel... I was obsessed with her when I was young, I tried so hard to sing like her...it didn't happen though! 💞💞💞
What I was saying is we know more about the disease today.. it wasn't talked about in the 80s...we have treatment centers I didn'tmean it's easier now than it was back then .....I too struggle with this and have all my life..being a Drug and Alcohol counselor I'm very aware of this ...I would never say something that would intentionally hurt someone..sorry that you were offended ..
It’s been at least 40 years since I’ve heard most of these songs and I still remembered every single word. Wow. My teen years came marching back as if they’d never left. RIP Karen. ❤️❤️❤️
The purity and ease of her voice is so unmatched. Her life just shows us how fragile we are as human beings. Even the most promising of lives are not immune to lifes tragedies. We after all are only human and no matter what we achieve it can and will eventually be taken away. You have to be happy in your soul and accept what you cannot change. And realize life is a gift for us all. Have a grateful heart always.
I totally agree. How can we achieve that magic state of acceptance of what we can't change though? Please tell me there is a manual which, if followed to the letter, will wipe the slate clean 🤞
When I met Karen in the late 60s and mid70s my heart was taken over from top to bottom and my medical background knew that I could have a fighting chance to save her from herself. She is the most unique and incredible voice that ever lived, My love still exist to this day and I am pleased, that it will stay until I am with her when God takes me. Thank you for reading this heartfelt message, AJY❤️😂
I wish she could have seen how beautiful she was...and she was an awesome talent RIP. Karen we miss you, thank you for leaving your beautiful voice for us to listen to 🌹🙏🏼♥️💯
@@citygirlingraham I recently watched a documentary about her. Seems her family was very controlling. Perhaps she felt that her weight was something that she could control.
It’s not just anorexia..there’s other eating disorders. I had it I know...it’s a difficult situation to deal with. Food contamination was my problem.... Still not totally over it,but better then it was..I lost massive amount of weight. I was a lucky one.
She had anorexia nervosa. It differs from anorexia. While anorexia focuses on the physical appearance, anorexa nervosa is related to other issues, emotional and mental. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa can have an abusive / toxic family or family member. Whatever the case was, I just wanted to share the difference. I hope no one in this word has to starve or suffer of lack of food and nutrients for any reason.
I first heard Karen's voice around 1974, I was 8,,, I'm 55 soon and I still say my Nana had the best taste in music for someone who hated the Rock N Roll era when my mum had Elvis pinned up on her wall!! She had every Carpenters album, and I'm going cold writing this, I was so emotional for years when KC was taken through the terrible disease that she fought so hard to beat, I now turn that sadness into joy, I thank the Lord he gave us the finest voice in music ever, she was just incredible, and to hear such legends like Dionnne Warwick say "you had to see her live to realise how much more than a singer she was" she hit notes only studio mixing desks make today to make someone sound note perfect, Karen didn't even need Echo,,,, GOD BLESS KC,,,,, ❤️❤️
My favorite female singer of all-time. What a voice! I was 10 years younger than Karen. When she passed away, I was working nights & heard the news while driving home. Every year when I hear "Merry Christmas Darling" it makes me cry.
I'm so grateful for the comfort I can still feel from the Carpenters music. With all that's going on in this world today, It's like a healing balm to my soul. ❤️
We had the absolute best music in the 70’s . I am so glad I grew up when I did and NOT today! This music along with all those other amazing artists in the the 70’s music scene . Such talent. Karen’s voice is like butter . Much respect from NH to Karen and her brother Richard And family this holiday 💯💛🎼💿🥁🥁🎤🎹🎹🎧🌈🎄” and we’re on our way “ ……
Fico muito triste ao ver essa bela e encantada profissional se acabar da forma que foi. Fico imaginando como esse mundo é todo errado, enquanto existem pessoas que não param de roubar fazendo mau para muitas pessoas inclusive esses políticos aqui no Brasil, tiram dos mais necessitados para enriqueceram,essas pragas não morrem, agora esse encantadora Karen Carpenter, que sempre foi um ser humano maravilhoso, ao mesmo tempo que era considerada uma das melhores cantoras de todos os tempos, nunca por conta disso deixou de se manter simples e humilde com todas as pessoas, e o nosso Amado Deus, leva ela para longe de nós, deixando muita saudade é tristeza. Karen Carpenter, que NOSDO Grande Deus te dê bastante Luz e direção nessa sua trajetória espiritual, nós nunca deixaremos de te amar, suas belas e harmoniosas composições estarão sempre conosco. DESCANSE EM PAZ QUERIDA.
How can anyone watch this and not cry?! She was 1 of a kind The world lost a Megastar. RIP Karen. Hard to believe she has been gone longer than she was alive on earth
I was about 10 when she died. I heard she was sick but I was so young I did not understand. I asked my mother why she doesn't want to eat. I don't remember the explanation but it doesn't matter because at 10 years old I wouldn't have understood anyway.
I wish there were some manner of love in my heart that would somehow provide a comfort to Karen Carpenter for what she was missing in her life. She shared such a great dimension of love with all of us. May you rest in peace dearest.
To be loved by so many and yet never to have the love she wanted. A romantic without romance in her life. An emotional story with an unfortunate end. A legacy of unmatched vocal talent and beautiful music. She is missed. Thank you to Richard and all who keep her memory and music alive.
I will never call any girl or woman "Karen" unless Karen is her actual name. I'm sure using the name "Karen" to describe someone who is obnoxious is incredibly insulting to anyone who's parents named her Karen when she was born!
That irks me to no end, mainly because of "the" Karen, the one heard here, the premier female pop vocalist of the 20th century, but also because I just happen to like the name. My folks did too: had they had any daughter (they didn't, ultimately), Karen was the chosen name...
Your stupidity and ignorance do not belong on this page don't ever open your mouth again cuz I said I would have disrespect you real bad don't ever get Karen Carpenter mixed up with a Karen Karen Carpenter was one of the best ladies to ever walk this planet she had a kind heart Sweet Soul and best of all Karen Carpenter was an angels in my eyes Karen Carpenter please rest in peace and God bless you
Hers a was a one-of-kind voice that no one will EVER match..plus her stage presence was wonderful..together those gifts will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...40 Years later n we still can't forget her...KAREN You were WONDERFUL!!
Loved her as a young girl growing up in the early 70's. I'm now 58 and these indomitable women, (including Karen), with their legendary voices have been the soundtrack to my life. Thank you to the amazing, incredible and talented goddesses that are; Dame Shirley Bassey. Vicki Carr. Linda Ronstadt. Donna Summer. KD Lang. Adele. Streisand and of course Annifrid & Agnetha. ❤
Need find a cure for this pain Cedar rustic because it's so painful see her impacted I'm 62 years old I should listen to her all the time we're going to miss her wherever she's at bye-bye 👋👋
Her voice is unique, I think I have never heard such a beautiful and melodic voice again, it is incredible that she marked a generation, with her beautiful songs. I felt very sad when he left this world. She was unique.
When I was 7 I saw her on TV singing Top Of The World in an amusement park. She was laughing and smiling, and I remember thinking that's what America must look like: happy, cheerful and sunny. I never knew how unhappy she was, her smile haunts me. Goodbye Miss America, love to you in Heaven xxxxxxxx.
She was a true gem 💎 gone too soon in the business of bringing smiles to people’s faces every day and night throughout decades. Her voice lovely and delicate and delightful ❤
she will and will always be the greatest voice of the 70 and 80’s! no doubt her death silenced that does not mean we can’t listen to her whenever we want to! she is forever in our hearts and minds! RIP karen!❤️
I feel so nostalgic, with this beautiful songs from the carpenters, and in special with Karen with her unique voice. so sad she die too young...she was a excellent singer.
I cried from beginning to end..Karen brought back so many fond memories I shared with my daughters in the past..I had many dreams, many aspirations, promise & passion for an exciting abundant positive life..a bit of me died when Karen passed
