The picture of Karen at 1:00 is the all time best photo of her. If I could only have the music of one group/person it would be The Carpenters, hands down.
I have heard many, many times that I sound like Karen Carpenter.....I would love to know what you think. Please click on my channel and tell me what you think of my songs! Thanks!
@kenslizzard I used to hear her when I was growing up in high school and used to think it was way to surupy, but now I when I hear her voice it is clear she was in touch with every emotion I was feeling at the time but didnt understand. Karen and Richard were a fabulous talent and I love listening to their music, its timeless. It is rele too bad that she thought she was fat, because the world today needs a great love message that she always had in her songs and in her heart.
very stylish vid i've always loved this song the vocal arangements are more daring than anything richard did oops didn't mean to sound rude but this is one of karen's moments x
Read a news article I found posted in a fan website: l e a d s i s t e r
. c o m (remove the spaces) - but once there click on Articles and then click on Karen Carpenter's Second Life).
Anyway, in this news article, Richard had the sharpest criticisms! Even
accusing Karen of stealing the Carpenter sound on some songs!! (I would think he did that after the meeting). But I hope that isn't true. That means she was backstabbed by her own brother...what a shame!
Yes it was her, but she recieved so much opposition to it, and the record company said they would not release it! She asked to go back into the studio to tweak things a bit....but they would not budge! She did WANT it released!! So her hands were tied....shame on them!!
@markfrommaine He said that, yes. Karen also told a journalist once in the 70s that Richard had "the flu" when he in fact was sick as a dog from his dependance on Quaaludes and was too ill to travel with her.
Richard's statement is just a "for the record" statement. Anyone who does his or her research can see she her hand was forced and that the project meant everything to her. In fact, it was one of the last things she ever spoke of to anyone - talking to Phil Ramone the night before she died.
THE SONG WE"VE ONLY JUST BEGUN WAS ABOUT A BANK AND PEOPLE WHO WERE JUST STARTING OUT WITH THEIR LIVES:):) MOST PEOPLE WOULD NOT KNOW THAT THIS SONG WAS ABOUT THAT :(:( CHECK YOUR CARPENTER'S HISTORY BOOK'S YOU MIGHT JUST FIND OUT THIS INFO? IF NOT I ALREADY SHARED IT WITH YOU ALL:):)
Feb. 4. Sonnet 18 Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer's lease hath all too short a date: (…) But thy eternal summer shall not fade Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest, Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou growest: So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee. Well said, Willie
wow such a modern 80's sound... it could have been a Michael Jackson song ... I love Karen's voice SO MUCH! I wish I could have been there to comfort her.
Peace and love to all the people you come across ... chris
Karen was about 10 years ahead of her time, when she chose this song to sing to (1979). The slow beginning to upbeat (transition) reminds me a lot of Gloria Estefan's song "Cuts Both Ways" (1990). Same basic song format / approach. But this pop song also gave Karen a chance to show her higher vocal range - more of her natural abilities as a singer. After hearing this song, she proved to be more than just an exceptional drummer and the beautiful lead singer of the Carpenters. Bravo Karen...
@amanda3685 - I wouldn't go quite that far.....Karen was EXTREMELY talented with a voice virtually unequaled by anyone (She is by far my favourite female singer), but to insinuate that Richard had no talent of his own is quite harsh...He composed many of The Carpenters hits
@amanda3685 - I wouldn't go quite that far. Karen had enormous talent and a phenomenal voice (Obviously, and she is by far my favourite female singer), but to insinuate that Richard wasn't very talented is quite harsh (He composed many of The carpenters hits). They were / are both amazing talent wise, and together I think they helped each other to even greater heights....
@amanda3685 RICHARD WAS NO SLOUCH ON THE KEY BOARDS & HE HAD A PRETTY GOOD VOICE ALSO, DID KAREN EVER RECORDED ' as time goes by " from casablanca I cant find that song on you tube if anyone has it please post it would really appreciate it.?
@amanda3685 Wrong Richard is, his music is epic and timeless, but she was the voice of the Carpenters and wished so badly her brother would get the amount of recognition he deserved that she always received.
I love this song its like amazing so pretty and sweet and one more thing i love karen carpenter she my biggest fan i wish i could of met her before she died but i would like to meet richard her brother this is my favorite song i love her songs and i am only 22 yrs old alot of people my age never heard of her !
Solo or as an integral part of the Carpenters Karen could never lose. She was the BEST. She always will be the best and there will probably never be one that even comes close. God I miss her... (yeh i was in love with her too...)
If Karen could see how a new generation has discovered her incredible songs, I think she would be so thrilled. She is truly a treasure. She lives in hearts forever and lives here at YouTube for her new fans and for all of us who grew up with her special heart-felt music. Probably the purest voice I've ever heard in my life.
What is amazing is that the powers that be at the time thought this song and the others on her solo album were not good enough? OMG, Karen you never needed their approval. You are and were great, we just wish you could have seen that you didnt need diets. Lovely,beautiful Karen.
Karen's was one of the most beautiful voices to ever grace pop music. Vocal quality has been sacrificed in today's era of vocal gymnastics, with one singer trying to outdo the next. This HERE was singing. Love the way they blend her harmonies, namely at 3:14.
They shelved her solo album which hurt her badly. She died unaware of how loved she was and still is. Karen Carpenter will live forever. My kids sing top of the world at school in UK so she's still here for the future generations. RIP KC.
I've always loved everything about KC but I never heard this part of her before so this was a real treat. Very good to hear something never heard before :)
Wow! I never thought she could go as high as in 1:16. The fact that she's a contralto and we're used to hearing only her lower register all the time. So I guess she has a pretty good chest voice range too.
i didn't like the songs from her solo album except for this one. This suits her better, i think this is something that Richard would do for her. i agree, the songs from their tandem are still the best.
But why should Karen's career have to wait on Richard? That was why A&M came TO Karen to suggest her doing a solo album, and they chose Phil Ramone...
As for the solo album...she was criticized for departing from the Carpenters sound, which was stupid...it was HER solo album. They were expecting a wedding song like We'Ve Only Just Begun......and yet with the Carpenters, she/they were criticized with putting the same stuff out over and over again...she just couldn't win either way...
the public was surprised for the change. They should have done it gradually if they want Karen to sing new songs. I think it's better if they had released a few singles rather than a whole album so that they could test the public's reaction and go from there.
@cd72 BUT what's ironic now is that the type of music she made a long time ago & had been criticised quite harshly is now sought after by a legion of people longing for REAL music. Their stuff is timeless!
I was hoping to discover that Karen did the beautiful ballad standard IF I HAD YOU from vintage '28, so this is disappointing. But she always did her best with the material she had.
What an amazing voice, As smooth as silk, all wrapped up in a nice cosy warm blanket of Delight and sheer contentment. Priceless. Irreplaceable, Doesn't get better than this. Thanks for posting. Love and Peace to everyone. LOL .
Ron9882 sent me a message today and it prompted me to look yet again at some Karen videos here. This piece shows her as a confident, mature woman - out from behind her brother's shadow. A Star. I echo my earlier quote from Steet Magnolias: "She will always be young; she will always be beautiful".
I don't agree that Karen was in Richards shadow. For better or worse they were a team, a partnership. If you listen to Karen's solo album you will understand how much she relied on Richard to create a sound that truly showcased her talent. Richard was the band leader and arranger, he is a very talented musician. Imagine if Karen would have had a brother like Keith Rlchards or Ozzy Osborne. I don't think we would have the great Carpenters music to listen to today.
Karen was a truly gifted vocalist. Richard was also a gifted musician, arranger, recording studio technician and band leader. Like any brother and sister they had their arguments at times but I think they both realized that they needed each other. Richard was supposed to be the musical star of the family. Imagine how he felt when his kid sister suddenly became the celebrity. But I think he realized that he and Karen together could accomplish things neither could do on their own.
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Wow, you read my mind. That's exactly what I always trying to tell when people say that Richard has nothing to do with Carps' success. It's like saying that needle can sew without a thread.. Of course, frontmen always get major of attention, more than composers and musicians. But you wrote: "If you listen to Karen's solo album.... " - so my question is: what was in that solo album that should make people understand how much she relied on Richard? Richard didn't produce that album actually...
Karen's solo album was not bad but it did not have the Carpenters "sound". Aside from Karen's vocals, that sound was a big part of The Carpenter's success. I don't blame Karen for attempting to expand her musical horizons and in time I believe she would have become comfortable with this. She sounds somewhat tentative on this first attempt. I believe her best work was and always would be done with Richard. It is difficult to top perfection and, had she lived, she would have realized this.
In the beginning I think Karen totally relied on and trusted Richard to guide her career as well she should have. She had become a superstar which is probably not easy for anyone. As she aged, I think she wanted to establish her own identity, to be recognized as more than Richards sister and a member of The Carpenters. She wanted to be known as Karen Carpenter. For better or worse, her life and career was so entangled with Richard that might not have ever been possible. A tragic story.
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I suppose, that the timing for making an album wasn't the best... First of all, she definitely needed to take care of her health, and second - I think it wasn't fair to Richard who was locked at the clinic. It seemed like she was deserting a sinking ship. Maybe if she would have waited a bit, getting therapy first, and waiting for Richard completing his rehab, then perhaps things might have turned differently for them and she could have done dozens of solo-albums with Richard's total support.
Good point. I think fame took it's toll on both of them as it does on many stars. Look at what happened to Michael Jackson, Elvis, etc. Karen and Richard had such a wholesome image I guess it was hard to believe that they could have the sort of problems they did. Karen had on of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. It was a shame to lose her at such a young age. The world lost a great talent.
Yes it would have been. It did get some radio play here in Indianapolis.. i remember how shocked yet happy that they were playing something new again. I love the songs Making Love In The Afternoon, My Body Keeps Changing My Mind and If i had you. those are my favourites one off the cd. A few of the songs here were released on other cds after here death.
I remember when this was released as a cassette single... i had it for years until my music got stolen. It is very rare and i think Karens' solo album would have been great. She was one who could sing anything and there were many rumours about why her solo album wasn't released until much later.. Richard stated in an interview that they both decided not to release it, but i think Richard was afraid Karen would take off and leave him behind.
Nixe007, you couldn't be more wrong, fans like me that grew up with her would have sent this song to number one if it was close when they were all over the Billboard Charts, geez, by 1996, even Madonna, was just about past her prime...you can't except the Carpenters to be popular in 1996! Thank God for Youtube, a forgotten or never heard treasure here for us to enjoy!
I never knew Karen went Solo, this song is so awesome, after reading a few comments I see it wasn't released until 1996, no wonder I never heard it... I was 36 by then!!! Yes a year after her passing would have been appropriate I think...
eventhough Karen was ever so proud and happy it must have felt wrong for both of them at THAT time thát year, and they never released The SOLO, back then.
Maybe it would have been better to release it a year from that time, like 1980 or so.
Anyway I am thankful for release 1996 is very late , and KAREN deserved no less then release in maybe up till 1984? one year after her Passing.
But Fans , we do Love that Solo Album, each and every song? KAREN Carpenter. produced by Phil Ramone
And I am so certain that RICHARD L. CARPENTER, had KAREN lived, would have released it much sooner, they would have come to a point wherethey maybe try some solo years, he was fighting this problem and not producing any music Karen wanted to record some songs, try some..and what came out that studio ................and
KAREN ANNE CARPENTER, part of Carpenters, succesful in young age performing, changes on stage, wishes to stay behind the drums, but finds it very enjoyable up front, cause people liked her voice but also her quick wit and humor, once the attention was on the looks, it started....and Karen did too many unnatural unhealthy things at the same time to keep her weight down, thát , and only thát is the reason why she lost the fight, cause Karen wanted to WIN ánd GAIN!
Beautiful! If I had to describe you Karen, you are beautiful all the way. You are so much missed and your music will always be with us, and until my last day on earth I know that I will be listening to your music with delight. Love you and eternal repose to your soul.
esta entre las grandes divas de la musica pop y aunque no me gusta comparar su voz es muy parecida a la de Mariya Takeuchi ,.... Karen, siempre estara entre nosotros y en esta gran pagina de YT que es lo mejor de todo internet .... SALUDOS
If I didn't know any better I'd think this was an actual video you'd see on Mtv. Truly an exceptional job in editing!!! Hats off to you...I really enjoyed watching this!
Thank you for sharing this with the World. It is so beautiful and it shows a different side of Karen, not a sad feeling, more of celebration of the Heavenly Wonder that was Karen Carpenter and her talent. I will always miss her, but I try to focus on her amazing legacy and all that she has given us. I will keep discovering new ways of hearing, seeing and feeling the LOVE that she was here, and I'm sure still is elsewhere! T/Y!
The picture of Karen at 1:00 is the all time best photo of her. If I could only have the music of one group/person it would be The Carpenters, hands down.
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KatherineJane001 1 week ago
she has the voice of an angel
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Great music, great video!
srroceht 1 month ago
Karen Carpenter has the voice of an angel.
akaiminiak 2 months ago 3
I see 11 tone deaf people listened to this at some point! One of the greatest voices of all time bar none!! We miss you Karen and we love you!!
kenslizzard 2 months ago 4
@kenslizzard I used to hear her when I was growing up in high school and used to think it was way to surupy, but now I when I hear her voice it is clear she was in touch with every emotion I was feeling at the time but didnt understand. Karen and Richard were a fabulous talent and I love listening to their music, its timeless. It is rele too bad that she thought she was fat, because the world today needs a great love message that she always had in her songs and in her heart.
doyoudon 1 month ago
her brother knew the deal... 'WOW! TALENT!'
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very stylish vid i've always loved this song the vocal arangements are more daring than anything richard did oops didn't mean to sound rude but this is one of karen's moments x
MyRedcliffe 2 months ago
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As great as Karen's voice was (and Bob James' talents) it's obvious to me the the magic was in the both "The Carpenters" not just her lovely voice.
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Read a news article I found posted in a fan website: l e a d s i s t e r
. c o m (remove the spaces) - but once there click on Articles and then click on Karen Carpenter's Second Life).
Anyway, in this news article, Richard had the sharpest criticisms! Even
accusing Karen of stealing the Carpenter sound on some songs!! (I would think he did that after the meeting). But I hope that isn't true. That means she was backstabbed by her own brother...what a shame!
MrBlueSkyMrNight 3 months ago
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Yes it was her, but she recieved so much opposition to it, and the record company said they would not release it! She asked to go back into the studio to tweak things a bit....but they would not budge! She did WANT it released!! So her hands were tied....shame on them!!
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@thesami1973 - Karen spent $500,000 of her money to help create a solo album.
She absolutely wanted her album released (she thought it was great).
It seemed her parents didn't (she lost weight after they heard it first).
But for certain, her brother Richard, Herb Albert and others in management at
A&M records did not like it enough. If front of Karen, NONE of them supported
it in a meeting (when the time came to hear it). Only Quincy Jones liked it.
Karen had NO choice but to give up...
MrBlueSkyMrNight 3 months ago
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@thesami1973 Richard said she made the decision to shelve the album. Just wanted to clear that up. We all love her dearly.
markfrommaine 3 months ago
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@markfrommaine He said that, yes. Karen also told a journalist once in the 70s that Richard had "the flu" when he in fact was sick as a dog from his dependance on Quaaludes and was too ill to travel with her.
Richard's statement is just a "for the record" statement. Anyone who does his or her research can see she her hand was forced and that the project meant everything to her. In fact, it was one of the last things she ever spoke of to anyone - talking to Phil Ramone the night before she died.
Rudy61287 2 months ago
Painfully thin here. What a loss.
47yesican 3 months ago
Beautiful video :)
kimlelievre8 3 months ago
What video is 2:04- 2:25 from?
1LHPrincess 4 months ago
very clever video...well done!
SirGerry2011 4 months ago
THE SONG WE"VE ONLY JUST BEGUN WAS ABOUT A BANK AND PEOPLE WHO WERE JUST STARTING OUT WITH THEIR LIVES:):) MOST PEOPLE WOULD NOT KNOW THAT THIS SONG WAS ABOUT THAT :(:( CHECK YOUR CARPENTER'S HISTORY BOOK'S YOU MIGHT JUST FIND OUT THIS INFO? IF NOT I ALREADY SHARED IT WITH YOU ALL:):)
tattoos516 4 months ago
GRACIAS. ME GUSTO MUCHO.
lemari51 4 months ago
Adorei!!!
msMarystone1 4 months ago
Adorei!!!
msMarystone1 4 months ago
All i can say is WOWEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
richyz01 4 months ago
Karen Carpenter can sing any kind of music. she is my favorite singer in the world.
music4you2love 5 months ago
@music4you2love yes in the world ....elle est extra ....
MrLinoventura 4 months ago
Karen could sing any type of music she wanted to. Can't go wrong with such a perfect voice.
kcleadsister5083 5 months ago
Never heard Karen singing this kind of Music! WOW!
AMAZING She sounds very powerful!!!
Undefeated92 5 months ago
If only we had Karen again...
JonKonLA 6 months ago
Both had talent.....look at what Mike did in the back ground before and after CC died...
she was too talented.....what a voice...
pismomann 8 months ago in playlist Bert musics from Karen Carpenter
@pismomann who is CC?
PullSomeTuber 4 months ago
i love purple sofa and karen
yvette74731 10 months ago 2
Great song! Just heard it recently for the first time.
cmcweo 11 months ago
the whole story just makes me cry.
I was 100% huge CC fan when she died. Never got over it, TBH.
grayaj23 11 months ago
That voice! It's incredible.
samuelus12 11 months ago 4
She was the female Nat King Cole. What a tragedy.
alanparsonsfan 11 months ago 2
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@alanparsonsfan No she wasn't,, she was the Female Roy Orbison
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FlyingMondongo 1 year ago
This is awesome! Who produced this?
DOCJAMBEATS 1 year ago
@DOCJAMBEATS Phil Ramone; and was a sad story, not for Karen or Phil, but for Richard.
FlyingMondongo 1 year ago
breathtaking voice.
mushymunch28 1 year ago
so sweet.........
honey110705 1 year ago
Goodddddddddddddd song
nuezazulf 1 year ago
wow such a modern 80's sound... it could have been a Michael Jackson song ... I love Karen's voice SO MUCH! I wish I could have been there to comfort her.
Peace and love to all the people you come across ... chris
cjackzen 1 year ago
This is an absolutely amazing song. I rarely hear this played anywhere.
Pulse992 1 year ago
Karen was about 10 years ahead of her time, when she chose this song to sing to (1979). The slow beginning to upbeat (transition) reminds me a lot of Gloria Estefan's song "Cuts Both Ways" (1990). Same basic song format / approach. But this pop song also gave Karen a chance to show her higher vocal range - more of her natural abilities as a singer. After hearing this song, she proved to be more than just an exceptional drummer and the beautiful lead singer of the Carpenters. Bravo Karen...
MrBlueSkyMrNight 1 year ago
Karen has got the most beautiful female voice of all time..
Every word, every lyric is clear and meaningful..
We all miss her..
This number is so appropiate to how i feel..
xxxxxxxxx
leahmhaines61 1 year ago
So slow jeez -.- COME ON CRANK IT UP! Like literary.... Song sucks but thats my opinion doesn't make it true.
mayramurder 1 year ago
If Karen was alive today the pop stars of today wouldn't have a chance!!!!!!!
amanda3685 1 year ago
She was so great. I just wish she knew how wonderful she was.
satinbarbi 1 year ago
It's obvious Karen was the real talent of the Carpenters!
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@amanda3685 - I wouldn't go quite that far.....Karen was EXTREMELY talented with a voice virtually unequaled by anyone (She is by far my favourite female singer), but to insinuate that Richard had no talent of his own is quite harsh...He composed many of The Carpenters hits
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@amanda3685 - I wouldn't go quite that far. Karen had enormous talent and a phenomenal voice (Obviously, and she is by far my favourite female singer), but to insinuate that Richard wasn't very talented is quite harsh (He composed many of The carpenters hits). They were / are both amazing talent wise, and together I think they helped each other to even greater heights....
Nitro1970 1 year ago
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@amanda3685 RICHARD WAS NO SLOUCH ON THE KEY BOARDS & HE HAD A PRETTY GOOD VOICE ALSO, DID KAREN EVER RECORDED ' as time goes by " from casablanca I cant find that song on you tube if anyone has it please post it would really appreciate it.?
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@amanda3685 Wrong Richard is, his music is epic and timeless, but she was the voice of the Carpenters and wished so badly her brother would get the amount of recognition he deserved that she always received.
bsbncandey 2 months ago
@bsbncandey Agree
SergRach1 2 months ago 4
ughh.........
i love her 'voice'!!!
eMochiqck01 1 year ago
Album "Lovelines" produced by Phil Ramone!
nutleyguitar1968 1 year ago
Irreplaceable.
justinjameswest 1 year ago
she was such a beautiful and tragic destiny
stiggyh 1 year ago 2
Karen's voice sounded so young and a little wild in this song ^^ Anh she's so beautiful too
badbom92 1 year ago 11
Karen had an amazing voice!
turnersinva 1 year ago 3
OMG I love this. Always been a big Carpenters fan. Rather pay to see them in concert now than anyone else on the music scene now.
hearttoheart4me 1 year ago 2
great video great job! God bless and love ya in Jesus name <3
bobbilovesJesus 1 year ago
nice video and song
NoelskiiGorosave 1 year ago
I miss you Karen!!
staythenight 1 year ago
bonita roilita
libia820 1 year ago
ffhuuuhhhh ... it's a great song with a great singer, with a great voice . Thanks to The GOD ... love and peace for everyone in this world ...
Kalina6991 1 year ago
Amazing video - work of art to match the artistry of Karen Carpenter's music.
Thank you!
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I love this song its like amazing so pretty and sweet and one more thing i love karen carpenter she my biggest fan i wish i could of met her before she died but i would like to meet richard her brother this is my favorite song i love her songs and i am only 22 yrs old alot of people my age never heard of her !
KarenSuperstar1978 1 year ago
Solo or as an integral part of the Carpenters Karen could never lose. She was the BEST. She always will be the best and there will probably never be one that even comes close. God I miss her... (yeh i was in love with her too...)
boahlb05 1 year ago 3
Love this song. Well put together video. Love the eye blink. Great job, KarensCondo!
The1fuzzylogic 1 year ago
Star quality! Love the sophistication Karen projects here in her vocals, as well as in the fantabulous photography!
luigig53 1 year ago
gorgeous, tune, thank's for sharing
jjkoekemoer 1 year ago
Great work!
wilcompute 1 year ago
If Karen could see how a new generation has discovered her incredible songs, I think she would be so thrilled. She is truly a treasure. She lives in hearts forever and lives here at YouTube for her new fans and for all of us who grew up with her special heart-felt music. Probably the purest voice I've ever heard in my life.
DISCOVEGASGUY 1 year ago 2
@DISCOVEGASGUY I was going to leave a comment but you've said it all here.
Do women like her voice also?
usefulmusic 1 year ago
Karen, You had me.....and a lot of other people. Boy...you would have thought you were a queen...if you had me.
SuperLin55 1 year ago
What is amazing is that the powers that be at the time thought this song and the others on her solo album were not good enough? OMG, Karen you never needed their approval. You are and were great, we just wish you could have seen that you didnt need diets. Lovely,beautiful Karen.
AdmiralTMoya 1 year ago 2
Karen's was one of the most beautiful voices to ever grace pop music. Vocal quality has been sacrificed in today's era of vocal gymnastics, with one singer trying to outdo the next. This HERE was singing. Love the way they blend her harmonies, namely at 3:14.
booreyrey 1 year ago 22
we"r sister twins from Kazakhstan! we so Love Carpenters! thx for video!
NATY4BAHA 1 year ago 6
They shelved her solo album which hurt her badly. She died unaware of how loved she was and still is. Karen Carpenter will live forever. My kids sing top of the world at school in UK so she's still here for the future generations. RIP KC.
TheSami1973 1 year ago 26
Great... still one of the best voices ever...
Xtravaganza30 1 year ago 24
Karen's voice is so soothing, it stands out in the vocal world.
MacEliot 1 year ago 24
WOW!!!! Of all of the Carpenters music I've ever heard, this was one of the best. A voice that has no rival. God bless you Karen.
medic4207 1 year ago 24
fantastic pictures throughout.... Stunning....
barryt60 1 year ago 20
there will never be another Karen she was one of a kind
mollydasiy7 1 year ago 21
I Love Love Loooooveee Her Voiiicee!!! <3
Fa33yWa33y 1 year ago 20
this video is perfect I really liked it :) Moreover Karen's voice is really beautiful :)
mnlght0snt 1 year ago 20
This song sounds like MJ
sa7sul 1 year ago
she was so beautiful @1:49
mushymunch28 1 year ago
can imagined any other singer sang this song this great and with so much emotions! only karen can nailed it!
mushymunch28 1 year ago
wow. whatta voice! her voice is perfect.
mushymunch28 1 year ago 2
i was just a kid_ she made me sleep alright!
wisers001 1 year ago
...does anyone know which track Karen wanted released as the first single?
earcandy2008 1 year ago
Great tune and as always beautifully sung by the lovely Miss Carpenter.
Paulmancieri67 1 year ago
Yeah Karen had a 4 octave range as she told Tom Bahler in 1980....as told in THE CARPENTERS THE UNTOLD STORY by Ray Coleman.
cd72 1 year ago 2
I've always loved everything about KC but I never heard this part of her before so this was a real treat. Very good to hear something never heard before :)
thebakerman1 1 year ago
Is Karen your favorite vocalist? If so, please go Google:
LAS 50 MEJORES VOCES FEMENINAS DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS 20 MINUTOS ES
Cast your vote, mark 5 points.
Karen is nº 6. She deserves Nº 1!!!
March 2, 2010 Karen's 60 Birthday.
FlyingMondongo 1 year ago 3
Kareb is in no. 5 now!
Krichardvn94 1 year ago
@Krichardvn94 Karen in now no. 3 and we go for the ONE.
Keep voting (you can vote many times, just wait 24 hrs. between one vote and the other).
FlyingMondongo 1 year ago
@FlyingMondongo Yeah! Sooner or later, Karen will be in No.1 =))
Krichardvn94 1 year ago
great video. I love this album.
knifecut 2 years ago 2
Wow! I never thought she could go as high as in 1:16. The fact that she's a contralto and we're used to hearing only her lower register all the time. So I guess she has a pretty good chest voice range too.
benjsinister 2 years ago
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Lousy video! This video violates Rule #1 of music videos, which is that the video must have nothing to do with the lyrics.
guitarslim56 2 years ago
If it wasn't for this video, I would've never heard this song. It's nicely done.
erginakif 2 years ago 4
pure and raw talent
SuperDaLINKwent 2 years ago 3
As always, I love this video!! It still makes me smile. Mona
MonaHere28 2 years ago 3
i didn't like the songs from her solo album except for this one. This suits her better, i think this is something that Richard would do for her. i agree, the songs from their tandem are still the best.
vonKyle777 2 years ago
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karen, ahora estás más delgada?
adenet77 2 years ago
sigues con estas tonterias??? dejala en pazz taradoo!!!
willdrummer33 2 years ago
Maravilloso video!!de lo mejor que vi!!!!
maxi650 2 years ago 3
But why should Karen's career have to wait on Richard? That was why A&M came TO Karen to suggest her doing a solo album, and they chose Phil Ramone...
As for the solo album...she was criticized for departing from the Carpenters sound, which was stupid...it was HER solo album. They were expecting a wedding song like We'Ve Only Just Begun......and yet with the Carpenters, she/they were criticized with putting the same stuff out over and over again...she just couldn't win either way...
cd72 2 years ago 51
the public was surprised for the change. They should have done it gradually if they want Karen to sing new songs. I think it's better if they had released a few singles rather than a whole album so that they could test the public's reaction and go from there.
vonKyle777 2 years ago
@cd72 BUT what's ironic now is that the type of music she made a long time ago & had been criticised quite harshly is now sought after by a legion of people longing for REAL music. Their stuff is timeless!
StarX81 1 year ago 2
amazing!!!!!!!!
maria98173 2 years ago 2
I was hoping to discover that Karen did the beautiful ballad standard IF I HAD YOU from vintage '28, so this is disappointing. But she always did her best with the material she had.
hepcat2009 2 years ago
an excellent singer! a beautiful and soft voice as a breeze! marvel!
aidadape 2 years ago 3
悅耳
gary0720 2 years ago
Gotta keep seeking out my Karen hear at my favorite Video! Thank You!!
MonaHere28 2 years ago 3
Karen Spirit
forever
nakluts 2 years ago
What an amazing voice, As smooth as silk, all wrapped up in a nice cosy warm blanket of Delight and sheer contentment. Priceless. Irreplaceable, Doesn't get better than this. Thanks for posting. Love and Peace to everyone. LOL .
anstonian 2 years ago 94
Ron9882 sent me a message today and it prompted me to look yet again at some Karen videos here. This piece shows her as a confident, mature woman - out from behind her brother's shadow. A Star. I echo my earlier quote from Steet Magnolias: "She will always be young; she will always be beautiful".
leftatalbuquerque 2 years ago 4
I don't agree that Karen was in Richards shadow. For better or worse they were a team, a partnership. If you listen to Karen's solo album you will understand how much she relied on Richard to create a sound that truly showcased her talent. Richard was the band leader and arranger, he is a very talented musician. Imagine if Karen would have had a brother like Keith Rlchards or Ozzy Osborne. I don't think we would have the great Carpenters music to listen to today.
MILISA99 2 years ago
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"If you listen to Karen's solo album you will understand how much she relied on Richard to create a sound that truly showcased her talent."
What do you mean by that? Can you explain please? From what I've heard they had a big tiff about an album....
Nixe1007 2 years ago
Karen was a truly gifted vocalist. Richard was also a gifted musician, arranger, recording studio technician and band leader. Like any brother and sister they had their arguments at times but I think they both realized that they needed each other. Richard was supposed to be the musical star of the family. Imagine how he felt when his kid sister suddenly became the celebrity. But I think he realized that he and Karen together could accomplish things neither could do on their own.
MILISA99 2 years ago
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Wow, you read my mind. That's exactly what I always trying to tell when people say that Richard has nothing to do with Carps' success. It's like saying that needle can sew without a thread.. Of course, frontmen always get major of attention, more than composers and musicians. But you wrote: "If you listen to Karen's solo album.... " - so my question is: what was in that solo album that should make people understand how much she relied on Richard? Richard didn't produce that album actually...
Nixe1007 2 years ago
Karen's solo album was not bad but it did not have the Carpenters "sound". Aside from Karen's vocals, that sound was a big part of The Carpenter's success. I don't blame Karen for attempting to expand her musical horizons and in time I believe she would have become comfortable with this. She sounds somewhat tentative on this first attempt. I believe her best work was and always would be done with Richard. It is difficult to top perfection and, had she lived, she would have realized this.
MILISA99 2 years ago
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That's what most of her fans claime - that she wanted to escape far as much as possible from Carpenters image and sound..
Nixe1007 2 years ago
In the beginning I think Karen totally relied on and trusted Richard to guide her career as well she should have. She had become a superstar which is probably not easy for anyone. As she aged, I think she wanted to establish her own identity, to be recognized as more than Richards sister and a member of The Carpenters. She wanted to be known as Karen Carpenter. For better or worse, her life and career was so entangled with Richard that might not have ever been possible. A tragic story.
MILISA99 2 years ago 2
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I suppose, that the timing for making an album wasn't the best... First of all, she definitely needed to take care of her health, and second - I think it wasn't fair to Richard who was locked at the clinic. It seemed like she was deserting a sinking ship. Maybe if she would have waited a bit, getting therapy first, and waiting for Richard completing his rehab, then perhaps things might have turned differently for them and she could have done dozens of solo-albums with Richard's total support.
Nixe1007 2 years ago
Good point. I think fame took it's toll on both of them as it does on many stars. Look at what happened to Michael Jackson, Elvis, etc. Karen and Richard had such a wholesome image I guess it was hard to believe that they could have the sort of problems they did. Karen had on of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. It was a shame to lose her at such a young age. The world lost a great talent.
MILISA99 2 years ago
This could have been a big hit!!! So stupid to not release it till over 10 years after she died!
CapricornDavo 2 years ago 2
Yes it would have been. It did get some radio play here in Indianapolis.. i remember how shocked yet happy that they were playing something new again. I love the songs Making Love In The Afternoon, My Body Keeps Changing My Mind and If i had you. those are my favourites one off the cd. A few of the songs here were released on other cds after here death.
ron9882 2 years ago
I remember when this was released as a cassette single... i had it for years until my music got stolen. It is very rare and i think Karens' solo album would have been great. She was one who could sing anything and there were many rumours about why her solo album wasn't released until much later.. Richard stated in an interview that they both decided not to release it, but i think Richard was afraid Karen would take off and leave him behind.
ron9882 2 years ago
I totally agree!!! There were several songs on it that were sure fire hits!!
CapricornDavo 2 years ago
Nixe007, you couldn't be more wrong, fans like me that grew up with her would have sent this song to number one if it was close when they were all over the Billboard Charts, geez, by 1996, even Madonna, was just about past her prime...you can't except the Carpenters to be popular in 1996! Thank God for Youtube, a forgotten or never heard treasure here for us to enjoy!
Victor44143 2 years ago 3
I never knew Karen went Solo, this song is so awesome, after reading a few comments I see it wasn't released until 1996, no wonder I never heard it... I was 36 by then!!! Yes a year after her passing would have been appropriate I think...
Victor44143 2 years ago
DIDNT KNEW THIS! AWESOME..
and soo true lyrics.........................
Karen was one of the greatest female singers in american music-history i assume, this jazzy song is so cool, thxs for uploading!
gfkd11 2 years ago
this is a great video u made!
kawaiisis86 2 years ago
eventhough Karen was ever so proud and happy it must have felt wrong for both of them at THAT time thát year, and they never released The SOLO, back then.
Maybe it would have been better to release it a year from that time, like 1980 or so.
Anyway I am thankful for release 1996 is very late , and KAREN deserved no less then release in maybe up till 1984? one year after her Passing.
But Fans , we do Love that Solo Album, each and every song? KAREN Carpenter. produced by Phil Ramone
Jenot59 2 years ago
And I am so certain that RICHARD L. CARPENTER, had KAREN lived, would have released it much sooner, they would have come to a point wherethey maybe try some solo years, he was fighting this problem and not producing any music Karen wanted to record some songs, try some..and what came out that studio ................and
Jenot59 2 years ago
KAREN ANNE CARPENTER, part of Carpenters, succesful in young age performing, changes on stage, wishes to stay behind the drums, but finds it very enjoyable up front, cause people liked her voice but also her quick wit and humor, once the attention was on the looks, it started....and Karen did too many unnatural unhealthy things at the same time to keep her weight down, thát , and only thát is the reason why she lost the fight, cause Karen wanted to WIN ánd GAIN!
R.I.P. Loved DRUMMER & VOICE
Jenot59 2 years ago
What a talent!! What a Gal!! Her songs seem to resemble her personal life....Looking for true love. So sadly missed.
kevlength 2 years ago 3
What a sad lose, but what a wonderful Legacy she left us, not only in her songs, and amazing voice, but in our Hearts too. LOL .
anstonian 2 years ago
cheers to youtube for keeping all these amazing people alive
kaypea119 2 years ago 2
amazing video... amazing song...
athenaatalanta 2 years ago
Beautiful! If I had to describe you Karen, you are beautiful all the way. You are so much missed and your music will always be with us, and until my last day on earth I know that I will be listening to your music with delight. Love you and eternal repose to your soul.
Politeama 2 years ago 6
the thing i think i like about her most is that she is a girly girl, not a tom boy girl. that is one of the things i think is great about her.
karencarpenterfan1 2 years ago
The real great song was written in the late 1920's by Shapiro, Campbell and Connelly.
mailuj1 2 years ago
esta entre las grandes divas de la musica pop y aunque no me gusta comparar su voz es muy parecida a la de Mariya Takeuchi ,.... Karen, siempre estara entre nosotros y en esta gran pagina de YT que es lo mejor de todo internet .... SALUDOS
SOULMUSICFX 2 years ago
This is from her solo album that sent Richard into a jealous tizzy., unfortunatley Karen shelved the album to keep peace.
vegas787 2 years ago
I wondered why I hadnt heard that one. thanks for the post
kaypea119 2 years ago
wow, this is REALLY creative! seriously, thanks!!
buffster89 2 years ago 2
In my heart this is a big hit. I miss her to this very second. She made my world a better place.
BestKacFan 2 years ago 3
This could have been a hit!!!
CapricornDavo 2 years ago 4
The remixed version was released as a single in 1989. Nobody cared. Shame.
erginakif 2 years ago
i never listen this song but is great!!!!!!!!!!
cokofresh 2 years ago
If I didn't know any better I'd think this was an actual video you'd see on Mtv. Truly an exceptional job in editing!!! Hats off to you...I really enjoyed watching this!
Love and Miss you KC!
roboeclipse 2 years ago 3
This fascinating song shimmies with warmth and light... I could play it again and again it's so vocally and instrumentally interesting.
SuddenSparkles 2 years ago
Great voice!!!
Tim777G 2 years ago 2
awesome job! love it!! karen really shined with your video! her voice is so freaking amazing........i am always blown away......
abbett 2 years ago 2
I love Karen Carpenter with all my heart.
Kateyhall 2 years ago
I don't recall ever hearing this number.
A little bit outside her genre but a stellar effort anyway.
frankiehearts 2 years ago
yes, you did a great job on this. Thanks for posting!
greeniem 2 years ago
this video is soooooooooooooo amazing i love it ,please more of your work another creative genius , your a star
wizzwamf 2 years ago
Thanks so much for sharing. Karen Carpenter had one of best voices ever. What ashame what happened to her. All of her fans miss her so much.
margi09 3 years ago
damn...why at 33? r.i.p karen
deutche1978 3 years ago 5
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it has that empty plastic 80's feel to it.
okrabay 3 years ago
Well here I am again saying I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!Thank you so much. Mona
MonaHere28 3 years ago
Thank you for sharing this with the World. It is so beautiful and it shows a different side of Karen, not a sad feeling, more of celebration of the Heavenly Wonder that was Karen Carpenter and her talent. I will always miss her, but I try to focus on her amazing legacy and all that she has given us. I will keep discovering new ways of hearing, seeing and feeling the LOVE that she was here, and I'm sure still is elsewhere! T/Y!
marklulrich 3 years ago
KarensCondo, I love Karen's musicality, beautiful voice, & the touch of Jazz. Well done! - Penny
And thank you, Rick Henry!
pennymusicMAma 3 years ago
Superb presentation with amazing Karen Carpenter!
rpsnet 3 years ago 2
I really love this song.This is my other favorite from Lovelines.
Kateyhall 3 years ago
From Steel Magnolias: "She will always be young; she will always be beautiful..."
leftatalbuquerque 3 years ago 5