Karen Carpenter - People pay tribute to the singer/drummer

[MsSpiderpoe]

If I could go back in time, I would want to meet Karen carpenter. I'm 17 years old. She is the most amazing singer I have ever heard. I wish I could sing just like her. But it's impossible. Her voice was "practically perfect in every way."

[swk56]

kd lang's comments are so right on. And what a compliment to come from someone with a perfect pitch!

[75ally]

The Carpenters' music is wonderful and I've loved it since I was a kid - my mom listened to it and I grew up with the songs of the 70's...to me it's the best time for music!

[fjbutch]

Had such a huuuuge crush on Karen as a kid...still do...

[Petergan88]

I grew up with the songs from the carpenters ... Yes, rainy days and mondays always make me cry, RIP Karen

[chewjfsh]

When I saw Dorothy Hamill's eye's tear up....mine did just like that. Man, that's tough and I'm a man.....

[fkoff99]

RIP Karen & Tony Peluso

[usefulmusic]

How would Shakespeare have described Karen?

A $200 prize - and 15 minutes fame - for the writer who comes closest. No more than two lines, please.

Graham Lyons

[lcd2201]

at 0:09 how glam pop can you get with the go-go boots and matching outfit.

[sheplaysajag]

@lcd2201-yes, but if you've seen the video you know that she delivers the goods, unlike so many others who are play pop-star dress up but need auto tune to be tolerable.

[swk56]

Some great artists praising one very talented lady!!!

[myonline88]

Genuine music by a woman with angelic voice, Timeless songs of yesteryears. It's hard to come by these days.

[rawtorque]

I nearly cried in the clip of Petula Clark performing "For All Me Know" as tribute to Karen right after she died in that one documentary.

[rouselonline]

yah, nobody sings like her...so perfect!

[JamesLimborg]

Cool. I love her voice also.

[mark32d]

I miss you too karen. Always makes me cry when I hear We've only just begun and A song for you.

Thank you Karen for your beautiful voice and drumming.

[infinera06]

Wow...how beautiful was Dorothy Hamill!

[trailgrrl06]

Thank you for posting this. I still miss her..

[worcesterwombat]

If Karen Carpenter represents the pinnacle of musical talent, so-called "Badly Drawn Boy" is the opposite - he's a f***in joke.

[mrshinyshoes]

I like his toque! Cute.

[markymustang]

when you have overbearing, controlling parents at a young age it changes your life. We develop our personalities before we are 5 years old. The lesson that all you parents of young children should learn is be good role models because if you don't they will grow up just like you. we are all one. peace.

[oranger2525]

this video explains the carpenters, like no other.

[emmalouisexxxx]

What Did She Die Of..?????

[angie4777]

complications from anorexia i think she had a heart attack i hope someone corrects me if im wrong

[BrunetteLiana76]

Complications from Anorexia Nervosa (an eating disorder where the person starves themselves for attention and control).

Her heart failed due to some 13 years of starving herself (a heart attack).

[kboyzrock]

Very touching commentaries about Karen ,especially at the end you can see tears well up in Dorothy Hamill's eyes, and when I saw that tears welled up in my eyes also. Miss ya Karen. Thanks for sharing this video.

[janaughty]

i loved the carpenters,so young to die, i loved close to you and many more

[doomer79]

Wow!, just another comment if ya'll don't mind.. I've expressed how I feel about her/their music.. but to hear such greats here to also be in awe say's it all. The Dionne Warwice one especially.

[shilack2]

Even though I didn't like some of their music, she without a doubt has the most beautiful voice. Taken from us way to early :(

[MARGCSIFAN]

she was the one that made me see sense and when i walked into recovery i just couldnt help thinking why is it me here and not her!

she should be here.... she was too young to go and i cant beleive ana got to her first!

xx

[angie4777]

i agree she was to young but karen gave you the gift of your life if she hadnt had this terrible disease you mite never have seen sense and you mite not be here today because of it i wish she hadnt died either but she has probably saved alot of young girls and guys lives by doing so may she rest in peace

[cruice45]

25 years and the perfect angelic voice lives on -- Viva la voce! And as Casey Kasem said, such a lovely, decent person through it all. Where is she now, in this dark age, when we need her? R.I.P.

[lukejake777]

Well today Feb 4th 2008 Karen is now gone 25 years it is very very sad she was wondwerful. I am a huge fan.Thanks.

[no1cfielder]

Thanks for sharing a nice tribute.

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[padude64]

Karen it is almost Christmas 2007 and your music I play every day! Miss ya sweet pea!

[Mark9309]

Sorry, I meant COULDN'T have said it better.

[Mark9309]

"chilling perfection..."  I could have said it better myself.

[flightofideas72]

I love Karen Carpenter. I'll never forget her. That voice, that beautiful, wonderful, words simply can not even begin to describe voice. Such a talent. I'd play her music all the time. I particularly loved Yesterday Once More. What a beautiful human being. I miss you Karen. I really do.

[sneyder69]

this is great tnx for posting

[Italiabeefy]

It still brings tears to my eyes..to think of her gone..she will be missed till the end of time.

[germanbalaguer]

Síííííííííí!!!!! Es verdad!!!! Germán.

[Carol2464]

Karen Carpenter..was , and IS , SIMPLY the VERY best !

[cumjunkie2]

A big fan, her voice was,is amazing. A perfect pitch singer. What a legacy.

What a loss.

[swimtoshore89]

So true

[PGAD1970]

A voice of...."chilling perfection with much warmth."PGAD

[joeljack1]

she had a rich, creamy voice. she made everything she did sound so effortless. what a loss...

[lukejake444]

She will be deeply missed I loved her and her music. I am a huge fan. Mike NJ.

[magictime11]

You know how you remember certain moments in your life, like when Kennedy was shot or when Princess Di was killed? You can recall exactly where you were and what you were doing. I remember the news about Karen's passing like that. THE voice will live on forever.

[ferraridinoman]

nice lady, why does god get the best1 eh!

[doedoe1]

Karen Carpenter was a wonderful singer.... I got their Greatest Hits CD and I play it everyday..... Eventhough, I listen to a total opposite of that music, she was a VERY amazing singer and and AWESOME drummer....

[Murderdogs]

It's so tragic... why do only the good - and comedians - die young?

[shizay74x]

Because God takes the best of us and leaves us with only hope

[oranger2525]

to paraphase John Lennon -- Girl you got that voice.

he really said it, it's on several of her tribute sites.

what more is there?

[pennymusicMAma]

Karen sang from her Heart & Soul. That's the key to an extaordinary musical performance. Her voice was warm, rich, melancholic & true. - pennymusicMama

[SadAnorak]

Many words spoken in this tribute but none could put into words the beauty of Karen's singing.

[BestKacFan]

A Legacy indeed.

She is Greatly and deeply missed.

#1KACFAN

[rosseclay]

the voice...one of the most gifted and tender voices that could effect everybody... there's only one voice and it lives on...it's karen carpenter

[barryt60]

I remember waiting for a new Carpenters release, as if it were Christmas morning! What an amazing gift to hear her take on a song - for the very first time! I'll always miss that excitement... You simply get lost in the perfection...

[LVB1770]

Thank you for posting but bad video editing.

[blm9276]

she is my favorite female singer... like pure honey and molasses!!!! i grew up listening to The Carpenters and practiced singing to her songs for hours. "Merry Christmas Darling" is the best Christmas song ever!!! Even people who don't care for "easy listening" can't help but love her!!

[westchesterair]

new respect for kd lang now- karen had has the best voice - you could pick it in a second. what perfect quality. superstar

[spencer63]

it could not have been said other than "Karen went to a place that's exactly the same in every human being" damn, oh yeah, instant radio..controlled..thx

[MonaHere28]

Karen, I miss you! You are the most wonderful talented singer drumer I know. You better be there to greet me when I go to heaven. I Love you. Mona

[cifenton]

My god, I will never get over us losing her; what an unvelievable talent, so pure and genius-listen to those first few albums and you will laugh at today's so called "talent"...Karen-we know.

[varietylover]

What a legacy Karen Carpenter left us...

[Phlipper12]

So true! When KD Lang says that she was inspired by Karen Carpenter, then you know that Karen is a singer's singer. wow.

[sinatraandjobim]

a tear jerker for sure. she was such a nice person also, I never heard anyone say an unkind word about her. Her death still bothers me.

[lukejake444]

I still get alittle down on the day she died. We all will miss her.

[VickyTyler]

Excellent.. She is the best female singer ever! To me, at least! Thanks for sharing!

[connyx]

thanks for sharing

rest in peace girl

[FruityMcGayMan]

good tribute but i wish some of the transitions were smoother