I remember driving down a lonely moonlit road one night in New Hampshire in the seventies with 3 feet of snow on either side stoned out of my tree and from the radio fell in love all over again with a dream.
my wife sings this song at karaoke, she does a fantastic version of it,so much so that people said to her that they thought that Karen carpenter had passed away, meaning that her voice is so close to Karen's and that is no disrespect to Karen's beautiful voice, i am so lucky to have a wife that can sing my favorite Carpenters song at home
...I was in college in Maine...bitter cold...my lover-girlfriend broke my heart the day before ...didn't cry...the next day CC died...I have'nt stopped crying since....purely a beautiful a soul...a voice...angelic.
Com certeza uma das interpretações de Karen Carpenter mais bonitas, densa de emoções, e que melodia. Sou fã da voz, única, dessa cantora que nos deixou muito cedo, infelizmente. Digamos que, se é lícito falar em temperatura, a voz dela em Superstar tem a temperatura perfeita. Amo essa música. Não enjôo de ouví-la, e já oivi muitas vezes. Karen Carpenter, que falta faz você no mundo musical.
This is a fan favorite for sure but one of the things that makes it so special is that Karen was only about 20 years old when she recorded it but handled it like a seasoned pro. You can hear it in the tone of her voice that she really could transfer the longing and loneliness of the lyrics. Not too many singers at 20 could even try to do what she did.
Karen finally figured it all out and started to take care of herself but her heart couldn't take it. It was so sad. That voice was so pure and so beautiful.
It was one of those times I will never forget. I love the song and of course I love the carpenters. It was a cold and snow filled day in February when I was driving down Hwy 66 in Duncan Oklahoma and the DJ for the radio station in OKC announced that Karen had just passed away. He immediately played the song "Superstar". I had to pull off the road into a parking lot and hearing that song I just cried. I could not believe it.
@boahlb05 Wow. What a memory. It was almost exactly the same with me. It was a cold dusky day and I was driving back from a big weekend in my favourite city, Toronto and Superstar was playing over the radio. After it was over, the DJ announced that Karen had died that day. I guess it was all the meories of those great tunes that caused my eyes to flood and I pulled over and bawled for an hour it seemed.
Boy, 1971.... such a simple life (at 14 yrs old). I remember this song and Bill Withers Ain't no sunshine when she's gone. Thanks for posting video clips! Carpenters were truly superstars.
This has always been my favorite Carpenters song. In the short time she was with us she blessed us with her beauty, grace and magnificent voice. She has gone to a happier place and we will always have her songs to remember her by.
Such class, glamour, sophistication, and beauty. Whitney or any slut of today could not even touch the toenail of Karen. Society is degrading fast in oblivion. Will it stop before our demise?
Karen we miss you deeply : (
p.s. and no fool, that is her real hair, just like her real deal genuine music.
I've said it before, I'll say it again - probably the best vocal/music combination ever! Karen's voice stands alone, flawless. What I don't hear as much is comments to Richard's over the top dramatic instrumentation to this song. The low keyboard/bass, harp, and just perfect blend of some type of horn instrument. And Karen supposedly did this on first take - never having seen the lyrics before!!
I count myself lucky to have seen Karen and Richard in concert in El Paso Tx. Karens voice and presence were truly amazing, I remember I was traveling to Flagsatff Az when I heard on the radio that Karen had passed. I remember a tear as thoughts of my teenage years listening to her music. In blessed memory Karen, you ae very much missed.
As much as I like Luther Vandros' version, this will always be Karen's song. Her brother Richard said that this was his favorite of her songs. Kudos to Leon Russell and Bonnie (of Delaney and Bonnie) and Rita Coolidge for coming up with one of the all-time greats.
saben por que estos seres no dejan hijos? ...son unicos.....la voz con nadie se comparan, la personalidad es unica solo pararse en el escenario contagia su magia ,, sin mas ... es unica karen carpenters...
She kind of reminds me of Agent 99 from Get Smart ( actress Barbara Feldon) with the doo she's wearing. The seventies were great. Not wall to wall crap programming and radio like today. Why else would you need 189 channels on dish TV or satellite FM?
Now days God is punishing us with stars like justin beiber and brittany spears :)
Karen you gave us joy by singing great songs and having the greatest voice.... CARPENTERS will never fade away, they 're be always number one to people who knows what music is.... we love you!!!!
Elton John said.........."'Judith Durham [of Australian 60s/70s folk and pop group The Seekers], like Karen Carpenter and Eva Cassidy, possesses the purest voice in popular music." He knew his girl singers. Unfortunately 2 out f the 3 died an early death. Thanks to YouTube they all are still live...and are still young.
from geminigirl...how i wished to meet her but how can i,,where ever shes now i hope shes happy for the legacy she does...she has a fantastic voice... i thank for her
Karen possessed the best vocals of ALL-TIME!!! Additionally, she was a genius on the drums, as well as Richard being an irrefutable genius on the piano and in arranging songs. And this comes from a diehard Who, Hendrix, Doors, etc rabid rock fan. Guess what? The Carpenters should be in the rock and roll hall of fame!!! Not even Joplin, Grace Slick, Aretha, or any other of rock's so called 'divas' can come remotely close to touching this song- Let the Carpenters in!!!!!!!
I was fotunate enough to see the Carpenters live in concert in the UK in the 70's and both times their performances were absolutley breathtaking. How i wish i could turn back the hands of time!
Just to clear some things up, yes this is playback. She isn't singing live in the video but there are many live performances of her around Youtube and she sounds better live imo.
She also recorded this song in just one take, reading the lyrics in a napkin.
Here is one of those live performances of this song. By the way it is spot on to the original because Karen Carpenter has a phenomenal voice! The title of that video is - Carpenters - Superstar (Live at the BBC) English/Español Subtitles (CC)
I think so too. I just couldn't believe a song sung that well was sung in just one take and read off a napkin. Her vocal performance was hair-raising. Her voice is full of emotion and incomparable quality. just wow.
Part of the reason they would have lipsynced their music is that when they first started out, they sang ALL tha harmonies, and it would be impossible to recreate that live. All the same, this is some of the best music from the '70's.
Your observation is interesting. I agree with your assessment. Having read lots about the Carpenters, the lip sycnch decision fits. They spent SO MUCH time perfecting the studio version, that to risk any potential flaw when they did not have to would negate all the studio effort they expended. Therefore, when they could, they used the recording to preserve the perfect version. Lord knows, they had enuf pressure on them, this may have been a bit of a reprieve. Thanks for your comments, btw.
Yup. Even bands who were known to be amazing live mimed. People thought of TV performances the same way as music videos back then. If you wanted to see someone play live, you'd go to their show. It wasn't until much later that miming televised performances would get such a bad connotation to it, separating people who could sing from those who couldn't.
I dont understand why this was lipsynched, we all know karen could sing 10,000 times better live than on the record, but whats amazing to me is the power in her voice in the studio recording because she was reading the lyrics off a napkin and it was her VERY VERY VERY first time singing it and it was only the first take, and it sounds so beautiful and powerful. Amazing
this is the most haunting love song .but only the voice of an angel could sing and make it so beautiful. I love you Karen you will always be in my heart.
she was anorexic for too long and it eventually took a toll on her heart... she was getting better... she gained about 30 pounds but it was too much for her weakened heart and it finally gave out.... her mother found her with her eyes rolled in the back of her head after she heard a big thump coming from her room.... R.I.P. karen carpenter
the best voice ever i saw her live in 71 at the circle star south of frisco.
MrCURBSIDE 1 month ago
She has one of sweetes voices I have ever heard!
She was sooo talented!
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I remember driving down a lonely moonlit road one night in New Hampshire in the seventies with 3 feet of snow on either side stoned out of my tree and from the radio fell in love all over again with a dream.
She took me there eveytime.
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RandyRhoads2011 4 months ago in playlist More videos from skytrax1
gorgeous song gorgeous singer what a voice
carl6116 5 months ago
I love this video
simoneqclr 7 months ago
oh how I love thee, Karen Carpenter...
vinoandroses 7 months ago
If I ever had the delusion of selfcontrol I'm certain I just lost it!
BFLFDF 7 months ago
my best in her songs
masterblaster301 9 months ago
lmao im sitting here trying to picture what those 9 people do like
dru72499 9 months ago
I will always be haunted, happily, by the unique voice and music of Karen Carpenter. Thank you, Karen.
paqumike 10 months ago
my wife sings this song at karaoke, she does a fantastic version of it,so much so that people said to her that they thought that Karen carpenter had passed away, meaning that her voice is so close to Karen's and that is no disrespect to Karen's beautiful voice, i am so lucky to have a wife that can sing my favorite Carpenters song at home
jorehovec 11 months ago
how the fuck can 9 people vote dislike???????
456japan 11 months ago
great voice but i hear in that voice, wopping depression its not the words that depress me its in the voice. zoloft anybody?
huntersingle 11 months ago
@huntersingle go away and stay there! Depression would be thinking like you do.
daddymonkey621 9 months ago
@daddymonkey621 go eat your 3 big macks and fries and large drink and get to the crapper
pinch a loaf hope you get over whatever bacterium or virus you live live with
huntersingle 9 months ago
素晴らしい！
bokusankyu 11 months ago
9 dislikes? who could dislike the carpenters???
jeweladdict1972 11 months ago
@jeweladdict1972
It just goes to show for every 786 people, 9 have no taste...
konigtigertank 11 months ago
@jeweladdict1972 The Plumbers!
greenwich1754 9 months ago 2
@greenwich1754 LOL!!!
jeweladdict72 9 months ago
@greenwich1754 right on! LOL
jeweladdict1972 9 months ago
...I was in college in Maine...bitter cold...my lover-girlfriend broke my heart the day before ...didn't cry...the next day CC died...I have'nt stopped crying since....purely a beautiful a soul...a voice...angelic.
hughilene 11 months ago
I really just love her she was the greatest I miss her music. I have lots of memories from my high school days from her songs she is missed alot
karenconway917 11 months ago
a superstar on this earth and a superstar for all eternity,xx
R. I .P 4/2/1983
oneyelloweric 11 months ago
I still get chills listening to Karen.
MasterAceman123456 1 year ago
Com certeza uma das interpretações de Karen Carpenter mais bonitas, densa de emoções, e que melodia. Sou fã da voz, única, dessa cantora que nos deixou muito cedo, infelizmente. Digamos que, se é lícito falar em temperatura, a voz dela em Superstar tem a temperatura perfeita. Amo essa música. Não enjôo de ouví-la, e já oivi muitas vezes. Karen Carpenter, que falta faz você no mundo musical.
cesargiometti 1 year ago
l.inda linda saudades nao esqueço nunca....
imilza186 1 year ago
This is a fan favorite for sure but one of the things that makes it so special is that Karen was only about 20 years old when she recorded it but handled it like a seasoned pro. You can hear it in the tone of her voice that she really could transfer the longing and loneliness of the lyrics. Not too many singers at 20 could even try to do what she did.
massagesteve 1 year ago 2
wow she had a voice!
nykkchick 1 year ago 2
Karen finally figured it all out and started to take care of herself but her heart couldn't take it. It was so sad. That voice was so pure and so beautiful.
qt8625 1 year ago
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I was looking for this song. I had heard it on the movie tommy boy
subsonik1981 1 year ago
I was looking for this song. I had heard it on the movie tommy boy
subsonik1981 1 year ago
A real Song..One with Substance, meaning and you float away with the tune..Not like the Crap they sing these days..
Gondalon 1 year ago 3
This performance simply mesmerizes me!
notwaiting 1 year ago 4
Favorite Carpenters song - thanks for sharing!
ItIsYourMom 1 year ago 2
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Boy how can you not miss this woman and that voice.
yeah Karen, how sweet it was.
fame1910bbcrown 1 year ago
She's just perfection in motion and sound....beautiful song
TheSweetFA74 1 year ago 3
That section between 1.20 and 2.20 is particularly sublime. Wonderful melody, poignant lyrics and Karen's unique voice.
tonbridgeman 1 year ago
oh, Karen :(. her beautiful voice takes me back in time. i miss her.
liwmld 1 year ago
So beautiful, so touching. Great Carpenters
OmHaver 1 year ago
In deep down memory
the song .. the voice
telling the youngs days ...
TF13NL 1 year ago
its so wonderful
MrCiPen 1 year ago
I bet this song makes even metalheads sing along. LOL
dsfddsgh 1 year ago
@dsfddsgh ;)
TheSweetFA74 1 year ago
Her outfit had the "goth" influence of those times. Dark Shadows was a huge hit on daytime TV.
strawberryseason 1 year ago
awesome voice *_*
djanmfctr 1 year ago
It was one of those times I will never forget. I love the song and of course I love the carpenters. It was a cold and snow filled day in February when I was driving down Hwy 66 in Duncan Oklahoma and the DJ for the radio station in OKC announced that Karen had just passed away. He immediately played the song "Superstar". I had to pull off the road into a parking lot and hearing that song I just cried. I could not believe it.
God Bless you Karen...
boahlb05 1 year ago 20
@boahlb05 Wow. What a memory. It was almost exactly the same with me. It was a cold dusky day and I was driving back from a big weekend in my favourite city, Toronto and Superstar was playing over the radio. After it was over, the DJ announced that Karen had died that day. I guess it was all the meories of those great tunes that caused my eyes to flood and I pulled over and bawled for an hour it seemed.
tyme4mike 1 year ago
Boy, 1971.... such a simple life (at 14 yrs old). I remember this song and Bill Withers Ain't no sunshine when she's gone. Thanks for posting video clips! Carpenters were truly superstars.
Jander4031 1 year ago 7
This has always been my favorite Carpenters song. In the short time she was with us she blessed us with her beauty, grace and magnificent voice. She has gone to a happier place and we will always have her songs to remember her by.
cadirector 1 year ago 5
Such class, glamour, sophistication, and beauty. Whitney or any slut of today could not even touch the toenail of Karen. Society is degrading fast in oblivion. Will it stop before our demise?
Karen we miss you deeply : (
p.s. and no fool, that is her real hair, just like her real deal genuine music.
HHH100 1 year ago 5
she has the most beautiful voice ive ever heard
dru72499 1 year ago 2
so long you have been gone from us , your loving fans , we miss you karen, i look forward to seeing you and singing with you in heaven
60srocker46 1 year ago 3
My father is sexist and doesn't really like woman singers, but karen carpenter is his all time fav singer! even men!
madgeordiebastard 1 year ago
@madgeordiebastard I agree.. most women singers rub me the wrong way but Karen Carpenter is a total exception.
Rookie35m 1 year ago
The sweetest voice that already exists
ValTostes 1 year ago
A VOZ MAIS DOCE QUE JÁ EXISTIU!!!!!!!!!!!!
ValTostes 1 year ago
Her voice was truly a gift from God.. Karen you left us too soon..
hippiechick1962 1 year ago
Great!! Still miss Karen! Thanks for posting!
llieber100 1 year ago
This guy remakes this into a dubstep song. Check it out
55555bob 1 year ago
I've said it before, I'll say it again - probably the best vocal/music combination ever! Karen's voice stands alone, flawless. What I don't hear as much is comments to Richard's over the top dramatic instrumentation to this song. The low keyboard/bass, harp, and just perfect blend of some type of horn instrument. And Karen supposedly did this on first take - never having seen the lyrics before!!
greenwich1754 1 year ago 2
need a good cry? put on karen!
fuzzyjr22 1 year ago
@fuzzyjr22 exactly!
TJRHINO29 1 year ago
I count myself lucky to have seen Karen and Richard in concert in El Paso Tx. Karens voice and presence were truly amazing, I remember I was traveling to Flagsatff Az when I heard on the radio that Karen had passed. I remember a tear as thoughts of my teenage years listening to her music. In blessed memory Karen, you ae very much missed.
blkcklvr 1 year ago
still cry everytime I hear that voice so sad she had to leave us so early
MrIamdrunk 1 year ago
Karen was amazing. No other voice like hers. RIP angel.
stevescissors 1 year ago
As much as I like Luther Vandros' version, this will always be Karen's song. Her brother Richard said that this was his favorite of her songs. Kudos to Leon Russell and Bonnie (of Delaney and Bonnie) and Rita Coolidge for coming up with one of the all-time greats.
jimraw1 1 year ago
how come their hair is so shiny? haha
gilbengy 1 year ago
@gilbengy I know lol! I'll admit that I noticed how shiny their hair were. Are they both wearing wigs?
Catsarefurryhats 1 year ago
God!! Karen CARPENTER. why did you die? I miss you so much
Culebrinha 1 year ago 2
My favorite song of all time.
renecrod3 1 year ago 2
aww man... i used to have shiny hair like the carpenters. love and miss Karen...
jfreakcheck12 1 year ago
Music doesnt get much better than this!
titan57nl 1 year ago
Saudade!
klev2009 1 year ago
stunning voice!
pulgavestida 1 year ago
1970? One of my favorites from Karen. no...The favorite!
dennello 1 year ago 2
Man, she does not look healthy in that video.
lexo30 1 year ago
an obviously tortured soul with an amazing talent
this is a beautifully arranged piece
fatsimba95 1 year ago
thanks for the video
mariusica7273 1 year ago
We must notice that she made no efforts to make us feel the emotions and the deepest feelings she transmited on every song... We miss you!
guyt58 1 year ago
Best voice i ever heard!!!!
KarlJosefUnterkofler 1 year ago 2
The best voice i ever heard!!!!
KarlJosefUnterkofler 1 year ago
We miss you guys...
marcojimenez59 1 year ago
Dedicated to me by a beloved person
annaslazaridou 1 year ago
karen was awsome
toddrick6666 1 year ago
Lovely Karen, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.
aeropostalesigns247 1 year ago
saben por que estos seres no dejan hijos? ...son unicos.....la voz con nadie se comparan, la personalidad es unica solo pararse en el escenario contagia su magia ,, sin mas ... es unica karen carpenters...
gersoneliezer 1 year ago
Tragic loss she will never be replaced ......
METH3454 1 year ago
A +++++
METH3454 1 year ago
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What a beautiful song , voice and girl !!
renegado100 1 year ago 3
She kind of reminds me of Agent 99 from Get Smart ( actress Barbara Feldon) with the doo she's wearing. The seventies were great. Not wall to wall crap programming and radio like today. Why else would you need 189 channels on dish TV or satellite FM?
Now days God is punishing us with stars like justin beiber and brittany spears :)
Guilddude2 1 year ago
@Guilddude2
So true but not only God...and a little help from ourselves.
dancing0being 1 year ago
The intro to this song is almost exactly like "When I Was Seventeen".
NedSneed 1 year ago
unique voice. unforgattable!
felipefujita11 1 year ago
unique voice. unforgettable!
felipefujita11 1 year ago
I am glad so many people feel the same way about her
frank47hammer 1 year ago
Sonic Youth does a VERY good cover.
bleahey 1 year ago
Karen you gave us joy by singing great songs and having the greatest voice.... CARPENTERS will never fade away, they 're be always number one to people who knows what music is.... we love you!!!!
TheErikzen 1 year ago
Those whom the Gods love die young.
jbmailzanon 1 year ago
Elton John said.........."'Judith Durham [of Australian 60s/70s folk and pop group The Seekers], like Karen Carpenter and Eva Cassidy, possesses the purest voice in popular music." He knew his girl singers. Unfortunately 2 out f the 3 died an early death. Thanks to YouTube they all are still live...and are still young.
LittleJimmySouthern 1 year ago
she is a superstarXD
ilovekaytse 1 year ago
Whatever Karen sang was about love and defined it for me ever after like the whirring sound of an angels wings....
rotormedic2 1 year ago
que voz tan hermoza.. dios..
paulennon909 1 year ago
wow. this girl can flat out sing. its like an angel fell off a cloud and landed among us. richards arrangements are excellent.
26eddy100 1 year ago 4
from geminigirl...how i wished to meet her but how can i,,where ever shes now i hope shes happy for the legacy she does...she has a fantastic voice... i thank for her
mhlq28curadora 1 year ago 2
best of caren the all times . . .
alexintelectual1 1 year ago
Karen possessed the best vocals of ALL-TIME!!! Additionally, she was a genius on the drums, as well as Richard being an irrefutable genius on the piano and in arranging songs. And this comes from a diehard Who, Hendrix, Doors, etc rabid rock fan. Guess what? The Carpenters should be in the rock and roll hall of fame!!! Not even Joplin, Grace Slick, Aretha, or any other of rock's so called 'divas' can come remotely close to touching this song- Let the Carpenters in!!!!!!!
3424kings 1 year ago 5
@3424kings - from one rocker to another: you're absolutely right on !! She is the female vocal standard to which all other are measured.
WileERobby 1 year ago 2
she is just the best. Those kind of idols are not for this world, that´s why they go fast.
paulobogea 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!!!
FlyingMondongo 1 year ago
I was fotunate enough to see the Carpenters live in concert in the UK in the 70's and both times their performances were absolutley breathtaking. How i wish i could turn back the hands of time!
lickspitle 1 year ago 12
great song great singer (but strange hairstyle is not it?)
danielv62 1 year ago
this song was wriiten about eric clapton... by leon russell & bonnie bramlett... at the request of... rita coolidge.. in early 1970
Ezwider109 1 year ago
You can't pack all that into one little woman and turn her loose on a Record company and the media and .........
calerouan 1 year ago
Just to clear some things up, yes this is playback. She isn't singing live in the video but there are many live performances of her around Youtube and she sounds better live imo.
She also recorded this song in just one take, reading the lyrics in a napkin.
benjsinister 1 year ago 2
Here is one of those live performances of this song. By the way it is spot on to the original because Karen Carpenter has a phenomenal voice! The title of that video is - Carpenters - Superstar (Live at the BBC) English/Español Subtitles (CC)
emerging2012 1 year ago
@emerging2012 Yes I have seen that video and that is my favorite live performance of it. :)
benjsinister 1 year ago
@benjsinister yet it feels so deep for one take reading the lyrics off a napkin, dont u think?
giannaluva65 1 year ago
I think so too. I just couldn't believe a song sung that well was sung in just one take and read off a napkin. Her vocal performance was hair-raising. Her voice is full of emotion and incomparable quality. just wow.
benjsinister 1 year ago
If only those glorious days of the late 60s and early 70s could be brought back...
primogennaio 1 year ago
Ohmigod, did they pump out some music!
harponercam 2 years ago
Karen Carpenter was a super-artist with an amazing voice; sadly, she couldn't handle character killing mo-fo's ...
-The Professors-
TheProfessors 2 years ago
Bumblebees fly into my house when I play this song!
TAXENGINEER 2 years ago
A wonderful song!
alepryor 2 years ago
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titan57nl 2 years ago 2
i really love this song. amazing vocals. she had a classic sound to her voice.
rocknguitargrl 2 years ago 3
In those days, when you sang live live - it sounded like the radio edit. Today anyone with autotune can get into the industry
MrJamesmusic 2 years ago 8
ГОЛОС КАК У АНГЕЛА!!
ASUNALGA 2 years ago
,,NYSHK !
PupuTheClown 2 years ago
why do most of the musical geniuses have to die young?
sometimesoonfan 2 years ago 4
love this song, she had the perfect voice, the intro to this song, gets me everytime..
foreverashcroft 2 years ago 3
What a voice...still haunting and so beautiful! We miss you Karen!
jamesluvsclips 2 years ago 40
@jamesluvsclips her absolute best song too I think!
NaughtGinger57 1 year ago
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her voice could make any song amazing, I bet she never gave any of her ex-boyfriends bjs
BigHashTouraj 2 years ago
yep
UltimateKarenTribute 2 years ago
Yes, A VOICE of an ANGEL
dpallenccs 2 years ago 31
@dpallenccs
I think Superstar was her/their best song of all-RIP Karen!
NaughtGinger57 1 year ago 2
a police officer had this song at his audition prior to american idol. it was fantastic
jager041490 2 years ago
Karen was angel sent down from heaven.
cherokeebonnet 2 years ago 7
Its a shame that acts like this will probably never make it into the hall of fame because its considered soft rock.
blountcoguy 2 years ago
the greatest female voice ever bar none God love her
ballyman12 2 years ago 8
When ever i hear this song i always feel like putting a phone to my ear and asking an insurance coverage related question.
HalfLifeAMD 2 years ago
wow...this gives me goosebumps.
MissMurrder666 2 years ago
Part of the reason they would have lipsynced their music is that when they first started out, they sang ALL tha harmonies, and it would be impossible to recreate that live. All the same, this is some of the best music from the '70's.
shan1455 2 years ago
I like the original version. Sonic Youth's cover version in the 90's was wicked awesome too.
paulsak59 2 years ago
lowers my blood pressure.
62rome 2 years ago 3
I uses do this recreation all the time
UltimateKarenTribute 2 years ago
Wow...This really brings back memories...Sad but uplifting too...
1groovygreg 2 years ago
Karen was an angel with a heavenly voice.
moonflower0924 2 years ago 4
This song reminds me of 'Tommy Boy'. lol
moonflower0924 2 years ago
i wept.
PALMS12 2 years ago
Did what happend to Karen happen to Brittany Murphy?
kelso102970 2 years ago
Karen Carpenter lip-sync? Your an infidel and a heretic. 50 lashes with a wet noddle!
BFLFDF 2 years ago 4
she was absolutely INCOMPARABLE ! THIS is REAL music
truepowerbombking 2 years ago 2
wow, her voice - so mesmorizing.
fordaisy 2 years ago
She was so beautiful..........
owlman33 2 years ago 4
Karen Anne Carpenter espectacular :D
la amo locamentee!!!!
riquelmemuse8 2 years ago
q bonita cancion,q bonita melodia
y que sonido!!!
Y esto hace casi 40 años????
Jodeeeeeeer,q pasada
JMNCescritor 2 years ago
one of the best songs of all time
idaho83206 2 years ago
Your observation is interesting. I agree with your assessment. Having read lots about the Carpenters, the lip sycnch decision fits. They spent SO MUCH time perfecting the studio version, that to risk any potential flaw when they did not have to would negate all the studio effort they expended. Therefore, when they could, they used the recording to preserve the perfect version. Lord knows, they had enuf pressure on them, this may have been a bit of a reprieve. Thanks for your comments, btw.
Starlifter88 2 years ago
lip synching was a very common practice in those days...one accepted by the performers and public. Still is beautiful anyway.
petitelouis 2 years ago
Yup. Even bands who were known to be amazing live mimed. People thought of TV performances the same way as music videos back then. If you wanted to see someone play live, you'd go to their show. It wasn't until much later that miming televised performances would get such a bad connotation to it, separating people who could sing from those who couldn't.
94mav98 2 years ago
que espectacular vozzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
chucho324 2 years ago
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa que voz :( me encantaaaaa
silvanaaaaaaaa 2 years ago
♥♥
RbtOScreamO 2 years ago 2
I dont understand why this was lipsynched, we all know karen could sing 10,000 times better live than on the record, but whats amazing to me is the power in her voice in the studio recording because she was reading the lyrics off a napkin and it was her VERY VERY VERY first time singing it and it was only the first take, and it sounds so beautiful and powerful. Amazing
giannaluva65 2 years ago 3
how do you know it was lip sang??
teenyweenyable 2 years ago
what a song!
manthrineye 2 years ago 3
Yeah, or something like it.......
BFLFDF 2 years ago
OMG, Thought the decades had left me empty inside. Now I'm balling my eye's out. Have'nt cried since I don't know when.
Thanks Karen! No really, Thanks.
BFLFDF 2 years ago 4
what a beautiful sweet voice.
charmjean 2 years ago
she has such a beautiful voice!
abtrandymoss 2 years ago
this is the most haunting love song .but only the voice of an angel could sing and make it so beautiful. I love you Karen you will always be in my heart.
urbankisses1 2 years ago
i am 19 years old and grew up on her my mom and dad loved her i love her voice it is beautiful and unique RIP <3
flyersfan15 2 years ago
my father said she died of hunger or something.
lucaslmgv 2 years ago
she was anorexic for too long and it eventually took a toll on her heart... she was getting better... she gained about 30 pounds but it was too much for her weakened heart and it finally gave out.... her mother found her with her eyes rolled in the back of her head after she heard a big thump coming from her room.... R.I.P. karen carpenter
giannaluva65 2 years ago
Eyes rolled in the back of her head? What you mean they fell out? cool!
lucaslmgv 2 years ago
no...like here pupils rolled back.... R.I.P.
giannaluva65 2 years ago
So, her eyes were like all white? cool!
lucaslmgv 2 years ago