Ella on Special 1980 Duet with Karen Carpenter

[Sylar962]

Hi again, gang! Let´s hope You Tube doesn´t surrender to the GREEDY MEDIA SHARKS and allows us to keep on having this WONDERFUL VIDEO. ; )

[MANUELFARINELLI]

WONDERFUL "THE DON´T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE" AT THE END SIMPLY KILLS ME... I THINK ONE OF THE BEST DUETS EVER!!!!!!

[Koekie0812]

this is simply perfect!

[scheckdj]

So hard to believe they are both gone! Made me cry.

[shimanemitoya]

すごい

エラもカレンもすごいの一言

[garry805]

волшебно!

[JazzyFreathy]

I'm a HUGE jazz fan and I only saw this tonight for the first time. I'm speechless and in tears - speechless at the extraordinary beauty and in tears for the loss. Thank the Lord they left this for us all to enjoy.

[Barristered]

You made me shed a tear... thank you.

[andytrumpet66]

I`m in heaven!!!! Karen and Ella.......

[JayIsTheRealDeal]

OMG these are two angels where has music gone?:(rip Karen, and here the late Ella! Your music lives forever in our hearts.

[Swansoni333]

a vocal masterclass

[oneofthejapanese]

This melody is so attractive and it reminds me urban love.

But lyrics are quite depressing to me.

[eye2eyeize]

THE NWO IS THE TERRORISTS THE FEMA CAMPS ARE FOR ALL COLORES OF DUMB AMERICANS WHO THINK THE GOVT IS REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT RED OR BLUE AT THE TOP THEY HATE YOU REAL AMERICANS N THE CONSTITUTION LOV KAREN FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT AMERICANS OR LOOSE EVERYTHING BECOUSE THE PEOPLE IN THE WHITE HOUSE HATE YOU THIS GOVT ISNT AMERICAN AMERICA WAKE UP! WOW KAREN BEAUTIFULL THANKYOU. GHOST!

[shagmydog]

@eye2eyeize sorry what??



[Sylar962]

Hey gang, sorry if I didn´t reply your comments.

My taste for music is very eclectical, I like nearly everything, but these 2 ladies did something magical, one of the greatest duets I´ve ever seen. Something really HEAVENLY, as some of you said.

I felt I had the moral obligation to preserve it at all costs.

I´m very happy you like it. : )

[JoseLedesmaArg]

WAW !! what a pleasure !! GREAT !!

[vcts5678]

Holy beautiful voices! Thanks for posting so younger folk can see it too.

[barbie5ful]

What can I say that has not been said before.....FABULOUS

[tigduh09]

I couldn't believe my good fortune when I came across this! Ella(the greatest of them all) singing with Karen(the most beautiful voice of them all). Doesn't get any better.

[ikom35]

wow! whoever came up with this idea of having them sing a duet must be a genius.

[baycityblues1976]

Two of the greatest voices ever! Angelic! Karen brings tears to my eyes.

[simplebudd]

Comments that mean to put down Karen show the lack of knowledge that Karen had a perfect pitch which was legendary confirmed by musicians and record producers. If any miming at all, it was for the high-quality audio which Richard was very meticulous about. And miming for TV shows was very common in the 70s into the 80s. It didn't mean singers or musicians didn't have the real talent. Those lucky enough to see the carpenters LIVE would recognize the genius of this wonderful brother-sister team.

[jimijackson]

karen wins this one....

[juangenesyjazz]

DOS VOCES CELESTIALES ! 

[ivh1968]

whan karen sings someone to watch over me she is constantly smiling. but this doesnt match the sound she is making in her delivery. definately miming.

[71morehead]

@ivh1968 look at the out takes available of this, no "miming" If I had the opportunity to sing with the greatest singer of our time, I would be smiling all the time, regardless the lyrics.

[ivh1968]

karen is lip synching. Ella is singing live, as always. 

[oakwoodx88]

Karen's singing of 'Watch over me' starting at 2:50 ...amazing

[jimaroo100]

Thanks for posting this treasure. Karen Carpenter probably didn't get the critical respect she deserved because she didn't do many of the classics from the American songbook.... but listen here to some of those classics here ... she really had it. What a treat to see her with Lady Ella... May they both rest in peace.

[angelortiz69]

it saddens me to know that my generation doesn't exactly have this...and by this i mean music from the heart (not criticizing musicians nowadays...but damn...this video is BEAUTIFUL).

[Fr3derick]

Beautiful!! Love it:) Have a lovely weekend.

Grandma Mary

[GreenEyedCatsRock]

wow! Simply Amazing! So glad this was an assignment for class, or I never would have seen these two amazig women who were icons in American music.

[vivandav67]

had no idea that clip existed!!! Two legends on one stage....i'm speechless...

[RyPdx27]

They sound marvelous!



[cariansee]

Karen has the most beautiful voice.

[lenefield]

Thanks for uploading the angels' voice ^^

[bobzeda]

Wow...this is live. Ella never lipsyced (she was real old school).

Both sound awesome.

[SuperBnichols]

shes fat

[bunstuffer]

@SuperBnichols Yeah, and you're stupid.

So what?

[1454LOU]

@SuperBnichols brilliant contribution. ur an idiot.

[mavrick45]

@SuperBnichols

If you are referring to Karen, I applaud you , sir. A fine showmanship of classic trollery indeed.

[costumejen]

loving the karen......

[nathaninlondon]

Karen didn't have to rely on Mariah Carey/ Beyonce style vocal warbling to impress an audience. The perfect clarity of her voice was enough. Timeless.

[seilogramp]

At 3:10 Ella says "so pretty" while Karen is singing. I'd have to agree!

[TheSwenska]

These 2 singers seem to be listening to each other, putting it out there in their own ways, loving & feeling the words & the music, such a blend, even with such different tonal qualities - soooo beautiful, so touching. Thanks for sharig.

[smartbomb05]

Angels can sing, and do exactly this :)

[therobbie1]

In all my wildest dreams I never would have thought to put these two phenomenal voices together! THANK YOU for posting this! Thank You!

[Lupe240659]

WOW!!! That's all I can say.

Thanks for posting.

[walsanbe]

elegancia distincion clase talento: karen y ella

[julianallees]

Absolument divin!

julianallees

Le 24 Avril 2011

[wndblwnsnw]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[mrgee1959]

Karen is classic too. What awesome phrasing and diction. And there arent words to describe how great Ella was.

[cariemchugh]

Such clarity we don't hear much anymore.. two of my favorites.

[daGeeman16]

perfection personified.

[sukes58]

karen is fantastic but ella fitzgerald was crap

[moviejoe79]

@sukes58 Keep in mind that Ella was at the end of her career, and for a woman who had been singing and knocking them dead with her incredible singing for 50 years by the time she did this, she's pretty damn good. And even though her voice isn't what it once was, her technique and ability to deliver the lyrics correctly was still fully intact. She was the best, ask anyone that sings...

[jawkneekat]

@sukes58 That's a bit harsh. When someone of Ella's stature as an artist can still beautifully phrase the way she does over half century century on, respect should be paid regardless of her range. She's in a class all her own.

[danhero2]

@sukes58 And you are an idiot who doesn't know the first thing about music.

[EveKadmon]

absolutely divine, thank you for sharing : )

[mercury12100]

THE HEAVENS ARE SINGING!!!!



[bplatt1069]

Sylar962: You say, "If angels could sing, they would do exactly this." Well, they do sing (See the Christmas story in the Bible); and for those who believe in their Creator, when passing from this Earth, we'll most certainly hear them and perhaps join in with them. Won't that be marvelous?!

[mercury12100]

@bplatt1069 I'm sure Ella and Karen will be among them.

[epdisme]

phenomenal talents

[MarcusTheGrand]

Wow... what an amazing duet... this is the first time I hear/see this... so beautiful, what a treat!

[duffygb123]

Absolutely amazing! What beautiful voices. Angels on earth and in heaven. So sad that they are both gone---but their voices will live on forever! Love them together!

[AdamSamuelAnthony]

two beautiful voices that make the idea of eternity believable

[greminmstudios]

I love how on point she is with that durm beat at 4:02. Watch from 3:58 and watch her hand while listening to the beat. Love you Karen :)

[wongkawai]

i'm fascinated with their beautiful voices



[bmarsh1048]

sublime beyond any possible description

[blackhawkwxfan]

WOW(in extra big font size) WOW(did I say WOW?) THX!

[ronnied828]

u can tell the dramatic weight loss here already !

[notbatman1000]

A True Gift In Music!

[howzitgoin1970]

Two Legends of song, side by side.

[bplatt1069]

Every so often, I click on this video; it's bookmarked. And, every time, it lifts my spirits. I am glad God blessed the world with the remarkable gifts of Mesdames Carpenter and Fitzgerald, and that we have the privilege of accessing their performances via modern technology any time we're so inclined.

[kaysaa1978able]

Maravilloso... maravilloso tremendo lujo tener a estas 2 DIVAS de la musica, grandes voces, era muy niña en esa epoca, pero a estas alturas de mi vida adoro las canciones de Karen & Ella

[IFINEVERSING]

NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE! Together they are magical, all my favourite singers have this wonderful individuality

[julianallees]

OMD, je n'ai jamais entendu une voix si précise et aiguë que celle de Karen Carpenter. À mon avis, la sienne était et est la plus belle et raffinée du monde.

julianallees

le 7 janvier 2011

[kristyllable]

If this was my first exposure to either artist, I would be disappointed. Isn't this a bit too waspish for Ella? There is little passion here just technical ability, Just sayin...

[darlinkula1]

Karen Carpenter's voice is crystal clear, Ella Fitzgerald's voice is like hearing honey drip. I had a chance to see Ella's last performance at Oakland's Paramount theatre and she was F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S !

[missjamesy]

I have no words for this..... soooooo beautiful! Thanks for posting!

[Nuggetification]

I wish we hadn't missed out on all of the music Karen still had in her. Can you imagine what she would have done had she had a career as long as Ella's?

[alishajoh]

Too great voices!

[meinnameistbach]

I love hearing Karen singing the old standards. That's when they wrote great songs back then.

[simonsteam]

Stunningly beautiful.

[coolsweetgroovy]

very good together

[vishal8492]

Its a simply wonderful performance very touching!!!!!

[Kflygrand]

Thanks for this post! Both of these beautiful voices gone now however we have posts like this.

[dannyrcdw]

Just wow ... These two are goddesses

[zoryada]

Y I ADORE THEM BOTH SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AKE ME SMILE IN MY HEART".... IM CRYING WHEN I LISTEN ELLA N KAREN.....

THX A LOT FOR POSSIBLE TO SEE N HEAR THESE VOICES,,,,

THX FOR VIDEO!

[whatanightmare1]

Oh, this is priceless!  Definitely going in my favorites :~) Stunning performance by 2 legends!

[NoDoyPieConBola]

Grosas, grosas...♫

[badbom92]

who is that wonderful black woman??

[Karenfan09]

@badbom92 The late great Ella Fitzgerald.

[PunkPinkGurl]

oooooh

[Singjoyous]

Simply...Wow! Take my breath away!!

[famke29]

exactly

[famke29]

Karen Carpenter and Ella Fitzgerald are in heaven singing with Judy Garland and watching Michael Jackson dance and sing.

[mjordan552]

@famke29

Okay, dial it back a touch there, chief. Right now they're in heaven rolling their eyes at you.

[TheFranjy]

First time i've heard this duet.....wow! Karen C had a beautiful voice and Ella is a musical instrument....

[banner74]

This is what I call the ultimate female duo,two one of a kind voices that'll never be duplicated nor replaced,R.I.P Ms. Carpenter & Ms. Fitzgerald.

[taddyd1]

Maybe if they had been the same age they could have fallen in love, they really seem to adore each other and niether ever found a soul mate.

[dtutelman]

How could this exist and I never heard it?!?

They are two of my favorites.

[kokede]

as time goes by is such a cliched song, but these 2 made it sound so heavenly.. diana krall, norah jones and all those making disposable 'pop jazz' fluff these days ought to listen to how the legends do it!!

[mnlght0snt]

:) love it!

[jeanise10]

Karen was such a talented singer and looking back we didn't know how she was suffering. May they both rest in peace. sing in that heavenly choir.

[1palmtreeinla]

Skylar962 Thank you for sharing this. Phenomenal.

[Sylar962]

U welcome. : )

[bonnesinger]

I have NEVER in my entire life heard anything as beautiful as this....I can't stop listening to it!!!!

[amadarose8]

oya is like karen n gg is sp much engaged with her so be happy..

[marino6185]

Ayyyyjueso que lindo par, ni con quintilla lo matas!!!!

[MANUELFARINELLI]

Oh my God that "Don´t get around much any more" at the end of the lovely medley is WONDERFUL!!, I love both and I really felt sad they are no longer with us :(

[mnlght0snt]

I really like Karen and for me she's no.1 but Ella's voice is also great :)

[TheCaulfield1]

CLASSIC DUO - I'm lost for words!!

[louise4053]

Awesome, classic duet!!!

[aaronlobbley]

two women, one first lady of song, and one first lady of pop! i know there in a better place, but DAMN IT!!!! i wish they were here for one more duet!!! this will forever be a jewel to always look forward to watch, over and over again!!!

[trish5800]

Lovely, pure perfection. thanks for posting

[louise4053]

I wish this duet was available on iTunes, etc. Two legends!!!

[arfies]

@louise4053 It is! :) Search for "Karen/Ella Medley." It's on the Carpenters CD "As Time Goes By."

[NYCBG]

RESPECT! What else to say?!

[smartbomb05]

to vocal icon's together, what more is there to say!

[XavierOriginal]

The song I like the most here is "Someone to Watch over Me". I hope to God that she is in Heaven along with my other friends.

[daasb]

lip-synch but sounds great

[ebonydulce]

Magnificas,son dos diosas !

[lucilalopes]

Sensasional !!! Lindo demais !!!! Tksss a lot !!!!

[liatjetta]

Response is WOW

[purseowna164]

Pure genius! !=D

[christianphi]

i wish there was a full version on i'll be seeing you

[Wolfsky9]

Karen was in the throes of her anorexia when this masterpeice was recorded, but listening to her achingly sexy voice, you'd never know. What a duet. Wolfsky9

[improvguru]

The more I watch, the more I feel that Karen was singing the wrong kind of music. She really should have been a jazz or blues singer with the occasional foray into pop.

[Karenfan09]

@ PatrioticVeteran  AMEN, BROTHER !!!!!

[luistromb]

KAREN TE AMO!!!! que tal diferencia...Karen de lejos es la mejor voz del planeta ,la VOZ MAS PURA que haya existido en la historia...wow por siempre KAREN..

[PatrioticVeteran]

I'm not looking to politicize this, but THIS is a perfect example of the America I love and served to protect. THIS is the America I love: where perhaps the best singer we have ever been blessed with (Ella) gets to share the stage with one of the most talented musicians and singers of the younger generation (Karen); someone who had the utmost respect for Ella. The exchange of love & respect here is obvious. Sadly, we would lose Karen a few years later. How lucky to have this to remember them by!

[dabebe39]

Gone 27 yrs today. We live and miss you forever Karen!!

[positivityforever]

Two of the greatest voices of this century!

[PeaceFan1]

Hey, cleanears..you need to clean out those ears of yours...Karen's voice is perfection ..if you wanna hear someone butcher this song ....see Shirley Bassey sing it on youtube...but take a bucket with you, you'll need it to throw up in...Love you Karen ...xo

[1joker88]

@PeaceFan1

Yeah sometimes Dame Shirley over-does it, but she's still great.

[Karenfan09]

I think if Karen were still living today she would have done an awesome job singing the standards.

[LoveLotusHa]

Crying as I watch this...so beautiful!! Such beautiful voices...Angels...

[ctomasa]

@LoveLotusHa

.....ditto! love listening to both angels...

[HeavyDee]

WOW!! What a wonderful PAIRING!! I've LOVED BOTH THESE LADIES FOREVER!! Where on God's Green Earth did you find this??? I would love to see the ENTIRE PROGRAM!! EXQUISITE INDEED!!

[romaniweis]

i agree

i really want to see the entire program

[imalittlemidget]

This duet is on the 4 cd box set "Carpenters, the essential collection" It's stunning!!

[arfies]

@HeavyDee It's from a Carpenters special called "Music Music Music." The full program is indeed on YouTube. :)

[vawnalex]

@HeavyDee I would not have thought of it. But truly wonderful!

[Kimmell2009]

Hi gab,

I agree....such beautiful sounds.

[suelendiasmusic1]

emocionante!!

[vaumedina]

Música e Vozes para nossa alma.

[hudsonborges]

OMG, never expected to see this! SO AMAZING! True Divas!

[edlim1951]

Just unbelievable duet by 2 superstars. 30 years ago and still worth listening.

[cleanears]

What was Karen's prob? Ella, the Queen!!!!

[ssusan27]

I would of loved to see her now and what she would be like.

[Starlifter88]

No matter what illness or pain Karen Carpenter had to bear, she shines with pure love and admiration several times during this performance. Take 3:38 for example. She has reached a pinnacle in her career, singing with a star for whom she has nothing but love and admiration. Her expression says it all. Thanks to everyone who has made this possible, including Miss Ella and Karen.

[Teleologiker]

This only happens once per universe.

[kindaichikijuto]

thank you for this video, i've been looking for the extending version of this duet, great voices on the same stage...

[gabipoa]

2 angels singing in heaven now...

[misspaddylee]

I haven't seen this since it first aired. It gives me goose bumps now just as it did then.

[rouselonline]

Nice to see her Performing with one of her Idols...Ella.

[Hayarte]

Geniales

Es cierto lo que dices, si los angeles cantaran, ellos sonarian como ellas cantan.

Gracias. Me ha conmovido escucharlas.

Muchas, muchas, gracias...

[DaveHof]

This is just astonishingly good.

[shaygirl7673]

they're now singing in heaven.

[MissMarilyn1962]

I love The Carpenters... always such a beautiful songs... Thank you 'for share' and thanks Terry 'for posting' it to me...

****5

With Love,

Marilyn

[BocaFriend]

Absolutely awesome post! Thank you for letting us savor such a historic moment in American music!

[Freedaaa]

:-)  great! thx Terry for sharing ...

[dalbong6]

wonderful

[roelallen]

Tears of memories... of the good old days... the innocence... the purity of voices... the sisterhood of harmony... the thoughtfulness of each other's performances...

[Studyform1]

Just brings a tear to the eye.

Superb.

[deserticus18]

what says Ella at 3:11?

[roelallen]

She says to Karen, "You sing pretty". And how true... They are both pure gold.

[deserticus18]

thanks

[deserticus18]

this is pure gold, a duet of the best singers of al times!!!

[Alan62651]

This is the benchmark by which to rate vocal collaboration. Two of the very best EVER, and mindful of each other's parts at every moment.