So Richard begged Karen not to do a "dated" sounding disco tune, but this track isn't much different. They had to crush her and pull the plug on her solo album (I think because of their instinctually controlling nature). This sounds so 80s here too, and has not aged half as well as their early stuff.
Is the Drummer, Ronnie Tutt, I think that is his name. I f that is, who i think. He was Elvis's Drummer for the concerts. Anyway, what an Angel voice she had. To me, Karen is the best female singer ever born and of course, to me, Elvis is the best male voice ever born. If you put them together you have the best Heavenly voices next to god. Gone even now, yet to soon. xoxoxo
I must say this, she wasn't bad looking physically. Was she, say, Dolly Parton? No. That stated, I think she was pretty; She was talented too. I miss her today. Oh well, at least we have this to remember her by.
@kja427 Karen was a beautiful girl when she started out, physically speaking (her talent never wavered!). She looks so terribly ill here, though, compared to just a few years earlier, and it's heart-breaking to watch, as this was filmed shortly before the Anorexia Nervosa killed her. :-(
Karen was not only an angelic singer with the purest voice ever recorded, but she was also such an incredibly beautiful woman. It is so hard for me to see her this way although her voice sounds better than ever. She was at her most beautiful in Hurting Each Other Video when she throws her head back while recording. A haunting voice and soul that gives us all goose bump moments to this day!
God, it is odd how we now know she was anorexic, but at the time, when this video came out, no one noticed. Now that she is gone, you watch it and think she is so damned thin.
I freakin' love The Carpenters. This song, eh, but I love their songs.
This song initially zipped up the Billboard Hot 100 - was a "biggest mover" in its 2nd week in the Top 40, moved 38-27! That was huge back in those days - I can remember Casey Kasem stating it. But it slowed down and stalled at #16 for 4 weeks and then fell to 45. But I think if Karen had been with us longer, Richard would have piloted them back up into the Top Three. Absolutely one of their very best, by THE very best pop artists.
i was watching karen carpener's videos all night and i saw how she got sicker and sicker. it hurts seeing her again this frail.almost wraith like. i miss you and your voice karen. you always made me smile and sing along.
God punished the world for cuttin' music education programs in the 80s by takin' Karen from us & lettin' the devil flood the airwaves with the garbage we hear since 1994.
@Undefeated92 I know why not, North Americans became stupid about their music choices and new wave crap took over the charts, when jewels like this were left to bite the dust.
One of their most underrated songs! I love it!
2Kriss2Kross 12 hours ago
my favorite song from them..tragic to see karen so thin
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So Richard begged Karen not to do a "dated" sounding disco tune, but this track isn't much different. They had to crush her and pull the plug on her solo album (I think because of their instinctually controlling nature). This sounds so 80s here too, and has not aged half as well as their early stuff.
FilmFreakable2 3 weeks ago
i just love this song so much....i keep on playing the repeat button
ywkong88 4 weeks ago
I was 15 years old 30 years ago....I'm glad to have this music as part of my memories.
GrandMasterGuess 1 month ago
zero like.... WOW!!!!!!
Francozilla 1 month ago
Is the Drummer, Ronnie Tutt, I think that is his name. I f that is, who i think. He was Elvis's Drummer for the concerts. Anyway, what an Angel voice she had. To me, Karen is the best female singer ever born and of course, to me, Elvis is the best male voice ever born. If you put them together you have the best Heavenly voices next to god. Gone even now, yet to soon. xoxoxo
saintsfan332 1 month ago
It's so obvious Karen Carpenter was really staving herself during this period. She looks skeletal. So unfortunate!
LAWoman323213 2 months ago
I must say this, she wasn't bad looking physically. Was she, say, Dolly Parton? No. That stated, I think she was pretty; She was talented too. I miss her today. Oh well, at least we have this to remember her by.
kja427 2 months ago
@kja427 I agree, she was not Jessica Simpson but she had a beautiful face and a breathtaking smile....she was a real woman, not fake.
karencarpenterfan1 2 months ago
@kja427 Karen was a beautiful girl when she started out, physically speaking (her talent never wavered!). She looks so terribly ill here, though, compared to just a few years earlier, and it's heart-breaking to watch, as this was filmed shortly before the Anorexia Nervosa killed her. :-(
Heartbeat214 6 days ago
@kja427 I also agree. We have ALL her songs to remember her by.
Peaches52501 2 days ago
She could sing the birds out of the trees...We'll never hear a voice like this again.
JDL2112 2 months ago 4
I LOVE this song! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
christakirkendall 2 months ago
Sorry, I meant Only Yesterday video!
boywondfw 3 months ago
Karen was not only an angelic singer with the purest voice ever recorded, but she was also such an incredibly beautiful woman. It is so hard for me to see her this way although her voice sounds better than ever. She was at her most beautiful in Hurting Each Other Video when she throws her head back while recording. A haunting voice and soul that gives us all goose bump moments to this day!
boywondfw 3 months ago
meu pai ama essa musica
lais1859 4 months ago
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God, it is odd how we now know she was anorexic, but at the time, when this video came out, no one noticed. Now that she is gone, you watch it and think she is so damned thin.
I freakin' love The Carpenters. This song, eh, but I love their songs.
Porkcfish 4 months ago
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Porkcfish 4 months ago
This song initially zipped up the Billboard Hot 100 - was a "biggest mover" in its 2nd week in the Top 40, moved 38-27! That was huge back in those days - I can remember Casey Kasem stating it. But it slowed down and stalled at #16 for 4 weeks and then fell to 45. But I think if Karen had been with us longer, Richard would have piloted them back up into the Top Three. Absolutely one of their very best, by THE very best pop artists.
falldownhard 4 months ago
Sweet and innocent music. What an amazing voice she had! Unforgettable.
cletonevio 5 months ago
Karen, we dearly miss you, you were sublime and unique. You will always be beautiful and wonderful to all of us.
jojo34209 5 months ago
gives me chills :)
Msmonkeyeater 5 months ago
thumbs up for watching in 2011 XDD
AgilityPaws 5 months ago
i was watching karen carpener's videos all night and i saw how she got sicker and sicker. it hurts seeing her again this frail.almost wraith like. i miss you and your voice karen. you always made me smile and sing along.
orochimaru0524 6 months ago
Great video- thankyou, love the way they dance - thats the way I heard it should be
justTrinidad 6 months ago
S.U.P.E.R. Karen and Richard ...très bien ...toujours présent pour ceux qui aime la qualité ....
MrLinoventura 6 months ago
God punished the world for cuttin' music education programs in the 80s by takin' Karen from us & lettin' the devil flood the airwaves with the garbage we hear since 1994.
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this is one my favourites
pasakari 7 months ago
Very great sound.
I don't know why this song never was a Number 1, it i really nice.
Perfect vocals and amazing back up singers. Great instrumental.
BEST GROUP EVER. LOVE THEM.
Undefeated92 8 months ago 4
@Undefeated92 it's just one of those things....the public decides pop music is S#!%
karencarpenterfan1 8 months ago
@Undefeated92 I know why not, North Americans became stupid about their music choices and new wave crap took over the charts, when jewels like this were left to bite the dust.
jojo34209 5 months ago
@Undefeated92 I agree, this song is superb, why it,s not even one of The Carpenter,s more popular songs puzzles me
gliese3b 3 months ago
@gliese3b that's just how things work out I guess, at least we still have the advantage of being able to listen to it
karencarpenterfan1 3 months ago
Karen and Richard hit #16 in Billboard, 8-1-81. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx! RIP, Karen.
DaveWollenberg 8 months ago
@DaveWollenberg this was their last hit on the billboard
karencarpenterfan1 8 months ago
@karencarpenterfan1 Last top 40 pop hit. They had at least 1 more hit the Hot 100. Thanx for checkin' in. God bless ya, for doin' that!
DaveWollenberg 8 months ago
karens voice is untouchable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shehanjoeybmw1 8 months ago
@shehanjoeybmw1 this is true!
karencarpenterfan1 8 months ago
yes!
shehanjoeybmw1 8 months ago
The single most identifiable voice ever!!!! A great singer and such a tragic loss of life and incredible talent
leopardilures 8 months ago
@leopardilures it is very sad but karen is happy now...she can rest in peace and her voice can and will be remembered
karencarpenterfan1 8 months ago
Carpenters are Cool!!!!
thorwaldjorgensen 9 months ago
Reminds me of a woman I loved once and still in loved with..................
darthvader5300 9 months ago
Song right from paradise. Pure classic. We can't have more.
jiabee 9 months ago
You ass!
NgJackal1990 10 months ago
@NgJackal1990 Why are you saying this? What did I do?
karencarpenterfan1 9 months ago
@karencarpenterfan1 I was about to post this and you ...
NgJackal1990 9 months ago
oh Karen why did you have to leave us so soon.
bamainatlanta 10 months ago
The Carpenters are fulfilled our hearts on this classic!
Shawn200220012000200 2 years ago