I listen to her songs every day, when i read i imagine her voice reading to me, when i shop for clothes i want to dress like her. I cry every day wishing that we lived in a world with as much love and happiness as Karen gave to all of us.
I'd like to welcome all the newer Karen fans.Those of us who are a bit older got to witness Her emergence onto the pop music scene,and realize immediately that The Lord had sent down an Angel of the highest order to walk among us and sing as we had never heard anyone sing before or will ever hear anyone sing ever again.Truly the most perfect female voice that will ever be.At 53,I cry like a child when I hear Her sing(the genius)Paul Williams' brilliant creation.She went home to sing for the Lord
I'm a Carpenters fan but have never heard this one, I'ts a great shame that it was not released earlier, I'ts a fantastic track with such clarity, we lost Karen was it in 1983? at a very young age however her legacy lives on in the music that she left behind, The Carpenters music is as fresh now as it was 30 or more years ago, The sound was unique and has not been produced by any other act/s since, I never tire of listening to their style of music, credit to the creator of this video, Thank U
Thank you for putting this on here. "Rainbow Connection" is my all time favorite song, it's just simply beautiful. But, I had no idea that there was a recording done with Karen Carpenter, the voice of an angel. Her sound is one that can never, and will never, be heard again. I love this. I have said at my funeral (I know, that's sorta a dark subject) that I wanted this song played, now I know that I want Karen singing it.
in addition, You're Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore (which also did not make the album) was released by Rudy and the Romantics in the 1960s, and they also recorded Hurting Each Other .... Made in America is one of my favorite albums!
I always felt that, during the planning process for Made in America, Richard wanted to return to what worked for Carpenters in previous years. Those Good Old Dreams is reminiscent of Top of the World; Because We Are in Love is a wedding song on par with We've Only Just Begun; Somebody's Been Lyin' is a Bacharach tune (as was Close to You); Beechwood 4-5789 is a Marvelettes oldie (as was Please Mr. Postman) - this song, while not on the album, is certainly remindful of Sing
There's nothing she couldn't sing ... every tune magical! Yes, her voice is timeless ... I'll never tire of her. You went home too early, Karen, but live with us forever in your songs!
her death was so tragic and needless. The moron "doctor" who treated her anorexia is the reason she died. Stupidity and lack of understanding anorexia was the same as a loaded gun. Her voice was a gift to the world and it was stolen from us. It makes me sad.
great video, to a song that couldn't sound better if sung by angels, O wiat, it was sung by an angel. thank you for including in the description, although no one will ever know the whole story, there are so many who know so little, and so thank you for sharing the lessons... very diplomatic and discreetly put 'an album she decided to shelve at the urging of A&M' I think. A drummer sings & gives angels wings, blessings!
I was in love with Karen when i was growing up. I had no idea how sick she was. It broke my heart when she passed. I'm 54 now and am still in love with her.
This is a good performance. I rather like the olde worlde touches too - a bit jazzy which is something Karen does well. A work lead you say? I hope that nobody put too much more work into the vocal sound (listening Richard?) because that natural timbre of Karen's voice was what made her what she was.
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I have always admired Karen (and will always do!). She is one of my all-time favorites. They (The Carpenters) made music the present music scene can only dream of. Especially their projects with Burt Baccharach produced some rare but extremely beautiful songs!
She was my favorite singer when I was growing up. I could hardly wait for a new Carpenter album to come out. I thought she was beautiful. This song just reminds me of how much I miss her. The first concert I went to was a Carpenter one. Sigh.
reminds my younger years when im still lad thanks for the memories karen wish i can be a kid o once more 70 s is the best part of my life thanks karen
Rainbow Connection was very much my daughters childhood theme song, of course her version included Kermit the Frog.
I played this for her yesterday, not only has she enjoyed this offering from the incredible duo of Karen & Richard Carpenter, but she has tied up my computer going thru every Carpenter offering available on youtube in past 24hrs.
Thank you so much for posting this so we can all enjoy.
The real Rainbow Connection is my daughter was born on 2/3/83 (day b4 the world lost K.Carpenter) after telling everyone for months name choice for a girl was Alexis, after she was born, out of the blue, her Daddy decided she looked & sounded more like a Karen, so we gave her that handle for life. Guess stranger things have happened, but I do know in 1983, the name Karen resurfaced as a top contender for newborn girls.
I always love how every artist that sings the Rainbow Connection makes it their own. This particular version is one of my favorites simply because of how straight forward and beautiful it is, alot like the original sung by Jim Hens- sorry, I mean Kermit the frog. Karen was an amazing, and extremely talented individual who didn't just sing a song, she also felt the lyrics, made them a part of her. There are very few artists like that today who can do that.
Karen, we're so thankful to God for creating a masterpiece like you. You lived your life so short, but your life, though not so perfect, has inspired millions of people all over the world. And every time we'd see a rainbow above the sky, we'll remember how colorful life has been while you were still here...and even until now :)
I've just discovered this beautiful song on the new Rolando Villazon album La Strada and came to Youtube to see if anyone else had recorded it....what a surprise to discover Karen had.
Heavens to Murgatroid! Until today I had NO idea the late great Ms Carpenter had recorded a version of this classic tune. She is one of my all time fave female singers. Such a unique talent...truly the voice of an angel. Her millions of fans still miss her very much. This version is VERY charming. THANK YOU for posting it..and especially for giving us that fascinating background info about the song. CHEERS, mate! :-)
Why did she dislike this song? This was the song on koi ga shitai drama that really got me into listening Karen Carpenters songs. I can never get tired of listening to it.
I grew up on the Muppets and love the original version done by Kermit. In the YouTube search for the song I heard Willie Nelson's version. But, this version is going to have to knock Kermit off the top of my ratings. Sorry Kermit, but this version is absolutely beautiful.
My Girl. My Richard too. The Best Best of the Very Best of anyone Ever. Who Ever Recorded Anything. Just the Pretty the Pretty. The Perfect. The Carpenters. ForEver Remain the Only Best.
I was early in my teens when I first saw and heard Karen sing, I fell in love with her right away, and after listening to this song it brings it all back!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!
I still love you Karen!!!!!!!!!!
With that beautiful voice I know you have found your rainbow!!!!!!!
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everything they did was perfection ! this song is finished , its just how it should be ,i wouldnt change a thing!! such a beautiful voice !! such a beautiful women also !! could you imagine being loved by her or even married to her having karen singing to you each day ,i was born to late i guess , but would have loved to been in her life ,maybe she woulda still been her if so , what a great loss to us all but always in our hearts forever !
i think she is the only singer that doesn't have to whistle or engage into head tones and falsettos and show so much skin(considering the era that she shone) just to be great!!!!
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thanks ned.
it's certainly a tribute to a great singer.
even though she didn't like it, i believe she got into it as she continues because the fourth verse is particularly lovely. i'm going to look up her solo album. i'm interested in hearing her high range. such ease.
the end is a little corny and redundant, the credits could start up 4min into it.
Thanks so much for sharing this story. I was unaware of it. This song is hauntingly beautiful and is now going to be one of my fav Carpenters songs (there are MANY lol)
I love this song exactly as it is, including the Angels. It makes me think of those who have passed and have finally found what they have been searching for all of their lives. When I first listened to this the other day, it made me think of my beloved Mister Bear who was my companion dog who crossed the Rainbow Bridge on November 25, 2010. Thank you Karen for this song.
Karen Carpenter is a LEGEND. Nobody else can copy her, even Kermit the frog is no comparision to Karen Carpenter. We all love and miss you. May you rest in peace.
There are ALot of folks doing their best to sing and those very very few who have the God given talent to sing....Karen Carpenter was one of the very few who had that beautiful voice that could give you goosebumps. She died way too early in her life. I love this song especially...no one can touch her version. God bless Karen!
This song is so beautiful, and this is by far the best version. Karen Carpenter was so talented and beautiful, but she sadly couldn't see that for herself.
@DannyLovesOregon I remember that movie. I was really sick from a bladder infection and my brothers took me to see it thinking it would make me feel better but I don't remember half the movie. I ended up in the hospitla later. If I am not mistaken in was in either 1978 or 1979. What memories. Ironically John Denver did some shows with the muppets and he's died now.
Thanks to Richard for releasing it...AND more important, for all of his wonderful arrangements...the most spectacular, (though just one to mention) the Carpenter's Christmas Album--my favorite all time Christmas Album.
I love this song I first heard it in the muppet movie, but to hear Karen Carpenter sing it blows me away, it touches me to the core. RIP Karen Carpenter you youched not only my life but my heart, You and your songs will live forever, thank you.
I listen to her songs every day, when i read i imagine her voice reading to me, when i shop for clothes i want to dress like her. I cry every day wishing that we lived in a world with as much love and happiness as Karen gave to all of us.
tamzora15 3 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Carpenters
Gone too soon. We miss you, Karen!
etong2002001 3 weeks ago
Every time you see a rainbow in the sky, think of it as Karen looking down upon us and smiling. God bless you Karen.
skeena59 4 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Carpenters 3
the best voice EVER!!!
mikeys12 4 weeks ago
Just beautiful.
fran4159 1 month ago
This song just made me start crying. It is so moving and beautiful. Karen got to me again.
Tracevidence1 1 month ago
Beautiful girl, beautiful voice, I wish she could have seen herself as all of us saw her.
kelleywood41 1 month ago
I'd like to welcome all the newer Karen fans.Those of us who are a bit older got to witness Her emergence onto the pop music scene,and realize immediately that The Lord had sent down an Angel of the highest order to walk among us and sing as we had never heard anyone sing before or will ever hear anyone sing ever again.Truly the most perfect female voice that will ever be.At 53,I cry like a child when I hear Her sing(the genius)Paul Williams' brilliant creation.She went home to sing for the Lord
doggyboy58 1 month ago
Excellent song with a great singer!
neighbor1961 2 months ago
Thank you for sharing!
ashokupad 2 months ago
I'm a Carpenters fan but have never heard this one, I'ts a great shame that it was not released earlier, I'ts a fantastic track with such clarity, we lost Karen was it in 1983? at a very young age however her legacy lives on in the music that she left behind, The Carpenters music is as fresh now as it was 30 or more years ago, The sound was unique and has not been produced by any other act/s since, I never tire of listening to their style of music, credit to the creator of this video, Thank U
josephamego1528 2 months ago
glad he released it cracking version of the song just as good as kermit the frog
MegaLoopylee 2 months ago
Thanks for your supremely thorough comments in the description! And thanks for the vid.
steinbeck421 2 months ago
FINALLY!!!!
I had found a better singer for this song than Kermit!!!!
NICE SONG!!!
hsliow 2 months ago
love their songs...i ever used one for children's concert:)
MsCluez 2 months ago
double rainbow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sophiethecrzy 2 months ago
A real gem. The Voice Of An Angel !
Bobberdolf 3 months ago
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What a beautiful version of this song. Thank you Richard for releasing this song for the fans who still miss the your sister's warm voice.
moncton522 3 months ago
What a beautiful version of this song. Thank you Richard for releasing this song for the fans who still miss the your sister's warm voice.
moncton522 3 months ago
I hope you found the rainbow connection, Karen :(
engynot 3 months ago
This gave me chill bumps and put tears to my eyes. <3
PunkyPink85 3 months ago
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I hope she found her rainbow.
spitfirexxi 3 months ago
Ive been a fan for 30+ years and I had no idea this song was recorded. Wow. I'm amazed.
1dolphingrl 4 months ago
whoa..never knew Karen Carpenter did a rendition of this before...it's beautiful. Thanks so much for posting it.
medicvet 4 months ago
Thank you for putting this on here. "Rainbow Connection" is my all time favorite song, it's just simply beautiful. But, I had no idea that there was a recording done with Karen Carpenter, the voice of an angel. Her sound is one that can never, and will never, be heard again. I love this. I have said at my funeral (I know, that's sorta a dark subject) that I wanted this song played, now I know that I want Karen singing it.
ElitsiBeverly 4 months ago 2
in addition, You're Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore (which also did not make the album) was released by Rudy and the Romantics in the 1960s, and they also recorded Hurting Each Other .... Made in America is one of my favorite albums!
dgobbie1 4 months ago
I always felt that, during the planning process for Made in America, Richard wanted to return to what worked for Carpenters in previous years. Those Good Old Dreams is reminiscent of Top of the World; Because We Are in Love is a wedding song on par with We've Only Just Begun; Somebody's Been Lyin' is a Bacharach tune (as was Close to You); Beechwood 4-5789 is a Marvelettes oldie (as was Please Mr. Postman) - this song, while not on the album, is certainly remindful of Sing
dgobbie1 4 months ago
Just beautiful... brought tears to my eyes. Thanks very much for posting.
centershots 4 months ago
Sigh...this is just sublime.
totallyhotonj 4 months ago
Sigh...................
totallyhotonj 4 months ago
Sigh...................
totallyhotonj 4 months ago
There's nothing she couldn't sing ... every tune magical! Yes, her voice is timeless ... I'll never tire of her. You went home too early, Karen, but live with us forever in your songs!
jctmom 4 months ago
OH MY GOD, ITS SO BEAUTIFUL.
D3formedmonk3y 4 months ago
God took Karen to heaven so He could learn how to sing.
beautifulsarah100 4 months ago
her death was so tragic and needless. The moron "doctor" who treated her anorexia is the reason she died. Stupidity and lack of understanding anorexia was the same as a loaded gun. Her voice was a gift to the world and it was stolen from us. It makes me sad.
CampbellScot 4 months ago
great video, to a song that couldn't sound better if sung by angels, O wiat, it was sung by an angel. thank you for including in the description, although no one will ever know the whole story, there are so many who know so little, and so thank you for sharing the lessons... very diplomatic and discreetly put 'an album she decided to shelve at the urging of A&M' I think. A drummer sings & gives angels wings, blessings!
mythtree 5 months ago
Inolvidable Karen we love you for ever !
danielshon 5 months ago
There are no words to describe her voice...
If God is a woman She has Caren Carpenters voice...
nokaoidable 5 months ago
karen carpenter has a beautiful voice but i like kermit the the frogs version better lol
bjble 5 months ago
I happened upon this from another link.
Beautiful and touching.
Thank you.
MatchstalkMan 5 months ago
I was in love with Karen when i was growing up. I had no idea how sick she was. It broke my heart when she passed. I'm 54 now and am still in love with her.
Wilie56 5 months ago 15
@Wilie56 Me too
brucescherer56 5 months ago
a sweet song sung by the sweetest voice of all.
No1KCfan6 5 months ago
This is a good performance. I rather like the olde worlde touches too - a bit jazzy which is something Karen does well. A work lead you say? I hope that nobody put too much more work into the vocal sound (listening Richard?) because that natural timbre of Karen's voice was what made her what she was.
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Jennafu832 5 months ago
I have always admired Karen (and will always do!). She is one of my all-time favorites. They (The Carpenters) made music the present music scene can only dream of. Especially their projects with Burt Baccharach produced some rare but extremely beautiful songs!
JohanB600 6 months ago
I did not know this song yet. Thank you for letting us listen to this wonderful song!
Karen is the best!
ViniBjoern 6 months ago 2
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What was the footage from The Huntington Gardens from?
cienh2o 6 months ago
@cienh2o That was taken from Karen and Richard's video for their song, "Only Yesterday," which can also be seen here on YouTube.
NedNickerson2010 6 months ago
Dreamy....Beautiful! Rainbows hold so much magic...I want to find myself a rainbow.
Karen Carpenter - you're beautiful!
carolyntcb 6 months ago 2
Gentle & beautiful! Let's keep Karen's memory alive!
PizayPeople 6 months ago 3
beautiful voice
11maisey11 6 months ago
God loves good music. He has Jimmy, Janis, Elvis, John, Buddy, Stevie Ray & Karen. All taken from us before their time.
moose8165 6 months ago 4
This song is quirky and yet very appealing.
cmguy777 6 months ago
I hope she found her rainbow.
spitfirexxi 6 months ago 24
wonderfull song!i love dz song.
pepcycool 6 months ago 2
i prefer the version of kermit the frog, that one is the original.
hecgasahe 6 months ago
This is my favorite, nobody sings it like Karen Carpenter.
shirl328 6 months ago
This song always breaks my heart.
Augustus7669 6 months ago 4
i was in the third grade when i sang this song in my chourus class.even then it touched my heart.
navizenabi 6 months ago
She was my favorite singer when I was growing up. I could hardly wait for a new Carpenter album to come out. I thought she was beautiful. This song just reminds me of how much I miss her. The first concert I went to was a Carpenter one. Sigh.
lisaannejane2 6 months ago
Our theme song in fifth grade. LOL.
rayva1 6 months ago
thanks for posting this. didn't knw karen this existed till now. yes, amazing vocals as always!
stoha2 6 months ago
bravo wonderful artist
worldmusicvison 6 months ago 2
reminds my younger years when im still lad thanks for the memories karen wish i can be a kid o once more 70 s is the best part of my life thanks karen
vicvic964 6 months ago
may God bring you into the soul of his heart Karen and brother. Kassi Ydris.
SuperAngeldreamer 6 months ago
This does have strings, brass, backing vocals and banjo on though! ?
ThonColinFilms 7 months ago
@ThonColinFilms Those were added when Richard completed the recording - 20 years later.
NedNickerson2010 7 months ago
@NedNickerson2010
Rainbow Connection was very much my daughters childhood theme song, of course her version included Kermit the Frog.
I played this for her yesterday, not only has she enjoyed this offering from the incredible duo of Karen & Richard Carpenter, but she has tied up my computer going thru every Carpenter offering available on youtube in past 24hrs.
Thank you so much for posting this so we can all enjoy.
IrishLinB 5 months ago 3
@IrishLinB your daughter has great taste!
No1KCfan6 5 months ago
@No1KCfan6
The real Rainbow Connection is my daughter was born on 2/3/83 (day b4 the world lost K.Carpenter) after telling everyone for months name choice for a girl was Alexis, after she was born, out of the blue, her Daddy decided she looked & sounded more like a Karen, so we gave her that handle for life. Guess stranger things have happened, but I do know in 1983, the name Karen resurfaced as a top contender for newborn girls.
IrishLinB 5 months ago
love her...always did...always will
spitfirexxi 7 months ago 2
You are so missed ....
RIP - you Karen have served us well - thank you and I believe we will see you on the other side of the rainbow connection
silentfades 7 months ago
I always love how every artist that sings the Rainbow Connection makes it their own. This particular version is one of my favorites simply because of how straight forward and beautiful it is, alot like the original sung by Jim Hens- sorry, I mean Kermit the frog. Karen was an amazing, and extremely talented individual who didn't just sing a song, she also felt the lyrics, made them a part of her. There are very few artists like that today who can do that.
xTHOSANDJoshx 7 months ago
Her voice was a conformation of something larger than just a musical idea. It gave you the idea of a higher force.
WeedVulva 7 months ago 3
Karen, we're so thankful to God for creating a masterpiece like you. You lived your life so short, but your life, though not so perfect, has inspired millions of people all over the world. And every time we'd see a rainbow above the sky, we'll remember how colorful life has been while you were still here...and even until now :)
I love you Karen :)
haseilblue 7 months ago
☂九州､大分もよく降った雨､まだ虹は見れそうもないナ!～ｶｰﾍﾟﾝﾀｰｽﾞ～一番好きな"ﾚｲﾝﾎﾞｳ･コネクション"☂
blackandtanful 7 months ago
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This is nice but; look to the right and click on the Kermit & Debbie Harry version.
Mamacita!
kennethj1956 7 months ago
Wow, that's really beautiful.
scott72able 7 months ago
I've just discovered this beautiful song on the new Rolando Villazon album La Strada and came to Youtube to see if anyone else had recorded it....what a surprise to discover Karen had.
gerrymoran1 7 months ago
Heavens to Murgatroid! Until today I had NO idea the late great Ms Carpenter had recorded a version of this classic tune. She is one of my all time fave female singers. Such a unique talent...truly the voice of an angel. Her millions of fans still miss her very much. This version is VERY charming. THANK YOU for posting it..and especially for giving us that fascinating background info about the song. CHEERS, mate! :-)
JubalCalif 7 months ago 2
wow...
a beautiful rendition of one of my all-time favourite songs. and a great video too!
finding this really cheered me up today. thanks!
<3 karen!
taffysaur 7 months ago
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Karen why did you die? You disappointed billions of people just because you wanted to be thin.
A nice steak dinner and enjoying life then you would have been with us today.
kennethj1956 7 months ago
Karen, god bless you
vinitubeable 8 months ago 14
子供番組のテーマ曲だったそうで、ほんとうにやさしい曲です。
あらためてカレンの歌声の魅力を素直に感じます。
hk350525 8 months ago 3
2 people missed the "like"-button and accedently hit "dislike" instead...
FHCMONKEY 8 months ago 2
so blessed and blissful
worldmusicvison 8 months ago
the kermit the frog version is better
dsspike51 8 months ago
Wow! Love the Kermit version but didn't know this. Beautiful.
Carneybuzz 8 months ago
wonderful introduction - thank you!
reinpost 8 months ago
0:06 WHOA! Its a whole double rainbow all the way across!
XD
InterenetKatharyn 8 months ago
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babies love this song
subliminalmaniac 8 months ago
babies love this song
subliminalmaniac 8 months ago
aGHGH yeaaah sss ooh yeah DOUBLE RAINBOW lol couldn't help myself but seriously love this song thanks Kermit!
subliminalmaniac 8 months ago
Why did she dislike this song? This was the song on koi ga shitai drama that really got me into listening Karen Carpenters songs. I can never get tired of listening to it.
ksjanna 8 months ago 2
What a beautiful voice...
Misstisrillysillyme 8 months ago 5
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blackandtanful 8 months ago
This is my favorite song with my favorite female singer singing it.
It's indeed magic.
Thank you so much for the upload!
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NO, THIS IS NOT RIGHT I KNOW KAREN'S VOICE...OK
OtterPops8 8 months ago
There must be a reason why Karen didn't like this song.
vanessareynoso2003 8 months ago
She's been gone a long time. Still miss her
mibren2 8 months ago 2
I grew up on the Muppets and love the original version done by Kermit. In the YouTube search for the song I heard Willie Nelson's version. But, this version is going to have to knock Kermit off the top of my ratings. Sorry Kermit, but this version is absolutely beautiful.
AngelaS1971 8 months ago 3
One of the best singers of all time!
grizzlyguy39 8 months ago
she has a golden voice
archie977 8 months ago
voice of an angel <3 <3
mikeys12 9 months ago 2
私の一番好きなｶｰﾍﾟﾝﾀｰｽﾞの曲､レインボｰ･コネクション!～～恋がしたい!恋がしたい!恋がしたい!～岡江久美子様
blackandtanful 9 months ago
Alex Carpenter singing this before TRL concerts = <3
LunaLupinTonks 9 months ago
Funny, I always thought this was an original song from Kermit the Frogs movie, "The Muppet Movie"!!!!! lol( at myself)
xman51000 9 months ago 2
@xman51000 it is kermit sung it first but karen sang it like an angel
AimlessBob 9 months ago 3
Thanks for your uploader comments. So well expressed and informative. Much appreciated.
Matuku35 9 months ago
Surely there're numbers of rainbow inside of everyone's mind.
volcano9980 9 months ago
My Girl. My Richard too. The Best Best of the Very Best of anyone Ever. Who Ever Recorded Anything. Just the Pretty the Pretty. The Perfect. The Carpenters. ForEver Remain the Only Best.
justinjameswest 10 months ago
WOW! What a voice!
RandyAKing 10 months ago 17
This makes me hungry..
yakinasack 10 months ago
I was early in my teens when I first saw and heard Karen sing, I fell in love with her right away, and after listening to this song it brings it all back!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!
I still love you Karen!!!!!!!!!!
With that beautiful voice I know you have found your rainbow!!!!!!!
TurnerAlan 10 months ago 7
I miss you, Karen.
Fitzman1945 10 months ago 10
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everything they did was perfection ! this song is finished , its just how it should be ,i wouldnt change a thing!! such a beautiful voice !! such a beautiful women also !! could you imagine being loved by her or even married to her having karen singing to you each day ,i was born to late i guess , but would have loved to been in her life ,maybe she woulda still been her if so , what a great loss to us all but always in our hearts forever !
talentguy31 10 months ago
i think she is the only singer that doesn't have to whistle or engage into head tones and falsettos and show so much skin(considering the era that she shone) just to be great!!!!
neffin 10 months ago 34
Oh my...the most fantastic tonal voice ever!...I miss her so very much.
OCFSNYS 10 months ago 15
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thanks ned.
it's certainly a tribute to a great singer.
even though she didn't like it, i believe she got into it as she continues because the fourth verse is particularly lovely. i'm going to look up her solo album. i'm interested in hearing her high range. such ease.
the end is a little corny and redundant, the credits could start up 4min into it.
awesome job.
adriennepatino 10 months ago
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Magic again. Karen + Richard. the Magic Carpenters.
justinjameswest 10 months ago
Thanks so much for sharing this story. I was unaware of it. This song is hauntingly beautiful and is now going to be one of my fav Carpenters songs (there are MANY lol)
merryfreakinpippins 10 months ago
love Karen and love this song. :)
jimhalpertswife 10 months ago 16
I’m blown away... Thank you so much for posting this beautiful rendition of a beautiful song. Karen’s voice just never gets old... timeless!
myorangeplanet 11 months ago 24
oh i gad 5 (; & that interstellar 1 though was good 4 dreams hell from other side of rainbow.
akashicmercenary 11 months ago
I love this song exactly as it is, including the Angels. It makes me think of those who have passed and have finally found what they have been searching for all of their lives. When I first listened to this the other day, it made me think of my beloved Mister Bear who was my companion dog who crossed the Rainbow Bridge on November 25, 2010. Thank you Karen for this song.
HuggzFaerie 11 months ago
O my 28 yeras ago she passed on,
sunnymarky 11 months ago
she made it her song
sunnysoundblackpool 11 months ago
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The music and choir were added after she died.
MyLucille1 11 months ago
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The vocals were recorded, and this beautiful song with chorus was put together after she died.
MyLucille1 11 months ago
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this is a close second to the kermit the frog version =)
talkingducksrgreat 11 months ago
Karen Carpenter is a LEGEND. Nobody else can copy her, even Kermit the frog is no comparision to Karen Carpenter. We all love and miss you. May you rest in peace.
daddybulldog 11 months ago 10
sobs...sobss.....
MsPietro66 11 months ago
There are ALot of folks doing their best to sing and those very very few who have the God given talent to sing....Karen Carpenter was one of the very few who had that beautiful voice that could give you goosebumps. She died way too early in her life. I love this song especially...no one can touch her version. God bless Karen!
dcbornmike 11 months ago
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We love you Kermie....R.I.P
mattyt72 11 months ago
We love you Kermie....R.I.P
mattyt72 11 months ago
This song is so beautiful, and this is by far the best version. Karen Carpenter was so talented and beautiful, but she sadly couldn't see that for herself.
mrsbelcher1987 11 months ago
Her voice is so beautiful! Too bad she couldn't beat her anorexia, otherwise she'd probably still be with us :(
organiqueherbs 11 months ago
I LOVE THIS SONG - She has the most beautiful voice I believe I've ever heard... ever!
sebaelcordobe83 11 months ago 2
I prefer Kermit's version.
34hedgehog 11 months ago 3
@34hedgehog
you'll hate the version of i first and gimme gimme
ouiouinodead 11 months ago
There will never be talent like Karen Carpenter ever again. Karen Carpenter should not be dead. I miss Karen Carpenter
p70581 1 year ago 6
it's downright bizarre that something this perfect could be a scratch vocal. karen carpenter is truly mind boggling.
leofilm 1 year ago 6
Ecco come cantano gli angeli!!!
R.I.P.
SalMessina1 1 year ago
Karen is one soul I look forward to seeing in heaven.
Aliendear 1 year ago 5
@Aliendear And thats just where you will find her, God said when I asked Him to tell her we all love and miss her: SHE KNOWS.
MasterAceman123456 11 months ago
angelic voice...
honey110705 1 year ago 4
Her song is from THE MUPPET MOVIE
DannyLovesOregon 1 year ago
@DannyLovesOregon I remember that movie. I was really sick from a bladder infection and my brothers took me to see it thinking it would make me feel better but I don't remember half the movie. I ended up in the hospitla later. If I am not mistaken in was in either 1978 or 1979. What memories. Ironically John Denver did some shows with the muppets and he's died now.
iscrca 1 year ago
I didn't know too much about People during that time, only God knows to every answer
DannyLovesOregon 1 year ago 2
double rainboiw across the across
asands123 1 year ago
RIP Karen
911insidejob81 1 year ago
Im so obsessed with this song. Her voice is so beautiful <3
StrawberryRaindrops 1 year ago 4
@StrawberryRaindrops She was born perfect.
Aliendear 1 year ago
Thanks to Richard for releasing it...AND more important, for all of his wonderful arrangements...the most spectacular, (though just one to mention) the Carpenter's Christmas Album--my favorite all time Christmas Album.
If you don't own it, buy it today.
Larry
LarryStaples 1 year ago
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Karen. Richard. the pretty. the Best. wow. this timeless. beauty.
justinjameswest 1 year ago
I always feel closer when Karen sings this one. It brings me comfort and a sense of happiness. I'll see her once again.n Sometime soon KAC
BESTKACFAN1 1 year ago 2
Written by Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams.
nutleyguitar1968 1 year ago
sooo amazing i wish i could have just walked up to her and said EAT!!! shes soo beautiful
1279700 1 year ago 3
@1279700 wtf
afrisbeetom 1 year ago
@1279700 Sometimes U'r just S0oo Sad.
Kantyman 1 year ago
Millions were left broken hearted when you left us.
Karen, we hope you've found your rainbow.
attillathehan 1 year ago 82
OMG, i never knew karen sang this! luv it!
clothpaper 9 months ago 6
@attillathehan Karen is my fave. x0x, Kittykat * Singer & Songwriter, The Kittykat Band.
blueskypoems 7 months ago
I bet if Des O'Connor sang it we'd all cry a lot more
w423350 1 year ago
Paul Williams most beautiful song and he had many. The best version by someone lost to us too soon.
joeshoe2009 1 year ago
The only good cover of this song that kicks Kermit off his log.
CharlesXavier 1 year ago 5
@CharlesXavier but that's ok; Kermit can swim :)
pacree 1 year ago
@pacree phunny!!
afrisbeetom 1 year ago
We all hope Karen found that RAINBOW CONNECTION.........RIP lovers, dreamers and you, Karen
havenoneatall 1 year ago
thumbs up if andy bernard showed you this song
MrJimmyTHEhat 1 year ago 2
Holding back tears, and not ashamed
Photoray100 1 year ago 3
I love this song I first heard it in the muppet movie, but to hear Karen Carpenter sing it blows me away, it touches me to the core. RIP Karen Carpenter you youched not only my life but my heart, You and your songs will live forever, thank you.
sandrasandiford1 1 year ago 4
Karen bless you wherever you are ..... you left behind your spirit and we love you for it !
LOVELIFE54 1 year ago 39
karen........ great voice. thank you for your music. you will be forever remembered. +RIP
to you.... thank you for posting this. this song brings back good memories to me.
pilosopoberto44 1 year ago 4
karen........ great voice. thank you for your music. you will be forever remembered. +RIP
pilosopoberto44 1 year ago
great video! ahhhh the age of innocence lost!
mahoganytiger 1 year ago