You are so right. Karen was given a gift straight from God with her unspoiled voice. She was so natural and she sang so effortlessly like the birds do. I really miss real talent like that.
@cyndaification An angelic voice without question. Her voice is timeless. What a beautiful spirit she was. I love her yet I never knew her. I bought the Carpenters "Best of The Carpenters" CD and have it on my ipod because listening to her voice literally soothes me like no other singer in this entire world can. Her voice is actually many things: It's soothing, gentle, smooth, sentual and melodic. She was absolutely wonderful. I miss her so much.
OMG ! WOW ! jeepers. I love this song. I love KAREN CARPENTER (and thanks to Richard for making this voice happen). WOW ! nearly 40 years later its' still the best ! THE BEST ! I have yet to know of any other female singer with a voice this brilliant and wonderful. Timeless. JEEPERS ! I'm all giddy now ... hootie hoot !
well said! Karen was the greatest pop singer ever imo. Her voice is crystal clear and could reach inside you like no other no matter what she sang. It was all heavenly :))
@Purple1984Rain You said it! There was no purer voice ever recorded. Her phrasing and style were all so subtle - it was never "forced" like some more stylized artists people think so highly of. She was a perfectionist with a perfect voice - that combined with her brother's perfect arrangements and it was surreal. I'm so tired of some people saying "bland and boring" about their work. I think it takes an exceptional ear to fully appreciate the Carpenters' subtle brilliance.
Ummm, I may have failed to mention exactly how in love with her I was...she sang with the voice of the Godess on Earth, how I wish we could have saved her, we need her voice...Rest Karen, you'll always be remembered...I'm so sorry...
Did you notice? the photo at 2:33 is from the photo sessions for the Now and Then album - that's Richard's red Ferrari, which people mistakenly thought was a Ford Pinto on the cover of the album!
I love this song - I remember listening to a radio interview in which Richard and Karen felt, after its release, that perhaps it was not as strong a single as they had hope for - it did not crack the Top Ten, unusual for the Carpenters in the early 1970s - upon first hearing it on the radio, Karen recalled "we goofed."
@TheVongolaFile Karen's heart & her singing reaches all ages. You're not "only 12".....you're becoming your own person & that's a beautiful thing. The Carpenters far exceed in talent almost all music today. Be proud of what you love & let it become a part of your heart & soul.
It will be another 50 years before we see or should I say hear another amazing voice like Karen had. To date nobody has come close. In my opinion.......she has them all beat including Barbara Streisand who is another Great with a unique voice......
I think Karen's voice is the most beautiful female voice God ever created. The Carpenter's music had such an impact on my life. I am so grateful for their work. I am so sorry Karen was not able to find peace on earth.
See what people take from us with cruel and casual remarks. Karen should have been alive to entertain us today but she let someone's ignorance destroy her. People, be kind. You don't know what words can do to someone.
AT 27 min you can tell she is starting to get bad. the normal weight girl giving her the trophy looks fat compared to Karen.She looked pretty normal til about 1978 or 79.Guess it got really bad in 1981.At one point she was so thin she looked like an ET or a burn victim.
Ultimetely Karen & Olivia would have made more recordings together. No question about that. Fate just didn't allow it. Karen's range was beyond comprehention. Just a gift from up above.
What a terrific voice full of feelng, loving the sound she made before Jesus claimed her from the abusive Richard. Jesus vs Richard? I think I will bet on Jesus. And Karen.
If we'd only let her continue playing her drums,when she was happiest maybe she'd still be with us.Ok,so we may not have witnessed her remarkable vocal gift,but she'd maybe still be alive! Forgive us Karen,and thank you for your gift.It was too big a price to pay,but thank you!
we'll just have to call a classiic by no other name, honestly there a couple of the carpenters PR bliztz that can ever stand up to this stardard-to my Jenny and Family
@ralfi955 I really wonder if it's true that she didn't "find happiness". From what I heard about her, she was not an insecure person and seemed pretty down to earth with her act together. But for some reason she believed she was a fat pig when she was underweight and died of anorexia
And...the photos shown here of you're brother Richard suggest by his appearance (particularly his teeth and hair) that he was a "meth head". A drug addict who never had a nice thing to say to you. He forbidden you to have dates w/ men. He was a creep. God bless you Karen.
Anyone who dislikes this song doesn't have a clue as to the true definition of the word harmony, not to mention that Karen had a voice that was un comparable to any performer before or after.
Thank you for saying this, Karen and Richard are so Great, some might say their music is dated, but I never get tired of hearing their songs and her amazing voice, my family and I are planning a trip this summer, to Southern California,we are calling it A Carpenter Tour, going to Downey to see the family home, Long Beach State University, just anything and everything Carpenter, that is our sole purpose for the trip, I will see her again soon, it will be Yesterday Once More, Never Forget
On the book little Girl Blue- Do you feel Richard is marginalized by the way his image is included on the cover? Randy Schmidt's answer is "Some people don't see him until a second, or third glance." I don't know about any of you, but I recognize the book cover the very first time, who are you fooling Mr. Schmidt, you are so anti Richard Carpenter.There are so many pictures of Karen that you could of put on your cover. Richard has given more money away, then you'll make in a life time.
Karen is and will allways be a true and consumate professional,as will be her brother Richard ,we must allways be respectful that it was a partnership between siblings that made this a truly unique sound experience,and Iam counting on the true fans to agree that we were blessed for this short but enjoyable interlude of musical enlightenment!!
@Master Aceman Try typing I need to be in love in the youtube search it has the video of Karen and Richard at the airport and on the plane where the guy toasts to Karen. I'm not sure if this is the exact video you want I hope this is of some help.
If ANYONE finds the Tribute compilation someone made showing Richard on Piano and also him and Karen on a flight, some man toasts her, I want the link! I viewed it but cannot find it now.
@MasterAceman123456 If you type in "Carpenters "I Need To Be In Love" Extended Mix 5:45 HD Stereo, I believe this is video that you are talking about......This video was put together by THEmotownboy and he compiles some of the best Carpenters videos.....I put this video as one of my favorites because I have to see it at least once a week.....Hope this helps.
One of my personal favorite Carpenters songs...probably one of the first ones I ever remember hearing,if not the first. This is one of the few "remixes" Richard has done that is actually superior to the original. The piano is a bit more prominent and melodic and blends well with Karen's voice. The original mix can be found on their landmark album "A Song for you",which features probably the best "side one" of an LP ever. Hit after hit after hit.
"It's Going to Take Some Time" is a song written by Carole King and Toni Stern for her 1971 album, Music. It was redone by the Carpenters in 1972 for their fourth album, A Song for You. According to Richard Carpenter, he had to choose which songs he wanted to remake, and there was a big pile of 7" singles he had to listen to. When he encountered "It's Going to Take Some Time", he knew it would be a hit, and recorded it. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
this is an excellant group, duo that is. A & M records made a fantastic choice to produce this pair of singers this song debut on4/39/72 reached up to 12 on the billboard charts staying there on the charts for 10 weeks, thanks for posting some great songs, timothy phillips / oct
For some reason this is my favorite of all The Carpenters songs, I listened to it often back during the early 1970s when I was a kid. Brings me back with good memories every time I hear it, along with rest with her beautiful voice.
Hi, I agree with you it has same qualtiy as Masquerade and All You Get From A Lovesong.? Relaxed layed back music with that special memory feel to it..
Real Carpenterssound so original, Always with the amazing arrangements always best suitable for Karen's Voice.
Their songs invoke hazy memories of my youth. One thing I know for sure is that the first time I heard Karen's voice, I felt completely comforted. Brings back memories of people and times that are no longer with us, and can not be recreated. I'm trusting in Christ for the happy reunion.
Sorry, my age may be showing but nowadays it seems like every voice is trying to sound the same, but truly I haven't heard a voice like Karens since Karen and that's beautiful.
Maravilhoso, a voz de Karem aveludada da forma que foi, jamais vista antes na face da Terra, sem palavras. Deus gostava tanto de Karem que a levou para bem perto dele, no sentido de que ela cantasse ao seu lado no céu.
@atty1chgo I hope you don't have access to any sharp pointed objects, because you are a danger to yourself and others. And quit calling me your family names. I bet you tried to runaway from home when you were little, but you always came back because you couldn't leave your brother's behind. Haha
@atty1chgo and go some place else, troll, because when it comes to a battle of wits you are unarmed, and I like more competition than conversing with a fool. Save yourself from further humiliation. There is nothing wrong with being gay; unless you are a closet gay like you who pretents to be against gays. You are a sad person.
@atty1chgo You have messed with the wrong person, you punk! I'd like to repeatedly take a shiv to your torso, you punk! Come on, scum. You closet fag, come on! Bring it on. Let me know where you live you British fag, and I will come and take care of you.
@atty1chgo In addition, I am not critizing a dead singer. She is one of my favorite singers. I love Karen Carpenter, and I still do. So I have no ideal why you started this.
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Compared to the original by King, this was a nice album cut, not born to be a smash. But after Richard remixed it, it became lighter and started to shine.
Carole King, who wrote and originally recorded this lilting song, reportedly said something like this when she heard Karen's remake: "It makes my version sound like a demo." Since Ms. King's original is superb in itself, this was quite a compliment. There are no Karen Carpenters or Carole Kings around these days -- our loss!
I use to bring this album over to my friends house when I was a kid--and we would sit there and act out the whole recording. Such good music to grow up on!
:34 note karen's back-up on the words "next time" , untypically breathy and sensual, probably to better contrast a symmetrical treatment at :39 when the same back up vocal words are voice multiplied with her brothers and given two hard accents on the downbeats. cool little pick-up on the jazz flute--1:40-1:41 and also nice breathy staccatos on the up at 1:46. at 2:30 karen hits the high hat rythmically mirroring her voice--reminds me of shaft theme for a second, but compare with 1:21
I'm 36 and you know what...Karen Carpenter has the best female voice ever. I love her voice and Richard's talent must not be pushed aside either. His harmonies made them. RIP KC. Through me my kids age 6 and 11 know you and your songs. Caught them a few times singing them to themselves. :o) That's great! I know I smiled.
What a woman! My dream is to meet her in a dream. I wonder what knowledge she is saving up to share with the saints, I know that would be great. Beautiful woman up in the clouds, minister to Minnie, my beautiful soul-mate. Kingdom of Heaven is roaring so loud, can everyone hear it? Chariots of Fire. The Two-Edged Sword can't help but pour us out an even measure. Can you hear the war drums beat? World War Three. Oh no, visions and Dreams of Nuked New York City. DAMN NORTH KOREA TO THEIR FATE!
@dimpledick3inch Hi! Well I understand that you're saying that comment as a joke, but you shouldn't have said that.
Although I may agree that sometimes, Karen resembled a "witch", it's because of her being too thin. When she was healthy and all she looked good, pretty actually. Watch the video of Ticket to Ride or them playing Dancing In The Street when she was about 17. She looked great!
If this world was filled with more people like Karen Carpenter, it would be much better place to live! She seemed like such a beautiful person to know!
You have the heart of satan. How could you say something so mean and cruel here on a page dedicated to Karen and Richard with fans that loved them? If you didn't like Karen why are you here? What ever did she do to you? Do us all a favor ................Keep your mean and negative comments to yourself. Karen was a very beautiful person who was very sensitive. She was an angel, and doesn't deserve to be talked about in a negative way. Your comment needs to be removed.
I shudder to think of the songs Karen and Richard would have made had she lived on till now. I conclude that they really loved what they were doing, they were a long way from getting tired of it all, and would have lasted a long time after her death just to keep belting them out. She's sort of like a Patsy Cline, cut short just when she was into the gold of her life. Sweet voice, sweet woman.
She was SO beautiful, it is so sad to imagine her struggles with her self esteem ...If only her Mother had paid attention to HER and Not Richard as much perhaps she would have had felt more love for herself...What Parents do to their Children !! God will judge her ...Karen..RIP ...xoxoxo
Speaking as a recovered anorexic... I can tell you then when you have this illness a mental change occurs and the suffer actually starts to feel good about themselves and no matter what is said or done it takes a LONG time to come from behind that protective shell. Once you get to that point you have no control any more and the illness is then in the drivers seat witch is the reason why Karen ended up waiting way to LONG to get treatment and ulitamitly passed away..
My favourite Carole King song. I'm not into, or even dislike, those classics in Tapestry, but this one is really moving. I prefer Carole King's admittedly "demo-like" version, but since the lyrics are not so sad, it can be said that Karen Carpenter's voice suits it better.
Not my favorite Carole King song. But it is good to see that Richard captured the optimism behind Carole's complaint. Perfect match: CK and the Carpenters. Wish Richard had selected some more CK's songs for Karen to sing. "One", for instance.
There's a company called Selectatrack which I use for karaoke discs. They're excellent and post to you within a couple of days. I've tried to post the link for you twice but with no success. Fingers crossed for you! Pls let me know if you still have probs finding it - I'll see what I can do.
@padude64 ************** I hear you, its hard NOT to cry when I hear their beautiful music....it touched when I was young and NOW that I am older I still get sentimental when I hear it............
@chazrjr Me too...when I hear ANY of the Carpenter's music, I'm happy {and} sad all at the same time. This music is REAL music. It can take me right back to the 'good old days' of my youth and a simple time I miss dearly. Thanks for this fabulous posting. xoxo.
I LOVE KAREN CARPENTER. I MISS HER ALOT. Jeepers. she was amazing .
ahfaxthis 3 weeks ago
this song is the story of my life!
"its going to take some time, this time". . . ( a long time for me )
dannnylaws53 3 weeks ago
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tasmhs11 1 month ago
I saw them in concert. A million years ago
gkhovde 1 month ago
@gkhovde Lucky you. I'd treasure that memory for sure. I envy you.
gfine2000 3 weeks ago
You are so right. Karen was given a gift straight from God with her unspoiled voice. She was so natural and she sang so effortlessly like the birds do. I really miss real talent like that.
cyndaification 1 month ago 3
@cyndaification An angelic voice without question. Her voice is timeless. What a beautiful spirit she was. I love her yet I never knew her. I bought the Carpenters "Best of The Carpenters" CD and have it on my ipod because listening to her voice literally soothes me like no other singer in this entire world can. Her voice is actually many things: It's soothing, gentle, smooth, sentual and melodic. She was absolutely wonderful. I miss her so much.
gfine2000 3 weeks ago
Holy cats....Karen singing Carole King....can't get better than this....!!!!
centralparocker 2 months ago
@centralparocker agree totally!
vm24seven365 2 weeks ago
I truly miss this girls voice! What a tragedy!
mp052250 2 months ago
She would be 61 today, if she could have gotten over her sickness. What a beautiful voice, so sad.
imusfan48 2 months ago 2
I miss this song. I feel it speaks to me after my divorce. Too many tears spent. It's gonna take some time. Hopeful and wiser.
MJtakaPHX 2 months ago 2
OMG ! WOW ! jeepers. I love this song. I love KAREN CARPENTER (and thanks to Richard for making this voice happen). WOW ! nearly 40 years later its' still the best ! THE BEST ! I have yet to know of any other female singer with a voice this brilliant and wonderful. Timeless. JEEPERS ! I'm all giddy now ... hootie hoot !
ahfaxthis 3 months ago
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well said! Karen was the greatest pop singer ever imo. Her voice is crystal clear and could reach inside you like no other no matter what she sang. It was all heavenly :))
Purple1984Rain 2 months ago 3
@Purple1984Rain You said it! There was no purer voice ever recorded. Her phrasing and style were all so subtle - it was never "forced" like some more stylized artists people think so highly of. She was a perfectionist with a perfect voice - that combined with her brother's perfect arrangements and it was surreal. I'm so tired of some people saying "bland and boring" about their work. I think it takes an exceptional ear to fully appreciate the Carpenters' subtle brilliance.
falldownhard 1 month ago 2
Ummm, I may have failed to mention exactly how in love with her I was...she sang with the voice of the Godess on Earth, how I wish we could have saved her, we need her voice...Rest Karen, you'll always be remembered...I'm so sorry...
dumboldon 3 months ago
For people who wonder what angels sound like when they sing, just close your eyes and listen to Karen Carpenter...
elliottrainbow 3 months ago 3
Karen has one of the best female vocals in Christmas songs like "Merry Christmas Darling"!
bzmanatt 3 months ago
The Best Voice.
Tuttuh6 4 months ago 2
Did you notice? the photo at 2:33 is from the photo sessions for the Now and Then album - that's Richard's red Ferrari, which people mistakenly thought was a Ford Pinto on the cover of the album!
dgobbie1 4 months ago
@dgobbie1 I didn't know people thought it was a pinto on the NOW and Then album,,TOO funny.
I'll have to look at it, for I have that album,,cool thanks
1ampixie 3 months ago
I love this song - I remember listening to a radio interview in which Richard and Karen felt, after its release, that perhaps it was not as strong a single as they had hope for - it did not crack the Top Ten, unusual for the Carpenters in the early 1970s - upon first hearing it on the radio, Karen recalled "we goofed."
dgobbie1 4 months ago
although i am only 12 i love her songs
TheVongolaFile 4 months ago 3
@TheVongolaFile Karen's heart & her singing reaches all ages. You're not "only 12".....you're becoming your own person & that's a beautiful thing. The Carpenters far exceed in talent almost all music today. Be proud of what you love & let it become a part of your heart & soul.
tyoung65 3 months ago
It will be another 50 years before we see or should I say hear another amazing voice like Karen had. To date nobody has come close. In my opinion.......she has them all beat including Barbara Streisand who is another Great with a unique voice......
Curtis45100 4 months ago
The vocals, the music, everything about this song is wonderful and a pleasure to listen to.
MrNewrad 4 months ago
talant so righteous... This voice just is so pleasant to hear.. She is for real and will always be with us..
Aloha
makahaLouie 4 months ago
Seeing pictures of her so thin breaks my heart......Love their songs, they are timeless. I just wish someone could have saved her.
Robbin1210 5 months ago
Esta cancion me trae recuerdos ENORMES...
For the old good times........... Beautiful voice
fineart10 5 months ago
Our older brother bought my sister a table radio Xmas of 69 or 70, remember hearing this as I went to sleep one night when I was 6 or 7.
Bensmom511 5 months ago
y love you karen the music is very bealtiful
sidnei967 5 months ago
I think Karen's voice is the most beautiful female voice God ever created. The Carpenter's music had such an impact on my life. I am so grateful for their work. I am so sorry Karen was not able to find peace on earth.
JayMagner 5 months ago
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well said and I agree 100%
Purple1984Rain 4 months ago
See what people take from us with cruel and casual remarks. Karen should have been alive to entertain us today but she let someone's ignorance destroy her. People, be kind. You don't know what words can do to someone.
debradearful 5 months ago
I am suprised that her anorexia didnt damage her vocal cords.Or make them weak
MrJacMac1986 5 months ago
AT 27 min you can tell she is starting to get bad. the normal weight girl giving her the trophy looks fat compared to Karen.She looked pretty normal til about 1978 or 79.Guess it got really bad in 1981.At one point she was so thin she looked like an ET or a burn victim.
MrJacMac1986 5 months ago
@melodicrockfan Es la mejor media voz femenina de todos los tiempos
eesm620526 5 months ago
What an incredible singer and drummer, She and my Mom have the same Birthday, March 2.
nealblanchard 6 months ago
Ultimetely Karen & Olivia would have made more recordings together. No question about that. Fate just didn't allow it. Karen's range was beyond comprehention. Just a gift from up above.
vmuto1 6 months ago 2
@pbrick6301 Abusive Richard??? I think your on some kinda drugs pal!
dougieboy82 6 months ago
With all her money and fame, and still couldn't get the help she really needed to get better.
rrbond07 6 months ago
What a terrific voice full of feelng, loving the sound she made before Jesus claimed her from the abusive Richard. Jesus vs Richard? I think I will bet on Jesus. And Karen.
pbrick6301 6 months ago
If we'd only let her continue playing her drums,when she was happiest maybe she'd still be with us.Ok,so we may not have witnessed her remarkable vocal gift,but she'd maybe still be alive! Forgive us Karen,and thank you for your gift.It was too big a price to pay,but thank you!
popazz1 6 months ago 2
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we'll just have to call a classiic by no other name, honestly there a couple of the carpenters PR bliztz that can ever stand up to this stardard-to my Jenny and Family
mrammer92 8 months ago
truly gifted and a beautiful performer and person, I m sad she did not find HAPPINESS in here life time
ralfi955 8 months ago 5
@ralfi955 I really wonder if it's true that she didn't "find happiness". From what I heard about her, she was not an insecure person and seemed pretty down to earth with her act together. But for some reason she believed she was a fat pig when she was underweight and died of anorexia
MultiJS2011 3 weeks ago
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How can any sane person dislike a piece of art like this?
godmaster81 8 months ago
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Greatest singer of the 1970s. We miss you Karen.
And...the photos shown here of you're brother Richard suggest by his appearance (particularly his teeth and hair) that he was a "meth head". A drug addict who never had a nice thing to say to you. He forbidden you to have dates w/ men. He was a creep. God bless you Karen.
pbrick6301 8 months ago
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Karen, was the most angelic performer, and no female would get close. Karen, would have been 61 this year, and she is still singing in heaven.
CarpenterKittens 8 months ago
She was one of a kind sad loss!
shelbysea3 8 months ago in playlist carpenters songs 5
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I think this may be my favorite Carpenters song, well maybe a cross between Hurting Each Other and Only Yesterday.
Yolysings 9 months ago
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OMG. Lead Sister. Thank You,
janiepdoodle 9 months ago
OMG. Lead Sister. Thank You,
janiepdoodle 9 months ago 3
voice of an angel brings a tear to the eye every time i hear her sweet voice RIP KAREN
blackdog370 9 months ago 3
what a lovely song...the best in lovely songs.....the Carpenters
jcbsebrigh 9 months ago
Anyone who dislikes this song doesn't have a clue as to the true definition of the word harmony, not to mention that Karen had a voice that was un comparable to any performer before or after.
180yankee 10 months ago
Amazing to think that she never even wanted to come out from behind the drums.
legindyoll 10 months ago
Makes me happy
legindyoll 10 months ago
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Thank you for saying this, Karen and Richard are so Great, some might say their music is dated, but I never get tired of hearing their songs and her amazing voice, my family and I are planning a trip this summer, to Southern California,we are calling it A Carpenter Tour, going to Downey to see the family home, Long Beach State University, just anything and everything Carpenter, that is our sole purpose for the trip, I will see her again soon, it will be Yesterday Once More, Never Forget
gooniegoogoo62 10 months ago
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On the book little Girl Blue- Do you feel Richard is marginalized by the way his image is included on the cover? Randy Schmidt's answer is "Some people don't see him until a second, or third glance." I don't know about any of you, but I recognize the book cover the very first time, who are you fooling Mr. Schmidt, you are so anti Richard Carpenter.There are so many pictures of Karen that you could of put on your cover. Richard has given more money away, then you'll make in a life time.
vmuto1 10 months ago
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Karen is and will allways be a true and consumate professional,as will be her brother Richard ,we must allways be respectful that it was a partnership between siblings that made this a truly unique sound experience,and Iam counting on the true fans to agree that we were blessed for this short but enjoyable interlude of musical enlightenment!!
Okanagan48 10 months ago
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gooniegoogoo62 11 months ago
@gooniegoogoo62 Thank you and you're welcome :)
sisterlead02 11 months ago
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@gooniegoogoo62 Very nice comment, thank you!
vmuto1 10 months ago
Karen R.I.P. :(
SalMessina1 11 months ago 18
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@Master Aceman Try typing I need to be in love in the youtube search it has the video of Karen and Richard at the airport and on the plane where the guy toasts to Karen. I'm not sure if this is the exact video you want I hope this is of some help.
tfan2 11 months ago
beautiful voice. 0:27 too thin.
westysloverIynn 1 year ago
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If ANYONE finds the Tribute compilation someone made showing Richard on Piano and also him and Karen on a flight, some man toasts her, I want the link! I viewed it but cannot find it now.
MasterAceman123456 1 year ago
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@MasterAceman123456 If you type in "Carpenters "I Need To Be In Love" Extended Mix 5:45 HD Stereo, I believe this is video that you are talking about......This video was put together by THEmotownboy and he compiles some of the best Carpenters videos.....I put this video as one of my favorites because I have to see it at least once a week.....Hope this helps.
Karenfan09 11 months ago
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@MasterAceman123456 Sorry, I see that you have already found the video.....My apologies.
Karenfan09 11 months ago
The world will NEVER have a singer like Karen and I think we all know that. She was so natural and soothing!! ♥♥♥♥ Love her!!! We miss you Karen!!
taylortwilightrox 1 year ago 3
Written by Carole King and Toni Stern!
nutleyguitar1968 1 year ago
@lastalot AMEN...
felipeabramowicz 1 year ago
its going to take some time till another Karen Carpenter- like voice will dominate the music industry
Aerodynamic14 1 year ago
As I am deep into writing my book, her voice takes me to places only she and music can touch.
maximthorne 1 year ago 2
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One of my personal favorite Carpenters songs...probably one of the first ones I ever remember hearing,if not the first. This is one of the few "remixes" Richard has done that is actually superior to the original. The piano is a bit more prominent and melodic and blends well with Karen's voice. The original mix can be found on their landmark album "A Song for you",which features probably the best "side one" of an LP ever. Hit after hit after hit.
1979davecub 1 year ago
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I love Karen and Richard. I miss KC, she was like no other.
scatsboy 1 year ago
This song descibes my divorce to a tee. Beautiful and sad.
Cielodrive 1 year ago
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cbwong99 1 year ago
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"It's Going to Take Some Time" is a song written by Carole King and Toni Stern for her 1971 album, Music. It was redone by the Carpenters in 1972 for their fourth album, A Song for You. According to Richard Carpenter, he had to choose which songs he wanted to remake, and there was a big pile of 7" singles he had to listen to. When he encountered "It's Going to Take Some Time", he knew it would be a hit, and recorded it. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
nutleyguitar1968 1 year ago
this is an excellant group, duo that is. A & M records made a fantastic choice to produce this pair of singers this song debut on4/39/72 reached up to 12 on the billboard charts staying there on the charts for 10 weeks, thanks for posting some great songs, timothy phillips / oct
MrTimothyPhillips 1 year ago
Adoro sua voz!!!!!
slctrinjoc 1 year ago
I love them both... what joy they their music beings to my life :)))
creaker5 1 year ago
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I love Her and RIchard.. Always will... The joy their music continues to bring to my life is second to none.
creaker5 1 year ago
lol i loved their hippie phase from the late 60's :)
parachuteboi 1 year ago 2
Is there not a more comforting voice?
greenwich1754 1 year ago 3
For some reason this is my favorite of all The Carpenters songs, I listened to it often back during the early 1970s when I was a kid. Brings me back with good memories every time I hear it, along with rest with her beautiful voice.
CaptainNomura 1 year ago 5
@CaptainNomura
Hi, I agree with you it has same qualtiy as Masquerade and All You Get From A Lovesong.? Relaxed layed back music with that special memory feel to it..
Real Carpenterssound so original, Always with the amazing arrangements always best suitable for Karen's Voice.
jeniferat1 1 year ago
Everything they did was amazing!
jctslice 1 year ago 2
Karen was such a star that her light still shines to her fans as strong as ever! Thank You Karen Anne Carpenter!!!
valkour22 1 year ago 5
I've felt like this so many times, I have really messed up, but life keeps giving me new mornings!
Harlequin1998 1 year ago 3
Their songs invoke hazy memories of my youth. One thing I know for sure is that the first time I heard Karen's voice, I felt completely comforted. Brings back memories of people and times that are no longer with us, and can not be recreated. I'm trusting in Christ for the happy reunion.
greenwich1754 1 year ago 2
at 1:26 she looks sexy :D
SaftAusKeine 1 year ago 2
Sorry, my age may be showing but nowadays it seems like every voice is trying to sound the same, but truly I haven't heard a voice like Karens since Karen and that's beautiful.
MsPurplehawk 1 year ago
Maravilhoso, a voz de Karem aveludada da forma que foi, jamais vista antes na face da Terra, sem palavras. Deus gostava tanto de Karem que a levou para bem perto dele, no sentido de que ela cantasse ao seu lado no céu.
seuvir 1 year ago
Ghods, how that girl could sing. What a tragic loss of a tremendous talent.
Clothahump 1 year ago
A great tune. Time to make a comeback...
frank47hammer 1 year ago
@frank47hammer you're a fucking asshole.
atty1chgo 1 year ago
@atty1chgo get back on your medications as soon as you can. Seek medical attention immediately.. haha
frank47hammer 1 year ago
Go watch some Michael Jackson movies, fag.
atty1chgo 1 year ago
@atty1chgo I hope you don't have access to any sharp pointed objects, because you are a danger to yourself and others. And quit calling me your family names. I bet you tried to runaway from home when you were little, but you always came back because you couldn't leave your brother's behind. Haha
frank47hammer 1 year ago
@atty1chgo and go some place else, troll, because when it comes to a battle of wits you are unarmed, and I like more competition than conversing with a fool. Save yourself from further humiliation. There is nothing wrong with being gay; unless you are a closet gay like you who pretents to be against gays. You are a sad person.
frank47hammer 1 year ago
@atty1chgo
frank47hammer 1 year ago
@atty1chgo You have messed with the wrong person, you punk! I'd like to repeatedly take a shiv to your torso, you punk! Come on, scum. You closet fag, come on! Bring it on. Let me know where you live you British fag, and I will come and take care of you.
frank47hammer 1 year ago
@frank47hammer Hey pussy boy, go get your rotten British teeth fixed, fartbreath. You're a really class act to criticize a dead singer. Go away.
atty1chgo 1 year ago
@atty1chgo I feel sorry for ya, because the only thing that was ever long and hard on you was the third grade! You punk! You better run....
frank47hammer 1 year ago
@atty1chgo In addition, I am not critizing a dead singer. She is one of my favorite singers. I love Karen Carpenter, and I still do. So I have no ideal why you started this.
frank47hammer 1 year ago
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Compared to the original by King, this was a nice album cut, not born to be a smash. But after Richard remixed it, it became lighter and started to shine.
takumainc 1 year ago
Carole King, who wrote and originally recorded this lilting song, reportedly said something like this when she heard Karen's remake: "It makes my version sound like a demo." Since Ms. King's original is superb in itself, this was quite a compliment. There are no Karen Carpenters or Carole Kings around these days -- our loss!
Iwakuni8 1 year ago 2
@Iwakuni8 interesting, thanks
frank47hammer 1 year ago
A man today would not believe in divorce with this gem rocking you to sleep!
padude64 1 year ago
I use to bring this album over to my friends house when I was a kid--and we would sit there and act out the whole recording. Such good music to grow up on!
headacherack 1 year ago 3
I didn't remember this song. Thanks you very much for posting!!!
mabeatriz2 1 year ago
karen sings this song so sweetly.
MrJonk1969 1 year ago
:34 note karen's back-up on the words "next time" , untypically breathy and sensual, probably to better contrast a symmetrical treatment at :39 when the same back up vocal words are voice multiplied with her brothers and given two hard accents on the downbeats. cool little pick-up on the jazz flute--1:40-1:41 and also nice breathy staccatos on the up at 1:46. at 2:30 karen hits the high hat rythmically mirroring her voice--reminds me of shaft theme for a second, but compare with 1:21
turquoise770 1 year ago
Pretty version of a great breakup and recovery song. I prefer Carole singing her own song on this one though. ;)
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screenwitch 1 year ago
Such a shame.
EJsigstrat 1 year ago
Iif you do not like Karen Carpenter then get the f--k out because you are messing inside a hornets nest those of you who do not like her!
padude64 1 year ago 2
@padude64 hear hear
frank47hammer 1 year ago
She was Beautiful, inside and out. No comparison with Todays female singers. Hands Down, Karen Would WIN.
wolfmantip 1 year ago 5
Oh my gosh...there is a beautiful sound coming from Heaven above!
PeaceChick07 1 year ago 3
I'm 36 and you know what...Karen Carpenter has the best female voice ever. I love her voice and Richard's talent must not be pushed aside either. His harmonies made them. RIP KC. Through me my kids age 6 and 11 know you and your songs. Caught them a few times singing them to themselves. :o) That's great! I know I smiled.
TheSami1973 1 year ago
What a woman! My dream is to meet her in a dream. I wonder what knowledge she is saving up to share with the saints, I know that would be great. Beautiful woman up in the clouds, minister to Minnie, my beautiful soul-mate. Kingdom of Heaven is roaring so loud, can everyone hear it? Chariots of Fire. The Two-Edged Sword can't help but pour us out an even measure. Can you hear the war drums beat? World War Three. Oh no, visions and Dreams of Nuked New York City. DAMN NORTH KOREA TO THEIR FATE!
philochs 1 year ago
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Gayest song ive ever heard
cupcanman69 1 year ago
Coming from you that really means a lot...Ha Ha Ha !!!!
Karenfan09 1 year ago
I must say that i really like the re-mix version better than the original...love the keyboards...
can really tell the chord changes and progressions...
this is a great tune!
tonyf734atl 2 years ago
great flute solo.....
tsfonline 2 years ago
@dimpledick3inch Hi! Well I understand that you're saying that comment as a joke, but you shouldn't have said that.
Although I may agree that sometimes, Karen resembled a "witch", it's because of her being too thin. When she was healthy and all she looked good, pretty actually. Watch the video of Ticket to Ride or them playing Dancing In The Street when she was about 17. She looked great!
benjsinister 2 years ago 2
If this world was filled with more people like Karen Carpenter, it would be much better place to live! She seemed like such a beautiful person to know!
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Karenfan09 2 years ago
@ UKT......PLease seek professional help ASAP !!!!!
Karenfan09 2 years ago
uuhhhh....I sing always this song!
=)
UltimateKarenTribute 2 years ago
This Carole King composition is my favorite Karen Carpenter song. Nice sweet voice.
pbrucpaul 2 years ago
great great great, all i have to say. :)
9bffls4ever82 2 years ago 2
Ah...Karen had the voice of an angel. Her voice still gives me chills. Rest in peace, Karen.
dansangel42 2 years ago 10
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Boy am I glad she died.
MrKra7as 2 years ago
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You have the heart of satan. How could you say something so mean and cruel here on a page dedicated to Karen and Richard with fans that loved them? If you didn't like Karen why are you here? What ever did she do to you? Do us all a favor ................Keep your mean and negative comments to yourself. Karen was a very beautiful person who was very sensitive. She was an angel, and doesn't deserve to be talked about in a negative way. Your comment needs to be removed.
HippieNiecey 2 years ago 6
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When hippies use drugs, they are transported to a mystical land full of pretty colors and psychedelic. Just look at those purty colors, man. Whoa...
PEACE MY ASS !!! We nuked Japan and soon Baghdadoshima will be achieved and you're talking about PEACE? PIECE OF SHIT THAT IS PEACE!
MrKra7as 2 years ago
It's going to take sometime "This time" ^^...
nice...very rhyme song....and voice was very very cOOl...the Best Karen Carpenter as always^^..
yggeo 2 years ago
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9bffls4ever82 2 years ago
Wow ! That's Danny Kaye between Karen and Richard. Greatness knows it's own kind!
Dakers11 2 years ago
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I shudder to think of the songs Karen and Richard would have made had she lived on till now. I conclude that they really loved what they were doing, they were a long way from getting tired of it all, and would have lasted a long time after her death just to keep belting them out. She's sort of like a Patsy Cline, cut short just when she was into the gold of her life. Sweet voice, sweet woman.
brucew44guns 2 years ago
She was SO beautiful, it is so sad to imagine her struggles with her self esteem ...If only her Mother had paid attention to HER and Not Richard as much perhaps she would have had felt more love for herself...What Parents do to their Children !! God will judge her ...Karen..RIP ...xoxoxo
PeaceFan1 2 years ago 3
@PeaceFan1 ,parnts often don,t know and don't intend what they;re doing, you know.
Pearlofeire 2 years ago
wow, i had forgotten what a spectacular voice she had. strong and clear with a great sound....
Agoateeman 2 years ago 4
...makes my heart ache, I love it so much!
stimpp 2 years ago
A great cover version of another great Carole King song. Timeless!!!!!!!
davesbigplay 2 years ago 2
the times back then were simpler and they truly crossed over
hadeen00 2 years ago
While I was never a big Carpenters fan I do enjoy this song and it's just so terrible was she done to herself.
I know anerexia is considered a disease but still we're all responsable for our actions.
Wish she would of not allowed this to happen.
MIKECNW 2 years ago
Speaking as a recovered anorexic... I can tell you then when you have this illness a mental change occurs and the suffer actually starts to feel good about themselves and no matter what is said or done it takes a LONG time to come from behind that protective shell. Once you get to that point you have no control any more and the illness is then in the drivers seat witch is the reason why Karen ended up waiting way to LONG to get treatment and ulitamitly passed away..
Carpentersfan2003 2 years ago 3
touching & beautiful. all their songs****love you karen**** & richard****
d4seasons 2 years ago 4
I love this song and I wont be so blind next time.
nfllove 2 years ago
My favourite Carole King song. I'm not into, or even dislike, those classics in Tapestry, but this one is really moving. I prefer Carole King's admittedly "demo-like" version, but since the lyrics are not so sad, it can be said that Karen Carpenter's voice suits it better.
awnplmigo 2 years ago 2
Not my favorite Carole King song. But it is good to see that Richard captured the optimism behind Carole's complaint. Perfect match: CK and the Carpenters. Wish Richard had selected some more CK's songs for Karen to sing. "One", for instance.
vaccavo 2 years ago
beautiful!!..what more could I say! I love this song and I miss Karen terribly!
haseilblue 2 years ago 2
Perfection!
johnm001 2 years ago
karen spirit
nakluts 2 years ago
Amazing. Simply amazing. Hello to everyone who has excellent taste in music.
stimpp 2 years ago
Does anyone know where we could get the instrumental version of this song?
kirsm 2 years ago
There's a company called Selectatrack which I use for karaoke discs. They're excellent and post to you within a couple of days. I've tried to post the link for you twice but with no success. Fingers crossed for you! Pls let me know if you still have probs finding it - I'll see what I can do.
Fodyfan08 2 years ago
Definitely my favorite Carpenters song. Everything about it is perfect: lyrics, production, harmonies, Karen's breezy vocals, love it :)
alshouse 2 years ago
Not only was she amazingly talented,but she was also very beautiful in such a wholesome way.
9675775 2 years ago 12
There is not a day when I do not think of the beautiful music that the Carpenters produced.
padude64 2 years ago 38
@padude64 ************** I hear you, its hard NOT to cry when I hear their beautiful music....it touched when I was young and NOW that I am older I still get sentimental when I hear it............
chazrjr 1 year ago 2
@chazrjr Me too...when I hear ANY of the Carpenter's music, I'm happy {and} sad all at the same time. This music is REAL music. It can take me right back to the 'good old days' of my youth and a simple time I miss dearly. Thanks for this fabulous posting. xoxo.
vm24seven365 1 year ago
My absolute favorite Carpenter's song. Beautiful!!!! LOVE the flute solo in the middle!
gomogo2000 2 years ago 6
what a great person and a great song........RIP
csebrigh 2 years ago 5
Mike, Thanks once again for sharing and sending...foolishness never exists among friends....remember that!
We are all lost without Friends and they are usually there when no one else is....Thanks my friend!
Bob
Clof1959 2 years ago
always loved her beautiful unique voice. Missed her.
joeyrivera415 2 years ago 5
I miss Karen everyday.... what true vocal prodigy she was. There wont be another Karen for 600 years!!
vegas787 2 years ago 4
i like this song, not as much as the others, but its a cool song
mjjfan69 2 years ago
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