Karen and Richard, The Carpenters ... Unforgettable! These two brothers of my teenage years filled with much happiness your songs! Karen, get around this star-filled sky where you sing now, a big kiss and thanks for brighten my life with your songs! Love you, Carpenters!
I couldn't believe she dies of anorexia... I thought only people of this last decades did (dying of anorexia). She had an amazing voice and their music is a peaceful trip. The Carpenters are one of my favourite groups ever. RIP (though you're doing for so long)
I frequently post comments about artists that I've heard about and want to check out,
and artists who I kinda like, but they have aspects that are fair game for criticism.
People get all bent and say, "Why do you come to this site and be negative?" Well, I'm "commenting;" I thought that's what you're supposed to do. Karen is irreproachable.
i spent all my teenage years in my bedroom listening to these two ,and had nearly all the albums i could listen too that they had ,every birthday /christmas a carpenters album ,i bought from birthday money ect,an odd thing for a boy growing up in the late eighties ,but hey im glad i listen to them still do ,thanks for this
The Carpenters were the first concert I ever attended .... I was 12 years old. I'm 50 now and I still absolutely think theirs is the best pop music we will ever know.
okayy this reli spooky thing jus happened... i swear i have never heard this song before in my life but i somehow know all the lyrics and the tune... :S
Oh and by the way 'i'malittlemidget' you shouldn't care about what age you are and the type of music you listen to! i'm only 14 but you cannot beat the carpenters they're my all time favourite artists!
wow, ty for sharing this song. last night while talkin to a friend, and feeling sad. i remembered .. don't be afraid to love....i used to play it all the time, sing with it. helped me be happy
"Sunshine and, sunshine and Joyyy-yy." My thoughts exactly. This song was playing repeatedly in my car during a very rough period for me recently. It helped me tune out the darkness and just live again.
one of these days you'll find that's the way to live. and living is what we all were put on this earth to do, so come on and live and be happy don't be afraid to love...
don't be afraid to love!
every time i hear this song i couldn't help but sing!!!
Like this song by The Carpenters!! Nice melody and love the video you did to it. The Carpenters are the best. Karen could of sang anything. Love her range in her voice. She is one of my idols and always will be. Thanks for posting and great job!!
This was one of the songs that was on the demo that Herp Alpert of A & M Records listened to that helped "discover" the Carpenters in 1969. It's a really great song and Karen's vocal on this one must have impressed Herbie quite a bit.
love this
iiAngelic 10 months ago
Ciao, Karen R.I.P.
SalMessina1 1 year ago
How sad that Karen's life could not be the same as these lyrics of this joyful happy song she sang as a teen.
"Love, don't be afraid to love and get love returned...
That love is a groovy thing
It knows how to make you sing
And it fills up your life with sunshine and joy
Don't be afraid to give all you've got to give
One of these days you'll find that's the way to live
And living is what we all were put on this earth to do
So come on and live and be happy
Don't be afraid to love."
devydu 1 year ago 3
Karen and Richard, The Carpenters ... Unforgettable! These two brothers of my teenage years filled with much happiness your songs! Karen, get around this star-filled sky where you sing now, a big kiss and thanks for brighten my life with your songs! Love you, Carpenters!
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CICERO2010CARPENTERS 1 year ago
Reminds me of Bacharach and 1967 to 1971 Beach Boys. A very warm and charming tune.
jexplink 1 year ago
This is the song that sold Herb Albert on the Carpenters!
oneputtsteven 1 year ago
I love it :) This song became the Carpenters' stepping stone to the industry... no wonder! It's lovely :)
mnlght0snt 1 year ago
Karen is still giving us "sunshine and joy," with her lovely voice and angelic charm, to this day. Thank you, Downey, CA.
Iwakuni8 1 year ago 2
A one in a million voice!!!!
terriscalise 1 year ago
She was the best God bless you Karen
rakaislam 1 year ago
I couldn't believe she dies of anorexia... I thought only people of this last decades did (dying of anorexia). She had an amazing voice and their music is a peaceful trip. The Carpenters are one of my favourite groups ever. RIP (though you're doing for so long)
DaveBritish 1 year ago
I frequently post comments about artists that I've heard about and want to check out,
and artists who I kinda like, but they have aspects that are fair game for criticism.
People get all bent and say, "Why do you come to this site and be negative?" Well, I'm "commenting;" I thought that's what you're supposed to do. Karen is irreproachable.
swimologist8 1 year ago
TTR mean so much to me...
I say again: The best of them!!! =)
Regards...
Karen Spirit The umtilate KC`s tribute
UltimateKarenTribute 1 year ago
THE BEST ALBUM!! THE BEST OF THEM
UltimateKarenTribute 2 years ago
Timeless. Perfect. Unique. Missed.
TheSami1973 2 years ago 4
i spent all my teenage years in my bedroom listening to these two ,and had nearly all the albums i could listen too that they had ,every birthday /christmas a carpenters album ,i bought from birthday money ect,an odd thing for a boy growing up in the late eighties ,but hey im glad i listen to them still do ,thanks for this
wizzwamf 2 years ago 2
The Carpenters were the first concert I ever attended .... I was 12 years old. I'm 50 now and I still absolutely think theirs is the best pop music we will ever know.
thq1981 2 years ago
I have been a fan since i was a kid and im 32 :)
AVALONFANINVA 2 years ago
Oh hell, I played all my Carpenters albums until they were gray. LOL I need to replace them all on CD.
ticket88 2 years ago
My favorite Carpenters album of all. I played it until it was gray. Still have it too.
ticket88 2 years ago
okayy this reli spooky thing jus happened... i swear i have never heard this song before in my life but i somehow know all the lyrics and the tune... :S
Oh and by the way 'i'malittlemidget' you shouldn't care about what age you are and the type of music you listen to! i'm only 14 but you cannot beat the carpenters they're my all time favourite artists!
Jazzygal14 2 years ago
wow, ty for sharing this song. last night while talkin to a friend, and feeling sad. i remembered .. don't be afraid to love....i used to play it all the time, sing with it. helped me be happy
jelizham 3 years ago
This song is totally awesome! I'm only 24 so I really shouldn't be listening to The Carpenters but I love them more than chocolate and chips!
imalittlemidget 3 years ago
haha no one shouldn't NOT listen to the Carpenters! I'm 24 as well :)
evoloosh1 2 years ago
"Sunshine and, sunshine and Joyyy-yy." My thoughts exactly. This song was playing repeatedly in my car during a very rough period for me recently. It helped me tune out the darkness and just live again.
modspell 3 years ago
One of my most favorite songs by Karen! It has such a joyful feel to it. Thank you for posting!
joreis88 3 years ago
don't be afraid to give all you've got to give.
one of these days you'll find that's the way to live. and living is what we all were put on this earth to do, so come on and live and be happy don't be afraid to love...
don't be afraid to love!
every time i hear this song i couldn't help but sing!!!
I love you KAREN!!
haseilblue 3 years ago
A great example of Richard's arranging creativity. The harmony is excellent but that is probably easy with a great song like this.
KSchwab9 3 years ago
that was really beautiful...we do miss her so much and her memory lives on...thank you
ilovepepe2 3 years ago 4
Love, don't be afraid to love and get love returned
Don't be afraid to tell everyone you're learned
(*) That love is a groovy thing
It knows how to make you sing
Ant it fills up your life with sunshine and joy
Don't be afraid to give all you've got to give
One of these days you'll find that's the way to live
And living is what we all were put on this earth to do
So come on and live and be happy
Don't be afraid to love
elisa1077 3 years ago 2
I've never heard it before, it's great.
Not only Karen's voice, the melody itself is also great.
cwt907 3 years ago
amazing...i 1st heard this on the karen carpenter story...brill!!
lalaa05 4 years ago
Like this song by The Carpenters!! Nice melody and love the video you did to it. The Carpenters are the best. Karen could of sang anything. Love her range in her voice. She is one of my idols and always will be. Thanks for posting and great job!!
carpentersfan1 4 years ago 6
Thank you so much! I'm glad that you enjoyed it! :D
AKindOfHush 4 years ago
It is real hard to believe that it will be 25
years next month that she left this earth....
THANK YOU FOR KEEPING HER MUSIC ALIVE~~~~~~
mandycaly 4 years ago 12
@mandycaly The greatest female singer to hit the earth. I am 22 years old and I love The Carpenters.
DaileyVincentFan100 1 year ago 3
@DaileyVincentFan100 I am so glad that Karen Carpenter still speaks to so many hearts,today~~ Take Good Care and Thank You for sharing~~
mandycaly 1 year ago 2
this sounds way better than the demo version, this was on the ticket to ride album right?
this vid was great!
Gwenster11 4 years ago 2
This was one of the songs that was on the demo that Herp Alpert of A & M Records listened to that helped "discover" the Carpenters in 1969. It's a really great song and Karen's vocal on this one must have impressed Herbie quite a bit.
jpsgresham 4 years ago 2
I've never heard this song in its entirety. It's such a happy song with a great melody. Thank you!
mzklover 4 years ago 9
I remember this video. Love it.
LoveHowardBanister 4 years ago 4
You're welcome! I'm glad that you enjoyed it again! :D
AKindOfHush 4 years ago 2