I miss her.......her brother is genious and now she gone. Leon russell wrote this and his version is best but she was so good.O well ..........Makes me sad she died so young..goodnight Karen
I love her overdubbed backup vocals on Carpenters records. Nothing on earth sounds like that.Its like taking Linda McCartney out of Wings vocals. Its just not the same.
Made to be enjoyed on a cold day, with a wood fire blazing and a glass of port to hand. This song is part of a cluster of tracks at the end of the Song For You album that together make up one of the best concept pieces ever. It really needs to be listened to in the context of the album.
To my sweet Mom, Brenda....There's no one more important to me...can't you please see through me cause we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you. You taught me precious secrets of a truth withholding nothing. You came out in front and I was hiding but now I am so much better and if my words don't come together listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding. I love you in a place where there's no space or time. I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine. Love, Michele...
I dedicate this song to my mother and best friend, Brenda Mae. Mommy...I love you in a place where's there's no space or time...I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine. And when my life is over...remember when we were together....we were alone and I was singing this song for you...... With all my love and gratitude from your daughter, Michele Renee
One of my favorites by Karen. I remember it on the radio in the 70s, though it was not released as a single. In response to a post that said Whitney's version had soul and even Christina's had soul, but Karen's didn't, well, this version certainly moves MY soul. Please don't define soul for the rest of us. Karen's version moves me in a way that the other versions don't. All their wailing and vocal acrobatics mean nothing to me. I don't relate to it. Karen's version has soul and touches MY soul.
This song has been performed and recorded by hundreds of singers, nevertheless it has never been nor will it ever be performed like Karen Carpenter did. Funny how no matter the song, after she interpreted it, it became "hers and hers alone". I miss you every day, Karen. Your voice brings comfort to my soul every time.
this song has a very interesting refrain, bridge--very sophistacted--not your typical 32 bar wonder. And what can one say about Ms. Carpenter--she is divine.
The Carpenters took their lumps from the critics of their time - lyrics too "saccharin" they said... But like fine wine, their music has aged well over the years and occupies a place in music history transcendent of their contemporaries criticism...
It is all about the low notes, there are three who have the control in the lower register that Karen had: Sarah Vaughan, Mavis Staples and (gulp) Anne Murray. Everyone else wails away. In this song it is all about the timing in the "and I'm singing this song for you" at 0:25. Andy Williams does this as well (it is the phrasing that Uncle Leon wrote. Nothing against all the others who miasmize this phrase, but the close cluster is wonderful.
I'm happy to say I had the pleasure of meeting the man who wrote this song, Mr. Leon Russell, and he was a total gentleman, even granting me an autograph. One of my favorite song writers of all time. This song bears a lot of the responsibility for that.
In Litlle Girl Blue Part 2 (What I did with all the money I made off of Karen Carpenter's misfortune) Randy Schmidt should pay his usual kudos to him, himself & he & mention to the world that he indeed is denton's teacher of the year, & Remind the people once again that put him on the NY times best sellers list that, He became a Carpenters fan in 1989 after watching The made for TV movie, The Karen Carpenter story, WOW what a historian (NOT) How many you tube channels does this guy have?
Inside and out, Karen Carpenter was one of the most beautiful Souls to ever be on this Planet..........even Hypatia of Alexandria can't rank with her. May Karen's memory last as long as the Earth itself..........surely no voice in the Cosmos could ever be as sweet........and Human.
i love the carpenters i grew up with thier music and i love it itt is too bad that karen died so young thier will never be a voice like heres again we miss you karen
If you don't get emotional or melancoly when this angel sings then you're not human imo. Sweet Jesus what a talent! This woman could have sung the alphabet and I'd be in tears :)))
Much props to Mr. Russell for writing such a beautiful piece, but the late Donny Hathaway completely made this song, as far as I'm concerned. The accompanying instrumentals are absolutely epic.
@housebanks22 Leon Russell wrote this for his first solo album 'Leon Russell', which was released in 1970 on Shelter Records. A slow, pained plea for forgiveness and understanding from an estranged lover, the tune is one of Russell's best-known compositions.
~As yng.-bachelor in HollywoodHills circa-'70, late to an appointment, I spotted 'girl of my dreams' in front of a VenturaBlvd. Audio-shoppe. Double-parking my Corvette, i strolled over for closer impression! She was testing a Mic.; -i became enthralled by her voice & loveliness, and told her so; -she smiled graciously thanking me, then proceeded with the Mic. -Was later told by shop-owner- "Robair you should have stayed, ms.Carpenter hoped to become acquainted"; --i'm still heartbroken..!
@AryanKnight It was the mid '70's, and she was testing a mic. As the Geico commercial would say: "you'd have to be living under a rock" to not recognize the voice, if not the face by the mid-'70's. You sure it wasn't a "Ms. Carpenter", and not THE Karen Carpenter?
~an absolutely sterling composition, and an equally inspired performance by Karen and gifted bro-Richard, --plus the wonderful interim tenor-sax solo by the brilliant Bob Messenger which captured the very essence of this lilting melody and mellifluous vocalization by ms.Carpenter, --whom like early/mid -Sinatra and enduring JackJones, -had the pipes to deliver the goods! . ~Robair
gavin degraw and michael buble's version gives me the goosebumps .. but without the carpenters, this very beautiful song wouldn't have been made ! ^_^
We live in a world where the media just adds fuel to an already burning fire.Randy Schmidt is no different!!! How much substance can there be to an Author who purposely only puts part of Richard Carpenters head on a cover of a book that he has written, and then he states, when you get done reading the book, people will understand. Little Girl Blue is a mere Pamphlet compared to all the Facts that he couldn't get, some things "MUST" stay private Randy, because we know you would print it! GB KC
People are waxing lyrical about how great Amy Winehouse was, the girl had talent which she never realised; that's the worst thing; she hadn't offered anything in music for years. On the other hand, Karen marked herself as a legend through the biggest selling albums of all time, a true endearing legacy to a lady who HADso much more to offer. No comparison I'm afraid. RIP Karen and Amy.
@1980Houdini I respect both Amy and Karen. Amy is my generation, Karen my mum's. I dont think there is any reason to compare them. They're both legends in their own right. Amy also had the best selling album of the century in the U.K. She also had so much more to offer and that's what bought me back to this song again, as her posthumous album is to be released December 5th and she covered this song, which we be equally amazing as Donny's and Karen's version, I'm sure. R.I.P <3
I would like to put this one out there & roll the Dice for the world to read & see what they think of this idea. I would Love more than anything in the world for Richard Carpenter to get the Carpenter band together (including Herb, & Burt who were a Big part) & do a tribute show for Karen &Tony. Why not one more time, for the good old times. Everyones getting older each & every year, I really believe in my heart that this would be special & Karen could be included on a Big Screen with Pictures
You'll always be remebered by the wonderful songs you sung.one of which is A SONG FOR YOU.....a classic song that will linger in my mind for the rest of my life...a day after tomorrow.
... its hard to find words to describe this beautiful song ….. at the very least its breathtakingly lovely…. To the 26 dislikes ( so far ) may God forgive them ….
So sweet, what a tune. Karen Carpenter, ELLA Fitzgerald, Luciano Pavarotti, and last but not least Frank Sinatra; vocalists who could truely reach the soul.
People have been asking me about if I knew of any other Carpenters material that would be released to the public. I know personally that there is quite a bit of product out there that people will enjoy, especially alot of backstage footage, but ultimetely the decision will be up to Richard at what he wants to release weather it be outtakes, or other product. However some footage will stay private, including some of my own footage, & I will always honor that. However it's time to open te vault!
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I will go on the record by saying Karen Carpenter's problem was ultimately SELF ESTEEM, that lead to her eating disorder. Over the last 10 months countless people have told me that I was right about Randy Schmidt just wanting to sell books, however pay no kudos to me. The fans usually find out the truth. I can add 25 chapters to Randy's INCOMPLETE book. The people who wouldn't talk to him will talk to me, because I would NEVER throw people of whom I Love under the bus, especially Karen.
@vmuto1 Naturally, anorexia and bulimia is def a self-esteem problem,However,it goes lot deeper than just that and we are not professionals to proclaim that..Being a woman and growing up in that era in general i feel as if"having felt as if you had no control over your own life"(over-protective) parent's,just as Karen's life..as most a girl's life was back in that day,coming fro a religious aspect as well......If the book says anything less then i will def not buy it!!!!!!
I bet her recording of this song made Leon Russell cry! What a voice! RIP, Karen... you made millions of girls want to sing, play the drums, and rock. You opened the door for generations, and I'm so glad I got to see you in person. What a lovely soul.
My 8 year old son compares this version with Michael Buble's. Every time he hears the iPhone playing Buble's version, he tells me to play the one with the lady, it's so much "smoother"
As for The Carpenters & The Hall of Fame. Look friends, The Carpenters did their own thing, ONE BIG THING, that people should know is they didn't sign up to be on anyones team, or kiss anyones ass. They recorded, did touring galore around the world,, recieved grammies, best selling American group between 1970-80. Richard even says,"you dont have to like us, but you can't say we're not good" They we're ORIGINAL, & that pisses people off still today. Even Donny & Marie has seem to forget KC & RC.
What an amazing voice. Minimal instrument arrangements and her vocals are mind-blowing. Gone are the days when singers actually could 'SING'. Wish I was born in the 60s or the 70s...
is the original album version from the remastered cd also remixed by her brother? cause if it is, i might as well just buy the 40/40 compilation instead...thanx
Wonderful song, wonderful voice. Great orchestration by another 'giant' in the music business, Mr Perry Botkin Jr. When talented individuals like these meet .... 'something wonderful is bound to happen ......
Known this all my life, hearing it anew today after finding a discography for another amazing artist . Karen & Richard's hands are full with the vocal & piano, so who puts all the rest of this together? A creative genius in the form of arranger/orchestrator Perry Botkin, Jr , writer of the song Bless the Beasts & the Children. It's his placement of the lush strings, the backing vocals, the sax solos & the dynamics that take this pretty song & help transform it into the work of art we love today.
Your voice is Oh! so gorgeous, Karen your stay on this planet has left so much for some of us to enjoy, I am now approaching my eightieth birthday. perhaps if there is another place you will be topping the charts BUT HAPPILY? F_ANTASTIC LADY.
Your voice is Oh! so gorgeous, Karen your stay on this planet has left so much for some of us to enjoy, I am now approaching my eightieth birthday. perhaps if there is another place you will be topping the charts BUT HAPPILY? F_ANTASTIC LADY.
With each day that goes by, now going on 10 months, I'm still sickened by the fact that Karen's friends Carol, Debbie & Frank actually "ALLOWED" Randy Schmidt to bring both himself & his book to East Haven & even worse Nathan Hale Elementary School. I Love & Respect all three of you & I'm really glad that the most precious & private things about Karen Randy will NEVER have to know. The post reaction that Mr. Schmidt was there was Not well received by East Haven. Still isen't!
@robbieoros Jesus Robbie, I read the first line of what you shared, and i thought- YEAH ! ...Thats how i'm feelin' too ! i did not expect it would be for a like reason, Loss... until i read on. i lost my best friend right after Graduation...and after 24 years, for some reason, 2 or 3 times a month, he comes back like its yesterday and i did not cry this time till i read your post, i'm sorry for your pain Bro,.... But, as a Career Hospice nurse, i Have SEEN...and i know you WILL see them again.
yeah, i gotta say, i'm a died in the wool 43 year old Rocker ! but, i loved Karen and Richard Carpenter since i was a wee tot, and after all these years and more than a few Hard Miles... i still got nothin' but love and appreciation For the way their UNBELIEVABLY SMOOTH Vocals and Arrangements, and Wickedly Heartfelt Melodies and lyrics, still Tug at my little kid soul... screw it, i'm proud of my Gentle "whipped cream" center. i'm a good man, and Richard and Karen Remind me of that, Thankyou !
One of the best female voices of all time...Karen Carpenter did not die from anorexia itself, but from the side-effects of the disease. - Why Karen, Why??!!(ML)
I love you Karen ... you are missed
maurizius27 15 hours ago in playlist Favorite videos
"Effortlessly" beautiful voice....
mustbherpersonality 2 days ago 2
I miss her.......her brother is genious and now she gone. Leon russell wrote this and his version is best but she was so good.O well ..........Makes me sad she died so young..goodnight Karen
Mlczdk1 1 week ago
She always sounded like she had a huge reserve tank.
1980Houdini 1 week ago
good voice
bobcet56 1 week ago
I love her overdubbed backup vocals on Carpenters records. Nothing on earth sounds like that.Its like taking Linda McCartney out of Wings vocals. Its just not the same.
molly688 1 week ago
For my one true love. . .SRT
jrf14032 1 week ago
i wish people my age would appreciate music like this. I am fourteen and i love this song
TheLSproductions 1 week ago
Made to be enjoyed on a cold day, with a wood fire blazing and a glass of port to hand. This song is part of a cluster of tracks at the end of the Song For You album that together make up one of the best concept pieces ever. It really needs to be listened to in the context of the album.
MusicMadMaurice 2 weeks ago
Pitch.. Our Karen had it and she should be what comes up when you search that word on Google...
TheGreeneyedstone 2 weeks ago in playlist my favorite things 2
To my sweet Mom, Brenda....There's no one more important to me...can't you please see through me cause we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you. You taught me precious secrets of a truth withholding nothing. You came out in front and I was hiding but now I am so much better and if my words don't come together listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding. I love you in a place where there's no space or time. I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine. Love, Michele...
TheMickiLove 2 weeks ago 2
I dedicate this song to my mother and best friend, Brenda Mae. Mommy...I love you in a place where's there's no space or time...I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine. And when my life is over...remember when we were together....we were alone and I was singing this song for you...... With all my love and gratitude from your daughter, Michele Renee
TheMickiLove 2 weeks ago
@PhillyC187 that is so touching,i was in a coma,not my ex-wife stood in the hospital with me but my sister came to see me!
johnny0g 3 weeks ago
Her voice tears me completely to shreads!! Always has!!! God bless you Karen!!! You've blessed us in so many ways!!!!
StrengthMuscle2 3 weeks ago
um verdadeiro clássico simplesmente linda
renatoeduardocasado 3 weeks ago
linda música!!! 31 pessoas não gostam...será que gostam de que?
paspires68 1 month ago
i MISS HER EVERY DAI OF MY LIFE... SHE WAS A SPECIAL SINGER AND HER VOICE WAS SIMPLY THE BEST!!!! I WILL LOVE YOU FOR EVER, MY DEAR kAREN... MISS YOU
TheAlexisromano 1 month ago
An original
socalguy77 1 month ago
Tears, Karen, Leon, Beauty, Music... Time... Life... GORGEOUS! SWEET!
starrrkrazeee 1 month ago
One of my favorites by Karen. I remember it on the radio in the 70s, though it was not released as a single. In response to a post that said Whitney's version had soul and even Christina's had soul, but Karen's didn't, well, this version certainly moves MY soul. Please don't define soul for the rest of us. Karen's version moves me in a way that the other versions don't. All their wailing and vocal acrobatics mean nothing to me. I don't relate to it. Karen's version has soul and touches MY soul.
Drbyage60 1 month ago in playlist Liked videos 8
ベリーぐっと(すっごい）！！
XxSaKuRaCATxX 1 month ago
This song has been performed and recorded by hundreds of singers, nevertheless it has never been nor will it ever be performed like Karen Carpenter did. Funny how no matter the song, after she interpreted it, it became "hers and hers alone". I miss you every day, Karen. Your voice brings comfort to my soul every time.
alex7700585 1 month ago
if you pick dislike, please explain. it's inconceivable to most of us.
kgp1955 1 month ago
WTF????????????? What is there to dislike about this video???? I don't get it retards! try again!
HENRY55994 1 month ago
This song is not for 31 fools!!!
Rockmeistro1 1 month ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Carpenters 5
Incredible, incredible voice. I'm always astonished when I hear it. Those low notes - gorgeous.
melizmatea 1 month ago 3
she was sacred now and then
waldoloko 1 month ago 4
"I know your image of me is what I'd hope to be."
Wouldn't we all love to have someone who gave us that image of ourselves. ...ahh. In a perfect world....
missmonasuzette 1 month ago
i love you Cindy
Dragonbornn 1 month ago in playlist carpenters
i love you Andrea!
johnny0g 2 months ago
Non so quali sensazioni sento quando ascolto con il cuore questa canzone: so solo che ogni volta mi viene da piangere. Grazie ai Carpenters
umbriaoffroad 2 months ago
Child - " Daddy, who's the best singer that's ever lived "
Dad - " Karen Carpenter by a country mile "
Child - " How do you know that ?"
Dad - " I have a pair of ears .. "
Joseph171094 2 months ago 65
@Joseph171094
Great post!! :))
Purple1984Rain 2 months ago
U are a FRIEND of mine
LoneWolfGammaRider68 2 months ago
this song has a very interesting refrain, bridge--very sophistacted--not your typical 32 bar wonder. And what can one say about Ms. Carpenter--she is divine.
windstorm1000 2 months ago
incredible vocal artist.
windstorm1000 2 months ago
beautiful too, love music touches the soul!
sempreonline100 2 months ago
Beautiful, Carpenters ...
MISTERPAUL30 2 months ago
Covered by Amy Winehouse and will be on her new album out Dec 5th.
Amy sang this at her home in the spring of 09 and halfway broke down and cried.
195477EP 2 months ago 3
Karen,Amy,DonnyMiles,Jaco,etc.,etc. all took the train to the NITECLUB
Xenobia10 2 months ago
I love you in a place where there's no space or time.
maralyons 2 months ago
This is definitely one of my Carpenters songs. Karen's voice is so timeless.
maralyons 2 months ago
If I am an astronaut and someday meet an alien, I would play this song to "him" . I think we can be friend then.
But I hope my teammates are not kid enough to play Bieber to "him"...
spcloyb 2 months ago
The Carpenters took their lumps from the critics of their time - lyrics too "saccharin" they said... But like fine wine, their music has aged well over the years and occupies a place in music history transcendent of their contemporaries criticism...
Reactiv12 2 months ago
It is all about the low notes, there are three who have the control in the lower register that Karen had: Sarah Vaughan, Mavis Staples and (gulp) Anne Murray. Everyone else wails away. In this song it is all about the timing in the "and I'm singing this song for you" at 0:25. Andy Williams does this as well (it is the phrasing that Uncle Leon wrote. Nothing against all the others who miasmize this phrase, but the close cluster is wonderful.
skrivis52 2 months ago
"A Song for You," will be on Amy Winehouse's CD due for release in December 2011.
trying4triangles 2 months ago
i just love KAREN CARPENTER....
ahfaxthis 3 months ago
The two greatest female vocalists: Karen and Agnetha of Abba......
zlatantillifk 3 months ago
I'm happy to say I had the pleasure of meeting the man who wrote this song, Mr. Leon Russell, and he was a total gentleman, even granting me an autograph. One of my favorite song writers of all time. This song bears a lot of the responsibility for that.
Rudy61287 3 months ago
@Rudy61287 and he also wrote thier hit "Superstar" He's a true master
Poppix8 2 months ago
Whitney Houston violently murders this song....Karen makes vocal love to it. Exquisite
edwardphyllis 3 months ago
@edwardphyllis Karen Carpenter, a song's best friend.
oneputtsteven 3 months ago 3
So nice:) Though I wasn't able to see her personally due to our generation gap yet her voice is still powerful and caught the taste of my ears. :)
claricemae18 3 months ago
Love you Karen and you will be missed forever precious angel! I know you are singing with the angels Miss You!
mattiesweetbabygirl 3 months ago
Karen has the best voice.
bluetulip18 3 months ago
her angelic voice and a dazzling sax riff--this made my day
mlpond4 3 months ago
In Litlle Girl Blue Part 2 (What I did with all the money I made off of Karen Carpenter's misfortune) Randy Schmidt should pay his usual kudos to him, himself & he & mention to the world that he indeed is denton's teacher of the year, & Remind the people once again that put him on the NY times best sellers list that, He became a Carpenters fan in 1989 after watching The made for TV movie, The Karen Carpenter story, WOW what a historian (NOT) How many you tube channels does this guy have?
vmuto1 3 months ago
One of the greatest sax solos of all time.
Miss you so much, Karen.
keifersatyou 3 months ago 2
Inside and out, Karen Carpenter was one of the most beautiful Souls to ever be on this Planet..........even Hypatia of Alexandria can't rank with her. May Karen's memory last as long as the Earth itself..........surely no voice in the Cosmos could ever be as sweet........and Human.
rattinox 3 months ago
i love the carpenters i grew up with thier music and i love it itt is too bad that karen died so young thier will never be a voice like heres again we miss you karen
pianoman4581 3 months ago
I love her voice. I am 19 and I wish I would have been alive back then but her voice always live on.
MegaPinkpokadot 3 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Carpenters
Whomever disliked this is a real hater!
goodymfla 3 months ago
If you don't get emotional or melancoly when this angel sings then you're not human imo. Sweet Jesus what a talent! This woman could have sung the alphabet and I'd be in tears :)))
Purple1984Rain 3 months ago 2
we love you karen xoxoxo
blownfuse1231 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Carpenters 3
Much props to Mr. Russell for writing such a beautiful piece, but the late Donny Hathaway completely made this song, as far as I'm concerned. The accompanying instrumentals are absolutely epic.
mpope409 4 months ago
Her voice is like no other...beautiful!
chaire7 4 months ago 9
The sax, it talks!
1980Houdini 4 months ago
I Miss her so much....hurt's to know she's gone never be another voice or talent like she had....Peace unto you Karen...U ARE MISSED
gruffy1214 4 months ago in playlist CARPENTERS 2
Kinda addicted.. the more i listen to her songs. The more I fall deeper to her beautiful voice.
giftaholic 4 months ago
the lyric is owesome carpenters too
mihtartari 4 months ago
i remember listenning to this with my first girl i will always hold a special spot for debbie
oldman850 4 months ago
The voice of an Angel
roaddog481 4 months ago 2
One of my favorite songs from them!! I am sure Leon Russell felt honored with this version.
rndchemist 4 months ago
@rndchemist I loved it too....
mihtartari 4 months ago
Karen Carpenter and Helen Reddy did the best versions of this song without question. Helen's version is posted above for those who never heard it.
ReddyRockedThe70s 4 months ago
28 people are nobs!!!!
jennybul 4 months ago
こんなに泣けるなんて・・・
名曲です・・・
カレン、ありがとう。
realvoice21 4 months ago
Purest harmonies in the history of music. you cant help but surrender
Cc00kies 4 months ago
who did this first?
housebanks22 4 months ago
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txlastrebel 4 months ago in playlist More videos from swebb4312
@housebanks22 Leon Russell wrote this for his first solo album 'Leon Russell', which was released in 1970 on Shelter Records. A slow, pained plea for forgiveness and understanding from an estranged lover, the tune is one of Russell's best-known compositions.
txlastrebel 4 months ago
mo one will ever replace karen carpenter, one of a kind.
thatchevy101 4 months ago
27 zombies simply haven't any soul
prober45 5 months ago
Que dire.........c'est une voix exceptionnelle .Un magnétisme fou...une mélodie harmonieuse......et un frère sympa comme tout .
MrLinoventura 5 months ago
Too bad you didn't hang around to actually meet the young lass. The Carpenters are awesome.
shgrbkr 5 months ago
With all of the music I've heard in 50 years on this earth, I could listen this, and It makes me happy. Great song!
pheasantsway6 5 months ago
@pheasantsway6 I got 61 years......And I agree, my friend.
gto66solstice08 5 months ago
Homenaje a KAREN CARPENTER
jorgealbertobaron 5 months ago
~As yng.-bachelor in HollywoodHills circa-'70, late to an appointment, I spotted 'girl of my dreams' in front of a VenturaBlvd. Audio-shoppe. Double-parking my Corvette, i strolled over for closer impression! She was testing a Mic.; -i became enthralled by her voice & loveliness, and told her so; -she smiled graciously thanking me, then proceeded with the Mic. -Was later told by shop-owner- "Robair you should have stayed, ms.Carpenter hoped to become acquainted"; --i'm still heartbroken..!
AryanKnight 5 months ago
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This music A Song For You which lets the heart of a listening person soften as for the melodious voice of KarenCarpenter her
I change, and there is not the tunefulness even if I pass in favorite music more than 30 years. The song of CARPENTERS
It is eternity Thank you Karen
maywhiteflash 5 months ago
your life is over yet we're only together in your beautiful songs. come down my dear, and sing to me your latest song in heaven.
superman42013 5 months ago
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AryanKnight 5 months ago
@AryanKnight It was the mid '70's, and she was testing a mic. As the Geico commercial would say: "you'd have to be living under a rock" to not recognize the voice, if not the face by the mid-'70's. You sure it wasn't a "Ms. Carpenter", and not THE Karen Carpenter?
greenwich1754 5 months ago
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AryanKnight 5 months ago
"...and when my life is over, remember when we were together:
we were alone and I was singing this song for you."
Thank you, Karen.
glockenspiel9971 5 months ago 2
~an absolutely sterling composition, and an equally inspired performance by Karen and gifted bro-Richard, --plus the wonderful interim tenor-sax solo by the brilliant Bob Messenger which captured the very essence of this lilting melody and mellifluous vocalization by ms.Carpenter, --whom like early/mid -Sinatra and enduring JackJones, -had the pipes to deliver the goods! . ~Robair
AryanKnight 5 months ago
great song. . . . great voice . . .
23nils 6 months ago
gavin degraw and michael buble's version gives me the goosebumps .. but without the carpenters, this very beautiful song wouldn't have been made ! ^_^
anonymousome29 6 months ago
remind me with this song when i was young,i have to go to in my neighbor house,
just to played this song,back then,i was10 yrs now,am in a mid age,and i still love
carpenters,hi, Gloria tubing,i hope you read this and i guess,you know who i am?
charen032 6 months ago
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We live in a world where the media just adds fuel to an already burning fire.Randy Schmidt is no different!!! How much substance can there be to an Author who purposely only puts part of Richard Carpenters head on a cover of a book that he has written, and then he states, when you get done reading the book, people will understand. Little Girl Blue is a mere Pamphlet compared to all the Facts that he couldn't get, some things "MUST" stay private Randy, because we know you would print it! GB KC
vmuto1 6 months ago
we miss you karen,one of my favorite song,what a voice,
charen032 6 months ago
People are waxing lyrical about how great Amy Winehouse was, the girl had talent which she never realised; that's the worst thing; she hadn't offered anything in music for years. On the other hand, Karen marked herself as a legend through the biggest selling albums of all time, a true endearing legacy to a lady who HADso much more to offer. No comparison I'm afraid. RIP Karen and Amy.
1980Houdini 6 months ago 15
@1980Houdini If there's no comparison then why are you making one?
LetsGoFcukingMental 3 months ago
@1980Houdini I respect both Amy and Karen. Amy is my generation, Karen my mum's. I dont think there is any reason to compare them. They're both legends in their own right. Amy also had the best selling album of the century in the U.K. She also had so much more to offer and that's what bought me back to this song again, as her posthumous album is to be released December 5th and she covered this song, which we be equally amazing as Donny's and Karen's version, I'm sure. R.I.P <3
hazel999666 3 months ago 2
@1980Houdini They were both great doing what they did best, singing from deep their hearts.
lycurgotostes 3 months ago
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I would like to put this one out there & roll the Dice for the world to read & see what they think of this idea. I would Love more than anything in the world for Richard Carpenter to get the Carpenter band together (including Herb, & Burt who were a Big part) & do a tribute show for Karen &Tony. Why not one more time, for the good old times. Everyones getting older each & every year, I really believe in my heart that this would be special & Karen could be included on a Big Screen with Pictures
vmuto1 6 months ago
This is one of my favourites .
RIP Karen
Does anyone know what Richard is up to these days? I guess enjoying his retirement
sydneygayboi 6 months ago
im glad i have the CD with this song
MrBenny7878 6 months ago
What clarity and range and control vocally. The world stops and listens whenever Karen sings
Purple1984Rain 6 months ago 5
for my one true love---srt
jrf14032 6 months ago
love this song so much... honey this is song is for you! i love you!!!
honeybunch2268 6 months ago
You'll always be remebered by the wonderful songs you sung.one of which is A SONG FOR YOU.....a classic song that will linger in my mind for the rest of my life...a day after tomorrow.
greenchavalier 6 months ago
God Karen I miss you.
kidkosh 6 months ago
... its hard to find words to describe this beautiful song ….. at the very least its breathtakingly lovely…. To the 26 dislikes ( so far ) may God forgive them ….
PPLKUL 6 months ago
So sweet, what a tune. Karen Carpenter, ELLA Fitzgerald, Luciano Pavarotti, and last but not least Frank Sinatra; vocalists who could truely reach the soul.
1980Houdini 6 months ago
Lovely song sung by a lady with a beautiful voice who passed much too soon. You are missed Karen.
Keezie27 6 months ago 2
hoy my God, this is a best voice the world !!!
mendigobagda 6 months ago 9
Hauntingly beautiful! This Song makes me shudder!
zauberwortful 6 months ago
Leon Russel Wrote this masterpiece. What a genius! She really breathes life into it! Miss those 70s!
berad3 6 months ago
mom this song is for you thanks for the 45 I played it night and day love you c.n I will see again when it is my time R.I.P
thecrazybitch371 6 months ago
Love it if you could take a listen to my own cover of this classic song.
AshleighGrace94 6 months ago
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Shes the only girl singer that I love
elliedrama46 6 months ago in playlist early 70's music
The VOICE that never got replaced !!
gaspo2180 7 months ago 5
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People have been asking me about if I knew of any other Carpenters material that would be released to the public. I know personally that there is quite a bit of product out there that people will enjoy, especially alot of backstage footage, but ultimetely the decision will be up to Richard at what he wants to release weather it be outtakes, or other product. However some footage will stay private, including some of my own footage, & I will always honor that. However it's time to open te vault!
vmuto1 7 months ago
Awesome!
BlackieTedd 7 months ago
:'(
RXTVonline 7 months ago
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I will go on the record by saying Karen Carpenter's problem was ultimately SELF ESTEEM, that lead to her eating disorder. Over the last 10 months countless people have told me that I was right about Randy Schmidt just wanting to sell books, however pay no kudos to me. The fans usually find out the truth. I can add 25 chapters to Randy's INCOMPLETE book. The people who wouldn't talk to him will talk to me, because I would NEVER throw people of whom I Love under the bus, especially Karen.
vmuto1 7 months ago
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@vmuto1 Naturally, anorexia and bulimia is def a self-esteem problem,However,it goes lot deeper than just that and we are not professionals to proclaim that..Being a woman and growing up in that era in general i feel as if"having felt as if you had no control over your own life"(over-protective) parent's,just as Karen's life..as most a girl's life was back in that day,coming fro a religious aspect as well......If the book says anything less then i will def not buy it!!!!!!
JennaP46 7 months ago
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@JennaP46 Did you know Karen? Just curious???????
vmuto1 7 months ago
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THE BEST VOICE EVER CREATED BY GOD , AN ANGEL´S VOICE, IS KAREN´S VOICE.
HUMAN LOVE DID NOT PAYED YOU WELL WHAT YOU DESERVED IN THIS LIFE.
KAREN, YOU AWAKED LOVE IN OUR HEARTS AND OUR SOULS, I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER.
I WILL MEET YOU IN HEAVEN, FOR SURE.
525falco 7 months ago
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love love love this song!!!!!!
munchkinjj123 7 months ago
thank you for your song
TheMaryGie 7 months ago 4
I bet her recording of this song made Leon Russell cry! What a voice! RIP, Karen... you made millions of girls want to sing, play the drums, and rock. You opened the door for generations, and I'm so glad I got to see you in person. What a lovely soul.
MORGAN999 7 months ago 9
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@MORGAN999 You rock girl!!
JennaP46 7 months ago
Karen has a "gift" (i think that's the right word)...
a gift that enables her to sing a song and make it sound and feel as if...
- she sings for no one but you.
- she sings with only you in mind.
- she invests in every emotion that the song require because every song is for you.
tomtompataygutom 7 months ago 12
My 8 year old son compares this version with Michael Buble's. Every time he hears the iPhone playing Buble's version, he tells me to play the one with the lady, it's so much "smoother"
pawoon 7 months ago
Karen still lives on in music.What a fantastic voice.
katehaffenden1 7 months ago 8
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donny hathaway is better but still she carries it :) good stuff
darkness101011 7 months ago
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Who wouldn´t like this song!!
Carlosdiehard 7 months ago
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As for The Carpenters & The Hall of Fame. Look friends, The Carpenters did their own thing, ONE BIG THING, that people should know is they didn't sign up to be on anyones team, or kiss anyones ass. They recorded, did touring galore around the world,, recieved grammies, best selling American group between 1970-80. Richard even says,"you dont have to like us, but you can't say we're not good" They we're ORIGINAL, & that pisses people off still today. Even Donny & Marie has seem to forget KC & RC.
vmuto1 7 months ago
i love u karen,you have touched me in so many ways,the world isnt the same without you xx
naxcv 7 months ago 9
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I love this song!
PRUDENCE19831 7 months ago
What an amazing voice. Minimal instrument arrangements and her vocals are mind-blowing. Gone are the days when singers actually could 'SING'. Wish I was born in the 60s or the 70s...
13vaibhavgupta 7 months ago 7
Karen was on of a kind. It makes me sad what happened to her everytime I hear her, but she could sure sing.
jcginroak 7 months ago 4
She had a haunting voice that cut right to the soul.. One of a kind.
lvonn 7 months ago 49
@lvonn - In a lot of her songs her voice sounds like a woodwind instrument.
soakthisup 3 months ago 19
@soakthisup Great comment, such an accurate description......and her tones in this cut proves your truth.
iamintheburg 3 months ago
@soakthisup Hence her last name. :D
abola2121 2 months ago
@soakthisup always thought this. karen's lower notes go right through my body. even more gorgeous now that pop singers have strayed so far.
DavidDiCarlo 1 month ago
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is the original album version from the remastered cd also remixed by her brother? cause if it is, i might as well just buy the 40/40 compilation instead...thanx
AORMETALGORE 7 months ago
the coming together of two great artists, Karen singing a Leon Russel song. Magic!
RedWolfSV 7 months ago 15
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Wonderful song, wonderful voice. Great orchestration by another 'giant' in the music business, Mr Perry Botkin Jr. When talented individuals like these meet .... 'something wonderful is bound to happen ......
Socratess2007 7 months ago
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Known this all my life, hearing it anew today after finding a discography for another amazing artist . Karen & Richard's hands are full with the vocal & piano, so who puts all the rest of this together? A creative genius in the form of arranger/orchestrator Perry Botkin, Jr , writer of the song Bless the Beasts & the Children. It's his placement of the lush strings, the backing vocals, the sax solos & the dynamics that take this pretty song & help transform it into the work of art we love today.
chkjns 7 months ago
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I hadn't heard this before. What a beautiful song. And of course, that voice. Amazing.
Roysie68 8 months ago
The voice of an Angel
raja4142009 8 months ago 10
Your voice is Oh! so gorgeous, Karen your stay on this planet has left so much for some of us to enjoy, I am now approaching my eightieth birthday. perhaps if there is another place you will be topping the charts BUT HAPPILY? F_ANTASTIC LADY.
Thanks you-tube.
maxthevid 8 months ago 6
Your voice is Oh! so gorgeous, Karen your stay on this planet has left so much for some of us to enjoy, I am now approaching my eightieth birthday. perhaps if there is another place you will be topping the charts BUT HAPPILY? F_ANTASTIC LADY.
Thanks you-tube.
maxthevid 8 months ago 3
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With each day that goes by, now going on 10 months, I'm still sickened by the fact that Karen's friends Carol, Debbie & Frank actually "ALLOWED" Randy Schmidt to bring both himself & his book to East Haven & even worse Nathan Hale Elementary School. I Love & Respect all three of you & I'm really glad that the most precious & private things about Karen Randy will NEVER have to know. The post reaction that Mr. Schmidt was there was Not well received by East Haven. Still isen't!
vmuto1 8 months ago
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Just beautiful
EvadonnaMebarak 8 months ago
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What a poignant song, given her history. I'm moved by this.
aoxomoxoa88 8 months ago
voice of an angel love and miss you so much.......
stu0071887 8 months ago 6
This is my favorite song of all time. Leon Russell and Karen Carpenter make this difficult to sing composition truly unforgettable.
greeneyedstone42 8 months ago 36
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I perfectly agree with you, this is the best song ever written and I cry each time I listen to it, no matter who is the performer!
Glorial53 6 months ago
@greeneyedstone42 Michael Buble, does it serious justice as well.
MrMZaccone 6 months ago
@greeneyedstone42 ....Leon Russell, Karen Carpenter, Willie Nelson & Ray Charles...!
gibsg62 5 months ago in playlist playlist for today
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Maravilhaaa!
mariseluizi 8 months ago
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she had a beautyfull voice becouse she's died by Anorexia Nervosa
04ItachiUchiha 8 months ago
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FYI -THE PEOPLE CLOSES TO KAREN WHO ACTUALLY KNOW "THE REAL" STORY WILL NEVER RESORT TO WRITTING A BOOK, I ADMIRE THIS, RESPECT IT, & THANK THEM.
vmuto1 8 months ago
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FYI -THE PEOPLE CLOSES TO KAREN WHO ACTUALLY KNOW "THE REAL" STORY WILL NEVER RESORT TO WRITTING A BOOK, I ADMIRE THIS, RESPECT IT, & THANK THEM.
vmuto1 8 months ago
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@robbieoros Jesus Robbie, I read the first line of what you shared, and i thought- YEAH ! ...Thats how i'm feelin' too ! i did not expect it would be for a like reason, Loss... until i read on. i lost my best friend right after Graduation...and after 24 years, for some reason, 2 or 3 times a month, he comes back like its yesterday and i did not cry this time till i read your post, i'm sorry for your pain Bro,.... But, as a Career Hospice nurse, i Have SEEN...and i know you WILL see them again.
walkingeagle069 8 months ago
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yeah, i gotta say, i'm a died in the wool 43 year old Rocker ! but, i loved Karen and Richard Carpenter since i was a wee tot, and after all these years and more than a few Hard Miles... i still got nothin' but love and appreciation For the way their UNBELIEVABLY SMOOTH Vocals and Arrangements, and Wickedly Heartfelt Melodies and lyrics, still Tug at my little kid soul... screw it, i'm proud of my Gentle "whipped cream" center. i'm a good man, and Richard and Karen Remind me of that, Thankyou !
walkingeagle069 8 months ago
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One of the best female voices of all time...Karen Carpenter did not die from anorexia itself, but from the side-effects of the disease. - Why Karen, Why??!!(ML)
innreal2 8 months ago
@innreal2 you just copied that sentence from wikipedia, didn't you?
ThePickmeloveme 8 months ago 3
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@ThePickmeloveme It's true...Why she did this whit us?I'll love you Karen forever.
innreal2 8 months ago
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Elin48....it was indeed a tragedy. Her life was all too short. But in her years as a singer with her brother Ric