Saturday- The Carpenters (1973)

[38ddkelly]

Richard's singing wasn't much, but let's face it-he could have been Pavarotti and next to Karen, he would have sounded like crap. She was such a rare jewel!

[MrMjp58]

Smooth and satisfying.

[Youjefe]

Very Good :)

[RMVPTW]

OMG My high school show choir sang this song.  One of my favorite. Thanks for posting this.

[JJCROMBIE]

Has Homie got a lisp?

[myrtlebox]

1:16 - Sandy Duncan?

[mrshinyshoes]

Omg. @ :57 The little kid delivers a low blow to Mr. Young.

[No1KCfan6]

it's funny....karen's voice sends pleasant shivers up my spine, but richard's makes my skin crawl.

[bethanyillini]

This is kind of a silly clip, but this song really captures the spirit of Saturday being such a great day! Love all of the pics of the Carpenters!

[MrJacMac1986]

Too bad Karen didnt do a duet with David Gates or cover some of Breads hits like If, or Make it with You

[arfies]

@MrJacMac1986 Agreed. David Gates was one of her favorite male vocalists.

[MrJacMac1986]

Pink Floyd would ocassionally let their Richard(Rick Wright)sing on songs like Stay,Summer 68,and Time.He normally didnt sing lead that much either.

[MrJacMac1986]

must be a 3rd or 4th generation copy from the original master tape

[pornpimobrien]

feeling dizzy looking at this clip...hahaha...but good though

[Olivavu]

THIS IS A FUCKING CLASSIC!!!

[mrshinyshoes]

When Richard sings alone, the voice that comes out is yeech, but when he couples his voice with Karen's, something magical happens and the two in unison sound terrific.

[karencarpenterfan1]

@mrshinyshoes Yeah, I never cared for Richard's singing voice. Karen adds that magic and together they sound great!

[mdentari]

Wow an unexpected treasure. Richard always did fantastic backing vocals but little did we know he has a perfectly workable lead vocal. I know their was a storm of discontent and the world wasn't really all that happy for anyone behind the scenes but still this is a welcome song. Thanks for posting and a big shout out to all my many fellow Carpenters fans. We will never stop remembering and cherishing this world class duo.

[riocgarcia]

I LOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEE THIS SONG!!! This, together with Druscilla Penny, Raidy Days and Mondays, One Love, A Place to Hideaway among others which are included in one album brings, back fond memories OF SOMEONE I LOVED SO DEARLY from long ago hehehe. THANKS FOR POSTING!!!

[darthsideous1968]

It was nice seeing Actor Robert Young from Marcus welby MD fame & Arti Johnson from Laugh in fame & Comdian actress Sandy Duncan again with Richard & Karen Carpenter!

Brought back alot of good memories.

Thanks for posting this video.

[Dlweinel]

What a beautiful lady and a wonderful voice! I miss her so much. Saw The Carpenters once in Sacramento, around '73 or '74. Let's just say sometime in the Early to mid seventies!

[tweetypez]

this was a jaunty cheerful song...but be careful...it will get stuck in your head! It reminds me a little bit of "feelin' groovy" song. They would make a good mash up.

[evilcaptainkirk]

Terrible. Why did you put this on?

[firestartertwistedfi]

you must be using 'terrible' in the french sense of terrific !

[oakdude1]

Richard Carpenter is a great songwriter, composer and producer. After listening to this clip, I actually think he has a voice - perhaps, not as powerful as Karen's but he has a nice tone.

[pookypie3]

This is a wonderful clip. One of my favorite songs from childhood. I think the blonde lady who shows up is Sandy Duncan. The blonde guy with glasses looks really familiar, he was on a lot of gameshows back in the 70's. Who is he?

[ticket88]

Arte Johnson I believe

[ticket88]

known on Laugh In too

[Joelyboy74]

Perhaps Richard's singing problem was his lisp. His voice is great.

[Llarion]

It's fascinating to see what people's sensibilities were before the music video really emerged as an art form. Feels uncomfortable and forced, in a way. Anyhow, this delightful ditty has always been one of my favorite Carpenters tunes, glad a video exists of it, even if it's contrived... :) Firestartertwisted, on the "A Song For You" album, there are three novelty tunes; Flat Baroque, an intsrumental; Piano Picker, and the surprisingly witty "Intermission".

[steveatl40]

I can't past his lisping.

[mrshinyshoes]

Richard was a great songwriter, producer, and arranger, but singer?? Ugh, no way! Goes to show you singing talent doesn't always run in the family! Lol.

[anuchid29]

I love Richard 's voice !

[bznoodles]

this song was kicker..!!

so quick..so melodic..harmonious..

his voice kicks..!

carpenters rule..!

pedro d.

[firestartertwistedfi]

did they do any more songs like this?

[bitchklik]

i love this song!! im only 16 but when i was 10 i knew all the words because i had the cd

yeah i thought i'd just share that with everyone lol

thanks for uploading this! =D

[carevv]

q buena musica...no me quejo de estos tiempos, pero en al mirar al pasado tudo se ve tan prometedor y grandioso. Q sigua la buena musica como la dos los carpenters.

[modspell]

..."Some sleepless night, if you should find yourself alone..." immediately followed.

[thisislyon]

This is Lyon.

Mary is looking for Linda.

[59phonebone]

Heheh, wow, looked like Sandy Duncan and Artie Johnson popping up towards the end.

[PupuTheClown]

Ha,,this is funny !

[no1cfielder]

Karen doesn't have much to do here; it looks like she wished she could have been playing her drums....

[Rickspage1981]

Because, the Carpenters were a group or duo so they both sang. I happen to like his voice. Yes I love Karen's voice too!

[no1cfielder]

I don't think it should be too much to ask for a guy to sing a song he writes occasionally....

[firestartertwistedfi]

lol

[dominustecum]

Because I sincerely love water, but only exist schitz and champaign in your mansion.

[firestartertwistedfi]

schitz? is that a drink?

[caveatemp]

Richard has a wonderful voice. He is a genius songwriter-arranger. True, with a voice like Karen's, almost anyone is like cheap beer. But I really love this song-- and also Piano Picker!

[catdances]

I wish someone would post the show... my friends were two of the kids that were on that show.

[BrianKGoodwin]

Excellent, Excellent Video, wish someone would put these ALL on dvd's that I could buy!