The Carpenters "Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again"

[EveHenleySpread]

I'm a fan of Manilow but I hate his version of this song, everytime I come to on a CD I press 'next' song. I much prefer this version with the different lyrics - which is closest to the original? I think Karen excels singing this personally.

[stevenlennon12]

is that Bonham on drums?

[dontmesswithadrew]

This version is not the best Barry Manilows version is much butter, better lyrics, better arrangements, very good singers but the carpenters should have done it like Barry

[EZtalkman]

@dontmesswithadrew Disagree. :-( Love the Manilow, but the Richard Carpenter orchestration, finished -years- later, is AMAZING. 

[123Rockchild]

No, No...this is Barry's song!

[catman916]

@123Rockchild While it was a big hit for him, I wonder what would have happened if the Carpenter's version had been released at the same time.

[123Rockchild]

@catman916

Well, it might have become a hit for the Carpenters. But when the Barry's version would come along and hit the airwaves, I think Barry's hit would have blown the Carpenters out of the water. This Carpenter's version is too sleepy.



[whydoesmypussysmell]

@123Rockchild I absolutely agree with you. Too sleepy and too sad. Barry's version is simply superb.

[EZtalkman]

@whydoesmypussysmell Keep listening to the Karen version. I thought so too at first, but upon repeated listening, the Richard Carpenter orchestration is AMAZING and you really look forward to when all the instrumentation kicks in at song's end. :-)

[tan73h]

You can hear she flipped the page of lyric at 1.51

[wisralo]

Hidden Carpenters good song.

[csmztg]

Karen Carpenter, without a doubt, has the most beautiful recording voice EVER. No one can compare to her. No one! It is such a shame that her recording years were cut so short. You will always be remembered Karen!!!

[TheElmer213]

page turn at start of 2nd verse section adds to melodrama cool

[TheElmer213]

one of her best recordings go karen

[wilcompute]

I love this song..thanks

[prblack6]

Manilow is agood singer BUT NOBODY can compare to Karen!! Just the best voice ever!!!

[howzitgoin1970]

This is just brilliant. I remember nabbing a copy of the "Interpretations" CD, as well as the VHS collection, as soon as it was released, just to get a listen of this song. There will never be another KC.

[catman916]

@howzitgoin1970 It is a wonderful recording particularly since the vocal was never intended to be released. Karen's expression of emotion is unsurpassed.

[howzitgoin1970]

@catman916 Beautifully said.

[greg4161]

Karen's voice was a s smooth as glass.

[beautifulsarah100]

I'm a MAJOR Karen fan, and I believe she had the most beautiful angelic voice since earth was created. But she didn't beat Barry Manillow on this song, in my opinion. Still, Karen could sing a Cherrio's commercial song and I'd listen spellbound.

[merleinthomp]

I wish someone could splice this and manilows together as a kind of 'both sides of the story" thing....

[1957kj]

Absolutely beautiful: Karen, her amazing voice, her soul and this song. Love her!

[jamessmedley82]

This version is just too melancholic. With a title like "Trying to get the feeling again", the song should be uplifting. I prefer Manilow's version hands down.

[hbotis]

@jamessmedley82

Barry's take was great, but this hidden gem by Karen made the HORIZON album, arguably Carpenters' greatest album. And melancholia was Karen's assets-- this is SUBLIME.

[auerstadt06]

@jamessmedley82 Why should it be uplifting if she's not "getting the feeling"?

[jamessmedley82]

@auerstadt06 Well, yes, you DO have a point !

[greg4161]

Karen was a fox!

[catman916]

@greg4161 I agree. Besides being an incredible singer and drummer, she was quite attractive.

[wilhub]

the build up at 1`23 is fabulous

[jameszerukjr]

Yayyy! ! You did good!

[koalasarah]

This is a good version, although I prefer Barry Manilow's version. It's funny though, I prefer the Carpenters' "Ticket To Ride" over the Beatles'. I prefer Anne Murray cover of her hit song (what was the name of that?) over the Carpenters.

[catman916]

@koalasarah

"I Just Fall in Love Again."

[mushymunch28]

i love their version of this song! <3

[tonyf734atl]

Seems that Karen and Richard got the tune "before" Manilow did...

...also...it's on "The Essential Collection"

[catman916]

Yes, and there are some differences in the lyrics between the 2 versions.

[richfincm]

@sunnysoundblackpool:

"Tryin'..." is also on "Interpretations" [first release of song and album in 1994], "Gold" and I am sure others.

She had a delicious voice that can't be matched in today's music---bar none! ;)

[catman916]

Yes, I mentioned this in the information section.

[richfincm]

Yes, and I added my comment. Love Carpenters' music!  Have been a fan since the 1970's.

Thanks for your comment. Have a nice day.

[catman916]

She was, indeed, one of a kind.

[MrJonk1969]

@richfincm i second that.  it's like a smooth, rich, decadent dessert

[richfincm]

:-D <3<3<3 Karen

[ChrisOtheBigC]

A SUPERB recording. Showing off Karen and Richard Carpenter's talents, in the best ways possible. Karen did ONE take of this vocal. Listen at approximately 1: 51 and you can hear her turn her music sheet over! They were working on a lot of things, and this was forgotten. Thank you Richard for finishing this song so beautifully! It should have been a NUMBER ONE hit. Barry Manilow had the hit, just as he did with "Can't Smile Without You".

[catman916]

I agree and do not think that it could have been done any better by anyone.

[divadcrab12]

I also noticed the sound of the lyric sheet being turned over! I like Karen & Richard's treatment of the song very much.

[GoldenOldiesOn45RPM]

@ChrisOtheBigC ...page turning @ 1:51 as mentioned in the cd booklet .......

[sunnysoundblackpool]

you missed it, its also on the carpenters ultimite collection, i should know cos ive got the albumn wen it came out in 2007, plus great song , and best singer ever karen carpenter 4 ever luv uuuuuuuuuuuuu