I have heard many, many times that I sound like Karen Carpenter.....I would love to know what you think. Please click on my channel and tell me what you think of my songs! Thanks!
Everyone has their own opinion which of course is fine. What I hate is the disrespectfulness on either end when making the comments. I love this version, and it is completely different than the Beatles. There is no argument that Karen Carpenter's voice is just purely the best. John Lennon and Paul Mcartney had nothing but praise for this version. Its just different! John Lennon also liked Anne Murray's version of "You Won't See Me". Anyway, Karen.. you are so sorely missed.
i came up with a theory that involves the book of genesis (fig leaves) buddha (sitting under the bohid fig tree) jesus (many sayings about figs) ross horne's book (new health revolution) and science (figs are the most important source of food for fruit eating rainforest animals). i then experimented on the figs by eating mainly dried figs (same brand) for over 6 years now and found cycles which i related to the numbers in psgs 11/12 of the book of revelations. this theory has gone everywhere.
so far i have had eliminations at days 504, 840, 1176, 1512, 1848, 2184, and expect my 7th at day 2520. today is day 2494. i have definitely found something. i am not lying. what i have discovered has gone around the world and many songs have been written about it.....the foo fighters last 3 albums...."vertigo" by U2 (my first name is phil)....coldplays' last 3 albums. an elimination is a day when you experience strong flu-like symptoms and feel terrible. bad stuff is washed out of your body.
@Tresfres Actually not, Read Little Girl Blue: The Life Of Karen Carpenter, then you'll find out that Richard is not evil at all. The movie Karen Carpenter Story, 95% of bullshit and 5% of truth, very few people knew the truth back then
karen's voice was so pure and sweet that it could put someone's soul at peace. she had the kind of voice that was so soothing. too bad that she is no longer with us.
gosh i dinnet know they did this song? i must say i prefer the Beatles, but Karen has such a brill beautiful voice that no one can deny her that!! and @extascy: i agree, she does make it look so easy!
Amazing arrangement of a Beatles song. How's that for original. Lord, what a voice and fantastic arrangement. Thanks to Burt for signing them. He sure was a winner.
@Adequates63 Because it's sappy sweet, which is politically incorrect/not macho. I was (formerly) a closet Carpenter fan at the age of 9, when "Close to You" came out, as I fell in love with that soothing, comforting voice, which was very against the heavy/acid rock of the time. Now I'm old, bold, and out of the closet on The Carpenters, as their music is enduring.
@greenwich1754 I used to tell my rocker friends that the Capenter's albums in my record collection were my sister's that got mixed up with mine. But now I am proud to say they were mine and were always mine!
I know some Beatles fans don't like this version of this song but I think it is beautiful. Karen had the voice of an angel and Richard is an arranging genious!
@kentaappel Yes - I remember Richard saying he would never try to "exact copy" an original, as (a) he either couldn't, or ( b) was respectful of the original. Besides, Richard is keyboards, and Beatles were guitars (on this song). I like to use the analogy of when Shemp replaced Curly - ok, not as good as the original, but Shemp had his own style & delivery, and I grew to like him. BTW, that's funny attributing the Carpenter records to your sister!
My mother loved them, so she told me when I was 5. After I entered an elementary school, I quitted listening to these songs. I thought they are out-of-date. The time has past. When I was a high school student, my teacher recommended me to hear it. Then I noticed her pronunciation is very clear, so it's very easy for non-native speakers to understand. Moreover, I found her beauty seemed to shine though their songs. Since then, I started listening to their songs again. I LOVE THE CARPENTERS.
I think this song is breathtakingly beautiful. Yes, it's a different interpretation from The Beatles - maybe because it is not the same people singing it(!) Both versions are done by true artists....
I remember the 1st time I heard this song by The Carpenters; the distinctive opening notes caught my attention -- and then when Karen's voice came in it literally gave me goosebumps (cliche that it is).
I will never forget it.
BTW, Jewel's 'Foolish Games," the 1st time I heard it, did the same.
@rkernell I remember reading that John Lennon actually preferred the Carpenters' version, saying something to the effect that "we should have done it like the Carpenters". He was a big fan of Karen, too.
The crazy thing about her voice is that she makes it look so easy. That sound that comes out is so soothing to the ears. Those inflections are simply amazing.
glynnie has had a really bad week......please go to you-tube site "glyn davis coepptube" and give him a big kiss and press "see all" to find his reaction.
The Beatles and Carpenters versions appeal to different people, I don't know why people are hating on the Carpenter's for doing a cover. They did a good job! I personally like this version better because I love Karen's unique voice and their style, but that's not saying the Beatles didn't do a good job. Be happy it's the Carpenters and not some trash from today that did a cover!
This is one of Karen's best vocal performances in 1973 with this re-recorded version of the 1969 track. I don't think I've ever heard anyone sing so flawlessly.
@cbbstax no offense nor harm meant,but goodness sakes! why are both of you get on each others cases over someone simply stating their own opinion?dont we all have the right to state it?or is it so terrible to take advantage of your freedom to state what you feel,and believe?again,no harm nor nor offense meant,i just dont understand why it has to be like this
I'm not much of a Carpenters fan. Now I know why. They sang awful songs. This, I like. They did music well, but "They chose badly," to paraphrase a fictional crusader.
@cbbstax Of course it mattered to me, it is my opinion. what I'm saying is my opinion shouldn't matter to anyone but me. It shouldn't influence your opinion, that's what makes opinions great.
geo837ma I appreciate your comment, but if you re-read my comment no where do I say that Lennon loved it so you(or anyone) should be ashamed of your opinion. That being said, it's also ok if I take exception to the comment made that the Carpenter's version of Ticket to Ride is crap, because "in my
opinion" it isn't. It's all good. No worries and nothing to stress over. We're just all offering personal opinions.
geo837ma I appreciate your comment, but if you re-read my comment no where do I say that Lennon loved it so you(or anyone) should be ashamed of your opinion. That being said, it's also ok if I take exception to the comment made that the Carpenter's version of Ticket to Ride is crap, because "in my opinion" it isn't. It's all good. No worries and nothing to stress over. We're just all offering personal opinions.
une chanson qui a bercé ma jeunesse....mieux que les Beatles ! j'aime cette voix d'exception .....Karen ..et son frère est ce qu'on a fait de mieux dans le sens de l'harmonie ....i like ....for ever .
I like my beer and liq. But if i somehow, unmaginal to understand why, would end up in hell and i have to drink every day, i would know its hell. Every habit becomes your enemy when doing it every day. But if i went to hell and had to listen to Karens voice every day, ill still think this is heaven.
Wow.i didnt think that one through,so if theres something wrong just blame me and no one else
According to what I hear & see for that matter any Loyalty that Doug Strawn had for Richard Carpenter is out the window, especially being that he has Little Girl Blue on his Facebook page. Being part of The Carpenters is FOREVER. Doug should write a real Carpenters book, not a pamphlet like Mr. Schmidt did. Strawn has alot of fans, myself being his biggest, but Little Girl Blue Doug, c'mon. You & me both know what Karen would think of that book!
@vmuto1 An unauthorized bio, in the case of the Carpenter family, equals TRUTH. Finally! FINALLY!!! This book was a NEW YORK TIMES Editor's Choice book, not to mention a PEOPLE Magazine Book Pick. The reviews are stellar, except those from you, vmuto1. Get over it. Have you even READ the book???
I prefer the Beatles version, but this one is more musical. I love the piano at the beginning! Karen had an outstanding voice, but many don't realize Richard was (is) as great a musician as she was!
Amo os carpenters, desde aprimeira vez que vi e ouvi, me apaixonei. Quando assisti ao filme, me comovi com a estória desses irmãos estremamente talentosos. Não tem como não gostar, né? Fala sério!!!
@lukejake7771 But the Carpenters couldn't have done a good job on this if the Beatles didn't write the song and it ddn't exist. By the way, I love both versions
I love both versions of this song for different reasons. The Beatles version conveys the immediacy of the event of a lover who is leaving to a far away place. This one captures that mood of acceptance of the hopelessness of the situation
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 You really do not get it do you!? Karen's personal voice has been silenced due to her death and she was even silenced when she was alive! While Richard and his family loved Karen they ALWAYS made Richard the star! Within the Carpenter home everything was about Richard and Karen was merely used as a method to make Richard a star! I am so thankful that Randy wrote this book. Karen was finally able to be heard even if it was from the grave. Randy used the comments of friends
@vmuto1 who were never allowed to speak of Karen's true self before and Richard was given the opportunity to speak with the author and he declined. AND...Tom Burris has a a gag order on him so he is not allowed to speak of Karen. Personally? I don't think Richard should have been on the book cover at all! You want to know what kind of person Richard was or is? read the part about his reaction to her solo album. The man is a selfish tool!
The Carpenters made a beautiful recording with this song. John Lennon once said that Karen had the most beautiful female voice he'd ever heard, and it didn't bother him one bit that they sang this song. So for those of you who feel this song is "crap" even Lennon would have disagreed with you.
@emsmedic2002 Kudos to the Beatles for writing this song. Lovely lyrics, this is a lovely redition. The mood and the type of music is more suited to the sad lyrics envisaged by the Beatles and performed beautifully by Karen Capenter.
@emsmedic2002 just because Lennon liked it and would disagree with those people doesn't mean that it should change their opinion even slightly, people have different opinions and it's no problem that some people don't like this. I myself like this version, i just think the whole idea of "Lennon loves it so you should be ashamed of your opinion" is ridiculous.
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
Such a great version of this song! Over-dub heaven! And I suspect this video filmed on a snow-covered mountain pays homage to the scene in the Beatles film "Help!" where the fab four perform this song frolicking in the snow in the Alps. Fantastic!
@tiagoaoa So they should have kept it/made it Lesbian? I suppose they could have supplanted he/she with "it", but then cousin It would have been offended.
I am surprised that my 27 year old fiance who loves rock from every decade actually likes the Carpenters' version of this song more than the Beatles'. She thinks they sing it too upbeat for a sad song. I never really thought about it, but she's right.
From Italy: tks for uploading one of the jewels of the po music!!! It's hard to do an original different piece other than authors Beatles (who made the first jewel)
La voz mas linda, melodiosa de EEUU. en aquella década de los 70; aunque ella ya no esté con nosotros la gran Karen Carpenters, sigue viva en nuestros corazones.
Karens the best! My parents took me to see them when I was in 6th grade and just starting to play the drums. I was immediately in love and hooked for life. They can even take a Beatles song and make it their own. With Richard's orchestration and Karen's voice it has their signature. When the bass guitar lays down the groove and the drums kick in with the backbeat it is powerful. Thanks for the post! John C
Love the Carpenters but this is perhaps the worst cover they did. They slaughtered it!
Richard was the real talent of the two -- a musical genius. As nice as her voice was, Karen could never sing the "YOU" notes well. It's sad that Karen died. She had a lot of life left in her. Anerexia messes with young women in our society. It killed her.
I never get tired of listening to you Karen,your voice is like a tender whisper,I like this version more than the beatles',they are over rated,the lyrics were nice !but the voices were awful!
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.
I love both versions of this song. The Beatles are unbeatable, of course, but this is a quite different take on the song that is effective too; melancholy, pretty and Karen's voice gives it an emotional tug like no one else could. I'm happy to have both versions.
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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!
@ThroughRock What's been disgraced - the Beatles or the Carpenters? Yeah, Yeah, I get it, everyone hates what the Carpenters did to the Beatles, but Richard himself said he could never or would never be able to cover/copy the Beatles. He re-structured the song and made it his/their own. They admired the Beatles, and John himself told Karen she had a lovely voice. I see it as fans of the Beatles (i.e. the Carpenters) paying homage to a major influence in their lives. Karen is AWESOME!
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Anyone can write a book about a music artist, however there are only a handful of people that would really know the true story about the particular artist. In Elvis Presley's case, Joe Esposito, George Klein, & Larry Geller would be a few that knew all the in & outs about Elvis. In Karen's case there are a handful that could write as well-but Loyalty prevents this really "TRUE" Biography from being written. Karen was all good, & I know she Loved children :-)
@Guardian208 No, Richard and Karen Carpenter are from the USA. They were born in New Haven, Connecticut and moved to Downey, California in their youth.
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I have heard many, many times that I sound like Karen Carpenter.....I would love to know what you think. Please click on my channel and tell me what you think of my songs! Thanks!
KatherineJane001 4 days ago
Everyone has their own opinion which of course is fine. What I hate is the disrespectfulness on either end when making the comments. I love this version, and it is completely different than the Beatles. There is no argument that Karen Carpenter's voice is just purely the best. John Lennon and Paul Mcartney had nothing but praise for this version. Its just different! John Lennon also liked Anne Murray's version of "You Won't See Me". Anyway, Karen.. you are so sorely missed.
WARDMAN3 4 days ago
PLEASE READ MY COMMENTS BELOW
can you work them out?
figbat1 1 week ago
@figbat1 I can work them out. My conclusion is that you are batshit crazy.
wiehow 1 week ago in playlist Carpenters
i came up with a theory that involves the book of genesis (fig leaves) buddha (sitting under the bohid fig tree) jesus (many sayings about figs) ross horne's book (new health revolution) and science (figs are the most important source of food for fruit eating rainforest animals). i then experimented on the figs by eating mainly dried figs (same brand) for over 6 years now and found cycles which i related to the numbers in psgs 11/12 of the book of revelations. this theory has gone everywhere.
figbat1 1 week ago
so far i have had eliminations at days 504, 840, 1176, 1512, 1848, 2184, and expect my 7th at day 2520. today is day 2494. i have definitely found something. i am not lying. what i have discovered has gone around the world and many songs have been written about it.....the foo fighters last 3 albums...."vertigo" by U2 (my first name is phil)....coldplays' last 3 albums. an elimination is a day when you experience strong flu-like symptoms and feel terrible. bad stuff is washed out of your body.
figbat1 1 week ago
Karen had the sweetest, most lovely voice i've ever heard. why do we never hear her on the radio anymore?
fenderaxe 2 weeks ago
Tears in my eyes for such a loss.
leptbreton 2 weeks ago in playlist The Carpenters
Her brother was evil!
Tresfres 2 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Carpenters
@Tresfres Actually not, Read Little Girl Blue: The Life Of Karen Carpenter, then you'll find out that Richard is not evil at all. The movie Karen Carpenter Story, 95% of bullshit and 5% of truth, very few people knew the truth back then
BellaSilvery 2 weeks ago
Karen looks stunning in this clip..what a loss to the world
BARDONICHI 3 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Carpenters
Amazing voice! this lady was gifted by God! RIP!
rodsch56 4 weeks ago
Karen Carpenter is an ICON
scottbradyporter 1 month ago
karen's voice was so pure and sweet that it could put someone's soul at peace. she had the kind of voice that was so soothing. too bad that she is no longer with us.
hasan201156 1 month ago in playlist Liked videos
gosh i dinnet know they did this song? i must say i prefer the Beatles, but Karen has such a brill beautiful voice that no one can deny her that!! and @extascy: i agree, she does make it look so easy!
olamf1977 1 month ago
Karen"s voice can make any song sound great
cljteach 1 month ago
i never think that a beatles song could be so melancholic D:
Beatlelagunero 1 month ago
Amazing arrangement of a Beatles song. How's that for original. Lord, what a voice and fantastic arrangement. Thanks to Burt for signing them. He sure was a winner.
wingnerts 1 month ago
Karen's voice needs to be in the Hall of Fame!
padude64 1 month ago
Wow! Why have I never heard this?
Adequates63 1 month ago
@Adequates63 Because it's sappy sweet, which is politically incorrect/not macho. I was (formerly) a closet Carpenter fan at the age of 9, when "Close to You" came out, as I fell in love with that soothing, comforting voice, which was very against the heavy/acid rock of the time. Now I'm old, bold, and out of the closet on The Carpenters, as their music is enduring.
greenwich1754 3 weeks ago
@greenwich1754 I used to tell my rocker friends that the Capenter's albums in my record collection were my sister's that got mixed up with mine. But now I am proud to say they were mine and were always mine!
I know some Beatles fans don't like this version of this song but I think it is beautiful. Karen had the voice of an angel and Richard is an arranging genious!
kentaappel 5 days ago
@kentaappel Yes - I remember Richard saying he would never try to "exact copy" an original, as (a) he either couldn't, or ( b) was respectful of the original. Besides, Richard is keyboards, and Beatles were guitars (on this song). I like to use the analogy of when Shemp replaced Curly - ok, not as good as the original, but Shemp had his own style & delivery, and I grew to like him. BTW, that's funny attributing the Carpenter records to your sister!
greenwich1754 4 days ago
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I love the Beatles, and I love the Carpenters. However, this version of this song is terrible.
stevehuntington 1 month ago
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You can't improve on perfection.
popazz1 1 month ago
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My mother loved them, so she told me when I was 5. After I entered an elementary school, I quitted listening to these songs. I thought they are out-of-date. The time has past. When I was a high school student, my teacher recommended me to hear it. Then I noticed her pronunciation is very clear, so it's very easy for non-native speakers to understand. Moreover, I found her beauty seemed to shine though their songs. Since then, I started listening to their songs again. I LOVE THE CARPENTERS.
adapiyon 1 month ago
Beste cover ooit van het originele beatles nummer. sublieme vertolking en schitterende orkeststratie. opzichrzld al een evergreen.
28bellinda 1 month ago
beautiful song, painful memories
mrsequillen 1 month ago
Karen's voice is EPIC.
fixfluff 2 months ago 21
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fixfluff 2 months ago
love this song when I was in high school and it still haunts me....so sad..
Rafael2Nancy 2 months ago
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I think this song is breathtakingly beautiful. Yes, it's a different interpretation from The Beatles - maybe because it is not the same people singing it(!) Both versions are done by true artists....
I remember the 1st time I heard this song by The Carpenters; the distinctive opening notes caught my attention -- and then when Karen's voice came in it literally gave me goosebumps (cliche that it is).
I will never forget it.
BTW, Jewel's 'Foolish Games," the 1st time I heard it, did the same.
ryckoffr 2 months ago
Somebody should have given her a ticket to ride to Hometown Buffet. Hey-O! Let the hate mail begin! XD
LaughingOTI80 2 months ago
This song haunts me. I love Karen. The world was a better place having her in it.
stakado17 2 months ago
I love the carpenters, but this should never have been made. Ticket to Ride was an edgy song and this just....isn't. No offense.
PeterMarloweHDF 2 months ago
@PeterMarloweHDF Couldn't disagree more. Carpenters put their own magic wand on this song and made it beautiful.
cbr1100xxrules 2 months ago
@PeterMarloweHDF I disagree, you can feel the longing of the lyrics in this one but both are great. After all, a great song is a great song!
kentaappel 4 days ago
BEST VERSION EVER
Rena1934 2 months ago
That final close up of Karen's face OMG. I just wanted to dive into the screen and kiss her. LOL She was so fine and sexy earlier in her career!
Purple1984Rain 2 months ago
Love the carpenthers, Ticket to Ride is one of favorite songs👍👍
sempreonline100 2 months ago
The song is very sad. This is much like Karen's life.
I wish she had the happiness that I have.
bobdrake 2 months ago
we all know richard was a genius
Syzygy60 2 months ago
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I wonder if Paul heard this version and what he thought of it?
rkernell 2 months ago 3
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@rkernell I remember reading that John Lennon actually preferred the Carpenters' version, saying something to the effect that "we should have done it like the Carpenters". He was a big fan of Karen, too.
falldownhard 1 month ago
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it's so amazing voice
084dma 2 months ago
vaya...
tonnybad 2 months ago
The crazy thing about her voice is that she makes it look so easy. That sound that comes out is so soothing to the ears. Those inflections are simply amazing.
extascy 2 months ago 17
Simply the best voice ever. Her voice sounds so angelic. Karen your music is living on and enjoyed by millions of people. Thank you!
extascy 2 months ago
so beautiful in so many ways.....I love you Karen!!!!!
downtowndickybrown 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Carpenters
is ashame the Beatles had less equipment to work with
Syzygy60 2 months ago
KEM INTENDEU OQ O CHINES ESCREVEU LÁ EMBAIXO?
marcorisco100 2 months ago
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glynnie has had a really bad week......please go to you-tube site "glyn davis coepptube" and give him a big kiss and press "see all" to find his reaction.
figbat1 2 months ago
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The Beatles and Carpenters versions appeal to different people, I don't know why people are hating on the Carpenter's for doing a cover. They did a good job! I personally like this version better because I love Karen's unique voice and their style, but that's not saying the Beatles didn't do a good job. Be happy it's the Carpenters and not some trash from today that did a cover!
2Kriss2Kross 3 months ago 18
*chills running down my spine*
jamesyap2005 3 months ago
How beautiful theme, give me good memories!!
abrildel65 3 months ago
1:05 I swear i think I just saw the Beatles skiing down that hill
PullSomeTuber 3 months ago
aften seeing all other videos with karen, where she is very thin, it is hard to se that this is her, but she looks so much more healthy here.
Humletrolden 3 months ago in playlist The Carpenters
英語の歌に出てきてそれではまりました＾＾
この曲だぃすき＾＾
yurika0115 3 months ago in playlist yurika0115 さんのお気に入り
Meu Deus... amo amo amo....
aninhabebezinha 3 months ago
I hate it when they change the pronouns.
KidzCount2 3 months ago
This is one of Karen's best vocal performances in 1973 with this re-recorded version of the 1969 track. I don't think I've ever heard anyone sing so flawlessly.
steveatl40 3 months ago
@steveatl40 I agree with you 100% steve. Flawless to the utmost extreme. Perfection.
extascy 2 months ago
fj aime j aime j aime j aime
JEANLOU5 3 months ago
To Randy Schmidt (Author of Little Girl Blue) Karma's a bitch!
vmuto1 3 months ago
I like it
Saintofkillers85 3 months ago
@cbbstax no offense nor harm meant,but goodness sakes! why are both of you get on each others cases over someone simply stating their own opinion?dont we all have the right to state it?or is it so terrible to take advantage of your freedom to state what you feel,and believe?again,no harm nor nor offense meant,i just dont understand why it has to be like this
waynec38 3 months ago in playlist carpenters
they sang perfect songs..:)
denyce2009 4 months ago
I'm not much of a Carpenters fan. Now I know why. They sang awful songs. This, I like. They did music well, but "They chose badly," to paraphrase a fictional crusader.
SirDcitykity 4 months ago
Carpenters vs Beatles - good thing it wasn't Carpenter beetles, or we'd all be screwed!
greenwich1754 4 months ago
@greenwich1754 Right ! XD
DelilahLovve 4 months ago
@greenwich1754 What a witty thing to say! ha I like this comment.
Carpenter Beetles!
1LHPrincess 3 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Carpenters
@cbbstax Exactly, just like yours. Considering I'm a musician and music major it might be important to some though.
maverickflight26 4 months ago
@cbbstax Of course it mattered to me, it is my opinion. what I'm saying is my opinion shouldn't matter to anyone but me. It shouldn't influence your opinion, that's what makes opinions great.
maverickflight26 4 months ago
@cbbstax True, it's just my opinion. It doesn't really matter feel free to feel anyway you want about it.
maverickflight26 4 months ago
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geo837ma I appreciate your comment, but if you re-read my comment no where do I say that Lennon loved it so you(or anyone) should be ashamed of your opinion. That being said, it's also ok if I take exception to the comment made that the Carpenter's version of Ticket to Ride is crap, because "in my
opinion" it isn't. It's all good. No worries and nothing to stress over. We're just all offering personal opinions.
emsmedic2002 4 months ago
geo837ma I appreciate your comment, but if you re-read my comment no where do I say that Lennon loved it so you(or anyone) should be ashamed of your opinion. That being said, it's also ok if I take exception to the comment made that the Carpenter's version of Ticket to Ride is crap, because "in my opinion" it isn't. It's all good. No worries and nothing to stress over. We're just all offering personal opinions.
emsmedic2002 4 months ago
une chanson qui a bercé ma jeunesse....mieux que les Beatles ! j'aime cette voix d'exception .....Karen ..et son frère est ce qu'on a fait de mieux dans le sens de l'harmonie ....i like ....for ever .
MrLinoventura 4 months ago
I like my beer and liq. But if i somehow, unmaginal to understand why, would end up in hell and i have to drink every day, i would know its hell. Every habit becomes your enemy when doing it every day. But if i went to hell and had to listen to Karens voice every day, ill still think this is heaven.
Wow.i didnt think that one through,so if theres something wrong just blame me and no one else
rhettmckay 4 months ago
Always so perfect on vocal. Karen :)
rhettmckay 4 months ago
Her singing it is great, but the style she sings it in just doesn't do it for me.
maverickflight26 5 months ago
Karen : I wanna go to heaven to see you for eternity .
Luisveram 5 months ago
According to what I hear & see for that matter any Loyalty that Doug Strawn had for Richard Carpenter is out the window, especially being that he has Little Girl Blue on his Facebook page. Being part of The Carpenters is FOREVER. Doug should write a real Carpenters book, not a pamphlet like Mr. Schmidt did. Strawn has alot of fans, myself being his biggest, but Little Girl Blue Doug, c'mon. You & me both know what Karen would think of that book!
vmuto1 5 months ago
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@vmuto1 An unauthorized bio, in the case of the Carpenter family, equals TRUTH. Finally! FINALLY!!! This book was a NEW YORK TIMES Editor's Choice book, not to mention a PEOPLE Magazine Book Pick. The reviews are stellar, except those from you, vmuto1. Get over it. Have you even READ the book???
josh9828 4 months ago
i gotta play the lead in
Syzygy60 5 months ago
follow me
Syzygy60 5 months ago
This is talent...this lady got it
MrZeus169 5 months ago
I prefer the Beatles version, but this one is more musical. I love the piano at the beginning! Karen had an outstanding voice, but many don't realize Richard was (is) as great a musician as she was!
semperclassic 5 months ago
Amo os carpenters, desde aprimeira vez que vi e ouvi, me apaixonei. Quando assisti ao filme, me comovi com a estória desses irmãos estremamente talentosos. Não tem como não gostar, né? Fala sério!!!
wesleyalvespinto 5 months ago
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essa é a melhor versão já feita, que os Beatles me perdoe mas os carpenters arrebentou!!!
simoneqclr 5 months ago
Even though I still like the Beatles version better, Karen Carpenter has a beautiful voice and did this song justice. I like this version, too.
Respect for both artists.
MetalHead7250 5 months ago
her voice is so beautiful what a talent :(
11justinenicole 5 months ago
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A voice that could melt butter.
TheMarilyn6126 5 months ago
A voice that could melt butter
TheMarilyn6126 5 months ago 2
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...and ice cubes :))
Purple1984Rain 5 months ago
g8 cover version
MsFanmail 5 months ago
fuck this shit beatles are better fuck the carpenters
TheBandofGamers 5 months ago
@TheBandofGamers They are not trying to be better. Its jus a cover. Its called paying tribute, my friend.
BeauHappiHealz 5 months ago
@TheBandofGamers you're an idiot. shame there are people like you when angels like Karen Carpenter are dead.
Googaify 5 months ago
@TheBandofGamers Beatles are great don't get me wrong but you are way out of F------------------- line. Carpenters did a better job .
lukejake7771 5 months ago
@lukejake7771 But the Carpenters couldn't have done a good job on this if the Beatles didn't write the song and it ddn't exist. By the way, I love both versions
kentaappel 4 days ago
@kentaappel You are right but did you see what he said. I should just blow it off.
lukejake7771 4 days ago
@TheBandofGamers you have a dirty mind to use such dirty words. definitely the result of a molested child!!!!
kalbodaddy1 5 months ago
Wow! I never thought this song could sound so good slowly...love Beatles love Carpenters...
Sophie3104 5 months ago
Richard is squinting through the whole thing to keep from going snowblind! LOL
yandrsupreme 5 months ago
I love both versions of this song for different reasons. The Beatles version conveys the immediacy of the event of a lover who is leaving to a far away place. This one captures that mood of acceptance of the hopelessness of the situation
RazorFriendly 6 months ago
Hermosos hermanos.
nihilents 6 months ago
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
@vmuto1 You really do not get it do you!? Karen's personal voice has been silenced due to her death and she was even silenced when she was alive! While Richard and his family loved Karen they ALWAYS made Richard the star! Within the Carpenter home everything was about Richard and Karen was merely used as a method to make Richard a star! I am so thankful that Randy wrote this book. Karen was finally able to be heard even if it was from the grave. Randy used the comments of friends
way2bea 5 months ago
@vmuto1 who were never allowed to speak of Karen's true self before and Richard was given the opportunity to speak with the author and he declined. AND...Tom Burris has a a gag order on him so he is not allowed to speak of Karen. Personally? I don't think Richard should have been on the book cover at all! You want to know what kind of person Richard was or is? read the part about his reaction to her solo album. The man is a selfish tool!
way2bea 5 months ago
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spamstoper3 6 months ago
The Carpenters made a beautiful recording with this song. John Lennon once said that Karen had the most beautiful female voice he'd ever heard, and it didn't bother him one bit that they sang this song. So for those of you who feel this song is "crap" even Lennon would have disagreed with you.
emsmedic2002 6 months ago 82
@emsmedic2002 don't care who disagrees with me, this song sucks any way you cut it
SunglassesAtNite1 5 months ago
@SunglassesAtNite1 then why have you searched for it?
MRSbumblbeebaby 5 months ago
@emsmedic2002 Kudos to the Beatles for writing this song. Lovely lyrics, this is a lovely redition. The mood and the type of music is more suited to the sad lyrics envisaged by the Beatles and performed beautifully by Karen Capenter.
9000se 4 months ago
@emsmedic2002 Source?
viceisthename 4 months ago
@emsmedic2002 just because Lennon liked it and would disagree with those people doesn't mean that it should change their opinion even slightly, people have different opinions and it's no problem that some people don't like this. I myself like this version, i just think the whole idea of "Lennon loves it so you should be ashamed of your opinion" is ridiculous.
geo837ma 4 months ago
he don't care cause you ripped off the beatles you slag
omgirule07 6 months ago
@omgirule07 this is so mean! yet so funny!! lol i laughed so much at this! :D
tarajade87 5 months ago
@omgirule07 she obviously wasn't a slag.
CarpentersFanForLife 5 months ago
Carpenters - Ticket To Ride essa canção é linda gilson marques
ggsgm 6 months ago
:D!
zawiebieber 6 months ago
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
The Beatles have a better version then this crap!!
Sunshine19970 6 months ago
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It's juts a different intereptration. Both version are well done.
Purple1984Rain 6 months ago 5
wow her voice that amazing hair and those teeth and looks she was so perfect
dwightnairne 6 months ago
wow her voice is perfect for this song, really lets you appreciate how good the melody is, holds up good in a different serious melancholy style
airnsmke 6 months ago 2
your absolutely right condorable well put
dwightnairne 6 months ago
Such a great version of this song! Over-dub heaven! And I suspect this video filmed on a snow-covered mountain pays homage to the scene in the Beatles film "Help!" where the fab four perform this song frolicking in the snow in the Alps. Fantastic!
Candorable 6 months ago
Real pretty version and great vocals, but I hate when people change the pronouns of a song.
szumwalt 6 months ago
@szumwalt I completely agree, changing just the genders in the lyrics sounds so dumb.
tiagoaoa 6 months ago
@tiagoaoa So they should have kept it/made it Lesbian? I suppose they could have supplanted he/she with "it", but then cousin It would have been offended.
greenwich1754 6 months ago
I am surprised that my 27 year old fiance who loves rock from every decade actually likes the Carpenters' version of this song more than the Beatles'. She thinks they sing it too upbeat for a sad song. I never really thought about it, but she's right.
JimmyPorsche 6 months ago 3
@ilivelovenlaugh He can't. He'd be in jail if he did.
sunnybeachla 6 months ago
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I think that Feist should totally do a Karen Carpenter cover album
gonzalesjc 6 months ago
I miss Karen so much. I think I'm gonna be sad.
seilogramp 6 months ago 11
i miss karen :(
MrTintin08 7 months ago 3
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From Italy: tks for uploading one of the jewels of the po music!!! It's hard to do an original different piece other than authors Beatles (who made the first jewel)
alfercapp 7 months ago
La voz mas linda, melodiosa de EEUU. en aquella década de los 70; aunque ella ya no esté con nosotros la gran Karen Carpenters, sigue viva en nuestros corazones.
rosario3372 7 months ago
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Karens the best! My parents took me to see them when I was in 6th grade and just starting to play the drums. I was immediately in love and hooked for life. They can even take a Beatles song and make it their own. With Richard's orchestration and Karen's voice it has their signature. When the bass guitar lays down the groove and the drums kick in with the backbeat it is powerful. Thanks for the post! John C
johncheshier 7 months ago
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Love the Carpenters but this is perhaps the worst cover they did. They slaughtered it!
Richard was the real talent of the two -- a musical genius. As nice as her voice was, Karen could never sing the "YOU" notes well. It's sad that Karen died. She had a lot of life left in her. Anerexia messes with young women in our society. It killed her.
alphakid42 7 months ago
Estos hermanos son buenos en esto de la musica, pero honestamente, suena mejor esta cancion tocada por sus propios creadores!!!!!
gd20001 7 months ago
Somehow this song popped into my head today.Had she lived,Karen would be 61,my age.
ImDavidGurney 7 months ago 6
wow they take a perfectly good song and make it all slow YUCK! 0:47 or he's got ride what happened to she
MrCooldude978 7 months ago
wow they take a perfectly good song and make it all slow YUCK!
MrCooldude978 7 months ago
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Love their version!!!
Jany1954 7 months ago
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She may not be very easy on the eys but her voice makes up for it ^^
picklemnstr11 7 months ago
Karen was hot during her younger years
HackerGuitarist 7 months ago 11
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I never get tired of listening to you Karen,your voice is like a tender whisper,I like this version more than the beatles',they are over rated,the lyrics were nice !but the voices were awful!
inkaboy1 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
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I love both versions of this song. The Beatles are unbeatable, of course, but this is a quite different take on the song that is effective too; melancholy, pretty and Karen's voice gives it an emotional tug like no one else could. I'm happy to have both versions.
andyb2707 7 months ago
her version is more mellow and lovely :)
Yobidefy 7 months ago
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I never knew this was a cover - - I always associated this song to the carpenters. Karen - you are missed!
lovnlif 7 months ago
ew ew and wait whats that word? EW
GrabbyML 7 months ago 7
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sss i like the carpenters but i am REALLY REALLY not sure about this..
benjaminrichardshoop 7 months ago
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what a moving presentaion!
MsTWOSPIRIT 7 months ago
this is a great cover! of course the beatles version is different.... this version shows off the beauty of Karen's singing...
imuawarriors 7 months ago 7
they sang too many covers.......it finally caught up with them esp with "Mr.Postman" disgrace.
supremes1964 7 months ago
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@supremes1964 So why don't you tell us now what you really think of them!
celtdoggy 7 months ago
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@supremes1964 But it was ok for Elvis to do covers his whole life (i.e. he didn't write them). I wish I was as big a disgrace as the Carpenters!
greenwich1754 7 months ago
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@superfinky Who has real talent, plays piano in any way
theatilalima 7 months ago
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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
My favourite Beatles song has been ruined. I will never listen to that disgrace again. Ever!
ThroughRock 8 months ago
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@ThroughRock What's been disgraced - the Beatles or the Carpenters? Yeah, Yeah, I get it, everyone hates what the Carpenters did to the Beatles, but Richard himself said he could never or would never be able to cover/copy the Beatles. He re-structured the song and made it his/their own. They admired the Beatles, and John himself told Karen she had a lovely voice. I see it as fans of the Beatles (i.e. the Carpenters) paying homage to a major influence in their lives. Karen is AWESOME!
greenwich1754 7 months ago
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@greenwich1754 I mean I'll never listen to this version again. TTR isn't meant to be played so slow.
ThroughRock 7 months ago
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Anyone can write a book about a music artist, however there are only a handful of people that would really know the true story about the particular artist. In Elvis Presley's case, Joe Esposito, George Klein, & Larry Geller would be a few that knew all the in & outs about Elvis. In Karen's case there are a handful that could write as well-but Loyalty prevents this really "TRUE" Biography from being written. Karen was all good, & I know she Loved children :-)
vmuto1 8 months ago
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Were the Carpenters German ?
Great song, fantastic performance and rendition but the video was a dud.
Guardian208 8 months ago
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@Guardian208 No, Richard and Karen Carpenter are from the USA. They were born in New Haven, Connecticut and moved to Downey, California in their youth.
JayBBluejay 8 months ago
i am all for covers and slowing songs down but slowing this song down is just butchering it. It needs momentum
mattisawsome9295 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
I miss KC :-(
MrNoriedette 8 months ago 4
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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
eh... it's a bit too slow for me but she does have a fabulous voice
orangeoranges11 8 months ago 2
que coisa pra não dizer uma merda;
te espero nem que seja no inferno
sergio18412 8 months ago
Karen's voice is one of the most beautiful female voices ever. She may not be with us, but she will sing in our hearts forever.
SeriousError 8 months ago 3
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What a beautiful voice, and great teeth too.
bluespiral58 8 months ago