The Carpenters Another Song

[Hexachloraphine]

absolute genius.

liked and favourited

a real carpenters psych out

[MissAnotherSong]

Great song. one of my favorites on "Close to you" album.

Thank you for posting.

[EllieRentoul72]

I was born in the wrong era - wha a pleasure to listen to great voices, great harmonies and nice, meaningful lyrics... Thank you for sharing!

[kennyone2006]

I love this - haven't heard it for a long long while. I mainly appreciate it because of the long instrumental break in the middle which really shows off the musicianship of both Karen & Richard in drums and keyboards respectively, but for their accompanying band. Really great tune.

[cd72]

Not that I know of, did they do this live. I am sure they must have in the early days but wasn't recorded, even though apparently RC recorded every concert...

[vmuto1]

9924 views c'mon folks this should have millions of views. The Carpenters deserve the Best because they are the best.

[Rena1934]

I adooooore the first half of this song (I really don't care about the second half) but the song is worth it for those beautiful lyrics and melody. It's divine, I adore it. Long live the Carpenters!!!

[dennyvibes]

This is my favorite vocal of all Carpenters song, and I just love Karen's percussion. She was a phenomenal drummer.

[improvguru]

Anybody who thinks Carpenters was "elevator music" needs to listen to this album.

[Desoto875]

@improvguru Raindrops Falling On My Head was a huge song, but Karen, and Richard put the team of Bacharach & David on my radar. Close To You was my first Carpenter's cassette I ever owned circa 1971. Another Song was the last song on side two, and certainly grabbed my attention. The entire tape has so much depth. Crescent Noon, and Maybe It's You, are so full of emotion like many of their pieces as years progressed their music got even better.

[MrJonk1969]

i think thedarkarse (see below) has a few screws loose!

[jhonncarpenter]

psicodelic to the end...

[thedarkarse]

The Carpenters had a reputation for having a wholesome, all-American appearance but in some of these pics (especially 1:02 and 1:29) they look like terrible, freakish creautres, a grisly reminder of  everything that was wrong with the 70s. This song's creepiness only makes it worse in my view.

There. I've said it now.

[janiepdoodle]

@thedarkarse

it is the epitome of the 70's. when instruments were learned and played. with other instruments and musicians.

[mylittlebuckaroo]

A few comments: There is a Turkish sound to this, also. They never performed this song live to my knowledge. KC played bass on some songs on their first album, "Ticket to Ride".

[MrJonk1969]

her highs are so pretty, just as her lows are so amazing. i look at her and ask myself, "where does that voice come from?!"

[FlyingMondongo]

Este debe ser el tema más psicodélico de los Carpenters.

[UltimateKarenTribute]

Karen Spirit

[nakluts]

Nut lovely Karen

[MoonAharshMistress]

Frank Zappas got nothing on this

[realhxq]

this song, it sounds so dark, but it dose not use any EMO sounds we hear to today that we associate with dark music.

it shows how well the carpenters could perform

[frickinfrak]

that picture of her with the "lead singer" shirt is soooooooooooooooooooooooo dope

[guv07]

Who's the dope here. Try reading what it says again. I assume you can read?

[frickinfrak]

ooops... my bad. i guess the shirt said "lead sister". my apologies. i still like the shirt, though. no need to throw insults. that's what i get for drinkin beer all nite and watchin/listenin to stuff on youtube. and btw, your assumption is correct.... YES MASSUR... I'S CAN READ! I BE KNOWIN MY ABC'S

[CircleCityEric]

This song and Karen's drums at the end were what made it clear to me I had to be a musician. Start it at 2:20, and you'll know what I mean.

Granted, I've always loved her voice, but I was especially blown away by her ability to sing and play simultaneously.

[philochs]

Yeah, she's forever.

[guv07]

Nice one Eric. I saw them do this live. You had to be there to imagine it.

[CircleCityEric]

I know, guv. I was three years old when she died. No chance to hear such a performance for me.

[guv07]

Only 3 when KC left us eh Eric? You're a mere slip of a lad eh new friend LOL. Never mind about that, you clearly have a magnificent ear for quality. Perhaps you play a musical instrument? You know of course that KC not only played percussion player but she was a highly accomplished bass player as well.

Try listening to RC's arrangment of "From this moment on" (it's on the tube) and let us all know what you think.

Guv

[CircleCityEric]

Woah, she played bass too? That's news to me. I'l;l have to give a listen to that other song.

As for me, drums was the first thing I tried doing, not least because of Miss Carpenter here. My main focus is guitar, but I also play bass & keyboards (the last being "hallf-desirable"). I sing too, but my guitar playing is my strength.

[vaccavo]

@guv07 I guess I knew she could play bass, too. She played the xylophones on Boat to Sail, right? But where did she play the bass?  From this moment on?

[NostalgiaBob]

Have always loved this tune. Whoever says the Carpenters coudln't rock should listen to this! Vocals are incredible.

[cjh661]

the oboe is really beautiful in this song. btw happy birthday karen!!

[olytanis]

Thanks so much for posting! I've always loved this song so much; it really shows off Richard's arranging talent. Now I'm going to listen to Crescent Noon!!!

[florcha34]

You're welcome! =)

[modspell]

Anyone here who has not bought the Close to You remastered cd, please order it. It's one of the greatest albums ever recorded, now made even better with new technology.

[renamouskouri]

I've always loved the lyrics, this song is fantastic, I love it!

[steveatl40]

This is from their 2nd album. Karen's early voice (which she didn't like), to me, is her best. She has that yearning sound in her voice. Her phrasing is unique, and beautiful. I just can't think of another singer who can match Karen's vocal quality.

[modspell]

Absolutely right-- Karen's vocals were dark, honest and earnest then, a refreshing change to all others in her day.

I used to have this drum solo memorized as a teenager, and drove my neighbors crazy playing it!

[sheplaysajag]

Love it, Love it, Love it.Does anyone know any video exists of this song being performed live?

Thanks for posting.

[florcha34]

you're welcome =)

[moosehead556]

Thank you for posting this song, Florcha34; this too is wonderful.

[florcha34]

You're Welcome =)

[rebecca0030]

i like this song its very different. becky x

[vaccavo]

never enough... this one is incredible: a little Indian, too!!!!! and the flute plus drums... and the organ... a real trip!

[guv07]

Pure Carpenters. Nuff said

[tranhoanghuan]

This song just make my day , Florcha ! ^^ it seems a little bit strange in the melody , haven't seen it before ...

[UncerMe]

Definitely among my ver favourites :) Thank you for making a video for such a special song!

[florcha34]

Thanks!

AnD,...You're welcome =)

[kboyzrock]

Great song and vocals by Karen, amazing range in her voice. I like Karen's jazzy drum work in this piece too!

[TBoneinNYC]

Love Karen's drumming on this song. She really let loose!

[pennymusicMAma]

Florcha34, I love the different musical styles

The Carpenters amalgamate into this song & of course there's Karen's beautiful voice!

THANK YOU! Love,Penny

[florcha34]

Thank you Penny!

you and Capi are lovely :)

[RxTechRN2b]

I don't think I've ever heard this song before. You are doing such a great job with your Carpenter creations, picking rare songs and photos not already in mass supply on youtube.

[florcha34]

Thank you very much for your commentaries, it makes me happy that you estimate the things that I put, Thank you again:)

[no1cfielder]

I wish this song continued as it began; I especially like the special tone Karen used to sing the first part. You might say the ending is jazz. Thanks for posting it.

[florcha34]

Thank you very much.

[Orione]

This is one of my most favourite songs. So poetic, strange and beautiful. I love all the rhythm changes and the solos.

[sisterlead02]

Hey! This song is so COOL!! Love it! Thank you, Flor! =)

[florcha34]

Of Nothing! Thankss Glaphre.

[LoveHowardBanister]

Wow, I have Close To You and must have forgotten this song was on it. Thank you for posting, Flor!

[florcha34]

Thereabouts it happens, makes me happy that you like it thank you ! kisses

[dominustecum]

Incredible song.

[florcha34]

If that it is!

Kisses.