The lyrics :"And when my life is over, remember when we were together" hits me in the gut now even after all of these years since her passing. We will always remember Karen singing these words and how she made us feel.

I’ll say it again, best female vocalist of all time. Richard is a musical genius.

Omg. She was amazing. I saw her in 78. Brilliant. What a loss for the music world when she died

Once in a lifetime voice. ❤

yes, many people share your passion, great voice, her abilty to change her range so quickly was awesome..

41 years ago today, we lost this angel. The best female singer ever!! And, a pretty damned good drummer!

This is one of the albums that is so special to me. I’ve owned it in every format. The whole album is FANTASTIC!

"and when my life is over, remember when we were together, we were alone and I was singing a song for you" A heartbreaking and poignant ending to this song considering how Karen's life ended all too soon. One of her vocal masterpieces

Note Richard’s arrangement…When Karen sings “Listen to the melody ‘cause my love is in there hiding” Richard layers in harmony parts, literally hiding Karen. Brilliant.

Your reaction is exactly how I’ve felt for decades now. ❤

This song has always been my favorite. That sax solo just kills it!

What can you say? A song they couldnt release as a single as too long....used to be 3 minutes to 3 1/2 minutes in length to make radio play. Her voice, sublime. Intimate. Her lows, perfect. Wrecking crew playing instruments behind her. The siblings vocals stacked in the background. Just an intimate performance. The melancholy in her voice just draws you in. Such talent. Gone too soon but their is such a library of songs they have left, not just the hits, but their regular songs which just show their talent.

Another Carpenter song was a Beatle song called Ticket to Ride. John Lennon complimented Karen personally about this song and was highly impressed by their version

Best. Singer. Ever.

Thanks so much for playing the full version, with the incredible saxophone solo from Bob Messenger...not just whaling, but a composition in itself.

I became old long before I realized how much I love the Carpenters

I saw The Carpenters once so very long ago at the Ohio State Fair. I’ll never forget it. Just sitting there and losing myself in her glorious voice. She was amazing.

Richard Carpenter was asked “What’s the lowest note Karen sang on a song?” He answered, “D, below middle C, on A Song For You. Only Yesterday starts on a low E flat, below middle C. As a rule, I wouldn’t take her any lower than that.”

oh why can we not have music like this again

This is just a masterpiece pure and simple. Love you Salvo. Love the way you always put your heart on your sleeve without reservation.

This song like every Carpenters song is a absolute Masterpiece and two Genius people doing what they were meant to do on earth. Music. Two Genius people.

she touches your soul. peace from oregon

I enjoyed your reaction buddy! That's what the Carpenters do to you! 😊

Love the Carpenters I miss Karen, she had one of the best voices ever, loved your reaction you need to listen to more of them, so relaxing

I was a big fan of the Carpenters in the 70's, still am. Karen's voice reaches down and pierces your heart.

Karen will leave you speechless everytime but, full of emotions. I love the Carpenters! ❤❤

A wonderful cover of this Leon Russell song.I adore his version though I must say.

Great song! Was never released as a single. Got airplay off the album.

I Love The Carpenters!

Another incredible song that needs to have more reactions is Karen Carpenter singing "I Can Dream, Can't I". So beautiful!

This was a great album by them.. u react with passion, thanks for that

41 years ago today (Feb 4, 1983) an angel went to heaven. She is sorely missed. Her etheric pitch perfect voice is timeless and will live forever. ❤

What an incredible voice!

Such a pleasure watching you react to this magical voice that's been a part of my life since age 8 in 1970! You 'get it' and that's what matters the most! I was lucky enough to see Carpenters in 1973 from the 6th row in Kansas City, Mo. I was 11 and already had everything they'd released up to that time. Karen's voice sounded EXACTLY like that in person, too. She truly was a marvel. Keep up the fantastic work, man!

You felt it, Salvo g: That special magic that comes with a Richard Carpenter arrangement while Karen Carpenter bears her soul with an amazing voice. Thank you, for always making us feel that special feeling we had the first time we heard one of their songs, too. Love it! 🥰

The thing that gets gets me is while Karen Carpenter found love to evaded her ,she makes the whole world feel like their in love.

I started sobbing at the end

This was the song on my wishlist for you specifically to react to. I love you in a place where there is no space or time....Is my favorite line from this song. You are now my fave reaction guy.

One of the finest voices, male or female of the 20th century. A bottom register to die for and that luscious tone throughout. Pair that with the incomparable Leon Russell song and what can you say!

My ALL TIME favorite! I wore my album out....over and over and over. 😭

Seeing her in concert was one of the top highlights of my life. I have everything they ever put out. That voice! Perfect. I teared up just hearing this, watching you react. When she died I cried so hard, miss her to this day. So thankful for her music and talent. Hope you do more of the Carpenters, especially Superstar, my absolute favorite. Thank you! 🎤♥️🇺🇸

Such a brilliant recording by the Carpenters from 1972.Bought that album on vinyl back in the day.Sublime,inimitable and the saxophone interlude with Richards exquisite arrangements and Karens voice is magical.Perfect.

A classic.

One of my favorites by them. Karen's vocals seem like she's right in the room with me singing just for me. The haunting lyrics, "And when my life is over, remember when we were together..."

One of my very favorite Carpenter songs is ONLY YESTERDAY. I tell my husband all the time that I dedicate that song to him.

Thank you, SalvoG. The Carpenters brought out the beauty and shine in this song. Karen still takes my breath away after all these years.

god she was beautiful i wish i could jump in a time machine and take care of her and be so good to her and never let her feel pain she was gods angel

Interesting you said that....when I first heard this song I was on a date in small piano bar in La Mirada, CA. 😊😊😊

there is a video of Leon, Willie and Ray Charles preforming this on a tv special for Willie's birthday.....it will bring you to tears!!

One of my all-time favorite songs from The Carpenters. Written by Leon Russell. "Song For You." Ray Charles. Carpenters. Rita Coolidge. Amy Winehouse....are the best covers to this song. 😊😊😊😊 Great reaction.

I love your reaction to this masterpiece. You let the beauty pierce your soul.

I love the original version too. Leon wasn't as good a singer but he had soul. I suggest watching Leon live on piano 1971

Great reaction. Karen had a beautiful voice. My favorite cover of this Leon Russell song was done by Donny Hathaway.

Damn, that was so so good. Wow. Thx Salvo.

Bob Messenger on the sax. To go along with that voice of hers. Y'all be safe.

I grew up with the Carpenters, Bee Gees, Guess Who, James Taylor, I could go on and on. Incredible music, thanks for the reactions. Another of my favorites that I haven’t seen on your channel yet (and they truly are outstanding) is Ambrosia. Some of my favorites are Biggest Part of me, You’re the Only Woman, and How much I Feel. My guess (I should have checked before I started this comment) is that David Pack (the phenomenal lead singer) wrote them all. He definitely did write Biggest Part of Me, I did check on that one. Anyway, you cannot love music from this time (as you seem to) and not include Ambrosia. There’s absolutely no chance that you’ll be disappointed. Thanks again for the reactions. I’ll be waiting.

I will always always love a song for you. I just think it’s an incredible album.

A gorgeous song… self revealing song. Precious.

Leon Russell sang this when he got inducted into the the Rock And Roll Hall of fame. It was extremely emotional.

Masterful !

This is a full range Karen vocal, But Cause, The Basement, short and sweet visit but down there. This is the best version, there’s a beautiful video but it’s truncated with no sax solo. It is painfully mussing. So I will recommend the audio only version. You got it! Not sure if you did This Masquerade but that’s another Leon song. BTW Leon was a member of The Wrecking Crew at the beginning on piano. As he started doing his own thing that ended. He also co-wrote with Bonnie Bramlett; Groupie (Superstar) which you reacted to Carpenters, Superstar version. This is a top 5 Carpenters song for me, just awesome. My definition of Top 5 is any of them can be #1 on any given day based on my mood.

You should react to "Masquerade" and/or "Solitude". They will bring tears so get some tissue.

Leon Russell’s masterpiece. He was one hell of a songwriter. I love Karen’s cover, but Leon’s crackly voice conveys the pain of his lyrics like nobody else’s except maybe Ray Charles.

You must react to there signature song Top Of The World a hit as well!

The Carpenters greatest album.

I am fairly new to the Carpenters music which I discovered by mistake when I heard a reactor play this song. I was sitting by the window with a heavy thought and this song was playing. I instantly fell in love with this amazing song, sung with so much emotion. The lyrics, AMAZING. I decided to hear songs from their catalog and its nonstop GOLD. If you enjoyed this song, then it's MUST that you listen and react to the song " Ordinary Fool". I am like a kid at a candy store. I can stop listening to the magic of her voice and lyrically "Ordinary Fool" is one of her best. " Another beautiful jazzy style song (a different side of Karen) is "This Masquerade". By the way, your style of reacting to music is the best. I enjoy when you go into the story of the song. EXCELLENT!!!

Your face says it all. Karen's gorgeous voice and Richard's fabulous arrangement go right to your heart!

My second favourite Carpenters song (Supertar being the first!) But, you should have played "Intermission", now that's a classic! 😆

In my opinion her very best song was I'm Caught Between Goodbye and I Love You. Her range was incredible.

What a wonderful arrangement of a song as well from Richard Carpenter, Karen's voice was pitch perfect.

This song cuts to the ❤ - brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. 😢 I’m so glad you “get it” and understand just how truly special Karen was. ❤

Crystal Lullaby is great too

yup my favorite KC song. FYI you never have anyone covering carpenters on the voice, america's gottalent. i always wonder you have chloe foston (england), shane erics (usa) an keiko toge (japan). but i just found tori holub ":we only just begun" OMG it is so close even does the four part harmonies

I've listened to other covers and none compare to this one!

❤❤❤❤❤

Best female singer ever

Leon Russell's original version is by far my favorite but the Carpenters' version is so sweet... I love Donny Hathaway's too. Not to mention Ray Charles, Simply Red... So many beautiful artists singing one of the most beautiful songs in the world!❤

And this wasn't even a _single._ They had talent just pouring out of them.

I was fortunate to grow up in fantastic musical age of which Leon Russell was a huge part of. He wrote some great tunes that the Carpenters had hits with. " Superstar ", love it. " This Masquerade ", possibly my favorite. I'm not sure Mr. Russell gets the recognition he deserves. Great artist. Great lyricist. " I love you in a place where there's no space or time. I love you for 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! ". Karen sings these powerful and passionate words to perfection! Rest in peace beautiful Karen.

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You should listen to the songwriter Leon Russell’s version but moreso, Donny Hathaway’s versión. The best.

I wonder if Richard listens to this when he especially misses his sister?

In related news, my daughter is in LA right now and gets to attend the Grammys tonight! Pretty excited for her. Great reaction, as usual. :)

Leon Russell's "Lady Blue",studio version is one of my most favorite songs of all time. Donny Hathaway covered "A Song for you",beautifully.

There's a live performance of Leon Russell's version that I cannot recommend enough. He brings a level of nuance only the author can provide.

The most emotional rendition of "A Song for You" is Leon Russell with John Mayer at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame - when Leon's voice cracks after John's guitar solo kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5ZgZK2hvKjDfac.html

I am now 76 yr old : boomer I guess. I always felt she had moved me more with her voice and person more than anyone I've ever come across. Back when she started that would have made me not popular. It is wonderful to see people like you appreciate her. The more you know about her , the more you will appreciate her. Just wish her family dynamics (her mother). Richard also was great. (what was deal with visiting Nixon). Then should have gone back to Connecticut. People I have liked Karen, Michael Jackson, Whitney etc. all end up wasted. C

Check out A Song For You | Leon Russell & Friends 1971.

This entire album is the high watermark of Carpenters albums. I can't listen to just one song without playing the entire album.

Karen's voice, wow!!She just owns any song she sings. Listen to her sing "Don"t Cry For Me Argentina".

that's Bob Messenger on Sax. ----------------MJL, 77 y/o

It was bugging me, so I did check; and yes, David Pack did write all three of the songs I mentioned. Have a good weekend.

Wow❤

I think I've heard every version and I think Karen is in the top one

This is my favorite version of this song with Donny Hathaway’s version a close second. That’s saying something when you think how many great artists have recorded it. A masterpiece.

Must hear songs for any karen carpenter fan. This masquerade, Solitaire, All you get from Love is a love song, Touch me when we're dancing, Those good old dreams, Now. Couple of these are from terrorism solo album.

This is from their 4th album, 1972. --------no voice ever, like Karen's voice. Richard's arrangements / production are masterful. ---------------MJL, 77 y/o

His Arrangements her voice they'll never be another Duo like them, just the emotions she could convey in a simple song. if you like Calypso /Jazzy/ funk take a listen to B' Wana she no Home off of Passages Alblum, not there typical style.

Richard Carpenter reached perfection with this song!

Leon Russel (original); The Carpenters and Donny Hathaway had the best versions