Karen Carpenter had probably the clearest and most flawless singing voice I've ever heard.

50 Years have passed since this song, and still no one has touched her.

This is were Karen was at her most happiest, behind the drums. Hated the spotlight in front, but with her voice she didn`t have a choice.. Just beautiful, gone but never forgotten, Rest in peace Karen

When I first heard her sing in the 2nd grade I asked my Mom listen Mom there's an angel singing on the radio!!

This song always makes me shed a tear. My Dad loved my Mom so much in the 32 years of their marriage, before his passing from Cancer in 1982, that he would sing this to my Mom every time it came on the radio. No love have I ever seen since, has been as strong as their love for each other. RIP Dad and Mom. I love and miss you both very much, and thank you for showing our family what TRUE LOVE means!

I think Karen Carpenter’s voice was the most beautiful voice of all time. There will never be another like her.

This isn't listening to an incredible voice.... this is way beyond that .... this is experiencing soul

The most beautiful and effortless voices of all time. No fancy over the top, over powering, drown out vocals. Pure and simple.

Still amazing after all these years. Karen Carpenter was an amazing performer. Beautiful, crystal clear voice.

She had a sadness in her,no one will never know. God bless her brother.

Imagine all the beautiful music we never got to hear. RIP Karen

The closest I've come to heaven on this earth!

Karen demonstrated more raw talent in a single note than most current pop singers show in their entire discography.

I swear, she must have had a voice from heaven!

The simplicity of this song combined with the soothing background vocals and Karen's impeccable voice make this a personal favorite. Almost makes me cry every time. All the feels.

There's Karen Carpenter and then there's everyone else. She's in a league all her own. Singular!

Best female voice of all time.... miss her terribly

I have always thought The Carpenters wrote the best love songs I’ve ever heard....the pure beauty of her voice sometimes moves me to tears,it’s such a terrible loss she’s no longer here.

So much talent, the most beautiful clear feminine voice and moving lyrics. She was unbelievable!

Her voice was a gift from god

The Carpenters were unique onto themselves. They had thought-provoking lyrics, beautiful musical accompaniment and a voice that "will" endure for the ages. She sang about Hope's, dreams, sadness and love and they felt like a soundtrack to my life in the 70's and beyond. So when I married in 1993, the very first song at our reception was " We've only just begun". My wife and I smiled as it played and unfortunately, I lost my wife to cancer only 10 years later. Yet I still hold incredible happy memories of that day in 1993 and the musical part The Carpenters played in it. As I approach 60 years old, I'm proud to be a " lifelong" fan of this wonderful brother and sister team. Thank you, Karen and Richard. With respect and love.....💗💗

English learners must listen to her beautiful pronunciation !

She's an angel, gracing us when she was in this world, now she's singing above.

Karen Carpenter. I am 61 years old and listen to your wonderful voice. She was a fantasitic singer. Wish she lived to old age. Unfortunately she died far too young. Rest in peace .

her voice is like silk

Watched a documentary about the Carpenters a few months ago. Told my teenage boys that unfortunately they'll never hear another voice like hers.

The most timeless voice ever. Even though she is gone. Her voice speaks eternally. 50, 60 years from now people will still know of Karen Carpenter.

Not only did she have a voice from heaven...her talent playing the drums was second to none .She was one of the best !!...!Even Buddy Rich said wow! One of the top 25 drummers in the WORLD!

Gone too soon. Beautiful voice. Smooth as butter, sweet as honey!

Has my vote, greatest female singer of all time.

I was eleven and had spent an exhausting day with my aunts shopping for a black dress to wear to my father's funeral. My two little cousins, blue-eyed blonds of four and six crawled in bed with me and serenaded me with this song, "to cheer you up." This song will always be special to me!

It's almost the end of 2020. Who's here to still witness Karen's angelic voice?

That harmony at the end is incredible!

that VOICE!!!!! otherworldly hauntingly beautiful! and to think she was only 20 years old when she sang this!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS INSANE IN A INCREDIBLE UNBELIEVABLE GOOD WAY!.. also the harmonies and background vocals she and her brother sang together are so so beautiful as well..

Hard day. Had to listen to this song about 10 times and have a good cry. Happy (what would have been your 80th.) Birthday Mom 🌹 I love you. I miss you. :'(

My son just got married on January 3rd. this song was being played on the radio when I was in the hospital in the operating room before I had my cesarean. I told my doctor good song and my doctor said a great kid is going to be born today. she was right. this was our mother son song at his wedding.

What an amazing voice she had...WOW !!!

I sure do miss this stuff.

on a Carpenters roll tonight... this is one of the best... there were many...

The Angels got together and decided to give her that voice!

A beautiful girl with an unreal voice ...and to be able to drum as well ..a tragic waste ..if only she knew how beautiful she was

You can understand every word she sings.

Meu Deus que voz!!! Amo a Karen Carpenter... descanse em paz!!

I love her haircut, and those innocent eyes - accompanied by the voice of some angel

Oh Karen.....I wish she knew how much of A gift she was to us. She was pure talent & pure class. Miss you KC.

Men, that's music for eternity!

The star that shines twice as bright shines half as long.

Voice of an angel & gone too soon. RIP Karen.

this woman is beautiful the world misses you r.i.p. miss carpenter

Today is Karen's 72nd birthday.I'm listening to "close to you" . I love you Karen.

I was born year, 2001. Why i love old songs? 😂😂 I love this song 😍😍

Takes you back to a time before auto tune and sampling when a single voice could stop you in your tracks.Reminds me of Radio Luxembourg on 208 metres medium wave.A timeles song and those over dubbed harmonies make it so special. Could i please order a time machine to take me back to 1970 just for the day.Life seemed so much less hectic and i'll even pay for the petrol. Happy memories from a lifetime ago.Simply beautiful

At the age of 17, back in the early 70s, I fell in love with Karen's voice and her songs. This song in particular, always made me long to find that special girl and want to fall madly and deeply in love with her. Then in 1975, I did just that, I met the girl of my dreams and this song meant all the more to me! I married that beautiful girl the next year and we are still together today and more in love than ever before. You might have guessed that I'm a hopeless romantic, and I unashamedly admit it! To anyone out there that is longing to be close to someone as well, I say be patient and it will happen and it will be great as long as there is true love and mutual respect each other! My best to you and Happy Trails! ;-)

Karen's voice was heaven sent. I heard them perform live in 1976. They were amazing!

The first time I heard this, when they did the 'ahh' at the end. all the hairs on my arms rose straight up,, it still makes my heart skip a beat.. Pure auditory heaven..

This music was on a magical scale, transporting people to a whole other plane.

A timeless gem brought to life by the purest voice ever and an amazing architect of Music. Absolutely phenomenal.

such a sweet and pure voice like honey. its too bad the world cant hear that voice live anymore

This song brings me back to the summer of 1972 in Houston Texas... Great precious memories as a child... Thank's Karen... You're voice and talents will never be matched....

Karen is so pretty here. She looks angelic. If I was her mother, I would cry watching her. I would be so proud of her. I went to visit her tomb last October with my kids. They know Mommy loves their music. God bless her.

She is the greatest female voice ever, she makes me happy 😊 and free I would love this song played at my funeral ⚰️ it gives you peace ✌️

Such vocal control. I never tire of listening to this song sung by the Carpenters. It always sounds fresh.

Karen is so young! What a touching song forever!

I am so thankful that I saw Karen in concert back in '73. To my mind her voice and songs are sacred, they touch me so deeply. I was also thrilled to meet and talk with Roger Nichols who wrote several of Karen's hits including "Rainy Days..." and "I Won't Last A Day...". He shared several stories about Karen and Richard with me. I love Karen and always will.

Perfection! Untouched by any female singer ❤️

Generations of people to come will still be listening to the carpenters there music is so timeless beautiful RIP Karen

Herb Alpert - who guided Richard and Karen in their early music ventures - said that 'he couldn't believe the quality of her voice, it had such perfect pitch'. I remember being in our kitchen, listening to this song with my father (a man hard to impress!) and him telling me "this girl is going to be really famous". So true!

The song itself is pure bubblegum. But Karen Carpenter elevates it to incredible heights. Her voice was stupendous. She could imbue anything with depth, with soul.

Probably one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, classic

Truly, Karen had such a profound voice, speaking welling emotions from the heart. Time and time again, I've experienced comfort from listening to Karen sing. Music is often entertaining, even thrilling, but her singing goes deeper, stirring the soul with a healing touch. I tend to believe that Karen's voice gives us a reminder, somehow, that there is Someone who understands the difficulties we face and grants Hope. It's no wonder so many people cry when they hear her sing.

loved you Karen, your music inspired me as a kid

It's A Sad Song Simply For The Person That Sang It. Karen Carpenter Was So BEAUTIFUL DAMN IT WHY SHE DIDN'T SEE IT HERSELF😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

This song is a warm blanket on a cool night. So comforting.

I thank my Mom for introducing me to Karen's angelic voice at a very young age. Today, I appreciate her more than ever. What a beautiful mark she left on the world. You're a true inspiration.

I was 18 years old and falling in love for the first time when this song came out in the summer of 1970. Those were the days when fans would call into radio stations to request their favorite tunes, and the number for this one was overwhelming--so much so that my AN station played it at least once every hour. Ahhh, hanging out at Lauderdale-By-The Sea and thinking of Gail Wotke. (Sigh).....

Karen, you were awesome!!! You made my high school yrs wonderful!

May our hearts never lose sight of her star...!

50 years later and still the gold standard. The brother was great also.

This song reminds me of my carefree childhood. I love this clear voice.

Pure Angelic Voice. I miss u Karen.☺😊

Truly she had a voice of an angel.

Dammit!!! Why do I cry every time I hear her sing this song. I don’t understand?!! Her voice pulls at my heart like it’s breaking and I’m a grown-ass 55-year-old man. I fell in love with Karen’s voice instantly when I first heard her sing this song on the radio in 1973. Fast forward to 2019 and I’m still mesmerized by her pure angelic voice. I shall never hear another female with a flawless singing ability that captivates the soul like Karen’s ever again.

My favorite vocalist, by far, is Karen Carpenter ❤ I love her, I love her so much! I absolutely love that song! It sends shivers down my spine and makes me feel very nostalgic. Karen Carpenter had the voice of an angel, she was a great performer.. It's crazy, that song touches a part of me, a sensual caress that makes me shiver. Rest in peace Karen, you are missed so much!!!

On the day that you were born the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true. Karen, that part of your beautiful song is about you

Her voice was so crisp, and she sang so effortless

*2019* And I'll be listening to her song til the day I die ♡

I cry whenever I listen to her...

This is my favorite..... among many......". Close to You"..... She definitely, left her mark in this world!! And listen to those instruments... love it!!

Wow! Memories come flooding back! I was 12 in 1970

I miss you Karen Carpenter! Tears dripping on my keyboard! I love you so much and I miss you!

I miss the good old days.

It's funny listening to her as I feel myself beginning to weep. I don't much understand it, other than she was a pathway to the human spirit. She definitely left the world a better place - RIP Karen

I have listen to many different bands and musicians ranging from many different decades, but I must say that none of them compare to the Carpenters and the unbelievable and angelic voice of Karen Carpenter and the talented Richard Carpenter. I can say that their music will always be special to me, and even though I was not around when they were around or even when Karen died, I can say that their music will forever live on as long as people know that they exist and can recognize Karen's voice. R.I.P. Karen, you will forever be missed by every Carpenters fan from before, now, and in the future.

Not heard this in 30+ years and wow what a voice, forgot, sorry Karen. Breaks yer heart. Beautiful production too. Simple days...

"on the day that you were born the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true" 💓🙏

Beautiful song. Thank you for singing this song, Karen!

There have been other women who are great, but Karen Carpenter sings so effortlessly it is amazing. Not to mention her range...

Not only can she sing like that, but she can sing like that while behind a drum set.

she got the most natural voice ever. very relaxing. god bless karen.

This is about as perfect as a song and video could ever be, Richard and Karen's musical talents and synergy come together to create a masterpiece among the best that will ever be made.