Carpenters - MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING (1992 Remix)
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15 жыл бұрынThis rare remix appeared only once, on the Time-Life CD set, "Christmas With The Carpenters" (1992). Richard Carpenter recorded a new keyboard track to accompany Karen's 1978 vocal, and several instruments and voices were re-positioned in the original 1970 single mix.
I'm not a big fan of this remix (why tamper with perfection?), but I post it for the curious listener. Also, this post completes the "Merry Christmas Darling" Trilogy, accompanying the 1970 single version and the 1978 album version.
Listen to the 1970 single version here (with Karen's original vocal):
• Carpenters - Merry Chr...
Listen to the 1978 album version here (new vocal by Karen, same music tracks):
• Carpenters - Merry Chr...
Words & Music by Frank Pooler & Richard Carpenter
Arranged by Richard Carpenter
@billlew8840 5 жыл бұрын
It's hard to believe that she's been gone these many years. She had a voice like an angel. Here's wishing Karen Carpenter a Merry Christmas.
@lilyemmalindsay9025 5 жыл бұрын
Karen's voice is amazing & their Christmas album is amazing. This is a beautiful song. I haven't heard much of their regular music other than their Christmas music. My dad said he went to their concert in the 1970s when he was in high school. My mom has been to their concert too, probably in the 1970s.
@bernetta88 12 жыл бұрын
Karen and Richard simply had that "magic" that ended way too soon. Fortunately we get to enjoy their phenomenal work via recordings. I was shopping when the news came over the speakers that Karen died. It took me a while to process that. The chemistry that Karen and Richard had was a rare one. They performed as one. Their music is priceless, timeless, and classic. Richard, if you ever read this comment...please know that what you and Karen did as The Carpenters was a gift that many still enjoy!
@jaynehaught9715 5 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever...she is flawless...what a terrible loss...miss you Karen..
@lilyemmalindsay9025 5 жыл бұрын
my parents told us the story about how Karen suffered anorexia & she thought she was fat & she starved herself. She died of a heart attack because of the anorexia
@OceanKingNY 11 жыл бұрын
Me too. When Karen sings the line, "I wish I were with you," I get a little lump in my throat. Because she left us so young, that lyric now has a poignancy that it didn't have when she was alive. It's like a greeting from the beyond. Karen, we wish you were with us, too!
@kboyzrock 12 жыл бұрын
I still get get goosebumps everytime I hear her singing this song, one of the best female vocalists all time. Its as if she were still alive with that wonderful voice of hers just as if it were yesterday, every Christmas I just have to listen to this song to get me into the spirit of the Holidays, it really lifts my spirits up I know.
@Dstoku21 Жыл бұрын
Amazing voice never get tired of listening to her sing.
@bradhuskers 5 жыл бұрын
No female voice in history comes near the perfection of Karen.
@disastertom 14 жыл бұрын
her clarity and resonance of voice is simply unmatched.
@cheriefisher3094 8 жыл бұрын
Still one of the best Christmas songs out there! Sing it Karen!
@disastertom 10 жыл бұрын
Arguably one of the top female vocalists of all time.
@4260laurel 7 жыл бұрын
one of the purest voices God ever created
@Glodean6360 14 жыл бұрын
Oh man...what a voice. It's so lovely it's almost supernatural. Sigh...thanks for posting.
@OceanKingNY 11 жыл бұрын
I understand. This song makes you miss Karen, of course, but also all of the people who used to be in your life who are now gone. Music like this can always stir memories.
@vmuto1 12 жыл бұрын
Frank Pooler one of my "HERO'S" for a long time. God Bless you Frank. Well the Holidays are here & I look forward to hearing this song at least a couple of hundred times between the radio & of course here on You Tube. Shhhh don't tell anyone but just like Karen I never would have a hard listening to Christmas music in the middle of the summer, especially all The Carpenters Christmas songs. As always Frank thank you for all of your contributions to music. These video's still make me cry, GB KC
@MrHans818 7 жыл бұрын
So many memories. I wished I still had the 45 when it came out. This was my favorite Christmas song for decades.
@mickgriffin3843 5 жыл бұрын
Her beautiful voice is as smooth as silk.
@bellican48 Жыл бұрын
Most beautiful Christmas song to me brings back memories of my grandparents back in the 70s cooking in the kitchen and snow falling out side the home was so happy...makes me cry of happy tears...much thanks for sharing this song...
@scheckdj 12 жыл бұрын
I miss her voice soooo much! What would she be like if she was still with us? Her voice was so pure!
@kmatty 2 жыл бұрын
I loved every song the Carpenter's ever made. I had so much fun back in my 20's and I have few regrets. I love 🎄 Christmas!!
@WarlordFeyd 11 жыл бұрын
Plus this song ALWAYS makes me cry for the other lonely people throughout the world--RIP always and forever Karen Carpenter--Your songs and your memory are never forgotten! :-)
@god563616 11 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!!!
@johnnebula 12 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest Christmas Love Song of my life. I miss you Karen :D
@b73162 11 жыл бұрын
The best Xmas song of all time!
@pashupathigiri2375 3 жыл бұрын
Not to forget Richards great tune composition as well along with, ofcourse Karen's flawless singing
@veedub6624 10 жыл бұрын
Always the ultimate Christmas song...
@tonyf734atl 8 жыл бұрын
+vee dub Amen !!! definitely the best contemporary Christmas song "" ever ""
@joeritchie8653 5 жыл бұрын
I fell in love with her when I was a little kid. Still love her today. Cried so hard when I found out she left us.
@stealthplane5 11 жыл бұрын
I visit Karens grave every year from England. When she died, I felt like I had lost a member of my own family. To me, this is the ultimate Christmas song, beautiful tune, lyrics and of course That Voice. Merry Christmas Richard and Karen where you are, Thank you for leaving us the legacy.
@4260laurel 15 жыл бұрын
one of the most romantic Christmas songs ever- and never a better voice than Karen's...RIP...we love you
@davidclementi5434 2 жыл бұрын
One of my Favorite christmas carols ever... sung by a Pure Angel!
@mgebi1 4 жыл бұрын
This like so many of the best Christmas classics were written and recorded in 60s, 70s with a few 80s. Sucks getting old but what a lifetime of music I've seen/heard. So much talent. Amazing.
@OceanKingNY 11 жыл бұрын
Because she wishes you Merry Christmas. Happy New Year, too!
@germanbalaguer 14 жыл бұрын
Una maravillaaa!!!...como todo lo que canta Karen y arregla Richard...dos músicos impresionantes!!!!!!!!...te extrañamos mucho Karen!!!... Gracias amigo Ocean!!!Abrazo. Germán.
@crgybby 8 жыл бұрын
My brother David passed away Dec. 5th of this year (2015) He loved Karen Carpenter and especially this song at Christmas time. And now he is able to listen to her sing it live for him in heaven where they both are. I love and miss you David! Merry Christmas, Your brother, Craig.
@OceanKingNY 8 жыл бұрын
+crgybby Sorry for your loss. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
@crgybby 8 жыл бұрын
+OceanKingNY Thank you. Same to you and your family.
@warrenmullin4231 6 жыл бұрын
The thought of him getting to hear it "live" in person just gives me chills... how wonderful it must be in heaven. Blessings to you and your family, and my condolences.
@lessubrick4772 6 жыл бұрын
May God bless you!
@donmcneil8285 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss 😢
@lessubrick4772 6 жыл бұрын
I miss you Karen Carpenter! Your music is like slow dripping honey!
@WarlordFeyd 11 жыл бұрын
This is the best version of Carpenters' holiday classic ever! :-) TY OceanKingNY!
@tylersikora894 6 ай бұрын
The best christmas song ever from miss karen carpenter!
@twelveoaks1 14 жыл бұрын
Perfection! what a smooth talent! Wish she had lived longer, tragic, but her voice endures!
@donmcneil8285 Жыл бұрын
This song will never stop being my favorite Xmas song ❤
@WarlordFeyd 10 жыл бұрын
This classic Christmas tune still pulls at my heartstrings and makes me cry EVERY time--It's right up there with "Last Christmas" by Wham! and "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid as my top 3 holiday songs of all time! :)
@jackeroo75 4 жыл бұрын
WarlordFeyd Karen Carpenter never wanted fame and never fulfilled her own life since Richard and Agnes controlled her life!
@raymondsales775 Жыл бұрын
DON'T FORGET BROTHER RAY CHARLES CHRISTMAS SPIRIT THAT ONE WILL PULL AT YOUR HEART STRING TO
@gh9111 4 жыл бұрын
Everyone of her vids are commented with love and admiration for Karen. She left at 32 and has left a big hole in the hearts of fans worldwide. If you hear her in the afterlife guess what, you're in heaven.
@tonyf734atl 8 жыл бұрын
my " favourite " Christmas song
@chrisevans5259 4 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to everyone watching in 2019 🎁❄⛄🎄🎅🎀
@christine8043 5 жыл бұрын
Missed her so much
@damienburke288 5 жыл бұрын
I was a kid heard her for the first time wow who is this changed my life
@beebaker116 10 жыл бұрын
a classic!
@Barking914 10 жыл бұрын
This is the real deal, please watch this. GB you Karen we all still think of you way too often!
@iamintheburg 13 жыл бұрын
It's not Christmas until I hear this cut on WNNK, Harrisburg, PA. It's not Christmas anywhere, until anybody and everybody hears this record. Merry Christmas, Everybody ! 5-20-2011
@OceanKingNY 11 жыл бұрын
I know exactly how you feel. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Holidays!
@padude64 10 жыл бұрын
This song brings tears to the most macho guys out there
@chriscanale319 8 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Darling Karen
@NilsonAlvesFerreira 12 жыл бұрын
Parabens pela postagem de mais um excelente trabalho da dupla mais romantica de todos os tempos ... Valeu !
@jarbon5 12 жыл бұрын
Love the sonic clarity of this video:)
@royalredus 14 жыл бұрын
@poots2988 This literally brought tears to my eyes. Agree with OceanKing - That is a beautiful memory, thank you so much for sharing.
@dyerkneid 14 жыл бұрын
Every Christmas I seek this song, and every time, I am overcome with emotion. The combination of Karen's voice, this song, and the holiday season are almost too much to bear. Merry Christmas to you, Karen, and thank you.
@tropicalpancake56 13 жыл бұрын
How very beautiful and oh so touching...thank you.
@OceanKingNY 14 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that beautiful memory of your wife with us. All the best to you for a Happy New Year!
@itsitggg3298 4 жыл бұрын
My dad would always play this record during Christmas 🎄 growing up, I love it
@angels4bobseger 12 жыл бұрын
She always had such a beautiful voice.
@disastertom 13 жыл бұрын
Arguably one of the top ten best female voices of al time.
@LeosProductionsMusica 4 жыл бұрын
Incredible I met Frank Pooler in Los Alamitos Ca, he was my client ☺️
@OceanKingNY 14 жыл бұрын
Agreed. A hearty "thumbs up" for that.
@disastertom 14 жыл бұрын
arguably one of the top five female vocalists of all time.
@alejandrobriglia Жыл бұрын
tiene magia! como todas las canciones de navidad de Karen Carpenters!!! muchas gracias Karen!!
@ChildrenoftheLight07 11 жыл бұрын
Very lovely songs for the Holidays!
@michaelgiffey5108 11 жыл бұрын
I have that book too, one of the BEST music bios IMHO.
@debbietrekell2385 9 жыл бұрын
memories, sweet old memories
@maleficentdiva 14 жыл бұрын
This is a good song anyway its done, Karen's powerful voice and the meaningful lyrics all come together to make pure magic, LOVE YOU KAREN, MERRY CHRISTMAS KAREN, you are the best thing that ever was given to the world! :)
@OceanKingNY 14 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas from America!
@shaider1982 11 жыл бұрын
I cried when I watched this video. My maternal grandmother passed away just a few days before Christmas 3 years ago. I feel sad that now I am married and have a good job, she is not here to celebrate it with me.
@OceanKingNY 12 жыл бұрын
50,000 views! Thanks to everyone for supporting this song & video. A Happy Christmas Season to all!
@JUDA59ful 12 жыл бұрын
beautiful, beautiful, no words to describe her voice.JUDA59ful
@michaelgiffey5108 11 жыл бұрын
My favorite Christmas songs are nontraditional. This, along with Jim Croce's "It Doesn't Have to Be That Way" Top my list.
@pennysutch6628 4 жыл бұрын
5/30/2020 My husband please remember this beautiful Christmas song I love you very much.❤💋
@Zocawa 12 жыл бұрын
Ah, thank you so much for posting this song... Merry Christmas!
@OceanKingNY 11 жыл бұрын
100,000 views! Thanks to all of you for watching. Merry Christmas!
@dennisinneg 4 жыл бұрын
Simple but pure
@pfritz5976 14 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Frank. Thanks and love, Karen.
@MARINTRES 12 жыл бұрын
@scheckdj I wonder this all the time. What would it be like if she was still here with us. I absolutely love her voice and brings me to a level of comfort everytime I hear her. When she died I literally cried for two days straight. What a loss but thank goodness we have these recorded memories. To me, no one meets her level of poingnancy. I sure miss her!
@robertpiarulli6230 4 жыл бұрын
Great job ocean king ny..we are all smiling and so is Karen.
@rkmugen 8 жыл бұрын
Just a few more months and it's Christmas time again!!!! ^_^ Dude.... THANK YOU for posting this video and the other links to the other two preceding versions! :D
@tywilliamnash5078 11 жыл бұрын
This makes me cry....
@lietuva4me 14 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas from Lithuania!
@damienburke288 5 жыл бұрын
No one no one can touch this today not even Lady gaga
@mikeysuzefour 5 жыл бұрын
Lady Gaga can go and gag on herself...Be aware that she's evil and would want to kill Christmas. @Damien Burke
@RussX5Z 12 жыл бұрын
@shyman99 I like the old classic washed out VHS recordings. They bring back warm nostalgia memories from the past. =)
@OceanKingNY 11 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think it was Ray Coleman who wrote that Karen often seemed to be singing to, and for, lonely people everywhere.
@jessicazeller8060 11 жыл бұрын
Very well-said. I agree with you whole-heartedly. Miss you, Karen.
@OceanKingNY 12 жыл бұрын
@toastedravioli I like her 1970 vocal more, too. She sings with more emotion, and it tugs at your heartstrings. But she apparently thought it was too affected, which is why she did this smoother version in 1978. Personally, I think she got it right the first time!
@fool4singing 10 жыл бұрын
I think Richard gets bored sometimes and misses working with Karen and plays around with their old stuff. I wish he would concentrate some time in to getting all of their TV specials out on DVD.
@shaider1982 11 жыл бұрын
I'm coming to terms with this fact. I like to think that where ever my Grandmother is, she is smiling=)
@mikeysuzefour 5 жыл бұрын
*Merry Christmas every day to my lovely wife Suzanne and my kitty Moonpie darlings!*
@Glodean6360 14 жыл бұрын
@OceanKingNY Hey Ocean; thanks for the compliment; much appreciated. Of course you can borrow it. Thanks for sharing such a great song and video. She really does sound too beautiful for this world, doesn't she? Hugs to you and good health.
@hallson2917 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas .❤❤❤
@OceanKingNY 14 жыл бұрын
Hola German! Sí, Karen y Richard eran músicos asombrosos e hicieron música muy hermosa. Soy feliz que tan mucha gente todavía goza el escuchar esta canción. Gracias por sus comentarios agradables. ¡Abrazos a usted! :)
@dutchesspinky88 14 жыл бұрын
very beautiful music... thank you for posting... =) dutchesspinky
@EricChecks 11 жыл бұрын
that's good :) think good thoughts and happy holidays
@vmuto1 12 жыл бұрын
If Richard decides that he wants to release any additional Carpenters Christmas music to the public,it's up to Richard. Same thing holds true with all of the Carpenter specials for DVD purchase. Richards a Husband, a Dad who has very talented children, perhaps the next generation of Carpenters I think so. Rich can do his music now under his own terms & enjoy the fruits of his Labor. Do check out "Christmas turned Blue" "December Morn"& "Together at Christmas Again" (warning can bring on tears)
@plantlovermom3713 4 жыл бұрын
For me, Still the best Christmas song ever...
@dianachairez3908 11 жыл бұрын
I WISH I HAD A DARLING TO DEDICATE THIS SONG TO HIM. :-(
@donlindsey3305 4 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find one....
@OceanKingNY 14 жыл бұрын
Agreed. On too many remixes, Karen's vocal is pushed back and lost in reverb. This is especially true on the dreadful remix of the "Christmas Portrait" album. I always play my original mix of that album (still available on the "CP Special Edition" CD).
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