Her voice brings tears to my eyes, her voice is beautiful, she's beautiful.

One of the most beautiful voices ever. RIP Karen.

Karen carpenter had a pure voice like milk and honey. A rich sweet perfect tone. One of a kind. Iconic.

Karen had the purest, natural voices in the history of recorded song. She never had a voice lesson and a number of their songs were done in a single take. Karen had perfect pitch and Richard was incredibly talented at arrangement. There has never been anyone since that has come close to matching her tonality, control, and talent.

The more I listen to this, after taking it for granted all these decades, I realize it’s the sweetest love song of the last 60 years, and counting.

The purity of her voice, sends tears to my heart

I just call her Saint Karen. My favorite female vocalist of all time. Period.

I was born in 1960 and when I was a young boy I fell in love with Karen and still love her. She is one of a kind.

She considered herself a drummer who also sang, but everyone wanted to hear her sing. She won an award one year for best drummer and did a special on TV where she showcased her drumming.

3 octave range, contralto, rare for a woman's voice. Once made the comment "the money is in the basement." Her lower register has no equal. Some stars just shine too bright to stay with us long as they just pass through.

One of the best singing voices in history, I think. I don’t think her sound can be duplicated. It was uniquely hers. Check out Superstar

Simply the best female singer I've ever heard! She was a master drummer

She had a beautiful tone!! Crystal clear!! Very talented!! Another artist who passed away far to early!!😢

Karen Carpenter's voice is simply amazing. To me, one of the best of all time. She is certainly missed.

I am a drummer and I was born in 1958. Karen has always been my inspiration as a drummer. She's not just a drummer, she was one of (if not the) best drummer around in her time! I've done Jamm sessions where people have asked me if my inspiration is Pink Floyd, but no, Karen was superb in her creativity in what you can do with the hats and her broken fills. I always say it's how she keeps it simple, but so hard to emulate. That's without saying anything about her voice!?!? One of the most talented persons of my time!

Her voice is incredible! Like an angel. She was almost too much for this old earth. The 1970s were an amazing time for music.

I am a head banger, but you just can't not love Karens voice, it's simply golden !

She was so multitalented. Her true love was drumming. But her incredible voice could not be ignored. She was pressured to be the lead and obviously that was a major success. But drumming and singing is so rare and especially for a female during this era. And she made it look so easy. Beautiful Karen was one of a kind.

Karen always thought of herself as drummer first and singer second.

Wow! Thank you for bringing out Karen and the Carpenters. She didn't do any super high notes or vocal fireworks. She sang in that mid to low register, and destroyed hearts in so doing. I'm still in love with Karen's voice, and her brother Richard doesn't get the recognition he deserves. He has been a piano player/keyboardist, arranger, backup singer, and composer for The Carpenters.

Karen wasn't "just a drummer", she was an outstanding drummer. In a 1975 survey by Playboy magazine, she was voted best Rock drummer of the year. She herself stated that she considered herself as a drummer who also sings as opposed to a singer who can play the drums. She was happiest when she could play drums while singing. Sadly, people close to her insisted that she needed to get away from the drums and stand out in front because that was what was expected of a lead singer. And once you are standing out in front, it unfortunately invited unhelpful comments from people about her appearance which contributed to her anorexia.

Karen Carpenter had the most 'Pitch perfect' voice I have ever heard. I was bought up on this sound in the late 60's and was forever thankful I listen to her and others

Impossible to concentrate to sing and play the drum at the same time and concentrate on both and stay in tune without cracking a sour note . Multi - talented .

for me one the most iconic female voices in history. Most recognizable without a doubt along with Stevie Nicks.

Best drummer/singer of all-time! Continue your journey experiencing their music...you will not be disappointed. Karen is easily among the Mt. Rushmore of female vocalists!

So happy the younger generation is experiencing Karen Carpenter and her beautiful voice. A rare contralto voice that touches the heart.

As someone who became obsessed with Karen and the Carpenters at the age of six (and who cried when I heard that she’d passed) I’m so thrilled and BLOWN AWAY by all the younger people doing reactions to her music lately❤️. There will never, ever be another voice like hers, and it’s really amazing to think that she’d recorded so many of her hits when she was just a kid of 21 or 22 years old. She was one cool, talented lady.

I saw them in concert and she played drums throughout.

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS OF ALL TIME

Thanks for listening to Karen Carpenter. Please do more in the future

I was born in '68 and saw them in '73 with mom & sister at the Raleigh county armory in Beckley WV & can honestly say it's one of the few memories I have from being a 5 yr.old. THEY WERE AWESOME FOR THAT TIME!!!

Also please try We've Only Just Begun ... Karen had the voice of an angel ... miss her so much.

She was only what, 20 years old here? Wow!

Heartening to see another generation appreciate the incredible voice of Karen and the beautiful harmonies typical to the Carpenters. It is indeed impressive to see a musician play an instrument and sing simultaneously. Karen's voice was one of the best of that era and still impresses today. Often overlooked is the contribution of brother Richard, who played keyboards and arranged vocals.

Karen Carpenter started out playing the drums in their band but as they got more famous they put her out front with Vocals only Her Voice is truly one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard

Karen Carpenter was an Angel 😇 sent from Heaven and left us way too soon! One of the most beautiful voices ever heard! The compositions are the direct result of her brother Richard Carpenter who really played to Karen’s strengths as a singer! I LOVE ❤️ the music of The Carpenters! RIP Karen!

Not only did she play the drums, but she also played the Bass Guitar on about half of their first 2 albums they recorded, according to John Bettas, who wrote 6 of their megahits.

Since she was in high school, she plays drum on their marching band. Fun fact: karen was so shy when performing, she always wanted to sit beside her brother.

God made her to sing for us...she is one of a kind angel. I love her so much.

❤❤😂what a wonderful voice. The best female voice ever 🎉❤😅

Fun fact! This song is 50 years old! ...and still relevant!

Another impressive aspect of this video in particular is the fact that she is playing along with the studio recording which featured Hal Blaine on drums and she is in perfect sync. You can even see that she appears to physically play harder and softer in accordance with the actual dynamics on the recording and every motion is right on point. Much more difficult to do that along with someone else rather than if she had played on the record herself.

Well done, letting folks in on the difficulty of playing the drums and singing. That's were her happy place was, behind her drum set. There was an angel inside her....

My all-time favorite Karen Carpenter thanks for listening to her at my age at 66 she means a lot to me !

Most amazing and beautiful female vocalist ever and she was only 19 or 20 when this was recorded. "Superstar" is a Must!

Her voice is "magical"

Karen the voice of Angels...!!!❤️❤️❤️

She was very talented on the drums, her preference. Her brother is one who encouraged her to begin singing. It was a double edged sword for her because she was always her worst critic and very sensitive about her image when she was thrust into center stage. But she has the voice of an angel. Thanks for playing her music.

Her voice is so beautiful. Haunting

Don Henley of the Eagles, Phil Collins of Genesis and other drummers also did lead vocals while playing. Karen was unique in that she was a woman accomplishing that feat. The talent of that woman was incredible. Her private life off stage/studio, was tragic and thus her pain came through in several songs. “I Know I Need To Be In Love” and “A Song For You” showcases her heart.

Karen's voice was amazing! As an alto, it was fun to sing along with her. I could actually reach the notes. We lost her much too soon.

That was so sweet bless their beautiful hearts thanks 💓💓💓👍👍👍

I'm so thankful that my parents bombarded our house with CARPENTER songs when I was a little boy. Even now, at 20 y/o, her voice still plays my heart...

Truly the most beautiful voice in music during my lifetime..."Superstar" and "We've Only Just Begun"

their first number #1 hit in 1970... karen was ONLY 20 years old.... they would become the 1970's top u.s. hitmakers and karen's voice then and now is considered one of if not THEE greatest female pop voice of love and romance songs ever.. surely no one has ever sang as pure, rich, intimate, movingly beautiful....

Still grieving over the loss of this angel.

If you think about it, she's singing the softest, most delicate part of the song, the beautiful, gorgeous vocals... and at the same time, playing the sharpest part of the song, the rat a tat tat of the drums. It's pretty impressive. Brian Wilson with the Beach Boys used to play the bass, the lowest part of the song, while singing the falsetto, the highest part of the song. Both genius level musicians in my opinion

Perhaps the purest voice of all time...beautiful!!

R.I.P. Karen. Truly one of the greatest female vocalists ever.

Karen was a gift to the planet! I believe she considered herself a drummer, but it was the 1970s and female drummers were quite rare.

I think Karen’s voice has a haunting quality. Definitely one of the greatest voices of all time.

Karen Carpenter was an incredible drummist. Buddy Rich was one of the greatest drummers of all time who never complimented other drummers, had high praise for Karen's drumming skills. Her brother stated that she preferred playing the drums over singing. The drums were her first love. So sad she passed away in the prime of her life and career.

To me Karen carpenter is the voice that haunts your beautiful and sad all at once thanks for a great reaction u rock

Her voice is considered one of the Best ever! Never been duplicated. They had a ton of hits in the early seventies. Her brother played the keys and did all the musical and vocal arrangements. The harmonies were also unique. By the late seventies they were considered out dated. Sadly Karen struggled with eating disorders and she lost her battle in Feb. 1983. Even though she continued to play the drums they made her stop playing during the live shows because they wanted her to be out front. Check out We've Only Just Begun, Superstar, Rainy Days and Mondays

Karen's voice was one of the most natural vocals ever done. No one has been able to duplicate her voice. You need to react to the Carpenter song "Superstar". Truly amazing. On my favorite playlist.

I remember her so well.....she added to the sound track of my life

This lady was a superstar beyond your comprehension

KAREN, we lost you to soon. God blessed, with your beautiful voice. We are blessed to be able to listen to you sing, for generations to come. What power house of a voice. RIP - KAREN.

She considered herself a drummer who sings. Check out her drum solo - amazing!

She is on Rolling Stones list of the 100 best female artists of all time.

She's my favorite singer....EVER!

This was early in their careers. Karen was more comfortable behind the drums. They had to talk her into coming out front. Most of her recordings were done on one take. She was beauty and perfection at it's finest.

Yes, she was incredible... she always played the drums and, sang at the same time. I know how hard that is cause I also play the drums and, i can tell you that singing and, playing is one of the hardest things to do at the same time. She was incredible!!! 😍

Her voice was so...angelic in it's delivery. In my opinion, she produces the smoothest, most emotional musical experience that will ever exist. You ought to review the songs "MASQUERADE" & "SOLITAIRE"

Karen was always a drummer who was coaxed into singing because of her tone.

Her singing was so amazing when you watch her, it's like she is talking. But a beautiful voice comes out. Truly amazing.

Loved her and her voice since the beginning in the mid sixties, marvelous voice!

If somebody else hasn't said it already,.. She didn't think of herself as a singer, she just wanted to play drums and her brother pushed her to the microphone. WOW!! thank goodness Richard got her to sing!

"The Carpenters We've Only Just Begun HD 1970". another great one with Karen on the drums.

She said herself that she considered herself a “Drummer who could sing”. She wasn’t just good at drumming, she was excellent! Go to the Video where she does a medley of drum playing. Beyond Talented! RIP Darl’n! If you could hear an Angel sing, this is what it would sound like……SanJoséBob

Enjoyed your reaction. I am one lucky old fart that got to see The Carpenters Live in Concert twice in the mid 70's. It was like listening to Cotton Candy with the most beautiful smile and a pair of drumsticks...

I’m nearly 55 yrs old. Karen Carpenter was my first “crush”. I used to watch her on TV in the 1970s.

I had the awesome privilege of meeting Karen in 1979 at an airport in California. We were both waiting for same flight to LA. Back then there were no cellphones so selfy’s with people were a thing of the future. I loved Karen from her and Richards many #1 Albums. She died a few years later and is current the choir director in Heaven. Karen loved the drums more than she did singing. Go look at “We’ve just Begun” they did it in the studio. On the first take. That’s what a professional Karen and the group were.

I was a punk rocker and listened to metal as a kid...but she is my FAVORITE female vocalist. Sade coming a close 2nd...then Tracy Throne from Everything But The Girl.

Such a beautiful soul and voice. I'm still crushed inside from the day I heard she passed. You can just tell she was a loving and wonderful spirit. Listen to Superstar.

There are some videos around of her playing drum solo, and where she shows that she was not just a good drummer, but absolutely spectacular. A real talent which she obviously worked really hard to perfect. If it were nowadays, I suspect that her producers wouldn't pressurise her into giving up the drums to focus on the singing and "leading" the group. It's too unusual and eye-catching to have the singer play drums too. But in those days they couldn't see beyond the rule book.

Hi Dani, as a kid from the 1970s, I grew up with the Carpenters music. While I have so many favorite female singers, Karen Carpenter is my all-time favorite. I think she had the most naturally beautiful female singing voice I've ever heard. She sang with such a sweetness and beauty. Karen literally sang like an angel. In 1982, when I heard that Karen Carpenter had tragically died of anorexia, I was heartbroken. I loved Karen Carpenter. In fact, I sang the Carpenters song "Top Of The World" in my school chorus. So, Karen Carpenter and the Carpenters music will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad you discovered their music. You picked two of their best songs to listen and react to with "Close To You" and "We've Only Just Begun". If you want to dig deeper into The Carpenters songbook, I have several more song suggestions. Those songs are "Top Of The World", "I won't Last A Day Without You", "Yesterday Once More", and "Superstar". Love your channel.

One of the most beautiful voices every to grace our ears. My wife and I had that song in our wedding (along with the rest of the universe at the time) in 1976. We still get emotional each time we hear her voice soar.

It seems like my mom becomes an Angel sining lullaby for me...such a beautiful motherly voice. So pure and Beautiful😘😍😘😍😘😍😘😍

She had a Classic Hollywood talent voice. One of those you used to create songs for movies because it would get done perfectly and professionally every time.

Simply the best female singer I've ever heard

She was a Contralto with a 3 Octave range, of course, the Lyrics were spot on, the writer was Burt Bacharach, who wrote tons of Hits from the 1960s to the 1990's and beyond with his writing partner Hal David.

She always played the drums and they producers said to get out from behind the drums since she was only 5'4". She is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She said she was a drummer first, then a singer, her brother did some fast talking to put her up center behind the Mic, which is where she should be. Beautiful voice.

One of their first hits, ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ was first in a commercial for a California bank.

Great reaction, thank you, Dani. I agree with your description and comments. Very happy that you are hearing one of my favorite singers ever. A lot of good songs in the Carpenters catalog.

My god what a beautiful voice, how sad I am she's gone from us now!

hi dani my favourite re actorette, not only has she have the most purest voice, she is an accomplished drummer

Os Carpenters erma maravilhosos, Karen cantava muito o época maravilhosa grandes grupos musicais

She wasn't just a drummer, but a great percussionist. Incomparable. Proficient.