Karen had the greatest voice of all time. She not only had a gift but was a gift. Perfect pitch which you don’t ever find. I was heartbroken when she died.

Karen, the definition of beautiful inside and out. RIP sweet lady.

Just finished reading Little Girl Blue, a biography of Karen. So sad. We lost her way too soon (32 years old). Such a clear, pure, angelic voice and an awesome drummer. They used to call her One-Take Karen because she so often nailed it the first time around. Her brother Richard was on the keyboard/piano and he was composer/producer of their music, too.

I read that once while The Carpenters and The Beatles were both current and popular, Karen and a friend were entering a restaurant when the door opened and out walked John Lennon. He stopped Karen and said, "I've got to tell you, I love your voice!"

Karen is my favorite female vocalist of all time. There's nobody like her. Very nice closing words, Dani. We all love you too!

Perfect execution. Perfect enunciation. Simple, yet strong delivery. One of Karen's best. Take care, Dani. Good messaging, too!

I( listened to an interview with Paul McCartney , they asked him who had the best voice he'd ever heard . He replied without hesitation , Karen Carpenter . Her haunting voice makes the world stop . Beautiful . I love your authenticity on your channel

Karen took one voice lesson and the teacher told her that she didn't want to change anything. Karen was a natural!

It must be a little difficult sometimes for a singer to compliment another singer, but you do it with honesty and grace - your obvious admiration for Karen's singing style and her beautiful, resonant contralto voice is highly appreciated by her legion of fans - yes, she made it all seem so easy, but then masters of their craft always do - thankfully, she never indulged in the excess vocal gymnastics that most modern singers employ - she didn't need to because the gorgeousness of her voice "spoke for itself" and any frills or runs or even too much vibrato would have been a serious distraction from that wonderful voice and the joy of listening to her sing - "Rainy Days and Mondays" IS a great song and it's one of her finest vocal performances. Here are some others where her incomparable voice can be heard at it's best: YESTERDAY ONCE MORE, FOR ALL WE KNOW, YOU'RE THE ONE, A SONG FOR YOU, THIS MASQUERADE, I JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN, LEAVE YESTERDAY BEHIND, KISS ME LIKE YOU DID LAST NIGHT, THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS, I NEED TO BE IN LOVE, LOOK TO YOUR DREAMS, TOUCH ME WHEN WE'RE DANCING, TICKET TO RIDE, (lyric video), A PLACE TO HIDE AWAY, ONE MORE TIME and DESPERADO. For more info on Karen's life read Randy Schmidt's biography "Little Girl Blue". Thanks again for your informed and enthusiastic reactions!

You describe Karen Carpenter’s voice and performance really well - all the things I love about her voice and delivery. Thank you.

Karen was, and still is, my all time favorite singer! Her voice had such range and she was always able to control it. "We've Only Just Begun" is my favorite!

Her voice is beautiful. One of a kind

simply an extraordinary voice... sometimes I tear up listening to Karen sing... wishing she was still here with us today... she left us way too early...

Masquerade is another beautiful song by the Carpenters.

Gorgeous voice, perfect pitch and timing. What else can you say. Simply, a magnificent singer.

The Carpenters were a great group mate. Karen’s voice was just so super mellow. She was a cool drummer too. She tragically passed from the results of battling anorexia nervosa. That’s such a wicked disease. It’s so cruel. But I loved this post and I loved your caring comments too. Thanks for your love and kindness mate. Take care.❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹☮️☮️☮️👍

Hello Dani. Karen was so great. One of a kind voice. Did you know she was an incredible drummer? Voted one of the 10 best woman drummers in rock. She always said she wanted to drum not sing but got pushed in front because of her gorgeous voice. There is a great video of her doing a drum solo on their tv special. She was so happy and smiling the whole time. Her happy place. It was incredible. Please react on it.

Dani, i loved the way she stretched that last vocal, I was 24 the day she died, I will never forget that day, it brought a tear to my eye, her changes of tone is mesmerising, I feel she is definately the best female singer of all time, her voice is so pure.

Seeing and hearing Karen just makes me feel so sad for the tragedy of what happened to her and how she was taken from us so early. I hasten to add that I still love hearing her and Richard but obviously with a large chunk of regret.

I closed my eyes and was instantly taken back to 1971, when I was 12 years old and listening to Karen’s angelic voice and Richard’s wonderful production, on 77 WABC radio. Thank you Dani, and may G-d Bless you.

Love the Carpenters!! Love Karen ! Beautiful song !

This is my favorite song by the Carpenters. So beautiful!

I love seeing younger generation peeps getting into Karen's body of work she left behind. It lives on in their recordings.

I love your reaction to these videos. Your honest and real. Her voice still get’s me, she was and is still amazing Frank Sinatra once said Karen was the only singer he would pay to hear. God Bless Dani

Supposedly this was sung to her brother Richard, whom I'm sure walked her through many bouts of depression over the years. Listen again to the lyrics with that in mind.

Thanks for the PSA Dani!!! :-) You mentioned how her singing appears to be effortless. Well, I'd say her injection of emotion appears to be effortless as well. It's almost subliminal -- I'm pretty sure that she was a witch.... ;-)

Thanks Dani for the reaction on Monday Days And Mondays by The Carpenters. The Carpenters is one of my favorite group. Did you know that Karen was an very good drummer too.

When I see her sing it brings tears to my eyes.

one of a kind...what a blessing to have her recordings

Sublime and Timeless Perfection Moments........

Karen gives me goosebumps. Wonderful voice.

Beautiful. Karen's voice silky smooth perfection. Another huge hit from the Carpenters. #2 in the USA and a #1 record here in Canada. 😎🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

You can thank Richard, as he picked songs that complemented her range and arranged the backgrounds for said songs. As well as played the piano. What a team! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

A wonderful sound. I’ve never heard another singer like her. So sad she died so young.

Karen could sing the phone book and make it a hit! One of the best ever

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!

We all miss her. Heaven needed a singing angel. !!!! 💗

Such an under rated singer. No frills, pure emotion, pure story telling ... timeless.

great song. One of their best...maybe the best. This song got lots of radio play back in the day. Karen's low register is fantastic on this song. Low notes make me feel her heart

She’s amazing. And pretty cool that she always considered herself a drummer who happens to sing a little.

Writer, producer Paul Williams called Karen a "One Take Wonder". She got it perfect on the first take with those effortless vocals. Shout out here too for Bob Messenger and his perfect "Jazzy" Sax Solo! I also love listening to his flute solo on "This Masquerade". There is a video on YT where Karen shares the stage with Jazz great Ella Fitzgerald singing to each other. You should check that out. Thanks!

THE most beautiful female singing voice🎤💫 I’ve ever heard! Silky Velvety Silk…💕💕💕 Her lower register (contralto) singing was perfect 🤩 Portland Oregon USA 🇺🇸

Thank you! Karen had the voice of an angel but her first love was the drums. She was a very high professional caliber of drummer.

Karen had a lot of heartache from her love life and suffered from anorexia which led to her death at an all too tragic early age! Her brother, Richard, released a compilation mix of some of their hits with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra last year. Loss of an incredible musician! Merry Christmas Darling is one of my faves during Christmas!!!

She just didn't see herself as beautiful as she was ..gotta luv all her music...🎵🌷

👍 Nice review! Karen had such a beautiful, emotive voice.

Karen's voice was a gift to all. The best vocalist I have ever heard. No matter how sad or depressed you might be, her voice is always a pick me up. RIP lovely lady.

One of the greatest female singers of my lifetime. Hell one of the best singers period. Such a tragedy that she could not defeat her demons. RIP Karen. Thank you Dani.

The voice of an angel. Yes, her voice touches my soul.

LOL 50 years ago, I am still in love with her....and my second daughter has Karen as her middle name

if i was a vocal coach i would make karen my first example to any student...how to sing without screaming how to use diction correctly so that every word is understandable and with power of emotion rather than just power alone.

It's what I like about music. The interpretations are so interesting to see. Hits everybody just a little different. And the bonus? Hearing Karen Carpenter's voice again. God Almighty.

Dani, we love you too. You are knowledgeable, articulate, and beautiful. Your analysis of Karen's vocals is very accurate. It's heartening to see young people such as yourself pay tribute to the magnificent Carpenters, in particular Karen. Karen's vocal perfection and her ability to reach deep within us through her unforgettable performances are unparalled.

She had one of the most beautiful voices ever recorded I think. Listen to her version of "This Masquerade." Beautiful!

I loved and still love their songs. I was so sad when I heard of Karen's passing. It makes it hard to listen at times. But I do love their songs and Karen's singing.

Wow!

Karen delivers a song like no one else!! What a Lady & What a voice!!!❤

Your reactions are musically savvy, and emotionally relatable.

What an artist

She's one of the best for a reason

Was watching an old movie that had Paul Williams in it and I remembered that he wrote Rainy Days And Mondays!

Karen described herself as a drummer who sang. She used to sit and play the drums for this song. Eventually she was coaxed to stand out front so that the audience could see her.

Karen had the most beautiful voice! She is my favorite singer of all time!! I feel very blessed to have met her and Richard.

The masquerade. Nuff said. Great one.

Another good reaction to the personification of perfection :)

This video is from the Ed Sullivan Show in 1970 the same show she sang Close to You which was the number 1 song in America at that time…

Thank you!

Absolutely the best and I'll always wonder about the songs that could have been.

The golden voice of Karen! She was just wonderful.

That is a Beautiful somg and a great reaction.I loved this song growing up.

I love your closing comments which prove that this is more than just a usual reaction channel. Every person in the world is unique and has something to offer....we all have the spark of the divine that we can choose to fan and grow by our words and actions. Music helps us get through the difficult times by reminding us we aren't really alone in what we experience though; and that there is always beauty to be found in the world even in the darkest of times. If you love Karen Carpenter then you might also like to check out Rumer from the UK. She is a "singer's singer" and has worked with some of the greats in the world of music.

Karen's voice was the perfect instrument played perfectly.

Karen is tied for best voice ever with Barbra. They share a stratosphere of their own, which hovers above everyone else.

And she was only 21 then... today she would be a Superstar at that age... no pun intended

My two favorite voices are Elvis for male and Karen for female, Ive always imagined a duet with both of them

I am 58 years old and I consider Karen Carpenter the most beautiful and talented female singer of all time...in my opinion. Thank you for reviewing:)

Enjoy your reaction videos. This is a great song and very transparent about life and reality.

Karen was always about the song, not vocal pyrotechnics. That attitude is what makes a great singer.

This was about the time Karen was persuaded to step out from behind her beloved drums to sing and you can see she is a bit awkward. She got used to it and became more natural looking. She wanted to stay behind the drums....her first love.

Lol...that tenor sax solo...its a real instrument, and jazz is what it's playing....just for those who may need that information if you are living inside a computer sound forced down your throat and poisoning your mind...and yes that IS Karen's voice with no filters or autotune.

I love your depth of character..you have a Wonderful sensitive spirit... Thank you for your joy.

Karen's heavenly voice was pitch perfect pure passion that penetrates to the soul. One Take Karen was one of a kind. Watching her gradual decline and death was very disturbing and seemed so needless and avoidable. But anorexia nervosa was hard to diagnose and treat at the time. Wish she had realized how truly beautiful she was. Rest in Peace Karen. Loved by many then, loved by many now.

Frank Sinatra once said that Karen's voice was the only one that he would pay money for to listen to!

I agree, the end is the best.

Thank you so much for your sweet message to us. We all need that encouragement. You’re incredible.

Thanks Dani for too many things to mention. Oh yeah, loved your smile during the sax solo.

Fantastic Reaction as usual, Dani . . . although I would have preferred the other video version of this song, showing her playing along with her drums, and the somewhat sad opening snapshots of Karen. And yet, probably none of these were LIVE performances, but lipsynched along with a studio pre-recording.

Karen was great! Dani, you rock ! ❤

beautiful....

Keep up the great reactions

The voice of the one and only Unmistakable Karen Carpenter

Thank you Dany for this beautiful presentation on Karin. Just like Elvis, she has the ability to connect her emotions vocally. Really cool that Karin met Elvis at Las Vegas with her friend Petula Clark in 1970. . Elvis made such a beautiful version of Karen song Solitaire.

Great choice of songs and artist to react to! James

Hello Dani! ;) Great song!

Thank You and, Bless You, Dani ... Happy Halloween, Dear. 🏴‍☠

It didn't matter what kind of music you liked back in the day, when Karen's voice was on the radio, everyone stopped and listened.

Singing isn't easy but Karen makes it 'seem' easy! 🎉 ✨

i love this song i crush karen voice...i was kid now i m already 34

This song is about depression. They put the rainy days and mondays as a metaphor.

I have heard Karen Carpenter had the deepest singing voice that is within the female vocal range. I consider her to be comparable to Elvis in the sense that she had the greatest of all female singing voices as he had the greatest of all male singing voices. Like others, I was so shocked and sad when she died. I'm sure I had a bit of a crush on her as a boy. I've heard there were people, including her brother, who wanted the act billed as "Karen Carpenter" but she insisted it would stay "The Carpenters" and include him.