I will die mad that Karen Carpenter didn't get more time to record the percussion masterpieces she was clearly capable of.

In an interview, someone asked Neil Peart how it felt to be the greatest drummer in the world. Neil said, "I wouldn't know, you'll have to Ask Karen Carpenter".

Karen Carpenter would be 73 years old if she were alive today. I’m 71 years old and I loved their music. Karen had the voice of an angel. It’s only within the last 10 years that I’ve been able to listen to music by The Carpenters… because every time their music came on the radio my heart broke all over again. Rest In Paradise Karen 🙏💖🙏

The joy on her face when she's playing drums!

She looks so joyful here, like she's truly having the time of her life. A phenomenal talent in every area. That she's not still around today is a pure tragedy. RIP Karen.

These 70's music specials were so innocent.

That's the expression of someone doing what they were BORN to do!!!

Love the cameo by John Denver! Karen Carpenter was an amazing drummer. RIP x2.

Yes, she had a beautiful voice, but one of the most UNDERRATED drummers in music history.

In 1971 I took my then-girlfriend, now wife to see Mark Lindsay at a concert where he opened for the Carpenters. We almost left after his set because neither of us were really interested in the Carpenters. I'm so glad we stayed, because that's one of the best concerts I ever saw and I'm so grateful I was able to see this talented woman perform in person. She's amazing and shamefully under appreciated.

Just look at that smile on her while she's playing. And just listen to how artistic she is in her playing -- just flawless. Never mind that she is one of the most iconic singers of the 1970s+ -- she would have been a great jazz drummer and showperson. Some people were just meant to be famous for all of the right reasons. RIP, Karen Carpenter.

As a bassist myself, we love to play with drummers with chops like this.

Karen Carpenter was doubly blessed with tremendous drum chops and a beautiful unmistakable haunting voice. From what I have read, she always considered herself a drummer first, but the voice was the record company moneymaker. RIP, Karen!

Karen was actually very under rated as a drummer back then. I can tell you this from experience with her. At the end of her solo here when she is doing the symbol work with her right hand. Listen to her left hand. She was doing things only drummers like Buddy Rich were doing at the time. She was also a real doll. I worked The Carpenters briefly. I had a girlfriend at the time that played drums. Karen let her sit on her drum kit and gave her some pointers. Karen was a wonderful lady. I really miss Karen.

Just a year prior in 1975 she was ranked in the top 100 drummers ahead of John Bonham. She was that good.

I watch this every February 4th, to honor her talents, not her tragedies. 😭💖🌟 RIP Karen

She had a wonderful sense of humor, in addition to all of that musical talent and beauty. A rare bird indeed.

She was immensely talented as a percussionist; as a singer, her voice was 1 in a billion.

As a drummer I can say she is a natural, has picked-up some Buddy Rich flair and style and has remarkable timing and wonderful fills and creativity. Her another world beautiful, haunting voice is another gold star. Karen was a super talent. So sad about how her life ended so early.

Her class, her style, her JOY! I can't help but think that if she had continued playing, she might have survived her eating disorder. She still brings tears to my eyes.

LOOK HOW HAPPY SHE WAS IT BREAKS MY HEART TO KNOW THE END STORY OF HER LIFE RIP KAREN LOVE FROM TEXAS

As a drummer I have to say she is flawless, polished, old school Buddy Rich style amazing!

What can I say? Karen Carpenter was nothing short of phenomenal as a drummer. Her playing speaks for itself. Rest in peace Karen, and I hope to meet you in the afterlife.

When God created Karen Carpenter, all the angels were drumming in full swing.

Karen Carpenter was a musical anomaly, and genius. I was a small one when she was doing her thing, and - as a footnote, eating disorders suck. A fabulous drummer, vocalist, and percussionist.

Her triplets on that hi hat are so effortless. What a woman

This was the real Karen!! Playing the drums the awesome way only she could do it, dressed in trousers, moving on stage and being happy!! I can feel how NOT being allowed to be HERSELF led her to her sad end... Yes, she was a beautiful woman and a great singer and songwriter. BUT her greatest passion was to play the drums!!! Not being who you are, KILLS. Here's to you, Karen 🌹

I'm a little ashamed I didn't know how good she was, WOW! I've never seen this before and I'm glad I did. What a cool idea way back then, so cool. So clean so crisp, great control.

The joy in her face and playing! We're having fun with her!

She was better, technically, than 95 percent of the drummers then and today. RIP.

i started playing drums because of her.

I’ve watched this a bazillion times, and it NEVER gets old. She was such an amazing drummer!!

i was in a childrens choir that was picked to sing at the Carpenters concert back in 74.. I remember sitting in an empty auditorium between shows just watching Karen run up the kit and tear into it...Just relaxing...

I'm a 64 year old lifelong musician, singer, songwriter who idolized the Doors, Hendrix, Santana and a hundred more, but if you asked me what my biggest rock and roll fantasy is it's always been to have met Karen in person and shaken her hand and looked into the eyes of who in my opinion is the greatest female singer in history.

What a amazing talent behind the drum kit. Lost too soon. R.I.P Karen.

Multi-talent, Karen seems to be one of those women who can do everything, just because there's such a strong spirit and will in her.

Seen a couple of clips of her drumming, she's a badass...I couldn't believe she was that good of a drummer when she had a voice like an angel as well. So some people got it all, and she was really goodlooking too before her illness got the best of her. R I P Karen.

So much talent. Makes me sad she did not live to see how far her drumming could have carried her into the 1980's and the collaborations she could have had. Makes me sad whenever I see Karen play or sing, but at the same time, such a pleasure. Her smile is contagious.

Neil Peart of Rush was once asked how does it feel to be the world's greatest drummer. He responded I don't know, you'll have to ask Karen Carpenter. RIP to both Neil and Karen, 2 of the best.

Oh Karen I know you haven’t been with us for a while but you still make me smile

I look at her running from kit to kit and think of how much fun she'd have had at Neil Peart's kit. Like a kid in a candy store is what I imagine.

After all these years , I never knew she was such an all around talented musician, RIP you crazy beautiful woman.

Oh my word!!! I grew up with this band in the seventies... being born in 71 and I had NO idea Karen Carpenter was a drummer?! What the..🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ And not just a drummer.. but one of our BEST in music history.!! Mind blown! kind of drummer!! Not to mention there will never be anyone who can sing like Karen Carpenter again. Her stunning voice was like syrup.. Easily hitting any notes. And on the first take!!! People can't tell the difference between a recorded song or a live Karen Carpenter song. That's HOW GOOD her voice really IS. She's still very missed. And when a Karen Carpenter song comes on.. you leave it on❣️👌🤙 she was, from the beginning, always a star!

Not only was Karen a great percussionist, one of the best singers of all time, but also an incredible showman.......or show - person if that comes across better. Amazing smile and energy. It seems I appreciate her more and more as time marches on.

I remember that. I never ever missed any of their television appearances. I saw every episode of their television show. Owned every record. I was a huge fan.

I remember seeing this live on TV over 40 years ago, and talking about it in school the next day. I never forgot it, but I haven't seen it since, until today.

I loved her from the first time I ever heard her. I'm 61 years old now, and every time I hear one of her songs, it just takes me back. RIP Karen, you are missed. Oh, and she could play the hell out of the drums.

She not only had one of the most angelic, purest, silkiest voice in the world, but she was an outstanding drummer as well. What a talent!

For all those complaining about this being cheesy, It never would have been put on television if it wasn't cheesy. It was created as a family variety show special in the '70's for gosh sakes. I'm still impressed by her sense of rhythm.

This video is the ULTIMATE proof that there will never be another Karen.

Karen Carpenters' handling of tones is impressive, with incredible precision, you left us 41 years ago, but our life is better when we listen to your songs, and how much better it would have been with your presence in our lives, I watch your videos and always you are with a smile

Truly a huge talent. Loved her voice and her drums. She looks sooo happy here. I wish people would have appreciated her talent more. She is missed.

Karen and Sheila E was the reason I played drums in highschool,

I was really surprised to learn in a documentary that she was never comfortable up front in the singing spotlight, her passion was drumming but her stunning voice kind of dictated otherwise.

This is one of the coolest things ever!….I will never think of the beautiful melancholy songs of Karen Carpenter the same.

Whenever she sings, I have to stop what I a doing. An amazingly beautiful woman.

I knew she played the drums but I didnt know she was this good 👏👏👏👏👏

i love seeing her unbridled joy at drumming, something you saw much less often when she sang

One of the best voices I've ever heard. Surprised to learn she also played drums, but then again not suprised there's even more talent there. RIP Karen.

Ahead of her time, talented beyond measure, gifted and 1 of a kind. And forever loved.

Karen Carpenter was one of my biggest crushes.

This is what real talent looks like.

Gosh, so much talent, Karen, a total goddess, you can tell she loved playing the drums, and always with her magical smile, the good thing is that there are so many videos and that listening to your songs makes our lives happy.

It's stuff like this that makes me miss the 1970's!

The video is a bit off, but there is no question she is playing and there is no question, (as a drummer myself for over forty years) she is one damn good drummer ! She really could play ! Its too bad that her life was cut short . She was incredibly talented ! thanks to the person who up loaded this treasure !

She really was the real deal. One of a kind voice, and plays drums too.

She was an advanced percussionist that sang like an angel

Karen’s technique looks like what Freddie Gruber taught Steve Smith and Neil Peart. It’s beautifully simplistic and efficient, and she clearly had some chops.

I’m a 54 year old man! I loved her voice immensely! Karen was a consummate artist!

Thank you for posting. She was, or still is, so underrated as a drummer.

She was her happiest when playing the 🥁’s and the best at it ♥️

man. she was such a beast. I'm grateful to know who she is even in my generation. RIP Karen... you'll never be forgotten.

Omg: She was such a talented musician: We suffered a big loss when she died.

Karen Carpenter, the first female percussionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Miss her so much! What a gift that we have videos and recordings. Thank you!

I take consolation in the fact that she'll live forever trough her music, her musical talent will never be forgotten

KAREN WAS A BEAST AT SINGING & PLAYING DRUMS!!! OPENED UP DOORS THANK YOU KAREN :) YOUR DEARLY MISSED!

Karen was such an amazing talent. God bless her always.

This woman was phenomenal. She played the drums with authority. Damn society for her loosing her life. Damn shame. Hope where ever she is. She’s at peace.

There we'll never be another Karen Carpenter.. she was a one of kind jewel only to ever existed and weren't we lucky to have seen her brilliance in this lifetime. 🌹🙏

Her voice was and is the best ever. No one would ever sing like her. I miss her here in Downey California

I'VE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE AND I HAVE NOT A IDEA EITHER ... KAREN CARPENTER ==== GOD BLESS YOU IN HEVEN !!!

A beautiful funny talented woman. A tragic loss.

Karen's voice, when it comes to the last few syllables of the lyric line, her voice gets bigger and bigger, yet softer and softer. It does not intimidate or haunt or show off. It just grows more generous and accepting . . . and it has a way of saying: "Come with me. I will show your these neat things that we can share." The sound goes, like, up in her mind and soul, and comes out to welcome us. RIP, Karen Carpenter. I wish I had known you.

Wow. I did not know that KC was such an accomplished drummer. It is just so sad that this girl, so full of life and so talented died so tragically. RIP Karen

Karen Carpenter will always have a special place in my heart. What a great lady, she died way too young. Bless her heart!

Carpenter's Christmas albums are the best I've ever heard top to bottom, tremendous production by Richard!

So talented, so fun to watch, an absolute joy to listen to, and so undeniably beautiful! It breaks my heart every time I am reminded that she is indeed gone from this world.

I so love Karen Carpenter!! Such an amazingly talented lady!!

She looks like she is having so much fun. I can imagine that it would be hard to maintain that level of joy and excitement.

I love looking at these old clips of Karen and brother preforming and her playing the drums. My she R.I.P.❤️

She looks so healthy, beautiful, and happy here.

Still one of the greatest youtube clips of all time. I come back here once a year to watch this. Makes me smile, tear up. Never take this down thx!

I remember seeing the Carpenters on T V here in the UK in the late 70's. Karen was playing drums and had a broken right leg if I remember correctly.. Karen was a consumate professional. To me, her voice is still one of the purest and best female voices I have ever heard. "Goodbye to Love" is probably my favourite song, the combination of her voice and that guitar solo is truly amazing. I was broken hearted to hear of her passing, RIP Karen, I can never forget you.

Just seeing her makes me smile, she is having so much fun.

imagine if Karen got into the early hard rock and metal like Sabbath and Zeppelin. She probably would've been considered the best female rock drummer ever had she backed a rock band. she's greatly underrated Edit: I haven't noticed how many responses I have gotten because YT never shows them in my notifications but I do want to address all of the haters: stop trying to bring this woman down. I can play drums too. I am nowhere near this woman's level (I'm a guitarist above all). I can't stand people who don't play instruments trying to critique her playing style or chops. She's great. Get over it

I grew up in the Fair Haven section of New Haven Ct. My neighbor ( who has joined Karen in Heaven) Frank Izzo went to school with Karen. Frank also was a graduate of the Hart School of Music and an excellent drummer who helped me get started drumming at age 10. I had an instant crush on Karen when I heard the song Close to you. Her voice and musical talent along with her showmanship are far beyond the highest accolades. Frank once told me "put on a show". I chose to be more stoic, like many of the Drummers I'd seen in the 60's who were all business. This show was amazing and coincidentally, the Carpenters opened the New Haven Coliseum back in 1972!

What a loss she was. So talented, so lovely, she melted my heart again and again. She still does.

Man was she talented. Great Drummer and musician but for me, I have have never heard or ever will hear a voice like her again. Her singing to this day still moves me. I wish she was still with us. What a Beautiful soul.

I always LOVE this woman!! So talented and Beautiful... yet so humble and angelic!! Miss you, Karen!!!