Karen Carpenter: Where She Died, Her Homes, And Her Graves

Karen Carpenter: Where She Died, Her Homes, And Her Graves | Carpenters Singer Tragic Last Day

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Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 - February 4, 1983) was an American singer and drummer who with her elder brother Richard performed as the duo the Carpenters. With a distinctive three-octave contralto vocal range, she was praised by her peers as a great vocalist. Her struggle with and eventual death from anorexia would later raise awareness of eating disorders and body dysmorphia.
The Carpenters were one of the biggest-selling American musical acts of all time. Between 1970 and 1984 brother and sister Richard and Karen Carpenter had 17 top 20 hits, including "Goodbye to Love", "Yesterday Once More", "Close to You" and "Rainy Days and Mondays". They notched up 10 gold singles, nine gold albums, one multi-platinum album and three Grammy awards. Karen's velvety voice and Richard's airy melodies and meticulously crafted arrangements stood in direct contrast to the louder, wilder rock dominating the rest of the charts at the time, yet they became immensely popular, selling more than 100m records.
On February 1, 1983, Carpenter saw her brother for the last time and discussed new plans for the Carpenters and resuming touring.[c] Three days later, on February 4, Carpenter was scheduled to sign final papers making her divorce official. Shortly after waking up on that day, she collapsed in her bedroom at her parents' home in Downey. Paramedics found her heart beating once every 10 seconds (6 bpm). She was pronounced dead at Downey Community Hospital (now PIH Health Hospital - Downey) at 9:51 a.m.
Carpenter's funeral was held February 8, 1983, at Downey United Methodist Church. Approximately one thousand mourners attended, including her friends Dorothy Hamill, Olivia Newton-John, Petula Clark and Dionne Warwick. Her estranged husband, Thomas Burris, also attended and placed his wedding ring into her casket. Carpenter was buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, California. In 2003, her body was moved along with those of her parents to a private mausoleum at the Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, California.

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@shellye7052 11 ай бұрын

When I was a very young child, there was a brother and sister singing group that lived in the house directly behind ours. I would fall asleep hearing them play and sing until late in the evening. I loved when they played. Later in life I became a high school choral director, and taught thousands of children the gift of music and the art of singing. My singing neighbors? The Carpenters. The home was a small home in Downey…and where they started. Where I started.

@kickass9390 8 ай бұрын

You were so lucky. . . Thanks for sharing x

@Gemini530 Ай бұрын

Special ❤

@tabby1412 21 күн бұрын

That house was torn down and I am looking for photos of it. Richard said it was a storybook house. Can you see if any of your family photos captured this house at all? Was your house torn down for the freeway also? Do you have photos of the street at all?

@shellye7052 21 күн бұрын

@@tabby1412 My house was not torn down for the freeway, but our next door neighbors’ home was. When my parents heard the plans of taking homes for the freeway we sold our house and moved. The Carpenter’s house was directly behind ours, so should not have been torn down. Unfortunately I don’t have pictures of our street, or theirs. We lived on Premiere.

@tabby1412 20 күн бұрын

@@shellye7052 Thanks. Richard said the address was 13024 Fidler which is on the other side of Premier and the street cuts off at 13028. If his memory is correct, it looks like the next block is gone. But he may confused about why that block was razed. There's a wall there so you can't see what's behind it. The fact that he described it as a storybook house is what interests me. It would kind of stand out in that neighborhood and they have so many photos at the other homes, but not this one.

@tomsimon1974 Жыл бұрын

the best , most natural female singing voice, the planet has ever known

@Sulzie65 Жыл бұрын

I am a 70’s girl. Karen had a huge impact on me. I have loved The Carpenters since they first became known in the music world. I even had her song We’ve Only Just Begun sung at my wedding. I can still cry about her untimely death when I hear her music. Thanks for visiting her.

@gc4644 Жыл бұрын

Your in good company, I saw a static awhile ago that "We've only just begun" was thee most played wedding song in all america for over a decade.

@debsreno911 Жыл бұрын

--->1972

@dawnclevenger6617 Жыл бұрын

We've only just begun sung at so many of my cousins weddings

@thesaexplorer Жыл бұрын

She had the voice of an angel...RIP

@Nicole-sb7ny Жыл бұрын

I`m from germany and i loves her music so much. The voice war so beautiful. RIP Karen 💔

@nicolecorriedemaio Жыл бұрын

Karen has one of the most beautiful voices ever. Very sad she passed so young. What could've been had she still be living. RIP Karen Carpenter

@LucitaBrown Жыл бұрын

They would’ve faded away just like most singers.

@cynthiahusband106 10 ай бұрын

As always Scott , you do remembrance’s with such great style, respect, you put so much work and thought in your videos , this is one of my favorites , great way to remember this beautiful young singer Karen Carpenter who had a voice like an Angel , and now who has become an Angel RIP Karen hope you are in peace sweet Angel….. thank you Scott for such a great presentation of a wonderful lady , thank you.

@GetOnWithItGaming Жыл бұрын

Only 32 wow what a musical force beautiful voice rip Karen x

@rosemariemckinley7326 Жыл бұрын

Sweet Angel starved too death because some man thought she was fat. Rip Princess Karen. Rest in Power

@claireherbert4350 Жыл бұрын

You are so right, The Carpenters are like John Denver, timeless in their longevity and talent

@johncannon4960 Жыл бұрын

To this Day, Karen was THE GOAT

@WOODBINEMAN99 Жыл бұрын

So sad but she left a legacy of beautiful music-what a voice

@gc4644 Жыл бұрын

To this day, I still don't think anyone has ever had a voice so beautiful gentle and soothing as Karen Carpenters. The world truly lost a great talent that day.. Thank you for covering her..

@dennisvalverde3909 Жыл бұрын

GC I agree.

@VirginSuicide77 Жыл бұрын

The best voice ever!

@dennisvalverde3909 Жыл бұрын

@@VirginSuicide77 True.

@lizzyfitz311 Жыл бұрын

I honestly don't think anyone, ever will be able to compete with her vocals. They were truly a gift from God to the world. She was an amazing talent.

@elizabethsulliman Жыл бұрын

My dad always watched the evening news at dinner time, on ABC, and I remember the opening preview of it that night and just sobbed. The Carpenters had so many memories for us as a family when we'd do karaoke, as little kids, playing the records. Gone too soon.

@MINOUTFTABOU Жыл бұрын

When I hear a song by Karen Carpenter I sometimes cry because I lose my composure. She has lost the fight against this terrible disease. Karen Carpenter could sing really well and her music is timeless. I can't sing and I am often sad because Karen Carpenter could sing and lost the fight against this disease. But I won the fight against this disease. Why? Yes I know it sounds weird reading this, but Karen Carpenter deserved a chance to fight this disease. From the bottom of my heart, I wish Karen Carpenter had won that fight too. Sometimes when I listen to her music, I am left thinking: "Why did I survive this and Karen Carpenter didn't have this strength, will and chance!". The music is timeless, it's just that sometimes I need time, to listen to the music without crying.

@darthsaber3815 Жыл бұрын

Actual Fact: Karen and a friend or Manager were leaving a Californian restaurant back in the 70's, before they exited JOHN LENNON came in and spotted Karen, walked upto her and said 'Just wanted to tell you love I think you've got a fabulous voice!'. Karen couldn't believe what was said and asked her friend did that really happen. Rest assured it did in response as Karen was experiencing lack of self-confidence at that time. Good work Scott.

@lonewolffullmoon Жыл бұрын

Her cover The Beatles “Ticket to ride” is ICONIC!

@lonewolffullmoon Жыл бұрын

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@jameslucas8159 Жыл бұрын

John was shot after Sharon Tate's murder!

@rustyrules4264 Жыл бұрын

She though of herself as a drummer who sang some. John was right! Thanks for sharing 😊

@kaymad143 Жыл бұрын

That is so cool!

@cathleensuan7845 Жыл бұрын

Her voice was so soothing.

@sheilamac4015 Жыл бұрын

I had a very hard battle with anorexia when I was 16 till I was 22 years old. I was bullied bad for my weight all my life and I thought I could control this and I also went through other things in my life that messed me up so I needed to lose weight. I had 4 near death experiences from my eating disorder and 1 my heart stopped beating. I was in and out of treatment but outpatient treatment and the help of a ED physiologist, nutritionist and my family support after therapy helped. I’m now 39, married, and alive.

@luciledevries478 Жыл бұрын

I feel what you went thru I did too 👍

@MINOUTFTABOU Жыл бұрын

I also had this disease. Today I can no longer imagine wearing children's clothes. Too bad that many and also Karen Carpenter have lost the fight. It is an uphill battle to beat the disease. By my side was and still is my husband, who has been a great help to me. Patients from this disease need good medical care and a strong partner or friends. My mother was not a big help, she even announced that I had anorexia at some point. I was still underweight and wore child size clothes. She later said that she had been a great help to me. *Wrong: My husband had been the biggest help* Not to look away, to act respectfully and to bear responsibility when a person is affected by this disease. Offer help, no matter on what level.

@luciledevries478 Жыл бұрын

@@MINOUTFTABOU thank u for sharing 👍❤️

@christopher9131 Жыл бұрын

God bless Karen ❤️ Every Sha-la-la-la Every Wo-o-wo-o Still shines Every shing-a-ling-a-ling That they're startin' to sing's So fine

@donnachurch6131 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful voice we miss you rip

@rhondaturner1661 Жыл бұрын

Karen was one of the best drummers in her day thanks Scott much love

@splashenful Жыл бұрын

I remember the TV movie, starring Cynthia Gibb as Karen Carpenter. Very touching movie.

@nubiankween50 Жыл бұрын

I fell in love with the Carpenters after watching the biopic and Cynthia Gibb played Karen Carpentar. I've been listening to them ever sense.

@kandycebeeks7056 Жыл бұрын

She was my Moms favorite. I still play her music when I wish my Mom was still here. She had such an amazing voice. Gone too soon.

@Toni_F Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful final resting place. She had such an angelic voice.

@ippmoeproject8502 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely adore Karen, she was phenomenal and her music still makes me tear up. I was in high school when the Carpenters were popular. The music brings back so many memories and evokes so much emotion in me. Bittersweet is the best word I can think of to describe them now.

@jamminjoe44 Жыл бұрын

Fun Fact: Of course Karen Carpenter had a voice unlike any other, so soothing and beautiful. What so many don`t know, is that she was also an excellent drummer! The videos are right here on the tube. R.I.P. Karen Carpenter.

@coffeeandtruecrime2754 Жыл бұрын

That was a very known thing

@cliveedwards2958 Жыл бұрын

@@coffeeandtruecrime2754 you are right..I think she was as famous for drums as was her voice

@westaussie965 Жыл бұрын

Enough of these “fun facts” think of something original to say😉

@AmericanWoman1 Жыл бұрын

She played drums in many of her shows!

@Rob-dp3vr Жыл бұрын

Everyone already knows that Mr. Helper

@tishsharay7509 Жыл бұрын

Man Karen was a beautiful drummer bad ass for her to sing and drum I absolutely always loved her battles with bulimia and to maintain my weight in Highschool and I didn’t like how weak I would feel my teeth my hair started shedding and coming out I got tone of compliments and what was my secret I wish she could have survived and told her story i pray her story is helping so many young women in and out the industry and men too always wondered how the home looked after all these years 🙏🏽

@Katwoman4318 Жыл бұрын

That voice, that voice, that beautiful voice. 🕊♥️Rest in Paradise Karen. ♥️🕊

@raphaelhernandez4088 Жыл бұрын

And the voice is so haunting and beautiful if Angeles could sing that's what they would sound like.

@tracybland2649 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 70s. Remember listening to the carpenters and was so amazed by Karen's beautiful voice.

@richardbittikofer988 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a loss. I loved her songs. There will never be another like her. 😪😪😪😪❤❤ R.I.P. Karen

@BRODYOUNGDarkInkTalesVideoStud Жыл бұрын

I had a hard battle against anorexia throughout 15 years of my youth , i was almost to dying so many times , i am 34 years today and i can say i survived through this , this disease is cruel because we're fighting against an image in front the mirror , an distorced image that we're the only ones to seeing ...

@SCOTTONTAPE Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on beating it. Stay strong 💪🏿

@BRODYOUNGDarkInkTalesVideoStud Жыл бұрын

@@SCOTTONTAPE 🙏Thank you my friend ...Anorexia kills many women around the world every years and who won this battle need to be a path of help to girls and young women which are dealing to this disease right now ( it affects women in every ages but girls and young women are affected on a larger scale ) ...Making a point that it's not only a matter of mind , it affects all body i am not cured , but i am healing...But i will need to control this for life long ...Thank you very much to share to us your visit to an important icon of music story , i grew up listening to and singing along all the Carpenter's songs and i am sad but happy at same time ...❤

@harolynallison485 Жыл бұрын

And look, you made it and are a survivor I am proud of you

@audgester Жыл бұрын

I am glad you are here and surviving!😊❤️

@BRODYOUNGDarkInkTalesVideoStud Жыл бұрын

@@harolynallison485 Thank you friends because we are together 🙏❤

@hall8420 Жыл бұрын

Love their Music! RIP Karen.❤️🙏

@AllenB71 Жыл бұрын

I remember as a kid my mom playing her music on the family record player. She had such a beautiful voice. RIP Karen Carpenter.

@donnasmith311 Жыл бұрын

She is the first one I knew that had this horrible disease! What an amazing voice! Her music lives on forever ❤️🎶❤️!! Thank you Scott…your presentations are so heartfelt and respectful 💕!!

@lisaparsons4124 Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree Karen Carpenter a awesome singer I remember in 1973 when I was 7

@MINOUTFTABOU Жыл бұрын

Karen Carpenter lost the fight against this terrible disease and the music world lost a good singer. Unfortunately I also had this disease and thanks to my husband I beat it. The disease is unfortunately too often underestimated. Karen Carpenter is still missed today. She will always be missed for her voice. Today I hope from the bottom of my heart that the disease is taken seriously. Karen Carpenter was a good singer and should be a sign that anorexia or bulimia has no mercy even on a good singer.

@roxannemoser Жыл бұрын

2 people in my graduating class of 105 had this disease. Class of 83. Ironically.

@brucemorrow5271 Жыл бұрын

It is really incredible, I did this exact same tour in June of this year and also went to Cal State at Long Beach to see the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Centre and the Carpenter exhibit inside. I flew all the way in from Western 🇨🇦 just to see it all. Well worth it to me… ❤️

@RobertCarter7512 Жыл бұрын

They were friends of our family my grandfather lived right by them next street over in Downey , my dad went to Downey highschool with her, the hospital they rushed her was Downey community on Brookshire and her funeral at the downey unite Methodist church on Downey Ave, About 700 people -- including singing stars Dionne Warwick, John Davidson, Toni Tennille and Olivia Newton-John -- packed the Methodist Church just blocks from the house where she once lived , Glad you did the vid Scott i live in Downey too

@splashenful Жыл бұрын

Holy smokes!!! That is so cool.

@RobertCarter7512 Жыл бұрын

@@splashenful My Grandfather was a child singer in the Shirly Temple movies also he sang in the boys choir i have his clip from 1941 40 boys and a song on my channel but going back to Karen Carpenter i think she was 1st burried in city of Cypress Forest Lawn but later Richard Carpenter had her moved to Hollywood cemetery and also there Drummer for the Carpenters was married to our neighbor her name was Debbie she passed away 2 years ago

@splashenful Жыл бұрын

@@RobertCarter7512 Which Shirley Temple movies? My mother has a whole lot of them on DVD. So sorry to hear that their drummer passed away too.

@RobertCarter7512 Жыл бұрын

@@splashenful My mistake the drummer is still alive but his ex wife Debbie passed away 2 years ago, she was my neighbor and was living in Downey Ca at the time of her death , now my Grandfather was in the musical 40 boys and as song in 1941 , the clips in on my channel ,he was in the movies Boys Town" with Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy, the name of the group my grandfather was in was the Robert Mitchell Choir , my grandfather passed away 2 years ago later in life he became a South gate Police officer back in 1948 to 1950 and after he left the police force he worked the the Downey Space Program

@splashenful Жыл бұрын

@@RobertCarter7512 Oh okay. Thanks for the correction. Sounds fascinating for your grandfather.

@clairebunt5887 Жыл бұрын

Karen carpenter has a lovely voice I was first introduced to her music in the late 70s early 80s god bless Karen your music lives on ❤❤❤🎵🎵🎵🎵

@francesbattle750 Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing them at the St. Louis Opera years ago they were just starting their career.

@sowen1062 Жыл бұрын

MGM Grand Hotel , Las Vegas 1978. I was 16 and I was fortunate my Parents and I actually shared an appreciation for some of the same music. I played drums since I was 4 and was literally infatuated with Karen. We were vacationing and what a stroke of luck The Carpenters were playing when we were there. Our seats were stage right no more than 20 feet away. When They came out I couldn’t believe how close she was. If I wanted to all I would have to do was stand up and take 2 steps and she would have been in hugging range lol. Her first note came out and I will always remember leaning over to my Dad and saying “ see? I told you her voice was real”. She was incredible and to this day I have never been affected by a voice like I have Karen Carpenter’s. Live or recorded she was spot on! I couldn’t take my eyes off of her the entire show. For her loving and loyal Fans all these years it’s hear warming to see a tribute like this done with respect, appreciation and kindness. Thank you

@reneemallicone4770 Жыл бұрын

I grew up with the Carpenters! Karen was such a talent. Such a shame she left this world far to soon but left a legacy that will last forever. RIP Karen!

@andreadeamon6419 Жыл бұрын

She is in a lovely place. May she rest in peace

@travelingwithmikeandpam9074 Жыл бұрын

I remember that day like it was yesterday! So sad!! Beautiful voice, my top 5!

@mariemurphy5499 Жыл бұрын

Karen Carpenter had a lovely voice , sweet smile. Richard a great musician song writer listened to their song's sang along to them. May she rest in peace 🙏😇🌹🌹

@daniellesjerven6593 Жыл бұрын

My mom told me about her recently. How she died was tragic and eating disorders weren’t talked about back then. I don’t even think 🤔 they were heard of in the early 80’s. I’m glad awareness has been made about them so people struggling with an eating disorder can get the help they need and not end in tragedy 🎭 like 👍 Karen Carpenter. Rest In Peace ✌🏻

@moonchildluvsbobcrane Жыл бұрын

One of my faves. 🕯 Karen I visited her crypt in 2012. There's a video of me on my channel singing rainy days & Mondays.

@SCOTTONTAPE Жыл бұрын

I’ll check it out!

@moonchildluvsbobcrane Жыл бұрын

@@SCOTTONTAPE thx 🤗

@johnnyquintero8531 Жыл бұрын

I grew up listening to the Carpenters and belonged to their fan club. Got to see Karen and Richard in concert in the 70’s and Karen’s voice was beautiful live and sounded just like her records. I was devastated when I heard the news that she died. So young and such a beautiful voice. I still listen to the Carpenters music. Karen was definitely a Star on Earth and now a Star in Heaven 🌍 🌟

@bernadettefirth Жыл бұрын

I love the Carpenters and their music, the world lost a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. R.I.P Karen.💖💖🙏🙏🙏

@dawndeany3049 Жыл бұрын

I love all her songs

@DrnkTheWildAir Жыл бұрын

Still listen to them. Broke my heart, what haunting vocals she had. With a distinctive three-octave contralto vocal range, she was one of a kind. RIP

@traceymacneil Жыл бұрын

Hello from Nova Scotia!🇨🇦 I was born in 82, but I distinctly remember watching the movie about her as a young child with my grandmother. It was on television, and I remember how sad I felt at that young age (not fully understanding why she passed the way she did) but then after seeing the movie I wanted to listen to their music all the time. I remember getting a cassette tape and listening to it over and over and over again. So many beautiful songs- but the one I found most interesting and different than the others was “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft.” Give it a listen if you haven’t already!☺️

@martylane5284 Жыл бұрын

I did not know about the apartment buildings. And such cool names as well. RIP Karen. Always a voice of an angel. Thanks, Scott

@amarley100 Жыл бұрын

I remember that tragic day when she died. She had angels voice. RIP Karen 🌹

@angelanapier4248 Жыл бұрын

She was an amazing talent. No one else like on this earth.

@wendyrivera476 Жыл бұрын

I started listening to The Carpenter's when I was 9 years old. I am now 59 and still listening 💜Thanks for this video💯

@anneliesundell3911 Жыл бұрын

I grew up with her music, im 61 years old today and just loved her and her brother. the music was oftern calm and made me feel the same way. her voice was outstanding, so clear and must say i havnt heard that kind of voice before and after . i have their music on spotify. so happy that you have her on your channel. many hugs and kisses from me and Sweden

@nikmason6873 Жыл бұрын

What a voice though. Heavens gain our loss.

@crystallucero4519 Жыл бұрын

Such amazing talent with the voice of an angel nobody will ever compare to Karen RIP

@SkyrBlu Жыл бұрын

You said it Scott, 'Music is Timeless' ❤️

@dstaugustinefl8832 Жыл бұрын

Love the Carpenter to this day. Feel bad that she was pushed like so many others to be what the industry wanted or thought she should look like. Sad Sad Sad !

@nancysasso5556 Жыл бұрын

I got teary eyes when I heard her voice, I grew up listening to the Carpenters even have some of their albums ..they made great music.

@zoricadebeer4601 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tribute. My parents loved the Carpenters too. I'm so grateful that I was born in 75, to have experienced the most amazing music/musitions that has ever lived. The mosileum is so beutifull. Thank you for taking us there as I wil probably never be able to go there.

@harolynallison485 Жыл бұрын

You have a kind and gentle nature your tribute to her is just beautiful

@RoseofSharon3 Жыл бұрын

To me her voice is haunting to me but I still love her & her brothers music. It’s like I can’t help myself but to listen.

@sinead187 Жыл бұрын

Karen Carpenter had an especially beautiful singing voice. RIP sweet Karen🌹

@traceymacneill9879 Жыл бұрын

Love Karen Carpenter, underrated and so talented! One of the most beautiful voices of the 20th century. Had their albums growing up. May she rest in peace 🙏 ❤️

@nannybebe74 Жыл бұрын

The most beautiful and unique voice. No one has ever been able to copy her. Fantastic drummer too.

@leesashriber5097 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful voices to ever come out of the music world. A great drummer, too!! Grew up listening to their music, especially their Christmas album during the holidays. Great upload, Scott!! Thank you for keeping her memory alive. 🕊️🙏❤️ Hope your birthday was awesome!!! 😎 We cut our wedding cake to "We've Only Just Begun." Miss my late husband every single day. 🕊️❤️🙏

@dwaynesweeney6860 Жыл бұрын

Her voice has yet to be matched….This is when you are at your best Scott….Thank you for this

@robindore258 Жыл бұрын

I remember them both So very sad she passed Rip Karen Carpenter ❤️🎼

@suzieaustin.5905 Жыл бұрын

Bless you for showing us this cemetery where she is. She was one of a kind.🕊️🕊️.

@andrewlorenz3139 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. As a Carpenters fan in the UK I was fortunate to see them live in London at the Palladium. Such a shock when Karen died though subsequently it was clear that she was a someone who lived with sadness in her personal life. All the success could not make up for that. Continue to rest in peace Karen and thanks for the music that you and Richard left us. Gone way to soon and one can only wonder what else would have been possible if she had stayed with us longer.

@slkriderchick Жыл бұрын

She had such a distinctive voice and long after she was gone even I knew who was singing on the tape deck my mom would play in the car. She had such a tragic ending with her battle with anorexia (and some still debate if drugs were involved) it's hard to believe her life ended so quickly. I hope she was able to find her peace that she couldn't find in life.

@fayemagzi5151 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 1970s listening to the carpenters music, my school friends had the tapes and when I married in 1978, we played their records at the weekends. She had a soft velvety voice, but also very sad.

@Blueskys1972 Жыл бұрын

I think Karen Carpenter died not even realizing how bad her disease was. I grew up listening to The Carpenters, I have many great memories with their music. She was actually very young when she died but looked older because of her illness. I had anorexia in my 30s, not really realizing it at the time. All I knew is I wasn't eating anything, I kept losing and going down sizes until I got to a size zero, and as this was happening people kept telling me how good I looked. Then one day I went to see a good friend I hadn't seen for a few years, she opened the door and the first thing she said to me was, oh my God, you've lost too much weight! And at that moment I thought wow, I actually felt scared. It woke me up. I ended up going up a few sizes after that. I never did get help for it, because I still hadn't recognized it at that time. I was never into bulimia or laxatives. I was starving and exercising on an empty stomach. I think doing all that ruined my gallbladder I ended up having to have my gallbladder out.

@angetrappel2671 Жыл бұрын

My absolute favourite female vocalist of all time...absolute magic voice!

@audgester Жыл бұрын

I remember when she died. I was 6 and my parents had their albums. I loved singing with her. I think this was the first exposure to a death that I experienced in life in which I understood the gravity of what death is and became very sad. Whenever I see her I automatically think "why do birds suddenly appear..." and I hear her pure, beautiful, natural voice. I truly hope she has found peace.

@monaramsey2752 Жыл бұрын

She had a amazing voice,

@tammymeador1651 Жыл бұрын

The voice of and ANGEL. She is free from her burdens and singing with the Angels in Heaven. RIP Karen🙏👼🏼🙏 Another Beautiful story Scott💖💖

@marionneary1128 Жыл бұрын

Hello there Scott Shannon here Karan Carpenter she had a Amazing Voice so soothing, I Love 💕😘🥰 their Song's. We've Only Just Begun" was my Uncle's Wedding Song when he got married. I was listening about Karan Carpenter live and it was a sad 🥺 I heard that the Mother Loved Richard more then Karan. Great Video Scott as all way's God Bless & Take Care. 😘🥰 R.I.P. KARAN CARPENTER FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGEL'S 💐😇👼🙏💔🥀🕯️🕊️💜✝️.

@veronikalake6934 Жыл бұрын

I loved The Carpenters since the 70s ..so many memories everytime i hear their music...Karen had the most beautiful voice I've ever heard...she died soooo young..can we all imagine what she would of done had she lived....I miss her beautiful face and voice

@sharronunger7053 Жыл бұрын

I loved the Carpenters. Thank you so much for the video.

@gregd4633 Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t until I became an adult when I appreciated “The Carpenter’s” but I used “We Only Just Begun” as my wife and I wedding theme. Karen is a great example for bullying and harassment, that’s why I mentor young people and teach them how bullying affects everyone including the victim. Thank you so much for your beautiful tribute to Karen Carpenter

@1949634 Жыл бұрын

Loved her voice we lost a good singer RIP

@lorenarivas5485 Жыл бұрын

It’s so sad 😞 her struggles with this eating disorder, it just controlled her life and just when she got control of it, it mess with her heart ❤️ may she RIP 🪦 Love her music

@deirdreyearwood3383 Жыл бұрын

Karen had such a beautiful and unique voice. I have never heard another quite like it. It appears that she was also a wonderful soul. May her sweet soul continue to rest in peace.

@BassGirlSusan1961 Жыл бұрын

I knew this was going to be a ripper before watching it. Still have the Vinyl LP with the house (in Downey) on the cover. A precious possession for sure. Flashback to my 9 year old self, starting piano lessons in 1970 and learning Carpenters songs as they came out in real time. Again I say thank you Scott for the memories.

@yonitirado3776 Жыл бұрын

Rip Karen carpenter we will miss you just like me they long to be close to you 🎶🎶🎶🎶🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

@dianes2652 Жыл бұрын

Scott, this one moved me a bit more. I adored the Carpenters. Karen sang so beautifully that her death made the world seem darker. No words are sufficient enough to thank you for taking us back. “ It’s yesterday once more” ❤️🙏🏻🦋

@robinlanier6886 Жыл бұрын

Her and her brother ruled the airwaves in the 70s. Those of us who remember back then miss her now. 😢💔🙏🏻🙌🏻🕊

@debbiethompson8527 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done Scott. RIP

@meganryan476 Жыл бұрын

Such a sad story. A tragic end for this beautiful songstress. As always, well done Scott. You are so respectful...ty for caring.😢😢

@1agrty Жыл бұрын

I love her music there will be another one like her ever

@sue_62 Жыл бұрын

She had such a beautiful voice ❤️

@bigjoe330 Жыл бұрын

A beautiful woman who made our world more beautiful ❤️ God bless her soul.

@rhianevans7189 Жыл бұрын

I used to listen to their records in the 70s . Karen had the voice of an angel. Much love and respect from across the pond in Uk x

@rebeccalincoln8782 Жыл бұрын

This story has always touched my heart in a sad but special way. In April of 2000 my aunt passed away from the same thing Ms. carpenter passed from. It’s sad but touching. Thank you

@debbieswarts6861 Жыл бұрын

Scott this was one of my favorites as I listened to them when they first came out and still do to this day. It was very sad when she passed away. I don't think her brother ever really got over it. Peace

@RandySchartiger Жыл бұрын

we very recently lost our daughter of 41 years and I have to agree with you, that's just not right! thank you Scott for sharing this! I remember the 70's when the Carpenters were getting huge fast!

@SCOTTONTAPE Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss Randy

@michellesterling6548 Жыл бұрын

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

@jangelohus2245 Жыл бұрын

Sad story one of my favourite lady singers amazing voice it was like a lullaby...Rip Karen🎤🕊️🙏...Bigup Scott 👏🔥

@MrMatipid 2 ай бұрын

Carpenters music is one of a kind. The genius of Richard Carpenter, arranging their songs and Karen Carpenter singing those beautiful songs will be with us forever. I enjoy even now watching DVDs of Karen and Richard Carpenter singing their songs.