The CARPENTERS Are PURE SOUL! FIRST TIME LISTENING TO Carpenters-We’ve Only Just Begun [REACTION!]🔥

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@Weyland_Yutani_Corp 3 жыл бұрын

Karen was special with a once-in-a-lifetime voice. She had the voice of an angel and sang so effortlessly but with such depth of emotion. Other songs to check out are Superstar, Close To You, Rainy Days and Mondays, Only Yesterday. She sadly died so young and so tragically at the age 32 of an eating disorder.

@chrisakarazor9612 2 жыл бұрын

I had Only Yesterday on a 45 when I was a kid

@JohnDavis-zo4xl 11 ай бұрын

Its SO refreshing to see young guys like yourself having the SAME reaction to this music that we old guys had in 1970.

@patriciadowning4036 3 жыл бұрын

Karen and her Brother were the Carpenters, plus their band. She has one of the most fantastic voices in music. Unlike anyone else's. Many people don't know she was also one heck of a DRUMMER. She was shy, but that voice. Try Superstar for one of the most beautiful and haunting songs of all time.

@robertmiller5230 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing drummer who could sing and olay play at the same time

@TheDivayenta 3 жыл бұрын

There’s video of her doing a big drum solo on multiple drum kits.

@robertkaplan3096 3 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful voice in HISTORY of music male or female! R.I.P. Karen!

@kimdisaturd1409 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@KimGulley Жыл бұрын

I'm black young man, and I must say being a kid in the 70's which was a true blessing. All the artists of that time sounded beautiful. They mesmerized and captivated us on pure talent alone. She does not sound black, she sounded like what she and many of them were.... talented.

@davidfischer1138 2 ай бұрын

You dont

@GeeB1 3 жыл бұрын

This song was a hit in 1970....The Carpenter's were AMAZING! Karen Carpenter had the voice of an angel. Her voice was so soothing and natural. She died so young...so sad.

@pamnicklas5536 3 жыл бұрын

Karen was definitely one of the greatest female singers of all time...and also no slouch as a drummer!!

@miamidolphinsfan 3 жыл бұрын

Not at all !!!! Very talented lady ! Such a tragic end to her story !

@Cloxxki 2 жыл бұрын

Abba's drummer: no one knows. Did they even have one? Carpenters' drummer: best singer ever. And perhaps most influential female drummer of all time as well.

@classicsciencefictionhorro1665 Жыл бұрын

She was a better drummer than singer and she was the best vocalist in the world.

@pauldaignault4506 3 жыл бұрын

That’s how we all felt hearing Karen for the first time. Thanks for respecting her talent!

@Sam66305 3 жыл бұрын

This song is about half a century old and timeless.

@timothydoherty5337 3 жыл бұрын

There is no other voice in all of Heaven or on Earth like Karen Carpenter's... even the angels stop what they are doing to listen to her.

@user-or1ye3iz6d 3 жыл бұрын

I love that

@tektoniks_architects 3 жыл бұрын

Perfection. She was known as Karen "One Take" Carpenter because when she was recording she would come into the studio, sing a song one time, and it was done.

@bmack2938 3 жыл бұрын

No her brother required multiple takes. Not sure where you heard that. Not true.

@seamusburke639 3 жыл бұрын

@@bmack2938 I don't even begrudge it if she multi-tracked! Her voice is such an instrument unto itself, I'd layer the fuck out of that.

@fzarro9947 2 жыл бұрын

@@bmack2938 Hmmm. Hard to say where they heard that. Maybe they read it on Wikipedia, “ Superstar" was recorded by Karen on her first take, singing the lyrics that had been Produced by Richard Carpenter with Jack Daugherty, it was recorded with members of "The Wrecking Crew," a famed collection of Los Angeles-area session musicians. As the song's storyline was originally more risqué than what was typical for the Carpenters, Richard changed a lyric in the second verse from "And I can hardly wait/To sleep with you again" to the somewhat less suggestive "And I can hardly wait/To be with you again." The track was finished in one take. Karen Carpenter's vocal was praised for its intensity and emotional nature. David Hepworthcommented about Karen Carpenter's performance: "Even with only half her mind on the job, she delivered a perfect performance. The guide vocal never needed to be replaced." scribbled by Richard onto a napkin”. Then again, they might have read this: “ In the studio, they called her “One Take Karen” because Karen Carpenteralways hit her notes perfectly.

@keithartworker 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, early 70's, pre digital music production. Very little way to hide flaws in the music which makes her voice genuinely a lasting treasure well beyond her short lifetime.

@JDLarge 3 жыл бұрын

Every wedding I attended in the seventies played this song! Even my sister had this as her first dance married in 74. I gave her away when I was 12, then I brought it back in 92 when I got married myself too! We still dance to it occasionally. Such a loss of beauty and talent, we’re lucky to have had Karen with us for the short time we did. RIP 🥺

@abbynormal4740 Жыл бұрын

Even into the late '90s, hubs & I were still singing this song at all our friends' weddings.

@dawncelia1 3 жыл бұрын

Voice of an angel.....left us far too soon RIP Karen 🎶🎵🎶🎵

@dawncelia1 3 жыл бұрын

Shonda SheWrites can beat you shonda I’m a 50’s baby ......that’s REALLY old 😂😂😂😂

@dawncelia1 3 жыл бұрын

Shonda SheWrites will check those names out.....thanks shonda.....and yes I am very well seasoned 😂😂😂😂 .....been in lockdown since March 😱😱 strange times ...

@jakespur6094 3 жыл бұрын

God I miss getting new Carpenters albums. Karen’s vocals are incomparable and Richards arrangements are pure genius.

@robstoll7542 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately Richard Carpenter is often under appreciated for the intricate arrangements. Between Karen's voice and Richard's arrangement of the music, they were superstars.

@jbs256 Жыл бұрын

Me too. My vinyl is full of Carpenters. 💔

@lindaobserves2708 3 жыл бұрын

Seventies easy listening when easy listening was an alternative to rock and roll. Brother Richard and sister Karen. Karen started out as the bands drummer but stepped into the lead to elevate the group. Her voice was pure angelic and she still gives me chills. This Carpenter song was their debut and was a very popular wedding song for the bride and groom dance as newly wedded husband and wife Please check out “Bless The Beast And The Children”

@kkly27 3 жыл бұрын

My fave female voice ever.

@jameszimmerman2965 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite female voice-ever. She was beautiful. Depth of soul...that's why you "feel" that...it has nothing to do with external circumstance, but an inward reality-faith, hope, love. These songs bear weight, because they're very real-and so was she...the songs, her voice(like no other, to me)reveal the heights of joy, happiness, longing, desire-and pain, heartache, emptiness. They speak of life, in it's journey. Full of mystery, hope, and anticipation...as well as the struggles and difficulties, we all so commonly face. Everyone can relate to that. But with her, it was so exceptionall special, unique...you can truly feel it-the profound depth. And her brother Richard, was amazing at arranging all of that musically. Amazing. GOD bless them.

@rofran1960 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully true.

@takaorobinson8719 2 жыл бұрын

Very well said.

@takaorobinson8719 2 жыл бұрын

I read once that their parents had an extensive record collection and an audio system to match. Think about it, two kids pulling albums down and listen to them together. The variety of music they were exposed to at an early age together.

@bigfish1965 3 жыл бұрын

She has a voice that is what Red Velvet Cake would sound like.

@dipaknadkarni62 3 жыл бұрын

....and she died so young. RIP Karen Carpenter. I look forward to meeting you in Heaven. God bless all.

@Nicovertime 5 ай бұрын

The world cried when she left and never really stopped. Pop music was never so beautiful

@donaldjz 3 жыл бұрын

Back when you didn't have to be half naked and shaking your stuff just to get views like today. This is pure vocal talent.

@wesmartyn3829 2 жыл бұрын

Right? You hit the nail on the head.

@THEPATRIOT1000 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Greatness

@anaheimdennis 3 жыл бұрын

LFR, saying someone sounds black is not racist. The sad truth is we can't say anything anymore without being called racist. Don't worry, you're fine.

@TheDivayenta 3 жыл бұрын

I would take it as an absolute compliment!

@CrashLandon1 3 жыл бұрын

I was born in 1960. I'm as white as snow, and I grew up enjoying The Spinners, The Four Tops, The Temptations, etc. so I know what you mean, LFR. Favorably comparing The Carpenters to them is truly a compliment, son; go for it. When I die, I'll still be a Carpenters fan, I'll still have my crush on Karen, and I'll still be in love with Karen's voice.

@ronotoole4537 3 жыл бұрын

Carpenters were big fans of Donna Summers and Nat King Cole!

@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 3 жыл бұрын

Sounding black is a thing. The larynx of different races are different

@anaheimdennis 3 жыл бұрын

@@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 Really? I never knew this but I did know that some races sounded different than others.

@DayneReedy 3 жыл бұрын

When music. Is this good, it’s timeless

@larynanntapp6333 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when she died...broke my heart. She left us with the gift of her voice and she started the conversation on anorexia which saved who knows how many lives.

@philipcochran1972 3 жыл бұрын

Try The Carpenters singing 'Goodbye to love' and 'Rainy days and Mondays' and 'Close yo you'. Top class

@patriciavanwinkle3693 3 жыл бұрын

Good music from all races. The best music comes from the heart & soul. Glad you listen to the heart & soul.

@TheDaexiled1 3 жыл бұрын

Karen & Richard Carpenter whom were siblings, there is a movie called The Karen Carpenter Story, I remember watching that movie my 6th grade year in 1990 and during the parts where they were singing no one talked, just only when their mother was so oblivious to what was going on we did. Also ar the end not one dry eye in the classroom either, didn't matter who was Asian, Black, or White in the class, not one dry eye and we were all in awe of her voice and story. You should watch it one day for yourself or a reaction, you'll love it

@lss74 3 жыл бұрын

Watched that film aged 14, fell in love with the Carpenters immediately! I'm now 46 and she still makes me cry with that ONE OF A KIND voice ❤

@e.j.johnson5756 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good movie, but was that's not the best source. Read "Little Girl Blue" by Randy Schmidt. Best biography ever.

@wpollock1 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the day the melody was king. That melody and the hook is fantastic. Add the vocals and the arrangement (Richard Carpenter) and this is fire!

@DaNieloBaCa 3 жыл бұрын

And the saddest thing… she was known for being an AMAZING caring and loving person… check also her drumming solos! She was an AMAZING jazz drummer…

@jerrygrover8992 2 жыл бұрын

I met Karen when I was 11 as I sang back-up to her at a concert on one of her songs. She was so nice to me and made me feel so comfortable. Such a wonderful person. I loved her, and not in a romantic way as a kid. I cried when she passed away.

@GinMae 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this reaction! Karen had one of the most beautiful, smoothest female voices of all time - and she never wanted to be a "front singer" - she was a drummer! I'm sure some other people will steer you to her amazing drum performances, that also involved singing -

@craigdbogel 3 жыл бұрын

They do have soul, my friend. Karen is literally the epitome of soul.

@notable9 6 ай бұрын

She was here and sang her heart out for almost 15 years and then she was gone. Richard was an amazing talent too. But their music will be with us always. Great to see you appreciating them..

@thomasmccullough2719 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Karen is gone now and sorely missed....she had such an innocense and the most gorgeous voice

@m48a590m 3 жыл бұрын

We Only Just Begun was released in August 1970. Have been listening to the Carpenters since then. Karen's brother Richard did the arrangement.

@GREGHIGGS1 3 жыл бұрын

What makes her death even more tragic, is all the music she could have given us had her life been longer ... we will never get to hear... I grew up listening to her on the radio. I was shocked and terribly saddened on the day she died.

@mattsmith8901 Жыл бұрын

So true. A young life full of promise cut short. Devastating.

@lcozzarelli 2 жыл бұрын

I laughed when you said they sound kind of Black, because I always think of Karen as having one of the most amazing white-sounding voices ever. But you were absolutely correct when you heard the jazz influence. They are both highly accomplished jazz musicians, and originally played in the Richard Carpenter jazz trio and won prizes before they obtained a record deal. Their lush, overdubbed harmonies were greatly inspired by Les Paul (inventor of the electric guitar) and Mary Ford. I have a feeling they would have taken being mistaken for Black artists as the high praise that it is 😊

@lachevious Жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

@realcoolbreeze 3 жыл бұрын

One of the very greatest singers ever. I ve said so much about her in my lifetime that I can t possibly find any new words in the dictionary to express how wonderful a singer she was. She had an incredible voice and left us with so many of her beautiful songs in her too short life.

@mickeyhank 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool hearing someone of today’s generation enjoy them. Lots more great songs by this band including: “Rainy Days and Mondays”; “For All We Know”: “Superstar”; “Close to You”; “It’s Going to Take Some Time”; “Yesterday Once More”; “Top of the World”. I agree that her voice is so good.

@carytakagawa2760 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I've never really thought about the Carpenters "sounding black" but I can see where you are coming from; pretty insightful reaction. A couple of their other (many) hits that you would enjoy are Rainy Days and Mondays and Superstar.

@seejay67 3 жыл бұрын

And there is nothing racist about recognizing that these two white kids had a sound not normally with white kids. It’s seeing a connection instead of trying to divide or hurt.

@lll9416 3 жыл бұрын

one word: soothing

@rogerhurt5569 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to be blown away by their talent, check out: 1) Superstar - Karen's vocals and Richard's arrangement are PERFECT. 2) Last Masquerade - Blues/Jazzy vibe that has her amazing vocals, awesome arrangement, and 2 killer solos! 3) Karen's drum solo video(s) - She had (to me) the perfect voice, but she was a drummer at heart. Her drum skills RIVALED her voice... if that tells you anything. Great reaction and awesome Queen reactions too!

@xuxa36 3 жыл бұрын

it is so enjoyable watching reaction to someone seeing Carpenters for the first time. Smooth like velvet is just a beginning, its gets much more intense as you keep listening.

@bruschmidt9943 3 жыл бұрын

Yes she was phenomenal & loved your reaction! Suggested Reaction on: Carpenters "A Place to Hideaway" , "One Love", "Nowhere Man" & " Eve"

@StudeSteve62 3 жыл бұрын

Woooo you're a connoisseur. Eve! That's my favourite Carpenters song. Spookily prescient lyrics. But no one's ever heard of it. Sure didn't expect anyone other than me to cite that one...

@laziggy 3 жыл бұрын

Voice of an angel indeed. One of the best bands and artist ever. The voices and the instruments. We don't make music this way anymore

@darrylmilling2747 3 жыл бұрын

Father GAWD I'm 56 now haven't heard this awesome song since my childhood what great memories. As a young black boy growing up in the inner city. I loved this song

@tboltaq2 2 жыл бұрын

At the time this was called "Adult Contemporary" music. It does a a real smooth, mellow sound. Her brother Richard did most of the writing and arranging for them and put together real gems. Paul Williams wrote this song originally for a bank commercial if you can believe it back in 1970. Another thing you hear with her is that she has perfect pitch which is really unusual.

@buddytesla 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Her brother heard this song in a commercial for a local bank and decided they should record it themselves.

@daveray44 3 жыл бұрын

It was for Crocker Bank

@sylvialopez5928 3 жыл бұрын

Best female vocalist love her. Such tragic ending for her 😞❤️

@mdwayne741 3 жыл бұрын

Great, Great, Great, Great song!!! OMG her voice.

@justjane7621 3 жыл бұрын

Karen had a special warmth in soul but such such a crippling ED. Angel.

@gregschrag7848 Жыл бұрын

She had one of the most pure smooth Angelic sounding voices of all time

@teamcougars Жыл бұрын

I was a freshman in high school when Karen passed away 40 years ago since the world lost her beautiful soul and voice to this day no one can compare to her voice it was so pitch perfect and like silk ❤❤

@wheelmanstan 3 жыл бұрын

the 70's was mostly soulful music, all genres

@lachevious Жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening and talking about the Carpenters. Your reaction was absolutely charming 😊 I'm happy that they aren't forgotten, though it seems they never have received much attention. She is a remarkable person, just heartbreaking.

@jmnimahelr 3 жыл бұрын

Don't cheat yourself out of an amazing treat. React to more of The Carpenters. Karen's voice is so special. You will never forget her.

@fannyprice7529 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your appreciation of the great Carpenters - immortal beauty.

@johnsimon2988 17 күн бұрын

Karen transcends the generations kiddo. I'm 69, I've always loved this womans voice. 1 in 100 million. Thanks for helping to keep her alive.

@kevinferrin5695 3 жыл бұрын

Smooth, soul, and good music have no race.

@marcdeyerle5336 Жыл бұрын

you are so right! they are from the 70's. she passed in the early 80's. listen to all you can! unreal voice! unreal brother!

@heartfanjim01 3 жыл бұрын

I wished she had lived and had a chance to do a duet with Ann Wilson of Heart. I think they have similar voices. Ann just went the rock direction and Karen pop. They both have tremendous control of their instruments and great range and power. I just wonder how much power Karen would generate if she sang like Ann. Ann had such great control of her breathing while singing. That's one reason her voice has lasted well into her 60's.

@meansuga 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much a rocker and hip hop loving ( the raunchier the better ) chick , but loved the Carpenters since I was a child in the 70's . It irritated the ef outta my mom lol . This was a very popular wedding song . Close To You is my personal favorite, I relate it to my son . Cue the tear drops.

@jmculbreath2394 3 жыл бұрын

My oldest sister graduated high school in 1973. Such great memories of listening to the Carpenters as a kid with her and singing along.

@bethking7348 Жыл бұрын

70's brother and sister. RIP Karen. One of the greatest female vocalists ever❤

@user-wb1nv2iz7w 5 ай бұрын

Their first hit and it was my favorite. as great as their other songs were. In my opinion Karen Carpenter and Linda Ronstadt are 1 & 2 on my list of the greatest female vocalists in my lifetime. I could sit all day listening to them, John Denver and the Righteous Brothers and never get bored. All their voices were so pure.

@davidfischer1138 2 ай бұрын

It's a soul thing ,as in putting you heart and soul into a performance

@THEPATRIOT1000 3 жыл бұрын

About 1970..Try Superstar

@teamcougars Жыл бұрын

I love seeing reactions from the younger generation… please keep going down the Carpenters rabbit hole, you won’t regret it ❤❤

@MeMeDaVinci Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you listened. Your R&B comment, I get. No worries. "Superstar" slays me every time.

@charlesoconnor5496 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute perfection

@kelleyspangler7426 3 жыл бұрын

Karen had such a haunting voice. Died to young early thirties from anorexia.

@MOONRAKER1922 3 жыл бұрын

Haunting is a great 👍 word for it. Like a warm beautiful haunting that you feel

@rigavitch 2 жыл бұрын

Soul is Soul man! I love how Beauty unites us all! Bless poor Karen and god Bless you, young man! love from UK this made me so happy in a sad day!

@alanschlesinger8687 10 ай бұрын

Best pitch of any female vocalist. You should check out all of their hits. Karen passed away at 32 of complications due to anorexia. Such a loss! 😢

@awparadoxx 2 жыл бұрын

You have an exceptional ear young man! What you’re hearing is SOUL and Karen had lots! If you want more of The Carpenters listen to Rainy Days and Mondays and Close to You which is one of the most beautiful and most recorded song in history! Blessings ❤️🙏🏽

@pugowner1347 Жыл бұрын

Late 60s - early 70s. Some of my best younger memories. She was also the drummer on most of their studio work.

@firefly88887 10 ай бұрын

It’s great to see the young appreciating what has come before, there nothing more uninteresting as a music snob ! Ears open at all times , never miss a good thing! ❤

@danielc.8875 Жыл бұрын

karen was great but that backup harmony was the icing on the cake. Total perfection.

@melanieredfield9736 3 жыл бұрын

They were hugely popular in the 70's. Richard wrote arrangements and often played piano, Karen (his sister) was a very accomplished drummer but is best known for her rich voice. Try "Close to You", written by Burt Bacharach and arranged by Richard.

@roseunderwood6298 3 жыл бұрын

Their sound was super incredible! The Flower 🌹. It was made in the seventies.

@joeczernik2459 3 жыл бұрын

She was amazing...and im so happy you can see that

@rainasikes2703 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite female singer. I always tear up when I hear her.

@melliehobson8299 2 жыл бұрын

You're great. I watched this about 12 times and didn't notice the guy coming through the room til number 10!

@ridgebackdk 3 жыл бұрын

"this young lady" would have been 70 years old if she had lived.... ! have loved her since i was 2 years old 48 years later nothing much has changed... think this came out in 1970 ..

@DemonWarp65 3 жыл бұрын

You can be the most hardcore badass ever to walk the earth. Karen Carpenter's voice could bring even the toughest to tears.

@mdwayne741 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely. Her voice was (is) so full of emotion.

@sarahadair3861 Жыл бұрын

No better female vocalist ever! I love seeing someone your age feeling this music.... #gonetoosoon

@lindasulla5302 3 жыл бұрын

I love you are with free will confonting your notions of black and white. I have done the same in my own experiences. She has one of the most honest voices. Thanks for your honesty!

@buixrule 3 жыл бұрын

Good job dude. This is what you call a true reaction video. I watch some "reaction" videos and people are singing every word of the song. That's hardly reaction. This song is phenomenal as is just about every Carpenters song. Talent is deep in this group.

@dcoughla681 3 жыл бұрын

Perfection. A golden voice - clear as a bell. Karen Carpenter was also an accomplished drummer & did the drumming on this track too.

@jenniferbabros1985 3 жыл бұрын

Karen is a Drummer but her Brother talked her in to singing..thanks Brother😊

@andydanko7074 3 жыл бұрын

Pure vocals..no fakey autotune -real instruments, what's not to like!!🎶🎵🎸

@earledwards6217 2 жыл бұрын

I found the carpenters after the made for t.v. movie about Karen's life. It was so good that when I got my first job in the 90s when I was 17, I bought their greatest hits album.

@patdonnelly9392 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great reaction! that was 1970. I can't believe it was that long ago....time flies!

@OnTheFritz602 3 жыл бұрын

I was just a little guy listening to the Carpenters growing up. Unfortunately she was the one that introduced the World to Anorexia. Her voice was angelic. "Rainy Days and Mondays" brings tears to my eyes. I remember her for her voice and glory, not for the "A" word I mentioned that has this 58 yr old guy in tears.

@tinamarley3295 Жыл бұрын

It’s so great to see a young guy enjoying one of the best singers in the world,from times gone bye,read up on them bro,they were all genres no distinction 😊

@OneAndOnlyStormy 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen a tambourine used in a better way in my life. Killin it

@eddiearrajj670 2 жыл бұрын

The 70's was full of great songs including Rythym and blues. It was a great time.

@baileyride 2 жыл бұрын

This is definitely a rabbit hole that’s worth going down!

@gilbertogomez4041 2 жыл бұрын

We only just begun with the father our God , what he has install for us is beyond comprehension and wonders never seem ! Father come bring and prepare the coming of your son and out king lord Jesus Christ !!!