Let's just say that Karen Carpenter is a tough act to follow.
@NathanEllery
4 жыл бұрын
Yes this lady has a beautiful voice and yet....
@jefferyballard894
3 жыл бұрын
Richard Carpenter is a musical genius and never has received the credit he richly deserved.
@camillepessoaofficial
7 ай бұрын
Agreed! ❤
@EmmaMarie7
6 ай бұрын
They were definitely a team. Either couldnt have done it and reached the pinnacles of success without the other. Karen is so missed!
@erlinaratnawulan4624
8 ай бұрын
I still watch it, 2024, Richard is inredible pianist....!!! Will never forget them, The Carpenters.....!!!
@brucetowell3432
5 ай бұрын
His piano solo on "This Masquerade" is TOPS, and I think he once said it was ad-libbed? Although IMHO I find that hard to believe cause it's so PERFECT.
@gvalley07
8 жыл бұрын
Happy 70th birthday Richard. Thank You for the music!
@scrippslarry
6 жыл бұрын
Chill people! This was 1994 and this was a nice casual tribute to Karen while Richard was on a promotion tour. He was very kind to play along with Kathie Lee Gifford, who for her part was no slouch in those days. She was the original singer on “Name that Tune”. No need to compare her to Karen here. She wasn’t trying to one-up Karen, but just do a little tribute in an abbreviated way. Why all the rude comments?
@kimmyhawk5612
4 жыл бұрын
That made me smile. Just beautiful! ❤️ Miss Karen. R.I.P.
@ravenel2
5 жыл бұрын
I could watch Richard play the piano forever. Such expertise and experience.
@jeffreypearl9092
7 жыл бұрын
Karen has the best singing female voice of all time.
@jeffreypearl9092
7 жыл бұрын
My 2nd would be Barbara Streisand.
@Coupydog
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think we're good here.
@jeffreypearl9092
7 жыл бұрын
Barbra Streisand is in the top 3.
@chitagongob5905
7 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Pearl Sooo true!
7 жыл бұрын
Barbra is #1. There will NEVER be a voice like hers again, and the same for Karen. Karen didn't have the range Barbra had in her prime. NO ONE DID.
@Caroleen52
6 жыл бұрын
Don’t think she was trying to imitate Karen. You can tell what joy it gives Richard to play those songs again. Good job.
@begotten59
5 жыл бұрын
Kudos Richard for continuous legacy of the Carpenters 🌹🙏🎹🎼🇵🇭
@Bridging_the_Political_Divide
5 жыл бұрын
Kathie Lee sang beautifully, leave her alone. Maybe she isnt Karen...but no one is!
@cimarronhopper4605
3 жыл бұрын
That's the point
@caroltoy6915
3 жыл бұрын
I think Kathy Lee was better than most singing Karen's Songs
@RitaSora
2 жыл бұрын
@@caroltoy6915 ME too!!!!
@darylvail6864
5 жыл бұрын
This is a very old video, but appreciated none the less! Kathie Lee sings from the heart and brings out the emotions we all felt when Karen sang the same songs. Richard's arrangements were astounding; thank you Richard!!
@javiermgtaoism5702
5 жыл бұрын
Richard Carpenter, a genius.
@georgebur
7 жыл бұрын
Let's not knock the singer, she managed fine. It is only stating the bleeding obvious to say it is not Karen. But this is a one off fun sing, not a tribute act! It IS Richard on the piano, so nice to see him at work, a fine pianist, nice clear articulation.
@ericindallas5293
3 жыл бұрын
Kathie Lee did the song justice
@katiegrundle9900
Жыл бұрын
@@ericindallas5293 ya, no one will ever to sing like our beloved Karen, but kathie Lee could really rock it at the karaoke bar
@gh9111
5 жыл бұрын
She did the best she could going up against the greatest of all time.
@seascape1016
3 жыл бұрын
What a gifted talent Richard is as well! He knew how to compose the perfect songs for Karen,s voice!!
@muhdjasrie3079
6 жыл бұрын
There will be no other female artist can compare to karen voice...i wish she still live to this day..so sad someone like her no more this in this world.
@oldschoolmuscle4436
4 жыл бұрын
Bravo Richard. The driving force behind the Carpenters. Amazing combination of him and Karen. Absolutely iconic.
@djdarlabeathebest
3 жыл бұрын
Richard is truly enjoying himself here! Very sweet :-)
@63DW89A
2 жыл бұрын
Good to see Richard looking so happy in this 1994 appearance. In so many appearances, even up to today (2022), when Karen comes up, Richard gets a haunted, hurt, sad look in his eyes that really makes me feel so sad for him. I'm a "big brother" with a "kid sister" and "kid brother" too. Sibling bonds can be strong, and the "brother-sister" bond may be the most powerful, emotionally close, affectionate and connected of all sibling bonds. My little sister is precious to me, and even the mere hint of a thought of losing her opens a huge hole in me and I'm SO glad that I don't have to face that right now. My biggest dread in life as the older "big brother", is the possibility that I may be the only sibling left in later years, left only with memories. God Bless Richard.
@PaulRSchmidtSR
8 жыл бұрын
she makes Karen Carpenter's voice even more amazing, not that she's that bad but it really shows how clean Karen's sound was.
@gvalley07
8 жыл бұрын
Karen was the gold standard.
@MariaBozzini
6 жыл бұрын
It was extremely shoking 4 me listening Karen's Theme by Richard Carpenter & inmediatly lyrics 4 Karen came to me. I hope u like it -love, from ARgentina KZitem: kzitem.info/news/bejne/wqduyGeBgHyTfHY FACEBOOK: facebook.com/BozziniMaria/videos/10154458104316616
@davidsheriff9274
Жыл бұрын
There's no comparison.
@tayler7441
Жыл бұрын
Wings of Pegasus on his channel does a computer diagnosis of Karen's voice, which shows just how perfect her pitch was.
@sailingsam
9 жыл бұрын
Richard should work with new singers...he has so much to offer...
@chitagongob5905
7 жыл бұрын
Sam Chang I agree however I understand if he wouldn't coz there is only one irreplaceable Karen!
@rogerholzem2315
6 жыл бұрын
He sings with his daughter! She’s not Karen but not bad!
@Dara604
6 жыл бұрын
Karen, where are you when we need you and your voice back in this world today?
@klauskarnath8233
8 жыл бұрын
the voice is not so bad...Richard plays perfect....but i miss Karen...
@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175
4 жыл бұрын
🌹Katie Lee has an amazing voice, didn't realize it until now.💖👌
@renarga6886
Жыл бұрын
Richie, you resemble your sister so much! It must have beem hard for you to lose her. Keep on making music, because you are a genius and millions of people love you and your art! Hugs and a standing ovation from Brazil.
@maryannarep
Жыл бұрын
It's a snowy day in Reno NV in 2023. This is a great way to celebrate some downtime. THANK YOU FOR SHOWCASING KAREN! She influenced me so much in my teenage years. She was 10 years older than me. I call her my first vocal coach. I now sing all over the world with symphonies and chorales. Read Richard's book recently. Such a shame. I miss all of Karen's vocals.
@dosanchoas
9 жыл бұрын
what a great opportunity to listen to this MASTERFUL musician!! (& I "feel" for him -having endured MORE than his fair share of difficulties...) thanks much for posting!!
@gary64au
3 жыл бұрын
Never knew Kathie Lee was such a good singer. She did the songs justice
@thewanksta36
4 ай бұрын
You're lucky not to remember her Christmas special then 😉
@survivrs
9 жыл бұрын
I think my favorite will always be Goodbye to love all thanks to that guitar solo. Damn it still gives me goosebumps to hear it.
@byronharkey9166
6 жыл бұрын
Karen sang goodbye to love so perfectly......summer 1972!
@donnaswanson9701
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard for sharing your love and talents with us!! I think of you and your sister Karen EVERY DAY as I love to sing your songs on my treasured Karaoke 🎤 machine!! “Singing this song for you” ✌🏽🎤
@mralleycat63
3 жыл бұрын
I remember as a kid on the way to swimming lessons the song "Yesterday once more" many times would be on the radio! Good memories! Kathie Lee is no slouch on these songs! RIP Karen Carpenter!
@lauralee_365
5 жыл бұрын
Kathie Lee sings beautifully. Great tribute to Karen. Loved and miss the 90’s.
@sinyatejano8655
4 жыл бұрын
Yes she did a good job people are so neagtive.....
@albertobat62
5 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Richard. Oh Karen we Miss You too much 🎈❣️🌟
@RB-xj5zv
7 жыл бұрын
Richard happy Birthday, you have such great talent, please get together with another singer and start recording again, I know you cannot Karen, I am one of your biggest fans. I miss your music.
@thehomefront1905
Жыл бұрын
Wow this woman really done that song proud.
@pam9827
3 жыл бұрын
Karen is the Best Female singer of all time.! I look forward to meeting her in heaven.
@MN-mn3qv
4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, and a lovely voice, Katie
@MaryBlanche
2 жыл бұрын
I would love a complete record of this! Love when she flubs, so human and raw. Thanks for posting... 😍
@tweetybird2968
3 жыл бұрын
Was a sweet tribute. We all know there is no replacing Karen. I’ve never even listened to any tribute bands of the Carpenters. Just can’t ever bring myself to do it.
@gdj6298
3 жыл бұрын
I backed a Karen Carpenter tribute some years back - the great thing was that she wasn't a slavish, parrot imitation, but the timbre and the style were still close enough to put a little shiver down the spine. You know it when you hear it :-)
@robertbdesmond
9 жыл бұрын
Can't be easy singing Carpenter hits in front of Richard Carpenter.....Kathie Lee did a good job overall. Why would you want to follow Karen Carpenter? Nobody can do that.
@mosessofer3447
9 жыл бұрын
exactly! it is absurd for any other singer to be compared to Karen Carpenter, as nobody will ever be as perfect as she was
@pbleekm
7 жыл бұрын
Kathie Lee has an awesome voice. I'm gonna show my age here. I remember when Kathie Lee was on the game show Name That Tune. . Have to say Love the Carpenters. They are the best.
@hornerinf
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure Kathy Lee was nervous but she didn't try to be Karen. She was honoring the songs. Karen was incomparable and u repeatable.
@RitaSora
2 жыл бұрын
Go Kathie! "Close to You"" done very well.You sang in your voice but done way better than most ppl.Pretty version of "Begun" as Karen called it. "Rainy Days" sung beautifully! Thanks Kathie Lee!Nice of Richard to do this.Thanks Richard! We Love You Karen! Miss You!
@DavidSmith-zq2qm
4 жыл бұрын
Seen the Carpenters in the 70's in Manchester,England was great still miss them
@green8718
4 жыл бұрын
Kathie Lee has a good singing voice, but Karen's voice had such a unique, warm, soothing quality to it that can't be matched.
@allenbooth5193
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think she was trying to imitate Karen. I certainly wasn't trying to imitate Kenny Rogers that time I sang "Lucille" at Libertyland that Spring day in 1977.
@dobypilgrim6160
7 жыл бұрын
What the hell? I give kudos to Kathy Lee for her courage. But about nothing else in this. Richard Carpenter shows great patience here.
@RobertHiguera-zi6tu
4 ай бұрын
I remember Richard Carpenter being on live with Regis and Kathie Lee that was my favorite talk show
@jacquelinebodkins8161
3 жыл бұрын
It sounds so strange hearing someone else sing those songs. When he begins to play the piano you expect to hear Karen. Rest in peace 🙏 God bless you.
@BJknowz
5 жыл бұрын
Richard is a class act.
@scottkrause477
3 жыл бұрын
You can tell Kathi Lee admired Karen’s vast talent !
@gertrudemcfuzz74
6 жыл бұрын
Richard is such a talented musician. RIP Karen.
@cherylb2008
2 жыл бұрын
Hard shoes to fill. Rainy days and mondays was always my carpenters favorite
@karenmallonee3867
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I felt like no one ever could sing the Carpenter's songs and do them justice, well I was wrong. I didn't want to like her singing them, but I did, Kathie Lee did a beautiful job. Kudos to her for her versions, and putting her heart into it!!! ❤️
@allenbooth5193
3 жыл бұрын
Well, Kathie Lee started her career as a singer (first on the gameshow "Name That Tune"). Of course, on "Name That Tune", she never sang all of a verse of any song. As for comparing her to Karen Carpenter, I'm not going to. Karen was a talented singer in her own way; Kathie Lee is a a talented singer in her own way (of course, she is no Karen Carpenter).
@protochris
9 жыл бұрын
He looks alot like Darren from bewitched.
@mosessofer3447
9 жыл бұрын
that is because he is darren from bewitched
@louanne801
9 жыл бұрын
+Moses Sofer lol. Stop!
@mosessofer3447
9 жыл бұрын
;-)
@aallpp55
8 жыл бұрын
Even his voice sounds like Darren steven.
@stevenmacphail1136
6 жыл бұрын
Darren, Dirwood, Dagwood, Dustin and Dickie. 😝
@williamtravis9283
6 жыл бұрын
Great job Kathy Gifford and Richard Carpenter...fabulous Duo!
@luisnatal8658
7 жыл бұрын
Good job!!!! Karen was awesome...obviously Katie Lee loved her songs
@David.Gaugamela
3 ай бұрын
Man, Richard Carpenter was a talented composer, arranger and pianist. And Kathie Lee acquitted herself very nicely.
@dreamyblue44
7 жыл бұрын
Luv this clip, and it's a great book too! :)
@Markinpuff
6 жыл бұрын
Omg I believe Karen had a good laugh up there after that version...
@ruben1million
6 жыл бұрын
To all them people bring up Karen: We all love her and she was the best ever but she left us and Kathy was trying to help Richard C play along with it for some of the songs. Chill out.
@michaeldineen8324
5 жыл бұрын
I loved it. She can sing’ and had the same low tone in her voice as Karen Carpenter. Yeah she slipped up a bit’ but maybe she got nervous. It was excellent. If Anne Murray sang some of these songs’ it could also work. She has the same quality in her voice. A top class performance here. I think she sang the songs in the same key’ as they were originally sung. Someone said that Richard Carpenter didn’t sing with her’ but he probably wanted to let her carry it herself.
@Tiffany.1970
10 ай бұрын
Every female singers has one's sound in ones voice......nice to see Karen's memory remembered by singimg some of Karen's songs ❤
@VAN-gj7oq
9 жыл бұрын
lindo...amo...
@rogerholzem2315
6 жыл бұрын
My favorite singers 1 Karen Carpenter 2 Celine Dion 3 Cher 4 Whitney 5 Maria Carey
@jjs777fzr
6 жыл бұрын
@5:00 the beginning piano notes to We’ve only just begun.....quite moving to say the least.
@RR-sh6gr
7 жыл бұрын
He should be given a life time achievement award.
@DraPaulaFlor
4 жыл бұрын
I think that it isn't a good decision, Even when he was part of Carpenters, I think that karen's was the soul and giving him a record with his sister is dead and a lot of ppl think that ha was blame cuz her tragic death.
@mikepieruccini8583
Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this😂❤❤❤
@marcopolo-xj4yw
Жыл бұрын
Surprisingly solid vocal performance!
@vincentcardenas776
6 жыл бұрын
It's obvious they didn't rehearse this before they tried it and of course Kathie Lee can't hold a torch to Karen's vocal talent or singing ability but you have to give her some credit for giving it her best shot.
@PhilVerryChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. She wdn horrible just different style.
@cheraityannechangkachith8970
2 жыл бұрын
My heart is melting
@Stew357
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know Kathy Lee is a wonderful singer!
@pueraeternus111
3 жыл бұрын
"Why do STARBURSTS suddenly appear?"
@OutbackinLasVegas
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Job Kathy Lee, your very talented.
@edwardbella3871
5 жыл бұрын
Karen Carpenter was a star , this universe will miss.
@debbierichardson2450
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!😍
@541967
4 жыл бұрын
Look folks, Kathi Lee Gifford was a professional vocalist who was in NAME THAT TUNE. Just because she doesn't sound like Karen Carpenter doesn't mean didn't interpret those songs well.
@KimisVlog
4 жыл бұрын
I love her voice!😌
@mariacardenas4665
5 жыл бұрын
I miss her
@stevendobias2960
9 жыл бұрын
Great interview!
@rogerbastien2354
6 жыл бұрын
Just got a nosebleed listening to back row trying to imitate Karen can never happen which is why no one has ever we recorded any of my music and made it popular otherwise I had his songs copied and have had some success no one has ever imitated been a success recurrent songs and listen to this Crow stretch it out is an insult I can't see I Richard could even play the piano and talking about Karen which is why Kathie Lee has disappeared and Karen will be around for the next century rest in peace my darling is singing with the angels
@thewanksta36
4 ай бұрын
It's actually nice to hear Kathy Lee singing these songs because you can tell how much of a fan of Karen she is.
@kathleendone8708
10 ай бұрын
She does have a lovely voice and singing to Richard must have been so intimidating
@jeffreymcdaniel6813
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice 🙂👍!
@cynthiawong-lee9633
4 жыл бұрын
I remembered an old episode of the Diagnosis Murder tv show. Dick Van Dyke's real life daughter was in this episode when she was singing some Christmas songs and happen to sound like Karen Carpenter. At first I thought the singing was dubbed and seen that particular episode a few times. Then I happen to look up Dick Van Dyke's bio info, which mentioned that his daughter was a singer but her voice sounded alot like Karen Carpenter.
@Donnymarc11
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@lucyjones955
6 жыл бұрын
I love how he didn’t sing with her. Good for you Richard. Honored your Sister well. I love you! ❤️
@NathanEllery
4 жыл бұрын
Actually he did.
@lynm1789
9 жыл бұрын
God this woman voice is Horrible! It is hard to listen to her. Everyone wants to sound like Karen but no one will ever sound anywhere close to as good as Karen.
@mosessofer3447
9 жыл бұрын
her voice is actually pretty good. i think it is a mistake to compare ANY woman's voice to that of Karen. nobody will ever match her
@pbamse
8 жыл бұрын
+Moses Sofer You're not only dumb. We know now you're deaf.
@mosessofer3447
8 жыл бұрын
pbamse is both dumb and deaf
@pbamse
8 жыл бұрын
+Moses Sofer Poor thing ! It's already said. You were late ... and a little slow. Try again, Kathy Lee Gifford's lover.
@mosessofer3447
8 жыл бұрын
pbamse is both late and slow
@larryhardee1914
Жыл бұрын
Kathy Lee Gifford sang Carpenters better than most, and it made this segment the best interview ever.
@janjones690
4 жыл бұрын
Kathy Lee did a good job !! She knew she couldnt compair her voice to Karen no one can !!
@GregDinAZ
4 жыл бұрын
That was very nice!
@carlosbuscatore
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful lady indeed
@cachristner
4 жыл бұрын
Poor man , His career died along with Karen. Too bad those close to her were unable/unwilling to help her.
@wheels1461
3 жыл бұрын
Great job Kathy!
@Tony-ws4rq
6 жыл бұрын
this chick is messing up these songs lol
@Mr.56Goldtop
5 жыл бұрын
Kathylee is a fine singer, but she's more of a lounge singer style. No justice here, but fun. And nice of them to honor the great Karen Carpenter. Seeing and hearing Richard play those opening notes to Close to You can bring a lump to your throat and tears to your eyes. Not that I would know, I'm speaking about someone else, you know, a friend.
@justinherbert9146
2 жыл бұрын
Kathy Lee had a nice voice here - she did a nice job
@lvelez1999
6 жыл бұрын
I wish that they had shown a picture of Richard and Karen together. Unless I missed it.
@Payne_Inc.
Жыл бұрын
Always had a huge crush on KLG... *So fine* ❤😇
@ericindallas5293
3 жыл бұрын
Kathie Lee did great
@bobyee1972
7 жыл бұрын
They should have just done the interview.
@Markinpuff
6 жыл бұрын
I really cannot believe Richard would let her desecrate these songs.
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