We always remember women who can hit the high notes with perfection, but women who hit the low notes make us feel their hearts.
@lepantoslim7058
3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@fratello561
2 жыл бұрын
Spot on with that comment! Singing loud and high isn’t always the best and Karen’s voice has always had a calming and uplifting effect on me.
@friedemannkemm63
2 жыл бұрын
Concerning high and low notes: Karen and Richard did all vocals on the recordings themselves, meaning Richard had to do the bass as well as the tenor and Karen everything from low contralto to high soprano. She had an incredible range.
@perrymalcolm3802
2 жыл бұрын
Good point
@2A-Bear-Arms
2 жыл бұрын
Love her low notes. It's so warm.
@timwoody3835
2 жыл бұрын
If an artist can bring you to tears, that’s the ultimate compliment to their talent.
@spybug3267
3 жыл бұрын
No runs... exaggerated vibrato... just pure vocals
@davidhapka5410
3 жыл бұрын
Karen and Richard were a staple of seventies pop music. An era when artists could actually sing and play musical instruments. What passes for music today is obscene.
@discobobentertainmentmore
3 жыл бұрын
Karen Carpenter had one of the prettiest singing voices ever. She was amazing at the drums too. Very good drummer
@michaelasay6140
3 жыл бұрын
The #1 prettiest
@joes2514
2 жыл бұрын
Karen actually described herself as a drummer who could sing a little. It's hard to imagine her singing took a backseat to drumming in her mind.
@thanksmr.obvious6427
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelasay6140 well female probably but of all time from man/woman was Freddie Mercury
@glennvanzandt3011
3 жыл бұрын
Cheesy? I'd would say intelligent, insightful, sensitive, caring and articulate. You are doing a great job. I love your positive attitude.
@sheayankee
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, Glenn, 100%. All those attributes you mentioned are spot on. Let me just add adorable to that list.
@dalefleming6427
3 жыл бұрын
Well said Glenn....when your right your right
@giovannifunaro5408
3 жыл бұрын
i AGREE
@pjimmbojimmbo1990
5 ай бұрын
I still remember the 1st Time I heard this song, riding in my Dad's Car in the fall of 73. As you said, "That Voice"...
@georgesnow3985
3 жыл бұрын
Karen had the voice of an Angel
@boofuls
2 жыл бұрын
Like a 45 degree or a 90 degree one 😂
@hongfang2508
3 жыл бұрын
I believe that's a steel guitar. It's played laying flat on a stand or table. The instrument is popular in country music and it gives a country feel to this song.
@jdwelborn
3 жыл бұрын
also known as a Pedal Steel
@mikimike
3 жыл бұрын
I think it's the same instrument used in a lot of Hawaiian music.
@charlesf2804
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's called pedal steel and I've heard it in Hawaiian music too. I think (not sure) that Hawaiian music is where it came from. Being from Nashville, I heard it plenty.
@Nunyaaaaaaaaaa
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, pedal steel for sure.
@jbs256
Жыл бұрын
I was coming to also say Steel Guitar. It’s a classic Country instrument with that distinctive twang sound.
@eddie195777
Жыл бұрын
Karen had a heavenly voice. An angel must have come down from heaven and blessed her with that amazing voice.
@magneto7930
2 жыл бұрын
It's always nice to see Karen smiling and singing a happy song. She was beautiful inside and out.
@StanleyKuo184
Жыл бұрын
Top of the World is my favorite Carpenters song, which is tough to pick given how many masterpieces they have. I love the positive vibe it gives.
@brendaluebbe3091
3 жыл бұрын
The Carpenters were my very first concert when I was in 7th-8th grade in Jamestown North Dakota. I have to say it was the best concert I’ve ever been to. They were one of my favorites and she did have an incredible voice! Along with her brothers talent they were the best! We had some incredible music in the 70’s when I was growing up and I wouldn’t trade that time for anything.
@joemacinnis1972
2 жыл бұрын
I always say the same thing. That voice! Karen was a gift to the world, who unfortunately left way too soon
@FreeDonaldTrump1
4 ай бұрын
I was already tearing up when she leaned in with Richard ❤. Her death at such a young age in 1983 definitely added a level of emotion to the live videos ❤😢.
@abevillanueva1974
3 жыл бұрын
This song and "Merry Christmas Darling" are happiest you see Karen in a music video.
@boosuedon
3 жыл бұрын
HER VOICE!!! Yes! On the recordings Karen is playing the drums, Richard on the keyboards.
@phantomrockerr
3 жыл бұрын
Seeing Karen smile warms heart.
@terpcj
3 жыл бұрын
Karen actually preferred singing higher, but Richard recognized that her singing those rich low notes was the "hook" that people loved. As he said, "The money is in the basement."
@tomh3652
3 жыл бұрын
It's just tragic that we missed all the beautiful music from her since she passed away. That voice was truly amazing. Of all the celebrities that have passed I never got over her loss.
@dennis2966
3 жыл бұрын
Having grown up during the music of the 60s and 70s, that means that I'm nearing the end of my years here on Earth. But I wouldn't trade being there when such great music was new and fresh, to be a young man now.
@skinmeister1
3 жыл бұрын
Agree....her voice is just incomparable! Another happy song by The Carpeneters: "Sweet Sweet Smile" or "Close To you" ....check'em out!!
@k1hasard
3 жыл бұрын
If you listen to the way Karen Carpenter sings, she changes the volume quite a lot adding interest to her singing. I always noticed how she does that, and it is a great way to make a song more interesting to the ear.
@RobXHEphotosPs37.29
5 ай бұрын
Hi Angela, been binge watching all your Carpenters reactions just to hear you say "Her Voice!' 😊
@clivem.791
3 жыл бұрын
Karen was so clear, precise and fantastic but also Richard was so good at backing her up in harmonies..
@DavidBrown-bp4iq
Жыл бұрын
Richard pushed her upward.
@donwilliams3078
Жыл бұрын
LOts of mixing on the big board. RC really got into that.
@wilshade
3 жыл бұрын
"We've Only Just Begun" was/is THE WEDDING SONG of our generation. It was the Carpenter's 3rd single and released all the way back in 1970.
@keepgrindingup7661
2 жыл бұрын
""HER VOICE"" ❤ She is so good that every time you hear a song with her singing it's like the 1st time you ever heard her voice...
@Steven-le4bc
Жыл бұрын
I love Caren Carpenter. I grew up hearing The Carpenters. Your reactions to The Carpenters are adorable.
@lymanmedeiros903
Жыл бұрын
thank you for your loving reaction to "her voice". Angelic so beautiful, truly miss Karen.
@mandymcinerney2816
2 жыл бұрын
The instrument Richard is playing is a Fender Rhodes Piano. And the other sound you asked about is known as a steel guitar or pedal steel. Very country sound
@danwatrud2498
2 жыл бұрын
You hearing a pedal steel guitar which gives the song that country flavor. Richard's organ part is also very tasty and tasteful as the Carpenters were so excellent at doing.
@hookstomper7322
2 жыл бұрын
I've loved that song ever since I was a kid in the '70s. Her voice was so incredibly smooth & clear. Gorgeous. Hugely talented siblings.
@LadyGator1983
3 жыл бұрын
I am so blessed to have lived during the time that Karen & Richard Carpenter’s music came out. There were so many love songs and then they had other songs that were upbeat and fun. Her death was a tragedy not only for her and her family, but for all the world who will no longer listen to her beautiful voice, except for recordings. She had a rare, unique beautiful voice that could not and will not ever be duplicated. RIP Karen Carpenter
@michaelasay6140
3 жыл бұрын
Same with me
@alexanderj.mendez3815
3 жыл бұрын
Same here
@kennyhuskisson2684
2 жыл бұрын
You nailed it! I totally agree!👍✌️
@k1hasard
3 жыл бұрын
That country sounding sound with a sliding pitch is a pedal steel, or steel guitar, and a few other names. It is played laying flat and instead of pinching the strings under fingers, a steel bar is slid along the string giving the ability to slide up and down in pitch similar to a trombone (which I played for some years). They are really cool, somewhat common in country music, but also found in other genres.
@jensen220
2 жыл бұрын
If you listen closely you'll find that they did all the backup vocals on their music, too.
@imuawarriors
2 жыл бұрын
her enunciation was impeccable.
@beeseewill2407
3 жыл бұрын
I just love this song.So upbeat. Karen sounds so happy when she sings it.I think that country sound is a steel guitar.
@justafreethinker
3 жыл бұрын
If she only could have ACTUALLY been this happy for real and had found that TRUE LOVE she wanted but never had. If she only knew how much we LOVED her!
@nirmalsuki
3 жыл бұрын
If I ever get a time machine, I am going back to save Karen Carpenter. This is the third-best known English song in the world, next to "Happy Birthday to You" and "Country Roads" by John Denver. It's a universal constant. I can't believe anyone, especially in the English-speaking world, has never heard it. I must have heard it 10,000 times before I turned 20 (I am 40 now). They sing it EVERYWHERE in my country even today.
@markprange4386
3 жыл бұрын
I've heard that many girls in the Philippines know this song.
@billwoodruff9100
3 жыл бұрын
You are a real doll and so insightful, not cheesy. You're my new favorite reactor. Keep them coming. You should hear Karen's rendition of Don't Cry for Me Argentina. Beautiful!
@drumbelly
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great reaction. In keeping with the good vibes from the Carpenters give a listen to We’ve Only Just Begun, the ultimate wedding song that started out as a bank commercial.
@PCTechPaul
2 жыл бұрын
Her voice was awesome! I grew up listening to her.. I even played some of their song on the keyboard. LOLOL
@Muckylittleme
3 жыл бұрын
Karen looked so lovely and happy here, bless.
@russ4862
2 жыл бұрын
Oh what a fabulous song! And a wonderful, wonderful reaction by you! You cannot go wrong with the Carpenters and this is one of the greatest under-appreciated songs ever. Thank you for your reaction! Here's to your next one! 🙏🙂💜
@raymondlong3024
3 жыл бұрын
That's ok hun, I like a tender heart, you're not cheesy
@dalefleming6427
3 жыл бұрын
I SO agree with you Raymond
@betsydaggett1545
2 жыл бұрын
I had this 45 as a kid and wore it out - I am glad you like it - also you should hear "Calling Occupants" - that one was GROUNDBREAKING and totally COOL
@darkomtobia
2 жыл бұрын
I remember this from when I was a kid ..that time has passed too quickly.
@jbass69goat84
2 жыл бұрын
Pedal steel guitar. As you caught on to, it is a staple of traditional country music. (not the majority of noise that is currently called country)
@KNPrince
2 жыл бұрын
Lynn Anderson (country singer) heard this song in 1971 early 72 and recorded it for her album "Top Of The World" Richard Carpenter called Anderson's cover a "carbon copy" of The Carpenters version (it was written by R. Carpenter and J. Bettis...) Anderson's cover had started to cross over onto the pop charts in 1972 but stalled at #78 when the Carpenters released it as a single and he shot to #1 on the pop charts. The interesting fact about this song is that Karen and Richard failed to see the chart potential for "Top Of The World" they both considered it a nice "album" track.. even "filler" material.. But fans started to call radio stations asking for them to play the song from the album... Kids started showing up at Karen and Richard's parents house asking when this song would be made into "a little record"... so they rushed into the studio to re cut the song for single release in November of 72 and by January of 73 it hit the top of the charts... Not bad for a song that was never meant be a single!
@christopherleodaniels7203
3 жыл бұрын
Subscribed. You should hear, “I Can Dream Can’t I”. Her voice is bananas on that one. Or “Solitaire”. Or “This Masquerade”. Actually, you can’t go wrong with them.
@KNPrince
2 жыл бұрын
Hell.. Karen could have sang the "A" section of the phone book.. set it to music and it would have been a massive hit!
@iliketowatchvideos47
2 жыл бұрын
Little alter boy
@interactiveillusionist
2 жыл бұрын
I genuinely wish I had been born 15 years sooner and had the fortune to have met her. She was far more than a great vocalist and drummer. She was a very beautiful soul and had a depth to her that most people could never understand. I know and feel all the words she sang and felt. She was real and openly told the world who she was through her songs. To spend even a moment with such a glorious person would be a blessing. I am so disgusted with the few men that she gave her love to and that did her wrongly. She was in need of a soul like her own to cherish her and she never found such a man. The world is such a horrible and nasty place, we would all be far better off if we had even 10% of her spiritual wealth and love.
@thegorn68
3 жыл бұрын
You're not cheesy! You're a ROMANTIC and don't ever apologize for that.
@dalefleming6427
3 жыл бұрын
There is not really a video for it, but another fun Carpenters song is Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft. The song is available on KZitem
@weehubbyable
2 жыл бұрын
Young lady your beautiful and your love of this music is beautiful too.
@MrSmartAlec
3 жыл бұрын
The story I heard about this song is the Carpenters were on tour sometime around 1971 or 72 and as they were boarding a charter flight someone asked either Richard or John Bettis how they were doing. One of them answered "I'm on top of the world". That reply Richard and John to compose the song. It was also a huge country hit as a Lynn Anderson cover.
@bobr4987
3 жыл бұрын
Rita Coolidge also had a contralto voice like Karen. Rita had a song in the 70's, "We're All Alone". Would love to hear that.
@markprange4386
3 жыл бұрын
Karen's cover of "Superstar" follows Rita's interpretation.
@chazrjr
2 жыл бұрын
Charted on the COUNTRY Charts as well......That Steel Guitar..........
@waynegilbert1093
3 жыл бұрын
I'm new to your videos and I just want to say please be CHESSY all the time it shows us all your true heart, and if most people in the world where CHESSY we would have a caring heart felt world thank you sweetie pie for your real true heart felt reaction!!!
@louisdaniello2580
2 жыл бұрын
I had the great fortune to attend my local catholic high school. My relationship went my classmates endures to this day . My whole class still has a bond that hasn't changed very much in nearly 50 years. At one point during our graduation ceremony this song was played and all these years later still resonates a relevance in our lives. Love you RCH '77
@spydude38
Жыл бұрын
Steel Guitar is the sound you're asking about. Today it's mostly associated with what most would call "Country Western", but this song topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #1 for two weeks in 1973. It was the 2nd of 3 #1 hits, following "Close To You" and before "Please Mr. Postman".
@earlcollinsworth4914
2 жыл бұрын
It was a steel guitar. That really gave this song kind of a country feel to it...Great song!
@markgriffin5889
5 ай бұрын
Perfect voice, and a world-class drummer to boot. She left this earth in 1983, which is hard to believe. The Carpenters' best song.
@staceybrooks9349
2 жыл бұрын
Just a bit of trivia....many times the background vocals were mostly multiple versions of Richard and Karen. Rarely did they ever use backup singers.
@thegman8968
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this reaction! "We've Only Just begun" is another one by The Carpenters I'm sure you will find enjoyable.☮☮☮
@craiglarge5925
2 жыл бұрын
I remember first hearing this song for the first time in 1973. Oh by the way the USAF used this song in a televised commercial for recruitment purposes.
@Davelakful
Жыл бұрын
Probably one of the funniest comments ever - was in 8th grade at Smyser in Chicago an teacher asked kid to fix issue on top of ladder. On the way down, saw globe so so said "i'm top of the world" Was pretty funny
@paulbegley1464
3 жыл бұрын
Bringing back the memories.
@NathanBrooken
10 ай бұрын
You could understand everything Karen was singing her diction was amazing
@DayneReedy
3 жыл бұрын
“Her voice’!! Yes! : )
@BAW12547
3 жыл бұрын
She had such a unique voice a lot of people said it had a haunting quality about it
@jodyspan5836
3 жыл бұрын
Besides their incredible voices, their songs, it's always like you're having a conversation with them and the lyrics are very natural,, yes, the words make sense
@rxs20
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there! The instrument you are asking about is called a Steel Guitar.
@gabrielofficial7859
3 жыл бұрын
I love The Carpenters 💓💓
@donaldfleming5049
9 ай бұрын
It does have a country vibe to it, so much so that it was very popular on the country stations in addition to the pop stations.
@123dacat
2 жыл бұрын
You seem to be a lovely person. keep smiling.
@robertsmith3883
10 ай бұрын
Norman Rockwell actually has a painting of two teens in love actually on the top of the world callled "Top Of The World"
@rhdtv2002
2 жыл бұрын
She had so much talent - she sang effortlessly..to think she was the drummer not the singer
@charlesbunch8383
2 жыл бұрын
This song has childhood memories for me.
@brookegoslin
Жыл бұрын
Those lyrics that stunning voice . Love it so much ♥️😊
@jerrywilson3803
3 жыл бұрын
Please react to "someday" one of my favorites by them.
@nancye.8352
2 жыл бұрын
Her voice and those strings...magic.
@jeffmorris6105
3 жыл бұрын
I might suggest Only Yesterday, by the carpenters also
@ebenclukey7293
4 ай бұрын
The song was written soon after the band got a private jet for touring. She couldn't believe how amazing it was and needed it expressed. "I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation".
@zigman8550
4 ай бұрын
John Bettis met them after a concert in Memphis, Tennessee and got on their newly leased Lear Jet to go to the next concert. In the air John Bettis looked out the window and said "Well, we're certainly on top of the world now...aren't we?" That's when the bell went off in Richards head about the song.
@RVMaxtube
2 жыл бұрын
Richard wrote this, with John Bettie. I have Fond Memories if when this song was released. One of the best!
@johnmcaleer7099
3 жыл бұрын
I knew you would like this one,its so pleasantly upbeat and brings a smile to your face
@supertal6074
2 жыл бұрын
What's interesting she sounded perfect all the time. She was know for getting it just right the first time in the studio. They called her "first take Karen". That's so unusual that her voice was always perfect. A true talent and left us way to soon.
@Lovejazz01
2 жыл бұрын
I remember The Carpenters as major influences of a whole generation , they owned the charts from the late 60’s the the early 70’s. When I hear the song One Day In Your Life by Micheal Jackson, I can hear the Carpenters influence in the lyrics, melody and arrangement. It’s easy to her Karen Carpenter herself singing it. Such a beautiful voice!
@cmnslcf
3 жыл бұрын
The pedal steel guitar is what gives this song its country flavor.
@markr.devereux3385
2 жыл бұрын
DAMN her voice is so sweet here. I remember this at the time and I was surprised here comes another hit for the CARPENTERS.
@theflorentine5047
3 жыл бұрын
Smooth smooooth like age wine or bourbon!
@henryb1872
3 жыл бұрын
The next beautiful song you have to hear by her is Sing
@cliffordlowerre1381
Жыл бұрын
She was blessed by God and we were blessed to have them.
@DavidBrown-bp4iq
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for appreciating.
@davidphillips4476
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely reaction and yes it is good to see her smile.
@BAW12547
3 жыл бұрын
Im on the top of the world after seeing your reaction to this classic song 🙂
@teresasmith4446
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reacting to my very favorite Carpenter song ever and for me this is my favorite Carpenter song because I guess you could say this is the song they're kind of introduced me to The Carpenters I remember this song from when I was about 5 or 6 years old I remember hearing it on a cartoon and I remember the lyrics but I never knew who sung the song well about 3 years ago I downloaded groups from the 70s Carpenters came up a title came up and I played it and I was like oh my God that is my song I remember oh I started listening to that song and then other songs of their so yes that is my absolute favorite thank you for reacting God bless have a nice day bye
@mikerobertson4041
3 жыл бұрын
It has been said, by those who knew her, that Karen had a sparkling personality, and just lit up the room when she walked in. But yes, she battled those inner demons, as well.
@mrpoquah
Жыл бұрын
Always good to watch the younger generations enjoying the music I grew up with. I remember getting each of their albums when they came out. I mowed and raked a LOT of lawns to afford them. Worked out a deal with my father to pay him half of whatever I made until the mower was paid off, and then it would be mine and after that when I mowed our lawn, I'd finally get paid for it. Until then it was just part of my chores. That sound is a Steel Guitar. Nothing sounds like one.
@carolynhoneycutt6960
9 ай бұрын
Richard wrote this song along with John Bettis. The story goes that one day as they were flying to a concert, one of the band members said they had made it to the top of the world. How cool is that?
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