|
Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Feb 24, 2005 22:19:05 GMT -5
$% $? $% Hey everyone - I'd like to know the opinion of those on the forum of this song. It has to be one of my all time favorites. I suppose it's the way Karen sings (delivers) it. I don't mean for it to sound trite at all when I say what has been stated so many times before, but I think the "longing" and "sadness" in Karen, herself, is apparent in her voice as she sings this song. It's so clear and sweet, but it's sad sounding, even though the song lyrics tell us that she's actually "found" THE one, I'm not sure she delivers it in that way. I mean...it sounds more to me like she's saying she's looking, still, rather than she's found 'the one.' Or perhaps that she wants so badly for this person to be "the one" but doesn't believe it to really be true. What thoughts are out there about this song? Do you like it? Do you agree with me, or do you have a completely different slant on this one? I think this is one of Karen's great vocal efforts - and of course, I love the harmonies on the bridge. Interested to know your thoughts.... ~Best always, Tim
|
|
|
Post by karen69roland on Feb 24, 2005 22:43:51 GMT -5
Whether she's with someone or WANTS to be with someone..., Karen sings LOVE perfectly in that song.
I had a big crush on that song years ago..., it was often on my answering machine..., I love it.
..., and Karen is definitively THE ONE I LOVE. [glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow]
|
|
|
Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Feb 24, 2005 23:06:15 GMT -5
$% I'm with you there, Roland.
|
|
|
Post by smoothie2 on Feb 25, 2005 0:05:11 GMT -5
It wasn't until about 5 yrs. ago or more now, that as being part of the Columbia Record Club, that I chose the C's "Love Songs" and that's the first time I really heard "You're the One"...like so many other songs by Karen, the song, the lyrics, and the altogether AMAZING and wonderful way it's sung,...really struck my heart and feelings. It's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I agree with you Tim that Karen has that yearning, or soulful tone when she sings it. That's Karen singing from her heart. Even though, as you said, the lyrics are about two who "know each other very well"...it does sound like she wants to enjoy every minute with this person, she loves him, but with even good relationships, things can surely go wrong. To me, personally, though, from the first time I heard it and even now, I truly link up with that kind of love, even though my hubby's been gone 10 yrs....he was the one... but there was never any doubt on mine nor his part about that. It's very poignant..especially the part that says "every line of your face.... she just blows me away...!
|
|
|
Post by Moe on Feb 25, 2005 3:53:02 GMT -5
I fell in love with this song when part of it was played in the "Karen Carpenter Story." When it was released on "Lovelines," it has been one of my favorites. I love the message and the way Karen delivers it.
When I try to sing along with this song, it is impossible. Karen breath control was absolutely amazing. She goes so long without taking a breath and yet, her voice is soft and strong and totally controlled. She was sooo amazing....as is this song.
|
|
|
Post by enigma on Feb 25, 2005 8:12:23 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by Rick Henry on Feb 25, 2005 12:49:01 GMT -5
As alot of people know I like young Karen and listen to her more than the later material. The stuff released after Karens death always has a question mark when I listen to it as to whether we would ever hear it if Karen had survived and for some reason I find it more difficult to listen to this material. However there is alot of forgotten gems that K&R recorded over the years that went unreleased and this song is no exception. It is a beautiful song sung beautifully by Karen. Its is my favorite song off of Lovelines I even like it better than the solo songs on the record. It has somewhat of a chill factor to it enhanced by Richards nice arrangement for the song. Its amazing how these previously unreleased songs sound so great and these were the ones that did not make the albums they were recorded for just incredible to me. Gotta give this song high marks I love it! I am like you Enigma. I also prefer earlier Karen - 1975 and before. "You're The One" is a fine song. From a wonderful collection "Lovelines". My favorites from "Lovelines" though are "If I Had You" from the Karen's solo work and "Honolulu City Lights". Anyway back to "You're The One" recently I listened to the Jennifer Warnes album which contains her recording of the song. Warnes did a fantastic job with the song herself. Though she doesn't come close to what Carpenters did with it. Karen's vocal performance on this song is flawless. Tim, I also hear Karen's sorrow in this song. The lyric is one of love found. But listening to Karen it sounds like one of love lost. And she just glides so effortlessly from the low to the high notes. This is definitely one of her most soulful and powerful vocals.
|
|
|
Post by Ming on Feb 25, 2005 19:34:07 GMT -5
This song is very difficult to sing.Of course, Karen sings it beautifully.I like this song.
|
|
|
Post by Rick Henry on Feb 25, 2005 21:44:39 GMT -5
$% I pulled out my "Lovelines" disc today to give "You're The One" a re-listen. What a wonderful listen that was. Karen really did a beautiful job with this song. and Richard's arrangement is outstanding. Thank you Tim for bringing this song up in conversation.
|
|
|
Post by BethMosior on Feb 27, 2005 19:15:30 GMT -5
the 1st time I heard this song was on the TV movie " the Karen Carpenter story", only just alittle and my mouth stayed open for a long time, a fly could have flown in and I couldn't shut it LOL, what a wonderful song %W$ for me it goes with ' Only Yesterday' the way Karen sings this song just takes me somewhere else for a while %: absolutely BEAUTIFUL WOW what a song Richard too did such an awsome job that all I can say is that he is a master at what he does, a true genious BRAVO %* in other words I really love this song *$
|
|
|
Post by Nessie71 on Feb 28, 2005 1:52:37 GMT -5
Hello everyone I haven't posted for a long time. I love this song so much it was my wedding song in November 95.
|
|
|
Post by Ming on Feb 28, 2005 1:58:28 GMT -5
You're the one is a good wedding song. We've only just begun and Because we are in love are also great wedding songs. I love all of them.
|
|
|
Post by OceanKing on Mar 6, 2005 17:22:23 GMT -5
This has become one of my all-time Carpenters favorites. I first heard it on The Karen Carpenter Story, and I loved it so much that I would rewind my video to re-hear the first couple of lines being played in the background of the scene.
When Lovelines was finally released ten months later, I could finally hear the rest of the song, and it was even more beautiful than I had imagined. It's hard to believe this gem sat in the vault for so many years. It's MUCH better than I Just Fall in Love Again, the song that took its place on Passage after the infamous toin coss.
After all these years, I continue to be amazed by the high quality of so many of the Carpenters out-takes. I swear, Carpenters out-takes are better than many artists' greatest hits!
|
|
|
Post by BethMosior on Mar 6, 2005 21:16:41 GMT -5
I agree whole heartedly with you OceanKing, *$ ?* the Carpenters are the best, for all time !@ any where %*
|
|