Karen Carpeneter died 42 years ago.

BTW, her brother was an innovative musician/mixing engineer.

I believe even the toughest/macho guys had a secret  favorite Carpenters song during their heyday in the 70's.

All the girls in school loved her version of this, and it's one I'll  never admit I like. 

Interestingly, a Leon Russell composition. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ5KKoDmtPo

Sounds very- 70's and maybe cheesy to some, but great music has no expiration date.

If you haven't  watched this already, a must see.

https://www.ksps.org/programs/specials/the-carpenters-close-to-you/

She had a beautiful voice.  

she had sad eyes. her voice had a transient sadness in it as well. I hope she experienced happiness. 

she had sad eyes.

Indeed she did.