There’s just something about female vocalists of the 60’s/70’s and earlier that was so classy and “perfect” voice wise. You just don’t hear those kinds of tones and vocal maturity enough anymore Yano? The majority of current chart topping women sound too similar imo. Karen Carpenter was just incredible.
I must say though if you like Karen, have you heard of Rumer? British singer who literally sounds just like Karen it’s scary.