Sad day. As a musician he had such an influence on me. From the Raspberries to his solo career. Such a gifted musician and songwriter. I was lucky enough to see him perform with Ringo Starr as one of his All Starr’s. RIP Eric.
I remember watching Don Kirshner's Rock Concert Saturday nights when I got home. The Midnight Special too hosted by "Wolfman Jack." Great music. Eric's and the Raspberries songs will live on! I can still hear them when I think of the 1970's. AM radio fans loved Raspberries music in the 70's. I was at Charlotte High School in Rochester, NY in the 1970s when the Raspberries came out. I still remember buying their first self-titled "Vinyl" album with the "Scratch and Sniff" sticker on the front. Yes, if you scratched it, it smelled like Raspberries! They had a lot of great songs but my two favorites were, "I Can Remember," and "If You Change Your Mind." I had lost a high school sweet heart back then, and it seemed every one of Eric's words resonated with the feelings I was going through. After Eric left the band for his solo career in the late 1970s, I believe it was the Summer of 1975, I saw the remaining band with Wally Bryson on lead guitar, doing a show at the Hilton High School gymnasium in Hilton, NY. The Raspberries were Great with Eric and Eric had many hits alone and it was great they re-united in the later years to do great shows together again. Thanks Eric, Thanks Raspberries for Great memories... ♥✝🙏
I grew up in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. There was a watering hole there called the Corral. The Raspberries were like the unofficial house band. I swear, their name was on the marquee permanently.
Wow. 1973... the beginning of my Senior Year in High School. I never listened to Top 40 Radio very much, but this band (and Go All The Way) certainly stands the test of time!
I agree: Very underrated band! And Carmen was a very underrated songwriter....while with the Raspberries and after. Maybe not as prolific as "Sir Paul", but like Paul, he could write a broad array of music. Those composers really understand their craft.
Until I researchd the lyrics I thought it was the guy begging the girl to go all the way, but in fact it´s the girl wanting the guy to take her. Go figure, eh?
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"Tonight" is my favorite Raspberries song. It really rocks and I love Jim Bonfanti's drumming.
Sad day. As a musician he had such an influence on me. From the Raspberries to his solo career. Such a gifted musician and songwriter. I was lucky enough to see him perform with Ringo Starr as one of his All Starr’s. RIP Eric.
So glad we have the gift of Eric Carmen s music. Always and forever. ❤
Eric Carmen was magical ! One of the best performers EVER ! He delivered nothing but professional artistry to his FANS ! ❤️
I remember watching Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
Saturday nights when I got home. The Midnight Special too
hosted by "Wolfman Jack." Great music. Eric's and the Raspberries songs will live on! I can still hear them when I think of the 1970's. AM radio fans loved Raspberries music in the 70's. I was at Charlotte High School in Rochester, NY in the 1970s when the Raspberries came out. I still remember buying their first self-titled "Vinyl" album with the "Scratch and Sniff" sticker on the front. Yes, if you scratched it, it smelled like Raspberries! They had a lot of great songs but my two favorites were, "I Can Remember," and "If You Change Your Mind."
I had lost a high school sweet heart back then, and it seemed every one of Eric's words resonated with the feelings I was going through. After Eric left the band for his solo career in the late 1970s, I believe it was the Summer of 1975, I saw the remaining band with Wally Bryson on lead guitar, doing a show at the Hilton High School gymnasium in Hilton, NY. The Raspberries were Great with Eric and Eric had many hits alone and it was great they re-united in the later years to do great shows together again. Thanks Eric, Thanks Raspberries for Great memories... ♥✝🙏
Music as it should be!
great. So much Energy
I sat with Eric at his piano when they played at Hullabaloo in the 70's. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da'in with the Raspberries. Great Times!
What was that like
Must have been AMAZING! LUCKY!
One of the best intro riffs of all time...
Great band! RIP Eric Carmen.
Damn that was GOOD! Made me feel 14 yo all over again!
I grew up in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. There was a watering hole there called the Corral. The Raspberries were like the unofficial house band. I swear, their name was on the marquee permanently.
❤ Raspberries please do a Tribute to Eric in Cleveland Ohio for free so we can come together and remember him ❤
My first concert was the Raspberries. 1974 Clinch Valley College in Virginia. I was 15
My first album go all the way. 1972. The album smelled like raspberries
I love this song and love Eric Carmen!
"Go All the Way"...probably the most perfect power pop song ever. At least until Cheap Trick came along.
Just to think these guys were .... what? 24 years old at the time. Boy did they have it going. Loving the energy level from the get go!
Loved their music. Wished I could have seen them live. I don't think they ever made it to Oklahoma. Pooh.
Rip Eric ❤😢
Saw them at the Chesterland Hallaballoo in the early 70s. I liked Eric on the piano singing OH BLA DEE OH BLA DAH.
Love him still
Wow. 1973... the beginning of my Senior Year in High School. I never listened to Top 40 Radio very much, but this band (and Go All The Way) certainly stands the test of time!
So great
A CLASSIC ON A CLASSIC SHOW
Please, please, please, go back in time and tell the cameraman to show Wally's hands!!!!
I agree: Very underrated band! And Carmen was a very underrated songwriter....while with the Raspberries and after. Maybe not as prolific as "Sir Paul", but like Paul, he could write a broad array of music. Those composers really understand their craft.
Anything else "underrated"?
When I first heard this song I thought he said please go away '---duh
Until I researchd the lyrics I thought it was the guy begging the girl to go all the way, but in fact it´s the girl wanting the guy to take her. Go figure, eh?
I was 13 and for a lot of years I thought it was "Don't go away". Funny.
RIP, Eric Carmen.
Nikki Sixx suggested I check this out...
Corny -
But you watched it? 😂