I was a university student in Detroit in the Fall of 1972. My girlfriend was at Western Michigan University and I visited her on many weekends. This song played over the radio in her room.
This powerhouse song is easily among Rock's five best ever in this era. The theme is as universal as breathing air and represents the finest expression of a caring, sensitive young man for his lady. No one will ever top this song.
My sister Diane said in an email this morning how bad she had it for Eric Carmen ... a serious crush ... and it is bring fond memories back to her this morning along with me!! I really enjoyed all his stylish hairdos.
Eric and Raspberries the best ever. I cannot understand why the Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of fame never inducted them???? How fuc... up is that??? The raspberries were a major influence in the rock world and people everywhere. Eric you rocked and still do rock. love you in chicago!!
Absolutely terrific video! Timeless music that will live forever performed not my computers but by real people, with real talent, playing real instruments. (Eric Carmen appears to be singing, but it sounds as if the music has already been recorded.) This video is a perfect example of why TH-cam is so important as a historical archive. Thanks so much for posting this. regards, david h.
I think what you're trying to say is that the air playback was from the lipsync, but what we're hearing is them playing along live, which was actually recorded. Cause this isn't the record... What it *is* is the only version on TH-cam that's at the proper frickin' tempo, so for that, thanks. :-)
Cannot convince my wife. These vocals are superior. There is another band from the 70's that did a Raspberries cover of a different song that shall remain nameless, but the cover musically, and vocally did not compare to the original. When you get into the body of Raspberries music there is some really good arrangements, and vocals with a little Lennon/McCartney flavor in some of the material.
This is obviously the audio from his isolated mic. I'm loving being able to hear his actual voice over the backing track instead of the other way around. Still sounds great to me regardless. One of my all time favorite songs. :) Thanks Maxx!!
Bethany Kelly Ya,,the acoustics are off ,but the vocals are real..but hey,this was done ,what,around 1975 or something,give or take a few years,,it;s nice to have this to see,,
He's singing live in the TV studio, (which must have been weird to balance) but the music is canned karaoke. Eric sounds really good - great voice. The drummer is actually playing but he's really focused on not hitting anything to hard, especially the cymbals.
Not so sure about Big Star; but in 1973 The Raspberries were awarded some sort of Canadian Broadcasting award for the 'up and coming' artiste most like The Beatles; and the band applauded that (perhaps only to be polite). I agree that they are 'higher octane' than the early Beatles; and I too tended to class them with Badfinger (these two being my two favourite post-Beatles bands).
One of my favorite power pop songs! Love the fact the poster left the part with Douglas talking to BJK and Joe Namath. This sounds like the original taping of the show. Eric's vocals sound live and sound like they're "right there" in that studio. The backing vocals may or not be live, but the instrumentation (save for of course, the drums) seemed pre-recorded.
You are right. If you look at other videos of this song taken from the same episode of the Mike Douglas show, you'll see (or hear haha) that this version is definitely more "Live" sounding, though probably partially pre-recorded. Good catch!
Meu anjo grisalho lindo, idozinho fofo e charmoso!!! Eric, osenhor continua lindo e suas canções tocam ao meu coração!!! Eu te amo meu anjo lindo, idozinho fofo! O mais lindo da terra!!! 😍😍😍😍😍🎶🎵🎸🎻🎷🎺📯🇧🇷
Here's a little fun note. I moved home from Brazil in 1973 and while sitting at a breakfast bar 7/4/73 at a Howard Johnson's restaurant with my mom the guy next to me started to chat with us....he told us that he was with the Raspberries and having been out of the country for several years we had no familiarity or clue who were the Raspberries...I think we put a slight dent in the guy's ego that morning. He signed my paper placemat which I still have in my "Autograph book." It was Eric Carmin.
Yes, they were greatly underrated... However, They had one highly placed fan, John Lennon... He cornered Eric Carmen backstage at the Grammies in the mid seventies just to tell him how much he liked him, the Raspberries, and his music.
Have you seen the photo of John Lennon wearing a Raspberries sweatshirt? I think there’s an interview of Eric in his home where you can see he’s got that photo framed and hanging on the wall! 👍🏻
Wow, does this song bring back memories of yesteryear. Had forgotten about this song until the end credits on "Dark Shadows", then was shocked to see "The Killers" did that track. I still prefer the original, though, because of the memories... Thank you for posting this, MaxxFrost. (and weren't they brave back then to tell what hotel they were staying at? LOL)
I bet he did, last comment. One look at that face, sweetness but sexiness galore. The hair, At that time, that's a girl's hairdo, great on him. Makes him even more attractive.
This is the way they did "live shows' then. When they were in front of a live audience, they would lip synch the song with it playing over the studio speakers...when the show was broadcast they would edit the studio visual with the song. That way no mistakes and the sound would be clear for the TV viewing audience. The live studio audience would hear the softer, lip synching song. Not a mistake here on the video...it's what was heard live.
All of you making snotty comments about hair, makeup, etc etc., you have to remember that in 1972, male fashions had just moved out of the sweaty smelly grungy greasy haired hippie era (which went from about 1968-71 or so). GIrls absolutely did react positively if your hair was washed and brushed and if you were wearing clean clothes. I had been a grungy hippie from age 10-12 or so and then cleaned up in 7th-8th grade (when girls started paying attention). Happily I was too young to have grown sideburns or a beard yet so I didn't have to shave that off, lol.
Well you gotta hand it to 'em for actually doing a very "live" recording for television, but wow, the sound is atrocious - and that's coming from someone who is very accepting of lo-fi sounds. I love it, but still, there were so many other live recordings from that era that sound stellar. Although I appreciate any kind of archival, historical footage, inCLUDing the Raspberries, Joe Namath and BJK all in one clip!! Wow lol! And OMG that last part of the interview talking about them being single and staying at the Holiday hardy-har!!
They were hawking that LP. Blame the PR people for asking the band to play a more popular song than those on the new record-- as though no-one in 1974 expected any more of The Raspberries than their 1972 hits.
This was a late 60's/early 70's television technique. Actually everything here is canned except the lead vocals. All of the music and even the backing vocals are coming staright from the record here. By doing live lead vocals it gives the illusion of being performed live. You can find another example on youtube of The Beatles doing Revolution on the David Frost show except they did live backing vocals too. Also look for Badfinger doing No Matter What with live vocals but canned music.
Mike Douglas is shown holding their album called Side 3. And the song they do, Go All the Way is NOT on that album. C'mon, Mike...l grew up watching your show, but really...?
This is SO strange...sounds like they are singing live, but that the instruments are "lip-synced" LOL Even live, you still can't hear Eric sing the words "screwed" ... LOL
They didn't have the technology we have today. If they had half of what we have, they would have really blown this song so far out of the water, it would have landed on Pluto.
Could seriously be the BEST American Rock & Roll tune of all time!
I agree! It’s a classic that’s stood the test of time! You know immediately what song it is by the first 3 guitar riff chords!!!
I grew up in Cleveland and went to this show. Mike Douglas lived around the corner from me
Interesting. Thanks for the trivia. Now it would have really been special is it was Eric Carmen who lived near you! Lol
I was a university student in Detroit in the Fall of 1972. My girlfriend was at Western Michigan University and I visited her on many weekends. This song played over the radio in her room.
Va Va Voom!
Man, I love that sound. These guys, Badfinger, and a host of others will always trigger memories of childhood summers at the pool.
The Rasberries actually played at my high school(Hilton NY) in 1974 or 75.
This powerhouse song is easily among Rock's five best ever in this era. The theme is as universal as breathing air and represents the finest expression of a caring, sensitive young man for his lady. No one will ever top this song.
KENZOWAL Absolutely a wonderful song! And it really rocks too! LOVE Eric Carmen!
My sister Diane said in an email this morning how bad she had it for Eric Carmen ... a serious crush ... and it is bring fond memories back to her this morning along with me!! I really enjoyed all his stylish hairdos.
The Raspberries are the greatest power pop band in all times in 1970s
Mike Douglass was a class act. I miss his show.
Eric and Raspberries the best ever. I cannot understand why the Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of fame never inducted them???? How fuc... up is that??? The raspberries were a major influence in the rock world and people everywhere. Eric you rocked and still do rock. love you in chicago!!
that defines irony
Absolutely terrific video! Timeless music that will live forever performed not my computers but by real people, with real talent, playing real instruments. (Eric Carmen appears to be singing, but it sounds as if the music has already been recorded.) This video is a perfect example of why TH-cam is so important as a historical archive. Thanks so much for posting this. regards, david h.
I think what you're trying to say is that the air playback was from the lipsync, but what we're hearing is them playing along live, which was actually recorded. Cause this isn't the record...
What it *is* is the only version on TH-cam that's at the proper frickin' tempo, so for that, thanks. :-)
Cannot convince my wife. These vocals are superior. There is another band from the 70's that did a Raspberries cover of a different song that shall remain nameless, but the cover musically, and vocally did not compare to the original. When you get into the body of Raspberries music there is some really good arrangements, and vocals with a little Lennon/McCartney flavor in some of the material.
There he is playing the Les Paul that Joan Jett came to own from him over 30 years ago and that she still plays to this day - what a find of a video !
This is another awesome beautiful song Of Eric Carmen ! Thank you for sharing
whenever I watch this I think what an absolute sweetheart & what a gentle soul eric is
This is obviously the audio from his isolated mic. I'm loving being able to hear his actual voice over the backing track instead of the other way around. Still sounds great to me regardless. One of my all time favorite songs. :)
Thanks Maxx!!
Bethany Kelly Ya,,the acoustics are off ,but the vocals are real..but hey,this was done ,what,around 1975 or something,give or take a few years,,it;s nice to have this to see,,
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Epic, sweet, and classic. The roots of Rock.
He's singing live in the TV studio, (which must have been weird to balance) but the music is canned karaoke. Eric sounds really good - great voice. The drummer is actually playing but he's really focused on not hitting anything to hard, especially the cymbals.
Not so sure about Big Star; but in 1973 The Raspberries were awarded some sort of Canadian Broadcasting award for the 'up and coming' artiste most like The Beatles; and the band applauded that (perhaps only to be polite).
I agree that they are 'higher octane' than the early Beatles; and I too tended to class them with Badfinger (these two being my two favourite post-Beatles bands).
One of my favorite power pop songs! Love the fact the poster left the part with Douglas talking to BJK and Joe Namath. This sounds like the original taping of the show. Eric's vocals sound live and sound like they're "right there" in that studio. The backing vocals may or not be live, but the instrumentation (save for of course, the drums) seemed pre-recorded.
You are right. If you look at other videos of this song taken from the same episode of the Mike Douglas show, you'll see (or hear haha) that this version is definitely more "Live" sounding, though probably partially pre-recorded. Good catch!
Meu anjo grisalho lindo, idozinho fofo e charmoso!!! Eric, osenhor continua lindo e suas canções tocam ao meu coração!!! Eu te amo meu anjo lindo, idozinho fofo! O mais lindo da terra!!! 😍😍😍😍😍🎶🎵🎸🎻🎷🎺📯🇧🇷
This is insane what performers. They nailed it and looked so cool.
awesome song. love, love this song. takes me back to when I was 14 yrs old. eric's so so cute !
Hey, I was 14 that year too!! This was "our song" for my GF at the time. (Sadly it did not quite come true in reality!)
Great rock n roll voice...great!
Here's a little fun note. I moved home from Brazil in 1973 and while sitting at a breakfast bar 7/4/73 at a Howard Johnson's restaurant with my mom the guy next to me started to chat with us....he told us that he was with the Raspberries and having been out of the country for several years we had no familiarity or clue who were the Raspberries...I think we put a slight dent in the guy's ego that morning. He signed my paper placemat which I still have in my "Autograph book." It was Eric Carmin.
lisa erl Poor Eric! 😢
What a cutie pie he was !! :-)
I remember watching this live on Mike Douglas and thinking WTF with the instruments!
Killer sound! I'm mad I can't get it loud enough.
This guy was one of my brother's favorite singers..Burton Cummings was his other
Fave..always reminds me of Mike Minks...
This cutoff way to soon! His '75 self named album was just a great album for listening on long road trips in college.
with you Bethany its an absolute ripper, love it!
Yes, they were greatly underrated... However, They had one highly placed fan, John Lennon... He cornered Eric Carmen backstage at the Grammies in the mid seventies just to tell him how much he liked him, the Raspberries, and his music.
Have you seen the photo of John Lennon wearing a Raspberries sweatshirt? I think there’s an interview of Eric in his home where you can see he’s got that photo framed and hanging on the wall! 👍🏻
Wow, does this song bring back memories of yesteryear. Had forgotten about this song until the end credits on "Dark Shadows", then was shocked to see "The Killers" did that track. I still prefer the original, though, because of the memories... Thank you for posting this, MaxxFrost. (and weren't they brave back then to tell what hotel they were staying at? LOL)
I used to see the group when they played Utopia in Willoughby................the lead singer had nicname at the time.."Eric the Sock". :)
OMG Eric is so Cute!!! soooo Young! haha
Eric says "we're at the Holiday Inn" Ha Ha!
All those guys were Gorgeous! Eric is my favorite but they were all so talented and Hot!
Me too. Remember the John & Yoko week? :)
The best and always will be!
power pop perfection!!
Uff que canción, que temazo, que inspiración, que letra.
Very cool..Eric has live vocals on this one - thanks for this
I saw this show...does that make me old?
Thanks for the great upload!!!
Eric stands on a box even during the interview. lol.
I saw this the very first time it aired
I bet he did, last comment. One look at that face, sweetness but sexiness galore. The hair, At that time, that's a girl's hairdo, great on him. Makes him even more attractive.
He's wearing a wig.
Don’t think it’s a wig. Looks too real! And the man was gorgeous back in the day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I loe how they played along with the recorded tract...live. Strange. But great.
This is the way they did "live shows' then. When they were in front of a live audience, they would lip synch the song with it playing over the studio speakers...when the show was broadcast they would edit the studio visual with the song. That way no mistakes and the sound would be clear for the TV viewing audience. The live studio audience would hear the softer, lip synching song.
Not a mistake here on the video...it's what was heard live.
LUCKY ...THEY WERE GREAT.....
As a geek, what amuses me is that this show *predates the Cannon XLR mic connector*.
Eric Carmen had better hair than most girls back then.
sunlitweb I was just thinking the same thing! God it's beautiful! That's got to cost a huge amount in conditioner!
That's why they referred to him as "Shirley" from Laverne and Shirley ! 😁
All of you making snotty comments about hair, makeup, etc etc., you have to remember that in 1972, male fashions had just moved out of the sweaty smelly grungy greasy haired hippie era (which went from about 1968-71 or so). GIrls absolutely did react positively if your hair was washed and brushed and if you were wearing clean clothes. I had been a grungy hippie from age 10-12 or so and then cleaned up in 7th-8th grade (when girls started paying attention). Happily I was too young to have grown sideburns or a beard yet so I didn't have to shave that off, lol.
Well you gotta hand it to 'em for actually doing a very "live" recording for television, but wow, the sound is atrocious - and that's coming from someone who is very accepting of lo-fi sounds. I love it, but still, there were so many other live recordings from that era that sound stellar. Although I appreciate any kind of archival, historical footage, inCLUDing the Raspberries, Joe Namath and BJK all in one clip!! Wow lol! And OMG that last part of the interview talking about them being single and staying at the Holiday hardy-har!!
Nice blouse, Eric.
Yeah, but there was NO lip synching... These boys had TALENT!!!
Vaguely. But I did see Mike Douglas in an interview some years after that where he talked about how they trashed the dressing rooms.
@MaxxFrost
The Mike Douglas Show! Where did you find this, LOL!!
Thanks for posting this!
Mike Douglas is from a suburb of Cleveland so he really loved having these guys on his show!
They were hawking that LP. Blame the PR people for asking the band to play a more popular song than those on the new record-- as though no-one in 1974 expected any more of The Raspberries than their 1972 hits.
This was a late 60's/early 70's television technique. Actually everything here is canned except the lead vocals. All of the music and even the backing vocals are coming staright from the record here. By doing live lead vocals it gives the illusion of being performed live. You can find another example on youtube of The Beatles doing Revolution on the David Frost show except they did live backing vocals too. Also look for Badfinger doing No Matter What with live vocals but canned music.
Rest well Eric.
3 gerações, minha falecida avó, minha mãe e eu.
loved that song in 7th grade
Back when rebel music was considered "Bitchin" ❤️
Hahahaha railroad tracks.... 👏
Guardians of the Galaxy
yes
I need a boyfriend like him.
I was thinking same thing... lol
Funny to listen to him singing live over recorded music!
Here in 2020.
The lead singer is Eric Carmen. "All by Myself" fame.
He got laid more than railroad tracks in the wild west
Lol!!
♥ I'm sure ♥
I know it’s been four years since your comment! But it’s the truth! Hey, I would’ve!!!
@@lorijohnson2348 Your honesty is cool :)
What other bands did you see at that club?
we played this 45 till it was worn out
It goes with his eyeliner.
Mike Douglas is shown holding their album called Side 3. And the song they do, Go All the Way is NOT on that album. C'mon, Mike...l grew up watching your show, but really...?
😂
Yep. Welcome to the club.
@Brad Koski Oh yeah :-)
@4:44 i'm surprised mike doesn't make any reference to joe namath's famous pantyhose commercial.
i think that the singer is lavern from lavern and shirly
"Updating the sounds of the 50's"? Sounds like a higher octane take on mid-period Beatles, a vein that Badfinger and Big Star also mined.
In the 70's almost everyone lipp sang . They didn't know how to make it sound good on tv.
Too bad the sound of the tape sucks. At least leadsi get Eric Carmen sings 'LIVE' along with the tape. He's always been one amazing a
singer imo.
You can tell that they are using a track for the music; Jim is barely touching the drums.
Yeah, and it was out of whack with the live vocal. Should have just let them play.
Mark Lindsay once said in an interview that he did not lip sync on the shows, but the rest was canned.
Y-y-yeah, I saw that too. But would ya he rather fell over his drums in an effort to reach his hand that far!?
Read between the lines
ANOTHER UNRATED GROUP THAT SHOULD HAVE BIGGER.
Eric Carmen= Good stuff..
Eric has a girl's hairdo ⚡️
Dana Carvey's long lost older brother.
This is SO strange...sounds like they are singing live, but that the instruments are "lip-synced" LOL Even live, you still can't hear Eric sing the words "screwed" ... LOL
Terrible audio mix but what a classic none the less!
Joe Namath & Billie Jean King?! WTF?! LOL!!
If only I could have been a lady in the audience.
Here, shake my stick, nice to meet you.
😂
Lip sink in reverse.......LOL........Not Raspberries fault
They didn't have the technology we have today. If they had half of what we have, they would have really blown this song so far out of the water, it would have landed on Pluto.
Wrong! That would be Shirley, And if you cut his hair, he'd be really cute!!
Whoever did the mix for TV must have been a amatuer or did have their headphones on. The mix is not good at all.