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- RIP Eric Carmen… the iconic artist who sang the lead vocal on several, iconic classics, but he never liked his voice. His dream wasn’t to be a singer… In fact, he was a child prodigy who began his classic training as a violinist and pianist, but that all changed when he saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. Eric Carmen became the frontman for a short-lived, yet highly influential band named Raspberries, composed the smash Go All the Way that was banned by the BBC, and when he embarked on a solo career… his first hit, All By Myself, became his first hit, a timeless, emotional masterpiece. Then… he left the limelight to concentrate on just being a songwriter, but he was convinced to sing someone else’s song for a movie nobody believed in. That song was Hungry Eyes. It would forge his comeback and set up another hit after that… Make Me Lose Control. We pay tribute and tell the story behind three of the greatest hits of this late great, truly gifted artist …NEXT on Professor of Rock.
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By the time he was 3 years old, the featured artist in this episode was recognized as a “musical prodigy. His aptitude for music was so apparent that his parents enrolled him in the prestigious Preparatory Division of the Cleveland Institute to study piano and violin. Before he turned 6, he was learning to play the violin from his aunt Muriel, who was a violinist with the Cleveland Orchestra.
Throughout his adolescence, he was surrounded by classical music. But on February 9th, 1964, at age 14, he saw The Beatles' historical appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, and he contracted an unshakeable case of Rock n’ Roll fever, and developed a burning desire to be on stage, perform his own songs, just like the Fab Four. About 8 years later…..his dream came true.
This is a tribute to this very talented, ambitious singer, lyricist, and musician named Eric Carmen, who passed away on Monday, March 11th, 2024, and.. the story behind a few of his greatest hits.
Eric Carmen worked his way to the national spotlight as the lead singer & frontman for the Raspberries, a name that came to them in a moment of exasperation when Eric threw up his hands and yelled out “Awwww raspberries!” Just like the “little rascals” used to say on the black & white TV series, Our Gang from the 30’s:
The Cleveland-based quintet was only around for about 4 years, but they made a big splash, with some clever gimmicks and irresistibly pop songs. Not only was Eric recognized as a budding lyricist, he was a bonafide teen heartthrob.
The self-titled debut Raspberries LP included one of the best Eric Carmen tunes, and one of the most iconic pop hits of the 70s…the Top 5 smash “Go All the Way,” that blasts off with a monster guitar riff and an urgent blast of...
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In the 90’s I installed a phone line in his house. Of course there was an incredible white grand piano in his living room. I read the name on the order and thought there’s no way. He answered the door and all I could say was It is you! He just smiled and said It is me. While I was there he offered me some water and made sure not to hover as I did my work. He was so grounded, charismatic, funny and just an amazing person. You never heard of him being a diva, he just lived a quiet life in a Cleveland suburb. BTW my older sister has the original Raspberry’s album. No, it doesn’t smell anymore but it did last a couple of years. I’m glad that I have such a great memory of him. Rest in peace Eric. You will be sorely missed.
Did he have a fancy house?
Great memory. 😊
Cool story, thank you for sharing! I really enjoyed his music, RIP Mr. Carmen
So cool🎉❤🎉❤🎉
1 word: WOW
I asked my grandmother once what the hardest part of getting older was. She said it was watching your childhood heroes age and pass as you get deeper into adulthood. I’m beginning to believe she was right. RIP Eric Carmen. I’m so thankful for all you gave us.
I know what you mean.
That’s the truth.
Omg yes. I’m 60, and loved 60s and 70s music as a youngster, and of course 80s and on. There will be heartbreak ahead.
Agreed.
OTOH, I'm glad that folks are living good lives longer. When I was a kid, 74 was old and anything above 80 was ancient. Look at Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at 81 and 83 respectively. Mike Love is still touring at 83 and still sounds like a kid when he sings. Brian Wilson is 81 and still active. Mick Jagger still kicks butt at 80. Cher, Ann and Nancy Wilson, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and many other folks I grew up listening to are in their 70s, and none of them seem "old."
Yes, I agree with your grandmother. 😢
The uncut version of "All By Myself" was simply breathtaking
I only recently found the transcription to that and play it myself these days. I am thrilled to find out only recently that it was Eric himself playing it!
I always yelled at the radio anytime they played the chopped-up shortened version. Masterpiece.
The pop stations where I grew up often played the album version. The single version seemed so empty in comparison.
I have it on a 45 😅
I absolutely hated Celine Dion's cover, as it didn't have the emotion of the original. You could feel Eric Carmen's anguish down to your toes 💔
Professor, Eric was the reason I got my first kiss! When I was 15 my guitar teacher put 4 kids together as a band. (2 guitars, bass and drums) I was lead guitar and lead vocals. It was for a recital and were were the final act with three songs. Well, we snuck in a 4th song for an encore without the teachers knowledge! The crowd (mostly family) went nuts when we played Go All the Way as the encore song and I got a kiss from a real cutie after the show! I told Eric this on Twitter and we became good Twitter friends! So sad that he left us!
What a great story!!! I can't believe you haven't gotten more LIKES.
What a fantastic anecdote..❤ Lucky you 😊
Eric Carmen had a gorgeous voice, but he didn't grace us with enough of it. RIP Eric.
I agree. Thanks for the comment.
Truly sad. What an amazing voice..
Yes, he had a great voice. Probably one of the more underrated voices of rock and roll.
Just checked my Raspberries LP from 1972. Yes, the scratch n sniff cover still smells like raspberries after 50+ years!
Love it! Thank you for checking!!!
Great 😮
I envy you.😢😢😢
Is that good or bad, though?😉😆
Mine too!
Eric Carmen is DEAD?! And his death was LAST WEEK?! There was NOTHING announced that he’d passed away! I’m a little heartbroken…. I’ve loved listening to his music and his voice. Yet another reminder that we’re ALL getting old. Rest in Peace, Mr Carmen. Your voice and your songs will be remembered through time eternal. 😢
These things pop up in my Facebook news feeds all the time. I saw he passed away the day after. Sad that we lost another one from our time.
Radio and TV don't inform much anymore- at least not about things like that.
I missed it, too. What a talent. I absolutely love "Hungry Eyes" and nearly all of the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. RIP, Eric.
I read on CNN last week. So sad.
This is the first I'm hearing of his death also. 😢
When I heard Eric Carmen had died, I started bawling like a baby. I loved his voice and I loved his songs. It was almost as though he had three musical careers. I will miss him dearly...
"Turn the radio up for that sweet sound...." .......indeed, Mr. Carmen, indeed.
When I heard he died, I died a little bit myself. As a frontman for a long time, I admired Eric and never thought he got his due respect.
Eric Carmen had a great voice and was an amazing songwriter!! So much talent that never got the recognition he deserved!! R.I.P.
I agree. So underrated. What's your favorite song by him?
@@ProfessorofRock I like Almost Paradise and Hey Deanie!! Hey Deanie is one of the last Bubble Gum songs I remember being popular!!
He was unjustly underrated.
I love Go All the Way, maybe because it's from a girl's pov. I sing All By Myself at work all the time. Everyone gets to work in groups but there's never anyone available to help me. Lol, I tell myself it's because I'm so awesome I don't need anyone's help. 😁
Wow will miss him.Thank God 4 cds etc
I was working at Denny's in the 80s and wound up sitting in a booth next to me and read me my horoscope. We just sat there chatting it was so lovely. I thanked him for the contributions he made to my life when he got up to leave. He is missed.
Few years ago I posted a supportive comment to one of Eric's posts on Twitter. I don't even remember what the topic was, but to my surprise he sent me a private message thanking me. I replied that I really appreciated his music and thought his debut solo album was a masterpiece. He replied with thanks and added, "I guess I'm kinda proud of that one." Struck me as a genuine and humble guy.
That's so cool.
Eric was a great guy, and yes, humble. It's great he replied to you. A memory that will stay with you.
I followed him on Twitter, also. He was a staunch, traditional conservative.
@@AfterFabhis tweets got me through much of 2020 while I was working on the DJT campaign. I was truly surprised & greatly impressed to see him (as one of the most well known musicians of our generation) posting on Twitter! Him & James Woods were required reading! 😉❤️
Honestly Eric Carmen got to live the life he wanted. In the 70s he got to be a popstar and teen heart throb. In the 80s he got a second chance to experience the fame of bring a star, and after that he got to settle down to a quite life and enjoy what he had. His music and song writing skills allowed him to make enough money to live comfortably. In the end isn't that's really what we all want, to live comfortably and enjoy the fruits of our labors, and he got to do that. His music will live on forever in our hearts and Pop culture.
Eric Carmen was a voice I knew from the 70's with 'All By Myself' and knew of his songs for other artists. He truly honored me by following me back on Twitter a few short years ago. All I tweeted to him was how I thought his song 'All By Myself' was still a great song, after all these years...
Thanks for remembering an artist who probably wasn't as appreciated as he should have been...
I waited his table several times around 2015. He always had a smile, and treated everyone with kindness. Encountering him, people would never have known of his fame. He didn't expect anything extra and just appeared as a regular guy. Theat was the part that made it special for me. Just a nice guy. Glad I met him. But then again, I am glad when I meet most people, good experiences are all around us. One last "Thank You" to Eric Carmen!
At first, we all thought it was "Don't Go Away." That's sure what it sounds like! RIP, Eric.
It is funny that he mentions a link to "Walk Away Renee" in the vid. My older sisters collected 45 singles of everything on the radio in the 60's & I used to listen to that one but it wasn't until recently that I realized that it was "Just Walk Away" and not "Don't Walk Away" like I always remembered it.
My favorite Eric Carmen song is never gonna fall in love again. He was a great singer. R.I.P. Eric Carmen.
Great song indeed.
I didn't like the Chorus Melody, but the Verses on that song are SUBLIME!
That's Rockn Roll is my favorite
That's my favorite Eric Carmen song, too. RIP Eric.
I was a teenager in the summer of ‘72 when Go All The Way came out. I distinctly remember hearing this song blasting out of my transistor radio while lying on the beach. Good memories.
What a RIFF! Underappreciated as far as great badass guitar riffs.
Its an instantaneous "turn it up loud"!
Same! Coming of age in n the '70's. I had every album and sang along. Raspberries had great harmonies. Loved the inclusion of classical music in his mix. About a year ago I brought it all back through streaming after hearing a cut on a radio program. Music is such a gift.
I completely missed that Eric passed, what an incredible vocalist and composer. I had wondered why he had disappeared from music for so many years, now I know. Rest in Peace Mr. Carmen All By Myself was always one of my absolute favorites.
All By Myself is so powerful.
I have the scratch & sniff album. I bought it a thousand years ago and the scent of raspberries is still strong. I found out that Eric passed away last week. He is my most favorite male singer since I was a preteen. I was so heartbroken. 💔
I was a 70s rock guy who absolutlely LOVED Eric Carmen. The news of his recent passing is just annother reminder that time is a bastard.
Love how you stay current with what's going on and honor those that have passed away recently. I always thought that Eric Carmen could have been much more famous than he was..
This explains a lot
Just LOVED ERIC CARMEN 😂🎉😢😊😮❤
Professor of Rock needs to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Love his enthusiasm and historical knowledge.
Thanks!
He should create his own, online Rock Museum, History, site with a membership fee. So good artists get the nod, and junk stays in the other place.
He should at least be curating it and be on the selection committee. Need someone who actually knows which artist deserves to be in.
What about K.C. Kaysem. Without him not sure rock would've prevailed.
He does a good job of looking stuff up..but there are already too many people in the R&R Hall.
Thank you so much for spotlighting Eric Carmen. He was one-of-a-kind and although he had his share of top-40 hits, both with the Raspberries and as a solo artist, his success should have been so much more than what it was. Manilow, Joel, John….and Eric Carmen should be right up there with them.
He was such a talent. What's your favorite song by him?
@@ProfessorofRock my favorite Raspberries song is “Let’s Pretend,” and because I love classical music, my favorite solo song of EC is “All By Myself.”
No joke-two weeks ago, I was on a cruise, and the piano bar entertainer and I were discussing Eric Carmen’s talent and brilliance as a songwriter. A few days later, he passed. His music is truly a gift to us all.
He was underappreciated.
God knows I miss Eric. He was a great singer. Also, he was a beautiful soul. He loved America and talked to his fans on the internet.
My first concert, with my bestie Elizabeth, both of us 13 years old, was Eric Carmen opening for Sweet. It was a great show and both of us remember different things about it. RIP Eric. Thanks for the amazing music. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I used to think the song was “Please go away” … what a difference ;)
I did too!
🤣
I always thought it said "Please, don't go away"
Yes, I thought the same exact thing!
Me too!
Imagine being a high-schooler in Greater Cleveland in 1987. Eric Carmen was EVERYWHERE on local radio. He had moved back to the early around the turn of the century, and he was from the suburbs near where I lived. He was very beloved in Cleveland, even at the times he left the locals shaking their heads.
It's a odd thing to hear one's voice on tape. I get it!
Thanks for the posthumous feature. It was a great tribute.
For sure. What was your favorite song by him?
It was Go All the Way.
I am so sad to hear about his passing. He had a gorgeous voice. I don’t know how he didn’t know that, but we sure did. RIP Eric.❤️
There’s just nothing like taking these rides with Adam back to my hay day. I graduated high school in 1985, so 99% of these episodes bring back special moments throughout my life. I never know what forgotten moments will reawaken when I watch a new episode. Thanks so very much my friend!
👍🏻🤘🏻✌🏼😊
Same!
I hope that for the next generation, Adam's telling these stories of the classics from our time and beyond, plucks the same nostalgic heartstrings as does hearing Casey Kasem on America's Top 40 does for our generation. Adam, you are truly a gem. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute for one of the rock era's most overlooked performers, Eric Carmen.
Oh wow, you graduated high school the exact same year I did!!
I graduated in '86 and this is the only channel I watch daily 💫
Crazy how I've heard All by myself growing up (I was born in 1998 so I heard it in 2000s movies growing up) but never knew who sang it. He really does have a beautiful voice and it's sad he couldn't hear what we all heard.
If Eric had “only” been the guy who discovered and managed the greatest power-pop band in the world, The Wondermints, he would still have achieved legendary status in my book. The fact that he wrote or co-wrote so many of those Raspberries classics and had the vocal chops to compete with almost anybody is astounding. They forged their own path, yet could still sound like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Who or The Faces with ease. Along with Wally Bryson’s riff, I think Eric created the quintessential power-pop song in “Go All the Way” and even inspired Springsteen to make “The River”. He'll be missed, but what a legacy! Check out "Starting Over", "On the Beach", and "Ecstasy". Power-pop genius.
Good call.
Go All the Way is one of the greatest songs of its time easily.
What are you talking about? What did he have to do with the Wondermints?
He was their first manager. See above. @@kingofallwhites
Yeah that's what I'd like to know too@@kingofallwhites
RIP Eric. The Raspberries were up there with the Beatles, the Byrds and all of the other bands that layered simple melodies and gorgeous harmonies over straightforward rock riffs to make beautiful music. "Go All The Way" is iconic, but Eric's breadth of musical prowess crosses genres and generations. But let's be thankful of the music that he did leave behind. Your are in our hearts, Eric.
Being over 60, all the greats from music I loved are starting to pass. Was so sad to hear of Eric's passing. Had The Raspberries LP and loved his songs. Another great voice joins the heavenly choir.
Sad to hear of Eric's passing
Loved his singing and music
❤🎉
RIP Eric Carmen.
Great great voice.
Sadly, never got to see him in concert......... the quality of the music would have been worth it.
Thanks Professor!
You're the best.
❤
It would have been so cool.
Thanks for mentioning, “Let’s Pretend”. I too always thought that it should have been a bigger hit. I was beginning to think that I was the only one who remembered it. 😢RIP EC
Thanks for the Music ❤
Thank you for this one. Eric Carmen is very under appreciated.
“Make Me Lose Control” is (in my opinion) is one of the best written songs. I love the nostalgia in the song, and Eric’s voice is great.
One of my all time favourite songs.
It is on regular rotation on my Spotify.
RIP Eric Carmen.
Eric was from my hometown. Had the chance to meet him a few times. My brother plays in a band with Wally Bryce’s son. RIP Eric.
His voice was so beautiful. Clear like a crystal bell. He was easy to have a crush on ,so good looking and so talented.
“Make Me Lose Control” is one of the 10 best songs of the 1980s, and easily his best. I’m shocked it didn’t hit No. 1. I was about 18 when it came out and working in a factory to pay my way through college. The factory allowed us to wear the radio headphones that were popular at the time. Me and a buddy of mine who worked on the assembly line next to mine were so in love with that song that we would flip around the pop stations all during our shift and when one of us would hear it on a particular station, we would motion to the other what station it was on. I still play that song frequently today on my phone. Not the same as back then. But I still love it just the same.
Let's Pretend was definitely my favorite song during the spring of 1973. I listened to Casey Kasem's American Top 40 every week at the time, hoping that Let's Pretend would at least crack the top ten on the Billboard charts. I was quite disappointed when it stalled out at #35. However, I later found out that it made #18 in Cashbox and #14 in Record World. I'm more inclined to believe those two charts, considering how much I heard it on the radio back then. Radio pretty much ignored the song after its relative failure on the Billboard charts. 15 years later I found a best-of CD by The Raspberries and bought it immediately. When Let's Pretend came through the speakers, I couldn't believe my ears! I had forgotten what a great song it is! I'd like to see a Professor Of Rock episode dedicated entirely to The Raspberries' lesser known hits, including Let's Pretend, I Wanna Be With You, Tonight, and Overnight Sensation. Go All The Way is a great song, but it's only the tip of the iceberg. They did at least a dozen song that can compare favorably to the best work of The Beatles and The Beach Boys during the mid sixties. RIP, Eric. You recorded some of the most underrated music ever.
R.I.P. Prince of Cleveland, as Michael Debarre often would intro you on his Sirius Underground Garage Show. You were a Rocker and a Roller. You had a unique style blending all the influences of the time with your classical training. You brought a lot of happiness to your fans with music from Raspberries to your solo career. Here’s something you may not know Frank Sinatra the greatest singer of my parents generation covered All by myself…Eric had the handsome good looks and stage presence to top it off. God Bless you Eric. Much Love to you and your family.
Like so many others here, I had not heard of his passing. A lot of his earlier stuff I had to learn about decades later in the 90's. I do vividly remember when Dirty Dancing came out! We rented that VHS so many times that my dad just bought us our own copy, saying he'd save more money that way (& wishing he'd done it sooner). I was obsessed w/ "Hungry Eyes" even though I was still a little young. I just loved it more as I got older & could appreciate it better. I still think that song is sexy. It's the song that made me check out his older stuff. I did like the Raspberries but "All by Myself" is one of my all-time favorite songs. The music was beautiful, epic even. The lyrics hit you in the heart. His voice expressed so much emotion. I'm shocked that he didn't like his own voice. Thank you for doing this episode. R.I.P. Eric Carmen & thank you for the music you made.
Thank you so much for covering this icon. Carmen was incredible. Thank you for covering my favorite by him. The epic, Make me lose control.
I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU MADE A VIDEO OF THE RASPBERRIES!!!!! ❤!! They were 1 of my absolute FAVORITE bands but have since been soooo under appreciated! I’ve always hoped you’d feature them!!!! Also, somehow I never knew Eric Carmen was their lead singer!!? I always loved him also and it’s so cool to learn from you that he was the lead singer for The Raspberries!! ❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE MEMORIES YOUR VIDEOS BRING BACK!!!!!!! 😊
Of course!
Adam, being born and raised on the North coast and a fan of Eric Carmen since first hearing him, this one hit incredibly close to home. I'm crying again as i have at every tribute since his passing. Thank you for an excellent tribute. Rest in Peace, Eric.
💔😢😢❤
My favourite Eric Carmen song was “Boats Against the Current” which was inspired by a line from THE GREAT GATSBY. My introduction to Eric Carmen’s songwriting came when I heard Shaun Cassidy sing “That’s Rock and Roll” and “Hey Deanie”. Boy, I miss the 1970s.
I loved She did it from this LP
@@richardshirley1596 Frankie Valli also did a great cover of Boats Against The Current.
Mel Torme concert from Chattanooga TN 1988 - find it here on TH-cam. He said very nice things about Eric as a songwriter before launching into a beautiful Boats Against the Current in which John Campbell, a former boyfriend of mine, is playing piano. 😉
Canadians know a good thing when we hear it. I owned a good portion of his hits as a kid and played them till I wore out the needle on the record player. So sorry to see him go. A wonderful talent.
Such beautiful music, RIP.
I was very saddened to hear Mr. Carmen passed away. Very, very talented musician.
Loved Eric Carmen and his music.. he was the only celebrity who has ever followed me back on Twitter…in 2020. I couldn’t believe it. RIP sweet man. Blessings to his beautiful wife and family.🙏❤️
Haha me too! And i forgot after all these years that i followed him and he interacted a bit. He seemed to be cool and intelligent. And I've loved his music since I was a little girl growing up in Cleveland. We were proud of Raspberries and Eric. Sad.
1. Eric Carmen not liking his own voice must be some form of humbleness and modesty. His voice was so silky smooth and soulful -- so powerful and yet so gentle at the same time.
Perhaps the reason some of his songs didn't reach number one was because that era of popular music was dominated by what was often uber-masculine rock and roll.
2. I remember that scratch and sniff Raspberries album. Went over to a friend's house and he push the album in my face and commanded, "SMELL!"
At first I thought it was a gag, like maybe his dog peed on it or something. But I precariously leaned in and gave it a whiff and was pleasantly surprised.
🕯️Rest in peace Eric. You left too soon 💔
Thanks.
Did it smell like raspberry?
This one really hurt me. So very sad. Thx for shining some light on our rock and roll hero professor. It was like a ray of light at "Sunrise". Everyone please listen to "boats against the current". I always heard that it was his favorite song he wrote. Listening to it now will make you cry. The opening line, I know it's over, you know it's over... Rest peacefully Eric. We missed you the moment your feet left the ground. Fond farewell!
Thanks for the comment!
i agree it’s a very moving song great ballad and album it’s one of my personal favorites eric is also my hero
Talk about a man who could create ear worms!!! I gess I was born in the right era, 1954. I got to hear the greatest music as it came out fresh. He will be missed. A great choice and show, thanks professor.
Eric Carmen, just like many others, are gone. It is truly saddening. We can only look at what was left behind and wonder. For Eric, he left songs that have heart. I can understand how he felt about his singing. Sometimes people don't see what others see.
I am always grateful for the gifts these people leave behind. My life would not be the same without these people.
Eric might have not liked his voice, but he always sang with a lot of feeling. We are graced with the ability to enjoy his music. Although saddened by his passing, I will never be ungrateful for the songs that he left us with.
Hadn't realized how many songs I liked and easily remembered were Carmen's. Huh. RIP.
This is one Adam that should have been done while he was still alive a few years ago so we could have heard you interview him.
What a loss?
Not sure what his health was like in the last year or 2 but the statement from his wife made it sound like it wasn’t sudden or unexpected.
R.I.P. Eric Carmen, now you get to share your music gifts with God: voice, piano, violin, guitar, and songwriting.
I suspect that his hit, Never Going To Fall In Love Again was embraced by many that had relationships that crashed and burned. Totally relatable, as were so many of his other hits. He passed away too young.
I don't remember the raspberries growing up but go all the way was on one of those hits of the 70s albums I bought in the 90s and man it was a banger, by far the best song on the record. Of course I knew his solo songs but that was a real treat discovering the first hit. Great voice and very easy on the eyes 👀❤️ I was really saddened by his passing. Thank you for giving him his place on your channel 🤘on!
On My God! Carmen Died! .....Go All The Way, is one of my favorite songs! He will be dearly missed...
His contribution to music is a treasure.
"Go All the Way" will always be special for me. Summer of '72, just ready to graduate high school. I was 17, she was 16, we did, and it was beautiful. Even though it ended a year later, I'll always love that girl.
That riff in Go All the Way is iconic! I'd heard that song in passing growing up and never knew who it was by. Loved hearing it in Guardians of the Galaxy as well. RIP wishes to a true talent.
R.I.P E.C ~ an underrated, brilliant songwriter and singer. He took the best of nostalgic 50s and 60s sounds and wove them masterfully into his 70s & 80s pop classics ~ what a beautiful music legacy he left behind. My all-time favourite "Make Me Lose Control" ❤🎉
Both accurate and eloquently stated
I love Make Me Lose Control.
My favorite too
Eric Carmen also wrote “Teen Dream” and “Hey Deannie”, songs recorded by Shaun Cassidy in the late 70s. Thank you for the musical memories, Mr Carmen! Thank you Professor Adam for the video tribute!
Hungry Eyes and Make Me Lose Control have been favorites of mine for decades. Such a fantastic voice. RIP Mr. Carmen.
Loved Eric Carmen. Make Me Lose Control is a favorite
How could nothing zero zip nada of Eric's passing been mentioned in the news? He was such a talented songwriter musician. Thanks for the memories. Rest in peace.😢💔🕊
I understand not liking your own voice. I went through that. As far as "All By Myself," it's a true masterpiece! Once again, the classical music element makes it a true classic. His voice is perfect for the song. It sounds vulnerable, and eerily haunting. It's a regular on my daily playlist. Some people think Celine Dion did it better. Yeah her voice is powerful. This is another case where heart beats vocal power. Eric's version is so much better. The production in his version is also better.
He was born in the greatest location in the nation- Cleveland, Ohio. I believe the Raspberries were formed in Mentor, Ohio, which is where I lived for 13 years before leaving the state in 2018. 😎👍
I don’t like listening to my own voice either because it sounds vastly different than what I imagine.
Thank you for doing this video. I grew up listening to Eric's music and rediscovered him after his comeback hit was climbing the charts.
Being from the Cleveland area myself made it even better for me to love his music style.
Here's a funny story: my stepdaughter loves his comeback hit, "Hungry Eyes", from "Dirty Dancing". She grew up watching it on DVD and fell in love with the soundtrack, including that one song. Later on.when "Guardians of the Galaxy" was released, she discovered his old song from his old band The Raspberries, and thought it was a cool song. What she didn't know was that Eric Carmen was the lead singer for that band and it completely blew her mind when she found out.
My only regret is that I never had the chance to tell this story to Eric himself, just to see his reaction to it.
This is the kind of thing i adore sharing with my kids. When things like that happen! That's a, great music memory now for you and your daughter, forever.
Go All the Way is the best song of '72.
The Raspberries came in a little early as the 50s revival was underway. Sixties nostalgia wasn't in the mix yet, so Capitol records pushing them as the New Beatles didn't quite connect.
RIP Eric Carmen
Such a great song.
It’s in my all-time Top 5.
I always play it in bar jukeboxes.
Here in Brasil, the first song on the radio was Don't want to say goodbye. I fell in love with his voice (who didn't?) Later, buying lyrics magazines, I started to translate the songs.
It was great that Eric Carmen was part of Dirty Dancing LIVE In Concert. I'm thankful that I was able to attend it twice. I was at the concert in Los Angeles, which was filmed for video. It was an amazing night. Eric had an incredible voice, and he was gorgeous. Eric was a fantastic singer, songwriter, musician, and performer. Thank You Eric for the great songs and music. I'm gonna miss you so much. Love You, always. Heaven has gained another amazing voice.🌹
I was bummed when I heard he passed away. His contribution to music is immeasurable. Whether singing or as a songwriter. I just found out recently he helped write "Almost Paradise" from the "Footloose" soundtrack. I always liked his "Hungry Eyes" from Dirty Dancing and his song "Make Me Lose Control". Those songs came out very close together around 1987/1988. Hungry Eyes is heard quite often on the radio but Make Me Lose Control kind of flies under the radar a little bit. I remember vividly the summer of 1988 as I was going to be heading into 10th grade in high school, it was a hot summer that year and Make Me Lose Control is the perfect summertime driving tune to cruise to. R.I.P. Eric Carmen. Thank you for the music.
I still live 45, minute's from Cleveland and love Eric Carmen. RIP Cleveland and Ohio have had a boatload of famous people.
"Make Me Lose Control" is my favorite EC tune... one of those special "feel good" songs that makes you throw your fist in the air and makes you "turn the radio up for that sweet sound"! Kinda also makes you wanna fall in love with that "special someone". What a great song from a great singer/songwriter! Thank you, Eric... May we always remember you as we listen to your music... and lose control! RIP
Eric Carmen graduated from my father's high school and always made Cleveland his home. Thanks for this one.
I was thinking about Eric, and Leo Sayer, just a few hours ago, and then BAM, here we are
Did Leo Sayer die too?
@@lawdogwales5921 No, he's fine. I was just comparing the two together, trying to remember who did which songs.
@@harrytabb328 OK, good.
I’ve been listening to The Raspberries since Eric Carmen’s passing. Overnight Sensation I can’t get out of my head. Not only a great songwriter but an underrated singer with a gorgeous voice. RIP Eric and thank you for the songs.😊
Overnight Sensation is a great song!
“Go All The Way” brings back so many fond memories! However I’m a Big Fan of “That’s Rock & Roll” including Eric Carmen’s version as well as the one by Shaun Cassidy,
To me,guitar rift in "Go All The Way" was like a shot in the arm. One of the most recognizable guitar rifts ever.
Wish my parents were still around so I can ask them what they were thinking when as an innocent preeteen I would blare the car radio & sing Go All the Way when it came on. RIP Eric & thank you for making the 1970's & 80's that much sweeter. So talented with an unforgettable voice.
A tremendous body of work. All By Myself and Nilsson's Without You are the 2 biggest heart-wrenching songs from the 1970s.
Nilsson’s version of Without You, written and originally recorded by Badfinger
Grew up in 70s with Eric & Raspberries on Cleveland radio. (WIXY 1260!). I was so little & oblivious, I didn't even realize for many years they were a local band. Obviously their great radio hits are in my DNA. This one is hitting hard. I'm not even a super fan, deep cut girl with these guys, but I think that's why I'm this sad... I think I kinda could have done more somehow? I don't know how to explain it. Listening to this great tribute video, and the talent that brought us such joy... what a gift. I could not remember how "Let's Pretend" went when you mentioned it, but I knew I used to love it. Pulled it up on Spotify... and sang along with every word from the first note. Saw him once at the tiny (tiny!) Pensacola airport in the late 80s, just waiting for his flight. That's a cool memory. He was very popular at the time. RIP Eric Carmen. I pray he fully appreciated how much he made a musical imprint on millions, and is every bit as respected and beloved as his own music idols. Rock on. ❤
I have a promo copy of The Raspberries debut and yes!!, it still carries that raspberry scent....RIP Eric. 🎸🎹🎵
I know every word to All By Myself. It’s one of those songs that fills your heart. RIP ❤
When I heard the song "Go all the way " in the late 80s, I thought it was a Roy Orbison song. RIP Eric Carmen.
Not one word? A true music icon in my opinion. A HOF must! RIP Eric Carmen.
I know...I guess the media is too busy telling us what the Kardashians are up to.
It's 1972. I'm 16. I'm riding in my car with a girl I'd wanted to date for a long time. She mentions her friend is getting off work and wondered if we could pick her up. I said OK. We're driving around and that song came on the radio. When I heard that guitar lick I turned up the volume! Next thing I know I've got two hotties in my car playing with my hair, unbuttoning my shirt, rubbing my chest, and singing that song in my ear. Long story story short, nobody went all the way that night, I didn't sleep for a week, and 52 years later it still makes me smile when I hear that song.
Great tribute, Adam. Rest in peace Eric. Thanks for all the great music that made us feel things deeply. It's what it's all about. #peaceout
Professor of Rock, THANK YOU for your timely reflections on Eric Carmen’s music! You did a GREAT job!
Carmen moved back to Ohio, to his roots, where he and his wife raised their family far from the music indusrty on the West Coast. Kudos to Carmen and RIP.
Thanks for doing this one so quickly. I heard about last week and felt really sad. He was so talented.
Good morining Adam and music lovers. I loved Eric Carmen's music. His music will live on forever.
Btw, many years ago, I was friends with Scott McCarl, bass player for The Raspberries. Super nice guy. Never got to meet Eric though.
Is the bassist still alive?
I loved Franke and the Knockouts! “Sweetheart” still brings back fond memories of the summer of 1981.
So glad that two of the members were able to create such wonderful music, including Eric Carmen’s comeback song.
Another great underated singer Even songwriter...i like his voice..and hungry eyes such a passionate song i love that song
For sure. It was such a cool comeback for him in 1987!
I saw the Raspberries at Disneyland with my best friend in 1974. Back then it was free can you imagine.
Insightful and moving tribute of Mr. Carmen. Well done sir. Rest in peace.