I heard "Go All the Way" on oldies stations many times growing up, but didn't understand what it meant until I was an adult, and I've loved it ever since. Everything about it is what a 70's power pop record should be. I forgot he wrote "Almost Paradise", too. RIP Eric.
As great as Eric was, I think it is still only right that I point out that Dean Pitchford wrote the lyrics to Ann Wilson and Mike Reno's "Almost Paradise." The great Eric Carmen wrote the music. RIP Eric.
Yes, I feel the same way. “Go All the Way” always has me remember the first romantic encounters of my significant girlfriends. Always a special song in my heart.
Make Me Lose Control was an absolute monster hit for him and seems forgotten but I would urge everyone to go listen to it. Top drawer music making. RIP Eric.
Yes it did, it was such an emotional tear jerker of a song. Frankly I 4got CD covered it. Her version didn't quite touch me like his did. His version touched my soul just like Almost Paradise. The kinda songs that tugs at ur ❤, they simply just "get to you".
Clive Davis made a special trip to Cleveland in the early 70's to listen to Eric in his apartment play a few songs. The next day he was signed to Arista.
The story is true. After leaving the Raspberries in '74, he couldn't get arrested. Clive Davis, who had just taken control of Bell Records and would change the name to Arista, picked three newer artists to lead the charge of his new label. Barry Manilow, Melissa Manchester and Eric Carmen would have much success on the label.
The Raspberries’ 4 albums from the 70s are fantastic. A blend between the Beatles, The Beach Boys and the Who. They had a bunch of unforgettable hits, and there are also tons of hidden gems on their albums as well, especially on their “Starting Over” record, which is rock and roll at its finest. Even John Lennon himself was a fan! RIP Eric!
I love Eric Carmen l live here in Cleveland l always hoped that l would run into him. But l never did. He was so talented and he will be so missed . I loved his music and his voice. Very talented songwriter also. Condolences to his family. RIP Heaven has another amazing songbird. May you always fly with the wind🎼🎼🎤🎤🎙️🎙️📀📀👼👼🪽🪽😭😭💔💔
RIP Eric Carmen. Your music is unforgettable. I grew up listening to your songs, which always accompany me. From Santiago - Chile, greetings to all the fans.
The first 45 single I ever bought as a kid was "I Wanna Be With You" - Raspberries. Been listening to Eric Carmen ever since - my fondest teenage memories include coming home with the Eric Carmen 1975 solo album (with the incredible gold and black cover), then my delight when I first played the Boats Against the Current disc on my turntable. Those records are still on my regular iTUNES play list and I've bene playing then over and over - with smiles and a few tears too. God Bless and RIP Eric
@@conniebauer4128You are absolutely right about that, HANDS DOWN HE DID. Her version didn't make me get emotional whenever I heard it, but HIS MOST DEFINITELY DID.
Carmen wrote a ton of great songs; there were his own hits and ones for several others. The first two, "All By Myself" and "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" are classics. And never forget "Go All the Way", "Let's Pretend" and "I Wanna Be With You", which he wrote with the Raspberries. Peace for Cleveland's finest. "And love, so distant and obscure, remains the cure..."
One song you missed talking about was never going to fall in love again. On one of my trips to New York City I went to a conversation bar. After having walked 40 blocks to get there I walked in and nobody was talking. I then ordered a drink and went to the bathroom when I came back and sat down still nobody was talking which I thought was really weird. There was a jukebox and then Eric's song came on and everybody in the bar starts singing to the song that was the weirdest thing I've ever encountered no talking just singing very odd but it was an experience. I will never forget it.I was and still am a huge fan of Eric and his music 🎵🎶 I am so sad to hear about his passing😢 but his music will live on forever❤🎉😊
For the young here: the song All By Myself was a radio hit when he sang it. This makes it sound like he didn’t get radio play for it and that then it did when Celine Dione sang it. I loved when it would come on the radio back in the 70’s. Also listen to another lesser hit from the 80’s called Lose Control. Kind of long song:
That's the absolute truth. Shows like GMA and the like have a way of telling things to give glory/credit to the pop stars of 2day instead of giving the full history behind the song/artist. That song was a classic in it's own right B4 CELINE.
@@janetmcdaniel4717 Yeah, and notice on the clip where he sings the song you don’t hear him sing the title part. Yet when they put her she sings the title fully. All of you here just go and find his original version and listen to the whole thing. The only bad thing is the quality of the recording will sound worse because they were using the technology they had at the time.
Celine will NEvER come near close to Eric's original. These people are typical truth twisters. I was in high school when it played on the radio. Awesome talent!😢
I had a premonition about Eric. Just jumped into my head out of the blue recently and felt dread for him. Kept it to myself. I'm still in shock. I love Eric's work.
I just played Eric's songs this past wknd before hearing of his passing. "All by myself" and "Never gonna fall in love again" remain my 2 all-time favorites by Eric. A voice I have remembered since day one in the 1970's and still love today.A voice I'll never forget! You know his voice as soon as he began to sing. Thank You Eric! Rest Easy Handsome.Love You❤😢
My fsvorite. condolences to Amy, his family & Wally , Dave, Jim, Scott, & Jimmy Ienner. Eric was the American McCartney & Raspberries in my eyes were The American Beatles. Glad he reunited with bandmates and gave us all a treat..
Eric Carmen's all by myself was truly a classic and the best version!! Definitely a legendary singer!! And needs to be in the rock and roll Hall of Fame!!
So sad to hear this. When got up yesterday, it was the first thing I saw. I sat on the sofa all day and cried remembering all the great music he wrote. RIP IN PEACE. Prayers to Amy, his family, Dave Wally Jim. 😢😢🎉🎉🎉
I was going thru' my playlist of oldies from the 70's & 80's updating whatever songs I might've missed. Just this morning humming the song 'Go All The Way ' which reminded me of the movie: Guardians of the Galaxy, I'm more than saddened... We on this ride of losing good people in this crazy world but hey if they gone for a higher calling let them be blessed 🙏🏾💝🕊️💯💯
What a great singer Eric was. I’ve been listening to “Go all the way “ since I was a kid back in the 70’s. I just found out last year that Eric was a member of that group and lead singer on this classic. My favorite though is his immortal song “ All by myself”; what a beautiful intoxicating masterpiece. RIP Eric. God bless. 🎼🎼🎼🙏🏾
I never stop getting excited when “Go All the Way” pops up on my playlist(ironically it played this weekend). It was my first intimate innuendo song that I understood. I’m sad, but you’re now at peace Mr. Carmen ❤️
His version of "All by myself" is the best by far.
It was not, but it was really good. This song is one of the best songs ever written.
@@LeoGuimasSchenskyWho's version do you like?
I agree, the original song was best. The song, and Eric´s voice, were sublime.@@janetmcdaniel4717
@@janetmcdaniel4717His version is pretty good
Tom Jones sung it best
"All by my self" was one of my favorite songs when I was a teen... Rest in Peace!
So bummed to hear Eric died today. Such a great musician. RIP brother.😢
I heard "Go All the Way" on oldies stations many times growing up, but didn't understand what it meant until I was an adult, and I've loved it ever since. Everything about it is what a 70's power pop record should be. I forgot he wrote "Almost Paradise", too. RIP Eric.
Me 2, those words are so TOUCHING, I get emotional just thinking about it. He will be surely missed.
As great as Eric was, I think it is still only right that I point out that Dean Pitchford wrote the lyrics to Ann Wilson and Mike Reno's "Almost Paradise." The great Eric Carmen wrote the music. RIP Eric.
@@bobdavis4848 Good 2 know, tks 4 sharing that
Yes, I feel the same way. “Go All the Way” always has me remember the first romantic encounters of my significant girlfriends. Always a special song in my heart.
@FromWritertoReseller "Dark Shadows", of which The Killers did a really good cover of it over the end credits.
RIP Mr. Eric Carmen
~ rest in paradise ~ 😔 🕯
❤❤❤him. he was wonderful
Make Me Lose Control was an absolute monster hit for him and seems forgotten but I would urge everyone to go listen to it. Top drawer music making. RIP Eric.
Awesome song.
Wow. Haven't heard that in forever.
"I wanna hear it from your lips" 1984 was another good one
Singer songwriter, musician real deal. Needs to be in the hall of fame.
He most certainly does!!❤️
20 seconds of Carmen is better then all of Taylor's swifts 17 year career
No, Green Day and Notorious BIG belonged in the RNRHOF before Carmen. LOL! The dumbing down of society continues.
Totally agree, he should have been in the hall of fame! Definitely now
One hit song does not put you into the hall of fame.
They didn’t get it quite right… “All By Myself” had lots of radio play in the 20 years before Celine took it into the stratasphere
Yes it did, it was such an emotional tear jerker of a song. Frankly I 4got CD covered it. Her version didn't quite touch me like his did. His version touched my soul just like Almost Paradise. The kinda songs that tugs at ur ❤, they simply just "get to you".
His version is perfect. Celine’s version was bombastic and bloated.
@@lindaslattery8341 lmao. It was way OVER THE TOP lol.
It was only a #1 in 1976, when Celine was a kid in Montreal.
@@lindaslattery8341 Too nasal.
R. I. P. Eric Carmen. My condolences and prayers are with his family and friends. A legend. 🙏🏽🌹
Love love loved his songs. They bring back so many childhood memories. So sad. RIP Eric Carmen you were so loved.
A great loss. I'm glad he's not forgotten in death.
Clive Davis made a special trip to Cleveland in the early 70's to listen to Eric in his apartment play a few songs. The next day he was signed to Arista.
Wow, meant to be, destiny.
The story is true. After leaving the Raspberries in '74, he couldn't get arrested. Clive Davis, who had just taken control of Bell Records and would change the name to Arista, picked three newer artists to lead the charge of his new label. Barry Manilow, Melissa Manchester and Eric Carmen would have much success on the label.
Rest in Peace Eric Carmen (1949-2024)😢😭🙏🏾💔🕊️Gone but not Forgotten!
Great singer. Rest In Peace Eric Carmen 🙏
Rest in peace. He made so many beautiful songs that I can relate to.❤ Prayers for the family.🙏😇
What a talent. What a voice. So sad to hear of Eric's passing. I will always appreciate his contribution to music.
RIP Eric Carmen. I was born in the early 60´s and you will always be part of the Soundtrack of my Life.
My Idol from the 70's😭😭for alway remembered💔💔❤❤
He has some of the best songs ever. Ive always loved his music and his voice.May he rest in peace
Rip i l loved all his song but loved "Make Me Lose Control" from the 80's 😥😥
That harmonizing was brilliant
RIP. Prayers for family and friends.
Enjoyed his music since I was little. He was very talented.
Eric Carmen's BEST:
1)All By Myself
2)Never Gonna Fall In Love Again
3)Go All The Way (Raspberries)
4)Hungry Eyes
The Raspberries’ 4 albums from the 70s are fantastic. A blend between the Beatles, The Beach Boys and the Who. They had a bunch of unforgettable hits, and there are also tons of hidden gems on their albums as well, especially on their “Starting Over” record, which is rock and roll at its finest. Even John Lennon himself was a fan! RIP Eric!
He was the best and he sang hungry eyes from dirty dancing
Life 'aint always what it seems to be. Words can't express what you mean to me. RIP Mr. Eric Carmen!!! Thanks for the music and memories!!!
My favorite Eric Carmen song "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" wasn't mentioned here!!!!! RIP. Eric. I already miss you.
Awesome song, along with the Raspberries hit, I Wanna be with You... Loved the guitar intro to that song!
Yeah, that is a fantastically beautiful tune.
Facts!
I was a child when that came out,
but it is a pretty and sad tune.
My favorite too ❤
IT HURTS TOO MUCH😔😿
❤❤💔💔
Rip Eric Carmen ❤
I love Eric Carmen l live here in Cleveland l always hoped that l would run into him. But l never did. He was so talented and he will be so missed . I loved his music and his voice. Very talented songwriter also. Condolences to his family. RIP Heaven has another amazing songbird. May you always fly with the wind🎼🎼🎤🎤🎙️🎙️📀📀👼👼🪽🪽😭😭💔💔
RIP Eric Carmen. Your music is unforgettable. I grew up listening to your songs, which always accompany me. From Santiago - Chile, greetings to all the fans.
All By Myself is one of my favorite songs. Rest In Eternal Peace, Eric Carmen🕊️
Eric Carmen recorded some of the great pop records of the Seventies. Ask Bruce Springsteen or Jon Bon Jovi. RIP Eric Carmen.
The first 45 single I ever bought as a kid was "I Wanna Be With You" - Raspberries. Been listening to Eric Carmen ever since - my fondest teenage memories include coming home with the Eric Carmen 1975 solo album (with the incredible gold and black cover), then my delight when I first played the Boats Against the Current disc on my turntable. Those records are still on my regular iTUNES play list and I've bene playing then over and over - with smiles and a few tears too. God Bless and RIP Eric
My favorite of ALL TIME !
I have everyone of his albums since 72.
R.I.P. Eric....you are truly missed !
😥😥
Thank you for the wonderful music, Eric Carmen!!! You've been one of my favorite singers my entire life! RIP
Celine didn't make "All By Myself" iconic, Lara. Jeez. He made it iconic in real time. I was in high school
I totally agree. His version was so much better than hers. He captured the real emotion of the song.
@@conniebauer4128You are absolutely right about that, HANDS DOWN HE DID. Her version didn't make me get emotional whenever I heard it, but HIS MOST DEFINITELY DID.
He played the piano too while singing it.
I agree,I like his version,after all he wrote it,R.I.P. he was truly a wonderful artist and will be greatly missed!🥹🙏🏼🩵🎤🎶
I agree. And his original is by far the best.
Hungry Eyes is one of my favorite songs. I love his other songs too. Wow, all of the greats are going. RIP
RIP Eric .. your music will live on forever but I’m so going to miss you
He was criminally underrated…I still remember the first time i heard “All By Myself” as a teen and it me directly in the heart
Carmen wrote a ton of great songs; there were his own hits and ones for several others. The first two, "All By Myself" and "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" are classics. And never forget "Go All the Way", "Let's Pretend" and "I Wanna Be With You", which he wrote with the Raspberries. Peace for Cleveland's finest. "And love, so distant and obscure, remains the cure..."
He was a brilliant song writer.
Just absolutely heartbroken. 💔😭
The world has lost another great entertainer! Sleep well!
Love Is All That Matters ...Boats Against The Current ... hurtful & lingering classics RIP Eric🥀😔
RIP, Eric Carmen. A truly great singer. I really love his songs "All By Myself" and "Hungry Eyes." He will be truly missed, but not forgotten.😢🙏❤❤
Here is a another fact. Eric Carmen grew up in Lyndhurst, Ohio. Basically near Cleveland, Ohio.
It’s a suburb on the east side of the city.
Rest easy Eric ... and thank you for your music
I remember Eric Carmen and his song All By Myself back when I was a freshman in highschool during the 1975-1976 school year. 😊❤
Me too…same year for me as well.
Such a glorious talent. I’ll always miss him.
So many iconic songs! Don't forget "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again". Fly high, Eric!!! 😇🎤
I've always loved that song Hungry Eyes.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One song you missed talking about was never going to fall in love again. On one of my trips to New York City I went to a conversation bar. After having walked 40 blocks to get there I walked in and nobody was talking. I then ordered a drink and went to the bathroom when I came back and sat down still nobody was talking which I thought was really weird. There was a jukebox and then Eric's song came on and everybody in the bar starts singing to the song that was the weirdest thing I've ever encountered no talking just singing very odd but it was an experience. I will never forget it.I was and still am a huge fan of Eric and his music 🎵🎶 I am so sad to hear about his passing😢 but his music will live on forever❤🎉😊
For the young here: the song All By Myself was a radio hit when he sang it. This makes it sound like he didn’t get radio play for it and that then it did when Celine Dione sang it. I loved when it would come on the radio back in the 70’s. Also listen to another lesser hit from the 80’s called Lose Control. Kind of long song:
That's the absolute truth. Shows like GMA and the like have a way of telling things to give glory/credit to the pop stars of 2day instead of giving the full history behind the song/artist. That song was a classic in it's own right B4 CELINE.
@@janetmcdaniel4717 Yeah, and notice on the clip where he sings the song you don’t hear him sing the title part. Yet when they put her she sings the title fully. All of you here just go and find his original version and listen to the whole thing. The only bad thing is the quality of the recording will sound worse because they were using the technology they had at the time.
Celine will NEvER come near close to Eric's original. These people are typical truth twisters. I was in high school when it played on the radio. Awesome talent!😢
yeah, I hate that. People forget Prince did #nothingcomparestoyou long before #Sinead did, but it's her version they remember.
oh , yes, Make Me Lose Control, that was a good one.
REST IN PEACE BRO 🙏🏻🎵
I had a premonition about Eric. Just jumped into my head out of the blue recently and felt dread for him. Kept it to myself. I'm still in shock. I love Eric's work.
Thank you for your memories Sir Eric Carmen. Your timeless song. RIP.
I just played Eric's songs this past wknd before hearing of his passing. "All by myself" and
"Never gonna fall in love again" remain my 2 all-time favorites by Eric.
A voice I have remembered since day one in the 1970's and still love today.A voice I'll never forget! You know his voice as soon as he began to sing.
Thank You Eric! Rest Easy Handsome.Love You❤😢
Loved Eric Carmen. "when I was young, I never needed anyone & making love was just for fun. Those days are gone." Poetry
RIP🙏🙏
RIP Eric!❤
Old songs are great❤
My fsvorite. condolences to Amy, his family & Wally , Dave, Jim, Scott, & Jimmy Ienner. Eric was the American McCartney & Raspberries in my eyes were The American Beatles. Glad he reunited with bandmates and gave us all a treat..
Well said
@@jamescraig6956 Thank you James.
Rip ❤.
Eric Carmen's all by myself was truly a classic and the best version!! Definitely a legendary singer!! And needs to be in the rock and roll Hall of Fame!!
Rip🙏
This is a sad tear filled day it has broken many hearts by his passing
Enjoyed his singing, may his next adventure be as good...
Love to his family ❤❤❤didn't know how much he meant to me. Im 71, and he has been with me for years 😢😢
Thank God he left a legacy for all of us to treasure.
RIP, thanks for the memories! 💔No one can hold a candle, today!
No they cannot.
Amazing singer ❤!!!
Recently started listening to him again. How sad.
RIP 🙏🏽
🙏🏼RIP Eric Carmen 🙏🏼
RIP ERIC YOUR LEGEND LIVES ON!
So sad ! Eric Carmen's "hungry eyes" is one of the most beautiful songs ever. The man had a great voice and was a great author. May he rest in peace.
Love you Eric always. Thank you for giving us the gifts of your musical talent.
So sad to hear this. When got up yesterday, it was the first thing I saw. I sat on the sofa all day and cried remembering all the great music he wrote. RIP IN PEACE.
Prayers to Amy, his family, Dave Wally Jim. 😢😢🎉🎉🎉
I was going thru' my playlist of oldies from the 70's & 80's updating whatever songs I might've missed. Just this morning humming the song 'Go All The Way ' which reminded me of the movie: Guardians of the Galaxy, I'm more than saddened... We on this ride of losing good people in this crazy world but hey if they gone for a higher calling let them be blessed 🙏🏾💝🕊️💯💯
Absolutely
Your contribution to music is a legacy. Rip ❤
Love is all that matter is my favorite among his hit songs.
He was an amazing person! Hungry Eyes and All by myself were amazing! :D
He was a talented musician. RIP
Eric was superbly talented. Rest In Peace and thank you for so mnay great songs.
Gone too soon
Damn, and due to his death, I've learned all he's done, sang and written...
Peace be you Eric.
RIP Eric. So sad to hear this. Hungry Eyes & Make Me Loose Control are my favorite songs of his. 😢❤
RIP eric carmen interview on american bandstand on january 31 1976 you will be missed 🙏
Tks 4 sharing that, will definitely be checking that out 👍
great
This is heartbreaking 💔
RIP Eric Carmen thanks for giving us so many great song love you and miss you too😭🖤
It doesn't seem like he really is gone so beautiful his music great songs classics.
I grew up in the 80's just another reminder i'm getting old. r.i.p. eric
Lol, I did too but I didn't look at it that way. I'm just reminiscing over his songs lmbo.
RIP Eric Carmen, your music will always remind us of you, 😢❤
His songs will forever be granted in my generation. RIP Mr. Eric Carmen
🙏🏾💞🎹🎼🎤🎵🎧🎶🎙🎸🥁🎺✌🏾
What a great singer Eric was. I’ve been listening to “Go all the way “ since I was a kid back in the 70’s. I just found out last year that Eric was a member of that group and lead singer on this classic. My favorite though is his immortal song “ All by myself”; what a beautiful intoxicating masterpiece. RIP Eric. God bless. 🎼🎼🎼🙏🏾
Rest In Paradise Forever 😇, And know I'm going to rock your songs today on this rainy day ❤️
Rest in peace Eric ❤
On my IPod touch love his music
I never stop getting excited when “Go All the Way” pops up on my playlist(ironically it played this weekend). It was my first intimate innuendo song that I understood. I’m sad, but you’re now at peace Mr. Carmen ❤️
This guy helped a whole generation of teenagers survive high school.
My condolences to Eric Carmen family and friends your gone but never forgotten rip