Celine Dion's version is really good, but as with all her songs, it's more about her power and high notes than anything really heartfelt and poignant, as the original is. For me this song is a companion to "Without You" by Nilsson. And just as with the various covers of that song, nothing really tops the original.
@@Siansonea Actually...look up "If I Were You" by Celine...she's almost a different singer throttled-back...wish she'd do more songs that way. Never mind looking it up, here's a link...ua-cam.com/video/AVwY8VfdLGw/v-deo.html
@@Siansonea only problem is that Nilsson's wasn't the original version. The original was by Badfinger and released a year before Nilsson covered it. The 2 songwriters Pete Ham and Tom Evans both later committed suicide over not getting paid royalties from Without You.
An underrated singer. He’s from my hometown. You can hear the pain and depression in his version. All Celine does is sing it, he lives it in his vocals.
Hi to Lyndhurst, Ohio from the U.K. Your boy Eric's remains the best version of this song by far. In fact, it's the only version worth listening to. I've always loved it. You can feel the depth of emotion in his voice. But don't even mention Celine Dion - just don't go there.
Hutchlover D's, I am from Northern Ohio as well. One of my favorite ballads when I was in school -- had never heard this longer version before. Loved his work as lead singer of The Raspberries (Go All the Way, I Wanna Be With You) -- one of many great acts to come out of Cleveland.
The lyrics were written by Eartha Kitt. Carmen may have gotten credit for them due to licensing or whatever, but they were written by Eartha Kitt. Here she tells the story of how she wrote it, then performs it with the missing stanzas as spoken word. ua-cam.com/video/ZWRK8YCkpMg/v-deo.html
Celine made it a powerhouse ballad which she belted out in great style, but she took away the haunting dark intimacy of it all which made it more personal.
I don’t even consider this a ‘version’. It is the original. It’s Eric’s song. His heart ‘talks’ to ours. Others that come after offer versions - which we can appreciate and enjoy in their own right. However, this sets the standard. It is the superlative. The first and last word. X
I love how you put this. It's how I feel about "I Will Always Love You". Whitney's an incredible singer, but Dolly Parton's version has the emotion and the story behind it to me which makes it extra special.
Eric Carmen was perfect. He knew how to play. Another great tune of his, from the 80s is "Make Me Lose Control." I can listen to that song at full volume, repeatedly.
You know Celine is and always will be a legend...but I love this version...its by far the best in my opinion. The emotion he puts into this song just breaks your heart
I didn't know that Eric Carmen was the original singer of this song until now. I thought he only came with a one hit wonder, Hungry Eyes which heard once or twice. This song sounds like another 70's ballad by Harry Nilsson, Without You. Lots of great ballads from Air Supply. Making love out of nothing at all by Air Supply is such an amazing song, needs a reaction. Others who likes Air Supply, request their songs.
Eric Carmen got his inspiration from a Rackmaninoff piece. He actually included part of it in the song - the classical part in the middle. Unfortunately he was sued by the composer's Estate. He now has to share his royalties and songwriter credits
"All by Myself" is a song by American artist Eric Carmen released in 1975. The verse is based on the second movement (Adagio sostenuto) of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Opus 18, famously used to underscore the 1945 British film Brief Encounter. He used Rach twice (the theme and the middle 32 breakdown), and had to give royalties due to it wasnt 75 years since the composers death..
I was scrolling down to find out when someone would call out Rachmaninoff's Concerto! Eric Carmen did a great job of putting a classic piano piece into the current music of the 70's. It's a gorgeous piece of music--then and now. And the movie "Brief Encounter" used this piece of music all through the story---that's one really emotional movie, by the way. I loved it, but it's intense--just a warning. He lifted Rachmaninoff again with "Go All The Way". Carmen is an accomplished piano player,and he was doing us all a favor to re-introduce this amazing music into modern day songs.
Everyone needs a sad song playlist. This is on mine. Nillson’s Alone Again Naturally and Janis Ian At Seventeen. Such a range of emotions on the radio. Everyone had the radio playing. You did Ballroom Blitz reaction then you might hear this on the radio. Then Chicago, Moody Blues, Three Dog Night, Queen, KC Sunshine Band, John Denver, The Carpenters. You are hearing how we heard.
I remember my mother sobbing & playing Alone Again (Naturally) over & over when her fiance was killed in a car accident. I was young, but it was indelibly etched in my mind that the song was by Gilbert O'Sullivan. 48 years later & the image & music is as fresh as if it happened yesterday.
I always connected with this song and even now, it brought tears. I'm so glad you were introduced to the original artist and the extended version. It's haunting, fraught with emotion, and beautiful!! Rest in peace, Mr. Carmen, and thank you. PS. My other favorite from him is "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again".
YES! YES! YES! People are requesting some amazing songs. You are being treated to some of the best songs ever created! Whether it's hard rock, soft ballads, classic RnB, dance............ Yeah, keep it up! You have a great channel. I love watching people react to songs I've loved for decades. It's almost like I'm hearing them for the first time. Celine Dion can sing, but NO ONE can do this song like Eric Carmen! His haunting voice & the amazing production makes this easily the best version.
Shoulda known this one was coming..😢 'Seasons in the Sun' and 'Alone Again Naturally' are two others that will rip through your heart. 🥺 But the one that destroys me most is 'River of Tears' by Clapton. 😭💦
My wife and I just found you this morning and have been on a binge! Love it! We have some suggestions to check out. K.D. Lang "Hallelujah", "The Air That I Breathe", "Constant Craving" and "Crying" a duet with Roy Orbison . Neil Young " Harvest Moon" . Peter Gabriel "San Jacinto". Englebert Humperdink "Les Bicyclettes de Belsize". Hozier "It Will Come Back". Son of a Preacher Man or Anything by Mavis Staples We have so many more.
@@kayelle8005 LOL. I was 17 and feeling a lot like the singer when that song came out...I'd just had my best friend steal my prom date. I didn't get to go, and I didn't go to her high school graduation. Good times...
I was a young teen when this song came on the scene. A young enough teen to all of a sudden become interested in someone of the opposite sex; a young enough teen whose friends were starting to have boyfriends/girlfriends and I hadn't found anyone yet. I'd listen to this song and cry thinking I was never going to find anyone. Thanks for your reaction, Jay.... Enjoyed taking a trip back in time. Take care and be well. Peace.
All by Myself" is a song writtem by American artist Eric Carmen released in 1975. The verse is based on the second movement (Adagio sostenuto) of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Opus 18.
Yes this is Eric’s Song and nobody does it better but even he was impressed with Celine’s cover version. Perhaps one of the greatest ballads ever recorded
Great reaction! You make great points about the emotion in his voice! There is a cut-up shorter radio version and I am glad you didn't react to that one. Eric is playing piano by the way. Pretty talented. "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" is really good.....
I didn't know it was by Eric either Jayvee and I have loved this since I first heard it. Now I can add this to my favourites as I have tried to remember this for a long time. It's a beautiful song, a wonderful voice and the combination of the instruments makes it extra special to me. I like the way there is a lovely orchestral part in the recording, the whole record is just stunning and wonderful to just sit and listen to or dance a slow dance with your love and just enjoy, like you have sweetheart. I am so happy that I found you and have been able to listen to the music of the past with someone who is my grandchildren's age who really appreciates music from the decades of my youth. May God bless us all, love hugs and peace Mary-Ellen UK
Thank you for sharing JV. I forgot all about this song and now that I'm a bit older then at the time this came out it hits you a lot differently when you get older. Especially for us guys who sometimes can lead solitary lives. Another one that gets me now is the Eagles song Desperado and Neil Diamond's Solitary Man (oh hell, you might as well throw in Gilbert O'Sullivan's Alone Again Naturally as well)! 😞
In my sixties. I was 23 last relationship I was in. Some people are meant to be alone. ,95% of the time we are fine. That last 5% can keep you up at night.
Jayvee its so cool to watch you experience the music we grew up with. You feel it the way we did and it brings us back to how we felt when we first listened to it way back when. Your truly an inspiration
Trained as a child in Classical piano. Joined The Raspberries and the went on his own with a hit album.The radio version edited a lot of the piano middle
Nobody can top this version ; didn’t even know Celine covered it . I don’t even want to listen to hers. This one is a classic masterpiece
Me either, and me too! I've always loved this song and I didn't know anyone else did it.
Celine Dion's version is really good, but as with all her songs, it's more about her power and high notes than anything really heartfelt and poignant, as the original is. For me this song is a companion to "Without You" by Nilsson. And just as with the various covers of that song, nothing really tops the original.
@@Siansonea Actually...look up "If I Were You" by Celine...she's almost a different singer throttled-back...wish she'd do more songs that way. Never mind looking it up, here's a link...ua-cam.com/video/AVwY8VfdLGw/v-deo.html
her version is really good too
@@Siansonea only problem is that Nilsson's wasn't the original version. The original was by Badfinger and released a year before Nilsson covered it. The 2 songwriters Pete Ham and Tom Evans both later committed suicide over not getting paid royalties from Without You.
An underrated singer. He’s from my hometown. You can hear the pain and depression in his version. All Celine does is sing it, he lives it in his vocals.
Hi to Lyndhurst, Ohio from the U.K. Your boy Eric's remains the best version of this song by far. In fact, it's the only version worth listening to. I've always loved it. You can feel the depth of emotion in his voice. But don't even mention Celine Dion - just don't go there.
Perfectly put
So true
Hutchlover D's,
I am from Northern Ohio as well. One of my favorite ballads when I was in school -- had never heard this longer version before. Loved his work as lead singer of The Raspberries (Go All the Way, I Wanna Be With You) -- one of many great acts to come out of Cleveland.
Totally agree
Eric Carmen wrote, sung and composed this masterpiece.
With the help of Rachmaninoff
@@marianacaffaro you're absolutely correct
@@marianacaffaro glad you said that
The lyrics were written by Eartha Kitt. Carmen may have gotten credit for them due to licensing or whatever, but they were written by Eartha Kitt.
Here she tells the story of how she wrote it, then performs it with the missing stanzas as spoken word. ua-cam.com/video/ZWRK8YCkpMg/v-deo.html
You forget how good these songs are when you hear them again you think how could I have forgotten it just brilliant.
Celine made it a powerhouse ballad which she belted out in great style, but she took away the haunting dark intimacy of it all which made it more personal.
true hell my wife can be sitting next to me and I still get the chils
is not Celine Dion song, is Eric Carmen song, the best version that there is.
This is RACHMANINOFF 2nd piano concert
I think Celine Dion sings it well too, just differently :)
True!
@@butterflyjessica1 sorry Celine sucks
I don’t even consider this a ‘version’. It is the original. It’s Eric’s song. His heart ‘talks’ to ours. Others that come after offer versions - which we can appreciate and enjoy in their own right. However, this sets the standard. It is the superlative. The first and last word. X
Sergei Rachmaninoff wrote the music used in the middle of this piece and Carmen put them together. It's so beautiful and full of emotion. I love it.
This is the difference between a great singer like Celine and a singer songwriter who delivered it with the original passion
I love how you put this. It's how I feel about "I Will Always Love You". Whitney's an incredible singer, but Dolly Parton's version has the emotion and the story behind it to me which makes it extra special.
Celina isn’t a great singer. She’s awful.
Actually Pete Ham of Badfinger first wrote and sang it
Celine should not have tried to attempt singing this song!
@@larryhawkins5756 No he did not! You are probably thinking of the Harry Nilsson's song "Without You".
The ONLY version!
Eric Carmen was perfect. He knew how to play.
Another great tune of his, from the 80s is "Make Me Lose Control." I can listen to that song at full volume, repeatedly.
You know Celine is and always will be a legend...but I love this version...its by far the best in my opinion. The emotion he puts into this song just breaks your heart
I didn't know that Eric Carmen was the original singer of this song until now. I thought he only came with a one hit wonder, Hungry Eyes which heard once or twice. This song sounds like another 70's ballad by Harry Nilsson, Without You. Lots of great ballads from Air Supply. Making love out of nothing at all by Air Supply is such an amazing song, needs a reaction. Others who likes Air Supply, request their songs.
'Go All the Way' by the Raspberries. (His band).
I used to go see him/The Raspberries play at The Corral near Cleveland 40 some years ago. He still lives in the Cleveland area.
@@nancyw8341 I'm a Cleveland gal. Actually went to school with the butthead who burned that down.
Sure you seen loveaffair plenty of times there.
I never knew that was Eric Carmen with the Raspberries!
Let's Pretend also by the Raspberries
Love that song!!!
Eric Carmen got his inspiration from a Rackmaninoff piece. He actually included part of it in the song - the classical part in the middle. Unfortunately he was sued by the composer's Estate. He now has to share his royalties and songwriter credits
The classical part is breathtaking
This is the first time I've really listened to this song. It's amazing. The piano playing is awesome.
I liked this song when it came out. He has a great voice. But I forgot how utterly sad and depressing it is.
I hear only beauty and vulnerability.
I have always loved this song by Eric
What a super song , and a true to life song for millions of people...
RIP Eric.....you are missed!
He plays the piano himself. So talented. I also like "All By Myself".
My tear-jerker song is "Wildfire" by Michael Martin Murphy in 1975. I cry ever single time.
That song always stopped me in my tracks and I would really try to imagine the story behind it. Not sure how to explain it otherwise.
"Wildfire" and also "Shannon" by Henry Gross...they both get me every time!
That's a good shout...
Had the same effect on me too.
I'm off to listen to that right now! Thanks.
I liked Eric Carmen - Never Going to fall in Love Again. Thank you for brightening our day. Keep it up Brother.
Another beautiful song, love this version.
Eric’s on piano, man he can play!!
Go back to the 70's when he was with the Raspberries, "Go all the Way" is a fun song!
Solamente un genio como Eric Carmen puede componer semejante maravilla 💕💕
He has a great voice 😍🥰
So pleased you loved what is a classic song. We keep investigating old and new songs as a lot of them are bloody brilliant x
Once again....real music 🎶 🎼 🎵. Hard to find now-a-days. I saw you tearing up there - so was I.
"All by Myself" is a song by American artist Eric Carmen released in 1975. The verse is based on the second movement (Adagio sostenuto) of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Opus 18, famously used to underscore the 1945 British film Brief Encounter.
He used Rach twice (the theme and the middle 32 breakdown), and had to give royalties due to it wasnt 75 years since the composers death..
I was scrolling down to find out when someone would call out Rachmaninoff's Concerto! Eric Carmen did a great job of putting a classic piano piece into the current music of the 70's. It's a gorgeous piece of music--then and now. And the movie "Brief Encounter" used this piece of music all through the story---that's one really emotional movie, by the way. I loved it, but it's intense--just a warning. He lifted Rachmaninoff again with "Go All The Way". Carmen is an accomplished piano player,and he was doing us all a favor to re-introduce this amazing music into modern day songs.
I love listening to Rocky (Rachmaninoff).
Hauntingly Beautiful!
Aww, sad & beautiful! Just straight pure talent!❤
Everyone needs a sad song playlist. This is on mine. Nillson’s Alone Again Naturally and Janis Ian At Seventeen. Such a range of emotions on the radio. Everyone had the radio playing. You did Ballroom Blitz reaction then you might hear this on the radio. Then Chicago, Moody Blues, Three Dog Night, Queen, KC Sunshine Band, John Denver, The Carpenters. You are hearing how we heard.
Harry Nilsson sings "Without You." "Alone Again Naturally" is by Gilbert O'Sullivan.
Alone Again (Naturally) was Gilbert O'Sullivan.
Sad songs, they say so much.
I had this on a 45 and played it incessantly when I was 16.
I remember my mother sobbing & playing Alone Again (Naturally) over & over when her fiance was killed in a car accident. I was young, but it was indelibly etched in my mind that the song was by Gilbert O'Sullivan. 48 years later & the image & music is as fresh as if it happened yesterday.
Eric Carmen was the lead singer in "The Raspberries" . He has a lot of hits.
Didn't know that!
@Steve Wilkins Those songs are on the vinyl that I have. Not the Raspberries', just Eric Carmen as a solo artist.
Go All The Way - The Raspberries 1977😜
I think the term you were looking for is that you can feel this version of the song as opposed to Celine just singing it
But Celine can sing better. She has better vocal ability of course.
Kinda like Whitney's take on Dolly's I will always love you. Whitney did a phenomenal version but still love Dolly's much better.
@@chriswainwright185 Based on what?
I always connected with this song and even now, it brought tears. I'm so glad you were introduced to the original artist and the extended version. It's haunting, fraught with emotion, and beautiful!! Rest in peace, Mr. Carmen, and thank you. PS. My other favorite from him is "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again".
I been hearing this song for 40 years & i never heard that piano part. Outstanding!
The Piano is great hey. Hungry Eyes. In fact the whole Dirty Dancing album.
Hungry Eyes. Yeah.
OMG, that’s the same man? All these years & I had no idea 🤯
A beautiful song, sung with some real feelings.
I’m going to tell Eric how much you enjoyed his music. He’ll love it. ❤️
Boy I remember this song. Beautiful song. Awesome voice!!!
Love this song and the piano. PLEASE react to Gilbert O’Sullivan’s ....Alone Again Naturally. You so t be disappointed but bring a box of tissues!
Always thinking of suggesting O'Sullivan. That song is so sad but such a hit. He should react to it.
Yeah let's do that one !
@@moodyblues108 agree
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Yes, yet another tear jerker! Anytime you mention being alone, I'm done!!! And alone again NATURALLY really hits deep to your core.
YES! YES! YES! People are requesting some amazing songs. You are being treated to some of the best songs ever created! Whether it's hard rock, soft ballads, classic RnB, dance............ Yeah, keep it up! You have a great channel. I love watching people react to songs I've loved for decades. It's almost like I'm hearing them for the first time. Celine Dion can sing, but NO ONE can do this song like Eric Carmen! His haunting voice & the amazing production makes this easily the best version.
I had no idea that Celine Dion covered this song. There is no way she did it justice. The pain of loneliness just drips off of his every word.
Simply beautiful!!
It always amazed me how that small man had such a big voice !!!! That was him playing the piano too. Song is heartbreaking isn't it ???
WoW!! I know this song well but have never heard the whole instrumental part! Was GREAT!!
A great song of his I think you'd like is "Make Me Lose Control." It was a big radio hit back in the 1980s!
R.I.P Eric
Rest in peace Eric Carmen♥
Shoulda known this one was coming..😢
'Seasons in the Sun' and 'Alone Again Naturally' are two others that will rip through your heart. 🥺 But the one that destroys me most is 'River of Tears' by Clapton. 😭💦
Just requested Seasons in the sun as well
@@bethshadid2087 i wasnt ready for these songs today. Oof need something to make me giggle before I start drinking!😫
Seasons in the sun makes me cry every time!!!
Jay I love watch your face when you hear this great music 🎶 it's like a baby tasting something sweet for the first time 😋 😍 you are adorable xo
You are playing all the music from my teenage years and I 💙 it 🥺. Tks.
My wife and I just found you this morning and have been on a binge! Love it! We have some suggestions to check out. K.D. Lang "Hallelujah", "The Air That I Breathe", "Constant Craving" and "Crying" a duet with Roy Orbison . Neil Young " Harvest Moon" . Peter Gabriel "San Jacinto". Englebert Humperdink "Les Bicyclettes de Belsize". Hozier "It Will Come Back". Son of a Preacher Man or Anything by Mavis Staples We have so many more.
Would love to see your reaction to Janis Ian singing “ At Seventeen”. It’s one of those songs that makes you feel what they were feeling.
Great recommendation. Remember hearing that song as a young kid when 17 seemed old.
@@kayelle8005 LOL. I was 17 and feeling a lot like the singer when that song came out...I'd just had my best friend steal my prom date. I didn't get to go, and I didn't go to her high school graduation. Good times...
Celine's version is an over produced over the top Broadway show tune. Eric's is an intimate heart felt tune.
JV...Ive never heard the long extended version of this song before! Thank you SOOOO much for reviewing it and so quickly too!!! You're awesome! 💛💛💛
That was quick! 😆
Better than the Celine Dion, Mariah Carey or Dimash version.
❤❤❤
They usually are 😉
Urrggh!! to all those other versions. Eric's was the original and the best.
A true composer yes that was Eric killing it on the piano!
Another song that I’d like to have a dollar for every time I heard it on the radio, even sadder now that I’m 62 and alone 😳
Rest and peace eric carmen
I was a young teen when this song came on the scene. A young enough teen to all of a sudden become interested in someone of the opposite sex; a young enough teen whose friends were starting to have boyfriends/girlfriends and I hadn't found anyone yet. I'd listen to this song and cry thinking I was never going to find anyone. Thanks for your reaction, Jay.... Enjoyed taking a trip back in time. Take care and be well. Peace.
All by Myself" is a song writtem by American artist Eric Carmen released in 1975. The verse is based on the second movement (Adagio sostenuto) of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Opus 18.
I'll echo what others have said- Janis Ian- "At Seventenn"
The closer I get to 50 (next month), the more I sit and listen to songs like this and wonder where the hell the time went.
Great song and singer. Thanks for this.
Thanks for checking this out! This is timeless music!
Made me cry. Been “All by myself “ a lot with social distancing.
Sending a hug. 🤗
Yes this is Eric’s Song and nobody does it better but even he was impressed with Celine’s cover version. Perhaps one of the greatest ballads ever recorded
He was a classical trained pianist and he plays this!
Great song big hit in mid 1970’s. My brother purchased this album and I would listen to it from time to time!He had an incredible voice!
If I ever was able to be taught to play the piano by anyone, I'd pick Eric Carmen. Absolutely.
check out Eric singing lead on Go All The Way by The Raspberries 1972, it's awesome!!
That and "I Want To Be With You".
Such a haunting melody and soulful voice. Thank you for sharing.
Great reaction! You make great points about the emotion in his voice! There is a cut-up shorter radio version and I am glad you didn't react to that one. Eric is playing piano by the way. Pretty talented. "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" is really good.....
We love you Eric Carmen. He was underrated.
Brought Rachmaninov to the masses. Swift rebirth , Eric 😔🙏🏻
No one can top this version. One of my favorites when I was young. Thank you for keeping this beautiful music alive.
Being a widow for many years, I can relate.
Celine’s cover I hear the power of her voice. Eric Carmen’s original I hear the power of his emotions and words.
His song " Hungry Eyes " is a good one. Before his solo career, he was in a band called The Raspberries, with their big hit, " Go All the Way."
The chord progression in the verse is actually taken from Rachmaninoff second piano concerto, which is beautiful music too.
It's funny you do this reaction and the Sweet reaction on the same day. I saw Eric Carmen open for The Sweet here in Toronto in the 1970's.
One of the best ones you could react to thanks mah 🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌🏻✨🤘🏻✨
This is definitely the best version
Only version! Wow. Can I give it 5 thumbs up?
Love this version
Celine goes OTT with her version. His song his voice pure class she will never top this.
His group The Raspberries I had the album 🥰
I didn't know it was by Eric either Jayvee and I have loved this since I first heard it. Now I can add this to my favourites as I have tried to remember this for a long time. It's a beautiful song, a wonderful voice and the combination of the instruments makes it extra special to me. I like the way there is a lovely orchestral part in the recording, the whole record is just stunning and wonderful to just sit and listen to or dance a slow dance with your love and just enjoy, like you have sweetheart. I am so happy that I found you and have been able to listen to the music of the past with someone who is my grandchildren's age who really appreciates music from the decades of my youth. May God bless us all, love hugs and peace Mary-Ellen UK
Go all the way is a huge hit Eric Carmen did with the raspberries! Thanx again! 💖
Straight up for real !!!!!!!!!!!!!
An awesome song. I’ve ever heard the complete original version before. There is emotion throughout every note. Beautiful! Loved your review.
Thank you for sharing JV. I forgot all about this song and now that I'm a bit older then at the time this came out it hits you a lot differently when you get older. Especially for us guys who sometimes can lead solitary lives. Another one that gets me now is the Eagles song Desperado and Neil Diamond's Solitary Man (oh hell, you might as well throw in Gilbert O'Sullivan's Alone Again Naturally as well)! 😞
In my sixties.
I was 23 last relationship I was in.
Some people are meant to be alone.
,95% of the time we are fine.
That last 5% can keep you up at night.
George Michael and Elton John - "Don't let the sun go down on me".
Oh yes!!!
Yes yes yes omg!!
Jayvee its so cool to watch you experience the music we grew up with. You feel it the way we did and it brings us back to how we felt when we first listened to it way back when. Your truly an inspiration
That´s music folks!!!!!!!
Dion's version is very good. Carmen's is a masterpiece.
A true artist and genius. I love Eric Carmen and I follow him on Twitter.
Trained as a child in Classical piano. Joined The Raspberries and the went on his own with a hit album.The radio version edited a lot of the piano middle