'THE RASPBERRIES: In Concert' - (1974) - ('Starting Over' Tour)

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RIP ERIC CARMEN
The Raspberries were an American pop rock band formed in 1970 from Cleveland, Ohio. They had a run of success in the early 1970s music scene with their pop rock sound, which AllMusic later described as featuring "exquisitely crafted melodies and achingly gorgeous harmonies." The members were known for their clean-cut public image, with short-hair and matching suits, which brought them teenybopper attention as well as scorn from some mainstream media outlets as "uncool". The group drew influence from the British Invasion era—especially The Beatles, The Who, The Hollies, and Small Faces—and its mod sensibility. In both the US and the UK, the Raspberries helped pioneer the power pop music style that took off after the group disbanded. They also have had a following among professional musicians such as Jack Bruce, Ringo Starr, and Courtney Love.

The group's "classic" lineup consisted of Eric Carmen (vocalist/guitarist/bassist/pianist), Wally Bryson (guitarist), Jim Bonfanti (drummer), and Dave Smalley (guitarist/bassist). Their best known songs include "Go All the Way", "Let's Pretend", "I Wanna Be with You", "Tonight", and "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)". Producer Jimmy Ienner was responsible for all four of the Raspberries' albums in the 1970s. The group disbanded in 1975 after a five-year run, and Eric Carmen proceeded to a successful career as a solo artist. Bryson and Smalley resurrected the group's name in 1999 for an album, which included singer/songwriter Scott McCarl as vocalist. In 2004, the original quartet reunited and undertook a well-received reunion tour in 2005.

Eric Carmen passed away in March 2024.
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You are MISSED, Eric Carmen!
Thank you for sharing your brilliance and excellence in music through your work with "The Raspberries" and all of the solo work! An extraordinary musician, songwriter, producer, and entertainer.
Condolences to your wife Amy, your children Clayton & Kathryn and your brother Fred Carmen.
See you on the Heaven side, my friend.

rhondawilkins_
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Oh boy - absolutely gorgeous❤ Missing you Eric 💞 What a huge loss 💔

PatriciaJensen-bm
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Will always remember your beautiful voice and talent Eric, and all the band members. RIP.

karensing
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❤ Raspberries please do a Tribute to Eric in Cleveland Ohio for free so we can come together and remember him ❤

Kat-ykhl
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The slower-tempo "Let's Pretend" is a gift from an angel.

amydrew
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Eric playing the two keyboards on Let's Pretend...priceless. How beautiful.

LousFool
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I watched this when I was 19. Haven't seen it in 48 years. Loved them then...more now. Most underrated band I can think of.

edkisko
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What an absolutely great song All Through The Night! I can't stop dancing in my seat watching this!

VickieMarkovich
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All through the night almost sounds like the Faces - man these guys were so damn good !

KOSMICKEN
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One of the greatest and most underrated bands of all time!!!🎵🎸🎶

shoppersteve
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Scott is a big part of the reason that the 4th album is my favorite. No offense, "Fresh." I love you, too.

JeffreyPerkins-tcyh
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Seen them at Washougal high school in Washington 5/15/1974 .I was in 4th grade. Our school won the carefree gum contest. We won the concert.

shannonbuffum
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Killer Concert I'm glad it's back on, the Band is Amazing 1 of my All time favorite s . Wally is Amazing, All through the night is Awesome live!!!

joegarza
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They were pretty damn tight on stage. Vocals and harmonies just perfect.

DodgeDartSongs
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I just stumble on this and ruefully note the lengths I would have gone to ca 1980 to see a video of this, the price I'd have paid to have a copy. Pre-internet, I didn't know this existed. Live Raspberries was some unicorn. Personal happiness includes them doing a couple non-singles. 'All Through the Night' and 'Play On' are welcome cuts here.

triarii
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Great talent from the group. Drummer Mike fantastic! Wally fantastic!

lavernebryant
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My God, I love this band and this era of music....

lavictoire
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Scott got his classic moment with a terrific song . 25:49

jthom
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I SO loved it when he would give that "little smirk" ❤

avelsgard
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Dude that drummer is fire. Great performance, I love this album so much. Can totally hear how Springsteen was influenced by it.
Note Eric keeps in the F-bomb at the start of "Starting Over" around @13:15, and he gives a little smirk.

-Ricky_Spanish-