Eric Carmen on Good Morning America

[@e.p.3569]

That lady asked him in the end to play All by my self "as we say goodbye" and she finishes with the phrase " Thank you so much for being with us" ...What a farewell, knowing today that now he's gone...Thank you indeed for being with us, Eric Carmen😢😢😢

[@selideh]

I really like Eric Carmen, he is so talented,beautiful song writer, good voice,,,,he has it all, good looks too👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@briandaly42]

Great

[@e.p.3569]

Such a sweet sweet man, that smile, the shyness...The world lost a great musician but also, and above all, a gentle soul... So sad, we miss him already.❤😢

[@francoisverkoczy5659]

I'm still processing this major loss.

[@rosarioreside3327]

Yes he is good looking guy have gorgeous eyes too ❤️😊Thank you 👍

[@littlesister7021]

It's so hard to believe the incredible Eric Carmen is gone. I loved his music. I was blessed to be able to see him in concert a few times. He was a fantastic singer and songwriter, a beautiful voice. Plus, he was gorgeous. I'm gonna miss him so much. Love You, Eric,always. Rest in peace, beautiful and sweet soul 🌹🙏

[@philliesphorever1964]

WOW. Eric Carmen was so sensual. Always such a gentleman. RIP 🙏💙⚘️

[@robinc8903]

He always had the most gorgeous head of hair Ive ever seen on a guy Beautiful singer as well

[@Tank4Life]

It was wigs as he got older. He was balding

[@normatible9795]

Yeah gorgeous hair. Bon jovi's hair too and gregg allman long blond hair

[@pumagutten]

Eric Carmen deserves so much more credit than he allready has. He is truly one of the greatest songwriters in the last 60 years.❤️

[@craigblack7076]

I thought I was the only one.)

[@sandygrungerson1177]

didnt realize chris kattan was so musical

[@rosarioreside3327]

Yes he is ❤️thanks

[@garyhiland6013]

Tremendous talent passed yesterday and I'm so sad. Goodbye Eric Carmen, rest in peace.

[@123Rockchild]

Eric Carmen is adorable.

[@SusanReid-k9t]

Eric Carmen was a genius ❤❤❤

[@chancycat9822]

And adorable genius with a great voice!

[@martyc2637]

Cleveland and the rest of the world will miss you Eric. Friday and Saturday nights at the Chesterland Hullabaloo. Life is so fleeting and precious.

[@shoneywilliams4453]

Eric carmen sounds like a really cool guy. He has an elegant way of words too! Really likable personality

[@edwardbrady7599]

Oh. She loves him!

[@helengiallombardo4077]

He’s quite charming!

[@adjohnson9897]

Your songs were a big part of my childhood. Condolences to your family and friends. R.I.P. Eric ❤

[@rjn6953]

Love Eric Carmen's music. And his amazing voice.😢❤

[@thetalkingarchive4795]

R.I.P. Eric Howard Carmen, lead singer of the legendary power pop band the Raspberries and a great solo singer/songwriter.

[@brucetowell3432]

May God Bless Eric' family in their time of sorrow. Very sad news. He will be missed for sure.

[@thomasnorman9723]

Eric is a well spoken individual...

[@Taragon630]

Absolutely,...He is a very articulate gentleman, and has an excellent command of the English language. It's such a sad state of affairs that today's youth are unable to carry out a conversation without using expletives to express themselves. I blame that on the sorry state of our public education system.

[@Chief2Moon]

Joel Jimenez I for one embrace my profane vulgar articulation...but I'm no Eric Carmen😄😂🤣

[@BytomGirl]

@@Taragon630 He is educated as classical pianist which he used to be and with love for Rachmaninov whose music he used here. Very classy man.

[@blutoblutarsky6529]

Very underrated this guy had 12 top 40 hits

[@cdick]

For a guy who looked like he did With zero charisma.. he had one hell of a career

[@srldwg]

​@@cdickWow...🙄

[@ariel393939]

​@@cdick Your name fits your character.

sadly gone, But a real talent from the days of real songs that last, Yes one of the underrated talents.

[@gailenright6894]

Love his speaking voice. So intelligent

[@patrickryan1515]

Eric Carmen and Barry Manilow really brought the the piano to the fore in the musically diversified 70s. What a great era for SO MANY genres of music. An exciting time to be young and alive, full of so many enriching experiences!

[@peterjones4621]

Yes, and they were both picked up by Arista who had just started up, a fantastic company.

[@patrickryan1515]

@@peterjones4621 Hadn't thought of that. Interesting observation.

[@sindrejakobsen1069]

That's a fact

[@creativegirl9710]

I watched this video and instantly thought of Barry Manilow. I feel they resemble each other here. Found your comment which was interesting.

[@luvbasses5487]

Freddie Mercury too.

[@Kim-2277]

Simply a Rock and Roll GENIUS!

[@JavaScriptJolt]

Amazing talent...not hard on the eyes either!

[@jeffreyg607]

Joan was feelin' it :) Godspeed Eric 💔💔🙏🙏✝✝🗽🗽

[@skatpk9196]

I lost my first love when this song played. I also lost all my friends who warned me if I went back to her, they wouldn't be my friends any more. I was age 18. I cried my eyes out alone in my room for 6 months. It was the first time that I was truly all by myself. It was so painful and I felt so helpless.

[@davemattia]

Now that Eric is gone, kindly don't forget how much he was mocked in the press and by half of America when he went and had a lot of plastic surgery, started drinking heavily in a downward personal tailspin and lived in a weird kind of anonymity. Then, when he came out in support of Donald Trump, he was cancelled by virtually everyone who suddenly misses him so deeply.. Don't forget the pain he endured a lot in the past 10 years. Don't forget.

[@PatriciaJensen-b6m]

Yes, to a non-American fan like myself, this sudden outpouring of love seems almost like too little, too late. 😢 He needed the support while he was still with us. Goodbye gorgeous man❤

[@teresahegerich8835]

Nah, Trump supporter or not, I had a mad crush on him as a teenager.

[@susanfalcone2813]

I hope he's praying for President Trump. Somehow, I think he is.

[@e.p.3569]

I'm a fan from Europe and I didn't know all this information before his death. He was definitely not treated well and I think he was outcast as early as the 80's, before the events you mention. I don't know the reasons, maybe he wasn't that sociable...If anyone knows more details please let us know. Love comes from exactly that, that is, you realize that such a great artist was unfairly left on the sidelines...

[@teresahegerich8835]

@e.p.3569 He appeared to be just as smart as he was good looking. Maybe that worked against him. It's a shame, because he was a very talented musician.

[@sherryhammang7987]

he's so talented, I love him. Rest in peace Eric, you will be missed

[@ktfo4620]

The way she looked at him when he was playing, I’m sure he wasn’t “all by himself” after the show.😂

[@spbryant]

Should’ve in the R&R hall of fame. And he’s from Cleveland too where it is.

[@openmind1966]

Thank you for sharing....this video solidified what I had always suspected that he was extremely talented, and his vocals, lyrics, and his musical gift was so brilliant...songs like his will last forever. So wonderful to hear such a talent in this era lacking talent.

[@markr.devereux2713]

When a person can play guitar keyboard arrange create hits sing and promote himself to the public and live in Cleveland. He's unique

[@sandravalani359]

❤❤

[@petrslivinski7481]

Eric Carmen a down-to-earth American guy that possesses a huge talent as a singer/songwriter. My wife listens to his recordings all the time and their classics.

[@nanabokhashvili1047]

He is Excellent!

[@bullyboy999]

Tremendously talented musician and song writer.

[@laurelpeebles-tb9xi]

He is so charming...he is no mystery to me..he is well beloved.❤️

[@lionheartroar3104]

Master song writer/performer. Rest in peace Mr. Carmen.🌹🌹

[@philiptucci2458]

Eric is phenomenal, great music & memories of life, standard of excellence

[@kennethhoffman8845]

I never saw this guy interviewed before but I have to say ... instantly likeable.

[@123Rockchild]

Yes, he's got the "it" factor. Comes across like a really nice guy.

[@ilovefamily1128]

Eric Carmen is so special....

[@bobthebear1246]

Back when you could be a majorly talented musician/singer/songwriter and have hugely popular hit songs. Damn. Plus, he's down-to-earth and humble. Awesome guy. Eric Carmen, everybody! 🎤🎵🎶🎼🎹🎸

[@willstoll9645]

You ain't never lied.Nowadays?Pffft..

[@lovingit4450]

Wow do I feel my age. I remember this. Been a fan since age 13 and Never grew outta of loving him and his band Very articulate man. Oh the memories ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@laurastone6578]

I LOVE great songwriters! We need great songs again!

[@dannilaser16]

So very talented and confident.

[@petezavala8153]

Eric your songwriting and humility will never be forgotten. When we are all gone your music will still be here entertaining your fans. Your music was always heartfelt and meaningful. Thank you from a fan RIP 🙏

[@kirbyl.4646]

Phenomenal songwriter and singer rest in peace, my friend.❤

[@hottigr]

So true...there is no filler on any of Eric's albums...all first-rate songs.

[@ericcampbell6370]

My fellow Clevelander! I've liked a lot of different musicians but Eric Carmen was special to me because he's from my neck of the woods. Most of the locals here don't get very far but he beat those odds.

[@austinteutsch]

If you're gonna have Eric play his great song with his piano talent, you gotta ask him to sing with that wonderful voice.

[@alexjohnson1646]

I absolutely LOVE how he says "disgusting!" romantic guy...anyone who knows and loves the Raspberries knows that hooking up with the girl sexually was the central focus of 80% of their songs,lol. Gotta love the candor and honesty!

[@samael1981]

absolutely epic haircut!

[@ambrlie06]

Really enjoying his music and getting to know more about the man.

[@ArcaneWeasel]

I would just love to hang out with him and listen to his stories and music. He is a genius and a gentleman

[@brockjohnson4116]

A huge fan of your musical career, Not a Good Morning today (hearing the news of his passing) Thank You for bringing great joy and happiness in your music for myself and many Your music will continue to live on R.I.P.

[@howardadamsky2417]

This is too GREAT! Thanks

[@bettyupton4083]

My, what a gorgeous head of hair!! I love Eric Carmen's beautiful music - so talented!! 💙💜

[@sarahnewcomb738]

What can I say ? Eric Carmen is just the best of all time.....

[@karensing8663]

Love forever sent your way❤

[@anitahuie1145]

He is amazing . I love this interview.

[@darrylseamans4644]

3:31at that moment, I'm sure there were more than a few people across the country probably started softly singing "all byyyy my-self...", if not out loud, at least in their heads. You never forget how a song like that makes you feel.

[@vicki73160]

This takes me back!! I Love Eric Carmen! I have the 45s and 2 LP that I purchased in Jr high! Funny thing is I didn't know he was part of the Rasberries, my older sister listen to them. BTW this was a very nice interview, it was interesting, not about the drama. Thanks for posting.

[@marial.rapaglia4041]

thanx for the "all by yourself" song, which gives people the motivation to join assisted living places to avoid becoming isolated in old age that can be hazardous to elderly people.

[@gmswagshurst]

Especially when they’ve outlived all of their friends and close family.

[@marybeth4121]

Eric is so talented. His music is fantastic❤❤

[@hottigr]

"Almost Paradise" is the tune Eric is playing at the beginning of the segment...he co-wrote that song with Dean Pitchford...another gem from Eric! You're so right- he' a cool guy!

[@hilarykendrick8405]

Brilliant guy x

[@gato7908]

he gives as good an interview as he writes songs

[@ssadelaidian3811]

I could feel my blood pressure drop while watching this video. I could easily have watched another hour of this.😊

[@donatellawoodward6301]

He was very fascinating and classy. Rest in peace beautiful soul. ❤

[@MoonlightNothing]

Beautiful

[@Caperetiree]

It remains a mystery why Eric Carmen and/or Raspberries are not in the Rock HOF.

[@BytomGirl]

Anyone who uses Rachmaninov's music in his songs is great in my book. And when on top of that he is eloquent and romantic, he has me as loyal fan til the end of time.

[@marcanthony6144]

Who? is a classical composer perhaps. Didn't Barry Manilow do the same thing

[@BytomGirl]

@@marcanthony6144 Barry had a song based on Chopin's composition

[@BytomGirl]

@@marcanthony6144 What are you asking about? You don't know who Rachmaninov was? And Manilow used Chopin in one of his songs, the difference is, Eric was actually a concert pianist with classical musician education and Manilow was not.

[@fool4singing]

The first thing he played had a nice classical feel to it. The best songwriters have a background in the classics.

[@helengiallombardo4077]

Every song he’s written has classical underpinnings - if you listen very closely, they are there. Sometimes in the harmonization or the counterpoint going on in the instrumentation! 👍🏻❤️🎶

[@laytonoprofessor]

Happy birthday Eric ❤

[@donghunlee4438]

I love his song I am through with love.... All by myself .... masterpiece is by genius,,,,, when i was highschool, listen the music on the street first time. I have never forget the feeling .....

[@cintiasaezquiroga3099]

Es un DIVO de la música!!!!! Bravooo!!!👍✌👌👏👏👏👏❤For ever...

[@lisahumes7667]

Magnificent! I remember when this aired!

[@alunbreward9448]

1980 I'm guessing. Maybe 1981. Those very thin ties were not fashionable very long haha. Plus Joan Lunden joined GMA in 1980.

[@tamaraknox2185]

Love the hair

[@keithwarner6997]

The king. That's it

[@essoltan3340]

RIP Eric Carmen So sad. So many memories💔💔

[@craigblack7076]

Eric Carmen said the following -" "All By Myself" and "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" were inspired by different Rachmaninoff pieces. I think for "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" , the theme for the chorus was from Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony, whereas the theme for the verse of "All By Myself" was from Rachmaninoff's second Piano Concerto No. 3. You know, I think I used up most of his good stuff, but I'm always still looking. When I was reading a biography of Rachmaninoff, I found that both melodies that I had taken he had actually gotten from other sources. One he heard from an Italian organ grinder playing, and the other a friend gave him. I thought, geez, what a nice friend." 1997

[@BytomGirl]

You are absolutely right. And Eric used to be a concert pianist, educated as classical musician. Very intelligent and well versed man

[@paulhobaica3005]

Would have been great to hear that he put the boots to Joan. She was in many ways holding back her desire to just grab him but knew the cameras were rolling. So talented and enjoyed this clip.

[@barriobirdy]

Eric should have been hired to do a hairspray commerical.

[@anitahuie1145]

Tacky tacky tacky.

[@marial.rapaglia4041]

whats up with the hair there?

[@cathymarshall4956]

Aw come on folks...it was the 80’s...big hair was in. This guy could look good no matter what.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

What a loveable guy.

[@laurelpeebles-tb9xi]

Believe me...its not easy.. ive been waiting all my life.

[@e.p.3569]

He wrote this song at twelve! Amazing, I love it and I love Eric Carmen. I bet that I would have been crazy about him if I had the same age. He is the kind of man that girls dream of...❤ So sad he's gone

[@derekmatt8134]

he was great

[@brihmendiola4347]

I was a huge fan of Eric Carmen's music when he released All By Myself. While I was humming with it I realized that it was inspired from Rach II and I thought even Rach would have loved Eric's songs.

[@davidrozendaal1183]

Eric is the master of the "hook".

[@theresafoster2353]

Raspberries fan fist. Love Eric Carmen

[@steve161172]

Eric the best!!

[@simpleagain1]

He’s a very unique piano player. He sounds more classical even though he’s known for pop.

[@JeanSorrell]

He will always live in my heart.

[@StevenCarinci]

He made really good use of Serge Rachmaninoff.

[@tod3msn]

No you mean Sergy Rachmaniffing! Come on, man! Get it right!

[@anitahuie1145]

Yes he did. He gives credit to him .

[@BytomGirl]

Steven, there ids a reason for it, Eric has a classical musical education and used to be a concert pianist. Always loved Rachmaninov

[@anapaularocha1948]

Bom dia!!!! PARABÉNS, Eric!!!!! QUE DEUS TE ABENÇOE MUITO NÃO SÓ HOJE, MAS, EM TODOS OS DIAS DE SUA VIDA!!!!! FELICIDADES MIL, MEU AMOR!!!! IDOSO FOFO, LINDO E ELEGANTE, MORADOR DO MEU CORAÇÃO!!!! DE SUA BRASILEIRA QUE TE AMA E MUITO!!!!! UM FORTE ABRAÇO E UM BEIJO NO SEU CORAÇÃO!!!!🎶🎵🎸🎷🎻🎺📯♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇧🇷♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@willjensen4677]

wow Eric Carmen

[@joebonadonna5525]

Rest in peace Eric

[@ariplatt8192]

That hair kicks ass

[@LLLL-dz9wb]

You never forget certain things.

[@ReginaRocha-x3e]

Dear Eric, RIP 😢😢😢

[@duckman6819]

when I talk about Lionel Richie and Barry Manilow I always put Eric Carmen in the conversation and no one ever flinches or disagrees

[@BytomGirl]

Eric exceeds them both, he is the only one of the three who actually has a classical music education and used to be a concert pianist

[@duckman6819]

@@BytomGirl good point

[@horaceball5418]

It is exciting to see the incredible work and saving power the Lord Jesus Christ has manifested in his child Eric Carmen

[@moonrich3492]

Like when Lord Jesus empowers women to control their own bodies and admonishes billionaires to share the wealth.

[@Theanswerisblowinginthewind]

Eric is Jewish. 🙄

[@conniebauya7846]

I like his music :)

[@SandiKnowler]

Such a sweet polite normal guy!😢

[@Rick123691]

Eric was unbelievable ! Talent on loan from GOD ! We will miss you every day until we meet again Brother ! ❤️🇺🇸🚔