WEB EXTRA: Eric Carmen talks about creating music

[@melissapoole8580]

I have loved you since I was 10 years old in 1988. Thank you, Eric Carmen. I am absolutely heartbroken you're gone.

[@laurastone6578]

So sad. LOVED Eric Carmen’s music! 😢

[@lawrencecarnevalesr.5799]

His death lives an enormous void in the world of music. Sad. Great talent.

[@loribradley5634]

Such an amazing singer, artist, songwriter. You made beautiful music and brought joy to so many. Thank you Eric Carmen!

[@JRoca79]

RIP ERIC, FOREVER ERIC

[@philliesphorever1964]

I have followed Eric's entire career. I simply love this guy.

[@jon2849]

RIP you jinxed him. 😢😢

[@jon2849]

RIP at 74😮😮😮😢😢😢

[@hilarykendrick8405]

To me this guy is going to be one of the very greatest composer/performers of the century.

[@ericarroyo1926]

Mr. Carmen is one of the best songwriters in the universe.

[@michaellomeli8096]

RIP Eric Carmen 1949-2024. Listening All Day To Your Great Music. ❤

[@jimihartnett6976]

I'm not "most people". I have everything you ever recorded and love what you do. It doesn't matter how many people get it. I'm actually a metal fan, but what you do is so pure it can't be denied. Your music will always hold a place in my heart.

[@anitahuie1145]

Thank you, jim Hartman . There are a lot of yokels who dont know what music is .

[@sherilewis4345]

My second favorite musician of all time ❤️

[@brakesforsnakes757]

I love me some metal as well but I can listen to Eric for hours.

[@anitamazza8317]

You definitely stood the test of time and will live on forever. 🌹🌺🌹

[@helengiallombardo4077]

The Essential Eric Carmen is the album I would pick if I could pick one album to be on my turntable forever. “The Way We Used to Be” just tugs at my heart every time I hear it. Eric Carmen is one of the greatest songwriters of our time - incredibly versatile!

[@dglosek]

Music for me is all about how it makes me feel, and Eric Carmen's music is so uplifting and life affirming for me. He's my favorite.

[@Lillie-nm1hf]

Eric Carmen you are the best! our lifetime favorite!

[@stormphoenix14]

🥀💔😭 I was just groovin to “If You Change your Mind” (my favorite ) & the Rasberries concert at The House of Blues on YT this month. Huge loss to the music world. Eric made such beautiful, sad, yet also powerful rock guitar symphonies all at once. Gave me chills over the decades since I heard the Raspberries first come out on the radio. A voice and music truely eternal that lifts my spirits no matter what life throws my way…..but gotta admit this is the worst part of a being in a rock/melody love affair, when a Muse is called back to Heaven. My heart is broken and I can only be so thankful to have lived & listened to the best bands and singers of the rock and roll era. Oh yeah, I still have the albums. Eric and The Raspberries will always be pure gold…and you bet I’m listening tonight and for as long as I live. Rock on forever, Eric.

[@scottdill9617]

Eric Carman is a musical genius!

[@muggle4real]

He's so so so so underrated, oh my God!

[@tod3msn]

Eric Carmen is a brilliant songwriter and singer. He defines classic rock and has written beautiful songs while creating wonderful music.

[@candacemorse7450]

When you have such a gift as yours, I and others are grateful for the music you have created for us to listen too. Thank you so much.

[@laurelpeebles-tb9xi]

I just love how he took Rachmaninoffs piano concerto #2 in C minor and created All By Myself...Rachmaninoff was a picture of what Eric was yet to be!

[@Daytripper51]

I hung around with Eric many years ago....Pre-Raspberries....Cyrus Erie period.....Very talented!!!!

[@cathyo4042]

So many great hits! Wish he would tour again...even just a few gigs over the summer. Love his voice.

[@sappermade6012]

This guy is incredible!!singer, song writer on and on and on

[@handsome-brute2666]

Was..RIP🎹🎹🎹🎶🎵

[@musgrave6886]

his "love is all that matters" takes me back to 1977 each time around.

[@karlwills3549]

Very gifted song writer,underrated also Eric

[@zachespinoza1794]

One of my Favorite artists of all time. It would be my dream to meet him

[@lisarubin1451]

What a talented and cute guy. Major crush.

[@jitterbug121]

I always loved Eric Carmen's music! I don't know why he even would want surgery on his face He was a good looking man and still is TY for posting!

[@jaybee608]

Like Kenny Rogers. I didn't understand that either.

[@jameshelms5510]

He looks like Wayne Newton now. 😂

[@jdemarco]

​@@jameshelms5510A cross between Wayne Newton and Mickey Rourke...

[@gregjohnson1079]

Unfortunately, it’s probably because he was living in LA and who doesn’t do it there?

[@sammyjo2852]

He USED TO BE gorgeous. Michael Jackson syndrome.

[@anapaularocha1948]

Bom dia! Sou brasileira e é com imenso orgulho, que fostaria de parabenizar ao Sr: Eric Carmen pelo seu aniversário! DEUS CONTINUE TE GUARDANDO DE TODO MAL E ABENÇOANDO EM TUDO! PARABÉNS, FELICIDADES MIL E QUE ELE TE CONCEDA MUITOS ANOS DE SAÚDE E VIDA, MEU AMOR! EU TE AMO MUITO, MEU IDOSO LINDO, CHARMOSO E FOFO!!!!! É UMA PENA NÃO PODER ABRACÁ_LO NESTE MOMENTO! UM FORTE ABRAÇO E UM BEIJO NO SEU CORAÇÃO, MEU AMOR E IDOSO MORADOR DO MEU CORAÇÃO!!!!! DE SUA BRASILEIRA QUE TE AMA MUITO!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🎶🎵🎸🎷🎻🎺📯🇧🇷♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@20thCenturyMan80]

2 of my favorite songs hungry eyes and make me lose control. Thanks Eric!

[@jimbray3812]

If I could write great timeless songs like Eric has I couldn't care less what I look like.

[@cherie3283]

I’ve been listening to your songs 1975-2019... when All by Myself comes on the radio my girls 27/22 sing like crazy 💕 of course so many of your other songs as well . Thank you for your gift of songs ...

[@rightfromleft6071]

Eric you will always be a Raspberry to me, one of the best bands of all time. Your chord structures are second to none.

[@christinac1553]

chord structures plagiarized from Rachmaninoff, not by note

[@kathleenstanley6751]

@@christinac1553 He asked for and received permission from the Rachmaninoff estate with a percentage going to them.

[@rickacton7540]

@@christinac1553 a lot of ppl who would never otherwise have heard rachmaninoff were at least exposed to it

[@marywatkins6798]

Loved the Raspberries!

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

such an amazing man love his music.

[@mingmeimingmei3542]

'The Way We Used To Be'? Eric, that song is one of my faves and you sung it so excellently full of feelings. How can that song be not known? It was very popular here in the Philippines. Can't get tired of listening to it. many many thanks, Eric.

[@muggle4real]

I KNOW RIGHT. THAT SONG IS EVERYTHING.

[@muggle4real]

Desperate Fools and The Way We Used To Be with Boats Against The Current are my favourites and they're MASTERPIECES, ERIC!!

[@davidredinger5938]

He was so awesome.. thanks for the music!! Rest in peace!

[@ruthhofferber2988]

"Desperate Fools" has always been a favorite of mine since the album first came out

[@esagarciaelg]

Am only in my teen years when i first time heard his song "hungry eyes"(and i think he is in a group,that time).. anyway,,,here i'am not a teenager anymore,,,but i still love hearing his songs,they magical! Love u Mr Eric Carmen...

[@deborahsavitt1439]

I STILL LOVE ERIC COMING TO THIS VERY DAY 2022 ERIC KEEP IT ROCKING DON'T EVER STOP PLEASE I LOVE YOU ERIC CARMEN !

[@normbrag]

Essential Eric Carmen is an excellent album, just wish he would come up a follow up or a part 2,..

[@topsyturvyy4558]

A legendary artist! No more to add.

[@jarrodschroeder]

Eric hopefully you will be able to tour this summer, would love to see you live in concert, I've been a fan scince I was probably 8 or 9 years old I'm now 51 , keep making great Beautiful Music!!

[@voxxvoltair2662]

Miss you already Eric, rest in peace. ~V~

[@carmenyanez6064]

Will always love his music and who he was and is still ... Brava ...

[@briangilalcantara6041]

Thank you very much for your wonderful songs. Eric Carmen more of your songs is my favourite.

[@edwardlachica1713]

My idol

[@marcdavis2745]

ERIC Carmen On Mike Douglas in 1974 Singing Go All The Way, Was Brilliant

[@earthangel2285]

one of d Best!!!! sooo talented...👌👌👌

[@user-fg7fq8yp3h]

RIP Eric. Love your great talent.

[@jonathanlafrance8643]

To lay down and close your eyes knowing you gave the world GREAT MUSIC and I mean GREATTTT MUSICCCC, some of the worlds most SENTIMENTAL Songs is your LEGACY….BUTTTT how humble can a man be not to mention (unless I missed it) my ALL TIME FAV-in all the universe-GO ALL THE WAY! BUTTT I WILL listen to ALL these other favs of your AND ALLOW ROOM for you to give me, hell the WORLD, more masterpieces! WITH DEEP LOVE for you EC! You are BRILLANT! Thank you so much for the treasure you’ve given me and million of us. 💙👏🦅👌👊💥

[@user-cc6ix6wq6d]

He’s such a master of music. I especially love it when he has a part in his songs of just piano. I really love Eric and most of his pieces. I listen to him every day just can’t get enough.😊

[@123Rockchild]

This guy is a musical genius. His music is so superior to what is being pushed today. I want to hear "Desperate Fools"!

[@christinac1553]

a musical thief, to be exact. Plagiarized from Rachmaninoff, note by note.

[@brucetowell3432]

@@christinac1553 "Desparate Fools"? What piece by Rachmaninoff? I know "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" came from a classical composer ( don't remember who exactly)..so this is new to me about "Desperate Fools".

[@kenito1967]

@@brucetowell3432 ... Eric Carmen's song All by Myself... one of his biggest, is said to have been musically stolen from Rachmaninoff. Story has it that Carmen at the time believed the 1901 music piece was in the public domain. I guess in 1975 when Carmen added the words, the Rachmaninoff estate didn't agree. But eventually they agreed on a settlement. In any case, I commend both parties for allowing the song to continue to be such an emotional and inspirational statement.

[@brucetowell3432]

@@kenito1967 Billy Joel did the same thing to a Beethoven piece. Think the number is "This Night" when you listen to the chorus it's almost a note for note copy, think Billy does give Ludwig Van credit by talking about it, but do not believe it's written in parenthesis where the composers are usually found near the title. I don't know, even If I know a tune is in public domain I'm not going to steal it, calling it mine. But that's just me. A female group called "The Toys" stole a tune from Mozart and called it "Lover's Concerto." There are many, many more.

[@sbphillips177]

the actual verse melody is taken? and chorus melody? i know the middle classical part I dont know about the actual verse and chorus though...@@kenito1967

[@abigail3383]

This guy is awesome on Twitter. Total decent guy, Patriot and very smart. God bless you, Eric.

[@ChrisMayek]

I guess quoting Nazi's is awesome?

[@ohioskane363]

"Patriot" 😂😂😂

[@jarrodschroeder]

Eric , you're Music Does stand the test of time it's Timeless and Very Heartfelt, please keep making more great Beautiful Music, All by myself is one song that always makes me cry it just moves me so much, you're music is just Great Thank-you for making such great Beautiful Music!

[@anitahuie1145]

Thank you so much. I have loved your music since i first heard it. I think most people don't realize some of your best hits were from classical tunes. I bet Sergei loved it too. P.s. I remember the raspberries too.

[@lyndeguzman4928]

All by myself is my favorite song by Eric carmen❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@booboovietnam5321]

Merci beaucoup Éric for your song “All by myself “ I love you

[@alisontopalian8592]

One of my favorite songs on that album is 'Hey Deanie'. So many great songs.

[@merciacamposdoamaral2660]

Eric Carmen ,homem talentoso ,charmoso , bonito desde sempre , compõe e canta lindamente suas músicas que fazem sucesso até hoje e vão fazer sempre

[@kellyreider3460]

Why do many of you feel the need to criticize how he looks? Be an adult and focus on the talent - geez

[@superapple6186]

Amen.

[@NoOne-kr4jc]

It took me by surprise, but like I said in my comment, its none of my business and nothing wrong with it. Great musician and songwriter.

[@ramonarossi9733]

Desde Argentina.Saludos y admiración por este enorme artista.Sus canciones,hacen suspirar el corazón.Gracias,por dejarnos con los ojos y los oídos hambrientos y hacer que cada vez que escucho sus temas pierda el control.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cyuiyuwyguiyui8540]

Bye Eric.Thnx for the music.See or hear you in another realm..

[@lizjovel6488]

Love him

[@ojmccaf63]

THANKS ALOT ERIC FOR PREDICTING OUR FUTURE !!

[@MsLoriGold]

Rest In Peace Eric Carmen. 💙🙏🙏🙏💙

[@anapaularocha1948]

Músicas lindas! Homem lindo! Muito elegante, educado! Parece tratar bem as pessoas ao seu redor! Para mim sem dúvida nenhuma, é o idoso mais lindo que eu já vi, e também, o mais lindo da face da terra!!! Sinceramente, lindo...lindo...lindo!!!! Pronto, falei!!!. 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@BugzKiller]

I love his song You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

[@mikey6538]

that's Leo Sayer

[@edwardbrady7599]

My favorite Go àll the way. A MASTERIECE!!!!!

[@judylabiscase6716]

Good to hear from you Mr carmen👍👍👍😘😘😘😘

[@tonycoates3995]

Eric,was such a Classy Gentleman I love and miss him 😊❤r.i.piano heaven my friend 🎹🎤

[@mrgreenelander4952]

In humble comparison. Mick Jones of Foreigner stated that the song Spell Binder off of the Double Vision album was one of his personal favs although it was never released as a single. If you read about Eric's musical abilities, he would have to be compared to a rock/soft rock version of Mozart. The man was that talented

[@rfrf9553]

Se lo ve impecable ,que gran creador de canciones ....

[@thomassaul1]

awesome short video

[@paulacrites5258]

This man is amazing! I would give anything to just be able to meat him.

[@rebecaruiz8557]

Rest in peace 😢😢😢 🙏🙏🙏

[@ericstidham8199]

Mr. Carman i know you will never read this but just in case i just wanted to say thank you for your amazing music...i have stage 4 lung cancer and i listen to ur music during chemotherapy every week and it makes the sickness go away everytime.....with at best 4 to 5 months left i was compelled to reach out and say THANK YOU FROM A LIFE LONG FAN

[@prezakid9]

Eric, I’m sorry for your condition and what your enduring right now. I know how healing and transformative music can be , especially in times of trouble, sorrow and heartache. Just yesterday morning walking by a lake. I dial up “Boats against the current “ and “ Never gonna fall in love again” because I’m trying to get over a relationship. The tears began to flow but in the end , I felt better. God bless !

[@ericstidham8199]

Mr. Carmen i felt like i neededto let you know that i wont be needing you to sign a CD for my daddy...he passed away last week but i although will miss him more than anything in my life as i had lost mommy last year to cancer and now daddy....my sister and i listen everyday to your song Make Me Lose Control as it was my dads favorite but my favorite will always be hungry eyes because my daddy danced with me at a father/daughter dance at school last year to that song. I hope life does you well and my sister and i maybe some day can see you sing live. God Speed Mr. Carmen and most of all....GOD BLESS AND THE WORLD IS SUCH A BETTER PLACE WITH YOU SINGING IN IT. MY SISTER AND I LOVE YOU FOR HELPING OUR FATHER GET THRU A BAD TIME BUT MOST OF ALL.....LETTING US SEE YOU THROUGH OUR FATHERS LOVE OF YOUR MUSIC...THANK YOU

[@aline22760]

wow what a singer is this great man not fair that he was not recognized

[@enmejora6980]

He's unrecognizable

[@marcdavis2745]

Eric Carmen Is A Wonderful Composer And A Great Singer I Bought His First Solo Album in 1975 I Was A Sophmore In High School

[@lauriekendrick2121]

Eric, love your music but to be honest, two of your songs really created the soundtrack of my life. One was a top ten hit from 1972 (though to this day, I cannot tell you what the lyrics are) The other was much lesser known tune from the mid 80’s. Thank you for all your music, but for those two in particular.

[@philipleanza3]

"Love is All That Matters" is another hidden gem off Eric's "Boats Against the Current" album which I believe is his finest LP.

[@philipleanza3]

"Nowhere to Hide" is another hidden gem off this same album.

[@shirleyanngilbreath4353]

Beautiful song, all by myself.👌 I snuck off and played it on still drums when I was in the store drum band back in 1979 leak and watts children's home. Now I'm 60 want to play it on the piano now that I have the time

[@loriespino]

Amazing writer.The Cubans loves you.

[@yumuripol6236]

Post the entire interview

[@clarahoffmann3269]

Es un exelente cantante muy talentoso

[@bookwormbandit2689]

she looks great for her age!

[@peacetoall1201]

Yes .. Eric is a transgender, born female.

[@antoniovazquez6478]

i m a big fan

[@joygrace7924]

Love Eric's music. He is truly gifted. I used to follow him on Twitter. When he married Amy Murphy, I congratulated him and got blocked. Strange experience. First time I've been blocked for congratulating someone on his or her new marriage. Anyway, wish them well and much happiness together (at least until I get blocked on You Tube, too!).

[@ninalafleur2340]

Seriously, he blocked you for congratulating him ?

[@ninalafleur2340]

ah sorry , you must have said that it was Twitter which blocked your account...

[@SacredFire777]

Maybe they had a fight before you posted. It does sound strange though.

[@jon2849]

RIP at 74😢😢😢

[@gloriasalsman1017]

Well he still looks great

[@osvaldomeyer9316]

un maestrooooooooo

[@TF-es2ym]

I dont know why, people think plastic surgery is more appealing , than growing old naturally and with grace? He would have looked so much more distinguished without the artificial work! Still love his voice and music!

[@antonioarce2301]

Rip in peace

[@MaryHernandez-5909]

RIP Eric Carmen 😞😢

[@NoOne-kr4jc]

i notice his eyelashes. That took me a bit by surprise but none of my business and nothing wrong with it. Great musician and songwriter.

[@kdarwish362]

I first saw the raspberries when I was 6 years old on TV… I never forgot that tune and always like Eric Carmen. I do giggle however when I remembered my mother telling me… don’t sing that song… it’s naughty… and all I could ask is… “ why is it naughty… he is going away”…. Lamas… when I hit 16… then I understood it all….lol

[@adrianreyes4702]

RIP Eric Carmen March 11, 2024

[@laurelpeebles-tb9xi]

Eric, your just like me, in that you love a good song. Not necessarily everything that the artist does, but the HIT record. I love a hit record. I want to hear it on the radio.

[@edbeck5692]

Why is this man not in the Rock Hall?

[@koolpopjones6499]

Rest In Peace Eric 🙏🏿