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Raspberries' Best
''Raspberries' Best Featuring Eric Carmen'', more commonly known as ''Raspberries' Best'', is a 1976 compilation album by Raspberries. The album contained songs from each of the group's four LP's, which were recorded between 1972 and 1974. Most of the tracks on this LP were among their seven charting hits. The group had already disbanded when this compilation was released. ''Raspberries' Best'' was well received by critics; Dave Marsh called it "an exquisite anthology of Seventies pop rock that's a throwback to the heyday of the Beatles and Beach Boys", while Robert Christgau said the compilation "performs a needed service by compiling cuts from the group's first two (flawed) albums". Track listing # " Go All the Way" ''(Carmen)'' – 3:10 / Lead vocal: Eric # "Tonight" (''Carmen'') – 3:40 / Lead vocal: Eric # "Ecstasy" (''Carmen'') – 3:38 / Lead vocal: Eric # " I Wanna Be with You" (''Carmen'') – 3:05 / Lead vocal: Eric # "I Can Remember" ''(Carmen)'' – 8:00 / Lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raspberries (band)
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 ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Christgau
Robert Thomas Christgau ( ; born April 18, 1942) is an American music journalist and essayist. Among the most well-known and influential music critics, he began his career in the late 1960s as one of the earliest professional rock critics and later became an early proponent of musical movements such as hip hop, riot grrrl, and the import of African popular music in the West. Christgau spent 37 years as the chief music critic and senior editor for ''The Village Voice'', during which time he created and oversaw the annual Pazz & Jop critics poll. He has also covered popular music for ''Esquire'', '' Creem'', '' Newsday'', ''Playboy'', ''Rolling Stone'', '' Billboard'', NPR, ''Blender'', and '' MSN Music'', and was a visiting arts teacher at New York University. CNN senior writer Jamie Allen has called Christgau "the E. F. Hutton of the music world – when he talks, people listen." Christgau is best known for his terse, letter-graded capsule album reviews, composed in a co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 Greatest Hits Albums
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Raspberries (band) Albums
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Side 3 (Raspberries Album)
''Side 3'' is the third album from the Raspberries, released in 1973 (see 1973 in music). The album cover is diecut like a basket of Raspberries, with the group's name placed at the top of the LP sleeve. Three singles were released from the album: " Tonight" / "Hard to Get Over a Heartbreak", which reached number 69 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 37 on the ''Cash Box'' chart; "I'm a Rocker", which reached number 94 on ''Billboard'' and number 75 on ''Cash Box''; and a third single, "Ecstasy", which did not chart on ''Billboard'' but reached number 116 on ''Cash Box''. ''Cash Box'' called "Ecstasy" a "melodic gem" with an "appetizing mixture of smooth harmony and driving rhythm" and a "superb lead guitar break." The album itself reached number 138 on the US albums chart. This album was re-released on CD as part of the ''Power Pop Vol. 2'', also containing their fourth album '' Starting Over''. "Tonight" was later recorded by glam metal band Mötley Crüe for their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fresh (Raspberries Album)
''Fresh'' is the second studio album by Raspberries, released in 1972 (see 1972 in music). It contained two Top 40 singles. " I Wanna Be With You" reached number 16 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 10 on '' Cash Box'' ''Cashbox'' (January 20, 1973). and number 7 on ''''. " Let's Pretend" reached number 35 on Billboard, number 18 on ''Cashbox'', and number 14 on Record World. It was their highest-charting album, peaking at number 36 on the |
Raspberries (album)
''Raspberries'' is the debut album from the Raspberries, released in April 1972 (see 1972 in music). It was their second-highest charting LP, reaching #51 on the ''Billboard'' album chart, but spent more weeks on the chart than all of their other albums combined. The American and Australian versions of this LP carried a scratch and sniff sticker with a strong raspberry scent. It contained two charting singles, "Don't Want to Say Goodbye," which reached #86, and their biggest hit, " Go All the Way," which reached #5. This album was re-released on CD as part of the 'Power Pop Vol. 1,' also containing their second album ''Fresh''. Track listing Charts Band members *Eric Carmen - bass guitar, lead and backing vocals, piano *Wally Bryson - lead guitar, backing and lead vocals *Dave Smalley - rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals *Jim Bonfanti - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other auxiliary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Want To Say Goodbye
"Don't Want to Say Goodbye" is a song written by Eric Carmen and Wally Bryson that was first released on the Raspberries 1972 debut album ''Raspberries''. It was released as the first single from the album and reached No. 86 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Reception ''Record World'' said of "Don't Want to Say Goodbye" that it's "a ballad with just a touch of the Beatles sound. No ifs, ands or buts, this one should hit. Impressive beginning." '' Cash Box'' said of it that " Lighthouse producer Jimmy Ienner blazes a ballad trail, setting new Cleveland quartet in a fine light of its own. Tune should appeal to Top 40 and MORs." ''Wichita Beacon'' critic Paul Baker called it a "beautiful song" despite not charting as well as hoped. ''Elk Grove Herald'' critic Tom Von Malder noted the song's "exciting changes of tempo." Music journalist Mark Borack said that the song is "papered with pretty piano passages and melodies." ''Ultimate Classic Rock'' critic Dave Swanson rated it as the 9th be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Pretend (song)
"Let's Pretend" is a song by Raspberries, released in March 1973 as the second single from their second LP, '' Fresh''. It was written by band leader Eric Carmen, who also provided the lead vocals. The song reached the top 40 on three principal US charts, including at number 35 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and number 14 on ''Record World''. It was also a number 13 hit in Canada, becoming their second greatest hit in that country. The song spent 16 weeks on the ''Billboard'' chart, longer than any of their other singles except for their greatest hit, " Go All the Way", which lasted 18 weeks. '' Cash Box'' said that the "Raspberries change the pace a bit and deliver a strong semi-ballad with all the grace and capabilities of the Beatles early sound." Background Eric Carmen stated that "Let's Pretend" is one of the best melodies he has ever written, and that he reused part of it for his first solo hit, "All By Myself". He said the song lyrics about young people in love dreaming a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)
"Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" is a hit single by Raspberries, released in September 1974. It was written by band leader Eric Carmen, who also provided the lead vocals. It was the first single release from their fourth and final LP, '' Starting Over''. The song reached the Top 40 on three principal US charts, number 18 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 24 on '' Cashbox'', and number 26 on ''Record World''. It was also a number 22 hit in Canada. It spent 12 weeks on ''Billboard'', and was their final charting single release. Background Carmen said: ''Rolling Stone'' critic Dave Marsh said that "..in 1974, when Carmen despaired of ever breaking through to more substantial recognition he came up with a last ditch effort called 'Hit Record (Overnight Sensation)' that painted his aspirations with perfect bluntness. 'Overnight Sensation' ''is'' the radio that leads to Carmen's street of dreams, and in it, his vision of himself as the true inheritor of the innocence of early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Be With You (Raspberries Song)
"I Wanna Be with You" is a hit single by Raspberries, released in November 1972. It was written by band leader Eric Carmen, who also provided the lead vocals. It was their first single release from their second LP, '' Fresh''. It became their second greatest US hit. The song reached the Top 40 on three principal US charts, including number 16 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100,''Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990'' - number 10 on ''Cash Box'', and number 7 on ''Record World''. It was also a number 17 hit in Canada. ''Billboard'' called it a "strong rock ballad." '' Cash Box'' described it as sounding "similar to the Beatles vocally." Television performance "I Wanna Be with You" was performed on '' The Midnight Special'' television program (season 1, episode 15) on May 4, 1973. The show was hosted by Johnny Nash John Lester Nash Jr. (August 19, 1940October 6, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter, best known in the United States for his 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ecstasy (Raspberries Song)
"Ecstasy" is a song written by Eric Carmen that was first released by the Raspberries on their 1973 album '' Side 3''. It was also released as a single but did not chart. Background Carmen said "Ecstasy" had a " Who/ Small Faces feel" although on songs from ''Side 3'' like "Ecstasy" and " Tonight" he felt that the band was able to be the Raspberries without being derivative of influences like the Who and the Beatles. "Ecstasy" was drummer Jim Bonfanti's favorite Raspberries' song, particularly because he "really got to let loose and play" and guitarist Wally Bryson similarly said that it was one of the greatest things the Raspberries had done. ''Anderson Daily Bulletin'' critic Randall L. Rohn described the song as starting with "very Who-ish" drums and guitars, similar to " The Kids Are Alright." Rohn said that "The band breaks into a three-part, almost syrupy-sweet chorus as the guitars and drumming churn stronger and stronger in the background. The decibel level builds until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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