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‘Hungry Eyes’ singer Eric Carmen useless at 74
By David Russell
Eric Carmen, who discovered fame as the Raspberries frontman in advance of a thriving solo vocation, died more than the weekend at 74, his wife declared Monday.
“It is with incredible disappointment that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Eric Carmen,” Amy Carmen wrote.
“Our sweet, loving and gifted Eric passed away in his rest, above the weekend. It brought him excellent pleasure to know, that for decades, his tunes touched so quite a few and will be his long lasting legacy. You should respect the family’s privateness as we mourn our enormous decline. ‘Love Is All That Matters… Trustworthy and For good.’”
A lead to of dying was not provided.
“Go All The Way” attained Variety 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972 for the Raspberries, the group’s most well-known one.
This came in spite of its controversial lyrics — its suggestive sexual articles was banned by the BBC however it was continue to a hit in England.
As a solo artist, “All By Myself” reached Range 2 on the Hot 100 in the mid 1970s.
His 1987 hit “Hungry Eyes” reached Number 4 and was memorably featured in “Dirty Dancing.”
He climbed back again into the top rated five with his 1988 strike “Make Me Get rid of Manage.”
“Awful news. Eric Carmen has died,” Kiss’ Paul Stanley posted on X. “Although acknowledged to a lot of for crafting radio hits like ‘All By Myself’ and other individuals, Eric was a correct rocker at coronary heart. His voice had aspects of McCartney and Steve Marriott. The Raspberries did exhibits with us. A killer band stay & I beloved their records.”
Celine Dion’s cover of “All By Myself” uncovered good results in the 1990s and his music “Boats Towards the Current” was protected by Frankie Valli, Olivia Newton-John and Patti LaBelle.
Carmen also toured with Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band in 2000 and reunited with the Raspberries for a 2004 tour.
New York Occasions ‘Hungry Eyes’ singer Eric Carmen dead at 74