I think what you're trying to say is that the air playback was from the lipsync, but what we're hearing is them playing along live, which was actually recorded. Cause this isn't the record... What it *is* is the only version on RU-vid that's at the proper frickin' tempo, so for that, thanks. :-)
This powerhouse song is easily among Rock's five best ever in this era. The theme is as universal as breathing air and represents the finest expression of a caring, sensitive young man for his lady. No one will ever top this song.
He's singing live in the TV studio, (which must have been weird to balance) but the music is canned karaoke. Eric sounds really good - great voice. The drummer is actually playing but he's really focused on not hitting anything to hard, especially the cymbals.
Cannot convince my wife. These vocals are superior. There is another band from the 70's that did a Raspberries cover of a different song that shall remain nameless, but the cover musically, and vocally did not compare to the original. When you get into the body of Raspberries music there is some really good arrangements, and vocals with a little Lennon/McCartney flavor in some of the material.
My sister Diane said in an email this morning how bad she had it for Eric Carmen ... a serious crush ... and it is bring fond memories back to her this morning along with me!! I really enjoyed all his stylish hairdos.
I was a university student in Detroit in the Fall of 1972. My girlfriend was at Western Michigan University and I visited her on many weekends. This song played over the radio in her room.
Eric and Raspberries the best ever. I cannot understand why the Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of fame never inducted them???? How fuc... up is that??? The raspberries were a major influence in the rock world and people everywhere. Eric you rocked and still do rock. love you in chicago!!
Yes, they were greatly underrated... However, They had one highly placed fan, John Lennon... He cornered Eric Carmen backstage at the Grammies in the mid seventies just to tell him how much he liked him, the Raspberries, and his music.
Have you seen the photo of John Lennon wearing a Raspberries sweatshirt? I think there’s an interview of Eric in his home where you can see he’s got that photo framed and hanging on the wall! 👍🏻
Not so sure about Big Star; but in 1973 The Raspberries were awarded some sort of Canadian Broadcasting award for the 'up and coming' artiste most like The Beatles; and the band applauded that (perhaps only to be polite). I agree that they are 'higher octane' than the early Beatles; and I too tended to class them with Badfinger (these two being my two favourite post-Beatles bands).
Absolutely terrific video! Timeless music that will live forever performed not my computers but by real people, with real talent, playing real instruments. (Eric Carmen appears to be singing, but it sounds as if the music has already been recorded.) This video is a perfect example of why RU-vid is so important as a historical archive. Thanks so much for posting this. regards, david h.
This is obviously the audio from his isolated mic. I'm loving being able to hear his actual voice over the backing track instead of the other way around. Still sounds great to me regardless. One of my all time favorite songs. :) Thanks Maxx!!
Bethany Kelly Ya,,the acoustics are off ,but the vocals are real..but hey,this was done ,what,around 1975 or something,give or take a few years,,it;s nice to have this to see,,
One of my favorite power pop songs! Love the fact the poster left the part with Douglas talking to BJK and Joe Namath. This sounds like the original taping of the show. Eric's vocals sound live and sound like they're "right there" in that studio. The backing vocals may or not be live, but the instrumentation (save for of course, the drums) seemed pre-recorded.
You are right. If you look at other videos of this song taken from the same episode of the Mike Douglas show, you'll see (or hear haha) that this version is definitely more "Live" sounding, though probably partially pre-recorded. Good catch!
Here's a little fun note. I moved home from Brazil in 1973 and while sitting at a breakfast bar 7/4/73 at a Howard Johnson's restaurant with my mom the guy next to me started to chat with us....he told us that he was with the Raspberries and having been out of the country for several years we had no familiarity or clue who were the Raspberries...I think we put a slight dent in the guy's ego that morning. He signed my paper placemat which I still have in my "Autograph book." It was Eric Carmin.
Meu anjo grisalho lindo, idozinho fofo e charmoso!!! Eric, osenhor continua lindo e suas canções tocam ao meu coração!!! Eu te amo meu anjo lindo, idozinho fofo! O mais lindo da terra!!! 😍😍😍😍😍🎶🎵🎸🎻🎷🎺📯🇧🇷
This is the way they did "live shows' then. When they were in front of a live audience, they would lip synch the song with it playing over the studio speakers...when the show was broadcast they would edit the studio visual with the song. That way no mistakes and the sound would be clear for the TV viewing audience. The live studio audience would hear the softer, lip synching song. Not a mistake here on the video...it's what was heard live.
Wow, does this song bring back memories of yesteryear. Had forgotten about this song until the end credits on "Dark Shadows", then was shocked to see "The Killers" did that track. I still prefer the original, though, because of the memories... Thank you for posting this, MaxxFrost. (and weren't they brave back then to tell what hotel they were staying at? LOL)
I bet he did, last comment. One look at that face, sweetness but sexiness galore. The hair, At that time, that's a girl's hairdo, great on him. Makes him even more attractive.
They were hawking that LP. Blame the PR people for asking the band to play a more popular song than those on the new record-- as though no-one in 1974 expected any more of The Raspberries than their 1972 hits.
All of you making snotty comments about hair, makeup, etc etc., you have to remember that in 1972, male fashions had just moved out of the sweaty smelly grungy greasy haired hippie era (which went from about 1968-71 or so). GIrls absolutely did react positively if your hair was washed and brushed and if you were wearing clean clothes. I had been a grungy hippie from age 10-12 or so and then cleaned up in 7th-8th grade (when girls started paying attention). Happily I was too young to have grown sideburns or a beard yet so I didn't have to shave that off, lol.
Well you gotta hand it to 'em for actually doing a very "live" recording for television, but wow, the sound is atrocious - and that's coming from someone who is very accepting of lo-fi sounds. I love it, but still, there were so many other live recordings from that era that sound stellar. Although I appreciate any kind of archival, historical footage, inCLUDing the Raspberries, Joe Namath and BJK all in one clip!! Wow lol! And OMG that last part of the interview talking about them being single and staying at the Holiday hardy-har!!
This was a late 60's/early 70's television technique. Actually everything here is canned except the lead vocals. All of the music and even the backing vocals are coming staright from the record here. By doing live lead vocals it gives the illusion of being performed live. You can find another example on youtube of The Beatles doing Revolution on the David Frost show except they did live backing vocals too. Also look for Badfinger doing No Matter What with live vocals but canned music.
Mike Douglas is shown holding their album called Side 3. And the song they do, Go All the Way is NOT on that album. C'mon, Mike...l grew up watching your show, but really...?
This is SO strange...sounds like they are singing live, but that the instruments are "lip-synced" LOL Even live, you still can't hear Eric sing the words "screwed" ... LOL
They didn't have the technology we have today. If they had half of what we have, they would have really blown this song so far out of the water, it would have landed on Pluto.
