Male Duets. It’s the guys turn. This should be an easy one. Peter and Gordon, Chad and Jeremy, Righteous Brothers, McCartney &Jackson, and the list goes on and on.
“It Takes Two.” Indeed, a pairing of great talents can often lead to truly memorable (and highly profitable) results. Whether it’s a romantic ballad, a tandem melody, or complex, counterpart harmonies, the most successful duets find both artists supporting one another – allowing both parties to excel. From Motown to metal and pop to country,
Raspberries Frontman, ‘All By Myself’ Singer, Eric Carmen Dead at 74.
Singer Eric Carmen, who was first known in the early 1970s as the frontman of the Raspberries, and later achieved solo success with hits like “All By Myself” and “Hungry Eyes,” has died at the age of 74.
“It is with tremendous sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Eric Carmen,” the singer’s wife, Amy Carmen, wrote on his website. “Our sweet, loving and talented Eric passed away in his sleep, over the weekend.”
“It brought him great joy to know, that for decades, his music touched so many and will be his lasting legacy,” she added. “Please respect the family’s privacy as we mourn our enormous loss.”
Carmen’s wife concluded with “Love Is All That Matters…Faithful and Forever,” a callback to her husband’s song, “Love Is All That Matters,” from his 1977 solo album “Boats Against the Current.”
The singer’s cause of death and exact date of death has not yet been revealed.
In his early years, Carmen — who was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio — had his first big hit, “Go All the Way,” with the Raspberries after the band signed its first recording contract in 1971 with Capitol Records.
The song reached No. 5 on the Billboard singles charts.
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“Critics hailed the band’s unique twist on Beatlesque power-pop, citing Carmen as a pop visionary,” Cleveland.com reported.
“Bruce Springsteen and Courtney Love both are fans of the band’s music. Kiss, Cheap Trick, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Guns N’ Roses cite them as an influence,” the outlet added.
The Raspberries had a few more hits after that, such as “I Wanna Be With You” and “Let’s Pretend,” before eventually breaking up in 1975.
But others may say that Carmen achieved greater success as a solo artist, with hits like, “All by Myself,” “Almost Paradise (Love Theme From Footloose),” and “Hungry Eyes,” among others.
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Notably, singer Celine Dion covered “All by Myself” on her 1996 album, “Falling Into You.”
While attending college at John Carroll University in the late 1960s, Carmen joined a band called Cyrus Erie, whose guitarist, Wally Bryson, had been playing with Jim Bonfanti and Dave Smalley in one of Cleveland’s most popular bands, the Choir, which scored a national hit in 1967 with the song, “It’s Cold Outside.”
After Cyrus Erie and the Choir ended, Carmen, Bryson, Bonfanti, and Smalley got together and created the Raspberries.
Carmen’s first solo album in 1975 had three Top 40 singles. The singer went on to release another three solo albums, achieving one more hit in 1978, “Change of Heart.” In 1984, his song, “Almost Paradise,” reached No. 7 on the Billboard charts after it was covered by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson for the film, Footloose.
In 1987, Carmen reached No. 4 with his song, “Hungry Eyes,” which he had written for the film, Dirty Dancing. The singer made it to the Top 40 carts again a year later, with his song, “Make Me Lose Control,” which peaked at No. 3.
Carmen lived in Los Angeles for a time, but eventually moved back to Cleveland in the mid-1990s, “and basically went quiet for several years,” Cleveland.com reported.
At the end of 2004, the Raspberries got back together, and the band played a few shows in Cleveland, before performing eight concerts around the United States in 2005.
In 2014, the movie Guardians of the Galaxy gave the Raspberries another moment in the spotlight when it included “Go All The Way” in the film’s soundtrack.
A number of pop’s biggest stars made duets a regular thing . Whitney Houston , Barbra Streisand, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and many others. So post your favorite female duets.
Songs by your favorite Band or Bands. So most folks have more than one favorite band. If you’re like me you have several. I’m going to start off with a Cleveland band that made it big.
I’ve chosen to separate things into a variety of loose genre categories and to limit things to one song per artist, just so we could include as many different folks as possible. As you’ll see below, there was an enormous amount of great music being produced, so take this list as a starting point for future exploration. The best songs of the 70s do the same, pointing the way to music and art that demands your attention.
Let’s do some duets. This should be an easy one. there have been so many duets over the years. So, why not play a few favorites.
Over time we have had some duets that just really blew me away. But I’m sure you folks out there know what I mean. I’m sure there will be songs that someone will post, and you’ll say something like wow I forgot about that one.
From 1967-1970, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell were Motown’s golden duo. Together, the gifted singers released three studio albums and scored a dozen hit singles, beginning with “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Written by the husband-and-wife songwriting team of Ashford & Simpson, and featuring instrumentation by the Funk Brothers and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the song landed at No.3 on the R&B chart and crossed over into the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 20. In 1999, the enduring hit was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, while today, it is regarded as one of the best duets ever recorded.
As Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston once sang: “It Takes Two.” Indeed, a pairing of great talents can often lead to truly memorable (and highly profitable) results. Whether it’s a romantic ballad, a tandem melody, or complex, counterpart harmonies, the most successful duets find both artists supporting one another – allowing both parties to excel. From Motown to metal and pop to country, below are some of the best duets of all time.
We’re at the end of the month. Kick out the jams. My how this month has gone by really fast. So, why not play your favorite tunes?
For me as you may have guessed, it’s classic rock. But I like to think that I have a good taste for other types of music.
Music is a powerful force — one that can influence how you feel. Certain genres will make you feel like dancing, while others aide in relaxation. But your favorite song may be able to reduce your pain.
Music is good for the heart and soul. Below I’ve sort of put a mix in from a few different eras.
After clocking in 40–60 hours for “the man” this week (unless retired), leave both your workload and worries where they belong—at work. You may be swamped on the job, but your work will still be there come Monday. Take the weekend to kick back, relax, and enjoy yourself.
Now the tunes don’t have to be about the weekend, feel free to post any song.
What’s your favorite type of music? Simple question. What genre when it comes to music flips your BIC? Or do you have more than one favorite type of music?
For me it’s definitely Classic Rock. But I do like other types of music. So, play your favorite songs and if one style of music is favored over others, please tell us.
For the first time in 17 years, we’ve completely remade our list of the best songs ever. More than 250 artists, writers, and industry figures helped us choose a brand-new list full of historic favorites, world-changing anthems, and new classics.
An MTV Favorite.
Someday I’ll tell my story about a person in this video. Today’s not the day.
Music is one of the most powerful forms of expression, and songs are the embodiment of that. Songs can make us laugh, cry, dance, or think. They can inspire us, comfort us, challenge us, or entertain us. Songs can capture the essence of a moment, a feeling, or a story. They can transcend time and space, and connect us with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Play your favorites.
It’s the weekend and now play your favorites. The other day we did the songs you didn’t like. Let’s do the songs you do like. Also you can play your favorite bands.
It can be favorites songs or favorite bands. I’m sure you all have a few of each.
Play songs that you normally wouldn’t. This is a different one for me. Never done something like this. So, play a song that you normally wouldn’t play.
It can be a genre you normally wouldn’t play or it could be a song or songs that you don’t like. Let it fly and let’s see what you come up with.
It shouldn’t be hard to come up with songs that you don’t like or normally wouldn’t listen to.
Let’s be real, the 70’s and 80’s produced some of the greatest songs ever. Songs that are nearly 40 years old are still sung by people of all ages. It doesn’t matter if you were around during the 70’s or the 80’s, there’s still a high chance that you know (almost) every word to many songs. Whether you’re with a group of people at a party, in the car with friends or by yourself in the car and a hit from those decades comes on, it’s kind of hard not to start jammin’ your heart out. Although I can list hundreds of amazing songs, I listed my top 25 choices that instantly makes me want to scream the words to whether alone or at a party.
Songs to kick in The New Year Join in with songs that you think are great for ringing in the New Year. Anytype of songs will do. Have a great New Year.
Hopefully you had a safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve if you went out.
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page's legendary dragon axe revived by Fender
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December 30, 1968, Led Zeppelin is recorded live for first time at Gonzaga University. My all-time favorite. So, play the songs of your favorite group.
Led Zeppelin, one of the most celebrated and influential bands in rock ‘n’ roll history, was recorded live before a dazed and confused audience for the first time on this day in history, Dec. 30, 1968.
“The show took place at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, and saw them opening for Vanilla Fudge,” writes Canadian entertainment site Exclaim!
All of my love was a tribute to Robert Plants son who was five when he died.
Hits of the 40’s. I’m going back in time. Music was king. Before my time and I’m sure the same is true for most of us here. But I’m sure you can find songs from that era.
The 1940s was a decade marked by significant global events, including World War II and the post-war period of recovery and reconstruction. Throughout this time, music played an important role in boosting morale, providing comfort and entertainment, and reflecting the social and cultural changes of the era. The 1940s saw the rise of popular music genres such as swing, jazz, and big band, as well as the emergence of iconic performers such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Billie Holiday.
Merry Christmas weekend filled with Music. In case you haven’t noticed Christmas music has been playing on many of the radio stations and internet websites.
Let us join in and continue that tradition of Christmas songs. Now if anyone feels the urge to play another Holiday type song, feel free. Here’s a little tidbit I saw the other day.
There’re are over 500 different versions of White Christmas. I’m sure Bing Crosby’s is the most known. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
So, let’s take this throughout this long weekend. Play the songs that are old and new.
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