Gene

There may be other tidbits, but since I haven't read it I can't tell it. But... Amazon has a review of the the new Clive Davis book "The Soundtrack of My Life" and gives his comments on 12 smash hits. He lists "All By Myself" at #4 and says: "I flew to Cleveland back in the day to meet Eric Carmen and hear the songs he wanted to launch his solo career after leaving the Raspberries. The first song he played for me was “All By Myselfâ€. I was knocked out by the song and the performance. This was a potential classic if I ever heard one and so I signed Eric right away." (edit: Oh, just saw Bernie's post about this on a different thread)

Be sure to say "hi". I'll be there.

I did a shoot for The Explorers Club this past weekend. In talking to the lead singer/writer I found out he is apparently not only a Beach Boys fan, but a Raspberries fan. He says in the next album, out in July, there is a Raspberries influenced tune. I can't wait to hear it. Here is a sample of their Beach Boys influence... http://soundcloud.com/expclub/the-explorers-club-forever

Sorry. I just thought it was funny. I know it's not about religion, politics, or UFOs, but I found it entertaining. If it is disturbing we can have it removed.

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/TtrJj06jsz7uKVt7

Happy Birfday! Hope to see you before the next show!

Palin/Cheney may declare war on them and have their leaders hanged/beheaded. Don't wait too long.

The MySpace site says of "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"—"the other demo version is a sharp new remix of the No. 1 blockbuster by its original producer, the renowned Michael Lloyd". I guess the notes failed to mention "tweaking" aka "a sharp new remix" of another tune... "Hungry Eyes".

I wish you the best! GT

One of the nicest guys ever.

I can't believe some of what got in before the DC5 or the Hollies. I'ma fan. See toward the bottom

Bernie got banned from Facebook. Well, sorta. There is a news story that MILK is banned from being promoted on Facebook. The headline is: "GOT MILK? Not on Facebook". For any newcomers, that slogan is Bernie's brainchild

Here are some shots from that night in 2004. Seems like a few months ago.

John is a fan, and as I recall made an appearance on Reflections:Side 3, a tribute to the Raspberries.

This is his first album. A bit pop, a bit country. Voice has the genetics of his dad on some cuts. Some great folks help on this album. http://music.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...lbumid=13843476