Raspbernie Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric,In 1997, when this web site began, I started a great tradition. I asked fans all around the world to sign what I called a "Virtual Birthday" card. After everyone had written a personal greeting, I gathered them together, printed them out and mailed them to you. I didn't know if you even had a computer back then, or knew (or cared) about this website for that matter. Back then, there was no new music, no upcoming concerts—nothing whatsoever to promote. But still the fans came. They came in numbers greater than even I could have imagined. They came because of the gift you had already given us: the music that touched something deep in all of our souls.A lot as happened over the last nine years: Winter Dreams, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert, the Ringo Starr tour, and (MY GOD!) a Raspberries reunion. Recently, you've become an active Member of EricCarmen.com, sharing your thoughts and exchanging messages with fans from New York to New Zealand. What an amazing opportunity!For all of the music, I thank you. For the concerts, the handshakes, the smiles and the fun, I thank you. And on this day—your birthday—when it is traditional for friends and family to wish you well, I want you to know that everyone here at EricCarmen.com (your loving extended family) wish you the best today, tomorrow and always.Happy Birthday, Eric!Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlene Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric, Have a WONDERFUL Birthday. Where are the words that could express just how much your gift of music has meant to me, and to so many others over the years? I can't seem to find them, but I hope (and I think you do)you know just how important you've been to so many of us. I wish for you lots of happy surprises this year, both hoped for, and unexpected !! And from one Leo to another....YOU ROCK !! Love, Marlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Krider Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Happy 57th Birthday, Eric! Don Krider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric, A very Happy Birthday to you! Thanks to this day, so many people around the world have been able to enjoy and share your wonderful gifts of music and song, and please know that you and your music have touched so many of us.Enjoy your special day...and from all of us out here in "Ericland", here's a very heartfelt Thank you for being who and what you are to us!Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric,"I Can Remember" receiving my very first album as young boy - It was the Raspberries 1st album. Over 30 years later, I still enjoy every lyric and every note! Of course everything that followed was brilliant as well, including your solo material. I hope you have a fantastic Birthday surrounded by loved ones and friends! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggsherby Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric, Best wishes on your birthday. Thanks for the music over the years and the sacrifices that you made to pull off the Reunion tour!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric - Happy Birthday!Many thanks for the great music over the years, and a special thanks for the past couple of years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Happy happy birthday. Much health and happiness for the coming year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric,Thanks for writing my soundtrack. Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 happy birthday to one of my music idols,wishing you happiness to you and your family!!lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric; Here's hoping we can, as a group, stop clamoring for one day about what we want and wish and hope for you that you get everything that you might want, for your birthday and all through life.All the best;pauliemississippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacote Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 ........h.b.e.c.!!!!!....t.a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadfingerBarb Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric, Hope you have a very happy birthday! All the best to you and yours!!!Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMMY TUNES Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric, Thank you for filling so many lonely teenage nights with good wholesome TUNES and thank you also for filling some middle aged years with live TUNES I had long ago given up on experiencing again. Happy Birthday! Wishing you a future filled with many more birthdays and TUNES. -TOMMY TUNES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Happy B-Day, Eric! Thanks for all you've shared with us, especially your thoughts and insights on the message board. Enjoy! Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Kia ora Eric, Birthday Greetings from New Zealand.Thanks for a lifetime of wonderful music. I wish for you for your Birthday everything you wish for yourself.Happy Birthday,Kiwi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldblue Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric,Many thanks for the gift of music you've given us, and the songs that have made such an impact on all of our lives. May you have a particularly Happy Birthday, and may you and yours enjoy all the best life has to offer for the future.oldblue / john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric, it was in the early 1990's that Kiwi introduced me to your music. I have never regretted that day.May your birthday not only bring you happy memories but also a fresh keeness of what you can achieve for the future.Happy Birthday and ThanksMuzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric,Here's wishing you a very happy and exciting birthday! It was mentioned earlier the specific age. Hey...you ought to feel good about that! You have been able through your God given talents bring a lot of joy and happiness to uncountable numbers of people including me. And that is one of the most important things in life. All it takes is belief in yourself. I will be always grateful to you for sharing your gifts with all of us. Have a great day with your family!Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric, Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with all you could want. Thank you for the beautiful music. I hope I look as good as you do when I get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniekNY Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Hi Eric - a big Birthday hug and a kiss from me to you! I'll hoist a Pilsner Urquell to your continued health, happiness, and success from Prague next week.Thank you for everything you've shared with us - from the music to the personal revelations.lots of love - annie and pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric's birthday is on the 11th, right? Imagine how many pages this thread will be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric...Your birthday should be packed with all the love and happiness that you given all of us through your music. I wish you love, good health and more concerts !!! Here’s a little CLASSICAL TUNE for your birthday. ENJOY !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Eric, here's wishing you the happiest of birthdays! Enjoy your special day, and thanks so much for all the music!Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brioohs Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Another wish for a very happy birthday to you, Eric. May you have many more wonderful songs to share with us in the coming years.Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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