Raspbernie Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I just wanted to take a minute to wish everyone at EC.com a Happy Thanksgiving!Last year at this time we were gearing up for the first Raspberries show in 32 years. Ten shows and a bunch of great reviews later, all I can say is ...YOU MADE IT HAPPEN! It's been fun getting to meet all of you as we wound our way across the country. Thanks to everyone for all the kind wishes, lovely gifts and overall support. We really couldn't have done it without you. And a very special thanks to Bernie and Ken who have worked tirelessly on everything from the awesome opening montage to lining up interviews in LA. You two are truly unbelievable. I am so incredibly flattered that my music has been so important to all of you. Here's to another great year! Love, Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Eric,Happy Thanksgiving and thank you and everyone-"Berries" and "Dubs"- for the 3 greatest musical nights of my life (Chicago,N.Y., and A.C.).I am bringing my tape of VH1's live "Go All The Way" video to Thanksgiving Dinner at my buddy Danny's (the Neil Diamond freak) house to try to convert all attending into "Raspberries freaks.-Ira-Edison N.J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor4Life Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I'm thankful this year since I acheived one of my longtime wishes, and that was to see Eric in concert! Happy Thanksgiving to you, Eric, and everyone else here on the forum!...Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IluvEric Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Eric - Happy Thanksgiving!Hope that we hear and see more of you and the band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Eric,I wish you and the other band members a very happy Thanksgiving with your families. Best wishes in the coming year.Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlene Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Thank you for the "Happy" wishes, Eric. What a wonderful year it's been. We have so much to be thankful for...and the Raspberries reunion tour has made me smile SO much this past year. What treasured memories we'll all have from the concerts. It HAS been fun, and meeting you, Dave, Wally, Jim and your families, as well as the greatest "extended family" anyone could wish for here on the message board has been a true blessing. I think I've already said this on another thread...but, Happy Thanksgiving, everyone !! XOXO Marlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Thanks for the website, to enjoy all of the fun and laughter, the anecdotes, and everything that Bernie, Kathy, Ken, and all the rest have done. The band went wild and played to everyone's amazement. There was even someone being tossed around at the L.A. concert, doing "the mosh". To let the younger crowd see the bands' talent, and for all the interviewers on the radio. We can all thank everyone who have made this all possible- The newspaper writers, magazines, and the small gazette writers. The crew, the overdubs, and the enthusiasm of all the fans everywhere. We are all blessed and thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Eric, Thank you for the wonderful message and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Please convey our Thanksgiving wishes to Wally, Dave and Jim and their families.It is YOU four who have given US the most wonderful year of our lives! You reminded us that if we believe enough, ANYTHING can happen! You've given us a lifetime of musical thrills and joyful moments in one short year! I'll raise a symbolic glass of wine and say, "Cheers! Here's to many many more years of Raspberries and Eric Carmen music and to some "new adventures" with you all! --Love, Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarBabi7 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Eric, Dave, Jim and Wally, Overdubs and Families, Techies and Roadies and their Families, Happy Thanksgiving to all. You have truly been blessed with a great talent and we are blessed because you see fit to share it with us. Peace and Love to All. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannoman Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Eric,As usual, the posters that beat me to the punch took the words out of my mouth. You guys have provided so much joy in the last year. None of it was expected but, boy, it sure was appreciated.A very special "thank you" to the band and all associated with it (that includes Bernie, Kathy and Ken too).The Raspberries are a class act. Let's hope we get to see more of all of you in '06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin23 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Thank you Eric for taking the time to wish us a Happy Thanksgiving. It touches my heart that you understand how we feel about you and the music. After my husband and I saw you in NYC this summer for my 28th wedding anniversary, I knew I had to get my sisters together for the AC show. It was such a fantastic weekend..one of the all day anticipation of the concert, then, finally the excitement of the AWESOME performance, and of course, the experience of 3 sisters reliving their youth. Thank you for 2 great weekends. Looking forward to several more in '06. Happy Thanksgiving to you and the whole Raspberries family.Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 And many many thanks to you Eric and all the guys. It has been an incredible year of memories and great times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatleJay Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Thanks for the holiday wishes, Eric. Hope you and your family have a nice Thanksgiving. Thanks for all of the great times this year. You made it the most exciting and fun filled year of my life. Always so happy to get the chance to show my support. Hope to see you again soon. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Most of the things I wanted to say have already been said by everybody else....but I would like to add a few personal notes to this....2004 and the early part of 2005 were not exactly easy times for me.Seeing Eric and/or the band play would ALWAYS be a welcome sight. But the timing of the comeback could not have been better. I was a bit bummed about a lot of things in my life, and was in need of something positive and exciting.The anticipation leading up to the concerts got people on the board all revved up, and all of the resulting energy was contagious!!Needless to say, I finally got to see my rock and roll heroes in New York City. Not only that, but saw a show the second night that raised the excitement level even higher.And made this bond, this friendship, with a lot of people who feel the same way, in the process.I would like to wish the band members, Overdubs, road crew, all the people who post on this board, and their families a happy and joyous holiday season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallytosa Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Eric...Thanks for the Thanksgiving message and remembering us fans during the holidays. As everyone has said, you've given us so much this last year, we have much to be thankful for. It was exactly one year ago Paula and I we were getting ready for that flight to Cleveland for an incredible show. And wow, what a show, and what a year. Thanks again to you, Wally, Jim and Dave, the Overdubs, the Road Crew, Kay and all of the family members, and of course to Bernie, Kathy and Ken. Together, we've ALL made it one hell of a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip from st.paul mn Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 What a class act. Mr. Carmen is truly one of the top writers of his generation. Wilson, Lennon and McCartney, Townshend before him. I would build a case that there is an obvious lack of depth after Mr. Carmen hit the charts. When he signed my daughter's Taste of Waukesha shirt last June, he won a ten year old over as a fan. When she had her new school class discussion about her favorite summer event, the show in Waukesha (and her favorite band, Bowling for Soup) was #1. While Eric signed everything in front of him (before the storm), I was amazed by the connection he had with everyone that simply asked for an autograph. He made the requests very personal. I already had Mr. Carmen's autograph from Winter Dreams.Congratulations Eric and our mutual hopes for a great holiday season!! We had been wishing for another HOB in Cleveland on NYE. Not to be too selfish, but please bring Wally, Dave, Jim and the Over Dubs to the Twin Cities. We have great venues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Well, I'm a little late getting to the party, we got an early start this morning for our turkey day; I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. Best wishes to all of the Raspberries and their families. Thanks, Eric, for the heart-felt message. You even survived meeting us crazy left-coast fans. I still can't put it all into perspective. I haven't been able to step far enough away to let it all sink in. When it finally does, it will remain with me as one of the greatest memories I have. Thanks again, Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazumi Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Eric, Thank you for the beautiful message. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I hope we will have more chance to see you the next year.Kazumi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggsherby Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Last year at this time, I was about 9 hours away from the greatest concert experience of my life. To then re-live that experience in New York and Atlantic City was truly amazing. I thank you, Eric and the "berries for what I could never have imagined as happening once, let alone three times...me being at an Eric Carmen and the Raspberries show and being right up front and center!I'm thankful for what you have done and if it is the end of the road for Raspberries, my wish has been fulfilled so .... do what you gotta do, and if you do it... I AM THERE to support you, if not, thanks for the memories!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Thanks Eric! Every time a message from you hits the board, the good vibes shoot through the roof! Feel free to make our day more often... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Thanks Eric!!Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too!Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Thanks, Eric, for the message.One year ago today my wife and I were flying from Utah to Cleveland to see something I never imagined would occur. That was, of course, the Raspberries reunion concert. We saw 5 of your concerts between then and New York.People say how great it is that you guys got together, and how grateful we are, but there really is no good way to put into words how I, and many others really feel about the band and its music.You, Jim, Wally and Dave have something special. I hope you are able to carry on and make 2006 another Raspberries year. That would be great. If you tour, I'll see at least half of them. If you put out a CD, I'll buy 100 and shower them upon friends and acquaintances. And if you do nothing, choosing to let it end in 2005, well, all I can say is thank you so very much for what you have done. You have made my life better, and that is something I will never forget.Best to you and your family,Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Eric - Thanks for the nice message, and thanks for making 2005 an extra special year for everyone on this list!!! Will see you at your next show.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymooladi Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Eric thanks for your sweet messsage. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to see you guys live. You made my YEAR!! By the sound of all these posts there are many people who love you including me. By taking so much of your time this year and working so hard you and Dave,Jim and Wally have made so many of us very happy. I only hope it was as forfulling for all of you. It was a thrill of a lifetime for me to get to meet you and see you live.Thank You EricJune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 But that doesn't mean your work is done, oh ageless one...Let me pull out one of my multi-personalities ..."Bah Humbug! If we don't get any new Raspberries or solo gig news by Christmas, Tiny Tim loses a leg, and all you'll get for Christmas dinner is an old boiled boot!"Ebeneezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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