Raspbernie Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Now here's something you don't see every day: a SUPER RARE shot of Dave, Jim and Eric playing at their much raved about concert at Carnegie Hall in 1973, courtesy of Craig Janos. Wow! GREAT seats, Craig! Bernie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Didn't want to leave Wally out Here's an AMAZING shot of the full band. My guess would be it was taken during a rousing version of "Go All The Way!" ERIC: "C'mon! Everybody!" (as he, Dave and the entire SRO crowd clap their hands to Wally's scorching opening guitar riff!) Bernie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Incredible shots! I've seen some of Craig's others photos, he's got a great eye. Thanks Craig - and Bernie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi Bernie! Thanks for posting these. Thanks for the kind words Marvin! I have amazing memories of this show 9/26/73. It was the first of 6 Raspberries concerts I attended in the 70's...not counting 4 reunion shows. I saw the original group lineup four times and the Carmen/Bryson/McBride/McCarl lineup twice.The photos were taken with my fathers Ciroflex Twin Lens reflex camera. I was on a first date with the girl who eventually became my wife's maid-of-honor! It was her birthday and she was a fan of Stories...the opening act. By the end of the show she was a Raspberries fan.There are several other shots from this show that I gave Bernie. Do you plan on posting those as well Bernie? If not, I will post them to my Facebook and let everyone here know when.Thanks again Bernie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Craig let us know when they're posted on FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I will Marvin, thanks.I forgot to mention that I made copies of these photos and gave a set to each member of the band at one of their Highline Ballroom, NYC reunion shows a couple years ago. Each one of the band members were thrilled to see photos from this famous concert that had never been seen before. I have one photo from the Carnegie show that all the members of the bans signed for me too! Finally meeting them after all these years was one of the biggest thrills of my life. Thank you Eric, Wally, Dave and Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I've known Craig for a few years through a Beach Boys newsgroup that we both belong to, and he's not only a great guy and a superb photographer, but also a fine musician. Keep the photos coming Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDREA Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thank you so much Craig and Bernie!!! Very beautiful photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm confused....my calendar notes that it is St. Patrick's Day...yet I feel as if it's Christmas morning. What great shots of one of the band's career highlights. Thanks Craig!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMMY TUNES Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 angelina said: I'm confused....my calendar notes that it is St. Patrick's Day...yet I feel as if it's Christmas morning. Hey John! You got some line of shit. You must be great with the ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 With a screen name like angelina..I need some lines! LOL (wouldn't be surprised if I used the second half of that line before!) John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT from Mo Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Very cool pics! Thank you Craig and Bernie for sharing these with all of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I was there! I was 18 and Rockin' and Rollin'!! A Great show!!! I'll never forget it!! Yep...I was a fan since back then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Great shots Craig! Thanks Bernie for posting them .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Those are totally dynamic pictures! Thanks for sharing them, both Craig and Bernie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 thanks for sharing guys..totally awesome pics!! wow,if only we had the sound to go with it!! just great stuff..lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 That was a real treat! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thanks so much Bernie and Craig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Craig, can you describe some of your memories and feelings about that legendary night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Wow Tony...I do have very vivid memories from that night because it was a big personal night for me...not Raspberries related. As I posted above, it was my first date with a girl named Debbie who I thought was the most beautiful girl in the world till I met my present day wife Diana. We dated for several years and then broke up...badly. Eventually, we became friends and when I started dating my wife-to-be I introduced them and they became best friends and eventually my wife's maid-of-honor.As for the Raspberries...wow...I had discovered them a year earlier and had bought all their records up till that point. I got tickets (still have the stubbs) and couldn't wait. Unlike what the photos show, my seats weren't that great...somewhere in the back of the hall. But, I walked up to the stage several times to take the pics. I really didn't care for Stories (unlike my date) and I couldn't wait for the Raspberries to come on. When they opened with the Ticket To Ride riff I was floored. My other fav band was the Beatles. I remember the concert going by very quickly once the Raspberries came on. My absolute favorite song was "Let's Pretend"...it is still my favorite song of all-time along with "Don't Worry Baby" by the Beach Boys. "I Can Remember" was the other standout song for me.I went on to see the Raspberries 5 more times after that before they broke up. One great memory of the later concerts was Eric performing "Let's Pretend (slow version)/Starting Over" medley at the "Joint In The Woods" in Parsippany NJ. Eric also played drums on one song that night although I can't remember which one. Maybe you remember Eric? I recorded that show on a small cassette recorded and still have the tape somewhere...haven't seen it in many years. My last Raspberries concert before the reunion was at "My Fathers' Place" in Long Island. I think this was one of their last shows.Tony, I know you only asked about the Carnegie show...but as I was typing, I was remembering and it just came pouring out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Great memories Craig. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Find that tape Craig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angloberry Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I remember reading the agonising story in "Marathon Man" about Wally taking along his tape recorder to record the (greatest Raspberries gig of all time)show, and being told to turn it off! Aaagh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thanks Craig! Talk about electricity in the air that night...It sounds like some people's hair might have been sticking straight up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 craig,you are a saint!! thank you my friend!! lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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