PaulMaul Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Love the song, but the recording leaves a bit to be desired. For some reason the vocals sound buried, especially at the beginning.As a result I had trouble making out the lyrics. Imagine my surprise at seeing the "f-word" when I looked them up! This song seems like it had a definite shot as a single. Was there a "clean version" for radio airplay?Eric has an incredible knack for appealing melody lines. While many of these tracks boast an amazing "wall of sound," I can picture them sounding just as beautiful "unplugged" with a single piano or guitar. Another in a long line of triumphs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 "Starting Over" is a great song. But I don't like the inclusion of the f-word - it doesn't fit with the dignity of the song, IMHO.Hey PaulMaul, welcome, and I recommend buying the album ("Starting Over")...it's wall to wall great, as are all 4 Raspberries studio albums.They really are, it's no exaggeration..James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 One more thing PaulMaul.. If you like the sound of The Raspberries, Eric Carmen's first solo album ("Eric Carmen", Arista) probably tops the 4 Raspberries albums in that genre, it's that good. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mc Carthy Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 With all sincerity, I never heard the curse word in it!!! I am so swept away by the brillant arrangement and Mr Carmen's angelic vocal performance that it got past me! (Until the end of time) many blessings, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonecimar Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Starting Over is probably my favorite composition of Eric's. I was at first taken back a little when I realized what he was really saying.... but the more I listen to the song the more I get it, and the inclusion of "such language" I think just adds to the depth of emotion that the song is about.. it is pure, raw uncensored emotion pouring out to us through both lyric and music.... just my thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 You have a good ear...Eric has a great piano part that got buried in the strings, also. The song wasn't considered for a single (thus the lyric), but it should have been. Bernie did a montage with the piano demo- it's a beautiful piece or work. PM, you might want to check out the 'search' feature on the site. Eric has had a lot to say about his music, the music business, and oh so much more Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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