Eric Carmen Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Songwriters release 'Dirty Dancing' demos By Whitney Matheson I'm always interested in Dirty Dancing factoids, and here's one that just came across my desk: The original demos of "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" and "Hungry Eyes" have been unearthed, along with another song intended for the 1987 film. They'll be released Sept. 8 with proceeds benefiting the Patrick Swayze Pancreas Cancer Research Fund. You can preview the tunes right now on MySpace. They're different from the finished tracks -- songwriter Franke Previte sang Hungry Eyes before Eric Carmen recorded it. Previte and singer Rachelle Cappelli duetted on "Time of My Life" (also co-written by Previte) before Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes belted out the final version. During filming, Swayze and Jennifer Grey danced to this rendition of the song, not what we hear on the soundtrack. Dancing die-hards can hear more about the music and behind-the-scenes activity via the "Dirty Dancing: Limited Keepsake Edition" DVD box set released last month. It includes several new interviews and a tribute to Swayze. —USAToday, Jun 09, 2010 __________ Lest anyone be deceived, this is NOT the original demo of "Hungry Eyes". This is a re-recording that borrows heavily from the arrangement on the record. Perhaps the writer of the article got it wrong, but, with all due respect to Frankie and John, there are things on this "demo" that were created in my studio, not the least of which is the entire "bridge section" (where the sax solo is on my recording, the d minor section, which I created to break up the choruses). Additionally, all the guitar lines that Daris Adkins and I painstakingly worked out are suddenly part of the "original demo." I'm all for a record that raises funds for cancer research, and pays tribute to the late Patrick Swayze, but this is a lot of hooey. Maybe the original demos were edited and then they overdubbed all sorts of new guitars and stuff. I also don't remember Frankie's voice sounding anything like this on the "original.' It was much sweeter. This sounds like Frankie copying my performance, right down to the ad libs. By passing this off as "the original demo", it gives people the impression that I copied Frankie's vocal performance and arrangement. Much as I like Frankie, that just "ain't so." Why not just call the record a re-recording, by the song's writers to raise money for cancer research? Nothing wrong with that! e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Revisionsist songwriting! Yoo-hoo, Fred, are you busy at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Kirk said: Revisionsist songwriting! Yoo-hoo, Fred, are you busy at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les R. Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Eric, Maybe he should have called his group "Franke & the KnockOFFs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Eric, are you going to send a note to these guys telling them to get their story straight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 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". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy-Ann Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 A lot of us have heard demos...and demos never usually sound like a fully produced song. This "original demo" sounds like a fully produced cover of the song that was released. Not a demo. If you take a song like Harry Nilsson's "Cuddly Toy" written for and sung by Davy Jones of the Monkees, you can hear a clear distinction between Nilsson's demo and the final produced song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacote Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 .......if my memory serves correctly, this recording was done in 1998 or 99.......that pretty much disqualifies it as the original demo............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
second moon Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Good evening,Konbanwa,Eric.I read your posts tonigt. I was a new member,one month passed.Meeting of EC.com with Eric means I'm sad.(in my mind)I can't say goodbye to beautiful(x4) Eric.(in my mind)So,I was being experienced in Eric as a poster. Eric,I didn't know is here. I understood that. I found out finally that I don't always say liked Eric's posts.I think that I can't buy CD&itunes another "Hungry Eyes" in Japan. It's O.K. It's not my favarite. I'm sorry.I know some members and avatars.It's fun.(angelina's avatar keeps changing?)Japan becomes rainy season this week.See you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Talk about being disingenuous and not giving credit where it's due... Welcome to the music industry. Make a buck by misleading, misrepresenting and downright lying. I'm sorry they felt they had to do this. It does not only Eric a complete disservice, but the people who are supporting the benefit effort by buying it. --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 second moon.....you are wonderful....keep posting my avatar keeps changing because I have commitment issues Actually, I'm more of a clown.....think of me as a tall Okamura Takashi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy-Ann Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 darlene said: I'm sorry they felt they had to do this. It does not only Eric a complete disservice, but the people who are supporting the benefit effort by buying it. Right you are, once again, Darlene! PS: Hi Second Moon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
second moon Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Thank you,angelina. O.K.Long Tall Sally? No,Long Tall Okamura, is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 who knew he could dance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
second moon Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Okamura Takashi not only the comedian but also a new excellent in Japan is actor,and dancer. He was famous from childhood because he was very good at dance. Now though he is not tall so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspberrybelle Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Thank you Second Moon for sharing this video. It's great to start the day with good music. Their cheerfulness and enthusiasm are infectious and uplifting to the spirit.Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
second moon Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Thank you for liking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aventurine Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hi angelina! Oh? Why do you know Okamura? Probably you live in Tokyo not Naples! Because you know too much about Japan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Aventurine said: Oh? Why do you know Okamura? Probably you live in Tokyo not Naples! Because you know too much about Japan! Hi Aventurine....long before I moved to Naples, I lived in NYC and NJ. I worked for an investment bank named Solomon Inc and had the choice to relocate for two years to either London or Tokyo...I chose London because I was young, foolish and had a penchant for blonde women...LOL But I always enjoyed Japanese culture. One of my training partners in martial arts a few years back, here in Florida, was from Japan. He and I got along very well. I've yet to travel to Japan but hope to do so someday! I've been to other parts of Asia...but not Japan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aventurine Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 If you travel in Japan, I welcome you with second moon! Blonds increase recently in Japan! The blond hair never matches a Japanese face.... I don't recommend it in the summer. It is ... in Japanese summer being very hot and humid. It's very sultry today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Aventurine...you are so sweet. Personally.....I LOVE ALL women, blonde, brunette or redhead...LOL Also, I am used to humidity since I reside in SW Florida the past 16 years. YUCK! LOL Say hi to second moon for me! Kon'nichiwa!!! (ryhmes with Booyah!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy-Ann Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hi Aventurine, My favorite bath products are from Japan. Kose Happy Bath Day Precious Rose. I've used it for years now. I wish they would sell it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy-Ann Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 angelina said: Aventurine...you are so sweet. Personally.....I LOVE ALL women, blonde, brunette or redhead...LOL How come I don't doubt that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aventurine Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Oh! The fragrance of the rose of this cose article is very good! I like fragrances of the roses, too and bring up a lot of roses in little my garden. In spring, I floated this oil and a lot of rose and enjoyed a "rose bath". Like a princess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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