Angloberry Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I just watched the Mike Douglas "Change of Heart" video again. I never noticed it before but what a pity that when asked about Raspberries, Eric said "I shudder to mention it" . A good indication of how he felt then perhaps and how time helps heal old wounds Raspberries ROCK! Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahoodore Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 well, eric doesnt look too keen in this one. first of all, he's on a piano... i'm not sure but i think the piano on the track is a wurlitzer (sp?) ....it looks weird...and i think EC is uncomfortable 'trying' to make it look real...he also appears either nervous or smug...or maybe both...cynical...yeah...thats it...of course I should recognize that trait as EC has tagged me as being cynical in a previous post lol....bahooey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 An objective post re: Eric Carmen's music is a good thing.The above is not this.The above is mean spirited trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 P.S. I enjoyed the video. I reckon it must be tough to play in that type of forum....but it was the right thing to do...and I recall as a fan back then that I was thrilled to see my favorite artist whether in concert, on Merv, Mike, etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmichel Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Back then an appearance on The Mike Douglas Show was still pretty big stuff...MTV was still several years away...I used to watch Mike Douglas to see some of the current pop acts...There weren't many other places on TV to find them then...And i don't remember seeing Eric on Mike Douglas...But it's likely I did...Because I was always wanting to see the artists that I was playing on the radio...And back then I played "Change Of Heart" alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Bahoo, The track featured both electric AND acoustic piano. The electric was NOT a Wurlitzer. I wasn't the least bit "uncomfortable" trying to "make it look real." And finally, I was neither "nervous" nor "smug." I'm actually a pretty shy person. What you observed is me, trying to get past my shyness during the interview portion of the show. When I read your posts, I wonder why you choose to see only the most negative explanations for everything. If you dislike me, why not post on the website of someone you like? ec 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I guess there really is a "Grey Area" that separates - a fan's identifying with someone's music -and a fan's assuming they REALLY know that artist and then proceeding to project their own most negative thoughts and feelings on that very same artist they admire and think they know. Eric, the only thing I truly know about you is you have made great music that has brought many people great joy.If I have ever crossed the boundary of this "Grey Area"-then I am truly sorry.-Ira. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Boy am I bummed out now. My computer won't let me download the program to watch these videos. (it's cause it my computer at work)I'm missing all the cool EC videos. That does it... I'm getting a computer at home! <img border="0" alt="[Rant]" title="" src="graemlins/rant.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 speaking of mike douglas,he really did alot for rock by supporting all those great bands he had on his show..kudos to mike and the exposure and support he gave at a time he didnt have to at all!!!! lol,chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Hey Gina P. We don't seem to be able to download this stuff either. Maybe its because we are in N.Z. and sytems or something are different???Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 The Mike Douglas Show was a phenomenon! John Lennon appeared many times on Mike's show. I remember watching it religiously each afternoon when I came home from school.Bernie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatleJay Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I was lucky enough to have seen Raspberries on The Mike Douglas Show. I was nine years old at the time. It was exciting for me to see the guys who sang "Go All The Way". It was at that moment that I became cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAM Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 That's the secret? Damn, I've been trying to be cool for over 50 years now and it still ain't happened! Gotta get me some Mike Douglas videos!Thanks for the tip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesberry Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Some hip shades could get you there too MAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAM Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Heck, my hips are to the point where they provide all the shade I need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I remember watching the Mike Douglas show as a kid but I was so young then I don't remember any specifics.Muzza, the administrator over the system for the company I work for won't allow certain downloads. Wonder why your system won't allow it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspberrywine Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I always thought Mike Douglas was sorta picking up where Ed Sullivan left off, giving programming time to pop and rock musicians . Alot of other variety and talk shows didnt do too much of that. It was cool cause Douglas didnt seem to treat the rock and pop people with any condenscension whatsoever, he seemed very respectful and interested. Granted he was a little freaked out at Lennon occasionally. He wasnt a bad singer either in that crooner sorta way. Alot of people watched Douglas, hes sort of an unheralded hero of pop culture in that period really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I just watched the video again. Bahoo has a point. Eric does come off a little pompous...dissing his old band, quietly responding to Mike, like a professor who is sooooooo beyond that old silly stuff. Maybe just a bad choice of words...Maybe just quiet and shy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Is there somewhere to see this video online? - I'd love to watch it. I remember always trying to catch The Mike Douglas Show just to see if a musical group was going to perform! I think the last group I ever caught was Player doing "If Looks Could Kill" On Eric's shyness - I can't imagine how you managed to overcome it to perform to such massive crowds - That's pretty amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Multimedia - Video at the top of the page, AJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Thanks Tony! I usually enter the forum directly and bypass the main page! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I think I became a "performer" to conquer my shyness. Once you walk onstage you either sink or swim. Strangely, there's a certain anonymity performing before thousands of people that makes it very easy for me. It's almost impossible for me to sing in front of a small group of friends. Go figure. ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggsherby Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Why don't you try it at "Weekend and Bernies", we're there to help you overcome that fear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 If that small group of friends joins in with a nice Beach Boys type harmony, I bet it would be easier for Eric. So start practicing up all you WAB IV Freaks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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