Definitive Collection

by Eric Carmen

Overview

The Definitive Collection lives up to its title. Over the course of a single disc, the compilation features all of Eric Carmen's best-known songs and biggest hits, from the pair of Raspberries hits ("Go All the Way," "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)") to such mainstream pop singles as "All by Myself" and "Hungry Eyes." While the Raspberries' albums are worthwhile listening in their own right, Carmen's solo records were often wildly uneven. The Definitive Collection distills all of the best songs from his spotty albums, making it essential for both casual listeners and Raspberries' fans who want a sampler of the songwriter's solo career. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	06/17/1997
Label:	Bmg / Sony Music Entertainment
UPC:	0886976939120
Rank:	221

Tracks

1. Go All the Way
2. I Wanna Be with You
3. Let's Pretend
4. Tonight
5. Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)
6. All by Myself
7. Sunrise
8. That's Rock N' Roll
9. Never Gonna Fall in Love Again
10. No Hard Feelings
11. Boats Against the Current
12. She Did It
13. Change of Heart
14. Hey Deanie
15. Desperate Fools
16. The Way We Used to Be
17. Hungry Eyes
18. Make Me Lose Control

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Eric Carmen   Primary Artist,Bass,Drums,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Conductor,Mellotron,Percussion,Tack Piano,Harpsichord,Synthesizer,Guitar (Rhythm),Piano (Electric),Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
The Raspberries   Primary Artist
James Newton Howard   Synthesizer
Joe Porcaro   Drums,Percussion
Mike Botts   Drums
Jim Bonfanti   Drums,Vocals
Bruce Johnston   Vocals (Background)
Burton Cummings   Piano
Dave Smalley   Bass,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)
David Campbell   Conductor
Curt Becher   Vocals (Background)
Dan Hrdlicka   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
D. Dwight Krueger   Drums,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Brian Russell   Vocals (Background)
Steve Knill   Bass,Vocals (Background)
George Sipl   Organ,Synthesizer,Vocals (Background)
Michael McBride   Drums,Vocals,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Richard Reising   Guitar,Harpsichord,Synthesizer,Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Jai Winding   Piano,Piano (Electric)
Joe Chemay   Vocals (Background)
Gene Estes   Percussion
Wally Bryson   Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Acoustic)
Samantha Sang   Vocals (Background)
Valerie Carter   Vocals (Background)
Scott McCarl   Bass,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic)
Nigel Olsson   Drums,Vocals (Background)
Richie Zito   Guitar (Electric)
Ollie E. Brown   Percussion
Brenda Russell   Vocals (Background)
Dave Wintour   Bass
Danny Kortchmar   Guitar (Acoustic)
Paul Buckmaster   Conductor
Tommy Morgan   Harmonica

Technical Credits

Bob Irwin   Compilation Producer,Producer,Mastering
Corky Stasiak   Assistant Engineer
Charles Calello   Horn Arrangements
David Thoener   Assistant Engineer
Jim DeMain   Engineer,Remixing
Bruce Johnston   Arranger
David Campbell   Arranger
Tom Rabstenek   Mastering
Arnei Rosenberg   Engineer
George Ybara   Assistant Engineer
Tony d'Amico   Engineer
George Sipl   Remixing
David Henson   Engineer
Kevin Herron   Assistant Engineer
Rita Karidis   Art Direction
Jim Bell   Engineer
Jack Sherdel   Engineer
Joe Barbaria   Assistant Engineer
Larry Emerine   Engineer
Franke Previte   Composer
Don Gehman   Engineer
Eric Carmen   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Doug Sax   Mastering
John DeNicola   Composer
Dean Pitchford   Composer
Dennis Kirk   Engineer
Dennis Ferrante   Assistant Engineer
Val Garay   Mixing
Howard Steele   Engineer
Mark Howlett   Engineer
Jimmie Haskell   Horn Arrangements
Rod O'Brien   Assistant Engineer
Jimmy Ienner   Producer,Executive Producer
The Raspberries   Arranger,Associate Producer
Thom Wilson   Engineer
George Marino   Mastering
Tim Kramer   Engineer
Tony Camillo   Horn Arrangements
Paul Buckmaster   Arranger
Shelly Yakus   Engineer
Bob Gaudio   Producer
Bernie Grundman   Mastering
Kevin Beamish   Engineer