Eric Carmen (born Eric Howard Carmen in Cleveland, Ohio, on 11 August 1949;… Read Full Bio ↴Eric Carmen (born Eric Howard Carmen in Cleveland, Ohio, on 11 August 1949; died 8 March 2024) was an American guitarist and keyboardist remembered as the lead vocalist of The Raspberries and for the numerous hit songs he had in the 1970s and 1980s, first as a member of The Raspberries (who had a million-selling single with "Go All the Way") and then with his solo career that included hits such as All By Myself" (released in 1976), "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again", "She Did It", "Hungry Eyes" (written by J. DeNicola and F. Previte for the iconic 'Dirty Dancing' soundtrack, and "Make Me Lose Control".

Carmen's first solo single "All By Myself" was penned by Carmen based on a classical theme by Sergei Rachmaninoff. It was subsequently covered by Celine Dion and also used in the opening scene of the movie 'Bridget Jones' Diary'.

Besides his successful solo career, Carmen is remembered as one of the rock'n'rollers behind the Cleveland, Ohio-based band The Raspberries. As lead vocalist and co-songwriter, he helped the group gain big popularity in the 70s through arena-ready hits such as "Go All the Way" and "Tonight", with the band becoming a cult figure among power pop fans. Carmen reunited with Raspberries producer Jimmy Ienner to be a part of the 'Dirty Dancing' soundtrack, a commercial juggernaut that achieved massive success and was RIAA certified multi-platinum. Carmen's song "Hungry Eyes" reached the top 40 charts in Canada, Germany, the U.S., and elsewhere while attracting critical acclaim. Over the years, Carmen's work has been praised by many of his fellow musicians including Bruce Springsteen and Ringo Starr among others.

On 24 December 2013, the first new recording in over 15 years by Carmen titled "Brand New Year" was released.

All by Myself
Eric Carmen Lyrics

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When I was young
I never needed anyone
And makin' love was just for fun
Those days are gone

Livin' alone
I think of all the friends I've known
But when I dial the telephone

Nobody's home

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't want to live, all by myself anymore

Hard to be sure
Sometimes I feel so insecure
And love so distant and obscure
Remains the cure

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't want to live, all by myself anymore

When I was young
I never needed anyone
And makin' love was just for fun
Those days are gone

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't want to live, all by myself anymore

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't want to live, all by myself anymore

All by myself
Don't want to be, all by myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eric Carmen's song All by Myself expresses the feelings of loneliness and longing for companionship. Carmen reflects on his youth when he never needed anyone and intimacy was just a casual affair. However, as he has grown older, he thinks of all the friends he has known and tries to connect with them but is unsuccessful, feeling isolated and alone. Carmen struggles with insecurity and the distance between him and love, although he believes that love is the ultimate solution to his loneliness.

The repetition of the phrase "All by myself" emphasizes the despair and frustration of the singer's situation. He acknowledges that he no longer wants to be alone and desires someone with whom to share his life. The lyrics also capture the essence of the human experience and the realization that life is not solely about individualism but is interconnected with relationships that bring purpose, joy, and love.

Overall, the lyrics in All by Myself are an honest reflection of the human condition, as they explore the themes of loneliness, desire for love, and the importance of meaningful relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was young
In my youth

I never needed anyone
I was self-sufficient and didn't rely on anyone

And makin' love was just for fun
Having sex was casual and not emotional

Those days are gone
That time period is over

Livin' alone
Currently residing without any companionship

I think of all the friends I've known
Recalling all acquaintances I've had

But when I dial the telephone
Whenever I call someone

Nobody's home
No one is available to talk

All by myself
Completely alone

Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue being alone

Hard to be sure
Difficult to know for certain

Sometimes I feel so insecure
Occasionally feeling uncertain and doubtful

And love so distant and obscure
Finding intimacy and affection far and indistinct

Remains the cure
However, it is still the solution to my problems

All by myself
Entirely solitary

Don't want to live, all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue with no companionship

When I was young
Back when I was youthful

I never needed anyone
I was always self-sufficient

And makin' love was just for fun
Sex was merely casual

Those days are gone
That time period has ended

All by myself
Completely alone

Don't want to be, all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue being alone

All by myself
Entirely solitary

Don't want to live, all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue with no companionship

All by myself
Completely alone

Don't want to be, all by myself
I do not want to be completely alone.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Carmen, Sergei Rachmaninoff

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@craig1538

6w↑2.5K

Sad news from his official website: Eric Carmen passed away today aged 74. His music will live on in our hearts and minds, and our condolences go to his family, friends and fans at this sad time.

@bluesky11187

6w↑70

Oh my heart is broken such a masterpiece , rest in peace 😭

@AlgoNudger

6w↑15

First comment, huh?

@Imnottapinata

6w↑30

RiP

@lmeupos218

6w↑47

Just read the sad news. That’s why I’m here. Great singer.

@sharoncorbin5466

6w↑33

RIP his music will live on. Classic

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@michealsullivan4205

6w↑268

Shortly after graduating from high school, my girlfriend died in a car accident. After a few months of trying to heal from her loss I enlisted in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. I eventually found myself in the middle of the Mojave desert at Marine Corps base 29 Palms as a field medic/base dispensary corpsman. A "sand sailor"...and about as isolated as one could get. At that time you couldn't get radio or television reception unless you paid for a cable sevice. 1976 I found this album at the base exchange and could really relate to this song. On my "down days" I would play this song from time to time. I still have the album. RIP Eric Carmen.

@theminecrafthaag1609

6w↑18

God bless you, life teaches to be resilient and strong.

@angelaangela7356

6w↑6

❤

@johnmorrison3970

5w↑1

Was that near China Lake in the Mojave?

@michealsullivan4205

5w↑5

@@johnmorrison3970
A bit farther South and West. Near Joshua Tree National Park.

@johnmorrison3970

5w↑3

. Thnx. My dad was stationed in CL '79-80...I was a kid

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@nicholasbersito6942

6w↑367

Who else is listening to this after finding out that he just recently passed away

@bloodlilith1

6w↑3

@uwbay8520

6w↑3

me too

@brendawhipple7167

6w↑2

Me🥺

@evgeniyasava7101

@vindshock9077

accck😢

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@valvasco49

6w↑271

Today I cried, This song is the symbol of my adolescence. RIP Eric....:(

@brittalbach416

6w↑12

me too, I am crying and this was for me truly the symbol of my life when I was young. Luckily today, I have Lord Jesus in my life, so I am never alone anymore. Rest in peace, dear Eric 💐🌺🌹🌹🌹

@chirineballan4659

6w↑4

Me too, always brings tears to my eyes, RIP 🌹

@lottetimes

5w↑1

Wahhhh😂

@yolandamarin6817

me too.😢

@tedtimothy9074

6w↑1K

In Memoriam - Mr. Eric Carmen - "When I was young, I never needed anyone, those days are gone".

@jcorsen

6w↑16

rest in peace

@AstorSkywalker

6w↑23

Memorable lyrics and music. RIP Mr. Carmen.

@LGranthamsHeir

6w↑12

RIP Eric. No longer "All By Myself" anymore.

@USvitoria

6w↑5

Rip ❤

@DeadKingEpic

6w↑12

Talent personified!!

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@DavidMartin-zv3ev

6w↑328

I remember this song very well. I was in the Air Force 1977. I was stationed overseas hanging out at the recreation Center when I heard this. I was alone on the base and I just arrive there. I didn’ know anyone. So I sat there on the couch listening to this song. I felt alone. But little by little I started to meet new friends. Some where in the same boat as me. We all became friends. Thank you Eric Carmen for being there. I will never forget this song.

@7kadoel

6w↑8

Thank you for your service! ❤️🤍💙

@gregorycollins6561

6w↑11

It is a powerful song.

@nancycesario9206

6w↑6

Thank you for serving our country.

@heatherstonebridge

6w↑5

Your post made me tear up. Thank you for your service!

@adriennerobinson1180

Aww

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@user-tn9yu4pb4o

6w↑87

I have a strong feeling that he’s not by himself. He’s with friends and loved ones and he wants us to know that he is with us as well. We’ll see you later Eric. Peace

@stephentroisi5827

5w↑7

So beautifully said.

@carmenmaraschin5785

4w↑4

❤❤❤❤😢

@bartgomez4872

4w↑28

Eric Carmen and Karen Carpenter have been the most beautiful and soothing voices of my generation. God bless both their eternal souls.❤

@RedneckSwede

6w↑264

This isn't a song, it's a true performance. Forever loved, never alone. Rest in peace, Eric. Thank you.

@Cj-sq7mu

6w↑7

Thank you RedneckSwede for your message. I absolutely agree with you. Eric's lyrics and beautiful gift of voice is and will remain a blessing. I wish I still had this original album. Yet at my young age - - - LOL! Even @ 65 years young, his voice and songs bring me back to happier times in my life. Tale Svenska?

@ejud2001

6w↑2

Well said!

@lisaharms9387

🙏 🙏 🙏 Amen

@jamesslick4790

6w↑596

RIP Eric Carmen. This song has always "spoke to me". I hope you are no longer all by your self! 🥲

@victorbarruzza8262

6w↑12

I couldn’t agree with you anymore than you said, but one thing for me I had come back from Vietnam and it was a song that really sun deep in my heart and I’ve been listening to it often on for years I had a thumbs up on that song way before he passed and rest in peace

@freeshrugs63

6w↑4

He is in the stardust that belongs to all of us. ❤

@cocatfan

6w↑3

LOL, What makes you think he was by himself. He is now.

@jamesslick4790

6w↑1

You, Sir are the uninvited jagoff any given event. People are actually happy when you leave. @@cocatfan

@jamesslick4790

So glad you made it out of the war. I salute you bro! 👍👍@@victorbarruzza8262

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@AdamBateman69

5w↑49

We Lost A Legendary Artist.
But JESUS. Got One.

@user-tx6gg6qr3p

It's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. then it is for a rich man to enter heaven!!!!!!

@okboomer1340

4w↑8

I was lucky enough to meet Eric Carmen in person. I was parking cars at the Gates Mills Towers in Mayfield Heights Ohio, where Eric lived at the time.(1985?) I was a 21 year old valet for Milano's Italian Restaurant running to get a car in the underground garage adjacent to the restaurant. There in the garage, Eric appeared out of nowhere. I said hi, and stupidly said, you are all be yourself...he laughed, got into a Mercedes 450 SL convertible and drove away...I still remember it as it if were yesterday. RIP.

@johnmcdermott4929

6w↑280

Another day that music died. They’re coming around all too frequently. Rest in peace Eric you legend.

@JohnSmith-gq9gn

6w↑5

American Pie.....Bye Bye

@makelifematter1896

Just don't make them like I grew up on was blessed

@sandragarciatorres7455

4w↑1

Yes all my teen legends are leaving this world😢

@aarongoldstein7614

6w↑386

You might be all by yourself but you remain the hearts of millions. R.I.P.

@peterkaabi5339

6w↑4

Excellent response

@BrianCarnevaleB26

6w↑4

Later in life it is the only way to go-----------------------------"All by myself with my hound dog!" Rocks in your head if you think we need a woman to be happy in our later years! HELL NO!

@BrianCarnevaleB26

no stress when you are alone & stress is a killer and shortens your life just like sending spam will keep you alone in your younger life Cat Hourihan. We will see how long it takes for you to finally grow up and be a responsible adult instead of hiding behind youse MammY spam queen!

@lauradiener6077

6w↑2

He still has his fans

@user-zh3jg1fc4n

6w↑1

Word!

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@bbalderston125

6w↑75

Tears actually. Grown man... RIP 😢🙏🏾. This is a song you can listen to 20 times in a row and it evokes the same emotion each time.

@luisjrflores6680

6w↑55

R.I.P. Eric Carmen
(August 11, 1949) (March 11, 2024)

@marcleventhal7806

6w↑201

So sad. One of the most underrated power pop artists of the past 50 years. Rest in peace, Eric.

@stanislouse4168

6w↑5

Nothing UNDERRATED at all! He was ALWAYS being-played. WHERE WERE YOU???

@larryshannond4524

6w↑1

I know, how you feel ! His songs touch and rescued me . Loved his song for years, But his name wasn't pushed out there ! I loved his songs but didn't recognize his face or name. I know Carol Bayer sager, Joanne Mitchell, Lionel Richie, Burt Backrack ( I know I jacketed up the spelling of their names) ERIC CARMEN'S NAME SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN OUR EARS, A WHOLE LOT MORE ,AND HIS NAME IN OUR EARS JUST AS MUCH. GREAT ARTIST

@gwenmilam3774

6w↑193

I was so sad to hear of Eric Carman’s passing today and I immediately thought of this song.

@LaCruzEnElJardin

6w↑2

Who's Eric Cartman?

@ritacapozzi3534

6w↑1

Me too. So I am playing it and singing with EC. ❤

@richardclark4580

6w↑1

Me too! My girlfriend and I listened to the Raspberries and his solo songs as well. Very romantically arranged and we would make out passionately while his music played in the background....😢

@GillianJaneBirchCampian

6w↑39

I was three when you were born and now I'm 78. Your music has accompanied me for more than six decades. Thank you.

@margaretminiere7318

6w↑34

He loved Rachmaninov's music and was inspired by Rach's piano concerto no. 2 to write this beautiful song. RIP dear Eric and thank you.

@user-wj9uz8wb2p

4w↑1

Love the song and what you wrote

@margaretminiere7318

Thank you. Enjoy the music.@@user-wj9uz8wb2p

@margaretminiere7318

3w↑1

@user-vr2ew8js5q Music touches people differently and it's not surprising that our reactions are not always similar to others. There is a mystery somewhere ...

@vlpr-en5cc

@@margaretminiere7318 Yes, you are right to say that the opinion of one person cannot coincide with the opinion of others. To be honest, I am very sorry that a man like Eric Carmen recently left us. Yes, the death of any person is a tragedy, especially since very talented, cheerful people are passing away. With my statement in the comment above, I wanted to express my attitude towards such a composer as Sergei Rachmaninoff a little. His piano concertos are all masterpieces. I've just been listening to Concerto No. 3 lately. There is longing in him, yes, it is longing for the homeland that he left a long time ago. It's incredibly sad, maybe that's exactly the pain I would feel if I were in his place. And listening to ALL by myself, I also feel something that makes me cry inside myself, because this work is like an outburst of the soul, compassion for one's neighbor. But sometimes it is impossible to avoid the path to the irrevocable, unfortunately, it is impossible.

@margaretminiere7318

@@vlpr-en5cc I appreciated your thoughtful words and unfortunately it is true what you say about the path to the irrevocable, and so well put. Yes, it is a tragedy when a person dies (RIP Eric Carmen) and, as you say, some very talented, cheerful people are passing away at the moment. I am thinking right now of Maurizio Pollini, a wonderful pianist, who died about two weeks ago. I was shocked that hardly any news of his demise was reported by the press and the television. For the last two days I have been listening on YouTube to the four Rachmaninoff piano concertos played by the excellent Ukrainian pianist, Anna Fedorova. As you say, his piano concertos are all masterpieces and I must say that I am now particularly attracted to No. 3., one performance of which was played by Rachmaninoff and conducted by Mahler in New York ! The beginning enraptures one. Yes, longing, yearning, sadness, passion is there in his music. Just listen to his "Elegie" no. 3, played by the composer himself on the Telarc CD "A Window in Time" .I believe his first three concertos were written before he fled Russia in 1917 and the fourth was written in 1926 and revised two or three times. Apparently after having left his beloved Russia he could not really compose music and devoted himself to giving concerts. I have a small book entitled "Réflexions et Souvenirs" where texts which appeared between 1910 and 1943 in English or Russian have been translated into French. It is highly absorbing and revelatory. In the first chapter he talks about the Russia he had known and how he loved the Steppes, the cornfields, farming, etc. There is a very interesting DVD about him too where we "meet" his grandson who at the time was living in the house that his grandfather built in the 1930s outside Lucerne. I fell under the spell of Rachmaninoff many years ago and am still there !

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@user-sy9yf8zd9u

6w↑87

Rest in peace. This song has always brought tears from my eyes. You spoke to the lonely hearts in the world and let us know we were not alone in being alone which gave a little comfort somehow. Thank you.

@billgonzales8978

Amen sir

@harrietritter1655

6w↑2

Yes, a very sad song but beautiful!.

@alejandroantonelli8775

Triste noticia Q.E.D.P Eric

@LGranthamsHeir

6w↑156

RIP Eric. No longer "All By Myself" anymore.

@cocatfan

6w↑3

😂

@matthewramirez6194

6w↑4

He's indeed no longer by himself. He is now up with the sweet angels in heaven! RIP and thanks for the music!

@cocatfan

6w↑2

@@matthewramirez6194 😂

@LGranthamsHeir

@@matthewramirez6194 Amen.

@LGranthamsHeir

@@matthewramirez6194 Amen

@LuisOrtizMx78

4w↑5

R.I.P. Eric Carmen 😢😢😢
Una de las canciones más bellas de la historia sin duda alguna.

@joangentile2731

6w↑49

So sad to hear the news about Eric Carmen. He passed away in his sleep. He was 73 years old. RIP Eric Carmen xoxo

@user-hs3xb3wl8i

6w↑250

Your beautiful voice will never be forgotten, Eric. Rest in peace.

@potatomatop9326

6w↑63

When I was young, I never needed anyone; those days are not gone. All by myself, I wanna be all by myself. RIP Eric.

@brittalbach416

6w↑1

DONT wanna be all by myself .. or are you speaking for yourself ?😥

@julieeadie3105

Absolutely, I never needed anyone..All by myself is what I want to be..

@mystery.flower

6w↑15

Now singing in heaven... Rest In Peace, legend 🤍

@douglasdutra5483

6w↑34

Rest in peace Eric Carmen. Your music will live forever.

@JamesBermingham

6w↑82

RIP Eric Carmen.
I loved this song as a teenager and still do as an adult.
A true masterpiece. ❤️🪄

@KevinSkarritt

6w↑170

RIP Eric. Thank you for SO many high school slow dances. This song was the first to really move me.

@elzbietakujawa4739

6w↑3

Przepiękna...wzruszająca piosenka!!!
Zostaniesz w sercach wielu NA ZAWSZE!!❤❤❤
spoczywaj w pokoju...niech Oan obdarzy CIĘ MIŁOSIERDZIEM❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@jackierivera2514

6w↑22

RIP Eric Carmen 🙏 When you came to the Hard Rock Cafe Cleveland with your lovely wife Amy, you were always so vibrant and loved life. Your songs will play forever more! ❤

@HairGypsy-vv2pz

6w↑18

Rest In Sweet Peace Eric.❤
I used to sing along with your record when I was a kid growing up. My Mom bought two 45's of this song. We ruined the first one from overplay! Then my Mom got tickets and we went to see you on tour, I think it was with Olivia Newton John! Thank you Eric for being a huge part of the soundtrack of of my life and beautiful memories with my Mom!
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

@user-zv8tt6pd5l

6w↑71

This was music, when music existed, the good kind, when the stars were authentic, leaving things as wonderful as this song. R.I.P. Eric.

@PaintByNumbers2222

15w↑178

I've never been able to listen to this song without my eyes welling up with tears... even as a child...6 years old in 1975... I felt the sadness flow through my body when i would heart it in the radio (KFRC in San Francisco), yet I had no idea what the meaning of this song was. I still have the same feeling every time I hear it. Such a priceless masterpiece. ❤

@Cornusnuttallii

Dr. Don Rose (snort snort). The epitome of obnoxious. LOL

@yanethbarrientos266

7w↑8

I know that feeling... as I read your post a beautiful memory came to me while I was listening to this song, I was 6 years old while riding in my dad's car back in 1984 in Mexico City, and while listening to the radio, this song came up, and it resonated with my mood at the time because I felt melancholic and sad, but it felt good to hear the song because it transmitted a comfort, soothing feeling, so after this song they played , Paul McCartney, Let em in,it felt so good, that the memory keeps stirring up my head over and over again. God Bless...

@robertoseverino4298

6w↑4

Piangevo allora e piango ancora adesso.

@Winter-ny1wu

6w↑1

О-о-о-о, вы написали мои мысли и чувства, и мне тоже в 1975 году было 6 лет, когда я услышала эту песню... Россия.

@kennethmanning1821

6w↑2

I was 10 you guys making me feel old😅 .it's a blessing we still here I'm sure we have friends family that are not 😔

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@user-hy8uu4ii2r

6w↑20

10代の日々、こんにちは、さようなら。良くも悪くも。素晴らしい音楽をどうもありがとうございます。出逢得た事に感謝します。

@user-ko6ey8tu4t

6w↑1

71歳のお爺さんです、バッドフィンガーからのエリック・カルメンのファンです。

@bretwhitmore8855

6w↑21

I'm just a decade behind Mr. Carmen, and his amazingly emotional music has long been the stuff of important interludes in the soundtrack of my life. My big regret is that I hadn't visited his official site to thank him while he was still with us. Long may his music continue to live on to help generations to come, the way he penned tunes that spoke from the heart of mine.

@keithkeith9867

6w↑230

Eric Carmen
(August 11, 1949-March 11,2024)
You Are Missed Every Day…

@polarodriguez2924

6w↑4

Amen 🙏

@keithkeith9867

6w↑4

@@polarodriguez2924 thank you.

@danieldumas4158

6w↑6

Je suis très triste de cette nouvelle pour la disparition de ce chanteur compositeur exceptionnel 😢 mon cœur t'accompagne cher Éric!❤

@legrandjluc105

6w↑4

@@danieldumas4158 ça va pleurer dans les chaumières , en 2024 l' ambiance est tellement pourri

@dianafowler791

6w↑85

Rest in Peace Mr.Eric Carmen. You will never be forgotten .😢❤.This song is classic. 🙏

@dylan3017

6w↑21

The Original (with some help from Rachmaninoff) will forever be the standard we adhere to and relate to. Better than Celine's. RIP Eric Carmen. You are not All By Yourself. You never were. Your fans will remember you and love this song forever.

@captarlos

6w↑22

What a special musician. I am in tears listening to the interlude.

@aidankateri

6w↑50

RIP Eric Carmen. This song will always be a classic.

@waynepolk4179

6w↑58

I just got the news that he passed away peacefully in his sleep. This song tore my heart out of my chest I must say! Incredible music production all around! Reminds me of an Anerican Elton John, especially with all the fantastic piano playing..

@woolfgurl8340

6w↑5

I saw on a news that he died this week and I got really sad. Died in his sleep. He had a great voice. #ripericcarmen 1949-2024

@taniamaramartini8207

5w↑18

How sad, but he will be part of your number of angels with Jesus in eternity!

@fob1xxl

3y↑3.9K

As a young guy in the 60's and 70's living in L.A. wasn't easy. I never really wanted to be alone. I looked for love and friendship all over. In 1977, New Years eve, I met the love of my life and for 40 years we were all we had, or needed. We had friends, but preferred OUR time together even more. In 2017, they passed away and here I am again, all by myself. I'm thankful for the glorious, wonderful love filled years I had, but when you lose that half of you ,the pain and emptiness never goes away. I was lucky finding that ONE someone special to make me whole and make my life better. Now, it's time to be by myself again. Thank God for the memories......

@carmensmith1453

3y↑178

I'm so sorry u lost your other half may God heal your pain ....

@anotherfoodvlogger2511

3y↑43

😢

@mikef8681

3y↑111

Its wonderful that you lived in L.A. during the 70's, and preferred the time alone. You have the right attitude. You have the memories. I'm in L.A. and lost my best friend of 19 years. It hurts more than anyone knows.

@sir-wisdom

3y↑27

😢

@claudiakellen810

3y↑62

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you will be fine! I am with you in my heart.

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@margieerwin5798

6w↑57

Now singing with the angels in Heaven, Eric Carmen, still not all by yourself. My heart goes out to the family.

@JosephineSchifano-cp1lh

4w↑5

My brother Leonardo died on the 11th February 2024 and Eric Carmen died a month later may the both rest in peace in God's protection let perpetual light shine upon them miss them both.

@chrisliddicoat4347

6w↑19

This always evokes memories of my adolescent self and heartache over first love breakups, still sends shivers up my spine. R.I.P Mr Eric Carmen

@nathalievriesde1930

5y↑8.1K

Better to be alone than to be surrounded by the wrong people and feel lonely.

@denkozlov4220

5y↑115

you bet it is!

@juliomedeiros7370

5y↑44

Nice good

@Nanostarification

4y↑383

"I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone."
- Lance Clayton

@jaycris1980

4y↑29

Nathalie Vriesde facts

@cactoos9793

4y↑33

That's, quite true.

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@peterkaabi5339

6w↑39

RIP our dear Eric Carmen. You will be missed by millions. Never all y yourself again brother. We all love you so much and will miss you dearly. 74 so young and so tragic.

@Debbiemomma

5w↑9

A 56 year old kid remembering this song and the man we lost behind the song.

@adamdeshon1275

6w↑9

RIP. He provided the soundtrack of our lives.

@Elwrt455

33w↑404

Celine Dion is a great singer. But Eric Carmen pulls the listener in with the depth of pain. After all of these years I can still feel it

@advogadoslume5255

23w↑4

Hear Dimash sing this song and I really love it. I don't like Celine Dion cover

@timjensen6968

21w↑7

Yes. She is great but EC's rendition was way better.

@kermitfrog593

15w↑4

None of Celine's covers are better than the originals.

@nobshistoryengineering4421

14w

Pretty much... Eric did write this song and the music, which is the hard part. Doing a cover is 1000 times easier than writing and composing the music...@@kermitfrog593

@despoinattoumpa1484

14w↑1

I shuddered what an interpretation

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@jackspry9736

6w↑65

RIP Eric Carmen (August 11, 1949 – March 11, 2024), aged 74
You will be remembered as a legend.

@ErolCetincelik

6w↑5

RIP. What a voice. Immortal.

@user-jh1mz3fx3q

5w↑7

Lost. My. Wife. To. This. Song. Rip. Love. U. Denise. Number. 1. Song. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@rodrigoaquinoofficial

6w↑45

We will never forget this song brother. Rest in peace.

@fabrezz1

6w↑62

Damn Rip a legend. I'm a pretty young guy very early 20's so I wasn't alive during this time however my Dad would always play this music since I was a baby so this tune is almost a like lullaby, I just get a very nostalgic feeling every time I hear it. As soon as I heard the news I rushed over to make sure it was true. Sad news but I'm glad he was alive to make this music. Legends never die.

@user-ms3fd2gm1j

6w↑5

Man at least we found his music :) R.I.P. legend you saved my broken heart

@stevegilchrist4202

6w↑15

I'll probably be "All by myself" the rest of my life.

@jeffmclaughlin6559

5w↑4

I BELIEVE, 🙏🏽when we are in CHRIST, we are NEVER really "All by ourselves" it is only yet to be made apparent that we never really were, and the waiting can be hard sometimes--would that I could be there for all of my fellow humanity who feel that way. Sending love your way my brother human💝

@lauramayfield5410

17w↑79

I'm just now hearing this long extended version and I must say I love it! I've suffered from clinical depression and anxiety for many years. It hit me completely out of the blue when I was 26 years old with no warning whatsoever! I lost many years of my life to this horrible disease but I'm glad that I'm still here even though I contemplated suicide many years due to the horrific physical symptoms of depression. Believe me it's very real and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy!! God bless and here's to a wonderful 2024!!!

@helencan

17w↑4

ДОРОГАЯ ЛАУРА!!! ЖИВИТЕ!!! ЖИЗНЬ - ЭТО САМОЕ ХОРОШЕЕ, ЧТО НАМ ДАЛ БОЖЕ!!!❤❤❤❤

@bucky414

12w↑4

I grew up with this song from 12 on with 3 sister and large group of friends but being the only white boy in the group they called me the Preacher. Then I was moved to a place smaller and was alone. I only had music and this saved me.

@justiceforlastingpeace3706

11w↑3

the antithesis to this all-too-sometimes-true song is that we can reach out to a friend. you are not alone. you are loved by another person. speed dial or text them ! God bless you too.

@gc568

10w↑4

Busca a Dios , El da la paz q nadie puede dar

@landaislandais1593

9w↑2

il faut avancer dans la vie est important courage

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@catlady1084

6w↑87

RIP Eric Carmen. Music from my childhood. Thank you.

@Qoonutz

6w↑3

Thank you Mr Eric Carmen. Goodbye. Rest in peace.

@gabemiller4882

6w↑4

It's so sad that RIP Eric Carmen passed away recently this week on March 11, 2024 ! Love listening to his music❤❤ and his songs !! My favorite song is Hungry Eyes from the movie Dirty Dancing 😢😢 ❤🙏🙏😥😥! He was only 74 years old! You will be deeply missed Eric Carmen😢😢😢🥹🥲😍😍🙏🙏😥❤️! This is one of my favorite songs and I will always remember you're beautiful music❤❤🎹🎹🎤🎧🎙️🎸👍👍! God bless you, Eric Carmen you will be deeply missed 😢😢❤!

@elle5031

6w↑33

This song is so powerful I never could listen to it without crying...now that Eric Carmen died I know I can't...RIP

@MrBigPauly1

38w↑172

Until today i thought Celine's version was the original, i'm so glad i was wrong, this is pure gold, directly from the heart, amazing, you are huge Eric, huge.

@Zurvan101

32w↑9

May I suggest that you listen to Rachmaninoff 2nd Piano Concerto 2nd movement (adagio Sostenuto), if you think that this one is the original.

@n0cturne.k35

29w↑6

@@Zurvan101it is an inspiration not the original,different thing

@Zurvan101

29w↑2

@@n0cturne.k35 It's exactly the same melody.

@n0cturne.k35

29w↑5

@@Zurvan101 a Song is not composed only of a Melody

@Zurvan101

29w↑3

@@n0cturne.k35 the melody is a major part of the music. Thays why Sergie Rachmaninoff was given co song writer credits and a his estate got a portion of the royalties.

Eric carmine took an exceptional piece of music and made it into a OK pop song.

@antoniog.z.4372

6w↑5

Rest in Peace. I have enjoyed this song throughout my life.

@rickycamporazo4312

5w↑2

Goodnight Eric Carmen. Your songs will remain endlessly. RIP Legend🥺🥺🥺

@ArtistTree

6w↑64

RIP Bro! This was the first song that made me cry in a good way, and exposed me to the complications of musical form. I was just a child, a child who spent far too much time alone in hospitals, so I related to the music as I could, as I needed. Thank you for the outlet and the education! I only wish I'd have commented before.

@RobertSilvestri86

2y↑270

I'm now 75 and widowed.. Most friends have moved far, have been lost for years, or have died. My children are grown adults with families of their own, but I am estranged with two and close with my eldest.
I am battling brain cancer, have sold my home and been living in my own apartment, alone for years. Both loneliness and being alone haunt me these days. This song speaks volumes to me.

@Aidanbrennan03

2y↑27

Praying for you. Loneliness sucks but love and embrace yourself. The only two people you need in your life is you and God

@dannyrodriguez9365

2y↑25

Hey brother. You don't have to be lonely. Your a great man. You have moved mountains in your lifetime. You can do this. Find that strength inside like you did when your family was young. You can be that man again. We care about you. Fight, fight till your last breath.

@nana-erika-ward

2y↑9

Hugs for you from a stranger online who cares about you - and all in your situation. <3 Hang in there... I'm glad music is a comfort. It is my respite as well.

@joaosalvado8200

2y↑4

Keep strong! Praying for you.

@noeleenbyrne8967

2y↑3

Big hugs bless you reach out be strong, love and happiness be yours 💖

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@likesummersnow1

6w↑3

So beautiful 💖 Sending Prayers to his family🙏

@ronh5062

6w↑7

Thank You Mr Carmen for the wonderful music you added to my life. Rest in peace Brother. Your legacy will carry on forever.😢

@kmarquize

6w↑31

Just heard the sad news. Beautiful song and takes me back to my childhood. RIP Eric...I'm sure you are not alone. Shine bright with all the stars!

@shashsrivas

4y↑5.3K

No matter how high a note Celine may have hit in the cover, it isn't as emotionally powerful as this. The originals are always better.

@lifestyleastherapyafterstr9423

4y↑218

Fun fact: The melody was derived from Rachmaninoff's second piano structure:
https://youtu.be/kS8hk0kL2sE?t=780
It's original but to a certain degree. Goes to show that some music can be so emotional that it inspires other people to make their own versions of it, beautiful nonetheless.(In this case, Rachmaninoff's music was passed on by Carmen)

@shadowfire9965

4y↑126

I will argue that point on one song and one song only Johnny cash did a cover of a nine inch nails song titled hurt thst was so good one of the members of NIN said it wasn’t his song anymore

@shashsrivas

4y↑44

@@shadowfire9965 Yeah I would agree on that one, Reznor said the song no longer belonged to him after Cash covered it.

@ladyarthuria

4y↑69

Agree. Celine is great, but for this song.. Eric is my favorite.
My favorite Celine's song is "Just Walk Away". Have you listen it?

@gregsmith5947

3y↑35

I agree in this case, but I have say that when Linda Ronstadt covered a song, in most cases, she owned it.

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@heathermiller5088

3w↑1

Rip Eric Carmen. You will be missed by many people who adored and loved you. You're a true legend 🌹

@ilonajurecska2503

5w↑4

RIP He died 21. 03. 2024. He was a wonderful singer 🥀😢💥💥

@robertkimball7638

2y↑2.5K

As a teenager, when this song first came out, I thought it was kind of sappy and stupid. Now at 60 and having just lost my wife of forty years, I can't stop listening and crying. Funny how life changes things.

@justbetts

1y↑121

I'm so sorry for your loss. Ugh..these words just don't do it justice for the empathy and compassion im trying to convey.

@whywhy7692

1y↑72

Just remember that you are not alone

@victoriaparis8184

1y↑54

Very sorry for your loss Robert.

@mojolightnin6846

@@whywhy7692 He is alone. He is a pathetic sad total loser who will most certainly die alone.

@briankliewer5082

1y↑61

At John 5:28, 29 Jesus said there is going to be a resurrection of "all those in the memorial tombs." Acts 24:15 as well.

I wish you well.

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@saffronsworld1508

7y↑6.2K

As a former mental health worker, I can say with certainty that the greatest curse in America is the condition of loneliness. Working in the field of suicide prevention, I learned by frequent contact with callers to suicide crisis lines that the single most prevalent reason they call for help is that they do not want to live alone anymore. A significant percentage of those who have families and friends feel a deep sense of loneliness. Many are wrongly diagnosed with depression when in reality they suffer from loneliness. Putting them in social settings is often not the answer. They need a soul mate, for lack of a better term. Someone to share their innermost fears and hopes. Eric's song could be the theme song for those whose lives are no longer meaningful because of their lack of connecting with some person with whom they can share a two-way, unselfish relationship. I have become such a lonely person. My love for life was destroyed by a selfish wife who used me, deceived me, and betrayed me over and over again. I never fell in love again because, as the lyrics in Eric's song express, I did not want to suffer that degree of emotional pain ever again. I thank the classical composer Rachmaninoff for the melody that Eric borrowed to write this song. Eric trained to be a concert pianist and he loved playing Rach's piano concertos. The main melody in this song was borrowed from Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. Two, Second Movement. Look it up on YouTube and cry as you listen to the hauntingly beautiful melody of Movement 2 as it begins. Those of you reading this who are under the curse of loneliness, hang in there and keep reaching out, reaching out, reaching out until you connect with that right person. I wish you more luck than I have had. I am old now and my chance for true love has passed.

@dakmason9934

7y↑540

its never too late to enjoy life. fuck what society says about age everyone deserves the right to enjoy life and love, no matter what.

@saffronsworld1508

7y↑86

Samsambo --- I guess both of our statements are subjective. I don't think a person can be both lonely and in a MEANINGFUL relationship at the same time.

@Rose_from_UK

7y↑361

My grandfather met his soulmate and true love when he was 72 years old on what he thought was his last holiday before death. That was when I was twenty, I'm now 44 and he died 3 years ago, still in love with his soulmate after many happy years and life experiences together. Never give up hope my friend. My heart has been crushed, but one day my prince will come too. Until then, I'm happy alone xxx

@anniebollaerts6148

5y↑163

My husband died in september 2017, I miss him very much, and the lyrics of this song go directly to my heart. I have no brothers or sisters that I can go to, I have but a few friends, and sometimes I miss someone to share my feelings with ! I heard the song again on Valentine's day, and it hurted so much !

@maryellenbrown513

5y↑94

It is never too late to find love, it is better, I think, when love finds you, usually unexpectedly!. Life is precious, even with it's ups and downs.

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@carmenmontano476

6w↑4

Nunca tuve el honor de conocerte pero amo tu música tu legado descansa en paz siempre vivirás en los corazones de todos tus fans

@alexevans8119

6w↑7

You are never alone... The GODForce will always be with your Spirit😊

@angelvides5232

48w↑139

There are many people that sings this song, ABSOLUTELY NOBODY can sing it as good as Eric Carmen.

@MatthewAstra

11w↑6

Not even Celine Dion. She changed the song into something it wasn't supposed to be. This song is Eric Carmen's, and nothing will change that, at least not in my heart.

@yessicasprohnlebecerra2225

Esta es y sera para mi gusto la mejor version

@PiedmontProductionsOfficial

6w↑1

Eric Cartmen could

@troydonahue9866

Hi. sad he’s dead. found out on a website. He was so good.

@troydonahue9866

I think he’s dead . he died at age 70’s. He sang 1970’s- present. I do miss him. Eric Carmen!!!

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@lonelyone

6w↑57

I’m still by myself. R.I.P.

@joanjackson3486

6w↑4

😢

@kirstenrichards8558

6w↑4

Me too.😒

@trishsavage5790

6w↑2

We are never truely alone..💕

@garywickham5223

6w↑2

So am I❤

@maryjostevens2670

6w↑3

Same 😢

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@Balrogg310

6w↑4

Rip Eric Carmen & Matthew Perry 🙌

@g-plan9future204

6w↑5

What a song never forgotten

@scottwallace1

3y↑369

3:13 - 5:18 has Eric Carmen ever gotten props for how absolutely perfect this piano interlude is? It is THEE perfect complement to Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto #2, second movement AND to All By Myself. Genius.

@mc-ch3ho

2y↑16

It's absolutely stunning, but I read he got sued for this cause Rachmaninov died only in 1943

@adamtnsberg1562

2y↑9

Its because that part is ripped off as well; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epqYft12nV4

@tinafrompasadena3192

2y↑1

Indeed💙

@shannastevenson8053

2y↑3

I thought it as just me...#2 is one of my favorites and as a mom of a orchestra conductor I've listened to a lot.

@lizfreeman8802

2y↑2

Very observant, Scott.

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@vmercadillo

8y↑2.7K

Life is such a ride. I miss when this song was funny. Now that I'm older it's just sad and real.

@arielgrushka

8y↑56

That's so right ;/

@mowowie

6y↑80

There IS somebody out there waiting for you all you have to do is look in the right place....or better yet he/she will find YOU.
Don't EVER give up.

@darrinstanfill2320

6y↑9

Sleep as the Goer wow my thoughts exactly

@r.rockwell8609

6y↑6

Sleep as the Goer same

@tieukhavu8832

6y↑17

Whats so funny about it? Maybe because a scene in Scrubs, when one of the patients sings that song. I'm not a fan of cheesy songs like this. But i'm a fan of classical music and Old time Rock N Roll (meaning, Classic Rock) Thanks to Eric Carmen for bridge the two worlds together, as well as Sergei Rachmanioff

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@Thunderstorm63

6w↑5

My youth. I remember this song. My condolences to your family and friends until you are reunited again. Well done, Sir. ❤👏👏👏

@brenowilliams496

6w↑3

This song is in my top 10 of all time. Rest in peace Eric.💔

@stevebutler8387

1y↑67

1976 I was on way to community college in morning when heard this for first time. Could not get out of car till it was over, was late for class. Was worth it

@siaitsme6800

36w↑3

❤❤❤

@zuzannawisniewska4464

41w↑575

No matter how much time passes, this song will always be a masterpiece....

@dianeamaral8151

37w↑9

Yes this song makes me cry as a little girl I always knew I would be Alone and never be.married and now at fifty eight years old this song hurts even more it's a great song though

@Daniel-pu6pl

36w↑9

This song is actually taken from Rachmanninoff piano concerto no 2, so if you like the romantic feel of the song you would like to hear the original piece.

@dianeamaral8151

36w↑5

Beautiful song very emotional

@patriciascully2293

33w↑4

Gorgeous

@Yaroslav-Xabarov

29w

Моё субъективное мнение, но раньше музыка была лучше.

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@liliansalamun7370

4w↑2

ERIC CARMEN ..YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE IN MY HEART FOREVER!!1😭😭😭😭🙏✨🙏✨🙏✨🙏

@redentorjimenez987

6w↑5

RIP Mr Eric Carmen. Thank you for the music 🙏🙏🙏

@markkukowski3710

2y↑85

i was not a "popular" kid and had very limited social skills in 1976 (a dork!) - Every time I heard this song, it was like telling my life story. I'm glad to say things changed completely a few years later and I now have my gorgeous wife of 31 years and 4 wonderful children, a good job and plenty of friends. And I'm a drummer in a local rock band. Still now, when I hear this, it brings back all of those memories - Makes me cry every time! But what a truly great song!

@greenteamatcha

50w↑3

Hello Mr. Main character! Your life sounds like a movie.

@karaa7595

11w

Well we know now the popular kids were/are actually very lame human beings...

@MichaelHickey2003

32w↑98

It's hard not to cry to this song, hits you right where it hurts

@Mario-xr3jo

10w

Absolutely true!

@troydonahue9866

sad. I was reading he maybe have died. I feel sorry for you. you really like him. I like all of his songs. oh well.

@michaelvalenti4326

6w↑4

Eric Carmen, Rest in peace! Your music, talent(piano playing,etc.)and singing was really good! Three days ago,A SAD day March 11,2024 in the "music world", another great musician has passed away! Though Eric Carmen has passed away, his music will live on, be listened to for many years!! I will be 49 this December 2024, and I remember listening(as a child, liking the music then) to Eric Carmen in early 1980's(song-"All by myself"),mid-late 1980's(songs"make me lose control", "hungry eyes") listened through the years and listen to Eric Carmen to current time march 2024.Condolences to Eric Carmen's family ,friends and fan base/followers.

@andreae.2190

6w↑2

R.I.P. Eric Carmen. And, Thank You for leaving 🙏 Us this Masterpiece of a Song 🎵 My Condolences to his 👋🏻 Family and Friends. 🖤

@williamscheffler115

3y↑778

This song is going to be played 200 years from now. It's eternal.

@roberthotchkiss1

3y↑36

Well of course its going to be played for 200 years considering its already been played for 120 years ever since Rachmaninoff originally wrote it in the second movement of his piano concerto number 2 Opus 18 in 1901... And Eric Carmen's song "Never gonna fall in love again" is totally ripped off from the middle of Rachmaninoff's Symphony #2 Opus 27. Eric Carmen has TOTALLY plagiarized and ripped off Rachmaninoff!!!

@lionsbru

3y↑16

@@roberthotchkiss1 - of course, Rachmaninoff's originals are far superior... but he had no intention of plagriarizing. He did let people know his source. (He actually mistakenly thought the pieces had moved into the public domain when he wrote his songs... R's estate contacted him and they made an amicable settlement.) Nor is he anything like the only one to borrow a theme this way. It's been done forever. I One good thing is that sometimes it leads people to discover and learn to appreciate the original composer. Personally, though I grew up in a household that played plenty of Bach, Beethoven, et.al. it was hearing Carmen's songs that helped turn me into a big Rachmaninoff fan. (Another example of borrowing - the year before this pair of songs, Barry Manilow had one of his first couple of hits - "Could it Be Magic" - by building on Chopin's Prelude in C minor. Of course that wasn't remotely masked - he played the prelude itself at the start, then spun it into his song.)

@roberthotchkiss1

3y↑4

@@lionsbru While I agree that plagiarism of the great classical composers is far too common in the music industry, I hardly find a 12% royalty share to be an "amicable" settlement. As I understood it, Rachmaninoff's estate was told "take the 12% or we'll see you in court". Eric Carmen and the record companies made tens of millions of dollars, and Rachmaninoff's estate got merely a small fraction of what Eric Carmen and Arista / Geffen records made off of Rachmaninoff's genius. While true that Eric Carmen did expose millions of people to Rachmaninoff's music, I have far more respect for an artist whose music is novel and original.

@mojolightnin6846

3y↑2

@@lionsbru Blah blah blah blah, boring, whiny pathetic song, for total losers

@jeffmoppi

3y↑9

@@roberthotchkiss1 Rachmaninoff's estate, however, didn't write the piece. Rachmaninoff did. He was dead at the time. His heirs are lucky there's a law that gives them a piece of the cake.

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@toughspringrolls

3y↑2.7K

This is depressingly beautiful. Hard to find songs like this nowadays.

@Ngsinmybthole

3y↑12

Ikr

@lux4910

3y↑10

👍🏼

@ling000h4

3y↑15

I’m still listening 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Aaron-tf8ts

3y↑5

As I looked through this song, I thought this was by Elton John but it wasn't it was by this guy.
Joseph

@akrenwinkle

3y↑14

@@Aaron-tf8ts What are you, 12?

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@harrow2355

6w↑5

Rest in Peace Eric Carmen, much loved in Australia,thankyou for your loving music,bless you.❤❤🙏

@user-zj4ib1jq4j

6w↑2

R.I.P Mr. Eric Carmen.... You did it so well!!!

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