Following two albums that alienated many fans with their departure in style (1979's Dynasty and 1980's Unmasked), and a falling-out with Peter Criss over his substance abuse problems and unreliability, KISS held open auditions for a new drummer. Criss had not recorded an entire studio album with KISS since 1977's Love Gun.
At the time of his audition, Paul Caravello was cleaning stoves for a living, while playing drums in a variety of bands. He was the last drummer to audition for the band and even asked Paul, Gene and Ace for autographs, believing he had little chance of being chosen. He was chosen and, after considering monikers such as Rusty Blades, he changed his name to Eric Carr upon joining the band. For his Kiss persona, Carr was first made up as "The Hawk," which he didn't like, and later adopted the persona of "The Fox", with his makeup design reflecting the character.
Eric's first album with the group was 1981's Music From "The Elder", which marked yet another departure for the band, in a mystical art-rock direction. His contribution to the album, "Under the Rose", featured a Gregorian Chant-style chorus.
Carr is often cited by fans as a favorite among drummers in the band's history, for his intense playing style and incredible timing, which was radically different from the soft-by-comparison jazz-influenced technique of Criss. Carr's style is featured most prominently on 1982's Creatures of the Night, and on 1988's Smashes, Thrashes & Hits, in which Carr overdubbed updated drum tracks in place of Criss' on KISS classics such as "Strutter", "Deuce" and "Rock and Roll All Nite".
Carr, in his Fox make-up, from the "I Love It Loud" video in 1982.
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Carr, in his Fox make-up, from the "I Love It Loud" video in 1982.
Eric was also part of the band's well-publicized removal of their stage makeup in 1983.
Aside from his legendary drum skills, Eric was also a talented vocalist, and was given the chance to showcase that ability when the KISS classic "Beth" (originally vocalized by Peter Criss) was re-recorded for the 1988 compilation album Smashes, Thrashes & Hits. Eric recorded his version of the song using the same backing track as Criss, and reportedly sat on the same drum throne as Criss did to record the song. His first lead vocal on a self-penned, studio album track was "Little Caesar," in 1989. Carr's last live performance with KISS was November 9, 1990 in New York City, at Madison Square Garden.
Can You Feel It
Eric Carr Lyrics
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Never knew a sweeter kiss
Never knew that look that's in your eyes
Baby I can hardly wait
Now we're in the hands of fate
This is a love that we can't disguise
I can't be dreaming
To think of heave we'll explore
I try pretending
Tonight's not ending
It only makes me want you more
Can you feel it?
How I want to love you
Can you feel it?
Oh, oh, oh
Can you feel it?
How I'm thinking of you
Can you feel it?
Girl, if we can talk all night
Maybe I'll explain this right
But I know words are not enough
I want to show to you
That every word is true
You know the proof is in my love
I can't be dreaming
My mind is teeming
To think of heave we'll explore
I try pretending
Tonight's not ending
It only makes me want you more
Can you feel it?
How I want to love you
Can you feel it?
Oh, oh, oh
Can you feel it?
How I'm thinking of you
Can you feel it?
Can this be perfect love
It sure feels strong enough
Girl what I feel inside
Is lighting up my world tonight
Can you feel it?
How I want to love you
Can you feel it?
Oh, oh, oh
Can you feel it?
How I'm thinking of you
Can you feel it?
The lyrics of Eric Carr's song "Can You Feel It?" represent the intense feelings and emotions of being deeply in love with someone. The opening lines, "Never knew a love like this, never knew a sweeter kiss" express the blissful feeling of being in a perfect romance, experiencing true love for the first time. The next line, "Never knew that look that's in your eyes" speaks of the connection and heartfelt understanding that arises between two people in love.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses his overwhelming feelings and desires for his partner, "I try pretending, tonight's not ending, it only makes me want you more". The chorus of the song, "Can you feel it, how I want to love you?" repeats the central theme of the song - the intensity of the love between the two.
The ending of the song offers a glimpse into the possible future of that love, "Can this be perfect love, it sure feels strong enough, girl what I feel inside, is lighting up my world tonight". Overall, this song captures the ecstatic feeling of finding love and the desire to cherish and hold on to it forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Never knew a love like this
I have never experienced a love this pure and deep before.
Never knew a sweeter kiss
Your kisses are the sweetest I have ever received.
Never knew that look that's in your eyes
The way you look at me is something I have never seen before.
Baby I can hardly wait
I am eager and excited to be with you.
Now we're in the hands of fate
Our future together is uncertain and unpredictable.
This is a love that we can't disguise
Our love is so evident and genuine that we cannot hide it from others.
I can't be dreaming
This cannot be a dream, it feels too real.
My mind is teeming
My mind is full of thoughts about you and our future.
To think of heave we'll explore
I am constantly imagining the amazing experiences we will share together.
I try pretending
I attempt to deny the fact that our time together is limited.
Tonight's not ending
I wish this moment could last forever.
It only makes me want you more
The fact that our time is short only intensifies my desire for you.
Can you feel it?
Do you sense the same intense emotions that I feel?
How I want to love you
I have an intense desire to show you how much I love you.
How I'm thinking of you
You are constantly on my mind.
Girl, if we can talk all night
I wish we could talk endlessly and share everything with each other.
Maybe I'll explain this right
Perhaps if we talk more, I can truly express how I feel.
But I know words are not enough
I understand that words cannot fully capture the depth of my love for you.
I want to show to you
I wish to demonstrate my love to you through my actions.
That every word is true
My words are sincere and true.
You know the proof is in my love
My love for you is the ultimate proof of my sincerity.
Can this be perfect love
Is it possible that our love can be flawless and perfect?
It sure feels strong enough
Our love is undeniably powerful and intense.
Girl what I feel inside
The emotions that I am experiencing for you are indescribable.
Is lighting up my world tonight
Being with you is illuminating my life and making everything feel brighter.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADAM MITCHELL, BRUCE KULICK, ERIC CARRILLO
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