How Did Eric Carmen Impact Music Before His Death in 2024?

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The discussion centers around the impact of Eric Carmen on music prior to his death in 2024, with participants reflecting on his contributions and the broader context of recent notable deaths in the music industry. The conversation includes personal reminiscences and references to specific songs and their influences.

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  • Some participants express nostalgia for the music of the 1960s, specifically referencing the song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone."
  • One participant notes that Eric Carmen's music incorporates elements from a Rachmaninoff concerto, particularly in the middle section of one of his songs.
  • There are comments on the frequency of notable deaths in the music industry, with participants sharing links to obituaries and statistics on mortality rates.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the significance of Eric Carmen's impact, as the discussion shifts towards broader themes of mortality and nostalgia without a clear resolution on his musical legacy.

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The discussion includes references to specific songs and personal experiences, but lacks detailed analysis of Carmen's musical contributions or their reception in the industry.

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https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/13/eric-carmen-obituary
 
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Wow, they're dropping like flies now.

Its like the song: Where have all the Flowers gone? Long time passing...
 
jedishrfu said:
Its like the song: Where have all the Flowers gone? Long time passing...
I heard that for the first time in years, on the radio just a couple of days ago. Reminds me of growing up in the 1960s.
 
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gmax137 said:
I heard that for the first time in years, on the radio just a couple of days ago. Reminds me of growing up in the 1960s.
It's a beautiful song. He took those chords from a Rachmaninoff concerto.
That middle section.
 
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pinball1970 said:
It's a beautiful song. He took those chords from a Rachmaninoff concerto.
That middle section.
I think you spend too much time looking at the obituary pages!
 
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PeroK said:
I think you spend too much time looking at the obituary pages!
Yeah there seem to be a lot in one go!

This is why I held back on….
RIP Carl Weathers 1948-2024
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68188746

I do not check the Obits most are pop ups on BBC website.

I will back off a little!
 
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