Eric Carmen, ‘Hungry Eyes’ Singer, Dead at 74

Eric Carmen, ‘Hungry Eyes’ Singer, Dead at 74

Eric Carmen, , ‘Hungry Eyes’ Singer, , Dead at 74.

Raspberries frontman Eric Carmen, who wrote hits such as "All By Myself" and "Hungry Eyes," died "in his sleep, over the weekend," his wife, Amy Carmen, said.

It is with tremendous sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Eric Carmen, Amy Carmen, via statement.

It brought him great joy to know, that for decades, his music touched so many and will be his lasting legacy, Amy Carmen, via statement.

Please respect the family’s privacy as we mourn our enormous loss, Amy Carmen, via statement.

Carmen formed the Raspberries in 1970.

They released four albums with Capitol Records, AP reports.

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Carmen formed the Raspberries in 1970.

They released four albums with Capitol Records, AP reports.

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The group disbanded in 1975, at which point Carmen launched his solo career.

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The group disbanded in 1975, at which point Carmen launched his solo career.

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His self-titled debut album included the massive hit "All By Myself," which sold over 1 million copies.

Other hits include "Make Me Lose Control" and "Almost Paradise.".

Other hits include "Make Me Lose Control" and "Almost Paradise.".

Carmen's other albums include 'Boats Against the Current,' 'Change of Heart,' 'Tonight You're Mine' and a second self-titled album.

In 1987, "Hungry Eyes" was featured in the movie 'Dirty Dancing,' helping the album to sell over 32 million copies.

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The Raspberries reunited for some shows in the early 2000s