Go All the Way

American pop-rock band the Raspberries formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1970. In both the US and the UK, the Raspberries helped pioneer the power pop music style that took off after the group disbanded. The boys in the band were Eric Carmen (vocals, guitars, bass, and piano); Wally Bryson (guitars); Dave Smalley (guitars and bass); and Jim Bonfanti (drums). The group disbanded in 1975 after a five-year run, and Eric Carmen proceeded to a successful career as a soloist. With each song the band is fondly remembered for their own unique sound that they provided.

“Come Around and See Me” is a song that was released on the band’s first album, Raspberries. The song was written by Wally Bryson, who also performed the lead vocals.

"Don't Want to Say Goodbye" is a song that was written by Eric Carmen and Wally Bryson and released from their 1972 debut album. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Go All the Way" is a song that became a big hit for the band and featured on their debut album. The song reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, Cashbox, and Record World charts. The single sold over 1.3 million copies and earned the band their only gold record. The song was performed on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert Live in 1974 and performed on “The Mike Douglas Show" and featured in the set of their 50th anniversary concert in 2007.

“I’m a Rocker” is a song that was written by Eric Carmen and is featured on their album Side 3. Carmen performed the lead vocals.

“I Don’t Know What I Want” is a song that was influenced by the English rock band the Who. It is featured on the band’s final album, Starting Over.

“I Saw the Light” is a song that was written by Eric Carmen and Wally Bryson. It is featured on their debut album, which became their second highest-charting LP on the Billboard Album chart.

"I Wanna Be with You" is a song that came out in 1972 and was the first single from their second album Fresh. It was written by Eric Carmen, who also sang the lead vocals. The song became their second greatest US hit. "I Wanna Be with You" was performed on “The Midnight Special” television program (season 1, episode 15) on May 4, 1973. It  was included on the Raspberries' Pop Art Live CD set from their reunion concert recording, November 26, 2004, at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Let’s Pretend” is a song that came out in 1973 and is the second single from the album Fresh. It was written by Eric Carmen who also did the lead vocals. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and Record World charts.

"Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" is a hit single that was released in 1974. It was written by Eric Carmen, who also did the lead vocals. The song is featured on their final album Starting Over. The song reached the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, Cashbox, and Record World charts.

“Starting Over” is a song featured on the album of the same name. It is a beautiful ballad written by Eric Carmen. The album came out in 1974 and was the first album by the band to feature songs with profanity.

“Tonight” is a song that was released in 1973 and was written by Eric Carmen, who also did the lead vocals. The song was the first of three singles released from their album Side 3 and became the biggest hit from the album. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box charts.