Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)
Eric Carmen, The Raspberries
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Well I know it sounds funny But I'm not in it for the money, no I don't need reputation And I'm not in it for the show I just want a hit record Want to hear it on the radio Want a big hit record One that everybody's got to know Well the program director don't pull it Then it's bound to get back the bullet So bring the group down to the station You're gonna be an overnight sensation I've been tryin' to write the lyric Not offensive but satiric, too If you can get it in the "A" slot It's just gotta make a mint for you And I want a hit record Want to hear it on the radio Want a big hit record One that everybody's got to own Overnight sensation I fit the words To a good melody Amazing how success Has been ignoring me so long I've used my bread Making demos all day And writing in the night While in my head I hear The record play Hear it play Hit record, yeah Want a hit record, yeah Want a hit record, yeah (Number one) Want a hit record, yeah (Number one)
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Written by: ERIC CARMEN
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14 facts about this song
Song's Birth"Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" is a song by the American artist Eric Carmen and was released in 1976.
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Album InclusionIt was included in Carmen's second self-titled studio solo album, which was produced by Jimmy Ienner.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it only peaked at number 34 in the United States on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, it has nevertheless gained significant fame over the years.
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UK Success"Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" enjoyed more success in the UK, where it reached as high as number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique StructureThe song is unique as it starts as a slow and gentle ballad, then builds to a powerful climax.
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Enhanced ProductionIt features an enhanced production, complete with preludes, codas, string sections and a fade-out/fade-in bridge section, which were unusual structural elements during the time it was released.
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Notable Backing VocalsThe backing vocals for the song were provided by the notable group, "The Legendary Angels of Rock 'n' Roll."
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Popularized PhraseThe song popularized the phrase "Overnight Sensation" often used to describe a person or entity that achieves sudden success.
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Song's Theme"Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" is about Carmen's desire to write and record a hit record that would play on the top music station in his hometown, WIXY 1260.
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Featured in MoviesThe song has been featured in various movies and TV shows, indicating its enduring popularity.
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Cinematic TributeThe music video of this song was a tribute to the 1950s rock and roll music, paying homage to the jukebox and drive-in theater culture.
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TV PerformanceCarmen performed "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" on The Midnight Special television program in 1977.
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Longest TrackNotably, "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" was the longest track on his album with a runtime of approximately seven minutes.
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Artistic ShiftThis song marked a shift in Carmen's artistry as he was previously known as the frontman for the band "The Raspberries" before embarking on his solo career.
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