Tonight You're Mine

Eric Carmen

About Tonight You're Mine

Tonight You're Mine is a 1980 album by Eric Carmen. There is speculation that its title was inspired by the opening line in the Shirelles song "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", though this is not confirmed. It peaked at #160 on the Billboard album chart. It contained the singles "It Hurts Too Much" (#75 US Billboard Hot 100 and number three in South Africa) and "All For Love".


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1980
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Eric Carmen

Eric Howard Carmen (born August 11, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist. more »

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Artist Background
"Tonight You're Mine" is by Eric Carmen, an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist. He earned widespread fame as a member of the influential 70s band, "The Raspberries."
Album Info
"Tonight You're Mine" is the title track from Eric Carmen's 1980 album of the same name. The album was his fourth solo studio album.
Chart Performance
Despite Carmen's previous success, the "Tonight You're Mine" album didn't perform as well on the charts. It peaked at #160 on the Billboard 200, implying that the title track did not achieve major mainstream success.
Genre
The song belongs to the pop-rock genre, which was Eric Carmen's predominant genre during the 70s and 80s. His emotional lyrics combined with powerful melodies align with the essentials of this genre.
Critical Response
While the song did not achieve high commercial success, it is often praised for its intimate lyrics and classic Carmen-style ballad. Fans regard it as an underrated gem.
Musical Influence
"Tonight You're Mine" demonstrates Eric Carmen's knack for writing power ballads. This style was influential in the later development of big 80’s power ballads by other bands and artists.
Screen Appearance
Although not as recognized as Carmen’s other works, "Tonight You're Mine" was featured in 'Lost and Found,' a 1979 film. It was later included on the film’s soundtrack.
Songwriting Skill
The song's lyrics exhibit Carmen's ability to evoke emotions through his words. His lyrical prowess, showcased in "Tonight You're Mine," has been applauded by critics and fans alike.
Return to Spotlight
This song served as a return to the spotlight for Carmen. After a brief hiatus, he released his album "Tonight You're Mine" and reminded the music industry of his songwriting talents.
Personal Significance
While there isn't much public information about the song's personal significance to Eric Carmen, this song, like many others, probably drew from his personal experiences and emotions.

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