The rock band made their debut in 1972 with their sexually charged hit "Go All the Way," and for their second LP, Fresh, Carmen ramped up the romance. "Let's Pretend" was reportedly inspired by a magazine cover that Carmen stumbled upon one day. He had seen the cover of a Time magazine that had a photo of "a guy and girl dripping wet out in the woods."
"The cover was a shot of two teenagers, a guy and a girl—it looked like they just had sex. The article was about teen sexuality. That picture was so potent in terms of what it said that I put it on the music stand of my piano," explained Carmen in a 2002 interview.
The track ended up being a hit among critics and had moderate success on the charts. It landed at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 16 weeks and No. 18 on Cash Box. Critics praised Carmen's swooning vocals on what was considered one of the Raspberries' greatest tracks, and it showcased a "sweet" side of the musician. Many even commented on the track's lustful quality that made it a standout love song.
In 1975, Carmen left the band and went solo, and released his debut album with "All By Myself" as the first single. The track would become a signature hit for him as it landed at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Years later, in 1996, it was reimagined and gained newfound popularity when it was covered by Celine Dion.
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