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"Let's Pretend" is a song by Raspberries, released in March 1973 as the second single from their second LP, Fresh. It was written by band leader Eric Carmen, who also provided the lead vocals.
| "Let's Pretend" | ||||
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| Single by Raspberries | ||||
| from the album Fresh | ||||
| B-side | "Every Way I Can" | |||
| Released | March 1973 | |||
| Recorded | 1972 | |||
| Genre | Power pop | |||
| Length | 2:51 (single version) 3:42 (album version) | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Eric Carmen | |||
| Producer(s) | Jimmy Ienner | |||
| Raspberries singles chronology | ||||
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| side label | ||||
 45 RPM | ||||
The song reached the top 40 on three principal US charts, including at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 14 on Record World. It was also a number 13 hit in Canada,[1] becoming their second greatest hit in that country. The song spent 16 weeks on the Billboard chart, longer than any of their other singles except for their greatest hit, "Go All the Way", which lasted 18 weeks.
Cash Box said that the "Raspberries change the pace a bit and deliver a strong semi-ballad with all the grace and capabilities of the Beatles early sound."[2]
Background
Eric Carmen stated that "Let's Pretend" is one of the best melodies he has ever written, and that he reused part of it for his first solo hit, "All By Myself". He said the song lyrics about young people in love dreaming about eloping and making a life together are a recreation of the concept in Beach Boys' song "Wouldn't It Be Nice".[3]
Television performance
"Let's Pretend" was performed on The Midnight Special television program (season 1, episode 15) on May 4, 1973.[4] The show was hosted by Johnny Nash.[5]
Later uses
"Let's Pretend" 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, released August 18, 2017.[6]
Chart performance
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Cover versions
- "Let's Pretend" was covered by the Bay City Rollers in 1976 on their album, Dedication. [12]
- In 1978, the song was also done by Joey Travolta on his 1978 eponymous debut LP.
- The Lettermen included "Let's Pretend" in a medley with the Raspberries' first hit, "Don't Want to Say Goodbye" on their 1979 LP covering 1970s love songs entitled Love Is....[13]
References
- "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. March 3, 1973. p. 16. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- "An Interview with Eric Carmen". Ericcarmen.com. May 22, 1972. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- "Raspberries Setlist at the Midnight Special, Burbank".
- "The Midnight Special: Host: Johnny Nash".
- "CD Preview: The Raspberries' Pop Art Live".
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 246. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- "Music: Top 100 Songs | Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.com. June 2, 1973. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- "Cash Box Top 100 Singles, June 30, 1973". Archived from the original on June 9, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- "Item: 9481 - Library and Archives Canada". Bac-lac.gc.ca. 17 July 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- Whitburn, Joel (1999). Pop Annual. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 380. ISBN 0-89820-142-X.
- "www.allmusic.com". Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- "The Lettermen – Love Is... (1979, Vinyl)".
External links
- Lyrics of this song
- Raspberries - Let's Pretend on YouTube
- Bay City Rollers - Let's Pretend on YouTube
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