Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)
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This article is about the single by the Raspberries. For album by Motorhead, see Overnight Sensation.
"Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" is a hit single by Raspberries, released in September 1974, on the Capitol label. It was written by band leader Eric Carmen, who also provided the lead vocals. It was the first single release from their fourth and final LP, Starting Over.
Quick Facts Single by Raspberries, from the album Starting Over ...
"Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" | ||||
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Single by Raspberries | ||||
from the album Starting Over | ||||
B-side | "Hands on You" | |||
Released | September 1974 | |||
Recorded | Record Plant Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Power pop, rock | |||
Label | Capitol Records 3946 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Eric Carmen | |||
Producer(s) | Jimmy Ienner | |||
Raspberries singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Overnight Sensation" on YouTube | ||||
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The song reached the Top 40 on three principal US charts, number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 24 on Cashbox, and number 26 on Record World. It was also a number 22 hit in Canada. It spent 12 weeks on Billboard, and was their final charting single release.