B-side "Hands on You" Genre Power pop, rock Writer(s) Eric Carmen | Released September 1974 Label Capitol Records 3946 | |
Recorded Record Plant Studios, New York City | ||
"Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" is a hit single by Raspberries, released in September 1974. 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 (Raspberries album).
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.
John Lennon, a Raspberries fan, particularly liked "Overnight Sensation". He was present for part of the recording of the Starting Over LP and, although uncredited is said to have assisted with the production of "Overnight Sensation".
Cover versions
In 1980, Cherie & Marie Currie recorded "Overnight Sensation". It was included on their album, Messin' with the Boys.