Eric Carmen never expected “All By Myself” to blow up, but after it became a massive hit, his label tried to box him in as a balladeer like Barry Manilow. Carmen wanted to rock, but Clive Davis pushed for more ballads, sparking a behind-the-scenes battle over his musical direction. Did the label kill his rocker vibe or did Carmen’s ballads define his legacy? The fandom is still split! #Entertainment #Music #EricCarmen