While it doesn't speak directly to the question of Eric Carmen still being 
able to rock (I suspect he can if he wants to), there's one "new" Carmen track 
I've heard recently that does indeed rock:  "Never Say Die," an unreleased 1991 
Carmen vocal with all-new backing from Tommy Allen of The Flashcubes.  I hope 
it sees some kinda release somewhere.

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