Play On: A Raspberries Tribute debuts at No. 5 on Billboard’s Compilation Albums chart
The new two‑disc celebration has sparked a wave of interest in the classic American powerpop band.
Power-pop is back on the Billboard charts—and so are the Raspberries. The new two‑disc tribute, Play On: A Raspberries Tribute, debuts at No. 5 on Billboard’s Compilation Albums chart, giving Cleveland’s legends a fresh victory lap and a new generation of listeners.
Co‑produced by Ken Sharp and Fernando Perdomo, Play On brings together 37 reinventions spanning the band’s full catalog—from Eric Carmen’s hits to deep cuts penned by Wally Bryson, Dave Smalley, and Scott McCarl—with original drummer Jim Bonfanti appearing on select tracks.
It’s a celebration powered by artists who’ve carved their own paths up the charts. Featuring Rick Springfield, The Lemon Twigs, Foreigner’s Lou Gramm, Vicki & Debbi Peterson (The Bangles), Marshall Crenshaw, John Waite, Shoes, Cherie Currie (The Runaways), Kasim Sulton & Willie Wilcox (Utopia), The Hudson Brothers, Karla DeVito, Darian Sahanaja, Rob Bonfiglio, Evan Stanley, Tori Holub, and more.
“Those who already revere the Raspberries as high priests of the religion of power pop will be in heaven, and the group could pick up some late converts along the way.” - Variety
Play On doesn’t just honor the songs—it proves their hooks still cut through. The Raspberries are back on Billboard, surrounded by a chorus of hitmakers paying it forward.
“Play On: A Raspberries Tribute hits differently—it’s a love letter from the artists who truly get it... Super highly recommended.” - Powerpopaholic
