 "Hungry Eyes" was his biggest hit and was written in 1984 by John DeNicola and Franke Previte.It was originally recorded by Previte's band, Frankie and The Knockouts for their album "Makin' the Point".Jimmy Ienner, the producer of Carmen's band from his early career, The Raspberries, asked him to sing this song for the "Dirty Dancing" album because he was familiar with Carmen's musical style.