Carl Anderson

CARLTON EARL ANDERSON

FEBRUARY 27, 1945-FEBRUARY 23, 2004

Carl Anderson, who portrayed himself on "Days of Our Lives" in 4 episodes from 1985-1988, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2004 at the age of 58. Anderson, who was diagnosed with leukemia last summer, lost his battle with the disease and died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He was set to appear in a worldwide tour of "Jesus Christ Superstar", which was to open at the Vatican in the fall.

Anderson first appeared on "Days" on September 10 and 13, 1985 to record his famous duet with Gloria Loring (ex-Liz), the love ballad "Friends and Lovers." Its appearance on the show made the song a national hit. He later appeared on May 22, 1986 to sing the song again with Loring. Anderson appeared one last time on September 2, 1988 to sing the song by himself as Patsy Pease (ex-Kimberly) and Charles Shaughnessy (ex-Shane) danced together.

Anderson received Golden Globe nominations in 1973 for most promising newcomer and best musical actor for his appearance in the movie version of "Jesus Christ Superstar" as Judas, and appeared in various theater productions in the same role for many years later.

Carlton Earl Anderson was born on February 27, 1945 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Besides his theater roles, he also appeared in the famous 1985 movie "The Color Purple." He recorded several albums in the 1980s and 1990s that included such hits as "How Deep Does It Go," "Pieces of a Heart," and the above mentioned "Friends and Lovers." He also sang on recordings by Stevie Wonder and jazz star Nancy Wilson.

Anderson got his first taste of performing when he sang in Baptist church. He also sang in high school. While serving for two years in the Air Force, he was involved in the World Wide Air Force Talent Contest, allowing him to sing at military bases around the country, strengthening his talent. He was noticed by a talent agent while singing with a band in Washington, DC. He would later guest star on such shows as "The Rockford Files," "Magnum, "P.I.," "Starsky & Hutch", "Hotel", "The Incredible Hulk", "Cop Rock" and "Another World." Anderson is survived by his mother, wife, son, two stepdaughters, six sisters and three brothers. A memorial fund has been set up in Anderson's name at the Lynchburg Academy of Fine Arts, at 600 Main St., Lynchburg, VA 24504.

Gloria Loring retells how "Friends and Lovers" was made into a hit: While listening to a version of the song sung by composer Jay Gruska and his wife Jennifer Williams, Loring recalled "That's a hit song if I ever heard one." After seeing Carl Anderson in a concert, she remarked "Oh, he's got a fabulous voice." Recording it as a duet, she said "The simple musical melody, very listenable, just lovely, combined with a lyric that's just classic. I'll be your friend and I'll be your lover, you can't top that." The song reached # 2 for 2 weeks on the pop chart, and # 1 on the adult contemporary chart.

"Friends and Lovers" Lyrics

Written by: Jay Gruska and Paul Gordon

Ooooooooohhh

What would you think if i told you

I've always wanted to hold you

I don't know what we're afraid of

Nothing would change if we made love

So I'll be your friend and I'll be your lover

Cause I know in our hearts we agree

We don't have to be one or the other, oh no

We could be both to each other

Yes it's a chance that we're taking

And somebody's heart may be breaking

Ooohhh, But we can't stop what's inside us

Our love for each other will guide us

So I'll be your friend and I'll be your lover

Cause I know in our hearts we agree

We don't have to be one or the other

I've been through you, You've been through me

Sometimes a friend is the hardest to see

Ooohhh, We always know when it's laid on the line

Nobody else is as easy to find

So I'll be your friend and I'll be your lover

Cause I'll be your friend and I'll be your lover

Cause I know in our hearts we agree

We don't have to be one or the other, oh no

We could be both to each other.





	CARLTON EARL ANDERSON FEBRUARY 27, 1945-FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Carl Anderson, who portrayed himself on "Days of Our Lives" in 4 episodes from 1985-1988, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2004 at the age of 58. Anderson, who was diagnosed with leukemia last summer, lost his battle with the disease and died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He was set to appear in a worldwide tour of "Jesus Christ Superstar", which was to open at the Vatican in the fall. Anderson first appeared on "Days" on September 10 and 13, 1985 to record his famous duet with Gloria Loring (ex-Liz), the love ballad "Friends and Lovers." Its appearance on the show made the song a national hit. He later appeared on May 22, 1986 to sing the song again with Loring. Anderson appeared one last time on September 2, 1988 to sing the song by himself as Patsy Pease (ex-Kimberly) and Charles Shaughnessy (ex-Shane) danced together. Anderson received Golden Globe nominations in 1973 for most promising newcomer and best musical actor for his appearance in the movie version of "Jesus Christ Superstar" as Judas, and appeared in various theater productions in the same role for many years later. Carlton Earl Anderson was born on February 27, 1945 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Besides his theater roles, he also appeared in the famous 1985 movie "The Color Purple." He recorded several albums in the 1980s and 1990s that included such hits as "How Deep Does It Go," "Pieces of a Heart," and the above mentioned "Friends and Lovers." He also sang on recordings by Stevie Wonder and jazz star Nancy Wilson. Anderson got his first taste of performing when he sang in Baptist church. He also sang in high school. While serving for two years in the Air Force, he was involved in the World Wide Air Force Talent Contest, allowing him to sing at military bases around the country, strengthening his talent. He was noticed by a talent agent while singing with a band in Washington, DC. He would later guest star on such shows as "The Rockford Files," "Magnum, "P.I.," "Starsky & Hutch", "Hotel", "The Incredible Hulk", "Cop Rock" and "Another World." Anderson is survived by his mother, wife, son, two stepdaughters, six sisters and three brothers. A memorial fund has been set up in Anderson's name at the Lynchburg Academy of Fine Arts, at 600 Main St., Lynchburg, VA 24504. Gloria Loring retells how "Friends and Lovers" was made into a hit: While listening to a version of the song sung by composer Jay Gruska and his wife Jennifer Williams, Loring recalled "That's a hit song if I ever heard one." After seeing Carl Anderson in a concert, she remarked "Oh, he's got a fabulous voice." Recording it as a duet, she said "The simple musical melody, very listenable, just lovely, combined with a lyric that's just classic. I'll be your friend and I'll be your lover, you can't top that." The song reached # 2 for 2 weeks on the pop chart, and # 1 on the adult contemporary chart. "Friends and Lovers" Lyrics Written by: Jay Gruska and Paul Gordon Ooooooooohhh What would you think if i told you I've always wanted to hold you I don't know what we're afraid of Nothing would change if we made love So I'll be your friend and I'll be your lover Cause I know in our hearts we agree We don't have to be one or the other, oh no We could be both to each other Yes it's a chance that we're taking And somebody's heart may be breaking Ooohhh, But we can't stop what's inside us Our love for each other will guide us So I'll be your friend and I'll be your lover Cause I know in our hearts we agree We don't have to be one or the other I've been through you, You've been through me Sometimes a friend is the hardest to see Ooohhh, We always know when it's laid on the line Nobody else is as easy to find So I'll be your friend and I'll be your lover Cause I'll be your friend and I'll be your lover Cause I know in our hearts we agree We don't have to be one or the other, oh no We could be both to each other.