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The Cars live in Houston, September 11, 1984 (full video)
The Cars perform at The Summit in Houston, Texas, on September 11, 1984, as part of their Heartbeat City tour.
SET LIST:
00:00:00 intro
00:00:55 "Hello Again"
00:04:50 "It's Not The Night"
00:08:35 "Touch And Go"
00:13:40 "Candy-O"
00:16:20 "Let The Good Times Roll"
00:20:00 "Jimmy Jimmy"
00:24:35 "Moving In Stereo"
00:30:10 "Just What I Needed"
00:33:35 "A Dream Away"
00:39:10 "Cruiser"
00:44:35 "Drive"
00:48:35 "You Might Think"
00:52:00 "Magic"
00:56:10 "Let's Go"
00:59:55 "Heartbeat City"
01:05:10 "You're All I've Got Tonight"
This video is likely being uploaded as a supplement for an article I wrote about The Cars. Because the purpose is to non-commercially educate and offer a critical assessment, it is being uploaded under the terms of Fair Use. No copyright infringement intended.
To read my Benjamin Orr blog visit here: sweetpurplejune.wordpress.com/
My Elliot Easton blog is here: ellioteastonblog.wordpress.com/
I also co-host a podcast all about The Cars! ua-cam.com/channels/pBQiSp1iY1nBo2VN3K-fcg.html
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Rock on! ~ Donna
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The Cars live at Summerfest, September 1, 1980 (full audio)
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Enjoy this live audience recording from The Cars' set at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during their Panorama "world tour." The audio includes a radio promo at the beginning ~ pretty cool! I wish it didn't have the yellers in it, but what can we do? I mean, why would you expect people to sit down at a concert??? Anyway, it's still nice to have a show from this era. Ben's on fire. 🤩 I do ha...
The Cars live at The Rat, August 13, 1977 (SET 2 of 2)
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This is the second of the two sets The Cars performed live at The Rat on August 13, 1977. One of the things I love about this recording is there is a good amount of banter and crowd noise between most songs, including an enthusiastic call for an encore, in spite of the fact that it's nearly 3:00 a.m. Very cool! Also, I believe this is the only published version of The Cars playing "City Lights,...
The Cars live at The Rat, August 13, 1977 (SET 1 of 2)
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Check out this recently-discovered audio of The Cars performing live at The Rat on August 13, 1977. This is the first of the two sets they played that night. The photos were taken by Sandy Wilson and are shared with her permission. They were shot at The Rat sometime in 1977, but I'm not sure of the exact date. Thank you, Sandy! Set list: 00:00 "Ta Ta Wayo Wayo" 03:10 "I'm In Touch With Your Wor...
"Take Me Now," live at The Rat, August 13, 1977 (full song!)
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EDITED: This audio includes Ben's song intro, which I had neglected to include in the first version. My apologies! Check out this newly-discovered audio of The Cars performing "Take Me Now" live at The Rat on August 13, 1977. I'll be posting both of the full sets they played that night, but I wanted to single this one out as I don't believe we have a full, uncut track of this song sung live. I ...
FULL SHOW: Big People live in Bottineau, July 1, 2000
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What a treasure we have the full show! My most heartfelt thanks go to out to Joe Dlearo for getting this to me, and to Jeff Carlisi, Liberty Devitto, Derek St. Holmes, and Rob Wilson for continuing to care about the legacy of Big People, and for being willing to share their history with all of us. I'm a forever grateful to Benjamin Orr, for being a powerful inspiration long after he left this e...
The Cars UNLOCKED
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Edited and directed by Eron Otcasek, this smash-cut collection of live vignettes spans the career of The Cars from 1978 through 1987. It features a whole host of (at the time of its release) never-before-seen live footage of the band, as well as interview snippets, backstage shenanigans, travel clips, sound checks, and general awesomeness. Cars fans are beyond grateful to have this treasure tro...
Ric Ocasek interview: Rockline, 2005
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Bob Coburn interviews Ric in 2005 after the release of Ric's 7th and final solo album, Nexterday. This is a great conversation; Ric gets asked some interesting questions. He relates a story about Benjamin from their early days, a memory that is outside of the music, and it's both funny and precious. He also talks a little about the Circuit City commercials, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The New...
VIDEO: The Cars: Live at the Houston Summit, February 25, 1982
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Shot by a fan up in the bleachers, this footage captures the majority of The Cars' February 25, 1982, show at the Summit in Houston, in the early weeks of their Shake It Up tour. And though the video is kind of crummy and the audio is a bit garbled, there are still some pretty cool gems to discover here. I believe my source video is missing a few of the opening songs as well as the second encor...
The Cars: Live at the Milwaukee Auditorium, February 17, 1982 (full audio)
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Enjoy this audio recording of The Cars from early in their Shake It Up tour. A review of their concert that took place three days prior was not enthusiastic. Under the headline of "Cars better on vinyl than on stage," music writer Michael St. John fussed that "a cloudy drum mix buried the bass, clanging guitars coupled with a continuous swirl of indistinguishable keyboarding buried the vocals a...
VIDEO FOOTAGE: The Orr Band: South Station, February 2, 1995
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Possibly Ben's second "return to the stage" show, the ORR Band performed in the historic South Station transportation center in Boston as part of the free WBOS noontime concert series, Music Festival of the Earth. February 2, 1995. Band members (from left to right): Ivan Khoroshev: keyboards Rick O'Neal: bass, backing vocals John Muzzy: drums Benjamin Orr: guitar John Kalishes: guitar Charlie O...
VIDEO FOOTAGE: Milkwood, featuring Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr, and Jim Goodkind, circa 1972
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This footage accompanies an interview published on my blog between Alan Fields and Jim Goodkind. You can find it here: We mentioned in the article that Paroo Streich also interviewed Jim Goodkind. That was back in 2020, and that conversation prompted Jim to look around for some footage he knew he had of those Milkwood days. He generously shared this clip from his personal archives with Paroo an...
Milkwood: "With You With Me"
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Milkwood consisted of Ric Ocasek (Richard Otcasek), Jim "Jas" Goodkind, and Benjamin Orr (Orzechowski). The band landed a record deal with Paramount and recorded their one and only album, How's the Weather, in the fall of 1972. "With You With Me" is track 1 of 10. For more background information on Milkwood, check out this interview between Alan Fields and the only surviving member of the trio,...
Milkwood: "Dream Trader"
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Milkwood consisted of Ric Ocasek (Richard Otcasek), Jim "Jas" Goodkind, and Benjamin Orr (Orzechowski). The band landed a record deal with Paramount and recorded their one and only album, How's the Weather, in the fall of 1972. "Dream Trader" is track 2 of 10. For more background information on Milkwood, check out this interview between Alan Fields and the only surviving member of the trio, Jim...
Milkwood: "Lincoln Park" (written by Benjamin Orr)
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Milkwood: "Lincoln Park" (written by Benjamin Orr)
Milkwood: "Bring Me Back"
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Milkwood: "Bring Me Back"
Milkwood: "Timetrain Wonderwheel"
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Milkwood: "Timetrain Wonderwheel"
Milkwood: "Makeshift Pawn"
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Milkwood: "Makeshift Pawn"
Milkwood: "The Light Won't Burn"
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Milkwood: "The Light Won't Burn"
Milkwood: "Along the Way"
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Milkwood: "Along the Way"
Milkwood: "We've Been All Through"
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Milkwood: "We've Been All Through"
Milkwood: "Winter Song"
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Milkwood: "Winter Song"
Richard Ocasek and Benjamin Orr Demo Sessions, circa 1974 (full compilation)
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Richard Ocasek and Benjamin Orr Demo Sessions, circa 1974 (full compilation)
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED: Richard Ocasek & Benjamin Orr: alternate version of "Twilight Superman"
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PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED: Richard Ocasek & Benjamin Orr: alternate version of "Twilight Superman"
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED: Ric Ocasek & Benjamin Orr: alternate version of "You're Always Brighter"
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PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED: Ric Ocasek & Benjamin Orr: alternate version of "You're Always Brighter"
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED: Richard Ocasek & Benjamin Orr: "Start It All Again," circa 1974
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PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED: Richard Ocasek & Benjamin Orr: "Start It All Again," circa 1974
Richard Ocasek & Benjamin Orr: "Everyday," circa 1974 (Buddy Holly cover)
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Richard Ocasek & Benjamin Orr: "Everyday," circa 1974 (Buddy Holly cover)
Ric Ocasek & Benjamin Orr: "Never Gonna Get Over You" circa 1974
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Ric Ocasek & Benjamin Orr: "Never Gonna Get Over You" circa 1974

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  • @briangarza7532
    @briangarza7532 День тому

    I know there are so many great car's song, hard to pick which ones are the best, but hand's down this is my favorite!! God bless you Benny!!

  • @j.jester7821
    @j.jester7821 День тому

    So Cool.

  • @CrystalClearWith8BE
    @CrystalClearWith8BE День тому

    "You Might Think" a spring hit of 1984 suits well in the episode, but they only use the first stanza and first chorus.

  • @ryannorris2045
    @ryannorris2045 День тому

    Ben will Always be a Legend, His looks put most men to shame, and his talent was unmatched. I had so many fond memories listen to the CARS. RIP hope to meet you one day.

  • @scotsbimbo
    @scotsbimbo День тому

    Strawberry moonlight rocks

  • @thecarolinashreds196
    @thecarolinashreds196 День тому

    Just stumbled onto this video. It makes me thankful that I was able to be around when this better than most bands called the Cars released their first album. It changed the game for sure. I miss them and the wonderful music they played. What a great video talking about Ben. He left way too quick. Thanks Elliot for sharing this with us, oh and by the way you my brother are one helluva guitarist.

  • @cpe1704tks.
    @cpe1704tks. 2 дні тому

    Effing no good, unthankful Brits. "Thank God It's Free." Twice ! 33:09 36:48

  • @TheDragnetNod
    @TheDragnetNod 2 дні тому

    RIP, Ben

  • @sugargold4126
    @sugargold4126 2 дні тому

    ❤️Ben Orr. RIP!

  • @BunneRabb
    @BunneRabb 2 дні тому

    If this was 1978 you have the wrong or in screenshot

  • @FunkyMonk_96
    @FunkyMonk_96 3 дні тому

    I’ve seen this movie a million times since I was a little kid and I never even heard a song playing in the background. Is this real or is this edited? Now I’m gonna have to watch the movie again.

  • @SamanthaRunion-s5p
    @SamanthaRunion-s5p 3 дні тому

    I have a serious question for everyone...how on earth did the rest of the guys in the band stand so close to Ben without fainting? I would have been drooling had I been that close to him! Of course being a woman I suppose that does make a small difference! LOL

  • @duckman2233
    @duckman2233 3 дні тому

    THE CARS were the start of the 80's. just listen to the sound.

  • @dbarbour8352
    @dbarbour8352 3 дні тому

    Another great concert from The Cars! Shake It Up tour. Four albums of songs to pull from. Amazing. TY Donna!

  • @CristinaSantos-pw4pt
    @CristinaSantos-pw4pt 3 дні тому

    ❤ RIP Ric

  • @AlvaroVillanueva-y2i
    @AlvaroVillanueva-y2i 4 дні тому

    y bue...tenia mucho para darnos Ben Orr 😔

  • @marissaflores418
    @marissaflores418 4 дні тому

    Doesn't anyone knock anymore?

  • @roberthollander4522
    @roberthollander4522 4 дні тому

    Great to see . . . I love the way Ben moved to the back during the guitar solos . . . classy....

  • @danajohnson7961
    @danajohnson7961 4 дні тому

    He is still here all around us. I'm sure he is smiling down on all the fans Now Rick passed away in 2018. The last time he was seen when they were induction to the hall of fame in 2018. I'm sure he and Rick are making music in heaven. My favorite song is by by love and moving in stero let's go. Someday we will all meet in heaven till then RIP TO BOTH OF YOU

  • @SamanthaRunion-s5p
    @SamanthaRunion-s5p 5 днів тому

    If only we could go back in time and warn him about his cancer. Most likely he didn't even know about it yet as pancreatic cancer is so deadly.

  • @Courtney1992
    @Courtney1992 5 днів тому

    If you don’t watch 80s movies 🍿 you’ll never understand family guy

  • @reddymon
    @reddymon 5 днів тому

    I have always known Ric wrote this song but letting Benjamin sing it was the right choice. It was perfect for him. I did not expect much from Ric singing this song. Boy was I wrong. He brought real soul. Really made us feel the longing. Bravo.

  • @barbara5495
    @barbara5495 5 днів тому

    Had a dream about Ben Orr last night. Hard to believe he's been gone 24 years....This was just 2 years before his passing. His voice was as strong as ever....He is so missed...Thanks so much for posting this. His/Cars fans are grateful!

  • @monicasaluzzi487
    @monicasaluzzi487 5 днів тому

  • @rocsamariacavalcanti7637
    @rocsamariacavalcanti7637 6 днів тому

    LAMENTAVEL ,MAS FOI UM ANJO QUE CAIU ANJO 👼 CAIDO. DIFICIL DE ACEITAR O QUE ACONTECEU CHEIO DE VIDA PELA FRENTE . 🌹 ROSA M.C.

  • @rocsamariacavalcanti7637
    @rocsamariacavalcanti7637 6 днів тому

    ESTA MUSICA E FANTASTICA QUEM VAI LEVA=LA PARA CASA ESTA NOITE ? 🌹 ROSA M.C.

  • @rocsamariacavalcanti7637
    @rocsamariacavalcanti7637 6 днів тому

    LINDO HOMEM, VOZ E SENSUALIDADE SO BEN MAIS NINGUEM IGUAL. LOIRO BELISSIMO. 🌹 ROSA M .C.

  • @rocsamariacavalcanti7637
    @rocsamariacavalcanti7637 6 днів тому

    DEFINITIVAMENTE O MELHOR COMO VOCALISTA SO BEN. ❤❤❤😢😢😢 🌹 ROSA M.C.

  • @rocsamariacavalcanti7637
    @rocsamariacavalcanti7637 6 днів тому

    ALEM DO TALENTO DO BEN ,EU OBSERVO O SEU CAMINHAR TAO ELEGANTE, UM HOMEM TAO ADMIRAVEL. LOVE FOR EVER ❤❤❤❤ 😢😢😢😢 🌹 ROSA M.C.

  • @monicasaluzzi487
    @monicasaluzzi487 7 днів тому

    Hermosa canción ❤

  • @AppleOno
    @AppleOno 7 днів тому

    Man, the musicianship, the songwriting, the style, such great taste... does it get any better than the Cars in their prime? I never got to see them live, so thank the maker they thought to record this show! I only wish someone had filmed more - more tours, more songs. They capture a good bit of the first album here, and even 3 off Candy-O. I wanted to see them do more of that album, and also the Panorama / Shake It Up period, and I see you posted some other videos. I'll take whatever I can find, and this is about as good as it gets. Thank you for posting this!

    • @SamanthaRunion-s5p
      @SamanthaRunion-s5p 5 днів тому

      Definitely would have been great if all recording sessions and concerts were filmed for future generations to enjoy! There are so many great songs not only from the Cars but many others as well that never got filmed. :(

    • @AppleOno
      @AppleOno 5 днів тому

      @@SamanthaRunion-s5p Also there are undoubtedly film reels, video tapes and audiocassettes sitting in people's attic, closet, garage, etc., forgotten and collecting dust, that may come to light at any time. Digitize those films, tapes and videos before they turn to dust!

  • @Harpooner1830
    @Harpooner1830 8 днів тому

    My heavens they were good. Way ahead of the pack in terms of tunes and ability to play live. Been listening to a lot of their live recordings on UA-cam and I wonder who could match them.

  • @bmuchgood35
    @bmuchgood35 8 днів тому

    What? no Mr.Butch

  • @buffalobraves9
    @buffalobraves9 8 днів тому

    The Cars were such a terrific band. I think John appreciated their approach to music, new wave mixed with pop and a sprinkle of 50’s flavor. They were five extremely talented musicians lead by a wonderful songwriter Ric Ocasek. Like The Beatles, a shame they didn’t stay together longer.

  • @garypick
    @garypick 8 днів тому

    Mark Goodman came across as a jerk. Wonder what happened to him.

  • @bobharlsey7940
    @bobharlsey7940 8 днів тому

    Such a great person and geniune. I've been trying for awhile to learn to play the guitar. I'm okay but I lack the dexterity and ability to move around and play at different octaves. It took a while and now the basic theory makes sense to me. But he does the changes, riffs, timing, tempo so perfectly. It makes me appreciate all that he has contributed to music even more.

  • @judysgr8332
    @judysgr8332 8 днів тому

    It breaks my heart, he was so loved and so sadly missed. A great voice, a talented unassuming rockstar, gracious in the face of death. What an incredible man, a true icon. Love you Ben x

  • @bertindidi3494
    @bertindidi3494 8 днів тому

    Benjamin Orr looks a bit like actor Christopher walken

  • @davidgagnon3781
    @davidgagnon3781 9 днів тому

    Beautiful.

  • @TheLoghouseTeacher
    @TheLoghouseTeacher 10 днів тому

    Freaks and Geeks had some great music! It ROCKED!!

  • @christophermarsteller8235
    @christophermarsteller8235 10 днів тому

    100%

  • @MsLawrence321
    @MsLawrence321 11 днів тому

    I wish i could understand what hes saying at the beginning of this ? " bah bah louuuu ?? " 😂 I say that when I'm annoyed now !

  • @robertsnow3273
    @robertsnow3273 11 днів тому

    I didn’t know Phil Hartman was in the Cars

  • @dianalaureano6689
    @dianalaureano6689 11 днів тому

    Simply great man, I will always miss his beautifull voice and the way he sang. ❤❤❤

  • @SamanthaRunion-s5p
    @SamanthaRunion-s5p 11 днів тому

    If Heaven truly exists, after I see my mom, Benjamin is the next person I want to see.

  • @kevinoshea4134
    @kevinoshea4134 11 днів тому

    What year is this?

  • @Bittersweet.Symphony.
    @Bittersweet.Symphony. 11 днів тому

    Great stuff

  • @user-lo5jk9nf5o
    @user-lo5jk9nf5o 12 днів тому

    Has there ever been a more perfect man? Sigh....

  • @deedeeflowers990
    @deedeeflowers990 12 днів тому

    Ben sounds amazing in this video.. seems like he had found a group of guys that he was happy with ❤

  • @youfuckedup9346
    @youfuckedup9346 12 днів тому

    💫🇺🇸☝🏻