Let's really let it sink in: this is 78 too. I mean if it was 80/84 onwards etc it wouldn't look out of place but this looks fully amazing and time moved so differently/slow back then! Doesn't look old at ALL.
No other band in the world sounds like The Cars! You can tell it’s them from the very first notes, so unique with interesting lyrics......”Brush your rock & roll hair”, freaking genius!! Nobody writes songs like this anymore! Ben Orr is a talented, gorgeous and underrated rock god!
You're right. Their sound and lyrics were great. "With your eyes of porcelain and of blue, they shock me into sense." - Bye Bye Love. I love this band and listen to them quite often. Candy-O is my personal fave.
I remember as a teen they used to do a comparison to the doors in voting format so apparently at least the station saw some similarities. Other than keyboards I didn’t see much comparison other than both having a great sound
The Cars are arguably the greatest rock band of the 70s - 80s . Pretty much covered my school years. Im 62 now.. but im 17 again when i watch this here video
First, I have to thank Donna for posting this. I loved this band from the moment they hit the airwaves. Benjamin has been gone 23 years today. there will never be another like him now or ever. They broke the mold when they made that amazing man. I was reading a bunch of these comments and I want to thank everyone who keeps our beautiful Benjamin and his legacy alive. It’s mind blowing thousands of comments Benjamin and the cars still get.He was SUCH a special person. We are all blessed to have him in our lives then and now. Love and miss you sweet angel.💜❤️🔥💔❣️
Such an incredible Band! Ben and Rick will be missed but definitely left such a legacy. They were my Beatles. They were my growing memories. They captured and showed how to do it. With using piano/organ/synthesizer, guitar, drums,horns, base. Hmm.. I see it now with some jam bands. Y’all check out Goose( out of Connecticut )music isn’t dead. There just not on mainstream. And I don’t want them to be. It’s already tuff enough to get tics. But they have a great vocal sharing like Ric and Ben. This is GOLD!!!!
OH!! I've read about a gig where they had stuff being thrown at them and Ben almost getting hit by a bottle. But didn't realise it was THIS one, even though I've watched this a few times and wondered what Benjamin was saying and who he was talking to. Now I gotta go back and watch again :-)
Time stamp of bottle is 19:25@@johnmcaleese8459 then at 19:37 he steps back from microphone and mouths "I'm gonna get you". Helps to slow video speed to see something fly past him. This explains why I thought he was looking even more intense and focused tha usual.
@@gracewolf16Thanks. I slowed it by 50%. I didn't see the bottle but I did see him saying ""I'm going to get you ". At that age, I believe Ben could have handled himself quite well !! Who the hell would do that to such a great part of Rock history. What a voice.
They sounded great. Saw them in 1987 on the Door to Door tour. They didn't move around much and didn't talk to the audience which I thought was odd at the time but apparently that's how they were.
@@JTRocks4Ever Yeah, I saw them in Denver on the Heartbeat City tour (1984) and it was the same. The music was really, really good - just awesome -- but talking to the crowd was just something they weren't interested in doing. I thing Ric said 3 things all show -- "Hello" and "Goodbye" plus a solitary "Great crowd" halfway through.
That saxophone on 'All mixed up" kicks ass too. Love that tune & Greg added a lot to the sound of the band with the keys & Sax. Elliot E is another favorites. Cheers!
Yes, but compare his appearance to his performance during the "Live Aid" concert. There he looked very healthy, vibrant, and well-rested. But in the above video, he looks very tired, as if he has not gotten enough sleep. His eyes are dark. But during the live aid performance, he looked like he was at the top of his health. Does anybody disagree with me? It's just a personal observation and no ill intent is meant here.
Saw The Cars at a club in SF in the late 70s and then out on tour. Ben Orr was a huge talent… so cool, a gifted vocalist, and a genuinely nice guy. Rest peacefully, Ben and Ric.
@@cliveedwards2958 many don’t know, but he was a graduate of Berklee. I was born in the 90s so the Cars were way before my time, but one reason I admire them so much is how incredibly talented each member is. Ric and Ben are both great singers and own each song they sing. Those basslines Ben is playing are not simply root notes on the kick, he’s flying around the neck. Greg’s work on the keys is really the heart and soul of their overall sound. Elliot Easton’s guitar is the balls of the Cars. Precise, in your face, raw rock ‘n roll Les Paul tone.
New Wave, punk, rockabilly, pop rock whatever . These guys were so unique & original . Their first 2 LPS were masterpieces. I'm so glad I grew up in the 70s & 80s wen music was real & exciting. Not like now.
This audience should be ashamed of the lack of interest and applause towards one of the best bands ever. The Cars were just brilliant. Rest in peace lovely Benjamin and Ric.
There will never ever be a band like this - ever ever again. They made a mark in the world that will forever be etched. And, please, don’t use the word underrated - if they were, we wouldn’t be here resounding with comments.
Someone said in another post that All Mixed Up is one of the best songs ever written. I couldn’t agree more. And you couldn’t have a better vocalist than Benjamin singing it. I have to add Drive in there too. And Bye Love.
The Cars were phenomenal! Ben was great, Ric was they all were. But Elliot Easton's guitar solos were amazing! And how tight were they live!!! Such an incredible band.
When you think of it, the Cars came out the same year that Van Halen did, and Elliot would have gotten a lot more recognition and credit if Eddie Van Halen hadn't been as brilliant as he was. Factor in other dominant guitarists and huge bands of the late 70s, like Alex Lifeson and Neal Schon (Rush and Journey). There was just such an overload of talent and good music in that era.
Elliot Easton is so effin cool because of how much of himself he gives his performance. When the lead breaks come for Bye Bye Love he confronts the audience with a cocky rock n roll bravado that is irresistible, stepping out front, holding up his guitar as he plays his spirited licks asking the audience 'What do you think of that? Is that good enough for ya? Is it enough for your teenage love?' There's a certain machismo about him that makes you smile and excites you. Its deeply satisfying to watch because he delivers the goods. He's the real deal. And when you see him reach down with lighting speed to turn up or down a tone or volume knob in the space of a millisecond you see how attuned to the music he is. He gives himself to it. And that's all any of us wants to see: authenticity. Someone playing it how they feel it. Long live Elliot Easton.
I’ve got a lot of Respect for a band like the Cars. Each member compliments the other members musically. Very Talented Musicians that Deserve more credit.
Such a talented tight band the live versions sound like the studio version and that's difficult to do. I saw them in 1979, spent my paper route money to go, great memory of a lifetime.
You said it I remember all of it , the talent we had back then not only on the instruments but in the song writing, you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory!!!! Those were the best times!!!!!!
REST IN PEACE RIC ❤❤ 0:00 Just What I Needed 2:30 Introduction 3:04 Good Times Roll 6:36 My Best Friend’s Girl 10:35 All Mixed Up 15:02 Night Spots 18:52 Bye Bye Love 23:07 Don’t Cha Stop 26:36 You’re All I’ve Got Tonight
@@ellab8897Ben was so incredibly gorgeous 😍 with a rockstar body & voice. He had a beautiful angelic voice, as well. He was extremely humble & so professional even after the fools in the crowd were being rude & throwing stuff at him/the band. RIP Ben Orr 😢 & Ric you both will never be forgotten.
The thing that makes Benjamin fantastic & often underrated as just a pretty boy with good vocals is his ability to sing lead vocals brilliantly and play bass. I've read & friends in bands have told me that it is extremely challenging to do both because the bassist has to listen for the drum kicks & bassline of the drums which often has it's own type of melody. He seems to have no issue with it ...does it as easily as chewing gum & to top it off he can play lead guitar, keyboards, drums as well. Electric Angel Rock and Roller...
It is a challenge to sing and play bass! I took lessons, learned some of the Cars songs, but I would forget a line or something sometimes, lol. I love Ben & the Cars much! Each of the guys have amazing talent!!
Great comment. It is indeed difficult to play bass and sing...I do it. I think he's sexy (I have a man crush)...that doesn't hurt either :) RIP Benjamin...
@@danielliddle3280 ooohhh my gosh....what an incredible live show they put on!!!!! I was on North Carolina I think it might have been...1991 or 1992 i saw them in Raleigh! Incredible!!
Greg amazes me. Extremely talented. Ben had long eyelashes a woman wound envy.❤❤😊😊. Him and Ric are sorely missed😢😢😢😢. Ben's bass guitars matches his outfit😂😂😅😅.
One of the greatest live bands ever to tour. They're better live and sound like the record. And nobody sounds like them. Great musicians all around, the best of the bunch in their era.
@@julenepegher6999 He was the photogs dream subject. So photogenic. And he exuded an uncontrived sensual, HOT allure. Oh. Benjamin. You were SO LOVED! Still are.
@@kittensanddaisies5615- The Cars did a kick ass job here & that audience sucked! . Especially after some jerk decided to throw something @ them. What a treat this performance is though. Cheers!
Want to know whats better than kicking the guys ass who threw an object @ ben during bye bye love? Ben singing and staring you down the whole time mouthing "I'm going to get you"WANTING too kick your ass, but is classy about it and channels all of that anger into his best performance of bye bye love ever!
I love him too. He was the "underdog" as far as the other guys because he didn't have a girlfriend @ that time . He said it was a rough time for him. I just read that random fact. He is a great guitarist. Cheers!
@@julenepegher6999 frankly, i have to remove myself from watching The Cars for weeks at a time. Otherwise I become captivated and re-immersed into a world of the past, where now two of those guys are angels. Benjamin was the most perfectly beautiful, cool, alluring and vocally amazing musician I have ever seen. ~such a rare human
moodylicious Yes, it’s really addicting but one of my simple pleasures. I get caught in the past also. The Cars were such a huge part of my life so many memories attached to certain songs. “God it’s such a drag when you’re living in the past” that’s Tom Petty, (Even the Losers). Your description of Ben is perfect. All I can think is he’s reaping rewards in Heaven. And I have to say I do love Ric, David, Elliot and Greg but Ben was just extra special.
The only OTHER group I know of that pulled that off was AC/DC after Bon "accidentally" died in that car unbenounced to the Young brothers!!😡 I my self never believed it was an accident😞😕
Well, the Beatles has two. Fleetwood Mac…. The Band… definitely the Eagles. It was uncommon however look at those groups. They great! How about groups that had one lead singer then another like Genesis… or as said here… AC/DC! About Cars.. Ric Ocasek - genius.
I have a renewed appreciation for The Cars. They really are all so amazingly talented. What a great live performance. Greg Hawkes was phenomenal at 13:52 with his sax (sorry if I'm wrong, don't know my wind instruments) solo. Absolutely amazing. Too bad the sound engineering failed on his keyboard solo at 21:00. Again, just a brilliant performance by each band member.
This is one of my favorite videos of The Cars. They power through the jealousy and hate from some twit Brits like the pros they were! Ben's heavy baseline ;) and Ric's lyrics.
I love seeing bands in their prime, and being able to show my kids the music I grew up listening to. Best part of UA-cam. This was a great show from a great band- thank you for posting. Man these guys were tight.
@@reesedaniel5835 yes about the ok boomer thing. I also see a ton of “look kids, this is how it’s done or saying they’ll never enjoy great music like we did!” It’s off putting, lots of younger generations are watching these vids too.
I'm an old man now, but I saw the Cars during this tour. It was in a small theater in Pittsburgh, PA. called the Stanley Theater. The opening act was Patty Smyth and Scandal. Whom I had never heard of at the time. Ric was even wearing the same clothes and aviator sunglasses on stage. As far as I can remember they played the same song list in this order.
Very cool! I’ve loved The Cars my whole life, but I wasn’t born until 1979. I was just a small child when they officially disbanded, so I never got the privilege of seeing them perform live other than via MTV, VH1, UA-cam, etc. I still love them so much to this very day! 🌹
Happy you were able to see them! I saw them in ‘79 @ Arrowhead Stadium in KC. My 20 year old mind was blown. Can still picture, feel the vibe and energy. We were at the right time and place, peace.
7 years since it posted but I'm still gonna comment. 🤷♀️ There were a few a--holes in the crowd yelling disrupting, derogatory calls like "so and so's a poofter" and such, not realizing they were witnessing music history in the making. I'm glad that later in the set somebody yelled to those few, "SHUT UP YOU BAHSARDS!" Such a pity that I never saw them (and many other bands I love) perform a live show. Sigh. Quite grateful for recordings like these.
The Cars give the term "New Wave" a good name. Very smart, sleek and modern rock with great songwriting and playing (and a pretty good look too especially that pretty Ben Orr RIP).
My cousin Angela RIP saw them in Upper Darby PA before they went to Europe. When they hit, it was like a left hook. So much talent among the whole group. Elliot is a frigging beast! One of the greatest bands from the late 1970's. My God we had The Cars, Foreigner, Kansas, Jethro Tull, Aerosmith, Boston, it just keeps going and going. I can tell you this, it'll never happen again. The 10 year period of 1968 to 1978 was just so fucking awesome! I was in High School when this video was made. RIP Ben and Ric! Thanks for all the great music.
I was 21 when this was happening. This album changed the world for me when it came out. I played it everyday on my way from gunnison colorado, driving up to ski Crested Butte, all day long with a season ski pass, and I'd work at the three thieves steak house in crested butte every night. I thought I would wear that tape out, but it just kept on going. Then candy-o came out and that marked a whole new era in my life. But both albums were all time classics, because it was like both albums were perfectly engineered to listen to all the way through. And each song fed into the next as one whole masterpiece. Two of the greatest albums of all time, hands down, second to almost none.
This is why I was BIG fan from the late 70's and 80's while in High School and College / Surfing / racing my muscle car. A time when the bands played for the Fans and everyone enjoyed the music. OH YEA !
This concert is simply brilliant, instrumentally, the vocals, doing all their original material. Certainly one of the most underrated great bands ever.
It’s unbelievable,that at the end,even though Ben was gone.A band that should have sold out the biggest stadiums in the country were playing the little bitty Electric Factory in Philly.What a band. A one of a kind.All original never copied.
Very talented musicians, all of them. One thing that doesn’t get mentioned is how good a rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek was. His parts were relatively simple but his timing, strumming and muting skills were spot on. I love all of Elliot’s playing but Ric accounted for an important ingredient in the band’s overall sound.
This is my favortie band of all times and i grew up in the 70s and 80s with the best music. But they were so unique and just had an instant loving of them Havent changed my mine for over 40 some years .. I miss these guys!
I wasn't into the Cars at the time, more of a metal head than anything else, LOL. I have to say though that THIS, is how I like to see my favorite bands. Early in their careers, live, and stripped down to the bare bones like any respectful garage band should be. THAT'S, where you see the talent that deserves the fame that's coming.
The entire show is great...but there are standouts...Night Spots, Bye Bye Love, and You're All I've Got Tonight jam. All mixed up is extraordinary. What a gem to have this early performance. Thanks, for posting.
Electrifying performances!!!! Loved Benjamin with all of my heart He's so gorgeous!!! Groovey red pants!!!! Beautiful voice bad ass at bass!!!! Loveeeee loveeeee loved this band!!!! I'm crying I miss Benjamin so much RIP And Ric
Well I'm nearly 49 years old I listened to them in the 80s as a teenager you picked a great band to be your favorite band and their one of my favorite bands.
Forgot to say, I’m 64. Saw The Cars in ‘79 at Arrowhead Stadium. Memory is still clear. Every house party had their debut album on turn table rotation. No one sounded like them, maximum trendsetters.
@@KittyGrizGriz not a bad song on their debut album. It’s a masterpiece. Part the reason it’s so good is bc it was produced by Roy Thomas baker same guy who did queen.
Such a charismatic band......from a time when beards, shortpants , sneakers and baseball caps weren't yet the norm. Ben Or was a fascinating performer ; they all were, but he was very special. Ironic that during his last year on this planet he regained his cool looks.
@@jumpinjojo- During "Bye Bye Love" some (probably jealous) guy threw his beer onstage and it landed close-to Benjamin. About 10 seconds later, Benjamin backed off the mic and there is some debate as to what he mouthed at the culprit; either "I'm going to get you," or "I'm looking at you." There's no debate that it was a threat, but was it obvious or subtle? It's evident Benjamin channeled his anger into his vocals for the rest of the song. Ric and Elliot for sure, possibly Greg and or David, saw what happened and got mad, too. There were other instances of rudeness, but they weren't potentially harmful.
@@ellab8897 The audience were disgusting. I was there! Typical pissed up, stoner students. The Cars were awesome, they kicked those students arses by the end of the gig.
Yes, well said. Orr handled that so well...loved his side glance at Ric. Dude is so chill. How in the world can you throw a beer at Handsome Ben?! @@ellab8897
One of the greatest live bands ever to tour. They're better live and sound like the record. And nobody sounds like them. Great musicians all around, the best of the bunch in their era.😊
Ben Orr looks upset or down right pissed off at 19:37 and mouths something to someone in the audience between versus. After that moment he really rips it up on his vocals and bass. Amazing Concentration. I thought once the song was done he was going to go deck somebody.
Someone in the audience tossed a drink at him. It missed but he was pissed. You can see him mouth the words “I’m looking at you” and give that icy stare. Then they really ripped it.
I’m remembering now being in High School. My boyfriend’s best friend used to walk me home from school (we lived just a couple blocks away from each other). One day, he asked if I knew The Cars band and the song ‘My Best Friend’s Girl’ then proceeded to tell me that the song was about me and that he’d had a crush on me the whole year. I was flattered but was hopelessly devoted to my boyfriend, so I told him to go home and promised not to tell my boyfriend what he said... and I never did. Lol Ah memories. We are still friends to this day, though he finally found his own girl to marry and have kids with and, in retrospect, he’d have probably been a much better boyfriend. Hindsight really is 20/20. Lol I’m still so in love with The Cars and Ben Orr! RIP Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek. The world is at a loss without you guys. Thank you for sharing this gem! I still listen to The Cars in my car often. 🎶🌹🎶
They really are. Not really that recognized for their new wave innovations in electronics in rock and roll. Melodies and harmony's on par with Buddy Holly or The Beatles as well
Well they were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and sold millions of records. And were in heavy rotation on mTV. Not thinking they were underrated- there was just some much musical talent out there at the same time
I have never seen another group compliment each other so well as The Cars
I don't think this audience realized the magnificence of what they were watching.
Absolutely nailed it 💯‼️
I saw them on this tour in Pittsburgh, PA at the old Stanley theater. Still have a guitar pick from Elliot Easton
Let's really let it sink in: this is 78 too. I mean if it was 80/84 onwards etc it wouldn't look out of place but this looks fully amazing and time moved so differently/slow back then! Doesn't look old at ALL.
No other band in the world sounds like The Cars! You can tell it’s them from the very first notes, so unique with interesting lyrics......”Brush your rock & roll hair”, freaking genius!! Nobody writes songs like this anymore! Ben Orr is a talented, gorgeous and underrated rock god!
You're right. Their sound and lyrics were great. "With your eyes of porcelain and of blue, they shock me into sense." - Bye Bye Love. I love this band and listen to them quite often. Candy-O is my personal fave.
Yes.. no one sounds like the cars
I remember as a teen they used to do a comparison to the doors in voting format so apparently at least the station saw some similarities. Other than keyboards I didn’t see much comparison other than both having a great sound
Es cierto un sonido unico en los 70s
no doubt , you're The Cars fan total ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
The Cars are arguably the greatest rock band of the 70s - 80s . Pretty much covered my school years. Im 62 now.. but im 17 again when i watch this here video
This is great! Happy I found it.
Cheers!
Best band of the 80's for sure. They started the the 80's a few years early.
Love it 🤩😍
Always keep that spirit alive 💪✊👊🔥💖
More accurate/reasonable to say they're up there with the best of them. Remember, there were a lot of legendary groups at this time ;)
un pedazo de grupo teníamos y no no dábamos cuenta los extraño
First, I have to thank Donna for posting this. I loved this band from the moment they hit the airwaves. Benjamin has been gone 23 years today. there will never be another like him now or ever. They broke the mold when they made that amazing man. I was reading a bunch of these comments and I want to thank everyone who keeps our beautiful Benjamin and his legacy alive. It’s mind blowing thousands of comments Benjamin and the cars still get.He was SUCH a special person. We are all blessed to have him in our lives then and now. Love and miss you sweet angel.💜❤️🔥💔❣️
And now we have lost 😞 Rick.
But think how lucky we were to be here when they were 🎉 we are blessed to know great music when we hear it ❤
Such an incredible Band! Ben and Rick will be missed but definitely left such a legacy. They were my Beatles. They were my growing memories. They captured and showed how to do it. With using piano/organ/synthesizer, guitar, drums,horns, base. Hmm.. I see it now with some jam bands. Y’all check out Goose( out of Connecticut )music isn’t dead. There just not on mainstream. And I don’t want them to be. It’s already tuff enough to get tics. But they have a great vocal sharing like Ric and Ben. This is GOLD!!!!
Do WHAT?! 23 years?! 😮 Umm. Okay. If anyone's looking for me, I'll be out back diggin my grave.
@@mollybell5779- I know, it feels shocking that Benjamin has been gone for so long. He passed away of pancreatic cancer, October 3rd, 2000. ❣️🥀❣️
I finally saw the beer bottle fly by and Benjamin moving his lips saying “I’m going to get you” but he kept his cool!! I admire that!!
@annacannon2959 when did these punks throw a bottle ?
OH!! I've read about a gig where they had stuff being thrown at them and Ben almost getting hit by a bottle. But didn't realise it was THIS one, even though I've watched this a few times and wondered what Benjamin was saying and who he was talking to. Now I gotta go back and watch again :-)
Time stamp of bottle is 19:25@@johnmcaleese8459 then at 19:37 he steps back from microphone and mouths "I'm gonna get you". Helps to slow video speed to see something fly past him. This explains why I thought he was looking even more intense and focused tha usual.
@@gracewolf16Thanks. I slowed it by 50%. I didn't see the bottle but I did see him saying ""I'm going to get you ".
At that age, I believe Ben could have handled himself quite well !! Who the hell would do that to such a great part of Rock history. What a voice.
@@johnmcaleese8459 jealous... I mean look at him, and not to mention that bass. Wonder if Steve Severin spotted this model? Doesn't get much cooler.
This is one band I regret not seeing in person. Amazing
Same. And I live in Boston too.
I've thought the same thing many times. What the heck was I thinking? (or not)
Ahuh.
They sounded great. Saw them in 1987 on the Door to Door tour. They didn't move around much and didn't talk to the audience which I thought was odd at the time but apparently that's how they were.
@@JTRocks4Ever Yeah, I saw them in Denver on the Heartbeat City tour (1984) and it was the same. The music was really, really good - just awesome -- but talking to the crowd was just something they weren't interested in doing. I thing Ric said 3 things all show -- "Hello" and "Goodbye" plus a solitary "Great crowd" halfway through.
THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THE VOICE OF BEN!!!
He must have been in a pantie raid , Weekly back in the day .
Man they were something. Ben was born for it.
Elliot Eason is one talented guitar player! Really Luv those riffs he's puttin down!
Extremely underrated...and a lefty. :)
Rock nRoll hall of famer EE, he was always for us, but now has that on the resume, just sucks they had to wait so long to get it.
What a bad ass show for the UK and me...
Michael Fitzgerald Exactly !!!!!
Some of the sickest solos ever.
Let’s not forget how talented Greg is too!!
Greg is the sound of the cars those keys! As soon as he plays you know it's the Cars 🎶
That saxophone on 'All mixed up" kicks ass too. Love that tune & Greg added a lot to the sound of the band with the keys & Sax. Elliot E is another favorites.
Cheers!
Ben is STUNNING!
Yes, but compare his appearance to his performance during the "Live Aid" concert. There he looked very healthy, vibrant, and well-rested. But in the above video, he looks very tired, as if he has not gotten enough sleep. His eyes are dark. But during the live aid performance, he looked like he was at the top of his health. Does anybody disagree with me? It's just a personal observation and no ill intent is meant here.
@@daffidavit Yeah, he has definitely got bags under his eyes in this.
Saw The Cars at a club in SF in the late 70s and then out on tour. Ben Orr was a huge talent… so cool, a gifted vocalist, and a genuinely nice guy. Rest peacefully, Ben and Ric.
To this day I have a huge man crush on Ben!
Absolutely one of the best in the biz!!!
@@Jmitchpen1013you’re definitely not alone, I’m a lady but read this same comment all the time. He’s so darn handsome it’s almost criminal!!
@sassyt1545 Which club in SF? I saw them at Oakland Coliseum in 1978, opened for Styx. Would have loved to seem them in a smaller venue.
@@WavyMidnightI hope that was the last time they opened for another band.
Elliot Easton absolutely kills that solo in "Bye bye love".
He looks very young but plays like a seasoned pro...if I think back to how I was playing guitar at that age its embarrassing
Every Elliot solo is so perfectly constructed its amazing..perfection
@@cliveedwards2958 many don’t know, but he was a graduate of Berklee. I was born in the 90s so the Cars were way before my time, but one reason I admire them so much is how incredibly talented each member is. Ric and Ben are both great singers and own each song they sing. Those basslines Ben is playing are not simply root notes on the kick, he’s flying around the neck. Greg’s work on the keys is really the heart and soul of their overall sound. Elliot Easton’s guitar is the balls of the Cars. Precise, in your face, raw rock ‘n roll Les Paul tone.
Elliot is just terrific; he plays with such passion. I love him.
@@BrandonMobley614- Let's not forget David Robinson! Excellent drummer!
New Wave, punk, rockabilly, pop rock whatever . These guys were so unique & original . Their first 2 LPS were masterpieces. I'm so glad I grew up in the 70s & 80s wen music was real & exciting. Not like now.
"Let's Go" may very well be the best techno-pop song ever written and recorded. And it's still a great song outside of that category.
This audience should be ashamed of the lack of interest and applause towards one of the best bands ever.
The Cars were just brilliant. Rest in peace lovely Benjamin and Ric.
I noticed that shame on them I- robots ...
Exactly my sentiments... Were they half dead or what?
They most likely came to appreciate them and cherish that moment as time went on.
There must of been some bad pills going around that night. WTF
@@MrMrfreedom1 Lol!
There will never ever be a band like this - ever ever again. They made a mark in the world that will forever be etched. And, please, don’t use the word underrated - if they were, we wouldn’t be here resounding with comments.
Agreed. I think it's more like "underappreciated". But...there's still time to help out today's youth 😉Let's Go!
Someone said in another post that All Mixed Up is one of the best songs ever written. I couldn’t agree more. And you couldn’t have a better vocalist than Benjamin singing it. I have to add Drive in there too. And Bye Love.
I love Everything you Say too. Actually they were the BEST!
She said “leave it to me”
She’s always out the window, when it comes to makin’ dreams….
I’ve loved that song since I first heard it. I was a little kid when that was out. Love it
That's true.
What we wouldn't give to have these guys back again. Great talent, all so humble, miss you Ben and Ric.💯❤🙏
Ditto...
The Cars were phenomenal! Ben was great, Ric was they all were. But Elliot Easton's guitar solos were amazing! And how tight were they live!!! Such an incredible band.
When you think of it, the Cars came out the same year that Van Halen did, and Elliot would have gotten a lot more recognition and credit if Eddie Van Halen hadn't been as brilliant as he was. Factor in other dominant guitarists and huge bands of the late 70s, like Alex Lifeson and Neal Schon (Rush and Journey). There was just such an overload of talent and good music in that era.
TWO great lead singers, what a band ❤️
Too bad Orr didn't live. He could have easily taken over as the sole singer for the band after Ric quit.
Sadly, The Cars ran its course at that point.
Elliot Easton is so effin cool because of how much of himself he gives his performance.
When the lead breaks come for Bye Bye Love he confronts the audience with a cocky rock n roll bravado that is irresistible, stepping out front, holding up his guitar as he plays his spirited licks asking the audience 'What do you think of that? Is that good enough for ya? Is it enough for your teenage love?' There's a certain machismo about him that makes you smile and excites you. Its deeply satisfying to watch because he delivers the goods. He's the real deal.
And when you see him reach down with lighting speed to turn up or down a tone or volume knob in the space of a millisecond you see how attuned to the music he is. He gives himself to it. And that's all any of us wants to see: authenticity. Someone playing it how they feel it. Long live Elliot Easton.
Elliot Easton is crazy
LOVE THE CARS 🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈
Elliot is awesome for sure. I really liked his work on Candy-O.
Elliot Easton is a Great Guitarist. He shines on his solos and throughout the songs adds so much complimenting the other players and song
The hook *master* !
It”s so nice seeing Ben”s smile when he sings this song!!!
Leave it to me. It will be alright!
Ben is definitely driving the cars this night. His vocals put them in overdrive!
I Agree ☝️
ha ha, I see what you did there.. ;-)
Ricks lyrics/ Ben’s vocals- Closest I’ve ever seen to Lennon/McCartney
Very punny
Even Ric gladly acknowledged Ben as being the go to for the songs that needed a great singer
I’ve got a lot of Respect for a band like the Cars. Each member compliments the other members musically. Very Talented Musicians that Deserve more credit.
Such a talented tight band the live versions sound like the studio version and that's difficult to do. I saw them in 1979, spent my paper route money to go, great memory of a lifetime.
@@dennisoneel5069 saw them in ‘79 too.
Just so incredibly good. This crowd was not worthy of them.
Oh.....to be back when we had actual BANDS with talent!!!!
Totally agree!
You said it I remember all of it , the talent we had back then not only on the instruments but in the song writing, you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory!!!! Those were the best times!!!!!!
@@johnnygorena5318 very damn well said my friend! 🍀🍀
Love The Cars, although there are a lot of current bands with tons of talent out there. Unfortunately radio has changed.
LOVE THE CARS 🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈
REST IN PEACE RIC ❤❤
0:00 Just What I Needed
2:30 Introduction
3:04 Good Times Roll
6:36 My Best Friend’s Girl
10:35 All Mixed Up
15:02 Night Spots
18:52 Bye Bye Love
23:07 Don’t Cha Stop
26:36 You’re All I’ve Got Tonight
Thank you! 👏
Yes, thank you very much for including this. 😊
I should have read your comment before asking what song followed All Mixed Up. THANKS
REST IN PEACE BENJAMIN ❤❤
@@ellab8897Ben was so incredibly gorgeous 😍 with a rockstar body & voice. He had a beautiful angelic voice, as well. He was extremely humble & so professional even after the fools in the crowd were being rude & throwing stuff at him/the band. RIP Ben Orr 😢 & Ric you both will never be forgotten.
this band is deliciously talented, tight and original, so groovy and super cool. timeless masterpieces!
the songs - Wow! 🤯❤
If the audience only knew and appreciated what they were experiencing.
A proper band. Pure talent right there. So tragic losing Ben too soon, such a beautiful person. RIP Ben and Ric
Ben looked fabulous here.
The thing that makes Benjamin fantastic & often underrated as just a pretty boy with good vocals is his ability to sing lead vocals brilliantly and play bass. I've read & friends in bands have told me that it is extremely challenging to do both because the bassist has to listen for the drum kicks & bassline of the drums which often has it's own type of melody. He seems to have no issue with it ...does it as easily as chewing gum & to top it off he can play lead guitar, keyboards, drums as well. Electric Angel Rock and Roller...
Selena Diaz I think that I read somewhere that he was a guitarist originally, but switched to bass.
It is a challenge to sing and play bass! I took lessons, learned some of the Cars songs, but I would forget a line or something sometimes, lol. I love Ben & the Cars much! Each of the guys have amazing talent!!
Great comment. It is indeed difficult to play bass and sing...I do it.
I think he's sexy (I have a man crush)...that doesn't hurt either :)
RIP Benjamin...
Let's not forget Geddy Lee of Rush, on bass and lead vocals, but Ben has him beat in the looks department! This audience was a group of deadbeats!
@@danielliddle3280 ooohhh my gosh....what an incredible live show they put on!!!!! I was on North Carolina I think it might have been...1991 or 1992 i saw them in Raleigh! Incredible!!
Greg amazes me. Extremely talented. Ben had long eyelashes a woman wound envy.❤❤😊😊. Him and Ric are sorely missed😢😢😢😢. Ben's bass guitars matches his outfit😂😂😅😅.
The Cars were such a good live band. Not many bands can say that.
All the great can say it. And there's too many to name.
The cars the band in the best world ❤❤❤❤
One of the greatest live bands ever to tour. They're better live and sound like the record. And nobody sounds like them. Great musicians all around, the best of the bunch in their era.
Ben Orr. Great talent. Bedroom eyes.
Benjamin Orr was/is/will always be : SUPERB!
Ben Orr's facial expressions when he sings soooooooo cute plus that dreamy eyes🎼🎸🎹
Mmm yes, how about when he’s singing and you can see just the side of his face, I’m totally amazed a picture perfect profile!
@@julenepegher6999 He was the photogs dream subject.
So photogenic. And he exuded an uncontrived sensual, HOT allure.
Oh. Benjamin.
You were SO LOVED!
Still are.
Oh I know! I still have a heavy heart for Benjamin Orr. He was so hot!!
best looking and sounding singer in any band ever!!!!! R.i.P. BEN...We miss you!!!
Benjamin is unbelievable!! I think his voice is underrated!! So Cool!!
Man. Ben is belting "Bye Bye Love". This where they threw something at him and really ticked him off.
Spectacular performance. I can't believe how rude the audience was!
@@kittensanddaisies5615- The Cars did a kick ass job here & that audience sucked! . Especially after some jerk decided to throw something @ them. What a treat this performance is though. Cheers!
Benjiman Orr dearly missed.
Want to know whats better than kicking the guys ass who threw an object @ ben during bye bye love? Ben singing and staring you down the whole time mouthing "I'm going to get you"WANTING too kick your ass, but is classy about it and channels all of that anger into his best performance of bye bye love ever!
Fiercely gorgeous when provoked for sure! I love this rendition ❤
I think he's the sexiest thing I've ever seen ..bags and all lol .. he's amazing... Hands down the most AMAZING live performance I've ever seen .. ❤
This IS fresh sounding each and every passing year!!! (currently 2023)
Elliot Easton...always spot on...with his little/big solos. Love this band. One infectious hit after another.
BEN THE HEART OF THE BAND
Ben even looks cool while clapping. How is that even possible??
Ikr!! Absolutely incredible at everything he did!
And in firetruck red pants no doubt!
Eliot Easton plays the most perfect little guitar solos. Love the guy. That was a killer version of Night Spots.
I love him too. He was the "underdog" as far as the other guys because he didn't have a girlfriend @ that time . He said it was a rough time for him. I just read that random fact. He is a great guitarist.
Cheers!
if i passed someone looking exactly like that, I'd prob faint.
He was that drop dead exoticly gorgeous.
Yep, faint dead away, it’s mind boggling, I’ll never ever get over his absolute beauty no matter how many time I watch.
@@julenepegher6999 frankly, i have to remove myself from watching The Cars for weeks at a time. Otherwise I become captivated and re-immersed into a world of the past, where now two of those guys are angels. Benjamin was the most perfectly beautiful, cool, alluring and vocally amazing musician I have ever seen.
~such a rare human
moodylicious Yes, it’s really addicting but one of my simple pleasures. I get caught in the past also. The Cars were such a huge part of my life so many memories attached to certain songs. “God it’s such a drag when you’re living in the past” that’s Tom Petty, (Even the Losers). Your description of Ben is perfect. All I can think is he’s reaping rewards in Heaven. And I have to say I do love Ric, David, Elliot and Greg but Ben was just extra special.
And as talented as he was beautiful.
The way Ben and Rick share the Lead vocals is magic .
Reminds me of John and Paul..
I want to rewind to 1978 so I can just live this music one more time around.
I’d love to rewind to 1978 so I could hear them for the very first time again.
These boys are the Rock gods of their time. We’re so lucky & blessed to watch them play again,again…… on You Tube. Better know it🙌🍾🥂
Benjamin Orr fabulous!!!!!!!!, wonderful voice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am ashamed to admit this but for the 42 years I’ve been on this planet I did not know the cars had two different singers
Ah, the mystery unfolds. And now, it's all new to you again. Enjoy!
I’m stunned that I just recently discovered that The Cars had two lead singers. Both with excellent hit songs
The only OTHER group I
know of that pulled that
off was AC/DC after Bon
"accidentally" died in that
car unbenounced to the
Young brothers!!😡 I my
self never believed it was
an accident😞😕
Yup.
Well, the Beatles has two. Fleetwood Mac…. The Band… definitely the Eagles. It was uncommon however look at those groups. They great! How about groups that had one lead singer then another like Genesis… or as said here… AC/DC! About Cars.. Ric Ocasek - genius.
Ben Orr, much better than Ocasek.
Living under a rock or just younger?
One of the best bands in the history of music, no question!
I have a renewed appreciation for The Cars. They really are all so amazingly talented. What a great live performance. Greg Hawkes was phenomenal at 13:52 with his sax (sorry if I'm wrong, don't know my wind instruments) solo. Absolutely amazing. Too bad the sound engineering failed on his keyboard solo at 21:00. Again, just a brilliant performance by each band member.
The Cars were so so great. They were to good for this weird audience. Rest in peace lovely Benjamin and Ric. You'll remain forever in our hearts.
RIP Benjamin ahhhhwww you were Young and Strong Healthy..we miss you !
and gorgeous
He was 31 in this concert. RIP beautiful Benjamin.
Im nearly 48 & I've just really discovered The Cars.. & they're bloody great 🔥
Welcome to the club! Saw them in ‘79, don’t think there is any song of theirs I dislike, fantastic group!
What's took you so long you wanker
This is one of my favorite videos of The Cars. They power through the jealousy and hate from some twit Brits like the pros they were! Ben's heavy baseline ;) and Ric's lyrics.
Yes. But don't feel too badly as The Cars got paid for their greatness
I dont.
How Orr (and his bandmates) handled that...just goes to show how cool he was. 😎
tears in my eyes listening to this 11-11-2020 just beautiful missed so much BEN and RICK
Same feeling as I watch on 11-16-21.
“All Mixed Up” song sounds like it’s a tornado hanging above us and drawing us up into its velocity as we climb,,,an amazing song,,,Omg 😅
I love seeing bands in their prime, and being able to show my kids the music I grew up listening to. Best part of UA-cam. This was a great show from a great band- thank you for posting. Man these guys were tight.
Same here. Except they've been brainswashed by the system to look at my music and say "boomer" and close their minds.
LOVE THE CARS 🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈💙🎈🎈🎈
I've always thought it must've been Really cool to hear them on a Big clean sound system live!
@@reesedaniel5835 yes about the ok boomer thing. I also see a ton of “look kids, this is how it’s done or saying they’ll never enjoy great music like we did!” It’s off putting, lots of younger generations are watching these vids too.
@@Blap552 it was and I did, ‘79 Arrowhead Stadium, memories are clear and crisp, phenomenal band.
I'm an old man now, but I saw the Cars during this tour.
It was in a small theater in Pittsburgh, PA. called the Stanley Theater.
The opening act was Patty Smyth and Scandal. Whom I had never heard of at the time.
Ric was even wearing the same clothes and aviator sunglasses on stage. As far as I can remember they played the same song list in this order.
Very cool! I’ve loved The Cars my whole life, but I wasn’t born until 1979. I was just a small child when they officially disbanded, so I never got the privilege of seeing them perform live other than via MTV, VH1, UA-cam, etc. I still love them so much to this very day!
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They were so great , they didnt get the recognition they deserved.
Each one were a great musician , together they were incredible!!
I have a very bad case of the jellies now! Would have loved to see that concert!
Happy you were able to see them! I saw them in ‘79 @ Arrowhead Stadium in KC. My 20 year old mind was blown. Can still picture, feel the vibe and energy. We were at the right time and place, peace.
7 years since it posted but I'm still gonna comment. 🤷♀️
There were a few a--holes in the crowd yelling disrupting, derogatory calls like "so and so's a poofter" and such, not realizing they were witnessing music history in the making. I'm glad that later in the set somebody yelled to those few, "SHUT UP YOU BAHSARDS!"
Such a pity that I never saw them (and many other bands I love) perform a live show. Sigh. Quite grateful for recordings like these.
The Cars give the term "New Wave" a good name. Very smart, sleek and modern rock with great songwriting and playing (and a pretty good look too especially that pretty Ben Orr RIP).
Elliott Easton : Highly underrated guitarist.
Agreed he is overlooked. Perhaps because his work was a little more understated in their later work
Dear God, that word again. Calgon, take me away.
My cousin Angela RIP saw them in Upper Darby PA before they went to Europe. When they hit, it was like a left hook. So much talent among the whole group. Elliot is a frigging beast! One of the greatest bands from the late 1970's. My God we had The Cars, Foreigner, Kansas, Jethro Tull, Aerosmith, Boston, it just keeps going and going. I can tell you this, it'll never happen again. The 10 year period of 1968 to 1978 was just so fucking awesome! I was in High School when this video was made. RIP Ben and Ric! Thanks for all the great music.
I truly wonder if he really knew just how awesome he was here on this earth . rest in peace beautiful man .you are missed.
"When you bite your lip it's a reaction to love ah oh ah oh"..... Pure gold lyrics
Yep!!
I was 21 when this was happening. This album changed the world for me when it came out. I played it everyday on my way from gunnison colorado, driving up to ski Crested Butte, all day long with a season ski pass, and I'd work at the three thieves steak house in crested butte every night. I thought I would wear that tape out, but it just kept on going. Then candy-o came out and that marked a whole new era in my life. But both albums were all time classics, because it was like both albums were perfectly engineered to listen to all the way through. And each song fed into the next as one whole masterpiece. Two of the greatest albums of all time, hands down, second to almost none.
This is why I was BIG fan from the late 70's and 80's while in High School and College / Surfing / racing my muscle car. A time when the bands played for the Fans and everyone enjoyed the music.
OH YEA !
Agonizingly awesome band......and Ben!
This should be mandatory viewing for the R&R Hall of Fame Induction Committee....
Absolutely
Fuck them. The hall is a joke.
My god they were so perfect! It's almost as if they were playing to a track. As a guitar player I love finally hearing them as a live act!
Elliott and Ben! Just amazing
These guys were great. I wish they could have lived and played forever
Virtually via AI they all will.
This concert is simply brilliant, instrumentally, the vocals, doing all their original material. Certainly one of the most underrated great bands ever.
It’s unbelievable,that at the end,even though Ben was gone.A band that should have sold out the biggest stadiums in the country were playing the little bitty Electric Factory in Philly.What a band. A one of a kind.All original never copied.
Very talented musicians, all of them. One thing that doesn’t get mentioned is how good a rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek was. His parts were relatively simple but his timing, strumming and muting skills were spot on. I love all of Elliot’s playing but Ric accounted for an important ingredient in the band’s overall sound.
This is my favortie band of all times and i grew up in the 70s and 80s with the best music. But they were so unique and just had an instant loving of them Havent changed my mine for over 40 some years .. I miss these guys!
I wasn't into the Cars at the time, more of a metal head than anything else, LOL. I have to say though that THIS, is how I like to see my favorite bands. Early in their careers, live, and stripped down to the bare bones like any respectful garage band should be.
THAT'S, where you see the talent that deserves the fame that's coming.
Bye Bye Love superb played my ultimate fav Cars song fucking Benjamin is just awesome RIP but The Cars will live forever!
Ben Orr was just great! What a voice. Don't miss his solo album, The Lace. Elliot Easton plays on it, too. So that is 2/5 of The Cars right there.
The entire show is great...but there are standouts...Night Spots, Bye Bye Love, and You're All I've Got Tonight jam. All mixed up is extraordinary. What a gem to have this early performance. Thanks, for posting.
Electrifying performances!!!! Loved Benjamin with all of my heart He's so gorgeous!!! Groovey red pants!!!! Beautiful voice bad ass at bass!!!! Loveeeee loveeeee loved this band!!!! I'm crying I miss Benjamin so much RIP And Ric
Yes yes yes and yes!!!
….and YES!!❤️
I’m 30 years old and the cars have been my all time favorite band ever sense I was a kid. Own every album
Well I'm nearly 49 years old I listened to them in the 80s as a teenager you picked a great band to be your favorite band and their one of my favorite bands.
Great taste you have!! Love them too.
Forgot to say, I’m 64. Saw The Cars in ‘79 at Arrowhead Stadium. Memory is still clear. Every house party had their debut album on turn table rotation. No one sounded like them, maximum trendsetters.
@@KittyGrizGriz not a bad song on their debut album. It’s a masterpiece. Part the reason it’s so good is bc it was produced by Roy Thomas baker same guy who did queen.
@@kylepatrick113 wow, that’s very interesting!
Such a charismatic band......from a time when beards, shortpants , sneakers and baseball caps weren't yet the norm.
Ben Or was a fascinating performer ; they all were, but he was very special. Ironic that during his last year on this planet he regained his cool looks.
Totally under appreciated band with their own original sound!
Eliot's one of my favorites. So melodic. I sing along with his leads as much as the vocals.
Once they got pissed about the lame audience they really laid down the sound hot and tight. Way too much for those kids to handle. Great set guys!!!
At what point did this happen??
@@jumpinjojo- During "Bye Bye Love" some (probably jealous) guy threw his beer onstage and it landed close-to Benjamin. About 10 seconds later, Benjamin backed off the mic and there is some debate as to what he mouthed at the culprit; either "I'm going to get you," or "I'm looking at you." There's no debate that it was a threat, but was it obvious or subtle? It's evident Benjamin channeled his anger into his vocals for the rest of the song. Ric and Elliot for sure, possibly Greg and or David, saw what happened and got mad, too.
There were other instances of rudeness, but they weren't potentially harmful.
@@ellab8897 The audience were disgusting. I was there! Typical pissed up, stoner students. The Cars were awesome, they kicked those students arses by the end of the gig.
@@carolwolf9614- Oh, how I envy you for being at that concert of The Cars! I don't envy you the atmosphere!
Yes, well said. Orr handled that so well...loved his side glance at Ric. Dude is so chill. How in the world can you throw a beer at Handsome Ben?! @@ellab8897
I was so into The Cars back then, still love listening to them.
One of the greatest live bands ever to tour. They're better live and sound like the record. And nobody sounds like them. Great musicians all around, the best of the bunch in their era.😊
Ben Orr looks upset or down right pissed off at 19:37 and mouths something to someone in the audience between versus. After that moment he really rips it up on his vocals and bass. Amazing Concentration. I thought once the song was done he was going to go deck somebody.
Someone in the audience tossed a drink at him. It missed but he was pissed. You can see him mouth the words “I’m looking at you” and give that icy stare. Then they really ripped it.
@@kelseymariel2127It was “I’m going to get you.”
@@April-pw5ub- correct. He was pissed.
Cars were tight live! Love them.
Isn't it just over the top how these two powerhouses worked out the dynamics for the good of all 🎤🎸🎸🤘
I’m remembering now being in High School. My boyfriend’s best friend used to walk me home from school (we lived just a couple blocks away from each other). One day, he asked if I knew The Cars band and the song ‘My Best Friend’s Girl’ then proceeded to tell me that the song was about me and that he’d had a crush on me the whole year. I was flattered but was hopelessly devoted to my boyfriend, so I told him to go home and promised not to tell my boyfriend what he said... and I never did. Lol Ah memories. We are still friends to this day, though he finally found his own girl to marry and have kids with and, in retrospect, he’d have probably been a much better boyfriend. Hindsight really is 20/20. Lol
I’m still so in love with The Cars and Ben Orr! RIP Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek. The world is at a loss without you guys. Thank you for sharing this gem! I still listen to The Cars in my car often.
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I saw these guys in 87 in Pittsburgh. What a shame no one can experience this other than video. Crying shame just like Nirvana. True art.
What a band. So under rated.
They really are. Not really that recognized for their new wave innovations in electronics in rock and roll. Melodies and harmony's on par with Buddy Holly or The Beatles as well
That ‘word’ again…omg 😛
Well they were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and sold millions of records. And were in heavy rotation on mTV. Not thinking they were underrated- there was just some much musical talent out there at the same time