The Cars - Just What I Needed (Official Live Video)

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  • You're watching The Cars perform "Just What I Needed." Original song from their 1978 self-titled debut album.
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  • @Meadaa
    @Meadaa 4 роки тому +142

    That synth tone is everything

  • @timemusic3600
    @timemusic3600 2 роки тому +600

    i love this song. Its a masterpiece, never ever gets old. Just as good now as it was in 1978.

    • @kathygrinder3076
      @kathygrinder3076 2 роки тому +8

      If we could only freeze time...

    • @MBsr5
      @MBsr5 Рік тому +8

      Masterpiece indeed

    • @kittensanddaisies5615
      @kittensanddaisies5615 Рік тому +11

      I remember the first time i heard this song on the radio in 1978. I had no idea who The Cars were at the time but they sounded like no other band. Hard to believe that was almost 45 years ago...

    • @scottsutherlin3444
      @scottsutherlin3444 Рік тому

      No l@@kathygrinder3076

    • @scottsutherlin3444
      @scottsutherlin3444 Рік тому

      @@MBsr5L L

  • @jackspry9736
    @jackspry9736 2 роки тому +699

    RIP the two members of The Cars
    Ric Ocasek (March 23, 1944 - September 15, 2019), aged 75
    Benjamin Orr (September 8, 1947 - October 3, 2000), aged 53
    You both will be remembered as legends.

    • @joshv5376
      @joshv5376 2 роки тому +27

      Orr had that voice too, what a shame

    • @kobejanvicente1686
      @kobejanvicente1686 Рік тому +12

      Pancreatic Cancer is a bitch.
      Idk what killed Ric though.

    • @onyxsh0cks456
      @onyxsh0cks456 Рік тому +11

      @@joshv5376 orr was top notch, cant listen to ric's voice for very long

    • @user-vn6kp4eg3y
      @user-vn6kp4eg3y Рік тому

      @@onyxsh0cks456 why?

    • @onyxsh0cks456
      @onyxsh0cks456 Рік тому +3

      @@user-vn6kp4eg3y he had a weird voice idk. Not a fan.

  • @user-of1we3jf9o
    @user-of1we3jf9o 11 місяців тому +137

    I was a DJ at my school in the Soviet Union in 1984. At the disco, I included this song three times in a row. The Сars band was one of my favorites on my playlist.

    • @markhealey9409
      @markhealey9409 7 місяців тому +6

      Interesting & cool! I always thought 'Western' music wasn't really available back then,in the USSR or other communist countries.

    • @user-of1we3jf9o
      @user-of1we3jf9o 7 місяців тому

      @@markhealey9409 This is true. It was quite possible to obtain recordings of famous Western groups in the Soviet Union at that time. Although vinyl records fetched huge prices on "the black market", tape recordings of these records were more affordable.

    • @rockwhk
      @rockwhk 5 місяців тому +2

      what other songs from the eightees were your favorite ones?

    • @user-of1we3jf9o
      @user-of1we3jf9o 5 місяців тому +10

      @@rockwhk , There were many groups. They mainly represent the style of synth-pop and new wave. I remember groups like Depeche Mode, Men at Work, Yazoo etc. But for some reason, in addition to the songs of the The Cars, I especially remember the song "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.

    • @265hemi7
      @265hemi7 3 місяці тому

      Men at work 🌏
      I'm in Australia 🦘​@@user-of1we3jf9o

  • @JRD77VET
    @JRD77VET 4 роки тому +1527

    RIP Ric Ocasek. Thank you for all the good tunes as I grew up.

    • @statsdrones2189
      @statsdrones2189 4 роки тому +15

      Ditto!

    • @b.r.a.a.d6870
      @b.r.a.a.d6870 4 роки тому +16

      R.I.P ROCKSTARS RIC AND EDDIE.♥️🌟

    • @Bandit77TA
      @Bandit77TA 4 роки тому +14

      Rough few days between Ric & Eddie. At least they left us a lot of great music. Feeling sad though.

    • @charleshall9755
      @charleshall9755 4 роки тому +1

      What did he die from?

    • @walkinbeauty7273
      @walkinbeauty7273 4 роки тому +9

      @@charleshall9755 It's a long name I can't remember how it's spelled but it's artery blockages. He had surgery and was recovering and passed away a few days later.
      He was with his wife and family and died peacefully in his sleep.
      I have the same thing and no insurance so I'm not far behind him lol
      R. I. P. Ric and Ben 💖🌹

  • @SilverStarEyes
    @SilverStarEyes 4 роки тому +47

    I love the way Ben smiles when he sings, beauty and masculinity

  • @meghanrae78
    @meghanrae78 3 роки тому +36

    I LOVE the way he says “and, you look so fancy I can tell” 😭❤️

  • @elmerkilred159
    @elmerkilred159 10 місяців тому +68

    I thank God I grew up with this music.

  • @surfsup5757
    @surfsup5757 6 років тому +3097

    The Cars were an anomaly. Little bit New Wave, little bit classic rock, and a whole lotta cool. No wonder their songs are still all over the radio.

    • @ohiocaps52
      @ohiocaps52 5 років тому +73

      The Cars rocked, I agree, one of the best bands ever. They jelled. Miss them and Ben.

    • @TheIrishmaniac55
      @TheIrishmaniac55 5 років тому +48

      Your right had a little 50s in it to

    • @nutsackmania
      @nutsackmania 5 років тому +3

      what is classic rock you interminable douche

    • @JohnSmith-gq9gn
      @JohnSmith-gq9gn 5 років тому +54

      @@nutsackmania Your name suits you. nutsack.

    • @death265
      @death265 5 років тому +21

      So cool to this day, I agree.

  • @markboyd1696
    @markboyd1696 5 років тому +306

    Ben Orr's voice is as pure as it gets and Elliott Easton is a totally underrated guitarist. Tasteful and dextrous...amazing.

    • @theaterdreamer
      @theaterdreamer 4 роки тому +17

      Elliot is very much respected in the guitar community. The guy’s a fantastic player.

    • @BeatlesGirl
      @BeatlesGirl 2 роки тому +8

      Love Ben's voice, so sultry and rockin

    • @vinceraver7764
      @vinceraver7764 2 роки тому +2

      I'd agree. He's one of the reasons I play guitar. Wow. That's all you can say. Wow.

    • @johnhosley6646
      @johnhosley6646 4 місяці тому

      I've been playing lead guitar for decades now.. Elliott Easton is one of my favorites hands down just a great player

    • @shellybrown3057
      @shellybrown3057 2 місяці тому +1

      Yes perfect solo

  • @KittyGrizGriz
    @KittyGrizGriz 8 місяців тому +71

    This is one of the happiest performances I’ve seen from Benjamin. You can tell he’s thoroughly engaged & enjoying himself~head bopping along. Great times!!

    • @flyingburritobro68
      @flyingburritobro68 5 місяців тому +4

      It’s not live - it’s the studio track They are miming it

    • @lunaluck1060
      @lunaluck1060 3 місяці тому

      @@flyingburritobro68 Are you sure? His voice sounds slightly different here.

    • @atomicwedgie8176
      @atomicwedgie8176 3 місяці тому +2

      @@lunaluck1060 It's mimed, sorry.

    • @lunaluck1060
      @lunaluck1060 3 місяці тому

      @@atomicwedgie8176 No need to be sorry... thanks for letting me know. Is there a live version of it on youtube?

    • @atomicwedgie8176
      @atomicwedgie8176 3 місяці тому

      @@lunaluck1060 Yes, several. Can't recall them offhand... sorry.

  • @manomyth11
    @manomyth11 Місяць тому +10

    I've watched this a thousand times'''''''''''''

  • @MarthaYTPlaylist
    @MarthaYTPlaylist 5 років тому +1583

    Benjamin Orr's voice was unique......not modified by other sounds.......his voice was an instrument in and of itself. Beautiful.

    • @antneyfatts665
      @antneyfatts665 5 років тому +20

      I always thought Rik was British

    • @MrAlbatros2
      @MrAlbatros2 5 років тому +56

      This is really well said. Benjamins voice was unique.

    • @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493
      @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 5 років тому +13

      Well said Martha :D

    • @blackwingvalleylover
      @blackwingvalleylover 5 років тому +57

      Benjamin Orr- so gorgeous and talented

    • @Uccisore28
      @Uccisore28 5 років тому +37

      It's funny, I like Ocasek's singing better, but most of my favorite Cars songs are the ones Orr sings.

  • @twistedviewlabs
    @twistedviewlabs 4 роки тому +210

    Ric Ocasek & Benjamin Orr will always be just what we needed. Rock in peace

  • @benjaminwigley4132
    @benjaminwigley4132 Рік тому +27

    45 years ago today.... this piece of magic was released...

    • @J.C...
      @J.C... Місяць тому

      I had no clue it was that old. I thought it was late 80s or early 90s music when I was growing up at that time lol
      I also didn't realize they sang one of my favorite songs ever, Drive. 🙏

  • @awaken77
    @awaken77 Рік тому +72

    Great band. Debut album was epic. RIP Ben and Ric

  • @alfonsoperez935
    @alfonsoperez935 4 роки тому +156

    What a beautiful voice! What a great song! What a great band! Among my best memories. RIP Ben and Ric.

  • @vermontbred
    @vermontbred 5 років тому +336

    Ben Orr, such a rare talent and voice. RIP

    • @daniely.2913
      @daniely.2913 4 роки тому +9

      Beautiful voice.

    • @patriciah5582
      @patriciah5582 3 роки тому +6

      Yes, Ben was beautiful and fabulously talented, and I cannot understand how anybody could confuse the melodic warmth and range of Benjamin's voice with Ric's - light years difference. From Patricia H. not William H.'

    • @vermontbred
      @vermontbred 3 роки тому +1

      @Mr Blobby He died of a rare cancer, he may have been suffering from that.

    • @KeyofDavid5778
      @KeyofDavid5778 2 роки тому +2

      @@vermontbred Pancreatic cancer ! My mom passes of that in 1986 so i can understand ! I Loved the guy and the whole band

    • @lunaluck1060
      @lunaluck1060 3 місяці тому

      @@vermontbred Pancreatic cancer isn't that rare, but it's almost always a death sentence. So sad.

  • @6384thao
    @6384thao 11 місяців тому +35

    Stellar voice and performance. This and Drive are my 2 favs. Your voice lives forever Ben! RIP

  • @stargazer6753
    @stargazer6753 Рік тому +33

    This has to be one of the greatest rock love songs ever recorded, whatever category they want to put it in. There’s nothing like it anywhere.

  • @udsmall7306
    @udsmall7306 6 років тому +365

    ahead of their time! Elliot Easton, an underrated guitarist! 🎸👍
    RIP Ben Orr... 😞

    • @cadlacdave
      @cadlacdave 5 років тому +20

      The entire band was Underrated..... Easton and his riffs were great but so was the band as an entire collective...... Hawkes on Keys was another unheard of but very talented and skilled as a musician.... again Great band and finally getting inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...... RIP Ben.....

    • @MerilynFenton
      @MerilynFenton 5 років тому +12

      +Dave Peilt Correct. Each one of them are/were insanely talented. They were the perfect blend. SIP Benjamin

    • @dwalex97209
      @dwalex97209 4 роки тому +2

      Show Ric all of the rock joints in heaven, will you, Ben?

    • @teddedolph6081
      @teddedolph6081 4 роки тому +4

      Elliot better lefty than Hendrix in my book!

    • @susanmorgado3472
      @susanmorgado3472 4 роки тому

      @@teddedolph6081 100% AGREE

  • @Krissy_928
    @Krissy_928 4 роки тому +31

    RIP Ric Ocasek, &...... Benjamin Orr. .....love this song and Benjamin on lead vocals.

  • @MrCriminalmischief
    @MrCriminalmischief Рік тому +11

    Man
    ..they were the epitome of 80's before the fucking 80's
    Iconic.

  • @cerealspiller
    @cerealspiller Рік тому +75

    Ben looked like he was top of the world, having a great time!

  • @CarissaConti
    @CarissaConti 5 років тому +492

    What was cool about The Cars was that there's never been another band before or since that sounds anything like them. They were truly unique. That's _very_ rare in the music industry, where most ever band/singer sounds like everybody else around them, with the same "sound of the moment." And their music was incredible. Can't even believe this album is now going on 42 years old. The other day on my lunch break I was sitting in my car eating and listening to this very album, marveling at how kick ass it still is, and how much it eclipses present day music. Proud to say this was the music I was raised on. :)

    • @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493
      @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 5 років тому +7

      Very true :) I agree, warm regards from Tasmania

    • @josielopez-redmond5618
      @josielopez-redmond5618 5 років тому +17

      I guess they're just what we needed.🎹🥁🎸🎤🎶📻😎

    • @phebedezwart5870
      @phebedezwart5870 4 роки тому +23

      His voice wasn’t like that he could hit high notes and everything, but his sound is just amazing. The way he sings “as long as it was deep, yeah” and “you always knew to wear it well and you look so fancy i can tell”. Seriously, am i the only one who just can’t get over the way he says “and” and “yeah” ??

    • @j1thom
      @j1thom 4 роки тому +6

      @@phebedezwart5870 Subtle and very effective.

    • @dbrinkm1
      @dbrinkm1 4 роки тому +2

      listening to this very album, marveling at how kick ass it still is, and how much it eclipses present day music. Right on !...I cannot listen to the present computer generated synthesized garbage of today that is called music. Yikes !

  • @prii7968
    @prii7968 4 роки тому +36

    I love how cheerful Benjamin was in this performance 😊

  • @silkybob666
    @silkybob666 8 місяців тому +22

    Never wastes my time listening to this feisty number.

  • @mrgooder6565
    @mrgooder6565 Рік тому +16

    This is “just what I needed!”

  • @thedude8747
    @thedude8747 4 роки тому +346

    Rest in peace Ric Ocasek!! May the good times roll forever!! 🤘

    • @angelamings3031
      @angelamings3031 4 роки тому +2

      Which one is he?? I know Benjamin Orr, he's the frontman!

    • @thedude8747
      @thedude8747 4 роки тому +9

      @@angelamings3031 Ric Ocasek is the other lead vocalist and guitar player, just not the one for this song. He sings Let The Good Times Roll, You Might Think, Shake It Up, Magic, etc.. He produced a bunch of legendary albums from other bands throughout the past few decades. Shocked you know Benjamin but not Ric. Sadly they are both passed away now and are hopefully still rocking in the hereafter!!

    • @duran007fan5
      @duran007fan5 4 роки тому +3

      @@angelamings3031 0:49

    • @v.dargain1678
      @v.dargain1678 4 роки тому +1

      Ditto . Forever !

    • @traydaniel0403
      @traydaniel0403 2 роки тому +2

      @@thedude8747 Let’s not forget that he also produced Weezer’s music

  • @topcat8839
    @topcat8839 5 років тому +36

    Benjamin Orr is so beautiful. He is just what I needed!!!! RIP talented man, great band

  • @ginalombardo7322
    @ginalombardo7322 Рік тому +23

    Songs back then were just as great live as they were on their albums. Not today!

    • @goober8798
      @goober8798 Місяць тому

      You need to check out Michael Kiwanuka. Genius composer and songwriter spanning a ton of genres.

    • @tchocky71
      @tchocky71 Місяць тому

      Well, when a band is a real band they sound as good or better live! The Cars were a real band. I miss them.

    • @lawnmowerman7
      @lawnmowerman7 День тому

      This ain't live

  • @mikewalker1885
    @mikewalker1885 3 роки тому +103

    That guitar solo is just.....sublime.

  • @kell2229
    @kell2229 4 роки тому +77

    Shame all the greats are passing away. Loved Ric and Ben😭 80s music was the best era

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 6 місяців тому +81

    Amazing song for the 70's, it sounded so different ot the other music at the time, Cars were really on top of the 80's pop sound before the 80's

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 4 місяці тому

      No its70s sounds going into the 80s PERIOD 70s sounds started in the late 70dz

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 4 місяці тому

      70s pop sound indeed

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 4 місяці тому

      NOPE 70s Pop Going into the 80s

    • @explodifier6021
      @explodifier6021 12 днів тому

      To me it sounds like a song that would come out in the 80s.

    • @markfromct2
      @markfromct2 8 днів тому

      Was this a serious comment? Cars were in genre' All their own

  • @davidbustamante3659
    @davidbustamante3659 2 роки тому +38

    These guys were a true gift to my life growing up!

  • @user-dy8ii8jq7s
    @user-dy8ii8jq7s 10 місяців тому +23

    I was today years old when I realized there were 2 lead singers! Grew up on the Cars! Benjamin Orr was gorgeous! Where the Hell was I ???

    • @alannaland
      @alannaland 7 днів тому

      I'm glad I scrolled down! I was also entirely today years old! I thought I was a New Wave master! Humbled...I love this pretty dude! 😅

  • @raechelyndawn2580
    @raechelyndawn2580 2 роки тому +25

    Best voice ever… and their sound… ♥️

  • @johnotto4931
    @johnotto4931 2 роки тому +35

    Definitely the Cars signature song, so young at the time

  • @k2spyder
    @k2spyder Рік тому +43

    The Cars 1st album may be the greatest debut album of all time!

    • @batmaneatspizza
      @batmaneatspizza Рік тому +3

      With appetite for destruction, van halen and else

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz 11 місяців тому +2

      Sure was!! Every song was a banger🎉

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz 11 місяців тому +3

      @@batmaneatspizza True, I saw Van Halen on their first American tour opened for Ozzie~Black Sabbath,,,fabulous band(s)😅

  • @chrishoff402
    @chrishoff402 4 роки тому +30

    R.I.P. Ric Ocasek, you never wrote even one bad song, not even one, everything you did was solid! Today's music can't hold a candle to it.

  • @sethgolbe3918
    @sethgolbe3918 4 роки тому +59

    The Cars were the soundtrack to my youth. From the moment I heard Just What I Needed, I was hooked on the Cars. I am really devastated by Ben's and Ric's deaths. Ric was a true poet and artist. Their music is unique, thoughtful, powerful and timeless, and all four of them are amazing musicians and artists. I feel truly blessed to have seen them perform and to have met Ric and Greg. Thank you Ric, Greg, David, and Elliott for your gifts, and may Ric and Ben RIP.

  • @kokolovitch56
    @kokolovitch56 11 місяців тому +6

    Absolute legends.

  • @timemusic3600
    @timemusic3600 2 роки тому +323

    This song is a masterpiece..
    It was a privilege for me to have lived in the 80's...

    • @Soundofsilver2007
      @Soundofsilver2007 Рік тому +14

      Hi this was actually from 78 despite looking and feeling like the early 80s.
      This song gave us a glimpse into the beginning of the 80s when everyone was still drunk on disco. (I still love disco).

    • @azbarb478
      @azbarb478 Рік тому +8

      High School 78-82 Best years ever! We literally went to every rock concert that came to town. Such fond memories. No better time than the 80's The Cars were so distinctive and original

    • @lorri763
      @lorri763 Рік тому +5

      I'm always trying to describe how great the 80s were to my teenage daughter. My words to her really can't do it justice!

    • @eilandwaynette
      @eilandwaynette Рік тому +2

      @@lorri763 I can so relate to your comment ° I have told my kids when I die I want them to remember and find peace and comfort in knowing if I could have picked any century or decade to be a teenager GOD blessed me with the perfect time to come into this world graduating in 1983 because the late 70s and the 80s were the absolute BEST ♥️ I got to raise them listening to all the best music and now my grandchildren get to enjoy it 🥰 my grandson is 10 and my granddaughters are 7 and 1 with another on the way ° the older ones listen to their own music but also enjoy listening to the awesome music we grew up with ° what cooler GIFT could we give our descendants than strolling through the 70s and 80s 😎 I thought the 80s were the beginning of the BEST to come but sadly it was the END 😢 and not just music but great movies, sitcoms, primetime TV shows ° it's all GONE 💔 I'm so grateful that we have these MTV videos to show our grandchildren, the LIVE AID concert, and "We are the World" so many talented musicians were a part of that song and watching them rehearse it is awesome 🥳 knowing we were living the best years of our young lives through all that ° there are no more MTV music videos 😢 ° all good things must come to an END ...

    • @user-rs5gm8hj2j
      @user-rs5gm8hj2j Рік тому +1

      А я родилась в 1976 году, слушаю и радуюсь.

  • @AlexZawodniak
    @AlexZawodniak 4 роки тому +20

    RIP Benjamin Orr and Ric... Your music has stood the test of time!

  • @stevesunusual
    @stevesunusual 4 роки тому +120

    One of the coolest songs ever, and possibly the best drum fill.

    • @Twotontessie
      @Twotontessie 7 місяців тому +2

      Drumming is letter perfect.

  • @kevadams1964
    @kevadams1964 2 роки тому +12

    This song is pure rock-'n'-roll genius. The start big then drop back to build up with that crazy heavy driving beat. This song was my favorite of the cars.

  • @timemusic3600
    @timemusic3600 2 роки тому +107

    Being young in the 80's was a great time.....
    Love this song, always give me chills when I hear it, one of the 80's best songs. So many good memories.

    • @Soundofsilver2007
      @Soundofsilver2007 2 роки тому +11

      It’s from 78 but I agree that it sounds more like a 81-82 summer hit rather than late 70s.

    • @valeriequagliara5778
      @valeriequagliara5778 Рік тому +3

      It gives me chills too x

    • @chrisx6995
      @chrisx6995 Рік тому

      Todays snowflakes listening to fake gay music, nursery rhymes, no talent "artists"

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 4 місяці тому

      I dont know hold you are but this is a 70s song

  • @The1baddman
    @The1baddman 6 років тому +331

    Congratulations to The Cars 2018 Rock and Roll hall of fame inductees !!

    • @udsmall7306
      @udsmall7306 5 років тому +6

      damn right, about time! Wayy ahead of their time! Seminal, ground breaking band...tight, clean arrangements, steller musicianship all around! 🎼🎤🎸🎹👍

    • @ronin6158
      @ronin6158 5 років тому +2

      who cares

    • @kazabushy
      @kazabushy 5 років тому +13

      Sad Ben wasn't there😢

    • @robertdumont6961
      @robertdumont6961 3 роки тому

      David
      David bowling

    • @robertdumont6961
      @robertdumont6961 3 роки тому

      David

  • @DjJtown
    @DjJtown 4 роки тому +20

    These guys were the soundtrack to my h.s. years; 78-82; and are still one of my Top 5 fav bands of all time. Every intonation, every drum break, every solo I still have memorized. Thank You Ric for providing so many memorable songs that I have connected with some of the best times of my childhood. You will dearly be missed. RIP Ric

  • @frankho99
    @frankho99 10 місяців тому +10

    Great lyrics, guitar, vocals, piano and drums, really great.

  • @walshy2116
    @walshy2116 2 роки тому +10

    Sounds so good

  • @TheLastchild101
    @TheLastchild101 4 роки тому +19

    I think Ben and Ric are once again jamming. RIP, Ric.
    Thank you for being such a huge part of my teenage background. 💗

  • @k.b.tidwell
    @k.b.tidwell 4 роки тому +23

    How many memories of my youth are intertwined with this song and others like it? The Cars did all of us a huge favor who had this song as a backdrop to our defining moments. Pounding out of the speakers as we cruised, giving us the beat at the prom, amping up the atmosphere on "that date with that girl". Amiright?
    They gave us a soundtrack for all of the times of our lives that even though they weren't epic or amazing to anybody else, THEY WERE EPIC TIMES TO US because when Ric took us by the hand and told us this story...it was our story!
    Play on, Ric! The thing you loved doing was just what I needed as I grew up. Peace, man.
    Sweet peace.

  • @mr.question2391
    @mr.question2391 Рік тому +5

    A Masteriece, and that guitar solo!

  • @flyingpiggie979
    @flyingpiggie979 3 роки тому +15

    Still one of the best debut albums of all time. These guys were so ahead of the curve.

  • @helenanovais5311
    @helenanovais5311 5 років тому +10

    He smiled and illuminated the world ...
    Wonderful band in a very special time!

  • @markboyd1696
    @markboyd1696 5 років тому +12

    Elliot Easton is one of the most underrated guitarists ever and Ben Orr is just...man...cool.

  • @crowmedicine4520
    @crowmedicine4520 2 місяці тому +3

    The opening is what always caught me.

  • @ashe984
    @ashe984 3 роки тому +3

    Omg I love this song also Benjamin and that beautiful voice. The Cars are so wonderful their music too

  • @lisatuvalo7023
    @lisatuvalo7023 4 роки тому +13

    RIP Ric Ocasek. The Cars was the soundtrack of my generation. I absolutely loved their sound. Now, Ric Ocasek can join Benjamin Orr in heaven. God bless his soul and thank you for the great music.

  • @44nightmoves
    @44nightmoves 4 роки тому +127

    Rest in peace Okasic..and thank you for the music...it was just what i needed in my youth!

    • @marlenaalo1897
      @marlenaalo1897 4 роки тому +6

      Rest peacefully. You're just what I needed. Won't ever forget your music with the cars. Fly high and rock on

  • @michaelspastorius8177
    @michaelspastorius8177 2 роки тому +33

    God bless the precious memory of Ric and Ben. RIP and my heartfelt gratitude to both for leading such an incredible and important band. They were all so supremely talented. I don't know of a better example of a "whole being greater than the sum of its parts". As a native Clevelander, I've always been a little more partial to Ben, though. Always preferred his vocals over Ric's. I'll always be thankful that I got to see them early on at the Agora Theater in Cleveland (1978). What can you say? Elliott Easton is a gifted lead guitarist, David Robinson was great on drums, and Greg Hawkes did a little bit of everything from keys to 🎷 sax and everything in between. I'll always consider their debut album to be one of the most important and progressive albums in punk/new wave history. Not too many bands more deserving of a spot in the RRHOF in my opinion.

  • @TheSphinx65
    @TheSphinx65 4 роки тому +10

    One of the lucky ones to have experienced growing up in the 80’s to the songs of one of of the most unforgettable bands...thank you for defining the sound of our youth...RIP Ocasek and Orr

  • @magycka1
    @magycka1 4 роки тому +27

    One of my favorite songs from the Cars. I had a high school crush, when I was a Senior, in High School, and this song, the lyrics expressed how I felt, every time I saw the most beautiful girl in our school. This is exactly how I felt, when she was near: "When you're standing all so near, I kinda Lose my mind." That's right! I was in Heaven.
    I wish Rhino would digitalize and HD, these music videos. We have a new Generation who needs to appreciate this legendary Modern Rock Group. RIP Benjamin Orr, and Rick Ocasek. Your music and lyrics will be in our hearts

  • @bassfishingwiththeantichri2921
    @bassfishingwiththeantichri2921 2 роки тому +8

    Ben crushes it on this song. The solo rips too!

  • @catiehart2820
    @catiehart2820 Рік тому +6

    the 70's was one heck of an era for rock. The Cars set the precedent for 80's rock! they are the original 80's band!

  • @timemusic3600
    @timemusic3600 2 роки тому +38

    This is a song that could be put on repeat and never tire of it. ❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹

  • @jjgbmw323
    @jjgbmw323 4 роки тому +12

    As a Kid from Boston, big thanks to the Magic Music of the Cars! Thank you Ric Ocasek, and Ben Orr for these songs which have stood the test of time.

  • @jeffreycianciolo479
    @jeffreycianciolo479 6 років тому +29

    What a friggin great voice.WOW

  • @gibsonguitarplayer
    @gibsonguitarplayer 2 роки тому +15

    It’s coming up on 44 years ago that this song came out! May of 78! So hard to believe. It would be a hit if it came out today. And this fall will be 22 years ago that Ben passed. I can’t get my mind around it still.

  • @stevenzilinsky3766
    @stevenzilinsky3766 Місяць тому +1

    They’re just simply cool.😎

  • @SSaaNNddYY77
    @SSaaNNddYY77 4 роки тому +27

    I'll never forget the first time I heard this song on the radio... I had to find out the band's name. They became my favorite and all these years later, I still love them.

  • @HarryWebb46
    @HarryWebb46 4 роки тому +8

    One of America's Greatest Rock Bands!

  • @jeffwade9052
    @jeffwade9052 9 місяців тому +49

    To hear them on the radio, you kind of just passively listen because they are always on, but when you intently pay attention, you realize just how good these guys were. Ben's voice and how he pronounced his words gave the songs a grunge type of style, yet they sounded very rock and roll as well. Incredibly unique sound that will live on. What a band!

    • @gib59er56
      @gib59er56 9 місяців тому +4

      I am a guitarist of 40 years of playing, and I will tell you that these songs by the Cars are NOT easy to cover. They are tough to get down.

    • @jeffwade9052
      @jeffwade9052 7 місяців тому

      ​@@gib59er56wow, that says a lot too!! Thanks for the cool comment, it just confirms how good they really were.

    • @gib59er56
      @gib59er56 7 місяців тому

      @@jeffwade9052 Great band Jeff! They were kind of "new wave" on a couple songs and looks before new wave hit the mainstream. But they were really just a damn fine R&R band.

    • @nancyperron3453
      @nancyperron3453 7 місяців тому +2

      Just love this band. Saw them back in the day and just fell in love with their songs and Benjamin wow ❤

  • @marklewis8975
    @marklewis8975 Місяць тому +2

    Best of Best ❤

  • @SphinxDrummond
    @SphinxDrummond 4 роки тому +8

    RIP Ric. So many great tunes. Also, Ben was so gorgeous.

  • @paulcarr3355
    @paulcarr3355 4 роки тому +16

    Everytime a classic rocker dies I feel a little piece of myself went with them.
    Music is the soundtrack of our lives and everytime we hear that song from our past we are back there when music had passion.
    The Cars first album was so fresh and different then most other music out then .
    It sucks to see most of our past classic rock hero's gone or in their last years but I will always feel blessed to be here when rock music was still golden.
    Gone but never forgotten , thanks for bringing alot of joy to these ears .
    R.I.P. , Let the good times never stop rolling .

  • @rickharrington6648
    @rickharrington6648 Рік тому +6

    Iconic. Epic. Way ahead of their time.

  • @sawyerpung7002
    @sawyerpung7002 Рік тому +9

    Only 70k likes? WHATTTT?!
    Deserves WAY more.

  • @philpaule472
    @philpaule472 4 роки тому +149

    The past 48 hours have been a real blow to the late 70's early 80's sound

    • @crazyone67501
      @crazyone67501 4 роки тому +12

      First Eddie, now Ric. Sad past few days indeed.

    • @lindashawkfan4444
      @lindashawkfan4444 4 роки тому +5

      No shit, huh....

    • @BigStupidFingers
      @BigStupidFingers 4 роки тому +9

      @@crazyone67501 and sadly this trend is only going to accelerate as they age.

    • @kristinafisher2555
      @kristinafisher2555 4 роки тому +3

      @@crazyone67501 Yep! 😭

    • @kovy274hart
      @kovy274hart 4 роки тому +1

      A very tough one for me when I think of my childhood. Ric Ocasek was a genius.

  • @kazabushy
    @kazabushy 5 років тому +30

    Is it possible a man can be so visually stunningly beautiful? RIP Ben. Most gorgeous bassist to grace a stage.😘💕

    • @williamhucker7797
      @williamhucker7797 2 роки тому +2

      Yes, beautiful and brilliantly talented, as a musician and singer. From Patricia H. not William H.

    • @kazabushy
      @kazabushy 2 роки тому

      @@williamhucker7797 Gender doesn't matter to me. If I were male I'd be turned on by him too! 😉💋✌

  • @lynwoodheath
    @lynwoodheath 8 місяців тому +6

    One of my favorite bands

  • @davidyoung8875
    @davidyoung8875 11 місяців тому +12

    Ben had the best voice in the Cars.

  • @antithug7942
    @antithug7942 4 роки тому +5

    RIP Ric and Benjamin. Thanx for all the great songs. Seen your tours on your first four albums, great shows!

  • @carolinakm3795
    @carolinakm3795 4 роки тому +126

    This music was ahead of its time!! Reminds me of later bands in Grunge that may have drawn inspiration from the Cars. RIP Ric enjoy your epic reunion with Ben Orr!

    • @MrRugbyloosehead
      @MrRugbyloosehead 4 роки тому +10

      It's also why their music still sounds just a fresh today, as when it was first released all those years ago!

    • @c3po707
      @c3po707 4 роки тому

      Lmao grunge bands?..u obviously know nothing of either the Cars or the grunge genre..idiot

    • @chip9649
      @chip9649 4 роки тому +9

      @@c3po707 kurt cobain was a huge fan of the Cars

    • @MikeAlwill
      @MikeAlwill 3 роки тому +4

      The guitar pieces between choruses and in the bridge sound SO much like Weezer

    • @pattii55
      @pattii55 2 роки тому +2

      @@MikeAlwill Guess Ric couldn't resist injecting a little Cars influence when he produced them.

  • @oscarriquezes9650
    @oscarriquezes9650 3 роки тому +28

    I do not mind wasting my time listening to The Cars. Let the good times roll!

  • @leemcclements8889
    @leemcclements8889 3 роки тому +4

    This man oozes ....everything!

  • @oprev7
    @oprev7 4 роки тому +20

    RIP, Ric Ocasek. Thanks for the great music & the memories.

  • @Shell6424
    @Shell6424 5 років тому +50

    Love this video, Ben is looking real happy, they are very talented. Wish I saw them live.

  • @timperkins138
    @timperkins138 3 роки тому +13

    Absolutely brilliant!

  • @jodylancaster8706
    @jodylancaster8706 3 роки тому +24

    The song that said goodbye to the 70's and welcome to the 80's.

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 4 місяці тому

      No, the sound of the 70s Going into the 80s. You can look at it both ways

    • @Georgemeister777
      @Georgemeister777 3 місяці тому

      Nah, the Stranglers did it before

  • @GregStallion
    @GregStallion 4 роки тому +7

    R.I.P. Ric. First Benjamin, and now you... Thank you for the ultimate genre-defining music.

  • @carleavesceo709
    @carleavesceo709 5 років тому +6

    Great song from the Cars.

  • @TWTexasA1
    @TWTexasA1 2 роки тому +12

    The Cars were absolutely awesome, Elliot Easton is a hell of a guitar player and Benjamin Orr was incredible on vocals…🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @claudiareynolds3725
    @claudiareynolds3725 Рік тому +3

    A classic!

  • @gilly68g
    @gilly68g 4 роки тому +38

    Amazing how the live version sounds exactly like the record pretty much. RIP dudes

    • @catmip
      @catmip Рік тому +6

      Don’t think this was really live.

    • @rossyco195
      @rossyco195 8 місяців тому +1

      The sound in this video is the studio recording pitch shifted up a half step. Not live. Kind of stupid that the uploader is calling this a "live" performance.

  • @MerilynFenton
    @MerilynFenton 5 років тому +23

    That sweet beautiful man Benjamin Orr....Love The Cars, woke up with that song in my head. Great music

  • @seanblack6545
    @seanblack6545 3 роки тому +19

    That's called "that cool rock n roll style" that you either got, or you don't. It can't be taught, but it can be learned, maybe - Been Orr had more than most, and didn't even have to try.

  • @beetheman3841
    @beetheman3841 3 роки тому +4

    Dam these guys were so good.

  • @tabithatotten
    @tabithatotten 4 роки тому +11

    RIP Ric🌹Thank You for decades of the best songs🌿