When a 56 year old man cries over watching old music videos like the CARS... well, you know how important they were in his life growing up. Great memories of great days gone by. RIP Ben and Ric. If you only know how your songs bring back so many great fond memories..
49 over here was just seven when they first came out but my dad liked them in all my uncles did so I've been a fan forever. It's hard to explain to younger people and they ask questions all the time about the '80s. Like they ask questions like what was it like back then cuz they hear so many good things and I assume the late 70s as well. And I tell him that the music used to make a big difference in our lives. It's kind of hard sometimes to convey the concept. I just go with the old adage of how art imitates life and life imitates art. So many of my memories growing up and over the years into spirits I think at the time and I completely think of the music that went along with it
When honoring a close friend who lost to cancer...is it appropriate to dishonor those men trying to pay respect? Nobody is pretending to be Benjamin Orr...they are honoring him by covering a song he's known for. Nobody 'failed' except those who misjudge
They could've played any number of their great songs to honor Ben though. 'Bye, Bye Love' was a great one, and Ben sang it so well. A great bass player and powerful lead singer, Ben was way too cool for school!
They only ever played with another bassist in the Rock n Roll HOF, which was the current bassist for Weezer. I think they just skipped bass on tour and live performances after and before that.
Yeah, that's pretty amazing and very admirable. It does take away from their performance though. The fantastic bassline is my favourite part of Let's Go!
I think on this tour, keyboardist Greg Hawkes would play Bass with synchronized keyboard parts for some songs because he played the bass on Move Like This, which was the album they reunited to make and this tour was to promote that. They used Synchronized bass parts for the songs Ben would’ve played on out of respect for their bandmate. So yeah while they never officially had Bens spot filled, Greg still took over for Ben on the new stuff. I believe the band would also always have one of Ben Orr’s basses on stage at all times too.
@Rick C. that is the original lead singer Ric Ocasek. Benjamin Orr originally sang lead on this song, but he passed away awhile ago from cancer. Ocasek was one of the lead singers for the cars. Him and Orr split lead vocals on their songs. Hope this helps you
I found myself looking for Ben.....and then I thought 💭. you idiot he's gone. It was great they didn't just throw a bass player in there. Much respect to Ric and all of them for this! They still sounded great! I miss them!!
Greetings Justin, hope you’re well. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve really been enjoying the videos you have posted on mixing. Very helpful, thank you! I’m using some of the tips on my remakes of Dangerous Type & Candy O (my little tribute to Ben & Ric’s memory) I will share them when finished.
When the Cars first album was released we had no idea what we had! We just knew nothing sounded like it and it would spend a ton of time on our turntables!! RIP Rick and Thank You for Rockin our world!!
Yeah, David Robinson still brings it! He didn’t miss a beat, and being a drummer and HUGE fan of his, I was tuned into him. That’s not an easy beat to play, took me awhile to get it down.
@@arnoldsanders6878 Which is probably why Ric chose to do it. Honoring the guy that wasn't there. During that brief reunion tour they did after releasing Move Like This they had one of Ben's basses onstage at all times.
I was 17 when the Cars debuted in 1978 and I was immediately attracted to them because they were different. Terrific band and great tribute to Ben by not having anyone play bass - RIP Ben and Ric
Listen closer, people: there IS someone playing bass on this performance. They're unseen, that's all, probably playing backstage, but nonetheless heard.
It is actually sequenced by Greg Hawkes who also played studio bass parts on "Move Like This", at times using one of Ben's old basses. "Move Like This" is a fine album. What is obviously missing here and on that album are Ben's always solid backing vocals.
There is definitely a bass in what I am hearing. I just do not see anybody playing one. My first guess is I see the keyboard player has an open laptop. So I would say he is running midi or a track that has the bass on it and the band is playing along with it. The drummer has headphones on so he can hear the click track that they are playing with. You can definitely hear the bass. I am a bass player and I hear it. My guess it is midi to his keyboard.
Ric performed an amazing vocal here....he knew better than anyone how "prettier" Ben's voice was...Ric said it and often...wrote a song and handed it to Ben to take the lead vocal. Pisses me off when people criticize him for singing Ben's lead vocals now. I can't imagine anyone else standing in for Ben and I imagine Ben wouldn't want anyone else standing in for him either. Cheers.
Unfortunately, I never saw them live ....therefore, I thought Ric sang all the songs. If only we had UA-cam back in the day. I guess this info was on the album cover....
meeegashie I'm a HUGE Cars fan, but I saw them live on the Candy-o tour and they were underwhelming live. Not much stage presence and songs played pretty much as recorded. Loved seeing them play those songs, but I've seen lots of better live bands. I was disappointed, but still glad to have seen them at that stage in their career.
Did you know that Elliot naturally played right handed? His producer asked him to play left instead so to give the band more symmetry on stage ( ala the Beatles)
@@pcequip LOL That's total bullshit - read the interview in the link I posted. Also, you really think that any guitarist could relearn to play in a different direction just because a producer suggested it? If you, you're a raging moron - it takes years to become proficient on guitar. You can't just change your fretting and picking hand and technique at the drop of a hat. Stop spreading asinine rumors.
This band was great. Out of respect for Ben there's No bass player in this. Ben sang this song so good and now RIC and Ben can jam with each other up in the sky. RIP Ric and Ben.
I grew up listening to The Cars. Glad to see them get inducted into the hall. This is a band who's sound will never be duplicated. Truly a great band that created their "own sound"
Ben Orr was the owner of an amazing voice! But I wouldn't take away credit from Rick O singing this song.. I mean he sings it well. Elliot E is really a fantastic guitar player..in case some people don't notice, he plays left-handed. A great musician with a great personality and sense of humor. The Cars are the best American band!
RIP Ric Ocasek. I couldn't get enough of The Cars as a kid. I've long attested that Ric Ocasek not only played a huge part in one of rock n' roll's best debut albums - "The Cars," he also produced another one years later - Weezer's "blue album." He was a fantastic talent.
We mourn the body but celebrate the spirit...can't watch the videos now of Ben & Ric without my heart weeping for my younger days & The Cars. Rest well, we miss you both. You will live on for always with the music you made that touched so many...
Time flies do freaking fast, Ric Ocasek sounds great, 2011, it is now September 22, 2019 Ric is now gone, Rest in peace, Ric and Rest in Peace, Benjamin Orr, two awesome Rock- n-Roll Kings, miss you so much!
1st & foremost! Thank you Ric Ocasek & The Cars for doing this song as it was best on Jimmy Fallon & thank you Jimmy Fallon for liking it just as much as we did!
The most impressive thing about The Cars in their come-back is when they toured - they did it themselves. No backup singers. No replacement bass player. No anything - just the four of them trying to replicate the sounds of the 1980s without Ben Orr- and doing a pretty good job of it. They even managed to put out an album with two more top 40 hits. I have a hard time seeing other bands doing this - I think REM did it as well but that is about it.
We lost two legends iwith Ben and Rick but the memories and their music live on ! Great sound, great lyrics and great times . The 80s will never be lost !
I've only just started to get into them by accident - saw a YT video of Ben Orr singing 'Just what I needed' and it was like my head exploded. Another fave band of mine is the Doors and the fact they were label-mates is probably no coincidence (I have a 'type').
These guys were basically my introduction to music.. remember being mesmerized as a child by the you might think music video, this band personified the 80s..long live the Cars
The Cars were my first "real" concert. MY dad took me and my brother to the Spectrum in 1978 here in Philadelphia. I think I was 13 years old. Then we bought the knock-off t-shirts in the parking lot on the way out that fell apart after one washing. But the whole experience was awesome! Thanks, Dad!
I have been gorging on the CARS...this week...I am 62 years old...I grew up with their music...always liked it...never knew WHO they were...but they sounds incredible to me now...its rare music.....STUFF THAT TRANSCENDS TIME.....this does. Yes, Ben had a magical voice...and did a fantastic vocal job...but Ric is banging this out at age 73, wrote the song...and I wouldn't have known the difference had I not been watching a zillion UA-cams of their life.
Ric was the most unlikely of stars...but yet he always looked so cool...and embodied the image and energy of the band! RIP to Ric O...thank you and Ben for such sweet tunes!
I'm a little late to this party. But as someone who grew up listening to The Cars; saw them perform live before they broke up there is only one person alive who should be singing the songs that Ben did lead vocals on and that's Ric Ocasek! Great rendition of one of my fav Cars songs too
Peter Criss played no small part in me becoming a drummer. When I got my first kit for Christmas in 1980, my older brother told me to learn 2112. After a few weeks of listening and having ZERO idea how someone like Neil Peart (RIP, Professor) could actually play ALL OF THOSE NOTES, I brought the record back to my older brother, almost in tears. He said, “stop being a baby and play this” and handed me Candy-O. It was the boost of confidence I needed. My brother and I started a band my sophomore year in high school and we played together for many years, through college and beyond. I believe The Cars made that possible, they really made that happen for us. My youth was filled with a bunch great moments, many of them based around musical performances, and I attribute a good bit of that joy to The Cars. I’m 54 and misting up because I’m a nostalgic, old fart.
I saw The Cars in 1983 in Wake Forrest NC, absolutely incredible! They sounded just perfect like their records. Ric Ocasek said they were not a jam band, it didn't matter, they nailed it and had a perfect 2 set list that kept it going! One of the best sounding concerts I have ever been to. Benjamin Orr is sorely missed. He had an great stage presence and great vocals. I was a perfect slice in time in rock and roll history. No one had their sound or their eccentric quirks. You had to be a great musician period. If you weren't, it would show. Each of them were great, together astonishing!
@@augmentedkeys5971 No. Ric wrote it and almost every other Cars song (Greg Hawkes got credit as a co-writer on 4 or 5, including "Moving In Stereo") No one else wrote for the Cars besides those two.
A classic 80's Band with a multitude of great hits and other songs ...that may have not been as "commercial" ...but great songs as well. Yes, after Bens passing Ric took over the vocals completely. What else could they do? Ric and the band showed immense respect for Ben, as they never thought about replacing him. Ben was to the Cars, as John Bonham was to Led Zepplin. Bens beautiful voice brought more attention to Ric's lyrics. Now we have lost Ric...but The Cars music will live on forever! ...RIP Benjamin Orr & Ric Ocasek🎶🎼🎸🙏
+ChannelEleven59 "I like that they are doing it with no bass guitar. Just kept going with the keys filling in for the bass. RIP Benjamin." What keys is that? Keys player has his hands at his sides at 1:57 while bass is clearly playing.
RIP Ric. The Cars first three albums particularly played a musical role in my teen years. Excellent music to play loud in your CAR and sing along when no one else can hear ;-) Thank you for the music and the magic.
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When a 56 year old man cries over watching old music videos like the CARS... well, you know how important they were in his life growing up. Great memories of great days gone by. RIP Ben and Ric. If you only know how your songs bring back so many great fond memories..
Andy, I'm the exact same way. The Cars are the sound of my youth!!
Me too 55(young nowadays ;) It goes back Good Old Days.
What Andy said.
49 over here was just seven when they first came out but my dad liked them in all my uncles did so I've been a fan forever. It's hard to explain to younger people and they ask questions all the time about the '80s. Like they ask questions like what was it like back then cuz they hear so many good things and I assume the late 70s as well. And I tell him that the music used to make a big difference in our lives. It's kind of hard sometimes to convey the concept. I just go with the old adage of how art imitates life and life imitates art. So many of my memories growing up and over the years into spirits I think at the time and I completely think of the music that went along with it
Two testicles...STAT! :)
The Cars chose this song to honor Benjamin Orr. Way to go fellas!
When honoring a close friend who lost to cancer...is it appropriate to dishonor those men trying to pay respect? Nobody is pretending to be Benjamin Orr...they are honoring him by covering a song he's known for.
Nobody 'failed' except those who misjudge
William Ogden And those who presume. You have no clue if that's why they chose this song.
Ric Ocasik told me they did
+Cool One Rekt :o
They could've played any number of their great songs to honor Ben though. 'Bye, Bye Love' was a great one, and Ben sang it so well. A great bass player and powerful lead singer, Ben was way too cool for school!
This 40 year old music still sounds like it's from 40 years into the future. Legendary.
Yes! So true.
timeless!
That shows you how groundbreaking their music is. Timeless. Great American classic rock!
Wow well said. Exactly.
Ummm..... no. It sounds like it's from exactly when it was released.
One of the greatest bands ever.
I'll second that emotion Amen!
Every member of this band was spectacular! Often taken for granted was David Robinson's stellar drumming!
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Orr's bass line was tracked?
STELLAR Is Exactly Spot On With Robinson’s Drumming!!!!!
The cars !!! What a wonderful band. I listening now from Chile. 🎸🎼🎼🎤🎧
And the coolest thing is they never officially replaced Ben. Now that is love.
They only ever played with another bassist in the Rock n Roll HOF, which was the current bassist for Weezer. I think they just skipped bass on tour and live performances after and before that.
Yeah, that's pretty amazing and very admirable. It does take away from their performance though. The fantastic bassline is my favourite part of Let's Go!
I think on this tour, keyboardist Greg Hawkes would play Bass with synchronized keyboard parts for some songs because he played the bass on Move Like This, which was the album they reunited to make and this tour was to promote that. They used Synchronized bass parts for the songs Ben would’ve played on out of respect for their bandmate. So yeah while they never officially had Bens spot filled, Greg still took over for Ben on the new stuff. I believe the band would also always have one of Ben Orr’s basses on stage at all times too.
@Rick C. that is the original lead singer Ric Ocasek. Benjamin Orr originally sang lead on this song, but he passed away awhile ago from cancer. Ocasek was one of the lead singers for the cars. Him and Orr split lead vocals on their songs. Hope this helps you
I found myself looking for Ben.....and then I thought 💭. you idiot he's gone. It was great they didn't just throw a bass player in there. Much respect to Ric and all of them for this! They still sounded great! I miss them!!
53 years later, my childhood has officially come to an end. Go in peace, Ric.
Man you got me there too.
Greetings Justin, hope you’re well. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve really been enjoying the videos you have posted on mixing. Very helpful, thank you! I’m using some of the tips on my remakes of Dangerous Type & Candy O (my little tribute to Ben & Ric’s memory) I will share them when finished.
Just turned 53 last month.
I know how you feel, man.
How did he die? He was a young 70-ish right?
Lianne Moore: Complications from heart surgery, apparently. He passed at home while he was recovering. He did smoke an awful lot for a long time.
I love Greg Hawkes' keyboard riffs. Beyond memorable. They get stuck in your head!
I've always thought the same thing. Those riffs really stick to you...ever since their first album
Oh, yeah. He is so important to the sound of the Cars. In fact, he's their secret weapon.
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Rest in peace Ric. You & Ben together again.
Have a great jam session up there, guys.
When the Cars first album was released we had no idea what we had! We just knew nothing sounded like it and it would spend a ton of time on our turntables!! RIP Rick and Thank You for Rockin our world!!
Together again? They're buried in the same cemetery?
Ace is A God!!! KISS no, they’re both up above or something to that extent.
They are in the same spot in hell I suppose. (I don't rejoice).
The Cars, what a fantastic band. Absolutely love their work!
RIP Ben. BTW...Elliott Easton is one of the most underrated guitarists EVER. Long live The Cars.
was just going to say this
No doubt about it....Elliot Easton is criminally underrated.
He is ... but the distorted guitar tone on this performance is IMHO not good.
Thank you for seconding the case I've been making for years about Easton. Hands down, the greatest short-solo guitarist in Rock melody history.
Elliot is amazing, so brilliant.
Nobody gives the drummer enough credit! he is awesome
He turned into a real Alta Kocker! eh He was dressed in a suit when interviewed for The Cars Live DVD. The rest of the members were dressed casually.
Yeah, David Robinson still brings it! He didn’t miss a beat, and being a drummer and HUGE fan of his, I was tuned into him. That’s not an easy beat to play, took me awhile to get it down.
@@kevinschmitt1852 That's what I see and hear.😅✌️
I'm with you. He held that song together. Pop pop pop from the begining till the last chord.😅
I really enjoy David Robinson's drumming but he seems to have temporarily lost the beat between 1:13 and 1:15.
Always be an iconic band - I respect the fact that Ben was never replaced.
I grew up with The Cars. Rest in Peace dear Ric Ocasek.
Me to MTV everyday after school
But, this is Ben's song.....
@@arnoldsanders6878 Which is probably why Ric chose to do it. Honoring the guy that wasn't there. During that brief reunion tour they did after releasing Move Like This they had one of Ben's basses onstage at all times.
So many of us did. A piece of our youth is gone. God bless and keep you, Ric. ❤ Say Hi to Benjamin for us.
arnold sanders But, this is Ric’s songWRITING.
Great great band so ahead of there time, I still enjoy they're timelss music.
God bless Ric. Cannot believe he just passed away. A true Genius.
RIP, Ric. Cars’ music helped define the 80s, for sure.
Ric was amazing, what a legacy of classic songs he left. Ric wrote virtually every cars song
God bless his soul.
I was 17 when the Cars debuted in 1978 and I was immediately attracted to them because they were different. Terrific band and great tribute to Ben by not having anyone play bass - RIP Ben and Ric
Listen closer, people: there IS someone playing bass on this performance. They're unseen, that's all, probably playing backstage, but nonetheless heard.
It is actually sequenced by Greg Hawkes who also played studio bass parts on "Move Like This", at times using one of Ben's old basses. "Move Like This" is a fine album. What is obviously missing here and on that album are Ben's always solid backing vocals.
Me too. Got to see them at Arrowhead in 1979. Great show. One if the best.
Cruising around Friday night to the coolest soundtrack.
Good to see the young generation enjoying the vibe.
I agree with you, I think we were twins separated at birth. Lol
Who one earth could give this a thumbs down? RIP Ben and Ric, one of the best teams in rock history, really.
Only sick people would...
Amazing Ric was 73 years old here, the Cars music is timeless, RIP Ric fly free 🙏
This is from around 2011-2012 when Move Like This came out. Ric was around 67-68.
@@Vichedges ok thank you 🦋
@@Vichedges He still didn't look his age.
@@pauljordan4452 Indeed, & he sounded great.
@@pauljordan4452 He and Elliot wore hairpieces. Only Ric's "hair" seemed to fit his image much more than Elliot. Aging has its downsides. I know.
No bassist present, in tribute to the sole of the band. Respect. Rest In Peace, Ben Orr.
But notice Ben's Ampeg bass speaker cabinet sitting right there in the middle. Just like he was there.
Soul. Not sole (bottom of foot).
@Batphink Reynolds truth
Greg sampled all the of Ben's bass parts.
His music lives on.
RIP Ben and Ric. Such an amazing band with a unique sound that no one else can emulate.
Rick, I know how much love you had for Ben......It must be hard to play this without him.
A piece of my childhood died today. RIP Ric Ocasek
Yeah. Mine too. R.I.P.😔
Me too’
@@hyutyub Mine too, The Cars were my first love of music...
Mine too, unbelievable
It has happened several times over the years from many bands so sad Rip Rick
The CARS were my favorite 80's group! Hands down!
Rest easy Rick!
yet their best stuff was made in the 70s.
The Cars were making “80’s Music” before the 80’s were even here - now THAT is a legendary band……!!!!!!
Yes they were, amazing band! NEW WAVE BEATLES😀
So many of us grew up with The Cars. A piece of our youth is gone. God bless and keep you, Ric. ❤ Say Hi to Benjamin for us.
Super cool, much love to Ben and Ric!!
Let's hear it for my man, Greg Hawkes, the integral sound of The Cars' New Wave magic!
Wow!! You can really hear what a bassist brings to a band when they play without one! RIP to Ben and Ric...
A soundtrack to my youth...
There is definitely a bass in what I am hearing. I just do not see anybody playing one. My first guess is I see the keyboard player has an open laptop. So I would say he is running midi or a track that has the bass on it and the band is playing along with it. The drummer has headphones on so he can hear the click track that they are playing with. You can definitely hear the bass. I am a bass player and I hear it. My guess it is midi to his keyboard.
@Ron Garvin Greg Hawkes
@Ron Garvin it's all good
Yes you can tell a difference without Ben. but omg you gotta hand it to Rick, he was the man.
Ric performed an amazing vocal here....he knew better than anyone how "prettier" Ben's voice was...Ric said it and often...wrote a song and handed it to Ben to take the lead vocal. Pisses me off when people criticize him for singing Ben's lead vocals now. I can't imagine anyone else standing in for Ben and I imagine Ben wouldn't want anyone else standing in for him either. Cheers.
hazeltyler89: Well said! ❤️
I never knew till years later that Ben sang most of the leads I always assumed it was Rick he was rather standoutish in his unique look
Unfortunately, I never saw them live ....therefore, I thought Ric sang all the songs. If only we had UA-cam back in the day. I guess this info was on the album cover....
meeegashie I'm a HUGE Cars fan, but I saw them live on the Candy-o tour and they were underwhelming live. Not much stage presence and songs played pretty much as recorded. Loved seeing them play those songs, but I've seen lots of better live bands. I was disappointed, but still glad to have seen them at that stage in their career.
Glen McLeod I saw the same tour and agree with your assessment. Sadly I had the same experience with Elvis Costello.
The song sounds fresh still. They created a timeless classic here. Every musician’s dream.
I was in high school and learning to drive at the height of The Cars. Played the hell out of their records.
RIP Ric. 💔
The Cars self-titled album is like a Greatest Hits of the late '70s and early '80s. What a great gift they gave us.
Rest in peace Ric.... now you can sing with Ben in heaven.
I'm so sad today...
For sure!!
I love these guys music. They still sound as good to me as they did 35yrs ago. I'm gonna buy this album.
The cars still Rock!
I really like it.Bought it as soon as it came out.
Elliot Easton is such an underrated lead guitarist.
He's an Awesome guitarist.
Did you know that Elliot naturally played right handed? His producer asked him to play left instead so to give the band more symmetry on stage ( ala the Beatles)
@@pcequip
LOL That's total bullshit - read the interview in the link I posted. Also, you really think that any guitarist could relearn to play in a different direction just because a producer suggested it? If you, you're a raging moron - it takes years to become proficient on guitar. You can't just change your fretting and picking hand and technique at the drop of a hat. Stop spreading asinine rumors.
Sooooooo under rated it almost a sin how little his style has influenced music. Players mention him and it still won't stick. But we know...ya we know
Agreed
This band was great. Out of respect for Ben there's No bass player in this. Ben sang this song so good and now RIC and Ben can jam with each other up in the sky. RIP Ric and Ben.
No bass is touching tribute. Pure class.
kurikokaleidoscope I agree! I also think him singing this in his honor for him. Really great.
pretty sure Greg is using pedals
@@timlazar9030 there is bass guitar, but just isn't shown.
WOW!!!! I WAS WONDERING WHY IT SOUNDED DIFFERENT!!!!
I grew up listening to The Cars. Glad to see them get inducted into the hall. This is a band who's sound will never be duplicated. Truly a great band that created their "own sound"
Met Ric at a party in Cape Coral years ago, good dude good music...R.I.P. RIC....
R.I.P. Ric. I've been a fan since the beginning. Ever since I heard this song back in the 70's.
Ben Orr was the owner of an amazing voice! But I wouldn't take away credit from Rick O singing this song.. I mean he sings it well. Elliot E is really a fantastic guitar player..in case some people don't notice, he plays left-handed. A great musician with a great personality and sense of humor. The Cars are the best American band!
RIP Ric Ocasek. I couldn't get enough of The Cars as a kid.
I've long attested that Ric Ocasek not only played a huge part in one of rock n' roll's best debut albums - "The Cars," he also produced another one years later - Weezer's "blue album." He was a fantastic talent.
Great producer
@@freddafox6265 - he also did another group that never broke - but delivered a great single “Little Razorblade” - check it out
Just an absolutely wonderful band. Wonderful music. Both Ric and Ben are missed.
DANG!! David Robinson still bringing it!! Big fan of his!!
I remember wearing out The Cars debut and Candy-O albums when I was a kid! Part of my life soundtrack. Rest In Peace Ric and Ben :(
That album just stirred the soul
Great way to honor Ben by singing one of his most well known songs. Ric did a nice job here.
Mike G Ric wrote every song, so Ben sang one of Ric's best known songs.
Plus the fact they didn't replace him on the bass and chose to fill in his parts. He will always be "The Cars" bass player.
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Yes he did
OMG I forgot Ben sang this one! It’s sounds so normal with Ric singing It I assumed it was originally him.
one of the best bands to walk the face of the Earth.
only just finding out...
Rowan Par the solo on “touch and go”
Very unique sound.
We got no doubts!
We mourn the body but celebrate the spirit...can't watch the videos now of Ben & Ric without my heart weeping for my younger days & The Cars. Rest well, we miss you both. You will live on for always with the music you made that touched so many...
I was 21 or 22 when this album came out.... Man.... talk about memories.... Time passes far too quickly....
Ric and Ben are together again somewhere, and Candy-O must sound like heaven again.
RIP Ric, you left your mark.
THE CARS.
BEST NEW WAVE BAND EVR.
LONG LIVE RIC 💚💙💜💚💙💜
Time flies do freaking fast, Ric Ocasek sounds great, 2011, it is now September 22, 2019 Ric is now gone, Rest in peace, Ric and Rest in Peace, Benjamin Orr, two awesome Rock- n-Roll Kings, miss you so much!
Came here when I heard Rick Ocasek’s passing.
FU*K! I had no idea B.C. Time to hit him up on Wikipedia. R.I.P. Ric. 😥
@@kawasakiwhiptwo5821 I grew up hearing The Cars. 😔R.I.P.
Me too
1st & foremost! Thank you Ric Ocasek & The Cars for doing this song as it was best on Jimmy Fallon & thank you Jimmy Fallon for liking it just as much as we did!
The most impressive thing about The Cars in their come-back is when they toured - they did it themselves. No backup singers. No replacement bass player. No anything - just the four of them trying to replicate the sounds of the 1980s without Ben Orr- and doing a pretty good job of it. They even managed to put out an album with two more top 40 hits. I have a hard time seeing other bands doing this - I think REM did it as well but that is about it.
We lost two legends iwith Ben and Rick but the memories and their music live on ! Great sound, great lyrics and great times . The 80s will never be lost !
Rest in peace, Ric and Ben.
Sincere thanks, for a lifetime of memories.
does my heart well to see young people in the audience enjoying great music from my generation
Travis Jones they are directed to
haha true.. but i see a young lady or two acting fairly well ;)
With the possible exception of Ric, they have not aged well.
Travis Jones I was born in 80's. The cars are the best!
I've only just started to get into them by accident - saw a YT video of Ben Orr singing 'Just what I needed' and it was like my head exploded. Another fave band of mine is the Doors and the fact they were label-mates is probably no coincidence (I have a 'type').
RIP Ric! Great music from a great band.
They were such a tight band right up to the end
Yes, love him.😎🎸💕💋
Long live the memory of ben ,a great vocalists, bass player,and frontman
I absolutely love The Cars! RIP Ben & Ric and I agree that Ric did a great job. Timeless sound w/ classic songs!!
So glad Ric sang this instead of someone just coming into the band; it's means more this way. RIP Ben and Ric.
These guys were basically my introduction to music.. remember being mesmerized as a child by the you might think music video, this band personified the 80s..long live the Cars
The Cars...."keepin it goin"!!! Rick Ocasek looking and sounding smooth.
The Cars were my first "real" concert. MY dad took me and my brother to the Spectrum in 1978 here in Philadelphia. I think I was 13 years old. Then we bought the knock-off t-shirts in the parking lot on the way out that fell apart after one washing. But the whole experience was awesome! Thanks, Dad!
What a great sound! The only band that could pull off that "new wave" genre and make it appeal to the masses. Just fantastic!
Fantastic job !!I like The Classy way they did this you cannot replace Benjamin Orr!!!! Great job boys!!
R.I.P. Ric Ocasek. Just heard the news today :(
I have been gorging on the CARS...this week...I am 62 years old...I grew up with their music...always liked it...never knew WHO they were...but they sounds incredible to me now...its rare music.....STUFF THAT TRANSCENDS TIME.....this does. Yes, Ben had a magical voice...and did a fantastic vocal job...but Ric is banging this out at age 73, wrote the song...and I wouldn't have known the difference had I not been watching a zillion UA-cams of their life.
Sad to see one car missing...Ben was a great rock vocalist and an excellent bassist
Gotta say, I loved this, Elliot is the gold standard. Actually brought tears to my eyes thinking of Benjamin, Rock on guys.
I never realized Ric Ocasek was in his 70's ….Hell it was all fun . RIP Ric Ocasek !! Love the CARS !!
Ric did a great job singing for Benjamin!
Ric was the most unlikely of stars...but yet he always looked so cool...and embodied the image and energy of the band!
RIP to Ric O...thank you and Ben for such sweet tunes!
Ric, you'll be forever missed! 💔 Give Benjamin a hug for me! 🤗
Great underrated band. Great job Ric singing
I'm a little late to this party. But as someone who grew up listening to The Cars; saw them perform live before they broke up there is only one person alive who should be singing the songs that Ben did lead vocals on and that's Ric Ocasek! Great rendition of one of my fav Cars songs too
RIP Mr Ocasek. I was 17 when this song was released. I had forgotten how many wonderful catchy pop tunes Ric created for us all to enjoy
Greg is carrying such a heavy load here and doing such a cool job. This is great!
The 80's and the Cars were the best! Thanks Ric! RIP
Wish I could go back in time and see these guys in concert in the 80s.
Funny how people say Elliot is underrated, the man had a lifelong career in music...I'd say he rated just fine w those who mattered.
Exactly,& in my opinion also awesomely a superior guitarist!
They are stupid
One of my favorite bands- they still sound great. Rest In Peace, Ben Orr- you are greatly missed!
This Band is My Youth! May God Bless you all! RIP Ben and Rik!
Peter Criss played no small part in me becoming a drummer. When I got my first kit for Christmas in 1980, my older brother told me to learn 2112. After a few weeks of listening and having ZERO idea how someone like Neil Peart (RIP, Professor) could actually play ALL OF THOSE NOTES, I brought the record back to my older brother, almost in tears. He said, “stop being a baby and play this” and handed me Candy-O. It was the boost of confidence I needed. My brother and I started a band my sophomore year in high school and we played together for many years, through college and beyond. I believe The Cars made that possible, they really made that happen for us. My youth was filled with a bunch great moments, many of them based around musical performances, and I attribute a good bit of that joy to The Cars. I’m 54 and misting up because I’m a nostalgic, old fart.
I saw The Cars in 1983 in Wake Forrest NC, absolutely incredible! They sounded just perfect like their records. Ric Ocasek said they were not a jam band, it didn't matter, they nailed it and had a perfect 2 set list that kept it going! One of the best sounding concerts I have ever been to. Benjamin Orr is sorely missed. He had an great stage presence and great vocals. I was a perfect slice in time in rock and roll history. No one had their sound or their eccentric quirks. You had to be a great musician period. If you weren't, it would show. Each of them were great, together astonishing!
Anen,& I'm a musician of many years.They are definitely great musicians.
Still one of my Fav of many Cars songs, Ric did a GR8 job IMO ..will miss him and Ben..Glad The Cars got inducted into HOF
their best song
Oh they look so old... Sad to see them like this
RIP Ric and thank you for the great music
so great to see ric ocasek sing that great song he wrote ! RIP
Just heard Rick Ocasek past away. Rest in peace my friend and thanks for the music. Please give our regards to Ben !
Drive was one of my favorite songs by the cars Rip Rick ocasek !!🎼🎹🥁🎤🎧🤟🏻✌️👍
I know
@@augmentedkeys5971 No. Ric wrote it and almost every other Cars song (Greg Hawkes got credit as a co-writer on 4 or 5, including "Moving In Stereo") No one else wrote for the Cars besides those two.
A classic 80's Band with a multitude of great hits and other songs ...that may have not been as "commercial" ...but great songs as well. Yes, after Bens passing Ric took over the vocals completely. What else could they do? Ric and the band showed immense respect for Ben, as they never thought about replacing him. Ben was to the Cars, as John Bonham was to Led Zepplin. Bens beautiful voice brought more attention to Ric's lyrics. Now we have lost Ric...but The Cars music will live on forever! ...RIP Benjamin Orr & Ric Ocasek🎶🎼🎸🙏
No can do without the shining beauty of BEN ORR. FOREVER.IN LOVE BEN ORR
I don't know how much more I can take. First Eddie Money and now Ric. Truly a sad moment. 😭 RIP.....
I'm glad the band is still playing. Man it sucks not seeing Benjamin there but I know he's rocking next to them! keep it up Cars
I like that they are doing it with no bass guitar. Just kept going with the keys filling in for the bass. RIP Benjamin.
+ChannelEleven59
"I like that they are doing it with no bass guitar. Just kept going with the keys filling in for the bass. RIP Benjamin."
What keys is that? Keys player has his hands at his sides at 1:57 while bass is clearly playing.
dobb673 its called looping
Laptop is playing the bass....theres an Ampeg Amp and 8 x 10 cab on the amp line as well.
Something about their music always makes me happy! Love the Cars.
nobody else could have pulled this song off but Ric, after Bens passing, One great group.
A time in music that is Absolutely Timeless, Classic, and never again to be repeated....
I'm still devastated. RIP, Ric
RIP Ric, Thank you for the fantastic music my friend, listened to it all my adult life.
RIP Ric! the Cars are one of the best bands ever that produced a lot of cool music over the decades.
RIP Ric. The Cars first three albums particularly played a musical role in my teen years. Excellent music to play loud in your CAR and sing along when no one else can hear ;-) Thank you for the music and the magic.