I feel so sorry for the bands today. Nobody can come close to these guys. They were so powerful and talented.
@paulsantangelo9634
6 ай бұрын
nailed it-period-
@tombusshart3971
Жыл бұрын
Although all these guys are all obviously very highly skilled musicians I don't think that people give Greg Hawkes enough credit , his skilllfull playing of the synthesizer is the foundation of the Cars style of music , and the Cars wouldn't be the same without him .
@tedgrill
Жыл бұрын
His playing of the keyboards made their sound. He was a true master. And he was the backup singer on all the songs.
@TripWamsley
7 ай бұрын
Totally
@hrosemd
6 ай бұрын
Bingo
@twasbrillig33
Ай бұрын
So true, the entire band is intrinsic to itself, if that makes sense
@tombusshart3971
Ай бұрын
@@twasbrillig33 It makes good sense to me
@uselessjoe
Жыл бұрын
40 years later....still as good as ever...
@cheryldestras9148
3 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Orr was definitely a Super Star but a very humble shy one...There will never be another one like him...Rest In Love Benny 11 Letters 😍🎶♥️💯
@miguelperry5721
2 жыл бұрын
Greg Hawkes on keyboard ...TOP NOTCH
@tedgrill
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely He is what really made them so unique.
@kennethtilton6137
Жыл бұрын
This, boys and girls, is rock and roll. It’s not about the dancing or the fancy light effects. It’s about the MUSIC!
@debsamess6359
8 ай бұрын
Or the selfies!!
@josefinagarza241
7 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@nancyfilingeri414
5 ай бұрын
Yes
@tekis0
2 жыл бұрын
"She's a frozen fire. She's my one desire." Great, great lines in this classic Cars song.
@richevans609
9 ай бұрын
Tremendous Lyric...
@loristeensgard5908
5 жыл бұрын
Gawd Benjamin Orr!! What a beautiful and talented man. His eyes his lips his overall charisma! Be still my heart
@connie5474
3 жыл бұрын
I have always loved this man . May he sleep in the arms of Angels.
@luciafortunata8639
Жыл бұрын
Ele já é um anjo
@kathygrinder3076
2 жыл бұрын
Have probably already commented, but am enjoying the Cars again tonite. Ben has been gone 21 years, but you forget this when he is singing. It totally breaks my heart. Was at his burial site 3 times this year and am already planning a trip in January. This is a 3 day minimum trip for me. Aa I have said before, it is hard to believe that Benjamin is resting in such a humble place. No giant headstone or anything elaborate. Just a small country cemetary. Take the trip; it is worth it.
@CSI760
4 жыл бұрын
They were all very skilled musicians. Robinson never got any credit for his drumming. He rocked.
@susanbezio1529
2 жыл бұрын
Always loved David, he is a great artist.
@magneto7930
Жыл бұрын
His drumming was awesome on the first few albums. There were no drums on Heartbeat City, which was a real bummer.
@michaelanderson2881
Жыл бұрын
@@magneto7930 But he did a great job with the Oberheim, and then replicated all of that stuff live.
@izabelvieira3860
Жыл бұрын
Eles todos eram fantásticos tanto na música como na beleza eram mt l gatos 😻 . Porém Benjamin era ainda mais gato ainda "loirinho " lindooo e gostoso 😋 ❤ pena que td passou Ben e Ric já se foram ..😢😢😢
@JM-xu3cr
14 күн бұрын
And this song is one of my favorites to play on drums. Simple and very fun.
@nothadnotbad
13 жыл бұрын
dear god. thank you for the cars. with tears in my eyes i say to you... thank you for the good things in life like the cars. thank you god!
@Leopold1002
13 жыл бұрын
Never cared for Cars much in the 80's. Realized 5 or 6 years age that every time one of their songs came on the radio I would crank it up. Went out and bought all the cd's. Few singers could sound as good or better live as they did in the studio. Ben Orr is one of 'em. Gone too soon.R.I.P.
@aludar
15 жыл бұрын
Great vocals Mr.Orr! Rest in peace! We all miss you and your talent!
@russellmurray3964
Жыл бұрын
I remember back then Ben Orr being one of the first bassists to play a Steinberger bass (I wanted that bass so bad, it was so cool looking, but I couldn't afford one) as seen in this live performance. Saw them live at the old Met Center in Bloomington, MN in February '82 (Nick Lowe was the opening act). I had really good seats close up and had a really good view of Ben and his Steinberger.
@ellab8897
11 ай бұрын
I was at that concert too! Not great seats, but my roommate and I had a lot of fun!
@Mysterio-Solar
Жыл бұрын
I mean it's so crazy how people could under estimate a Weirdo Looking Tall Lanky Guy with bad Hair usually like Ric Ocasek that could come up with such Brilliant , Interesting , Poetic , Sexual , Romantic Kind of lyrics . Then Ben Orr with his Rock Star Charisma Coolness Vocals just makes nothing else matter when he sings and moves . The Cars as a Band were Amazing , but Ric and Ben were a Dynamic Odd Couple pairing for sure that will never be matched , or forgotten . 🙈🙉✨🌟💫🔥💥🌞🌠⚡🌋🤠🤔🙄😎😉😍🤗
@Mysterio-Solar
Ай бұрын
@MC-eu1hx Any Name with (ek) at the end of the last Name is Czech . Like Tom Sellek or Ric Ocasek. (ik) At the end of a Last Name is Polish . Ben Orr was Polish with a (Ski) at the end of his last Name . Ben had a long Polish Last name . This would explain Ric Ocasek marrying a Czech Woman like Paulina Poriskova . He actually did have Brunette Hair in the early 1970s before he dyed it Jet Black . 💯💥🔥🌟🌟✨💫😉🎼🎸
@lilpapi4399
5 жыл бұрын
I made a playlist of all songs where Orr is the singer. Been listening non stop for a month.
@laural1784
6 жыл бұрын
What a band! And i love when Benjamin yells " Let's Go!" 😊💖
@connie5474
3 жыл бұрын
Ben was a beautiful soul and had so much to give.
@djhotdogboy
14 жыл бұрын
The Cars are definitely a Hall of Fame band! Musically there were the best, and Ben Orr's vocals are amazing. He had one of those voices that sounded perfect live!
@patricias5122
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, he did. There are great nuances to his voice, he worked HARD at perfecting his vocals, I'm sure of it. He couldn't sing that astonishingly well, without putting thought and rehearse, rehearse, rehearse into it!
@perpetualgrin5804
Жыл бұрын
This is the song that got me addicted to ' The Cars ', 😅.
@Cyberhog1959
9 жыл бұрын
The last minute of this song is about as perfect as the 80's gets. #talent
@Rick-Jangle
4 жыл бұрын
The last shot Of Benjamin and Ric at the end of the song. That’s gotta be the definition of coolness right there.
@richardanderson2766
Ай бұрын
They complimented each other perfectly.
@paulaann7543
4 жыл бұрын
My FAVORITE rendition of "Let's Go" , I like the way he says "Go"
@julenepegher6999
4 жыл бұрын
I like this one too, so hard to pick a favorite, yea I like the way he says Go too.
@tedgrill
Жыл бұрын
This is a great one. He sings it slightly different this time.
@venderstrat
4 жыл бұрын
Every band member doing his thing perfectly. I love listening to the individual parts.
@chiefsjen
14 жыл бұрын
the fact that NOBODY has ever been able to duplicate the cars original sound, their number of hits, their influence on modern rock and new wave and the fact they were some of the BEST lyricists and musicians it is a farkin' shame they are not in hall of fame...their lyrics are truly some of the best ever written -- song after song...they knew how to turn a phrase moreso than just about any band ever
@luciafortunata8639
Жыл бұрын
Vc descreveu tudo em poucas palavras
@Havok259
Жыл бұрын
Dude, this kicks ass.
@scottbartlett4853
Жыл бұрын
This tour in Denver was my very first concert. Great and I still love The Cars today!
@AlmostReady504
2 жыл бұрын
My God they were so good. And so good live. Seeing them at the Warehouse New Orleans play pretty much every song off the first two albums is one of my all-time favorite shows. God bless the Cars
@donyoung1900
11 жыл бұрын
One of the best bands of all time.
@cherylkerby6902
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful eyes, fantastic voice, extreme talent and a phenomenal stage presence. Benjamin you're missed terribly.
@Rebecca-dy5db
Жыл бұрын
What happen to Ben Orr ?
@ellab8897
Жыл бұрын
@@Rebecca-dy5db- It’s so very sad. 😔 Benjamin passed away due to pancreatic cancer, October 3rd, 2000. 🥀
@paulaann7543
Жыл бұрын
And the Precious Angel was only 53 🧡😇🧡
@izabelvieira3860
11 ай бұрын
Triste 😢 demais o que houve com ele..olhando esses vídeos parece mentira...mas não é....era um homem lindoooo ❤❤parecia um príncipe saído de um conto di fadas do qual eu adoraria ser a princesinha tbm.....❤😢😢
@markferguson3745
8 ай бұрын
He doesn't appear to be having much fun here; seems tired and maybe a bit burned out.
@alanunseld4942
Жыл бұрын
their best song Rip Ben Orr🙏
@jmm1817
3 жыл бұрын
When Ben hits That pre-chorus, I dont want to hold her down, its freaking off-the-charts
@johnbravo7542
5 жыл бұрын
I was 17 when this song came out,thank you,The cars,for making some of the best music on the planet,and for making me feel so alive,also RIP Ben
@govinda102000
2 жыл бұрын
Yep I was 16 and I remember playing it while driving my big block.
@miguelperry5721
2 жыл бұрын
Nice ...JOHNNY BRAVO😂
@lisaknell6018
9 жыл бұрын
Ben Orr was the ultimate rock star... Talented musician, great singer and hot, hot, hot!! What a presence he was on the stage. He is sadly missed!
@wickedhouston5538
5 жыл бұрын
Ric wrote all the songs
@stacyhackney6100
5 жыл бұрын
@@wickedhouston5538 I think, not positive, that he wrote most of the hits for The Cars. He probably didn't write all their songs though, otherwise no lyrical input from the other musicians. And the other musicians likely largely created their parts for their instrument.
@edrader
4 жыл бұрын
ric wrote all the good ones. ric was the cars
@GizziesGirl2
4 жыл бұрын
@@edrader They wouldn't have been the Cars without all of them. They wouldn't have been the Cars if Ben, who could sing pretty much anything and play anything, hadn't been by Ric's side, through thick and thin, moving from city to city together, for ten years before they finally had a hit. They wouldn't have been The Cars without Elliot Easton coming up with those incredible solos. They wouldn't have been The Cars if David Robinson hadn't come up with the name, and come up with a "look" to unify their appearance and give them a certain aesthetic. And even Ric said that Greg Hawkes made the Cars sound like the Cars. No doubt Ric wrote the songs and without the songs they wouldn't have been The Cars, but there is more to being a band than just the songs.
@SamOgilvieJr
4 жыл бұрын
@@GizziesGirl2, Amen.
@kaysmith7347
11 жыл бұрын
Heard this today at the restaurant where I was eating - it made the food taste that much better!!!
@KellyGiftShop
15 жыл бұрын
To me , Ben looked like a greek God and sang like an angel I miss him still. he was AWESOME ..
@luciafortunata8639
Жыл бұрын
concordo com você plenamente
@tedgrill
Жыл бұрын
And he served the country in the Army during Vietnam.
@MattMello100
Жыл бұрын
Benny Orr was fantastic, wrote & sang most of their songs.
@ec7125
2 жыл бұрын
Their music took you to another world. 80s great of greats...🤘🤘
@MrParisienWalkways
4 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Orr was a revolution in phrasing, fresh, new and exciting, what a talent he was, great vocalist.
@patricias5122
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, he was a daring, innovative vocalist. He wasn't afraid to bend those notes, and he had a very high octaval range. Agree. His phrasing was genius.
@Rebecca-dy5db
Жыл бұрын
What happen to Ben Orr ?
@franko69
Жыл бұрын
@@Rebecca-dy5db He died of Pancreatic cancer aged 53 in May 2000.
@ellab8897
Жыл бұрын
@@franko69 A little bit different. Benjamin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May of 2000, and passed away October 3rd, 2000, close to one month after his 53rd birthday on September 8th.
@franko69
Жыл бұрын
@@ellab8897 OK, 5 months later. Thanks.
@MasseyVF
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant live performance - all so talented - love hearing & seeing Ben rip into this vocal.
@amourinaioane9633
4 жыл бұрын
Weren't they just awesome,rest easy Ben an Ric.
@loyalsosa3344
4 жыл бұрын
They were fab!!
@johnhanselman6371
4 жыл бұрын
That performance was refreshing. Thanks for sharing.
@charlesanderson32
8 ай бұрын
It's Only Rock n Roll! I love the Cars...
@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453
4 жыл бұрын
I just need more Ben Orr. More Ben Orr. All I can get
@Pewtooyou
4 жыл бұрын
Saw these guys in here in Boston years back...Awesome fuckin show on home turf...
@maxpower9631
9 ай бұрын
such insane talent...it transports me to a wonderful time...
@lizahadiz8835
5 жыл бұрын
Omg Ben Orr.... Makes a girl weak.in the knees... He's probably up there singing to the angels with that lovely voice every day, lucky for them! RIP Ben.
@alwaysknewtowearitwellfanc3650
6 жыл бұрын
I love watching them working as a team, having fun, enjoying themselves. This is when they were at their best. I never got to go to any of their concerts, and I am absolutely thankful for You Tube!
@maillady22
12 жыл бұрын
I always thought Rick sung this!! What a talented group!! I have always loved them and still do!!!
@pinballkid
15 жыл бұрын
Man, did these guys have it figured out or what! Was lucky enough to see them in concert a couple of times, their live sound was better than any band I've seen before or since. Miss you, Ben!
@shawnmarek5981
2 жыл бұрын
WAY ahead of their time 🕑
@TheChef470
4 жыл бұрын
Yes,yes ladies Ben was and forever will be a "hottie" but he was also a humble super talent. But as with many great band the sum was greater than it's parts. Together they were a force in pop rock music that is sadly missed.
@RFazor
5 жыл бұрын
The Car's sound... Unique and yet to be replicated... Rick was a genius for 2 reasons: 1. Writing great songs with a unique sound of its own. 2. Letting Ben sing!
@Iyamdisgustipated
4 жыл бұрын
The Cars were one of the greatest live bands of all time, I hated when some other bands would go on tour after the release of a new album and it's a shit show with the tempo to fast or slow, a lot of added b.s , singing songs if different key and just not sounding all that great, today we can thank Autotune and all sorts of technology to make singers sound great live but back then you had to have real talent to kick out a album and then go on tour and hit every note perfectly like The Cars did unlike other bands of the time relied on the studio sound boards to clean up their songs and when I went to see them live I was disappointed but never with The Cars, they always sounded great because the each had loads of talent and then some Ben and Ric 🙏 thanks for taking me back to my teenage years and making me smile when I was in love and making me smile when my heart was broken, listening to they're music can take me back in time and feel the way I did so many years ago ✌🏼
@cliftonsatterfield2158
3 жыл бұрын
Ben plays the BASS guitar different than anyone I've ever seen before and to be a lead vocalist is really impressive
@emilshere
14 жыл бұрын
the cars really were masters of the 3 minute pop/rock song. The writting and arranging were always top notch. I always appreciated their skill.
@julieswahn
15 жыл бұрын
Love 1:58 when Benjamin puts some unusual oomph into his "She's got! wonderful eyes.." He is the master of cool. He's not gone in my mind. The entire band seems so together and into what they are making. Btw, despite the large number of radio hits they had, I always considered their music rather dark. In a good way :) JAM ON BOYS!
@izabelvieira3860
11 ай бұрын
Nessa live de 82 Ben Orr estava com uns 34 pra 35 anos e lindooo como nunca...com todo vigor ....meu Deusss que pedaço de homem..❤❤😍..😢😢
@bobdreamzzz4181
9 жыл бұрын
American New Wave Rock at it's finest right here!
@MrFunnyface2
4 жыл бұрын
All Rock Stars !!
@RSTI191
2 жыл бұрын
40 years ago. I was 20 My God, where and how did the time go so quickly.
@mikecheck7940
2 жыл бұрын
Listening since 1979
@THECARS7879
11 жыл бұрын
Im a guy and I follow Benjamin Orr's inspiration. the haircut, the one who inspired me to karaoke. long live the CARS!
@iracer9395
29 күн бұрын
The first two Cars albums were some of the most masterfully produced albums ive ever heard.
@KenDyerJr
14 жыл бұрын
This is BAD ASS!! I love this video!! RIP Ben Orr.
@desertrose1226
5 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Orr was one of the most charismatic singers and rock stars ever!
@patricias5122
4 жыл бұрын
Everyone comments on Benjamin Orr's undeniable hotness, but his voice was one of the best in rock/pop music. The way he LEANS into "says" on "she says." He was perfectly on pitch, always. These kind of simple songs have much more complexity, because of his astonishing vocals. WOW. It never gets old. I saw the Cars in 1979 or 78, and make no mistake, it was BEN who was center stage, not Ric, or even Elliott. I sure wish he had not died, nearly 20 years ago. (Don't smoke.)
@tedgrill
Жыл бұрын
He died from pancreatic cancer. Not related to smoking.
@ellab8897
11 ай бұрын
@@tedgrill- Yes, related to smoking. I didn’t know about that either, until recently. How and why the pancreas is so affected by smoking isn't clearly known. Long term smoking heavily is a *High Risk* factor. Benjamin Orr was practically a chain smoker when not performing. He began smoking as a teenager.
@BlessedMe11
4 жыл бұрын
Our BELOVED CARS, may they reign forever.
@davemairsmusic
Жыл бұрын
The soundtrack of my life!
@sherryallen4537
8 жыл бұрын
Great band. Ben was so great. Fun to listen to.
@krisscats
12 жыл бұрын
Such a great voice in this band... took them far. RIP Benjamin
@selenadiaz2665
5 жыл бұрын
2018 Rock and Roll Inductees. Congratulations!
@dskywalker3397
3 жыл бұрын
The reason God created KZitem: videos such as this.
@twasbrillig33
Ай бұрын
@raysmusic49
4 жыл бұрын
I always loved their music... didn’t realize that Benjamin Orr was really the star of the band..
@patricias5122
4 жыл бұрын
He was Ray, I can attest to that, it was BEN who owned the stage, when they played live. He held the group together, vocals, bass, working a wah-wah pedal, putting himself RIGHT into the crowd. These videos really don't do justice to the power of their live work.
@Nina-hk7ub
4 жыл бұрын
RIGHT! If I'd known how hot is was, I'd dropped out of college..lol
@jmvioli
3 жыл бұрын
Love Ben's work but remember Ric wrote the songs. They both are indispensable.
@sharonkennedy5536
3 жыл бұрын
I thought it was Ric all these years. Sorry Ben, I was giving credit to Ric for your singing. I miss you... RIP.......
@timothytucker6657
3 жыл бұрын
@@sharonkennedy5536 One of the cool parts of the band was their shared the lead singing. I always like variety in vocals of a band.
@florencehodges-moore2909
9 ай бұрын
Lovely Ben xxxx ❤
@southwesttexasm
15 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding me??? WOW! One of the Greatest Debut Albulms of ALLTIME!!!!! Remember there were only 9 songs on the Album..and 8 were Top 40....YES.. The Cars Kick Ass!!!!!!!!!
@ellab8897
2 жыл бұрын
@southwesttexasm - I agree with with your enthusiasm for The Cars debut album. ‘Let’s Go!’ is the first single from Candy-O.
@paulsantangelo9634
6 ай бұрын
sic but true we were and still blessed by my boston boys.
@gaslightbcmedia7845
14 күн бұрын
Good Gawd…. These guys rocked so hard! Benjamin was such a talented Rock Star! Such a great voice! Epic….
@brianlafrazia8237
10 ай бұрын
What a phenomenal performance! These guys were great live!
@davidfeldman6032
4 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs ever !
@svrhodes77
13 жыл бұрын
One of the truly underrated talents in Rock music...
@patricias5122
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, no, the Cars were not underrated, they were hugely popular, their albums sold millions.
@williamhucker7797
3 жыл бұрын
@@patricias5122 I am sure svrhodes was referring to Ben, he was amongst the few 'best ever', but didn't get the credit/adulation he deserved. But now we know, we will never forget him. From Patricia H. not William H.
@franko69
Жыл бұрын
Stupid comment with your underrated rubbish, they were a very successful band with many hits. What a dope.
@gsal03
5 жыл бұрын
One of the best rock songs. Farewell Rick Ocasek, a true rock and roller. Now start writing some new songs with Ben Orr for when I get there!
@jwalzer
5 жыл бұрын
A perfect pop song with an opening to it that just puts me into overdrive / sometimes I play the opening and then start all over
@barbarafleenor6649
5 жыл бұрын
Love these guys... RIP Ben and Ric💕
@mimoochodom2684
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Love the way Benjamin rocked the bass.
@sharpietunes23
13 жыл бұрын
love what they do when they hit that last note
@ewardnolan6062
Жыл бұрын
These guys had a really neat style -glad to have seen them years ago 👍
@fuckuantheworld
13 жыл бұрын
school bus music with the CARS!!!!!!!!!!!! 1981-1991 best yrs. of my life !
@dandydon3834
6 жыл бұрын
He's so damn sexy; that voice, that hair, those lips, that presence and that face! I'm going to burst. God, please bring him back. This is one hell of a performance.
@ellab8897
2 жыл бұрын
@dandydon3834 - The only thing you left out is: that bass playing!
@mollygalloway1362
10 жыл бұрын
I am in heaven with Benjamin orr Talented and so cute
@theseventiesrocked
15 жыл бұрын
Love Ben's eyeshadow!! Cute!!!!!
@jms3691
9 жыл бұрын
I saw them in 1982. I was in the front row at The Forum and I'll never forget it. Benjamin Orr was such a hottie!
@solescobar2241
9 жыл бұрын
Que experiencia más maravillosa :D ...tenerlos muy cerca, sobre todo a Benjamin Orr :D
@waycool1969
4 жыл бұрын
Such a cool band!
@RedPillTruth2023
9 ай бұрын
Damn that’s a great song
@phuckit007
15 жыл бұрын
yeh the quality of this song live is excellent.....the cars as a band and as people were hard to beat, i listened to them when i was younger , they bring back good memorys for me. i will make sure my kid listens and appreciate them also.
@ugadawgs1990
3 жыл бұрын
Ben was one of the great lead singers of the 80s, but he was one of the lesser known.
@tamponnebretagne6240
2 жыл бұрын
From FRANCE.It's incredible That he was n'y no better known The internationally. Why?Unknown in FRANCE.I discovered him in june 2021.He had such à voice and such beauty!He should have been a world star!SHAME!He would have eclipsed many others and with mérite. The reason?Where there jalousies?
@BenjaminOrrLegacy
13 жыл бұрын
Miss You Ben
@xx2345000
13 жыл бұрын
This was back when bands were better live, what great musicians!
@thomasmccullough2719
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome song....will always love them
@exitoyfama
15 жыл бұрын
ben the best! rip .....miss forever!! great voice
@jayvonck3311
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! These guys reek of talent!
@835g
4 жыл бұрын
I was in high school when their first album came out . I remember cruising around in the Chevy, playing it on 8 track. Yes on 8 track, that's how old I am . Well anyway me and my friends couldn't get enough of the band . Every song was so good . I have to say moving in stereo became my favorite song . I just loved how it went right into all mixed up . Great memories , great friends. And great keg parties 🍺.
@idahospeed
4 жыл бұрын
All Mixed Up was my favorite. Great band!
@jasonmeadows8510
4 жыл бұрын
That was my introduction to the Cars, on 8-track. Back in 1979, when I was 5, my mom bought an 8-track stereo system from Sears, along with two 8-tracks, 'The Cars' and 'Candy-O'. I listened to both albums over and over. And whenever I hear 'Let's Go', it's like I'm transported back to that time. I even remember the smell of the 8-tracks.
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