OMG...I can still feel Ben’s deep rich baritone running through me from this song...This live version is incredible. He was such an underrated superstar.
Ben Orr was a bonafide superstar, yet also an *every man* kind of guy in every sense of the word. To me, he and Cash kind of resemble one another, and the world could use a couple more Orr's/Cash's...
I generally comment on Ben's great vocals, Ric Ocasek's great lyrics and vocals, Elliot Easton's incredible hooks and riffs - but on this song, Greg Hawkes is a beast! Listen to those keys carry the song, allowing Ben Orr to lay out a perfect vocal....and then Easton ends it with a great run. The CARS were so damn good.... Technically, one of the alltime best.
I cannot get enough of Benjamin's voice in this song, it just floors me. He was forty here and still going strong. What an incredible talent and stage presence. So sadly missed and loved.
That's the gorgeous Ben smile that melts the hearts of all his fans! I could watch those few seconds over and over. Wish I had a loop of that I could play all the time. There is another one at about 2:42 that is just about as good. His mood was pretty upbeat on the entire video. Looked like he as really having a great time. Elliot's solo after the second smile is awesome!
He would smile while he was singing. I've seen him do it with other songs and ...sigh....He was a consummate singer and guitarist but oh so beautiful to look at as well.
wow...It's absolutely mesmerizing watching Benjamin Orr! He was sooo smooth and so full of charisma... They dont make them like Ben Orr anymore..... :( Oct 3, 2000 was TRULY the day music really died! RIP BO we will miss you forever!
Well said he is he's just perfectly handsome, charismatic, gentle guy aye, beautiful voice, I'm so sad and full of love for this man. Mesmerizing alright. Gentle yeah
Sorry to disappoint you with our "Ben Orr nut hugging", FarquharsonUSA, but we're true fans. Yes, Ric is very talented ~ he writes the songs, and sings the quirky, funky ones -- we love those too! But the ballads are best sung by Ben ( Ric even admitted that in an interview! ) And have you heard poor Ric trying to sing "Ben's songs" lately? Not the same...they sound like "covers." So maybe you can understand our fondness for Benjamin ~ we just miss him singing our favorite Cars songs!!
Of all of the songs I have heard in my life, this is my absolute favorite. The interplay between Elliot Easton's incredibly tasty guitar lines and fills and the cascading waterfall of notes from Greg Hawkes keyboards are on another level altogether. Toss in Orr's on point singing style, the relentless drumming and then the backing harmonies and you have musical perfection. When I leave this world, this song is what I will miss the most.
Probably just momentum. At this point radio and MTV was starting to move on from the Cars and their last album before breaking up around this time was pretty weak. The music landscape was pretty crowded with hair metal in this era and the band, who at the time was still seen as a bit of a New Wave MTV novelty act by much of the general public, was getting long in the tooth. This is a melancholy song of a band splitting apart at the seams.
It was the times, and also this song incorporates some country elements, whereas people wanted static categories of music. The Cars were always ahead of everyone else, and even at their zenith of success a lot of people didn't understand what they were doing. They were truly innovative.
plus, i don't think it translated well on vinyl. A lot of their songs were like that. It wasn't until you heard them play it live, that you realized how kick-ass they were!
Ben sings this in a standard tenor range. The lyrics begin on a C4 and his vocals go as high as a G4 and as low as a C3 with some lower vibrato. Not to get too technical, but although Ben had an awesome texture to his voice, he was indeed a tenor and NOT a baritone. I'm also a huge fan of both Ben and Ric's singing styles, and I agree when you say this song should have been another top 40 hit for the band. Rock on! ✌🎶
Not true. "Silenced forever" is what happened to orators and musicians from before the 20th century. You can listen to everything Ben ever sang over and over, for the rest of your life.
These guys had a blast on stage. Look at Hawkes on the keys!! David keeping them on pace. Elliot jamming away. Ben being himself. Why is Ric even there? Oh yeah, he writes the songs.
@@jackiebeals5810 the mind boggles lol. That smile is the sexiest smile in music history. How lucky were those girls who got to kiss him omg if only! I get butterflies thinking about it lol
Right that smile. And the way he could look so intense and then crack a little smile. Melts my heart. And his eyes are amazing too. He had it all going on!
Beautiful Benjamin , what a vision he was. That smile... hot. This video has some of the best close ups of Ben. Love it. His voice on this song is amazing. Miss you sweetheart.
Benjamin had it going on with a vengeance...mad style, a voice that makes you weep, and enough hot-ness to melt a glacier. So many talents, a gift to the world. Gone much too soon.
You never knew what to expect from The Cars. Like every song was completely different. It's almost impossible to put a style or genre on them. They were unique.
Steve Miller It was on the Door to Door album which when out it was a disaster. I agree it has a unique sound to it. Shame Ben went too soon but to diss Ric is so wrong
@@flamuel If that was to me i will tell you i am still a fan of the cars to this day and i too think Ben had a killer voice and the look to match so much so i had done a tribute of my own in my comic strip site g street comics .com and it truly takes a geiniune fan to find the gems in an album that was not the best at its release. I do think Ric deserves as much credit where its due after all it was he who wrote the songs to the cars to this day
@@dressshoeguy As I know this album became golden and at least two songs were charted. It werent similar to the prvious one and people needed more time to aprreciate this album..
I totally agree, no one can sing "DRIVE" like Ben. They all are very talented, but Ben is the one the stand out the most to me. What can i say he's just very charming, but I do love all of them as a group.
I wholeheartedly agree with you. Ric wrote some great songs, but Benjamin made them what they are....instant classics! I can play his songs over and over again.
One of the few Cars songs that is better in its Live version (at least this version) than the studio version. Love the raw, rock 'n roll vibe of this Live version, as opposed to the more polished studio track. Benjamin Orr owns this song. He is missed.
They eventually found their live legs for sure... I saw them on panorama Shake it up... It didn't sound that great, too many bells and whistles missing, but by the time I saw them for heartbeat City they had gotten their live act together
David was great; perfect execution of *practically every song he played. (*not of fan of the drum machine he was forced to use during the 80's) Drummers are taken for granted; unless you are John Bonham who is worshiped from afar. David's part in The Cars personally rock my socks off! When I'm in the car w/ my great stereo and the drums start the beat to YAIGT, I crank it up and fly with the wind rocking to The Cars and David's fantastic drumming. Yep, drummers get taken for granted and we do not mention David Robinson NEARLY enough!!!
I love David Robinson, I think he might be my "second favorite". The fact is he is extremely to The Cars story, not just in holding down the beat musically but artistically. He made them LOOK like a band - gave them a unified, but not uniform, look with his red, white and black color scheme initially, he designed album covers and inner sleeves. He even gave them their name, HE is the one who came up with the name The Cars(they all agreed on it, they'd all sort of thrown names into the mix and it was decided his was the best). He is a large part of the reason they looked cool. Sort of funny Ric was just an overgrown hippie prior to that(as were Ben and Greg apparently) so if Ric has "style" afterwards, it's largely because he learned it from David Robinson.
Just found this a couple of weeks ago, can't stop listening to it!! The whole band has such awesome energy!❤️ Benjamin's voice is beautiful, just like him! ❤️❤️🎸 Wish he was still here today ❤️
Benjamin channels a wee bit of Elvis in this song. So beautiful. Ric was a versatile songwriter and he’s lucky he had Benjamin. They were lucky to have each other.
The more I watch this Video (Perhaps their last "LIVE") the more I appreciate how great the CARS were. Ben's voice in this Video, never better and the acoustics are "Phenomenal" highlighted by Elliot's solos... This rates as one of their Best songs and many people have never heard it... Thanks benny for this terrific post...
Yes, at 77 years old, I am thankful for the web and all these videos because I can enjoy the music more fully. I always liked The Cars music, I can now enjoy them visually as well. I really like the "Look" of the band.
How refreshing! A couple of my fellow Cars fans praising the talents of Greg Hawkes! Greg added so much to the Cars "sound", I think he probably deserved more co-writing credits than he actually got. Not that I'm necessarily blaming Ric Ocasek for that. I have Greg's first solo album Niagara Falls on cassette (you can see my review on Amazon) because no CD exists, AFAIK. It's great fun, sounds a lot like unfinished Cars tracks (circa Shake It Up), but with more melody.
He still plays locally on occasion. Check him out with Eddie Japan, a band out of Boston that does several shows with him a year. All Cars tunes. Outstanding stuff.
It must have killed the other Cars to see Rick and Ben pass, their heroes and leaders. The loss of fame, of brothers, their touches, their smiles gone and you are left in silence. I can't imagine that fellowship gone and I feel for you guys who are left without your brothers.
Tonight's the first time I have ever heard this song. I'm 40, but my mom loved the cars when I was a kid. I have always loved them, too. I never appreciated Benjamin Orr's voice until recently. Now, I'm obsessed. Wish he were still here. ❤
I discovered this song a few days ago and have probably listened to it 30 times, I'm smitten. The song is great and that's the sexiest voice I've ever heard. Definately getting into this band. Apparently there is A LOT more to them than Magic, Just What I Needed, and Drive. PS-Digging that grin at 2:41. I bet if he were alive, he'd still be hot.
William Hucker yep yep yep especially if he would’ve taken good care of himself. The other guys still look great. Especially david. And look at Peter cetera who still looks great at 74. That’s how I imagine Ben would have aged.
Ben your homecoming induction into the Rock Hall of Fame was held a couple weeks ago. You were missed! Your band mates gave you much due Respect. Rest In Peace
Dougie Fresh Not as much as he deserved. I really think they should have given him more credit. Too bad his son didn’t accept his award. When Queen was inducted they brought Freddie’s mother up to accept his award. It was beyond moving! I cried my eyes out! 🥺
As much as I love hearing Ben on the vocals it is nice to hear and see Dave Robinson actually playing the drums rather than a drum machine! The Cars rocked my world in the 80's and still do when I listen today!
One of the BEST technically proficient bands of all time. As a drummer and a guitarist I remain confused why more ppl don't appreciate David Robinsons drumming. He was a BEAST!
@Tim Stewart - I agree! David Robinson’s *excellent* drumming is far too often not commended. It’s like he was so great at his job, he blended in and got overlooked. As a drummer and guitarist, please let me know what you think of the following: Benjamin started out on drums. I think it’s reflected in his bass playing. Whenever I see him step back beside David’s drum kit - usually to make Elliot’s solos a focal point - his fingering/playing is in sync with David’s drumbeats. Lockstep, I think it’s called. I’m not a musician, but I know David and Benjamin were a great rhythm section of the band.
So you are a drummer and guitarist! Do you have a band that you play regularly with? I imagine Covid put an end to a lot of that sort of entertainment.
@@annettebell2101 Well, first of all, it's two different types of music your speaking of... In my opinion, he was such an amazing drummer, you can hardly tell the difference whether it was David or a synthesizer. That's pretty incredible. Don't get me wrong, RHCP are one of my most favorite groups of all time. I was going to name my first son Hillel but I ended up with girls. But Flea doesn't really get it going in every song. It all depends on the style of the song. He keeps the songs going with a fantastic style. The Chili Peppers focal point was the bass since the beginning. The complete opposite of The Cars. And Flea could never keep the band on track without Chad Smith. They're the rhythm section.
I just found this video a few days ago and somehow, I have never heard this song but wow! I can't stop listening to and watching this! Thanks for keeping this video up!!!
That's exactly how I feel about this song - I've been saying so on other channels. The studio version is just magical, a real "tour de force" of multitracked harmonies (mostly by Ben) interweaving with his PERFECT lead! I love the chords, the double-time acoustic (Go, Ric!), David's flawless drumming, and an Elliot Easton solo that SOUNDS easy but probably isn't. Best song on Door to Door (which I happen to love) and one of their overall best EVER! They weren't happy, but still played great.
It's so odd because earlier in this month of October, I just got on a Cars redo and found myself watching their videos. I was pretty young when they were at their peak. I found myself looking at Ben now and it was like I had just discovered him. The voice, the great guitar playing, and his beautiful face. I decided to look up his date of death and it was October 3rd of 2000. I didn't realize 20 years had already gone by and for some reason I had gravitated back to him right around the time he died 2 decades ago. He was everything... Very talented, handsome, and that smile...Sigh... Life is so very unfair. "Drive" is particularly bittersweet to listen to and is one of my favorite songs ... Wherever you are, Ben, must be a lovely place.
i wasnt impressed with Door To Door when it came out, but listening to it now... I find more and more to love. Rest in Peace the fabulous Ben Orr. Tragic loss way too soon.. an absolutely unparalleled voice!
They can't stop you in the night Twirling wildly in the light But I know honey it won't take long Feels like it's one on one on one There must have been a dream in you Stick and fall and follow through But I know honey it won't take long Feels like it's much too strong too strong But then you tell me that you can't go on And you think you're losing sight Don't you worry you can't go wrong inside Everything you say Oh leaves me full of shine Everything you say Well crosses up my mind Everything you say Well you could twist a little while Lie there fallin' for a smile But I know honey you won't give in Feels like when you begin you're in And then you tell me that you can't resist Something happens that you like You want to know that you've been kissed goodnight Everything you say Just leaves me full of shine Everything you say Well crosses up my mind Everything you say When you know it's not for real But I know honey for one long time It feels like you're endlessly entwined But I know you it's what you did You can't be in a broken binge Don't take my heart it's only tin Well you got me goin' Everything you say Leaves me full of shine Everything you say Just crosses up my mind Everything you say Everything you do Everything you say Makes me whatever you do Everything you say That's everything you say Everything you say Everything you say Everything you say Everything you say
The Cars live were AWESOME! Loudest concert I ever attended and only sat down for two songs. Saw them at Cobo in Detroit, so glad I had the opportunity. Great memories
I love this so much! Such a great song. Ben Orr melts my heart…God I miss him. I really love the guitars on this live version. It’s the best I’ve heard and I have the album. The Cars often sounded better live but that’s just my humble opinion. RIP Ben and Ric. 🌹
im a 26 year old hard rock lover (metallica,rob zombie,shinedown) and this song is GREAT!!i did my own mix and saved it since the CD/LP SUXX. CANT BELIEVE A SONG LIKE THIS GETS TOSSED ASIDE AS A LOST TREASURE,WHAT THE HELL?!?!
This song has me hooked like a drug, I just keep coming back for more. Today is Oct. 3rd, anniversary of Bens passing. I know you had many more songs to sing. Rest in Peace beautiful man. Bens passing makes me very depressed.
@@jackiebeals5810 yes. We get it. Somehow I missed learning of Ben's passing in 2000. It was shocking finding out he was gone. Such a bright, beautiful man. Death is pretty awful to come to grips with. Are you doing a little better now?
This song makes my heart so full. Bens voice and presence are just incredible. Everything about him is incredible.i love the psychedelic country feel to this.
This performance has balls!! These guys were amazing live - Elliot's playing is so tasty and pure - and Ben's voice...well...he has an astounding range. He was a pretty down-to-earth kind of guy - didn't buy into the rock-god thing, but on stage, when he sang, he held us all enthralled.
This song and the way Ben sings it is just over the top sultry and just melts me everytime I hear it. It's Ric's lyrics and Ben's deep resonant voice and the way Ben inhabits the song: I can't resist. Something happens that I like.....
I had never heard this before, and I'm stunned !!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome
@@markfromct2I'm obsessed with this version of this song!!!
OMG...I can still feel Ben’s deep rich baritone running through me from this song...This live version is incredible. He was such an underrated superstar.
Johnny Cash got nothin' on Ben, ha!
Ben Orr was a bonafide superstar, yet also an *every man* kind of guy in every sense of the word. To me, he and Cash kind of resemble one another, and the world could use a couple more Orr's/Cash's...
@Evan Hodge an otter????
And Johnny Cash never came close to resembling Benjamin...they look nothing alike...
Yep
I generally comment on Ben's great vocals, Ric Ocasek's great lyrics and vocals, Elliot Easton's incredible hooks and riffs - but on this song, Greg Hawkes is a beast! Listen to those keys carry the song, allowing Ben Orr to lay out a perfect vocal....and then Easton ends it with a great run. The CARS were so damn good.... Technically, one of the alltime best.
rkl17 I totally agree! I always liked The Cars but the more I’ve gotten into them lately I appreciate each one of them more and more.
Me too! I appreciate The Cars even more now!!!
I agree! Greg Hawkes is a wizard on the keyboards 🎹 on this song! And Ben’s vocals are great 👍 as always!
All just brilliant.
Yep the combination of all these Guys ! the Cars" you are missed !
I cannot get enough of Benjamin's voice in this song, it just floors me. He was forty here and still going strong. What an incredible talent and stage presence. So sadly missed and loved.
Yes! I have seen videos of him in Boston when he was 50, & still sounded the same! Amazing.
Mama E fl Not to mention forty never looked so good! 🥰❤️
@@anij8226 He was so virile and manly, he looked amazing
Totally agree, and what a loss.
@@whalewoman813 I'm straight and find him attractive.ssshhhhhh
Here I am again! Can't stay away.
Love this song. The voice. The way he holds bass guitar. Everything he does.
Yesss so true
Yes, everything with him is amazing😊❤
Back again too. This is my absolute favorite. There was nobody like Benjamin 💋
I am still here Shella 2/25/24
3/1/24
That smile at 1:40 is priceless.God bless his gentle soul.
He could sing, play and he was just so beautiful.
That's the gorgeous Ben smile that melts the hearts of all his fans! I could watch those few seconds over and over. Wish I had a loop of that I could play all the time. There is another one at about 2:42 that is just about as good. His mood was pretty upbeat on the entire video. Looked like he as really having a great time. Elliot's solo after the second smile is awesome!
He would smile while he was singing. I've seen him do it with other songs and ...sigh....He was a consummate singer and guitarist but oh so beautiful to look at as well.
@@jackiebeals5810 yep, EE slaying that neck on that solo. ; )
@@jackiebeals5810 yep!🏁🏁
Benjamin Orr's voice was one in a million.... Such an incredible talent.... RIP... And WOW, can Elliot Easton pick those strings .... Incredible...
Agree 💯
Verdade ❤. Benjamin foi único em td em talento em lindeza....etc.etc...outro igual ainda não vi. 😢 saudade desse anjo lindo..😢😢
but does the drummer know a diff beat
This is just a good song as all their songs are❤
Agreed el
wow...It's absolutely mesmerizing watching Benjamin Orr! He was sooo smooth and so full of charisma... They dont make them like Ben Orr anymore..... :( Oct 3, 2000 was TRULY the day music really died! RIP BO we will miss you forever!
Perfectly said, he was IT!
You want to know you've been kissed goodnight...I think Ben could handle that...
He wears those leather pants very well...
Beautifully put thankyou
Well said he is he's just perfectly handsome, charismatic, gentle guy aye, beautiful voice, I'm so sad and full of love for this man. Mesmerizing alright. Gentle yeah
Ben had such a beautiful smile at 1:40. RIP Ben Such an awesome group of talented guys.
The Cars are really talented,and seem like very nice guys.
Sorry to disappoint you with our "Ben Orr nut hugging", FarquharsonUSA, but we're true fans. Yes, Ric is very talented ~ he writes the songs, and sings the quirky, funky ones -- we love those too! But the ballads are best sung by Ben ( Ric even admitted that in an interview! ) And have you heard poor Ric trying to sing "Ben's songs" lately? Not the same...they sound like "covers." So maybe you can understand our fondness for Benjamin ~ we just miss him singing our favorite Cars songs!!
😭😭🌠
Love Ben's voice,
very talented musician
Stay the night......
@@annettebell2101 Benjamin Orr solo record. '87 I believe
@@annettebell2101 Benjamin Orr solo record. '86 I believe
Great song, great vocals, band is tight and Ben in Leather.🔥🔥🔥
@@devrawilliams3652 No one wore leather pants like he did. 💫
@@shorthandable That is the truth!
The man had a voice like warm honey. So smooth and rich. RIP beautiful Benjamin,you are so missed in the music world and beyond.💔😔
Of all of the songs I have heard in my life, this is my absolute favorite. The interplay between Elliot Easton's incredibly tasty guitar lines and fills and the cascading waterfall of notes from Greg Hawkes keyboards are on another level altogether. Toss in Orr's on point singing style, the relentless drumming and then the backing harmonies and you have musical perfection. When I leave this world, this song is what I will miss the most.
De mis favoritas entre mis favoritas. Excelente tu comentario 👌
If you've been good, after you pass you'll be able to hear it whenever you want. And see them in concert once the remaining three join you.
Ya, I think we might find it in the ether.
Seu comentário é lindo porém não acredito nessa tese que qd morremos junta se aos outros que já se foram no outro plano...desculpi mas é oque penso.😢😢
Benjamin ❤❤
Never will understand how this song didn't become a hit. The Cars have had so many great songs and I think this is one of their best.
Mike Grosso So True!
Probably just momentum. At this point radio and MTV was starting to move on from the Cars and their last album before breaking up around this time was pretty weak. The music landscape was pretty crowded with hair metal in this era and the band, who at the time was still seen as a bit of a New Wave MTV novelty act by much of the general public, was getting long in the tooth. This is a melancholy song of a band splitting apart at the seams.
It was the times, and also this song incorporates some country elements, whereas people wanted static categories of music. The Cars were always ahead of everyone else, and even at their zenith of success a lot of people didn't understand what they were doing. They were truly innovative.
plus, i don't think it translated well on vinyl. A lot of their songs were like that. It wasn't until you heard them play it live, that you realized how kick-ass they were!
Too intelligent. Also, about this time, the national IQ was dropping though the floor.
Ben is just mesmerizing….
This song should've been a HIT,
Ben's baritone voice reallly coming thru here,
A beautiful song ,
I love it
Ben sings this in a standard tenor range. The lyrics begin on a C4 and his vocals go as high as a G4 and as low as a C3 with some lower vibrato. Not to get too technical, but although Ben had an awesome texture to his voice, he was indeed a tenor and NOT a baritone. I'm also a huge fan of both Ben and Ric's singing styles, and I agree when you say this song should have been another top 40 hit for the band. Rock on! ✌🎶
Согласна на все 100000000%!!!!
Ric sure wrote great songs Ben just made them better,she faints ❤
Me too!! It's so good!!!
Benjamin Orr could’ve been a movie star with those awesome looks.
I am framing a poster of him. Seriously
Totally agreed. He was shy. I respect that. Another time another life....could have been different. Peace 🙏
you know hollywood would just molest and destroy him.
This song should have been a HUGE hit. It's just too Good!
Согласна на все 10000000000%!!!!!
Its a shame that this voice has been silenced forever. :( He was truly a remarkable singer and individual.:**(
Not true. "Silenced forever" is what happened to orators and musicians from before the 20th century. You can listen to everything Ben ever sang over and over, for the rest of your life.
Eu entendi. "Silenciada" no sentido humano falando. 😢😢.agora através das músicas e vídeos não.....saudade desse lindoo❤..😢😢😢
I love Ben's smile..."it leaves me full of shine".
💕🕊️😊🇧🇷
I dream of that smile!
C’est un sourire qui fait chavirer le coeur
still watching , 2024.
@@bebe4883 YES mee too ❤️❤️❤️Benjamin❤️❤️❤️
Still here 9/17/24
These guys had a blast on stage. Look at Hawkes on the keys!! David keeping them on pace. Elliot jamming away. Ben being himself. Why is Ric even there? Oh yeah, he writes the songs.
What a beautiful man, what a fantastic voice, what a lovely smile. Just unique Benjamin. You'll never be forgotten. R.I.P.
Just love him and his voice
Yes, Beautiful man,
I can't get enough listening to Ben
singing, his voice so
baritone.
First time I heard this song, cannot believe it did not get more air time, Hawkes Easton and Orr at their best...
Ben definitely has a smile that can melt your heart. He could get away with anything with that smile#
Yes, he had a smile that would cause women to suffer ...
@@patricias5122 Perfectly stated. I'm suffering just thinking about his smile! That's our lot in life. LOL
@@jackiebeals5810 the mind boggles lol. That smile is the sexiest smile in music history.
How lucky were those girls who got to kiss him omg if only! I get butterflies thinking about it lol
Right that smile. And the way he could look so intense and then crack a little smile. Melts my heart. And his eyes are amazing too. He had it all going on!
One of the best vocals Benjamin ever sang. Even tho ALL his vocals are standouts.
Love this song.......HONEY !!!!
Honey is right!
Super cool that the The Cars spoiled us with not one but two lead singers. Such a talented band.
And, the great guitarist Elliot Easton!
And the great keyboard wizard Greg Hawkes!
@@sararichmond8476 agreed ❣️🤗
What a great performance. Benjamin seems so comfortable and that smile @1:37 lights up the stage. His voice is like velvet ♥️
So true. You can’t help but smile every time he lights up like that.
Sorriso de Ben é tudo de bom....lindooo ❤❤❤....😢😢😢
That handsome face loved by so many, and i’m not even close to being gay. The girls really loved him, and still do.
This should have been a big hit. It needed more airplay. It is a GREAT song.
Definitely one of their best.
I agree. @@JesseWright68
Every time I hear this song, come here to watch, I feel the same way!
Underrated
Согласна на все 1000000000%!!!!!
Airplay coming up RIGHT NOW now in my home Ms. Evil. Problem is this is a crossover song New Wave >> Country Difficult to penetrate that market
Beautiful Benjamin , what a vision he was. That smile... hot. This video has some of the best close ups of Ben. Love it. His voice on this song is amazing. Miss you sweetheart.
Benjamin had it going on with a vengeance...mad style, a voice that makes you weep, and
enough hot-ness to melt a glacier.
So many talents, a gift to the world.
Gone much too soon.
YES!!!!
I hear a touch of Elvis in Bens voice here, he had such an amazing voice
EVERYTHING HE SANG.
Kenneth Lujan «Leaves us full of shine!» 😉
Fills me full of shine !
You never knew what to expect from The Cars. Like every song was completely different. It's almost impossible to put a style or genre on them. They were unique.
I've been a Cars fan forever, it seems.... never heard this song.... It's fucking great! Ben Orr's voice is perfect.
Steve Miller It was on the Door to Door album which when out it was a disaster. I agree it has a unique sound to it. Shame Ben went too soon but to diss Ric is so wrong
Then you weren’t really a fan
@@flamuel If that was to me i will tell you i am still a fan of the cars to this day and i too think Ben had a killer voice and the look to match so much so i had done a tribute of my own in my comic strip site g street comics .com and it truly takes a geiniune fan to find the gems in an album that was not the best at its release. I do think Ric deserves as much credit where its due after all it was he who wrote the songs to the cars to this day
@@dressshoeguy As I know this album became golden and at least two songs were charted. It werent similar to the prvious one and people needed more time to aprreciate this album..
@@dressshoeguy but Ric didnt. Let anyone except Greg to write songs, so it is not his privillege to be honest.
I was at this show.
It lasted just under 1 hour. It mad me sad. I love the Cars, my favorite band and Orr had the best voice, ever.
Under one hour? Were the Cars the headliner?
What city was this. I so need to know! Thank you!!!
@@pattieandgregg Philadelphia
It was meant to
I totally agree, no one can sing "DRIVE" like Ben. They all are very talented, but Ben is the one the stand out the most to me. What can i say he's just very charming, but I do love all of them as a group.
No one could sing drive like him , no one should sing drive period.
Orr had a haunting quality to his voice. Wish he sang even more songs.
He should have sung most of them. His voice was great.
Yeah. Ben was the better singer. Anyway. There are great playlists on Spotify with Benjamin Orr on vocals.
Exactly
Ric couldn't let that happen
...makes me cry hearing this song & remembering how close to my heart these days are♡
I wholeheartedly agree with you. Ric wrote some great songs, but Benjamin made them what they are....instant classics! I can play his songs over and over again.
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I listen to his music everyday. It starts my day positively. My favorite. Everything you say. I absolutely love it!!
Согласна на все 100000000%!!!!
One of the few Cars songs that is better in its Live version (at least this version) than the studio version. Love the raw, rock 'n roll vibe of this Live version, as opposed to the more polished studio track. Benjamin Orr owns this song. He is missed.
100% agree.
So true! I love the studio track, but the improvised "jazzier" keyboards and Elliot's looser leads are really awesome, too.
Slow it down and the studio song sounds just as good.
I agree. This is actually a country song, but the studio version couldn't decide between country & multi-tracked pop.
It gets stuck in my head and I love it
BENJAMIN ORR, what a great voice he had, and what a wonderful person he was.
Just when i thought i had my favorite cars song, a new one pops up, this is great.
Totally agree. This one is my favorite with Ben singing, Heartbeat City is with Ric.
Ben always looked so happy, those little smiles, think he would turn a bit and look at Eliot during a song.
His girlfriend was usually at the side of the stage!
Every person in the world should know this magnificent band.
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If lusting after this man was an Olympic sport, I'd be a gold medalist.
Thank gawd for this band. The songs are fabulous.
Lol good one
I love this song.
Ben's voice just beautiful.
Love the rockabilly feeling of the tune.
By this time, The Cars had just become a machine live. Unbelievably tight, great songs, great playing. They just had it all.
They eventually found their live legs for sure... I saw them on panorama Shake it up... It didn't sound that great, too many bells and whistles missing, but by the time I saw them for heartbeat City they had gotten their live act together
Benjamin makes this song what it is. Great music. First time hearing this. Benjamin was the face and voice of The Cars. He is sorely missed.
Why doesn't anyone mention DAVID ROBINSON? That man "plays it to the beat"!!!!!!!
David was great; perfect execution of *practically every song he played. (*not of fan of the drum machine he was forced to use during the 80's)
Drummers are taken for granted; unless you are John Bonham who is worshiped from afar.
David's part in The Cars personally rock my socks off!
When I'm in the car w/ my great stereo and the drums start the beat to YAIGT, I crank it up and fly with the wind rocking to The Cars and David's fantastic drumming.
Yep, drummers get taken for granted and we do not mention David Robinson NEARLY enough!!!
moodylicious Totally agree!The beat of The Cars is so unique! Thanks to M. Robinson...👍👍👍
I love David Robinson, I think he might be my "second favorite". The fact is he is extremely to The Cars story, not just in holding down the beat musically but artistically. He made them LOOK like a band - gave them a unified, but not uniform, look with his red, white and black color scheme initially, he designed album covers and inner sleeves. He even gave them their name, HE is the one who came up with the name The Cars(they all agreed on it, they'd all sort of thrown names into the mix and it was decided his was the best). He is a large part of the reason they looked cool. Sort of funny Ric was just an overgrown hippie prior to that(as were Ben and Greg apparently) so if Ric has "style" afterwards, it's largely because he learned it from David Robinson.
My best friend is a music teacher. He told me that it's very hard to keep playing that steady beat bcs your muscles get tired.
@@moodylicious Don't forget Neil Peart of Rush. Best drummer ever, IMHO.
Happy birthday Ben Orr, your contribution to the music industry will never be forgotten. You are truly missed. RIP...
Just found this a couple of weeks ago, can't stop listening to it!! The whole band has such awesome energy!❤️ Benjamin's voice is beautiful, just like him! ❤️❤️🎸 Wish he was still here today ❤️
I listen to his music everyday. It starts my day positively. My favorite. Everything you say. I absolutely love it!!
How could anyone not absolutely LOVE this song and this group???
Benjamin channels a wee bit of Elvis in this song. So beautiful. Ric was a versatile songwriter and he’s lucky he had Benjamin. They were lucky to have each other.
The more I watch this Video (Perhaps their last "LIVE") the more I appreciate how great the CARS were. Ben's voice in this Video, never better and the acoustics are "Phenomenal" highlighted by Elliot's solos... This rates as one of their Best songs and many people have never heard it... Thanks benny for this terrific post...
Easton is terrific as usual as is Orr and the rest of this amazing band.
Truly amongst the greatest of all time.
What an amazing talent, and such a beautiful man!!
When it comes to The Cars, the more you explore the more gems you will find!
Yes, at 77 years old, I am thankful for the web and all these videos because I can enjoy the music more fully. I always liked The Cars music, I can now enjoy them visually as well. I really like the "Look" of the band.
How refreshing! A couple of my fellow Cars fans praising the talents of Greg Hawkes!
Greg added so much to the Cars "sound", I think he probably deserved more co-writing credits than he actually got. Not that I'm necessarily blaming Ric Ocasek for that.
I have Greg's first solo album Niagara Falls on cassette (you can see my review on Amazon) because no CD exists, AFAIK. It's great fun, sounds a lot like unfinished Cars tracks (circa Shake It Up), but with more melody.
He is a true musician. The Cars would not sound like the Cars without his playing.
He still plays locally on occasion. Check him out with Eddie Japan, a band out of Boston that does several shows with him a year. All Cars tunes. Outstanding stuff.
It must have killed the other Cars to see Rick and Ben pass, their heroes and leaders.
The loss of fame, of brothers, their touches, their smiles gone and you are left in silence.
I can't imagine that fellowship gone and I feel for you guys who are left without your brothers.
Tonight's the first time I have ever heard this song. I'm 40, but my mom loved the cars when I was a kid. I have always loved them, too. I never appreciated Benjamin Orr's voice until recently. Now, I'm obsessed. Wish he were still here. ❤
I discovered this song a few days ago and have probably listened to it 30 times, I'm smitten. The song is great and that's the sexiest voice I've ever heard. Definately getting into this band. Apparently there is A LOT more to them than Magic, Just What I Needed, and Drive.
PS-Digging that grin at 2:41. I bet if he were alive, he'd still be hot.
Yep would be a handsome old grandad he kind of looks like my father so what he be 79 right in 2019 I thinkt he was older than Rick
Dorf Googlesteen ric older
@@dorfsteen He would still have been gorgeous and only 72, born 8th Sept., 1947, three years YOUNGER than Ric. from Patricia H.not W. Hucker
William Hucker yep yep yep especially if he would’ve taken good care of himself. The other guys still look great. Especially david. And look at Peter cetera who still looks great at 74. That’s how I imagine Ben would have aged.
Omg, yes
OMG! I just cannot believe the musical talent from this one man. his voice is wonderful. even if this song has a country flare to it. Love it
THANKS BENNY AND ALL YOU CARS FANS. I HAVE BEEN PLAYING GUITAR FOR 40 YEARS. EVERY VIDEO I SEE, I AM TRANSFIXED. THESE GUYS HAD IT ALL.
Ben your homecoming induction into the Rock Hall of Fame was held a couple weeks ago. You were missed! Your band mates gave you much due Respect. Rest In Peace
made me cry :(
Dougie Fresh Not as much as he deserved. I really think they should have given him more credit. Too bad his son didn’t accept his award. When Queen was inducted they brought Freddie’s mother up to accept his award. It was beyond moving! I cried my eyes out! 🥺
@@anij8226 happy to confirm Ben's son was there, at the band's table
SASoundsRock I didn’t mean sitting at a table. He should have gone up on the stage like Freddie’s mum did. That would have been amazing.
@@anij8226 Yes that would have been nice.
As much as I love hearing Ben on the vocals it is nice to hear and see Dave Robinson actually playing the drums rather than a drum machine!
The Cars rocked my world in the 80's and still do when I listen today!
David Robinson was amazing and underrated.
One of the BEST technically proficient bands of all time. As a drummer and a guitarist I remain confused why more ppl don't appreciate David Robinsons drumming. He was a BEAST!
they or Ric, started using alot of drum machines during Heartbeat City and Door to Door.
@Tim Stewart - I agree! David Robinson’s *excellent* drumming is far too often not commended. It’s like he was so great at his job, he blended in and got overlooked. As a drummer and guitarist, please let me know what you think of the following: Benjamin started out on drums. I think it’s reflected in his bass playing. Whenever I see him step back beside David’s drum kit - usually to make Elliot’s solos a focal point - his fingering/playing is in sync with David’s drumbeats. Lockstep, I think it’s called. I’m not a musician, but I know David and Benjamin were a great rhythm section of the band.
Not to mention David was gorgeous too.
So you are a drummer and guitarist! Do you have a band that you play regularly with? I imagine Covid put an end to a lot of that sort of entertainment.
@@annettebell2101 Well, first of all, it's two different types of music your speaking of... In my opinion, he was such an amazing drummer, you can hardly tell the difference whether it was David or a synthesizer. That's pretty incredible. Don't get me wrong, RHCP are one of my most favorite groups of all time. I was going to name my first son Hillel but I ended up with girls. But Flea doesn't really get it going in every song. It all depends on the style of the song. He keeps the songs going with a fantastic style. The Chili Peppers focal point was the bass since the beginning. The complete opposite of The Cars. And Flea could never keep the band on track without Chad Smith. They're the rhythm section.
I really love this song! And seeing Ben smile......awesome!
*BENJAMIN ORR* who is the lead vocalist on this famous Cars' Song is a *LEGEND!* Your voice & music is so missed BENJAMIN...Rest In Peace Benjamin...
I know a beautiful soul when I see one. RIP Ben xoxo
The cars were musically one of a kind without a doubt , I loved them in 1977 and I still love them in 2019
They were phenomenal! Also a fan since their inception.
Everything you say and everything you do... Everything you say makes me want to be with you... RIP Benjamin, you are missed!!
Ditto Lisa, he was such a beautiful and talented man, inside and out. We miss you Benjamin!!
Just can’t stop listening to this song, again and again, can’t get enough
This song is the best of the Cars.
MTV ruined the Cars.
Same here.
I listen to this almost every day... over and over... it is so perfectly written and performed.
Me too. Everyday.
It's hard when Ben is singing. I only see him 😍😍🥰🤩🥰😍💔💔
Meee too, only have eyes for him.
Benjamin Orr...beautiful voice
Gorgeous man benjamin. Easy to fall in love and stay in love with him. Not just because of what he looks like but how he was and treated others.
I just found this video a few days ago and somehow, I have never heard this song but wow! I can't stop listening to and watching this! Thanks for keeping this video up!!!
I listen to his music everyday. It starts my day positively. My favorite. Everything you say. I absolutely love it!!
Me too, I have listened to all their first 5 albums hundreds of times since they first broke, but somehow I missed this great song.
I have it on repeat!!!😊
What a truly great band - It never gets old 💙
Probably the most "underrated Cars song"
this is so much better live than it was on the record.
This should have been a hit
Absolutely!!!! Love 😍love 😍 .
It's my favorite Cars song!
That's exactly how I feel about this song - I've been saying so on other channels. The studio version is just magical, a real "tour de force" of multitracked harmonies (mostly by Ben) interweaving with his PERFECT lead!
I love the chords, the double-time acoustic (Go, Ric!), David's flawless drumming, and an Elliot Easton solo that SOUNDS easy but probably isn't.
Best song on Door to Door (which I happen to love) and one of their overall best EVER!
They weren't happy, but still played great.
It's so odd because earlier in this month of October, I just got on a Cars redo and found myself watching their videos. I was pretty young when they were at their peak. I found myself looking at Ben now and it was like I had just discovered him. The voice, the great guitar playing, and his beautiful face. I decided to look up his date of death and it was October 3rd of 2000. I didn't realize 20 years had already gone by and for some reason I had gravitated back to him right around the time he died 2 decades ago. He was everything... Very talented, handsome, and that smile...Sigh...
Life is so very unfair. "Drive" is particularly bittersweet to listen to and is one of my favorite songs ... Wherever you are, Ben, must be a lovely place.
He actually passed on the 3rd...
i wasnt impressed with Door To Door when it came out, but listening to it now... I find more and more to love. Rest in Peace the fabulous Ben Orr. Tragic loss way too soon.. an absolutely unparalleled voice!
Still amazed by his talent. Wonderful ❤ u Benjamin
Ben is just 😍😍😍what a beautiful angel💙
They can't stop you in the night
Twirling wildly in the light
But I know honey it won't take long
Feels like it's one on one on one
There must have been a dream in you
Stick and fall and follow through
But I know honey it won't take long
Feels like it's much too strong too strong
But then you tell me that you can't go on
And you think you're losing sight
Don't you worry you can't go wrong inside
Everything you say
Oh leaves me full of shine
Everything you say
Well crosses up my mind
Everything you say
Well you could twist a little while
Lie there fallin' for a smile
But I know honey you won't give in
Feels like when you begin you're in
And then you tell me that you can't resist
Something happens that you like
You want to know that you've been kissed goodnight
Everything you say
Just leaves me full of shine
Everything you say
Well crosses up my mind
Everything you say
When you know it's not for real
But I know honey for one long time
It feels like you're endlessly entwined
But I know you it's what you did
You can't be in a broken binge
Don't take my heart it's only tin
Well you got me goin'
Everything you say
Leaves me full of shine
Everything you say
Just crosses up my mind
Everything you say
Everything you do
Everything you say
Makes me whatever you do
Everything you say
That's everything you say
Everything you say
Everything you say
Everything you say
Everything you say
The Cars live were AWESOME! Loudest concert I ever attended and only sat down for two songs. Saw them at Cobo in Detroit, so glad I had the opportunity. Great memories
He's neve been underated. Was greatly loved and admired. And the Cars are that rsre band that sound best live.
Makes my day better bless him if he only knew x
I love this so much! Such a great song. Ben Orr melts my heart…God I miss him. I really love the guitars on this live version. It’s the best I’ve heard and I have the album. The Cars often sounded better live but that’s just my humble opinion.
RIP Ben and Ric.
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I agree! They were definitely great live.
These guy will rock and roll at the drop of a hat. smooth, cool and magic.
im a 26 year old hard rock lover (metallica,rob zombie,shinedown) and this song is GREAT!!i did my own mix and saved it since the CD/LP SUXX.
CANT BELIEVE A SONG LIKE THIS GETS TOSSED ASIDE AS A LOST TREASURE,WHAT THE HELL?!?!
The song was sooo much better live !
I absolutely love this song & never tire of hearing Ben singing it & watching his brilliant stage performance.
This song has me hooked like a drug, I just keep coming back for more. Today is Oct. 3rd, anniversary of Bens passing. I know you had many more songs to sing. Rest in Peace beautiful man. Bens passing makes me very depressed.
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It is an addicting song, Ben is singing with the choirs of Angels befitting for him.
So depressed.
@@jackiebeals5810 yes. We get it. Somehow I missed learning of Ben's passing in 2000. It was shocking finding out he was gone. Such a bright, beautiful man. Death is pretty awful to come to grips with.
Are you doing a little better now?
@@moodylicious Yes and thanks for caring. I obsessively watch "Ben" videos and it makes all things right again.
This song makes my heart so full. Bens voice and presence are just incredible. Everything about him is incredible.i love the psychedelic country feel to this.
Beautiful Benjamin xo. I just love the way he says honey. ;)
I always thought he was saying "horney"... hahahaha..
fivelightsonahill he is and always be the best singer and the most gorgeous man I've ever seen. god bless his soul. miss him so much!
fivelightsonahill he is and always be the best singer and the most gorgeous man I've ever seen. god bless his soul. miss him so much!
He was born with a face, that dimple in his chin just to make women suffer...
I think that too the most Gorgeous Man I' ve ever seen ! EVER !
This performance has balls!! These guys were amazing live - Elliot's playing is so tasty and pure - and Ben's voice...well...he has an astounding range. He was a pretty down-to-earth kind of guy - didn't buy into the rock-god thing, but on stage, when he sang, he held us all enthralled.
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Great song ! Benjamin Orr had a great voice. Sexy , beautiful , humble and seemed to be very private man . Love him always an forever.❤️❤️❤️
What a voice... getting dizzy... whew... Benjamin Orr, what a great talent you were... RIP xxx
He was the best part of the cars, my idol
This song and the way Ben sings it is just over the top sultry and just melts me everytime I
hear it. It's Ric's lyrics and Ben's deep resonant voice and the way Ben inhabits the song:
I can't resist. Something happens that I like.....
I agree! I listen to his music everyday. It starts my day positively. My favorite. Everything you say. I absolutely love it!!
Very intoxicating!