Benjamin Orr interview, MTV

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
  • Benjamin discusses the Heartbeat City tour and his upcoming solo album in this MTV interview at Private Eyes nightclub in New Jersey, July 23, 1984. A huge thank you to Kimberly D. for finding and sharing this beautiful footage.
    This video is being uploaded as a companion audio for an article I wrote about The Cars. Because the purpose is to non-commercially educate and offer a critical assessment, it is being uploaded under the terms of Fair Use. No copyright infringement intended.
    Read more about Benjamin Orr and The Cars on my blog: sweetpurplejun...

Комментарии • 837

  • @bradfordrand1
    @bradfordrand1 Год назад +204

    He looked so annoyed at the beginning of the interview...then as a consummate professional he got into character, gave the reporter that Million Dollar Smile & muscled through all of the stupid questions... but always kept his cool. He was so dam good looking, charming & talented... most people don't realize he sang most of the greatest hits from The Cars... He was gone way too soon. You just can't say enough good things about this guy... he's just too freaking cool & humble.

    • @esmeraldaesmeralda6586
      @esmeraldaesmeralda6586 Год назад +4

      Ďeus o tenha.

    • @williespoonemore3392
      @williespoonemore3392 11 месяцев назад +5

      Just got over being sick

    • @brianmauk5126
      @brianmauk5126 11 месяцев назад +7

      Frank Zappa put it best. He said being interviewed is one step removed from the inquisition and called it a very unnatural process, which it is. I would imagine that being asked the same questions again, and again, and again becomes very stultifying and predictable. I’m sure to celebrities, it becomes the embodiment of mediocrity.

    • @sgt.thundercok4704
      @sgt.thundercok4704 9 месяцев назад +15

      His voice needed to be heard more. Never go full Ocasek.

    • @nancyfilingeri414
      @nancyfilingeri414 7 месяцев назад +7

      Miss you so very much Ben❤

  • @iamtheitgirl322
    @iamtheitgirl322 Год назад +71

    Absolutely one of the most GORGEOUS MEN I have ever seen!

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 Год назад +4

      Best looking singer ever.. I’m a sucker for guys that look like this… Rutger Hauer is my fav actor & he looks like Ben.. although here, Ben looks a little like Josh Dallas… who is also quite cute.

    • @needahandle
      @needahandle Год назад +11

      ​@@desertrose1226I looked that guy up...nit even close and Ben was better looking than Hauer

    • @dawnjones977
      @dawnjones977 6 месяцев назад

      U dam skippy!!!

  • @anndriggers6660
    @anndriggers6660 Год назад +74

    What a beautiful man. He just finished playing to 20k people and was still ok with doing some interview he didn't want to do. From what I know, he was a really great guy, besides the fact that he was a stellar musician. RIP beautiful Benjamin. You're not missing much, but you are really missed...

    • @stacyward4309
      @stacyward4309 10 месяцев назад +10

      How in the world is that lady behind him keeping her hands off him?

    • @martarodrigues5775
      @martarodrigues5775 8 месяцев назад +5

      Absolutamente adorable!

    • @janetaldrich7747
      @janetaldrich7747 8 месяцев назад

      @@stacyward4309 😃😃😃😃

  • @christinalee9303
    @christinalee9303 3 года назад +106

    His talking voice is just as nice to listen to as his singing voice

  • @suzannemarchewka1434
    @suzannemarchewka1434 11 месяцев назад +46

    He had one if the most beautiful smiles I’ve ever seen. Too bad Rick wouldn’t let him do anything he wanted and stole all of the attention. In 78 he was so gorgeous I melted watching him. His beautiful smile and eyes when he sang…

    • @ElectricAngel181
      @ElectricAngel181 6 месяцев назад +5

      Absolutely ❤ 💯

    • @OttoByOgraffey
      @OttoByOgraffey 21 день назад +1

      That's not true about Ric. Ric wrote the song, 'Drive', and Ric had the foresight to know that Benjamin should sing it. It was their highest ranked song on Billboard charts.

    • @rapman5791
      @rapman5791 6 дней назад +1

      @@OttoByOgraffeyexactly, these Ben Orr sycophants want to put the blame on Ric when Ben had his own issues to deal with.
      Just because he was good looking that doesn’t negate some of his own faults that contributes to what happened to the band.
      I won’t sit and defend Ric’s behavior either as we all know how aloof and controlling he could be, but to say that it was all Ric’s fault is ludicrous and preposterous.
      I knew Ben personally and he could be moody and did have some bad habits that contributed to his downfall. Let’s leave it at that.
      I’m thankful for the catalog of awesome music The Cars left us and the boys definitely were part of the soundtrack to my life!!

  • @nathanmaxwell2188
    @nathanmaxwell2188 4 года назад +320

    One of the nicest guys in rock music. He was really underrated

    • @sheylishka.
      @sheylishka. 4 года назад +31

      Yes, many people don't know he was the other lead singer in The Cars.

    • @sheylishka.
      @sheylishka. 4 года назад +16

      @alterdestiny Obviously. Not Benjamin's or The Cars' fans.

    • @HighlanderNorth1
      @HighlanderNorth1 4 года назад +19

      The whole band were underrated and underappreciated, especially in the UK and Europe. I just watched a 2000 interview where they talked about how the Brits seemed to hate them early on when they first broke out and went to England to do some very minor touring there and Europe. They said the crowd were insulting and throwing things at them.

    • @donnasweetpurplejune6335
      @donnasweetpurplejune6335  4 года назад +22

      @@HighlanderNorth1 Yes, you can see it in the footage from Rock Goes To College. The audience was rude, but The Cars kicked ass.

    • @ericalicous74
      @ericalicous74 4 года назад +20

      Oh hell no ! Ben was and is Awesome. RIP Brother.

  • @LousFool
    @LousFool Год назад +71

    Those eyes, that smile. The perfect man. Drive, and Stay The Night, my favorites. Miss you Benjamin.

    • @BarneyRq1d
      @BarneyRq1d Год назад +3

      Great songs. RIP

    • @rsmith8434
      @rsmith8434 8 месяцев назад +4

      Even his teeth were sexy! 🤣

    • @kelseymariel2127
      @kelseymariel2127 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@rsmith8434 lol they were! 😆

    • @LedaAbade_BenOrrforeverfriends
      @LedaAbade_BenOrrforeverfriends 4 месяца назад

      ​@@rsmith8434 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 great 👍👍👍Ben was a funny friend to me.🤣👏👏👏RIP

  • @Scottocaster6668
    @Scottocaster6668 4 года назад +132

    Even with those terrible barrage of questions, Ben was so kind, humble and made the best of an awkward situation. R.i.p. Mr. Orr, you are one of the greats.

    • @jamesflynn2219
      @jamesflynn2219 9 месяцев назад +3

      I know. Those questions were really lame.

  • @friscokid66
    @friscokid66 5 лет назад +215

    He comes across as a humble, genuine, down-to-earth, sweet man. I'm not gay, but I really like this dude-you just can’t help but to smile looking at him.

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 5 лет назад +33

      Not many like him nowadays he's so chill and sweet and seems so kind. Everyone's fed up and angry these days ...

    • @chancycat9822
      @chancycat9822 4 года назад +17

      @@desertrose1226 It's the sign of the time's man! That's why people are so wired,angry and stressed out nowadays!

    • @Shadowx011
      @Shadowx011 4 года назад +8

      DesertRose122 yeah I hate people and life nowadays. Loving is the most natural thing to me and everyone just stays very mean and hateful towards each other. I have thought about taking my life.

    • @chancycat9822
      @chancycat9822 4 года назад +4

      @Desert Rose No you don't want to do that!
      Because when it's over here it's starting somewhere else probably in Hell..and eternal separation from God.
      I happen to be a Christian and life is a gift from God and God's Son Jesus Christ,Who came and died on cruel Cross for you and I and everybody that has ever lived...thing's are hard for me to..I'm disabled,I've been very sick I fell down the stairs and hurt my back very badly..but I'm not giving up...I'm a survivor and you can be to!
      But please God get some help and Pray to God He's listening and He loves you..just Pray "Father God in Jesus Precious Name, I don't know what to do anymore,I don't want to take my own life please help me Amen...and He will help you if you want His help?
      Look Ben I'm sure many times wanted to give up but he didn't he was a trooper till the very end.
      If you need to please,please call a suicide prevention hotline..life is just to precious to just throw it away Don't do it ok please?

    • @chancycat9822
      @chancycat9822 4 года назад +7

      @Desert Rose And not all people are mean and hateful ok?
      There's alot of good people that still want to help you like me and I don't know you personally but I know all life is a precious gift from God and Sacred...the only one who wants you to give up on life is Satan..yes there is a Devil out there and he exsists but I think that alot of people just forget about him..but that's what he wants you to do forget about him...and think that this thought of suicide is not from him, but of course it is...
      Look mankind was God's greatest creation..and Satan can't stand that because he blew it with God...
      So ever since THEN, since he can't destroy God,he instead goes after us...
      But if God didn't love you so much why would He sent Jesus to die for us on a Cruel Cross for our sins yours,mine,everyone's...
      Just think about what I've said and pray and get together with your mom and family go to a good church and you'll be alright!

  • @BinkyTheGoddessDivine
    @BinkyTheGoddessDivine 5 лет назад +271

    My god, he was so unbelievably gorgeous.

    • @wendeehancock3616
      @wendeehancock3616 4 года назад +21

      Yes he was, damn.

    • @HighlanderNorth1
      @HighlanderNorth1 4 года назад +26

      Yeah, he was the only member who actually looked like a rock star. He seems like a good guy too, not arrogant or condescending. Although I'm sure that dealing with the media isnt his all-time favorite thing to do!

    • @maggiethecat1538
      @maggiethecat1538 4 года назад +8

      Binky, that was my cats nickname.. Miss my Cubbie.. Yes Benjamin was very gorgeous! What a smile..

    • @moodylicious
      @moodylicious 4 года назад +2

      @@wendeehancock3616 beautiful understatement.
      Punctuation implies the opposite; like being thunder-struck/gob-smacked/breathlessly, momentarily incapacitated.
      Am I reading too much into "Yes he was, damn."?
      (smiles)

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 4 года назад +2

      evenmix1 so you look like Ric?

  • @elizabethmcleod246
    @elizabethmcleod246 2 года назад +76

    I miss Ben SO much. I took it for granted that he’d be around, got busy with life and his early death has shattered me. His voice was gold.

    • @markbuckley5397
      @markbuckley5397 Год назад +2

      Me ... too.

    • @user-ky5rx1xt8n
      @user-ky5rx1xt8n 10 месяцев назад +1

      Men he looks so good really love the cars wish could of seen them .rip Ben and Rick

    • @rsmith8434
      @rsmith8434 8 месяцев назад

      @@user-ky5rx1xt8nRic*

  • @3.2Carrera
    @3.2Carrera 2 года назад +101

    It's amazing that this humble man co-created and performed the vocals on some of the world's most enduring and beloved songs. His memory is still strong in many millions of fans.

  • @tempebill8183
    @tempebill8183 4 года назад +80

    you could tell at the beginning Ben wanted no part of this interview and maybe wasn't feeling well because of the flu he said he was getting over.
    .. but to his credit he was gracious and kind..we can take his example with us ..can we not?-a nice man

  • @lindaymohegan3529
    @lindaymohegan3529 5 лет назад +71

    As gorgeous as his eyes were, there is a darkness behind them it seems. I just could not stop just looking at him and listening to him. His voice, his eyes, his kindness, his charm. He was just so special. I hope he knows he was not forgotten. Never.

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 4 года назад +17

      He was kind, so I think people took advantage and hurt him...just a hunch. Not saying it's truth or anything,..before anyone gets their knickers in a twist..lol..

    • @jemras2193
      @jemras2193 3 года назад +17

      I think that's why "Drive" has such a hauntingly deep sound. Rick put the pen to paper and Ben projected the feelings.

    • @anndriggers6660
      @anndriggers6660 Год назад +11

      @@desertrose1226 It's true. Ric took advantage of him and rode on his back to stardom when Benjamin was the only reason they even made it in the beginning. My opinion. The songs that made them famous were ones that Benjamin sang. Ric couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. Beautiful Benjamin...we miss you.

    • @Cacaraqu
      @Cacaraqu Год назад +2

      @@anndriggers6660 por fin alguien que dijo las cosas como fueron realmente. La verdad mejor dicha 👏👍

    • @chufita_clau
      @chufita_clau 11 месяцев назад +2

      Sii un misterio y eso lo hacía mas hermosamente enigmático me produce mirarlo y mirarlo escucharlo y escucharlo desprendia un magnetismo dificil de controlar para nosotros jaja

  • @michellemiller2118
    @michellemiller2118 5 лет назад +196

    How stunningly gorgeous was Benjamin Orr? That man was sexy as hell, and such a phenomenal talent - a golden voice, he could play so many different instruments, and a great songwriter on top of it (if you haven't heard the Lace album, you're depriving yourself) Rest in peace, Ben, and thank you. ❤

    • @chancycat9822
      @chancycat9822 4 года назад +25

      @Michelle Miller Stunningly gorgeous was definitely the right word to describe Ben! swoooon!😄 right?
      Yes I've seen other men and women who meet this category..you just see them and you have to catch your breath, and say WOW that person is gorgeous!
      But sometimes though I've met people who are stunningly gorgeous..but because they know they are gorgeous people their personalities stink..they are just gorgeous on the outside but ugly on the inside..
      Ben was different though he was a beadutiful person inside and out..and he seemed a very modest and nice person which is a rare quality in people indeed nowadays!

    • @rhondadecoteau2070
      @rhondadecoteau2070 4 года назад +11

      I been listening to the Benjamins album and I just gotta say that it's a great album. Every song on it is wonderful. My favorites are In Circles , To Hot to Stop, Hold On, Skyline, Spinning, The Lace. Geez almost the whole album. He is so loved

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 4 года назад +22

      He was truly a handsome man. Today’s men don’t come close whatsoever.

    • @giannit2777
      @giannit2777 3 года назад +17

      He had it all- good looks and talent!!

    • @kipponi
      @kipponi 3 года назад +6

      Always listening them but these interviews are gold never saw them in Finland.
      Afterwards it is nice to see that they were really nice lovely guys.

  • @toucantango1
    @toucantango1 3 года назад +52

    Great voice, great musician, great person. Ben had it all until cancer moved in. He was a great loss to humanity.

  • @burker1301
    @burker1301 2 года назад +55

    A true class gentleman. So much talent, good looks and genuine. RIP Ben you are not forgotten

  • @purplesunflower8242
    @purplesunflower8242 5 лет назад +190

    OH Benjamin those eyes ! and that SMILE you are sooo missed even after 19 years of you passing.......RIP

    • @daviddd99
      @daviddd99 5 лет назад +6

      Big contrast with the reunion interview in 2000. Benjamin is second from the left and was in the final stages of pancreatic cancer.
      ruclips.net/video/Y9LQ3VfvH_Q/видео.html

    • @chancycat9822
      @chancycat9822 4 года назад +6

      @@daviddd99 WOW! My sister had Pancreatitis and yes it is very,very painful!
      And unfortunately she is no longer here either!
      But passed away in 2017.

    • @daviddd99
      @daviddd99 4 года назад +9

      @@chancycat9822 Sad to hear. The survival rate is very low indeed for this kind of cancer and so difficult to detect in the early stages.

    • @chancycat9822
      @chancycat9822 4 года назад +3

      @@daviddd99Thankyou but she didn't have Pancreatic Cancer..just Pancreatitis (so there's a difference there ...either way though it's very painful)..I could see my sister wincing in pain alot unfortunately her alcoholism didn't help either..
      But she had a problem a big problem you know what I mean?
      If she didn't have a problem with drinking..she maybe alive today..
      But people who are addicts..drugs,or alcohol addiction..an addiction in the family not only causes problem for the addict but the addicts family
      So I say it was a combination of both diseases that did her in
      But my sister like Ben will be very much missed..he seemed to be a very sweet guy!
      Why does it seem that in life we always lose the good one's to young?..My sister was only 57 yrs old, only 4 years older then Ben...either way to young to die!
      Someone in their 50's is not old by any means!..you're older..but you still have alot of living to do like 30 to 40 more year's if you're fortunate...

    • @michaelmaricle914
      @michaelmaricle914 4 года назад

      Purple Sunflower it sure be agens the law to look that good. god biss ben o.

  • @amandasandberg1543
    @amandasandberg1543 3 года назад +50

    What a charming man.❤Love his voice

  • @christinegp
    @christinegp 3 года назад +97

    This clip makes me a bit sad. I get the impression that he was the type of person that smiled through a lot of uncomfortable and unpleasant situations.

    • @susanxyz5730
      @susanxyz5730 2 года назад +7

      Yes.

    • @kittensanddaisies5615
      @kittensanddaisies5615 2 года назад +6

      I get the same feeling watching this.

    • @janetaldrich7747
      @janetaldrich7747 Год назад +6

      He had a rep for being reticent about interviews

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 Год назад +6

      It’s how people were then… today people are coddled and have their hands held. Good in some ways but people now are far less strong and stoic.

    • @lorrettagonzales7792
      @lorrettagonzales7792 2 месяца назад +3

      Beautiful eyes

  • @adrianreyes4702
    @adrianreyes4702 3 года назад +78

    Ben was such a gentleman. He is still missed by many.

  • @kathyjackson9490
    @kathyjackson9490 5 лет назад +145

    Ben is absolutely perfect. ❤️💋 Handsome, polite, charming, and funny. I can watch this interview over and over. ❤️❤️

    • @chancycat9822
      @chancycat9822 4 года назад +11

      @Kathy Jackson will all of those great qualities kind,polite,thoughtful,charming,and handsome to boot
      Most women would give their right arm to have a man like Ben! Oh yes indeed!

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 4 года назад +2

      Chancy Cat if I wasn’t already married to a man I adore, then a man like Ben would be beautiful. My first pick would be Rutger Hauer though.

  • @PartTimeJedi
    @PartTimeJedi 4 года назад +42

    Love Ben Orr!! Very handsome dude, excellent bassist/songwriter and one of the best voices of the late 70s 80s

  • @Straker1923
    @Straker1923 4 года назад +57

    Getting over the flu myself, so can empathise with him. RIP Ben, you deserved a much longer life!

  • @bonniebucklaw4143
    @bonniebucklaw4143 5 лет назад +89

    Sweet, unpretentious, radiant warm and magnetic. Humble sweet passionate...and lovable. See you in heaven 😇.

    • @bryanc.8441
      @bryanc.8441 3 года назад +3

      I'll definitely look him up when I get there.

    • @LaurieHeathStudio
      @LaurieHeathStudio 7 месяцев назад

      There'll be a long line of us ;)

  • @HerAeolianHarp
    @HerAeolianHarp 4 года назад +94

    He was like an archangel (who had a touch of Rutger Hauer.) His voice was beautiful.

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 4 года назад +9

      Two devastatingly gorgeous hunks!

    • @chancycat9822
      @chancycat9822 4 года назад +14

      @@desertrose1226 Oh definitely gotta love Rutger in Ladyhawke...and I loved Ben singing Drive to but was a very sad song...but he had a beautiful voice!

    • @ginamac2011
      @ginamac2011 4 года назад +6

      I have always thought he resembles Rutger Hauer too!

    • @matt8863
      @matt8863 4 года назад +5

      @@ginamac2011 Loved Rutger Hauer in Nighthawks...Sadly he passed away 7/19/2019 RIP.

    • @walshy2116
      @walshy2116 4 года назад +3

      Omg you’re right. I thought he looked like someone and that’s the guy! Good observation!

  • @johnxaviere
    @johnxaviere 5 лет назад +44

    who doesn't like ben orr? a real dude.

    • @STarWalker8
      @STarWalker8 2 месяца назад

      You'd be surprised.
      Not saying.

  • @alwaysluvmymusic5110
    @alwaysluvmymusic5110 5 лет назад +117

    God he's gorgeous! Those eyes are so mesmerizing. He's such a good sport doing this interview overcoming the flu. RIP Ben!

  • @jimmysapien9961
    @jimmysapien9961 5 лет назад +48

    Handsome man and good manners !!

  • @goldblatalex7516
    @goldblatalex7516 3 года назад +20

    Did he know that 2 years later he made one of tremendous albums ever made in the 80s for.a solo artist ? I even love him more than ever. Such an humble and sweet guy... Truly a legend !!!

  • @Bikewithlove
    @Bikewithlove 3 года назад +37

    Those of us who grew up when this guy was in the world putting out music, and we got to hear it for the first time - man, were we fortunate. I remember hearing Drive in my walkman for the first time, the 45 of Shake It Up on my modest little record player at home, and repeating All I Can Do for weeks after it got under my skin. What a great thing to grow up to. This band, in some ways, rescued us from the unhealthy preoccupations we see people mired in now - and they made it seem so effortless. They did a phenomenally good job.

  • @foxspurplelolli4318
    @foxspurplelolli4318 5 лет назад +65

    I cry with the world from the loss of this man. We love you Ben

    • @dianegargano175
      @dianegargano175 4 года назад +6

      I cry everyday im crying now , my heart is broken

  • @chancycat9822
    @chancycat9822 4 года назад +35

    He was SO Incredibly Gorgeous whether he had blonde hair or dark hair!
    And I remember that I loved his singing...yes very handsome man!
    And also very missed!

    • @dianegargano175
      @dianegargano175 4 года назад +2

      Incredibly missed!

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 4 года назад +3

      Blonde he looks like Rutger Hauer. Brunet he looks like Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day.

  • @caroldente9635
    @caroldente9635 4 года назад +34

    First of all the Good Lord did not skimp on a thing when he created this magnificent creature.
    Just perfect and beautiful in every way. He was so patient with this idiot interviewer Bless Benjamin. Gone way too soon!!!

    • @julenepegher6999
      @julenepegher6999 4 года назад +6

      Yes, he was perfection, I think the Good Lord let us have him for awhile then needed him in Heaven. RIP Dear Benjamin.

    • @dianegargano175
      @dianegargano175 4 года назад +6

      An angel sent from heaven above.

    • @giannit2777
      @giannit2777 3 года назад +4

      Yes!! You are so right!! He had it all- good looks and talent!! RIP Benjamin Orr!! You are so missed!!

  • @sandracox7731
    @sandracox7731 5 лет назад +33

    Beautiful man inside and out!

  • @BM-vi5hk
    @BM-vi5hk 5 лет назад +95

    Ben got famous relatively late -- he was 30 when the Cars' first album came out-- and I believe that kept him somewhat grounded.

    • @richalderson6069
      @richalderson6069 4 года назад +15

      Ric was 34! That was ancient back then.

    • @Radiounderground
      @Radiounderground 4 года назад +7

      Indeed. The cars were kinda like Mick Mars from Motley Crew. 10 years older than most 80s rock stars.

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 4 года назад +8

      Richard Albert Henderson it still is now.. in fact today ppl are more hung up about age than they were then. I think 34 is young. 44 isn’t even old to me.

    • @contactfront5212
      @contactfront5212 3 года назад +3

      Radiounderground Elliot and Greg were much younger than the rest of the group though. Heck, Ric was almost 10 years older than Elliot! But that’s part of what made them so unique, all different ages and from different parts of the country.

    • @andrewp7509
      @andrewp7509 3 года назад +3

      Um Ben was kinda famous around the age of 16 ,grounded or experienced? Hmm

  • @karenlehtinen3013
    @karenlehtinen3013 5 лет назад +25

    He was so gorgeous! Voice was so smooth and what else can I say? I love you and miss you Benjamin Orr... I grew up with you and The Cars... XXX

  • @JMJM244
    @JMJM244 4 года назад +30

    That's a smile that can light up a room! Such talent, charm and charisma Ben possessed

  • @butterflylondres1412
    @butterflylondres1412 3 года назад +17

    I can't get over how beautiful this man was My heart stops every time I watch some of his music videos Gorgeous gorgeous man 🖤❤🖤❤🖤

  • @oldschool6558
    @oldschool6558 5 лет назад +31

    What a beautiful and talented man- inside and out. That's Cleveland, OH charm right there.✨

    • @donnasweetpurplejune6335
      @donnasweetpurplejune6335  5 лет назад +6

      Yup! I have a special place in my heart for Cleveland!

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 5 лет назад +2

      I've seen pics of Cleveland OH. it's such a charming looking place...😊

  • @rhondadecoteau2070
    @rhondadecoteau2070 5 лет назад +28

    What a beautiful man.

  • @chriscarney5374
    @chriscarney5374 2 года назад +26

    A true talent that is missed.

  • @silvanadecastro6979
    @silvanadecastro6979 6 месяцев назад +4

    Benjamin Or era lindo demais , ele tinha os olhos e o rosto maravilhoso , as músicas dele são lindas e românticas . Saudades eternas ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @MikeJohnson-xw9ig
    @MikeJohnson-xw9ig 3 года назад +27

    I’ve always really liked his live aid performance of Drive it was so well done. It’s sad that he didn’t have more time with his son.

    • @NHLChick511
      @NHLChick511 Год назад +3

      Absolutely!! My favorite 2!! Awesome!! RestPeaceFully Ben❤❤

    • @rozeitgeist
      @rozeitgeist 9 месяцев назад +1

      So thoughtful of you think about his kid 😢

    • @NHLChick511
      @NHLChick511 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@rozeitgeist Ty very much, he was absolutely 1 of the best!!

  • @selenadiaz2665
    @selenadiaz2665 5 лет назад +23

    Man, the 80's ....Benjamin is definitely lit. But still so articulate & charming!

  • @MusicZombieGirl
    @MusicZombieGirl 5 лет назад +49

    This footage captures all those emotions we love about him.
    Love this line...
    "It doesn't really matter where you play, as long as you have a good time" 💜

    • @marneyogle3192
      @marneyogle3192 5 лет назад +17

      No, actually, it's even better, he was talking about the fans having a good time, not them as a band. He always sang his heart out and had zero arrogance about him. He was so interactive with the other musicians on stage and folks in the audience. He just truly loved what he was doing and was very gifted at it and we are so sad that he is gone. A heart of pure gold!!!

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 5 лет назад +13

      I think Benjamin knew he was hot and talented but had a quiet confidence and didn't show off. I hate show offs who act like they're better than anyone. Benjamin was better than most singers but didn't play on it. He was real sweet.

    • @kathygrinder3076
      @kathygrinder3076 2 года назад +4

      Just so they're having a good time

  • @modtomodern
    @modtomodern 5 лет назад +44

    Love the guy liner, truly a beautiful, talented man.

    • @Johonnac
      @Johonnac 3 года назад +1

      And the whites of his eyes are SO white

  • @fordxbgtfalcon
    @fordxbgtfalcon 3 года назад +12

    He was too special for this world, that’s why god took him back. ❤️

  • @laurelwood791
    @laurelwood791 Год назад +8

    This wS really a very remarkable human being.

  • @jetpetty1613
    @jetpetty1613 2 года назад +9

    Man....he was gorgeous! And so down-to-earth

  • @motorsport007
    @motorsport007 5 лет назад +44

    taken from us way too early, a real talented guy and great person

  • @princesskitu
    @princesskitu 5 лет назад +35

    What a gem. Thank you so much for posting it. Gorgeous sweet Benjamin. How could anyone not love him? The interviewer was an idiot but just getting to watch Benjamin pull out the charm makes the interviewer very insignificant. I've read where he really wasn't comfortable doing interviews but you'd never know it to watch this. 19 years now and I still miss you so much beautiful soul.

  • @patricerichardson7686
    @patricerichardson7686 Год назад +7

    He is so Handsome and talented

  • @michelepfaff5363
    @michelepfaff5363 11 месяцев назад +9

    Loved this guy

  • @fastjegr
    @fastjegr Год назад +6

    Cars Orr Ocasic.....they were so innovative and talented and seemingly it all ended so tragically...R.I.P.

  • @user-je2ej8of1b
    @user-je2ej8of1b 4 года назад +13

    Adorably awkward and stunning. Miss u Ben 😘

  • @ljc3484
    @ljc3484 3 года назад +10

    His speaking voice is so different than his deep beautiful singing voice. I love his little accents. He seems a little buzzed. 😌
    And he always did that little pout. 🥰 he knew he was smokin hot

  • @SBecktacular
    @SBecktacular 3 года назад +13

    Those eyes 🥰

  • @plathrop7737
    @plathrop7737 4 года назад +35

    Ben's had a few drinks. lol. Well-deserved.

    • @terencesmith218
      @terencesmith218 4 года назад +10

      he had the flu...cmon

    • @dirtdiverdave8794
      @dirtdiverdave8794 4 года назад +11

      A few lines of coke too looking at his eyes 😂

    • @jacquesprogroque
      @jacquesprogroque 3 года назад +4

      @@dirtdiverdave8794 Was waiting for that comment.

    • @parchy6464
      @parchy6464 3 года назад +1

      Off his nut and why not

    • @newavatar2947
      @newavatar2947 2 года назад +1

      It literally killed him as well

  • @jorettadrive9439
    @jorettadrive9439 5 лет назад +121

    His speaking voice is so sexy. Great upload, even with the horrible interviewer---nice to see how he turns on his charisma and just gets on with it.

    • @dianegargano175
      @dianegargano175 4 года назад +2

      Rotten interviewer!

    • @User0resU-1
      @User0resU-1 4 года назад +3

      Yeh you can really tell that interviewer is a total dropkick.

    • @Nina-hk7ub
      @Nina-hk7ub 4 года назад +9

      If he talked to me, I wouldn't hear a word...just stare into his eyes & watch his perfect gorgeous face...

    • @julenepegher6999
      @julenepegher6999 3 года назад +6

      His speaking voice is heavenly I can’t describe how much I love it. His pronunciations of certain words just gets me to the core.

    • @julenepegher6999
      @julenepegher6999 3 года назад +3

      Nancy Cole I agree with you I’d be shell shocked just looking at him🤭

  • @roberleedodson
    @roberleedodson 4 года назад +21

    Donna seeetpurple June, thanks for keeping Ben's memory alive , Ric Ocasek and the rest of the cars!

  • @suzanneoshannessy7666
    @suzanneoshannessy7666 Год назад +7

    Gorgeous talented man

  • @jenajo4374
    @jenajo4374 3 года назад +7

    Absolutely beautiful, sweet soul inside and out❤️. I had the good fortune & privilege of meeting Ben Orr after a Cars concert in Columbia , Maryland at Merriwether Post Pavilion, an outdoor concert venue. He & Ric Ocasek and the rest of the band hung out backstage and met several concertgoers who were lucky enough to get backstage passes. I had my picture taken with Ben & got his autograph. I adored him then & always will. Sure wish he was still here. Gone way too soon. He was a super talented singer/musician/writer and loved by so many but underrated. Rest in peace, Benjamin. 🙏🏻💙

    • @donnasweetpurplejune6335
      @donnasweetpurplejune6335  3 года назад +2

      That's so great! Thank you for sharing. What year was that?

    • @jenajo4374
      @jenajo4374 3 года назад

      @@donnasweetpurplejune6335 Summer 1980

    • @donnasweetpurplejune6335
      @donnasweetpurplejune6335  3 года назад +2

      @@jenajo4374 Cool! I was hoping I had a live recording of it, but no luck. If you'd like to share your memories and photo with me and/or for the blog, feel free to email me at onlydjn@yahoo.com. Again, thanks for sharing!

    • @Karen.cook424
      @Karen.cook424 2 года назад +1

      Man I sure wish I had seen him at Merriwether! Saw many many concerts there but never got to see The Cars😢

  • @leilafannon264
    @leilafannon264 5 лет назад +24

    OMG he was gorgeous. And so talented. What a loss.

  • @cinnamongirl7877
    @cinnamongirl7877 4 года назад +10

    Dang he looked good. I miss him.

  • @rolandomontano7704
    @rolandomontano7704 2 года назад +8

    Woooow...Mr. Orr you always the best ever...👌🏻🇺🇸...RIP...WE MISSING YOU....👼🏼

  • @mk5224
    @mk5224 4 года назад +25

    THANK YOU for posting this!!!! Must have been the first day on the job for the interviewer. Ben seemed like such a nice human being, so sad he is gone. I listen to The Lace at least once a week, never goes out of style.

  • @soniaguerrero9274
    @soniaguerrero9274 5 месяцев назад +3

    Una voz divina muy profesional melodias inolvidables la banda maravillosa ojos increibles gracias muy buen video Sonia Guerrero Nielsen desde Argentina

  • @jamaral81
    @jamaral81 10 месяцев назад +5

    This guy was truly amazing. Great singer, great person

  • @armansikder4573
    @armansikder4573 4 года назад +7

    Love you Benjamin

  • @amandaroper6452
    @amandaroper6452 Год назад +10

    He was such an awesome singer.
    R.I.P😢🙏

    • @rsmith8434
      @rsmith8434 8 месяцев назад

      And the most handsome. ❤️

  • @pookycat1626
    @pookycat1626 3 года назад +7

    Oh my goodness. Those eyes! My heart ❤️

  • @user-tg2fg9ry1s
    @user-tg2fg9ry1s 5 лет назад +18

    OMG! 💙 I watch this over n over! 💙 Can never get enough of that angel face! 💙 Benjamin Orr.... Everything about you was ~ perfect ~
    Rest in peace sweetheart💙

  • @HeartWorX.Creations
    @HeartWorX.Creations 5 лет назад +11

    Oh those EYES...oh those LIPS! -- Such a Dream...!!! Too bad U had to leave us when U did Ben, fly high in the ethers, man I bet there are some great jams goin on up there w/all who left here in 2016, esp!! -Rock in PEACE man, LUV U Ben Orr ❤️❤️❌❌💋💋💫🌈✨🙏🌞❗️❗️

  • @emilygregory7004
    @emilygregory7004 Год назад +5

    So handsome and talented. Miss him😢

  • @matthewridgway8374
    @matthewridgway8374 4 года назад +83

    When you can get completely heterosexual men to say "good god he's gorgeous" you know you're working on a whole other level.
    Thanks for posting this he certainly seemed like an incredibly nice, down to earth guy, as a fan you always hope they are, Ben sure seemed so.
    I got totally swept up in their first album back in the day, my older sister brought a lot of cool music into the house and my mom listened to a lot of great stuff too, I was very lucky that way.

    • @mattyice5138
      @mattyice5138 4 года назад +12

      I agree..
      He , in my opinion was the epitome of super mutha fucking cool..
      He was mesmerizing to watch , it's to bad there isn't more performance or interview material out there...

    • @vdjkarlosbalera8403
      @vdjkarlosbalera8403 4 года назад +3

      Matthew, you are for sure a good looking guy as well, believe me!

    • @dianegargano175
      @dianegargano175 3 года назад +4

      Thats awesome , the cars are one of the greatest bands of all time.

  • @marcosgabrielmansor3190
    @marcosgabrielmansor3190 5 лет назад +20

    The interpreter of the most beautiful song of the decade of the 80

  • @wizardlvl5124
    @wizardlvl5124 2 года назад +5

    Im getting over covid myself yeh what a really cool guy he is so positive and charasmatic.

  • @magiccheeseball
    @magiccheeseball 11 месяцев назад +4

    He had such a pleasant personality so dose the other members of the band love those guys!

  • @brendawatchorn8398
    @brendawatchorn8398 5 лет назад +15

    What a talent and the looks oh my what a beautiful sole .GOD BLESS may you rest in peace beautiful handsome man. 🎸🎤🥁I hope your filling the heavens with your beautiful talent,my heart is broken 💔forevermore

  • @petersiegfriedkrug
    @petersiegfriedkrug 10 месяцев назад +4

    He was so amazing. This guy wrote history in music!

  • @bellestarre8589
    @bellestarre8589 5 лет назад +56

    Benjamin pulls himself together & answers questions in a no-nonsense candor. Always a class act. So down to earth and forthright. Broke the mold. Can't wait to read the book!

  • @glynisjones8128
    @glynisjones8128 3 года назад +6

    Those eyes! ...and what a nice guy.

  • @richalderson6069
    @richalderson6069 4 года назад +12

    I always read comments on RUclips by apparently heterosexual men saying how beautiful they think Ben was. Well an out gay man here. I'm gonna put it out there for everyone: He was fuckin' gorgeous!!
    He was also a wonderful singer and underrated bass player and an icon of 80's New Wave rock. RIP Ben. Xx

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 4 года назад +3

      Well I think Rachel Weisz is gorgeous and I’m a girl!

    • @richalderson6069
      @richalderson6069 4 года назад

      @@desertrose1226 I agree and I'm a gay man!

  • @TrebleForTheBass
    @TrebleForTheBass 5 лет назад +32

    The Lace is one of the best, most underrated solo albums from the mid-eighties

    • @crapple009
      @crapple009 4 года назад +2

      I need to get that one. Thanks!

    • @amourinaioane9633
      @amourinaioane9633 4 года назад +1

      Where can I get the Album Lace,love his songs.

    • @GizziesGirl2
      @GizziesGirl2 4 года назад +1

      @@amourinaioane9633 There are usually some vinyl copies on Ebay but for an easier route, Amazon has it for download in MP3 form. It's a great album.

  • @drh-ov7eq
    @drh-ov7eq 3 года назад +14

    Rest in Peace Rock Star ⭐

  • @kimberlyholzerland4599
    @kimberlyholzerland4599 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! He was so gorgeous lol... was only about 13 or 14 back then, and really didn't appreciate his talent or astounding good looks. Stay the night has always been my favorite song by him though. Sad he passed so young. It's weird being around the same age now as when he died. Such a humble, talented, beautiful person. Love you Ben! Hope you're rocking in heaven! ❤

  • @glynisjones8128
    @glynisjones8128 3 года назад +6

    Stunning & beautiful eyes!!!!!!!!!!

  • @LaurieHeathStudio
    @LaurieHeathStudio 4 года назад +8

    That transformation at 00:15 is ... eerie to watch -- the way he pulled himself together and turned on the sparklers!

  • @Nunzi3
    @Nunzi3 Год назад +5

    0:39 “ just trying to stay healthy “ wish you all were still here and touring ! Got to see them in their prime at ole Boston Garden ! Very tight band live !

    • @Nunzi3
      @Nunzi3 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@rsmith8434 Great show !! Miss them !!

  • @Diana-Lucia
    @Diana-Lucia 2 года назад +9

    Nice and beautiful!

  • @LaurieHeathStudio
    @LaurieHeathStudio Год назад +5

    BabaLOO! Such a beautiful, real man.

  • @law8263
    @law8263 5 лет назад +63

    Thanks for sharing this video. Love seeing Benjamin interviews. There aren't enough of them! Love that smile!!!

  • @robinshepard4571
    @robinshepard4571 Год назад +4

    I ❤ Benjamin Orr
    ☝️👊❤️🕶️⭐🎸🙏🌹♾️🌠🇺🇸
    What a Gem 💎

  • @aliceferreira45
    @aliceferreira45 2 года назад +12

    era tão gatinho tão lindo não consigo parar de admirar que pena que não está mais conosco era simplesmente maravilhoso

    • @elianisilva8934
      @elianisilva8934 Год назад +2

      verdade, lindo mesmo, e que sorriso meu Deus..parecia que no começo da entrevista ele nao gostou muito, sei la..

  • @maryrobison1984
    @maryrobison1984 Год назад +6

    What a sweet person 🌹

  • @connie5474
    @connie5474 3 года назад +13

    This was a hidden gem . thank u Ben .

  • @joywaban9458
    @joywaban9458 Год назад +4

    I'm inlove Ben Orr your sooo very handsome

  • @dianegargano175
    @dianegargano175 3 года назад +6

    So sweet and polite . He is everything you could ever want and more. ❤️

  • @LifeOfAnEmpath
    @LifeOfAnEmpath 4 года назад +6

    I always noticed this gorgeous man.....RIP