Benjamin Orr - "DRIVE" - live in Boston 1995

[@selenadiaz2665]

I cant even listen to this song now. Let alone watch Benjamin sing this song without tearing up. Vocally, it's just so beautiful and it makes me so sad and heartbroken that he passed away so young of such a horrible Cancer, so undeserving for such a sweet, kind, humble life loving person. May you rest eternally Benjamin, you never die if you are always remembered.

[@scottdaley1672]

The song saved my life

[@selfie007]

Je pleure aussi chaque fois que j’entends cette chanson , elle représente ma jeunesse et je suis si nostalgique des années 80 ❤️

[@Любовь-э1ь8с]

@@scottdaley1672❤❤❤

[@Любовь-э1ь8с]

@@selfie007я тоже всегда плачу😢❤ это моя молодость и первая настоящая любовь❤

[@JonDunnmusician]

Not to mention those years❤ were so much more peaceful

[@salee320]

After the Cars, when Benjamin was keeping his music alive, he was all over the east coast in small venues....man, if I had known that, I would have become an "Orrhead". How I would have loved to see him in person.

[@selenadiaz2665]

Me too...if only I had known. I'm a New Englander and would of traveled anywhere to see him in New England as I was just 19 years old at the time of this performance

[@stewartwatling1445]

This proves Benjamin was a humble guy,how many superstars would do this kind of gig these days or even back then.Its bitter sweet seeing this,it makes you smile but oh so sad he is no longer with us,that said he will live on in our hearts forever more,thanks Benjamin....RIP.

[@chocolatcats]

***** well Ben had pancreatic cancer...he was suffering

[@loraineray6364]

stewart watling

[@MichaelBJn62]

I think you stated it perfectly, Stewart. The sheer novelty of this appearance, the level to which this band melded their sound with the incredible Ben Orr, is what really knocks me out. Yeah, bitter sweet.

[@pammyla66]

keri caye but he wasn’t even diagnosed until April of 2000 this was 5 years before he was diagnosed so he probably wasn’t having any symptoms yet

[@alwaysknewtowearitwellfanc3650]

I firmly believe his cancer started in 1995. He may have been diagnosed in 2000, but I believe he had it at the time this video was created.

[@robhargadon9493]

It's always impressive to see how much talent a single member of a great band has. Ben Orr sounds incredible here.

[@nikisma]

age does nothing to diminish this man's voice or sex appeal. his comment at the announcement shows he was funny and humble, too. how i wish he were still around making music.

[@staccatoglock]

What an EXTREME honor this must have been for these guys to play with him🥳🤩

[@midntrdr]

I tried and could not scroll down farther.. never ran out of replys.. I just got impatient about my post; I hoped to find out in an older post, what cancer it was that he had. Not trying to be a buzzkill here. I also wondered, as I have looked this song up a number of times to add to posts on fb, and this one made me think of Mississippi Queen done live/outdoors before 911. At first I was looking for Ric Ocasic and had no idea until other replys that these guys were a totally fortunate few that got to sit in and do this song with Ben. I had thought they were the original cars until i read that post. To be honestI thought the keyboard player could have used a volume adjustment or maybe someone on a sound board could bring Ben out more with a bit less of the others. Yet I was not there and I have seen manyrreplys saying they sounded great. I do totally agree. gone too soon & missed tremendously.

[@evabalan483]

There will be no ONE that will top Ben's rendition of this song, DRIVE....TIMELESS.....

[@desertrose1226]

I agree..I've even heard mediocre singers on talent shows nowadays trying it, and failing...only one Benjamin Orr and he is now gone from us and moved onto the next realm.

[@evabalan483]

They say, only the GOOD DIE YOUNG, Ben seems to be a really nice down to earth kind of guy, no EGO what so ever..... he left us with these precious Videos and Songs.

[@happydrum]

I got a chance to see him at Playoffs in Weymouth,MA and it was unbelievable.I stood right in front of my hero...

[@estelapontellidesouzahauy5912]

😢😢😢😢

[@JonDunnmusician]

God bless you❤

[@doreenevanssaintclaire5855]

His sweetness and sweet voice lives on forever. We will all see and hear him again in heaven

[@alohamrhnd]

i never met him, yet i think about & miss this man every single day of my life...crazy the impact people can have on one another

[@LWalks64]

Me too. Really makes you realize how deep and proliferative someone’s energy is.

[@kathygrinder3076]

Same here!

[@kathygrinder3076]

I have to watch every nite

[@kathygrinder3076]

Will be at his burial site tomorrow. Second visit for me. Cannot wait.

[@stellatovar6748]

I love his voice...he's truly missed!

[@michael.6168]

Stella Tovar me too

[@Marlondurran]

Ppl used to mistake me for Ben in my Hay day..

[@Marlondurran]

@MW Yeah so you understand how I feel... LoL 👍

[@Marlondurran]

@MW seriously LoL 👍

[@ashe984]

Stella Tovar Benjamin isn’t truly gone ever legends never ever die they live on. I love him.

[@connie5474]

God he is so beautiful . His voice .His whole being . How did I never noticed this . Rip dear Ben .Im sorry for being so late .

[@analiajimenalopez4666]

Oh me too ..😢

[@JOHNTAYLORARIA]

This is lovely. He is truly an angel in disguise that did so much for so many people. We miss you Ben RIP.

[@tshirtjay]

Best live version of this song I ever herd.I miss Benjamin Orr we lost a great talent and great man.Ben if you can hear us you will live in our hearts forever.

[@Любовь-э1ь8с]

❤❤❤

[@thatbasementband8122]

he sounded jus like 10 years earlier,R.I.P. ben orr.

[@philperagne2262]

O

[@severedsurvivor]

This song is so timeless. i remember when it was hit back when i was an elementary student, when the only "blues" i knew was when it was time to go to school.(I HATED SCHOOL). This song would play when i was on my way to school, and Mr. Orr played this song so melancholy, a real soundtrack to my ride to school! I so regret not seeing him live in the nineties. i guess you live and learn. He just seems like such a cool dude. i wish i could have told him in person how much his music meant to me.

[@ricktucket0422]

I was there, I worked just a few blocks away at the time. I remember being blown away by just how talented this guy was. So glad I got to see him play.

[@idktbh359]

Did you know the name of any of the other band members?

[@ashe984]

Benjamin isn’t truly gone ever legends never ever die they live on. I love him and that voice so much. Benjamin is incredible sweet soul.

[@Любовь-э1ь8с]

❤❤❤

[@severedsurvivor]

Benjamin Orr... Gone but not forgotten. Rest easy my friend... And we will keep spinning your awesome music that you left for us. Your place will never be taken and your fans sorely miss your presence. 11 years ago today... A sad day in rock history.... A sad day I will never forget...R.I.P.

[@MsTatlikiz]

Benjamin was gifted and such a handsome man.I luv his voice -could listen to him over and over and over again.Which I have been doing in the last few weeks.He was sooo dreamy. : )

[@julenepegher6999]

So beautiful there are no words he was everything!!

[@TheTercessuinotlim]

wow... his voice got more amazing as he got older! ben is the greatest! R.I.P

[@fewovercomers5347]

We Shall All See Him Again In The LORD'S MILLENNIUM ON EARTH, SOON TO COME, REVELATION 20:1-15, etc.!

[@tempebill8183]

@@fewovercomers5347 ...love this post of the True hope...

[@100chuckjones]

I remember this gig, it was in boston at south station (literally the train station) I didn't want to because I thought it was going to be ben doing all his solo stuff. but my buddy's dragged me there anyway (I lived about 20 minutes away) wow was I surprised, great show, the camcorder does no justice, I was fucken floored at how good he sounded live. if I remember correctly he did all his old stuff from the cars first album and some candy o songs. nice to see this posted.

[@sider420]

+chuck jones could not be better,to bad I live on the west coast

[@YandTIII]

Ditto, I went on my lunch break from my office next door. Ended up missing a meeting but it was worth it. Great show from a BRILLIANT & Gifted talent gone WAY too soon.

[@shonaosmond4886]

This would have been amazing to see!

[@babebuzz5101]

So talented, read the book "Lets Go" that was recently out. He was a rock star from the get go! He was an amazing guy. He lived for his music to the end. ❤

[@christianebonnaves5783]

Yes good luck

[@kathrynsheets8648]

This song saved my life many years ago, I could never forget it!

[@fishrenfroeboyd7954]

That reminds me of a bitch I banged a long time ago. Doritos chips ARE NOT the way to go bruh. Fuck the bullshit saved your life ordeal when we got pizza.

[@ioanduica9381]

Me too .

[@kathygrinder3060]

Just saw this fishren entry. Please take yourself to another venue.

[@kathygrinder3060]

Oh! Wait a minute the fishren entry was 3 yrs ago- maybe he is long gone...

[@nosense58]

Every girl wanted him and every guy wanted to look like him and have his talent

[@dumpgrump]

the best lookin rocker with the best voice! thanks ben orr !! rest in peace for ever. hope to see you again!

[@Longueepee]

Even in raw live, acoustic sound, this guy's sound is so profoundly incredible..amazing singer. rest in Peace Benjamin!

[@dangcoppock7362]

Heard this song while I was living overseas. Fell in love with his voices. Did not know what he looks like. You were Supper sexy, handsome and the VOICES....! Love you for ever..! Rip.. Ben..!

[@isanvicente1974]

my respect and admiration for this extremely talented guy, in direct better than in playback ...

[@revanelson8810]

In addition to his looks and talents, I loved his sense of humor too.

[@eamon54]

Thank you for posting this. Another great song sung by a wonderfully talented musician. The world is poorer for your departure Ben. RIP

[@wambertoalmeida7950]

That voice is unmistakable.

[@amandasandberg1543]

LOVE his voice.❤❤❤❤❤

[@mw2dude2010]

One of the greatest bass players and singers....miss u Ben Orr!

[@fourauxarts8362]

Unique voice, brilliant style, the best flashback song! It makes me feel sad and happy at the same time. Just thinking!!! Thanks dear Benjamin, I'm sure that you're with God, singing with the angels!!!

[@viewfromthetop176]

It's sad to lose such great talent, combined with gorgeous looks, so early in life. This song is so ironical. Ben hardy had any time left on earth when this was filmed. RIP Ben Orr.

[@OU8121ST]

His voice was amazing so sad he's gone

[@justmadeit2]

this was 10 years after live aid. such a great song this, one of the all time classic songs. a very moving song

[@sterlingsilver2115]

RIP~ BEN ORZECHOWSKI...you’re loved and missed 😞💗~18 years NEVER FORGOTTEN!

[@kismetorrnot9847]

This live version is so calming and reassuring to us fans who dearly miss him...he seemed so at peace and relaxed here; even the joke at the end was entertaining. What a true shining star! ...miss his unique type of singing & songwriting...RIP, Ben.

[@pwhit59]

Reason this song you’ll hear at times on radio stations still, is his voice with that melody. Can’t be duplicated

[@analiajimenalopez4666]

True ..unique voice Ben ❤

[@duanerohan4200]

Ben is one of my Inspirations to Sing and play the Bass. He is rock and rolls coolest Bass player!

[@synthvault]

Same here man. Mick Karn and Gary Day were a little more influential to me personally for bass but still... Benjamin was a huge influence on both my singing and playing. Weird, looks like we are cut from a similar cloth dude.

[@duanerohan4200]

I agree.

[@gabrieladelafuente7398]

He was so talented and so GORGEOUS.... WOW...!

[@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453]

I know.i love him

[@ttmc573]

Yess

[@LAwoman1956]

He still sang like an angel. I miss him very much. (So sad he wasn't taking care of himself).

[@roberto1512ish]

Singing among the angels, your talent is so missed here on earth

[@johnnykov]

His guitarist, John Kalishas, passed away a few years after Ben. I was fortunate enough to see them together around 1997 in Tarentum PA. Both were excellent together. Kalishes was a downright excellent guitarist...

[@selenadiaz2665]

Gives me a spark of happiness thinking they are together again in spirit, having some drinks, shooting the shit, thrashing some tunes, talking about riding their motorcycles. May they be raging in Rock n Roll heaven.

[@moniaguerra8023]

Still missed Benjamin ...... love You ♥

[@paulbruneau9969]

I wish he was still with us

[@NIKONGUY1960]

nice to see no dislikes. I agree with @Longueepee even in this raw state, it's still nice to hear that voice one last time. And he sounds really strong. The band backing him is pretty tight, too. thanks to whoever recorded this and posted it. Much thanks.

[@joanRooney-x8j]

Ben had to be one of the most loved & respected muso of all times. Even now, 24 years after his death, people are still loving & listening to him. He's what you'd call a true legend....❤

[@dumberer67]

one of my favorite bands in the late 70's when i was a pup-now i like them more!! every song ben sang was great he had a great rock voice!!!

[@hoofhearted7445]

beautiful voice and a great song. We miss you Benjamin Orr

[@pechejanuary5028]

Ben, the more I know about you🙏🏼🥰the more I love you🙏🏼🥰thanks so much for your beautiful voice , and thanks so much for the video🥰🥰😜

[@barbs1244]

OMG I Love Benjamin Orr. I remember listening to the Cars then watching on MTV and I loved him back then. I only wish I was able to see him like many have. Now I am obsessed like many other fans are. :) RIP Benjamin Orr :(

[@MrJlkilpatrick1]

He Died Oct 3, 2000 He is greatly missed. He was a great performer and made the Cars what they were

[@JohnnyCxviii]

You're both right. Ben, especially in the early days when image/looks helped a band break through as much as the music, was essential to the Cars' success. He is one of the best front men in rock history with his looks, voice, and charm. Ric's songwriting was huge, of course, as it carried the band to continued and greater success during the 80s. Smart move by Ric to let Ben sing "Drive"--Ric knew whose voice was needed on this track.

[@waltermirren7957]

Damn. And I say that with the utmost respect. DAMN! I miss that voice.

[@waltermirren7957]

D.A.M.N. Rest well. 15 years later and I still miss you.

[@vagnerfonseca2354]

Essa banda é boa, mais essa qualidade musical está péssima e outra o teclado e um instrumento de harmonização e aqui por estar bastante alto seu volume está simplesmente estragando o show.

[@Broughmo]

Sadly, pancreatic Cancer. Ben was Brilliant, a kind soul & Gifted. Miss you much Ben RIP! I saw several WBOS concerts at South station in the early '90s. Very nostalgic & a fun environment for a show. Squeeze was one of my favorites.

[@pechejanuary5028]

Amaizing🎸🎸😎🎶🎹✌️✌️there’s no words to describe this fabulous singer🥰🥰🥰

[@MsUnicornBlues]

There are several more song's, form this session, that have been uploaded. They are fantastic little gem's like this one is. The beginning of the session, when he come's out on the stage Intro and Too Hot To Stop with BYE BYE LOVE being the last song and TOTALLY ROCKS IT!!! He was not diagnosed with cancer till 2000, he sit's down cause he is just that good!! You wont see many singer's who can sit down and still sing the same. It is a gift to some, as he was a gift to us.

[@MsUnicornBlues]

*** recent uploads Dec.2013

[@gmcjetpilot]

Thanks for posting I really enjoyed. Course Ric Ocasek passed away a little over a week ago. Late 70s and 80s was a great time.

[@execatty]

Truly

[@jjm8166]

By far the most under rated band of the 80's and one of the most beautiful songs ever sung! Ben Orr you were so talented. RIP

[@tjdonovan]

What a great show that was! That's Igor Koroshev on keyboards who was in Yes from 1997-2000.

[@1dawnf]

i love the live aid 85 concert of all his performances he looks so effing happy just to be there.. miss you Ben!!

[@susanbednar4871]

Isn't it amazing 15 years on we are still thinking of him and wishing he were still here? I just today found out he was born and raised in my now city of Lakewood OH - I see why Ohioans ( me now) still mourn. Guess I never noticed the Cleveland shirts . . . He'll be up there making music and I'll get to hang out some day.

[@buminbeer2]

I have no idea why I think of him? I have played music for 30+ years and somehow, someway, his voice still inspires me. I guess I think of him as the Cars, not Ric. He was so chill and a great voice. Rip Ben, rip...

[@chocolatcats]

Susan Bednar Susan, WE NEVER "get over" anyone we admire, love etc. NEVER. I've mourned the deaths of many since I was 12. I'm 66. It still hurts and always will. And its OK, its only human. That's why we have memories and photos.

[@foxbodyblues6709]

And he is buried in NE Ohio. St. Patrick's cemetery in Thompson, OH

[@CAZJANE]

Stil hot, and the most cutest smile!! RIP Ben xx

[@matthewneufer1758]

My favorite son as a little kid ,The word got a whole lot shittier when Ben Died he was a light in dark place I pray hes in Heaven with Jesus

[@casperrancho]

One of the great songs written. Got me thru an addition in 1986. god bless you Ben !!

[@nightviolett]

I was 5 years old when he made this performance, is so sad to think of what we lose We remember Benjamin Forever

[@yennybravo3189]

He died very young he was a great singer. RIP Benjamin

[@KarmicOmen]

Of course it could have been said more tactfully that "withered down to a stick" but sadly, that is what happened. It was just so hard for us to fathom how quickly that wretched disease cancer took hold of Ben and drained the life out of him ... but it never killed his spirit or buried his legacy! We love you Ben!

[@scottmay4291]

It dessamated his physical being. It never drained the life out of him. Played shows up until a week before his passing. That's full of life right to the end.

[@tempebill8183]

@@scottmay4291 yes Scott.. And what a courageous soul he was to submit to that last interview with this band mates only a few months before he left us... that said a lot about the man to me-

[@greg149_]

i love you ben,i remember seeing you all the time at the pan am shuttle when you were recording door to door .you were so nice ,you gave me two tickits to the show at msg and tks to the after show.i wiil always love you.

[@LisaDavis-c2g]

WHAT A TALENT! He is greatly missed! Rest in Peace Benjamin Orr.

[@franciscogc5517]

The best song in the world 🖤🌎

[@stellabarrionuevo7778]

Una versión sorprendente!!! Con algunas diferencias respecto a la versión difundida... Pero la interpretación de Benjamin, es magistral!!!! Una voz inolvidable!! 💕🎤🎼🎸😇

[@hcjuanito]

SOOO GREAT si much tanks for sharing, it is a treasure 👍🏻👌🏻😀

[@joellee7645]

Only five more yrs....we miss u ben

[@cathsalazar9930]

Best song singer ever this is fantastic damn what a lose rip my hot favorite singer best version of this rip Ben hope u can drive me up to heaven bless miss & love u always will remember u for this 💎 bless u 👍❤️☮️😻🤟🙏🎶🎵😹

[@csny19691]

thank's for loading this for all of us to enjoy. First of all I want to say this is my favorate song of the 80's, Benjamin Orr a great american singer, songwriter and musician. no doubt he has touched lives, certainly mine as a teen, and now as an adult. RIP Ben Orr you will be missed but never forgotten!!! from Lance

[@miasmom2005]

How sad Ben was gone 5 years later. 😢

[@ToyUniverse-Official]

I love watching videos of Ben without sunglasses. His eyes are way too cute to be put under shades :)

[@JoeBlow-fp5ng]

By all accounts a genuinely humble person and overall good guy. Gone too soon, Ben, but thanks for all the great tunes which live on.

[@Swordsfor200Alex]

So sad that 5 years later Ben was withering away from cancer and weighed just 140lbs......true artist and professional the guy was a special talent.

[@kathyjackson9490]

Awesome! Ben is perfection. ❤️❤️

[@THECARS7879]

@cep32101 Yeah they definitely needed Benjamin Orr, He had the style, the voice, charm , he had everything.

[@sabrinatomasco1137]

Benjamin Orr beautiful guy.

[@christinescott5853]

Makes me teary 😢 I honestly never knew he had passed away until recently.

[@blader45bc]

Me, too. I was shocked to learn he'd died. I was upset terribly. Up until then I had admired Ric and I was actually kind of disappointed to gradually learn Ben sang better and that Ben made their best songs best.

[@catinova13]

He was an excellent singer and his music will last forever!!!!❤❤ 🌹🌹🌹🌺🌺💐💐💐🥀

[@salee320]

Wow...that's saying a lot on behalf of Mr. Orr and his magic...seeing how there's a couple million videos out there....but of course, I'd have to agree. Will never forget him...

[@patrickadam6295]

That voice and the emotion, will forever be legendary.

[@bbser]

Ben Orr... "Drive" -- spectacular! Thank you so very much for posting this video. Into "favorites" for many more viewings of this treasured musician.

[@bobkennedy5585]

I used to commute through there but wasn’t lucky enough to catch this historic moment. RIP Ben.

[@aludar]

I will always luv watching this and all his solo stuff!!!! RIP Benjamin.

[@modularmuse]

I don't know what kind of gig this was but you can tell what kind of musician Ben was because he gave it hell. Great rendition.

[@AlexDeChristian6323]

We suffer your memory and wear the scars with pride, we miss you Ben.

[@jolantazuber1762]

Benjamin,beauty Polish boy,very talented,I love this song❤❤❤😢😢😢

[@babaikaizxisgini1146]

С русскими корнями 🇷🇺

[@fieldagent59isintheforest32]

even though the recording of this performance wasn't the best, you can tell that with the full instrumentation and hard floor and tile on the walls, the acoustics were fantastic at that location.... I'll bet it sounded great.. beautiful job on the vocals Ben...

[@moodylicious]

A truly impressive line up up musicians, giving a tight, fabulous show. Wish I'd have been there! Lucky for those who were!

[@salee320]

Hey Johnny: Yeah, that's John Kalishes a real close buddy of Ben's for many years who he sometimes introduced as "John Mississippi blind driveway with sprinkles" and I always wanted to know more about those zany references. Gotta love those power chords of his that really nailed down a song. I also heard Ben say on occasion that he "raised him from a puppy". I'll bet those two had some laughs, great times, and great music together.

[@mariecrisbulig926]

i love benjamin orr so much.. i really miss him i did not see his sweet smile anymore.. and did not hear his sweet voice that makes me goosebump😍😍😍

[@TheAilz3]

Brilliant, thanks for posting. Loved The Cars, such a lovely talented man, Sadly missed. Ben Orr RIP. love the humour at the end,! He seemed very relaxed & happy with his band.