Benjamin Orr & John Kalishes Even Angels Fall

[@eliseleslie6689]

Of all of the different versions of "EVEN Angels Fall," this has got to be my favorite. Can't put it into words . . . RIP Benjamin Orr John Kalishes

[@lindadianda6035]

YES!!! I just found these Live Orr Band recordings. I can't believe how Kick Ass they are❤

[@florencehodges-moore2909]

Angel is the word when I see Ben they only come on this Earth for a short time he made so many people happy bless him xx

[@paulamacrae97]

You are so right - still making my wife happy - she's obsessed!!

[@susanbezio1529]

Ben was so much happier after he got away from Ric. He was smiling all the time, all the BS was gone and he was free to do what he wanted. I just wish he had more time to do it. He had alot to live for.

[@Victorseafog]

Now both are gone, the era has passed.

[@izabelvieira3860]

Verdade a vida nem sempre é como o ser humano planeja...😢😢

[@brian-ld4vd]

Ric must have been a pain he even wrote his wife out of his will. LoL

[@heyfunny3036]

I agree, I have long thought that Ric was privately very jealous of Benjamin. What a shame

[@joanRooney-x8j]

​@@brian-ld4vdRic was a very selfish person, he crushed Ben in the end. Needless to say I don't like Ric!

[@LousFool]

This has got to be one of the most beautiful versions of this song. The music, along with angel Ben's voice, superb. Thank you Benjamin.

[@izabelvieira3860]

Voz linda.musica linda e Ben + lindo ainda . Como queria ter tido o privilégio de conhece -lo pessoalmente qd ainda estava conosco..😢😢

[@desertrose1226]

Benjamin was a beautiful man...towards the end of his life, reminds me of when Brian Connolly of the Sweet and his health deteriorated quickly. I wish Benjamin had looked after himself more he deserved so much more life.

[@debkski6084]

I so much agree with you! He was taken much too early 😞

[@debbbb2561]

What does pancreatic cancer have to do with looking after one’s self?

[@slickness8892]

@@debbbb2561 A lot. Only about 10% are genetics. Smoking increases chances 2-3 times. Sugar intake (the body having to produce insulin) contributes. High alcohol consumption (high sugar and possible cirrhosis) and lack of physical activity (exercise helps reduce glucose in the bloodstream and therefore reduce insulin levels). Many of the same contributing factors for a range of health issues. I can't say what it was in Ben's case but lifestyle can play a big part.

[@GizziesGirl2]

As I understand it 90 percent of cases are diagnosed over the age of 55, with the average age being 71, meaning most people are older. Ben had only just turned 53 when he passed away. And from what I've read, one was a John Hopkins study, while it's very fast moving once it gets to the spreading stage(generally speaking about 30 months from then to death), the entire process isn't all that different from many cancers, from the first pre-cancerous lesion formation to the end is about 18 years(about 11 years prior to it turning into a tumor, then about 6 years from it turning into a tumor to it starting to spread and then around 2 and half years once that happens--on average). Which means Ben most likely had that time bomb ticking away inside him way back in the early 80's when he was only in his early to mid 30s, by 92 or 93 he likely had cancer but, like almost everyone else who gets this cowardly demon of a disease, just didn't know it yet. I would suggest there probably is a reason beyond simply lifestyle for those who get it at a relatively young age(if 90 percent of those who are diagnosed are older and one has to assume that just as many of them had similar lifestyle issues) and that some sort of pre-disposition is there. For the rest, for at least 40-42 years of his life Ben was either a healthy weight or for his body type possibly even a little underweight at times and even after that there were actually only a couple of years where he was particularly overweight(and I've at least seen anecdotal stories that sometimes there is a weight gain during an earlier stage of the cancer because of the pancreas not working properly, so who knows that could even have been because of it), prior to that he was just carrying a bit extra. He liked good food but I don't recall much that would lead me to believe he was really eating unhealthily on a regular basis, his favorite condiment was his beloved hot sauce, which is mostly hot peppers and vinegar and probably one of the healthier condiments out there except that some of them have a high sodium content, and high blood pressure isn't why he died so I think we can forgive the bit of extra salt. But it's not like he was slathering mayonnaise on everything. He wasn't THAT inactive, not that he was a gym nut but he scuba dived, he cross country skii'd, he hiked, he went out in the woods and hunted, I believe at some point in the 80s he may even have jogged but I could be misremembering that. But the others he was still doing in the 90s. He was probably more active than most of the people talking about how having an active lifestyle would have prevented this or that. So yes he did have his unhealthy lifestyle, he smoked and drank, but LOTS of rock stars smoke and drink(I doubt Ben would make it into anything near the top 100 of rock n rollers with unhealthy habits when it comes down to it) and most of them do not die of pancreatic cancer at 53 years old. So maybe people should stop blaming Ben for his own death on practically every post-Cars video. @ fewerthefacts strongertheopinion post is reasonable but a whole lot of others on other videos are very holier than thou like they are 20/20 hindsight fortune tellers who just KNOW if only he'd done this or that, things would be different. Maybe I should spend more time on Ric Ocasek videos and see if people are blaming him for dying, seeing as his emphysema and heart disease(probably even more directly linked to smoking than pancreatic cancer) contributed to his death? Or does that get a pass because he was lucky enough to last longer?

[@sherigilmore9141]

@@GizziesGirl2 Oh I agree with everything you wrote you are an Angel because I really think his looks were a part of his disease and probably the Med's he was on. Such harsh medications for cancers. My Mom died of lung cancer and her health and looks went downhill fast. So thank you for posting this.

[@bellestarre8589]

Benjamin Orr + John Kalishes = musical magic.

[@matthewneufer1758]

R.i.p. John and Ben

[@ВераДУХ-л3д]

БОЖЕСТВЕННЫЙ ГОЛОС БЕНА БУДУТ СЛУШАТЬ ВЕКАМИ! ЛЕГЕНДА ТАЛАНТ! 👌👌🇸🇮🇸🇮2023г

[@bellestarre8589]

:23 & 2:03 Benjamin & John with sweet smiles. 2:33 Benjamin & John bear hugging. In all their concerts together, no stress, no fuss, no muss, just two buddies & their bandmates doing what they loved the most - playing great music for the fans. You could tell they had a very deep connection. It is evident with all the beautiful music they created together. The way they interacted with each other on the stage & with the audience. They were so casual & down to earth, great big smiles, laughing & joking. Their time collaborating together was probably one of the happiest & best times each experienced creatively during their entire musical careers. They were two good & humble men. They broke the mold. Thank you Benjamin & John for the musical legacies y'all left for the world to enjoy. RIP two gentle souls.

[@lostinnevermore5354]

Belle Starre yes indeed.

[@OCTOBERBABY7901]

Ben seemed so much happier when he played with other bands, smiling and having a good time. I dont think he was like that with The Cars. JMO.

[@lisabarnes7918]

Belle Starre you definitely hit the nail on the head with your comment! Life was definitely too short for these two! 💔

[@monicavaldevenito9840]

Mi querido benjamin eras un ángel tu sonrisa angelical siempre te llevo en mi corazón ❤❤😍😘

[@denisem270]

You are a sweet angel Benjamin!!!💖💖💖😘😘😘

[@MrMarkstyles]

I played in Boston in 70's. I was briefly in The Nervous Eaters & early version of the Fools.. John and I became good friends.. We wrote,recorded several songs. Each teaching each other what he new .... He was a wild, imaginative brilliant guitar player. He was a big pussycat, a delicate soul encased in his large frame.. He always exuded a positive energy. I moved to NY. We kept in touch several years I was so glad he met Ben, at last John could really shine. John I miss and love you.

[@tlansing18]

mark styles when did John pass?

[@MrMarkstyles]

I can't remember, but it was quite a while ago... I found out several years later, so never got an exact date.. sorry..

[@szaki]

In 2000, I think! There's a tribute video of him on YT, it's says 1947-2000.

[@szaki]

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[@ForeverMPH]

+tlansing 18 - John passed away in 2004, and Benjamin passed away on October 3, 2000.

[@lostinnevermore5354]

Beautiful, thank you Ben and John. Sorely missed the pair of ye! Safe in a better place.

[@reneechristopher2121]

I agree with you 💯%.

[@mariapaz213]

Bello Angel Benjamín !!!! ME ALEGRAS EL ALMA CON TUS CANCIONES !!!!! ✨️💖✨️🎶🎸🎶

[@glynisjones8128]

Tysm Ben......for the music you gifted us!

[@pechejanuary5028]

His voice touches my soul😓😓😓thanks so much Ben🥰🥰🥰

[@lindaboyer6036]

Ben was such a wonderful person. I love his memory

[@PDXGal]

Beautiful song, Benjamin. ❤❤

[@jacilenesantos4587]

Benjamin orr o homem mas lindo que já vi te amo ben saudades ❤

[@kismetorrnot9847]

Great live version of such a special song, and amazing graphics, Louise! Well-done...Ben would be pleased, I'm sure! I'm so grateful for the wonderful photos of Benjamin in his later career days, before he became ill - they're hard to come by - and he's still so breathtaking! Thank you for sharing a wonderful pictoral of a good friendship and great music!

[@luckystaramourangel9345]

Beautiful clip I love the pics with stars and sparkles. Every time I listen to any version of this soulful song diamonds fall from my eyes but I feel compelled to listen. I love you Angel ♡ 🌠🕊

[@veroangrisani]

Simply I will love you to eternity Benjamin..... Noone like yoy..

[@bellestarre8589]

Lovely video. Two angels in heaven. 🕊🕊

[@desertrose1226]

Aw no is the other guy John, gone too?how sad 😰

[@andresfv6490]

John passed away in 2004

[@blancagimenez5476]

benjamin orr era el hombre mas bello del mundo y su vos es tan dulce. yo. lo amo tanto que descanse en paz mi querido

[@teresemarinelli9421]

So happy after his son was born!

[@ЛорОРР]

Талант Талантище!!!! 😪😪🌹🌹

[@ny4weezie]

GREAT JOB LouLou !! I hope they R RIP !! Ben was a overly talented musician & missed more than words can ever say !! As someone said THANKS for finding & posting LATER DAY pics of Ben as GORGEOUS AS he was with "THOSE EYES" it is so great to see him later in life & to know he aged well still looking the same (even with a few lbs) Personally I think he sang BETTER than Rick anyday !! RIP Ben WE LOVE U BABE !! ALWAYS & FOEVER !!

[@MrMarkstyles]

I think Ben, could have been a great solo act.. I personally think, he was the most talented of the group..

[@ForeverMPH]

+mark styles - I agree completely!! I wish that he had followed up with a second solo album after "The Lace."

[@marilynmiller4882]

Alcohol and smoking eventually got him (Benjamin). So sad. He was such a great singer.

[@GizziesGirl2]

Cancer got him. It's ridiculous the number of people who come into his videos and get high and mighty and act like they KNOW he wouldn't have gotten pancreatic cancer if only he didn't smoke and drink. He may have gotten it anyway, many people who don't do much of either get it. What do you blame it on for them?

[@andresfor55]

THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!! BEN FROM ABOVE WOULD APPRECIATE THIS.

[@ghosttgirlghosttspook5478]

you are an angel! Ben......

[@littlesparks]

Great job Louise, thank you! The song sounds awesome live too. Can't expect any less from Ben, really!

[@Jo-lb2wx]

Great pity you can't buy some of the songs written and played by these two great musicians R.I.P.

[@kathrynsheets8648]

Thank you so much for this video. Such talent. RIP

[@WEOT62]

For the 7th time today one of my local market plays The Cars-both new and old-- songs. I wish they would add this to their playlist. So great.

[@Christopher.Conville]

Very rare tune thanks for posting

[@Benjamin470908]

Beautiful, thaks for posting this jewel

[@matthewneufer1758]

r.i.p. Ben and John

[@anajocilda5912]

Foi um tipao de homem era muito bonito que sorrso que vivinha mas Linda charmoso e tudo de bom💖😘😘

[@luckystaramourangel9345]

I know my place Among these things 🙏

[@ChristineGrant-gy4lq]

I hope you know ben that you were so so loved by everyone ,missed now and always ❤.

[@eastkingstonnh]

That's the guitarist that played with Ben when I saw him in Peabody, MA. Couldn't remember his name. Thanks for posting!

[@slyghdog]

rip benjamin .

[@WEOT62]

ps would love to hear the full lyrics as well. I was listening to this today while coming back from a short vacation. Perfect song.

[@embryon1111]

Ben was the best!!! F$#C Cancer!

[@brianchandler6127]

That was nice

[@clips65]

R.I.P.

[@rocsamariacavalcanti7637]

Musica FANTASTICA COMO FOI BEN SAUDADES.😢😢❤❤ 🌹 ROSA M.C.

[@Yellokitti]

superb

[@100chuckjones]

nice dedication ;-)

[@robinshepard4571]

I ❤ Benjamin Orr ⭐🌹👁️,✌️🇺🇸🎸 Beautiful day ❣️☝️🤍💫⭐🌹✌️

[@luchobet6029]

hermoso

[@cynthiacardenas7122]

Hi Louise, I just discovered this video. Great work! Thanks for posting it for fans of these two gentlemen to enjoy and cherish. Could you tell me where and when this performance took place? Thanks again!

[@fkhan577]

THANK YOU. It sounds like they were goin into All Mixed Up would be real nice to hear it or does ric O have a problem with that?

[@GizziesGirl2]

When was this version recorded? It's wonderful. Is it live?

[@kennatiousc]

i have a copy of his solo album (the lace) which i heard to be a hard find

[@JOsCars84]

:))) Nice......:)))

[@monicasaluzzi487]

🙌 ❤

[@davidbuzzin426]

👍🇺🇸❤

[@connie5474]

I think he was sick at this time. I could be wrong .

[@gildeteanjos2663]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@April-pw5ub]

I’d love to know what happened to their partnership/friendship. It seems like they separated at some point.

[@teremauricio3846]

😢😢😢😭😭😭

[@nightviolett]

exelent :') You can post the lyrics, please

[@tlansing18]

AVA ADORE it's got to be done manually by ear. Listen 50 times

[@veronicafaundez8628]

Hola cómo estás.

[@veronicafaundez8628]

Benjamin hola cómo estás dónde quiera que te encuentres

[@tlansing18]

What is the 7th song on the setlist shown in the video? DYKWIFL ?

[@billynev123]

Do you know what it feels like. Check it out!

[@joanRooney-x8j]

John was always Ben's best friend, not Ric. Ric nearly destroyed Ben... who needs friends like that? 😢

[@mnoir8888]

Stupid record company who didn’t put their album out. Grrrrr

[@dariuszurbaniak4997]

R.I.P.