Big People: "Let's Go," live in Bottineau, July 1, 2000

[@kimberlyholzerland4599]

I can't imagine being told you're dying while being newly engaged, having a 5 year old son you'll never see grow up, and in a fairly new band that had a bright future ahead. The torment Ben must of felt inside, but continued to play until basically the end. That is an enormous spirit that is commendable, honorable, and down right unbelievable. 😢❤ He will be remembered not only as a fantastic musician, but as a courageous, remarkable human being. You are my hero and inspiration Ben. ❤️

[@laurelwood791]

Still after close to a quarter of a Century later......Ben Orr lives on.

[@LousFool]

Well, I won't lie..this was hard to watch. But only because of seeing what that dreadful disease was doing to a beautiful, vibrant man. To me, I think Benjamin was still gorgeous. I read where he had said he wanted to go out performing for as long as possible. And wow, did he ever. The amount of courage that it must have taken for Ben to get on that stage and sing his heart out, well I don't think very many people could do it. I respect him so much. Ben, thank you for the music. You were truly a rock god. Angels like you don't come around very often. 💜

[@serenaleigh8418]

We miss him. Thanks for sharing.

[@ronheald8737]

Such a trooper going out and performing while dying of cancer. You can hear it as he struggled to hit higher notes toward the end of the song. RIP, Benjamin Orr.

[@marshaneedham880]

Absolutely what a great beautiful man rest in peace

[@clinteast7476]

Poor Ben died 3 months later after this show. Thank you (cars ) for the great memories!

[@LousFool]

I come back to this video every few days, hard as it is, to watch a true star in motion. Benjamin was class, and grace up on that stage. Oh, he was beautiful...still to me. He is what courage looks like. Much respect and love to you sweetheart. You will never be forgotten.

[@nathueil1]

You still watching every few days or so, since you made this comment?

[@nancyfilingeri414]

What a beautiful man u r.. Ben Orr ❤

[@christinegp]

This makes me smile and breaks my heart. He was a star to the very end. 💫🌠

[@naaralima5182]

It really hurts me to see him like this.

[@ralex3697]

@@naaralima5182 So very sad to see him so sick Greatly missed RIP Benjamin

[@naaralima5182]

@@ralex3697 Triste demais e me dói muito vê-lo assim e está vivo na minha realidade paralela.Too sad and it hurts me a lot to see him like this and he's alive in my parallel reality.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Perfectly stated.

[@naaralima5182]

@@sgt.thundercok4704 The Cars was never the same without him.

[@soniavidal2881]

Sim ele foi uma estrela brilhante

[@julenepegher6999]

It’s Ben, sexy, beautiful and I think he sounds spectacular! Thank you, Donna.

[@lauramayfield5410]

Filmed 3 months before he died and he still sounds awesome! What a hero and angel!!

[@VintageLPs]

Dressed to the nines and that beautiful smile at the end. Thank goodness these rockers came together just at the time that Benjamin needed them the most. Had I received the news Benjamin received from the doctors, I would have given up and stayed in bed but his courage and love of music and performing is a lesson to all to live life to the fullest. What a champion he was! 🎉

[@monicasaluzzi487]

Benjamín Orr eterno 🙌❤

[@ЛорОРР]

Талант Талантище!!! Великолепный музыкант!!! Мужественность!!! 😪😪🌹🌹

[@pattisimmons67]

Bless his heart. He always gave 100% of himself in every performance!! I just want to hug him. Instead, now I say a prayer dor him. 💔😥

[@sherri2463]

Beautiful Benjamin❤️❤️You & your incredible music lives inside my heart 💜 and you are FOREVER LOVED❤❤These wonderful musicians that surround Benjamin until the end of his life, so gracious and caring. It shows on this stage. ❤️❤️

[@paulbarnett5056]

This concert was 24 years ago today!

[@somusicasevideos3092]

Amo Ben Orr ❤❤fico triste vendo ele doente e triste❤ amo eternamente ❤❤

[@disillusionedtruthseeker9227]

🥺🥺😥😢 no words. 😢

[@omarafan259]

Me quede sin palabras

[@LittleMissIssues]

Oh my goodness....beautiful Benjamin.....xo....yeah it's hard for me to watch the last stuff...makes me cry but he was awesome no matter what....

[@franmeadows5997]

Such a class act. Beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for all the great music. God bless you, Benjamen. ❤

[@carolafarias3570]

Dando lo mejor hasta el final, solo los grandes lo hacen. Rip Ben, se te extraña! 😢

[@cherylb5680]

A big, bright shining star was Ben right up until the end ❤️

[@RockyValentino2013]

Rest in peace dear brave Ben.

[@Woodwerker]

Ben performing until the very end - he dies 3 months after this..What a trouper - and he sounds really good!

[@johnnysacousticsjams6767]

This guy is the best definition of a true rock star , I have never been so impressed in my life God bless you forever sir

[@uselessjoe]

amazing...we should all hope we will keep going till the end.... Ben was the best...

[@phyllisloving5069]

A true showman and a legend, They don't make them like that any more.💔

[@amberborrego5660]

Ben and ric are both rockin in heaven ❤ rest in paradise to both of them.

[@blackwingvalleylover]

Beautiful man. My childhood idol. Giving to the end 💜💜💔

[@cheryldestras9148]

Benjamin Orr was the definition of the ultimate professional…He brought it every time he performed giving fans the best he could and that is why he is so loved and so missed…His legacy lives on forever 😎🎶♥️💯…Love you Benjamin Orr…Rock On Forever 💖

[@naaralima5182]

Benjamin Orr is alive in my parallel reality and I honestly don't like to see these images of his last public appearances, as I think most people prefer to remember him when he was fine, just as I prefer to remember him healthy.

[@kathygrinder3076]

@@naaralima5182 in reality, Benjamin was beautiful up to his early death. How many rock stars can you think of who performed this great only 3 months before dying? He was a force to be reckoned with. A strong and beautiful man. The women who knew him were truly blessed... wish I could have been one of them. Have to settle for him everynite on my phone. Julie Snider was one lucky girl. When you see their picture together you can tell he loved her. I see she has married and I hope she is happy.

[@naaralima5182]

@@kathygrinder3076 I say the same, but seeing him sick makes me sad.

[@naaralima5182]

@@carolsutton1041 Even so, it breaks my heart to see him so sick.😭😭😭😭

[@carolsutton1041]

It very much can happen that way. I found out personally that it can A person can feel bad a few months before for a very short time then feel better. After a few months then not be okay.

[@Longisland95]

He was a Rock N Roll warrior. He is my biggest Bass playing and rock singing idol. Total talent from A-Z.

[@chocloditelensman]

Benny gave it his ultimate best - sounds better - even when sick - than a lot of singers. That’s just how fab he was.

[@stevendiblasio3573]

When you are great you can always be great once again! This is truly so sad and also heart warming at the same time!

[@Mark-fk3ei]

My heart breaks watching this. When u love a band they become part of your life. When they go a part of you goes.

[@melissam2162]

My Hero 💕 True Rocker right there. Love you & miss you Benjamin. I bet heaven rocks everyday. When I first saw this I cried. 😢 RIP you Beautiful Man. Xoxo

[@lilflower25]

Sounding so strong and looking absolutely gorgeous.🔥So sick but still smiling...beautiful. 😎❤‍🔥💔

[@analiajimenalopez4666]

Estaba vestido como lo que era ..un rock star! ! ..Increible su fuerza ,profesionalismo y su voz ! Unico Benjamin Orr ..rip Ben ❤

[@hht3674]

Wow.. Ben's so sick and yet still bringing it.... Thank you for this last look at him doing what he does best.

[@mk5224]

Hard to belive this is just a few months before he died. Still smiling at the end. Love him and thank you very much for posting. It is hard to watch compared to earlier videos, but once a fan, always a fan no matter what. Thank you!

[@Candy_O_11]

In utter awe of the strength shown by Ben doing what he loved. Knowing what we know now it’s heart breaking to watch but the music left behind is such a beautiful legacy - I appreciate the music more now than ever. It’s so true that we often do not appreciate what we have until it’s gone. Show more love for the things that matter now ❤

[@angelaconsuelolopezmolina3052]

Admirable lo que hizo frente ala situación que vivía. Mis respetos totales BENJAMIN ❤

[@cookiehill2549]

Again, A Huge THANK YOU to Donna!!!! You have brought Benjamin back to us with such fond memories and I along with many appreciate you so so very much. Thank You Donna, BO Forever

[@laurelwood791]

WORTH THE READ: Always immortal on film and recordings.....we are very blessed, lucky, fortunate for that. Generations can tune in forever. We're all still here. Tuning in, watching, listening singing along with thee one and only Benjamin Orr . The real deal. A true rock and roller, clean cut, humble, and dedicated. This was weeks before he passed. Thank you Ben Orr.

[@susangordon7087]

❤

[@davidhall744]

It's obvious that the band members were having the time of their life, being on stage sounding great along with performing with Ben Orr.

[@kathygrinder3076]

As I said, he could still get my motor running. How can somebody look this good and keep that beautiful smile right up to the end. This is what he said he would do snd he did!! Sexy from an adorable 15 year old to a very brave 53 year old man. Watch him.everday. don't think I will ever get enough...

[@crisprtalk6963]

This is a great video. Ben is an inspiration.

[@Novaheart1998]

What is amazing is that he would die within 3 months of this day, sad but still he was doing what he loved.

[@johndeaux83]

Ric was right, he always set the stage,until the very end. 😭

[@toolsgear2695]

This is so tough to watch. 😢

[@ianzukswert3185]

Thank you Donna Sweetpurplejune for posting this. I was always a fan of Ben's and was devastated by his passing. I never got to see the Cars or Ben perform live in concert other than DVD's or posted videos. Seeing this video and Ben in Big People band is a major positive and inspiration. Thank you to everyone with the positive and heartfelt comments and he was truly amazing and a bright star shining in life. R.I.P.

[@blackdoo]

Miss you Ben

[@garyboyce8867]

Thank you Benjamin for your talent you gave to the world. I often listen to the Cars at night with my headphones and zone out to there great music. I hope Ben is in heaven .

[@brettbasil]

Mrs Donna SPJ , every comment I understand and the mixture of sad and thrilled is an understood. Benjamin you are so missed. Thank you for the upload 💖 😢 ❤️ Big Like

[@s2seltaeb]

Thank you to Donna and Joe! This is very cool to see. This is probably the best quality footage of Ben ever playing his black Fender P Bass Special. Most of the BP footage on KZbin shows Ben playing the Steinberger headless bass. Even though Ben was sick, he still sounds great here, and is smiling. Those fans were lucky to catch this!

[@kathrickaby3951]

Happy birthday Benjamin ❤ forever missed xx

[@brianf9615]

Benjamin the world loves you!!

[@Missgibson2u]

So sad but what a performance. 💕💕💕💕

[@paulaann7543]

😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔 Forever

[@LaurieHeathStudio]

All I know is I want a hype man like Derek by my side when I'm fighting the good fight! These guys loved and looked up to Benjamin just like we do, only they got to know him and hold him up when he needed them most. (Also - I LOVE HIM.)

[@donnasweetpurplejune6335]

I love this comment so much, Laurie! I keep thinking about it -- it's all so true, about Derek, and about how they were all there for Ben.

[@LaurieHeathStudio]

@@donnasweetpurplejune6335 the more I see them together, the more I understand the magnitude of the gifts given to him to help him finish his journey well. And WOW, what terrific new music they would have created together if only allowed more time!

[@luciafortunata8639]

Benjamin Orr era lindo de qualquer jeito saudável ou doente nada tirou sua beleza porque sua beleza vem da alma e ele tinha uma alma linda te amo e te respeito para sempre Benjamin Orr anjo que veio a terra para nós fazer feliz depois foi para o céu alegrar os anjos e Deus nosso criador ele o amou tanto que quis ficar longe de vc meu querido

[@miguelinacastillo3423]

Que tristeza más grande su entereza es admirable 23 años que no está pero su legado es para siempre dónde este Benjamin Orr se recuerda con mucho cariño desde Chile te saludo mi niño hermoso

[@alicehelenaferreira1692]

E de cortar o coração ve-lo assim doente mas foi muito guerreiro💕😪😪

[@ceciliagoncalves1657]

Nem me fale ...Tem um vídeo desse show , que ele vai tocar encostado as coixas de som , para se apoiar ...Dói na alma ...Ele foi incrível ... Espero que esteja em paz e curado .

[@ledamasias795]

Ooooo qué pena su voz i tegra y su belleza incomparable descansa en paz Ben❤

[@April-pw5ub]

If I close my eyes, it’s 1979. He sounds that good.

[@debbiepayne40]

So great to see this. Looking forward to more footage. Sad to see Ben’s decline but he was a star all the way to the end, doing what he wanted to do 🎶❤️

[@4tinfaces]

RIP Ben

[@ceciliagoncalves1657]

Ben , foi um homen admirável , tanto por sua beleza como pelo seu talento ... Ja se vão 22 anos se sua presença física , mas seu legado é eterno ... Muito amor Benjamin Orr , onde vc estiver !!!!

[@ledamasias795]

Cantas hermoso Ben nadie te puede copiar y tu presencia totalmente hermoso ni la enfermedad te quitó ru belleza❤👋👋🖐

[@analiajimenalopez4666]

Pienso lo mismo

[@BM-vi5hk]

I remember the first day I got Internet back in 2000 I went to the MSN news page and there was an article on him having died. It was like one chapter my life closed as another was opening.

[@sheilaa6628]

Thank you. Sitting here having my 10 minute pity party. Then you post this video. What a beautiful man. So brave. True to what he loved doing. Considering what he is going through his voice sounds great.

[@janetaldrich7747]

Quel courage bel Benjamin. J'aurais aimé que tu puisses gagner contre ce cancer.

[@TraceyL.ByeByeLvTheCars]

Amazing footage to see.. So wonderful it's being shared, love hearing his voice and seeing some of those familiar facial expressions.. The smile at the end melted my heart.. Thanks for sharing.

[@donnasweetpurplejune6335]

You're very welcome, Tracey.

[@kathygrinder3076]

That smile was delicious...

[@oatnoid]

He passed away THREE MONTHS later. Staring death in the eye and saying "Oh Yeah? I'm not laying down and giving up. I'm going out singing and dancing and playing my music." I haven't got his courage or his talent. He has my admiration. Bravo, young man, bravo.

[@buchholzpatrice6618]

mon dieu quel courage Ben dire que 3 mois après il décédé repose en paix

[@monicagentil1134]

Corajoso lutou até o fim descanse em paz ben jamais será esquecido

[@sallylee1649]

😭❤ Benjamin orr

[@lindaparlet471]

Ultimate ROCK GOD to me,,,kick ass! Beautiful voice to the End! R.I.P. ⚘ ⚘Benjamin⚘ 🙌🙏🙌 ⚘

[@pechejanuary5028]

😓😓😓😓😓😓😓mi beautiful Angel😓😓😓thank you much 🙏🏼🙏🏼made my day🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kevincurley3913]

Love it. So proud. Great job lads.😁😁👍👍

[@stephenz2822]

Man, I miss this guy his death devastated me just like Stevie ray , John Bonham, Randy rhodes, Prince , just to name a few.

[@kathrickaby3951]

22 years RIP Ben x

[@laurelwood791]

Thank you 22+ years later for still keeping him in the here and now. This was truly a one Inna trillion star.

[@darrellwalker5203]

Man I can't believe I found this love the cars with Ben ore I hate to see him sick like this.sad same kind of cancer patrick swazy had .its deadly .rip thanks for the music.

[@chebrneck]

That’s heartbreaking. He was losing his voice.

[@LaurieHeathStudio]

The voice was still there, just the energy was limited and he gave it everything he had!

[@cruedoll69]

Thank u for sharing 💜

[@kathygrinder3076]

He still got my motor running...

[@clauatencio1467]

Waoooo! Gracias por compartir Donna 💓🤗

[@mcoon1987]

Ben Orr, legend.

[@marizadoamordivino6804]

Hombre lindo muin belo

[@RichInternationalAir]

Great post! 🎸

[@SKYHIGHCHIEF]

I love Benjamin Orr!

[@orrben]

thaNKs So Much for sharing!!

[@adrianapavlovskydri2423]

Ben incrível 😍

[@clauatencio1467]

Uhhh i forgot i writed in My language Thank You for share Donna!! Very emotional

[@shellyyeich7998]

🌹

[@ВераДУХ-л3д]

😢😢🌹🌹🙏🇸🇮

[@MusicZombieGirl]

💜💜💜

[@debras.836]

😢

[@shelleypenn7577]

❤️❤️💔❤️❤️✝️💜

[@ВераДУХ-л3д]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏😭😭😭