The Cars - Drive | REACTION

[@jamesddr8131]

The Cars are an iconic late 70s early 80s band. If you grew up in this era, you couldn't listen to the radio for 30 min without hearing a Cars song. Truly an amazing underrated band.

[@googlefashists4986]

Cant be underated if they are playing their songs all the time.

[@freejsjj]

@@googlefashists4986 I've only known this song from them,

[@googlefashists4986]

@@freejsjj Did you read the original comment? And how old are you? There are probably hundreds of bands you havent heard of.

[@tracycampbell3060]

I agree. In grade 8 in 1979 we had a New Wave day. The Cars ruled our radio airwaves!!

[@tx_1]

@@tracycampbell3060 I was in 7th grade. Love them!

[@ronparsons8786]

One of the first songs to openly and honestly discuss mental illness. Just a great song overall as well

[@smsmoof8128]

Pink Floyd, was nothing but.

[@simon2077]

Actually the 60's, 70's and 80's were the GOLDEN YEARS for American Music. This is one of those classics.

[@brucemarshall9521]

Yes they were.

[@scottyh8494]

True but not just American. The music platformed changed a lot from the 90's on world wide.

[@yourebusted5786]

Ehh, you can drop the 80s and replace with 90s, IMO

[@brucemarshall9521]

@@yourebusted5786 80s had some good stuff. Could have done without the hair and makeup, though.

[@tracycampbell3060]

I agree!

[@DM-hk4cw]

In one live version, you can see Orr cry while singing this song. It has never gotten old, to me, because the lyrics are timeless and true.

[@ellzedd4113]

Why did the song seem to be thought to be personal to him? I know Ric wrote it but I've heard it was something to do with Ben's sister.

[@betseyr.9081]

Well guys have to tell you that this song was their highest charting hit ever… so for many of us it is their BEST song!

[@Cheshirecat-nx9zn]

My favorite song from them.

[@dirish709]

Yep

[@jgsrhythm100]

Perhaps I'm a bit older but"Just What I Needed" also Sung by Orr & their late 70''s material doninates my childhood memories( Junior High School ). BTW I'm from Boston and would see Ocasek, Hawkes around town often. Keyboardist Hawkes now lives 10 min from me.

[@thrusta100]

“ Shake it up” an underrated fave lost classic for me...👍😍

[@yourebusted5786]

I saw it as just another rock hero selling out to the popular love ballad era of the time. Yes, I know it wasn't a love song.

[@brendanfromireland]

Windows down in the Summer definitely paints a picture of "The Boys of Summer" by Don Henley

[@Hippychic723]

This song is beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@popboy0]

When people ask me why 1984 is the perfect year for pop music, I just list down some of the albums released that year: 1984 by Van Hallen, HEartbeat City, the most popular album of The Cars, Purple Rain by Prince, Footlose original soundtrack, Born in the USA by the boss Bruce, Soprts by Huey Lewis and the News, The Smiths, debut album by the mythic band, Ride the Lightning by Metallica, Diamond Life the glorious debut album by SADE, Private Dancer, Tina Turner's gorgeous come back album, The Unforgetable Fire by U2, Make it Big, the album that made Wham! a global hit, Grace Under Pressure, iconic album by Rush, RECKLESS the album that turned Bryan Adams from rock singer to rock superstar, Building the Perfect Beast, Don Henley solo master piece, Like a Virgin, Madonna from teenagers' sensation to pop icon, Run-DMC debut album, Bon Jovi debut album........... Any wonder why 1984 is a unique year in music history?

[@KC-ns9do]

Love this band! And this video is cool with Paulina who went on to marry Ric Ocasek several years after this video was made. I remember seeing this on MTV. Ben Orr's voice is awesome.❤

[@christophmozure9413]

They used to play this on FM radio constantly and it never once bothered me. The vibe!

[@richnorcal]

This was one of the first videos that dealt with mental health issues...thus her mood swings, the drawing on the walls...the lyrics. One of my favorite bands ever, really recommend you guys listening to the album title song, "Heartbreak City"...

[@googlefashists4986]

No thanks.

[@ButtonPhonics]

Love Heartbreak City

[@richnorcal]

@@ButtonPhonics Yes, definitely on the car playlist !!

[@garymcghee2249]

Indeed, yes. One of their best songs, and rather overlooked. (It's Heartbeat City by the way, although Heartbreak would also suit the song.)

[@ptrlxc]

I still remember when this came out, like it was yesterday; young and in love, and life was innocent and great.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

RIP Benjamin Orr….he’s on vocals for this one, not Ric Ocasek….sounds different but still that Cars sound…..largely related to keyboards.❤️🎶❤️ Great song!

[@jojowhite9296]

Ben also sang lead vocals on Just What I needed.

[@luciacmartins3989]

I just had that luck growing in the eighties I miss it Great music. World was more slow paced...

[@jannuar2009]

Great Song from the best Music Decade

[@LousFool]

DRIVE, incredibly sung by the talented, beautiful, Benjamin Orr. His vocals made this a hit.

[@nikkikat1325]

Kind of the same deep rhythm, bass and lyrics can be found in Don Henley’s Sunset Grill

[@acripe9875]

Ric Ocasek was actually married to model Paulina Porizkova, the woman in the video.

[@truther4life]

Moving In Stereo! Another BANGER!!!

[@ViewsFromThe502]

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[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

Moving in Stereo/Its All Mixed ❤

[@lizmagu3189]

My bestie and I saw them in concert in the early 80s. Was so good. Now it hard to listen to their music because he recently passed away. Too many memories come flooding back of good times the we had listening to this amazing band. Now I have nobody to drive me home. 💔 RIP Pete, Benjamin and Ric... All terribly missed.. 😢

[@professionnel111]

Guys, it is Benjamin Orr (Benjamin Orzechowski of Polish descent) who is singing on this track 👍 Thanks for your energy.

[@tx_1]

I like the songs that Benjamin Orr sings the most. But I am obsessed w/him though. They so remind me of growing up in the late 70s/80s- great memories.

[@hibhibb5429]

Oh the memories. The Cars are Iconic! RIP Ben (2000) and Rick (2019).

[@davidlitchke4964]

The first time I heard this, I was coming back from a hunting trip in northern Saskatchewan, 1984. The mood just seemed right, heading south going home.

[@jeffp3415]

Greg Hawkes was the keyboardist that composed all of those awesome keyboard fills. For more of a rocker, check out "Your All I've Got Tonight" from the Car's first album. Paulina Porizkova was the model - she was scrawling on the wall because her character is in an institution for a mental breakdown.

[@conniekat3424]

Rumor was that Ric possibly wrote this song about Bebe Buell...an actress/singer that was a good friend...he felt like she was on a downward spiral & wanted to 'rescue' her

[@acooksla]

Best song of theirs, for sure! Yes, a driving song and yes at night… you got it

[@kevinryan9919]

This album came out when I was graduating from high school - just about every song got a TON of airplay. Good times, great music. Thanks for this one!

[@charlesh946]

Me 2 Kev! 84!

[@davidelswick6660]

This song was a hit during my sophomore year of high school. One of those that takes me back like a time machine!

[@stevedietrich8936]

The beautiful voice of Ben Orr. He left us too soon.

[@massimobetti3635]

This song was chosen as soundtrack of live aid presentation video circa mid eighties

[@angelajakem366]

You guys should do " Bye Bye Love" and "Just What I needed."

[@js-jd1dx]

My 2 Favorite Cars Songs right there. I also Love Drive Too. “Who’s Guna Pay Attention, To Your Dreams?” That line chokes me up, it’s Low Key Really DEEP! ❤

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

"Ocasek" is a Polish surname. Ben Orr's actual surname is: Orzechowski ["oar-tzeh-chofv-ski"] (also Polish). I believe the two knew each other (at least ..."mildly":) from within the city's Polish community. 🤷🤷 (Possibly)

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Paulina Porizkova [the model] was one of the top models/photographed faces of the decade, and was, also, of Polish heritage/origin.

[@jennywilkinson5069]

Moving in stereo was the reason most of my friends bought headphones! Always loved that song and a lot of the Cars music just doesn’t get old! 🔥🔥🔥

[@monicapaniccioli6985]

Cars is one of my favorite 80’s group. I was so sad at the loss of Ben Orr. Heartbeat City has prime place in my albums.

[@acooksla]

Yes, simpler times, yes. Thank god we had them. I had just moved to NYC and had the time of my life there for the next twenty years. Fantastic times.

[@spidertoes26]

This song is awesome!

[@donnyrodenbergerjr4757]

The girl in the video is actress/model Paulina Porizcova, the late Ric Ocasek's wife.

[@brendanfromireland]

"Just What I Needed" and "Heartbeat City"

[@Massachusetts1963]

Last call for" Roadhouse blues " by the Doors.....lol

[@Massachusetts1963]

Rick Ocasek looks like he lent one of his suits to David Byrne for one of his talking head videos.

[@lizmarch4000]

oh my gosh! I miss the days of terrestrial radio and requests. you nailed it! LOL.

[@kyleturner1359]

This album dropped my senior year in high school. It was all over the airwaves, in every cassette deck in every car in the parking lot at school, and in every stereo at every party. The album was a HUGE hit. Check out more tunes from this record.

[@jameswormington9978]

I am 57 and your Radio Banter had me dropping on the floor laughing.

[@betagombar9022]

I can't hear this song without thinking of the video that was played along this song at the Live Aid concert in 1985, showing the poor people of Ethiopia suffering. To this day it still breaks my heart 💔

[@jgsrhythm100]

No one mentions model Paulina Porizkova ( who was married to Rick Ocasek) in the video?

[@richardlefaive1944]

GREAT commetary guys! Really enjoy your reactions.

[@spiffymick7073]

A great alternate location is in the dark, with one candle, lying head between 2 high quality speakers.

[@randyteta9170]

Was glad I got to see the original lineup back in the 80’s

[@SMtWalkerS]

Wow, that must have been so great! Very envious.

[@mikeferraro8917]

Yes I was lucky enough to see the Cars twice in the eighties …. Front row seats at one!

[@mono_was-here]

Yes. Down in front

[@richardsmith3881]

Danced my first slow dance in a night club t9 this song, so many happy 1980,s memories and this song is in there with them.

[@geoffreyfreebern9037]

Back in the day all the big groups had to have at least one "slow song" / ballad....brings me flashbacks to all of the high school dances when everyone grabbed a partner and headed to the floor (or bathroom / concessions for others). This was definitely one of the 12 cassettes for 1-cent from Columbia House records that I took advantage of more than once 😀

[@Duncan2199]

I'm old enough to know the original and the Deftones cover. It's awesome that someone brought up that cover. Deftones are my favorite all-time band.

[@beauqc5587]

Anxiously waiting for my "View from the 502" hoodie. Can't wait to see how it looks!

[@suzanneprock7286]

"Just What I Needed" is a good one, not my favorite group but they had several good songs.

[@sashabertold3731]

As kid in the 80s to this day, I still listen to this magical song - always. When I listen to it, I also listen to Whitesnake -Is this the love...afterwards. Both songs kinda compliment each other somehow.❤

[@sashabertold3731]

Btw you said it, I always listen to it at night.

[@bonniethompson2019]

Love this song!

[@lisahumphries3898]

The woman in the video is Paulina Porizkova, Rick Ocasek’s wife. The Cars were extremely popular in the 70s and 80s.

[@russtex]

Love this song! I bought this album on vinyl record when it came out!

[@mooseylad]

Already a famous song but was used for a live aid video showed on the screens both in London and the US showing starving dying children in Ethiopia

[@crbr1432000]

They were a favorite of mine in the late 70's and early 80's and I still enjoy them. The song is about mental illness and hence her drawing on the wall. It was one of the first songs to address the issue of mental illness.

[@tombaastad9829]

The Girl in this video is Paulina Porizkova who later became Ric Okazek's wife.

[@raeann63]

favourite ben vocal song and overall most favourite cars song - "just what i needed", their 1st hit. favourite ric vocal song - "dangerous type", though ric wrote both songs, i believe. ben was just so darn gorgeous and had THAT VOICE that i loved. miss you still ben ❤ these are the next cars songs y'all should hit, just sayin'.

[@firecracker8071]

One of the very best looking, amen to that

[@bryanforis1839]

There music changed so many because of different music writing and Elton Easton listen to the cowsells podcast and found out what happened

[@stevedietrich8936]

Elliot Easton

[@PhilPastor]

Great reaction, guys. I love the Cars. I was a senior in HS when Candy-O came out. Me and a bud would sit in the school parking lot blazing one, and rocking out. Such good times!

[@cazdakross]

This song was played through the Live Aid concert in 1985 with a video of the kids and poverty in the Countries the concert was raising money for...heartbreaking video made me donate instantly 😢

[@jamesmorrison4581]

Oh yeah what use did that actually do thou? Absolutely nothing yet billions raised. Most went to their corrupt fascist leaders of the continent. Most still in power now.

[@craigjohnston6459]

So I wasn't the only one...

[@jamesmorrison4581]

@@craigjohnston6459 That's not the point I made thou 👍🏻

[@craigjohnston6459]

@@jamesmorrison4581 Ok, thanks for replying even though I wasn't responding to your comment.

[@jamesmorrison4581]

@craigjohnston6459 Unfortunately you can never really determine who people are responding to on KZbin. It just notifies you. 👍🏻

[@ears4days]

Looove The Cars and Ben Orr! Check out "Let's go" or "Just What I Needed" to get a better taste of his distinctive vocals!

[@dawnpatrol700]

RIC has a solo song " connect up to me" that shoulda been big. it was a little before its time, in that it had big production and a Depeche Mode vibe, who hadn't made it in America by 83. The Cars have a b-side that got some radioplay " breakaway", great song

[@donnakubiski5572]

The Cars and Candy-O were two albums I used to listen to constantly. I recommend "Just What I Needed" and my favorite of theirs "All Mixed Up".

[@dexstewart2450]

This was THE song for Live Aid in the UK in '85: it had been released before and not really got anywhere - then this happened and it was suddenly beyond huge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n17Im2uwqaqkjs0

[@danacasey8543]

The best years of music were late 60s and the 70s (IMO), but you get classics like this one that really take me back. Love your reaction.

[@beauqc5587]

I have loved "The Cars" ever since my university days. To me, this song was just about a little drama between a couple, whereas the video has Ocasek's GORGEOUS model wife in some kind of asylum.... laughing then crying then yelling, then insanely scribbling on the wall. Never made any sense to me, but whatever. Thank-you so much for reminding me of this group and how many great songs they have. You guys continue to crack me up. 3 completely different personalities with an incredible chemistry. Well done, Boys.

[@wen-nz3sk]

Cars were huge radio play, great song. ❤

[@jonoveracker9682]

This song and video always reminds me of Demi Moore’s character in St. Elmo’s Fire, when she has her breakdown and locks herself in her bedroom with white walls. Looks very similar. The song came before the movie, I wonder if there’s any connection.

[@stevetanner3019]

From the debut album again, you really need to do “Just What I Needed” also sung by Ben Orr, which was their debut hit single.

[@andydanko7074]

The Cars were so big in the day and if I come across the cars song on the radio I always leave it. Never gets old

[@davidelswick6660]

Regarding what is best by decade - you guys, growing up in the 90s, had some of the best cartoons. Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, Batman - The Animated Series, Superman, Justice League, X-Men, Spider-Man, Rugrats, Dexter's Lab, Johnny Bravo, Hey Arnold!, Courage, The Cowardly Dog, etc. :)

[@josettebalkam6076]

My children were born in the 90's so I remember watching some of these cartoons with them. I nicknamed one of my sons "short man" from Hey Arnold because Arnold was always the one helping to find a solution. The late 70's to early 80's will always be my favorite years for music.

[@newfiemom8696]

They played this song at Live Aid

[@rrss7212]

Paulina was so sweet here, and this song is one of my favs

[@janetnadeau690]

Hi, Guys! You're gonna "Drive" me to drink with your reactions. LOL

[@analiajimenalopez4666]

The Cars ...Drive ; Benjamin Orr voice : Rick Ocasek write the song ..❤❤❤❤❤ l love Benjamin..that voice my goshh .. Kisses to heaven from Argentina

[@alexmichaud3456]

Another great version of this song. Covered by Nikki Sixx of motley Crue side project sixx am it's amazing

[@heatherturner6955]

Not as enthusiastic as most about this song. It was well played on the radio and still is. (What i have in the car unless i plug in my phone). Delilah is still on at night and does that "break up"/secret admirer radio show. The song never matches what the caller says. 😂 "Shake it Up" and "Let's Go' are my favorite of theirs. But love that you love it. And it is fresh for Ryan.. Nightime with the stars out, windows down, and a warm breeze. Speaking of "break up" radio - you guys towards the end sounded perfect for that. 😊

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

This was the first Cars album which did NOT feature: Roy Thomas Baker [a.k.a.: R.T.B.] in the Producer's chair [You would (and SHOULD!) recognize R.T.B.'s name from many, many albums of the 1970s, but, particularly: QUEEN's biggest albums! [Yes. R.T.B.is the guy who helped Queen get "Bohemian Rhapsody" down-just for example!]. -Although, I.M.O., the Panorama album (BRILLIANT!) was, really, MOSTLY Produced by The Cars, themselves (even if not "listed in the credits" as so). R.T.B. played less-of-a-role in that one AND it [that album] was a bit like an "f- you": to their label (-Listen to the opening cut! ...after listening to the close of: Candy-O!), and, even: fans who "expected a certain, 'given' thing" from the band ...and a demonstration of how intriguing, well-written and, still, quirky, "new wave" and 'synth-oriented" music COULD be! --When it was, effectively, "A new thing"/"an unknown quantity" (in the ears of the major labels of the day/most figures in the music business 🙄🤦🤦who controlled money and rights, at that time!😡)!]. Anyhow: for Heartbeat City, The Cars "switched to," arguably, "the biggest producer of" the 1980s (one of the hugest names!): "Mutt" Lange [who had done: Def Leppard, AC/DC (He produced their come-back album: Back In Black) and, just: tons-and-tons of other '80s stuff!!!] (Robert John "Mutt" Lange -British Producer, originally from: South Africa.). Nigel Green was the recording engineer on Heartbeat City and Mike Shipley, the mixing engineer (He mixed it) and, both, did a spectacular job in their roles. 🤘🤘 -Personally: I LIKED this album, but (perhaps BECAUSE of its massive success🤷‍♀🤷), I never "fell deeply in love" with it. That's NOT to say: it isn't good, however: it doesn't measure-up to the first trio of Cars albums [The Cars, Candy-O, Panorama] and ...it would be difficult -if not 'impossible'!- to compare it to its, more "pop-rock oriented," (but quite different, stimuli) predecessor: Shake It Up. Heartbeat City IS a classic ...but I can't be sure [don't believe that it does] that it deserves its "high echelon" of notice and praise, really. The Cars, Candy-O & Panorama are, EASILY, FAR superior to this album. [...Just, on song-writing, alone!!🤘🤘] ...but this album isn't "trash," either (which is a very good thing👍). "Different strokes..." I guess🤷🤷 (as the saying goes.🤷🤔)...

[@danjmcs]

This is such a great changeup track when you listen to it within the context of the Heartbeat City album. You guys hit it just right... coming home after a long day, windows down, turned up, total chill and mood tune, maybe reminiscing about a past relationship back in high school. Really can't go wrong with The Cars, as you guys have found as you've bounced from the early stuff in the 70s to the later in the 80s.

[@algregory6597]

The music video was directed by actor Timothy Hutton and features then-19-year-old model and actress Paulina Porizkova, who would later become Ric Ocasek's third wife.

[@camban]

At about 13:38 this moves from being a music reaction to a meteorological discussion 😂

[@tradeladder146]

Classic Banger, Canadian Band. , sang this at Live Aid, the Girl in the Video was A Model and she was the Guys Girlfriend , the Guy with her in the Video. 👍

[@oh4sox]

"a time without smart phones"..... ah, yes

[@beauqc5587]

Just recieved my "Peace Out" ✌ hoodie and I LOVE IT! I'll wear it every time I watch you channel. Wish I could have arranged you guy to sign it. Anyway, keep it up, Boys. You guys are AMAZING!!

[@joelliebler5690]

One of their underrated best tunes. I saw them in concert at their peak at Madison Square Garden. A friend of mine had an extra ticket on the Garden floor and even though I was more a WHO. Tull, YES, and CHICAGO fan I have come to admire their music over time! You guys crack me up!

[@lordhydromage6614]

1984 was pop synth swamp hell everywhere on the radio but this was one of the better synth songs .

[@bruceolie8644]

Paulina Porizkova. Still stunning. 😊

[@dragonflySummer09]

Heartbeat City is VERY cool! 😎🎶

[@b.660]

It's All Mixed Up is a good one.

[@gerib4234]

"That's the good stuff" Right on! Thank you Gentlemen ❤️

[@chiefsohcahtoa3285]

Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the pool scene when Phoebe Cates comes out of the water wearing a red two-piece bikini, and "Moving Stereo" is playing. Good stuff.

[@brendanfromireland]

Oh yeah you guys definitely have to do "Moving In Stereo" too!

[@ViewsFromThe502]

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[@jaep1027]

Uno de las mejores canciones de the Cars en años los 80s 🔉🎶😌🎶👍

[@bluzluvah5643]

Ric's Last name originally had a T "Otcasek, he removed it and he pronounced it O-cass-ek.

[@trey9233]

Moving in Stereo by the Cars has a cool vibe try it

[@ViewsFromThe502]

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