The Cars: France - Live 1978

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Ben broke the Coolness meter at this show.

[@janetaldrich7747]

I love his look in the Musikladen video.

[@josabudsf]

Benjamin Orr.... beautiful creature... I'm entranced.... the music is stellar

[@brandonbelongstocharlottef1798]

Would you like to ride his butterfinger???

[@geowillia6325]

Amazing

[@merry8545]

Ditto 💯👏🥂 I completely agree...

[@toddinthemiddle]

he was pretty. no doubt.

[@xianshep]

Separated from Debbie Harry at birth.

[@stereopolice]

Benjamin Orr was one of coolest dudes in rock ever. RIP

[@theresaq8321]

One of the prettiest, too. Be still my heart.

[@brianshaffneraclc]

Smokin collection of basses, too! While it's hard to beat Fender as a workhorse bass, it gets boring sometimes watching everyone play one. Wasn't an issue with Ben - he was on something different virtually every tour.

[@bettywood4927]

Theresa Q He also had impeccable manners and was very gentle, sweet and shy, could sing anything with perfect pitch. Beautiful man, inside and out.

[@lindabeers6219]

Brian Shaffner a

[@frankleroux2733]

He rules for sure!

[@emiejenkins5605]

Sexy, sweet Benjamin with his 60's Era rock N roll heels. What a talented, insanely charismatic, gorgeous, mesmerizing guy. That perfect voice as well. The whole package. I've missed him for neary 23 years. 💙

[@sararichmond8476]

Likewise. I love him to bits 💙💜💛❤️

[@morganghetti]

As a casual Cars fan, Ben had the best voice.

[@goldentigeredward]

The Cars were five guys who knew exactly what to play and when to play it...and when not to. All the pieces locked together and the effect was stunning! Still is...

[@shadcovert1160]

Absolutely agreed.

[@dealit3370]

Well put. I agree.

[@fumes1541]

Perfect description of a perfect "band".

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Well said Wilson Quick. That is the essence of a perfect, shall I say legendary band :D and to me The Cars are legendary

[@Taichimandala]

And then they start improvising as individuals and then the ultimate as a band!

[@milestoitaly]

Love the connection between Ben and Elliot wrapping up By My Love.

[@judyrichards8365]

My favorite part of the whole show❤

[@angelavalentyne7948]

Yep so sweet .. Ben’s cute smile at the end ☺️

[@Dick_Weapon]

I loved that too. Pure joy. Great guys.

[@benjaminogdon3808]

👍

[@Dick_Weapon]

​@@angelavalentyne7948So foxy...❤

[@jennyjacques573]

Benjamin had the best shag haircut ! Brilliant voice and beauty ❤

[@markfromct2]

Benjamin Orr has hair the ladies envy

[@erreugeto]

Elliot Easton, always concise, clean and with a hint of country/rockabilly. Brilliant player who rarely gets the attention he deserved.

[@TheSissyFace]

Yeah, I agree. He's a beast on guitar in that style.

[@johnsanzone3965]

well said. I agree completely. saw them may time's. flawless live.

[@michaelconvery8871]

absolutely!! Great guitar player. He stands out live more than on the records. Saw them a few times and was much impressed with his style.

[@ivabeegan9363]

this shits so good it makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. any real music lover knows that feeling

[@davenelson9505]

I agree. Very innovative and talented guitar player.

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

I don't remember Benjamin Orr being the most obscenely handsome creature on the planet. Holy s***!

[@iwantthe80sback59]

Roger Taylor and Robin Zander 1978 were pretty smokin’ hot too (looks and talent). I still can’t decide if Michael Monroe was super hot or super yuck (but serious talent and style). /js

[@KittyGrizGriz]

“Creature” like the Loch Ness Monster 👹😝💋

[@Dick_Weapon]

Ben's a sly one, he'll getcha. The very definition of "foxy", I say.

[@ELAINEAnderson-y3h]

Yep I would throw my spanx in his face and write his phone number on my inner thigh with lipstick 💄 in a heartbeat 😂❤🎉

[@TheCastellowsLive]

So true ❤

[@buffalobraves9]

Let’s just remember what a magical songwriter Ric Ocasek was. Hits galore.

[@redneckfarmer6584]

Benjamin Orr. Never will be duplicated. Awesome. RIP

[@leokimvideo]

What a band, pack loaded with very different individual talents. Elliot Easton is the sneaky surprise package. He gives My Best Friends Girl a Country Music undertone. He has to easily be in a top 5 list of great lead guitarists from this era of music. Bye Bye Love is almost DEVO esc in sections.

[@DS-ss396]

Rockabilly

[@markfromct2]

@@DS-ss396 Yes BUT he rose above that

[@markfromct2]

Your comment sound like you have never heard them?

[@angelavalentyne7948]

Greg was a kooky dynamo on the keyboards .. fabulous talent .. all of them ❤

[@Dick_Weapon]

​@@angelavalentyne7948Greg is my nerd hero. Love his look and moves. When I was five I nicknamed him Mr. Noodles.

[@anndriggers6660]

Benjamin Orr... So beautiful, and what a great voice! RIP Benjamin. We still remember when you were a Rock God.

[@earnhardt3613]

This music was the late 70's i was lucky enough to be a 17 year old teenager back then ......truly the BEST time's

[@julenepegher6999]

Same, was just out of high school, great times!! It was the best music! Lucky we were.

[@danajohnson7961]

Agree, in high school loved the cars. Wish I could have seen them before Benjamin passed away in 2000

[@govinda102000]

Yep. Music for my Buick big block.

[@SusanMarie3]

Loved growing up in the 70s ✌🏻

[@th23461asdc]

Benjamin- his voice and beautiful, delicate face.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Nothing delicate about his cheekbones and jawline🥵dreamy masculine hunky man.

[@johnkenneally4662]

Benjamin Orr was one of the coolest Rockers in history. See " All mixed Up"

[@oldschool6558]

Only Benjamin could make a man wearing a choker look this good. ❤❤

[@jayvonck3311]

Bye Bye my favorite of all time Benjamin in a zone alright! Commanding this crowd

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Well you gotta put Bobby Sherman and David Cassidy on that list lol.

[@kathygrinder3076]

@@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD no, you don't

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

@@kathygrinder3076 Yes, I do.

[@BruT-wz8jl]

Agreed

[@gattifan609]

When a band looks around and smiles at each other they know they are killing it and that's exactly what happens here. The Cars were simply amazing. One of the rare bands that sounded better live than recorded. Benjamin Orr is the most underrated musician of all time. Ric, Greg, Elliot, David, Ben it's just music perfection to me. They either practiced for 1000's of hours or were so talented it just fit.

[@jackiebeals5810]

They just loved playing together, You can see it!

[@jenniemalloy7402]

Gattifan 1973 Correct

[@erik_griswold]

Ric and Ben having played together for so long was part of it.

[@julenepegher6999]

Wow, I couldn’t have said that better if I tried! Spot on!

[@dianegargano175]

Love it !

[@helenlarsen9211]

Elliott Easton is an unrated guitarist. He plays left handed and he deserves more attention then he got.

[@bathsheba56]

Frustrating that whoever edited the video doesn't feature Easton's solos, a huge part of The Cars sound.

[@chuckoaks6756]

The cars and pretenders were the real deal back in the day. If only music could be that raw and authentic these days.

[@JJStetson]

Seriously man

[@laurelwood791]

Yep. 22+ years gone from this planet, and Still we chase down, listen, watch and comment on this once in a lifetime band. Benjamin Orr's talent still captivates. Multi-talented instrumentalist, vocals, song writer, fashion statement. Ben Orr~ a true legend. Thousands still watching Ben. Thousands still in awe.

[@TomBaddley]

This is the way I'll always remember The Cars.

[@shelleycox5877]

It's how I remember them!

[@stephennixon9609]

Greg Hawkes looks like the nerd who gets 100% on every test he takes in school but he can play keyboards like no one I've ever heard. The different sounds he gets for each song the Cars play is remarkable. When I first heard It's All I Can Do his keyboard is what made me a fan of the Cars. Then when I heard I've Got A Lot On My Head his keyboard got me hooked.

[@reboot_2.00]

Not exactly a shoddy singer either!

[@trentherring5640]

Watching this makes me miss real music. Awesome.

[@johnnynephrite6147]

David Robinson was an awesome drummer that gets very little of the admiration he deserves.

[@Lisa-pl6gv]

I agree. He worked really hard. His drum rolls are awesome!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

He’s a fantastic drummer, great timekeeper

[@BRAV-lm6xk]

Yes. Greg Hawkes and Elliot Easton also underrated. They both brought their own unique sound to a great band

[@annetteryan5110]

Orr.. was the voice and the look of that band.. a class act!

[@edwardmccorriston5973]

He clearly was the man dearly missed RIP Ben

[@kathygrinder3076]

You are so right!

[@slimetasticsistersz621]

He had a great voice and the best looking man I've ever seen.

[@annetteryan5110]

@Forrest Cain The truth is.. Orr's voice and look, especially on songs like "Drive" and "Just What I needed" "Let's Go"..etc. attracted *women!* He had the "quintessential" lead singer, good looks!

[@kathygrinder3076]

@@annetteryan5110 GREAT looks!!

[@race_bannon1233]

The smile on Ben's face when play with Elliot was perfect, what a great man. Ben and Rick we miss you! Been a fan since 75'

[@analiajimenalopez4666]

Yes ..so sweet smile

[@karenfindley3791]

I am still in love with Benjamin. He is completely unforgettable.

[@BruT-wz8jl]

Totally agree

[@sararichmond8476]

Absolutely. Benjamin is forever 💖💝💕💘

[@pinkorchid1000]

Benjamin Orr what a beautiful specimen of a man

[@philbarrows424]

Greg Hawkes was also a phenomenal keyboardist Very subtle when he needed and rocked out hard as well👍🏻👍🏻

[@RockmasterVideos]

Greg is a musical genius, we have to admit without his perfect keyboard infusions The Cars wouldn't have been the success they were. The entire band were awesome!

[@misterschubert3242]

Secret weapon.

[@fmtfniuprog8029]

@@misterschubert3242 Secret Synthman!

[@josephvilla9477]

Awesome video!!Class of 82.🍄🍄🍄🎆

[@shure46]

Oh ya that dude was a smokin keyboardist

[@freddiesoverbite6162]

Benjamin Orr was one of the coolest looking rock stars ever.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Always thought he was British, nope Cleveland, OH rocker. Fabulous musician

[@margaretgalderisi4897]

Benjamin Orr was GORGEOUS

[@desertrose1226]

G-Orr-geous! Sorry I had to do that I'm a goof lol

[@DERedhead65]

he sure was Margaret... Hell he was Prettier than Most women lol... He will Always be Missed, xo

[@picassobird4444]

He was absolutely a beauty! Never have seen a man that was considered stunning but he was!

[@miksha01]

@@picassobird4444 that smile of his that starts at 7:55. Priceless.

[@chrisb9577]

Ric joked at their RRHOF acceptance speech that he was supposed to be the good looking one but with Ben there he was demoted to the songwriter. These guys are consummate pros.

[@danieloblinger6648]

The Cars are at the top of my "I wish I would've seen them live" list. Now, they are forever gone and all I can do is kick myself for never seeing them in person.

[@pegph4988]

Ben going blonde was like Marilyn Monroe going blonde. Nice looking changes to a glowing golden beauty that looks great on camera and under stage lights.

[@jhschmidMD4]

Something about the Cars is so pure. Just good, honest rock n roll. RIP Ben and Ric.

[@sash7551]

They really liked each other

[@dynjarren7523]

Ric and Ben were both from Cleveland and going nowhere so they moved to Boston and completely changed their clothes, image and music from Folk music to New Wave Rock. And it’s like they found the secret sauce! Suddenly they had 2 hit albums and headlined. It helps that Ric wrote great songs too and Ben sang so well. RIP Ric and Ben💐

[@YandTIII]

Elliot Easton is way underrated! A very versatile guitarist who mixes styles, technique, solos & phrases like no other.

[@orientallady1]

Yes he is.. That man should be right with Ben, Ben could play anything, but Elliot should be in one of the top guitarists also... That man can play with passion...

[@dramius]

So true... Everything Easton invented and played was perfect and made the song TONS better. If you heard a song without his part, people would be like, WTF is this....

[@artysanmobile]

Elliott is the only guitarist who actually makes me think of George Harrison. That’s massive praise. He’s a composer. He writes his parts with great imagination and when he’s on, it’s pretty spectacular.

[@01frugalbassist85]

Chicken Pickin' !!

[@martytyree5411]

The cars were way ahead of thier time, two singers, a left handed lead guitarist, a keyboardist who played alto saxophonist, it blows my mind to hear them because they sound like no one else !

[@beachgirl4583]

Marty Tyree, They were in their time. I don’t think that phrase means what you think it means.

[@josefinagarza241]

So unique in their style. ❤

[@josephanderson7237]

Yes. And this was recorded in ‘78. It wasn’t til ‘81 this song was most popular. Looking back yes ahead of their times.

[@grantbunke5939]

Youre😢so right

[@M.F.Gamesta]

I could be wrong but I always say they were the first new-wave or 80's band. They set the bar high!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Yes they were, I lived it (age 19) and no one sounded like them. Saw them live in 1979, great band!!! 😻

[@SolvingOurKreation]

I agree 100%

[@randyschaub5452]

Very true!

[@angelagilliland5659]

All so talented. And i will say, i just love Ben's haircut.

[@briandeleon5166]

RIP Rick & Ben hope your playing together up in heaven. Peace be with you.

[@bobjenkins1757]

We are losing so many musical talents that shaped our youth. Sad that music is timeless but man is mortal. Hearing these songs from the 80's brings me right back to some of the most memorable and happy times of my life.

[@marcmarc1967]

The best part about Rick singing lead, was that he had Ben on background vocals.

[@MrAlbatros2]

How great this band was. Incredible. And Benjamin Orr was something special. His beautiful looking and his unbelievable voice made him to superstar. We miss him so much.

[@doreenevanssaintclaire5855]

For sure. I have all his cds with and without the cars. A gem!

[@joegreatmusicfirstweir9646]

The cars great classic rock they have been around since the 70s Benjamin Orr was the lead vocalist for the cars he had an awesome. Voice Benjamin urm music heaven as we speak rest in peace cars making music for rock on forever love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@terriqueen3315]

Just finding them , was he as much as a superstar back then, as everyone now holds him to be, or was he unnoticed ?

[@julielambert6764]

Awwwwww, love Ben and Elliot at the end of Bye Bye Love!!!!

[@rockingrolling3503]

Pure gold!

[@MrPoolman951]

That was fantastic!

[@julielambert6764]

What is way cool is that Ric and Ben shared the spotlight as lead singers!

[@julielambert6764]

Like they stepped back when the other had the lead

[@Retroscoop]

Going through the Cars output I've noticed Ric knew exactly which songs would be best with Orr's vocals.

[@cherylb5680]

@@Retroscoop They would have all been better with Ben singing lead.

[@koshersalt179]

@@cherylb5680 He got sick and when he was sick, he worked with the band to move Ric into the lead singing position.

[@koshersalt179]

@@ellab8897 Benjamin got sick (and then died) when they were just hitting mainstream. That is when Ocasek started moving into the spotlight more. Before then it was Benjamin doing lead vocals. He just couldn't do it anymore and they knew he was dying. Ocasek didn't want to, and Orr made him..and coached him.

[@SetFire2TheNightSky]

As a bass player myself, it's natural for me to note and praise Ben Orr's playing. Elliot Easton, Ric Ocasek, Greg Hawkes are awesome as always as well but, the one member of this band that I rarely ever see get any much deserved credit is drummer Dave Robinson. He has always been a solid drummer and as a bass player, I tend to focus on what he does. His drumming skills are excellent and precise. No matter what he plays, he always stays in time and consistent. He deserves WAY more credit sent his way...

[@magicmike6961]

drummer shave to be precise or it sticks out like dogs balls. but yea he puts in some tasty licks ,its entertainment after all

[@meekoloco]

As a drummer, I agree 100%

[@AssNuggett]

@Lance Wells agreed, there was few times where it sounded like he lost a stick.

[@pauldoom234]

As a fellow bass player, I couldn’t agree more.

[@donnaoberlin3431]

Set Fire To The Night Sky absolutely!! His fills are awesome.

[@artificialenergie]

Love the red vox teardrop bass !

[@dwe253]

watching EE and Ben at end of Bye Bye Love was great. You can tell they were having a lot of fun!

[@jackiebeals5810]

Oh, I know! I picked up on that and it was magic. That smile. I could watch those few seconds over and over.

[@CatharticCreation]

In my dream reality, Ben sings all The Cars songs.

[@laurelwood791]

Quirky, individual, talent galore from and of each....these guys are a one time event and deal. It's a shame our lives aren't longer.these guys were relentless, magical, and gave us the music of thee one, thee only.....THE CARS. Immortal on film and recordings forever. May they make many come backs for generations to come. Miss you Ric. Miss you Benjamin. Thank you Greg, Elliott, David. A loyal fan, Laurel Wood

[@hollyvanvoast7140]

The Cars, Pretenders, Cheap Trick... such great live bands in the 70s /80s. It really makes your life better.

[@clintlewis8122]

Ric had the unique voice and Benjamin had the great voice!

[@merry8545]

The best thing about Ric singing is hearing Benjamin's back up vocals ❤️ but seriously I love the whole band - Ric wrote awesome songs for Benjamin to sing and they are just so together it's amazing, each one pulls their part of PERFECT ! ! !

[@dynjarren7523]

They had such a fat, dense sound with the layers of vocals, guitars, keyboards and Synths. Very modern sounding and even futuristic. They don’t sound old to my ears. Thanks Ric and Ben! RIP 💐

[@monnybzar80]

Said everything! It sounds so current that my 14-year-old daughter loves it. Mainly, your "big bat" Ric Ocasek. She also loves Ben whom she affectionately calls "Greasy". 🇧🇷❤

[@ZumaDogg]

Elliot Easton!!!! The most shredding, stylish nerd guitarist, ever. Solos-R-Us (him). And Greg's keyboard solos are truly awesome.

[@hudentdw2]

Benjamin Orr had so much talent RIP!

[@professorpatpending8731]

Very sharp clear camera work here. This is near to 40 years ago! R.I.P. Ben Orzechowski

[@tiamurrell963]

It's incredible to see something so old yet so timeless in a way , for some reason Benjamin Orr seems to me as if transcends time as his style would still be considered brilliant today, love this band and this performance, amazing musicians

[@LittleMissIssues]

@@tiamurrell963 absolutely!!! I was just trying to explain this to my son, how it feels like no time has passed ....such a time in my life....I love them in it - part of my soundtrack...I am so glad I can watch this over and over.... :)

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@@LittleMissIssues Hi, this is my channel dedicated to the Cars and Benjamin Orr and I also have a Facebook page and working on a website. It is so incredible to have this feeling for the band and the memories associated with the music, did your son understand? I think it is something we start to feel as get older , no strike this ;) , as we mature :) {like great wine:} I will never tire of their music and even when I create videos and photo montages for their songs I can hear it again and again and it just pure joy

[@LittleMissIssues]

@@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 Hi! Thank you for your work to keep the memories of Ben alive!! Love it!

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@@LittleMissIssues Thank you for your kind and warm words :) From sunny Tasmania , warmest regards, Tia ⚡ 😇 🎸🎼

[@chrisa7498]

Great shot of Elliot and Ben connecting at 7:50 through the outro, both locked into the groove and the smiles on each them reveal just how much fun it is to jam together. I remember those moments from my jam band days.

[@micheler4120]

absolutely adorable

[@Canadianbacon826]

Love those looks too. Although that’s right when KZbin put a f@@@ ad in the sequence !

[@MalcolmDesigns]

I must have listened to this album and Candy O 2000 times when these two records came out in the 1970s. As a 15 -16yo I loved and still love this band and they helped shape me become the adult that I am today. Hard to believe it was 40 years ago?! RIP Ric Okasek and Benjamin Orr, your music will live on forever.

[@analogkid4957]

Malcolm Brooks the late 70’s but the 70’s nonetheless. Candy-0 must was releas d close se to 1980.

[@MalcolmDesigns]

Steven Koren - Yes I know when released. Cars ‘78 and Candy O in June ‘79. As I said 40 years ago

[@dbarbour8352]

I am jealous I must say of you being there at just the right age when they began. My brother played all of his records loud enough to pass through the wall between our bedrooms. The Cars were in heavy rotation, especially the Shake It Up album that should’ve been named “Cruiser”. Heartbeat City became the first new Cars record I bought at 15 years young. That had a big wow factor. I had the thrill of discovering “Panorama” as the only one that I didn’t even know about! I’m so glad for KZbin giving me The Cars from the start.

[@jenajo4374]

Same

[@stylz1962]

Benjamin Orr was cool as cool could be, yet humble & just "a person" when being interviewed. I would loved to have met him. I'm sure he'd have been a really fun guy to know. I see him smile often in videos, which tells me a lot about a person, right there. He had thee cutest crooked smile. I think maybe he had a couple of nervous ticks that he did with his mouth, (observed during interviews), but they were actually cutely attractive, & possibly may have contributed to some of his intonations & the way he pronounced/sang the song's words so uniquely. Love it all. I was an upper-classman when The Cars became really popular. I got one look at/listen to Benjamin Orr & I was hooked. My fav Cars songs are the ones that he sings lead on, although I like them all. Watching him perform...has black leather EVER looked much better? He was def quite studly.😏 I was fortunate to get to see The Cars in concert in 1980. What a great performer, musician, singer, apparently a great person all around...& what a great band. PS- Elliot Easton was cute, too.

[@nancyfilingeri414]

I love ❤️ the way Ben says ORANGIE Sky ❤

[@Dick_Weapon]

He was so fucking foxy, I mean shit! Wow...He was the pulse, and the eye candy, not to mention that awesome voice...

[@OliviaDI]

The Cars music will stand out in Rock n Roll History!❤❤❤

[@PatrickPrice772]

One of the greatest bands ever. All 5 are extremely talented. How talented is Elliot Easton? He is a self-taught guitarist who is right handed. After the Cars became a band, one of their promoters/managers suggested he switch to playing left-handed so that it would be more visually appealing during live shows. So be did! Now THAT is talent!

[@azcarteranderson]

That's nuts!

[@chrisl3158]

Very hard to believe the right-handed claim. It is visually more appealing, I agree. It's where Paul McCartney stood. Was he left-handed?

[@symondssays]

A wives tale...that the Cars wouldn't correct, they found it hilarious people spread it around.

[@PatrickPrice772]

Easton tells the story himself in a documentary. Was he lying?

[@markgarner2725]

My first concert, and still one of my favorites. October of 1980 @ Baton Rouge Centroplex w/The Motels opening. They started their performance in the most creatively surprising manner and it blew me away. The roadies were prepping the drums, keyboards and Elliott's guitar and started a little jam then Ben walked out playing bass to the jam. WTF?! Then the roadies dropped their (outer) shirts and went into Shoo-Be-Do. Then Ric, all 6' 20" him, came bouncing out from stage left. The "roadies" were Elliott, David and Greg! They concluded Shoo-Be-Do and launched into 'Let's Go' and the show was on. Wow.

[@emiejenkins5605]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Saw them in ‘79, Arrowhead Stadium. All day show with other acts. Awesome band.

[@markgarner2725]

@MountainMari Candy-O tour... I have recording of a show from that tour. Wow...

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@markgarner2725 oh wow!! Were you there? Can you see me, I’m wearing the red~white halter top, cut off denim shorts?? 😆😎.

[@markgarner2725]

@@KittyGrizGriz Was that you?! 😆 Oh, that was such a great show.

[@bookwurm4012]

One of my favorite videos of Ben. He had it all. Can’t help but love it and be sad at the same time.

[@evabalan483]

The CARS is at it's BEST WHEN BENJAMIN IS THE LEAD VOCALIST. The CARS est à son MEILLEUR QUAND BENJAMIN EST LE CHANTEUR PRINCIPAL .

[@walkingmonument]

They’re always good

[@sarasarah1810]

OMGOODNESS........Benjamin Orr........BEAUTIFUL BOY!!!!!!

[@F3502000]

Their debut and Candy O are as good as it gets! Absolute rock royalty!!

[@dirish709]

Ben is so dreamy. Yumm

[@scottwilliams6479]

at about 7:54, love the look Ben gives Elliott when Ben misses a unison bass line...priceless.

[@samr.england613]

I so miss these guys! They were sooooo quirky/groovy. And Ben Orr? Helluva front man!

[@MerkinMuffly]

I have to say the Cars were one of the Frenchiest looking American bands you'll see.

[@pat3834]

Is that a compliment or an insult?!!!!

[@robertjorgensen4518]

But they rock 80s 90s

[@jonnybirchyboy1560]

Definitely one of those bands who were too good to not be British or European. Same with the Left Banke.

[@FELIPEGARCIA-fk6zx]

@@robertjorgensen4518 Correction: 70's & 80's

[@Retroscoop]

Not quite sure how a "frenchy"-looking band is supposed to look. I guess when you would ask Americans they'd say "be dressed all green and love water" ?

[@wsharriupton2826]

RIP Ben Orr and Ric Ocasek. So, it turns out that they were one of the best New Wave (or Rock) bands that ever lived. Also, one of the few bands who never had any personnel changes. All 5 were extremely talented, and they were Happy songs!! Thank you Ric Ocasek for writing such great songs.

[@scottdaley1672]

He didn’t just write the lyrics, he wrote all of it!

[@scottdaley1672]

He knew Benjamin Orr could sing his songs and it’s incredible. How a band like this could come about from a random meeting with two people so many years previous..

[@Blackscorpion1963]

My favorite era for this talented crew from the States. Their inaugural album The Cars will go down as one of thee greatest albums of ALL time. Period. Remember the date people...the end of the '70s and the music biz was looking for new directions...so of course up popped The Cars and their new genre...that totally freaked out music lovers all over the entire planet - and even over here in New Zealand where I'm from. I'd NEVER heard anything like The Cars before. I was in to Van Halen with a decent hunk of Meatloaf on the side - and I turned 15 in '78. So when Ric Ocasek came on to the stage with his Jet Pilot aviation sunglasses, pencil thin physique, all leather jacket & pants with black boots, and the coolest hair style in the music biz, well it was always going to be game OVER for other contenders. And then Benn Orr - the blonde surfie-model...what a recipe for utter success. The Cars sound during this era '78-'80 totally blew the music industry critiques minds, not to mention audiences and the good folk like me who bought their albums.

[@ellab8897]

I know what you’re getting at here, but a dismissive “blonde surfie-model” to describe the style of Benjamin Orr’s look, ouch.

[@kathygrinder3076]

@@ellab8897 ouch is right

[@kathygrinder3076]

More like blonde sex God...

[@kathygrinder3076]

Remember the first Cars Videos? They had Ben playing behind Ric and Elliott. That changed real quick...

[@ellab8897]

@@kathygrinder3076- Just the other day I was thinking about this comment and my reply to it. I might edit it or write an additional reply. This comment is the only one I’ve ever seen describing Benjamin as having a surfer dude look. As you and I know, his style and vibe was pure rockstar.

[@mkerwin1]

"Let them brush...your rock-n-roll hair" - What a lyric :)

[@jackiebeals5810]

Just awesome! It fit so well!!!

[@bwillie1793]

Not only a great lyric, but here he sings “brosse” which is French for brush. Sly wit.

[@michaelwolf6424]

Look up the lyrics for "Cruiser". Another interesting reflection of what he saw in life. Ric wrote almost every song. The man had a flair for lyrics.

[@michaeltnewyorknights8413]

@@michaelwolf6424 which came out 1 year after the movie "Cruising"..it would've fit perfectly in that film.

[@gregobrien4384]

What a unique tight band they were,two top lead singers at opposite ends of the looks department but they just got on with it and boy they rocked.Much missed Ben Orr RIP.

[@jujumulligan43]

Very good footage here. Thank you for sharing this fabulous group. I loved them in the 70's and 80's... it's 2024 and I still listen to them. All so talented and of course Benjamin was so damn good looking!! 😍

[@krisschedler]

Benjamin Orr... the Electric Angel Rock and Roller

[@ForeverMPH]

With his eyes porcelain and blue!!!

[@MrAlbatros2]

Comment j'aimerais être là. The CARS étaient uniques. Benjamin Orr était quelque chose de spécial. Sa voix et son apparence étaient impressionnantes. Repose en paix cher Benjamin.

[@janetaldrich7747]

D'accord! Il était unique!

[@jmm1817]

1978....I was 15 in San Dimas California playing the hell out of this album. Great memories!! RIP Ric and Ben

[@dtruth4969]

15 in Grand Ridge Fla. and wore their debut album out.

[@jmm1817]

​@@dtruth4969awesome 👌 👏

[@TigersBlood23]

Elliot Easton is one of the very best guitarists ever in rock

[@SolePilatesNYLocustValleyNY]

holy smokes, what a nice gift to my youtube feed. the bassist is incredible.

[@moodylicious]

4:08 when you can be just as captivated looking at only a profile of a face, the rest of it can only be superlative. And to possess such a voice, such charm and such confidence from that same person; rock god Benjamin Orr.

[@tiamurrell963]

Well said @moodylicious

[@moodylicious]

@@tiamurrell963 Good for you to have a Ben Orr page, Tia! If I were a FB-er I'd be there! Good luck with it!

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@@moodylicious Thank you for your kind words. I am enjoying my Facebook page, KZbin channel and working on a website now :) I love creating videos using my own photos as a backdrop and then adding montages or collages of photos of Benjamin and the band. I have such lovely members on my page and channel and really enjoying this. Warmest regards from Tasmania, Tia

[@moodylicious]

@@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 It is a good thing you are doing, Tia. Keep doing what brings you and others joy. regards, Pam

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@@moodylicious Thank you so very much

[@monialcid3144]

Ben Orr ! The cutest in the world ! Gone too soon 🥲

[@Canadianbacon826]

That sort of sideway look Ben gives…so amazing…thank you for posting this incredible set!!

[@Canadianbacon826]

And those smiles at the end of Bye Bye Love…you just don’t see this anymore …

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Sexy side eye…haha! I love Ben 😻

[@monorailred1]

wow, never saw this one, young, healthy, beautiful and at the top of their world.

[@AussieBill128]

RIP Rick OCASEK. An Australian cars fan.

[@oleysiaogren1192]

Ric!

[@denisem270]

Benjamin Orr was so handsome!!! Loved him!!!! Bye bye love loved that song!!!! He had such an incredible voice!!!! Miss him dearly 💔 rip Ben

[@lunarmodule9915]

I remember some great times listening to this. Goodbye disco, Goodbye Jimmy Carter! Hello 1980s!

[@JDAbelRN]

So true! What a fantastic and optimistic transition from the sad sack and depressed/inflation of the Seventies, to the cultural upshift to the Eightes, reflected in pop music.

[@chrislgarner4927]

Several really great transitional sounds that lifted us out of disco! These guys, The Police, Blondie, INXS, etc.

[@christopheradams898]

So awesome! Ben you were so damn beautiful! A true rock god. I forgot elliot was a lefty. One of the all time great new wave bands!

[@pat3834]

Ben is definitely the best singer in the band!!!! And the best looking!!

[@geowillia6325]

100% agree I loved him as a teenager!

[@merry8545]

@@geowillia6325 💯 agree he was gorgeous - never seen another man that fine ❤️

[@monialcid3144]

he's so pretty

[@Wood_nymph]

Тоже тащусь от него, хотя узнала о нём только недавно...)))

[@xianshep]

@@merry8545 Young Dave Gilmour was his equal. And Elvis.

[@44kickinit]

This video shows just how tight of a band The Cars were. Each and every member was so talented!

[@glynisjones8128]

This band is the epitome of pure brilliance.

[@WolfRun59]

Just THE BEST new wave band around. Ric & Ben may be gone but their music lives on just as fresh as when The Cars & Candy O were released. Nobody sounds like them and no one ever will again . Such an original & talented group of guys. Cars 4 ever!

[@kennethnorris4920]

The Cars, Such a Timeless Band! So Talented, their Music so Legendary . We all as Cars Fans, Wish they had been around so much longer, than they did. R.I.P. Benjamin & Ric, and God Bless Greg, Elliott, and Dave on Drums!. They were So Brilliant, ahead of their time. So much Respect for them, and so Loved over here in the U.K!.

[@toddubow2599]

Just love how they all were one mind here. This is seriously beautiful music.

[@jimhays2772]

Good example of how integrated and seamless the Cars were.

[@DP-wi6hm]

Long live the Cars !!! Rip Ric & Ben. Thanks for all the great music..Were still listening. What a great band. Their music still makes me happy.

[@dennismetzger9287]

Every one of these guys is so technical it hurts. Such a great band

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

David Robinson was such a great drummer! Always very tight, and creative!! He never got the props he deserved.