The Cars: France - Live 1978

Empire Theater
Paris, France
Record date: 27 November 1978
The first three songs of a presumably seven song set for a 3 December 1978 airing on "Chorus" television show.
Provenance: www.ina.fr
~Fan Video~
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[@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.

[@JasonWingate-nl7jd]

The Cars were totally ahead of their time, I’m just happy that I grew up during the 70’s and 80’s.

[@markfromct2]

Time has pasted Jason....not sure what time it is there. It's Cars time in my house. 6/16/24

[@JasonWingate-nl7jd]

@markfromct2 had the opportunity to see the Cars live in concert on four different occasions, but yes the music will forever live .

[@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. 💙

[@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.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Ben broke the Coolness meter at this show.

[@janetaldrich7747]

I love his look in the Musikladen video.

[@buffalobraves9]

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

[@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.

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

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

[@KittyGrizGriz]

“Creature” like the Loch Ness Monster 👹😝💋

[@Dick_Weapon]

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

[@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-ss7vl]

Rockabilly

[@markfromct2]

@@DS-ss7vl 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.

[@jennyjacques573]

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

[@markfromct2]

Benjamin Orr has hair the ladies envy

[@redneckfarmer6584]

Benjamin Orr. Never will be duplicated. Awesome. RIP

[@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!

[@morganghetti]

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

[@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!!

[@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...❤

[@anndriggers6660]

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

[@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💐

[@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

[@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 !

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@CatharticCreation]

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

[@TomBaddley]

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

[@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.

[@pinkorchid1000]

Benjamin Orr what a beautiful specimen of a man

[@marcmarc1967]

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

[@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.

[@jhschmidMD4]

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

[@th23461asdc]

Benjamin- his voice and beautiful, delicate face.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

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

[@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 ! ! !

[@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.

[@freddiesoverbite6162]

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

[@KittyGrizGriz]

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

[@trentherring5640]

Watching this makes me miss real music. Awesome.

[@boooootch]

These guys were untouchable... I never appreciated them in their heyday. RIP Ben and Ric!!!

[@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.

[@bryanmarsh6329]

A PERFECT pop band. The songs are simple and perfect. Very Beatlesque. Parts never step on each other. when the vocals stop, a keyboard or guitar fill comes in. And Elliot Easton, A BEAST. tremendous parts, everytime!!!

[@helenlarsen9211]

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

[@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' !!

[@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.

[@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.

[@julielambert6764]

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

[@rockingrolling3503]

Pure gold!

[@MrPoolman951]

That was fantastic!

[@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

[@jennieredd]

Ben Orr, hottest dude in rock n roll.

[@monialcid3144]

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

[@hudentdw2]

Benjamin Orr had so much talent RIP!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@ZumaDogg]

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

[@angelagilliland5659]

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

[@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

[@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

[@hollyvanvoast7140]

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

[@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.

[@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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@stevesemenuk4497]

Bye Bye Love is still amazing and new after 40+years. Elliott’s guitar sounds fantastic

[@artificialenergie]

Love the red vox teardrop bass !

[@krisschedler]

Benjamin Orr... the Electric Angel Rock and Roller

[@ForeverMPH]

With his eyes porcelain and blue!!!

[@johnkenneally4662]

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

[@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

[@buddyvilla7393]

Benjamin Orr a terribly underrated bassist and singer!! First time I heard The Cars I was in a station Wagon Lori driving on my left Anna on my right eating for the movie Taxi Driver to start at the Pacific Drive in here in San Diego 1978 I was 15. Lori looked quite a bit like Actress Barbara Eden. I wish I could tell you I got lucky that night but I didn’t. Lori and Anna liked each other more than they liked me. They were both a year ahead of me and after graduation Lori went up to UC-Davis to become a vet but never did. I always pictured Lori playing guitar in some coffee house in Greenwich village or North Beach in San Francisco. But Lori went to work for the Military Industrial Complex at General Dynamics married and had three children. Anna went to work for a local Taco Bell and then just sort of disappeared???? Whenever I hear a song from the early days of The Cars I always think back to that night Easter Break 1978 and think what might have been The three of us use to go everywhere together high school dances parties etc. High school romances incredibly intense but sadly usually terribly brief. I did my inspector Clouseau imitation about 5 months later off the cliffs of La Jolla severely damaged my spinal column changed my life forever!!! I wish I could go back to that night 45 years ago when I first heard The Cars sadly I can’t!!RIP Benjamin Orr”Who’s Gonna drive your car……..?

[@scottwilliams6479]

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

[@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.

[@samr.england613]

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

[@johnevans9156]

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

[@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". 🇧🇷❤

[@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

[@mikegreen6282]

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

[@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.

[@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 ⚡ 😇 🎸🎼

[@sarasarah1810]

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

[@FenderGreg]

The camera work is fantastic. The Cars were at the forefront of rock in 78.

[@edwardcarmody3336]

Even starting out, these guys were the ultimate professionals, 3 people or 30 thousand they always gave 100% , and to repeat a fellow poster here, they are just as good live than on the lps, knew these guys well, worked at The Rat, Boston 76-78, they were regulars, playing or not. RIP Ben and Ric.

[@F3502000]

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

[@gaijin5]

Elliot Easton... so... so... underated!!

[@kathygrinder3076]

I agree. He was a cutie. An excellent guitarist!

[@Dick_Weapon]

God, Ben...super talented, foxy as hell. He was the pulse and the eye candy, with a sweet voice to boot. Very smart of Ric to team up with Ben!

[@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.

[@monorailred1]

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

[@sec.1154]

- Eu só tenho olhos para o Ben.

[@44kickinit]

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

[@analiajimenalopez4666]

Oh ..Thats beauty Benjamin Orr ..my goshhhhhh ...and thats voice !! ❤ So amazing and handsome Benjamin....we miss Ben 😢

[@AussieBill128]

RIP Rick OCASEK. An Australian cars fan.

[@oleysiaogren1192]

Ric!

[@dirish709]

Ben is so dreamy. Yumm

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@dynjarren8355]

Roxy Music mixed with the Velvet Underground! A band with flair, economy and style! Perfect! David Robinsons drumming was precise and powerful!

[@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

[@notgivinup]

The Cars sound just as good live, if not better, than when listening to the album version of their music. Most bands when you see them in concert it barely sounds like what you're so used to hearing. But not with The Cars. Absolute league of their own and never to be replaced or duplicated. Their music was the playlist of my life in the late 70s and 80s. Still can't believe Ben and Ric are gone. Just seems too mind boggling. So thankful I got to see them a few times back in the 80s before they sadly split up. And they would open the show with "Hello..... Hello Again." I can see and hear it now. RIP Ben & Ric. 🕊🎸🎹🌹🙏

[@glynisjones8128]

This band is the epitome of pure brilliance.

[@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..

[@carlamongold33]

BENJAMIN ORR-BYE BYE LOVE ❤️

[@cyndia6278]

Benjamin Orr has the voice.

[@Retroscoop]

On the studio albums that is....

[@blackwingvalleylover]

@@Retroscoop And live.

[@beachgirl4583]

Ric said (paraphrased): when we need a great singer, Ben sings.

[@johnnygoodman2003]

Ben Orrs voice is dreamy

[@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!

[@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!! 😍

[@ralex3697]

Ben’s voice melodic Ric’s voice staccato

[@stonefree1911]

Ben Orr was so awesome.

[@wilhelmrogue1]

This video really showed david robinsons driving force behind the kit….great drummer!