The Cars - Just What I Needed live 1979

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Benjamin Orr was beyond talented, Magical singing

[@STarWalker8]

Beyond is a good word for him

[@STarWalker8]

As in The great beyond

[@davidjenkins2691]

Some folks think the Cars are a total synth band, this one proves they had some tasty guitar riffs too !!

[@RoctoberSlots-b8w]

THIS ALBUM WENT MULTI-PLATNUM!!! HUGE IN1978 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸😝👍

[@lindabergman3127]

Yep❤Lexington lab band does The Cars justice on Drive! They also cover Boston Heart Def Leppard Reeling in the years Steely Dan❤ Aerosmiths sweet emotion

[@williamrgutrich7694]

I once watched an interview with Rick, when the guy complained that, "All the Cars' songs sound alike." Rick explained, "I worked for years on that sound--you are right."

[@WavyMidnight]

I disagree with 'the guy'. 100%.

[@STarWalker8]

😂

[@Boiing008]

Bet that shut the guy up 😂

[@marcstevens8576]

Comment makes me laugh, as both The Police & AC/DC are in the same category. 🎃🍁

[@nathanielthompson9518]

Honestly I always thought that was a normal thing for bands . Every band have their unique song to the point where most of their songs sound a little similar to each other. Always made me identify a band easier. ACDC is a prime example but so what their songs still rock regardless!

[@WhatsWrongWithTheStreet]

ELLIOT EASTON on guitars everybody!! Elliot! Easton!🎸

[@thebluevelvetriver]

Ben Orr so very phenomenal!! Wish he had sung lead on all the songs for The Cars. I also wish he was still on this earth :(

[@brianf9615]

You are not alone there!

[@TheUnmitigatedDawn]

I don't fully agree. Ben has an amazing voice. But Ric's voice fit plenty of their songs pretty well. I can't imagine "My Best Friend's Girl" or "You Might Think" working without Ric's charmingly neurotic vocals.

[@michellefletcher8891]

Yea,, I duno I think Ben had the best voice out of the two of them

[@billriopelle1766]

I wish I would have appreciated this time in music more. Thought it would last forever. How I was wrong.

[@rman52]

Maybe McCartney should have sung all the Beatles songs too. He had the best voice. Garfunkel too. Carl Wilson with the Beach Boys. Peaches, but not Herb. Tina not Ike. Don Everly. Jack Bruce only. No Clapton. Etc.

[@williams2652]

Think of how fortunate we were to have had bands like this when we were growing up.

[@chocomanger6873]

Yes, only people in their 40s and 50s watch KZbin.

[@keysersoze657]

Who's we? I wish I had this

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Amen William, We were very lucky to have had the best! Peace.

[@roberthamill1277]

I was in Germany during their ascendancy, and i had a kick-ass Pioneer Amp, tuner, dual tape, with delayed recording, Technics turntable, Bose 301's, 501's and 901's (the last pair, very seldom). Along with Costello, The Tubes (saw them in Sachsenhausen), The Clash, and a few others, I just about wore out their music. I'm originally from Dallas, didn't get here in the Houston area until '90, just missed this by six years. And won't get another chance.

[@JD0124]

… and nobody was focused on their phones when we saw them in concert. We were all 100% present at the shows.

[@gregnicely1]

Nobody could sing like Ben, I miss you buddie

[@haoleboysurfec2730]

The Cars were the best eighties band before the decade even started.

[@gggbbb33]

The 80's were just copying what they were already doing.

[@andrepereira744]

Nonsense. Both of you

[@desertrose1226]

Benjamin was just what everyone needed, right? 😜..man..he was a dreamboat.

[@BlessedMe11]

You don't realize just how extremely talented and phenomenal these guys were, until you try to duplicate their licks, rhythms, beats and sound. The thing that made them so versatile and cohesive is the fact they were all friends and they made one another laugh all the time. So, practicing, playing together and performing, for them was fun. This is one of the best bands to ever to grace a stage. Their music was "Cutting Edge", "New Waveish", Pop Gold and it left one fully satisfied but, always wanting more. It took far too long for them to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rest in Holy Peace Benjamin Orr, we miss you brother. This music holds a high place in my heart and soul.

[@MrAlbatros2]

Better you couldn't describe this magic band. For me The Cars are one of the best groups ever heard. Rest in peace lovely Benjamin and Ric.

[@eliastheod]

@@MrAlbatros2 True legends.. totally agree with both of you, a a phenomenal band, pure class and talent 👏👏❤️✊

[@mikie431]

💯 agreed!! I became a big fan of theirs since the first album and I actually started playing guitar because of Elliot Easton. I also started left handed like him as I was thinking that's the way to play guitar after seeing them on TV. Later I switched to right handed playing and was much easier

[@wandasewell4501]

Americans Love Cars so it was a great Name for the Band. And they were so good to the ears and eyes good lsound and Lookers!

[@BrianDelorenzo-xf4pw]

Yes I do.

[@kammhron]

Elliot Easton, quite the under rated guitar man. Great band.

[@doosworld1901]

One of the best.

[@nathanielbarry]

So true.

[@LordKenebutch]

Yes I really like his solo's and tone.

[@mikeindel]

Legend

[@TWTexasA1]

If your aware of his playing then you know just how awesome he is….👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@samr.england613]

The Cars were kick-ass! Saw them, at 16, at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, sixth row! Ben Orr was a great bassist and vocal front man, and Eliot, the lefty guitarist, was excellent! I've read that Ocasek, who wrote most of their songs, said: "If it was a good song, I'd sing it; if it was a great song, Ben would sing it." I so loved the whole band, all of them, but Ben Orr was outstanding! Rest in Peace, Ben.

[@MrPerfecttommy]

I think that Elliott is the most underrated guitarist of our generation.

[@evilpixiedance]

The man could sing and play. Rest easy, Benjamin.

[@wyattarp1975]

Greatest singer.. Jesus. It hurts how great he was.

[@STarWalker8]

It definitely does

[@sailor7557]

What a super tight band! Every single note perfectly played. Every individual was unique and special. Every member was suberb at what they did. The Cars are definitely one my favorite bands ever. RIP Ben and Ric, you will never be forgotten.

[@nelsonpatino5394]

Please enjoy, this is what real musicians sound like.

[@bengrimshaw4811]

That final "yeah yeah, yeah yeah!" gets me every time!

[@Rose-Rae]

I just love how they're wearing something red and black yet can't take my eyes off of that gorgeous man Orr. =)

[@Ram44]

You don't like Greg Hawkes the keyboard player? He's not hot?

[@xxtesticals4863]

The Cars have those great color aesthetics-black and red.... and blond

[@ellab8897]

@@Ram44- I think Greg is adorable! Definitely hot, hot, hot as a musician. He wore a wedding ring from early on, and remained married as far as I know.

[@karenpoteet751]

You can recognize a Cars song within the first few seconds, their sound was that unique. Was a great time.

[@daniel90148]

his voice is amazing

[@jess_gem16]

I know, HE'S SO COOL!!!

[@valeriequagliara5778]

So true

[@mitchellwright2943]

'75 to '85 was one hellova time to be alive with our boom boxes blaring great tunes like this one. ☮️

[@Vertigoneardeath]

I hear ya.

[@davidretondo2871]

Absolutely. Nothing will ever be that fun and engaging as this time!

[@plumcrazypreston2797]

Ben Orr, a spooky baritone the likes of the voice of Jim Morrison. The Cars did in fact have a song that sounded like The Doors, the keyboards. But Ben can hit a high smokey tenor as well. It's a wide-ranging voice like that of Eric Burdon. When Ben hits the low tremolo notes, it sends shivers down my spine.

[@romin5035]

Great description of his vocal talent. He had a unique, haunting and emotional quality to his voice. Kind of the opposite of Ric’s which sounded cold and detached (intentionally I think). I can’t quite put my finger on why Ben’s voice is so damn appealing, but it keeps me coming back to hear this song and others he sang from the first few albums even decades after I first heard them as a teen.

[@kathyuk28]

I could listen to this song all day and look at Benjamin Orr all day and NIGHT.

[@anndriggers6660]

Me too. Absolute rock GOD. Rest in peace Ben...

[@lafemmedevastation]

we know who's gonna drive you home...

[@lunatuna1815]

OMG Ben Is Beautiful!!!!.I can watch this a million times!!!

[@debbiefurman260]

Ben stole the show ❤❤❤❤❤

[@joeysplats3209]

He was so handsome and charismatic.

[@lindamorin3492]

Thanks for this. Benjamin Orr was just the greatest. Hot, sexy, down to earth. Miss him so much.

[@jedcampett7328]

I'm impressed with the vocal by Benjamin Orr! I feel like his voice wasn't enhanced like other singers.. just pretty straight through the microphone to the amplifiers. The Cars are excellent..the best band in America!

[@jorettadrive9439]

What was the director thinking? Why isn't the camera at a better angle to catch Ben Orr in all his rock star fabulousness?

[@jimzeleny7213]

Why does he cut away from the short but brilliant keyboard solo?

[@ellab8897]

@jorrettadrive - I’m doing this backward, I know. I promise, I promise, if you use the link, it will take you to video of Benjamin Orr in all his rockstar fabulousness.

[@cassandraachorne-klein3415]

Have always loved the fact that Benjamin can sound so fantastic live as well as on records !! So many concerts I've gone to and they can't deliver their sound live. Truly one of the greatest voices the music industry had !! And being extremely talented and Hot makes him my all favorite musician

[@WavyMidnight]

I love how he drops down the word 'tell' when delivering the line "I can tell..." He was always changing it up without changing the sound too much. It always seemed enhanced whenever he sang. So good!

[@wandasewell4501]

He looks like my German best FRIEND!. I CRY WHEN HE PASTED AWAY.

[@Chinachik]

I sure do miss the days when I could just turn on the television and see bands like The Cars or Cheap Trick performing. Damn it. I WANT MY MTV!!!!!!!!!!

[@notsoseriousmoonlight]

I miss the days of turning on FM radio and hearing all these gems!

[@secrethombre]

Ben Orr -- One of the best singers in New Wave-- or Rock'nRoll for that matter! We miss ya, man! R.I.P.! Viva The Cars!

[@laurencaplan5013]

Ben was so handsome and was a great singer ...i had a major crush on him ! RIP Ben !

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

I was down in the big "D" two weeks ago and stopped at a club I sat down the lights came up and the band BELTED out his tune and blew me away! Even the up-and-coming know good music when they hear it. Peace.

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

Elliot Easton never got the credit he deserved for being such a super rocking guitarist. I loved loved loved this group. Where is the music made by adults these days? Isn't it about time for music to come back to great guitar hooks and just straight rockin' like these guys?

[@missyanderson8076]

I am damn glad this was captured on video for us to enjoy

[@jenalg007]

omg me too!! magic!

[@SurfCityVideo]

Never had a chance to see these lads live. My loss.....

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@benny11letters The Cars actually performed this on November 29, 1978 however it was first aired in 1979 on TV :) (June 7, 1979)

[@shuroom57]

David Robinson was a very good, underappreciated drummer for this band. THEY appreciated him, I'm sure. Listen to the studio version of this song, around the second verse, when it almost comes apart, and he brings it back.

[@moodylicious]

someone please correct me if I am wrong but that part you refer was a planned event. David didn't accidentally go off the rails for a few seconds. If he screwed up, they'd have used a better 'take'. These guys were tight and somewhat perfectionistic in what they put out. No, I'm reasonably certain that timing change-up was part of the musical composition. And yes, Robinson's drumming, especially on those first three albums and the last one DTD was sick! That is until he was forced into the ubiquitous fake drum machine everyone glommed onto in the eighties. He hated that.

[@mattthrun-nowicki8641]

I don’t understand what you’re talking about. Almost comes apart? I think the sound is by design, man.

[@cORRvettes80He03Me]

I just watched the "Rock Goes To College" again. In that version, the time change is really noticeable after "...I kinda lose my mind..." and right as "it's not the perfume..." starts. I hear it elsewhere, but it seems the most obvious at that point. Start at time mark around 1:08 to hear the transition best. ^_^

[@euex]

All I can hear that the rhytm guitar is gone at 1:25

[@MultiSkyman1]

Totally unique drum style and sound!

[@tonysmith7460]

Unbelievable one of the best live performance of all time Benjamin Orr true legend

[@dannilomuscio6968]

1:53./// omg what a beautiful man , he was perfect! Love his voice too. Ben Orr we miss you so much

[@_suse_]

Sigh. he was super hot

[@whereyat89]

total babe

[@xDrikenx]

I couldve sworn he was alive. Wow 16 years.

[@danialomuscio9632]

Sir .Driken it sucks he had to go too soon

[@wp1894]

*+1. When one hears just even BENJAMIN ORR'S singing voice -- one can totally understand and/or can picture what a Wonderful Person BENJAMIN was ...its just so so very very sad to me (and I'm sure to a great very many people and his fans when they heard of his passing...) that such a lovely Human Being like BENJAMIN had to be 'taken away' so soon like that. I like to suppose that some of us 'put' here on earth are just meant to become Angels in Heaven just a little sooner than others -- that's the only way I can make sense of it all to tell ya the truth...I just feel I must believe that...if not -- I'd be so utterly forever heartbroken & unable to function at all for the times I've had to 'lose' someone I had loved so purely with all my heart...* *~May God Rest Your Soul In Peace Forever More Dear Benjamin Orr~*

[@williamblair9597]

This band was put together with the perfect pieces. They all compliment each other's talent.

[@robinshepard4571]

Best New Wave Band's of Rock N Roll 💪 🎸🌹♥️♥️♥️✌️ History 🇺🇸☝️🌹👁️ The Cars Definitely Made their Mark on the 🌎💫 God Bless The CARS 🌹⭐🙏💫🌎👁️☝️🇺🇸🚗🚗🚗🍭🎤🌍❤️👊😎🕶️✌️🎸🎸🇺🇸 I will see you in Heaven ⭐🙏👁️🌹🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🌠

[@sararichmond8476]

Phenomenal bass line, phenomenal Benjamin! 💥🔥💖💛❤️🍑💘💋💝

[@freestanding1000]

There have been bands that have come along and changed the course of music. The Cars were surely one of those bands. Ric's writing, Ben's and Ric's voices and just the incredible vibe of this band wrote a new path for many of the bands going into the eighties, nineties and beyond. Great band. I remember all these songs in the seventies when I was a teenager. Loved them then and still do.

[@melanciafan]

Well said👍

[@stevepickett4453]

Ditto ,,, my friend ,one of the best 👌bands ,,,,, EVER

[@stevepickett4453]

Ditto ,,, my friend ,one of the best 👌bands ,,,,, EVER

[@nikholman1287]

Everything good about 80's music is summed up in The Cars.

[@bonzotalonzo9072]

Now at 66 & retired in Philippines, makes me more grateful for the memory & to have been around during those wild years that now seem rather tame considering the craziness in the world now......

[@magicmike6961]

Eliot easton rocks. so underrated. When we were teenagers we would play in bands playing hard rock like Zep and Van Halen, a nd then we would hear this guy;s solo and our jaws would drop at his awesomeness.

[@cdotson]

They're all awesome..that's what made them such a fan-fucking-tastic band. Great live performance here.

[@j.rothchild173]

Easton was definitely a guitar god of the 80s!

[@LZN197]

This is awesome! Anyone who only remembers the videos from MTV needs to see this live act. How many notes per second can a bass player play? Ben? We miss you man.

[@magneto7930]

This song is everything I love about The Cars! RIP gentlemen.

[@FM_User1]

My top 5 of ROCK BANDS HISTORY, love THE CARS, damn!!!!!

[@chasbodaniels1744]

They have to be ranked in the top echelon for sure.

[@wpleary2]

This song is so perfect...

[@marciapruchinsky5897]

Saw them 3 or 4 times in the late 70's and early 80's....Great band...

[@brendamaki8061]

I saw them late 70s upper Michigan.fantastic.

[@dbla72]

Thanks…this IS just what I needed.

[@KellyGiftShop]

Ben Orr was just GENIUS! period!

[@cher280z]

Brn Orr is a true Rock Star. The Cars are too

[@Jo-me4zx]

Ben is the only one to sing this song, he's just what I needed xx

[@nervo6321]

The Cars had everything you needed....

[@s.d.haddock1678]

Nervo 63 🎶🎸🎉👍👍👍

[@julenepegher6999]

Hear Hear!

[@ambermum]

Beautiful Ben, sadly missed.

[@glennneufield8921]

Favorite song of all time. R. I. P Ben Orr

[@MisterDensity]

A band that has the most attractive guy in rock and the weirdest looking guy in rock must be special

[@conniehoward1323]

🤣🤣

[@WhatsCookingTime]

It worked well for them

[@berthayoungblood]

They're alien.. I need Ben to beam me up. RIGHT AWAY!! ;)

[@NickMcRyan]

That about sums it up, I think that was the plan though. Put a super pretty Rockstar up front to sing half the songs to take eyes away from the 4 other nerds in the band. They all clicked well together though.

[@thorsteele69]

Cheap Trick: “Hold my beer!” TWO attractive guys and TWO “odd ducks” (though the odd ducks are VERY talented!).

[@moragmacgregor6792]

What a treat to see them perform live without a bunch of production. ❤️🚘

[@fresiadolmus3239]

Me encanta esta banda, yo apenas estaba naciendo en el 79 y vivo loca de amor por Ben Orr. Quisiera poder ver un artista así como el en éste 2022.Pero es una pena que la música de hoy es basura. The cars FOREVER.

[@johnnyappleseed6960]

Absolutely organic wall of sound. Truly old school.

[@STarWalker8]

Dear Ben You are more beautiful now than ever you were More beautiful than any woman

[@doubblejj1]

Awesome display of raw talent,

[@brunoberardi4815]

Great performance, probably best live performance of this song that I've seen on here. I saw them live 5 or 6 times always a great show.

[@kennedykiser557]

Kickin everyone's ass with this one! R I P Ben

[@redfred70]

1.44 to 1.59 is one of the best ever examples of a live band rehearsed, tight and absolutely on it. Brilliant.

[@blueheron5232]

+redfred70 That's the power of a well constructed, well rehearsed GUITAR SOLO. It's a terse, tight fitting guitar part, a fine example of "serving the song" instead of just soloing to show off. It's played by Elliot Easton on that lefty Les Paul, a Guitar Man who knows how to be part of a band. Not every musician is smart enough to stop before it gets tiresome.

[@mrperfecttommy9754]

+Blue Heron I think Elliot Easton is the must underrated guitarist in rock history. The man is amazing.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

@Blue Heron I think Elliott’s playing his Gretsch Jet here. It does resemble an LP.

[@ellab8897]

@redfred70 - Similarly, 0:53 to 0:59 is an excellent example “of a live band rehearsed, tight and absolutely on it.” At 0:53, Benjamin subtly nods at Elliot, then he and Greg simultaneously hit a final note at 0:58, and Benjamin resumes singing at 0:59. A joy to behold, to me anyway.

[@Aerobubbles100]

One of the best tracks of the 70's . Great sound !!!

[@johndanko1882]

Loved this song and album. The cars were awesome!!!!!!!

[@Au60schild]

Just great! I don't think I've ever seen a Cars performance on KZbin that wasn't live & not lip synched. Always real tight in performing. Thanks!

[@diligentsoul11]

Rock out.!....Awesome video and sound! I could rock out forever,...listening to The Cars!! WIll you sing personally to me in heaven, Ben?

[@LordKenebutch]

The Cars are one of the coolest bands ever and there music is awesome!

[@nobodythatyouknow305]

The perfect blends of unique people to make an amazing unique sound! These moments make me love being on earth!

[@Calvinism1517]

best-sounding band of all time without "studio magic"

[@ronanrogers4127]

The new wave and punk era was full of so many killer guitar riffs, nothing like it.

[@VitreousLamella]

Man, how cool was Ben? He rocked the bass, he rocked the song, his voice rocked. I especially dug how he looked at the camera when he sang the word "Time!" @ 0:42. One cool cat; he passed away too soon...

[@doreenjuilfs7370]

Vitreous Lamella I think I’ve just fallen in love with someone who’s been dead for almost 18 years. Is that creepy?

[@bellestarre8589]

@@doreenjuilfs7370 YES !!!!! Finally, someone admits its creepy for all of these women to lust after Benjamin Orr. Just saying......well no, Doreen said it!

[@sheylishka.]

@@doreenjuilfs7370 Me too!!! And I've thought the same, but who cares!

[@xxtesticals4863]

+Belle Starre, I think it actually shows how charismatic Ben was.

[@brendamaki8061]

@@doreenjuilfs7370 no you just appreciate beauty

[@milehigh8382]

I miss 70s so fuking much 😢

[@julenepegher6999]

I couldn’t have said it better, 😢

[@queenleah]

My heart! He's so pretty 😍

[@johndeaux83]

His humility is prettier!

[@35sixer]

Anyone listening in 2019 to this great band? They sound better live than in studio.

[@andrepereira744]

Nanh,2020!!

[@ronaldsmith6161]

@@andrepereira744 2021, May 2021 to be exact. Been loving the Cars since 1978.

[@chrisirving8712]

When they came out they were slagged as a studio band

[@daffidavit]

@@chrisirving8712 Yep, some people would say they were not so good in live concerts. The Cars proved them very WRONG every time. Just look for and listen to the Live Aid concert to see how good they were.

[@mypetrockcovers]

Agreed!

[@davidmack4495]

lots of memories.. I graduated in 1979.. took my date to see them at the Universal Ampitheatre in LA.... long time ago.. fuckin love the Cars..

[@RetiredinKorea8587]

Was a big fan...when those first two albums came out. Ben Orr was great vocalist/frontman/bassist.

[@glennneufield8921]

Fav song of all time. So many great Hi School memories rockin to this tune. RIP Ben, and all my boys not still with us.

[@pechejanuary5028]

The best ever and ever and forever...yeah🤘🤘thanks Ben and the rest of the Band🍻🤘🎸🙏👊🏼

[@whereyat89]

Great. I see why I liked them when I was 9 years old. It must have been my older brothers record, but somehow i had it, ha, and i still have it. i loved their songs.

[@nikisma]

A perfect song in every way. Will never be surpassed.

[@rleary1]

Frickin fantastic & I wore out the vinyl LP I had of the Cars. Right after this song ends I keep hearing, (guitar intro) Life's the same, I'm moving in Stereo... Life's the same, except for my Shoes... Life's the same, I'm shaking like Tremmmmellllo?? Lifes the same, It's all inside you.......... (synth lic) great stuff

[@shangechi11]

i look at these guys back then and think wow this is too good!

[@arleneayuson4165]

Love The Cars,especially to Ben❤️

[@mycatwilatackyou]

This is just what I needed

[@cathyfinch6855]

Love them..

[@dougsepler3861]

this and you're all i've got tonight are the cars for me, woven into exciting moments in a young life

[@Torchninja]

fricken love this song and The Cars

[@blahblah2018]

these guys were way ahead of their time

[@pappysmp]

One of the best performances of this song in youtube,very nice indeed!! Lets go CArsssssssssssssss

[@urrywest]

Best song EVER!