The Cars - Just What I Needed | Live Band Performance | Sing It Live

[@hotblackdesiato6341]

Difficult to rate these guys highly enough. Every track is tight, professionally mixed and sounds spot on. One channel I'm never getting bored of

[@legendaryTMNICO]

They should do a cover of shake it up.

[@ejvaudt67]

I totally agree with you. I always look forward to their next release.

[@MusicisMedicine-r6z]

@@legendaryTMNICO Agreed. More Cars covers!!! This one was GOLDEN.

[@TR-vr5pz]

Bought single (in red vinyl) and then the album and getting to Plattsburgh State College in fall of 1978 to find out they were playing in the small gym - went by myself and loved the show - huge crowd of 300 didnt realize they were seeing a super group

[@GaryVey]

So I can’t believe the keyboardist sang and played that riff at the same time. Dude how can you sour your brain like that? 😵‍💫

[@RobotDad]

Good Stuff Gentlemen!!!!

[@surlechapeau]

Great job SingitLIve!!!! Simultaneously singing and playing keyboard notes one handed, made easy by Darren!!! That was impressive all-around!!

[@frogpondproduction]

Love it when Darren showcases his great voice! Well done gang!

[@TurboPumperX]

Elliott Easton is one of my favorite guitarists.His memorable,melodic solos and tone really set the Cars apart. Great band,great cover!

[@MusicisMedicine-r6z]

I do think that Elliott Easton is highly underrated! Tzan did a great job on the solo.

[@alexandreverdan1324]

Love how you keep it original. No fancy tries, no ego. Just the song like it really is and flawless played!

[@MisterGames]

Took me a but to realise. Everyone has shades on 😀

[@petelovett7175]

This is deceptively a very clever performance - listen to how Mario changes to the 'on' beat just after Tzan's solo - it's superb - you have to be absolutely on top of your game to that tight, as a band...and these guys are exactly that - brilliant...

[@leonardschoenborn9209]

There is talent here that goes beyond belief. Every song they do is spot-on starting with the lead guitarist who seems to hit every single note with complete accuracy. If you know this song as well as all their other music, they hit every signature note as if it comes from the original band, without exception. Now, that is talent!!! Also, their selection of songs are all some of the greatest hits in their day and they, without exception, bring them back to life in a BIG way. This is when songwriting was absolutely the finest and the best that has ever been done in history. I am in awe at how talented you have to be to accomplish this and produce songs like this. Keep the songs coming and keep this music alive!!!

[@kbusby4824]

Ben Orr was such a great vocalist/bassist/musician and from what I understand a great human as well. Wonderful rendition of The Cars classic. RIP Ben and Ric.

[@michpackfan]

He had a solo hit too, actually both of them

[@GrammySue0719]

If you get an opportunity to listen to Orr's solo record "The Lace", I would be willing to bet you won't be disappointed 😊

[@sharonedeau]

The engine's finely tuned, the tank is full, the bodywork a sleek black, the sound system: top notch. Crafty's got the rock moves. Adore Tzan's solos, such a treat. Damien's bass the anchor. Ace video edits at the start Darren. The sunnies virus has spread to Tzan, Bassgoose and Mars! Darren I'm glad you did the one-handed thing and not the keytar, because it let you give a full bodied ROCK performance and it's fire! 🔥🔥🔥Velvet lower register and powerful, gutsy vocal like you MEANT IT, it's the conviction of any performance that sells it. SOLD! My favourite track by The Cars, thanks for more than doing it justice. The only thing wrong with it is that it's not long enough, which means I'll have to watch it again...and again...and again...

[@MattyFitt73]

My head goes dizzy re-watching these, Sharon. Great write-up as ever.

[@domineu7]

Man how I Love Fridays ☺ This time 😎 Guys Power 💪 "You are just what I needed" 🌞🎉

[@cactuscanuck6802]

Gents, THIS is just what I needed today! Crafty is always having fun, Tzan shredding that solo, Darren delivers the vocals and iconic synth part. Every member nailing it 👍

[@dougtaylor7724]

Young guys covering the Cars, automatic like!

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

You hear so few covers of this song considering its odd construction but a classic The Cars song. This is so excellent from the way it is played, sung, and produced. Darren you and your band really outdid yourself this time.

[@MrTilsner]

Top performance.

[@Redbuzzcut]

OMG, guys that is perfection! Soaring vocals, crisp solos, fun square wave (?) key patch. Darren, always nice to see you out front again! Tzan really captured Elliot Eastman's spirit .... speaking of spirits, I'm sure Benjamin Orr and Rick Ocazek are LOVING THIS! Hi Crafty! Pardon if I'm still getting to know you all but the rhythm section is always flawless too!

[@lindabergman3127]

Whoa😮great job ppls😂👍👍👍

[@chaschampion777]

Oh, YES! Goodness, that rhythm section is so steady. Crafty and Tzan are so very talented and play excellently together. Darren up front with the smooth vocals. It's always a pleasure. God bless from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 🙏

[@joek7742]

Great job gentlemen, Crafty & Tzan your experienced guitar work is top notch, very entertaining. Mario super man! On drums and Damien killer bass. Darren slaying the vocals, fantastic!!

[@bradsamuels9346]

This was just what i needed, on a day of 44 degrees, a bunch of cool dudes singing a cool song. SingitLive never fails to put a smile on my face. Thanks lads..

[@jamesmorrison7692]

An absolute gem! Darren never disappoints on vocals, and the guitarists are always on point. Tzan absolutely nailed that lead! This is a great song from a great band in The Cars, sung by one of my favorite vocalists ever, the late great Benjamin Orr. I am glad his legacy lives on, and it tributed by such a great band as Singit Live! Great job Darren!

[@tonesv77]

OH WOW!! Released in 1978 the year after I was born! Dad raised me on this stuff! Ben Orr was amazing!! Darren and crew, you never cease to amaze! Please, please play this at your next live concert, hubby and I will be there again ❤ thank you for the music SIL

[@scottharvey2009]

Great to see you on vocals again Darren ......not just a great producer 😎 👌 Smashed another out the park. Brilliant performance by the Singitlive Family........dont you just love Friday evenings waiting for what brilliance is coming next. Love the Singitlive crew 👊

[@atlarge988]

This is flawless! Awesome cover. The late Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr would be very pleased. I remember The Cars getting back in 2011 in DC, at the 9.30 Club. Albeit, Ben had passed and he was never replaced and great respect. It was 2 weeks before my birthday. It was a capacity crowd of around 1000+. Great memories live on and Singit's cover ensures this. Well done guys!.

[@ejvaudt67]

Tzan was looking a bit like Paul Stanley! Rock on, Sing It Live!!

[@murraychadwick9362]

I can't thank your band enough for keeping the greatest music era of music alive 😎. They haven't been able to match the 80's music till this day! I was so fortunate to graduate in 1980 and enjoy this music as a young adult going to clubs and parties. Memories I will never forget which helps keep me feeling young ❤

[@jovymartemario5623]

Love the Cars, thank you Singit Live..

[@TheMadSentinel]

Sounding great in the United States. Wow.

[@nikkapolos4896]

Elite ❤

[@andyelliott3977]

"Oh by the way, let me sing this song to the highest intensity, and I'll just play the lead keyboard riff with one hand", says the lead singer 😁. Man, what a killer version. Cannot put into words. I listen with headphones and the production is perfect. Lot of talent here! Thanks for sharing!

[@WaymanRiddles-ro2ng]

One of those songs you just have to play loud, the louder the better! What a great performance.

[@electronic80s]

Wow, Wicked.. Both Benjamin Orr & Rick Ocasek would love this version.. very well done 10/10

[@gregharmon3797]

Hey!! That’s just what I needed on a Friday night

[@RedwoodGeorge]

Excellent version - though I'd expect nothing less from Signit Live! I saw the Cars in 1979 and it was a hell of a show. At the time their music sounded like nothing else out there; they were the first band I heard called "New Wave" and it sure sounded new.

[@curtis5445]

The "A" team is up tonight! These guys are players. End of poem!

[@MattyFitt73]

I didn't realise The Cars went back this far. Only "Drive" comes to mind for me. This track definitely, like Darren's hair, gets better with age. Great GoPro angles this week, along with the (nearly) in time head movements. The shades rock! Perfect song for Darren's voice, along with the keyboard jump-in's. Just needed a shot of Harley with his shades on to top it off. Kudos from Matty x

[@stompugood18]

That Right There Is The BEST Damn Cars Cover I Have Ever Heard and Maybe Just Maybe Better Than The Cars. WoW Spot On!!!!!

[@rikrushton6826]

Lovin the shades - kinda like the Memphis Mafia meets the Cars in Darren's Basement - "Just what I need" to get my weekend off to a flyer 🎤🎶👌👏❤

[@crstothard]

Oh, Funk yes!! You just melted my face!! Let's make February, Cars month!! Greetings from NYC!

[@rayduck6300]

Amazing job guys, all of you. This one really suits Darren's voice, and I love how much fun he is having. :)

[@chuckmvs]

Mario is spot on!!👍👍and so is everybody else.😎

[@duffwood3598]

The song name says it all. Love the shades! 😎Masterfully done!

[@shawnmcdonald9285]

Just Wow!!

[@notbugs]

Great to see two of the Singit Live guitar gods in the same video! Cheers from Sweden!

[@glennjelich3174]

One of my favourite songs done to perfection....... exceptional guys. Benji Orr would be impressed

[@jason4485]

Benjamin Orr would be proud, nice work!

[@darcagis5744]

Good cover of an amazing band and song. Ric is probably smiling at the sunglasses nod.

[@philnerd8836]

The α-male core of the Band, United by the black color of shirts and glasses ❣️🥰👍🏻🫶🏼 Have a nice summer, guys ❣️

[@buzzshytyear3358]

Great to see the crafty player back!! Gotta love this band!!😊 thanks everybody 😊

[@davidgilpin5200]

EXCELLENT! Dang Darren, what a great voice! Crafty on the harmonies, yeah! GREAT backing vocals y'all. NAILED the feeling, groove, ambience. Perfect square tooth voicing on the synth. #bestcoverband #livemusic #producernerd

[@joshuaburba1048]

I cannot begin to express how much I enjoyed this and how good it was. But can I first just give shoutout to all the gentlemen wearing shades? Looking sharp men. Also, I just LOVED Darren's keyboards and Tzan's guitar work (beautiful solo especially). Fantastic job!

[@theseeingeye454]

Just what we needed to remind us how great basic guitar rock can be. Play on brothers.

[@andylaszczyk4748]

Darren's loving' this tune

[@KP11520]

This is Just What I Needed! I am a CARS JUNKIE! Now I'm gonna go on a BINGE again! LOL When Ben died, I was CRUSHED. Pancreatic Cancer and really FAST. And eventually Ric. These guys created their very own Niche, IMO... And look how easy it was for you to fill my VOID! And the majority just go through the motions. You can spend months on their songs IMO. Gotta say TZAN is the mirror Image of Elliot, but better looking and EXTRA Kudos for nailing the HIGH register Backing vocals. Which again is becoming Darren's special EXTRA treat on so many videos. Even when out FRONT! You all got GOOD VOODOO when you do The Cars and The Knack and songs in that NICHE! Is it NEXT Friday yet? Fine Musical Dining is like nothing else! Thank you Gentlemen! Glad this STUCK. YT can be difficult with The Cars.

[@martinh9120]

Rick and the boys would be happy with this cover 👍

[@threadripper979]

Great work by the sunglasses crew.

[@dailee5949]

Both of gitarists are so cool.

[@bwlyon]

Wow! Lead vocal sounds like a cross of Billie Armstrong and Rick Ocasek. Another master performance played with joyful hearts. SingitLive showing us how it’s done. ❤❤❤

[@davidforman8593]

An especially good one!

[@mrdsmusic4779]

My absolute favourite so far but then I love The Cars. Spot on everybody. 👏👏

[@davidcunningham7330]

EVERYONE is wearing sunglasses!!!! Yeah! Question - will there be a Christmas album this year? Or at least a couple of Christmas songs? And Happy Hanukkah tonight - may there truly be peace on earth at some point.

[@ronginnetti5787]

The Boys are back! Tight!

[@MarceloSouza-jv5xl]

Perfect Performance!! THE CARS I Love this song!!❤

[@R0dst3r]

Holy crap... the KZbin algorithm finally let you guys into my life, I think it was "Heart of Glass". After witnessing that, and seeing the energy and fun you're having performing, I had no choice but to traverse down the rabbit hole and tap into your 80's Classics Playlist. Loving every minute of it! As a former performer (damn, that rhymed) - I remember the sensation of it all, the "gel" of each musician and singer communicating with each other through music... it truly is on another level. Rock ON, my friends! 🤘

[@singitliveworld]

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[@bigcheetah32]

OUTSTANDING... I am a Professional Vocalist and Bassist.. The Cars are at the top of my list.. Love Ben Orr.. Hell of a job Guys.. Just Wow..

[@valetama]

I want right now to wear sunglasses!! ...at night! 😎 Thanks for the music, friends!

[@kurtgally526]

Guitarists are on point!

[@IHeritch]

Nicely done, and with a smile 🙂

[@sailmusic2744]

Fantastic performance with a classic song! Great Ben Orr vocals by Darren, and Crafty and Tzan capturing Elliot Easton's guitar runs and sound! Great performance with Damien capturing Ben's driving bass and Mario nailing David Robinson's drums. Great job guys!

[@tonesv77]

It was actually the gorgeous Ben Orr on vocals ❤

[@scotth1992]

Ben Orr on lead vocals, not Ric on this tune

[@gradyperryjr.8345]

Yeah, Ben Orr

[@sailmusic2744]

@gradyperryjr.8345 All, thanks for correcting. Totally Ben Orr.👍

[@lenybethbildan6884]

Awesome…

[@lyndaking5538]

That's what it's all about!

[@alfredoperez74]

What an extraordinary performance. I grew up listening to The Cars and a lot of good memories come back. Music Is timeless!!!

[@mtlnascarfan]

Freaking AWESOME! Rick is smiling down on you guys, for sure.

[@1973DamianS]

Such an underrated Cars tune... Great work fellas!

[@markplautz6842]

Shades of Benjamin Orr! Great tribute guys! Thanks… it was just what I needed!!😊

[@w9ran]

I know a lot of thought goes into the songs you select, but every time I see you've reached into the classic rock era again, I start smiling before I even hit the play button. Another terrific job, especially Darren's spot on vocals and keys - simultaneously of course!

[@bryanjames6520]

*GREAT VIDEO !!! Sadly Ric Ocasek & Benjamin Orr are no longer with us. But Darren Mullan does an admirable job on lead vocals! 😂 Crafty and Tzan do an award winning performance on guitar. And the SHADES on everyone is a nice touch !!!*

[@bryanjames6520]

*Great job on lead vocals Darren !!! I REALLY TURNED THE VOLUME up on this one! This is the type of song to play it loud !!! One of Mr. Darren’s best songs for sure !*

[@bryanjames6520]

*Straightforward Rock and Roll !!! Just Love It !!!*

[@sullee3002]

Nice way to start a friday night 🎉 Wicked good song from my hometown boys outta Bahston (Boston). Good job, guys (as always)! 🎸🎹🥁🎙

[@ulverstonerealestate1509]

Massive Cars fan. Thank you!

[@wholiddleolme476]

Love the look guys lol so 70's Oh the cover was excellent too.

[@nmjazz09]

Most Excellent!!!

[@brendab.8135]

Gentlemen.....YOU ROCK!

[@aoiarcharika5111]

Whole sunglasses …😂 Great ka

[@Torchninja]

best 3:53 minutes of my day. well done..

[@npg192]

I love the cars what a pearler and nailed it!

[@joefaraone977]

9.5 Outta 10! Gotta hold back a .5 cuz I did see The Cars perform this live the Saturday before the release of their first album!!!!

[@jnoble9032]

Greatness😎

[@chisel83]

Hangovers suck at my age 😢 Brilliant job gang one of my favourite 80s hits excellent video editing Daz

[@colinwhite26]

Well it's a questionably reported temperature of 10c here in UK but definitely raining this Saturday morning but as usual, my first action after making coffee, is to select Singit and enjoy what they have turned out this week. Again, never disappointed. I so admire the individual and collective skills involved in their broadcasts, not just once but every bloomin' week. Thanks guys from raining Saturday morning in UK

[@udo331]

Darren Sensationell 🤟🎶 wie immer 👍 Singit Live Ever❤ 🇩🇪🫶🫶🫶

[@PhillipAmato]

Oh how I do love the Cars, Singit live, its "Just want I needed" .. Well done guys !!

[@TomYoureDoingItWrong]

Kick Ass!!!

[@CiaoGibson]

Home run…..AGAIN maestro!❤

[@greyman003]

Thank you for my Saturday morning smile.

[@Ldiamond22]

I am going to need more than one thumbs up on this one…awesome!!!

[@myinitials8691]

Good Darren, thanks for the beautiful song. Fantastic cover . Guys are awesome are all good. 💪🇮🇹👏🤟 Yeah

[@ThePhotomusicguy]

Cool - the drummer even got where David Robinson switches the snare from the back beat to beats 1 and 3 - well done 👍