The Cars LIVE In Philadelphia 1987 (REMASTERED)

[@richalderson6069]

I don't think many people give Greg Hawkes enough credit for how hard he works during the live shows with his hands having to go from one place to another at precisely the right time. His contribution is a major part of what made The Cars sound both contemporary and unique.

[@jamesdr1968]

Just beyond amazing with the keyboards!

[@nopeandnope7398]

Knows how to play just about any instrument!!

[@richalderson6069]

@@nopeandnope7398 I know! Guitar, saxophone....what else??

[@chrisklecker]

A criminally underrated keyboardist

[@rhinohoudini3320]

I agree...he is an essential part of the Cars sound and he is very underated.

[@BurghFinsFan]

All 5 of these guys were so talented. Love listening to them

[@dbarbour8352]

Oh yeah, The Cars - one of the best rock bands ever!! They sound great no matter what year it happens to be heard.

[@traceypowers4341]

It’s rare to find a band that sounds exactly the way they sound on an album when they’re performing in person. Amazing!!! Got me through some hard times in my life! Love them!

[@AdvancedLiving]

I was front row at this show! Right in front of Elliott and I caught his pick. One of the few shows I had a front row ticket for. Icehouse opened!

[@joevolcano3396]

I saw this tour in Detroit. Icehouse cancelled. I got to see The Brandos… d’oh!

[@MrAlbatros2]

What we can say about such a band. They were magic. Everyone of them was so special and unique. But, however, my favorite singer ever was Benjamin Orr. He was a darling of all women who have special taste in music. We will never forget him. What I regret is that I never had a chance to see them live.

[@jamesdr1968]

My favorite band and I never got to see them live, either. So thankful we have this recording of them. Just amazing.

[@kittensanddaisies5615]

They really were magical. I never had the chance to see them live either unfortunately so it's great to be able to watch these concerts on youtube. Benjamin is my favorite singer, too. So talented, so handsome and charismatic. Sadly taken from this world much too soon. No, we will never forget Benjamin Orr.

[@tabithagamblin5117]

I agree with you Ben was very special and unique and a very talented musician he is surely missed.

[@April-pw5ub]

This was their last tour,and behind the scenes all was not well. Ben was traveling by himself on a bus,and they all probably knew they would be breaking up. I feel sorry for Ben who didn’t want the group to end. Ocasek just ended it without a thought.

[@alex_darsen]

@@April-pw5ub from what I had read, Ric ended it because Door to Door did not do well, and they were no longer playing to full houses. Music and tastes were changing at that time. I’m sure band tension had something to do with it too. They broke things off mid-tour. I had tickets for the L.A. show, and remember the moment the dj on KROQ came on and said The Cars broke up. That would have been the 3rd time I would have seen them, but it didn’t happen.

[@BrimHawk]

I was fortunate enough to see The Cars in '80, '84, '87 and 2011. How the hell did I get so old?

[@lucianasilva-vn6wv]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nopeandnope7398]

Father Time catches all of us! ❤

[@johnmcaleese8459]

​@@nopeandnope7398We sneezed !!

[@animemanganet]

How the hell did you get so fortunate?

[@AlmostReady504]

The Cars Warehouse New Orleans 1979 all these years later one of the best shows I've ever experienced. We were all young once

[@JaimedelaLlata]

One of the greatest American bands!

[@sgraham1hotmailcom]

40 years ago I'd be fact checking that statement. I honestly thought they must've been Scottish, then!

[@LousFool]

I love it. Beautiful Benjamin, front and center singing DRIVE. Over the years, he must have sang that song hundreds of times. And every time, spot on perfect. With the emotion like it was for the first time. Thank you Ben. You are missed.

[@robkrasinski6217]

Who's gonna drive you home tonight?

[@daddyagogo]

Yes, the more clips I see of 80s Cars you realize Orr was THE singer of the band, and his songs were mostly the ones of substance, not goofy dance ditties. Damn he was good. Great band too.

[@annacannon2959]

Classist band ever!! Nobody fought for the spotlight and they respected and loved each other!! One of my biggest regrets is not driving 100 miles to see them back in their time touring!! RIP Benjamin and Ric!! 🤘💕💕

[@elliotthalsey2810]

Id love to return to the 80s and be able to attend the shows again

[@anij8226]

The cameraman was crazy about Ric and I’ve never seen a filmed concert that had so much video of David. But he really avoided showing Ben, even when he was singing. Very disappointing as he’s always the best thing to look at on this stage.

[@jamesdr1968]

Um, no. Plenty of Ben.

[@anij8226]

@@jamesdr1968 You have your opinion I have mine.

[@jimrodgers8647]

Actually not enough Elliott, especially during his solos

[@DonaldKDever]

I agree. Where's Benjamin? Crummy mix, bring the vocals up. Sound man sucks

[@al2275]

That is exactly what Ric demanded from the hired cameramen. Everything in The Cars history is all RIC RIC RIC. he's A narcissist who was jealous of Ben.

[@georgecompton2999]

I loved The Cars when they were first creating this music. Back then, I decided Elliot Easton was the world’s best rock guitarist. I couldn’t understand why my peers weren’t recognizing that. It is such a pleasure to see that the world has caught up to Elliot’s genius! Time has reinforced how special the cars were. Thank you for the upload. Seeing these concerts is fantastic.

[@Mr.Guild1971]

He was one of the few of his "peers" that Eddie VanHalen ever mentioned

[@natrixxvision6997]

EXTREMELY intelligent player. Very underrated.

[@Coinbro]

Shreds were sic

[@gypsyrain369]

YES ! ELLIOT ROCKS ! WELL SAID .

[@tektoniks_architects]

First concert I ever went to, in 1979. Saw them again live at Live Aid in 1985. Fantastic shows both times. Tremendous talent....a lot of fun.

[@greggnumme299]

Me 2... Crazed @ All those who didn't - maybe too young but I'm still here... BLESSINGS TO YOU

[@Cape-Dweller]

Wolman rink NYC I believe August 1979. Great memories

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

The Cars ended up doing too many Ocasek sung songs. Never go full Ocasek. Orr deserved better.

[@nopeandnope7398]

I so miss this friggin' band!!! And "Door to Door" album was aces!!!! Such a dynamic, uber-talented group of musicians. I'll adore them till my final breath!

[@tikitorturedmf]

Ya, but tell us how you really feel.

[@gypsyrain369]

MEEEEEEE TOOOOOOOO !

[@Entrelanieve]

I love The Cars. So unique. Great songs and sound!

[@johnmcaleese8459]

I've been watching videos of these guys live for the past 22 hours. God, they played perfectly. Complete professional. I clearly see why all the ladies loved/love Benjamin. Smooth as silk. I have noticed this crowd is by far been giving the loudest ovations since I began watching. Probably 18 different shows. This proves that the fans in Philadelphia are the best in the country. I noticed a band, famous for not responding to the crowd at all, has been here at this show. My city is giving it to them !!! Elliott's guitar volume has been raised too because of it. A song later yhey taised all vocals and their instruments. Welcome to Philadelphia !!!

[@RepoManFan4Lyfe]

So awesome ! One of my biggest regrets in life is not getting to go experience a concert of The Cars , live ... I’m only 35, but my iPod is loaded with 80’s music and this is one of my favorite bands ever. RIP Ben and Ric, you guys were amazing 🤘🏻😎

[@micheldm4331]

We can't have it all...😉

[@5012810]

mine too...

[@shawnlittle3184]

Portland Maine,First Tour. Was the Balls,Killa!

[@duster71]

It was do hard back in the 70s so manygreat bands to see,I lived just outside NYC.I started with seeing Alice Cooper in 72 when I was12,Deep Purple Mark ll and lll,I was at The Song Remains the Same LZ concert movie and the in 73 I found Zappa and it was all over,and then that got me into all the jazz fusion.I restored cars for 25 years and I found a green 71 Duster almost like the one on the cover of one of the Cars album,so when I restored it I made it look exactly like the one 1⃣ the album and I'd always play it at car shows and have the cover on the windshield.

[@weinerdog44]

Was able to see them in Phoenix March of '82 on the Shake It Up Tour. 1st Row, even grabbed a pic I still have ! Also, on Heartbeat City Tour Alpine Valley Wisconsin August of '84 (Wang Chung Opened) !!

[@elisabethschurlknight813]

OH MY GOODNESS....Benjamin @ 1:18:32 and that little shimmy with his guitar. My heart be still. And then at the very end of the concert, after Just What I Needed, 1:26:00 - 1:26:32. Benjamin swoon.

[@sheilaa6628]

Love it! Best part of concert. Plus EYS.

[@janetaldrich7747]

He almost backed into Ric at one point. LOL.

[@donreed]

08-25-23: Ben Orr was a sane David Lee Roth...

[@pat6601]

@@donreedBenjamin Orr was NOTHING like DLR.

[@donreed]

Largely, yes (I agree). They were both charismatic. Roth's ego was ridiculous, which eventually ruined everything. Orr had everything in perspective; hence, sanity.

[@Kevin-kr5ok]

Man… Elliot is on fire for this gig my son ! The guitar solos on the songs are sweet ! The Cars … 1979 8-tracks of the first 2 albums… then buying everybody’s albums on Cassette to play in a new cassette player ! Jensen… 3-way 6x9s good stuff back then !

[@chrisgeorgi6029]

Breaks My Heart..."Everything You Say"....

[@susanwilliams9402]

I'll never understand why "Everything You Say" wasn't released as a single. It's one of the best Car songs ever! It would have been a number 1 then, and it would be a number 1 one now! Everything you say just fills me full of shine! Priceless!

[@robk236]

What a sin the audio is so hissy on this. Thank you to the poster of this video. I finally got a good look at my very favorite rock guitar solo (Touch and Go) being performed.

[@TheSports50]

I notice that too. A lot of Rick. Elliot is unbelievable .

[@stephenz2822]

I always looked very forward to what awesome solo Elliot would come up with next !!

[@thomaspeterson5381]

One of the most underrated bands in the history of rock and roll they did deserve the hall of fame seen them twice Nick Lowe warmed up and the motels panorama tour and shake it up tour 10 dollars a ticket

[@bellestarre8589]

Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire !!!!! That was totally awesome. All 5 gave it their all !!!!!!! Gotta love The Cars !!!!!!!!!!!

[@dianagocawska5828]

super group, much better and more authentic live-playing than in 1984 for me.

[@davejohnson4838]

One definition of a professional is in laymans terms, doing something that usually takes years of practice, that few if any can do better than most if not all and making it look easy. Thats an amazing feat to accomplish as an individual. But to do it with another in almost perfect sync, much less 4 others is phenominal. Then to do it in an artistic realm with all originality, that touches and/or effects, inflences, inspires, motivates, enlightens, etc. etc.,others, is. . . . . . . . . . . Well?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond words to describe it. These guys are that.

[@alcappone9800]

I was too joung in 1980 a bunch of Maxicans seeing The Cars in Hoffman States Illinois, what a wonderful weekend we had!!!!!!!!'😍

[@josephguerra703]

The Cars.... epitome of cool....retro rock...high school memories....let your rock n roll hair fly...

[@ruthrandall2889]

What an absolutely awesome performance from the Irreplaceable Cars. Total synchronicity from start to finish 💙

[@Cape-Dweller]

GREAT band that somehow doesn’t seem to get the recognition they deserve. Door To Door is a great lp!

[@Washingtonguy13]

Only 679 views as I type this...people are missing out on a Cars gem.

[@DougStephens]

a year later as i type this 11,590 views

[@Washingtonguy13]

@@DougStephens Ha Ha! Wonderful! As it should be.

[@aceyorba]

Yes this is a Gem... Had front row tickets to see them long ago. They broke up 3 weeks before the concert . Rock on Rip .. Ben and Ric

[@Washingtonguy13]

@@aceyorba I hope you got your money back for the tickets. I never saw them live either; all of us who didn't at least have this great footage of the band to enjoy.

[@aceyorba]

@@Washingtonguy13 yes.Ticket Master.. I think they were 35 dollars per ticket. LOL . I would have much rather seen them live. My girlfriend at the time was so bummed out

[@Karen.cook424]

Watching the final tour videos makes me sad…you can feel the tensions within the band. Ben and Ric were not speaking, Ric stated in a 2011 interview that Ben had been drinking heavily during this time. I can see the physical difference in Ben. He still did an amazing job but he’s not “there”. I love this band so much and it just makes me sad they didn’t part on the best of terms😢 and you can’t help but notice that the camera wasn’t giving Ben enough love…I believe that was intentional in Ric’s part ☹️

[@kittensanddaisies5615]

I agree Karen. Makes me sad, too. I've loved the Cars since 1978.

[@nopeandnope7398]

Yeah. But at least they made up and Ocasek composed "Silver" to describe his feelings for Ben!

[@VintageLPs]

@@nopeandnope7398Too little; too late.

[@benjaminorrfan1312]

Rip Ric and sweet beautiful Benjamin! You are truly missed!

[@gerhardtpitschke6910]

Nie genug beachtet, und nie genug gewürdigt. The Cars waren immer schon eine Topgruppe. Heutzutage wäre Benjamin Orr ein internationaler Superstar.

[@BlueButterfly7777]

They sure sang "Let's Go" quickly. Exquisite music being played here.

[@danielpresson7263]

Cars Fans - you've got to check out a trio from 1972 named "Milkwood" - 1 album named "How's the Weather" - It's Ric and Ben before The Cars - vocals amazing and Ric's guitar is amazing - different vibe, a bit CSN, but every song is incredible

[@shorthandable]

I know the album and you know your history, my friend. 😉

[@carmenmandrews]

Thanks for another great concert post, Randy. The final song as sung by Ben conveyed a lot about his state of mind. He was exploring his life as a badass, leather-clad stadium rocker.

[@tabithagamblin5117]

I was thinking a thought leather really looks good on him it brings out the sexiness although in the last interview before his death when Elliot was joking with him that he the sexappeal of the band and Ben said hell no he didn't thought of himself being sexy it just proves that he was a humble person we miss you Ben.

[@mnoir8888]

And it suited him very well indeed, I’d say.

[@damnyankee656]

Seriously KZbin. Cut tip station identification (Commercials) when the song is over. Good grief

[@mnoir8888]

I saw many bands at the Spectrum. Me and my friends took the train into Phillie from about an hour away. Fleetwood Mac, Rumors tour, Bowie Fame tour, ELO, Elton John Yellow Brick Road, Foghat, Rick Wakeman, etc. Great musical memories. If only I would have seen the Cars in those early days. Such great musicians all and Benjamin with that voice. Ric with the songs. Can’t get enough.

[@denisem270]

Just wow!!!!!!!! Freakin spectacular!!!! Wish I could have saw them in concert!!! I love the cars forever!!!!👍👍🎸🎤🎶🎶🎶😁😘😘😘💞💞💞🚗🚗🚗🚗

[@jimmoore811]

Great show, I was 17, wish I would have went. Such a cool band

[@dadadruma]

I can hear Ben and Ric harmonizing from above RIP!

[@alfparadise8670]

One of the best bands ever...a strange combination of characters that really rock for a decade....great concert despite the band being close to break away. I like absolutely each and every of their songs. The special edition of the vinyls remastered and augmented by Ocasek in 2017 are worth seeking. Greetings to all Cars´ fans and thanks for the post, buddy!!!

[@shawnlittle3184]

The Cars are the Change and movement of the late 70s,before the police or anyone.The Cars are the balls. Love the Cars.

[@thealbumcollector]

Randy, I can't thank you enough for these 5 shows. My biggest regret of missed concerts is The Cars. This one is especially good. My favorite songs from Door to Door is Everything You Say, and the live versions are much better than the studio version. I have a radio station copy of the KBFH show. That's the best quality I've heard. I have transferred it to CD (from vinyl), so could upload it, I guess. I might just do that.

[@randybutternubs1209]

My favorite is Double Trouble, but they're all good, and I agree, better live. Please do upload that, I'd love to hear it!

[@rladen1]

Wow, what awesome last tour footage of The Cars a year before the ended....why did they end? They could have kept touring and going easily. I think Rik saw the end of the 80's coming.....

[@robkrasinski6217]

Do you think they would have lasted into the 90's with grunge and club music taking over, and later boy bands, teen females, rap and alt rock?

[@markfromct2]

Going to pass on dancing around wearing heels for 90 minutes. Great recording .. thanks

[@matta3968]

Easton tears it up on Dangerous type, awesome!! Great show, thanks!!

[@artybarra6054]

Brings back some good memories, good times. Listened to them,, bought there music. Never saw them live. Thank you.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

LOL, I like a few tunes but I walked a friend to a Septa train on her way to the Spectrum for this exact show..it was Nov or Dec 87. I went home and put on the album of the year "Crazy Nights" KISS and then a new band I fell in love with and friends with now, Stryper. She had fun...she was a freshman in college and me fresh in high school. Ben Orr was great

[@nestorgarcia7260]

The Cars que buen grupo en los años 70S &80S 🎸📼🎹

[@1972rush0629]

Not easy finding live footage from this tour, which had some amazing songs from an underrated album in Door to Door. Thanks for posting!

[@willfade7994]

Thank you for sharing this gem of a blast to the past. I will always love The Cars with a heavy heart. RIP Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek. 🎶🌹🎶

[@richy-ngontv6207]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BRINGING THIS VIDEO TO US, WHOEVER UPLOADED IT.FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEARTH.

[@bytornsnowdog2112]

Excellent job with the Remaster! It looks and sounds great.

[@shonaosmond4886]

Luv, luv, luv the Cars. RIP beautiful Benjamin, always loved and never forgotten ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much for posting this!!

[@BlueButterfly7777]

The Spectrum in Philly (long torn down) was a great place to see a concert! The bands/artists always had it on their list of tour stops. The crowds were great as well! Loved their rock music❣️

[@wipawatsonFLrealtor]

Thank you so much for uploading this concert. This was my only Cars concert I've been to. It brings back lots of loving memories of Ben Orr. RIP.

[@misspaula7542]

Just perfection.

[@matta3968]

Hello Again is the perfect encore song!!

[@LegShowMagazine]

Thanks. Also, a high quality audio-only version from the FM broadcast is available here in you tube.

[@randybutternubs1209]

Pls link me

[@LegShowMagazine]

@@randybutternubs1209 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mxd2ZnZdeYf7ssi=J23W0b1LNA7xYAHy

[@randybutternubs1209]

Sad to report the show you linked me is not Philadelphia 11/17/87. It is actually Columbia 12/8/87 and the person ripped my work off to make the video

[@bigb5206]

We saw this CONCERT in NORMON - OKLAHOMA!!! I Remember that ROBOT and I think it was TOMMY SHAWE from STYXS opening up for them!!!! Wow that’s so long ago and this group is still on of my all time favorites!

[@michaelyuscavage5179]

When the Cars were around I didn't care for them in their heyday. I was into the heaviest, most obnoxious music possible as a teen and although I thought some Cars stuff was OK, I basically blew them off. How asinine. Such brilliance even here, as they were ready to throw in the towel. Now, in 2020, I listen all the time.

[@demoleramera]

I'm glad for your sake that you changed your mind on this great band. Who would want to live a life without The Cars music in it?!

[@nopeandnope7398]

Better late than never, I say! ❤

[@rman52]

The Cars like the Beatles were constantly evolving. In the early days their harmonies were a bit spotty at times. By the time of this concert they were perfect and their musicianship was fantastic and tight. Easton was their Beatle George with perfect melodic guitar solos. Two great lead singers just like the Beatles too. And both terrific guitarists. Rick playing those hard ripping chords like John and Ben super on the bass and the poster boy like McCartney. And the secret weapon Hawke on the keys. What a truly great and unique sounding band. So sad Ben passed so young and Rick didn't have a very long life either. I guess Billy Joel was right about only the good die young. RIP Ben and Rick

[@luckystaramourangel9345]

I made a similar comparison in my mind, nice to know someone else picked this up ✌

[@rman52]

@@luckystaramourangel9345 Creative introspective irregular minds perceive in similar frequencies.

[@pat6601]

The Beatles had four singers, albeit Ringo was not my favorite. George Harrison however, you did a serious injustice to. He was great singer and songwriter. Many hits were his. I am a huge Beatles and Cars fan and I see more dissimilarity’s than similarities. But, that’s my opinion.

[@rman52]

@@pat6601 Not sure how I did any injustice to George in my comments. Perhaps you thought he was one the Beatles lead singers? He wasn't. That I compared him to Easton as a guitarist? Easton was just as good a guitarist as George in my opinion. Of course George was a better song writer. As far as not seeing the similarities between the bands, I guess your focus is their differences. Which there are some too.

[@bevbrossman5045]

Awesome video, lobe the cars!! Miss Benjamin and Rick, RIP and rock on in heaven with all the rest . ROCK ON!!love, lol.

[@ericredlefsen5554]

At 51:46, the video cuts away for a second to still shot of Philadelphia Flyers player Mark Howe (son of Hall of Famer Gordie Howe) for no apparent reason. Since this was shot at the Spectrum where the Flyers played their home games, I can only imagine that this was being shot by the same production crew that broadcasts the games and the director switched to a still rather than another camera. The audio never interrupts. I have never been able to figure out what this was filmed for. It was never officially released by the band. Maybe the band didn't feel it was worthy of releasing.

[@randybutternubs1209]

Some footage of this show was used in a live video compilation released in the 2000s on DVD. Everything You Say from this show was also released as a bonus track a couple years ago

[@seedofabrahamcny]

The Cars will always a place in my heart and I thank the band who opened the doors to playing bass in two bands in Syracuse and radio broadcasting in several cities in NYS. May the memories of Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr be blessings to us all. Rabbi Derrick Whitt Syracuse NY

[@rodneycs8373]

Thank you Dario!!!

[@CosmicDruidry]

My first concert was their November 22, 1987 appearance in Cleveland! This is just the way I remember it. I had forgotten about the big Dixie cup-headed robot!

[@jesslynstegman503]

Great job!! Thanks so much for posting this

[@luckystaramourangel9345]

I love watching this concert. Thankyou so much 🌸💜🌌

[@maryuline2585]

This concert is really weird especially compared to the 1984/ 85 Texas concert that was so great. What a difference and where the guys were only a few years before, happy and together. Why is it so dark and the music is very loud overshadowing the singing. Ben looks very unhappy but always the professional. We know the ending after this and it's just too sad!!

[@kittensanddaisies5615]

I agree with you, Mary. Huge difference since 84/ 85. Aside from a few smiles near the beginning, Ben does not look happy throughout this concert. Such a sad ending to one of the best bands ever.

[@ctcards2636]

Love this, best live video ive seen of them. Bands tight and the sound guy has the mix right. On some of the live videos i have watched the keys are WAY too loud. THis is just right. Nice opener, my friend from HS made me a mixed tape that had a bunch of cars songs that i had already heard, but i really started to like them after she gave me that tape. Good stuff :-)

[@RazorsEdge1810]

35 years later...

[@kittensanddaisies5615]

35 years seems to have gone by in the blink of an eye...

[@michellemiller2118]

THANK you so much for posting this!!! Love it!!!

[@kukusnest65]

Elliot has such an original, fresh, fluid, and quirky style. just leaves you shaking your head going "damn that was so perfect". He and other players that have that same ability have always inspired me - Neil Geraldo and Jim Mankey spring to mind. Thanks for posting this

[@elianisilva8934]

meu Deus esse vocalista loirinho é gatooo demaisss, gente que boca mais lindaa, e esse queixinho🥰🥰🥰ai meu Deus, eu não aguento uns trem desse...

[@debbierogers5176]

RIP Ben and Rick. RIP Cars...

[@powerkor]

a freaking 80s hit machine

[@guyboost7311]

Exellant this live version of Stap Me In has The 1950s intro !

[@tomc2376]

saw them in Oct 1987 at Madison Sq Garden so this takes me right back to that night. big thanks for your video.

[@greggardner2042]

Saw them in Boston for Candy-O then in Long Beach for Panorama. Always great live. Never understood why D2D was not as well received. It is one of my favorites, great moments like Fine Line, Strap Me In, Wound Up On You.

[@donreed]

SUPERB. Thank you.

[@quovadis5429]

I saw The Cars on their home turf sometime between the mid-to-late 1980s at the legendary, exquisitely un-airconditioned old Boston Garden. I sat about 1/3 of the way back from downstage center. During my 15 or so concert-going years leading up to that Cars show, I'd already seen a great many live concerts in venues large & small, but that Cars show at the Garden was quite possibly the single loudest one of them all -- before or since. Love loud concerts, bass notes radiating my body, but this one was a bit unnerving, even for my (then) well-adapted ears. There's no denying The Cars were all accomplished musicians and second to none in their songwriting and technical prowess, but aside from ear-torching volume there wasn't much variation from their studio output when playing live. Collectively, they had a very cool, charismatic stage presence, particularly Ocasek & Orr, at times spilling over to a high cheek-boned, dispassionate, mannequin-cool. Nevertheless, their catalogue remains the Holy Grail of 1980s North American New Wave, yet their music, in both composition and delivery, continues traveling quite well some 40+ years on.

[@ryry998]

wow, did not know there was video from this tour lol, thanks!

[@elianisilva8934]

da uma vontade de subir no palco e agarrar esse homem e nunca mais soltar..ahhh esses olhos azuis que mataaaa😍😍😍😍😍

[@bellestarre8589]

Gotta love The Cars !!!

[@chufita_clau]

Se como sea la calidad de la imagen o sonido para los que los amamos esto es una joya

[@CrabDigs]

Love Elliot's hook in this

[@gerrytim6687]

thanks for sharing!

[@kevinkiso4579]

It's really interesting to see Elliott Easton making KZbin demo posts showing and explaining his solos.

[@JohanDagermark-co4io]

A Wonderfull band and the last record Door To Door is great ! As a Mod it was Hard to find Good American bands in the late 70’s and the early 80’s! The Cars stood out! Great Power pop and rock! A favorite band!

[@jasongordon13]

Thank u for this such an underrated album appreciate this…

[@jimmymusicman7360]

I even enjoyed Ric's solo work as well ! Saw them many times in the 80's & the reunion tour when they got snowed in at Lake Tahoe & had to cancel the San Francisco show the following day I wish I remember the year that happened. Benjamin was the 1st to pass on I believe . Great Great band with its own unique sound of the times. I so miss them & crank their tunes from time to time in 2024. What they call music today is an absolute joke ! Rock On ! R.I.P fellas ! Never forget !

[@animemanganet]

Thank you for these videos! I love the Cars so much they were all so talented (Ben was my fave though ) I was 16 that year but I never got to go to concerts until I was 30! Wish so much I could have seen these guys at their highest. They were fixing to split here and you could tell it was affecting them especially poor Ben. OK it didn't really affect Greg apparantly lol. The older vids they had so much fun together. Rest in Peace Benjamin and Ric.

[@u683853]

It's a pity they didn't use film for this concert instead of video taping it, too much of the show is in darkness that tape can't capture well.

[@robkrasinski6217]

Maybe it was a fan with a huge VHS camera. They were huge then and expensive. I lived through the 80's as a kid and teen. I got my first pair of corrective glasses in 1987, for distance only, now I have bifocals for near and far.

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@@robkrasinski6217Let me know when you have your cataracts removed! 🤣🎸

[@luciafortunata8639]

cada integrante dos Cara são especiais cada um faz sua parte muito bem Benjamin Orr com sua voz linda e macia nos faz viajar homem iluminado e lindo um verdadeiro anjo que pena que vim conhecer os Carros a dois anos mais parece que os conheço a minha vida inteira os amo de paixão em especial Benjamin Orr

[@somusicasevideos3092]

Meu Deus❤! Ben é muito lindo!! E que voz ele tem❤ amo para sempre ❤❤

[@kw6769]

Favorite Band!

[@deedeeflowers990]

A beautiful band for the years that it lasted. All exceptionally talented musicians in their on right. In the end I feel bad for Benjamin Orr who appeared to be the most affected by the break up. He was the true Rock Star of this band.❤