The Cars - Shake It Up (Live On Fridays)

[@jerryberkowitz8555]

Elliot's outro solo to the finish is a really nice touch, These guys were a fun and class act.

[@mikecurtis11]

When a Benjamin Orr is your background singer it's gonna sound great! And as so many other points out Elliot Easton's playing is immaculate.

[@TedByars]

Real musicians playing real music. Man those were the days. Loved this show.

[@stooges5729]

You got that right!

[@ericcross7863]

"I can handle it"

[@jgilbertify]

Yeah .. when Talent mattered..................

[@Livefreeordie-182]

Ha I was just gonna put that comment!!!

[@MountainBlade]

There is still tons of real musicians playing real music homie.

[@lpsglitterpaws8536]

Dear god mister Elliot Easton! You are a masterpiece on the lead guitar! I would love to know what it was like to play alongside Benjamin Orr? You guys were so awesome together ❤

[@owenhargrave9454]

Anyone notice how Elliot Easton absolutely nails every guitar solo live?

[@142horizon]

!!!!!!!!! :)

[@142horizon]

His guitar playing always says Exactly what the song needs it to.

[@dmc5486]

Extremely underrated guitarist.

[@MrChuckwagon55]

He practiced 8 hours a day.

[@wyganter]

Dude went to Berklee College of Music

[@markkickmark]

Elliot Easton was so damn good, underrated guitarist. Every song centers around his riffs and solo.

[@joepermenter7228]

Actually the riffs are built around Ric's lyrical imagery and the solo's are brilliantly complimentary. Close though :).

[@DaveRucci]

Cept for Drive.... just sayin. 🤷‍♂️

[@satinwhip]

I watch music videos on YT just to read the comments and see how far down I have to scroll before I see the dreaded "u" word.

[@franciscorafael7975]

@@joepermenter7228 PAYASO

[@loubator6200]

@@satinwhip Yes, the use of that word is overrated.

[@RLonHubbard]

Was a camp counselor at a Boston area summer camp that Ric’s kid went to. He drove up in a white Thunderbird and was wearing leather pants for parents night.

[@WavyMidnight]

Of course he was! I'd be disappointed otherwise, ha!

[@qlyde1]

As a technician EE is excellent, but IMO what makes him great is that he takes those solos to such interesting places. He chooses very interesting note progressions.

[@jorgerenatoocanamalpartida9195]

Rest In Peace Rick Ocasek (1944-2019)

[@caroltakahashi6421]

Jorge Renato Ocaña Malpartida He was born in 1944 and was 75 years old when he passed away.

[@burgermister7580]

I miss him too

[@snidelywhiplash]

Ben Orr (9/8/47-10/3/00) too.

[@luismaya6149]

@@burgermister7580 hy

[@ahmedennia7283]

RIP Benjamin Orr and Rick Ocasek, you passed away, to the other side but your music and your charisma will live forever , thank you for your beautiful music.

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

This is one of the greatest, straight up, to the point and balls out tasteful guitar solos in Rock.. thank you Elliot Easton for blessing us with your awesomeness :).. and the rest of the band ain't too shabby either... RIP Ben & Ric

[@MrTruckerf]

Somehow 'balls out' and 'tasteful' don't really go together.

[@wvufreak56]

@@MrTruckerf Haaaahaaaa...NO..they don't!

[@shawnuel]

@@MrTruckerf Yet, it still manages to describe it perfectly, IMO. I'd rate this #4 in Easton's Ouvre, behind the solos in 3. "Tonight She Comes", 2. "My Best Friends Girl", and 1. "Touch and Go."

[@rogercloud6003]

The Cars were unique, BADASS! Rest in Peace Ric, Ben... long live The Cars.

[@rogercloud6003]

RIP Rhoda. Valerie Harper.

[@astratriker]

The Cars were a great group-- one of a kind!

[@gwynnielsen5081]

I loved the New Wave scene. It was crazy and creative. People didn't afraid to go all out on the dance floors either.

[@tswrench]

Just mention the name Elliot Easton to any guitar player, and you'll get a smile and a knowing nod. Why? Because they know how extraordinarily good he is.

[@kelseymariel2127]

This is true.

[@mchristr]

His phrasing sets the bar. And he makes it look so easy.

[@rockmusician7269]

I will attest to this... Good guitar player indeed 😎 🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@animemanganet]

I always prefer the Cars live performances than the recorded versions. They sounded better. Plus they moved things around upon occasion and made it fun. All of them are/were great musicians. I sure wish I had been that much younger so I could have seen them in concert myself. Ben was always my favourite!

[@JacQuie1776]

2:17 Benjamin laughs and sings “shake it up”...❤️💕❤️💕

[@ricj7517]

Elliot Easton is ripping up that guitar .. Phenomenal player

[@MarkBoyd]

Criminally underrated guitarist. He has some great licks as well as solos.

[@jasonbowman8698]

Mark Boyd totally agree Elliot is a very talented axeman. Btw I think rick is one of the very few guitarists who used jazzmasters in the 80s

[@MarkBoyd]

Yeah...the Cars were cool in so many ways. Elliott could pull stuff out of left field and make it sound great and make sense...like the the country-ish licks in My Best Friends' Girl. Never thought about that with Ocasek, but you're right. Pretty cool observation

[@Marco81323]

I think in some years people will start to realize how great an impact the Cars had on music. The Strokes are the first that come to mind, but seriously take any band with 2 guitars from the 90s onward...

[@82abnbob1]

Doesn't Elvis Costello still play the J-Master he first was seen w/ in '77? Too many switches w/ too subtle a change for me, but Elvis is a prolific songwriter and intelligent lyricist.

[@davidquery3176]

Yep im 58 and still dance to this wonderful music...where all the ole ladies at??

[@ziadqadour]

2:17 Benjamin laughs and sings “shake it up”...❤️💕❤️💕 Pink guitars :) I love this band. Thanks for sharing!

[@kelleymcbride4633]

I've loved the Cars since before I knew who they were. Growing up in the 70's I always loved thier tunes on the radio. Now at 52 and after being a guitar player for almost 40 years and playing in many garage bands with many people they have risen to be my very favorite band! The songwriting, the way they all contribute simple pieces to form something much larger than the sum of its parts is mind boggling! Very greatful these old videos are here to enjoy!

[@Hiker63]

I played in a few bands from Boston, one of which we had a rehearsal room at the Cambridge Music Complex. I had the opportunity to meet them and sit in as they rehearsed songs for their third album. Great memories.

[@DaveRucci]

Roaming Gnome sit in? As in jam with the band?

[@fakenewsmindcontrol1508]

One of my favorite guitar solos,absolutely smoking.

[@GizziesGirl2]

Such an energetic, upbeat performance from all of them. Really like hearing Ben's deep voice on the "Go go go/Go real low/etc" part.

[@lornamariastephens3067]

That was Greg Hawkes, not Ben.

[@martinvannostrand1]

Saw these guys five times in the 80s...certainly one of the most interesting bands of that era. So sad that Ben passed as he was such a major part of their sound. I still listen to them today. I don't ever see that changing.

[@brendamaki8061]

Seen them once late 70s upper Michigan.....not a troll I was 19 it was a blast!

[@martinvannostrand1]

@@brendamaki8061 too cool. I would've loved to have seen them in their early days. They were certainly unique...especially in that era.

[@humanchannel7825]

@@martinvannostrand1 did you see them on heartbeat City tour. I heard they weren’t so great live

[@martinvannostrand1]

@@humanchannel7825 No I missed them on that tour...although I saw them for Shake it Up and Door To Door and both were great. I think sometimes their music wasn't as crisp live as it was in the studio. But most of seeing a band live is being in the room with them...it's a true bonus if they sound good.

[@P_RO_]

@@humanchannel7825 They seemed a bit tired and jaded on that tour. I think a lot of it came from Ric having been pressured to write new material quickly knowing it wasn't his best, plus they hadn't had a lot of time to perfect each songs sound; many of their previous songs were one's they'd played and perfected long before. It happened with a lot of bands back then, and it still does with some today.

[@lonewolf1053]

Huge fan of them in 80's...great melodies and songwriting..and killer guitar solos from Elliot Easton

[@Acidicju]

Elliot Easton is a MONSTER.

[@1mexfighter]

Acidicju for sure!!!

[@Pimp-Master]

Rick, the Cheap Trick guitarist is a contemporary of EE's, but I never hear anyone say they were inspired by the guy. EE and Rick N. both have beyond monstrous guitar collections too. Rather, I hear others talking about EE's chops.

[@stevenchedotte3957]

Chime

[@mikemadunic7960]

Badass! Jesus H, how did we go from groups like The Cars to what we have now? You want "Rock?" Let The Good Times Roll. You want "Pop?" Shake It Up! Ric's songwriting and vocals, Ben the "crooner" of the group, David keeping a solid beat and of course Elliot Easton's guitar playing. They just don't make em like that anymore.....

[@jonathanatlanta]

Don’t forget Greg’s quirky keyboards that really helped make them distinct. Still my all time fave band

[@amyhon2000]

Ben was not just the crooner of the group, he sang lead on Let's Go, Bye Bye Love, Just What I needed, It's All I Can Do, Candy-O, It's All Mixed Up, Moving in Stereo. The only song that seems like a crooner song is Drive.

[@bigbiscuit2245]

Ben Orr was perfection.

[@77Badger]

Agreed. Fine singer and bassist. Miss you and RIP.

[@JustJeph33]

How can you not get up and dance?! Like, the coolest band ever 😎

[@bryanault1439]

Elliot Easton was so damn good, underrated guitarist. Every song centers around his riffs and solo. Ahhh....the soundtrack of my youth:-).

[@thetubedude2011]

Man that was one of the best performances by the cars they all look like they are having fun. Oh just to be back then with them. Thanks for the music guys and thanks Ric for the songs. You will be missed.

[@s.d.haddock1678]

thetubedude2011 🎸🎶🌹

[@MerkinMuffly]

1:29 Best Cars guitar solo

[@Paulmatthew22]

tONIGHT sHE cOMES IS BETTER

[@myoig8957]

Touch and Go and forget about it my friend...

[@myoig8957]

Check this one Kid... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5zJnKSpbrGIaqc

[@tonnyhavanes3850]

You might think

[@crab-dogjones4659]

It's very impressive.

[@PerpetualWalkerJoe]

Thanks for post. I adore Elliot Easton's pink guitar for one. But the whole image of the band, the artistry and production of the songs captured perfectly in this live performance, serve to re-enforce The Cars HOF status. In fact, the overall effect of the multi-masterpiece songs on Shake It Up is enough to lift it to #2 on my list of my Top 5 Cars albums (1978 -1984) behind Candy-O and before their debut. In addition, for my money, "Think It Over" and "Cruiser" are brilliant and sometimes over-looked masterpieces on the album, as well. Super Cars fan Nov 2020.

[@IStandAlone1]

RIP Ric. You can really hear that the drummer used to play with the Modern Lovers when you hear this live.

[@SCLARK2112]

RIP Ric, and thanks for the great music!

[@YNVNEone]

Who can look at the title of any Cars song and have it play in your head? Every song is gold.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Back when music was as great as the life we lived. Look at today. Enough said. Give me a time machine because those were CLEARLY better times.

[@jamesschaidt1096]

One of the greatest American rock bands, these guys had/have class and talent. 🎼👍

[@EdnaSilva-cx1nc]

Pink guitars :) I love this band. Thanks for sharing!

[@wokkie1999]

Sad to hear of the passing of Ric. Thanks for the great music.

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

He was awesome

[@eddieweiss4267]

I used to live on the same street as Benny Orr's parents. Beverly Dr. in Parma Hts.,OH.

[@ye5950]

eddie weiss wow! They must have been fabulous people who raised that beautiful Ben🥰👍

[@julielambert6764]

The drummer is excellent!

[@amerocker]

That's David Robinson of The Modern Lovers and The Cars.

[@WavyMidnight]

And DMZ! He's always hidden so it's nice to see him more in vids!@@amerocker

[@tomcarl8021]

David designed all the Cars album covers

[@GotLotsaFaith]

Ya, I hate to say it, but in terms of attitude, in terms of alacrity, in terms of melody, in terms of context.... Easton may be one of the all-time best that ever lived. I put him up there right alongside Glen Campbell.... (and that is about as big a compliment as I can muster)

[@Robostate]

When I watched this live in January 1982 at the age of thirteen, this was the first time I'd ever heard of or seen The Cars.

[@Ptpop]

Shamak I was 15 when I saw them on Fridays.

[@KathrynMussell]

Thanks for the soundtrack of my youth., Ric. ❤️✌️

[@hamburg1306]

Freaky- Valerie Harper introducing the Cars. Both her and Ric passing away.

[@davidflitcroft7101]

@EMAN67 (Movies,politics,commentary) How strange. Perhaps they are shaking it up on the other side. . . .

[@walkinbeauty7273]

Holy smoke! I just found out he passed yesterday and now I'm just hearing Valarie is gone to?! OMG!!😭

[@gjmaztr7]

That means they had a romantic Interlude with his Shades on ..wow...during that 1979/80 Fridays show era, think about, back in Jan 16 & 19th 2006, both actress Shelley Winters and Anthony Franciosa died within days of each other, they had been married to each other from '57-'60..before he Rightfully so, went to romance every beautiful actress in the world as a romantic spy film superstar.,,but he always felt a sense of guilt for leaving her.

[@jlstotes]

They sound and look amazing! I absolutely love The Cars ^__^

[@mamacitachingona]

hi honey

[@brianspruill5424]

You just might be a little biased but I agree.

[@Boblobblaw88]

and I love YOU. Always have. Always will.

[@susanb2015]

Wrinkled sick dicks

[@tomjackson1333]

One of my favorite bands of all time. Ever since Let's go. The CARS really Shake it Up

[@chrisschulz2000]

55 years old and this is the first song I ever played on drums at age 17 .... holly guacamole where does time go? ..............

[@markfromct2]

70 here 6/16/24 I actually found some time to share

[@Zyvex10]

First time I heard this song on the Radio, I was in El Salvador...back in the 80's.. It was an instant...love it!

[@peterjmaida2057]

RIP Ric Ocasek Thank you for sharing your musical gifts with the world. You will be missed.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Not as much a Ben is.

[@glynisjones8128]

Was so blessed by their music like this!!!!!!!!!!!! Timeless.

[@lynn1464]

We sure

[@RingoMonsanto]

Watching Elliot Easton rocking the heck out of that pink lefty strat is a sight to behold.

[@eliannecervantesmorales1373]

This is my favorite song, my brother and I always listen to it, i love him and he loves me so much 😍💗💗💗

[@Jorlivia]

More Videos I watch...the More I love that Keyboardist and the Lead Guitar! RIP BEN AND RIC

[@edleeleng555]

They sound and look amazing! I absolutely love The Cars ^__^ Elliot Easton was so damn good, underrated guitarist. Every song centers around his riffs and solo.

[@ishmaelbull8445]

RIP Rick. Thx Thank you. Da Cars!!!!

[@davedederer4124]

"funny, adorable" and absolutely ass-kicking...elliot easton for president

[@tiffaniaporchiazzo3397]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜I Love you Ric Ocasek!!!!❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

THEY JUST DON'T MAKE CARS LIKE THESE ANYMORE ! 5.5M

[@joseduenas5669]

Muy buen grupo...Excellent group

[@StormLaker]

Ahhh....the soundtrack of my youth:-).

[@oscarriquezes9650]

I was 13 when I listened to The Cars for the first time. Almost 40 years later I still shake my head with 'Shake It Up'.

[@Carenotforsubzz]

😂😂 ben with the nope not coordinating with you guys nope😂😂

[@asparagusbear3323]

Elliot Easton is one of my favorite guitar players. His solos are on point.

[@luzmatos1936]

great song amazing band y love the pink guitar cool

[@yogi2.057]

Smokin tight live!

[@aridjon]

Any ideas what made Orr crack up at 2:17? Or was it just that time of the show to remind everyone how f-ing hot he was even in a ridiculous gray jumpsuit?

[@sheylishka.]

I think he saw the camera pointing at him, maybe?

[@augustusbetucius2931]

Whoo man! New wave hit these guys *hard*. I never realized until I saw this after seeing a lot of footage from 1977 and 1978.

[@grungekid1539]

RIP Valerie, Ric and, Benjamin

[@MsZoedog66]

I loved Valerie, she was great

[@ashe984]

Legends never die they live on forever Benjamin does

[@wvufreak56]

Grungster: Who was Valerie?

[@grungekid1539]

@@wvufreak56 Valerie Harper, she is in the beginning.

[@trusso11783]

I didn’t even recognize Valerie without her Rhoda voice.

[@rubenroldanrro9832]

Absolut!!! Greath Group!!! I saw Live in San Diego Ca. Very Greath Experience!!!!!

[@9999Foxy]

"Go, go, go!" Luv it!

[@couchwarrior2449]

Just a great American rock band. Hit after hit after hit after hit after hit....

[@ebelionavarro4354]

Back in the day i could shake it ☝ with the best of them. Thank you cars for all the great music r.i.p. rick still listening 2020..

[@astratriker]

Thank you for all the timeless music, Cars!!

[@ronaldleder362]

And I stand by every and all comments from every and all Cars followers, fans and forever friends of when Music was Real being ALL brothers and sisters of a time lost but still will last forever. To read your comments moves me beyond belief, and keeps me going, reminds me of back then, and of when OUR music lasted 40+ years later still alive and well in my mind, heart and soul ... without you, I would rather die ... Glen Fox Band from Tampa Florida

[@CamilaEllie.S]

Esta es musica para mis oidos una de mis 10 bandas favoritas 🤗💗

[@paradoxward2533]

my personal all time favorite Cars song! this performance was magnificent! this is why they were a great band!!!

[@JRain234]

Ben appearing as the child of a German expressionist film and a Soviet work camp...

[@pammyla66]

Michael Leone what?

[@laural1784]

Looks good on him!😉

[@julielambert6764]

ha ha

[@tompaul2591]

with a splash of John Denver and the odd id from the Brady Bunch. Oliver I think his name was??

[@tompaul2591]

@Dorothy Parker lol but you didnt deny John Denver?!?!? :)

[@tempebill8183]

..for me at first it was "Drive" then the drums by David now it's awesome guitar from Eliott- Greg @ synth fantastic Ben and Ric too

[@gregthomson7889]

I was lucky to see them live 2 times because only live can you appreciate how talented every band member was.

[@Golfer964]

That is a great song, love the short guitar solo, one of my all time favorites!!

[@emmabauer1906]

They were so great live.

[@bluegrassreb1]

80's outfits...AWESOME!!

[@ghosttgirlghosttspook5478]

love these guys, sexy classy, beautiful, talented!!!

[@empire4227]

The Cars one of the Top Bands RIP Rick Cars for ever !!!!

[@elgatogordo9523]

I recall working at Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour in SoCal rocking this jam on the PA during closing back in the early 80s. Those were definitely some great memories in my youth 😎

[@crussell4691]

It wasn't the Farrell's at Old Town was it?

[@elgatogordo9523]

@@crussell4691 No, it was located near Montclair Plaza. Was demolished in 1987.

[@jonathanatlanta]

This song is my phone ringtone. Still my all time fave band. I know later in life Ric said he didn’t love this song and thought it was too silly and poppy but I disagree. Dance all night…play all day!

[@kaylaconde6080]

Rest In Peace Rick Ocasek (1944-2019) 2:17 Benjamin laughs and sings “shake it up”...❤️💕❤️💕 Rest In Peace Rick Ocasek. I’m shakin up!

[@susanrombak7959]

I remember watching this episode as a high school teenager because they were the performing band. I loved The Cars and the early 80’s music. The movies were also amazing…it made school bearable to make it to the weekend to cruise with your friends and listen to great music or see a film worth watching more than once. Glory days!

[@jake-in_yt80]

Sound amazing live

[@WiskyDuck]

These guys might not want me to say this, but THEY ARE DAMN GREAT! Comments reflect what I think - humble and way under rated. Ric’s writing, Robinson’s driving rhythm, EE’s superb (not needing to feed his ego) precision and passion and my favorite humble guy, Ben. Oh wait… there is one more that almost never gets singled out for his creativity, virtuosity and skill. Greg Hawkes. He was pivotal in popularizing New Wave and synth pop. Did you know most of the LP covers were designed by drummer Robinson? This band really had it all 🚗🚙🚕🏎️

[@44556677ish]

Great song to get out of bed and start moving and grooving around

[@randallfrank5682]

You go Elliot! Always on!

[@mikearchangel5626]

R.I.P. RICK OCASEK - Thank You For The Music 🎼🎶🎵🎸That You Gave Us And Left To Us. You Live And Will Live In Our Hearts💕And Minds Through Your Music! Thank You RICK! Peace Always!!! - Descansa En Paz RICK OCASEK (Marzo 1944 - Domingo 15 de Septiembre, 2019)! Gracias Por La Música 🎼🎶🎵🎸Que Nos Diste Y Dejaste. Tú Vives Y Vivirás En Nuestros Corazones💕Y Mentes A Través De Tu Música! Gracias RICK! Paz Siempre!!!

[@dinkdileo]

elliot easton is a great guitar player, tasty.

[@1mexfighter]

Kenneth Dileo damn right!!!!......one of the best and underrated guitarists ever!!!

[@1mexfighter]

One of the best guitarists !!!...thats a guitar solo folks!!!

[@bassioelmucho]

He always blended taste, melody and a little flash in very short solos. Made his statement and got the hell out!

[@prii7968]

2:17 I died

[@lolysantanasales2720]

They sound and look amazing! I absolutely love The Cars ^__^ Great song to get out of bed and start moving and grooving around

[@saram4223]

Heaven's rockin tonight..rip Ric

[@kbtube8125]

he probably want to settle in, look around, see where things are. . .