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.

[@bradman1100]

nailed it in one. what a great performance. Elliot highly underrated - one helluva class act. an all time great.

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@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!

[@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..................

[@Horseluvver]

Ha I was just gonna put that comment!!!

[@MountainBlade]

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

[@Patsy_Parisi]

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!

[@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.

[@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

[@davidquery3176]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@astratriker]

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

[@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 😎 🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@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

[@ziadqadour]

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

[@oatnoid]

Ah, I loved the 80s, great bands.Great TV sit coms. My favorite decade.

[@JustJeph33]

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

[@bigbiscuit2245]

Ben Orr was perfection.

[@77Badger]

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

[@todd5082]

I sure do miss the 80’s!

[@jamesschaidt1096]

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

[@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

[@JacQuie1776]

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

[@bryanault1439]

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

[@fakenewsmindcontrol1508]

One of my favorite guitar solos,absolutely smoking.

[@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!

[@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.

[@PrincessDC-62]

That was Greg Hawkes, not Ben.

[@YNVNEone]

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

[@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?

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

My favorite Card song besides 20 others... great job 👍

[@eliannecervantesmorales1373]

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

[@lonewolf1053]

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

[@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.

[@georgeloveless4176]

This brings back so many great memories...I loved this song!

[@tomjackson1333]

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

[@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.

[@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 🎸🎶🌹

[@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

[@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.

[@SCLARK2112]

RIP Ric, and thanks for the great music!

[@gregthomson7889]

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

[@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🥰👍

[@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.

[@wokkie1999]

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

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

He was awesome

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@rubenroldanrro9832]

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

[@ishmaelbull8445]

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

[@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!

[@Jorlivia]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@KathrynMussell]

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

[@Golfer964]

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

[@IStandAlone1]

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

[@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.

[@troymurray9851]

This came out when I was a freshman in college. I never really got into the Cars but, this was a great tune. Here lately, I have been listening to them a $hit ton and they really kick ass. I was a rivethead and wouldn't budge on my musical listening. Much to the chagrin of friends.

[@derekbaker3279]

Kudos to you having an open mind & giving bands a second chance. Most people stay in their teenage music bubble & by the time they're 30, they hate every band that comes out after that. FWIW, I was a big fan of The Cars, but there are bands that I didn't like back then that I really enjoy & admire....it's never too late, even though I'm 63 yrs old!

[@paradoxward2533]

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

[@jameshines2526]

I was stationed at Pease air force base in Portsmouth New Hampshire these guys played there for years in the 70's and were loved rip rick ocasek

[@LifeAquaticSteveZissou]

A masterclass live performance. What I would give for high quality audio of this.

[@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!

[@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.

[@EdnaSilva-cx1nc]

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

[@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.

[@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..

[@randallfrank5682]

You go Elliot! Always on!

[@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'.

[@asparagusbear3323]

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

[@Carenotforsubzz]

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

[@RingoMonsanto]

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

[@Fatherflot64]

The matching Pepto Bismol Jazzmaster and left-handed strat made my day. I saw a lot of Fridays' episodes, but I don't recall this one.

[@codybluetarp]

I've heard several versions of "Shake it Up", and Elliot Easton's solo at 1:30 stands out in this one as an instance of his mastery of the less-is-more idea of note selection. A truly great guitarist. The Cars had an incredible combination of players who brought it all out in live performances as well as in the studio.

[@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!

[@emmabauer1906]

They were so great live.

[@couchwarrior2449]

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

[@luzmatos1936]

great song amazing band y love the pink guitar cool

[@tiffaniaporchiazzo3397]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜I Love you Ric Ocasek!!!!❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@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

[@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.

[@empire4227]

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

[@astratriker]

Thank you for all the timeless music, Cars!!

[@StormLaker]

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

[@zzkiplington]

My mate loved the cars and introduced them to me whilst we were together on an expedition off the west coast of NZ.South Island in 86/87 They are a hugely talented band and are timeless.Oh to be back there listening to their music away from the mayhem that is today.If I could...l would.

[@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 🚗🚙🚕🏎️

[@johnpatterson4272]

Elliot Easton on lead guitar was always 'the Cars' secret weapon. Once Benjamin Orr was gone this band was over, musically.

[@spoonerfive]

My favorite new wave era band! Because their talent level was so high, their string of hits are really outstanding and so enjoyable to listen to. Their art-pop style and modern sound was and still is a true joy to behold! Nobody did modern groovy better than the CARS! I like them the same way I liked Max Headroom, who came a little later and had that same "modern" feel, even as a TV show.

[@yogi2.057]

Smokin tight live!

[@paul-thestupid1761]

music when music was good...Now shaking my head

[@Cldfsn0200]

Elliot Easton is one of the most underrated and underappreciated guitarist in Rock history.

[@danettewelborn5577]

Well there was Jimi Hendrix, so he was the best

[@bluegrassreb1]

80's outfits...AWESOME!!

[@silverwood6705]

I was dancing to this in the 80's, now I realise they are so great! So underrated with all musicians at the top of their game!

[@lolysantanasales2720]

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

[@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!!!

[@ladytibbs]

They are the most adorable!! RIP Benjamin and RIck....miss you both so much xxxx