The Cars with Benjamin Orr Lead Vocals Moving In Stereo and Candy-O 1979

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Here is some more information about this performance. The Cars had been asked to appear on Midnight Special, which at the time was more pop orientated, and they said no unless they could host it and choose the rest of the guests. It happened so this is from the episode which they hosted and here is what they performed and other guests performed. So on September 17th 1979 The Cars performed live These songs : Let's Go, Moving in Stereo, Candy-O, The Dangerous Type, Got a Lot on My Head & Night Spots Guest performances were as follows: Suicide - Dream, Baby Dream (later covered by Bruce Springsteen on his 2005 solo tour) and Ghost Rider The Records Starry Eyes, Teenarama, Affection Rejected," All Messed Up and Ready to Go Music Videos (Promotional clips): M - Pop Muzik Iggy Pop Five Foot One & I'm Bored Lene Lovich Lucky Number & Say When Because the purpose is to non-commercially share the legacy of Benjamin Orr and The Cars, it is being uploaded under the terms of Fair Use. No copyright infringement intende

[@literallyunderrated]

Cool clip! I think Ric Ocasek produced Suicide, or at least mentored them. Thanks for posting it 👍🏼

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@@literallyunderrated Hi, as far as I know this is true .I have it in my notes about The Cars and it says. Suicide 'Alan Vega and Martin Rev' is the second studio album by the American band Suicide. It was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars for Ze Records in 1980. Warm regards from Tasmania, Tia

[@kathejohnson4241]

Ben sexy

[@soniavidal2881]

Beijamim Orr que pena Que o câncer ti levou embora Saudades Beijamim Descanse em paz Mas o mundo sem sua voz Não é o mesmo Da uma tristeza no coração

[@JCLADOG]

Their sound was way ahead of their time. Amazing progressive rockers!

[@jessecarmona9359]

Here for Benjamin in ‘23

[@anndriggers6660]

Me too ..

[@mattargento769]

2024

[@sherri2463]

September 2024 and I’m still in love with Benjamin ❤️❤️

[@anndriggers6660]

I just want to say Elliot Easton, WOW 😳 one of the most underrated guitarists. He created some of the baddest licks in the biz. You just can't argue with that...

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Truth ! Warmest regard from Tasmania, Tia

[@greensombrero3641]

not underrated at all! he is worldwide recognized!

[@jujumulligan43]

Totally agree. What a super guitar player!

[@rickyroberson362]

I agree with you. I think I had their first 3 8-track tapes back in the 70's. Always loved his guitar 🎸 licks.

[@steveamoni641]

Ben's vocals were just phenomenal

[@gabriellebagdis3827]

Ben’s raw performance on Candy-O is enhanced by his brunette look.

[@paulknapp6765]

Probably the most complete American band ever, as far as roles go.

[@FYMASMD]

Ben had no fears about fashion. 😁

[@kelseymariel2127]

He kind of had the Freddie Mercury look going a bit here. Certainly could match the voice. Cute no matter what look he had at the time.

[@kevindumas1743]

We lost Ben way to early,my God he was a talented musician… unfortunately it’s not the Cars without Benjamin Orr… and now that Rick Ocasek is gone all we can do is live in the past and enjoy all of their sensational music and videos…

[@paulpace1251]

Benjamin .. what can I say!! A beautiful man ....

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Hi Paul , thank you, it is wonderful to read so many fans comment on videos. Benjamin's talent, his charisma, his style, vocals somehow transcend time. With warmest regards from Tasmania , Tia

[@eilandwaynette]

Benjamin Orr's what dreams are made of 💖😴🤩 I could never get tired of watching Benji perform ° his looks, his voice, his style is just pure perfection 💯 there will never be another 💫 thank you so much for the upload • I subscribe to all Benjamin's fan channels • he's the one and ONLY electric angel rock n roller ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

He was a poetic musical genius worldwide sensation brilliant man waaaay ahead of his time on planet earth AND IN HIS OWN DIMENSION

[@steveg1107]

Absolutely Beautiful. Screw the people who said that The Cars didn't play good live. This is nerve-tingling!

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Thank you, I agree 100% with you, warmest regards from Tasmania, Tia

[@pbattis1]

This is technical music. They didn't jump around when live. This is not the Ramones. And I love the Ramones. . .but this is technical music.

[@maryromanek6683]

I saw them live three times, and they were fantastic each time! 🙂

[@angelamaier-yq6ql]

A fantastic band, Benjamin’s voice is beautiful, just amazing live performances,live Aif was awesome ❤

[@arthurbishop3173]

Agree and disagree: They can be interesting to watch, but this isn't high energy music, at least not imo. These guys were more of a studio band. It's the songwriting, arrangements, dynamics, and production that carried them-not live performances. They come across wooden live, kinda cool to look at, but still wooden. Best to get high and put on some headphones and just look at pics if you want to see them. Cheaper that way, too-lol.

[@laurelwood791]

Insane. You've been gone almost a quarter of a century. The loss world over far to tragic Ben. The world was better with Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek in it....

[@stevebrownrocks6376]

Damn, Ben Orr had such a great voice…& The Cars were so COOL, & TIGHT! I’m extremely happy that I saw them live in 1978. Those were great times back then. The 70’s & 80’s ROCKED!!! (I graduated High School in 1977). It was MY time! ✨👏🏼😎✨

[@pl6035]

Benjamin seemed to be vibing the band Queen's early bohemian rhapsody look here a bit.. Yes..he pulled it off...as always.

[@brucifer0]

IMO, that first Cars record is perfection. The quality of the songs, along with the play order, put it in my top 5. Ben and Elliott shine here, but the whole band is top notch.

[@stacislainsbury1093]

The Cars were the best.

[@chrissimpson6701]

Ben was beautiful and special with that voice. Oh my! Miss you Ben.

[@eilandwaynette]

He was absolutely gorgeous 🌟🥰 I wish I could have seen the CARS perform just once ° I've always loved their music just never got to see them live ° my friends sister busted onto their tour bus in Seattle but sadly security got to her before she got to Benjamin 🤣

[@TJ-id6ee]

@@eilandwaynette Omg and I'm watching this in Olympia today. Wish I would have seen them in concert.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@eilandwaynetteI saw them in Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium ‘79…phenomenon.

[@kelseymariel2127]

@@eilandwaynetteHaha, great story! I would have done the same thing if given the chance.

[@notgivinup]

I am soooo blessed I got to see them several times in the 1980s. And they always opened with "Hello...... hello again". Definitely in my Top 3 favorite bands of all time. And Ben Orr is absolutely mesmerizing to watch. With a voice smooth as molasses. And that BASS! Still can't believe both Ben and Ric Ocasek are gone now. RIP Sweet Angels. ♥🙏

[@gsxerwhite]

Freaking awesome. I grew up listening to the Cars in the early 80’s. I had cool babysitters who always brought over Cars or Van Halen tapes to play in my Dad’s RCA stereo. It was loud as shit for back then

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Saw them in ‘79 right out of the gate, love Candy-O🧡

[@ernestpassaro9663]

Benny Orr carried that group !

[@stevebailey325]

“It’s so easy to blow up your problems..” omg how many times I turned this up to 11 in my bug and just let it loose.

[@smb7647]

I was lucky enough to be a young teen when the 1st cars album came out and was just blown away by the futuristic sound with absolutely perfect and unheard lyrics and mix that with Elliot's varying styles of rock, it was just a new sound that everyone loved

[@KittyGrizGriz]

“Could You Help Me IN?” 🫦🫦🎼 Spicy lyric there, Ric

[@pepleatherlab3872]

Just love how Elliot bursts into the song like a foot through a door. The rest of the band is like "WoW! guess Elliot is bringing the heat!" 🥊🔥🔥

[@glitter-lk5dz]

Your description is perfection! 🤌

[@bookwurm4012]

3 monster guitar players not to mention the wonderful keyboards and drums.

[@mnoir8888]

Benjamin carrying glam into goth into new wave with a few ‘80’s fashion mishaps, just like me.

[@maryromanek6683]

MIS is my favorite Cars song, largely due to Ben's amazing voice. Love Candy-O as well! 😍

[@bytornsnowdog2112]

I have never heard a bad live performance by The Cars. They always nail it and sound awesome.

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

True !

[@stuartsiglain3972]

And he knew how to play the bass.

[@carmenmandrews]

Thanks for posting this one-two Benjamin punch. It's intense!

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

You are very welcome @carmenmandrews :)

[@michaelwolf6424]

Ironic that when the line in "Moving in Stereo" rolls around . . ."nothing changes except for my shoes". . .that a cut to Ben's stacked heels appears. He liked to add some height with those heels at a time when only Prince and perhaps a couple of other performers would attempt this. Ben had a style all to his own. Of course, with his natural looks, he didn't need much enhancement. Ask any female fan.

[@anndriggers6660]

Oh forget it! Benjamin Orr? No one in rock and roll can touch him. Not on any level. Voice, talent, and then there's his fortunately natural, rock god looks...I always kinda felt sorry for Ocasek standing next to Ben. I felt sorry for any man standing next to him, and jealous of any female. Breaks my heart that he's no longer with us. What a monumental loss.

[@ВераДУХ-л3д]

БОЖЕСТВЕННЫЙ ГОЛОС БЕНА БУДУТ СЛУШАТЬ ВЕКАМИ! ТАЛАНТ ЛЕГЕНДА! ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНЫЙ МУЗЫКАНТ! НЕДООЦЕНИЛИ БЕНА! 2023Г.🇸🇮🇸🇮🤞

[@jenniroxx1115]

Benjamin Orr ALL Day 🖤🎶🤘💀 Rip

[@anndriggers6660]

Yeeeesssss

[@madlove1581]

What a beautiful man ~ This band is so, so great, glad I grew up listening to them in high school. Their first album came out my freshman year. Wicked live performance, excellent vocals by Orr ~ he just had it all, great bass player ~ whole rock and roll package.

[@heribertozamora4784]

I was so happy to see them in concert in Houston Texas USA 🇺🇸 in the summit got 2 witness a lot of concert with the music 🎶 i grew up 2 now I'm old but just memories that are left thank you lord for giving me a chance to see the music I grew up love so much ❤

[@gabriellebagdis3827]

I want Benjamin’s boots. All of them.

[@LousFool]

I saw those boots too. 🔥

[@KittyGrizGriz]

“Bens BOOTS”🥵😎

[@karenstoddard8278]

‘Life’s the same, except for my shoes”. The man had a vast collection of shoes/boots. So sexy!

[@vancegilmore5821]

I love The Cars music. Ben is too cool.

[@firenze5555]

Thank you so much for uploading this performance - Orr’s hypnotic voice with incredible range plus the fantastical lyrics, guitars, techno keyboards - it’s all so perfect! They still sound as futuristic and avant-garde today as they did back then. Talent with a capital “T”!

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@firenze55 You are very welcome. I totally agree with you, sheer perfection indeed. Warmest regards from sunny Tasmania, Tia

[@makhines431]

You can't compare them with today. . MUsic has regressed unlike technology Art was better then than today

[@Norseman311]

Candy O is still ripping today 6/2 /22 geez

[@williamhucker7797]

The exquisite, brilliant, and superbly talented Benjamin Orr, with The Cars. Wonderful. From Patricia H. not William H.

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Thank you dearest friend

[@jamesschaidt1096]

Damn this band had teeth, this is straight up incendiary 🔥...ty you for posting this, I was fortunate to have seen this when it aired and I thought, hmmm, I hope someday there will be a way to see all these televised musical pieces of history...and then...KZbin was invented which is the greatest thing since bottled beer !!! 😊❤

[@map69001]

Ben😎

[@SZTILER]

Beniamin Orzechowski był polskiego pochodzenia 😢❤🇵🇱

[@artbell259]

This just got released on the actual and NEW midnight special channel. The greatest performance of the song ever it seems. Sinister though not in this rip of the audio somehow

[@catestout3888]

“It’s so easy to fly through a window” 🎉 love the cars.

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Pure Magic

[@plumcrazypreston2797]

Orr looks cool in that long-hair get-up.

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Hi :) Yes, I agree, I love that long hair look ( and dark hair ) on him :) The first time I saw the band Benjamin had brown hair with that sort of style and it sort of remains a favourite. Warm regards, Tia ⚡ 😇 🎸🎼

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@@eloquent-nuance Your comment made my day !!! :D I have always had a fascination with vampires and love all the TV shows like The Originals, True Blood and so on , there is something sensual about the way some vampires have been shown in shows and also described in books. The ultimate seducers ;) dangerous and dark haired. Now it all makes sense to me as to why I love Benjamin's look so much from this era ! For some reason I never really thought of this before. Wishing you a lovely weekend, warmest regards from Tasmania, Tia :D

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@@eloquent-nuance Thank you :D I am so happy you enjoyed this live performance. I love all the live performances of The Cars so much, for me they proved what an amazing band they are and what an incredible singer Benjamin was , when watched live. Warmest regards, Tia :)

[@Peche01]

Gorgeous man with a beautiful and so unique voice…Ben🤘

[@johnp8424]

if i recall there was to be no "speaking" other than singing during the broadcast, but then again it was quite a trippy late night by that time of the morning.

[@debusen81]

I never feel this way, but this is better than the album versions

[@kelseymariel2127]

Totally random but Elliott has the coolest shirt in this clip. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a bad version of Candy-O. Such an awesome tune!

[@sherri2463]

Midnight Special-In my day this was our KZbin. The one and only way to see our favorite artists. ❤❤Thank you Wolfman Jack❤️❤️

[@tjnugent62]

Before he died he was in an all-star band called Big People with. Jeff Carlisi, Ben Ohr, Pat Travers the singer from the Ted nugent, Derrick St Holmes.

[@michaelwolf6424]

In Atlanta. The city where he passed away.

[@jacilenesantos4587]

Obg pelo vídeo Benjamin orr foi e sempre será meu ídolo pena que não o conhecir pessoalmente mas suas músicas sempre escutei dancei hoje com 55 anos continuo mas apaixonada por ele descanse em paz anjo amamos vc é jamais será esquecido ❤

[@michaelturner5691]

The cars set at Live Aid rates with Queen as great rock performances.

[@mariasoledadeyzaguirrecarr9965]

Me encantan las canciones del bello Benjamín.

[@drumgk]

Great performance! Miss Ben and Ric.

[@travelchannel304]

Im back.just watched this. & Oh ..my Goddess & Yeshua..lol. im still bad with band members names!! Im studdering...txt ttttxxttt..ing here. Lead guitarist Holy Moly!! And key board dude gosh these guys are so good. Cuties too. Everyshow has a new caveat THAT never Fs up any of the arrangements. It ALWays works!! That rhythum & inner vibe they share and cultivated!! Praise The Lord!! LOL

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Glad you enjoyed this, Elliot Easton is the oh so classy guitarist, he remains one of my favourite guitarists, he is so classy and timeless in his style of playing, never overpowers the song or the singer , he once said something to that effect. He had such great solos as well. Keyboard Master is Greg Hawkes, he truly is such a talent and so unique in the way he plays the keys. He and Elliot are still performing in bands and it warms my heart that they do. Greg was actually a sax player but was asked to play keys for the band ( and I think he did play on some previous recordings with Cap'n Swing, the previous inCARnation of the Cars). I think the 5 of these musicians combined their unique talents and suddenly their music became MAGIC. Lovely to read your words, warmest regards, Tia

[@rondamagness9311]

I think the best Cars songs were the ones with Ben singing. Not much of an Ocasek fan. Not to mention what an absolute gorgeous man Ben was!!!!

[@anndriggers6660]

The best songs and the songs that are the most badass rock essentials are sung by Ben Orr. I'm sorry but I think Ocasek's writing talents were a little lacking and he was just tremendously lucky to have found those other band members, especially Ben Orr, to make him shine. Ric Ocasek, by himself, would have never made it without Ben Orr. PERIOD. Rest in peace, Ben. You're still shining so bright it makes my eyes water...

[@rondamagness9311]

I wish I could've have the pleasure of seeing them in concert. I became a fan later in life. Thinking Ric was always the front man I wasn't interested. Then when I discovered Benjamin was the main front man I listened more and grew to love tremendously. Benjamin is one of my phone wallpapers, I love him!!!

[@manjufrodo]

The Cars would not have existed without Ocasek's songwriting. The entire band was a creative, cohesive unit, but Ocasek's unique approach to songwriting was the engine that drove it. Ben was a tremendously gifted vocalist and bassist, but Ric was the creative genius behind the band's sound. RIP, Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek -- we miss you both!

[@ВераДУХ-л3д]

СОГЛАСНО НА ВСЕ 1000%!🇸🇮🇸🇮🤞🤞

[@jamesschaidt1096]

Benjamin Orr, one of the prides of Cleveland Ohio.

[@mnoir8888]

Benjamin Orr : Rock God / Gentle Monster

[@annettehulett6427]

Love these guys Ben ~ lol all of you dudes in the Carrs …Fabulous team Ben

[@reneechristopher2121]

Ben resembles Freddie Mercury.❤❤😊😊He's wearing heels. How sexy and confident.

[@kevinagnew6878]

Awesome group and we miss you guys 😢

[@stevecastro1325]

Two of their trippiest songs; I love it!

[@Peche01]

Thank you Ben and the rest of the Cars for such a beautiful and awesome contribution…such a unique voice🙏🏼

[@paulthompson6059]

Love Ben RIP

[@mnoir8888]

This is the video that introduced me to Orr and got me hooked on the Cars more than ever before. Such a masterful rock star.

[@JoeMama-vj8es]

Weighty tune man.

[@kathynorris5807]

Love the cars

[@brettbasil]

My influence Greg building the intro as the voice of Benjamin delivers this classic flawlessly as a brunette ... I noticed in these early performances the "clap" tracks I assumed some parts were sequenced but never sure...but regardless LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! Big like!!!

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Hi Brett Basil. This performance by The Cars just about slays me every time I watch this. It is just so epic. You are so right the way Greg builds the intro is just incredible and then that voice comes in, I also am not sure about the " clap" tracks ,whether those parts were sequenced or not. I will try and look into this :D At around 3.20 or so I adore that bass solo or bass line Benjamim plays, one of my all time favourites :) Warmest regards from Tasmania :)

[@tiamurrell963]

Brett Basil I love Benjamin Orr as a brunette as the first time I saw The Cars was when he had that style and colour. LOVE The Cars and love the late great legend Benjamin Orr.

[@joan-annebross9217]

@@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 I think the audience was clapping.

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@@joan-annebross9217 That was what dear BB and I were discussing, was it sequenced as loads of these clap tracks or what was it ?

[@gloxepy]

Love Ben as a brunette! so sultry!!!!😍

[@rickharrington6648]

The beginning of this song..traveling from left speaker to right speaker. How awesome was that given the song title ? Just an awesome band.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Literally “Moving” in Stereo” in real time.

[@kelseymariel2127]

I remember first listening to this on my two speakers in my bedroom as a teenager. I’d go from speaker to speaker up close just to really get a listen to him.

[@barbarafleenor6649]

Luv Ben Orr forever ❤

[@214EVR]

So used to seeing Ben with the Stingray. Digging the Rick though 👍🏼

[@soniavidal2881]

Sim muito talento com T maiusculo Ta extinto isso

[@kathebowler3946]

they all f'in rock!!

[@timothywolfe3891]

RIP Bennie Eleven-Letters

[@jc3teacher265]

Wow

[@mnoir8888]

Love the abrupt yet oh so smooth and subliminal transition from Stereo CandyO.

[@manjufrodo]

Wonderful video! The Records' "Teenarama" is one of the great power pop classics - the lyrics would not go over today (much like Oingo Boingo's "Little Girls," which is pure satire).

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

I agree, I must admit I sometimes think that we lost some of the fun by being so ' politically correct' and I still love the satire and fun. I suppose Queen's "Fat Bottomed Girls" is now also out of the question as a song title even though that was done with affection and mischief. Warmest regards from Tasmania , Tia

[@analiajimenalopez4666]

Wonderfull everything .....❤❤❤❤ Moving in stereo..oh my gosh ..love this song ..and Ben thats voice ..I love you the Cars ❤

[@jujumulligan43]

One of the best groups in their time and beyond... timeless. Their style was unique and they created the path for so many groups to follow. They were All exceptionally talented. Thank you so much for sharing this!!❤❤❤

[@pat3834]

I like Ben's hair blonde better than brown.

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

For me it depends on the day and mood, I love him with brown hair , blonde hair and also his natural colour, the way he performed and sang he could have had green hair and I still would be so happy to watch him sing :) Warm regards from Tasmania

[@Reba24u]

My favourite look for Ben is in those red trousers in 1978...sigh

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

@@Reba24u Red leather trousers that looked like they were poured onto Benjamin. Sheer perfection , like his performances, warmest regards from Tasmania, Tia

[@rogautier]

I'm dying of love for the '85 Ben. Bit I agree he always looked great 🥰

[@tamponnebretagne6240]

@@Reba24u tout à fait d'accord accord. il était si sexy!From france

[@debbiepayne40]

Love this, very moody 🔥👊

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Thanks Debbie, so do I :) Warmest regards from a hot spring day in Tasmania , Tia

[@julenepegher6999]

Yes love this, I can never say enough about Ben sometimes can’t find words so I’ll just say, Love those shoes!

[@greensombrero3641]

B!F!ORR!

[@babydaddy1930]

I'm a metal head from seventies, but the cars were cool...and the sex pistols, Ramones, damn best time for music...late 60s thru about 85

[@zookytar]

Everyone loved The Cars Punx Metals Jockstraps Squarebots Something for everyone, especially the Ladies

[@Ibrian8888]

So amazing and sparse

[@mariasoledadeyzaguirrecarr9965]

Me encanta , haci hayan pasado los años .

[@Desertlifeinthesonoran]

Hi Brad. You know how cute I always thought you were.

[@dianegargano175]

Lol i love it! ❤️

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

I suspect there are many guys of a certain age who associate that song with that scene 😁

[@jacquesperrotte9599]

J’adore

[@someguyfrommaine]

Ric is the original Slender Man

[@jaymmzzs]

RIGHT on

[@stevemayervich3165]

Please we were doing this before fastimes at ridgemont

[@reggiepalmer6157]

Just outstanding 👏🏼 ❤❤❤

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

I’m sorry to hear that cancer got you ben and millions more rest easy u were a poetic musical genius waaay ahead of ur time and in ur own dimension

[@Totalfreedomliving]

That voice, Jesus Christ.

[@arleneayuson4165]

Love this❤️

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

Thank you :) Warmest regards from sunny Tasmania, Tia

[@rowanparmiter7622]

Candy O starts around 4:10

[@debclassyfied9723]

Ben looked much better as a blonde. This song is it’s own environment!

[@ColinCottingham-j7c]

The car s at thier peak

[@ravynskye1310]

Wish the crowd didn't clap thru the entire song...otherwise it's amazing 👏 🙌

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

It is a clap track , not the audience.

[@travelchannel304]

Oohhhh....on MNS!!?? Get Out!! Now im really kissing..NOT ..kicking Myself for NOT seeing this stuff in "78-79!! Uughhhhhh! I cant even txt straight!!

[@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493]

😂 Kissing yourself is better than kicking yourself 😂 When I first got the notification for your comment it came up with the words KISSING highlighted and I thought to myself "Oh no, what is this comment about ( I did not see who made the comment just for some reason that word was highlighted ) so I checked and ended up laughing. Don't kick yourself, I have the performances from the MNS here on this channel but I know what you mean.