Think It Over - The Cars

[@desertrose1226]

Benjamin Orr. The most handsome singer that ever was, and will continue to be. No one today even comes close to this multi talented , humble, handsome man.

[@beadyq]

I totally agree he had something so special and one of a kind 💓

[@prettychild]

Completely agree, so beautiful and such a sweet smile...there will never be another one like him 💯❤️🎶

[@MrAlbatros2]

@@prettychild You are totally right. Benjamin was so so sweet. He was so unique. Unbelievable.

[@dianegargano175]

Amen to that!!

[@frankdoyle3066]

I'm with you totally agree

[@pc2414]

Love what he is wearing and the attitude!! This song is super cool!!!!!

[@Donnagoogirl67]

Benjamin Orr!!!!! Most underrated rock star ever!!!!!!!! He was soooo beautiful !!!

[@susangordon7087]

Benjamin is one hunk of a man. He’s got the looks with his bedroom eyes and his pouty lips. I wish I had seen them in concert but I was called home for a family emergency. I their songs all the time when I’m in my car. And then here on KZbin . I’m getting ready to read the book on Benjamin. One thing for sure he’s so missed. R.I.P. Benjamin ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@harrygold5800]

Ben is absolutely the coolest, best looking and most entertaining singer I have ever seen.And he seemed like such a nice guy,no arrogance!! What a shame he had to be taken so young!!! So enjoyable to listen to his songs and videos. Wish I could find things written about him to read

[@winendesertrose]

there are a few fansites on B O on facebook and yahoo groups. Lots of articles I myself missed.

[@BenCulture]

I've said this before, but it bears repeating: If we can possibly forget Ben's good looks for a moment, how about his musicianship? That bass line, on keyboard, is not the hardest thing in the world to play, nor the vocal melody the hardest one in the world to sing. But to do both at the same time? I just tried it. With no practice or warmup at all, it was flat-out impossible. Maybe, if I practiced it for a few hours, I could do it BADLY. Ben sounds superb doing both, and makes it look easy!

[@dianegargano175]

He was an incredible musician and an amazing showman , he was born to do what he did. It tears me apart that his life was cut short. He had so much more he wanted to do.

[@pripley]

Really it's getting close to 30 years if this was recorded in 1981. I'm sad Ben is gone, and I never realized at the time how much he helped define the Cars.

[@glynisjones8128]

His darker hair looks better with his gorgeous blue eyes - unforgettable!!!

[@susangordon7087]

I agree makes him look mysterious.

[@LAwoman1956]

Always requested this song at the DJ booth at the clubs in the 80s. A underated song. Never tire of watching this footage. Hot Benjamin.

[@connie5474]

I love seeing Ben so happy and well here . He was so handsome and a very polite human being . God keep you in his arms. Miss u Ben..

[@dianegargano175]

There will never be another man like him . Ir kills me that hes gone.

[@poopninjatheoriginal]

It's just as you said, he was ABSOLUTELY shy! That's just how he was. Even so, he was very talented and loved to perform so much! That was definitely a part of his charm (not to mention his angelic features). He had a very modest, quiet, shy and unpretentious personality. A rare find indeed.

[@juliequinn2935]

Dark or light he was beautiful with a great voice and talent for songwriting 😊

[@eilandwaynette]

Benjamin Orr could play just about any instrument and boy could the man sing like an angel ❤️😍💗💯

[@ВераДУХ-л3д]

ЭТО ТОЧНО! 👌🇸🇮

[@martinvannostrand1]

Most under-rated band ever. Ben was such a talent. RIP.

[@samr.england613]

They were not underrated. They were very much recognized and appreciated, especially from their debut in '78 and up til at least '82. While they went on to do more great music, '78-82 were their best years. Then by '84, the whole New Wave movement kind of petered out. At least, the excitement of it did.

[@LAwoman1956]

70s 80 they were never underrated. They still have legions of fans. I ran a FB fan page a few years ago and got to know Elliot and Greg and family friends. Had to take it down due to crazy jealous uber fans which was unfortunate. Been a fan for decades. Rest in peace Ben and Ric.

[@martinvannostrand1]

@@LAwoman1956 Agreed. I saw them seven times in the 80s including the Door To Door Tour (sadly their last). I think it's interesting that you're starting to see their music used in mainstream television and commercials now...something you never saw when they were in their heyday. I still listen to them today - have like six of their albums on my Ipod in the car. Let the good times roll!

[@myboyjasper]

Next to The Raspberries...

[@ellab8897]

@@samr.england613- I agree with your comment. I just want to point out that The Cars biggest hit, ‘Drive’, was in 1984, and their set at Live Aid in 1985 was a boost for them.

[@saml865]

Ben was definitely a fox!🦊🔥 I also think Elliot is super adorable dancing around and rockin out on his guitar.🎸💕

[@foofoobear66]

Awwwww......Look at Benny with his hand on his hip....Too F'ing adorable with the faces he makes....!!!!

[@foofoobear66]

Who the heck does he think he is..LOL..????? Too freaking cute for words!!!!

[@katyfoye]

I, being a kid when the Cars were famous, didn't know that Ben Orr was the 'real' singer insofar as many of the Cars big hits. Wow!! This band was a fave of my Mum back in the day. So, it's both appreciated @ nostalgic.

[@kristinadarveau6709]

Ben looks incredible in this video. I'm in love!!!!

[@kathybrimer9497]

Kristina Darveau me too

[@MasKistershi]

Ben always looks incredible! Sighhhhhh.

[@clauatencio1467]

Kristina Darveau me toooo!

[@CrazyCrystalLover]

He has the best voice!!! I just love this song!! It's so upbeat:)

[@fkovacs1]

I remember seeing this live! it was the New Year's Eve episode of Fridays , ringing in 1982.🙄God, I feel old!

[@kencummings953]

Fridays wouldn't be around much longer, but I do remember it, and this episode. It was replaced in March or April by a show you may have heard of, "Late Night With David Letterman."

[@joan-annebross9217]

I don't remember this show at all! I was a senior in high school and I don't remember ever hearing of "Fridays." Also, I know Ken Cummings said it was replaced by David Letterman, but "Fridays" was on ABC, and Letterman was on NBC to start after Leno then moved to CBS after NBC didn't pick him to replace Leno.

[@panther105]

So strange not to see him with his bass.... Just wow!!

[@revanelson8810]

Back in the day when we were all young , we watched cartoons on Saturday morning and bands performed on special shows like this one, Midnight Special, Solid Gold etc. 😜👍🏻

[@connie5474]

Sing to the angels Ben and we will still hear you sing in our hearts

[@robjohnson8493]

Never heard this Cars song. Fantastic!! ❤ Love it! Thank you

[@nikisma]

Elliot's guitar is so subtle but makes this song amazing. Scratchy, angular, so simple and so good. The unsung hero of the Cars.

[@th23461asdc]

I love this song, almost the same as " Drive". Benjamin looked younger that he was. He was amazing, what a voice. How could someone with such a delicate appearance, have such a strong voice.

[@LauraMolina-PaintDiva]

The face of a roguish angel.

[@jennyjacques573]

​@@LauraMolina-PaintDivaHe had a masculine/ feminine look with the far away eyes... A Prince in a fairytale.

[@terriqueen3315]

@@jennyjacques573 Was he trying to appeal bisexually, was he that ? Sometimes I think the producers set them up for that for more audience and money with both genders, at their demise...

[@jennyjacques573]

@@terriqueen3315 I think Bennie had broad appeal. However, he had an earthy and etheric quality to his entire look. His face had a androgynous look partly male and partly female similiar to the David Bowie look at times and some of his facial mannerisms the pouty lips the sidelong glances when he played were very sexy and had a kittenish female quality. However, Bennie was solidly male and grounded and earthy in his body on stage. And he had his own flair for style... Chefs Kiss 💖

[@terriqueen3315]

@@jennyjacques573 His child pic is adorable online, still looks like him...

[@candacebond]

If I had looked like Ben, I would have ruled the world. He was the best looking man ever born, only wish he had realized it

[@chickin1235]

Candace Bond...He's so so beautiful.... I was born in 75...wish I could have enjoyed him as a teen!

[@beadyq]

Agree

[@rcarter204]

Him not realizing it, made him even more sexy and appealing😊

[@dianegargano175]

If he had the confedence in himself , not realizing that he was the shit. He was all that and more. If he hadnt been so unhappy he wouldnt have drank n smoked so much , he was trying to fill the empty void he had inside , he kept trying to find happiness and the women he chose , came to him under false pretences n used him . And then turned his shit upside down. Which made him drink more n more . Elliot said he would gargle with jack daniels. Thats so sad , if i had been a lil older i would have been his women n taken good care of him ,thats what he needed n deserved.

[@scottouellette9411]

Ben was an average one of the guys who looked like a rock god and was a great performer and had this grace presentation of cool...real cool.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

0:12 what a great shot of the handsome drummer David Robinson, love his time keeping skills

[@lespaulfanofsparta]

Wow, never saw this. Thanks for posting. I always loved this cut off Shake it up. They sound fantastic live here. Ben doing a pretty good tongue in cheek Gary Numan look. Man that cat could sing.

[@moodylicious]

WILD!! so many comparisons to Elvis. And SPOT ON! I was browsing an antique shop a few days ago and there was music softly playing on the soundsystem. Low and behold Elvis' "All Shook Up" was on and the resemblance to Benjamin vocal styling of "Think It Over" was unmistakable. Somewhere I read, a little Benjamin used to amuse family and friends singing Elvis at parties. So, it's reasonable to think Elvis was a strong influence for Orr. May his lovely soul be forever blessed, free and at peace.

[@deedeeflowers990]

Even though Ric O. is wearing a blue suit to stand out from the rest of the band,, all eyes were on the smoking hot vocalist striking a pose in a black jumpsuit❤

[@wiibaron]

I always loved the way Elliot jam-danced around kinda like a bass player would. And the way Greg made those faces. Ben was usually pouty and David and Ric were sorta robotic. Just a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of talented musicians and unique personalities.

[@maxpower9631]

love Benjamin's voice, i don't think he gets enough credit...love it

[@Donnagoogirl67]

He was just so beautiful and so talented. I hope i meet him in heaven🙏

[@kristasuz127]

He’s a God!!!

[@silverwood6705]

AWESOME, they are really tight and its magic when they play!!! 1 MILLION STARS!

[@julielambert6764]

Let's not forget how great the drummer was and is to this day! Go, David Robinson!

[@cyberzonie]

I saw the Cars in concert in 1982. They were one of my favorite bands in high school and they rocked!

[@barbara5495]

What a fun song!! And Ben on the keyboards too! I so love this band! Miss the 70's/80's ONLY for this reason - The Cars!

[@drewwalker59]

wow...It's absolutely mesmerizing watching Benjamin Orr! He was sooo smooth and so full of charisma... They dont make them like Ben Orr anymore..... :( Oct 3, 2000 was TRULY the day music really died! RIP BO we will miss you forever!

[@Donnagoogirl67]

The most beautiful man on the planet

[@dewq17]

How I missed this one, I'll never know. I can't say more than what's already been said. He was just "IT" for me. Voice, looks and presence. Class act...and a dear person. I miss your fabulous smile, Ben. XO

[@denisem270]

Loved Ben loved the cars loved Elliot jammin + dancin here!!!! 💖💖💖🎸🎤🎶🎶🎶

[@teknokrat1]

jeeeeeeez i just came from watching one astounding cars performance to another.... it is unbelievable that these guys are not being hailed as the beatles of new wave. i'm dead serious. the cars forever.

[@JozeeWalz]

Love that awesome jumpsuit Ben is wearing! Actually makes the music sound better!!

[@benny11letters]

when they first played this on tv, I recorded it with a portable tape recorder. I had listened to it many times throughout the years. I love this live version too and never even noticed that he messed up the lyrics. You're right - it didn't matter because he's Benjamin Orr! Also getting to see him play another instrument and watching his different facial expressions makes this one a really unique video. Not to mention how handsome he looks in black!!! :)

[@orrzizims]

I remember this airing on 'Fridays'.Wasnt that much a fan of the Star Wars look costumes, but he looks so handsome in black and I love the his natural color.

[@clauatencio1467]

He looks so sweet, as a child, i love his expression when the performance finished , as...shy..I love him too ! Thanks for post all this little jewels.

[@benny11letters]

mine too - this is an AWESOME video! Benjamin never looked better! :) I haven't seen this since it was originally aired back in 1981 - thank you so much for posting this!!

[@eb125]

great song, amazing album and performance. ben orr, i will love you til my dying day. i was a young teenager when i saw them on this show and this takes me back instantly. thanks for posting.

[@ForeverMPH]

I love Benjamin's expression at 1:13... and the hand on the hip!!! ;-)

[@moodylicious]

Oh Hell yeah! Sassafrass Benjamin! He was a natural with the cameras always zeroing in on him. He always gave us something. Work it Benjamin....WORK IIIITTTT!

[@LMSUNSHI]

Forever MPH OMG...Yes. I must've looked at that part 20x today. Love the expression on his face. Such a gorgeous, talented man.

[@ForeverMPH]

+Lena Lena and moodylicious - Yes, Benjamin was so beautiful and charismatic! And I love how he plays that bass synth and never seems to miss a beat!

[@peterarmentano5294]

My 9 year old granddaughter loves this.

[@benpettit7604]

LOVE this performance. A lot of energy from the band on this one.

[@roderickrayrutledge2740]

Hell yeah,Ben is one sassy man! And he did it with supreme masculinity!

[@TheMm0514]

oh my goodness the eyes on this man

[@MrAlbatros2]

Diese Band war ein Wahnsinn. Was für ein Song. Unglaublich - einfach fantastisch. Benjamin Du bleibst uns ewig in Erinnerung. Danke dem lieben Gott, dass uns so viel Freude mit Dir gemacht hat.

[@briankeegan8089]

This one really crackles!

[@prettychild]

Awesome song! Benjamin sounds and looks hotter than hot💯♥ So much energy, amazing ! Great performance by the whole band!!❤

[@prettychild]

Who cares if he got the verse mixed, he's a rock god, deal with it 🎸🎶

[@joan-annebross9217]

Who could really tell, anyway, since Ric's lyrics were often weird?

[@boydmking1]

This is a Gem of a find! Really grows on you quickly. Love it!

[@susiekeel6732]

I agree! A real gem!

[@kencummings953]

@@susiekeel6732 Absolutely! It blows the studio version out of the water. And the Cars, despite Ben and Elliott's charisma, were NOT especially known as a great live band.

[@GamezPDD]

RIP Ben and thanks for the memories

[@sararichmond8476]

Ben! You absolute tease!!! 😻

[@sherri2463]

❤️❤️ He certainly is❤️❤️

[@evakoch3555]

Ja, und schwul........

[@lysianeq6606]

Je suis sous le charme de ce groupe, je les écoute quasiment tous les jours , ils sont tous top avec leur propre individualité, mais Ben a un charisme fou !

[@janetaldrich7747]

D'accord!

[@ВераДУХ-л3д]

ЭТО ТОЧНО! 👌🇸🇮

[@babebuzz5101]

Soo devo! Love it!! Ben with his sassy look, wow!!!

[@sonjaeriksson-bushey2326]

Omg love this! I had no idea Ben played the keyboard on this Thanks for sharing this!!

[@LAwoman1956]

I love his voice in this, he sounds so New Wave, he's hot like that! I never get tired of this song, I requested it constantly in the clubs in the 80s.

[@kumaranina1669]

Benjamin Orr s such a handsome man😥i wish to meet him n heaven.i was just 3yrs old when this video came out.

[@sgtscruffy56]

Ben's glance to the camera and his "pose" at 1:14 is just priceless...just pure, confident showmanship!

[@ms.lisamurphy269]

L-O-V-E Bens attitude here-plus gorgeous as usual. And Elliot is jamming!!!

[@LAwoman1956]

I adore this video (I hope you don't take it down)! I miss those days and this is my favorite song by the Cars. Ben looks high but hot. Rest in peace.

[@ВераДУХ-л3д]

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

[@jameskendall9168]

This throbbing bass guitar throb and jangly lyrics and drum beat certainly do remind me of old cartoons especially from the 60s and many other fine decades. They might try to deny it but this is vaudville. It's a passion that you just cant fake, back to the 1920s.

[@pechejanuary5028]

What a unique and great singer🤟🤟

[@jeniferfarid2623]

What a gorgeous man Ben multi talented as well🌼

[@connie5474]

Ben Orr was the Cars Secret Weapon.

[@Coinbro]

Every great song was sang by him. Ric and Ben was a team I wonder if there was a fight and Ben making his own album that broke that friendship and the cars was never again. 😥

[@feellucky271]

Ben is rockin' that Gary Numan "In Cars" look even better than Gary. Sure miss Ric,Ben and those days the Cars dominated.

[@INDLIS]

Man this performance is amazing. Ben did great on that bass keyboard.

[@suzanneoshannessy7666]

Gorgeous looking man

[@siriusfun]

Excellent! I hadn't seen this one before -- thanks!! :)

[@wmhamby]

Miss Ben so much. Classic stuff. Thanks for posting.

[@larrymcneely1283]

player for player one of the best groups of the 20th century...

[@LAwoman1956]

I still play this video all the time, I'm so glad you posted it. I die for Benjamin in this footage, he is HOT, period! I love his voice in this song so much. I'm just surprised this song wasn't more popular back then, I used to ask the DJ to play it in the clubs every chance I got. Stop wit the mullet talk The Cars were always the New Wave kings, nothing corny about them.

[@blackbird5634]

late night fly by night MTV type shows that just played the best!! loved them!

[@stlbetty]

It goes without saying that Benjamin Orr was gorgeous in this video, but how hot was Elliot Easton? Wow. Enough about the looks though, The Cars rocked. They always managed to sound better live than on their albums. Every guy in that band is/was crazy talented.

[@sherylF5610]

Ben has his Elvis going on. Love this.

[@foofoobear66]

Actually, I don't see Elvis in any of his performances. Elvis was Elvis....Benny was Benny..... :-)

[@sweetpea74403]

Love Ben! I keep coming back to this song......

[@FOXFamily05]

Damnit Ben looked great with blonde or brunette hair....

[@traceypowers4341]

Ben shouldering at his best!!! One of my favorite bands ever!!!

[@CrabDigs]

Ben putting on his best Sven Hollander act

[@ellab8897]

Yes!! It’s like they’re identical twins 😉

[@deedeeflowers990]

Sven Hollander,, such a cute name for Ben,, the only way he could hold the ladies back,, he was way to adoreable❤️

[@michaellowrey8159]

this has to be the most unique The Cars video. never knew he played the synthesizer

[@moodylicious]

we do not know a whole lot about Benjamin, as he was not a self-promoter. The last thing you'd find him doing was bragging about his abilities or star appeal. Few know he had many years of training on drums, played keyboards and his best love was playing rhythm guitar. Thing is, his Bass playing was incredible. It stood out and really added a special layer to this great band's music.

[@preachinoldschool5726]

Real men listen to The Cars & Think it Over.

[@1ilgrillo]

Now thats whats called Attitude ! Mesmerisin performance

[@joywaban9458]

Sooo handsome singer Ben Orr And his voice Soo great

[@matthewneufer1758]

The best live Band on a most serious level of excellence far more Superior during a live production then most bands a lot of bands you hear live and you're like what the fuc literally but they always sounds just like the album especially when Ben is singing there is no difference

[@Maga32b]

They sound even better live for me!!....I love them!!

[@maryhicks5571]

RIP Ric ! Great band great songs.

[@pechejanuary5028]

Elliot and Ben just look so amazing 😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰🎶🎶🎤🎹😎😎😎

[@dianegargano175]

David too!

[@ginamiller1660]

WOW this October 2019 will be 19 years since Benjamin Orr (Orzechowski) died in October 2000 from Pancreatic Cancer.

[@gardenia81]

Bless him. R.i.p.

[@1SapphireBlue]

Patrick Bateman I was thinking the same thing. We are left with the scars of that tragedy and he was at least spared that.

[@moodylicious]

gosh! Where did those two decades go? I'd like them back.

[@YouCantHoldOnTooLong]

Benjamin Orr - September 8 1947 Lakewood Ohio - Died October 3 2000 Ric Ocasek - March 23 1949 Baltimore Maryland David Robinson - April 2 1949 Woburn Massachusetts Greg Hawkes - October 22 1952 Fulton Maryland Elliot Easton - December 18 1953 Brooklyn New York Tough guys play pink guitars!! ~Dutch

[@bellestarre8589]

Benjamin looks so shy after he says "Thank you." Like he doesn't know where to look or what to do. Cutie Patootie !

[@cherylhulting1301]

Actually Ben was a bit shy. But very kind. A friend of mine was a roadie on the Cars' last tour and had warm things to say about his interactions with Elliot and Greg. But Ben was his favorite; he gushed about how nice and funny Ben was. I loved hearing his stories but I loved Ben and they pull at my heart a little bit.

[@sheylishka.]

Maybe because he knows he forgot the lyrics a little, lol. But awww, he looks so sweet. Love him ❤

[@moodylicious]

@@cherylhulting1301 How super cool is this story!!! Thank YOU for sharing it!!!

[@s.d.haddock1678]

Cheryl Hulting WOW! You are so lucky to have a friend who worked for The Cars! Thanks for the story...😉

[@GizziesGirl2]

@@cherylhulting1301 Do you remember any you can share? Ben seems to have been a down to earth person.

[@Dyna6363]

I never saw this video in all my searching. Thank you!

[@YouCantHoldOnTooLong]

It just so happens I was born in 1979! My all time favourite Cars album is Door To Door. I absolutely love that album even though it was rather underrated by comparison to their earlier releases. My favourite song on that album is Go Away. It never made it as a hit but Benjamin Orr sounded fantastic singing lead vocal on it! None of the students I went to school with years ago had any clue who The Cars were! They only knew of Mariah Carey and a bunch of untalented rap artists. ~Dutch