"Drive" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). It was released on July 23, 1984, as the album's third single. Written by #RicOcasek, the track was sung by bassist #BenjaminOrr and produced by #RobertJohnMuttLange with the band. Upon its release, "Drive" became the Cars' highest-charting single in most territories. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the #Billboard Hot 100.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGfAtXM8rOU
#RicOcasek
"Magic" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). It was released on May 7, 1984, as the album's second single, reaching number 12 on the US #Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard #TopTracks chart. The track was written by #RicOcasek and produced by #RobertJohnMuttLange and the Cars. Ocasek sang lead vocals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0Kv6vxZwL8
#CurrentlyReading This is a pretty good read if you're into #TheCars. Most everyone who had anything to do with the band is interviewed. Love the chapters about the early years when #RicOcasek + #BenjaminOrr were ambitious but kinda rootless and unfocused. Also some insights into the industry's transition from bloated 1970s arena rock to garish 1980s video rock. Ain't always pretty LOL! 🎵 🎶 📖 👍 😁 #GregHawkes #ElliotEaston #DavidRobinson #ClassicRock #Music #Books #Biographies #PublicLibrary
"Just What I Needed" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their self-titled debut album (1978). The song, which first achieved radio success as a demo, took inspiration from the #OhioExpress and #theVelvetUnderground. The song was written by lead singer and rhythm guitarist #RicOcasek and sung by bassist #BenjaminOrr. "Just What I Needed" was released as the band's first single in 1978, reaching number 27 on the US #Billboard Hot 100.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvy2yqUHLLg
Since Yesterday reviewed on the 'pop panel' segment of BBC kids' TV show Saturday Superstore. The non musicians disparaged it but the musicians were approving. Delia Smith hated the 'doom & gloom', Midge Ure retorted 'I quite enjoy a bit of misery'!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1ztgzGvf2Y
#80sMusic #1980smusic #music #80s #1980s #midgeure #ricocasek #thecars #strawberryswitchblade #mikeread
New Book Reveals the Untold Story Behind The Cars' Success and Drama
The new book *Let the Stories Be Told* by Bill Janovitz delves into the untold behind-the-scenes drama of the iconic 1980s band, the Cars. Through the cooperation of surviving members like guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes, and drummer David Robinson, the book highlights the band's in... [More info]
Meet the Alt-Rock Pioneer Whose New Book Tells the Definitive Story of the Cars
"Just What I Needed" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their self-titled debut album (1978). The song, which first achieved radio success as a demo, took inspiration from the #OhioExpress and #theVelvetUnderground. The song was written by lead singer and rhythm guitarist #RicOcasek and sung by bassist #BenjaminOrr. "Just What I Needed" was released as the band's first single in 1978, reaching number 27 on the US #Billboard Hot 100.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdA8EB5Oz6c
Remembering Ric Ocasek from The Cars
(March 23, 1944-September 15, 2019)
#OnThisDay in 2019, #RicOcasek [Otcasek], American rock singer-songwriter (The Cars - "Best Friend's Girl"; "Shake It Up"; "You Are The Girl"), found dead at 75.
"Good Times Roll" is a song by American #rock band #theCars released as the first track from their 1978 debut album The Cars. Written by #RicOcasek as a sarcastic comment on rock's idea of good times, the song features layered harmonies courtesy of producer #RoyThomasBaker. "Good Times Roll" was released as the third single from the album in 1979, charting at number 41 in the United States. It has since received positive critical reception.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6G-qb1RRCo
"Drive" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). It was released on July 23, 1984, as the album's third single. Written by #RicOcasek, the track was sung by bassist #BenjaminOrr and produced by #RobertJohnMuttLange with the band. Upon its release, "Drive" became the Cars' highest-charting single in most territories. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the #Billboard Hot 100.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAxA-okbK_Q
Today I was listening to "This Side of Paradise" by Ric Ocasek (1986)
#music #listening #RicOcasek
"Magic" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). It was released on May 7, 1984, as the album's second single, reaching number 12 on the US #Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard #TopTracks chart. The track was written by #RicOcasek and produced by #RobertJohnMuttLange and the Cars. Ocasek sang lead vocals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0Kv6vxZwL8
"Good Times Roll" is a song by American #rock band #theCars released as the first track from their 1978 debut album The Cars. Written by #RicOcasek as a sarcastic comment on rock's idea of good times, the song features layered harmonies courtesy of producer #RoyThomasBaker. "Good Times Roll" was released as the third single from the album in 1979, charting at number 41 in the United States. It has since received positive critical reception.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOSfD5RUWYg
"Good Times Roll" is a song by American #rock band #theCars released as the first track from their 1978 debut album The Cars. Written by #RicOcasek as a sarcastic comment on rock's idea of good times, the song features layered harmonies courtesy of producer #RoyThomasBaker. "Good Times Roll" was released as the third single from the album in 1979, charting at number 41 in the United States. It has since received positive critical reception.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6G-qb1RRCo
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Debut Album HOF (imho) ...
The Cars (1978)
-- The Cars
#music #rockAndRoll #rockMusic #theCars #ricOcasek #benjaminOrr #debutAlbum #debutAlbums #rockAlbum #rockAlbums #70sRock #70sMusic #classicRock #popRock #popPunk #newWave #altRock
The Cars
June 6, 1978 ~ The debut album from The Cars is released. Flawless songwriting from Ric Ocasek and the production of Roy Thomas Baker made this one of rock's all-time classics. Some (me) call it a "greatest hits" album ... it ranks at #284 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Listen to the debut album from The Cars on Amazon Music ... #TheCars #classicrock #ricocasek #70srock #70smusic #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musicansky
The Cars’ Artist Royalties Acquired by Primary Wave Music (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #News #RicOcasek
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