Einstein indicated, which is a consequence of his Special Relativity Theory, that death is an illusion. So far, the Special Relativity Theory is holding up. Therefore, Ric and Ben are still alive but in a different Space-Time from ours.
I balled my eyes out when I saw this. Do you think that Ben knew how much he would still be loved and obsessed about all these years after he has passed. Still love you Ben!!
The genius of Ric Ocasek: Writes a great song and says, “Benjamin needs to sing it.” Months later, ends up becoming a monster hit, and THE BALLAD of the 1980’s! Rest In Power Rick & Ben. 🙏
@@jkj10 Exactly, Ric had kind of funny tone that didn´t suit with any serious song, and ben has the perfect loud voice that suit in many cars songs (the better ones), but i think ben was underrated, he has a unique timeless voice. kind of sad how they finished up
Ric wrote this song and first sang it. The original version was recorded in his home studio on a Tascam 8tk 1/2". I know this to be true because I am the person who transferred the original tape to Roy Thomas Baker's 40tk 2" at SyncroSound for the rest of the band to learn. Honest
Thank you for sharing, Michael! You are quoted in Ben's biography, Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars, and I appreciate your contributions so much. Great memories for you, I am sure. Please accept my condolences on the loss of Ric.
I have always known Ric wrote this song but letting Benjamin sing it was the right choice. It was perfect for him. I did not expect much from Ric singing this song. Boy was I wrong. He brought real soul. Really made us feel the longing. Bravo.
I think Ric’s voice captures a certain fragility and sadness that suits this in a different manor but equally as well as Ben’s but bless both of them and the Cars
One of the greatest live song ever were Ben and Ric singing this at LiveAID in Philly 1985!!!! Epic , Awesome, unmatchable in front of 100,000 . Ben, Ric and the Cars - amazing.
May his soul rest in peace. The most iconic duo Ben and Ric have inspired me in ways unimaginable and made me play the guitar again after almost of year of not touching it. So Ric, Ben, the Cars... thank you for inspiring me and so many others. I'm gonna miss ya :')
Is there any "star" who hasn't sold his soul do the devil? Any fame has its price in this world. That's simply the truth. Get right with God, time is running out rapidly now. There is another man, God's only begotten Son who died for your sins and rose from the dead, waiting for to receive eternal salvation from Him!
@@ks-ix6xz Written by Ric, sung by Ric on his tape for the band to hear. But Benjamin Orr sang it on the album and all concerts until his death. Ric started to sing it live after Ben's death. I agree with Christopher Conville, I think he sang it as a tribute to Ben.
@@MisterMikeTexas yeah I was going to say it makes sense, Ric wrote all their songs anyway. Him and Ben would both take a shot singing them in pre production to see who's voice fit the song best.
This song makes me cry. I love you Benjamin and Ric..always This is great! Thanks! Thank you dear Donna for sharing this, RIP Ric They’re gone but their music will live on.
This is such a beautiful performance by such a beautiful humble man. I’ve always felt saddened by his death because I think his beautiful humanity touched me on a special level.
Always get a lump in my throat when I hear this song, Ben's lead vocals on this transformed it from a good song to a great song. Love the simplicity of this acoustic version, equally as moving❣️
I'm sure Benjamin Orr was watching down at this performance and smiling at Ric 😢.R.I.P Benjamin and Ric you both were awesome and are now a duo,you both are greatly missed.
Thanks Rick and Ben for your músic legacy, especially for this song that still makes me cry, not just because of its beauty but for the memories it brings to me.
Many thanks Michael! You have done a great job. Imagine what it would be like if you lost it on the road or something else happened .. And our world would never know this Rick song. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💕
Ric was a great song writer. After hearing Ben sing it, no one can do it better than Ben. I appreciate the fact that Ric continued it on both as a writer of the song, and keep the song alive. But Ben just sang it with Bens style, perfection..
His bracelet. Dominoes of nine dots. Benny 11 Letters (Ben Orr) had a domino patch of eleven dots on one of his jacket sleeves. I'd love to know why Ric's are nine. Beautifully played, Ric - thank you. And thanks Donna for posting.
@@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 I think it is in regards to Ric's stage first and last name being 9 letters total. Benjamin Orr has 11 letters total, so it would make sense why Ric would follow the same pattern.
@@intotheblue96 haha I never noticed that even his stage name had 11 letters, so 11 does still fit as a significant number, just like his real last name had 11 letters. So yes, 9 dots for Ric Ocasek and 11 dots of Benjamin Orr.
@Lisa Surlie Big European immigration to the U.S. and Canada after the 2nd World War (my parents included, I am first generation Canadian). A lot of people anglicized their last names. Or shortened them like Ben did. Orr was also the last name of a hockey superstar who played defense for the Boston Bruins, where The Cars were based.
ADIOS IDOLO....SIEMPRE RECORDANDOTE Bless you Sweet Donna for helping quash that pain inside we are feeling BIG LIKE. RIP Ben and Ric. This song makes me cry. I love you Benjamin and Ric..always
R.I.P. Rick Thanks for the harmony that holds many years of my personal memories. 🥰 P.S. I also recorded on the same 8 track Tascam at home. Great creation for all songwriters.
First time hearing this version but Ric made the right choice letting Ben sing this song. Would've never been a hit if Ric sang it originally. Bens voice wraps around this song like a blanket. You can't separate the two.
Yup got my heart ripped out by the woman I was going to marry at that time. Every time this song would come out it was like breaking up all over again. Tina if you out there I married a wonderful woman thanks
Probably wasn't easy singing this song when your Bandmate Friend Ben sang this song too memories they had together early begining Grind playing at Bars writing traveling across East Coast find Right Band mates and establish a New Unique Signature Sound back in late 70s Album after Album threw the 80s, I'm sure Ric thinks of those moments before and after singing this Song and says this one is for you Ben. They had much success and the rest is History. Ric and Ben Classy Gentlemen
I aches my heart that both Benjamin and Ric are gone. Such great talents.
Sim ..muito triste ao lembrar 😢😢
Dois ( 2 ) grandes talentos e duas ( 2 ) grandes lenda inesquecível....😢😢
Einstein indicated, which is a consequence of his Special Relativity Theory, that death is an illusion. So far, the Special Relativity Theory is holding up. Therefore, Ric and Ben are still alive but in a different Space-Time from ours.
Totally agree with you ❤
Yeah that was felt!
I balled my eyes out when I saw this. Do you think that Ben knew how much he would still be loved and obsessed about all these years after he has passed. Still love you Ben!!
He knew he was loved, and he was so humble!!
The genius of Ric Ocasek: Writes a great song and says, “Benjamin needs to sing it.”
Months later, ends up becoming a monster hit, and THE BALLAD of the 1980’s!
Rest In Power Rick & Ben. 🙏
Ric was right because this song doesn't suit his voice
@@jkj10 Exactly, Ric had kind of funny tone that didn´t suit with any serious song, and ben has the perfect loud voice that suit in many cars songs (the better ones), but i think ben was underrated, he has a unique timeless voice. kind of sad how they finished up
Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek are alive in my parallel reality.
It was wise decision ;)
@@mb2453 Sim muito sabia.Yes very much knew.
I am sad that Ben and Ric are gone, and I am happy that they were here when I was here.
Ric wrote this song and first sang it. The original version was recorded in his home studio on a Tascam 8tk 1/2". I know this to be true because I am the person who transferred the original tape to Roy Thomas Baker's 40tk 2" at SyncroSound for the rest of the band to learn. Honest
Thank you for sharing, Michael! You are quoted in Ben's biography, Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars, and I appreciate your contributions so much. Great memories for you, I am sure. Please accept my condolences on the loss of Ric.
michael blackmer thanks for sharing great moment in time
I can't imagine what a thrill it must have been to have been in your shoes then. All I can say is thank you for your contributions to this music!
Wow, that is awesome, thanks for sharing your story!
It would have been fun to hear Tom Petty sing this.
Just as we all get older a beautiful songs like this linger in our memories.
Can’t imagine how heavy Rick’s heart is when signing this song.
I honestly think this is Ocasek’s best song as a writer. Works equally as acoustic. Incredibly special song. RIP Benjamin and Ric and thank you.
Yes, this song works better in just acoustic end just Ric singing, the original dude.
This song makes me cry. I love you Benjamin and Ric..always
Me too.
Same! Ric’s beautiful voice...
I've gotta song that I wrote that will make some people cry. It's titled: The Bottle Or The Bible
Me too
@@williammitchell1864 Bíblia
I have always known Ric wrote this song but letting Benjamin sing it was the right choice. It was perfect for him. I did not expect much from Ric singing this song. Boy was I wrong. He brought real soul. Really made us feel the longing. Bravo.
No doubt. I thought the same. He knew he couldn’t do it as well vocally, but he put SO much soul into it. 😢
When Ric sings this song it bleeds!!!
ICONIC!! Both Ric & Ben appeared to be such gentle souls....the soundtrack of the
80’s could not exist without
The Cars!
Brought tears to my eyes. Love long gone.
Best is his smile at the end, what a great song writer , RIP Ric Ocasek ! Peace !
That smile was a ray of sunshine.
I think Ric’s voice captures a certain fragility and sadness that suits this in a different manor but equally as well as Ben’s but bless both of them and the Cars
One of the greatest live song ever were Ben and Ric singing this at LiveAID in Philly 1985!!!! Epic , Awesome, unmatchable in front of 100,000 .
Ben, Ric and the Cars - amazing.
A obra prima de Ric Ocasek que foi interpretada magistralmente por Benjamin Orr. Dois gênios da música pop que lamentavelmente já partiram.
Toda la razón! Dos grandes que extrañaremos siempre. RIP Benjamín and Ric
This video of Ric playing that song really gives me the chills. You will be missed
Rick and Ben orr forever ❤️😔
May his soul rest in peace. The most iconic duo Ben and Ric have inspired me in ways unimaginable and made me play the guitar again after almost of year of not touching it. So Ric, Ben, the Cars... thank you for inspiring me and so many others. I'm gonna miss ya :')
Is there any "star" who hasn't sold his soul do the devil? Any fame has its price in this world. That's simply the truth. Get right with God, time is running out rapidly now. There is another man, God's only begotten Son who died for your sins and rose from the dead, waiting for to receive eternal salvation from Him!
Ben Orr normally sang this song but after his death Ric Ocasek started singing it more often making me feel that it was a tribute to Ben
it was written and originally sung by Ric tho.
@@ks-ix6xz In an interview Rick said of course he wrote it, but he knew it was to be sung by Ben......
@@ks-ix6xz I'm sure all the Cars' songs were sung by Ric first, as he wrote all their songs.
@@ks-ix6xz Written by Ric, sung by Ric on his tape for the band to hear. But Benjamin Orr sang it on the album and all concerts until his death. Ric started to sing it live after Ben's death. I agree with Christopher Conville, I think he sang it as a tribute to Ben.
@@MisterMikeTexas yeah I was going to say it makes sense, Ric wrote all their songs anyway. Him and Ben would both take a shot singing them in pre production to see who's voice fit the song best.
Dude, I love this version. Rest in peace guys.
A shame Ben passed away, brilliant song love you guys from England 👍 👏 ❤
That song was so meaningful and important to many of us in the80s, including me. Love this. Thank you.
This song makes me cry. I love you Benjamin and Ric..always
This is great! Thanks!
Thank you dear Donna for sharing this, RIP Ric
They’re gone but their music will live on.
Bless you Sweet Donna for helping quash that pain inside we are feeling BIG LIKE.
One of my fav songs of all time!
This is such a beautiful performance by such a beautiful humble man. I’ve always felt saddened by his death because I think his beautiful humanity touched me on a special level.
Always get a lump in my throat when I hear this song, Ben's lead vocals on this transformed it from a good song to a great song. Love the simplicity of this acoustic version, equally as moving❣️
Even so much more so melancholic now. RIP Ben and Ric.
DJM, INR! Bring tears to my eyes. One of my favourite 5 songs of all times
I'm sure Benjamin Orr was watching down at this performance and smiling at Ric 😢.R.I.P Benjamin and Ric you both were awesome and are now a duo,you both are greatly missed.
So beautiful, favorite Cars song!😊
They’re gone but their music will live on.
Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek are alive in my parallel reality and this song was without a doubt made to be sung by Ben.
Bless you Sweet Donna for helping quash that pain inside we are feeling BIG LIKE.
This song makes me cry. I love you Benjamin and Ric..always
Grande Ric Ocasek. The Cars marcou a minha juventude. Bons tempos!
Simply beautiful.
I had this 'Saved' cos it was too soon for me to play it until today. I love the way Ric changed it up slightly.
A true work of art.....my memories and embrace the sky, Benjamin Orr.....greetings fromm Chile-.
Thanks Rick and Ben for your músic legacy, especially for this song that still makes me cry, not just because of its beauty but for the memories it brings to me.
Many thanks Michael! You have done a great job. Imagine what it would be like if you lost it on the road or something else happened .. And our world would never know this Rick song. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💕
awesome
sometimes in our lives something special comes along this is one of them superb a classic wow
Ric n Ben both had such amazing voices 🙏🏼
This is great! Thanks!
I need Ben Orr
This song makes me cry. I love you Benjamin and Ric..always
linda demais
Ric was a great song writer. After hearing Ben sing it, no one can do it better than Ben. I appreciate the fact that Ric continued it on both as a writer of the song, and keep the song alive. But Ben just sang it with Bens style, perfection..
he must have thought a lot about Benjamin Orr this is the second acoustic version I heard of this song and they're probably many more.
Rebecca: Ben & Ric were together way early on, forming other bands...long before the Cars were formed. Yes, they were close for years....
Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to this song.
Everytime and forever
Ric was an incredible talent. His songs are beyond memorable.
i was in high school when i watched this song live on SNL..i was floored....to this day,ive never heard a better live performance....
Caro Ric che tristezza ascoltarti ma sapere che non sei piu tra noi caro malinconico e triste Ric! Sia luce per te e Ben nell'universo!
thanks for posting this!
Ok even more that it's bare bones acoustic like this, this song makes me cry 😢
they will sing it again together in heaven..
R.I.P. BEN & RIC..ALWAYS..🎸🎸
Dude was roy orbson the third! So cool
I think they had a kindred spirit in one another , and this is a wonderful testiment to the whole feel of this song. ❤
His bracelet. Dominoes of nine dots. Benny 11 Letters (Ben Orr) had a domino patch of eleven dots on one of his jacket sleeves. I'd love to know why Ric's are nine. Beautifully played, Ric - thank you. And thanks Donna for posting.
@@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 My very same thought. It was a nod tho the sir name.
@@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 I think it is in regards to Ric's stage first and last name being 9 letters total. Benjamin Orr has 11 letters total, so it would make sense why Ric would follow the same pattern.
@@intotheblue96 haha I never noticed that even his stage name had 11 letters, so 11 does still fit as a significant number, just like his real last name had 11 letters. So yes, 9 dots for Ric Ocasek and 11 dots of Benjamin Orr.
@Lisa Surlie Big European immigration to the U.S. and Canada after the 2nd World War (my parents included, I am first generation Canadian). A lot of people anglicized their last names. Or shortened them like Ben did. Orr was also the last name of a hockey superstar who played defense for the Boston Bruins, where The Cars were based.
9/11, sm reason supertramp's 'breakfast in america' has the twin towers + backwards 9 11 + orange in foreground
Thanks for the words and music Ric... Rip man.. I already sing your song
This song makes me cry. I love you Benjamin and Ric..always
ADIOS IDOLO....SIEMPRE RECORDANDOTE
The Cars, Ben, Rick , Drive su letra y mensaje nos cambiaron para siempre a la generación de los 80s con su música
R.I.P. Ric, we miss you sir.
Best lyrics ever ..who's going to pay attention to your dream its just mesmerising
Loved that when he needed a real singer for a song he would look to Ben. What talented group.
👏👏👌🇸🇮🇸🇮
I still love Ben's version the best!!
nobody like Benjamin
Great singer
👏👏👏👌👌👌🇸🇮🇸🇮😭
БОЖЕСТВЕННЫЙ ГОЛОС БЕНА БУДУТ СЛУШАТЬ ВЕКАМИ!
If an alien asked me, what song represent 80s music era, this would be the one.
Essa música, na minha opinião, faz parte do top ten das melhores dos anos 80. Continua fazendo muito sucesso aqui no Brasil até hoje.
awesome! love his smile at the end
That was pretty special. Thank you
I have that same Guild F412....a gem of a guitar. Priceless. Sounds just the same too❤️🙏1979
This was the Peak! For The Cars run in the Pop 🌎 Quite a list a Hit Songs! Well Done Boyz! 👍🏻
Tears always i hear this song sinds first time and it wil b sinds the last time for ever
This is perfect!
My favorite band since childhood 😊😊😊
Thank you so much.
ADIOS IDOLO....SIEMPRE RECORDANDOTE
Bless you Sweet Donna for helping quash that pain inside we are feeling BIG LIKE.
RIP Ben and Ric.
This song makes me cry. I love you Benjamin and Ric..always
Beautiful.
Nice smile Rick..Beautiful version i like it ...But Ben's voice it was ...unique ❤
We miss you Rick and Ben ...i miss the Cars ❤ ❤❤❤
I love This song since I was high until now.R.I.P. Ric Ocasek
This is great! Thanks!
Que gran interpretacion de Rick de este clasico DRIVE ...en homemaje a su amigo Benjamin Orr......buen acustico.
R.I.P. Rick Thanks for the harmony that holds many years of my personal memories. 🥰
P.S. I also recorded on the same 8 track Tascam at home. Great creation for all songwriters.
There music will live forever
That BEAUTIFUL voice will never be silenced.🐣
Always drive yourself home.
Don't depend on anyone.
Adiós maestro!!!!!
First time hearing this version but Ric made the right choice letting Ben sing this song. Would've never been a hit if Ric sang it originally. Bens voice wraps around this song like a blanket. You can't separate the two.
This is every girl that broke my heart
Yup got my heart ripped out by the woman I was going to marry at that time. Every time this song would come out it was like breaking up all over again. Tina if you out there I married a wonderful woman thanks
@@Lab-Rat Tina missing out now bro, congrats on marriage!
Same here, we used to talk everyday but after I made a mistake she no longer talks to me the same way again
@@mapucheeddie8973 tell her you made a mistake no excuses,and are a better person now
Semplicemente grande .
Awesome! RIP Ric. We miss you & Ben.
ADIOS IDOLO....SIEMPRE RECORDANDOTE
Essa música é maravilhosa. Palavras fáceis, mas de uma profunda sensibilidade.
Probably wasn't easy singing this song when your Bandmate Friend Ben sang this song too memories they had together early begining Grind playing at Bars writing traveling across East Coast find Right Band mates and establish a New Unique Signature Sound back in late 70s Album after Album threw the 80s, I'm sure Ric thinks of those moments before and after singing this Song and says this one is for you Ben. They had much success and the rest is History. Ric and Ben Classy Gentlemen
Whoa this is great!
Parabéns excelente 🎶🎶🎶⚘🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻
Freaking legendary!
Master Piece!!!! RIP Ben n Ric!!!
How good is this 👌👌👌
Essa música tem um valor imensurável em minha vida.💜
What a great singer and composer!
Triplemente UI !!!!!!
I do that in Brasil.
I love to sing this greatest song.
Jordão Santos