....easy peasy.... 1960's - A Day In The Life - Beatles 1970's - I Feel Love - Donna Summer 1980's - Cars - G-Nu 1990's - ALL of "Version 2.0" from Garbage .....I'll leave out the 00's, out of respect! ...HA-HAA!!
I have followed Gary Numan for years on Facebook. He is a strong family man who has remained extremely well grounded through all his success. He's one of the good guys you wish more artists were like.
@Joe Hebert. I’ve been a Numanoid since his first tour that started at the Glasgow Apollo, the Pleasure Principal tour, I’ve followed him all over the world and he has ended up with a home in my town😂. His music has had its ups and downs ( he would say so himself), lost his way at times but he stuck in there and it’s paying off. He’s also an absolute gentleman with a beautiful family. Take care❤️🖤❤️🖤
Gary Numan is not only a genius in his own right, but he also inspired countless other musicians with their own musical work. He has given a lot of advice to other musicians and has helped produced songs for others. This man is the poster child for doing what you love, no matter if you don't get the proper recognition for it.
Gary Numan is a genius and innovator. So glad he is still with us and got the recognition he deserved. His music is what Trent Reznor would be doing if he wasn't all into movie soundtracks. See him live today if you can, his shows are amazingly good.
Or, if you can't get tickets/don't like crowds, get his live album, The Skin Mechanic. How EVERY song on it wasn't a huge hit all over the airwaves is still a mystery to me.
Totally agree! Saw him in London uk this year. His sound has really progressed and I love the new darker sound. So cinematic and dubsteppy! Before Skrillex turned it all to wubs and screeches!
This song caused an absolute sensation at my Canadian school when it debuted on local radio. The school was almost in hysteria. Teachers couldn’t control any of us. I’ve never experienced anything like it. Gary changed my musical taste forever with this amazing song. Thanks!
You may call Gary Numan a one hit wonder but his new music is still amazing! His last two albums Savage and Intruder are absolutely fantastic! He just had a tour and was electric! One of the top 10 people I've seen live especially for a smaller venue. His energy and connection to the crowd was awesome. Check out his new stuff. You won't be disappointed 👍👍
I remember when I first saw Gary and his band play on Saturday Night Live. They scared me to death (I was just a kid.) Those blank stares. The almost robotic movements. But I got to hear the songs and I couldn’t let them go. They STAYED with you. I tried to pretend I hated it but it was HIS music that planted the seeds in me to make music as well. I loved it. Still do. We love you, Gary.
Read Gary's autobiography. Really cool guy. After his big splash which resulted in a string of hits, he called it quits and that derailed his career for a very long time but he recovered because at some point they started to recognize he was an electronic pioneer. Now he a bloody legend who fills up every place he plays
Gary Numan is why got in to a band and got obsessed by synthesizers!My exploration in to music was similar to Gary's ,Started off Punk ,but low and behold CARS came on the radio and my guitar became a dust collector! Thank Gary For the Inspiration!
I can't believe that 'Are Friends Electric' wasn't a hit over there. That's incredible to me as I've always thought that to be his best song. As a guitar player, most people I've met in any musical way denigrate electronic music, but I believe great music is great music, it doesn't matter what genre it is.
Yeah, Are Friends Electric is arguably better song & it was a hit. I don’t know why the host keeps banging on about not having any more hits: it’s not accurate & insulting to Gary
@@juniorjangles7655 Its a US centric perspective. He didn't have any hits besides car in the US. So, not accurate in a sense, but given where the interviewer is from, understandable.
Numan is one of those Brit artists that actually continued to have hits and songs in the UK and seemed to only have 1 hit in North America. Plenty of artists like him in a similar situation like Level 42, Big Country, a-ha - nonetheless Numan is deeply respected by many musicians for his pioneering musicianship, guys like Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails fame, Alan Wilder formerly of Depeche Mode. Hats off to Gary!
Weird that this was written after a road rage. When I hear this song it reminds of running out of gas on the freeway and getting a ride from someone with this song playing on their radio
Although I feel he should have had more hits here, I still say kudos to him for being the influence of a plethora of legends that came after. You know you’re a legend when even the Take on Me guys love you.
Status Quo comes to mind, they had one US hit (#12) with Pictures of Matchstick Men in 1968, but worldwide they sold 120 million records over 40-odd years.
If you aren't already familiar with it, you should check out "One Hit Wonderland" on the channel, "Todd in the Shadows." It really seems like any non-American act will only be known for one song in the U.S., while all over the world they'll have multiple hits and stay relevant. Any music nerd will definitely like his content, especially "One Hit Wonderland." I don't think he ever discussed this song, but still, he's done a lot of fascinating and entertaining videos.
Something really magical happened between 1979-1981, where this sound coalesced. Bowie's 'Scary Monsters', The Cars 'Candy-O', Devo, The B-52s - kitschy, quirky, and progressive, all of it. Made for fantastic rollerskating, too!
Professor, please keep doing what you are doing. The interviews reflect the obvious regard for music that was such a big part of our lives. You and this artist, as with all you talk with, were clearly so clearly genuine. That’s a gift to us.
@@ProfessorofRock This changed my opinion about Gary Numan!! I am gaining a lot of Knowledge about music and the artists that make it from your highly professional and revelatory interviews!!
Cars was the first record I ever bought aged 12 in '79 in the UK. Saw him live twice in the eighties and again recently, he still rocks big time, well worth a ticket. He, along with early Human League is the reason I have 12 synths in my studio and can't bloody move in there. About time he got the recognition he fully deserves as a musical pioneer.
Love Gary Numan. Do not miss him live! He is an unbelievable performer and his new music is BRILLIANT! Nothing but love. He is one of the most influential musicians. He took Electronics and kept it with live drums and bass. study his music. He only has over 20 albums
I graduated high school in 1979 and moved to Lexington Kentucky for college. My first job was at Godfather's Pizza and to this day I can remember the first time I heard cars. This is my first introduction to synth tech music. After closing the store we could crank up the overhead sound system and play our own tapes. I had made a copy of the song off the radio and it led all other songs on the tape and I had it play 3 times on the one tape. My girlfriend and the rest of the crew would dance to it every time it came up pretending to dance-drive through the store. Great memories, thanks Gary!
Numan was absolutely huge in Europe at the time. Music doesn't just revolve about what happens in America. "Are friends Electric", released in 1979 went straight to No 1 in most European countries, In the UK it stayed at No 1 for 4 weeks.
My oh my, the synth sound alone has set countless new wave bands to sprung up. They owe this guy a bow, he paved the way for the music, and videos we all followed and loved. Love the Nine Inch Nails version with this genius, totally rock hard.
I enjoy many genres of music but New Wave and all the innovative work in the 80's made the era so much fun. It is the decade that stands out for me the most. Gary Numan, a prime example of humility and talent.
it was 1979 , I can still remember with perfect clarity when I saw and heard 'are friends electric '. And all these years later I still get goosebumps when I play it, it resonated with me like nothing else had. Gary Numan was my first concert in 1980 and my last concert in 2017. Brilliant!
One of the best interviews yet. I had almost forgotten Gary Numan. This video brought back a flood of pleasant memories and getting to know Gary personally, listening to him describe his growth over time, his appreciation of Cars and Are 'Friends' Electric.... His humility was refreshing. I respect him far more now and from this point forward, when I hear his music, I will appreciate it even more.
First time I heard this song was on SNL.. I must have only been 12 or 13 and I was astonished at the sound and vibe of it. It will continue to enrall generations of musicians and music lovers to come! Thank you, Gary!!...Happy Accident or not, you are brilliant to my ears!..🙏❤️😊🎶
1980-81. MTV. Cars comes on. I stop whatever I was doing to watch and sing. But it took me until about 1987 before I bought the cassette. My second album purchase. My first was Decadence by INXS because of a movie called Reckless.
In 1979, I was 14. Hearing Cars, for the first time, totally changed my perspective on music. Kids in my junior high school were all big into Led Zeppelin, Heart, & Toto, etc. I was, too. Cars was truly electrifying to me, though. Other kids were so dismissive of it at first, saying it was "weird". But, me and 2 boys in my science class were true believers in Gary Numan and kept telling everyone how incredible he was. The 3 of us were also into Devo, which the other kids also saw as "weird". Gary may be best known for Cars, but he has a lot of great songs. I was just listening to his incredible song A Prayer For The Unborn earlier today. So, how perfect that today's video is on Gary.
I'm 55yrs old now, and love that song not one bit less than when I first heard it. Cars always brings me back to younger days in my mind when I hear it. It's one of the great ones. One of those songs I don't want to end.
What I like about these interviews is the opportunity to see the artists in how they look like today after so many decades ! And their views as a music artist and the music industry both past and today , and the motivation and circumstances behind making their hit song- Thanks Professor!
...I agree....but it IS a bit unnerving to look at an LP cover & 7" picture sleeve of your favorite artist for DECADES, and see what they look like NOW.....sometimes I wonder if I'M ready for a Rocking Chair! ....CRIKES!! ...ha-HAAA!!
@@jamesbullock9209 ....well, I finally put away my "Just For Men" hair dye, but this 61 year Old still turns heads.....outta FEAR! ...HA-HAAA!! ...thanks for the talk-up, Sir James!
The first time I heard this song, my mind was blown! Even as a child, I knew this was the future of music and it solidified my love of electronic music. Gary Numan is a genius, but American audiences weren’t ready for his vision…but I sure was!
Exactly the same with me. I had to run out and get the album as soon as I could, and loved it! Nothing at the time compared, and I was convinced that popular music was going in that direction, and that Gary Numann just beat everyone there.
Same. I was ten years old, and saw him on Saturday Night Live and it was love. As a child who at times honestly believed I was an alien changeling I was instantly taken by his aloof alien persona. My friend and I would listen to Cars, then flip the single over and dance to Metal over and over. He really is an incredible composer, and I only just saw him perform live for the first time in September (brought my teenaged son, and he and I both had a remarkable time).
Love that you have _Telekon_ in the background. It's my very favorite Gary Numan album, and if you want a song that sounds like the future, "I Dream of Wires" is it. I really liked it, and also "Please Push No More", which built on that sense of alienation and just wanting to be left alone from "Cars". It was good to know someone else understood.
I am a 46 year old DJ of electronic music. Artists like Gary shaped so much of my musical understanding, it can't be overstated. Songs like Buffalo Gals, Pass the Dutchie, White Lines, and EVERYTHING by Michael Jackson swirled in my head. I feel so blessed to be alive during the remix era. I hope they keep on coming.
WOW! I remember exactly where my 13 year old self was, passenger seat, my mother driving to the grocery store, and finally a song on the radio I liked!
First time I heard this song, it was instant love. I was living in a housing complex. Most of what I heard back then was R&B, funk, soul, Journey, etc. There were a few rockers in the hood, and one day I walked passed some dude with his cassette/radio box & he was jamming "Cars". He was a bit older than me, so I didn't want to cramp his style. But I asked him if I could just finish listening to the song. He was cool about it. Months later it seems like everyone in the complex was jamming out to it. Great memories. Thanks for the video. Peace out
Gary has a huge body of work and his life story is fascinating. He reinvented himself after hearing Songs Of Faith And Devotion by Depeche Mode and his work took a turn for the better. Savage is an incredible album and I was fortunate to see him live just a few years ago. He has transformed from a detached, robotic like figure to a emotional, mesmerising sage who moves and feels the music. He has been a large influence on our band and we often perform Are Friends Electric? In honour of his work. It is also worth watching his interviews about his aspergers as he talks openly about the condition including the issues and benefits.
Cars is one of those 80s songs that's just classic. Way before its time and so addictive. When it's on, just have to listen to the whole thing. Genius!
My memory of Gary Neuman's Cars was that one of my classmates lived in the house right behind my house back in '80, and her older brother played Cars for hours and hours in a constant loop. But you know what, I NEVER was tired of it!!! And I still have the album in my collection today, with fond memories!!!
Wow!!! I have always loved Cars. Now I am also a huge Gary Numan fan. He was so humble, and transparent. Absolutely loved this interview. Awesome job!!!
Numan was caught in music transition from pop and guitar rock to synthesizer rock and disco . Maybe a bit ahead of his time and not a self promoter. He’s talented and underrated in the US, but we’re a nation of musical excess. It’s a catchy tune with relatable lyrics. Another strong lesson and interview Adam. Thank you
I love this channel so much, it truly showcases the music of my life. I was 15 yrs old in 1980, and remember when I first started driving a couple of years later, 'Cars' was one of the first songs that popped up on the radio during my very first solo drive. Of course I knew all the words, and the pure joy I felt while singing along is something I will always remember. Great song!
I remember 1980 very well. It was my first year in high school. That year had so much diversity on the charts. You had a lot of disco, yacht rock, and country pop. Gary Numan's "Cars" really stood out on the charts because it was completely different. I was blown away by this song when I first heard it. This song really was the blueprint for what was to come during the 80's. While I can think of so many great one-hit-wonders of the 80's, I think Gary Numan's "Cars" was the most important because of its influence, While he may have only had this one hit, it definitely made its mark and left a legacy.
So much diversity! I showed this song to two teachers at my school who were born just days apart in 1980 at the same time Cars was in the top 10. Their reaction: “Oh my gosh, who can make a song sound so cool like this? This makes me feel every last bit of 42 years old.” My aunt, the oldest one, was completing her freshman year in high school with some of the sweetest nuns of all time. She remembers reading To Kill a Mockingbird that year and was also taught by a centenarian!
I remember when this came out, I was a kid----and liked it because it was strange, weird, and catchy as hell. Numan only had one hit in the U.S., but he continued to make music, stopped for years, had a family, then returned to make music in the '00s. He made more than that one good song, though. His having Asburgers, he said, was part of what made him shy and not put himself out there like a rock star, and what inspired his initial look. I've rarely seen him do interviews, so it's cool to not only see what he looks like today, but to see him actually talk about his music, too.
Been a Numanoid since 1978 when he was in Tubeway Army and have to say the man is a living legend, seen him live countless times and he gets better and better with age. Cars is an absolute classic and a song that if I hear it I have to listen to it all the way through, loudly. Gary deserves the recognition he is getting now after years in the doldrums, his last two albums Savage and Intruder are phenomenal and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next. If you can go and see him live, you will not regret it. Wembley Arena in May this year was one of the best nights of my life, even though he did mess up the intro to M.E. (If you were there you'll know..........)
Fab interview 👍 thanks for this 😁 I have not only loved Gary Numan's music since 1979 but also as a human being he is a treasure 😀 I always enjoy hearing him speak 🤓 he is intelligent modest and funny.
To me, this song will always represent the kick off of the massive 80s synth music revolution. One my all-time favorites. I also absolutely love the direction Gary has taken his music in the last 20 years. I met him on his recent tour for his latest album "Intruder" and he was the most charming, humble and gracious guy. They say "never meet your heroes"....such cannot be said about Gary Numan.
Spring, 1980, sitting in a disco in Innsbruck. The DJ mixes Cars with Another Brick In The Wall.......I felt like a time traveler that went back to the Weimar Republic.
I appreciate the interview with the artist. First time I ever heard him speak. Cars is a song that doesn't age for me. I enjoy it every time I hear it even after all these decades. It's on my permanent lifetime playlist.
One of my All-time Top 10 songs of my teenage years. I had a couple of New Wave friends who introduced me to the song in late '79 and I was blown away. THEN I saw the video, bought the album and sang "Cars" nearly every time I was in mine. Absolute GENIUS. And I am still puzzled by the lack of hits... Thank you Prof. Adam and Gary. Great way to spend 20 minutes.
I never saw an interview of this fellow before and I must say I am impressed by his humble and kind attitude. I, honestly, often avoid your long presentations. But I am delighted I saw this one.
I was born in 87 so Cars came out long before I first heard it in high school. But man, that and The Pleasure Principle in total are amazing. Gary Numan is one of the best of our time and his work has inspired me to get into electronic music as well. Even a few years ago I did a tribute show where I did some songs from Replicas, The Pleasure Principle and Telekon. I've had the pleasure of seeing him live twice and I hope to meet him one day
Music is the result of so many factors and events, never knew about how this classic came about. 80s truly had some of the most powerful music on all fronts.
You mention Gary being ahead of his time, after listening to his newer stuff, I came to the conclusion that technology is trying to catch up to him. Savage is top notch. And the guy has like 22 studio albums. That's not counting collections or live albums. He's a pioneer who can't stop creating.
Loved this interview! Gary Numan was great, but I specially enjoy how unabashedly nerdy the Professor is in these interviews...no pretense, no trying to be cool, just rank enthusiasm and genuine awe in the presence of these musicians. It's refreshing to see someone be so genuine in the presence of these rock stars!
Back in those days when I was far younger it was certainly the synth sounds that grabbed me the quickest and this was definitely my favorite tune for the better part of a year. I still love it and the vibe it gives me, the memories it brings back. It's a key song in the soundtrack of my life.
This is my first time ever hearing a Gary Numan interview. What a great interview it is! I was more into "hard rock" and "heavy funk" growing up in the 70s! Always liked this song for probably that reason? The Trent Reznor/ NIN part gave me chills! I'm going to have to give Gary a good listening to this weekend.👍
One of my all time favorite songs was an eighties song until today. I saw it on MTV and assumed it was a new. Unbelievable to write a song in thirty minutes and complete it in a day by accident. An enigma that really wasn't. This one stays on my playlist.
It was the first synth-based song I ever heard. I made my parents take us to this pizza place that had a jukebox with Cars on it, just so I could listen to it over and over. Upon reflection, why didn't I just get them to take me to the record store and buy me the album? LOL. The pizza was average, I only wanted to go there to play Cars for an hour and a half straight. With the money I spent on playing Cars on that Jukebox, I could have bought the album several times over. This song got me into electronic music and in my opinion, it's one of the best songs to ever hit the charts. It's definitely one of my top 10 favourite songs of all time. Thank you Gary Numan, you had a profund influence in my life, by creating one of the few songs I never get tired of listening to.
He is STILL making great music! I saw him play live - recent material - this year, and it was just a fantastic show. His music just keeps getting better and better.
I've always loved this song. And this is the first (and only), interview I've ever seen in regard to it. Gary is awesome. He seemed to be a really cool guy. Loved the video today, PoF! Thank you! 👍
Gary always seems so humble and such a gentleman whenever I hear an interview with him. Seems like such a nice guy. The kind of person I would be proud to have as a friend.
Literally changed my life, hearing Cars for the first time, and seeing him perform on Saturday Night Live. As I've gotten older I've learned to appreciate more and more his ability as a composer. I have never cared about whether or not a song was a "hit." Or that an artist "charted." Good music speaks for itself and draws people who are open to it. Decades after falling in love with Gary Numan, I still listen to his albums (in my car, where there is no "maximum volume"), and I still credit him with opening my mind to all the brilliant electronic music artists that followed: Japan, Ultravox, Kraftwerk, even Roxy Music (who came before, but whom I did not discover until Mtv [and I just saw them perform for the first time in September as well -- absolutely perfect]). I believe the best music is written by those who perform it - not by professional song writers whose job is to pander to the masses so money is made. Thank you so much for sharing this interview with us. Now I have to decide which album I want to listen to when I go to the grocery today...
I was 12 when Cars came out and I had the single but didn't listen to it much. Now as an adult I've listened to it hundreds of times and it's even the ringtone on my cell! Before Duran Duran or the Human League there was this fabulous song by Gary Numan. I will always love it.
Love Gary in the 80's, but lost track over the years. Was reintroduced to him in Denver 2022 and was absolutely blown away. My wife and I tried to listen to as much as possible from a set list we looked up while we drove to Denver from NoCo for the show. There wasnt a single song we didnt love. The show then was up there with the best we'd ever seen. 6 months later he came back to Denver, April 2023 and we were the 3rd and 4th people in the door. Got to the front of the side balcony and were treated to an even better show, which we didnt think was possible. Gary Numan is so much more than the "Pleasure Principle", although its still one of my favorite albums and I know every song by heart. But, the music since and the live show is amazing and a MUST see for us whenever he comes anywhere near Denver.
I was 12 yrs old when this song came out. I could not get enough of this song during that time. We didn't have I pods or I phones back then. So when you heard it on the radio, it was turned up full blast so our neighbors could rock out with us!!!!! Thank you for the great interview!!!
Loved this song the first time I heard it and still do. Back then, I was strictly a Rock & Roll guy (it's called Classic Rock now). But, this song sounded so perfect to me in every way. Simple, straight-forward and direct with an incredible groove all the way thru. I think it's incredible that someone can write such a terrific song in 1/2 hour and record it in a day's session. ... didn't realize it was a road rage incident that inspired it. Great interview btw.
I remember when Cars first came out. I was ten and I was hooked. A totally unique sound. Spacey and sort of ominous. It was all I wanted to listen to. Thank you Gary Numan!
Hey Professor, this is easily my favorite interview you've had on here. Speaking as both a longtime fan of Gary Numan (and a lot of the dark, weird stuff he helped inspire) and a longtime bass player, it was great to hear him talk about how this song came together, as well as their bass-forward approach. Would love to get more of these interviews with artists that were ahead of their time (Killing Joke, Front 242, the Monks) but ended up influencing entire genres.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 from his tubeway army days to today Gary is such an inspiration to music fans such as us he never followed trends or commercial success such as his influences David Bowie and John Foxx from Ultravox by the ways if you love the early Gary Numan albums check out early Ultravox especially systems of romance and John Foxx's solo work and you'll see were Gary got his inspiration from
@@georgemathie8123 Tubeway Army and Gary Numan deviated from the normal music scene at the time, and it’s what I admire the most about these trailblazers. Plus I love Ultravox! Vienna is my favorite song from them.
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Poll: What is your pick for a song that sounded like the future when you heard it in the 60s 70s 80s or 90s?
Lots of Pink Floyd and Spacehog
Fly Like an Eagle
I heard Head Like A Hole, Theives (Ministry) & Drug Against War (KMFDM) all about the same time, & the future metal got faster & machines became cool!
In the Year 2525--Zager and Evans
Distant Early Warning--Rush
Comfortably Numb--Pink Floyd
....easy peasy....
1960's - A Day In The Life - Beatles
1970's - I Feel Love - Donna Summer
1980's - Cars - G-Nu
1990's - ALL of "Version 2.0" from Garbage
.....I'll leave out the 00's, out of respect! ...HA-HAA!!
I have followed Gary Numan for years on Facebook. He is a strong family man who has remained extremely well grounded through all his success. He's one of the good guys you wish more artists were like.
I love him.
@Joe Hebert. I’ve been a Numanoid since his first tour that started at the Glasgow Apollo, the Pleasure Principal tour, I’ve followed him all over the world and he has ended up with a home in my town😂. His music has had its ups and downs ( he would say so himself), lost his way at times but he stuck in there and it’s paying off. He’s also an absolute gentleman with a beautiful family. Take care❤️🖤❤️🖤
Thx for this... he truly seems he’d be this way.
I was in 9th grade when this song came out and it was mind blowing! Loved the original pre MTV new wave music...
Oh yeah. A constant play at my roller rink skating with girls I wanted to know better.
Gary Numan is not only a genius in his own right, but he also inspired countless other musicians with their own musical work. He has given a lot of advice to other musicians and has helped produced songs for others. This man is the poster child for doing what you love, no matter if you don't get the proper recognition for it.
You completely nailed it.
Amen 🎉🙏🏼✨
No one could have said it better!😊
Gary Numan is a genius and innovator. So glad he is still with us and got the recognition he deserved. His music is what Trent Reznor would be doing if he wasn't all into movie soundtracks. See him live today if you can, his shows are amazingly good.
He’s so freaking great.
Or, if you can't get tickets/don't like crowds, get his live album, The Skin Mechanic. How EVERY song on it wasn't a huge hit all over the airwaves is still a mystery to me.
I saw him live here in Adelaide Australia, Amazing, 1 of the best gigs I have ever seen and the loudest. His shows are top notch
Totally agree! Saw him in London uk this year. His sound has really progressed and I love the new darker sound. So cinematic and dubsteppy! Before Skrillex turned it all to wubs and screeches!
Gary Numan played Cars on stage with NIN! The video is on youtube.
This song caused an absolute sensation at my Canadian school when it debuted on local radio. The school was almost in hysteria. Teachers couldn’t control any of us. I’ve never experienced anything like it. Gary changed my musical taste forever with this amazing song. Thanks!
Similarly for me it was "Are Friends Electric?" - I thought "I have heard the future" then Cars arrived
You may call Gary Numan a one hit wonder but his new music is still amazing! His last two albums Savage and Intruder are absolutely fantastic! He just had a tour and was electric! One of the top 10 people I've seen live especially for a smaller venue. His energy and connection to the crowd was awesome. Check out his new stuff. You won't be disappointed 👍👍
@LM Engshun. My Name is Ruin is a personal favourite 👍❤️🖤❤️🖤
I really like Splinter as well. Also great!
You want to go have a listen to Exile (Extended) - another amazing departure from the mainstream.
I remember when I first saw Gary and his band play on Saturday Night Live. They scared me to death (I was just a kid.) Those blank stares. The almost robotic movements. But I got to hear the songs and I couldn’t let them go. They STAYED with you. I tried to pretend I hated it but it was HIS music that planted the seeds in me to make music as well. I loved it. Still do. We love you, Gary.
Yeah...his “Praying to the Aliens” was absolutely freaky..🖤
You just could not help but stare at the screen the whole time.
First interview of Gary I have witnessed. This guy seems purely genuine.
Read Gary's autobiography. Really cool guy. After his big splash which resulted in a string of hits, he called it quits and that derailed his career for a very long time but he recovered because at some point they started to recognize he was an electronic pioneer. Now he a bloody legend who fills up every place he plays
Gary Numan is why got in to a band and got obsessed by synthesizers!My exploration in to music was similar to Gary's ,Started off Punk ,but low and behold CARS came on the radio and my guitar became a dust collector! Thank Gary For the Inspiration!
I can't believe that 'Are Friends Electric' wasn't a hit over there. That's incredible to me as I've always thought that to be his best song. As a guitar player, most people I've met in any musical way denigrate electronic music, but I believe great music is great music, it doesn't matter what genre it is.
It’s a wonderful song indeed. Another one that sounds ageless.
Yeah, Are Friends Electric is arguably better song & it was a hit. I don’t know why the host keeps banging on about not having any more hits: it’s not accurate & insulting to Gary
@@juniorjangles7655 Its a US centric perspective. He didn't have any hits besides car in the US. So, not accurate in a sense, but given where the interviewer is from, understandable.
I’m a guitarist, too, but love synth just as much because of artists like Gary. If it rocks, it rocks.
I’m from the us and I love it. Even better than cars. Though both are great!
Numan is one of those Brit artists that actually continued to have hits and songs in the UK and seemed to only have 1 hit in North America. Plenty of artists like him in a similar situation like Level 42, Big Country, a-ha - nonetheless Numan is deeply respected by many musicians for his pioneering musicianship, guys like Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails fame, Alan Wilder formerly of Depeche Mode. Hats off to Gary!
Weird that this was written after a road rage. When I hear this song it reminds of running out of gas on the freeway and getting a ride from someone with this song playing on their radio
Although I feel he should have had more hits here, I still say kudos to him for being the influence of a plethora of legends that came after. You know you’re a legend when even the Take on Me guys love you.
Had 3 hits in Australia’Are Friends Electric’ was a big song that I remember well
Status Quo comes to mind, they had one US hit (#12) with Pictures of Matchstick Men in 1968, but worldwide they sold 120 million records over 40-odd years.
If you aren't already familiar with it, you should check out "One Hit Wonderland" on the channel, "Todd in the Shadows." It really seems like any non-American act will only be known for one song in the U.S., while all over the world they'll have multiple hits and stay relevant. Any music nerd will definitely like his content, especially "One Hit Wonderland." I don't think he ever discussed this song, but still, he's done a lot of fascinating and entertaining videos.
Something really magical happened between 1979-1981, where this sound coalesced.
Bowie's 'Scary Monsters', The Cars 'Candy-O', Devo, The B-52s - kitschy, quirky, and progressive, all of it.
Made for fantastic rollerskating, too!
Great flashback to skating. Thank you ❤
And Gary was one of the main drivers of this sound. Listening to the transition from this era is super cool.
Rock skate. Roll bounce. 🤘
The synth came of age.
That’s because everyone listened to Man Machine dropped whatever they were doing to buy a cheap keyboard like OMD.
His song "My Name is Ruin" is fantastic... Such a visionary... He also puts on a great live show..
Professor, please keep doing what you are doing. The interviews reflect the obvious regard for music that was such a big part of our lives. You and this artist, as with all you talk with, were clearly so clearly genuine. That’s a gift to us.
....aaaaaaaaaaaand, HOW!
Thank you! I will indeed.
^^^ Truth. ^^^
@@ProfessorofRock This changed my opinion about Gary Numan!! I am gaining a lot of Knowledge about music and the artists that make it from your highly professional and revelatory interviews!!
@@ProfessorofRock man what a dope job
Cars was the first record I ever bought aged 12 in '79 in the UK.
Saw him live twice in the eighties and again recently, he still rocks big time, well worth a ticket.
He, along with early Human League is the reason I have 12 synths in my studio and can't bloody move in there.
About time he got the recognition he fully deserves as a musical pioneer.
Love Gary Numan. Do not miss him live! He is an unbelievable performer and his new music is BRILLIANT! Nothing but love. He is one of the most influential musicians. He took Electronics and kept it with live drums and bass. study his music. He only has over 20 albums
I just saw Gary in concert a few weeks ago. He was absolutely amazing 🤩
I graduated high school in 1979 and moved to Lexington Kentucky for college. My first job was at Godfather's Pizza and to this day I can remember the first time I heard cars. This is my first introduction to synth tech music. After closing the store we could crank up the overhead sound system and play our own tapes. I had made a copy of the song off the radio and it led all other songs on the tape and I had it play 3 times on the one tape. My girlfriend and the rest of the crew would dance to it every time it came up pretending to dance-drive through the store. Great memories, thanks Gary!
Sadly, a lot of great artists are not recognized in their own time. Gary is one of them. Massive talent.
You’re so right. He’s a class act.
There is an Appalachian version, too. They should have called it Carts.
Numan was absolutely huge in Europe at the time. Music doesn't just revolve about what happens in America. "Are friends Electric", released in 1979 went straight to No 1 in most European countries, In the UK it stayed at No 1 for 4 weeks.
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Fortunately, it is still his time!
I love loads of Gary Newman's other songs. I would never think of him as a one hit wonder.
My oh my, the synth sound alone has set countless new wave bands to sprung up. They owe this guy a bow, he paved the way for the music, and videos we all followed and loved. Love the Nine Inch Nails version with this genius, totally rock hard.
Gary Numan was ahead of his time. The classic "In Cars" still sounds fresh
Loved this song in 1980. Still love it today. Thanks for this!
I enjoy many genres of music but New Wave and all the innovative work in the 80's made the era so much fun. It is the decade that stands out for me the most. Gary Numan, a prime example of humility and talent.
it was 1979 , I can still remember with perfect clarity when I saw and heard 'are friends electric '. And all these years later I still get goosebumps when I play it, it resonated with me like nothing else had.
Gary Numan was my first concert in 1980 and my last concert in 2017. Brilliant!
One of the best interviews yet. I had almost forgotten Gary Numan. This video brought back a flood of pleasant memories and getting to know Gary personally, listening to him describe his growth over time, his appreciation of Cars and Are 'Friends' Electric.... His humility was refreshing. I respect him far more now and from this point forward, when I hear his music, I will appreciate it even more.
He is so underrated and needs more love.
There is a version of are friends electric that was released recently I think, it is more vocal less synth and it is fantastic.
Check out his recent albums....they are amazing. I saw him this year and he is better and stronger than ever!
First time I heard this song was on SNL..
I must have only been 12 or 13 and I was astonished at the sound and vibe of it.
It will continue to enrall generations of musicians and music lovers to come!
Thank you, Gary!!...Happy Accident or not, you are brilliant to my ears!..🙏❤️😊🎶
1980-81. MTV. Cars comes on. I stop whatever I was doing to watch and sing. But it took me until about 1987 before I bought the cassette. My second album purchase. My first was Decadence by INXS because of a movie called Reckless.
In 1979, I was 14. Hearing Cars, for the first time, totally changed my perspective on music. Kids in my junior high school were all big into Led Zeppelin, Heart, & Toto, etc. I was, too. Cars was truly electrifying to me, though. Other kids were so dismissive of it at first, saying it was "weird". But, me and 2 boys in my science class were true believers in Gary Numan and kept telling everyone how incredible he was. The 3 of us were also into Devo, which the other kids also saw as "weird". Gary may be best known for Cars, but he has a lot of great songs. I was just listening to his incredible song A Prayer For The Unborn earlier today. So, how perfect that today's video is on Gary.
I'm 55yrs old now, and love that song not one bit less than when I first heard it. Cars always brings me back to younger days in my mind when I hear it. It's one of the great ones. One of those songs I don't want to end.
Always felt he deserved more credit for groundbreaking art/music. Gary is amazing. Time to go listen to all his stuff again.
What I like about these interviews is the opportunity to see the artists in how they look like today after so many decades ! And their views as a music artist and the music industry both past and today , and the motivation and circumstances behind making their hit song- Thanks Professor!
...I agree....but it IS a bit unnerving to look at an LP cover & 7" picture sleeve of your favorite artist for DECADES, and see what they look like NOW.....sometimes I wonder if I'M ready for a Rocking Chair! ....CRIKES!! ...ha-HAAA!!
I always enjoy watching Revelations. As an individual on the spectrum I resonate with Gary Numan a lot and look up to him as an inspiration.
@@RBS_ You’ll probably look absolutely amazing. Besides, you’re old enough to remember it, so it’ll be a fair trade off.
@@jamesbullock9209 ....well, I finally put away my "Just For Men" hair dye, but this 61 year Old still turns heads.....outta FEAR! ...HA-HAAA!! ...thanks for the talk-up, Sir James!
@@RBS_ You’re welcome! You’re always a trip to reply to!
Gary is as cool as cool can be. His music is timeless. I wish him all the best.
You got to talk to Gary Numan!!! Fantastic. Cars was the start of all New Wave for me. Now I’m still all new wave to this day.
The first time I heard this song, my mind was blown! Even as a child, I knew this was the future of music and it solidified my love of electronic music. Gary Numan is a genius, but American audiences weren’t ready for his vision…but I sure was!
Exactly the same with me. I had to run out and get the album as soon as I could, and loved it! Nothing at the time compared, and I was convinced that popular music was going in that direction, and that Gary Numann just beat everyone there.
I just love how futuristic it sounds. This and Pop Muzik by M, another song I love released in the same year.
Same. I was ten years old, and saw him on Saturday Night Live and it was love. As a child who at times honestly believed I was an alien changeling I was instantly taken by his aloof alien persona. My friend and I would listen to Cars, then flip the single over and dance to Metal over and over. He really is an incredible composer, and I only just saw him perform live for the first time in September (brought my teenaged son, and he and I both had a remarkable time).
Love the song Cars and the whole new wave thing! =) sometimes the best thing happen without trying!
This and heart of glass are why I picked up an instrument.
Love that you have _Telekon_ in the background. It's my very favorite Gary Numan album, and if you want a song that sounds like the future, "I Dream of Wires" is it. I really liked it, and also "Please Push No More", which built on that sense of alienation and just wanting to be left alone from "Cars". It was good to know someone else understood.
Right. People over here in the U.S. never had a chance to hear Telekon or Replicas back then. Also big albums in Britain.
I am a 46 year old DJ of electronic music. Artists like Gary shaped so much of my musical understanding, it can't be overstated. Songs like Buffalo Gals, Pass the Dutchie, White Lines, and EVERYTHING by Michael Jackson swirled in my head. I feel so blessed to be alive during the remix era. I hope they keep on coming.
The Wal-Mart ad with all the iconic cars from movies and TV shows with Cars playing in the background is one of my favorite commercials of all time.
Thank you so much for this episode, Gary Numan is my favorite musician and you interviewing him was absolutely awesome.
Thanks Victor! Glad you liked it.
I’m a HUGE fan of him.
I also thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Numan is mesmerizing to listen to! Loved hearing what he had to say.
WOW! I remember exactly where my 13 year old self was, passenger seat, my mother driving to the grocery store, and finally a song on the radio I liked!
If you don’t love to listen to this song while you are driving, you are really missing out. Thank you Gary for this song!
First time I heard this song, it was instant love. I was living in a housing complex. Most of what I heard back then was R&B, funk, soul, Journey, etc. There were a few rockers in the hood, and one day I walked passed some dude with his cassette/radio box & he was jamming "Cars". He was a bit older than me, so I didn't want to cramp his style. But I asked him if I could just finish listening to the song. He was cool about it. Months later it seems like everyone in the complex was jamming out to it. Great memories. Thanks for the video. Peace out
Gary has a huge body of work and his life story is fascinating. He reinvented himself after hearing Songs Of Faith And Devotion by Depeche Mode and his work took a turn for the better. Savage is an incredible album and I was fortunate to see him live just a few years ago. He has transformed from a detached, robotic like figure to a emotional, mesmerising sage who moves and feels the music. He has been a large influence on our band and we often perform Are Friends Electric? In honour of his work. It is also worth watching his interviews about his aspergers as he talks openly about the condition including the issues and benefits.
He’s a role model for us folks on the spectrum. His music made such a huge impact. He’s amazing.
Cars is one of those 80s songs that's just classic. Way before its time and so addictive. When it's on, just have to listen to the whole thing. Genius!
My memory of Gary Neuman's Cars was that one of my classmates lived in the house right behind my house back in '80, and her older brother played Cars for hours and hours in a constant loop. But you know what, I NEVER was tired of it!!! And I still have the album in my collection today, with fond memories!!!
Gary has made many great songs , one of the most underrated artists of all time.
Wow!!! I have always loved Cars. Now I am also a huge Gary Numan fan. He was so humble, and transparent. Absolutely loved this interview. Awesome job!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
I’m one of his biggest fans.
Numan seems to be having a very well deserved resurgence lately. I'm definitely enjoying his old and new works.
Gary looks really good. The years have been kind to him. Very kind. I'm envious.
Numan was caught in music transition from pop and guitar rock to synthesizer rock and disco . Maybe a bit ahead of his time and not a self promoter. He’s talented and underrated in the US, but we’re a nation of musical excess. It’s a catchy tune with relatable lyrics. Another strong lesson and interview Adam. Thank you
He was a pivotal figure in the disco transition era.
I love this channel so much, it truly showcases the music of my life. I was 15 yrs old in 1980, and remember when I first started driving a couple of years later, 'Cars' was one of the first songs that popped up on the radio during my very first solo drive. Of course I knew all the words, and the pure joy I felt while singing along is something I will always remember. Great song!
I’m glad this song wasn’t changed. It’s perfect. A song I will never forget. Gary’s the man
I remember 1980 very well. It was my first year in high school. That year had so much diversity on the charts. You had a lot of disco, yacht rock, and country pop. Gary Numan's "Cars" really stood out on the charts because it was completely different. I was blown away by this song when I first heard it. This song really was the blueprint for what was to come during the 80's. While I can think of so many great one-hit-wonders of the 80's, I think Gary Numan's "Cars" was the most important because of its influence, While he may have only had this one hit, it definitely made its mark and left a legacy.
For sure. Such a GREAT song.
So much diversity! I showed this song to two teachers at my school who were born just days apart in 1980 at the same time Cars was in the top 10. Their reaction: “Oh my gosh, who can make a song sound so cool like this? This makes me feel every last bit of 42 years old.”
My aunt, the oldest one, was completing her freshman year in high school with some of the sweetest nuns of all time. She remembers reading To Kill a Mockingbird that year and was also taught by a centenarian!
Numan had over 20 hits, just not in the US
I remember when this came out, I was a kid----and liked it because it was strange, weird, and catchy as hell. Numan only had one hit in the U.S., but he continued to make music, stopped for years, had a family, then returned to make music in the '00s. He made more than that one good song, though. His having Asburgers, he said, was part of what made him shy and not put himself out there like a rock star, and what inspired his initial look. I've rarely seen him do interviews, so it's cool to not only see what he looks like today, but to see him actually talk about his music, too.
When did people start calling music
“Yacht Rock”? I never heard that term until last year. Was it a regional saying or something people call it now?
Gary, you had me fighting back tears. I'm glad you met Trent and he had a chance to preform with you.
Been a Numanoid since 1978 when he was in Tubeway Army and have to say the man is a living legend, seen him live countless times and he gets better and better with age. Cars is an absolute classic and a song that if I hear it I have to listen to it all the way through, loudly. Gary deserves the recognition he is getting now after years in the doldrums, his last two albums Savage and Intruder are phenomenal and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next. If you can go and see him live, you will not regret it. Wembley Arena in May this year was one of the best nights of my life, even though he did mess up the intro to M.E. (If you were there you'll know..........)
But it wasn’t him that messed it up really, it was interference in his in ear monitors, twice
It takes a lot of humility to admit you’ve acted childish about anything not to mention admitting it to the whole world. Respect to Gary Numan!
Mesmerizing song. I've always loved how he changes his mind at the end of the tune.
Me too. I still remember my jaw being on the floor at the end of the song on first listen. It stayed like that for a while.
Fab interview 👍 thanks for this 😁 I have not only loved Gary Numan's music since 1979 but also as a human being he is a treasure 😀 I always enjoy hearing him speak 🤓 he is intelligent modest and funny.
To me, this song will always represent the kick off of the massive 80s synth music revolution. One my all-time favorites. I also absolutely love the direction Gary has taken his music in the last 20 years. I met him on his recent tour for his latest album "Intruder" and he was the most charming, humble and gracious guy. They say "never meet your heroes"....such cannot be said about Gary Numan.
Spring, 1980, sitting in a disco in Innsbruck. The DJ mixes Cars with Another Brick In The Wall.......I felt like a time traveler that went back to the Weimar Republic.
I appreciate the interview with the artist. First time I ever heard him speak. Cars is a song that doesn't age for me. I enjoy it every time I hear it even after all these decades. It's on my permanent lifetime playlist.
Always been a fan of Gary Numan (the same birth year ;)) and a while ago I went to see him live. I can tell you : he's got even better !
One of my All-time Top 10 songs of my teenage years. I had a couple of New Wave friends who introduced me to the song in late '79 and I was blown away. THEN I saw the video, bought the album and sang "Cars" nearly every time I was in mine.
Absolute GENIUS. And I am still puzzled by the lack of hits... Thank you Prof. Adam and Gary. Great way to spend 20 minutes.
I never saw an interview of this fellow before and I must say I am impressed by his humble and kind attitude. I, honestly, often avoid your long presentations. But I am delighted I saw this one.
Love his song CARS! (1979-1980) - one of my favs as a little boy
Wow great interview with Gary Numan! He looks good today !
He’s in his 60s and looks amazing.
I was born in 87 so Cars came out long before I first heard it in high school. But man, that and The Pleasure Principle in total are amazing. Gary Numan is one of the best of our time and his work has inspired me to get into electronic music as well. Even a few years ago I did a tribute show where I did some songs from Replicas, The Pleasure Principle and Telekon. I've had the pleasure of seeing him live twice and I hope to meet him one day
Music is the result of so many factors and events, never knew about how this classic came about. 80s truly had some of the most powerful music on all fronts.
For sure, man. Coolest decade ever!
Being picky, it's from 1979. Though maybe didn't reach US until 1980.
79 was a great year for music.
I remember when this song came out. I was blown away. There was nothing else like it on the radio. I never get tired of hearing it.
You mention Gary being ahead of his time, after listening to his newer stuff, I came to the conclusion that technology is trying to catch up to him. Savage is top notch. And the guy has like 22 studio albums. That's not counting collections or live albums. He's a pioneer who can't stop creating.
Loved this interview! Gary Numan was great, but I specially enjoy how unabashedly nerdy the Professor is in these interviews...no pretense, no trying to be cool, just rank enthusiasm and genuine awe in the presence of these musicians. It's refreshing to see someone be so genuine in the presence of these rock stars!
Back in those days when I was far younger it was certainly the synth sounds that grabbed me the quickest and this was definitely my favorite tune for the better part of a year. I still love it and the vibe it gives me, the memories it brings back. It's a key song in the soundtrack of my life.
Gary Numan is still putting out amazing stuff. The man just keep producing and performing and it's wonderful.
This is my first time ever hearing a Gary Numan interview. What a great interview it is! I was more into "hard rock" and "heavy funk" growing up in the 70s! Always liked this song for probably that reason? The Trent Reznor/ NIN part gave me chills! I'm going to have to give Gary a good listening to this weekend.👍
you like funk listen to his albums I assassin and Warriors, and the several that followed, incredible bassists given lots of freedom.
42 years later and l still love, love, love this song and what Gary Newman brought to music. Thanks for all the years of music Gary!
One of my all time favorite songs was an eighties song until today. I saw it on MTV and assumed it was a new. Unbelievable to write a song in thirty minutes and complete it in a day by accident. An enigma that really wasn't. This one stays on my playlist.
It’s hard to believe, right?!
It was the first synth-based song I ever heard. I made my parents take us to this pizza place that had a jukebox with Cars on it, just so I could listen to it over and over. Upon reflection, why didn't I just get them to take me to the record store and buy me the album? LOL. The pizza was average, I only wanted to go there to play Cars for an hour and a half straight. With the money I spent on playing Cars on that Jukebox, I could have bought the album several times over. This song got me into electronic music and in my opinion, it's one of the best songs to ever hit the charts. It's definitely one of my top 10 favourite songs of all time. Thank you Gary Numan, you had a profund influence in my life, by creating one of the few songs I never get tired of listening to.
A true pioneer, The Pleasure Principle is one of the best LPs ever and still sounds fresh today
I listened to it again yesterday, so amazing
The Pleasure Principle is an awesome album from start to finish, M.E is probably my favorite track.
I think Gary as well as Art of Noise are both underrated in terms of what they brought to the listening public.
I think you're exactly right.
Love Art of Noise.
Agree ... Art of Noise was so damned good.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Itonically features another one hit wonder member that is Trevor Horn of The Buggles
He is STILL making great music! I saw him play live - recent material - this year, and it was just a fantastic show. His music just keeps getting better and better.
“Are ‘Friends’ Electric?” actually blew WAY more doors open for Numan before “Cars”. It and the album Replicas immediately went to #1 in UK 🇬🇧
The inspiration this guy gave other artist in the 80s was phenomenal. I never get bored with a bit of 80s Numan.
I've always loved this song. And this is the first (and only), interview I've ever seen in regard to it. Gary is awesome. He seemed to be a really cool guy. Loved the video today, PoF! Thank you! 👍
Gary always seems so humble and such a gentleman whenever I hear an interview with him. Seems like such a nice guy. The kind of person I would be proud to have as a friend.
Literally changed my life, hearing Cars for the first time, and seeing him perform on Saturday Night Live. As I've gotten older I've learned to appreciate more and more his ability as a composer. I have never cared about whether or not a song was a "hit." Or that an artist "charted." Good music speaks for itself and draws people who are open to it. Decades after falling in love with Gary Numan, I still listen to his albums (in my car, where there is no "maximum volume"), and I still credit him with opening my mind to all the brilliant electronic music artists that followed: Japan, Ultravox, Kraftwerk, even Roxy Music (who came before, but whom I did not discover until Mtv [and I just saw them perform for the first time in September as well -- absolutely perfect]). I believe the best music is written by those who perform it - not by professional song writers whose job is to pander to the masses so money is made. Thank you so much for sharing this interview with us. Now I have to decide which album I want to listen to when I go to the grocery today...
So many great new wave musicians and bands out there. However, Gary Numan might be one of the best.
So we’ll said. That was very much my journey with Cars and Newman’s work in general.
I was 12 when Cars came out and I had the single but didn't listen to it much. Now as an adult I've listened to it hundreds of times and it's even the ringtone on my cell! Before Duran Duran or the Human League there was this fabulous song by Gary Numan. I will always love it.
Love Gary in the 80's, but lost track over the years. Was reintroduced to him in Denver 2022 and was absolutely blown away. My wife and I tried to listen to as much as possible from a set list we looked up while we drove to Denver from NoCo for the show. There wasnt a single song we didnt love. The show then was up there with the best we'd ever seen. 6 months later he came back to Denver, April 2023 and we were the 3rd and 4th people in the door. Got to the front of the side balcony and were treated to an even better show, which we didnt think was possible. Gary Numan is so much more than the "Pleasure Principle", although its still one of my favorite albums and I know every song by heart. But, the music since and the live show is amazing and a MUST see for us whenever he comes anywhere near Denver.
I was 12 yrs old when this song came out. I could not get enough of this song during that time. We didn't have I pods or I phones back then. So when you heard it on the radio, it was turned up full blast so our neighbors could rock out with us!!!!! Thank you for the great interview!!!
He was one of my favourite artists when I was 13 or 14. I've always considered him to be the Godfather of Electronica.
He is indeed!
For sure.
Love at first listen. It was a great song to crank to 10 while driving! Canadians appreciated him!
Loved this song the first time I heard it and still do. Back then, I was strictly a Rock & Roll guy (it's called Classic Rock now). But, this song sounded so perfect to me in every way. Simple, straight-forward and direct with an incredible groove all the way thru. I think it's incredible that someone can write such a terrific song in 1/2 hour and record it in a day's session. ... didn't realize it was a road rage incident that inspired it. Great interview btw.
It’s amazing how quickly this song was made. What a classic!
Replicas, Pleasure Principle, Telekon.
3 albums that paved the way for 80s UK techno.
Gary Numan and Talking Heads basically created New Wave by accident, which is just so awesome.
I remember when Cars first came out. I was ten and I was hooked. A totally unique sound. Spacey and sort of ominous. It was all I wanted to listen to. Thank you Gary Numan!
Hey Professor, this is easily my favorite interview you've had on here. Speaking as both a longtime fan of Gary Numan (and a lot of the dark, weird stuff he helped inspire) and a longtime bass player, it was great to hear him talk about how this song came together, as well as their bass-forward approach. Would love to get more of these interviews with artists that were ahead of their time (Killing Joke, Front 242, the Monks) but ended up influencing entire genres.
Thanks for the great interview!
Gary Numan is such an innovative genius and he is the new wave synth pop master and not only that he's still continuing to create amazing music today
Love his new stuff.
@@ProfessorofRock he just keeps getting better I'm more a fan of his mid 80s work especially beserker and the Fury just amazing stuff
And inspiring so many in the process, including me, a young girl on the spectrum who always follows him.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 from his tubeway army days to today Gary is such an inspiration to music fans such as us he never followed trends or commercial success such as his influences David Bowie and John Foxx from Ultravox by the ways if you love the early Gary Numan albums check out early Ultravox especially systems of romance and John Foxx's solo work and you'll see were Gary got his inspiration from
@@georgemathie8123 Tubeway Army and Gary Numan deviated from the normal music scene at the time, and it’s what I admire the most about these trailblazers. Plus I love Ultravox! Vienna is my favorite song from them.
Once again great job professor 👏. Thank you.
A moment of greatness.
Agreed!