If there is the “perfect” performance then this is it. Every instrument played to perfection and so distinct in this their best Live performance of any of their songs. It is heaven .. You guys were the best Ever ..
The Cars was on their game in this live performance. Never seen to many live performances that they was off their game. My all time favorite band, the Cars. I was a young man when they came out. Dear God what's happened to the time.❤
The Cars. We grew up and old with all 5 of you. Thanks Ric, Ben, David, Greg,, Elliott. Immortal forever on film and recordings; for future generations to come. These 5 combined made the whole band and music exactly what it was and still remains. These guys were it.
Each member was awesome in their own right. I saw them back in 1980. They sounded amazing live. The concert blew me away. Fast forward to 2021. I’m 66 and still rockin to The Cars. RIP Ric and Ben. I know the heavens are rockin tonight😊
This is one of my favorite Cars songs, for one HUGE reason.... Elliot Easton. Not only does he do an amazing job on his lead guitar solos, but I also like his backing vocals. which admittedly come across clearer on the recorded version.
I fully agree! There's a kind of magic to this song, especially Elliot's solos. However, I prefer this version. th-cam.com/video/xTVzRfZEiAM/w-d-xo.html
One of the best most underrated Cars' songs. Heard this 1st time as a little kid on Fridays and thought it was spooky as hell. It sounded like nothing on the radio at the time. That uneven bass line, Greg Hawke's haunting keyboards, Elliot Easton's guitar echo, it's a brilliant song.
I agree, this song would come on radio at closing time and give mystery to the night. I was 17 and the echos and curious keys even came through the cheap radio.
Yeah, the fact the drums and bass are in different time signatures to the rest of the band make it feel so odd and quirky, hence that uneven feeling, it works so well it’s genius
When the Cars were playing clubs in Boston, they knew the fan favorites. They took all of the fan favorites and put them on the first album. The result was an album that stood the test of time with classic hits.
A few years ago I would have agreed they were underrated, but nowadays i see a lot more people giving props to the Cars and especially EE. At this point only a square doesn't like 'em!
Luv all the cars albumns...Elliot Easton is da man....a true master at guitar riffs and shredding...." Tonight she comes" is where E.E. convinced me he is absolute top 5 of all time....and he is not 5 but higher.....R.I.P. to the two late great lead singer B.O. and R.O. ....may GOD accept you 2 into the eternal heavenly kingdom....
We were talking about the Cars at a invitational blues jam in Dallas and when Eliot's was mentioned everyone couldn't say enough good things about his playing. There were some bona-fide world class Guitarist in that conversation. I always liked how well thought out all of Elliot's guitar work was in the studio, and how it fit so well, Eliot could go out and give you a note for note and still blow you away.
Elliot's longest and best known guitar solo.. But even better for me were those three haunting chords he chose which defined that era, its music, and inspired our lives.
What can you say, greatest song of all time and this arguably the best Version of it. It’s so tight. EE simply amazing and Ric sounds so good. They were the band of my youth !!!
I remember hearing that. At that time bands were dressing up like idiots and using fireworks and stupid shit like that . The Cars were "just" a tight , super talented band that played incredible pop songs that live on over 40 years later.
I couldn't stand them when they first came out, CSN & Y, Led Zeppelin, Stones, were more my taste. Was having lunch with co workers one day when one played You've Got Just What I Needed on the juke box. I said "who's that", she snapped "The Car's". I was hooked from then on. Got every album they had made and anxiously waited for each new one and played them for hours on end. All 5 of them fascinated me and each had their own talents. I was shocked & ecstatic when my boyfriend at the time bought us tickets to their concert at Boston Garden - he was lt's say frugal and they were $10.. The audience was mesmerized - no one moved or made a sound, ecep clapping. People used to get a kick out of my answer when asked what my favorite bands were "Led Zepplin, CSN & Y, Alman Brother's, Dylan, Steely Dan and The Cars" .
I kid you not. That's the first song I heard from them when down in Florida on vacation. It played in a little shop of souvenirs, and I hit my brakes to listen to it. I liked every album, but my favorite is Heartbeat City. Every song just rocks. Wish I went to Live Aid to watch them. But saw them on TV. Tom Petty, the Cars. Those 80s bands sounded so good. I would go back to the 80s in a heartbeat.
Steely Dan and the Cars particularly belong together for the nerdy detached aesthetic and performance work ethic (or lack thereof) … they were both preeminently studio bands, turning out endless meticulously crafted , obliquely worded hit songs with unimpeachable musicianship , and I love them for it🎉
SPOT ON AS USUAL... I'm a LUCKY MAN 👨 I'VE BEEN TO ALL of the CARS TOURS... I was in high school when the debut album dropped... For me ( As a guitar player myself) the Damn thing changed my life... RIP RIC & BENNY AND 🙏 GOOD JOB AND MUCH DESERVED RRHOF INDUCTION SO SAD BEN HAD TO MISS IT!
@@joeymaterese8095 Not to take anything away from Elliott, but they were all extremely talented musicians individually. Put them together in The Cars = whole new level. Pure Gold in my books.
I always thought this was the gem off Panorama. That solo by Elliot was ripping. You literally cannot get the tune out of your head once it gets in there. One of the few Cars songs you can really hear the bass come through. Panorama Ben is the cutest Ben ❤
Sadly, this edge of the Cars canon may die with my generation. This song is veeeery cool for the group and quick era that it is involved with....so many great tunes and this is a deep lesser-heard cut :) Bless all members of the Cars past and present!!! Dan Gibbs...a Lefty guitarist no where near Elliot's caliber :)
The Cars .Hall Of Fame 2018. I intend on attending to see two of my favorite bands go in the hall- The Moody Blues and The Cars. My other favorites are already in- Cat Stevens and Steely Dan. Of course The Beatles are THE BEST band ever!
Big Cars fan,after those first two albums,they didn’t disappoint me with Panorama. Heartbeat City was good also.But then the rest disappointed me,they went bubble gum.Elliott is great! There all great! R.I.P. Ben and Ric.
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Yep. Almost a quarter of a century after you left us Orr, were all still here....watching. sing along. Listening with great respect and joy.
Oh laurel ...i am crying ..perfect words ..about Ben
What's so cool about the Cars you can hear every instrument clearly.
So awesome, God I miss this era.
If there is the “perfect” performance then this is it. Every instrument played to perfection and so distinct in this their best Live performance of any of their songs. It is heaven .. You guys were the best Ever ..
The Cars was on their game in this live performance. Never seen to many live performances that they was off their game. My all time favorite band, the Cars. I was a young man when they came out. Dear God what's happened to the time.❤
I was in my early teens when they came out. I just loved this band and still do. Time has a way to sneaking up on us all.
The Cars. We grew up and old with all 5 of you. Thanks Ric, Ben, David, Greg,, Elliott. Immortal forever on film and recordings; for future generations to come. These 5 combined made the whole band and music exactly what it was and still remains. These guys were it.
Each member was awesome in their own right. I saw them back in 1980. They sounded amazing live. The concert blew me away. Fast forward to 2021. I’m 66 and still rockin to The Cars. RIP Ric and Ben. I know the heavens are rockin tonight😊
I was just thinking that too. When u analyze each band member they were all talented. I just hit 65, peace from Philippines. :)
@@bonzotalonzo9072 No age limit on being able to rock! The Cars sound was so unique. No one sounded like them then or now😎
♡
I'm 66 too.greatest band of 1980s
Mis BENN ORR.WAS GREAT
This is one of my favorite Cars songs, for one HUGE reason.... Elliot Easton. Not only does he do an amazing job on his lead guitar solos, but I also like his backing vocals. which admittedly come across clearer on the recorded version.
He’s awesome
Background vocals are canned here. No question.
I fully agree! There's a kind of magic to this song, especially Elliot's solos. However, I prefer this version. th-cam.com/video/xTVzRfZEiAM/w-d-xo.html
One of the best most underrated Cars' songs. Heard this 1st time as a little kid on Fridays and thought it was spooky as hell. It sounded like nothing on the radio at the time. That uneven bass line, Greg Hawke's haunting keyboards, Elliot Easton's guitar echo, it's a brilliant song.
I agree, this song would come on radio at closing time and give mystery to the night. I was 17 and the echos and curious keys even came through the cheap radio.
Brilliant indeed
Yeah, the fact the drums and bass are in different time signatures to the rest of the band make it feel so odd and quirky, hence that uneven feeling, it works so well it’s genius
some virtuoso guitar playing from Elliot as always ,precise and tasty.
RIP Ben and Ric..
When the Cars were playing clubs in Boston, they knew the fan favorites. They took all of the fan favorites and put them on the first album. The result was an album that stood the test of time with classic hits.
Say hey to Ben for us, Ric. Bless you both and rest well.
This brought me to tears
that is one of the all time great guitar solos - and such a great song. One of the greatest bands ever, and so underrated.
A few years ago I would have agreed they were underrated, but nowadays i see a lot more people giving props to the Cars and especially EE. At this point only a square doesn't like 'em!
Luv all the cars albumns...Elliot Easton is da man....a true master at guitar riffs and shredding...." Tonight she comes" is where E.E. convinced me he is absolute top 5 of all time....and he is not 5 but higher.....R.I.P. to the two late great lead singer B.O. and R.O. ....may GOD accept you 2 into the eternal heavenly kingdom....
Great song and amazing guitar play by Eliot Easton.
Incredible Bass.
Elliot was so electrifying!!! Loved Benjamin and Ric so much!!! RIP❤️❤️ cars rocked!!!!👍👍🎶🎶🎶🎸🎶🎶🎶😍😘😘😘🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗
F'k they were so polished and tight! Their music was full of authentic effort and professionalism. Real pro's all of them.❤️
I've always loved this band. Elliot is great, really underrated
He also toured with Joe Bonamassa back in 2010
We were talking about the Cars at a invitational blues jam in Dallas and when Eliot's was mentioned everyone couldn't say enough good things about his playing. There were some bona-fide world class Guitarist in that conversation. I always liked how well thought out all of Elliot's guitar work was in the studio, and how it fit so well, Eliot could go out and give you a note for note and still blow you away.
Who underrated him?
i think a few years ago he was more overlooked than underrated, but these days most folks in the know are hip to him. @@jumpinjojo
@@crwalstonThat makes sense.
The 60's 70's and 80's were pure magic, but, it's all gone now!
Pure sound from heart❤..R.I.P. Benjamin and Ric 🌹🌹
Thanks very much
Saw the Cars in 1980 and the chords Easton played on this song rung in my ears for hours after the concert. I wasn’t even close to the stage either.
Always brings me back… RIP RIC and BENJAMIN
Elliot's longest and best known guitar solo.. But even better for me were those three haunting chords he chose which defined that era, its music, and inspired our lives.
one of the greatest bands of all time.
Man......Elliotts guitar work and Davids drumming in this is something else!!! I love this song!!!
Pure natural talent mixed with magic.
It always amazed me how good they sounded Live. Such a great band the CARZ.
For this song the stars aligned, perfect everything, monstruos guitar!
Blend of New Wave and Rock perfectly, RIP Ben and Rick
What can you say, greatest song of all time and this arguably the best Version of it. It’s so tight. EE simply amazing and Ric sounds so good. They were the band of my youth !!!
Have you seen the version they did on the show Friday's? Elliot, especially, is ON FIRE. th-cam.com/video/xTVzRfZEiAM/w-d-xo.html
They were never a band of my youth (was too immature to get them) but they are a big musical part of my present and future!
@@rebeccastevens1876 yes that one is really really good too
Blistering Elliot Easton solo .
I just love this song. Reminds me my crazy fantastic nights in my twenties
And to think that some felt they were boring in concert. I think not. This is absolutely fantastic, thanks for posting.
I remember hearing that. At that time bands were dressing up like idiots and using fireworks and stupid shit like that . The Cars were "just" a tight , super talented band that played incredible pop songs that live on over 40 years later.
They were very boring in concert, One time I saw Ben say Thank You. They had zero audience talk, seen them many times in concert over the years
How can anyone think of Elliot, or any of them, as boring? Good grief!
Great band I'm from long island.GO CLARKE RAMS,WESTBURY
@@mikejones5364They were there to play their exceptional music, not to schmooze your dumb ass. Mindless banter with the audience is what is BORING!
Oh wow, the guys sounded really great in this video. It's nice to see Ric getting into his grove. Thanks for sharing with us, Tracey.
Grove? Like an orange grove?
Elliot is absolutely amazing
This should already have a BAZILLION likes ! !
Thanks For Sharing ! !
EPIC THUMBS UP ! ! !
😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Touch And Go: Absolutely 💯👍, One Of My Favorites, FIGHT ON ✌️
STILL..... The greatest song of all time... To me anyway.. Wish there was a true Time Machine so I could go back and see them play in their prime..
My favorite Cars Song, I saw them in concert 5 times, first conert was Shake it Up Tour
I couldn't stand them when they first came out, CSN & Y, Led Zeppelin, Stones, were more my taste. Was having lunch with co workers one day when one played You've Got Just What I Needed on the juke box. I said "who's that", she snapped "The Car's". I was hooked from then on. Got every album they had made and anxiously waited for each new one and played them for hours on end. All 5 of them fascinated me and each had their own talents. I was shocked & ecstatic when my boyfriend at the time bought us tickets to their concert at Boston Garden - he was lt's say frugal and they were $10.. The audience was mesmerized - no one moved or made a sound, ecep clapping. People used to get a kick out of my answer when asked what my favorite bands were "Led Zepplin, CSN & Y, Alman Brother's, Dylan, Steely Dan and The Cars" .
I kid you not. That's the first song I heard from them
when down in Florida on vacation. It played in a
little shop of souvenirs, and I hit my brakes to
listen to it. I liked every album, but my favorite is
Heartbeat City. Every song just rocks. Wish I went
to Live Aid to watch them. But saw them on TV.
Tom Petty, the Cars. Those 80s bands sounded
so good. I would go back to the 80s in a heartbeat.
Steely Dan and the Cars particularly belong together for the nerdy detached aesthetic and performance work ethic (or lack thereof) … they were both preeminently studio bands, turning out endless meticulously crafted , obliquely worded hit songs with unimpeachable musicianship , and I love them for it🎉
@@tomodonovan5931 Yes, Heartbeat City - a Mutt Lange produced masterpiece - is one of my favorites. It is certainly the one I played the most.
The good times miss the 80s listen every day
Impressive. They took pride on master the craft of rock and roll.
Yes very meticulous when it came to making their music
I love Eliot's fidelity to the solo. Great stuff!
I saw them at the Alladin in Vegas around 81 or 82. They were awesome! One of the best concerts I've ever attended.
You touched and go straight to my heart with this song, wish i was alive to see you playing this live... i love it! RIP Ben and Ric!
Great live version. Very tight! Sounds great!
My favorite song of all time and the best Live performance of it. Gives me chills every time I listen to it…
SPOT ON AS USUAL...
I'm a LUCKY MAN 👨 I'VE BEEN TO ALL of the CARS TOURS...
I was in high school when the debut album dropped...
For me ( As a guitar player myself) the Damn thing changed my life...
RIP RIC & BENNY AND 🙏
GOOD JOB AND MUCH DESERVED RRHOF INDUCTION SO SAD BEN HAD TO MISS IT!
I’m jealous I’m a 20 year marine core veteran. I missed all the good stuff. 😢
@Gregg Numme…The Cars was my first rock concert as a teenager in 1982. I still listen to them today (and so do my neighbors) lol
Great quality clip from the early days. Sounds excellent. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome
I wish I could've seen them in Hawaii live, Elliot's guitar playing is so tight and melodic.
P E R F E C T I O N !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’
A brilliant band. Sadly missed...
Timing is exquisite
They are on 🔥!!
Still hearing songs I never knew. Thank you uploaders and TH-cam....
Easton is a Beast
No one plays tastier solos. Every one is just this side of perfect.
I get this way when you come near, listened to this album religiously driving from san bernardino to palm springs, thank you CARS!
Música con sentimientos ...tiempos aquellos que no volverán...
I was there back then, thanks for sharing!
Awesome!
Grandioso!!! Auténtica interpretación!!!
Que lindo Ben Orr!! Lo busco y sólo lo veo solo a él!! Me encanta🥰🥰
Yo también soy lindo😄😄🤟🤟
I'm sure they played without even thinking about it, but that time signature in the verses
is complicated.
Polimetrics. Bass and drums on 5 and synth on 4
Ric was getting into it. Cool! He was usually very still. RIP Ric.
Dig this. They're really on fire in this one: th-cam.com/video/xTVzRfZEiAM/w-d-xo.html
Masters david robinson drums..masters greg hawkig keybord
No auto tune no cameras no cell phones JUST PURE DOWN STREAM FLOW. UR LEGACY WILL GO ON FOREVER
Ummm….they weren’t around then.
Sometimes I wish they would let Elliot just keep on whaling. My Gawd what a lead guitar player he is.
Never more a true statement 💯
@@joeymaterese8095 Not to take anything away from Elliott, but they were all extremely talented musicians individually. Put them together in The Cars = whole new level. Pure Gold in my books.
He’s extremely talented
Yes!! Definitely would have been nice to hear some lengthy solos from him... especially live.
Agreed ! When I watch him for some reason sometimes I also think of the late Steve Clark w/Def Leppard.
Boy Ben is really co ordinated...blue boots and matching blue shirt
😄
Excellent audio. Thanks for reloading.
I always thought this was the gem off Panorama. That solo by Elliot was ripping. You literally cannot get the tune out of your head once it gets in there. One of the few Cars songs you can really hear the bass come through. Panorama Ben is the cutest Ben ❤
Each member was talented in their own right. I preferred Ben’s songs but this one is fast becoming a fave.
Genius...
It doesn't get any better.
Here in 2022 but I always like the Cars.
Their video “You might think I’m crazy” was the first video I saw when I as a teenager.
Saw it Live in 1980!
Love this song.
TYFS Tracey ~~~❤️
Rip Ben and Ric.....the Cars forever
Sadly, this edge of the Cars canon may die with my generation. This song is veeeery cool for the group and quick era that it is involved with....so many great tunes and this is a deep lesser-heard cut :) Bless all members of the Cars past and present!!!
Dan Gibbs...a Lefty guitarist no where near Elliot's caliber :)
Ben Orr's quirky (the best way I can describe it) bassline on the verses are just sick. He was a vastly underrated and overlooked musician/vocalist.
Who underrated him? What publication?
Awesomeness
They could’ve featured more of Ben, the bass portion of this tune was what simply the center of it all !!
Love the cars
Very cool 😎
Ric's angular shoulder moves makes me awake all night.
Amazing wish I could’ve been there
What A FUKN' BAND
My favorite cars song..🔥🔥🔥
My favorite bang, the best
❤❤❤the cars
Effin Great
Well Said!!
Que grupón carajo!! los 80 que no ni no!!
The Cars .Hall Of Fame 2018. I intend on attending to see two of my favorite bands go in the hall- The Moody Blues and The Cars. My other favorites are already in- Cat Stevens and Steely Dan. Of course The Beatles are THE BEST band ever!
i should go too for same reasons, CincattPro.
Still got some 80s concerts. Tickets.
THIS SONG IS GENIUS/PERFECTION INDEED 😊 !
Rock on!
And Ric is actually grooving and moving around a bit more than usual here !
eastman was awesome
Big Cars fan,after those first two albums,they didn’t disappoint me with Panorama. Heartbeat City was good also.But then the rest disappointed me,they went bubble gum.Elliott is great! There all great! R.I.P. Ben and Ric.
Unreal...