I've noticed several comments saying Benjamin looked sad, poor Benjamin, etc. I disagree. He had a blessed life no matter how short. He was a gifted and talented musician. He had and has devoted fans, a handsome son, caring friends, a loving family and was very successful with women. I think he had a charmed life:)
Yes, he did have a charmed life for a while,but after The Cars broke up he had many difficulties. He took the break up hard and his relationship with his girlfriend ended soon after . He suffered from what we now know to be depressive episodes and he drank excessively. He withdrew and found it wasn’t easy to get his footing back in the music business. Such a shame for talented and beautiful (in many ways) man.
Pelo que li apesar da beleza do sucesso da fama ele decaiu mt com o fim dos the cars. E isso lhe causou sofrimento ( depressão)) ....e com isso além de que já fumava passou a beber demais e então junta uma coisa com outra e foi +ou- isso associado a problemas pessoais com mulheres e é isso .eu tbm acho muitas fotos dele eu vejo um olhar distante e triste 😢...
Worth the read: Almost a quarter of a century after his passing- the world still listens to, seeks out, is mesmerized, and watches the infamous BENJAMIN ORR. immortal on film, recording and video. If only he knew the following. I don't think he realized the thousands and thousands. I think he never knew his following.
I remember driving to the location the school I taught art for sent me, hearing about Ben's passing. I cried in disbelief and sat in my car in the parking lot, trying to collect my composure before entering the classroom. I just couldn't believe we had lost one of our generations' most memorable voices in rock history. He will always be among the best of a very long list. RIP Ben. A devoted fan who knows a true artist when he sees (hears) one. Ps. People who give something of themselves to others through their art, music or other art forms, and it's a long list of examples, are special souls. Many take for granted the things someone made from their passion. But you needn't reply presuming that these talented souls did it solely for profit. It is a well-earned benefit to the gifted artist that no one can deny. Ben, I hope you're in a better place and at peace.
Gracias por tan hermosas palabras para un hombre fuera de serie. Sin duda hasta el día de hoy, me conmueve escuchar su melodiosa voz, no puedo evitar la tristeza al pensar que sufrió tanto con su enfermedad. Sin embargo luchó hasta el final con mucha valentía.😢 Por ello lo admiro mucho más, como cantante fue increíble y genial y como hombre un ser con mucho coraje. Continuó haciendo lo que más amaba, cantar. Dios te tenga en paz junto a Él. Mi querido y encantador Benjamin
Everytime l listen to DRIVE it takes me back to 17 1983, summer time, but l was so crazy in love with Benjamin Orr & the CARS! Every time I sit down and listen to their songs it just takes me back too much fun and easier life, Thanks guys for making so many great songs! ♥️
Crazy cool dude. Anyone who can sing that well and play bass at the same time (Sting, Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, Doug Pinnick, the list is long) is an outstanding human being. I was hooked on the Cars from day one in the summer of 1978 (Van Halen's debut was also on my turntable). Watch the Rock 'n Roll HOF induction speech by EVERY MEMBER of the Cars. It'll bring you to tears because you can tell they were all choking back tears of their own. RIP, Brother Benjamin. I named my son after you. He's a pretty good-looking guy, too.
There was no better looking man on this planet than Benjamin Orr! He was God's gift to women! May his soul rest in Heavenly peace. Thanks for sharing this fantastic video!!!
Yes the ladies love this man if he had a big nose and warts would you still love him so fickle are the ladies but when it's you getting adulation from 1 it's a different story you look in the mirror and see Romeo it works both ways love his voice in Drive and all time classic that's true gives me melancholy feelings
@@笠武蘭香 I think his voice is a gift to everyone and we still are talking about his music, his performances almost 20 years after he passed away, dedicating channels and Facebook pages to honour his memory. I think if he had just been the most handsome man ever this would not be enough, he had unbeliavable charisma, that mesmerising voice and he was by all acounts a kind gentle man and humble. One of a kind. RIP Never forgotten in our hearts .
GeorgiaBound I think his voice is a gift to everyone and we still are talking about his music, his performances almost 20 years after he passed away, dedicating channels and Facebook pages to honour his memory. I think if he had just been the most handsome man ever this would not be enough, he had unbeliavable charisma, that mesmerising voice and he was by all acounts a kind gentle man and humble. One of a kind. RIP Never forgotten in our hearts
A handsome and beautiful man....humble to the end talented and sweet...RIP Ben you left your mark...and we acknowledge it....i hear you sing and i'm happy and sad all at once...
Ben is one of the people,you know would sit and have a wonderful conversation with . Really miss this incredible talent. Taken way to early Rest In Paradise Ben
Ben is a mysterious enigma in a way. While performing, this intense, sometimes dark persona would emerge. Then offstage In interviews or just clips of him chatting - he was so -childlike almost. He had this natural smile.
This is one of the best sounding versions of Drive I have heard. It is clear and the background music is not overbearing. Unfortunately the only concert footage of their last tour in 1987 in Philadelphia that we have on TH-cam is a pretty bad one. The stage is very very dark and the music is so loud especially when Ben is singing. Yet when Ric is singing we can hear him clearl?!. Also the cameraman did not focus on Ben very much at all even when he was singing, very interesting. I really wish we knew what the heck happened with these guys and why they really broke up!!
well said Kay....I believe shyness is often seen as 'negative,' 'a weakness'...but in Ben's case it was the very trait that gave him the sex appeal, and the connection to his true fans..........above all others.... In today's entertainment world, performers could benefit tremendously from studying the humbleness of Ben Orr.. If so, just maybe, some of them may be able to muster the talent to at least 'hold at candle' to his likes...But there will never be another quite like Benjamin Orzechowski
Впечатлена этой композицией. Слушаю уже несколько дней и восхищаюсь.Почему-то раньше не слышала об этой группе.Случайно наткнулась в интернете.Это настоящий ДРАЙВ!!!
Que tema más hermoso. Eres un grande la de la música Benjamín. Me enamoré de esa canción desde la primera vez que la escuché. Saludos desde Chile a un genio de la música.
Benjamin Orr was the best!! I heard The Cars first album playing at our local BMX track in 1978, I was riding a Chrome Torker BMX bike in the 14 year old expert class. I walked around until I found who was playing this sonically cool music and checked out the.... eight track tape, and met two friends I've known ever since, by talking them into playing my two favorite songs "Your Just What I Needed" and "Bye Bye Love" while I was walking the track imaging and memorizing both songs while at the same time where I wanted to be on the track during the race "the fastest line" through the course so to speak.... I still know both of those songs perfectly complete with Benjamin Orr's unbelievable vocal inflection and each point where Elliott Easton walks into it. I can't think of another singer/bass player that did such an amazing job with their vocals, the guy was just plain cool, nothing short of the coolest guy on the face of the earth. Thank you for posting such an amazing tribute to Benjamin, its an excellent way to recall the life of a truly great singer and as I recall very humble, salt of the earth man. Rest in peace Benjamin Orr, you are not forgotten...
He was such a talented guitarist, vocalist and bassist. Always look up to him especially when it comes to musicianship being a 14 year old who plays guitar and sings myself.
Muy buen vídeo. La interpretación de Benjamin Orr contribuye en mucho a que esta sea una de las canciones más conmovedoras de la historia. Saludos desde México.
Wow, the thumbnail pic doesn’t look like Benjamin, he sure had great hair love when it’s shaggy~layered. Great to see him playing softball, what a great musician he was and who definitely made his mark, fans are forever grateful.
Vou fazer 53 anos ... desde adolescencia k recordo ... who s gonna drive me home tonight? Simplesmente uma musica intemporal ... fascinante ... angel of world and universe
ahhh kickin back- speakers out the trunk-campfire by the river-school friends and a case of beer-and tunes like these-before all of lifes responsibilities
The Cars were a big part of my life as a teenager in particular this song Drive, I cried many tears listening to this as it took me back nearly 40 years🙏
É Benjamin Orr, só saudades hein. Onde está a sua alma agora? Nesse exato momento? É amigo vc já cumpriu sua missão na Terra e agora está do outro lado. Descansa em paz Benjamin e até o dia do juízo final.
Ben representing Ohio wearing his Cleveland Browns jersey. That group photo represents Ben’s last interview with the band before his passing from cancer. R.I.P. Mr. Orr.
Ben was among the most handsome men in the planet
The most handsome singer
I've noticed several comments saying Benjamin looked sad, poor Benjamin, etc. I disagree. He had a blessed life no matter how short. He was a gifted and talented musician. He had and has devoted fans, a handsome son, caring friends, a loving family and was very successful with women. I think he had a charmed life:)
Yes, he did have a charmed life for a while,but after The Cars broke up he had many difficulties. He took the break up hard and his relationship with his girlfriend ended soon after . He suffered from what we now know to be depressive episodes and he drank excessively. He withdrew and found it wasn’t easy to get his footing back in the music business. Such a shame for talented and beautiful (in many ways) man.
❤ the face of Benjamin Orr is like a girl his eyes if looking they found a story like in his life as a vocalis of the Cars
Pelo que li apesar da beleza do sucesso da fama ele decaiu mt com o fim dos the cars. E isso lhe causou sofrimento ( depressão)) ....e com isso além de que já fumava passou a beber demais e então junta uma coisa com outra e foi +ou- isso associado a problemas pessoais com mulheres e é isso .eu tbm acho muitas fotos dele eu vejo um olhar distante e triste 😢...
@@izabelvieira3860Yes I agree. It was not easy for him after the group ended.
he visits me a lot and just keeps smiling,it is wonderful
One of the best male vocalist ever.
Absolutely agree
Behold, the many beautiful faces of Benjamin Orr, Never be another like him.
Listening to this song in honour of your memory Mr. Orr…
Thank you for the timeless tunes…
Rest in Peace🕯️
Worth the read: Almost a quarter of a century after his passing- the world still listens to, seeks out, is mesmerized, and watches the infamous BENJAMIN ORR. immortal on film, recording and video. If only he knew the following. I don't think he realized the thousands and thousands. I think he never knew his following.
And it's sad to imagine he may not have. I only hope he was made to realize just how many people loved the artist he was before he left here.
I remember driving to the location the school I taught art for sent me, hearing about Ben's passing. I cried in disbelief and sat in my car in the parking lot, trying to collect my composure before entering the classroom. I just couldn't believe we had lost one of our generations' most memorable voices in rock history. He will always be among the best of a very long list. RIP Ben. A devoted fan who knows a true artist when he sees (hears) one.
Ps. People who give something of themselves to others through their art, music or other art forms, and it's a long list of examples, are special souls. Many take for granted the things someone made from their passion. But you needn't reply presuming that these talented souls did it solely for profit. It is a well-earned benefit to the gifted artist that no one can deny. Ben, I hope you're in a better place and at peace.
Gracias por tan hermosas palabras para un hombre fuera de serie. Sin duda hasta el día de hoy, me conmueve escuchar su melodiosa voz, no puedo evitar la tristeza al pensar que sufrió tanto con su enfermedad. Sin embargo luchó hasta el final con mucha valentía.😢 Por ello lo admiro mucho más, como cantante fue increíble y genial y como hombre un ser con mucho coraje. Continuó haciendo lo que más amaba, cantar. Dios te tenga en paz junto a Él. Mi querido y encantador Benjamin
Талант Талантище!!! Великолепный музыкант!!! Голос Божественный!!!! 🙏😪😪🌹🌹
Gorgeous man with a voice to match. He always downplayed his looks when asked in an interview, the world lost this amazing man too soon.
Benjamin...still miss you in 2022
We miss Ben terribly. What a talent, what a legacy he's left. He passed away just the way he lived, with courage and dignity.
Fucking amazing
Nice words!
Yes🙏
Everytime l listen to DRIVE it takes me back to 17 1983, summer time, but l was so crazy in love with Benjamin Orr & the CARS!
Every time I sit down and listen to their songs it just takes me back too much fun and easier life, Thanks guys for making so many great songs! ♥️
I agree except I don’t think this song was released until 1984
Crazy cool dude. Anyone who can sing that well and play bass at the same time (Sting, Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, Doug Pinnick, the list is long) is an outstanding human being. I was hooked on the Cars from day one in the summer of 1978 (Van Halen's debut was also on my turntable). Watch the Rock 'n Roll HOF induction speech by EVERY MEMBER of the Cars. It'll bring you to tears because you can tell they were all choking back tears of their own. RIP, Brother Benjamin. I named my son after you. He's a pretty good-looking guy, too.
There was no better looking man on this planet than Benjamin Orr! He was God's gift to women! May his soul rest in Heavenly peace. Thanks for sharing this fantastic video!!!
HIs voice is still wonderful gift to women.
Yes the ladies love this man if he had a big nose and warts would you still love him so fickle are the ladies but when it's you getting adulation from 1 it's a different story you look in the mirror and see Romeo it works both ways love his voice in Drive and all time classic that's true gives me melancholy feelings
Benjamin must have that special thing going on because many girls today don't like blond guys at all yet they love Benjamin...lol he was very hot!
@@笠武蘭香 I think his voice is a gift to everyone and we still are talking about his music, his performances almost 20 years after he passed away, dedicating channels and Facebook pages to honour his memory. I think if he had just been the most handsome man ever this would not be enough, he had unbeliavable charisma, that mesmerising voice and he was by all acounts a kind gentle man and humble. One of a kind. RIP Never forgotten in our hearts .
GeorgiaBound I think his voice is a gift to everyone and we still are talking about his music, his performances almost 20 years after he passed away, dedicating channels and Facebook pages to honour his memory. I think if he had just been the most handsome man ever this would not be enough, he had unbeliavable charisma, that mesmerising voice and he was by all acounts a kind gentle man and humble. One of a kind. RIP Never forgotten in our hearts
increible un ser maravilloso se fue dejandonos con miel en la boca! lo extrañaremos su voz, esta cancion DRIVE nadie la canta mejor que el!
BENJAMIN ORR UM DOS CANTORES MAIS BELOS DO MUNDO .
Que está vivo na minha realidade paralela.
He was very handsome!! Angel eyes!!
Ben was one musician who had such a lasting impact on the fans. Not many can do that.
Well said :)
A handsome and beautiful man....humble to the end talented and sweet...RIP Ben you left your mark...and we acknowledge it....i hear you sing and i'm happy and sad all at once...
Una melodia bellisima una vos divina un gran profesional B Orr gracias de Argentina Sonia Guerrero💝💝🙋🙋
Benjamin é o homem da minha vida ❤❤
I LOVE YOU BENJAMIN
Eu tbm o amooo..Benjamin meu amor 💘 💘......😢😢
Ben is one of the people,you know would sit and have a wonderful conversation with . Really miss this incredible talent. Taken way to early
Rest In Paradise Ben
Superb video and photos. What a talent. No show-bz ego. The real thing. Thank you.
Ben is a mysterious enigma in a way. While performing, this intense, sometimes dark persona would emerge.
Then offstage In interviews or just clips of him chatting - he was so -childlike almost. He had this natural smile.
So true!
Yes I agree
Mhsrip
This is one of the best sounding versions of Drive I have heard. It is clear and the background music is not overbearing. Unfortunately the only concert footage of their last tour in 1987 in Philadelphia that we have on TH-cam is a pretty bad one. The stage is very very dark and the music is so loud especially when Ben is singing. Yet when Ric is singing we can hear him clearl?!. Also the cameraman did not focus on Ben very much at all even when he was singing, very interesting. I really wish we knew what the heck happened with these guys and why they really broke up!!
well said Kay....I believe shyness is often seen as 'negative,' 'a weakness'...but in Ben's case it was the very trait that gave him the sex appeal, and the connection to his true fans..........above all others.... In today's entertainment world, performers could benefit tremendously from studying the humbleness of Ben Orr.. If so, just maybe, some of them may be able to muster the talent to at least 'hold at candle' to his likes...But there will never be another quite like Benjamin Orzechowski
I cant even listen to this song anymore. Heartbreaking. Miss you Ben! Never forgotten...always in our hearts.
Selena Diaz Legends never ever die they live on forever.
R.I.P Ben... thank you for the music
I miss him dearly. "Who's gonna drive me home tonight?"
He was soooo handsome! Also a great Bass player too! Died waaaayyy too young!
This was the best one I’ve seen. So handsome and talented. A great loss.❤
Those last few pixs of him being so thin are heartbreaking.
Yes.
@Jasper102211 It is. It killed my dad.
Впечатлена этой композицией. Слушаю уже несколько дней и восхищаюсь.Почему-то раньше не слышала об этой группе.Случайно наткнулась в интернете.Это настоящий ДРАЙВ!!!
Drive..July 23,1984. So many memories
Um dos homens mais bonitos que já existiu ❤❤❤
Tbm acho isso ❤❤. Lindo.lindo.lindo........não existe outro igual........😢😢😢
Essa canção casa direitinho com a doce voz desse anjo lindoo..Ben ti amo ❤..foi único em td . Igual nao haverá ... saudade de vc anjoo..❤
Ben you are missed what a talent! Can't say it loud enough.
Que tema más hermoso. Eres un grande la de la música Benjamín. Me enamoré de esa canción desde la primera vez que la escuché. Saludos desde Chile a un genio de la música.
Grande canção de 1984 e grande cantor Benjamin Orr , que DEUS o tenha.
Partiu muito cedo!!! Saudades ...from Brazil...são Paulo....❤🇧🇷
RIP Ben.. You make my heart love and cry out for you..
extraordinario cantante una de las mejores voces que aparecieron en los finales de los 70s
*THE WONDERFUL BENJAMIN ORR.*
RIP my friend you have been a blessing to us all
Benjamin Orr was the best!! I heard The Cars first album playing at our local BMX track in 1978, I was riding a Chrome Torker BMX bike in the 14 year old expert class. I walked around until I found who was playing this sonically cool music and checked out the.... eight track tape, and met two friends I've known ever since, by talking them into playing my two favorite songs "Your Just What I Needed" and "Bye Bye Love" while I was walking the track imaging and memorizing both songs while at the same time where I wanted to be on the track during the race "the fastest line" through the course so to speak.... I still know both of those songs perfectly complete with Benjamin Orr's unbelievable vocal inflection and each point where Elliott Easton walks into it. I can't think of another singer/bass player that did such an amazing job with their vocals, the guy was just plain cool, nothing short of the coolest guy on the face of the earth.
Thank you for posting such an amazing tribute to Benjamin, its an excellent way to recall the life of a truly great singer and as I recall very humble, salt of the earth man.
Rest in peace Benjamin Orr, you are not forgotten...
An amazing talent
Tonight, Ric joins Ben. RIP Ric 9/15/19. We will aways miss you both. Thanks for everything! Love, Kate
I have no words, but I am still typing. What a voice. What a great band. I miss you Mr. Orr.
My favorite, so handsome!
He was such a talented guitarist, vocalist and bassist. Always look up to him especially when it comes to musicianship being a 14 year old who plays guitar and sings myself.
Benjamin orr ni en otra vida habrá esa vos 🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️
Com certeza....❤❤😢😢 anjo lindo ...
Concordo plenamente ❤❤😢😢
Definitely,such a handsome man !!!
Benjamin Orr R.I.P in paradise 🌄🌌
Muy buen vídeo. La interpretación de Benjamin Orr contribuye en mucho a que esta sea una de las canciones más conmovedoras de la historia. Saludos desde México.
Exactamente, saludos desde Lima Perú
Tu legado quedará imborrable en la música,.. Hasta siempre Genio. Q. E. P. D
Essa é uma das que jamais será esquecida.
Esse vocalista deihou saudadad eterna
Ben-You will never be forgotten-and your presence will always be with us-Thank You!
Nossa como e triste ver as músicas do Benjamin orr e lembra que ele não está mais entre nós 😥😥
Love the great artist!
3:25 when I realized Ben was included, I almost started crying. Great job!
Yes ..the background behind him with blue sky and cloud !!
Meeee tooo!!! It still hurts sooo bad!😭
God Bless you Ben!
HAPPY BIRRHDAY BENJAMIN!!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
2021
Q recuerdo inolvidable 🤗 😚♥️♥️♥️
Enquanto mais ouço, mais quero ouvir. Amor nas colocações da letras, porém são fantásticas
Wow, the thumbnail pic doesn’t look like Benjamin, he sure had great hair love when it’s shaggy~layered. Great to see him playing softball, what a great musician he was and who definitely made his mark, fans are forever grateful.
Descanse em paz. Eu amo essa música.
Beloved Benjamin miss you so, such a wonderful talented man, what a gift to the world.
great tribute. him and ric trading vocals organic and orgasmic. females loved the cars.
God he is so handsome. His voice His whole being. Wonder if he knew this!
Ben was just one cool cat. Hope he found true love before he departed this earth. Nothing as valuable as true love...
He did and was engaged at the time of his death, sadly they only had one year together but she was with him until the end.
I ❤ Benjamin Orr 🌹🙏⭐🕶️💪🌹🎸💔👁️, ✌️🇺🇸
So agonisingly handsome and great voice!!!!
i agree! together with that voice and talent was such a humble and sweet person!
Ben...i saw you live in 1978....miss you dearly....unbelievable music brother
Great looking, best voice, good musician how could he die!
He's a beautiful man at any age.💋
Very cool revised album cover at the end.
Vou fazer 53 anos ... desde adolescencia k recordo ... who s gonna drive me home tonight? Simplesmente uma musica intemporal ... fascinante ... angel of world and universe
Belíssima voz e música letra. Perfeito.
Su voz jamas morira ...Talento por demas Benjamin Orr ❤
ahhh kickin back- speakers out the trunk-campfire by the river-school friends and a case of beer-and tunes like these-before all of lifes responsibilities
One of my favorite songs drive fantastic video l love Benjamin with all of my heart💞💞💞 miss him lots!!!😭😭😭 RIP
The Cars were a big part of my life as a teenager in particular this song Drive, I cried many tears listening to this as it took me back nearly 40 years🙏
Such a beautiful wonderful video I loved and enjoyed it. Benjamin is such an incredible gorgeous soul.
I think this song takes me to a time and place. 🚗 you home tonight ( the cars... )
R.i.p you 2 🇺🇸
A melhor música de todos os tempos,, eu era apaixonado pela o irám do meu amigo, mais ela se casou com um policial, parabéns pra ele
Linda canção saudades benjamin orr
love the hat and the look at 1:44 :) Gosh its been over 13 years now and I still miss you BO..... :(
I wonder who held his ears while he screamed.. my poor Ben!! we miss you and now there is no pain..
Hermosa cancion❤
Escutando essa linda música do Benjamim, em plena quarentena 15.07.2020💘🎵🎵🎤🕪
I love the early photos of Ben and Ric.....miss them!
Cars fan from South Texas!
Wonderful pics esp. Of the early years. Had I been around as teen then I would have totally fallen for him
Artista deveriam viver eternamente
É Benjamin Orr, só saudades hein. Onde está a sua alma agora? Nesse exato momento? É amigo vc já cumpriu sua missão na Terra e agora está do outro lado. Descansa em paz Benjamin e até o dia do juízo final.
Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us who love, and miss him.
Ben representing Ohio wearing his Cleveland Browns jersey. That group photo represents Ben’s last interview with the band before his passing from cancer. R.I.P. Mr. Orr.
Ben was amazing a great bass player and singer and a looker too god bless you ben orr