The Cars - You Might Think (Live Aid 1985)

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  • @saraheart2804
    @saraheart2804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +647

    Greg Hawkes on synthesizer, David Robinson on drums, Elliott Easton on guitar, Benjamin Orr on bass, and Ric Ocasek on guitar/vocals. Love this band.

    • @PlanetRockJesus
      @PlanetRockJesus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Absolutely. As more time goes by, I appreciate them more and more.

    • @austinbrooks7632
      @austinbrooks7632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Orr sang half the songs as well.

    • @lucianadiacipriani5220
      @lucianadiacipriani5220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@PlanetRockJesus I love the song "Drive", Orr sang this so fantastic

    • @canicemorrissey7313
      @canicemorrissey7313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      What a brilliant beautiful band.

    • @lucianadiacipriani5220
      @lucianadiacipriani5220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@canicemorrissey7313 David Robinson I like also.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +111

    Incredible band, so many layers of talent and way ahead of the time. In the mid 70's they were setting up the 80's pop sounds

    • @Crybaby_04
      @Crybaby_04 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i din't know you like the cars

  • @ZenMastaKai
    @ZenMastaKai 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    The harmonies are amazing for a live set, WOW!

  • @davida1251
    @davida1251 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    I never really appreciated the Cars back in the 80's as a teen. As time has gone on, I've become a big fan. Really great music

    • @cascade3769
      @cascade3769 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am like that with Def Leppard.

  • @tomc2376
    @tomc2376 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    good reminder that the guys in the band were really good background vocalists. just another aspect of their one of a kind sound.

  • @sandraphilip3894
    @sandraphilip3894 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I not only love their music, I super love watching them perform. Sure do wish Ric and Ben were still here with us. Rest in peace fellas. We miss you!!!!

  • @rad6666
    @rad6666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    I remember this day, like it was yesterday, my heart breaks that all these amazing stars have gone. 1985 was an incredible year.

    • @mattma96
      @mattma96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The whole decade of the 80's.........

    • @harrisonbritt6681
      @harrisonbritt6681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Not for the homies in Africa

    • @Munrobagger1976
      @Munrobagger1976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      When music was so much better

    • @dc_hhs26
      @dc_hhs26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Munrobagger1976 fr

    • @dc_hhs26
      @dc_hhs26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That whole decade was amazing but 1987 was a better year music wise

  • @suzanne296
    @suzanne296 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    I used to drive around in senior year 1980 to the cars music. Now im 61 and still loving it.

  • @Dustythewrapperofflineguy111k4
    @Dustythewrapperofflineguy111k4 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    RIP Benjiman Orr and Ric ocasek

  • @rte4634
    @rte4634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Professionals. Really close to the original sound. RIP Ric and Benjamin

    • @brodiemillers5211
      @brodiemillers5211 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      For sure, at least Ric wasn’t a lip syncher, he could actually sing live like todays musicians such as Pink and Lady Gaga

  • @scottbaron121
    @scottbaron121 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This was an amazing band. With 2 lead singers with COMPLETELY different sounds...and for 8 years or so...they were one of the most popular and successful bands in the world.

    • @laurastuhler4791
      @laurastuhler4791 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not really completely different, styles yes, not sounds, listen to Ric sing "Lets Go" on the Tonight Show, it sounds just like when Ben sang on the original recording

    • @LarsRyeJeppesen
      @LarsRyeJeppesen หลายเดือนก่อน

      huh? they sounded alike

  • @marlonvillapando1449
    @marlonvillapando1449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    TH-cam is such a great time machine..i wish i could go back in time.

  • @petergreen7759
    @petergreen7759 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That decade of music was phenomenal and will never be replaced. Rock and roll at it's finest.

  • @MAgaSUXX
    @MAgaSUXX 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Their music is timeless. I love that both Ric and Benjamin can do fantastic lead vocals🎶💕

  • @sonorousbelchpipe1021
    @sonorousbelchpipe1021 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Unbelieveable... just seems so unreal listening now so far into the future. Nothing like it today. The undulating sea of fans. The Concorde taxiing into Philly International after a 3 hr cross-Atlantic supersonic sprint with Phill Collins aboard!
    Saw The Cars live in '87. This venue was amazing. The sound is unbelievably clear and robust; studio album cut quality. Was always disapponted with live performances for the fact the music is drowned out one way or another with the sung lyrics garbled by technical issues.
    Not here. This event was on another level. Mega kudos to all the unsung techs and stage-hands that worked in the background to put this together. A masterpiece of musicianship!

  • @Ernie1978
    @Ernie1978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    I never thought I'd see the beginning of their Live Aid performance. Look at Benjamin and his bass...a true Rock star! Ben and Rick were gifts to the world. What a brilliant band this was!

    • @eilandwaynette
      @eilandwaynette 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Totally agree ¡ such talent now in Heaven's RRHF

    • @kaohsiung99
      @kaohsiung99 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      There will never be another band like The Cars

  • @user-zz7nr9dt5x
    @user-zz7nr9dt5x หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Never saw them live and always thought they were the creation of a great studio producer, until TH-cam came along and showed me what a great live band they are/were.

  • @jamesmadison6650
    @jamesmadison6650 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I love these guys !! They are a big part of my youth !!!

  • @guitarcleveland
    @guitarcleveland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Those background vocals are so perfect I can't believe it. Man, they were awesome live.

    • @andrewblackburn1426
      @andrewblackburn1426 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Beat me to it - was going to comment on how good they were.

    • @silkywellman9046
      @silkywellman9046 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Has to be fake. Way too good

    • @amyjeffs3269
      @amyjeffs3269 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@silkywellman9046 People have commented on the other tracks the cars did at live aid,
      that the backing vocals are on play back,overlayed with live vocals

    • @tyfrey_
      @tyfrey_ ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@amyjeffs3269im pretty sure they did that with the synths since greg hawkes doesnt have 4 arms

  • @oatnoid
    @oatnoid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    They were the real deal. Sounded better live. Wow, the eighties were the greatest.

  • @mariaduarte8402
    @mariaduarte8402 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I love this band, it's incredible and they last over time ❤️❤️❤️

  • @b.w.barbee2269
    @b.w.barbee2269 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    These guys were ALL "ALL STARS"....Keyboards at its BEST!.....and on & on!

  • @KerryHatch-vo1vn
    @KerryHatch-vo1vn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    All my friend love the cars back in the 1985❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @IrnBruNYC
    @IrnBruNYC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I watched this live as a little kid. It's so good, and now both Benjamin Orr and Ric have left us. Anyone else crying happy tears while watching this moment of pop music perfection?

    • @dianegargano175
      @dianegargano175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Happy tears n sad ones to.

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dianegargano175 definitely sad tears..we can never go back..only forward..sadly...

  • @jjflyer1
    @jjflyer1 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This music is so timeless and these guys have great chemistry. If you live in the northeast and get a chance to see Greg Hawkes do a live show with the band he works with, do it! Saw him a couple times and he’s still at the top of his game and representing the Cars brand well.

    • @gloxepy
      @gloxepy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Greg Hawkes and Eddie Japan!!

    • @BrianCurran8
      @BrianCurran8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can’t wait. Seeing them next month.

    • @alabhaois
      @alabhaois 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sounds even better live!! 👍👍

    • @jjflyer1
      @jjflyer1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gloxepy yep they are fun!

  • @b.w.barbee2269
    @b.w.barbee2269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    RIP.....Benjamin & Ric.....These guys had it....A True "SUPER GROUP".........PLAY...it...LOUD!!!!!

  • @celiodemuniz
    @celiodemuniz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Que banda, meus amigos! Que banda! PQP! 🖤🤘

  • @hacer4593
    @hacer4593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My favorite rock band is cars .My favorite rock band is cars. And my favorite song is you might think i am crazy 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

  • @alekat9429
    @alekat9429 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    😮this is a live masterpiece! Jesus this is an excellent live

  • @GeorgeVreelandHill
    @GeorgeVreelandHill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I miss the 1980s. The last great era of music, life, respect and really, just about everything. By the way, you can't beat concerts like this ... even today. Probably never will.

    • @groovelife415
      @groovelife415 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes you can. What you're missing is your youth. There are still amazing concerts going on like this all over the world at huge festivals every year that young people are having amazing, care free times at. The only thing missing is you being young and there. Every generation thinks their time in the sun was the last great time anyone had in the sun.

    • @michaelt3308
      @michaelt3308 ปีที่แล้ว

      And FANTASTIC coke!

    • @gforce1930
      @gforce1930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would say that era carried through the early/mid 90s but was killed by radio consolidation and other factors.

    • @injanhoi1
      @injanhoi1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 80's were pretty special. Some people don't like it when people carry on about about the 80's but I suspect there is a bit of a jealousy as they couldn't experience what we could as teens. The funny part is they come on TH-cam watching these some 30 or 40 years ago pop songs and then say modern music is still good or try and defend its worth. Why would they take the trouble to watch an 80's music video when they are saying current music is good. The fact is most of the music of today is boring and sound the same that's why they are here listening to the wonderful music of the 80's.

  • @gforce1930
    @gforce1930 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    They were so cool in their nerdy way, and just so great.

  • @mandyneilon5723
    @mandyneilon5723 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    641K views , I'm thinking the 41K was ME 😍 Can not stop replaying this vid . How gorgeous was Ben Orr , and so so talented 💕🎶💓

  • @reddragon3733
    @reddragon3733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The Car's where Excellent Live. 🎹🎤🎧🎚️📹🎛️🎙️🎸🎷🥁🪘🎻🪗

  • @wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522
    @wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    The Cars backing vocals are in the same league with Queen and ABBA.

    • @user-si1iv5lt6n
      @user-si1iv5lt6n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So as Def Leopard,Producer was Robert John “Mutt” Lange

    • @kelseymariel2127
      @kelseymariel2127 ปีที่แล้ว

      Queen Producer Roy Thomas Baker effect. Multiple Freddie = Perfect Backing Vocals

  • @martinarellano9292
    @martinarellano9292 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    2:13 look at Benjamin orr playing like a master R.I.P

    • @kelseymariel2127
      @kelseymariel2127 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Actually starts with Elliott at 2:04. Finishes up with Benjamin. Then MTV kills the vibe by switching the video to Phil Collins’ plane.

    • @NickolasZannithakis
      @NickolasZannithakis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Too bad, he missed two notes at the end of that part of the bassline. He played the penultimate note wrong and the last note doesn't even sound.

  • @jvanderleifpi
    @jvanderleifpi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I live in Brazil and I like this band that made and is successful to this day in the world of pop.

  • @junius4828
    @junius4828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is one historic event for us kids growing up in the 80's! That the world came to help rebuild a famine stricken Ethiopia. Glad to have been part of that generation! 🇵🇭😎✌🌻

    • @soilentgreen7
      @soilentgreen7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol and all it did was prolong a war

  • @edwardmusicman896
    @edwardmusicman896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Nothing can replace the music in 1985. The best year ever. Give me a like if you agree.

    • @garrygriffy1866
      @garrygriffy1866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i think 1983-1987 had the best music but 1985 was the peak

    • @isabel1983
      @isabel1983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      definitely 🎶

    • @suburban_guy
      @suburban_guy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      songs had the best synths

    • @tonysaunders2137
      @tonysaunders2137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree! Graduating high-school loving the Cars! The music in every genre was incredible! Phil Collins, Madonna, Tears for Fears to name a few! We know Whitney Houston was killing it! I really miss that era in music! Some of the best times of my life!

    • @blinkerboy
      @blinkerboy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I d say there is no better decade then the 80’s . Music / fashion etc everything…I d give away anything if I could go back in time and stay there forever and ever ❤️❤️

  • @jdavis6650
    @jdavis6650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    RO rest in peace. You added excitement to my 20s. I have a new appreciation for Ben. His lead vocals are awesome and backing vocals are great too. A true musician.

    • @ellab8897
      @ellab8897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @J Davis - I can’t tell if you already know: Ben Orr died of pancreatic cancer in October of 2000, at the age of 53. Terribly sad! 😔 RIP Ben and Ric

  • @fenderowl
    @fenderowl ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you might think is best song ever you cannot change my mind.

  • @6lmao9
    @6lmao9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    5 people disliked like this video and to them I say “what the hell is your problem”

    • @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493
      @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I feel the same way

    • @worldtourmaster
      @worldtourmaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There are always people that have to be that person that disagree with everything. I knew a guy that was like that. If 9 out of 10 people liked something, he didn't like it. He was like that with EVERYTHING! A true "knowitall".

    • @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493
      @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@worldtourmaster I have a lovely stalker and her and her friend love to add a thumbs down to most videos I publish, the silly thing is that TH-cam sees a thumbs down as a plus in the algorithm , as long as people add 'something' it seems to raise your profile so the naysayers are giving a plus to the channel. So I guess the jokes on them.

    • @Sean_4775
      @Sean_4775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      26 today :| TF is wrong with them!
      This song is super damn good
      FRom cars 1-2-3 AAH!
      \

    • @mohuckmedshishkeblob1712
      @mohuckmedshishkeblob1712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can lead a horse to water and so on, some people ?

  • @merry8545
    @merry8545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The only band that sounds as great live as on record ❣️❣️❣️❣️

    • @TheGrumpyEnglishman
      @TheGrumpyEnglishman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Apart from Genesis.

    • @BeeBumper
      @BeeBumper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They sound great but there are many bands like that. Floyd, Tull, supertramp etc..

    • @merry8545
      @merry8545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BeeBumper maybe to others I simply meant in my opinion they are the only ones Ive seen that sound the same live that's all - opinions are simply that - opinions not FACTS lol

    • @allen6924
      @allen6924 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Cars were the best. Always capable on playing the songs like they're recorded. And just tight musicianship all around the group.

    • @Decimator-jh4gu
      @Decimator-jh4gu ปีที่แล้ว

      Better in many cases.

  • @mikecheck7940
    @mikecheck7940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The best backing vocals!

  • @garcemac
    @garcemac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    For all the young people that stumble across this video. Do yourself a favour. Check out the Cars first two albums. When I was a young man, those records were game changers. And that beautiful blonde man on the bass? That is Benjamin Orr. An incomparable talent taken from us much too soon. The tall skinny guy? Ric Ocasek. And Elliot Eastman is quite possibly the most unver-rated guitarist alive. Do a quick search on TH-cam. Listen to their albums. Make your life just a little bit better. I fucking miss you Ben.

  • @ChrisBishop-o5o
    @ChrisBishop-o5o หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh, how I love Ric's smile at the end of this... they were all so fabulous. RIP Ric and Ben, and best wishes to those who remain (Greg Hawkes on synthesizer, David Robinson on drums, Elliott Easton on guitar}. ♥ You are not forgotten.

  • @BrentMFisher
    @BrentMFisher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the drummer who is bold enough to wear a rose bouquet button-up shirt because maybe a fan gave it to him or his wife ~ David Robinson. And here's some love for ~ Elliott Easton too. Master at his craft - kimie

  • @xxrocketshark216xx4
    @xxrocketshark216xx4 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wish I'd been born in time to follow The Cars while they were still around. (I wasn't born until 1999)
    I'm glad their stuff is so well preserved on Spotify and TH-cam though cuz without that I never would've discovered them. They're slowly but surely replacing Queen as my favorite band of all time

  • @psykosel
    @psykosel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Such an underrated iconic rock band

    • @nicholashylton6857
      @nicholashylton6857 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Underrated? Only if you're not old enough to remember the 80s. They were HUGE back in the day. Tonnes of radio play and video rotations on MTV.

  • @HungryH1951
    @HungryH1951 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    One of my favorites by the Cars. What a great band.🚗🚗🚗🚗

  • @rosaurashivoam
    @rosaurashivoam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The legends.....pure gold.....harmony ....but the especially chemistry in the members of the group,and sure the beauty voices of BEN and Rick....they play and sing somewhere in the universe .....rest in peace .....

  • @cynthiasmith4130
    @cynthiasmith4130 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Car's are great!!!! The eightie's were the best time of my life!!! They have great voice's!!!!!! I still listen to them now, love their music!!! 🎶🎶💯💯......

  • @G.Bonico
    @G.Bonico ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish I could go back into time.

  • @MegaScott
    @MegaScott 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    A real shame that Elliot's (Always) epic solo was muted. A flawless performance! Every band member of the cars was totally underrated. Wore out many a Cars cassette tape back in the day!

    • @stratbastard1308
      @stratbastard1308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was thinking same thing. Too great a solo not to be heard.

    • @groovelife415
      @groovelife415 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why did they have him so low? At first I thought they were skipping the solo until it finally cut to him.

  • @therealjamesbaker9138
    @therealjamesbaker9138 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow!
    I know they had some classic songs and great studio albums but I was not expecting them to sound this good live

  • @6lmao9
    @6lmao9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Ben Orr what a legend

  • @pmccachren
    @pmccachren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember watching this live in my apartment and tuning in on my stereo in Albuquerque. The bands and the music was amazing. I stayed home from work to watch this.

  • @jessiegarcia8166
    @jessiegarcia8166 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    MAN, WHAT AN AWESOME TUNE...!!!!!
    LOVE THE GROOVE ,THAT SIZZLIN' GUITAR...AND THAT HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL VOCAL THAT CARRIES YOU AWAY.🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶
    SO TERRIBLY JUDGED FOR THAT " ONE HIT WONDER" TYPE.
    DUDE, THIS IS PROOF
    "THE GULLS" ARE WAY MORE THAN THAT.
    THANKS FOR THE MUSIC GUYS..!!!!!

  • @cybernautadventurer
    @cybernautadventurer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The Cars may not have been the first pop rock band ever, but I believe they were the most influential. Their sound practically gave birth to the music of the 80s.

    • @Baribrotzer
      @Baribrotzer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Roxy Music, too. In a way, the Cars (who came along about five years later) were a poppier version of RM. They had a fairly similar mix of styles, but with professionalism, hooks, and pop smarts instead of RM's deep weirdness.

    • @alabhaois
      @alabhaois 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      One of the most influential bands, anyway 👍

    • @pascale_eagles
      @pascale_eagles 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Looooool thanks for the laugh 🤦🏼‍♀️😂🤣

  • @paulloken6532
    @paulloken6532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The best group I never saw. Thank God for u tube I've seen over 100 concerts but damn love the cars!!!

  • @jakeaston3282
    @jakeaston3282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of the best. So many modern bands owe their shit to The Cars. Boston strong boys!

  • @mattwilson3244
    @mattwilson3244 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And the Crowd goes Nuts ! Did you see how silent they were ,when Cars were building ,the Song

  • @Minskyz
    @Minskyz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The public released version of the CARS in live aid 1985 only have two songs,there are Just what I needed and heartbeat city.

  • @galinagajik191
    @galinagajik191 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s magical this live. He’s brilliant.. Those background vocals….. legendary. It’s a feel good classic song. Such a brilliant piece of 80s.

  • @deschutesmaple4520
    @deschutesmaple4520 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The Cars are simply brilliant: Ric Okasek's excellent melodies and lyrics combined with Elliot Easton's wicked guitar solos made this a truly epic rock band. Good god they're playing to an ocean of people! They have so many hits it's mind boggling.

  • @heman9243
    @heman9243 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    THE CARS uma das melhores bandas da história , saudades dos que partiram , BENJAMIN ORR .

  • @glennsnewmark
    @glennsnewmark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Wow those vocal harmonies are so on point.

    • @mikeyissurfin
      @mikeyissurfin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because they weren't sung live for the Heartbeat City songs.

    • @jasonwilliams6005
      @jasonwilliams6005 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Recorded track

  • @SonyaSuza
    @SonyaSuza 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    These guys were my fave band back in the day....always loved them. They were my 2nd concert as a teen...superb! ❤

  • @cmbyrne8370
    @cmbyrne8370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Great song. Great performance. This was at least the third time they had played before such a huge crowd (Cleveland 1978, California 1982). Total pros. And absolutely love the line-up along the front at 2:38. Lefty/righty and righty. Beatles style! RIP Ben and Ric.

  • @julenepegher6999
    @julenepegher6999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Awww! This is Great, I’m crazy for the Cars! Love and miss you Ben and Ric!

  • @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493
    @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Thank you for sharing the actually curtain being opened and seeing The Cars right at the start of their amazing performance, for a life long fan of The Cars and especially Benjamin Orr this is a dream come true, thank you Live Aid for sharing this

    • @BrentMFisher
      @BrentMFisher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I noticed that too, very nice touch : )

  • @jonsnow3754
    @jonsnow3754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    damn, all these years, i've listening to this song, now it's my first time seeing them on stage, this is just priceless and treasurable video..

  • @vicolandtributes8607
    @vicolandtributes8607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song smells like popcorn on a Friday afternoon.
    What a beautiful times...

  • @regeionalmtyzavala2659
    @regeionalmtyzavala2659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I Saw them un concert Lubbock TX 1985, this song was the first Best Video of the year MTV '83

  • @ctcards2636
    @ctcards2636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My friend Suzzy got me into these guys back in my teens. She made one hell of a mix cassette, love the Cars now. :-)

  • @deandee8082
    @deandee8082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    what a band, there will be no other... supergroup really

  • @eduardopalominoc
    @eduardopalominoc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Es increíble como suenan en vivo, tal cual o mejor que en estudio....y pensar que su video ganó el MTV año '84 compitiendo con el de Thriller. The Cars marcó una época en la música y ya son una Leyenda. Disfrutando este 2021 desde Perú 🇵🇪🇵🇪

  • @taurusalfa6139
    @taurusalfa6139 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The Cars, grandiosa banda, hermosas sus canciones, su legado al mundo. ETERNOS...

  • @reiayala
    @reiayala ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As always, getting my daily dose of this song.

  • @Mr11259
    @Mr11259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The opening with the cablecam is unique for this video. It add some special for this "new" video

  • @elisabethschurlknight813
    @elisabethschurlknight813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The BEST part of this video is Benjamin Orr 2:06-2:16. He was having the time of his life!

    • @PrepperDawg
      @PrepperDawg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      agree

    • @lindawatts2749
      @lindawatts2749 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol- agree Love 1:10 where Ric smiles

  • @denisem270
    @denisem270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Spectacular performance!!!!!!🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗👍👍😍

  • @albertovaldivia4042
    @albertovaldivia4042 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice song , regards from the south of America,. Lima/ Perú

    • @deschutesmaple4520
      @deschutesmaple4520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Muchos saludos, que bueno saber de ti 🙂

    • @albertovaldivia4042
      @albertovaldivia4042 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@deschutesmaple4520gracias amigo , sudamericano nos gusta la buena música.

  • @analiajimenalopez4666
    @analiajimenalopez4666 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    FOREVER THE CARS !! ❤❤❤

  • @jaaronfletcher
    @jaaronfletcher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you, Cars, for My Favorite Song.

  • @Fretfeeler
    @Fretfeeler 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Elliott Easton just KILLING it. They all did. One of my favorite bands ever.

  • @kaohsiung99
    @kaohsiung99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The Cars perfectly blended being the All-American band with the European feel, as well.

    • @MrSavagebeast26
      @MrSavagebeast26 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are the equivalent of Alt Rock bands of today emulating nostalgic 80's tones. The Cars emulated 1950's Rockabilly tones with New Wave.

  • @willprince643
    @willprince643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Wow, I didn't even realised that part of The Cars Live Aid performance wasn't released, but now I'm glad it's released. Great performance! Backing vocals sounds great too, Greg must be singing thru some harmoniser or vocoder.

  • @djwhitesox
    @djwhitesox 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a great freaking band!

  • @davidwilke9313
    @davidwilke9313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you for posting! All other clips start after the song is started, this shows the curtain being pulled! Thank You!!

  • @rayburn8282
    @rayburn8282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The back up vocals are so good

    • @multoc
      @multoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And fully on tape

    • @Longshore79
      @Longshore79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@multoc prove it

    • @multoc
      @multoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Longshore79 listen to the record and then come back to this video 😂

    • @Longshore79
      @Longshore79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@multoc I have at least 250,000 times , they were that good lol

    • @multoc
      @multoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Longshore79 compare the bgv’s of this song to “just what I needed” later in this same set. Weirdly Mutt Lange took a break from singing background vocals. Also your other clue is David Robinson playing with headphones for his click track on this song

  • @worldtourmaster
    @worldtourmaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing performance! Such a great band and an amazing song! R.I.P. Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek

  • @Olemarskan
    @Olemarskan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    In my time of being a Cars fan, for 15 years, I thought it was a gift to see even the unreleased Live Aid footage. To see the Official Channel upload the FULL video, makes my heart explode. This is rarer than anything I've ever seen before, in any fan page of any subculture. Well, fucking, done.

    • @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493
      @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well said indeed !!!!

    • @paulloken6532
      @paulloken6532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said the cars rocked will always remember Ben orr passed away on my sis 00s birthday rest in peace

    • @arcade85_
      @arcade85_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 I hear what you're playin'

    • @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493
      @benjaminorrelectricangelro5493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@arcade85_ 💙 It's an orangy sky 🌇 Warm regards from Tasmania, Tia ⚡ 😇 🎸🎼

  • @willisknapick4405
    @willisknapick4405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! What a great set by these guys! Dayyum!

  • @caracox5708
    @caracox5708 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Definitely one of my favorites ❤️😍

  • @thepanel2935
    @thepanel2935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Four days before my 18th birthday.... I remember it well

  • @williamhenry1934
    @williamhenry1934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was out of high school for one year. We had so much ahead of us. Now I’m 55 and wondering when I will be gone too. I thought 50s would be great but every day some amazing musician , actor, or friend dies. It’s beyond horrible and you never have a day without sadness.

  • @RLJmusic4life
    @RLJmusic4life 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We loved our British rockers back then from across the pond. The Concord made the distance shorter. We were stronger back then. Slurs and words didn’t hurt us and we weren’t triggered by life. We validated ourselves and shared our talents with others. The music was a part of who we were. I miss those days.

  • @grimreaper7931
    @grimreaper7931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing performance

  • @Hiajarock
    @Hiajarock ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such a great band

  • @colejolley
    @colejolley 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    They turned in one of the better sets of the day in the US, on point and well played. A career highlight for them, I thought. Pity it was relatively short.