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"Drive" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). It was released on July 23, 1984, as the album's third single. Written by #RicOcasek, the track was sung by bassist #BenjaminOrr and produced by #RobertJohnMuttLange with the band. Upon its release, "Drive" became the Cars' highest-charting single in most territories. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the #Billboard Hot 100.
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The Cars - Drive (Lyrics)

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50+ Music Dec 5

"Magic" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). It was released on May 7, 1984, as the album's second single, reaching number 12 on the US #Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard #TopTracks chart. The track was written by #RicOcasek and produced by #RobertJohnMuttLange and the Cars. Ocasek sang lead vocals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0Kv6vxZwL8

The Cars - Magic (Official Music Video)

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7sleepersmusic Nov 16

#CurrentlyReading This is a pretty good read if you're into #TheCars. Most everyone who had anything to do with the band is interviewed. Love the chapters about the early years when #RicOcasek + #BenjaminOrr were ambitious but kinda rootless and unfocused. Also some insights into the industry's transition from bloated 1970s arena rock to garish 1980s video rock. Ain't always pretty LOL! 🎵 🎶 📖 👍 😁 #GregHawkes #ElliotEaston #DavidRobinson #ClassicRock #Music #Books #Biographies #PublicLibrary

50+ Music Oct 25

"Just What I Needed" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their self-titled debut album (1978). The song, which first achieved radio success as a demo, took inspiration from the #OhioExpress and #theVelvetUnderground. The song was written by lead singer and rhythm guitarist #RicOcasek and sung by bassist #BenjaminOrr. "Just What I Needed" was released as the band's first single in 1978, reaching number 27 on the US #Billboard Hot 100.
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The Cars - Just What I Needed (Official Live Video)

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Strawberry Switchblade fansite Oct 20

Since Yesterday reviewed on the 'pop panel' segment of BBC kids' TV show Saturday Superstore. The non musicians disparaged it but the musicians were approving. Delia Smith hated the 'doom & gloom', Midge Ure retorted 'I quite enjoy a bit of misery'!

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#80sMusic #1980smusic #music #80s #1980s #midgeure #ricocasek #thecars #strawberryswitchblade #mikeread

Strawberry Switchblade - Since Yesterday review on Pop Panel (Saturday Superstore, 20 October 1984)

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seel6407 at KillBait Sep 30

New Book Reveals the Untold Story Behind The Cars' Success and Drama

The new book *Let the Stories Be Told* by Bill Janovitz delves into the untold behind-the-scenes drama of the iconic 1980s band, the Cars. Through the cooperation of surviving members like guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes, and drummer David Robinson, the book highlights the band's in... [More info]

Rolling Stone Sep 26

Meet the Alt-Rock Pioneer Whose New Book Tells the Definitive Story of the Cars

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50+ Music Sep 16

"Just What I Needed" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their self-titled debut album (1978). The song, which first achieved radio success as a demo, took inspiration from the #OhioExpress and #theVelvetUnderground. The song was written by lead singer and rhythm guitarist #RicOcasek and sung by bassist #BenjaminOrr. "Just What I Needed" was released as the band's first single in 1978, reaching number 27 on the US #Billboard Hot 100.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdA8EB5Oz6c

Just What I Needed - The Cars | The Midnight Special

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