Remembering Ric Ocasek of The Cars on his birthday. #RicOcasek #TheCars #AndyWarhol

Remembering Ric Ocasek
23 March 1944 - 15 September 2019

#RicOcasek #TheCars #80s #80smusic #80smusicrocks #otd #todaysbirthday

On March 23, 1944: #RicOcasek [Otcasek], American songwriter, guitarist, singer, and producer (The Cars - "Best Friend's Girl"; "Shake It Up"; "You Are The Girl"), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 2019).
#HappyBirthday #RIP πŸ’πŸ₯ΊπŸ˜­
"You Might Think" is a song by American rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). The track was written by #RicOcasek and produced by #MuttLange and the Cars, with Ocasek also providing the lead vocals. The song was released in February 1984, as the first single from Heartbeat City. "You Might Think" peaked at number seven in the United States and number eight in Canada.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dOx510kyOs
The Cars - You Might Think (Official Music Video)

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The Cars, The Cars (Self-Titled), 1978 on Elektra

Debut album from Boston’s own The Cars, out in 1978 on Elektra, and produced by Thomas Baker. Killer debut, with β€œJust What I Needed,” β€œMy Best Friend’s Girl,” β€œGood Times Roll,” and β€œMoving In Stereo.” Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr, Elliot Easton, David Robinson, and Greg Hawkes in the original lineup.

My copy, via a private sale, is an RCA Club edition pressed at RCA’s Indianapolis plant, with the original inner.

#1970s #BenjaminOrr #Elektra #ElliotEaston #GregHawkes #RCAMusicService #RicOcasek #TheCars #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylfinds
"Good Times Roll" is a song by American #rock band #theCars released as the first track from their 1978 debut album The Cars. Written by #RicOcasek as a sarcastic comment on rock's idea of good times, the song features layered harmonies courtesy of producer #RoyThomasBaker. "Good Times Roll" was released as the third single from the album in 1979, charting at number 41 in the United States. It has since received positive critical reception.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOSfD5RUWYg
Good Times Roll (2016 Remaster)

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"You Might Think" is a song by American rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). The track was written by #RicOcasek and produced by #MuttLange and the Cars, with Ocasek also providing the lead vocals. The song was released in February 1984, as the first single from Heartbeat City. "You Might Think" peaked at number seven in the United States and number eight in Canada.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCObya1t8p8
You Might Think

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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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGfAtXM8rOU
The Cars - Drive (Lyrics)

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"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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#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! 🎡 🎢 πŸ“– πŸ‘ 😁 #GregHawkes #ElliotEaston #DavidRobinson #ClassicRock #Music #Books #Biographies #PublicLibrary