Yup, this doesn't suit Ric's idiosyncratic vocals. Ben Orr's more straight forward rock vocal style made this song a classic for me. I like what they did in the final cut with the quiet intro and the crescendo at the :42 mark. They definitely put some real polish on this one for the version that we all know.
Long live Ben Orr. He was a great friend. We also recorded some of these songs in N.Y.C. at ADR studios. I am so glad these postings are happening. Keep up the great work, and Merry Christmas.... Shayne.
@glennjridge This demo was recorded in June 1977 at Music Designers (Boston, MA) along with "My Best Friend's Girl," "Bye Bye Love," "Take What You Want," "You Just Can't Push Me," and "Hotel Queenie." Source: The Cars-Deluxe Edition booklet.
Yup, this doesn't suit Ric's idiosyncratic vocals. Ben Orr's more straight forward rock vocal style made this song a classic for me. I like what they did in the final cut with the quiet intro and the crescendo at the :42 mark. They definitely put some real polish on this one for the version that we all know.
Jmitchpen1013 3 weeks ago in playlist CARS
we miss you Ben Orr
MrJimmypage32 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
we miss you Ben Orr
MrJimmypage32 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
we miss you Ben Orr
MrJimmypage32 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
Long live Ben Orr. He was a great friend. We also recorded some of these songs in N.Y.C. at ADR studios. I am so glad these postings are happening. Keep up the great work, and Merry Christmas.... Shayne.
spleen2093 2 months ago
This song just suits Ben's voice better.
thefuppy 8 months ago
I dont think this is a demo so much as the actual track in a very early take in the studio when they were trying to figure out how it should go.
glennjridge 8 months ago
@glennjridge This demo was recorded in June 1977 at Music Designers (Boston, MA) along with "My Best Friend's Girl," "Bye Bye Love," "Take What You Want," "You Just Can't Push Me," and "Hotel Queenie." Source: The Cars-Deluxe Edition booklet.
dcmichael86 8 months ago
@dcmichael86 thanks!
glennjridge 8 months ago
this has a very 70's power ballad feel to it. in the style of "Rush" perhaps. very cool. i like it. thanks for uploading.
diamonddave247 8 months ago
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BabsTen 9 months ago