Gary Numan's Micromusic - Cars (Live 1981)

[colonial1113]

The solo part in this song is very long, interesting to note that Gary is just unable to be present all the time and do something with himself on stage :)

[wetwithlife]

Cont: From below Space Oddity" 1975 hit # 2 "Ashes to Ashes" 1980 hit #2 "Under Pressure" 1981 hit # 2 Queen and David Bowie "Let's Dance" 1983 hit # 3 "Dancing in the Streets"

and that's just the ones that hit the top 3.. In 1980 Numan topped the album charts with Telekon, although the concurrent singles "We Are Glass", "I Die: You Die" and "This Wreckage" reached #5, #6 and #20, respectively. and of course Cars. So It's a draw as far as Im concerned they both rule.

[wetwithlife]

OK let's see the only thing that I see D.B and G.N having in common is there tight fitting jump suits and they both seemed gayer than a three doller bill, but both Married women? The Coke in the 70's early 80's was so good it made people gay, alot of straight men got poo poo on there gizmoes a few times. I don't see how anyone could hate D.B or G.N and I doubt Bowie hated Gary theres nothing online that I can find about it. As far as one better than the other how many hits did Bowie have.

[paintedship]

@wetwithlife 

Numan? I really don't know. I think what he did - that element of 'Saviour Machine' - type things - I think he encapsulated that whole feeling excellently. He really did a good job on that kind of stereotype, but I think therein lies his own particular confinement. I don't know where he intends going or what he intends doing, but I think he has confined himself terrifically. But that's his problem, isn't it?

David Bowie, NME, September 1980

[paintedship]

@wetwithlife

"I've seen some of his videos. To be honest, I never meant for cloning to be a part of the eighties. He's not only copied me, he's clever and he's got all my influences too. I guess it's the best of luck to him."

Bowie on Numan,

interview by Paula Yates on Record Mirror 1979,

[paintedship]

@wetwithlife "To be honest, I don't care about him. I don't particularly like his music; he hasn't done anything in the last 20 years that's been relevant to me. I understand why he did it (had Numan removed from The Kenny Everett Show in 1979). I was outselling him four to one, and he must have been surrounded by people constantly telling him his career's in decline. That must have created insecurity."

Gary Numan, Student Direct, 7 July 2004

[wetwithlife]

@paintedship I acctually love it when people prove me wrong because it never happens. HARDI HAR har? No but seriously thank you for the Quote. Peace WWL

[paintedship]

I don't get the Bowie comparison honestly. It's the same thing they do with Japan comparing them to Roxy Music. I do know Bowie hated him though much to Gary's disappointment.

[Alma889900]

awesome song

[BanOxyCred]

I know, I now, I know!.."Cars" is just a new wave song but it's fucking amazing.....!!!

[LizzyRocks]

My first concert was Gary Numan on the Telekon tour September 1980 at the Manchester Apollo. Just excellent.

[LizzyRocks]

Excellent. My first concert was Gary Numan on the Telekon tour September 1980 at the Manchester Apollo.

[Ellielovesbats]

Love the song, love Gary Numan.  I was there at Wembley, what fond memories I have. Still know the lyrics to most of his songs after all these years....

[mysticradio]

I SAW THIS IN 1979 OR 80........ and when Gary ;did cars he was driving a little remote car that came out from under the drum riser........... was very cool.

[collieis10]

without this there would not be what we have today for music, all before currently has made what we hear today

[kinglear]

He's got a mean strut. Nice.

[RedNeckCracka]

FLAT OUT AWSOME!

[1VWBUSGUY]

I saw this tour in Seattle at the Paramount!

My favorite concert ever, and he brought his mom out on stage. "HEY "This is my mum!"

[shawnisbeast1]

is he gay?

[Rage2552]

He has a wife.

[007tozz]

Jesus. does it matter !!!!!

[MrsAdely]

@shawnisbeast1

He has a wife and THREE daughters...^^

[BanOxyCred]

@shawnisbeast1 No but you are

[twinjydog]

see, gary numan, hes a pop star but has his pilots liscense, imagine that

[vikingmog]

my god he really wanted tobe Bowie didn't he.

[Rage2552]

He was better than Bowie.

[vikingmog]

errr... no he wasn't never will or ever will be.

[alextre77]

no he wasnt better than bowie, how could he? both made different music at this time, although bowie was a great influence+idol to gary concerning liveperformance etc. i assume.

[Gorviee]

That's going a little too far. Bowie is the best

[smujohnson]

@Rage2552 agreed. i fuckin hate david bowie... love gary numan

[fuckamericanidiot]

@Rage2552 no.

[fingerprint211b]

@Rage2552 no he wasn't. 

[Sashthecat]

Great!

Numa.66.

[sprink11]

love the song, but i likewhere he pushes the tempo in other live versions

[taylerjmontague]

He said he hating going on tour he hated performing. Doesn't look like it Gary!

[sportandmovies]

that was when he was young he loves it now

[lovehoney3]

great version of cars. like the bit where he got the teddy off the stage and threw it in the air. plus love that cheeky grin he flashes at the crowd. all hail numan and his tubeway army!

[lovehoney3]

great performance, love that jacket baby!

[randomeddie]

It looks like he's wearing his 'Berserker' jacket, doesn't it?

[Berdwerd]

hahahaha the 80s has one good song

you're listening to it

[MargusKiistheCritic]

"Cars" was released in 1979.

[3lionsontheshirt]

u pwnd him

[debala57]

I beg to disagree

[dweighn123]

Love this song! We added a monster guitar to it at Disneyland, click on "Instant Replay" in related videos.