Yeah, Ric Ocasek I still cant see writing ALL them songs by himself, Elliot seems like the type to make rock and roll riffs like this, and ric is a little more new wave and punk.
R&R hall of fame are corporate ran and they dont even know it!! The Cars should of been in as soon as they released there 2011 album. I think most of the idiots down there have only herd there pop hits. Well take another listen to Easton's guitar solos, then go buy yourself the Candy-O album, and then you'll know what rock and roll is!
@natetheguitarkid Your right but eventually theyll go in, all the bands that need to go in including the CARS, Yes, Rush, Motley Crue, Styx, Foreigner, Rush, Guns N Roses, Kiss, Blue Oyster Cult, and countless others
Cover art was Robinson's idea. He was a collector of pin up art. The artist, Alberto Varga, of course, had retired. But his niece persuaded him to do it because she liked the band. The model's name is Candy (Candy - O) and dated Robinson for a short time. OK, boys, start your fantasies.
Dude I was just mentioning that to my brother yesterday. I do really believe this is the only Album where I have liked every damn song on it. ...Incredable!!! I am Super happy they did that gig at Live Aide where Ben Shined up on that stage just like the Star he is when he sang "Drive". I still get goosebumps watching that here, because it was produced so damn well. Later, Charlie
Most of it's youuuuuuu...send me a letter on a midnight scroll...so why am I sooo attracted to youuuu...I know it's good, but good isn't fair...how can I hold you when you're waving good-bye-bye...
Hi Cars Fans! I am a big one, too. I have a silly question; I hope you can help me. I always thought that Benjamin Orr sang the lead in this song, but the more I listen, I'm not sure if maybe it's Ric. It sounds like a Benjamin song. They don't put who sang the lead on CD's....Thank you.
If I had to choose between a live concert of judas priest and the cars. Someone would have to put a gun to my head for me to decide! I shit you not i would say THE CARS before they could look at me, lol
Candy-O was straight-up genius! My 7-yr-old son loves it when I put 'Candy-O' in the CD player while driving somewhere....it makes me happy that he "gets it" when it comes to good music and not the garbage that is rammed down our collective throats today...talk about much better times!! wow....
Loved the cars from begining when the clash came out people said they would give the cars good competition. I disagreed, but whatever became of the clash?
vargas came out of retirement to do the cover; one of the best, if not the best covers, of all time. The model's name was actually Candy. Vargas did the cover when he was in his 80's. Hat's off to an old man with a paint brush and a hard on!
The Cars had more hits then the heads did, 2nd after 40 hits as well and i can see it, They also sold more albums then the Talking heads did. the guy from the talking head , his voice is horrendous where Ben Orrs voice was dreamy , querky and incredible.
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@prober45 the cars were nothing like the talking heads. the tried to be like the talking heads & they were an ok band but thye werent in the same league as the talking heads. i cannot explain why this is so i am only saying it is not so.
@AlienVisitor Yes that was the hot babe that was on the cover.Shes beautiful,which i think had a big influence on the sales of the album at the time,i know,i was one of them lol
@8tractlemans Well,well take it from me the best is to put a cd in and let the music go. have a 1978 Trans Am Bandit Edition & I play the Cars often here in Switzerland.
this is the best guitar solo ever!!!!!! love where the guitar is just that rip your heart out, whiny, mercy rock kinda thing. in the middle of the solo. and thats coming from a 12 year old! you can love em at whatever age your at. i like toda's music. but i love the eighties. wish i couldve have been a teenager. how exciting it wouldve have been compared to my boring life today. aw. the memories that don't exist.
Candy-O is an awesome album! The Cars are one of my favorite bands... their music is just so vibrant, melodic, and powerful! Amazing, captivating and memorable music. This band is a perfect amalgam. I am glad I did not brush them off thinking they were just a cliche 80s band.
The most famous song from this album was "Let's go," which was arguably the weakest (though, not weak) song on the record. That's how solid "Candy-O" was!
YOu got that right., The first two Cars albums are classics. They are even better with time than when they were on constant air play. Tendency to look at New Wave Bands as if the were vapid--that's about as far away from the truth you can drive (ha, similie intended).
WOW I used to play this AWESOME rocker countless times! I'd love to see a video of them doing it 'live'. What a cool cool song. You can't NOT get into it. Every instrument was always so strong, so sharp, so heavy. Easton is a very underated guitarist. He was great! They ALL were! Ben was so up front with his bass and vocals. He was not your background bassist. You heard him so clearly and cool. Everything was always so tight. That's why they were my fav. band in the 80's and I still love'em.
@ladybluluv I agree with u lady... I too wish that there was a video of the CARS performing the song. Also totallty agree with the strength of the acoustics... And I DO GET INTO THIS EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO IT. Great Stuff !!!
@ladybluluv Hell yea, theyll be going in soon I think , look at al the artists that shouldnt be in there. Hell they have enough material to get in there.
You SAW them on this tour? You lucky thing! Yep, I was still 13 & dreaming up ways to sneak out to shows, with a military dad & the nearest concert venue 2 hrs away! I nearly got a chance to see the Stones (what I thought would be their last tour--HA!) at the Detroit Silverdome in '81 but was busted:
Damn, this album rocks! I remember riding the bus home from school in junior high around Christmas time. Someone's classroom "Secret Santa" spent more $ than was allowed & got my friend Andrea this record. She was sooooo happy & everyone else was so jealous! She & I spent that night at her house listening over & over & over (and yeah, I had the major hots for Ben Orr...)
@Gnarlita2 sounds like me and my girls back then, we wore it out, and ohhhhh that Ben I would have loved to do the same too lol. Miss them all gaaawd!!!
i rock out all the time i got alot of rock albums from all sorts of bands but i tried some of the new stuff not all of the album is good you go out and buy a pure rock bands cd and all the songs are kick ass!!!fuck rap <3 rock! ROCK ON
transcendent of pigeonholing. quickest sonic route to the core of my heart.
anchoicecream 3 days ago
BEST SONG ON THE WHOLE ALBUM! need more of this
jgcooper 1 week ago
terribletimcom was here.
terribletimmusic 2 weeks ago
2 people haven't got a lot in their heads ! ... Wayne
wmw2525 1 month ago
Pure genius.
A straight rockin' tune and then that little keyboard riff right outta Opie Taylors dance party on the old "Andy Griffith Show".
rubbersole79 2 months ago
new wave
301Pont 2 months ago
@301Pont they were newwave mixed with guitar rock, Elliot Easton and Benjamin Orr, thats what makes them innovative
THECARS7879 2 months ago
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Yeah, Ric Ocasek I still cant see writing ALL them songs by himself, Elliot seems like the type to make rock and roll riffs like this, and ric is a little more new wave and punk.
natetheguitarkid 1 month ago
@natetheguitarkid Thats true they brought that up in that interview of theirs back in 2000
THECARS7879 4 weeks ago
Wouldn't having alot on your head cause you to FORGET someone, because the lyrics go "I got alot on my head, to forget about you".
natetheguitarkid 2 months ago
@natetheguitarkid I hear the lyrics as "I got a lot on my head....most of it's you". "I got a lot on my head....CAN'T forget about you"
diligentsoul11 2 months ago
the CARS aren't a pop band dude they never were
THECARS7879 2 months ago 5
R&R hall of fame are corporate ran and they dont even know it!! The Cars should of been in as soon as they released there 2011 album. I think most of the idiots down there have only herd there pop hits. Well take another listen to Easton's guitar solos, then go buy yourself the Candy-O album, and then you'll know what rock and roll is!
natetheguitarkid 2 months ago 5
@natetheguitarkid Your right but eventually theyll go in, all the bands that need to go in including the CARS, Yes, Rush, Motley Crue, Styx, Foreigner, Rush, Guns N Roses, Kiss, Blue Oyster Cult, and countless others
THECARS7879 2 months ago
I got Trent Lott on my head
ajweberman 3 months ago
The CARS for the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!
THECARS7879 3 months ago 8
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Cover art was Robinson's idea. He was a collector of pin up art. The artist, Alberto Varga, of course, had retired. But his niece persuaded him to do it because she liked the band. The model's name is Candy (Candy - O) and dated Robinson for a short time. OK, boys, start your fantasies.
probrojeffro 3 months ago in playlist More videos from Slance1
What can i say? i got a lot on my head! :)
HEREISMULLEER 4 months ago 4
I played this album so many times when i was young
hearing all these songs again gives me goose bumps!!
The Cars were Awesome!!!!!
101DeathMachine 5 months ago
An all-time Favorite album ,,,, every bloody song !!!! Everyone down to the weirdest ......
Drumguitarman 5 months ago 2
@Drumguitarman
Dude I was just mentioning that to my brother yesterday. I do really believe this is the only Album where I have liked every damn song on it. ...Incredable!!! I am Super happy they did that gig at Live Aide where Ben Shined up on that stage just like the Star he is when he sang "Drive". I still get goosebumps watching that here, because it was produced so damn well. Later, Charlie
CMorgan64 4 months ago
Most of it's youuuuuuu...send me a letter on a midnight scroll...so why am I sooo attracted to youuuu...I know it's good, but good isn't fair...how can I hold you when you're waving good-bye-bye...
wavetherock 6 months ago 3
The Cars Rock It LIVE! (77-87) Ben Orr's vocals are big part of it!
(Ben, you were taken too early - Miss You Ben)
JesusFreakJene 6 months ago 4
Here's my dorky comment for you guys: 2 people are locked away where the silly boys go!
melapapi 6 months ago
Hi Cars Fans! I am a big one, too. I have a silly question; I hope you can help me. I always thought that Benjamin Orr sang the lead in this song, but the more I listen, I'm not sure if maybe it's Ric. It sounds like a Benjamin song. They don't put who sang the lead on CD's....Thank you.
JesusFreakJene 6 months ago
@JesusFreakJene maybe, some songs are hard to tell. I ll have get back to you
THECARS7879 6 months ago
@JesusFreakJene Hey its Ric Ocasek and thought it was too. Ben Orr did Candyo , All I can do and Cant Hold on Too Long on this Album, maybe one more
THECARS7879 6 months ago
@THECARS7879 Thank you for checking it out. The more I listen to them, the more I am hearing Ben's lead. The Cars Totally Rock! thank U
JesusFreakJene 6 months ago
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JesusFreakJene 6 months ago
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the cars suck live
rikkster100 7 months ago
@rikkster100 you suk on youtube
chrisjewett63 6 months ago
Respond to this video... you suk
chrisjewett63 6 months ago
"Condition's red, desposition's blue." Awesome!
imsmarterthanu97302 7 months ago
@imsmarterthanu97302 learn how to spelll
rikkster100 7 months ago
If I had to choose between a live concert of judas priest and the cars. Someone would have to put a gun to my head for me to decide! I shit you not i would say THE CARS before they could look at me, lol
TheMajorHawke 8 months ago 3
Candy-O was straight-up genius! My 7-yr-old son loves it when I put 'Candy-O' in the CD player while driving somewhere....it makes me happy that he "gets it" when it comes to good music and not the garbage that is rammed down our collective throats today...talk about much better times!! wow....
SoCalScott10 8 months ago
The CARS are my favorite band !
THECARS7879 8 months ago 23
@THECARS7879 they are the best in the time period,still listen to them at least once a day..................
linscott63 1 month ago in playlist the cars
Loved the cars from begining when the clash came out people said they would give the cars good competition. I disagreed, but whatever became of the clash?
Billtrippin 9 months ago
@Billtrippin Wow!summer 1979, I read the Candy O review in a
drgstre. The owner and I swapped 3 albums to record.he gave me
Hendrix, Rod Stewart and London Calling, the Clash. There is a long DOC
on Joe Strummer on Netflix. The only thing that drew me away from The Cars,
was Cheap Trick at Budakan and I finally saw KISS, Nov 4th 1979. Denver.
Thx for yoour post!
AndrewScorres 8 months ago
no wonder I played this alblum every time I got to pick!
DavesWorkAndFun 9 months ago 2
vargas came out of retirement to do the cover; one of the best, if not the best covers, of all time. The model's name was actually Candy. Vargas did the cover when he was in his 80's. Hat's off to an old man with a paint brush and a hard on!
zen31999 9 months ago 21
In agreement! This is the kind of music that will never be again 8(
pablosux1 9 months ago 3
yeeeow!
mtmetaltitan 9 months ago
This is excellent.
PrimalRhythm 9 months ago
The Cars had more hits then the heads did, 2nd after 40 hits as well and i can see it, They also sold more albums then the Talking heads did. the guy from the talking head , his voice is horrendous where Ben Orrs voice was dreamy , querky and incredible.
THECARS7879 10 months ago
@THECARS7879...What the hell do the Talking Heads have to do with anything?
TheSkuLLcomedyShow 10 months ago
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Rabbitlea 10 months ago
terribletim was here.
thetimwar 11 months ago
much like the Talking Heads, they were ahead of their time and very unique...no one quite like em!
prober45 1 year ago 4
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@prober45 the cars were nothing like the talking heads. the tried to be like the talking heads & they were an ok band but thye werent in the same league as the talking heads. i cannot explain why this is so i am only saying it is not so.
pbrick6301 11 months ago
@pbrick6301 and elbows and assholes are much like opinions...everyone has some, or at least one. And your's is just that....your's
prober45 11 months ago
@prober45...Opinions are like assholes. Everyone has 1 & most of them stink! :P
TheSkuLLcomedyShow 10 months ago
terribletim was here.
michaelson11119 1 year ago
Is that hot babe off the cover of the album or something?
AlienVisitor 1 year ago 3
@AlienVisitor Yes that was the hot babe that was on the cover.Shes beautiful,which i think had a big influence on the sales of the album at the time,i know,i was one of them lol
77pintoboy 1 year ago 5
@77pintoboy did you make it all sticky?
russellrosario 1 year ago
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EnglishRider131 1 year ago
@77pintoboy I thought her name was Candyo
THECARS7879 11 months ago
Thanks for posting these vids! I listen to them regularly.
Bradley0612 1 year ago 4
The best. Lost a few 8tracts from melting on the dash of my 72 Lemans. Every song from candy-o is great. Ya gotta like the keyboard also.
8tractlemans 1 year ago 3
@8tractlemans Well,well take it from me the best is to put a cd in and let the music go. have a 1978 Trans Am Bandit Edition & I play the Cars often here in Switzerland.
SwissTransAmBandit 1 year ago 2
He ran over her because she's a ginger!
HandofDoom01 1 year ago
'Got A Lot On My Head'. I guess the way music is today, it feels a lot both on and in my head of how today's music sucks.
ScorpioBornIn69 1 year ago 4
@ScorpioBornIn69 most of it
THECARS7879 7 months ago
@THECARS7879 At least 90% of it; lack of moledy, dull and bad lyrics and numberous remakes.
ScorpioBornIn69 7 months ago
@THECARS7879 At least 90% of it; lack of moledy, dull and bad lyrics and numerous remakes.
ScorpioBornIn69 7 months ago
@ScorpioBornIn69 i like Avril Lavinge, im admitting that. And the girl from American Idol, Haley Reinhart some more
THECARS7879 7 months ago
This album and the debut album both just plain kick ass, pure and simple.
Rangerboy9404 1 year ago 4
Hot babes and cars.
ScorpioBornIn69 1 year ago
Rick pales to Ben- not even close
3soccerstars 1 year ago
"How can I hold you,when you're waving good bye bye?"
Classic =)
multigenremusicmvmnt 1 year ago
this is the best guitar solo ever!!!!!! love where the guitar is just that rip your heart out, whiny, mercy rock kinda thing. in the middle of the solo. and thats coming from a 12 year old! you can love em at whatever age your at. i like toda's music. but i love the eighties. wish i couldve have been a teenager. how exciting it wouldve have been compared to my boring life today. aw. the memories that don't exist.
theotherguy245689 1 year ago 3
breathe taking jam here. thanks for posting this album!
zaynzaynzayn 1 year ago
Soundtrack to my senior years of high school.
Crash1568 1 year ago
Candy-O is an awesome album! The Cars are one of my favorite bands... their music is just so vibrant, melodic, and powerful! Amazing, captivating and memorable music. This band is a perfect amalgam. I am glad I did not brush them off thinking they were just a cliche 80s band.
MetalMantis127 1 year ago 3
This is one of my favorite cars songs, THEY ROCK!!!!
ErkKnuckle 1 year ago 2
any one here who takes the time to post something is a true cars fan rock on;;;;
humanzoo69 1 year ago 5
I got alot on my head but I ;m here for the ride.....
humanzoo69 1 year ago 3
listen too this in Jr High...from bawstin
JFLD02186 1 year ago
How can I hold ya when your waving bye, bye, bye... WOOO! This song could wake the dead
init4mojo 1 year ago
CRankin freaking song. ONe of their best for sure.
hackman55able 1 year ago
Gives me goose bumps on my skin-skin!
HandofDoom01 1 year ago 2
This baby's on the way to my house as I type this. This album is a true classic and it does not disappoint in any way.
bwho 2 years ago
this is the shit...fast N fun........Boston band
JFLD02186 2 years ago 2
I need to buy this CD. Quickly. Great rockin' to be had here.
bwho 2 years ago
The most famous song from this album was "Let's go," which was arguably the weakest (though, not weak) song on the record. That's how solid "Candy-O" was!
quornholio 2 years ago 2
YOu got that right., The first two Cars albums are classics. They are even better with time than when they were on constant air play. Tendency to look at New Wave Bands as if the were vapid--that's about as far away from the truth you can drive (ha, similie intended).
christopheclugston 2 years ago
WOW I used to play this AWESOME rocker countless times! I'd love to see a video of them doing it 'live'. What a cool cool song. You can't NOT get into it. Every instrument was always so strong, so sharp, so heavy. Easton is a very underated guitarist. He was great! They ALL were! Ben was so up front with his bass and vocals. He was not your background bassist. You heard him so clearly and cool. Everything was always so tight. That's why they were my fav. band in the 80's and I still love'em.
ladybluluv 2 years ago 32
@ladybluluv
That was quite the endorsement! I will most definitely have to second that rave review. The Cars were one of a kind.
OMNB65 2 years ago 4
You always say what I wanna say, ladybluluv, lol.
kirbygene 2 years ago
@ladybluluv I agree with u lady... I too wish that there was a video of the CARS performing the song. Also totallty agree with the strength of the acoustics... And I DO GET INTO THIS EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO IT. Great Stuff !!!
elprado1963 11 months ago
@ladybluluv theyre my favorite band too !
THECARS7879 9 months ago in playlist kabir 5
@ladybluluv the sad part is they will never get into the rock and roll hall of fame
soonerlover77 6 months ago
@soonerlover77 Yeah..maybe not...but maybe.
This may sound corney, but they always will be to me in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in my heart.
Missing Benjamin.
ladybluluv 6 months ago 5
@ladybluluv Hell yea, theyll be going in soon I think , look at al the artists that shouldnt be in there. Hell they have enough material to get in there.
THECARS7879 5 months ago 3
The Cars, 6x9 mindblowers in the back dash. Yep, I'm still hooked.
bergerfry 2 years ago
Gee....I forgot about those speakers in all of those muscle cars!!! Never see that anymore!!
diligentsoul11 2 years ago
Does anyone know if there is a video of this song, I would sooooooooo love to see them play this song. thanks for any help. CARS FOREVER!!!
jomomma2006 2 years ago
they were very underrated. I'd put them up against any band.
sphinxcol 2 years ago 5
You are so right sphinxcol, the talent is lost today. They could sound as good if not better live and no frikin lip synching here thats for sure.
jomomma2006 2 years ago
I saw them on this tour this was the opener and it friggin' rocked! Elliot was even better live!
Libertarian369 2 years ago 2
You SAW them on this tour? You lucky thing! Yep, I was still 13 & dreaming up ways to sneak out to shows, with a military dad & the nearest concert venue 2 hrs away! I nearly got a chance to see the Stones (what I thought would be their last tour--HA!) at the Detroit Silverdome in '81 but was busted:
"Dad, can I go see the Stones?"
"Who are you going with?"
"6 senior guys in a Suburban."
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!"
"But why...?"
:)
Gnarlita2 2 years ago 2
CLASSIC song ...and album!!! Blast from the past...
dianamarble 2 years ago 2
Damn, this album rocks! I remember riding the bus home from school in junior high around Christmas time. Someone's classroom "Secret Santa" spent more $ than was allowed & got my friend Andrea this record. She was sooooo happy & everyone else was so jealous! She & I spent that night at her house listening over & over & over (and yeah, I had the major hots for Ben Orr...)
Gnarlita2 2 years ago 2
@Gnarlita2 sounds like me and my girls back then, we wore it out, and ohhhhh that Ben I would have loved to do the same too lol. Miss them all gaaawd!!!
jomomma2006 1 year ago 3
man, I've been clicking on each of the songs from Candy-O, and it's really taking me back. I love it!!!! I miss my vinyl.....
deb5fun 2 years ago 5
Elliot Rules!
pumkinbreath 2 years ago 5
Man, remember when you could by albums and all the songs were great! Hard to do any more.
winderv45 2 years ago 10
dude so agreed im only 13 but srsly
i rock out all the time i got alot of rock albums from all sorts of bands but i tried some of the new stuff not all of the album is good you go out and buy a pure rock bands cd and all the songs are kick ass!!!fuck rap <3 rock! ROCK ON
hellopie4567 2 years ago 3
elliot easton:one of the most underrated guitarists
ever
drencrom68 2 years ago 7
my fave off this album, still have the original 45
flibideegibbit 2 years ago 3
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diligentsoul11 2 years ago
Best 8-tract I owned. There just isn't a bad song on Candy 0
lemans8tract 2 years ago 9
CANDY-O is the SHIT!!!
preciousbash 2 years ago
Damn I'm havin fun listening to Candy-O
chiselbrain 2 years ago 50
@chiselbrain I couldn't agree more. The Cars are fantastic.
lakeguild 1 year ago 4
@chiselbrain how can you not wears my 8 track
gtibanez7 11 months ago
exelente rola de the cars , la ecuchè hace muchos años y que bueno que no se quemó mucho
19nov1966 2 years ago
@19nov1966 Most underrated band.
ScorpioBornIn69 1 year ago 3