The Cars - Let's Go [promo].avi
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Published 2011-02-02
The song's signature hook, a series of claps followed by a shouted "Let's go!" is derived from the 1962 instrumental of the same name by The Routers.
The song tells the story of a 17-year old girl and her budding interest in "the nightlife". It is told from the perspective of a teenage boy who wishes to ask her out for a date. She refuses any and all of his advances.
The Cars are an American rock band that emerged from the early New Wave music scene in the late 1970s. The band consisted of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek, lead singer and bassist Benjamin Orr, guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes and drummer David Robinson. The band originated from Boston, Massachusetts, and were signed to Elektra Records in 1977.
The Cars were at the forefront in merging 1970s guitar-oriented rock with the new synth-oriented pop that was then becoming popular and which would flower in the early 1980s.
On October 21, 2010, The Cars confirmed that they have reunited and are recording their first album in 23 years. Greg Hawkes will fill in on bass for Benjamin Orr, who died in 2000. (Source: Billboard)
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All Comments (21)
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Benjamin Orr was definitely the heart of the Cars and I've never heard a single person say a bad thing about him of any kind. May he Rest in Peace
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Still sound so damn good after 40 years! Who is still listening to this great band in 2021?
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Benjamin Orr, one of the most underrated male vocalist ever. Deserved so much more credit
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Ben Orr is an exceptionally talented musician. He looks so happy singing. There is something very special and beautiful about his persona. You can feel it and see it .
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Ben Orr... Awesome front man for the band. He always admitted that Rick was the "front man" for the band. Ben was a very humble man. Died of pancreatic cancer in October 4th 2000 at 53 years young. As a Bass Player myself.. he was very underrated for his cool bass riffs. R.I.P. Ben!
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This song never gets old, thanks Cars.
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loved the cars growing up but always assumed Ocasek was lead vocals for their music. Now 50 and realizing Orr sang most of the big hits I liked. So just rediscovering the band and appreciating what a great voice and individual Orr was. So sad he he was taken so early.
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Anyone in 2024? :)
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Benjamin Orr was one of the greatest front men in Rock history!
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Lead singer and bassist Ben Orr is so consistent, powerful steady vocals. Sounds great live! We all miss ya Ben…
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Timeless. Thank you, Cars. For making my childhood better.
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The Cars built the perfect bridge between rock and new wave. Exhibit A: this song.
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One of the truly great rock bands in American history
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If Ben was still living today at 74 years old. He would still be performing and drawing the biggest crowds he ever played for,
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These guys had the songs, the look, the musical chops, the uniqueness and just about everything else needed in a great band. The whole package.
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R.I.P. Ric Ocasek Sept. 15, 2019. ✝️🙏
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Ben Orr is first class cool to the max. He is a boss on the stage and was THE man of The Cars.
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That keyboardist was light years ahead and I don't think the Cars would have been as big without that guy! His contributions are incredible for his time!!! Every part he played in every song was epic!!!
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The Cars were in a class by themselves...one hit after the other...they were magical!🌟
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Their first two albums earned them entry into the HOF… well deserved
