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Loading... Sep 11, 2023 · 'Drive' by Boston, Massachusetts band The Cars took the charts by storm and was arguably the new wave group's biggest hit. The song took on an entirely new meaning when it was used during the Live Aid benefit concert, and feel deeper into the hearts of music lovers worldwide. But who wrote the song? What are the lyrics about? Why was it banned?
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“Drive” is considered by many to be The Cars’ signature song due to its admirable amount of international success. Most-notably it peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and actually topped the Billboard Hot 100. This song was part and parcel of Live Aid. FYI, Live Aid was a famous benefit concert held in 1985 in the name of famine relief in Et...
The Cars’ frontman Ric Ocasek wrote this hit song. However, The Cars’ bassist, Benjamin Orr, sang lead vocals on the track. In fact when he passed away in 2000, this song was played at a memorial service held in his honor at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The song’s production, on the other hand, was handled by the entire band along with Robert Jo...
The music video for “Drive” features supermodel Paulina Porizkova, who went on the marryRic Ocasek in 1989. In fact they first met each other when she auditioned for the “Drive” music video, and some 30 years later they still remained married.
“Drive” first came out as part of The Cars’ 1984 album entitled Heartbeat Cityon 13 March 1984. And it was released as a single later that year on 23 July 1984.
Jun 18, 2021 · In an era where histrionics and affectations often passed for singing, the lonely ache in the bassist’s voice haunted and captivated listeners. The lyrics are a series of questions asked to an...
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David Bowie was so moved by this sight that he actually agreed to obliterate one of his songs from his Live Aid performance in order to make sure that "Drive" was included. Talk about coincidences - they were called The Cars, their biggest hit was "Drive", and, for once, it was not intended as a marketing ploy! see more comments
"Drive" is a song by American rock band the Cars from their fifth studio album, Heartbeat City (1984). It was released on July 23, 1984, as the album's third single. Written by Ric Ocasek, the track was sung by bassist Benjamin Orr [2] and produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange with the band. [3]
“Drive” is mostly associated with the July 1985 Live Aid event – particularly the Philadelphia event. The lyrics are fairly ambiguous but could be viewed as a message to an emotionally troubled individual in order to sort their life out or perhaps reassess their priorities in life.
Drive Lyrics. Who's gonna tell you when. It's too late. Who's gonna tell you things. Aren't so great. You can't go on. Thinking nothing's wrong. Who's gonna drive you home tonight. Who's gonna pick you up.
