The Cars
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The Cars are American New Wave band who rose to fame via their hit album, Heartbeat City.
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[edit] About
The Cars were formed in the late 70's by, Ric Ocasek. Other members include Benjamin Orr for bass, Elliott Easton for guitar, Greg Hawkes for keyboard and David Robinson for drum.
In 1976, the group signed a recording contract under Electra Records. They released their self-titled debut album in 1978, which chartered at number three on the Billboard Pop Album chart. Their follow up album, Panorama was released in 1980. The group bought their own studio in Boston and recorded their third album, Shake it Up.
The Cars took a break to concentrate with their solo careers. Two members, Ric Ocasek and Greg Hawkes has released their debut albums.
In 1984, the group was reunited. They released their hit album, Heartbeat City. They also released their last album, Door To Door in 1987 before they were disbanded in 1988.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | RIAA Certification | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Certified 4x Platinum | Candy-O |
| 1984 | Certified 4x Platinum | Heartbeat City |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Billboard Adult Contemporary | Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Drive | 1 | 9 | 3 | Heartbeat City |
| 1984 | Hello Again | - | 22 | 30 | Heartbeat City |
| 1985 | Why Can't I Have You | - | 11 | 33 | Heartbeat City |
| 1987 | You Are The Girl | - | 2 | 17 | Door To Door |
[edit] News
[edit] Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedules for The Cars.
[edit] Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 May 1978 Elektra |
 June 1979 Elektra |
 DSeptember 1980 Elektra |
 November 1981 Elektra |
 March 1984 Elektra |
 August 1987 Elektra |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Just What I Needed | The Cars |
| 1978 | My Bestfriend's Girl | The Cars |
| 1978 | Good Times Roll | The Cars |
| 1979 | Double Life | Candy-O |
| 1980 | Touch and Go | Candy-O |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 October 1985 Elektra |
 November 7, 1995 Elektra |
 April 20, 1999 Elektra |
 2002 Elektra |
 October 10, 2003 Elektra |
 October 4, 2005 Wea |
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[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Influences
[edit] Trivia
The Cars first single "Just What I Needed" was first "accidently" played on a Boston radio station in 1978. When it was played, which was late at night, it got more popular to the people listening, and a demand to be played again. The Cars soon came out with other hits on that album, their first, The Cars.
