ABOUT
The Cars were a highly acclaimed and influential new wave/power pop band from Boston, MA led by Ric Ocasek that became famous beginning in the late 1970s. Their best known songs include "Just What I Needed" (1978), "Shake It Up" (1981), "You Might Think" (1984), and "Drive" (1984), the latter of which topped the Adult Contemporary chart. The Cars were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Just What I Needed (1978)
- Let's Go (1979)
- Shake It Up (1981)
- Drive (1984)
- Hello Again (1984)
- Magic (1984)
- You Might Think (1984)
- Tonight She Comes (1985)
- I'm Not The One (1986)
- You Are The Girl (1987)
Pop charts debut year: 1978
Years active: 1976-1988; 2000; 2010-2020
Genres: New wave, pop rock, power pop
Labels: Elektra, Concord
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