For that reason he used to stand in the middle in concerts!!!

Many years ago I actually met Ric Ocasek in an airport and he was of course instantly recognizable with his height, dark shades and hair!!. I spoke to him briefly and got his autograph, he was also in the company of an absolutely stunning brunette, who was probably even more attractive than the brunette in the Drive video.

He actually married the woman in the video, and as far as I know they are still married.

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Paulina Porizkova. Stunning lady. Perhaps the person who inquired saw Ocasek's daughter, shes probably a teenager by now.

I grew up listening to the cars. My parents are pretty big fans and saw them live a couple times. They're pretty good, my favorite song by them is "Moving in Stereo". Has anyone bought there new album? I've heard mixed reviews on it.

I've been meaning to pick up some Cars albums. I've heard their self-titled is essential but what else should I get from 'em?

I'm really digging their self-titled at the moment, it's one of those albums where every track feels like a hit single. It's a real pop-rock gem.

Heh. I agree, but then again most of the tracks were hit singles!

I`d listen to them in order of production

The Cars- A milestone album in the American new-wave scene and imo one of the best debut albums in the history of rock.

Candy O- Similiar to the debut but not quite as good.

Panorama- Their most experimental and darkest release and a kind of homage to some of the groups that influenced them. Some good songs but not a great album

Shake it Up- My personal fav with its final new-wave sound and looking ahead to the Heartbeat City sound.

Heartbeat City- One of the most polished albums ever produced and the group are a world away sound wise from the debut especially with the dominance of synths.

Door to Door- Often regarded as their weakest album but I`d say their were some essential material on here.

I`d also recommend listening to some of Ric Ocasek`s solo discography as well.

The debut was often described as a greatest hits album as every song minus "I`m in Touch With Your World" sounded like a single

Heartbeat City is another good one.

Ha, yeah I read that there were a lot of singles released off it. The original 'All Mixed Up' sounds fantastic though, it sounds so different to the Red House Painters cover.