Ric Ocasek wasn’t the only Cars member to earn US #OneHitWonder honors… Bassist/co-vocalist Benjamin Orr’s synth-pop oriented “Stay The Night” spent 6 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40 in 1987, peaking at #24. #BenjaminOrr #TheCars #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Heartbeat City … robinbannks.com/2026/03/13/h... #thecars #heartbeatcity #80srock #rockmusic #80smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #ricocasek #benjaminorr #muttlange #newwave #poprock #powerpop
"Drive" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). It was released on July 23, 1984, as the album's third single. Written by #RicOcasek, the track was sung by bassist #BenjaminOrr and produced by #RobertJohnMuttLange with the band.
This week’s #80smusic #flashbackFriday is Benjamin Orr with “Too Hot to Stop” (1986), the second single from his sole solo album, The Lace. #80s #BenjaminOrr
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"Stay the Night" is the debut solo single by #theCars co-lead vocalist and bassist #BenjaminOrr, released in late 1986 from his debut solo album #TheLace. The song reached No. 24 on the #Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as #2 #AdultContemporary, in early 1987.
"Drive" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). It was released on July 23, 1984, as the album's third single. Written by #RicOcasek, the track was sung by bassist #BenjaminOrr and produced by #RobertJohnMuttLange with the band.
Good day out there in #Bluesky land 🎶 💙 🎷
Hope everyone has a good one!
#musicsky #thecars #80s #benjaminorr #bass #rock #classicrock
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My sources are inconsistent on the date of his death, but I’m going with today’s date… nevertheless, he is sorely missed💔
In loving memory of
Benjamin Orr
9/8/47~10/3/00
#benjaminorr #thecars
"I suppose when some people see you on TV, they expect you to be this flamboyant, champagne-drinking stud. But I'm not like that"
#OnThisDay #Remembering #BenjaminOrr Benjamin Orzechowski (September 8, 1947 – October 3, 2000) bassist, co-founder & co-lead vocalist of #TheCars
#Interestingly In a homecoming of sorts, Benjamin Orr was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Cars... as part of the Class of 2018. #BenjaminOrr #TheCars #RockandRollHallofFame #OneHitWondered
The back cover of Benjamin Orr's solo album, The Lace
#Interestingly In a partnership that wasn’t just romantic, Benjamin Orr wrote “Stay the Night” with his longtime girlfriend Diane Grey Page (who also sang backing vocals). That’s her on the album's back cover. #BenjaminOrr #DianeGreyPage #StayTheNight #TheLace #OneHitWondered
#QuickSidenote Ric Ocasek also earned US #OneHitWonder honors as a solo artist! In 1986, his power ballad “Emotion In Motion" spent 8 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #15. #TheCars #RicOcasek #BenjaminOrr #OneHitWondered
#OneHitHistory Remembering Lakeland, Ohio’s favorite son, Benjamin Orr, who #DOTD in 2000. Benjamin earned US #OneHitWonder honors as a solo artist in 1987 when the synth-pop oriented “Stay The Night” spent 6 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #24. #BenjaminOrr #OneHitWondered
It's been 25 years since Benjamin Orr of the Cars passed away 🕊️
He sang lead vocals on many of the band's most iconic hits like Let's Go, Just What I Needed, Candy-O, Moving in Stereo, and Bye Bye Love.
#BenjaminOrr #GoneTooSoon #TheCars #NewWave #OTD
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#OnThisDay in 2000, #BenjaminOrr [Orzechowski], American rock bassist and singer (The Cars - "Just What I Needed", "Drive"), died of pancreatic cancer at 53.
#RIP 🥀
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For #DavidsMonthOfMusicDay 26 of the Sept challenge is a #song 🎶 featuring a great #bass
I see a few have already posted Talking Heads so I’ll go with my favorite bass/lead singer Ben Orr of #thecars
#music #musicsky #classicrock #musicchallenge #rock #benjaminorr
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Author Peter Aaron unravels the fascinating journey of the mystery man behind #TheCars - #RicOcasek, from his fateful meeting with #BenjaminOrr to the rise of The Cars, and much more.
VIDEO: youtu.be/4Fwqd-P4WXU
AUDIO: www.spreaker.com/episode/ric-...
"Drive" is a song by American #rock band #theCars from their fifth studio album, #HeartbeatCity (1984). It was released on July 23, 1984, as the album's third single. Written by #RicOcasek, the track was sung by bassist #BenjaminOrr and produced by #RobertJohnMuttLange with the band.
“Bye Bye Love” by The Cars. Happy birthday to Benjamin Orr, who today would’ve turned 78 years old. Rest In Peace 🎤🎂🎉🌹 #birthday #benjaminorr #thecars #legendary #restinpeace #byebyelove #newwave #poprock
