I don’t remember with whom I went to see this concert, but I remember the show. This concert was excellent. The Cars were one of those bands, kind of like Cheap Trick, that held a warm place in my heart growing up. While not my favorite band, I really really liked them, and even today, hearing their music brings me back to more carefree days.
I recall that the stage show was very cool. I am pretty sure there was some large automaton that came out, unless I imagined that. Musically, the high points for me were “Candy-O,” “Moving in Stereo,” and “Drive.”
While some of the new wave bands sound dated today, The Cars do not. When I listen to them (and I still do), they sound as vibrant and current as they did in the 80’s. I feel pretty fortunate that I got to see them back in the day, especially before Benjamin Orr got sick and passed away. Seeing him sing “Drive” was truly moving.
Here’s the full setlist.
Setlist:
- Tonight She Comes
- Touch and Go
- Double Trouble
- My Best Friend’s Girl
- Everything You Say
- Since You’re Gone
- Fine Line
- Let’s Go
- Strap Me In
- Candy-O
- Moving in Stereo
- Dangerous Type
- Drive
- You Are the Girl
- Good Times Roll
- You Might Think
- Hello Again
Encore:
- Just What I Needed
- Magic
The Stub Collection 