Ric Ocasek: 'Drive' (acoustic)

Rest in peace, Ric. March 23, 1944 ~ September 15, 2019

This video is being uploaded as a supplement for an article I wrote about The Cars. Because the purpose is to non-commercially educate and offer a critical assessment, it is being uploaded under the terms of Fair Use. No copyright infringement intended.

[westfield]

I aches my heart that both Benjamin and Ric are gone. Such great talents.

[pc]

I balled my eyes out when I saw this. Do you think that Ben knew how much he would still be loved and obsessed about all these years after he has passed. Still love you Ben!!

[narigon]

The genius of Ric Ocasek: Writes a great song and says, “Benjamin needs to sing it.”
Months later, ends up becoming a monster hit, and THE BALLAD of the 1980’s!
Rest In Power Rick & Ben. 🙏

[MgtowRubicon]

I am sad that Ben and Ric are gone, and I am happy that they were here when I was here.

[mhmani]

Just as we all get older a beautiful songs like this linger in our memories.

[kelseymariel]

I honestly think this is Ocasek’s best song as a writer. Works equally as acoustic. Incredibly special song. RIP Benjamin and Ric and thank you.

[MrDeengels]

Can’t imagine how heavy Rick’s heart is when signing this song.

[redhead]

This song makes me cry. I love you Benjamin and Ric..always

[michaelblackmer]

Ric wrote this song and first sang it. The original version was recorded in his home studio on a Tascam 8tk 1/2". I know this to be true because I am the person who transferred the original tape to Roy Thomas Baker's  40tk 2" at SyncroSound for the rest of the band to learn. Honest

[reddymon]

I have always known Ric wrote this song but letting Benjamin sing it was the right choice. It was perfect for him. I did not expect much from Ric singing this song. Boy was I wrong. He brought real soul. Really made us feel the longing. Bravo.

[nightranger]

ICONIC!! Both Ric & Ben appeared to be such gentle souls....the soundtrack of the
80’s could not exist without
The Cars!

[oatnoid]

Brought tears to my eyes. Love long gone.

[jixxxxer]

Best is his smile at the end, what a great song writer, RIP Ric Ocasek ! Peace !

[Christopher.Conville]

Ben Orr normally sang this song but after his death Ric Ocasek started singing it more often making me feel that it was a tribute to Ben

[thomasjohnlynch]

One of the greatest live song ever were Ben and Ric singing this at LiveAID in Philly 1985!!!! Epic, Awesome, unmatchable in front of 100, 000 .

Ben, Ric and the Cars - amazing.

[antoniocampos]

A obra prima de Ric Ocasek que foi interpretada magistralmente por Benjamin Orr. Dois gênios da música pop que lamentavelmente já partiram.

[diocapra]

This video of Ric playing that song really gives me the chills. You will be missed

[colinevans]

A shame Ben passed away, brilliant song love you guys from England 👍 👏 ❤

[hlyangel]

I think Ric’s voice captures a certain fragility and sadness that suits this in a different manor but equally as well as Ben’s but bless both of them and the Cars

[kyanshupe]

May his soul rest in peace. The most iconic duo Ben and Ric have inspired me in ways unimaginable and made me play the guitar again after almost of year of not touching it. So Ric, Ben, the Cars... thank you for inspiring me and so many others. I'm gonna miss ya :')