Behind The Vinyl: 'Cars' with Gary Numan

Singer/Songwriter Gary Numan dropped by the boom 97.3 studios to play "Cars" on vinyl! He talks about how he wrote the song with a bass guitar, the recording process, the inspiration behind the lyrics and more! Watch as Gary goes Behind The Vinyl!

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[reddyfreddy]

Wrote the song in 10 minutes, just held the note thinking about what to do...Gary's a fkn genious!

[juansanez]

This song sounds so futuristic, even today, more tan 40 years later, sounds from the future.

[metalbearuk]

It amazes me how a lot of electronic music from this period still sounds much futuristic than anything coming out today.

[charlesrenniemacki]

He was really big in the 80's when I was school and it's so cool to see that he's still at the top of his game all these years later. And he's just the same - not bloated by drug and alcohol abuse, no in and out of rehab, serial womanising or bodyguards surrounding him. He's just Gary Numan and he's one cool individual.

[Jessewren]

A really unique piece of music. Still sounds new.

[dskywalker]

Fall of 1980. Autzen Stadium. Eugene, Oregon. Homecoming Football Game. North Eugene vs South Eugene. Homecoming for North. Halftime arrives: late-60's muscle cars down the ramp and out to the 50-yard line carrying the couple for each of the classes. The jam? Cars. LOUD! It was awesome! Cars played loud in a football stadium.

[jimmyjames]

I was 17 when i heard this song for the first time, it got me into Tubeway Army, Kraftwerk and Devo. This is still in my top 5 favorite songs of all time, Thank You Gary..

[billkeithchannel]

At age 13 I switched from 70's country to 80's pop music when this song hit the airwaves and I was hooked instantly.

[kristopherdetar]

Lost track of Gary years ago. Had no idea he was still producing. He has aged beautifully, and has maintained to remain a very humble individual.

[stuartbooth]

I've always loved that note. So cool to hear the story behind it.

[andyq]

As a kid in Perth, Western Australia, when I heard this on the radio, it was like a the aliens had landed, sitting amongst Abba, AC/DC and all the (now) "classic rock" and schmulzy pop. Life changer....

[martinconnor]

Love this. Pleasure Principle is easily in my top 10 albums of all time. Years ahead of its time and still stands up over 40 years later. To my great shame I've never seen him live but putting that right in August at Rebellion. Better late than never? Don't think I'd ever tire of listening to this song. It has everything.

[JasonThomas-qw]

One of the greatest 80s still play it 2024

[stevedoingstuff]

This whole explanation seems like a Nigel Tufnel bit, I love it.

"I thought it sounded quite good just hittin' the one note and not goin' anywhere with it."

[flash_flood_area]

Best Numan interview. The creative process is fascinating. Such a phenomenon.

[Nexus.Achiles]

Wow, so cool to know the story behind the music and lyrics. Sounds so easy when told in such a humble way. What a great song still, 38 years later...

[mickmel]

An older cousin gave me The Pleasure Principle cassette when I was about 10. Blew my mind and still brings back memories. Personally I think It's a landmark album that is timeless.

[leechurchill]

Love that eerie lingering note. The pulsing bassline. The rich texture of real drums.

[CthulhuInc]

gary numan fed my depression for 40+ years - thank you, gary!

[scottwaszak]

One of the best-produced songs ever. It's just so shimmering and clear with insane fidelity.