Drive (acoustic Cars cover) - Mike Massé feat. Bryce Bloom

"Drive" by the Cars, an acoustic cover by Mike Massé, featuring Bryce Bloom.

Liner Notes:

There aren't a lot of chords to this song, but that doesn't mean it's easy to play, at least if you choose to play it like I did. I let the bass and stomp pedal handle the main rhythmic emphasis, while having my guitar part mirror the keyboard chords that occur on the off beats (right after each bass and kick hit). It's not that hard to play, until you try to introduce vocals into the equation. That's when things get interesting (and require practice).

I didn't want to use a lot of piano in the arrangement, since I was going for more of a guitar vibe. But I think the piano sprinkled in adds a lot. And who doesn't love that middle section (with the "ba ba ba")? :) I wasn't trying to make it harder than it needed to be, playing it with crossing hands. That was literally the easiest way I could come up with to play it, since it allows the left hand to play the 8th-notes continuously, rather than trading that part back and forth between the hands (if that makes sense).

I didn't film the stomp part, and I didn't perform it while playing the guitar and singing (that would have been too crazy).

Thanks to Bryce for contributing the bass part. Nicely done, sir.

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Love,

-Mike

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[mikemasse]

Who's gonna drive you home? My shirt suggests Alex, but only if either Neil or Geddy let you take a turn in that red Barchetta. On the way, ask Alex to take you to Neil''s uncle's place. He says it used to be a farm.

[drnhalmey]

Mike Masse can literally sing any song. And sing it well 👏
Thank you sir

[TrebleForTheBass]

Easily one of the best 80s songs - RIP Benjamin Orr. Great tribute! Along with Broken Wings, you're nailing it!

[Mostafa]

Smashing amazing cover.. Mike you are the Man!

[stanleyderochea]

Always a good day when mike post a new video

[MrMarimero]

Thanks Bryce and Mike for this brilliant rendition of this iconic ballad of a song. A standing ovation to your performance. 🎉🎉❤❤❤😅😅😅😅

[monialcid]

Drive . An epic song written by Ric and sung by him with the golden voice, Ben Orr ❤

[moleman]

Another knockout - every time I pick a song that you've done, I end up absolutely loving the cover! Fantastic!

[ritasabino]

Mto linda essa música. Amo .ouço todos os dias .Parabéns vcs são show.

[kurtisploehn]

May favorite Cars song, hands down. Thank you, Mike.

[scottleblanc]

That was a fantastic tribute to the late great Benjamin Orr. It was beautiful.

[mariegan]

I really love this one! So sentimental that it almost makes me wanna cry! This is timeless! Great acoustic and great voice Mike! 🙋❤️

[leeboehmer]

Oh wow, what a fabulous cover. Well played and absolutely perfect vocals. Phrasing every bit as good as Ben Orr's. I'll be coming back to this often. Well done, guys.

[craighermle]

Great rendition! I was never a huge Cars fan, but this song always hit me hard. Thanks!

[garyreid]

My god. This was fantastic. Thanks guys.

[vlada]

Never heard a non synth version before. Hauntingly beautiful.
See you in Montréal next week.

[BarriePoole]

Great cover Mike! I'm listening to this the day Ric Ocasek passed away, this tune was always my favorite of theirs but all their hit songs were part of my childhood and all through my teens, and always find myself listening to this great under rated and sometimes misunderstood band of the 70s & 80s 90s etc. Infact I recently uploaded a bunch of their songs to my playlist at work. something was missing and it was The Cars. RIP Eric!

[jasonwilliams]

I loved Benjamin's voice on the original version. I love yours just as much. I'm impressed again.

[Drifter]

Wow, double wow! I'm speechless, and so is my wife who is a big fan of this song. Thank you so much, Mike, for keeping the magic alive. This iteration is the best possible compliment to the original. God bless you for being such a listening pleasure. We love you!

[Rohan-kyum]

I think Youtube needs a Standing Ovation button.