Apart from the fabulous music he made, Ocasek's always been an icon for me because back in the day he was the rock star that I most often used to see on the street. In my Village period, he and his gorgeous wife Paulina were among the most recognizable denizens of the neighborhood, after Vincent "The Chin" Gigante, and Ric did it without the gimmick of wandering around in a bathrobe and slippers. Seriously, hardly a week went by when it wasn't like "Oh, there's Ric getting groceries at Jefferson Market," or "there's Ric in my local video store"; it was just one of the perks of living in the Village.
In any case, I don't have to tell you that "My Best Friend's Girl" is one of the great singles of its era. What I am here to tell you -- and I've been saying it for years -- is that (IMHO) one of these days some smart country band is gonna cover it and have a huuuuge hit.
I don't know who that band might be, but since these guys are apparently still around, and because I love this song of theirs (which has certain vague stylistic resesmblances to The Cars, again IMHO), I nominate them.
Your thoughts?
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1/my own favorite songs of the cars are "just what i needed" and "let the good times roll"
2/did you notice the "new cars" with todd rundgren as the front man?
3/this morning i was reading about the rokes - i was impressed with their relyricization into italian of bob lind's "cheryl's going home" - it translates into something like "how is it our fault?" - an alienated youth song
but i was reminded that it was the rokes who wrote "live for today" - originally in italian - that the grass roots had an american hit with
That's a perfect song- hand claps, rockabilly guitar, bass up front, great vocals, great tune.
I know the name but I can't remember ever hearing a Lonestar song, but there's a definite Cars sound there.
Somebody suggested Dwight Yoakam, which I think is a great idea.
I know this isn't the right place to post but the Zinhof Blog vanished a few days ago. Anyone know of where it may have landed? Thank you.
Moving in Stereo
Actually my fave is You Might Think.
Enjoyed Ocaseks pop skills until I read of his legacy...
His legacy?
My Best Friend's Girl and You Might Think are also my two favorite Cars songs! As for the country version, check out Hayseed Dixie's bluegrass take on it, from about 20 years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BwbOK4TPOM
Marc
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Thank you, I will try it.
Steve - perhaps too late In the game for you to read but...
As I understand it he left his wife ZERO in his will when he died.
Good guy he was not.
Rob
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