The New Cars – Not Tonight

The New Cars perform on the Late Late Show
Video Rating: 5 / 5

25 Responses to “The New Cars – Not Tonight”

  • upsan01:

    great song

  • WRINGORAINTREE:

    Elliott Easton ROX the 6 string
    Right up there with Hendrix as a “South Paw”
    Not 2 many great lefties here !!!

  • 11Jamie11:

    Looks like the studio track isn’t on here; too bad. It’s definitely better than this live take, although they did OK here too. The song is good enough that it’s still good even if not done perfectly.

    When the (great) studio track came on the radio, I thought it sounded like the Cars, and guessed it might be the New Cars… and of course it is! :-)

  • decompressionchamber:

    Since when did Bob Costas pick up the bass? Someone should tell the drummer he missed the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory audition….LOL

  • gittahfiend:

    that shit was BEATLE !!!

  • EjGerbino:

    Btw, this drummer and bassist are pretty darn good too! Great song!

  • EjGerbino:

    Oh and btw, why not just keep Todd because he adds some energy and ruggedness, while adding a bit of a smoother touch to handle the Orr songs! Elliot and Gregg are very electric and so too is Todd, but they still need that Orr and Ocasek type of personality to offset all of the fireworks. It would be a wonderful tribute to Ben and all of the bands earlier success. And it would be great for their legions of fans. And David Robinson would be a great spark too because he is a world-class drummer!

  • EjGerbino:

    You guys are darn right! This is great, old fashion Rock & Roll, the way it should be! It’s a lot of fun and wonderful to listen to and tap your feet to! I’m quite impressed and would buy this record in a minute. The kind of music i love. Kudos Guys! They have a lot of hits in them. I have said some things about Todd not being a good fit, but that’s only because i know they still need that Ocasek or Orr influence to make this complete. I’m sticking with my belief, but still VERY happy for them!

  • LARGEPECKER4HIRE:

    That lepfanatic know his shit !!!

  • WaryBuck1:

    Great song…really sounds like another original The Cars song. While song dis the new lineup, I think they sound great and are helping keep the great catalogue of Cars songs alive and kicking. Rock on.

  • HEADCLEANER1965:

    I tell ya,I am shocked!!!I am a huge Car’s FANATIC???and…damn!!1 big mistake I made???Dis’n them before I heard them.Especially since Gregg Hawkes is my inspiration as a keyboardist,and ELLIOT???M.F.Brilliant!!!Todd???GOOD JOB..WELCOME!!!

  • thomasvise1973:

    Great song! Todd can still kick it…what a great group of musicians to have fun!

  • MetallicBill:

    I was impressed, and I’m jaded by today’s music! Even a year later, this song is just good fun!

  • MetallicBill:

    I missed it, but the studio cut is TIGHTER, they rushed to get the song in under the show’s schedule it looks like

  • MetallicBill:

    It’s typical upload snafu on YouTube, some vids are better digital material and upload without an issue. Analog to digital adds even more issues

  • lepfanatic:

    I agree with you… That’s what my comment intened to mean…..
    Bad video download…

    I think Todd fits in well. 2 bad Ocasek quit playing for now….

  • kurdtkobainfan1:

    i don’t think it’s a lip sync, if you look at craig before the band plays his words are off, too. it’s the video, not todd.

  • lepfanatic:

    2 bad the lip sync is off a little bit….

  • w5cdt:

    Todd…you still have great pipes!

  • yadigadiga:

    At 1:08 you can see that Elliott Easton is really Elton John….you never see them at the same party together, right?!

  • Yavor54:

    That is how rock and roll is done!

    Todd, you are God.

  • funeguy2:

    I also like how they do their rock and roll moves..kinda slick

  • funeguy2:

    I really like this song ..It’s Exciting..and fun

  • baredd79:

    Rick is an old fuddy duddy!

  • therealdonm:

    Classic popcraft of the first order. Great writers and players, let’s hope for a full album of originals !