899. Dangerous Type by The Cars (1979)

Playboy artist Alberto Vargas designed the cover for the album Candy-0. It featured a woman spread out over a car. The Cars enjoyed success with their first album and continued to grow in popularity. By 1984, they were one of the bigger bands around.


"She's a lot like you...the dangerous type."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmALL-V74Po

973. Just What I Needed by the Cars (1978)

This song has made a comeback lately as it appears in television commercials. Bassist Benjamin Orr provided lead vocals. Orr passed away in 2000 from Pancreatic Cancer.

At one point, The Cars were huge. This performance is from Live Aid.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCXkAN28urU