It's All I Can Do
The Cars
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One too many times I fell over you Once in a shadow I finally grew And once in a night I dreamed you were there I cancelled my flight from going nowhere It's all I can do To keep waiting for you It's all I can do It's all I can do One too many times I twisted the gate When I was crazy I thought you were great I kept my renditions of you on the wall Where holiday romance is nothing at all It's all I can do To keep waiting for you It's all I can do It's all I can do You wait in the wing like a Saturday flirt Protecting the judge, you don't want to get hurt Once in a moment it all comes to you As soon as you get it you want something new It's all I can do To keep waiting for you It's all I can do It's all I can do It's all I can do To keep waiting for you It's all I can do It's all I can do It's all I can do To keep waiting for you It's all I can do It's all I can do It's all I can do To keep waiting for you It's all I can do It's all I can do
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Written by: Ric Ocasek
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12 facts about this song
song release"It's All I Can Do" was released in 1979 as part of The Cars' second studio album titled "Candy-O."
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Chart performanceDespite the song's enduring popularity, it had a moderate performance on the charts, peaking at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Band MembersThe song features Ric Ocasek on vocals, Elliot Easton on lead guitar, Greg Hawkes on keyboards and saxophone, Benjamin Orr on bass, and David Robinson on drums.
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Roy Thomas Baker's contributionLike much of The Cars' early work, "It's All I Can Do" was produced by renowned English producer Roy Thomas Baker, famous for his work with Queen and other popular rock acts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "It's All I Can Do" features live concert footage from The Cars' performance at the University of Houston during their 1978 US tour.
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Differential AppealAlthough the song was not a significant hit when initially released, it has since gained a strong following and is often cited by fans as one of the band's best songs.
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SongwritingAs with most of The Cars' songs, "It's All I Can Do" was written by lead vocalist Ric Ocasek.
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Cover versionsSeveral artists have covered "It's All I Can Do," most notably Powerman 5000 in 2005.
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Evocative LyricsThe song's lyrics, evoking a sense of longing and frustration, has made it a fan favorite. The lyrics detail the difficulty of moving forward after a broken relationship.
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Album ArtThe famous cover artwork for "Candy-O," the album on which "It's All I Can Do" appeared, was created by pin-up artist Alberto Vargas and is considered a classic among album covers.
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Additional singlesOther notable singles from the "Candy-O" album included "Let's Go," which was a significant hit for the band, and "Double Life."
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Legacy“It’s All I Can Do” continues to be a staple on classic rock radio and Spotify playlists, solidifying The Cars' legacy as one of the most influential pop-rock bands of the 1970s and 80s.
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