Cars
Gary Numan
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Here in my car I feel safest of all I can lock all my doors It's the only way to live in cars Here in my car I can only receive I can listen to you It keeps me stable for days in cars Here in my car Where the image breaks down Will you visit me please If I open my door in cars? Here in my car I know I've started to think About leaving tonight Although nothing seems right in cars
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11 facts about this song
CreationGary Numan wrote the lyrics for "Cars" in his living room in London in just 10 minutes. It's the result of an incident when he found himself in danger from an aggressive drivers' gang.
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Release DateThe song was released in August 1979 and is from the album "The Pleasure Principle".
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Chart Performance"Cars" was a huge commercial success. It hit number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and held that position for four weeks. In the United States, it reached Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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International SuccessBesides UK and US, the song also charted highly in Canada and Australia, making it a worldwide hit.
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Iconic Synth RiffThe song is known for its iconic synthesizer hook, which was produced using a Minimoog synthesizer. This sound became a signature of new wave music.
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Prominent Style"Cars" was one of the earliest and most significant "synth-pop" songs, marking a shift away from traditional rock instrumentation.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cars" was notable for its heavy use of special effects, which was unusual at the time. It featured Numan appearing to be in a futuristic car.
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Covers and SamplesThis song has been covered by several artists and sampled in numerous songs including "Here in My Car" by Armand Van Helden, and Fear Factory’s version which featured Gary Numan himself.
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Commercial Use"Cars" has been used in many commercials over the years, including advertisements for Nissan, Oldsmobile, and DieHard batteries.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, Gary Numan often sat in a prop car on stage, which was a nod to the song's theme.
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LegacyDespite its age, "Cars" continues to receive airplay on radio and in clubs. The song's influence can be heard in the work of many electronic artists who followed Gary Numan. Its reach and recognition arguably make it Numan's signature song.
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