Just What I Needed

The Cars

About Just What I Needed

"Just What I Needed" is a song by American rock band the Cars from their self-titled debut album, released in 1978 on Elektra Records. The song, which first achieved radio success as a demo, took inspiration from the Ohio Express and the Velvet Underground. The song is sung by bass player Benjamin Orr and was written by Ric Ocasek. "Just What I Needed" was released as the band's first single in 1978, hitting the top 30 in America and charting in several other countries. Appearing on numerous compilation albums, it has become one of the band's most popular songs and has been received positively by critics.  


Year:
1998
3:46
30 
#2

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I don't mind you comin' here
And wastin' all my time
'Cause when you're standin', oh so near
I kinda lose my mind

It's not the perfume that you wear
It's not the ribbons in your hair
And I don't mind you comin' here
And wastin' all my time

I don't mind you hangin' out
And talkin' in your sleep
It doesn't matter where you've been
As long as it was deep, yeah

You always knew to wear it well and
You look so fancy I can tell
I don't mind you hangin' out
And talkin' in your sleep

I guess, you're just what I needed
I needed someone to feed
I guess, you're just what I needed
I needed someone to bleed

I don't mind you comin' here
And wastin' all my time, time
'Cause when you're standin', oh so near
I kinda lose my mind, yeah

It's not the perfume that you wear
It's not the ribbons in your hair
I don't mind you comin' here
And wastin' all my time

I guess, you're just what I needed
I needed someone to feed
I guess, you're just what I needed
I needed someone to bleed

I guess, you're just what I needed
I needed someone to feed
I guess, you're just what I needed
I needed someone to bleed
Yeah, yeah, so bleed me

You're just what I needed
You're just what I needed
You're just what I needed
Yeah, yeah, yeah

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The Cars

The Cars are an American rock band that emerged from the New Wave music scene in the late 1970s. The band originated in Boston, Massachusetts, with lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek, lead singer and bassist Benjamin Orr, guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes and drummer David Robinson. They were signed to Elektra Records by George Daly, then A&R head, in 1977. more »

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Written by: Ric Ocasek

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13 facts about this song

Album Information
"Just What I Needed" is a song by the American rock band The Cars from their self-titled debut album released in 1978.
Chart Performance
The song was released as the band's debut single and soared to number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriter
"Just What I Needed" was written by the band's lead guitarist, Ric Ocasek.
Lead Vocals
Even though Ric Ocasek wrote the song, it’s actually sung by the band's bassist, Benjamin Orr.
Musical Style
The song is considered to be an example of new wave music which combines elements of punk rock and pop.
Influence
"Just What I Needed" is regarded as a classic of the new wave era and has been covered by numerous other artists, including The Strokes and Nirvana.
Song’s Signature
It begins with a memorable bassline, which has become one of the most recognizable parts of the song.
Recognition
In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine named "Just What I Needed" one of the best 500 songs of all time.
Music Video
It was also one of the early music videos to be played on MTV in the 1980s.
Use in Advertising
"Just What I Needed" has been used for promotional campaigns by companies such as Circuit City and Audi.
Concerts
The song was typically used as the opening song during The Cars' concerts.
Legacy
Despite more than four decades after its release, "Just What I Needed" is still a favorite on classic rock radio stations.
Re-release
It was re-released in the UK in 1995 where it reached number 29.

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