The Cars - “Just What I Needed” from their debut album, The Cars (1978)
Written by Ric Ocasek and sung by bassist Benjamin Orr, “Just What I Needed” was the lead single from The Cars’ 1978 debut album and exemplifies their shimmering new wave power pop.
Happy Birthday to the late, great Ric Ocasek, born 3/23/1949. He may not have invented New Wave, but with the Cars, he damn sure perfected it. Singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer for Weezer, Guided By Voices, Romeo Void & dozens of others. #RicOcasek #RockHonorRoll