THE CARS - S/T Self-Titled 12" Vinyl LP Album

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The Cars formed in 1976 in Boston, Massachusetts, when guitarist Elliot Easton and keyboardist Greg Hawkes joined forces with singer and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek, bassist Benjamin Orr, and drummer David Robinson. The band quickly gained a following in the Boston music scene, and in 1977, they signed a record deal with Elektra Records.

The band's debut album was recorded in just three weeks in London, England, with producer Roy Thomas Baker, who had previously worked with Queen and The Rolling Stones. The album was released in June 1978 and immediately received critical acclaim.

The Cars' self-titled debut album was heavily influenced by the emerging new wave and punk rock scenes in the late 1970s. The band's sound was characterized by catchy pop melodies, driving rhythms, and a futuristic, electronic edge.

The band drew inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, including the Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop, and David Bowie. They also drew from the emerging synthesizer and electronic music scene, which was becoming increasingly popular in the late 1970s.

The Cars' self-titled debut album had a significant impact on the music world, both commercially and artistically. The album reached number 18 on the Billboard 200 chart and was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA.

The album also helped to establish the band as one of the most influential and innovative groups of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Cars' unique blend of pop, rock, and new wave influences would go on to influence countless bands and artists in the years to come.

This album "THE CARS - S/T Self-Titled" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos

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The album: "THE CARS - S/T Self-Titled" was produced by: Roy Thomas Baker

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Geoff Workman

This album was mastered at: Sterling Sound, New York City by George Marino

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Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: THE CARS - S/T Self-Titled

Band-members, Musicians and Performers
• Ric Ocasek – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Greg Hawkes – keyboards, percussion, saxophone, backing vocals
• Benjamin Orr – bass, lead vocals
• David Robinson – drums, percussion, electronic percussion, backing vocals
• Natalya Medvedeva - Front cover model.

  Natalya Medvedeva is a former Russian ballerina who gained international fame as the model on the cover of The Cars' self-titled debut album. She was born in Moscow, Russia, and began her ballet training at the age of six at the Bolshoi Ballet School.

  In 1976, Medvedeva moved to the United States to study at the Boston Ballet School. It was during her time in Boston that she was discovered by Jeff Ayeroff, the art director for The Cars' debut album. Ayeroff saw Medvedeva in a performance of "The Nutcracker" and was struck by her beauty and poise.

  Ayeroff approached Medvedeva and asked her to appear on the cover of The Cars' debut album. Medvedeva agreed, and the iconic photograph was taken by Elliot Gilbert.

  After the release of the album, Medvedeva continued her ballet career and danced with several companies in the United States and Europe. She eventually retired from dancing and became a photographer, specializing in portraits of dancers and other performers.

  Although she is perhaps best known for her appearance on The Cars' album cover, Medvedeva has stated in interviews that she is proud of her ballet career and considers herself first and foremost a dancer.

Complete Track-listing of the album "THE CARS - S/T Self-Titled"

The detailed tracklist of this record "THE CARS - S/T Self-Titled" is:

Track-listing Side One:
1. "Good Times Roll" Ocasek 3:44
2. "My Best Friend's Girl" Ocasek 3:44
3. "Just What I Needed" Benjamin Orr 3:44
4. "I'm in Touch with Your World" Ocasek 3:31
5. "Don't Cha Stop" Ocasek 3:01

Track-listing Side Two:
1. "You're All I've Got Tonight" Ocasek 4:13
2. "Bye Bye Love" Orr 4:14
3. "Moving in Stereo" Greg Hawkes, Ocasek Orr 4:41
4. "All Mixed Up" Orr 4:14

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