Just What I Needed

Just What I Needed a song by The Cars on Foxsoundi

Just What I Needed by The Cars

About Just What I Needed

“Just What I Needed” was the first big hit from the Boston-based band. Sung by their bass player Benjamin Orr, the track established their heavy pop/new wave style. The track was from their self-titled debut album, which established their “new wave” style. Though it’s a description for many of the successful late 70s bands, The Cars is considered one of the best from that cohort, as its two-year stint on the Billboard charts can attest. .

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About this song

Credited to
The Cars
Album
70's Summer Hits · Track 43 of 50
Released
May 17, 2025
Duration
3:45
On Last.fm
767,207 listeners on Last.fm

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