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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. more »
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- 2004
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I don't mind you comin' hereAnd wastin' all my time'Cause when you're standin', oh so nearI kinda lose my mindIt's not the perfume that you wearIt's not the ribbons in your hairAnd I don't mind you comin' hereAnd wastin' all my timeI don't mind you hangin' outAnd talkin' in your sleepIt doesn't matter where you've beenAs long as it was deep, yeahYou always knew to wear it well andYou look so fancy I can tellI don't mind you hangin' outAnd talkin' in your sleepI guess, you're just what I neededI needed someone to feedI guess, you're just what I neededI needed someone to bleedI don't mind you comin' hereAnd wastin' all my time, time'Cause when you're standin', oh so nearI kinda lose my mind, yeahIt's not the perfume that you wearIt's not the ribbons in your hairI don't mind you comin' hereAnd wastin' all my timeI guess, you're just what I neededI needed someone to feedI guess, you're just what I neededI needed someone to bleedI guess, you're just what I neededI needed someone to feedI guess, you're just what I neededI needed someone to bleedYeah, yeah, so bleed meYou're just what I neededYou're just what I neededYou're just what I neededYeah, 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 PerformanceThe 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 VocalsEven though Ric Ocasek wrote the song, it’s actually sung by the band's bassist, Benjamin Orr. |
Musical StyleThe 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 SignatureIt begins with a memorable bassline, which has become one of the most recognizable parts of the song. |
RecognitionIn 2008, Rolling Stone magazine named "Just What I Needed" one of the best 500 songs of all time. |
Music VideoIt 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. |
ConcertsThe song was typically used as the opening song during The Cars' concerts. |
LegacyDespite more than four decades after its release, "Just What I Needed" is still a favorite on classic rock radio stations. |
Re-releaseIt was re-released in the UK in 1995 where it reached number 29. |
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