So. Everyone still here? Good.

So far, this column has explored older acts who never got their due (http://musicianprofiles.suite101.com/article.cfm/mud__a_blast_from_glam_s_past ) and newer acts who are just emerging (http://musicianprofiles.suite101.com/article.cfm/brothers_and_sisters ). But somewhere in between are those acts who broke through -- and somehow got their singles in the Top 40's consciousness without sacrificing their artistic integrity.

The Cars were one such band. Their brand of highly danceable pop confections more often than not came with caustic, clever lyrics that frequently went unnoticed. The glossy synth of "Just What I Needed" paired with the line "I needed someone to bleed"? Pure genius.

If Ric Ocasek was the engine behind the machine, then Ben Orr was the fuel. They both did vocals, and Orr sang lead on the classic "Drive," amongst others.

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