Cars, The - Ric Ocasek & Benjamin Orr Demos (1974-75)

 

The Cars
Ric Ocasek & Benjamin Orr Demos
Demo Sessions Circa 1974-75
Studio Unknown, presumed Boston, MA.

Studio Soundboard Recordings
JEMS Transfer: 1970s Demo Cassette
Encoded: FLAC Format & MP3@320 Kbps

Track List:
01 Harlequin
02 Sam's Decision
03 I Need Spring (?)
04 You're Always Brighter
05 Never Gonna Get Over You
06 Twilight Superman
07 Everyday (Buddy Holly cover)
08 Start It All Again

At JEMS, we often like to end the year with a special, unexpected release in terms of artist or scarcity. This year it is a truly unusual one. While the provenance of this vintage cassette is impeccable, its actual place in history is unknown to us. We can only presume this eight-song demo was cut by future members of The Cars Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr when they were gigging as a duo between their short-lived group Milkwood and the proto Cars band Cap'n Swing. (...More)