This week, guest curator Joe Milliken — author of Let’s Go! Benjamin Orr & The Cars — joins me to craft a mixtape celebrating the best songs from The Cars’ legendary discography.

Along the way, we dive into Joe’s book, explore Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek’s pre-Cars band Milkwood, and chat about The New Cars, the 2007 lineup featuring Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, and Todd Rundgren.

As a lifelong fan, narrowing down their incredible catalog was no easy task — especially since The Cars self-titled album is my all-time favorite. In this episode, we spread the love across their entire catalog, uncovering hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites alike.

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Let’s Go (from Candy-O)

Good Times Roll (from The Cars)

Bye Bye Love (from The Cars)

Moving In Stereo (from The Cars)

Touch & Go (from Panorama)

Since You’re Gone (from Shake It Up)

A Dream Away (from Shake It Up)

It’s Not The Night (from Heartbeat City)

Magic (from Heartbeat City)

Dangerous Type (from Candy-O)

You’re All I’ve Got Tonight (from The Cars)

Shoo Be Doo > Candy-O (from Candy-O)

Don’t Tell Me No (from Panorama)

Drive (from Heartbeat City)

Since I Held You (from Candy-O)

All Mixed Up (from The Cars)

You Are The Girl (from Door To Door)

Blue Tip (from Move Like This)

Just What I Needed (from The Cars)

Funtime (B-Side from Just What I Needed: The Cars Anthology)

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