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By 1979, The Cars had already "driven" up the charts with "Great Songs from their self-titled debut album," including "Just What I Needed" and "My Best Friend's Girl," both of which we've highlighted in the past.
When they released their follow-up album, "Candy-O," their hot streak continued with the single: "Let's Go!"
Music critics LOVED the song and weren't afraid to say why:
Billboard called it "catchy, with a guitar-driven "sassy rock sound."
Cashbox got even more specific, calling "Let's Go" a "streamlined pop rocker, filled with a futuristic combination of synthesizer blips, handclaps and crunching guitar chording.
In essence, "Let's Go" was an instant new wave classic, reaching #5 in Canada, #6 in Australia, and #14 in the US.
The song was written by The Cars' front man, Ric Ocasek, but was sung by bass player Benjamin Orr.
Perhaps Ric felt that Benjamin was more believable as a guy who was trying to get a date with a party girl, but was always turned down flat. :)
Fun Fact: The video was the 100th played on the very first day of the newly minted MTV! (8/1/81).
"Let's Go" by The Cars: a "Great Song of 1979!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOyLNI4SYV8
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