Candy-O

The Cars

About Candy-O

"Candy-O" is a song by the American rock band the Cars, the title track of their 1979 album Candy-O. It was written by Ric Ocasek, the song was not based on a real person. The song features a prominent guitar solo by Elliot Easton and lead vocals by bassist Benjamin Orr. Though not released as a single, "Candy-O" has since become a fan favorite, being included on multiple compilation albums. The song has also been praised by critics for its songwriting and tight performance.


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Candy-O, I need you
Sunday dress, ruby ring
Candy-O, I need you so
Could you help me in?

Purple hum, assorted cards
Razor lights you'll bring
And all to prove you're on the move
And vanishing

Candy-O, I need you so
Candy-O, I need you so

Edge of night, distract yourself
Obstacles don't work
Homogenize
Decentralize
It's just a quirk

Different ways to see you through
All the same in the end
Peculiar star, a-that's who you are
Do you have to win?

Candy-O, I need you so
Candy-O, I need you so

Candy-O, I need you so
(Candy-O)
Candy-O, I need you so
(Candy-O)

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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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Candy-O" is a song that falls under the New Wave, Synth-pop, and Pop Rock genres, skillfully merging elements of each.
Album Release
Released in 1979, "Candy-O" is one of the popular tracks from the band's second studio album, also titled "Candy-O".
Popular Position
Not released as a single, the song, however, has gained massive popularity among "The Cars" fans and has been a staple of classic rock and album-oriented rock radio stations.
Band Members Contribution
"Candy-O" features the band's members in their best forms: Ric Ocasek on vocals, Elliot Easton on lead guitar, Greg Hawkes on keyboard, Benjamin Orr on bass, and David Robinson on drums.
Writer
The song, like most other tracks by "The Cars," was written by Ric Ocasek, who was also the band's frontman.
Unique Sound
"Candy-O" showcases the tightly woven guitar playing and interlocking synths that became the trademark sound of "The Cars".
Album Art
The album cover for "Candy-O", on which the song is included, was created by Alberto Vargas, a noted Peruvian painter known for his pin-up girls' illustrations. This added a certain iconic status to the record.
Recognition
While "Candy-O" didn't produce chart-topping singles like their debut album, it still achieved the recognition of a Platinum album status.
Live Performance
"Candy-O" was a much-anticipated addition to the band's live performances, with audiences often singing along loudly on the chorus.
Cover versions
Due to its immense popularity, "Candy-O" has been covered by several artists, showing the song's enduring appeal and influence in the rock music scene.
Production
The song and the entire album were produced by famed music producer Roy Thomas Baker, celebrated for his work with Queen.

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