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The Cars

The Cars

2.2M followerspopularity 68/100active 1978–2025

new waveclassic rockpower pop

48 albums · 743 tracks · most played: Drive

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Top songs

#SongAlbumYearLength
1DriveRock Ballads20173:54
2Just What I NeededThe Cars19783:45
3You Might ThinkThe Most Fun You Had All Decade: The 80's20043:05
4Magic - 2017 RemasterHeartbeat City (Expanded Edition)19843:57
5Shake It UpChoose 80's - Pop20213:35
6Since You're Gone - 2017 RemasterShake It Up (Expanded Edition)19813:31
7Tonight She Comes - 2017 RemasterHeartbeat City (Expanded Edition)19843:57
8Hello Again - 2017 RemasterHeartbeat City (Expanded Edition)19843:46
9Heartbeat City - 2017 RemasterHeartbeat City (Expanded Edition)19844:30
10Jacki - Early Version of "Heartbeat City"Heartbeat City (Expanded Edition)19844:15

Discography (48)

2025

Yacht Rock 100 Top SongsYacht Rock 100 Top Songs50 tracksClassic Rock Songs - 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00sClassic Rock Songs - 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s38 tracks

2024

70s Hits - Best 70s Music70s Hits - Best 70s Music50 tracks80s Music 80s Greatest Hits80s Music 80s Greatest Hits50 tracks80s music greatest hits80s music greatest hits49 tracksSoft Rock Hits 100 Best Songs from the 70s 80s 90sSoft Rock Hits 100 Best Songs from the 70s 80s 90s50 tracks80s Songs Greatest Hits of the 80s80s Songs Greatest Hits of the 80s50 tracksMusica de los 80Musica de los 8050 tracksbest 80s songsbest 80s songs50 tracks80s Music - Greatest Hits80s Music - Greatest Hits50 tracks80s Music Hits - Best 80s Music80s Music Hits - Best 80s Music50 tracksPerfect 70's Soft RockPerfect 70's Soft Rock49 tracksKürmusikKürmusik50 tracks

2023

Highway Songs - cruising and relaxed drivingHighway Songs - cruising and relaxed driving50 tracksthe 100 greatest love songsthe 100 greatest love songs50 tracks80s HITS – 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s80s HITS – 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s50 tracks70s HITS - 100 Greatest Songs of the 1970s70s HITS - 100 Greatest Songs of the 1970s49 tracksFriendsFriends20 tracksLoveLove45 tracks80s Music80s Music45 tracksYacht Rock HitsYacht Rock Hits50 tracks

2021

Feel Good Classic HitsFeel Good Classic Hits31 tracks

2019

Laid Back ClassicsLaid Back Classics29 tracksStranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Series, Season 3Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Series, Season 316 tracks

2018

80s Symphonic80s Symphonic15 tracksDrive (Symphonic Version)Drive (Symphonic Version)1 tracksLive Aid (Live, 13th July 1985)Live Aid (Live, 13th July 1985)50 tracksPop...¡Por La Cara!Pop...¡Por La Cara!29 tracksRock WorkoutRock Workout24 tracksThe Cars at Live Aid (Live at John F. Kennedy Stadium, 13th July 1985)The Cars at Live Aid (Live at John F. Kennedy Stadium, 13th July 1985)2 tracks

2017

FredagsmysFredagsmys48 tracksCandy-O (Expanded Edition)Candy-O (Expanded Edition)18 tracksPanorama (Expanded Edition)Panorama (Expanded Edition)14 tracksLive at The Agora, 1978Live at The Agora, 197813 tracks

2016

Moving in Stereo: The Best of The CarsMoving in Stereo: The Best of The Cars18 tracksThe Elektra Years 1978 - 1987The Elektra Years 1978 - 198750 tracks

2011

Sad SongSad Song1 tracksMove Like ThisMove Like This10 tracks

2007

Good Luck Chuck (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Good Luck Chuck (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)13 tracks

2003

Complete Greatest HitsComplete Greatest Hits20 tracks

1999

The Cars (Deluxe Edition)The Cars (Deluxe Edition)23 tracks

1987

Door to DoorDoor to Door11 tracks

1984

Heartbeat CityHeartbeat City10 tracksDrive / Stranger EyesDrive / Stranger Eyes2 tracksMagic / I RefuseMagic / I Refuse2 tracks

1981

Shake It UpShake It Up9 tracks

1979

Let's Go / That's ItLet's Go / That's It2 tracks

1978

Just What I Needed / I'm in Touch with Your WorldJust What I Needed / I'm in Touch with Your World2 tracks

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Questions

How many albums does The Cars have?
48 distinct releases are catalogued, from 1978 to 2025. The most recent is Yacht Rock 100 Top Songs (2025).
What is The Cars's most popular song?
By Spotify popularity, Drive from Rock Ballads ranks first, followed by Just What I Needed and You Might Think.
What genre is The Cars?
Spotify tags The Cars as new wave, classic rock, power pop.
Which artists are similar to The Cars?
Listeners of The Cars also play Electric Light Orchestra, Duran Duran, Genesis, INXS, Tom Petty.
Where can I listen to The Cars?
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