Ben Orr

The Cars were on the cutting edge when it came to music videos. And this Heartbeat City video compilation, with songs from three of the band's most successful CDs, is no exception. Inspired by their 1984 platinum-selling album this sight-and-sound spectacular includes extensive video clips and performance footage not available on TV. A combination of innovative production techniques and The Cars' own inimitable Pop Art style makes this video compilation a fitting showcase for one of the most unique rock-'n'-roll bands in America.

Heartbeat City Tour, recorded live at The Summit in Houston, Texas on September 12, 1984.

Featuring over twenty never-before-seen live performances from their sold-out U.S. tours, interview footage, sound checks, slide shows, backstage antics, and home video shot by the band, this limited edition set is your key to unlock The Cars. Track Listing: Intro, "My Best Friend's Girl", "I'm in Touch with Your World", "Let's Go", "The Hotel", "Gimme Some Slack", Tokyo Sound Check, "Up and Down", "Just What I Needed", "Dr. G", "Don't Cha Stop", "Moving in Stereo", "Through to You", "Candy-O", "You Might Think", "Drive", "Night Spots", Sound Check, "Tonight She Comes", "Magic", "Shake It Up", "Good Times Roll". Bonus Material: "Cruiser", "Strap Me In", "Drive", "Touch and Go", "Everything You Say".

his video features a live performance of The Cars, made during their only tour of Europe. Filmed in 1979, the concert took place in Germany, and was shot at Radio Bremen Studios for the German television show Musikladen. Music from the band's first two albums are showcased, including signature tunes like "Let the Good Times Roll", and "Don't Cha Stop". Another highlight is the inclusion of "Take What You Want", which was never recorded for album release, but was a favorite on their American concert tours. The DVD version of the video also contains a lengthy interview with all five band members, together for the first time in 13 year.

Les MTV Video Music Awards ont été créés en 1984 par la chaîne de télévision câblée musicale américaine MTV. Elle a pour but de récompenser les meilleurs vidéo-clips de l'année.