Ric Ocasek

thumb|Who's gonna tell you when It's too late? Who's gonna tell you things Aren't so great?You can't go on Thinking nothing's wrong, … Who's gonna drive you home Tonight? ~ "Drive", on Heartbeat City (1984) Richard Theodore Otcasek (23 March 1944 – 15 September 2019), known as Ric Ocasek (/oʊˈkæsɛk/), was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and painter. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the rock band the Cars. See also: The Cars Quotes This Side of Paradise (1986) Oh, there's got to be true love, true love True love just to make it Oh, there's got to be true love, true love True love just to take it. "True Love" · Official audio file at YouTube Well you're looking for another end Doing time But you still can't turn away Well you're looking for a real friend Any kind That wants to play the games you play On this side of paradise Where you're never going to go through twice Stay tuned at any price To this side of paradise. "This Side of Paradise" · YouTube lyric video You've got to keep yourself well amused Pay no attention to the faulty news Set yourself on automatic cruise Sometimes you just got to lose On this side of paradise You're never going to go through twice Stay tuned at any price To this side of paradise. You're on this side of paradise. "This Side of Paradise" External links http://www.ricocasek.com Ric Ocasek VH1 artist page Ric Ocasek AOL artist page Ric Ocasek Billboard artist page Ric Ocasek Allmusic artist page 643619 Official channel at YouTube · "Ric Ocasek" listings at YouTube Category:Guitarists from the United States Category:Singer-songwriters from the United States Category:Rock singers Category:1944 births Category:2019 deaths Category:People from Baltimore