Ep. 188 - The Cars, Covers, And The Sound Of The Seventies

Send a text We riff through The Cars’ catalog, defend Ben Orr’s legacy, and stress why Candy O and Panorama still reward deep listens. We test a stack of California Dreamin’ covers, revisit 60s pillars like CCR and Hendrix, and salvage “forgotten” 70s and 80s bands with fresh ears. We end by crowning a 1975 opening line that still shocks and make the case for separating art from the artist. • dual-frontman chemistry in The Cars and why Ben Orr’s vocals anchor the biggest hits • Candy O’s shift from the debut and Panorama’s darker edge • Drive and Heartbeat City as commercial peak vs fan favorites • CCR’s Fortunate Son and Hendrix’s Watchtower as era-defining statements • California Dreamin’ cover shootout and what makes a good cover • Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ten Years After, Mountain, ELP re-evaluated • 1975 standouts and the power of a perfect opening line • separating music from artist politics to preserve memory I won’t be here next Thursday. I will be on the Icon of the Seas somewhere in the Western Caribbean. Jealous? I’ll see you in a couple of weeks If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com

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Ep. 188 - The Cars, Covers, And The Sound Of The Seventies is an episode from Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast by Scott McLean .

This episode is 62:20 long.

This episode was published on Nov 6, 2025.

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