A new masterpiece from the “Marco Moir” collection, which has produced a string of popular hits! This time, it’s THE CARS from the “HEARTBEAT CITY” era, when they were at their peak! This work features the “September 4, 1984 San Diego performance.” This is an excellent audience recording. THE CARS were at the height of their popularity at the time, releasing a string of multi-platinum hits with “HEARTBEAT CITY” and “GREATEST HITS.” First, let’s take a bird’s-eye view of their activities at the time and consider the position of this work. 1984 (“HEARTBEAT CITY” released on March 13th) – April 7th: San Antonio performance – June 23rd + 24th: Mountain Aire performances – July 13th – September 12th: North America (42 performances) ←★here★ – September 21st: Wicomico High School performance – October 18th + 19th: Europe (2 performances) 1985 – July 13th: Live Aid performance (“GREATEST HITS” released on October 18th) This is THE CARS in 1984/1985. While seemingly diverse, the schedule is actually scattered with detailed details, and the only “tour” that could be called a “tour” with repeated daily stages and travel was the “North America” ​​tour in the summer of 1984. The San Diego performance in this work is the 37th performance. The official video “LIVE 1984-1985” is a symbol of this tour (you can enjoy it as a reissue “HOUSTON 1984”), but this work was recorded just one week before that (four performances before). This work, which conveys the scene, is a new masterpiece unearthed from the much-talked-about “Marco Moir” collection. The audience-like tone is not the type that could be mistaken for a soundboard, but that doesn’t mean it feels distant. What’s most wonderful is the crystal-clear air, and the hall sound is not cloudy or muddy. The performance sound that penetrates the very center remains clear down to the smallest detail, reaching you vividly like a laser beam. Moreover, even though the excitement of the heyday was swirling, it was somehow easy to listen to. The opening parts and between songs erupted with thunderous applause, and the spectacle that spread far and wide was amazing. However, once the performance began, these ripples subsided, and the clear performance took center stage, calming everything down. Although this work is clearly a one-shot audience recording, it’s easy to listen to, like an FM broadcast with individually mixed cheers. This exquisite sound depicts the full show of the “HEARTBEAT CITY Tour,” which was the peak of their career. As mentioned above, this is the latest release from the official video “LIVE 1984-1985,” but it also includes repertoire not heard there. Let’s organize the full set by comparing it here. Heartbeat City (6 songs) Hello Again / It’s Not the Night (*) / Drive / You Might Think / Magic / Heartbeat City Others (5 songs + 6 songs) Delirious Drive: Good Times Roll / Moving in Stereo / Just What I Needed / My Best Friend’s Girl (★) / You’re All I’ve Got Tonight Others: Touch and Go / Candy-O (★) / Gimme Some Slack (★*) / A Dream Away (*) / Cruiser (*) / Let’s Go *Note: Songs marked with a “★” were not heard in the official video “LIVE 1984-1985.” Songs marked with a “*” were no longer performed after this tour. …And so it goes. A great curve that condenses the golden age with “THE CARS” and “HEARTBEAT CITY” as the two axes. However, this is not simply a greatest hits album; it also features performances of “It’s Not the Night,” “Gimme Some Slack,” “A Dream Away,” and “Cruiser,” all of which were unique to that era. This album captures classic tracks never heard in subsequent live performances, the glorious atmosphere of the venue, and the band’s peak potential. This live album allows you to witness a climax not found in later greatest hits live performances. This new masterpiece, unearthed 41 years later in the collection of a master, is a superb audience recording of the “September 4, 1984 San Diego Performance.” This new masterpiece, unearthed from the much-talked-about “Marco Moir” collection, offers a wonderfully clear atmosphere and clear hall resonance. Experience the full show in its prime, including performances of “It’s Not the Night,” “Gimme Some Slack,” “A Dream Away,” and “Cruiser,” all of which were unique to that era. Sports Arena, San Diego, CA, USA 4th September 1984 TRULY AMAZING SOUND (72:27) 01 Hello Again 02 It’s Not the Night 03 Touch and Go 04 Candy-O 05 Good Times Roll 06 Gimme Some Slack 07 Moving in Stereo 08 Just What I Needed 09 A Dream Away 10 Cruiser 11 Drive 12 You Might Think 13 My Best Friend’s Girl 14 Magic 15 Let’s Go 16 Heartbeat City 17 You’re All I’ve Got Tonight Ric Ocasek – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals David Robinson – drums, percussion, backing vocals Benjamin Orr – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar Greg Hawkes – keyboards, backing vocals