This 1985 compilation captures The Cars at the height of their popularity, offering a concise collection of their most enduring hits. It arrived as the band was transitioning through different creative phases, with a major arena tour already in the books for that year.
- "Greatest Hits" was released on October 1, 1985, by Elektra Records.
- The album features ten of the band's most popular songs, including "Just What I Needed," "Let's Go," and "Drive."
- "Greatest Hits" reached number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA.
The Cars were a new wave and rock band formed in Boston in 1978. They are best known for their distinctive blend of rock and new wave music, characterized by Ric Ocasek's deadpan vocals and Greg Hawkes's synthesizer melodies. In 1985, The Cars released their first compilation album, "Greatest Hits," which aimed to capture the highlights of their career up to that point.
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