EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 9 MIN
As Long As It Was Deep: Unpacking “Just What I Needed” by The Cars
from Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles
In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into “Just What I Needed,” the first hit single released from The Cars’ self-titled debut. A song that proves even the catchiest little tunes can actually be very complex, expressing a feeling that's hard to verbalize. And the killer opening riff borrows from a 1960’s bubblegum pop hit! Get into it in the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dig in to the surprising complexity of "Just What I Needed" by The Cars in this episode of the Behind The Song podcast!
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