5 Highlights From The Cars' Heartbeat City World Tour

  1. The tour supported the 1984 multi-platinum album “Heartbeat City,” which included hits like “Drive” and “You Might Think.”
  2. The band used elaborate stage setups with synchronized lighting and video screens, a visual spectacle for the era.
  3. Ric Ocasek and the band performed tight, energetic sets that blended new wave pop with rock.
  4. The tour included a mix of arena and amphitheater shows across North America, drawing large crowds.
  5. Live recordings from the tour captured the band’s polished sound, though some critics noted a lack of raw spontaneity compared to earlier tours.