Coming in 2017?

Back on December 14, 2016, the official Cars website sent out an email encouraging fans to watch for ‘big things’ coming from The Cars in 2017. [Thanks for the screen cap, Cheryl!] Of course, my heart leapt at the thought, but I was also a bit skeptical; unless the band was getting back together for another album I couldn’t imagine that they would release much in the realm of ‘new’ — I figured maybe yet another ‘greatest hits’ compilation with a few little gems thrown in there to entice us. My brain filed it away with a note stamped on it: “We’ll see.”

THEN!!! Last night (January 2, 2017) Elliot Easton jumped on twitter and said he had a few minutes to answer questions. In the slew of tweets that followed, one brilliant fan had the presence of mind to initiate this wonderful exchange:

WOW!!!

So exciting to hear this from Elliot himself because it not only confirms that there really IS something in the works, but it sounds like more than just one or two tracks. The Fanorama was soon rejoicing and speculating in the Facebook groups on what the actual release might be, and sharing their wish lists of what they’d like to see. And of course, I have mine as well! Documenting the desires of my ‘coming soon from The Cars’ heart (in true nerdy list form), here is what would get me pulling out my wallet:

1. a DVD of a full Panorama concert
2. footage of life backstage, the guys goofing off, stories from the road
3. footage from in the studio, especially Syncro Sound
4. live performances (audio or video) of songs we can’t find recordings of, like You Wear Those Eyes and It’s All I Can Do
5. early recordings, photos, or footage of the members before The Cars became “The Cars;” i.e. the other bands they played in
6. demos from any time period, including the demos Ric made in the early stages of a song’s creation
7. songs they recorded that never made it to vinyl
8. early photos of the band (professional and candids)
9. Cap’n Swing photos, recordings, and newspaper clippings (not strictly The Cars, I know, but an important part of their history)
10. lost or rare interviews, documentaries, and radio shows
11. hopefully not a bunch of disruptive smash cuts

Gee, guess it sounds like I’m asking for the moon, huh? Sorry, but once I got going my brain wouldn’t stop generating ideas. Having any or all of these dreams fulfilled would be ‘grand delight.’ I am just convinced that all of the stuff that is already available to us barely drills into the depth of The Cars. Keeping my fingers crossed!

How about you? What would you like to see the band release in 2017? Leave a comment here or find this post on Facebook and let me know. ❤