"Let's Go" was the first single from The Cars' second studio album Candy-O. It was released in 1979 on Elektra Records. The song was written by Ric Ocasek and lead vocals by Cars bassist Benjamin Orr. The song tells the story of a 17-year-old girl and her budding interest in "the nightlife"The song's main hook are the hand claps followed by a shouted "Let's Go!" Happy Birthday today to Ric Ocasek! Andy