Let's Go (The Cars song)

"Let's Go"
Picture sleeve (France)
Single by the Cars
from the album Candy-O
B-side	"That's It" "Candy-O"
Released	June 12, 1979 (1979-06-12)
Recorded	1979
Genre	Rock new wave
Length	3:32
Label	Elektra
Songwriter(s)	Ric Ocasek
Producer(s)	Roy Thomas Baker
The Cars singles chronology
"Good Times Roll" (1979) "Let's Go" (1979) "It's All I Can Do" (1979)
Candy-O track listing
11 tracks Side one "Let's Go" "Since I Held You" "It's All I Can Do" "Double Life" "Shoo Be Doo" "Candy-O" Side two "Night Spots" "You Can't Hold on Too Long" "Lust for Kicks" "Got a Lot on My Head" "Dangerous Type"
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"Let's Go" is a song by American rock band the Cars, written by Ric Ocasek for the band's second studio album, Candy-O (1979). A new wave rock song, the song's hook was inspired by the Routers. The song's vocals are performed by bassist Benjamin Orr.

"Let's Go" was released in 1979 as the debut single from Candy-O on Elektra Records. The single was a chart success, reaching number 14 in the United States and charting in multiple other countries. It has since appeared on several compilation albums and has seen critical acclaim.

It was the 100th video to be played on the first day of MTV on August 1, 1981.