On this date in 1978, THE CARS released their second single MY BEST FRIEND'S GIRL from their self-titled debut album (Oct 10, 1978) The track, penned by frontman Ric Ocasek, would become one of the band's most enduring hits, peaking at number 35 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and reaching an impressive number three in the UK. Ocasek's songwriting prowess shines through in this tale of lost love and friendship betrayal. However, the lyricist insisted that the story wasn't drawn from personal