Hope you guys had a great weekend! Back with some Van Halen!! What’s the next track we gotta check out by them, we where something where they literally go OFF THE CHAIN!!! Let us know which track that is down below!! Cheers guys! 🔥🤟🏻🤟🏻
Ice Cream Man is fast and fun. For live Wednesday you Need to do this love song by Ted Nugent. Song: Wang Dang Sweet Poontang Album: Double Live Gonzo 110% guaranteed BANGER
@@Iknowthelaw13 he's talking about a girl with blue eyes that perhaps where's a small dress size indicating that should could more than likely be attractive. Comprende?
You guys nailed David Lee Roth’s contribution to the band. Not the greatest vocalist, but arguably the greatest frontman of all time. His charisma added as much to Van Halen as Eddie’s guitar.
Good suggestion. I made the same. Then realizing they want something, "Off the Chain", I soon remembered, "The House of Pain". Do you agree? Oh also, by the way, have you seen junior's grades? 😁👍
Yes, yes and yes. If I may add sir...House of Pain, Girl Gone Bad, Outta Love Again, Light Up the Sky, and of course Edward's best solo Push Comes To Shove.
This was original Van Halen at their peak. IMO Fair Warning is their greatest album. Masterpiece start to finish. Here are some other tracks from other albums.- "Take Your Whiskey Home" "Romeo Delight" "Light up the Sky" "Dirty Movies" "Hear About it Later" "Ice Cream Man" "D.O.A" "In A Simple Rhyme" "Somebody Get Me A Doctor"
"Everybody Wants Some" is a great example of prime Van Halen. All four members are on all four-cylinders. And it's got a jungle bass/ drum rhythm that stands out amongst their catalogue.
Yup, their first show in Minneapolis they had hundreds of girls lined up at a local radio station they were doing an interview at. Throwing themselves at Dave...
David Lee Roth isn't a singer. He's a vocalist. His inspirations are Al Jolsen and singers from the '30s. Listen to his solo EP Crazy from the Heat to get his vibe.
From the David Lee Roth era: "And the Cradle Will Rock" "Panama" "Hot For Teacher" From Van Hagar: "Runaround" "Poundcake" "The Dream is Over" Van Halen is pretty much a radio band. They are solid across the board but a lot of their stuff has a similar feel to it. Oh yeah, and I can't remember whether you guys have done "Eruption Live Without a Net" but if you haven't and you want to watch Eddie shred for a solid 10 minutes that should be your next watch. Happy Haunakwanzmas (or whatever variety of seasonal cheer you may go in for). Looking forward to seeing what you've got in store for 2020.
At Chris G I think I’m right there with you. I’m a DLR era fan first, but I think the best van Hagar album is most definitely F.U.C.K. No synthesizers. Straight up rock. The piano on “right now” was certainly called for.
Everyone knows how good EVH is, and Diamond Dave is the essence of cool and one of the best front men ever. Not the best vocals in existence, but perfect. What doesn't get commented on is the rhythm section. Alex is a monster, and Michael Anthony is one of the best high harmonies in the business and thumps on that bass. Check out Hot For Teacher.
... Pete Townsend once said: " ...rock & roll doesn't solve your problems; but it does allow you to sorta dance on top of them for a bit..." That's what I like about this song; it allows you to vent. Great upload! Live version in Oakland '81 will knock your socks off.....
Van Halen off the chain? "On Fire" "I'm The One" "Atomic Punk" "Outta Love Again" "Sinner's Swing" "Everybody Wants Some" "Tora! Tora!/Loss of Control" "Hot For Teacher" "Chinatown" "Bullethead" "As Is" "Honeybabysweetiedoll"
I'm the One - Van Halen I Beautiful Girls - Van Halen II Romeo Delight - Women and Children First So This Is Love? - Fair Warning The Full Bug - Diver Down Panama - 1984
Having seen Van Halen on their 1st 2 tours their music was fast catchy and fun. David Lee Roth was their vocal signature. His stage performances were highly arrogant. His lyrical style was like a Las Vegas stage act. The band truly does rock but the songs are all dedicated to pop radio culture. Running With The Devil Ain't Talking About Love Everybody Wants Some
Love the review guys. You should check out "In A Simple Rhyme" - that song is on a different level for a lot of die-hard VH fans, and I think you would dig the musicality. Try "Panama" if you want a banger that's also a big hit. Oh, and "Ice Cream Man" would be perfect for the next drunk reaction show!
I promise you the two songs to listen too that has everything you would ever want all wrapped into two songs from VH from the David Lee Roth era are “ Girls Gone Bad “ and “ Hot for Teacher “ both off the LP 1984, the vocals, bass, drums and amazing guitar work and solos from Eddie !!! WoW !! In fact the entire 1984 LP is VH most mature refined DLR era album. I saw the 1984 tour in Miami !
Van halen songs that are more off the chain: Ice Cream Man On Fire Atomic Punk Everybody Wants Some Take Your Whiskey Home Mean Street Loss of Control Unchained is one of those songs where Dave would interact with the audience during that interlude part, hey man that suit is you... . That phrase by the way became a thing back then, also, I like the way the line runs up the back of those stockings. Dave was quite the character, dudes wanted to be him, chicks literally threw themselves at him, you should check out some of his solo vids like Just a Gigolo. Ive seen the original lineup once, Dave solo band with Steve Vai etc, Eat Em and Smile album, once (was amazing show), Dave touring with Sammy Hagar after Hagar got booted out of VH, and Van Halen reunited once, which was also a great show, Eddies son on Bass, no Michael though. I couldnt do Van Hagar.
Interesting tidbit about the bridge where DLR makes the comment, "take look at this. Man, that suit is you. You'll get some leg tonight for sure," and the guy comes back with, "come on, Dave, gimme a break." That was totally ad libbed and real. While the band was recording "Unchained" (the used to record bands live back in those days), one of the engineers came into the control room dressed in a full suit. As kind of a joke, Dave used the intercom to the control room and uttered those famous words, figuring they'd just redo the take. The engineer responded and it was caught on tape. And the "one break, coming up," was a perfect segue into the chorus, made up on the spot. Everyone thought it was such a brilliant chance thing that they decided to keep it. Now everyone thinks it was written that way, but not at all. It's weird how cool things like that just happen sometimes. Unfortunately, now that bands mostly record instrumental tracks separately, you don't get that interaction between vocalist and band, and that's one reason why so much of what you hear on the radio these days is boring.
Fair Warning is touted as Van Halen's best album by most die hard fans, It's dark, its dirty, it's fun, its everything VH was about all wrapped into this record.
Base, Anthony Michael - Guitar, Eddie Van Halen (RIP 2020) - Drums, Alex Van Halen - Front Man, David Lee Roth. I grew up with this band (my dad had every album - even the Van hagars) This was always one of my favs! 10/10 .. btw this is coming from a 77' baby!🙌😁😉
9.5 for me. Dave’s bridge knocks it down for me (especially after all these years), while the unsung instrumental layers breaking down and building up throughout the song take it from mere radio friendly hit to an epic rocker.
You really need to listen to some Grand Funk railroad....especially the live version of “Inside Looking Out!” They sold out Shea stadium faster than the Beatles. Mark Farner is a legend!
The first time I heard Van Halen, my friend put on “Runnin’ With The Devil”, then came “Eruption”, “You Really Got Me” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love. Wow! That changed guitar forever! 🎸
A&A - I'm with Andy on this rating. Musically a banger, but lyrically clunky? Diamond Dave IS cheeky and "Don't ask permission". lol He does what he wants to do! Strong start to week - Keep 'em coming! Thanks for a bangin' start to day. Have a great Monday fellas! :)
First time I ever saw the opening act blow the headliner away was when VH opened for Black Sabbath just before they got big. We had never heard of them and the audience was so blown away they were called back for an encore, Never saw that before or since. Amazing show. "Hot for Teacher" may be a tune you'd like, especially since you're still of age to have hot teachers. Banger.
There's a great interview with DLR where he talks about coming up doing music and theater in school being a fantastic backgroud to be a rock star. Growing up competing for first seat in band class trained them to perform correctly on cue. BTW, VH never really goes off script. They do tight, compact songwriting and they kill it. Every. Single. Time.
Guys, here are some "OFF THE CHAIN" Bangers by the Mighty, Mighty, Van Halen. I'M THE ONE, ATOMIC PUNK, I'M ON FIRE, ROMEO'S DELIGHT, FOOLS, LOSS OF CONTROL, THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, BOTTOMS UP. These are some of the bangers that made VH legendary. They really show off their musical talent on these tracks. 🔥🔥🔥
Favorite version of "Everybody Wants Some" In the John Cusack film "Better off dead" (1985) claymation scene of a hamburger playing Ed's Frankenstein guitar...good 80's movie as well.
Van Halen has an acoustic version of "Panama" that shreds. David Lee Roth did a lot of improvising during live shows and this recording is a perfect example of his crazy and rocking personality.
...I just noticed....after listening....how much "cymbals action" is going on through Alex Van Halen in the song. Lots... he's crushing the cymbals . And yes the bass guitar is very "meaty" .
The thing I love about you guys is that you love music like the rest of your subscribers do. I was in high school when Van Halen was at its peak. I know people always gravitate to their era, but you guys know music. That's why I so love watching you guys.
Guys you should react to Alice In Chains! Maybe you already have, but if you haven't you have to because they're awesome! Man In The Box and Rooster are two really good songs!
In the middle of this song, David Lee Roth makes fun of an executive that walked into the studio while they were recording it ("that suit is YOU..."). Roth would add commentary on a separate track while the band played the instrumental parts, and his comments were sometimes added to the mix ("Everybody Wants Some" is an example). The voice that says, "Come on, Dave, gimme a break" is their producer, Ted Templeman. When Van Halen released their album 1984, they crossed over to the Pop realm, but Fair Warning (released in 1981, the same year Eddie Van Halen married Valerie Bertinelli) was very much a rock album. No singles were released from the album, but "Unchained" got lots of airplay on Album Oriented Rock (AOR) stations, which were prevalent at the time, and endured as a live favorite for the band. Van Halen made a video for this song, but the band barely cooperated as they had no interest in the medium. MTV had recently launched, so Van Halen's label hired the director Bruce Gowers to shoot one of their concerts and turn it into a video. He shot the concert, but the band provided no additional lighting on stage. Gowers handed the footage off to Robert Lombard, who owned a production company and pieced together the clip. The band loved the results and decided to make more videos. Their next one, which they had Lombard direct, was for their cover of "(Oh) Pretty Woman."
A friend went to a VH show back in the late 70s and described a Michael Anthony bass solo as sounding like a dive-bombing Stuka, and that the loudness, intensity, and concussion from said bass solo made his heart skip a beat! Now...THAT's rock 'n' roll! :D
This was a radio hit and like “Panama” it was and is overplayed on the radio. Take a listen to “Hear About It Later” off the same album and “Little Guitars” from Diver Down.
Unchained was absolutely not a radio hit. That's why Fair Warning was the worst selling VH album....because the songs were just flat out awesome rock and none of them was a surefire single hit. Unchained is arguably their greatest song....and it never even cracked the top 10 on the mainstream rock billboard chart. It was not overplayed, or it would have been much higher than #13 at the time. And yes i agree they should listen to Hear About it Later and Little Guitars....plus Secrets and So this is love?
Mike Couch "Romeo Delight" will either get you a speeding ticket or lose your hearing. You can never turn it up loud enough, such a clean sound. Lots of great VH songs, this one ranks very high for me too.
Romeo Delight, Light Up the Sky, Fools, In a Simple Rhyme, I’m the One, One Foot out the Door. On Fire also but it’s so short. Many times used as opener in concert as was Romeo Delight, with that classic line “We’re in for a very long night”
This is my favorite VH album. Raw, dark, heavy. I will say I always hated the breakdown. 'You'll get some leg tonight for sure'. Just thought it took the momentum out of the song. Just my opinion. Still a good song. Dirty Movies may be my fave on this though. Now the breakdown in that, works. Great stuff guys!
Know what you mean, but the song came out when I was in high school, so I've always just viewed the break through that joking, adolescent mindset. Which they probably did, too.
Great song! 9.5 This is one of those songs that usually gets the majority vote amongst VH fans. I’ve been a VH fan since 1978. If I had to pick just one of their songs that is the perfect representation of the band I would say it is “Hear About It Later” 10.0 off the album ‘Fair Warning’ *This part goes to Andy who was interested in an “off the chain” banger. I gave this much thought and here you go: “Atomic Punk” “Light Up The Sky” Honorable mentioned: “Romeo Delight” “Fools” These four tunes are less likely to be radio friendly and are bangers! 🤘🏼
I hope some fellas in here will back me up when I request a very underrated band called XYZ who's dirty guitar player has the most insane guitar tone I think I've ever heard, I hope som Van Halen fans know what I'm talking about. So dirty yet so clean. The song "Face down in the gutter" is so god damn catchy and that riff is so raw you'll want to bite the head off an innocent rabbit so I hope you'll listen to that song. Trust me, a random comment amongst other comments.
Digging deep here but pretty sure I have a 12" single of a song called 'nice day to die (??)' by them....came in a poster bag....picture disc...all coming back to me now
“Romeo Delight”...a banger from Women and Children First “Push Comes To Shove”...change of pace funky song with one of Eddie’s tastiest solos ever from Fair Warning
Hope you guys had a great weekend! Back with some Van Halen!! What’s the next track we gotta check out by them, we where something where they literally go OFF THE CHAIN!!! Let us know which track that is down below!! Cheers guys! 🔥🤟🏻🤟🏻
Gotta do one from the Sammy Hagar era next time guys...this is three David Lee Roth's for you.
I'M THE ONE!!!!!!!! PLEASE
Ice Cream Man is fast and fun. For live Wednesday you Need to do this love song by Ted Nugent.
Song: Wang Dang Sweet Poontang
Album: Double Live Gonzo
110% guaranteed BANGER
Light up the Sky, Outta Love Again, D.O.A. or Somebody get me a Doctor off of Van Halen II should work for you guys.
RIGHT on guys. Love this jam. Great SONG off this great album. Love me some old school van HALEN.
EDWARD VAN HALEN. GUITAR GOD
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Son, David Lee Roth doesn’t “come off as confident.” He IS confidence.
Confidence comes off as David Lee Roth.
....occassionally
Webster Dictionary defines Confidence : a feeling or consciousness of one's powers of David Lee Roth.
Johnny zip LMAO!!👍
@@johnnyzip9847 yeah Johnny you got that right he pulled more hotbabes than anybody I don't think Bon Jovi got half of what he got
“Blue eyed murder in a size 5 dress” one of the greatest lines ever.
What does it actually mean? Lol
@@Iknowthelaw13 he's talking about a girl with blue eyes that perhaps where's a small dress size indicating that should could more than likely be attractive. Comprende?
When I was a kid I thought it was...blue eyed murder in a side swiped dress. Lol
@@Iknowthelaw13 it means she was fine.
Tim Bryant you have it right. The post is wrong. It’s “blue eyed murder in a side-swipe dress”
You guys nailed David Lee Roth’s contribution to the band. Not the greatest vocalist, but arguably the greatest frontman of all time. His charisma added as much to Van Halen as Eddie’s guitar.
Agreed
Diamond DAVE, thee best story teller ever in the rock Scene, he could hook anybody in a second, what a special gift!
Agreed. As much as I love Sammy Hagar, DLR was the ultimate frontman! His voice IS the voice of Van Halen!
@@michaelherrera3548 did you hear the one about his friend Kennys house and the Starship Enterprise?
counterjabs no, but let me try to find. Or if u have please share thanks
“And the Cradle Will Rock” 🔥
YES!!!
Amen ;-)
Good suggestion. I made the same. Then realizing they want something, "Off the Chain", I soon remembered, "The House of Pain". Do you agree?
Oh also, by the way, have you seen junior's grades? 😁👍
YESSSSSS!!!!!
Agreed. Killer song of my teens
"Atomic Punk" , "Im the one" and "On fire" on their first album is high tempo off the chain stuff that you dont hear by them on the radio.
Big ups for Atomic Punk.
I gotta agree with this post! Adrenaline pumping ol school rock ~~
I've been pushing "On Fire", but any of your suggestions will do.
All excellent suggestions. I especially think "Atomic Punk" may fall somewhere, "Off the Chains".
Any of these fit the category.
The band that EVERYONE in the 80s was trying to sound like/look like/be like.
Fact!
Absolutely!!!
Even goddamn wrestlers started to wear stuff that DLR wore on stage :D
"I'm the One", "Somebody Get Me A Doctor", "Take Your Whiskey Home"
I think you might be headed for a whole lot of trouble with that last suggestion.
Yes, yes and yes. If I may add sir...House of Pain, Girl Gone Bad, Outta Love Again, Light Up the Sky, and of course Edward's best solo Push Comes To Shove.
That’s three of the best VH tunes although I’m the one does seem a bit dated now. I’d go with either DOA or House of Pain instead
This was original Van Halen at their peak. IMO Fair Warning is their greatest album. Masterpiece start to finish. Here are some other tracks from other albums.-
"Take Your Whiskey Home"
"Romeo Delight"
"Light up the Sky"
"Dirty Movies"
"Hear About it Later"
"Ice Cream Man"
"D.O.A"
"In A Simple Rhyme"
"Somebody Get Me A Doctor"
Dude,"TYWH"is my #2favorite VH track, that intro is KILLER....
Definitely their best album. #2 is Van Halen's first album.
@Metal Mcfly
We might possible share a brain. Lol
Great list of recommendations
No Jump, Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love, or Runnin’ With The Devil?
This song is the very definition of “Rockstar!” Timeless, hard driving rock!
"Everybody Wants Some" is a great example of prime Van Halen. All four members are on all four-cylinders. And it's got a jungle bass/ drum rhythm that stands out amongst their catalogue.
Y E S!!!!
@chef tom hilarious movie
You're making me feel old. Back in the Halen days those running well where considered to be doing it on all eight cylinders. 😊
One of the few Van Halen songs I dislike 😅
“EWS” is completely “off the chain”!
My first concert. Parents dropped me and a friend off at the Philly Spectrum at 14. Good job boys.
Holy cow lol
Nobody cooler than *DAVID LEE ROTH* back in the day!
He's still the coolest
Dave is rockstar personified! He’s in rockstar mode 24/7
Yup, their first show in Minneapolis they had hundreds of girls lined up at a local radio station they were doing an interview at. Throwing themselves at Dave...
ROMEO DELIGHT off woman and children first, FUCKIIN straight BANGER
Romeo's Delight
Dirty movies or Sinner's swing of the same album are badass tracks.
Same with Hear About It Later and So This Is Love?
Yes
"Hot for Teacher" guys, I'm telling you... now that drum intro is OFF THE CHAIN...!!!
Oh and "Running With the Devil" how can I forget those heavy staccato bass notes....
Definitely “Hot for Teacher”. Straight BANGER!
Not on Fair Warning", bro...
I’ve always thought that drum intro sounds like a Harley idling.
the drums are actually edward's lamborghini idling. they moved the car right up to the back of the studio and recorded it.
You'll love Dirty Movie's off this album.
John H exactly and hear bout it later
John H agreed! Dirty Movies is definitely no “radio song”.
Bob Wayman as is sinners swing 😁
Amazing Song!
Amazing album
David Lee Roth isn't a singer. He's a vocalist. His inspirations are Al Jolsen and singers from the '30s. Listen to his solo EP Crazy from the Heat to get his vibe.
From the David Lee Roth era:
"And the Cradle Will Rock"
"Panama"
"Hot For Teacher"
From Van Hagar:
"Runaround"
"Poundcake"
"The Dream is Over"
Van Halen is pretty much a radio band. They are solid across the board but a lot of their stuff has a similar feel to it. Oh yeah, and I can't remember whether you guys have done "Eruption Live Without a Net" but if you haven't and you want to watch Eddie shred for a solid 10 minutes that should be your next watch.
Happy Haunakwanzmas (or whatever variety of seasonal cheer you may go in for). Looking forward to seeing what you've got in store for 2020.
5150 from live without a net.
At Chris G
I think I’m right there with you. I’m a DLR era fan first, but I think the best van Hagar album is most definitely F.U.C.K.
No synthesizers. Straight up rock. The piano on “right now” was certainly called for.
Awesome, was hoping you all would do this one soon! “Panama” is another timeless Van Halen classic.
Everyone knows how good EVH is, and Diamond Dave is the essence of cool and one of the best front men ever. Not the best vocals in existence, but perfect. What doesn't get commented on is the rhythm section. Alex is a monster, and Michael Anthony is one of the best high harmonies in the business and thumps on that bass.
Check out Hot For Teacher.
ok, you want a banger. Off the 1st album: "on Fire"
Awesome song, but should have been longer
Ya, still thinkin' I'm The One! Slap your Grandma Banger!
... Pete Townsend once said: " ...rock & roll doesn't solve your problems; but it does allow you to sorta dance on top of them for a bit..." That's what I like about this song; it allows you to vent.
Great upload! Live version in Oakland '81 will knock your socks off.....
Arguably, their best album! '81 was a vintage year!!! "Wow", is right!!
Here we go baby...classic VH Running with the Devil next for sure. Shows off more bass.
Considering that's THE easiest bassline you could play. Basically anyone who can keep a steady tempo can play it :D
I love this album so much. It’s by far my favorite album of theirs. That killer bass makes it so much heavier and so full
My suggestion for a Double Feature - "You really got me" by the Kinks and then the Van Halen cover.
Van Halen off the chain?
"On Fire"
"I'm The One"
"Atomic Punk"
"Outta Love Again"
"Sinner's Swing"
"Everybody Wants Some"
"Tora! Tora!/Loss of Control"
"Hot For Teacher"
"Chinatown"
"Bullethead"
"As Is"
"Honeybabysweetiedoll"
I'm the One - Van Halen I
Beautiful Girls - Van Halen II
Romeo Delight - Women and Children First
So This Is Love? - Fair Warning
The Full Bug - Diver Down
Panama - 1984
Having seen Van Halen on their 1st 2 tours their music was fast catchy and fun. David Lee Roth was their vocal signature. His stage performances were highly arrogant. His lyrical style was like a Las Vegas stage act. The band truly does rock but the songs are all dedicated to pop radio culture.
Running With The Devil
Ain't Talking About Love
Everybody Wants Some
If you want Van Halen less contained, I'd go with "Outta Love Again"
Everybody Wants Some or The Cradle Will Rock.
Two of the best tunes from Van Halen
How about Ice Cream Man off their first album?
Try Girl Gone Bad. A very unique sounding song of theirs with cool transitions and time changes.
Or House of Pain
I'm the one- van halen
The guitar is beyond ridiculous.
Their best song if you ask me
Love the review guys. You should check out "In A Simple Rhyme" - that song is on a different level for a lot of die-hard VH fans, and I think you would dig the musicality. Try "Panama" if you want a banger that's also a big hit. Oh, and "Ice Cream Man" would be perfect for the next drunk reaction show!
Fuck Panama,sorry,just my opinion...
I promise you the two songs to listen too that has everything you would ever want all wrapped into two songs from VH from the David Lee Roth era are “ Girls Gone Bad “ and “ Hot for Teacher “ both off the LP 1984, the vocals, bass, drums and amazing guitar work and solos from Eddie !!! WoW !! In fact the entire 1984 LP is VH most mature refined DLR era album. I saw the 1984 tour in Miami !
Van halen songs that are more off the chain:
Ice Cream Man
On Fire
Atomic Punk
Everybody Wants Some
Take Your Whiskey Home
Mean Street
Loss of Control
Unchained is one of those songs where Dave would interact with the audience during that interlude part, hey man that suit is you... .
That phrase by the way became a thing back then, also, I like the way the line runs up the back of those stockings. Dave was quite the character, dudes wanted to be him, chicks literally threw themselves at him, you should check out some of his solo vids like Just a Gigolo.
Ive seen the original lineup once, Dave solo band with Steve Vai etc, Eat Em and Smile album, once (was amazing show), Dave touring with Sammy Hagar after Hagar got booted out of VH, and Van Halen reunited once, which was also a great show, Eddies son on Bass, no Michael though. I couldnt do Van Hagar.
This is a great list
"Little Dreamer" is the one you're banging for!!
Yes!!!!
Next up for Van Halen - " Atomic Punk" - "Everybody Wants Some" - "House of Pain"
Some of the best guitar tone ever laid to tape. Brutal.
"I'm the One" hands down
Interesting tidbit about the bridge where DLR makes the comment, "take look at this. Man, that suit is you. You'll get some leg tonight for sure," and the guy comes back with, "come on, Dave, gimme a break." That was totally ad libbed and real. While the band was recording "Unchained" (the used to record bands live back in those days), one of the engineers came into the control room dressed in a full suit. As kind of a joke, Dave used the intercom to the control room and uttered those famous words, figuring they'd just redo the take. The engineer responded and it was caught on tape. And the "one break, coming up," was a perfect segue into the chorus, made up on the spot. Everyone thought it was such a brilliant chance thing that they decided to keep it. Now everyone thinks it was written that way, but not at all. It's weird how cool things like that just happen sometimes. Unfortunately, now that bands mostly record instrumental tracks separately, you don't get that interaction between vocalist and band, and that's one reason why so much of what you hear on the radio these days is boring.
"Hot For Teacher" is the off the chain song you're lookin' for.
Lot that song
I second that! Hot for Teacher tore up the radio waves and MTV back then....
Fair Warning is their best album imo. Eddie is incredible on every track
Fair Warning is touted as Van Halen's best album by most die hard fans, It's dark, its dirty, it's fun, its everything VH was about all wrapped into this record.
totally agree. It was the first one i bought when i was 10 back in 81.....and it remains far and away my favorite.
"Hear About It Later" is the best VH song ever. I will not be taking questions at this time.
FAIR WARNING maybe the best album ever. It’s hard to argue
Nope. Their self titled debut album blows this album out of the water and so does 1984.
Base, Anthony Michael - Guitar, Eddie Van Halen (RIP 2020) - Drums, Alex Van Halen - Front Man, David Lee Roth. I grew up with this band (my dad had every album - even the Van hagars) This was always one of my favs! 10/10 .. btw this is coming from a 77' baby!🙌😁😉
Running With The Devil is awesome, do that one! Rating; 9.9999999999999999
Ain't Talking About Love . Came out in 78 and changed the rock world.
"Running with the devil"
9.5 for me. Dave’s bridge knocks it down for me (especially after all these years), while the unsung instrumental layers breaking down and building up throughout the song take it from mere radio friendly hit to an epic rocker.
You really need to listen to some Grand Funk railroad....especially the live version of “Inside Looking Out!” They sold out Shea stadium faster than the Beatles. Mark Farner is a legend!
The first time I heard Van Halen, my friend put on “Runnin’ With The Devil”, then came “Eruption”, “You Really Got Me” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love. Wow! That changed guitar forever! 🎸
A&A - I'm with Andy on this rating. Musically a banger, but lyrically clunky? Diamond Dave IS cheeky and "Don't ask permission". lol He does what he wants to do! Strong start to week - Keep 'em coming! Thanks for a bangin' start to day. Have a great Monday fellas! :)
First time I ever saw the opening act blow the headliner away was when VH opened for Black Sabbath just before they got big. We had never heard of them and the audience was so blown away they were called back for an encore, Never saw that before or since. Amazing show. "Hot for Teacher" may be a tune you'd like, especially since you're still of age to have hot teachers. Banger.
There's a great interview with DLR where he talks about coming up doing music and theater in school being a fantastic backgroud to be a rock star. Growing up competing for first seat in band class trained them to perform correctly on cue.
BTW, VH never really goes off script. They do tight, compact songwriting and they kill it.
Every.
Single.
Time.
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Guys, here are some "OFF THE CHAIN" Bangers by the Mighty, Mighty, Van Halen. I'M THE ONE, ATOMIC PUNK, I'M ON FIRE, ROMEO'S DELIGHT, FOOLS, LOSS OF CONTROL, THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, BOTTOMS UP. These are some of the bangers that made VH legendary. They really show off their musical talent on these tracks. 🔥🔥🔥
Do “I’m The One” Van Halen 1
And Feel Your Love Tonight
Favorite version of "Everybody Wants Some" In the John Cusack film "Better off dead" (1985) claymation scene of a hamburger playing Ed's Frankenstein guitar...good 80's movie as well.
The first 4 VH albums defined rock/metal for...20 years, maybe?
The best part of VH is that everyone got their part. Heavy drums, heavy bass, EVH riding high and vocals. It all worked. VH!!
It's was a great time to be 16.
The most underrated part of every VH song is Michael Anthony’s harmony vocals.
Off the chain song would be "On Fire" by Van Halen...:)
Van Halen has an acoustic version of "Panama" that shreds. David Lee Roth did a lot of improvising during live shows and this recording is a perfect example of his crazy and rocking personality.
If you want straight up rock- list to AC/DC “let there be rock” live. Make sure that Bon Scott is the singer.
I saw 2 Bobble Heads in a car window that looked like these guys!
Today's under-reacted recommendation: Rock Steady by Bad Company.
The best thing about that bridge, " .....hey dave gimmie a break" is how DLR demonstrated he was able to be goofy, but still rock your socks off.
Check out Intruder/Pretty Woman!!
...I just noticed....after listening....how much "cymbals action" is going on through Alex Van Halen in the song. Lots... he's crushing the cymbals . And yes the bass guitar is very "meaty" .
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love. Kicks ass, as does their entire first album.
The thing I love about you guys is that you love music like the rest of your subscribers do. I was in high school when Van Halen was at its peak. I know people always gravitate to their era, but you guys know music. That's why I so love watching you guys.
If you like this, listen to "Yankee Rose" by David Lee Roth
Yeah the Greatest Gift of all time is hearing great classic rock.!
You guys would love AC/DC's "Walk All Over You".
You can't forget Michael Anthony with those backing vocals and that amazing bass 🎤🎶🎸
Guys you should react to Alice In Chains! Maybe you already have, but if you haven't you have to because they're awesome! Man In The Box and Rooster are two really good songs!
In the middle of this song, David Lee Roth makes fun of an executive that walked into the studio while they were recording it ("that suit is YOU..."). Roth would add commentary on a separate track while the band played the instrumental parts, and his comments were sometimes added to the mix ("Everybody Wants Some" is an example). The voice that says, "Come on, Dave, gimme a break" is their producer, Ted Templeman.
When Van Halen released their album 1984, they crossed over to the Pop realm, but Fair Warning (released in 1981, the same year Eddie Van Halen married Valerie Bertinelli) was very much a rock album. No singles were released from the album, but "Unchained" got lots of airplay on Album Oriented Rock (AOR) stations, which were prevalent at the time, and endured as a live favorite for the band.
Van Halen made a video for this song, but the band barely cooperated as they had no interest in the medium. MTV had recently launched, so Van Halen's label hired the director Bruce Gowers to shoot one of their concerts and turn it into a video. He shot the concert, but the band provided no additional lighting on stage. Gowers handed the footage off to Robert Lombard, who owned a production company and pieced together the clip. The band loved the results and decided to make more videos. Their next one, which they had Lombard direct, was for their cover of "(Oh) Pretty Woman."
Ice Cream Man, Hot For Teacher, The Full Bug
U need hear ice cream man
A friend went to a VH show back in the late 70s and described a Michael Anthony bass solo as sounding like a dive-bombing Stuka, and that the loudness, intensity, and concussion from said bass solo made his heart skip a beat! Now...THAT's rock 'n' roll! :D
This was a radio hit and like “Panama” it was and is overplayed on the radio. Take a listen to “Hear About It Later” off the same album and “Little Guitars” from Diver Down.
Yes for Little Guitars.
And yes again for Little Guitars. Played on a (you guessed it!) Little Guitar!
Loved Diver Down
Yes. Little Guitars
Unchained was absolutely not a radio hit.
That's why Fair Warning was the worst selling VH album....because the songs were just flat out awesome rock and none of them was a surefire single hit.
Unchained is arguably their greatest song....and it never even cracked the top 10 on the mainstream rock billboard chart.
It was not overplayed, or it would have been much higher than #13 at the time.
And yes i agree they should listen to Hear About it Later and Little Guitars....plus Secrets and So this is love?
I’ve listened to every Van Halen song 1000s of times. Romeo Delight is their best song
Mike Couch "Romeo Delight" will either get you a speeding ticket or lose your hearing. You can never turn it up loud enough, such a clean sound. Lots of great VH songs, this one ranks very high for me too.
Try "Jamie's Cryin' ". I don't think you'll be disappointed
This was driving up and down the beach music...drinking beer...seeing everybody...wasted having a blast!!!!!!!
One foot out the door. Same album.
Romeo Delight, Light Up the Sky, Fools, In a Simple Rhyme, I’m the One, One Foot out the Door. On Fire also but it’s so short. Many times used as opener in concert as was Romeo Delight, with that classic line “We’re in for a very long night”
Try Van Halen-Light Up The Sky
He is Mr. Charisma in person. Seen them twice and he can work an audience. They were always great.
Notice no no has mentiond anything about "new" VH / Sammy days. They were ok but never the same sound as the old stuff
Exactly
It just wasn't as special to me...it didn't really stand out IMHO
“Come on Dave give me a break” “one break coming up” .......so great!
if you are lookin for a song from VH that is off the chain, probably I'm the One is your best bet.
Michael Anthony absolutely blows it up with his deep bass riffs !
This is my favorite VH album. Raw, dark, heavy. I will say I always hated the breakdown. 'You'll get some leg tonight for sure'. Just thought it took the momentum out of the song. Just my opinion. Still a good song. Dirty Movies may be my fave on this though. Now the breakdown in that, works. Great stuff guys!
Know what you mean, but the song came out when I was in high school, so I've always just viewed the break through that joking, adolescent mindset. Which they probably did, too.
Basically that whole bit is a long way to go for a "break" joke. But it's classic Dave
Great song! 9.5
This is one of those songs that usually gets the majority vote amongst VH fans.
I’ve been a VH fan since 1978. If I had to pick just one of their songs that is the perfect representation of the band I would say it is “Hear About It Later” 10.0 off the album ‘Fair Warning’
*This part goes to Andy who was interested in an “off the chain” banger.
I gave this much thought and here you go:
“Atomic Punk”
“Light Up The Sky”
Honorable mentioned:
“Romeo Delight”
“Fools”
These four tunes are less likely to be radio friendly and are bangers! 🤘🏼
I hope some fellas in here will back me up when I request a very underrated band called XYZ who's dirty guitar player has the most insane guitar tone I think I've ever heard, I hope som Van Halen fans know what I'm talking about. So dirty yet so clean. The song "Face down in the gutter" is so god damn catchy and that riff is so raw you'll want to bite the head off an innocent rabbit so I hope you'll listen to that song.
Trust me, a random comment amongst other comments.
XYZ put out 2 of the most underrated rock of the hair era. Face Down In The Gutter is a blistering banger!
Digging deep here but pretty sure I have a 12" single of a song called 'nice day to die (??)' by them....came in a poster bag....picture disc...all coming back to me now
Impeccable rhythm guitar work by Eddie here. Pure tone.
One of the coolest intro guitar riffs of all time! Been my phone ring tone since ring tones were invented
Ice cream man! Or hot for a teacher
“Romeo Delight”...a banger from Women and Children First
“Push Comes To Shove”...change of pace funky song with one of Eddie’s tastiest solos ever from Fair Warning
I’m telling you guys lighting up the sky and somebody get me a doctor unbelievable