"Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" is my favorite VH song! I was 19 when their debut album was released in 1978. The one and only time I saw VH live was in '78 in San Diego on a Sunday night when they opened for Black Sabbath. They were so energetic and fun. When Sabbath took the stage, the audience was too hyped up to get into it. I remember Ozzy screaming something like, "It's fucking Sunday! Come on!" An awesome rock memory from this old school hippie chick🐥 ✌😽
I saw them live in London in 1978, supporting Black Sabbath. Most of us had not heard of them. These four guys appeared on stage, dressed in jeans and t-shirts and absolutely blew the roof off the Hammersmith Odeon. In fact, they were so loud to start with, we couldn't hear them in such a small venue. Then, someone came over and said, "if you go into the toilets, you can hear them clearly". So, we all crowded into the toilets. Security came and asked us why we were in there, like it was the worst drug deal in the world going down or something. We told them and they asked Van Halen to turn it down a bit. Then, we saw what they were really made of. Unforgettable.
The drummer is an absolute beast who is overshadowed by the guitarist. They happen to be brothers Eddie Van Halen on guitar and Alex Van Halen on drums. Alex is easily a top-five top 10 all-time rock drummers and in the early 80s the year end review magazines when they did the best of it was always either one or two between Alex van Halen and Neil Peart from rush!! Alex is so underrated. In any other band he would be the star member but do you happen to have a little brother that was a guitar virtuoso
Supposedly, this was Eddie and Dave's shout-out to first wave punk at the time. Since punks didn't sing love songs like other rock bands, they "ain't talkin' 'bout love." And since punk songs are simple, Eddie got by on this track alternating just between an open A chord and an open G chord. But of course, being Eddie Van Halen, he found a way to make a two-chord song sound amazing.
They wrote heavy rock songs that were friendly to the commercial stations formats. Which added to their popularity. YES! UNCHAINED! Diggin the background. ✌🤘
The song captures you at the opening riff and doesn't bother to let go. When the song originally hit the airwaves my ears were there to say HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am old, saw Van Halen in 76- 77 on the Sunset Strip, magic mountain, backyard parties with 500 people, then I saw them on the BIG STAGE 78 79 80 81 82 84 MTV videos, US festival, I saw that little band from Pasadena become KINGS OF THE HARD ROCK WORLD, right before my eyes...i grew up in the 70's hearing about "i saw jim morrison, or i saw hendrix".... I saw Teenage Guitar God Edward Van Halen , blast his way to the top with HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.. Van Halen spent 5 years playing anyplace , anytime 7 days a week and grinded like animals.....I remember buying my local bands 1st album and getting goosebumps , like OMG MY BOYS SOUND LIKE THE BIG BOYS.. we could not believe the way they sounded on a record,... we were shocked !!!! look at the Cover !! lol " They look fuckin ROCKIN" almost like a local boxer you see fighting in cheap tents locally, sayin, " that dude is badass, " going to more of his local fights, cheering as he gets better and better, Then, you see him on TV, and everybody is cheering at the local pubs, Then he hits World Championships, multiple Belts, Magazines, huge pay per view world famous , Top of the mountain, thats how we felt About Van Halen, the Soundtrack to my teens, and a generation of teens in the 80's, was a band I saw as a kid down the Block. RIP EDWARD
Eddie was a true innovator. You can walk down this road for the rest of the year and then some and not be disappointed. Unchained is fantastic next choice. I actually liked the background with the VH symbol. Looks like we have a convert here. 😁 It was bound to happen.
Youve mentioned liking the guitar tone several times; Search "The Brown Sound" here on youtube and youll find several videos talking about EVH's guitar sound.
Not only is he noted for his exploration of tapping and his own individual style, but also for his tone....which has been called the 'brown sound'...I don't know who called it that first but I know that it is a sound of grit and smooth.....it's just awesome on recordings and live....thanks for doing these tribute posts man...Peace.
Hey Jay Rah, A Definitive Van Halen cut, they rock and always will. Van Halen's 1st album, VH1, was what it's all about when it comes to rock. Eddie will be missed, he is with the Father now, not so bad. I like the intro, outro. The image of the album art on the green screen is nice, your channel is evolving, sweet. Jay, I'm a 60 year old simple white dude, nothing special, who was not raised to see "color", as it were. During the height of the civil rights movement, around 1967, when my Twin and I were 7, after June 10th, our best friend was a young African American, our age, named Tony, never forgot him. He was welcomed at our Grandma's house who lived in Seattle, Washington, state, and, we were welcomed in his home as well. It it still a fond memory I will cherish till I pass, which could be sooner than I think, as I just had, no joke, 12 little heart attacks and a Stent installed. Doing good, resting up as this was only last week, starting on the 13th. Be good, love and forgive other's and yourself, if need be. All the best from Oregon, C.
The late 1970s Van Halen moved the needle - they ushered in the changeover from old timey 70s guitar-rock to what became 80s glam metal/big hair rock bands.
Jay Rah, you may remember rapper Tone Loc. He put out a song called Wild Thing in 1989. On Wild Thing the main hook riff is a sample of Eddie and Alex from the song Jamie's Crying off this album. Eddie never was asked permission or paid. When he heard the tune on the radio and heard his guitar and Alex's drums. He phoned the label and said 'You could have at least thanked us'! Which they hadn't.
I grew up with this cassette playing in my cassette player in my car. I would cruise around looking for some fun and listen to VH and Foreigner. RIP Eddie V. Thanks for the memories Jay
Eddie Van Halen built his owen guitar out of several other guitars it was nicknamed Franknstrat.He rewired his guitar pick ups for sound he also tricked out his guitar so it wouldn't go out of tune while he played it. Eddie couldn't afford pedals so he had to lurn to create the sound others would been able to with the help of equipment he also rebuild his amps for a sound difference and developed a style of playing so he could be unique 😉
Beautiful! The tones and the dynamics in the breakdown re-entry are spot-on! Glad you liked it and wanted more. Think you should check out Atomic Punk, Mean Street, Somebody Get Me A Doctor and Unchained. Peace ✌️
This is one of those songs that when I hear it on the radio the volume goes way up. I recommend Ice Cream Man next. I like the recommendation from another commenter ,Jamie's Crying as well. Of course there are so many songs to choose from.
So good to see my man Jay back ! Thank god ! After when you do "Running With The Devil by Van Halen You'll make my day doing a reaction video to this song called "Panic" by Anthrax
He actually has a patent on the device he invented to place on his guitar that would allow him to play it with both hands more freely. When I find the link to it again I'll post it here for whoever wants to check it out. Pretty amazing!
As always, great reaction. You're my go to reaction channel. You should check out, "I'm the One" and "Unchained". Eddie shreds from start to finish in "I'm the One". Fast upbeat tempo. And "Unchained" has one of the greatest opening riffs in rock. It is simple but chunky as hell. It's a powerful, driving riff.
I’m the One and On Fire are heavier imho - but Atomic Punk is awesome- my favorite least played off that album is “Feel your love tonight”- that is a great song
If you are doing “unchained” you should check out “Sinners Swing” and “Dirty Movies” from the Fair Warning album- just on your own time- hell- if you dig VH you may as well take a day and jam their first 6 studio albums straight through- in order- Van Halen I, Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, Diver Down, and 1984. That takes care of the David Lee Roth era (except their final album)
those riffs are straight outta the netherlands and indonesia...EVH's father was a great musician...he made music that required people to come up with new notes, no joking...as for the background: put up some beautiful dancing women
This was fresh in 1978!! 🤩 I can still listen to it anytime though. Timeless!!
Yes Rebecca always on point!😍❤
I am the only boomer who is not a rock music guy - this is my fav' Van Halen song & my fav' rock-guitar song.
*JAMIE'S CRYIN'* Does nobody remember this VH song? It had tons of radio play, had good lyrics, and of course music.
If you've heard any Tone Loc at all, some of Jamie's Cryin will sound familiar
@@michaeldpotter1 I had Tone Loc, Lōc-ed After Dark on tape. It was a good album. Do you mean the drums on the start of Wild Thing?
@@R777-RLM yes, and some guitar.
@@R777-RLM and when I said "you", I meant people in general. Not just you specifically. Sorry for the confusion.
@@michaeldpotter1 OK. Also, thank you for saying about the guitar parts in the song.
3 minutes are not enough, no truer words have been spoken. RIP King Edward...
"I'm The One", is one of the best tracks in the history of rock.
Eddie is off the charts from start to finish.
Agreed, 100%. My favorite VH song, hands down. Eddie's playing is insane on that one.
That is probably the truth yes
"Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" is a song that launched a thousand rocks bands or more. Fire!
"Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" is my favorite VH song! I was 19 when their debut album was released in 1978. The one and only time I saw VH live was in '78 in San Diego on a Sunday night when they opened for Black Sabbath. They were so energetic and fun. When Sabbath took the stage, the audience was too hyped up to get into it. I remember Ozzy screaming something like, "It's fucking Sunday! Come on!" An awesome rock memory from this old school hippie chick🐥 ✌😽
That's awesome! Memories like that are what life's all about.
Yes! I was almost 10. This has been my fave VH sing since around 1980 when I first heard it.
One of the most memorable riffs in rock history.
I saw them live in London in 1978, supporting Black Sabbath. Most of us had not heard of them. These four guys appeared on stage, dressed in jeans and t-shirts and absolutely blew the roof off the Hammersmith Odeon. In fact, they were so loud to start with, we couldn't hear them in such a small venue. Then, someone came over and said, "if you go into the toilets, you can hear them clearly". So, we all crowded into the toilets. Security came and asked us why we were in there, like it was the worst drug deal in the world going down or something. We told them and they asked Van Halen to turn it down a bit. Then, we saw what they were really made of. Unforgettable.
The drummer is an absolute beast who is overshadowed by the guitarist. They happen to be brothers Eddie Van Halen on guitar and Alex Van Halen on drums. Alex is easily a top-five top 10 all-time rock drummers and in the early 80s the year end review magazines when they did the best of it was always either one or two between Alex van Halen and Neil Peart from rush!! Alex is so underrated. In any other band he would be the star member but do you happen to have a little brother that was a guitar virtuoso
You n me the only ones that pay attention to the bass...thanks bro
That's why they say him and Hendrix are rocks biggest game changer
Don't forget about Stevie Ray, but I hear yeah bro.
Eddie rocks my band since I was 11 and I'm 57 Halen always rocked good job
My favorite song.....OF ALL TIME!!! Loved it for over 40 years when I heard it for the first time and it still sends chills up my back!
Supposedly, this was Eddie and Dave's shout-out to first wave punk at the time. Since punks didn't sing love songs like other rock bands, they "ain't talkin' 'bout love." And since punk songs are simple, Eddie got by on this track alternating just between an open A chord and an open G chord. But of course, being Eddie Van Halen, he found a way to make a two-chord song sound amazing.
Yes, A minor and G major with the guitar tuned down a half step.
Hang em high from diver down was Alex Van Halen best drums.
I lived this in Brooklyn New York. We were wild.
Glockparty
This is the album that put them on the map, great song off an album that changed Rock music forever. Great reaction.
This track really showcases EVH's dynamics. It was all in his fingers and attack, especially considering the volume he cranked his amps to.
They wrote heavy rock songs that were friendly to the commercial stations formats. Which added to their popularity. YES! UNCHAINED! Diggin the background. ✌🤘
Check out Atomic Punk, On Fire, I'm the One, and Ice Cream Man... the whole first album is heat.
Summer 1980: I heard a right-after-their-concert live review on the radio from Detroit. The local DJ said: "This (V.H.) is the band of the 80s."
The song captures you at the opening riff and doesn't bother to let go. When the song originally hit the airwaves my ears were there to say HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am old, saw Van Halen in 76- 77 on the Sunset Strip, magic mountain, backyard parties with 500 people, then I saw them on the BIG STAGE
78 79 80 81 82 84 MTV videos, US festival, I saw that little band from Pasadena become KINGS OF THE HARD ROCK WORLD, right before my eyes...i grew up in the 70's hearing about "i saw jim morrison, or i saw hendrix".... I saw Teenage Guitar God Edward Van Halen , blast his way to the top with HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.. Van Halen spent 5 years playing anyplace , anytime 7 days a week and grinded like animals.....I remember buying my local bands 1st album and getting goosebumps , like OMG MY BOYS SOUND LIKE THE BIG BOYS.. we could not believe the way they sounded on a record,... we were shocked !!!! look at the Cover !! lol " They look fuckin ROCKIN"
almost like a local boxer you see fighting in cheap tents locally, sayin, " that dude is badass, " going to more of his local fights, cheering as he gets better and better, Then, you see him on TV, and everybody is cheering at the local pubs, Then he hits World Championships, multiple Belts, Magazines, huge pay per view world famous , Top of the mountain, thats how we felt About Van Halen, the Soundtrack to my teens, and a generation of teens in the 80's, was a band I saw as a kid down the Block. RIP EDWARD
I really love this particular background!
My all time favorite Van Halen tune!!! RIP Eddie!!!
This and Running With The Devil are my faves. I love your reactions. Spot on.
Eddie was a true innovator. You can walk down this road for the rest of the year and then some and not be disappointed. Unchained is fantastic next choice. I actually liked the background with the VH symbol. Looks like we have a convert here. 😁 It was bound to happen.
"Hear About it Later" and "In a Simple Rhyme" are two of my favorite deep cuts.
Such a great song! With one of the coolest breakdowns ever!
Love the band decal backdrop soooo much!!!! Looks amazing!
Youve mentioned liking the guitar tone several times; Search "The Brown Sound" here on youtube and youll find several videos talking about EVH's guitar sound.
Ya, Rick Beato’s channel.
th-cam.com/video/juA98y_nMv0/w-d-xo.html
@@agresticumbra Rick is THE man. Dude knows his stuff and gives fascinating insight on music.
They all loved playing.
They were just having fun.
Not only is he noted for his exploration of tapping and his own individual style, but also for his tone....which has been called the 'brown sound'...I don't know who called it that first but I know that it is a sound of grit and smooth.....it's just awesome on recordings and live....thanks for doing these tribute posts man...Peace.
What a great band to party to. Some of those licks have an Indie Rock sound. One of my faves from them. Great reaction akso brother.
Hey Jay Rah, A Definitive Van Halen cut, they rock and always will. Van Halen's 1st album, VH1, was what it's all about when it comes to rock. Eddie will be missed, he is with the Father now, not so bad. I like the intro, outro. The image of the album art on the green screen is nice, your channel is evolving, sweet. Jay, I'm a 60 year old simple white dude, nothing special, who was not raised to see "color", as it were. During the height of the civil rights movement, around 1967, when my Twin and I were 7, after June 10th, our best friend was a young African American, our age, named Tony, never forgot him. He was welcomed at our Grandma's house who lived in Seattle, Washington, state, and, we were welcomed in his home as well. It it still a fond memory I will cherish till I pass, which could be sooner than I think, as I just had, no joke, 12 little heart attacks and a Stent installed. Doing good, resting up as this was only last week, starting on the 13th. Be good, love and forgive other's and yourself, if need be. All the best from Oregon, C.
The screen is lit. Love it Jay.
Keep rockin
You are the best reaction video dude around bar none. Thank GOD your back /Keep rockin
Eddie was soooo damn good. This guitar track was done in one take with no overdubs!!!
Little Dreamer from this same first album is a great track. Angelic backing harmonies, a spicy riff, and great lead vocals.
This entire album, along with AC/DC's Back in Black, are the two best produced albums out there. Headphones mandatory.
I,m the One is Great too!
Yes. Yes it is.
My favorite oldy ( Mean Street ) sick riffs ...
Never been a big VH fan but this song, is by far my favorite they ever did.
The late 1970s Van Halen moved the needle - they ushered in the changeover from old timey 70s guitar-rock to what became 80s glam metal/big hair rock bands.
Your hittin everything man.
One of the best openings ever, fun to play when I manage to do it correctly
The background is great!
You're back! 😊💖
Check out “I’m the One” with the band and then check out the isolated guitar track. This is the epitome of EVH
" you know you're semi good lookin" . one of the coldest lines in a song ever. haha
Great song and great reaction.
Such a tight ass band and Alex really put in the drum work on this straight up rocker
Jay Rah, you may remember rapper Tone Loc. He put out a song called Wild Thing in 1989. On Wild Thing the main hook riff is a sample of Eddie and Alex from the song Jamie's Crying off this album. Eddie never was asked permission or paid. When he heard the tune on the radio and heard his guitar and Alex's drums. He phoned the label and said 'You could have at least thanked us'!
Which they hadn't.
I grew up with this cassette playing in my cassette player in my car. I would cruise around looking for some fun and listen to VH and Foreigner. RIP Eddie V. Thanks for the memories Jay
Eddie Van Halen built his owen guitar out of several other guitars it was nicknamed Franknstrat.He rewired his guitar pick ups for sound he also tricked out his guitar so it wouldn't go out of tune while he played it. Eddie couldn't afford pedals so he had to lurn to create the sound others would been able to with the help of equipment he also rebuild his amps for a sound difference and developed a style of playing so he could be unique 😉
My favorite VH jam! Background is fire!
Glad to see ya son ,early van Halen is always good man
Hey man. You and Father and son Reactions are my 2 favs. I remember you said you are collabing with them! I can’t wait! When will it be?
Soon my friend
I love to see well produced rock n roll translate to people that haven't heard it. It's powerful and the Hooks grab you.
I recommend your next Van Halen song to be “Running With the Devil”
Amen Kyle!
Van Halen this is love
Beautiful! The tones and the dynamics in the breakdown re-entry are spot-on! Glad you liked it and wanted more. Think you should check out Atomic Punk, Mean Street, Somebody Get Me A Doctor and Unchained. Peace ✌️
Love the background man! Have you listened to Van Halen playing Poundcake? Eddie used a cordless drill on his guitar at the beginning of the song.
Great choice!
This is one of my absolute favorites ! Atomic Punk
really shows how awesome they were
Whole first album is 🔥🔥🔥
I luv the background 😉
This is one of those songs that when I hear it on the radio the volume goes way up. I recommend Ice Cream Man next. I like the recommendation from another commenter ,Jamie's Crying as well. Of course there are so many songs to choose from.
Was at their first tour for this album and they opened for Black Sabbath in 78 I think man David Lee did a lot of screaming and Eddie tore it up
Your doing great....background is cool....love your reactions....VH my favorite.....thanks for video...gotta try VH " light up the sky"
And the Cradle will Rock is awesome, cause it's got some cool electric piano stashed in the back.
Real cool with the background.👍🏼🎸🎼👻☠️🤟🏼
This whole album slaps! Check out "I'm The One" if you want a real wild ride musically!
"Ice Cream Man " is a fun time by them.
Look at the original video and check out the blue angles flying to that song.Just awsome
Love the backgrounds
I'm 57. I get a kick watchin' you get off on songs I grew up with. Rock on bro'!
This song is pure fire!!! When I first heard VH, this the song was it! All of the other rock bands that I liked faded away...
Another great Van Halen song that opens with some dope drumming is Unchained
Awesome background!
Smooth Ride..... I've been 😎 to the edge
I dig the logo in the background. Using the album cover from the song you’re reacting to would be cool! Great reaction as always man!
I like the background on this.
1st album all bangers 🤘🤘🤘
Back ground looks great
🙏🏼❤️We Love “You” Jay,,, Don’t Change A Thing, & The Green Screen Looks Fantastic,,, Thank You...
Listen To Van Halen’s “The Full Bug”.
Atomic Punk..is a great song to checkout 👏🔥💯👍
Do UNCHAINED LIVE. Oakland 81. So crazy!
One my first Love 💘
The guitar solo is doubled with an electric sitar, gives it a unique sound.
So good to see my man Jay back !
Thank god !
After when you do "Running With The Devil by Van Halen
You'll make my day doing a reaction video to this song called "Panic" by Anthrax
He actually has a patent on the device he invented to place on his guitar that would allow him to play it with both hands more freely. When I find the link to it again I'll post it here for whoever wants to check it out. Pretty amazing!
AWESOMNESS!!!!
As always, great reaction. You're my go to reaction channel. You should check out, "I'm the One" and "Unchained". Eddie shreds from start to finish in "I'm the One". Fast upbeat tempo. And "Unchained" has one of the greatest opening riffs in rock. It is simple but chunky as hell. It's a powerful, driving riff.
My favorite VH song of all.
Try "Atomic Punk". Its the heaviest track on that VH debut album.
I’m the One and On Fire are heavier imho - but Atomic Punk is awesome- my favorite least played off that album is “Feel your love tonight”- that is a great song
If you are doing “unchained” you should check out “Sinners Swing” and “Dirty Movies” from the Fair Warning album- just on your own time- hell- if you dig VH you may as well take a day and jam their first 6 studio albums straight through- in order- Van Halen I, Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, Diver Down, and 1984. That takes care of the David Lee Roth era (except their final album)
I'm rockin with the green screen. 👍
Eddie was 23 here
Kinda dig the background matching the video.
those riffs are straight outta the netherlands and indonesia...EVH's father was a great musician...he made music that required people to come up with new notes, no joking...as for the background: put up some beautiful dancing women
This one is a great one. I even liked the 2 live crew song that sampled this riff. I believe it's called The Fu(# Shop.
That's my favorite VH song. I love the tone and the repeated riff. Not so much finger tapping and shreading but just beautiful, clean guitar playing.