Eddie gets all the talk but Alex's drums on this album are perfection! Not to mention Michael Anthony's voice complimenting Dave. It's such a signature sound.
He was using Simmons drums for the first time on this album. They were alot harder and Ed said actually made Alex's hands hurt. Alex shined on VH2 and this album especially.
DROP DEAD LEGS , from this album, a deep track, captures all that was great about Van Halen as a foursome. Plus the solo comes at the end of song, rare. Hope you gentlemen can find time to Rock it.
Criminally underrated song. This is my favourite song of the entire span of what I call the classic Van Halen era; from Van Halen I to 1984. I never get tired of listening to it.
I remember it like it's yesterday. The year is 1984, I'm sitting in the dark with nothing but the glow from my Sony stereo system, listening to this album (vinyl that is) with headphones. I swear I can still smell the stereo system when I hear these songs. It was a great time to be alive.
Nothing like the smell of a heated stereo receiver. I can still recall walking into crazy Eddies or Newmark and Lewis to buy stereo equipment. The green glow of the lights and the smell of the components was heavenly
Another banger off of this album is “Drop Dead Legs” which has an awesome outro !! AirPlay Beats knows great music and I love watching you 2 react to my favorite band …Keep those Van Halen reactions coming !
Such a cool song...And a curve pitch for Van Halen. Also the fact that "I'll Wait" featured writing contributions from Michael McDonald gives the song a different kind of feel. Eddie and the crew were def. swinging for something out of the norm for them.
What is extra special is that was "his" riff so he was the one pitching it to the rest of the skeptical band. He really wanted to expand and be known as a musician and not just a great guitar player.
I grew up with this album and it was my introduction to the band before I delved into their catalog. I remember a lot of long time fans were freaked out about all the keyboards that had never been found on the previous albums, at least not to this extent, but I loved this album and it’s their last one with Roth before they made a major change with Hagar. A lot of fans weren’t happy with that either.
Dave once said, "Everyone has a little Van Halen inside them." So yep, it's in your blood! LOL This is a great tune. Great songwriting and great creativity with the sound.
What The Beatles were to the 60’s, Led Zeppelin was to the 70”s, and Van Halen brought us into the rock of the 80”s. No hair bands, punk or new wave…ROCK!ING in the 80’s and then Aerosmith returned for 90’s ROCK. In my opinion… Then came 90”s Grunge, which is a whole new genre. Love listening to La and Che. Thank you!
I probably played this song more than any other on the album, just because you heard the others on the radio more. The drums carry this song. Alex wasn't messing around here, pretty simple but straight up and in your face. Love it!
This got a lot a spins on the jukebox at the local Putt-Putt arcade gameroom when I was a young adult and is my fave on the album. I just recently discovered it was Eddie on the synth and was his riff he came up with.
GREAT reaction guys!!! This song has ALWAYS been my fave off of 1984! Course I loved Jump, Panama, Hot For Teacher, House of Pain, etc...but there was something about the synth vibe & darkness of this song that just jived with me (and I was 5 when my sister got this cassette - and I played the hell out of it!! Bonus points for the cover - was always drawn to the cigarette smoking angel). The drum beat, and finally Diamond Dave's delivery was pure perfection!! This song came after Hot For Teacher on the album, so it was a one-two punch of awesomeness!! This reaction made my day! Thanks. Cheers!
You're resident Van Haleniac here...."I'll Wait" is a departure for Van Halen, but what a groove. Drop Dead Legs, Good Girl Gone Bad, and House of Pain are my rock'n pics from "1984."
Think about this, we had these bands in the 80’s Van Halen, U2, Bon Jovi, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, John Cougar, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Duran Duran, Motley Crue, The Police, Boston, Whitesnake, The Cure, Violent Femmes, The Smiths, New Order, Guns n Roses, The Knack, Rush, Pink Floyd, Def Leppard, etc. the 80’s were special
Not to mention Iron Maiden; Oingo Boingo; INXS; Judas Priest; Sade; Journey; Metallica; Depeche Mode; DEVO; Talking Heads and on and on. So many legendary bands!
Another great video guys! This album was awesome. I got this for Christmas 1984. From that point fwd I have loved the lead guitars. Eddie was a special one with a guitar. A wizard 🧙♂️ if you will. RIP Eddie.
After the album Diver Down, all of us H.S. kids were terrified VH was gone forever and that's why 1984 was one of the most anticipated albums ever. When Jump was the first song released from the album we were like Yikes! Luckily the rest of the album turned to be terrific...
I agree, VH aged kinda like Zeppelin, some people don't like the later stuff by both bands, with synths and all, but I think both bands later albums were fantastic.
@@gabbysays _Hilarious_ how the Van-Hagar crowd harp on about how Eddy wanted to play with his synths and nasty Dave and Ted T. wouldn't let him boo hoo. ...!
It’s in my blood too .. 8th grade, neighbor kid took me for a ride in his Chevy Monza .. 80 mph, windows down and my introduction to Van Halen.. been hooked on their sound since then
I was 15, a huge VH fan and worshiper of Eddie in 84'. I saw them on tour and it was my 1st arena rock concert. Still got the t-shirt! I've been to many since and seen everyone from the Stones, Clapton SRV, B.B. King, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, etc., etc. But you never forget your first. 😉
This song sounded great in those big Ol Land Yacht of the 70’s and early 80’s with the big stereos! Gliding in one of those cars in the early evening of the summer of 84’ a with honey bunny or two, it was too sweet!
This was actually my favorite track on this album when it came out. I remember going out to get the cassette when it was released and putting it in my car stereo and cruising around with the windows down cranking this up. Great album, great year!
You guys got it again!!! These bands you guys mention that don't miss are as not as big as they are or were by mistake!!! When each generation still keep buying these albums, it is for Damn good reason!!!!! Right On Gentlemen!!!!!!!
This was recorded in 1983 and there is TH-cam video footage of Eddie playing live with Jan Hammer who wrote the Miami Vice theme, he jammed with Eddie while playing synth key tar
The brightness of the hi-hat and snare was a dead giveaway you were hearing a Van Halen track! I believe this track had all acoustic toms. Most electronic toms were on 5150.
Miami Vice is such good memories for me! The music from it! From the theme song, to Phil Collins, Glen Frey, others I just can’t remember 😂 Those were the days!!
Even though it is keyboard it is Eddie Van Halen keyboard and was my favorite song off of this album back in the 80's. Before my friends got me into rock and metal at 18 I was totally into keyboard music so this was a throwback to my early teen years of the early 80's.
Written by Michael McDonald and Van Halen. Produced by Ted Templeman. 40 years 🎂 He (Templeman) called 📞 Michael McDonald to work on lyrics because David Lee Roth was stuck! 😖 The help led to a Billboard Top 40 hit! Michael Anthony played synth bass and backing synthesizers. Late Eddie van Halen played the Oberheim synth, other keyboards and guitars 🎸 including the solo. Same roles for studio 🎙 and tour. Ted Templeman produced The Doobie Brothers in addition to producing Van Halen. Thus, the easy call-up of Michael McDonald.
VH came out just as I finished high school. Early VH and then with Sammy Hagar on vocals later, great band and brings back good memories of my early 20’s in the early 80’s. Good times! 😉
That was really special guys! Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction and comments on this one!! Absolutely dead on about party band, party music! Infused a generation and remains in our hearts. I would humbly suggest some further scrutiny be given the Women and Children First album. Take your whisky home, etc. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
Sorry I missed this reaction. Good find! If David Lee comes out to play with Van Halen, I'm going. This album was/is sooo good....I missed the tour in 84 cause I WAS AN IDIOT.
No bad tunes on 1984.. it soared it roared it's still going Strong . RIP Mr Van Halen. There be loads of Very talented Musicians , Past , Present that would like this Banger on there CV. Great Channel 🥁🎸🎸
Check out Big Fat Money featuring Sammy Hagar on vocals. I saw them in concert in Feb of 1985 as part of this tour. The day before my 21st birthday i was treated to a raucous concert. David Lee Rorh stopped the concert to deal with a person making a scene, it was awesome.
"Their he is". FYI, he's been there the whole time. It's Eddie on keyboard too. This was the first album VH had that had keyboards. Eddie had been wanting to introduce them in their music & David Lee Roth had been arguing against it. So, take note that this was their biggest commercial success album & coincidentally the last album before David Lee Roth left the band. Also, those Miami Vice drums are from Phil Collins
@@jimmyboy131 yeah, the beginning of "And the Cradle Will Rock". That was my favorite album from Van Halen. But, yeah I didn't even think of it. It's so brief & inconspicuous I didn't even think of it.
Saw Them Live Many Times. Nothing touches 80's Rock N Roll. I Saw them ALL LIVE. THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR ALLOWING ME TO LIVE DURING THE BEST MUSIC ERA TIME EVER!!!
Eddie gets all the talk but Alex's drums on this album are perfection! Not to mention Michael Anthony's voice complimenting Dave. It's such a signature sound.
Completely agree with Alex’s drums. The pop of his snare is mesmerizing!! Such a fan of Alex!!
I'm guilty of not appreciating Alex's drums back in the day, but they developed a good sound for him !
AMEN!
He was using Simmons drums for the first time on this album.
They were alot harder and Ed said actually made Alex's hands hurt.
Alex shined on VH2 and this album especially.
Drums are Fucking Awesome !
Girl Gone Bad from this album 1984 is their most underrated banger imo. Keep rocking!
You know what you're talking about.
Girl gone bad and house of pain!
It's like Alex had one breather track on side 2 of this album. Three tracks of pure pummeling, and one of simplistic beauty.
@@souquiant5206my two favorite tracks on this album!👍🏻
That song is a massive banger. EVH's guitar is magnificent.
DROP DEAD LEGS , from this album, a deep track, captures all that was great about Van Halen as a foursome. Plus the solo comes at the end of song, rare. Hope you gentlemen can find time to Rock it.
Yes, love that song so much!
@@jenniferfoster1692 👍♥️
Miami Vice vibes from this song every time. 😊
Criminally underrated song. This is my favourite song of the entire span of what I call the classic Van Halen era; from Van Halen I to 1984. I never get tired of listening to it.
Can't wait you hit "Top Jimmy" from this album. EVH puts a clinic in dynamics, rhythm, and soloing in just a 3 minute song.
Top Jimmy cooks!
Top Jimmy swings!
@@wc1994 He's got the looks...
@@Michael-Philip Top Jimmy... he's the king!
@@mattpobursky850 Oh Jimmy !!
"It's in my blood, without me knowing it's in there" what a compliment! Cheers guys! 🍻
The Alex Van Halen nuances of this tune, and whole album, are incredible.
I remember it like it's yesterday. The year is 1984, I'm sitting in the dark with nothing but the glow from my Sony stereo system, listening to this album (vinyl that is) with headphones. I swear I can still smell the stereo system when I hear these songs. It was a great time to be alive.
I bought a brand new 1984 Z28 that summer and remember riding around with the tops out at night blasting this album. I was 24 and life was perfect.
Nothing like the smell of a heated stereo receiver. I can still recall walking into crazy Eddies or Newmark and Lewis to buy stereo equipment. The green glow of the lights and the smell of the components was heavenly
One of the greatest intros of all time!
You have to do "Drop Dead Legs" from this album.
Another banger off of this album is “Drop Dead Legs” which has an awesome outro !! AirPlay Beats knows great music and I love watching you 2 react to my favorite band …Keep those Van Halen reactions coming !
Van Halen was a non stop train back in the day kept rolling out hits
Such a cool song...And a curve pitch for Van Halen. Also the fact that "I'll Wait" featured writing contributions from Michael McDonald gives the song a different kind of feel. Eddie and the crew were def. swinging for something out of the norm for them.
Eddie proved he could play keyboards for sure. And don't forget the bassist, Michael Anthony held the songs together while Eddie went wild.
What is extra special is that was "his" riff so he was the one pitching it to the rest of the skeptical band. He really wanted to expand and be known as a musician and not just a great guitar player.
People forget that he starts taking classical piano lessons before moving on to guitar
MA is/was CRIMINALLY underrated.
I grew up with this album and it was my introduction to the band before I delved into their catalog. I remember a lot of long time fans were freaked out about all the keyboards that had never been found on the previous albums, at least not to this extent, but I loved this album and it’s their last one with Roth before they made a major change with Hagar. A lot of fans weren’t happy with that either.
I bought this in 84
Dave once said, "Everyone has a little Van Halen inside them." So yep, it's in your blood! LOL
This is a great tune. Great songwriting and great creativity with the sound.
Co written by Micheal McDonald of you can Belive that. This was alwys one of my fave by them.
Best Van Halen song with keyboards.
Yes, it is!!! I love this song!!!
What The Beatles were to the 60’s, Led Zeppelin was to the 70”s, and Van Halen brought us into the rock of the 80”s. No hair bands, punk or new wave…ROCK!ING in the 80’s and then Aerosmith returned for 90’s ROCK. In my opinion… Then came 90”s Grunge, which is a whole new genre. Love listening to La and Che. Thank you!
i'd put gnr in there somewhere...
One of my favorite Van Halen songs that I forgot about. Thank you to reintroducing me.
I probably played this song more than any other on the album, just because you heard the others on the radio more. The drums carry this song. Alex wasn't messing around here, pretty simple but straight up and in your face. Love it!
This got a lot a spins on the jukebox at the local Putt-Putt arcade gameroom when I was a young adult and is my fave on the album. I just recently discovered it was Eddie on the synth and was his riff he came up with.
Well thats interesting. I heard this song all the time on the fm radio.
One of my favorite Van Halen tunes for sure! It's just sublime and catchy, great reaction fellas, you guys know what time it is!
GREAT reaction guys!!! This song has ALWAYS been my fave off of 1984! Course I loved Jump, Panama, Hot For Teacher, House of Pain, etc...but there was something about the synth vibe & darkness of this song that just jived with me (and I was 5 when my sister got this cassette - and I played the hell out of it!! Bonus points for the cover - was always drawn to the cigarette smoking angel). The drum beat, and finally Diamond Dave's delivery was pure perfection!! This song came after Hot For Teacher on the album, so it was a one-two punch of awesomeness!!
This reaction made my day! Thanks. Cheers!
Alex Van Halen is a master on the drums. He and Eddie had amazing chemistry
Killer song
I really like Alex's drumming on this track
Best song on this album
You're resident Van Haleniac here...."I'll Wait" is a departure for Van Halen, but what a groove. Drop Dead Legs, Good Girl Gone Bad, and House of Pain are my rock'n pics from "1984."
Went to Florida with 4 other guys right after this came out. We had a great time, to say the least. One of the best times of my life.
Got this album from my brother for Christmas 40yrs ago and I just gave a copy to my daughter for Christmas, happy holidays everyone.
Thanks for discovering Van Halen, greatest Rock Band ever. Got me through my very difficult teenage years. ❤
Much love to you!❤❤❤
This is my favorite song on this album and I LOVE the snare drum aound, it cuts through wverything.
So underrated song
Think about this, we had these bands in the 80’s Van Halen, U2, Bon Jovi, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, John Cougar, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Duran Duran, Motley Crue, The Police, Boston, Whitesnake, The Cure, Violent Femmes, The Smiths, New Order, Guns n Roses, The Knack, Rush, Pink Floyd, Def Leppard, etc. the 80’s were special
Not to mention Iron Maiden; Oingo Boingo; INXS; Judas Priest; Sade; Journey; Metallica; Depeche Mode; DEVO; Talking Heads and on and on. So many legendary bands!
Diamond David Lee Roth. At his peak as one of the greatest front men in Rock .
just an excellent record. dig the review as usual, glad you enjoyed
Everyone overlooks Eddie’s amazing rhythm guitar.. he plays it on a synth and it still rocks.. #1 hit
Whole album 🎸🔥 !!! Lon n che you guys are best at reviewing music !! 😎
Another great video guys! This album was awesome. I got this for Christmas 1984. From that point fwd I have loved the lead guitars. Eddie was a special one with a guitar. A wizard 🧙♂️ if you will. RIP Eddie.
Michael Anthony, stellar harmonies!!
One of my all time favs by them!! EVH..The most soulful speed player ever!
❤❤The louder, the better. Especially on the Harley !! 😁 😎
After the album Diver Down, all of us H.S. kids were terrified VH was gone forever and that's why 1984 was one of the most anticipated albums ever. When Jump was the first song released from the album we were like Yikes! Luckily the rest of the album turned to be terrific...
I agree, VH aged kinda like Zeppelin, some people don't like the later stuff by both bands, with synths and all, but I think both bands later albums were fantastic.
Bu bu but Jump is a good song 🥴
Class of ’86 here and I still cringe when I hear Jump. Just as awful now as it was then.
@@gabbysays _Hilarious_ how the Van-Hagar crowd harp on about how Eddy wanted to play with his synths and nasty Dave and Ted T. wouldn't let him boo hoo. ...!
@@gabbysays True dat. I can't listen to it.
Very few B sides with these boys. Revolutionary band. Alex killing this one.🔥
Great song
Greatest guitar player in the world
Miami Vice was appointment watching every Friday night. It was like a movie every week without goin to the movies.
It’s in my blood too .. 8th grade, neighbor kid took me for a ride in his Chevy Monza .. 80 mph, windows down and my introduction to Van Halen.. been hooked on their sound since then
Great song, the 80’s sound- with a pair of brothers who don’t stop- ever….❤️🎶❤️
I was 15, a huge VH fan and worshiper of Eddie in 84'. I saw them on tour and it was my 1st arena rock concert. Still got the t-shirt! I've been to many since and seen everyone from the Stones, Clapton SRV, B.B. King, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, etc., etc. But you never forget your first. 😉
This got a lot of radio airplay, especially on Fri/Sat night.
Metallica is coming this week. Stay tuned!!
@@AirplayBeats Cool, thank you!
So many great VH songs to discover. You’ve only hit the surface. Love listening to your reactions
When I heard this song the first time I instantly became a fan
0utta Love Again should be the next Van Halen reaction! Great channel gentlemen! Keep those Van Halen tunes rolling.
80s Hard FM at its finest
I hope you just do this whole album! Love it!!
Go Laa! Go Chee! Love the Parliament album behind you guys!
underrated song, kick ass
My fav from this album has always been DROP DEAD LEGS. The guitar groove is amazing.
So many teenage memories with this album!
This song sounded great in those big Ol Land Yacht of the 70’s and early 80’s with the big stereos! Gliding in one of those cars in the early evening of the summer of 84’ a with honey bunny or two, it was too sweet!
This is one of those that make you wanna stomp your feet. Another being Metalica's Wherever I May Roam
This was actually my favorite track on this album when it came out. I remember going out to get the cassette when it was released and putting it in my car stereo and cruising around with the windows down cranking this up. Great album, great year!
I bought this vinyl for my brother's birthday. I played the heck out of this but I seemed to gravitate to this track. I loved it.
Brings back so many memories...
You are exactly right . VH was started at every college party or at least heard
Dedicated this to my wife in '87 when we started dating... she was a HS freshman and I a sophomore... now married 32 years.
You guys got it again!!! These bands you guys mention that don't miss are as not as big as they are or were by mistake!!! When each generation still keep buying these albums, it is for Damn good reason!!!!! Right On Gentlemen!!!!!!!
This was recorded in 1983 and there is TH-cam video footage of Eddie playing live with Jan Hammer who wrote the Miami Vice theme, he jammed with Eddie while playing synth key tar
This song hit big on the billboard rock charts
The brightness of the hi-hat and snare was a dead giveaway you were hearing a Van Halen track! I believe this track had all acoustic toms. Most electronic toms were on 5150.
Yes, I think Alex was using roto-toms or octobans.. Stewart Copeland also used octobans.
Miami Vice is such good memories for me! The music from it! From the theme song, to Phil Collins, Glen Frey, others I just can’t remember 😂 Those were the days!!
Even though it is keyboard it is Eddie Van Halen keyboard and was my favorite song off of this album back in the 80's. Before my friends got me into rock and metal at 18 I was totally into keyboard music so this was a throwback to my early teen years of the early 80's.
VH lps 1 - 6 can't go wrong. First album is like a greatest hits every track amazing.
This was an a side in the late 80's, played all day on the radio. The low key synthesizer drives this song.
Written by Michael McDonald and Van Halen. Produced by Ted Templeman. 40 years 🎂
He (Templeman) called 📞 Michael McDonald to work on lyrics because David Lee Roth was stuck! 😖 The help led to a Billboard Top 40 hit!
Michael Anthony played
synth bass and backing synthesizers. Late Eddie van Halen played the Oberheim synth, other keyboards and guitars 🎸 including the solo. Same roles for studio 🎙 and tour.
Ted Templeman produced The Doobie Brothers in addition to producing Van Halen. Thus, the easy call-up of Michael McDonald.
VH came out just as I finished high school. Early VH and then with Sammy Hagar on vocals later, great band and brings back good memories of my early 20’s in the early 80’s. Good times! 😉
I'll wait. Drop dead legs sunday afternoon in the park are my top three van halen songs love van halen
you guys do the best reactions . not just the hits . great tune, love your channel . 🤘🏼
Underrated track
That was really special guys! Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction and comments on this one!! Absolutely dead on about party band, party music! Infused a generation and remains in our hearts. I would humbly suggest some further scrutiny be given the Women and Children First album. Take your whisky home, etc. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
We will definitely check that album out. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!!
This was one of their more AM, top 40 radio friendly songs.
Rock songs in major keys. Van Halen’s Formula
Sorry I missed this reaction. Good find! If David Lee comes out to play with Van Halen, I'm going. This album was/is sooo good....I missed the tour in 84 cause I WAS AN IDIOT.
No bad tunes on 1984.. it soared it roared it's still going Strong . RIP Mr Van Halen. There be loads of Very talented Musicians , Past , Present that would like this Banger on there CV. Great Channel 🥁🎸🎸
That intro is unreal!!
Probably an odd choice but this is my favorite VH song. Love Eddie's keys and Michael's walking synth bass line.
Straight generation x!!!!!!
I love watching people shake their heads in disbelief
Wow u guys have been on it! I gotta catch up
Eddie played keyboards and guitar in this! Amazing, been on my playlist
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Perfect álbum 👏👏👏👏
Check out Big Fat Money featuring Sammy Hagar on vocals. I saw them in concert in Feb of 1985 as part of this tour. The day before my 21st birthday i was treated to a raucous concert. David Lee Rorh stopped the concert to deal with a person making a scene, it was awesome.
4:40 genius
"Their he is". FYI, he's been there the whole time. It's Eddie on keyboard too. This was the first album VH had that had keyboards. Eddie had been wanting to introduce them in their music & David Lee Roth had been arguing against it. So, take note that this was their biggest commercial success album & coincidentally the last album before David Lee Roth left the band.
Also, those Miami Vice drums are from Phil Collins
Women and Children First had keyboards too, it just wasn't as in your face as on 1984.
@@jimmyboy131 yeah, the beginning of "And the Cradle Will Rock". That was my favorite album from Van Halen. But, yeah I didn't even think of it. It's so brief & inconspicuous I didn't even think of it.
@@TruckerMike_FL I didn't realize it was keyboards when I first heard it.
RIP King Edward 🙏
Saw Them Live Many Times. Nothing touches 80's Rock N Roll. I Saw them ALL LIVE. THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR ALLOWING ME TO LIVE DURING THE BEST MUSIC ERA TIME EVER!!!