Asia & BJ continuing their ' Van Halen ' education👍👍. That sound Asia speaks about was made in 1978 & still sounds fresh today thanks in large part to the Mad scientist ' Edward Van Halen '👑👑🎸🎸
Every time I see Asia & BJ react to VH, I have two different emotions. I can’t deal with Eddie’s loss (over two years now). I still get emotional when I realize I live in a world where Eddie is no longer. I still drive by Eddie and Alex’s childhood home, (Pasadena, CA) where all these songs were conceptualized. As a musician from a certain time period, I can attest, there will never be another. These songs you’re reacting to (1978 debut) were recorded in September/October of 1977 at Sunset Sound records in Hollywood, and to my ears, still sounds fresh and relevant. Eddie and the boys changed the game from that point forward. Literally every band tried to copy their formula, but never came close. Every singer wanted to have the charisma and swagger of David Lee Roth and every guitar player THOUGHT that they were Eddie. This became known as “80’s rock”. But my other emotions and thoughts are that I’m happy that their music will live on and I hope a newer, younger generation of fans discover their music.
Indeed. Nobody sounded like Van Halen, try as they might. Nuno Bettancourt and Extreme came closest which is probably why Gary Cherone joined VH for a New York minute. It's kinda like when Quentin Tarantino hit the scene. Lots of Hollywood directors tried to make the next Pulp Fiction but... Anyway, yes. VH (especially the DLR records) still holds up today. R.I.P. to the Dutch Master.
@@TANTRUMGASM I'd pick Aerosmith over Van Halen and Soundgarden over both of them, but... We're talking short hairs. Metallica is a little different. They were much heavier and belong in an another category along with TOOL.
@John McMahon He's dead. Get over it and move on. You never knew him. People die every day. It's one thing to feel that way about close friends and family. Not some musician who fast tracked himself to an early grave.
@@skiptowne5724 Eddie Van Halen gave me joy since 1978 and i heard VH on the radio and it felt so weird Eddie Van Halen is gone , i felt sad and like i can't believe he's gone.
I have a great pic for you two - oh, you're going to love this one. "Beautiful Girls" is one you have to react to. It has everything in it from VH and DLR is great and ad libs big time. Great riff, Singing, and of course Guitar. It will put a smile on your face FOR SURE. Another good one is their remake of a song Linda Ronstadt made famous, YOUR NO GOOD. The guitar work is just killer and that solo is one of Ed's BEST. They totally VAN HALENIZED the song. IT IS SUPREMELY BAD!!!!!!!
This song is about a girl who has a one-night stand and lives to regret it. She wants a deeper relationship and feels used by the guys who hit it and quit. She considers writing him a letter asking him to call (remember, this is before texting), but she knows it will get her nowhere. David Lee Roth wrote the lyrics, which is a little ironic considering his many one-and-done conquests.
I disagree. I don't know the history of the song, but for me, I think this is about a girl dating a guy that expects sex - like maybe it's date 3 or whatever and he expects it to payoff. She turns him down and feels bad about it. She doesn't want him. She doesn't want a one night stand. But she feels bad about rejecting him. She wants to soften the blow with a letter, but she knows it will just lead him on and he will think he has a chance to get with her. I hear nothing that implies that she slept with him.
@@powtoast You may be right but using the lyric - Now Jamie's been in love before And she knows what love is for It should mean a little, a little more Than one-night stands. Made me believe it was one night only.
@@powtoast You're half right. She wants him, but she wants more than a one night stand and she knows that's all he's after. Hence the reason "Jamie's Crying". She wants to send him a letter expressing her true feelings, but she knows it is pointless.
Great reaction to a fantastic group !! Eddie makes that guitar “cry” ! You should do a reaction to “Little Guitars with intro” to see how diverse Eddie’s guitar playing was ….keep those Van Halen reactions coming !🔥🔥
Hold up….Hold up…. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!! I can’t even explain how much I loved watching you both listen to that for the first time and just hearing and watching your reaction. This was great for my spirit. You guys are badass!!! I’m hooked
Our legends are dying. Eddie one of the best if not the best. It's sad to see these artists pass away but our generation said we would rock forever and we all have. Our music still sounds fresh.
As much as 1984 has its great moments, Van Halen’s first 5 albums are major “desert island albums”… Complete Gold. And Asia has herself a really nice voice .👍
I love this song! And I loved your reaction! It does stick in your head. I have niece named Jamie. When she was a kid and would get mad I’d sing this to her. “ Jamie’s crying” She’d start laughing and didn’t believe it was a real song. Thanks for the memory. That’s what music does though
This came out my senior year of high school. If this was all you heard, you wouldn’t know that the guitarist would go down as one of the greats of all time. At least until you heard Eruption!”
Keep going down that Van Halen rabbit hole! Some deep tracks that are worth checking out 1.Secrets 2.Outta Love Again 3. Girl Gone Bad 4. Atomic Punk 5. Sinner’s Swing.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
One thing that I've always loved about Van Halen is that they always kept their music fresh and interesting without compromising their trademark sound. Of course one the Young brothers from AC/DC thought VH had a definite pop music vibe to them, but I think that's bs.
I think the Youngs talking about VH was just friends ribbing each other. They drank together whenever they got a chance. They were actually tight, especially Eddie and Malcom. They pretty much loved each other.
I just subscribed to you guys so fun to watch! Eddie Van Halen can obviously play anything but at the end of the song he just played the basic melody. So simple and so perfect. RJ’s great point it sounded like Jaime was crying. Great job guys!
Wife here...My personal favorite Van Halen Jam!!!..You guys on point..!! I always perceived her (Jamie) as Heartbroken!! That full Rock Sound..AMAZING...I agree Ms. Asia that guitar always banging..Skill level off the chain!!! Super Innovative!! And Jamie's got those morals..Shout out for sure!!.
VH is my favorite band of all time. They put out 6 amazing albums in 7 years. Then lost DLR and went on another 12 year tear with a new singer Sammy. RIP Eddie!!
So many good Van Halen songs came out of the first 2 albums and Diver Down. Speaking of Diver Down - you wanna here some classic Van Halen guitars in a super cool jam with a fun vibe - listen to “Little Guitars” - be sure to play the intro that comes right before it so you can hear Eddie shred it up on the acoustical. Awe yeah!
That guitar sound you're hearing is Ed's distinctly developed 'brown' sound. Basically humbucking pickups set in to a strat body and tuned down 1/2 step...took the rock world by fricking STORM ya'll!!
I love your videos, you both have genuine reactions. It's really cool! I grew up on Van Halen and still play a lot of the older stuff on guitar. Did you know Tone Loc sampled the guitar riff and drums on Jamie's Crying for "Wild Thing"? Listen to it and you'll definitely hear it. Keep up the great video, I love them all. You both are amazing!
You guys did react to Linda Ronstadt's, Your No Good. Listen to the way Van Halen redid her song. It's just sick it is so good!!! You can only imagine how Van Halen added their own sound to it. You'll love it!
David Lee Roth said this song is basically a hard rock rumba! He and the Van Halen brothers were well-versed in jazz and swing, and it shows in many songs.
My favorite band of all time. Very astute observation on Eddie making the cry, I never thought of that. Ton Loc sampled the drum fill for Funky Cold Medina. Y'all are awesome!
Just found your channel and love your reactions! Lifelong Van Halen fan and would love to see your reactions to Mean Street - a raw, powerful song and Little Dreamer - amazing harmonies. Thanks!!!
Asia and BJ you two are the the BEST - I mean it. Asia you are so cute ad BJ you and your wife give great commentary. Van Halen is just in a class of by themselves. It seems every one of their songs are a BANGER and that's just weird. EVH is the greatest guitarist ever and there will never be another EVH, Diamond Dave is just the best front-man ever. And then you have those great background vocals mainly from Michael Anthony. I have never hear a voice like that - just incredible highs from him and harmonies from the rest of the band. Love you guys for sure!! Glad you did this one!!! You knocked it out of the park and everything you said about the band's talent is right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why their songs are so good is because of this reason. The Van Halen Brothers and Michael Anthony raised on classic rock ‘n’ roll music. David Lee Roth was in to Motown and R&B and wrote lyrics that way. The two combined made just fucking awesome songs! I recommend you guys do an album night. The first two albums should be Van Halen one and AC/DC back in Black. Love you guys God bless!
It’s not just about EVH technique but he was a pioneer when it came to the hardware of the guitar 🎸 everything He did to his guitar was customized just like a hot rod car no one else before him has ever done that before including inventing new types of amps and speakers he used to experiment with when he was younger Because of him the guitar industry has expanded and had to ask for permission on how he built all his equipment
the earlier stuf has always been the best imo. what i grew up having a brother 8 years older. still plenty of good stuff throughout the years tho for sure. thanks for hittin this band. love the vids!
After the S*xual Revolution, but before the AIDS crisis. There were a lot of songs with this theme, this concern that intimacy should, in Roth's words, "mean a little more than one night stands". The guitar sound on this track is totally hip - sounds like a crying wolf. Sampled, btw, by Tone Loc for his hit rap "Wild Thing" back around 1990 or so, I forget.
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Tone Loc picked up this riff for Wild Thing.
Yeah that drum roll is nasty
That drum intro i said from day 1 in '88
Totally! Very recognizable.
And they remixed it into a different melody, which is how sampling should be done.
I never noticed that but you are right,
One of Van Halen’s best songs!
Not even close, weak solo, there are much better songs from VH
Not their best but I loved it when it came out!
Asia & BJ continuing their ' Van Halen ' education👍👍. That sound Asia speaks about was made in 1978 & still sounds fresh today thanks in large part to the Mad scientist ' Edward Van Halen '👑👑🎸🎸
❤
The incomparable Eddie Van Halen on guitar as always
Certainly one of the most exciting and energetic concerts I ever seen when they played here in Vegas in 1981.
Tone Loc sampled the drum and guitar riffs from "Jamie's Cryin' " on "Wild Thing."
Sure did and he paid for it once he got sued for using it without having permission
How can a band be so huge and still underrated? Amazing song, one of their best
Underrated? Van halen? You're not serious.
Every time I see Asia & BJ react to VH, I have two different emotions.
I can’t deal with Eddie’s loss (over two years now). I still get emotional when I realize I live in a world where Eddie is no longer. I still drive by Eddie and Alex’s childhood home, (Pasadena, CA) where all these songs were conceptualized. As a musician from a certain time period, I can attest, there will never be another. These songs you’re reacting to (1978 debut) were recorded in September/October of 1977 at Sunset Sound records in Hollywood, and to my ears, still sounds fresh and relevant. Eddie and the boys changed the game from that point forward. Literally every band tried to copy their formula, but never came close. Every singer wanted to have the charisma and swagger of David Lee Roth and every guitar player THOUGHT that they were Eddie. This became known as “80’s rock”.
But my other emotions and thoughts are that I’m happy that their music will live on and I hope a newer, younger generation of fans discover their music.
Indeed. Nobody sounded like Van Halen, try as they might. Nuno Bettancourt and Extreme came closest which is probably why Gary Cherone joined VH for a New York minute. It's kinda like when Quentin Tarantino hit the scene. Lots of Hollywood directors tried to make the next Pulp Fiction but...
Anyway, yes. VH (especially the DLR records) still holds up today. R.I.P. to the Dutch Master.
@@TANTRUMGASM I'd pick Aerosmith over Van Halen and Soundgarden over both of them, but... We're talking short hairs. Metallica is a little different. They were much heavier and belong in an another category along with TOOL.
@John McMahon He's dead. Get over it and move on. You never knew him. People die every day. It's one thing to feel that way about close friends and family. Not some musician who fast tracked himself to an early grave.
I absolutely feel the same way about Eddie's passing.
@@skiptowne5724 Eddie Van Halen gave me joy since 1978 and i heard VH on the radio and it felt so weird Eddie Van Halen is gone , i felt sad and like i can't believe he's gone.
That debut album is so well engineered it remains a solid top shelf recording.
1 of the biggest compliments to a guitarist when you tell them they are making it talk!
I have a great pic for you two - oh, you're going to love this one. "Beautiful Girls" is one you have to react to. It has everything in it from VH and DLR is great and ad libs big time. Great riff, Singing, and of course Guitar. It will put a smile on your face FOR SURE. Another good one is their remake of a song Linda Ronstadt made famous, YOUR NO GOOD. The guitar work is just killer and that solo is one of Ed's BEST. They totally VAN HALENIZED the song. IT IS SUPREMELY BAD!!!!!!!
This song is about a girl who has a one-night stand and lives to regret it. She wants a deeper relationship and feels used by the guys who hit it and quit. She considers writing him a letter asking him to call (remember, this is before texting), but she knows it will get her nowhere. David Lee Roth wrote the lyrics, which is a little ironic considering his many one-and-done conquests.
Nailed it.
I disagree. I don't know the history of the song, but for me, I think this is about a girl dating a guy that expects sex - like maybe it's date 3 or whatever and he expects it to payoff. She turns him down and feels bad about it. She doesn't want him. She doesn't want a one night stand. But she feels bad about rejecting him. She wants to soften the blow with a letter, but she knows it will just lead him on and he will think he has a chance to get with her. I hear nothing that implies that she slept with him.
@@powtoast I never thought of it that way, but you could be right. Either way, she's crying! Love this song 😊
@@powtoast You may be right but using the lyric - Now Jamie's been in love before
And she knows what love is for
It should mean a little, a little more
Than one-night stands. Made me believe it was one night only.
@@powtoast You're half right. She wants him, but she wants more than a one night stand and she knows that's all he's after. Hence the reason "Jamie's Crying". She wants to send him a letter expressing her true feelings, but she knows it is pointless.
Great reaction to a fantastic group !! Eddie makes that guitar “cry” ! You should do a reaction to “Little Guitars with intro” to see how diverse Eddie’s guitar playing was ….keep those Van Halen reactions coming !🔥🔥
Great reaction! Van Halen!!🤠
Notice how EVH makes his guitar sound like it's crying too. lol
Love it! Keep giving us more...have you heard I'll Wait??
Eddie on the guitar was a freaking Legend. RIP rock god.
My favorite band growing up. Love seeing you guys enjoy it as well.
Hold up….Hold up…. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!! I can’t even explain how much I loved watching you both listen to that for the first time and just hearing and watching your reaction. This was great for my spirit. You guys are badass!!! I’m hooked
"Jamie's Cryin" was my introduction to Van Halen in 1978.
Van Halen 💙❤️
Our legends are dying. Eddie one of the best if not the best. It's sad to see these artists pass away but our generation said we would rock forever and we all have. Our music still sounds fresh.
One the few bands you can listen the the whole album and don't have to skip songs, every one is a banger, thanks for another great video.
Glad you like them!
I was fortunate to see Van Halen one time in 1978 where the San Jose symphony plays and it was amazing. Seems like yesterday.
As much as 1984 has its great moments, Van Halen’s first 5 albums are major “desert island albums”… Complete Gold.
And Asia has herself a really nice voice .👍
Van Halen was my first concert 1978 6th grade.
I love this song! And I loved your reaction! It does stick in your head. I have niece named Jamie. When she was a kid and would get mad I’d sing this to her. “ Jamie’s crying” She’d start laughing and didn’t believe it was a real song. Thanks for the memory. That’s what music does though
Love Van Halen!
Eddie Van Halen was a rock n roll genius!! Long Live Eddie!!!! R.I.P
I miss Eddy. He is going to be the Beethoven of our time!
Eddie
being a party animal had it's perks for me! disco,rock,funk,punk i was there!!!
I appreciate the weekend content. Thanks for always posting 🙏
My pleasure!
NO WONDER YOU ARE STILL TOGETHER! YOU GET EACHOTHER LOVE YOU GUYD
Diver down hang em high the drums and guitar incredible also little guitars another great song.
VAN HALEN 💙. All of their songs Rock…. MEAN STREET is another awesome song💙🎶💙
This came out my senior year of high school. If this was all you heard, you wouldn’t
know that the guitarist would go down as one of the greats of all time. At least until
you heard Eruption!”
I loved your reaction especially when you said “shout out to jamie”. Love y’all.
That album Debut in 1978 ...... ye it sounds so cutting edge, and fresh!!
Little Guitars, Little Dreamer, Drop Dead Legs, Beautiful Girls...so many good Van Halen songs!
Keep going down that Van Halen rabbit hole! Some deep tracks that are worth checking out 1.Secrets 2.Outta Love Again 3. Girl Gone Bad 4. Atomic Punk 5. Sinner’s Swing.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
One thing that I've always loved about Van Halen is that they always kept their music fresh and interesting without compromising their trademark sound. Of course one the Young brothers from AC/DC thought VH had a definite pop music vibe to them, but I think that's bs.
I think the Youngs talking about VH was just friends ribbing each other. They drank together whenever they got a chance. They were actually tight, especially Eddie and Malcom. They pretty much loved each other.
I just subscribed to you guys so fun to watch! Eddie Van Halen can obviously play anything but at the end of the song he just played the basic melody. So simple and so perfect. RJ’s great point it sounded like Jaime was crying. Great job guys!
Thanks so much!
Wife here...My personal favorite Van Halen Jam!!!..You guys on point..!! I always perceived her (Jamie) as Heartbroken!! That full Rock Sound..AMAZING...I agree Ms. Asia that guitar always banging..Skill level off the chain!!! Super Innovative!! And Jamie's got those morals..Shout out for sure!!.
Thanks for listening
Oh thank you! This song has so many special fun memories
Love it! 😁🙏✌️
Perfect reaction. Asia: "Oh that guitar!" BJ: independently discovers heavy metal headbanging
RIP EVH….saw them live….unbelievable shows- no joke. Dave or Sammy out front, love it all.❤️🎼🎶❤️
VH is my favorite band of all time. They put out 6 amazing albums in 7 years. Then lost DLR and went on another 12 year tear with a new singer Sammy. RIP Eddie!!
I used to listen to this on 8 track in my dads car
Whoa Whoa Whoa Jamie's Cryin'! Such a catchy hit. So cool that the Van Halen brothers are Dutch, just like me!
I am Dutch as well!
Great song from my youth
Ohhh those Michael Anthony harmonies with DLR... so much of the great vocal sound of VH...
agree asia , just about every song they play is great , they were unique and thats what makes greatness , not what everybody is doing but uniqueness
OMG f-yeah
You two have such a long way to go on Van Halen. I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy watching you discover one of the greatest bands of all time.
Thanks for this one guys! One of my favorites!! 👍
🙏❤️✌️
Our pleasure!
she has such a good point about how full the music is with so few instruments.
So many good Van Halen songs came out of the first 2 albums and Diver Down. Speaking of Diver Down - you wanna here some classic Van Halen guitars in a super cool jam with a fun vibe - listen to “Little Guitars” - be sure to play the intro that comes right before it so you can hear Eddie shred it up on the acoustical. Awe yeah!
Asia and BJ, Classic Classic CLASSIC......70's baby 70's!
Love it, got all their albums.
Out of all the TH-cam "First Time Hearin/Reaction" videos, *Asia* has The Best Ear for Rock & Roll!
That guitar sound you're hearing is Ed's distinctly developed 'brown' sound. Basically humbucking pickups set in to a strat body and tuned down 1/2 step...took the rock world by fricking STORM ya'll!!
I love your videos, you both have genuine reactions. It's really cool! I grew up on Van Halen and still play a lot of the older stuff on guitar. Did you know Tone Loc sampled the guitar riff and drums on Jamie's Crying for "Wild Thing"? Listen to it and you'll definitely hear it. Keep up the great video, I love them all. You both are amazing!
The sample was used for the basis of WILD THING by Tone-Loc. Weird how most people don't hear it. The drumroll into the first second of guitar...
You guys did react to Linda Ronstadt's, Your No Good. Listen to the way Van Halen redid her song. It's just sick it is so good!!! You can only imagine how Van Halen added their own sound to it. You'll love it!
David Lee Roth said this song is basically a hard rock rumba! He and the Van Halen brothers were well-versed in jazz and swing, and it shows in many songs.
VH secret weapon is Michael Anthony Hall the bassist...really pulls the harmonies together for the full pattern!
Awesome group.
Van was a groundbreaker in 1978
She loves ❤️ him
First time watcher, now a big fan!!! Glad to be subscriber and love how you two interact with each other during your critiques!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
My favorite band of all time. Very astute observation on Eddie making the cry, I never thought of that. Ton Loc sampled the drum fill for Funky Cold Medina. Y'all are awesome!
It was actually Ton Loc's "Wild Thing" that sampled the drum intro.
@@dycie1 oh, that's right
Heard Ton Loc so much that after the first couple of notes I'd thought I would hear Wild Thing, song. Ton Loc sampled the opening riff of this song.
Just found your channel and love your reactions! Lifelong Van Halen fan and would love to see your reactions to Mean Street - a raw, powerful song and Little Dreamer - amazing harmonies. Thanks!!!
Asia cracks me the hell up! "Back to this again".. hahahahaha... 😂
Always loved the aw o on the guitar after Jamie's Cryin!
Remember Tone Loc sampled the drum beat from Jamie’s Crying in funky cold madena
Asia and BJ you two are the the BEST - I mean it. Asia you are so cute ad BJ you and your wife give great commentary. Van Halen is just in a class of by themselves. It seems every one of their songs are a BANGER and that's just weird. EVH is the greatest guitarist ever and there will never be another EVH, Diamond Dave is just the best front-man ever. And then you have those great background vocals mainly from Michael Anthony. I have never hear a voice like that - just incredible highs from him and harmonies from the rest of the band. Love you guys for sure!! Glad you did this one!!! You knocked it out of the park and everything you said about the band's talent is right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TRUTH
You know the guitar hook for this was in tone locs wild thing. He sampled it without permission.
I`m glad you heard it too
Thanks for this Asia & BJ, Van Halen always speaks to me!
One of the best debut rock albums ever!
This song was sampled on "wild thing" by tone loc.
Why their songs are so good is because of this reason. The Van Halen Brothers and Michael Anthony raised on
classic rock ‘n’ roll music. David Lee Roth was in to Motown and R&B and wrote lyrics that way. The two combined made just fucking awesome songs! I recommend you guys do an album night. The first two albums should be Van Halen one and AC/DC back in Black. Love you guys God bless!
Best vocal harmonies of any VH song!
It’s not just about EVH technique but he was a pioneer when it came to the hardware of the guitar 🎸 everything He did to his guitar was customized just like a hot rod car no one else before him has ever done that before including inventing new types of amps and speakers he used to experiment with when he was younger Because of him the guitar industry has expanded and had to ask for permission on how he built all his equipment
the earlier stuf has always been the best imo. what i grew up having a brother 8 years older. still plenty of good stuff throughout the years tho for sure. thanks for hittin this band. love the vids!
The guys are Van Nailin' it.
No matter how many times I listen to Eddie play I’m still amazed. Great review. R.I.P
Van Halen is my favorite band of all time.
Eddies guitar making the crying sound, “wah, wah”. Haha
Ahh. Yaaasss. Did you guys know Eddie Van Halen played the solo in Beat It???!!!
Adia and BJ, did you recognize the opening drum riff???? Now, dig up Tone Loc, "Funky Cold Medina." AHH HAA!
With Van Halen and most great bands, the older the better, their earlier more raw stuff is the best.
She's a good girl
My daughter grew up hating this song because her name is Jamie, and her older brother always teased her with this. 🤣
After the S*xual Revolution, but before the AIDS crisis. There were a lot of songs with this theme, this concern that intimacy should, in Roth's words, "mean a little more than one night stands". The guitar sound on this track is totally hip - sounds like a crying wolf. Sampled, btw, by Tone Loc for his hit rap "Wild Thing" back around 1990 or so, I forget.
Shout out to all the Jamies! Lol awesome
Ice Cream Man....Ya gotta finish their first album off with this!
The rapper Tone Loc sampled this in his hit rap song Funky Cold Medina.
Keep going y’all! We haven’t even scratched the surface yet.
TRUTH
Check out “ Eruption/ You really got me” from this album
Debut Album Magic !!!