Michael Anthony is one of the best pocket players in the business. He sets up shop in the pocket, busts out a BBQ grill and a keg and just runs Mikey's bar and grill in the pocket.
It's tough to lose him, but it's comforting to see how much love has poured out and to know that his legacy and impact is absolutely certain for all time.
A song like Black and Blue showcases Eddie as the fully complete musician, worthy of Beethoven or Mozart. Not just some shredder with cool tricks. I will take OU812 over VH1.
@@deriklong8398 Sure. Eddie was in his 20s when he did hard blues rock like Running with the Devil. Motley Crue and others got stuck in 1978, kept copying young Eddie. Eddie moved on to become a musical monster. You may not enjoy those later songs, but Mine All Mine and Black and Blue alone can kick Led Zeppelin’s and Yes’ arse combined, with every bar, with every beat. Eddie had left planet earth by 1984. Just kept rising higher and higher. I can understand a group of fans want to stay on earth in 1978.
@@gokhanersan8561 now you are saying that Mine all mine and Black and Blue is better than Led Zeppelin and Yes combined??????? I'm just wondering two things what is the color of the sky in your world and what exactly are you smoking?? I realize we have our own opinions but . Nah.... I have more to say but I will digress and let everybody else tell you of their opinions about what you just said.
Retired guitar teacher in Wasaga Beach Canada bro. I snorted coffee through my nose just now with your "Are you shitting me, it's in standard tuning?" discovery lmfao!! I just found your channel. Long live The King. Cheers.
Well, I’m married with 3 kids but you are my soul mate brother! Finally someone who appreciates EVERYTHING about this band the way I do. Way to carry the torch! And thanks for the 30 minute diversion from life. God bless you sir! RIP EVH. We are heartbroken without you.
Ted Templeman's book said the guys in the band were huge fans of the Beach Boys and their backups. After Edwards passing, we all went through their catalog and I chose to FIRST focus on Ed's singing and vocal harmonies.
Eddie can't ever be forgotten. I don't know if people of the future will understand how big of a deal that guy was for tens of millions of us. From 1978 through the 80s, every time a new VH album came out, guitar teachers had to prepare for every student asking "How is he doing that right there?" all week long. A lot of great music over the last 60 years will probably fade into history. I just hope EVH is always recognized for what he did.
I just started getting into van halen in late 2020 after Eddie had died when I was around 14, now VH is basically all I listen too and all I play, there’s plenty of people I know who love them especially ed, he’s not going anywhere
I'm sure if you're a fan like me you've seen the dance the night away official video live. From like 1979? Or the sound was nothing compared to today and just listened to the way all three of them harmonize perfectly and play their instruments it's just amazing! Three piece band no match out there today I don't care you can call me old there's nothing like that they did it better live than on the record. Long live the goat
100% ... in the after-shock of his death, Edward was (rightly) credited for lead guitar, rhythm guitar, tone, gear innovation, song writing, piano, and all the rest of it. But it is rarely pointed out that he sang backup as well... Very few (if any?) of his contemporaries (Randy Rhoads, George Lynch, etc) sang backup
It's awesome finding these videos after all these years and the reactions that make you appreciate VH more! Eddies tone was the bomb, even just the ringing out on the amps at 14:21 end of the solo. And dont forget they always were having fun playing live. Thanks for sharing! Your love of their music is priceless.
This is one of their best tunes ever. Just a school in bad ass rock feel and technique. RIP brother Eddie, will be forever missed, yet forever remembered. 🤘🤘
First time I heard this. Understand I didn’t have MTV and was introduced to Van Halen via 5150. This came on the radio and was blown away by this song. I was so excited that they had a new record out. OU812 kicks butt!
Van Halen Black N Blue : A very underrated Van Halen tune , IMO. I remember first hearing this driving around delivering pizzas , in high school , back in 1988. I remember thinking Eddie's bringin back some of that old skool Van Halen BLUES vibe (ala 'Take Your Whiskey Home') . The solo w/the delay/echo is fucking killer! This is a easy goin , chill drinkin (but ROck!) BLUES tune - one of the best on OU812. Nice Wolfgang guitar - that neck has some seriously gorgeous Birds Eye Maple cut to it! Cheers!
@@novadhd Still some great material on those records , even VHIII . Depends on what your looking for , personally , the tones of the records and the guitar playing is what I think of, post Roth era.
I like your reaction video, dear Michael, as it is very honest and shows your genuine interest. Many reaction videos are set up to attract viewers and clicks etc. I find, that I really appreciate the song afterwards more than before and learned so much interesting aspects, as you yourself are a musician. Thanks. Keep on rocking in a free world.
@@bradlindblad5225 yeah. I give him props.. but. MICHAEL TAKES ALL THE CAKE for most underrated backup vocalist.. shit. And bassist.. I mean He wasn't Geddy Lee. But dude held down the groove man... and. Pushed the song . And. With ALL the shit talked about him. Was always a good guy. Didn't talk the other guy down. Love that.
Heard him live 5 times in all different eras. You will never find a video on you tube, or a stereo, that can ever come close to what that SOB sounded like live straight from the amps. He will always be the goat.
I’ll be honest. I have no idea what you’re talking about in half of this. All I know is that he was amazing. It’s fun to watch you describe this. Your passion about this is infectious - even for a non musician like myself.
“The Full Bug”. Underrated. The “popular” songs get all of the reaction videos, I get it, but sometimes the hidden gems are a better choice. Love what you do, Brother.
The solo from Full Bug is one of my fav Eddie solo's and no one ever talks about that one...it's a shame. Not to mention the only VH song with a harmonica solo too
One of my favorites! Love that song brewing guitar work brilliant songwriting all around awesome! Anything that they wrote original on that diver down album is awesome and they get a lot of crap cuz all the covers but I get it
The pure joy you show here, coupled with awe and humility is why I am going to sub to your channel. I have never watched you before, but after this video, I will watch everything. To know that there is someone else out there who just feels the music like blood going through your veins is very cathartic for me. Thank you so much.
They talk to each other through their gifts. They play it with their Q’s to each other. It is remarkably powerful. Eddie live is unfair. People always claimed Eddie was using recorded rhythm to complete songs they had previously recorded. EVH is The Good Lord living with Edward through God’s Sovereign power, and Eddie’s creative talents in obedience to bring the best sounds, through tones ever done on a guitar. This teacher brings the amazement to a musical picture of what is going on here as the written music is played. Eddie was a genius. I miss him a lot. I saw Joe a month ago try so hard to bring Eddie’s sound ( tones) to life. It is not possible. It was a great show. But I miss Edward.
The name THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN came from the announcer guy at their concerts early on when he would introduce them He'd say "you wanted the BEST - (pause) - but we couldn't afford them. So instead I give u - (pause) - THE MIGHTY - VANNNN HALEN!!!!!
AFU on this concert is beyond amazing as well, actually the whole DVD is stunning. Eddie just existed in another universe. Love your passion for this fella.
ROTF! The "Floyd Rose Thing." I'm definitely not doing that on camera! I just live for the moments when people say, "It's in Eb. Just retune. Should only take a minute or two, right?" Sure! No sweat pal! LOL That was worth tuning in for. Made me laugh hard! Thank you!
I agree, but all that transitioning fill-in is why he was beyond his time. You have to listen very closely to hear sometimes. Because he was a little computer figuring out the excess noise being in the gaps and still be melodic, and yet his timing was without reading a note of music. Phenom is not the only word. Savantism comes to mind. lol
Van Halen is amazing, we’re still learning just how amazing. Watching Michael listen in awe and appreciate while at the same time showing just how extraordinary he is, too. Great video.
He is the King of swing! The game changer! The most inspired!! Eddie Van Halen !! I love your playing and video reaction Unbelievable!! Thank You!!!Congrasts 👏👏❤
So sad about Eddie. I wish they would have treated Michael better. This just shows how much he really contributed to their sound. His bass playing and high harmonies are a cornerstone to their sound.
Michael Anthony is the absolute best fit for this band.. Those who criticize him just don't get it.. Michal Anthony knew the VH brothers had internal family dynamic issues and he overlooked and side stepped that for the sake of the music and the fans.. He is a class act through and through..
Without a doubt, and the only time I ever heard anyone from the original lineup compliment his voice was an interview with Roth. As cocky as Roth was and is. It was great to hear him say that about Mike's voice in the mix.
yep. i feel ya man. these two weeks have been pretty rough, and yet beautiful at the same time. Now that Eddie's gone, I've been listening to his guitar with some renewed sense of hearing, and rediscovering the nuances, the subtle things that made him so great. In the last week alone, its made me a better player. He had that effect on all of us to some degree or another....
I was watching a concert video the day of EVH's passing and I was struck by how full the guitar sounded. Like you said, there's only the three of them playing and yet it sounds as full as though there were two other backup guitarists playing along. EVH and SRV both had that ability to sound so big and so full. They both played so many bass notes with their thumbs over the top of the neck in addition to whatever they were playing on the higher strings. Like they had all five fingers of their left hand engaged to create the fullest sound possible. Such remarkable playing and such a loss.
This guy looks like how i feel just diving down the road listening to Van Halen ! I like a lot of bands and a lot of guitarists, but no one ever made me feel the way this band did! Its like you could feel it,i dont know how to explain it.
That because Micheal is Passionate about great music & great artists! Michael covered my favourite artist of all time, Amy Winehouse, on one of his video's & I play it everyday now!! It's great meeting, listening & learning from such an enthusiast, one who knows what he is talking about! Thanks MP
Your enthusiasm for this track made me smile. Reminded me of driving around with my friends in high school, in a ford escort GT, while we blasted Van Halen. I was a hendrix/SRV/Clapton guy at the time, but I could hear the cream influence in Eddie's playing. I really got into VH after hearing "little dreamer" And "I'm the one". The first VH album I bought was VH2, because I couldn't get the guitar tone of Beautiful Girls and Somebody get me a doctor out of my head.
I went to FOUR VH concerts & many times it was like listening to the CD version of the songs This was a great breakdown. Really enjoy ur enthusiasm for the MIGHTY VAN HALEN
They sound unbelievable here. As great as the instruments sound the vocals are even more incredible. Sad I didn't get to see this lineup live together, though technically have seen them all in some iterations.
This is a great example of a "simple" groove, played with fantastic tone and touch. And yeah: Michael is THE man who completed this group. Its criminal that they didn't realize what they had on their hands, when he was with them.
One of the most underrated song! I always the this was showcasing Eddie's rhythm playing. I believe its on 0U812 album. One of my favorite essential Sammy/ Vanhalen era tracks. Thanks for doing this one!!!
You reacting to this song(one of my very favorite songs) just warmed my heart...It's wonderful to hear someone talk with such admiration for one of my hero's as well...Thank You!
Finally someone who really gets into the meat of guitar playing with such a passion. This is my first time watching and I totally agree with your song choice. I am now following you and look forward to watching more videos. Thank You
Eddies riffs are the best thing about his playing! I’m a Mach 1 DLR huge fan, but OU812, FUCK and Balance have some of Eddie’s most interesting work. Super loose, more open, but the tight riffs are where they need to be! Thank you
Dude right on!!! I used to blare this one in my 1985 Chevy s-10. Kenwood deck with alpine eq boxed Panasonic 6x9’s. Mullet blowing in the breeze from the windows rolled down and a fresh pack of Marlboro lights on the bench seat. Wow this really took me back. Lifetime member btw. Love your teaching.
Just watched this first time today. EVH was absolutely the greatest. I don't play guitar, or understand anything you're talking about while teaching, but your passion is amazing and I could watch you all day! Thanks for what you're doing.
Because of this man, when i was 12 i said, WHAT THE HELL IS MAKING THAT SOUND, and ive never had to work a day of my life, i taught for awhile and HATED it, worked at guitar center, thats IT. THE REST HAS BEEN PLAYING LIVE AND I LIVE WELL. THANK YOU MAESTRO!
That short bit from 0:14 - 0:17 is one of the reasons I started playing again after 9 years. Jimi was why I picked it up the first time. Now it's Ed. Ed could make something as quick as a chord pack such brute force. Killer review of one of my all time fave performances, thanks!
I don’t play a guitar, but I really enjoyed watching you breakdown EVH the GOAT playing. It would be great if you could breakdown more VH songs. Again, thanks this was very COOL!
Just discovered this video. Really enjoyed it. Man, I’ve loved everything about that tune since it came out, except the lyrics. I don’t know but maybe that’s why it didn’t get played much on the radio back in tbd 80s. But everything you said about Eddie, his playing, his influence, it’s on point. Exactly right. I’m really hoping a lot of his home recordings get released someday. Maybe we haven’t heard the last of “new” VH music yet. ✊
Well done. Perfect analysis of his solo. He was so dialed in on this album. They recorded and mixed each track to completion before moving on to the next, which resulted in an album of unique songs, yet they still go together.
Couldn’t agree more with your selection of this song. This was the first tune I played on Tuesday night after I heard the news that EVH had passed. Thanks for making this video.
Excellent vid man. I felt the same way when Ed died. This was always one of my all time fav VH tunes. His tone is killer here. It just sounds so powerful from top to bottom.
Great vid, Michael! While watching, all i could think about was how much fun they looked like they were having, then you started talking about the joy. For me, that is what makes live performances the best...I don't want to call out requests to the band, I want them to play whatever is bringing them the most joy at that moment, because that is when the magic happens! Thanks for another great reaction vid!
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EVH owns the raunchiest, filthiest, most amazing groove of all time. This is great. Love your channel!
Mike and Alex laying down that foundation boom!! Boom! Bet you could get a concussion listening to that
Michael Anthony is one of the best pocket players in the business. He sets up shop in the pocket, busts out a BBQ grill and a keg and just runs Mikey's bar and grill in the pocket.
It's tough to lose him, but it's comforting to see how much love has poured out and to know that his legacy and impact is absolutely certain for all time.
Totally agree.
A song like Black and Blue showcases Eddie as the fully complete musician, worthy of Beethoven or Mozart. Not just some shredder with cool tricks. I will take OU812 over VH1.
@@gokhanersan8561 OU812 better than VH1?????
🤪😂😅🤪😝
#Never
@@deriklong8398 Sure. Eddie was in his 20s when he did hard blues rock like Running with the Devil. Motley Crue and others got stuck in 1978, kept copying young Eddie. Eddie moved on to become a musical monster. You may not enjoy those later songs, but Mine All Mine and Black and Blue alone can kick Led Zeppelin’s and Yes’ arse combined, with every bar, with every beat. Eddie had left planet earth by 1984. Just kept rising higher and higher. I can understand a group of fans want to stay on earth in 1978.
@@gokhanersan8561 now you are saying that Mine all mine and Black and Blue is better than Led Zeppelin and Yes combined???????
I'm just wondering two things what is the color of the sky in your world and what exactly are you smoking??
I realize we have our own opinions but .
Nah.... I have more to say but I will digress and let everybody else tell you of their opinions about what you just said.
Retired guitar teacher in Wasaga Beach Canada bro. I snorted coffee through my nose just now with your "Are you shitting me, it's in standard tuning?" discovery lmfao!! I just found your channel. Long live The King. Cheers.
Well, I’m married with 3 kids but you are my soul mate brother! Finally someone who appreciates EVERYTHING about this band the way I do. Way to carry the torch! And thanks for the 30 minute diversion from life. God bless you sir! RIP EVH. We are heartbroken without you.
Yes, the backup singing! Michael's and Eddie's harmonizing backing vocals added soo much to many of their songs.
I wish Mike had got back in the band before the end.
I have a feeling there might be a harmonizer on Michaels voice.. it sounds like more than 2 backing vocals
@@jeremyjameslv This live video has overdubs no doubt. It's not like Live Without a Net which is basically the raw live track.
Ted Templeman's book said the guys in the band were huge fans of the Beach Boys and their backups. After Edwards passing, we all went through their catalog and I chose to FIRST focus on Ed's singing and vocal harmonies.
@@TheDmonet Yeah, during the breakdown where they really stood out, those backups sounded edited to me.
He was the Bruce Lee of guitarists. His solos flow like water. You nailed it when you used the term “fluid”. That was Eddie.
Eddie can't ever be forgotten. I don't know if people of the future will understand how big of a deal that guy was for tens of millions of us. From 1978 through the 80s, every time a new VH album came out, guitar teachers had to prepare for every student asking "How is he doing that right there?" all week long. A lot of great music over the last 60 years will probably fade into history. I just hope EVH is always recognized for what he did.
Hundreds of millions. lol
I just started getting into van halen in late 2020 after Eddie had died when I was around 14, now VH is basically all I listen too and all I play, there’s plenty of people I know who love them especially ed, he’s not going anywhere
Eddie changed the world.
RIP.
This performance borders on perfect.
The vocals are beyond amazing
The best backing vocals on earth. Eddie was very underrated singer, Michael was obviously amazing
Yes on both. Very underated..
I'm sure if you're a fan like me you've seen the dance the night away official video live. From like 1979? Or the sound was nothing compared to today and just listened to the way all three of them harmonize perfectly and play their instruments it's just amazing! Three piece band no match out there today I don't care you can call me old there's nothing like that they did it better live than on the record. Long live the goat
100% agree!!!
100% ... in the after-shock of his death, Edward was (rightly) credited for lead guitar, rhythm guitar, tone, gear innovation, song writing, piano, and all the rest of it. But it is rarely pointed out that he sang backup as well... Very few (if any?) of his contemporaries (Randy Rhoads, George Lynch, etc) sang backup
He's plays so effortlessly!! Like he could just sit back in a rocking chair and play anything!!
Alex IS SUCH A BEAST and criminally underrated... not one comment mentioning older brother.. I was always ALWAYS in awe of his beats. God Bless
Alex is a phenomenal drummer.
It's awesome finding these videos after all these years and the reactions that make you appreciate VH more! Eddies tone was the bomb, even just the ringing out on the amps at 14:21 end of the solo. And dont forget they always were having fun playing live. Thanks for sharing! Your love of their music is priceless.
This is one of their best tunes ever. Just a school in bad ass rock feel and technique. RIP brother Eddie, will be forever missed, yet forever remembered. 🤘🤘
I freaking love this song. his whole sound on 0U812 was great!
First time I heard this. Understand I didn’t have MTV and was introduced to Van Halen via 5150. This came on the radio and was blown away by this song. I was so excited that they had a new record out. OU812 kicks butt!
Van Halen Black N Blue : A very underrated Van Halen tune , IMO. I remember first hearing this driving around delivering pizzas , in high school , back in 1988. I remember thinking Eddie's bringin back some of that old skool Van Halen BLUES vibe (ala 'Take Your Whiskey Home') . The solo w/the delay/echo is fucking killer! This is a easy goin , chill drinkin (but ROck!) BLUES tune - one of the best on OU812.
Nice Wolfgang guitar - that neck has some seriously gorgeous Birds Eye Maple cut to it!
Cheers!
Im learning so much by listening to you!👍
It has some hours and serious skin shredded on it too.
VAN HALEN IS WITH ROTH.....WHOLE BAND AND SOUND CHANGED TO A SOFT ROCK WIMPY VIBE WITH HAGAR
agreed until they got Balance and F*U*C*$
@@novadhd Still some great material on those records , even VHIII . Depends on what your looking for , personally , the tones of the records and the guitar playing is what I think of, post Roth era.
I like your reaction video, dear Michael, as it is very honest and shows your genuine interest.
Many reaction videos are set up to attract viewers and clicks etc. I find, that I really appreciate the song afterwards more than before and learned so much interesting aspects, as you yourself are a musician. Thanks. Keep on rocking in a free world.
Thank you! 😃
The sheer power of van Halens concerts were some of my best memories truly AMAZING to say the least
Michael Anthony had the best high range background vocals.
HAS the best high range background vocals
John Frusciante....
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@@bradlindblad5225 yeah. I give him props.. but. MICHAEL TAKES ALL THE CAKE for most underrated backup vocalist.. shit. And bassist.. I mean
He wasn't Geddy Lee. But dude held down the groove man... and. Pushed the song
. And. With ALL the shit talked about him. Was always a good guy. Didn't talk the other guy down. Love that.
Heard him live 5 times in all different eras. You will never find a video on you tube, or a stereo, that can ever come close to what that SOB sounded like live straight from the amps. He will always be the goat.
yes I only saw him oncev(5150) but it was pretty badass
Eddie was so happy when Sammy joined because they clicked together to make this amazing music.
And because Sammy had such a ridiculous range he could write in any key not just the ones Dave could get to.
Your enthusiam is so sincere, nice job. Got tears.... one of my favorite VH/Hagar tunes... what a vibe.
I’ll be honest. I have no idea what you’re talking about in half of this. All I know is that he was amazing. It’s fun to watch you describe this. Your passion about this is infectious - even for a non musician like myself.
“The Full Bug”. Underrated. The “popular” songs get all of the reaction videos, I get it, but sometimes the hidden gems are a better choice.
Love what you do, Brother.
The solo from Full Bug is one of my fav Eddie solo's and no one ever talks about that one...it's a shame. Not to mention the only VH song with a harmonica solo too
The Full Bug, Hang ‘em High also
One of my favorites! Love that song brewing guitar work brilliant songwriting all around awesome! Anything that they wrote original on that diver down album is awesome and they get a lot of crap cuz all the covers but I get it
The pure joy you show here, coupled with awe and humility is why I am going to sub to your channel. I have never watched you before, but after this video, I will watch everything. To know that there is someone else out there who just feels the music like blood going through your veins is very cathartic for me. Thank you so much.
Exactly!
I couldn't have said it better! Spot on!
That concert was the greatest, harmonies and singing and musicianship you will ever see in a hard rock band, EVER
Always felt the Black And Blue riff has been underrated
They talk to each other through their gifts. They play it with their Q’s to each other. It is remarkably powerful. Eddie live is unfair. People always claimed Eddie was using recorded rhythm to complete
songs they had previously recorded. EVH is The Good Lord living with Edward through God’s Sovereign power, and Eddie’s creative talents in obedience to bring the best sounds, through tones ever done on a guitar. This teacher brings the amazement to a musical picture of what is going on here as the written music is played. Eddie was a genius. I miss him a lot. I saw Joe a month ago try so hard to bring Eddie’s sound ( tones) to life. It is not possible. It was a great show.
But I miss Edward.
The name THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN came from the announcer guy at their concerts early on when he would introduce them
He'd say "you wanted the BEST - (pause) - but we couldn't afford them. So instead I give u - (pause) - THE MIGHTY - VANNNN HALEN!!!!!
The perfect rock for all.perfect
No matter how bad a day I'm having what I hear this song it totally changes my attitude. R.I.P. EDDIE
Everything he does fits..no matter how wild..it fits and is all about the song and groove
I've loved this song ever since it came out. Love that OU812 album.
Yes! Owned the neck Eddie did! RIP EVH! Love the video! Eddie will always Be our beacon!!
Hard to believe that 6 months ago we lost Edward Van Halen 😢
The GOAT!!!
AFU on this concert is beyond amazing as well, actually the whole DVD is stunning. Eddie just existed in another universe.
Love your passion for this fella.
They were and are that good. They are forever the mighty van halen. The soundtrack for many our lives.
ROTF! The "Floyd Rose Thing." I'm definitely not doing that on camera! I just live for the moments when people say, "It's in Eb. Just retune. Should only take a minute or two, right?" Sure! No sweat pal! LOL That was worth tuning in for. Made me laugh hard! Thank you!
Black n blue one of my favorites. Finish what you started and so many
The "MIGHTY VAN HALEN". Thank you for such a great video. Your love, respect and appreciation of the great music from Van Halen is just right!
His lead playing aside, Eddie was one of the best rhythm rock players of all time.
The electric guitar was invented for Eddie to bring joy to people.
I agree, but all that transitioning fill-in is why he was beyond his time. You have to listen very closely to hear sometimes. Because he was a little computer figuring out the excess noise being in the gaps and still be melodic, and yet his timing was without reading a note of music. Phenom is not the only word. Savantism comes to mind. lol
Van Halen is amazing, we’re still learning just how amazing. Watching Michael listen in awe and appreciate while at the same time showing just how extraordinary he is, too. Great video.
He is the King of swing! The game changer! The most inspired!! Eddie Van Halen !!
I love your playing and video reaction Unbelievable!! Thank You!!!Congrasts 👏👏❤
Truly a musical masterpiece, among MANY others, they've created. Great video!
So happy I got to see them that year. They were amazing.
So sad about Eddie. I wish they would have treated Michael better. This just shows how much he really contributed to their sound. His bass playing and high harmonies are a cornerstone to their sound.
Michael Anthony is the absolute best fit for this band.. Those who criticize him just don't get it.. Michal Anthony knew the VH brothers had internal family dynamic issues and he overlooked and side stepped that for the sake of the music and the fans.. He is a class act through and through..
I don't think it's that far of a stretch to say Mike is one of the best background vocalists of ALL time
Michael shouldn't of been with slammy when Eddie was ready to record therefore your fired!
Without a doubt, and the only time I ever heard anyone from the original lineup compliment his voice was an interview with Roth. As cocky as Roth was and is. It was great to hear him say that about Mike's voice in the mix.
Best album/tour of the Sammy era. The whole band is smokin' and Ed as usual is killing it.
I love Van Halen. It's always been the harmony for me that take them to the next level. Go micky
Love your appreciation and enthusiasm for the Sammy years!! Their song writing was on another level!!
I love this song! I heard it live at the Monsters of Rock in 88!!
yep. i feel ya man. these two weeks have been pretty rough, and yet beautiful at the same time. Now that Eddie's gone, I've been listening to his guitar with some renewed sense of hearing, and rediscovering the nuances, the subtle things that made him so great. In the last week alone, its made me a better player. He had that effect on all of us to some degree or another....
I was watching a concert video the day of EVH's passing and I was struck by how full the guitar sounded. Like you said, there's only the three of them playing and yet it sounds as full as though there were two other backup guitarists playing along. EVH and SRV both had that ability to sound so big and so full. They both played so many bass notes with their thumbs over the top of the neck in addition to whatever they were playing on the higher strings. Like they had all five fingers of their left hand engaged to create the fullest sound possible. Such remarkable playing and such a loss.
Alex Lifeson is another that has the same ability.
This guy looks like how i feel just diving down the road listening to Van Halen ! I like a lot of bands and a lot of guitarists, but no one ever made me feel the way this band did! Its like you could feel it,i dont know how to explain it.
That because Micheal is Passionate about great music & great artists!
Michael covered my favourite artist of all time, Amy Winehouse, on one of his video's & I play it everyday now!!
It's great meeting, listening & learning from such an enthusiast, one who knows what he is talking about!
Thanks MP
Your enthusiasm for this track made me smile. Reminded me of driving around with my friends in high school, in a ford escort GT, while we blasted Van Halen. I was a hendrix/SRV/Clapton guy at the time, but I could hear the cream influence in Eddie's playing. I really got into VH after hearing "little dreamer" And "I'm the one". The first VH album I bought was VH2, because I couldn't get the guitar tone of Beautiful Girls and Somebody get me a doctor out of my head.
I went to FOUR VH concerts & many times it was like listening to the CD version of the songs
This was a great breakdown. Really enjoy ur enthusiasm for the MIGHTY VAN HALEN
I haven't stopped listening to VH since the news came down. This is one of my all time favorite songs, such a killer riff \,,/
Such great rhythm playing and backup vocals.
They sound unbelievable here. As great as the instruments sound the vocals are even more incredible. Sad I didn't get to see this lineup live together, though technically have seen them all in some iterations.
FACT
Yes...I love the Black n Blue too, and OU812 is beautifuly colourful as rainbows...RIP Edward...RIP VH...
He makes you want to either pick up your guitar or quit. Such a f$cking legend RIP Eddie 🇨🇦🤘
The band sounds absolutely incredible and this is really peak Sammy Hagar here. The outfit, the hair, the energy, the vocal range.
This is a great example of a "simple" groove, played with fantastic tone and touch.
And yeah: Michael is THE man who completed this group. Its criminal that they didn't realize what they had on their hands, when he was with them.
One of the most underrated song! I always the this was showcasing Eddie's rhythm playing. I believe its on 0U812 album. One of my favorite essential Sammy/ Vanhalen era tracks. Thanks for doing this one!!!
Very cool to see this underrated track get some love. R.I.P. EVH
“Pure joy and flow.” Loved that. I say keep the Van Halen videos coming. You do them great justice. Thanks again brother.
My first real guitar that I paid real money for - was an Amber Wolfie - hard tail. Still have it. Always will.
Totally feel your emotion on this.....this track was brilliant.
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You reacting to this song(one of my very favorite songs) just warmed my heart...It's wonderful to hear someone talk with such admiration for one of my hero's as well...Thank You!
Black and Blue is easily one of Van Hagar’s best songs.
I’ve seen Edward live 19 times in my life since 83. I’m blessed and privileged for having so.
Finally someone who really gets into the meat of guitar playing with such a passion. This is my first time watching and I totally agree with your song choice. I am now following you and look forward to watching more videos. Thank You
Thank YOU!
Eddies riffs are the best thing about his playing! I’m a Mach 1 DLR huge fan, but OU812, FUCK and Balance have some of Eddie’s most interesting work. Super loose, more open, but the tight riffs are where they need to be! Thank you
Thank you for posting this Michael. I’m a Van Halen fan too and I’m still struggling with Eddie’s death. This is one of my faves from OU812.
Probably the most articulate analysis of the genius of the mighty Van Halen I have ever heard.
EVH got me playing guitar when I was 8, indeed it's been a super hard week. Glad I was around and listening for the past 44 years
The best of the best, his influence will be felt for ages.
Dude right on!!! I used to blare this one in my 1985 Chevy s-10. Kenwood deck with alpine eq boxed Panasonic 6x9’s. Mullet blowing in the breeze from the windows rolled down and a fresh pack of Marlboro lights on the bench seat. Wow this really took me back. Lifetime member btw. Love your teaching.
Love to hear a proficient guitarist appreciate his genius. TY👍
Love this song. Their harmonies are perfect. When love walks in sends chills up my spine.
Just watched this first time today. EVH was absolutely the greatest. I don't play guitar, or understand anything you're talking about while teaching, but your passion is amazing and I could watch you all day! Thanks for what you're doing.
Because of this man, when i was 12 i said, WHAT THE HELL IS MAKING THAT SOUND, and ive never had to work a day of my life, i taught for awhile and HATED it, worked at guitar center, thats IT. THE REST HAS BEEN PLAYING LIVE AND I LIVE WELL. THANK YOU MAESTRO!
That short bit from 0:14 - 0:17 is one of the reasons I started playing again after 9 years.
Jimi was why I picked it up the first time. Now it's Ed.
Ed could make something as quick as a chord pack such brute force.
Killer review of one of my all time fave performances, thanks!
BEAUTIFUL birds eye and flame!!
This is a hell of a tribute, Michael. Thanks.
I needed this tonight, the 17th. Still hard.Cathartic for me, too. Thank you!
I don’t play a guitar, but I really enjoyed watching you breakdown EVH the GOAT playing. It would be great if you could breakdown more VH songs. Again, thanks this was very COOL!
Just discovered this video. Really enjoyed it. Man, I’ve loved everything about that tune since it came out, except the lyrics. I don’t know but maybe that’s why it didn’t get played much on the radio back in tbd 80s. But everything you said about Eddie, his playing, his influence, it’s on point. Exactly right.
I’m really hoping a lot of his home recordings get released someday. Maybe we haven’t heard the last of “new” VH music yet. ✊
Well said. 👍
Thank you for what you do Michael. I TOTALLY agree with you. Thanks for sharing.
Love the passion and enthusiasm. Will definitely look into MP more when out of hospital 🏥
I totally share your enthusiasm man. Thanks! Van Halen lives
" The only three that know how to make a guitar are Edward Van Halen, myself and (Clarence Leonidas ) Fender. "
- Les Paul
Did he really say this? Wow
Well done. Perfect analysis of his solo. He was so dialed in on this album. They recorded and mixed each track to completion before moving on to the next, which resulted in an album of unique songs, yet they still go together.
Killer tune gives me goosebumps always !!
The first 60 seconds and then I just wanted to cry. I'm with ya bruh... What I built my life around. Exactly.
Absolute Masterpiece!
The Mighty Van Halen ... awesomeness.. loved it ... mind blowing...
SRV “Riviera Paradise” from his -last show-
His playing totally evolved after achieving sobriety and that performance makes grown men cry
Couldn’t agree more with your selection of this song. This was the first tune I played on Tuesday night after I heard the news that EVH had passed. Thanks for making this video.
Excellent vid man. I felt the same way when Ed died. This was always one of my all time fav VH tunes. His tone is killer here. It just sounds so powerful from top to bottom.
Great vid, Michael! While watching, all i could think about was how much fun they looked like they were having, then you started talking about the joy. For me, that is what makes live performances the best...I don't want to call out requests to the band, I want them to play whatever is bringing them the most joy at that moment, because that is when the magic happens! Thanks for another great reaction vid!