One of the most underrated songs of the Van Hagar era.

@frankscassi4960

2 жыл бұрын

And I dare to say that it's also the best one from that era. It's just PERFECT. Amazing rhythm work by Eddie with some of his best riffs, of course the solo is out of this world too. And talkin about rhythm Alex is on fire, and live versions always sound twice as good. In this video you can hear Mike's simple yet powerful bass line, and damn he never loses a beat, even while singing harmonies. Sammy was on fire on the whole 5150 record, and was an amazing showman who filled Dave's shoes with no problems. I prefere the Live without a Net version, but this is pure gold too

@SuperGaleford

2 жыл бұрын

It’s musically probably their best effort.

@RobertMJohnson

Жыл бұрын

without a doubt one of Ed's best compositions and some of Alex's most blistering and challenging drum fills ever.

@samuelvelez1643

Жыл бұрын

And my favorite song from the album

@marktracey4018

8 ай бұрын

The best

Possibly the greatest riff of all time! :) Man, they were at the top of their game here!

@gimmesometruth08

2 ай бұрын

agree. one of the best riff ever.

I’m in my 60’s and have been lucky enough to see Van Halen 6 times both with Dave and Sammy. I’m now turning my grandkids on to VH

@pinkiewerewolf

2 жыл бұрын

Keeping the music alive. Awesome brother! 👍

@Samfan4Films777

2 жыл бұрын

yeah well I'm in my teens and haven't seen anyone live yet.

@pinkiewerewolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@Samfan4Films777 Covid didn't help your concert situation.

@Samfan4Films777

2 жыл бұрын

@@pinkiewerewolf yeah Sammy was gonna tour with Night Ranger AND Whitesnake, but then covid hit and ruined everything, including our favorite nearby airsoft arena.

@pinkiewerewolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@Samfan4Films777 That blows. One of my best friends owns a paintball course, it took a hit but survived.

Musically I don’t think there is a better Van Halen song from any era or decade than this one.

@scottmaxwell9929

6 ай бұрын

Mean Street, Fair Warning,

@SuperGaleford

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmaxwell9929definitely a classic VH Song but not nearly as complicated musically than Fitty-Won-Fitty

@jasonlewis5350

4 ай бұрын

Maybe Poundcake?

These band members look how they sound, full of energy, and always smiling. They played as if they were performing for a bunch of friends in a big ass back yard. Thank you Van Halen 👏👏👏👏

@ritarollins6664

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! The best. I miss those days and Eddie so much. Best guitar rock music ever.

@JeffOnTheRoads

2 жыл бұрын

To me, the energy is the difference between Van Halen with Dave v Sammy. Just see what those two are doing today. Sammy has a passion for life. Dave has a passion for Dave.

@kmlconsolidated

6 ай бұрын

Exactly right! They play like a bunch of guys playing for their friends and having the time of their lives! I’m so blessed to have experienced them live over the years.

This is the one song that captures everything good about the Van Hagar era. It's a perfect song.

The last scream by Mike is legendary!

@bobbyboykin7137

8 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing,, damn !!

@michaelmarshall1713

8 күн бұрын

The reason he was in the band . He could sing (really sing) and solid bass player . They shafted him .

I’ll argue this to my grave, this right here was the pinnacle of Van Halen. Sammy brought so much to the band, amazing vocals, and everyone genuinely enjoyed what they were doing. This band will NEVER be replicated, I’m eternally grateful that I got to experience the entire Van Hagar era in all of its magnificent glory!!

@robertcoleman7556

Жыл бұрын

Sammy rules dave head so big just a gigalo

@fireballmarlboroman3753

Жыл бұрын

Sam Hagar bite's the weiners he can't jump his voice sounds like a whiny cat,I never liked him at all

@hockeyhelps3910

Жыл бұрын

Dave’s period was important too. It’s just hard to pin point an era and say it was the best. That performance where they played Poundcake at the awards sums it up tho. Sammy was on the mike. This was a great solo.

@BigPerm2004

Жыл бұрын

@@hockeyhelps3910 Oh absolutely!!! The Dave era was magical as well.

@ghoppr71

Жыл бұрын

Same here. No argument from me. Got to experience it myself.

Best Van Halen right here!!!!!! Sam, sad that this time has ended but I'm so happy to see you and Mike out there still rockin!! Peace!!

Four legends at the top of their game! Moments like this are gone too soon.

Michael Anthony's scream right near the end was out of this world 😆

@abbantucobergazo8381

2 жыл бұрын

Is a dream ..and was a dream sing ! HE HAVE A GOOD VOICE ALSO🍁👍❣️🍀🍀🍀🍀

So cool, Sammy, brings back a lot of fond memories of those days. God, I love that sound!

The whole band is on fire!! So great!!

Eddie Alex and Michael and Sammy were absolutely hands-down in their prime during this time. You could tell they enjoyed what they were doing, and he couldn’t wipe that smile off his face during the whole show. I love this era of rock ‘n’ roll music. Best times of all. Rock ‘n’ roll comes and goes, but it will never die… We love you Eddie

@michaelmarshall1713

6 күн бұрын

Yes all were smiling and Eddie looked happy .

I got this show on VHS tape back in 1990 & this is the cleanest version I have seen! Happy anniversary 5150!!!!

@soundofwinter

Жыл бұрын

Definitely the cleanest I have heard as well!

@JohnnyBeane

Жыл бұрын

@@soundofwinter Yup! Awesome stuff!!!

@gib59er56

9 ай бұрын

It is usually over dubbed vocally. Ed is in standard 440 tuning here so Sammy has to work hard to keep in key. This version is 100% live. 5150 is a masterpiece in writing a perfect(no such thing really in Rock and Roll) song. Ed has had so much impact on me as a guitarist, it is crazy.

@michaelmarshall1713

6 күн бұрын

You have this concert on VHS ???

Remember the day this came out , it was so perfect. Just a perfect moment in time , to have been 18 on top of the world with best fuckin soundtrack ever ✌️👊🎸 Thank you for this upload brother 👊

@greatlikeelviseh6063

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. I was 19 or 20 and can remember exactly where I was when I first heard Why Can't This Be Love on the radio. Went, hmmm... this could be a cool record.

@rodratliff6204

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I was a senior in high school when 5150 was released, and a senior in college for Carnal Knowledge. What great times.

one of my favorite albums of all time.

@mladenpalenkas7750

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 👍

@patrickhammond1203

2 жыл бұрын

The best ever

It's long overdue to give the Sammy era a deluxe reissue, there's obviously some fantastic live recordings that could go with it. I'm sure it's up to Alex at this point but maybe it's too late. Man I loved the 5150 era

@tommymann69

2 жыл бұрын

Van Halen Sammy Hagar years box set . I would buy it in. A heartbeat

@sd80mac

11 ай бұрын

Your wish has come true!

That solo is so surreal it honestly brings tears to my eyes. One of the greatest things ever to be captured on film. Eddie was able to demonstrate what it means to be a human. Period.

Your Unboxed album will always bring me the best memories. I was a lucky kid and got a 1987 Conquest TSI sports car when I was in high school (1995). I drove around listening to Unboxed on cassette tape!

@jeffmizner8701

2 жыл бұрын

My dad got me into Van Halen with the 5150 album in the mid-80's. He also had Unboxed, which made me really appreciate Sammy even more. I love the Van Halen album "Live: Right Here, Right Now" with Sammy playing Give to Live. Love that song! I heard he did Eagle's Fly on other nights. Wish I could've seen that!

@larrybone4349

2 жыл бұрын

The 87 Conquest TSI is a Super Cool Car ! You were a lucky kid! Even lucky enough to get Unboxed on cassette.

Ed looks like hes having fun this night. Al them crazy drum rolls!

The man, the myth, the legend, the guitar god... Eddie Van Halen. Thank you Sam. Thank you.

What a song, what an era. A band absolutely at the top of their game. Miss the 80's. Great memories. Cheers Sammy.

I just blew the f'n door off my bedroom! My son was "Who is that'? I replied "Greatest fucking band EVER"! Now my son is rocking all my VH albums! you got a new fan. Sammy thanks so much , many memories flooding in . # theCircle

@Kim-ri7ey

Жыл бұрын

Love it 😂!

5150 is possibly my favorite VH song, and it is so powerful live. Sadly, I never saw it performed myself in person.

Game changer and tone chaser. Easily one of the most sexy riffs ever. Long live the king!

OMG! LOVED Van Hagar!!! Your best Sammy and the hair then! That grin of Eddie's, such a kid on that stage!

Yo Sammy! Cheers from Oh-Hi-Oh! So cool of you to share clips from this legendary era of VH’s history!

Sammy was a legendary singer songwriter and he was amazing he's music 🎶 will on history love he's music 🎶🎵 for ever

Was just watching eddie live this morning..always a good day to remember him🤘🏼 thank you for the good times VAN HALEN

“ Meet Jane Hathaway!” 😂 God, this was the greatest time of my life. I live in the moment but these memories are eff’in priceless. ❤️ The guys were having so much fun and the interaction with the audience is amazing.

My Favorite Van Hagar ALBUM- MY FAVORITE SONG OFF THE ALBUM!!!!AWESOME FOOTAGE!!!! RIP MR. EDDIE VAN HALEN!!!!🎶🎤🎸🥁🎸🎶🌎🇺🇸

Playing this, at first I felt sad that this era has gone... but then I remembered how *good* this music makes me feel! 🇬🇧

Insane that Sammy was 42 years old here. He was rocking harder than bands half his age

Saw this tour at the Cow Palace. Great Show!

I saw the 5150 tour in New Haven CT for the taping of the live without a net shows.

@Briansgate

2 жыл бұрын

Live Without A Net, those are good memories, right there!

The Best time of Van Halen. Eddie and Sammy togheter.

Full concert should be officialy released. RIP EVH

I remember in 1990 going to a record store in Staten Island and buying a bootleg VHS copy of the Japanese TV broadcast of the entire concert, complete with commercials. Watched it over and over. Amazing performance.

Sammy needs to put this in the Van Halen set this summer!!

DAMN!!! Greatest VH lineup and one of my favorite songs… thanks for sharing. #RIPEVH 😪

SOOO tasty, what a fantastic performance & the band looks so genuinely happy 😘

That shit Rocks! Unreal!

That first Sammy/van Halen album was a monster! And the next was even better! Great time for rock and roll!

Loved every minute of that concert!! I was a senior in HS. Went to every VH tour since Sammy joined. Just saw Sammy and the Circle at The FL Strawberry Festival ( Mike knocked it out of the park with Ain’t Talkin Bout Love….Still rockin’. 36 years after reinventing VH!! A true testament to the longevity and relevance of a Great Frontman that shares the stage with his band mates and the audience. Hope to see you at your birthday bash!!

Great video drop! In doing some comparisons today, this upload looks MUCH CLEANER than previous uploads of this concert. Also, this version has Sammy missing a few high notes compared to previous versions ( which is totally okay-it's LIVE and raw, like it should be ). Finally, Edward's guitar sound has way more " meat " to it in the mix. And, Mike's bass is more prominent as well ( especially during Ed's solo ). Makes me wonder just what is hiding in Sam's/Mike's/ Van Halen's vaults ( haha )!

@pookiepookie8669

2 жыл бұрын

I think the dude at the board could have raised Sammy's vocals - a tad to low (for me).

So, so glad I was born when I was and to be able to see this stuff when it was 1st happening....thanks Mom!

I can't even imagine how much fun you guys had during this time.

The energy .. can you feel it 🤘🤘🤘nothing compares to Van Halen

We would love to see this whole show released! You guys were on Top of The World...wait...You still are!!!

@Artie1790

2 жыл бұрын

Look up 'Live Without a Net' VH concert from New Haven CT. They jammed that night.

Thank you for posting. "5150" is my favorite Van Halen song. It gets me so pumped! The energy on the stage is insane. The "Live Without a Net" version of this song is the best, imo, but this one is also great. Love you guys! VH is the one constant in my life. RIP EVH.

@frankscassi4960

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree. I love everything from Van Halen, but this song is one of those I never get tired of, and in my top 5 for sure

@primeDecomposition

2 жыл бұрын

This one has the better guitar solo, the other one’s ok, just ok by Eddie standards, but this one makes the hairs on the back of the head stand on end, he’s really toying with the beat here, totally unpredictable, syncopated angular phrases into long flowing legato passages, fuck it’s so good.

I will be watching these videos forever. They never get old.

Van Halen at its peak. I miss EVH and Rock n Roll.

Man when I hear this song or when I put this song in my CD changer I crank it up because it's such a awesome song. A job to Van Halen as well as the lead singer.

Thank you Sammy and team for sharing this. I'm so so happy you did, and I would love to see you share more.

At that time, I was at the scene! good old days. The opening is surely There ’s Only One Way To Rock It was! Eddie's 5150 godly guitar was awesome. Thank you for living in the same age as Eddie. Thank you Eddie! .. From Japanese fans.

WOOOHOOOO!!! What a wall of sound!!!

Ed and guys rocking out hard.Love hearing this song live.A blistering tune! (ed v. h. 4ever)

This song was so underrated. This was definitely Van Halen's hay day.

5150..Best concert ever seen... RIP EV

My God, man. I remember this coming out when I was in college. It was one of the first CDs I ever bought when I got a CD player. And, it was a CD I kept in my car when I got my 1st sports car with a CD player. Friggin top notch rock music to cruise down the interstates, not to mention have at parties, jam solo air guitar at home by yourself, or about any other occasion that calls for the best rock. Love it, man. Happy anniversary to you and Mikey, Sammy. Hope to catch you very soon. Peace and love, man.

We need this live album

I was fortunate enough to see the original lineup of VH in 1984, and then seven more times up until 2015. Videos cannot convey how good they really were and how incredible it was to actually watch and hear Edward play in person for 1.5 to 2 hrs. 👍🏻😎

@scottstedeford7575

6 ай бұрын

Saw them in ‘82, then a couple of times after ‘86. With Dave, they gave a stunning performance, but in a two-dimensional way. We were the audience, they were the spectacle. With Sammy, it was three dimensional. No distance between the audience and the band, like a small club vibe while at the same time being the most enormous event. Sammy brought out a quality in every aspect of Van Halen that they could never have gotten with Dave. Would love to hear your thoughts.

@SquirrelTheater

6 ай бұрын

@@scottstedeford7575 Well, I’m a fan of both eras. That being said, I really didn’t notice those subtle crowd nuances. I was too busy partying with my friends and watching the show. The crowd was always very enthusiastic and screaming at every VH show I ever attended. 👍🏻😎

So cool how Eddie always played the solos different live, just going by feel. One of the best live rock bands ever . RIP Eddie !

LOVE IT! my heros from the early 80s until now.... miss u ed!

That is a 1 great high quality video.. 5150 is a great song .. very oriiginal .. and some great riff changes... Eddie sounds great .. and looks he is on top of his game here.

So many memories of boating with my friends on Lake Michigan the summer 5150 was released. What an amazing time in my life!

I wish they would release the entire show on dvd

@Kim-ri7ey

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the hospital recovering from my 5th back surgery and lm watching my favorite band 🎶🎶🎶 Just might be a quick recovery, lol 😜🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🎤🎤🎤🎵🎵🎵❣️

I listened to Van Halen since I was a little kid in the early 1980s. Eddie inspired me to pick up a guitar. Sammy is the best singer they had, and Michael Anthony defined the VH vocal sound across all singers. I bought the 5150 tape when I was like 8 years old from a music store at the mall under the World Trade Center in NYC. I regretfully never got to see Van Halen live. Ever. I wish I could turn the clock back and actually go see at least one show from this timeframe. These were the best years. 5150 is my favorite album of theirs. But the whole catalog brings back so many memories from my youth!

This is my favorite Van Halen song! Would love if you guys could come near Battle Ground, Washington!

Never Ever get tired of listening to them absolutely Spectacular and Terrific Band excellent musicianship and did you hear Alex VH Double Bassin the Drums now anyone else just try to do that because it's not easy I, Love everyone of these Guys and R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen and please Pray for Alex, Sammy, and Michael plus anyone who catapulted the Van Halen's Music 🎵🎶🎵 Legend's

@abbantucobergazo8381

2 жыл бұрын

Amén✨🙌🍀🍀🍀🍀👍

OMG💯🙌🏻 THIS IS SO EPIC📈

thanks man i needed that.

Every other `80`s drummer- "Man, you should see the size of my new kit!" Alex Van Halen- "Hold my beer!"

@mookyyzed2216

Жыл бұрын

Ah, I think Neil Peart owns that title.

@brianallen8091

Жыл бұрын

@@mookyyzed2216nope. Terry Bozzio has the Guinness record, dwarfing Neil-by a mile

MY FAVORITE ERA EVER OF VAN HALEN AKA VAN HAGAR! LOL. SAMMY IS A GOOD DUDE. COMPLETELY THE OPPOSITE OF DAVID LEE ROTH. AND THAT'S A GOOD THING. THE DUDE IS IN HIS 70'S AND STILL TO THIS DAY, HE'S STILL PERFORMING LIKE HE WAS WHEN HE WAS 30!! I'D LOVE TO EAT AT ONE OF HIS RESTAURANTS AND GO TO CABO WABO!!!

So happy I was able to witness the Mighty Van Halen

Amazing, the good old days!

Best rock n roll band this planet has seen!!!!

HELL YEA ! Your music connects with me more than family....That's how good it always is. Don't stop.....ever👌

one of my favourite's, never get tired of hearing it

Kicked Ass I went with my buddy San to this show in San Diego sounds like a different key that the cd here

DLR really had nothing on You Sammy, and Yours and Mikey's vocals TOP NOTCH in V.H.

This was VH at their peak for sure. Sammy hitting those crazy high notes and all over the stage, Ed is fired up and smiling ear to ear 4:50 loving every note, Mikey moving around like he's in a bouncy-house and hitting that insane note at the the end 5:55, and the look on Alex's face 6:09 sums it up. Rock & Roll Synergy at its highest.

Thanks for all the Great Music Sammy Roy! & the best Band Ever got to see the Tour @ The Philly Spectrum awesome Congrats 🍾🎉 🎶🎶☮️5150 for ever ⭐️⭐️⭐️

@pookiepookie8669

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, the Spectrum! Are you from Philly? Great memories between the concerts, to the Flyers and those great outdoor concerts next door at the JFK. Glad I'm old 'cause I got to be there and experience it all! (My favorite is still the Tower.)

I'd watched VH two times & never displeased!!

I LOVED this version of VH. I saw multiple shows at the Centrum in Worcester MA. Off the charts!! The fun these guys were having wasn't faked as far as I could tell. Alex was just killing those drums and the energy was crazy. I'd give anything to see this live again..👍 When I heard that VH teamed up with Sammy, all I could think of was "Why didn't this happen sooner!"

Awesome ✌❤🎸

My favorite song off of the 5150 album....Killin it here with the live version...awesome indeed..

プレーも若々しく気持ちがいい！！ 青春をありがとう！

Eddie killing it! What a great solo!

Good times! They sound awesome! I saw them on every Sammy tour sometimes twice. What I would give to go back to these days. Love U Eddie!

Absolutely, fabulous performance music, thank you, great day. Good time for you

Damn they were so good!! Eddie just unique and no one can touch what he did perfection!

Amazing video of an amazing time, amazing quality as well.

This gift made my day. Thanks, man. 😃🙏🤘🏼

Phenomenal band!! Love all your music Sammy

The only time I saw VH was on this tour, Oct '88. I was in Jr High and obsessed with the band. So glad to finally see video from that time! 5150 was such a great tune!

Absolutely the most riveting concert footage with a studio performance for the gods! This is some of the best rock n' roll to ever be performed live!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this. I have never heard this undoctored version before. Much better live feel this way without the overdubs!

what an awesome bunch of musicians ........the greatest.