Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony never get enough credit for being a bedrock rhythm section that provided a playground of grooves for Eddie to go wild on. Let's also not forget the iconic harmonies Anthony was able to perform to bring choruses to the next level.

@johnstrika9170

2 жыл бұрын

His falsetto, in the background, made up for alot of DLR's vocal flaws. DLR was a great frontman, but a mediocre singer.

@HyperInflation2020

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnstrika9170 They were ALL Great.

@domingospoetalopes3923

2 жыл бұрын

Agree.

@jdog6620

2 жыл бұрын

major facts!!

@ZenTheMusician

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnstrika9170 Mediocre? Listen to Me Wise Magic and say that.

This is my favorite Van Halen song.

@bob5074

2 жыл бұрын

Whole album is underrated…My fav too

@thesnoyls

2 жыл бұрын

As it should be...

@frankhagerman3502

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, me too.

@jeffreycherep8264

2 жыл бұрын

This is probably my second. "Dirty Movies" is #1. This is by far my favorite VH record though.

@raymondrocha797

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreycherep8264 " Dirty Movies" Badass!

She gets the music, she's an Eddie fan and gets it. Nice to see

@Me-qp8vz

2 жыл бұрын

lol no she doesn't...

@ZFlyingVLover

2 жыл бұрын

@@Me-qp8vz Oh yeah. SHe gets. Did you hear all the ooooh's during eddie solo? She was feeling something....

Brad is loving Dave's flow and charisma, and made it be known that this was his favorite song during this live stream. "Unchained" Live from Oakland '81 is a must see for both of you now.

@thesnoyls

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, that live performance the only way to go (with the flaming gong!). "So This is Love" from the same show is another must see.

@timothytaggart3289

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, awesome performance.

@ronsilvia8127

2 жыл бұрын

Live from Oakland proves dave in his prime blows out sammy hagar in all aspects even vocals. 🤘🤘🤘

@n9xrr

2 жыл бұрын

Brad loving him some of Daves TacO Meat! 💛

@TheColdrush22

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. And still one of the best performances I’ve ever seen in my life. But why doesn’t anyone link to the videos when they suggest them? Dumbest shit ever. Drives me crazy. I’ll be back… Edit: kzread.info/dash/bejne/daJso7KNfdyxo8o.html

The early Van Halen with David Lee Roth has serious ATTITUDE! 👍🎸😎

@fionnmaccumhaill3257

2 жыл бұрын

Swagger

Lex is so genuine in her enthusiasm...u can't fake her type of vibe and pure enjoyment for a great guitar lick.

Fair Warning is just a great album, while all the Dave era stuff rocks Fair Warning is my personal favorite album

@laudanum669

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@sixslinger9951

2 жыл бұрын

Fair Warning is the heaviest/ darkest VH album...for me, their last great album.

@richardcranium5048

2 жыл бұрын

@@sixslinger9951 I concur

@goldenageofdinosaurs7192

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@mattharvey968

2 жыл бұрын

%100agree!!🔥

This and Unchained are some of the greatest guitar sounds ever put on vinyl!!!😎

David Lee Roth is, hands down, the greatest frontman in hard rock/metal history. Not to be confused with the greatest singer. DLR was, literally, a ringmaster out there.

@laudanum669

2 жыл бұрын

@John Strika I agree Dave is great, However I saw Van Halen on their first four tours. The difference from the first couple was the concerts became to much of the Dave show. Stopping in the middle of songs to make jokes or comments. Still great shows but not like the early ones.

@johnstrika9170

2 жыл бұрын

@@laudanum669 I FULLY agree. I saw them in the early years too and when I think of them, that's where my mind goes, so when I say that, it's THAT DLR. His head got too big for his talent. I, also, don't want to ever remember his return the band at the end lol. That was like a Broadway comedy.

@992ras

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know I think I would have to King Diamond especially the Merciful Fate stuff

@johnstrika9170

2 жыл бұрын

@@992ras I love KD but he's an actual singer. Dave was never a good singer, he just commanded an audience and fronted what was, at the time, the biggest band in the world. The only time King saw crowds like Van Halen was at festivals. VH sold out stadiums.

@992ras

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnstrika9170 Mercyful Fate had to deal with being Banned because of KD on stage look and claiming to be a Satanist. Mercyful fate once the banned was lifted like in the 90’s in Denmark sold out stadiums. I love Van Halen they pushed the edge KD just pushed that edge way over the cliff he had just as much stage presence as Dave did. The thing is Mercyful fate and King Diamond in either form would fill a stadium till this day so what are you talking about

This and Atomic Punk are 2 of my favorite VH songs

@atomicpunk520

2 жыл бұрын

thx man

@unholydriver4987

2 жыл бұрын

@@atomicpunk520 lol

@19672701

2 жыл бұрын

@@atomicpunk520 haha! Great name!

@timfeeley714-25

2 жыл бұрын

You can almost hear a little Black Sabbath in Atomic Punk.Their 78 tour, opening for black sabbath was their first!

Van Halen has so many awesome songs, most of which weren't played much on the radio. They're definitely one of the best rock bands ever.

@swartwoodart2558

2 жыл бұрын

The stuff that wasn't on the radio, is pretty much their best stuff.

@da_blade5040

2 жыл бұрын

AGREED 💯%!!!!

@petegobeckli1386

2 жыл бұрын

Problem was is that radio was on the way out by the '78 R N R standards and disco was everywhere. By the time 1980/81 shot through MUSIC VIDEOS and MTV had taken over so VH were the last really true hard rock,metal party band left FAIR WARNING. Man.what can you say.

@HardRockMaster7577

2 жыл бұрын

The radio faithfully played all of the VH "singles" which were most often NOT the best songs from each album.

This was the entire band at their best. Eddie and Dave were so great in this. "I don't know what it is..charisma.." YES! Let's not forget Michael Anthony. I love his bass line all through this. Like I said, whole band killed it on this one. Eddie's intro is so nasty. Holy crap Dave was such a great rock and roll front man. One of the best ever.

Finally! THANK YOU!! You two are great and compliment each other! You really got me Running with the Devil Unchained.....

Best guitar sound Eddie ever had.

the opening tapping /harmonic riff from Eddie put him on another level YET AGAIN. Reason #8045 why he is best rock guitarist ever in my opinion.

@supertal6074

Жыл бұрын

Love the comment brother!

One of The Mighty Van Halen's funkiest songs, puttin' the stank face onto Lex.

Can you imagine the day when Eddie presented this intro to the rest of the band??? Oh myyy. So good!!!

@ZFlyingVLover

Жыл бұрын

Still mind blowing almost 40 yrs later!

Young guys are great. It is so cool to see younger people appreciate the music of my generation. I was in an 80's metal band and it very refreshing to see another generation enjoy some of the best musicianship of the last 100 years. I think only skilled Jazz players rival these groups. Love the channel.

@toddjoseph1tj

2 жыл бұрын

it's because musicians could play back then and didn't rely on a bunch of digital remixing bullshit!

Lex knows her stuff. I am impressed with these two individuals. They are learning so much. I can picture Lex at a party breaking down licks and technique. Those are my two favorite also... behind the greatest living rock guitarist, Steve Howe. Speaking of which, you guys have to do more Yes: Starship Trooper, Going for the One. Keep going. You guys are headed in the right direction.

Brad using the word "charisma" was spot on! While I wouldn't include Dave on my list of greatest singers, NOBODY has more charisma than DLR or commands a stage quite like him!!

Michael Anthony has always made the harmonies of Van Halen next level.

Great reaction! Van Halen broke out at the height of disco 💃🏽 in 1978 and gave America what it wanted and need, a kick you in your face hard rock band that wasn’t like anything else! England had Zeppelin, Judas Priest, Queen, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple but America had Aerosmith, Boston, Kiss and Zappa, but no one had the image and the talent like Van Halen. It’s like they were made in a lab to rock and sell platinum records!

@1199ccttv

2 жыл бұрын

lol imagine thinking van halen was more talented than frank zappa

@rwfrench66GenX

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonyperez3920 ACDC is Australia, Black Sabbath is England, Judas Priest is England, Queen is England, Zeepelin is England, Triumph is Canada, Thin Lizzy is from Ireland, April Wine is Canadian and Foghat was formed in England but is partially American so I'll give you half a point for that!

@rwfrench66GenX

2 жыл бұрын

@@1199ccttv Technically I didn't say Van Halen was more talented than Zappa, I said they had the image and talent. Music is a business where you're selling an image as much as you're selling talent and sound and Van Halen had everything for press tours and magazine covers. Zappa is a musicians God, as he should be, but the 80's hair and glam bands were trying to reproduce the Van Halen formula in some way of one guy with blonde hair and 3 guys with dark hair, or to switch it up 3 guys with blonde hair and one with blonde hair, trying to look as cool as DLR, trying to sound as fast as Eddie. As far as talent, if Allan Holdsworth looked more like a rockstar he'd be on top 10 lists instead of Buckethead but life isn't fair!

I"m more of a guitar guy, but IMO VH's driving bass is what really gives them their feel. It's not overly complicated but it really shows in this song and sets the tone so well.

@rainmanjr3

2 жыл бұрын

the fact that it is so clear and pronounced makes them really stand out.

@wish2bmahal

2 жыл бұрын

Anthony’s bass work on the album Balance is quite complex. I consider Balance to be their best body of music in one album.

@marklavilla8730

2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention Mike's backing vocals were second to none totally great guy

David Lee Roth is a very well-spoken man. Had briefly had a morning show on the radio but was cancelled because he discussed serious topics and wasn’t goofy enough.

A kick-ass reaction to a kick-ass tune. VH totally jams. Their early material always conjures up images and memories from my high school days in the mid to late 70's. Even though this song is from 1981. Peace Out 😊✌

This is a great song of a great album.

@JohnD.1969

2 жыл бұрын

A very under rated and under played album at that.

@noone8418

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnD.1969 Amen!

@BossDM-2

2 жыл бұрын

Their best guitar album with Roth. Absolutely kicks ass.

That 70’s vibe is a good pick up. This dropped in 81 so there was still some of that 70’s MoJo although by this point VH had taken their sound to a new level.

@Nissardpertugiu

2 жыл бұрын

That song is on the Zero demos from 1976

I have watched allot of reactions to VH and one song no one does and gets no love is "The Full Bug" from the Diver down album.Its a really good up beat song with some blues touches to it..Great jam!

@randomhockeyguy9149

2 жыл бұрын

The Full Bug is one of my top 5 Van Halen songs. Dave's acoustic guitar intro, the words and flow of the song, Dave's harmonica...just a killer song.

@masterofsparkshwy6974

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a cool song . The whole Diver Down got a bad rap. There's some badass songs on it.

@tracker004

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree! The Full Bug is one of my Top 5 VH songs and criminally underrated!

@ellamcclanahan9811

2 жыл бұрын

Half that album was great little guitars is so good even pretty woman was good big bad bill sucked

@leanmario

2 жыл бұрын

i like the full bug... although i like a lot of other songs better. for sure though, if he likes his charisma here, the full bug is full of more of that

Eddie Van Halen rewrote how we all approached the guitar. Your taste is impeccable. Many copy cats have come after him but he started an entire new guitar genre.

Fair Warning is my personal favorite VH album, with Mean Street being the best song IMO. The whole album is a much darker, heavier VH. This album, and the next album, Diver Down, was the beginning of the end for Eddie's and David Lee Roth's relationship. They had a huge personality conflict mostly centered around "creative differences". They would get back together for a couple of tours and another album (A Different Kind of Truth- GREAT album BTW), but could never iron out their differences enough to stay together long term. Keep up the great reaction videos!

This and "I'll Wait"are my 2 favorites from Van Helen

They were incredible, their music got me through my teens. My all time favorite, saw them 4 times live. Incredible musicians. 😻

My favorite VH song! Saw them in 1979 in New Mexico my first concert. Eddie just killed it on this track!! Nasty

If you wanna hear Eddie come out to play , listen to " I'm The One " off their first studio album .

@countdoomiest

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yes and don't forget Atomic Punk!

@chriswildhaber35

2 жыл бұрын

Well he's always playing, but I'm the One. Yeah incredible.

@johnhilton9023

2 жыл бұрын

I second this notion

@thespiritualmadman5832

Жыл бұрын

THEIR 1ST ALBUM WAS THEIR BEST ALBUM....HANDS DOWN!

You got to do "Runnin with the Devil" that's the song that started it all

Great catch by Lex that Mean Street has a “70’s vibe.” The main riff and the bridge were pieced together from earlier songs the band had written in their club days during the 70’s. David Lee Roth’s lyrics were inspired by what he witnessed on a trip he had to Haiti. When it all came together in the Fair Warning sessions, Mean Street was the result including the slap bass style Intro that Eddie wrote for the song.

Mean Street is my top VH song, listened to it a bunch...thank goodness I've never seen this video before; never again.

Great song! One of their best. If you want to see their vibe live,check out their video performance of "Unchained" and "So this is love" live in Oakland '81. That's when they were truly at the top of their game! It's the tour I regret missing the most.

This whole album is GREAT!

For me it's a Top 3 song by Van Halen. I've always loved this.

@mrgmusicclass

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite VH album

@quincee3376

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrgmusicclass ya id agree with that too. Off the top of my head.

This one and Unchained (both off of Fair Warning - 1981) best two tracks from VH IMO. Unchained por favor! ✌

@kevinmclaughlin1092

2 жыл бұрын

I would add I'M THE ONE & ROMEO DELIGHT to that list to make it even better. They gotta do all of these songs next. 🔥🔥🔥

@greenmonster9913

2 жыл бұрын

The live version of Unchained would be a fantastic video to react to

@johnvanhal2450

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to add "Dirty Movies" please.

this is a favorite . "respect the wind" from the movie "twister" is a good way to hear EDDIE go off . there is no singing in it , but the guitar can really talk . awesome and different !

Hey Lex! 4 29 81 is when Van Halen's record Fair Warning came out which this song is on. So I can also see where you would hear a bit of seventies influence. I mentioned in another one of your videos that I have been around for a while. To that point I saw this very tour as a senior in high school in 1981. I still have the ticket stub and the shirt!

Jesus, they were just light years ahead of so many other bands. This is maybe my very favorite VH tune. That wicked groove is just insane.

Eddie Van Halen was a genius on the guitar. He did the guitar riffs for Michael Jackson on Beat it and all he asked was he payed in beer. A 12 pack for his work

Can’t wait to see their reaction to “Everybody Wants Some!” Lol

@da_blade5040

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully They Will!!

Lex has soo much caristma it's fun how she reacts to the music

Lex is DEFINITELY a fan of Eddie's playing!!! Watching her face as she's says "Ooh!", like she's really feelin' it. You heard her, she wants to hear every little note!

A must do is Girl Gone Bad! The guitar in there is so good. And the only Van Halen is with David Lee Roth! Such a great showman!

@thelowe6393

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent song!

Eddie .. one of the best guitarists to ever play.

@MrManfly

2 жыл бұрын

Yup and Michael’s killer bass on this song always stood out for me !

@chriswildhaber35

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt, in my opinion the 🐐. R.I.P. Eddy.

@petegobeckli1386

2 жыл бұрын

EVH is in my PERSONAL! top 3 with JAMES MARSHALL and JAMES PATRICK PAGE!

That is what being frontman is all about I did it in my band you have to be crazy and put on a show and that also is what makes it fun for you and crowd

Good choice. This was from Van Halen's 4th album, and it had a grittier sound than their first three albums. They never ceased to amaze. Cheers from Ohio.

@tomh5006

2 жыл бұрын

Ohio guy here too! Saw them in Cincinnati in 1984! Rocked the house!

@joshfreeman8426

Жыл бұрын

@@tomh5006 I saw them in Cincinnati in 2015. I wasn't alive in '84 to see them lol

@tomh5006

Жыл бұрын

@@joshfreeman8426 I saw them at the old Cincinnati Gardens. I believe it has been torn down now.

As great a frontman DLR was and as amazing EVH was, the one thing VH was bad at was lip-syncing 😆

@TheRealSweetcherryo

2 жыл бұрын

He was nowhere near the mic lol

David was defiantly the most athletic lead of all time. He did flips and gymnastics. Who does this as a lead?

You 2 really do great. Love how Brad is slowly getting into rock from his earlier react videos. Lexi is Lexi. Beautiful and so much joy radiating from her face as she hears songs. She really points out things I never thought of and Brad adds things as well. You guys have a loyal fan here. Keep it up!

This is my #1 favorite Van Halen song. I'm happy to see that you reacted to this one in particular.

The Drummer Alex Van Halen is phenomenal in this song. Overlooked all the time.

Love the entire DLR era but 1)Fair Warning is my favorite followed by 2) VHI, 3)VH2, 4)Woman and Children First, 5)1984, 6)Diver Down, and 7)A Different Kind of Truth…pretty good bookend album considering it’s basically a reworking of their unreleased 1970’s vault…

This song was an old Van Halen tune from the mid 70's and that bridge was thrown into Mean Streets when they wrote the song .... It is one of Van Halen's best tunes ever .....

This album which is called fair warning is my favorite van Halen album

i like their version of Dancing in the Street Also, Dance the Night Away and Dont Tell Me What Love Can Do (album version not mtv video version)

@godschild4988

2 жыл бұрын

I Love It Too 🎸🎤🎸🎤

Funny you mentioned the singing. This guy (David Lee Roth) is one of the best front men in the history of front men

@stpoochie

2 жыл бұрын

I agree but he was an egotistical prick too. They where never the same without him

@jimmyjennings5343

2 жыл бұрын

@@stpoochie sure, egotistical, but the guy was an absolute master at his craft

@grippo1927

2 жыл бұрын

@@stpoochie That’s what made him great. Balls-out swagger at all times.

@da_blade5040

2 жыл бұрын

But Come on DLR was Definitely and AMAZING front man....BUT.... he'd be nothing without the other 3 who were TOP TIER in their own crafts 😁 RIP Eddy 😭

Van Halen's absolute favourite album among fans. I live about half a mile from where Eddie and Alex and their family lived when they were kids in the Netherlands. Have been a fan since 1977, at 17 years old. Even my name is close to theirs.

Even to us back then, ole Dave could be a bit much at times but we still loved him. Still do and all VH!

For mind numbing guitar performance please check out "Tender Surrender" by Steve Vai (He played for Davey Roth after Van Halen)- IMPORTANT: watch the live version where he is wearing black

From what I remember Dave left over the musical direction they were going in. Eddie wanted to use more synths and go in a more pop direction and Dave wanted to stick with the harder stuff. Could be wrong, I don't really pay attention to that kind of stuff although if it's true it's kind of weird the direction Dave went with his solo stuff. I'm sure there were a lot of other things, lots of head butting in this band over the years, my best friend worked for their management company and had to deal with them all the time, she was pretty happy when they went somewhere else, lots of drama.

@akfreed6949

2 жыл бұрын

Things changed BIG TIME when Eddie played the rest of the band demos with all the instruments made by him and Donn Landee for the 1984 album . That's when Ed became the leader of the band . And Ed wasn't trying to be the leader , he just wanted to make music with NO COVER TUNES .

That opening power chord is nasty my favorite and lex picked up on it right away

You guys are hilarious, love it. Coming from an old as dirt guy who has listened to Van Halen since the 70’s. Yes this song is from 79 or 80. Just love that you guys love Van Halen 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

EVH is still very much UNMATCHED. Randy saw him play and was perplexed, frustated for a wile then, He played "Crazy Train, etc.." for Ozzy Osbourne. Randy Rhodes.

David Lee Roth is the ultimate showman of that era. Eddie Van Halen is the GOAT of guitars. David wanted the band to go in a different direction than Eddie.

@XA351GT

2 жыл бұрын

Funny enough I read that DLR wanted Eddie to go even harder on the guitar and Eddie wanted to incorporate more Keys.

@richhope3043

2 жыл бұрын

@@XA351GT as did Rush.

David Lee Roth has always been wild. The other guys just could not keep up with him. I love that he became an EMT in NYC. My favorite quote from him is, "Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it."

81’ When Rap & Break dancing first jumped on the scene THAT is what you’re feeling. Dave always on the cutting edge of what was considered “ Hot”

Dave wanted to be hard rock and Eddie wanted more synthesizers so Dave left the band

You need to check out more Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jeff Healey. Jeff was blind, and killed it on the guitar.

Brad & Lex always coming thru!! It's awesome to see how far y'all have come in such a short period of time... Now if y'all can " circle back" to the original Van Halen first & 2nd albums, to many great songs to say which is best...☠️ DOA. & ON FIRE 🔥 are a couple great ones.

The whole band is phenomenal I'm older I ve been listening since they came out I absolutely love this band thanks for the memories!!! R.I.P. Eddie I'll bet u and Dime are enjoying different riffs.

Just watched a few David Lee Roth and Van Halen's and I noticed Brad stopped each one to drool all over David Lee Roth........kept talkin bout his voice and style.. a lil Crush Brad

In my subjective opinion, Van Halen's second best effort after their influential rock altering first album.

love love love me some brad and lex yall are the best , keep up the great work

Van Halen live had great energy when they played.

“Congrats to Everyone who is early and found this comment”

@kellyschneider2545

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your contribution!

@scottsv96

2 жыл бұрын

The real MVP

It sucks when you go out on a limb and try something new and say you like it, and then DLR turns out to be half a stripper. Brad willl never trust again lol.

Attitude. The song's got so much attitude, and no one gets that across like Dave did. It's also, gritty, sexy, edgey, funky, swaggering and swinging.

In many ways, Fair Warning is perhaps the most underrated of the Mk I Van Halen albums. It features not only this gem, but the tracks "Unchained", "Push Comes To Shove" and 'So This Is Love". It's worth digging into.

Still think the Van Halen /w Roth is the best over Sammy Hagar.

one of my favs from this group , lex was close this was released in 81

first of all this was in italy if you notice stage and when there singing no mic except for dave its the studio cut!

They came out of the 70's. Straight ahead R-n-R. Good call.

Probably my favorite Van Halen song and guitar riffageawesome, this is the only Van Halen song that I can listen to on loop,lol.So good

My favorite Van Halen song

You guys nailed it on this VH pick - this is just an incredible song by The Mighty Van Halen. Hey try Your No Good - they re-did Linda Ronstadt's song. They Van "Halenized" it!

Aloha, watched you guys Live last night...great job editing Lex...nice

@BradAndLex

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏🏽❤️😂

I saw the "Fair Warning" (which this song was on) and "Diver Down" tours. Wild concerts. Wild.

I honestly never even watch reaction channel's more than one or two videos. you guys are different, I think it's lex's natural affinity for music and the way the two of you interact based off of that. Good shit guys keep going

Yup, My favorite Van Halen song ever. Man, they all shred on this!

HA! You do exactly what I do ...All the way to the end of the track. The guitar is good to the last drop! Great reaction!

Mean Street, amazing song. Its always relevant to the around us especially in 2023.

Have no doubt about it. Eddie is one of the all time greats. I put him up there with the other greats that includes SRV. You heard Texas Flood by SRV it is good but not my favorite. Try "Voodoo Child" Austin City Limits, "Rude Mood' "Little Wing" Live 1983 and "Couldn't Stand The Weather". Not to mention that he broke a string during a live performance Doing "Little Sister" at Austin city limits and had to change guitars with out missing a beat.

"I love this!!! It's got that whole 70s feel!!!" That's because the 70s had JUST happened when this came out!

The backgroud bass guitar and Eddie playing the backgroud riff is phenomenal