most underrated song of van halen

@slnhn

10 жыл бұрын

I agree. This never got radio time but I think it's one of the best songs of the Sammy era.

@vanhalen6

8 жыл бұрын

+Patricio Garcia This is definitely up there. I would also put Push Comes To Shove, Mine All Mine, I'll Wait, and about 15 others on that list lol.

@toadwiiremotewithwiimotion1767

7 жыл бұрын

Patricio Garcia hear about it later is just too underrated

@themumblebrapper

7 жыл бұрын

Patricio Garcia Yet it's the best one

@OpusKingOfficial

6 жыл бұрын

Patricio Garcia WONDERFUL song.

Sammy's voice here is amazing. Top of his game.

@endokrin7897

6 ай бұрын

VH seemed to be happier when SH was their singer. He seems to have less ego than their first singer. But the 2 brothers also seemed a bit hard to deal with at times. 🤔

Van Halen never gave a dull or boring show. You got your money's worth. Miss you Eddie.

This is what separates Eddie from the majority of his peers. His stunning and creative rhythm playing.

@shawnpurdom7365

3 жыл бұрын

Thats what so few actually realize about EVH's masterful playing, his rhythm work. Its what he is all about. Its why he was a game changer and the greatest rock and roll guitarist of all time. He always played for the band but was such a innovater he created a whole new way to play a guitar solo for a song.

@archelo69

3 жыл бұрын

Whoever overlooked his rhythmic playing sure missed the boat! Dude was the total package which is what makes him the GOAT! For me, his rhythm playing was just as good if not better than his solo work....impeccable all around! RIP King Edward. 😪

@rev40oz

3 жыл бұрын

His groove is incredible. His one guitar in a mix sounds better than most two guitar groups trying to fill the space

@simoncollins4807

3 жыл бұрын

There is SO much going on in this song.. bests me how he put it together. But then again that’s kinda what makes him a genius

@Mpren43

3 жыл бұрын

Great post. You get it!!!

Most people usually talk about Eddie's technique, but I am always blown away by the emotional impact his performances deliver. He's so naturally gifted, that the guitar just seems like it's a part of his body. One of the best ever.

@urbanbader4113

2 ай бұрын

Of course he was genius aside 👃🥃

Eddie at the top of his game...

Absolutely incredible solo. There are NO words.

It's not often where every single person in the band is a MONSTER player. Van Halen was always THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN!

@TrueBagPipeRock

3 жыл бұрын

it's really true. someone says that , under scrutiny, they only get better with further examination.

I’m only 22 years old - but FUCK am I glad my father raised me in Van Halen. They simply don’t make music like this anymore. So much raw emotion, feeling, rock ‘n roll. It’s so good I almost want to cry 😂

@sOriginalMan-bw8de

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 14 and feel the same way

@tempestfury8324

5 ай бұрын

Well go ahead and cry.....Eddie is worth several tears. He compelled me to play guitar and I've been doing so for 42 years now.

@jonathanroselaw

28 күн бұрын

Wow- which member were you?

There is only 1. The master exploded on the music scene and left scorched earth in his wake. Every guitar player knew the landscape had changed in a remarkable and spectacular way. There have been hundreds maybe thousands or even millions of imitators since. There will never be another like Him and I miss him. The MASTER, Edward Van Halen.

Eddie's rythem playing is 2nd to none.... So gooooood.

Eddie is the no.1 guitar player of all time

@urbanbader4113

2 ай бұрын

No 😊 among 9 else of at same level Ritchie Blackmore and spell them

@roblegettte4560

2 ай бұрын

Not even close … EVH changed everything in so many different ways from the old guard.. God gave home the pick of destiny!

@urbanbader4113

2 ай бұрын

Mhm don't forget Jimmy Hendrix Ritchie

@urbanbader4113

2 ай бұрын

Jimmy Page is not spastic

@renorailfanning5465

2 ай бұрын

Paco DeLucia has entered the room.

Man, when these guys were hitting on all cylinders nobody could touch them.

@redhead5150

10 жыл бұрын

You are so right !!! The great years these guys were indistructable !!!

@rsuman

Жыл бұрын

makes you wanna jump . ❤

@DIRTKNAPFX

10 ай бұрын

Live Without a Net is proof of that. They were a juggernaut. Only other band that was on the same level was Metallica during AJFA tour from 88-90. Scorched earth.

@brianlutz7813

7 ай бұрын

very true

@joehernandez6260

7 ай бұрын

EVH a BADASS🤘🏼the BEST❤

Michael Anthony's background vocals INCREDIBLE 😎👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

RIP Eddie. His rhythm playing is SO underrated. This is one of my all time favorite songs by him, and it is also a great showcase of his rhythm playing.

@kevinmccain5734

3 жыл бұрын

No need for a rhythm guitarist here. Eddie and Michael got that covered, Eddie’s rhythm playing IS underrated, and so is Michael Anthony as a top tier bass player. RIP Eddie...miss you already man

@gashthrasher_8976

3 жыл бұрын

Make no mistake... Eddie was never underrated in any way shape or form.

@Gregorypeckory

Жыл бұрын

@@gashthrasher_8976 That's true but I understand what they mean; just phrased it wrong. It's fair to say that a lot of people who loved Eddie were so enamored of his solos that they often failed to comment on his great rhythm skills; too busy praising his leads.

@CERVEZAMAMBA

10 ай бұрын

Under...what?

@headtoheadsw

10 ай бұрын

@@Gregorypeckory Yes, exactly. Not worded wrong. Eddie's rhythm playing is rarely discussed in conversations about his playing. It's usually his soloing.

What an amazing live performance. Raw talent on loan from God. Long Live EVH.

What a solo!!!! Just kills.

The Mozart of our generation. RIP Eddie. You are truly missed!

Riffing, rhythm and he still ad-lib s his fills, licks, the solo the whole lot! It’s bloody fantastic. What a incredible guitar player Ed was. I know nothing lasts forever. We knew his health was bad for a long time. It’s been nearly 2 months now but I still can’t believe someone with that much life, talent and energy has gone. It’s just so sad.

@Swanlord05

Жыл бұрын

Bottom. Line drugs kill

@JohnnyMac196544

Жыл бұрын

@@Swanlord05 plus booze and a 100 smokes a day

Alex truly drives the band. He plays with such power and authority. There are drummers who tag along and there are drummers who drive it like they stole it.

@jpow73

11 ай бұрын

And that snare sound is so awesome...delicious is more like it. Even their less than stellar sounds are made better by his drumming.

@RobertMJohnson

9 ай бұрын

alex CRUSHES in this song. the drumming is brilliant

The only negative aspect of Edward's contribution to guitar, is that everyone else must accept the only spot left is second best.

@JosephCarll

18 күн бұрын

Chills and goosebumps brother. Thanks 😂

Why don’t people recognize this song as being the masterpiece that it is? I mean...any time someone pulls the “DLR/real rock n roll” argument, just tell them to listen to this song.

Michael is probably one of the most underrated bass players. His back up vocals change everything

@shashdineglamping6519

2 ай бұрын

It could be said Michael Anthony is THE voice of VH.

Whether you prefer Hagar or DLR, you have got to admit this is an amazing performance by all 4 of them.

...Eddie's solo in this is just unreal (3:20)... fluid, takes his time, then the fire... none of the shredders ever sounded as greasy & natural...

@chrismichaels6928

Жыл бұрын

💯 %

This is hands down my favorite VH song from the Sammy era. Maybe of all time. The energy of this song is bombastic. Eddie's playing is flawless. The band was so tight that it hurts. Sammy singing in natural tuning. Solo is a monster. It may be better than the studio version. Good Lord, could these guys jam. Man. I miss Eddie already.

@pjs777s.8

10 ай бұрын

I agree a 1000% this song is a masterpiece of all time rock music!!

@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961

10 ай бұрын

Yes better than the studio version. The lead was insane!!

@gib59er56

9 ай бұрын

I know you penned the comment 2 yrs ago, but I agree with you about 100%. This is a damn seminar on how to write a rock song, then go and kill it live. I can play this....and I sound like...me, lol, I am no Ed VH !!

@jandvadams

9 ай бұрын

@@gib59er56 I can play it too. And I sound like a guy trying to play like Eddie. Lol.

@gib59er56

9 ай бұрын

@@jandvadams That`s cuz we are mortals from Earth bro !! Hahaaaaa!

Everyone knows the album version and the legendary live version from Live without a net but for some reason, this version somehow steps out from behind the shadow of the version in live without a net. I also love how you can clearly hear the echo on Sammy’s voice! Too many times that kind of authenticity to the live shows is lost to the editing process when being released commercially. For some other reason this video feels so authentic to the real live experience when I put on noise canceling headphones and close my eyes. It’s as close as it can feel for me while thinking to hearing it live in person. I was lucky enough to be right in front of Eddie at a show in Philly back in the 90s. I was literally 10 feet from him. That wasn’t a concert attended, that was an EXPERIENCE to cherish.. Man, the world lost a great innovator with that so very unique mind. As I study his music, method, technique and sound, I get so overwhelmed with wanting to know it all at once! It’s just too much to process. He truly was our modern day Mozart/Beethoven.

@gib59er56

Жыл бұрын

I have seen VH 7 times. At MSG in N.Y. during the 1984 tour I was able to make my way to the front row an stand right in front of him. I am a guitarist and I was watching every single note he played when he was standing still right there a coule of feet away. He definatel saw me watching , because he gave me a impish little grin and he winked at me. He knew damn well I was picking his brain and he was probably telling me by that wink "you see this ? " Hahaa, go ahead and try to play it " Not trying to insult me, rather, "you now know the way I play , go for it, and lol..good luck! 😜💥

@RKDriver

8 ай бұрын

I do like the Live Without A Net version a little better. That solo was so epic with the time transitioning and use of different effects, then he changes gears and goes into the stratosphere.

Rest In Peace to one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Unlike any other out there. This will always remain my favorite Van Halen Song.

@ColtraneTaylor

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, my fave for decades and since I first heard it.

He will never be forgotten. The man changed the world

let`s be honest..there is absolutly no way to play a guitar more alive, original and powerfull then Eddie does here...this is a lesson in godlike guitarwork

This is simply the best version of this song. It beats the album to pieces.

Anyone who doubts EVH isn't the GOAT....watch this clip-including the solo(which is one of if not his best ever). Pure joy!

10 months later, and I still tear up seeing these old concert videos of Eddie playing. I've never realized how much he influenced me as as player, performance mannerisms and all, until he passed. He'll forever be my favorite player of all time,

@bijitbora

2 жыл бұрын

same here brother. he was and always will be the best

@newwavepop

Жыл бұрын

get sad all the time watching old videos of the artists i love whether they are still here or gone. because i just start looking at and thinking about how young they were at the time, but then i start thinking about how young i was and get even more sad. this is 89 so i was only a junior or senior in high school, now im 50! what happened.

@McGuire40695

Жыл бұрын

@@newwavepop right? It blows my mind that im 27, and Eddie was ONLY 23 when the first VH Was released

Wow, that was one of the best Eddie solos I've heard. Pure class. :)

RIP Edward. Thank you for sharing your God given talents with the world! We will always miss your joy, smile, grins.....

One of the best riffs ever :))

Also one of the most underrated of Van Halen´s vocalists. Sammy Hagar has one of the all-time classic voices of rock. He also had a very healthy and convincing solo career. Great man!

The greatest band ever assembled.

I think Eddie secretly still plays this song when hes jamming all by himself in his studio

@edwardprete

8 жыл бұрын

+Strngs012 ya have to wonder if Ed ever misses playing this era of stuff. He says the fans want CVH, which for the most part is true, however this version of CVH is only a shadow of its former self. Sammy vocals are still very good, and they could put on a show that would definitely sell out venues like MSG. Not with Dave though, and I am a fan of all versions of VH....

@EVILSPAWN1003

8 жыл бұрын

+Strngs012 I think he does lines of coke when he`s all by himself....

@joshmartins560

8 жыл бұрын

They really should find a singer who can really give both era's the respect they deserve. There's a lot of good songs from 5150 and OU812. It started going to shit around F.U.C.K. ..but those two albums were very good.

@717mienbao

8 жыл бұрын

+EVILSPAWN1003 funny you mention, he says in interviews that is how wrote a lot of the music. Drinking and doing coke in his hotel rooms jamming on his guitar coming up with most of the music for VH songs while the other guys were out partying.

@charliehustle1540

7 жыл бұрын

This song is so awesome! Still love it to this day ! I like Eddies shirt! lol

will say it a million times, and mean it everytime Being a guitarist myself, I know what EVH was to me. Everyone else here knows what he meant to them. You can throw out all the superlatives you want about The Master, but there is never going to be an argument about his mastery of his chosen art. No else had players around the planet going "What the F is that". From his grin to his fingers Eddie was born to bring us joy through his expression of his art, and you can thank whatever god you believe in that he shared his joy with us. ALWAYS #1 UNPARALLELED. When the master emerged, from the opening chords of you really got me, every player knew the sonic landscape was changed in a way that was unheard of up to that time. Eruption smashed his foot onto your throat daring you to try to emulate him. No one can. There was never anyone like him, and there will never be another, and I miss his artistry.

@bobravenscraft5376

5 күн бұрын

Nobody swings like the king

My favorite Sammy era song. Mike and Sammy nail those vocal harmonies in the chorus. And holy crap, the solo in this live version is insane! Then the drums after... They were firing on all cylinders back then. I wish they had half this mojo with the Dave reunion.

I was there. Tokyo Dome 1989.. Clearly remember like yesterday... . R.I.P Eddie 😥🙏

That solo is unreal. Genius just flowed so effortlessly out of Ed. If I learn that piece before I die I’ll be a happy man.

Love this song. Always saw EVH as the evolution of Hendrix.

@claycountykillers

Жыл бұрын

Yep. I call him the second coming of Jimi. Both Jimi and Eddie are on the same level of influence.

3:44 is the most amazing sound I've heard from a guitar. I've never heard anyone sound like a lazerbeam spaceship before.

@tyronejefforeillyramirez7961

10 ай бұрын

What about CC Deville?

@smorgdonkey

7 ай бұрын

Dime again Darrell did that stuff all of the time.

Masterpiece of guitarwork. I couldn't imagine being another major 80s guitarist and listening to Eddie come up with new licks and wondering where he pulls this stuff from.

@ginjazz2836

Жыл бұрын

Let me tell you I was a guitarist in the late '70s through the '80s and 90s and every time I thought up or my friend saw it up a riff that was killer we can tell you Eddie came up with something better every time and we love him for it rest in peace maestro

This was my favorite riff that EVH ever played, right before he passed away. So long, Eddie. Give the rock gods a run for their money. #RIPEVH

Sammy's voice is just wonderful here. Ted Templeman called him the greatest rock singer of all time. He doesn't care if it ruffled feathers.

@dbszepesi

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, dude does not get credit for the amazing pipes that he has

@ryanspencerlauderdale687

10 ай бұрын

Sammy’s certainly up there with the best.

Van Halen's greatest song... EVER!!!!

Alex's ride rhythm during the break after ed's solo is insane the man often gets overlooked but i dont think he's too bothered!

Eddie is Killing it here ...... His 5150 Kramer was full of pure EVH Tone !!!

@stevencook420

3 жыл бұрын

I love that tone.

@mikes51501

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a Soldano amp I’m pretty sure this tour!

One of the best and most under rated Van Halen songs. Rip Eddie you absolute legend.

And the "voice"! Now I'm a die hard fan for life but Sammy walked into this Juggernaut with some big shoes to fill. For the fans and the band. And freaking OWNED it!!! MY own opinion, but VH made some of their best music during those years.

@yargnitstingray

8 жыл бұрын

IMO VH would have withered away and disgraced themselves if DLR stuck around. SH extended the band's life. I hope to hear SH and the Circle play this song someday.

@fredrios1402

4 жыл бұрын

Right on dude!!!

@srincident

3 жыл бұрын

I was there from the beginning and I agree.

This is one of my favorite all-time VH songs, and definitely one of my favorite guitar riffs of all time. So underrated. This is probably the best version of the song. Hagar's vocals are amazing in this clip.

That guitar solo was on another level, even for Eddie. He’s like, “see if you can keep up.” Mike and Alex don’t know what to do.

this solo is unreal!!! Should've been on the album version.

@Strngs012

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Shanle Well if Eddie did this solo on the original version, just think how even more baddass the live versions would've been

@stonklover

2 жыл бұрын

omgg exactly what i was thinking. i had to rewind and watch it like 5 more times

@ColtraneTaylor

2 жыл бұрын

@@Strngs012 lol

When they were kings. VH at the top of its game. Phenomenal.

I was a DLR dickhead for years. 4-5 years ago F.U.C.K. was all I listened to. Heard Poundcake on the radio and fell deep. Spanked, Judgement Day, 316, In n Out, Top Of The World. Just amazing. As others have said. I’m not a DLR or Sammy fan. I’m an EDDIE VAN FUCKIN HALEN VAN!! RIP Little Dreamer.

The longer he's gone, the more I miss him. I saw Van Halen 27 times. 23 times with DLR & 4 times with Sammie.

Favourite Van Halen tune. So underrated!

And that, boys and girls, is how you rock n roll. Never will we see this kind of talent on stage together again. New bands will never touch it. They grew up too coddled by Mommy and Daddy and will never get the depths of creativity like this. Salute gentlemen

@wes6269

2 жыл бұрын

Sound like such a boomer lol

As much as I will always be a bigger fan of the classic VH I have to admit that musically this is probably the best damn song writing I've ever heard.

Eddie's always smiling and having fun. It wasnt just a job. He loved it.

Greatest band ever.....period.

If Van Halen fans could ever get off the Sammy sucks bandwagon they’d realize this song rules. My absolute favorite Eddie chorus. Such great rhythm playing. Peerless.

@drewgrows7765

Жыл бұрын

Looking back, Hagar was a much greater talent than Roth.

Lost in EVH's masterful guitar playing is the absolute genius of Alex on the drum kit. Hot for Teacher is one of my all-time favorites. I crank it right to 10 every time it comes on.

I don't know why I keep watching VH videos here. Just makes me cry a little each time. But luckily, a little less and less each time...but the ache remains.

Stellar performance! My fave Hagar era tune. I’ll put the Dave vs Sam dispute to rest right here: when any vocalist can’t deliver the high notes live as heard on the record, enter Michael Anthony. He saves the day every time!

One of the best of the Hagar era songs, and what gets missed is the great performance by Alex on this song.

Can't get enough of Al's playing 🥵

Greatest Rhythm Player in Rock History. Everyone I know who can play this song say its one of the funnest songs ever to play...if u can hit that groove and timing right.

@bobravenscraft5376

5 күн бұрын

Ed plays every cliche in his repitoire But in a Groove SO you nailed it

Wow best version of this song, damn they sounded spot on! EVH RIP

One of the greatest songs ever written...

Alex is KILLING IT too!

Did Michael Anthony really hit that last note at 5:52? You'll never hear Wolfie do that!

@jimmyboy131

8 жыл бұрын

+How To Man Guide He did. Which is one of the reasons why Eddie called him "the picollo from hell".

@Tiglicka666

4 жыл бұрын

@R Diaz on record yes, it was sammy..but here is clearly seen that Michael is screaming that high pitch in the end.

@chasbader

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it was MA... Just look at how he pulls away from the mic and the tone stops. Timing.. Besides, he was known for the high pitch. Just read this interview with Sammy... "He was born with a really high voice" not a singer though. ultimateclassicrock.com/eddie-van-halen-michael-anthony-comments/

@thespectralights2072

4 жыл бұрын

I did that once, I stubbed my toe and Wam!

@perebernardo3829

3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh yeah! That was MA! Btw, it took me 5 years to find this video :D

What an epic life Eddie lived! Will be forever remembered!!!

One of the best solos i've heard.

Alex van halen is the most underrated drumwhatever my opinionever what a beast

Ed makes this song look soooo easy....meanwhile, us guitar players know exactly just how tough this song is to play. He truly was the king

The man changed the game entirely. We also don't talk enough about how great Al and Mike are. They're having so much fun.

this is one of their best songs with hagar...and they sound good here, tight.

Van Halen is awesome, Sammy voice is unbelievable.

That's my youth era. I always knew Eddie was a genius even before learning guitar. So original, creative.

A gem of a song packed with Ed’s wizardsdry

God, he was just the greatest ever. RIP King Eddie!!!!

JAW DROPPING solo, tone, guitar, player, song...i could go on and on!! =VH= THE GOAT!!!!

This should have been released as a single.

Regardless if you prefer Sam, or prefer Dave (I love em both, prefer Roth in his prime more), this is a sick tune!! One of my fave VH tunes.

@kennygriff24

9 жыл бұрын

Marc Sherman Totally agree. 78-84 with Roth is my favorite but I really enjoy almost all of the Sammy stuff too. I mean, how can anyone watch this video and not dig it?

@theaspiration

5 жыл бұрын

Its hands down my favorite.

@fredrios1402

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll just say......your right

@butuoyo

3 жыл бұрын

This album though is odd.

This the best live guitar solo I've heard i must have rewinded it about 50 times i can't stop . Please help me

@haroldkeil8582

8 жыл бұрын

Try seeing it live like I have 8 times!

@goklie

8 жыл бұрын

I like the live without a net version better. The breakdown and solo in my opinion is much cooler. All around better solo.

@chainer3278

6 жыл бұрын

There is no help lol. Surrender and enjoy.

@kevfournier2998

6 жыл бұрын

Year to the day in Australia the Leggett one. Awesome

世界一のギタリストが日本のために弾いてくれた瞬間があるのが至宝。　 見にいってから4日間、あまりの爆音に耳がおかしくなってた19歳だった。

I've always been an Eddie Van Halen fan and I spent all of my twenties and thirties listening to Eddie and Alex Van Halen. Alex has got to be one of the best drummers I've ever heard.......

Great performance.Grew up listenin' to early Van Halen and Montrose,also Sammy's solo stuff,all good in my books,just sad how things have ended up.

This guitar solo is so good it's stupid!

NUMBER 1 BAND OF ALL TIME

Honestly, as much as I love some classic DLR Van Halen songs, I'd much rather have Sammy as the lead singer. Sammy brings a good show and a sense of professionalism to his acts. I also think Sammy sounds just as good live. I hope and pray that VH decides to reunite with Sammy and Michael Anthony. If they did, I'd spend as much money as possible to see them live

Alex is killing it after the guitar solo... Damn!

@bcancun123

7 жыл бұрын

doubleddrummer def not on the album version amazing

Edward, you will forever be the master and the biggest reason I picked up the guitar in 1978. Thank you for every drop of blood sweat and tears, shed by millions in our quest to become better. I love you brother and so sorely miss you. I hope you have finally found peace in your newest stage of the eternal journey sailing the cosmos. 🎸🎼🎶🎹🔊💥👽

@elsquire2379

Жыл бұрын

He kicked ASS

@gib59er56

8 ай бұрын

@@elsquire2379 Oh ,hell yes!

As a guitar player, I just tried playing with a drummer for the first time and it was humbling. We were trying to play a fairly simple song and it was not easy to get in sync. Hearing and seeing Van Halen playing such a complex song with such ease and artistry... I have a new level of appreciation for how difficult it is to pull off a performance like this.

Sammy! Awesome times..

This song is the best. Great album. Great imagination and creativity. I love how these guys are just about the fun of rock and roll, but without the cheese factor of glam-rock (no offense to my long haired brothas that are into wearing lipstick!) :)

@ZiddersRooFurry

9 жыл бұрын

None taken