I felt like Van Halen raised their musicianship bar once Sammy joined.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for weighing in, SonnyGTA!

@dennish6987

3 жыл бұрын

Sammy is an amazing vocalist,Like everyone I wish those VH years had more hard rock , he did extremely well doing what he was doing tho.

@WOHBuckeye

3 жыл бұрын

Big time.

@olderendirt

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. DLR is a showman, but seemed arrogant. Sammy is more approachable.

@randybrown7959

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree!

Sammy is my all time favorite singer.. He makes me feel so energized and ready to take on the world.

Really loved hearing Sammy's isolated vocals. His tone was, surprisingly, sweet.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit!

@marthajones7021

3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@rob052771

3 жыл бұрын

No argument there, killer vocals

I love both eras of VH. But there is a huge difference between them. Dave was fun to watch, but Sammy was fun to listen to. I saw Sammy a few years ago. He absolutely killed it. Best concert I've seen in years.

@rmp3648

9 ай бұрын

THIS!

@Indylimburg

8 ай бұрын

Same

@lurdasramos

6 ай бұрын

I remember the Red Rocker with bad reputation 👈 😎his always Rocked 🎶

Vocally in VH it’s Hagar hands down for me. I saw an interview with EVH shortly after Sammy joined saying he could now write anything and Sam could sing it, where as that wasn’t the case before. I’d love to hear your thoughts on his vocals on Don’t tell me from Balance, that one of my favourites. Great track and killer vocals as far as I’m concerned! Love the channel Ken hope you hit 1 millions soon! 🤘

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the listen, Andrew!

Sammy is one of the nicest guys ever. Best choice ever for VH. I love VAN HAGAR. Love the way the band matured with Sammy's arrival. Sammy's voice is one of the coolest and strongest in RNR history.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Great hearing that!

Sammy still great in his 70s

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Sure is!

I think another reason that Sammy's voice has lasted a long time is because he's looked after himself way better than most rock singers. He doesn't smoke and didn't go off the deep end with booze or drugs.

Wow! What a voice Hagar has.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

LOVE THE VIDEO !! Ken is 100% correct about "straining" the vocal and ruining your voice. BUT Sammy is relaxed and you can hear it in his breathing. he has some "grit" in the vocal because it is acquired after years of perfecting the technique. So yes Ken you "feel" he is straining because most singers have to for those notes. I know he's not straining because I can hear it in the technique that I am familiar with. I am 53 and can nail this and "Source of Infection" as well. Technique DO NOT STRAIN.

I think the Hagar era in VH was one of the grandest musical experiments in rock history. VH totally changed their sound, left their past behind, and explored EVH’s awesome skill set in writing. I respect you sharing your analysis.

@Indylimburg

8 ай бұрын

VH with DLR vs VH with Sammy is like going from a WWE match to the symphony.

Stumbled across this video, I never knew you two were cousins! You both sing very good, and I hear a similarity . Sammy is my absolute favorite Rock singer/ showman, performer etc..he's ALWAYS in it for the Fans! I'm really hoping to see him for the 1st time in years out here w the Circle @ Auga Caliente in Rancho Mirage next month.... He's such a "regular guy" stripped of everything materialistic...he's genuine. As are you, Doing these videos for the benefit of people...to enjoy. Must be in the blood line... Hopefully I'll go and sing along anyways and annoy every human within earshot... 😂

This dude is such an expert, surprised he’s not a megastar.

I love all Van Halen singers but I do lean towards Sammy. He seems like the guy who would want to make sure everyone is having a good time. I love his energy. I love his vocals. Makes me happy. 😊

Lived the entire 90s in Sammy's hometown of Fontana. My husband taught in the same district.

I'm really blown away at how much effect is being used on his voice. I knew there was some, but I had no idea there was so much. And how many punches there are throughout. Like each verse was done a multitude of times then the best ones were chosen and it was all pieced together. Wow! Having said all that, Sammy is still one of my faves. Crazy! Great breakdown! 😎

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening, Bobby!

Sammys vibrato is just divine.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

I really enjoyed your video on Sammy, it's truly amazing that Sammy has not lost his voice

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Sammy has always been my favorite, He has an Effortless singing voice, Having said that I have to give him a break because of his age now, But still killing it, he's lost his iconic Sammy scream. Sammy your my Mammy! 😎

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on, Mitch!

Van Hagar for life! Best of both worlds and Right Now would also be really good to break down!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Noted! Rock on!

I couldn’t have said it better. I always thought of Roth era as partying and the Haggar era as it’s time to grow up. Michael Anthony’s backup vocals on this track are absolutely golden!!

Holy vocal production! The effects are great! I don't have a camp when it comes to Van Halen, but I think that Sammy wrote more emotive songs with Eddie and opened up Eddie's creativity in respect to song writing, great song!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughts.

One of my all time Van Hagar songs! Love Sammy’s vocals on their albums.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

This my friends is a channel that is a perfect example of someone just sharing their own passion about something they love. Ken's passion about music and vocal talent is unmistakable. It's not some guy trying to create KZread videos because he wants to be a KZread star. It's a man with an incredible passion for music and a passion for sharing that, that just happens to also have a KZread channel. Which coincidentally is the same reason this channel is so big.

I am really glad you got around to doing a video on Sammy Hagar. The guy has so much going for him. He was one of those people on welfare and food stamps and was able to get off both government handouts, which is admirable. Plus, he is a rock star in every sense of those two words, yet he is so down to earth with people. I saw him on a video where he was on a radio show and the radio host said he only said 4000 copies of his album and yet Sammy still congratulated him even though he has done much better than that by himself and with VH. That is a very humble person and it is refreshing to see from someone who has hit it big. Sammy is just a great guy all the way around. You can't help but like him.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

He is likable! Thanks for the thoughts!

My favorite van halen song. Huge Hagar fan and I loved his MTV cribs epsiode when he had his property in Cabo!!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Thanks for the upload...I have seen Sammy many times through the years and was never disappointed !!! He has a real knack for keeping things fresh...

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Classic song! Love the Hagar era too

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

So do I, Tyler!

Amazing analysis As a lay guy about sing, I just can still saying that Sammy is a GREAT and high quality singer. Love his voice and style. You got a new subscriber!

Can I just mention how impressive it is that you respond to every single comment? Love your cousin’s music. That song is the one that got me into VH back in 1986! I love both versions of VH but Sam’s voice is just incredible, even more so that he can still do it at 73! Hope he keeps it going for many years to come. Love that he includes so many VH songs in his set list and is flying the VH banner high. RIP EVH 🎸🎶

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for weighing in, Edward. Rock on!

Let's be honest Van Halen wanted to expand their sound for a long time . They could never play any of those songs with Roth on vocals . The haters know it .

Bravo,Ken!

loved this breakdown! just subbed

Most definitely. What a great voice. Love love Sammy Hagar.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Favorite series!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

I’ve seen Sammy with VH and solo. Sammy absolutely has one of the best voices in rock and can shred like no other. He has not lost any of his voice. He is perfection. DLR is a showman. Hagar is a musician. There’s a huge difference in their stage presence. I prefer Hagar . 💯💯💯

He's an awesome singer! For me Van Halen is one of the best hard rock bands!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you!

When sammy hit the seen he changed the landscape of Van Halen.. because of Sam Van Halen grew up and we as fans got to grow up with them.. it was the greatest transition in Rock n roll history... As a side note Sam is one of coolest people.. but this coolness in the Hagar family doesn't stop with just Sam the entire Hagar/Tamplin family are the nicest people on the planet.. 🙏😇💜🐩.. VH FOREVER🎤🎸🥁 🖤

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Well said, Jason!

Great review Ken! Love the commentary and analysis, and reminder to protect our throat with rounder/ open sound. Thanks!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Sammy is THE BOMB and I love him now and always!!!!

Great video! I know many people know this tune from the Van Hagar era, but man .. "Judgement Day", "Feelin'", "Don't Tell Me", "Mine all Mine", "The Seventh Seal", really are some of Sammy's best vocal moments during his time in VH! But yeah definitely more corporate sounding overall. Mick Jones from Foreigner produced 5150!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughts, Steve!

@SteveKaynan

3 жыл бұрын

@@kentamplin 😎👍🎤

@gokhanersan8561

3 жыл бұрын

Mine All Mine-what a masterpiece!

Just recently discovered you, really enjoying your videos, thank you!

I like it when you analyze the songs, the voices of the singers, especially from that wonderful time when rock was in fashion. I realize that before they didn't have much vocal technique but on the whole the music sounded very good. And well, we fans enjoyed and continue to enjoy them. Because rock will never go out of style right? Long life to rock and roll. By the way I love this song. Thank you for bringing it to my memory.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Rosana!

Sammy is something else... I love the band, but his era is my favorite. It also run in the familly, Ken. You are amazing as well.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Fausto!

Excellent analysis. I had no idea all those things were happening. Thank you!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening!

I've always felt Sammy's singing was effortless...I still do. The guy is a force of nature. I was wondering if you did a video on Russell Allen, I guess I'll check all your library lol. Cheers.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Please do!

Love this Ken .. Great tune. 👍🏻 great insights as always 🔥

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Sammy has been one of my favs maybe #1. His longevity, professionalism,and stage performance all top notch, would absolutely love to hear a duet with you two. A trio with Bob Carlisle would be probably too much to ask, ill wait til Heaven.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe one of these days!

I'm from Brazil and I don't speak English. but I struggle to understand the English words. I understand musical language and I love Van Halen, thanks for the video. And yes, I'm still in love with Gabriela. 😊. A big hug for you, success. Kisses for Gabriela.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening, Ragnar!

@ragnaras

3 жыл бұрын

@@kentamplin You're welcome, it is a pleasure. thank you for praising good music and providing us with great content. hugs.

Everyone we need to be thanking Ken for always reading our comments and commenting back to us. That is extremely rare for KZreadrs to do especially ones that have hundreds and hundreds of comments. There was only one other KZreadr that I know of that does this. So let's thank Ken or looking at our comments every single time and commenting back to us. I've been going to say this for a long time and now is the time. Thank you so much. You are very appreciated Ken Tamplin🥰🎸🎶🎙💿✝️

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, L.T.W I try!

@jeffschielka7845

3 жыл бұрын

@@kentamplin You're are awesome Ken! 1M soon! Congratulations a little early!💥💥💥😎

I haven't this song by van Halen or Sammy Hagar but I'm fixing to hear it wow awesome vocals by Sammy Ken his range is killer awesome I always liked Sammy Hagar vocals he has a awesome rocking voice he is great love when he shows off his awesomeness van Halen is a awesome band I'll have to go back and listen to this song enjoy the stories to tell Ken about the band and sharing all this anyways Sammy is awesome he rocks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Have a great week, Cade.

@cadeevans4623

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken you have a great week as well buddy

Always loved the Van Hagar years.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Another great video Ken. 1 million subs creeping up! OMG congratulations

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jimmy!

Great vid, thanks a bunch

Рот ни одного раза не попал в ноты в живом выступлении. Как и ты. Сэм красавец.

Ken this a phenomenal series - thanks!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Great break down. I'm right in Sammy's range too. I avoid the compressed air sound he produces because I'll burn out. I prefer a bigger rounder tone. My vocal coach is an Opera singer so I've taken her advice to relax and not force the sound through. I'd like to keep singing for years to come so I'll take the slower road. Sammy is an amazing vocalist and musician, definitely one of my favorites.

Always enjoy your videos and comments .

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, Jenny!

Sammy is such a gifted entertainer, underrated in some ways. Thanks for shedding some light on his techniques. The Red Rocker still goin strong I might add. Hasn't lost much at all really. I have a strong hunch he learned to take care of his voice a few years back,which he never has talked about that I know of. Maybe its good genes Ken lol. God Bless.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather!

@l.t.w8985

3 жыл бұрын

Tequila. He says it opens his throat before performance. Maybe now mesqiula

Sammy is Awesome. Such a great voice

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, maong!

Thank you so much for doing this! Could you do "Dreams" too? His vocal is so high on that one. He said that he did things on that song that he didn't even know he could do.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day!

What a range. Beautiful analysis Ken. I really love it. He does his thing and style.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

He does!

@jacekcel36

2 жыл бұрын

This vid made realize why I am guilty as charged of not being fair to Sammy back in the day. It was probably some subconscious plain envy I hadn't worked over back then. Everyone back then was like that, and with time you learn to appreciate.

I'm not into singing, but I find your videos so super interesting, they are almost relaxing. Thank you for another great video and like I said before, Sam is the real Van Halen for me

Super Great lesson on saving your voice , Thanks so much :)

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Mr Tamplin !! Fantastic video . You are Great ! Super cool !

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

As usual interesting and informative to hear a breakdown of the vocals, you do a great job! Sammy is probably my favorite rocker. To me his voice has always sounded great and almost reminds me of an electric guitar at a higher pitch or a Ferrari engine at high rpm. Very fitting with that style of music but he can still sing slower ballads and has rocked it for years! Be interesting to hear you do a cover, impressive at few examples in this. Great job!

I really enjoyed it. Awesome as usual. Thanks a lot, Ken! Singers should take your advice to keep their voices. Rock on!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

I love sammy! One of rock's best lead singers and genuinely great guy. The power of his vocals are unmatched in my eyes. Thanks ken for this awesome video! 👍

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Mike!

Hey Ken! The age old question SH or DLR? For me hands down Sammy. I think he was a better singer, musician, and frontman. Cool vid Ken!😎

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

@jeffschielka7845

3 жыл бұрын

@@kentamplin You're welcome Ken.😎

@redtesta

3 жыл бұрын

they both have unique voices that is what made them. I love sammy for sure, but for me ( minus all the drama with DLR and Eddie etc) if you take that out, for me, Van Halen is DLR as the lead. Sammy was amazing and did some great songs with them but im old school van halen.

@rob052771

3 жыл бұрын

DRL is definitely better at showmanship and “stage performance ,” however, SH is a better singer and songwriter, I am happy that we got to see both of them perform with such an amazing band

@nachonightmare148

3 жыл бұрын

Love both of em but it was Dave who put the cherry on the cake on those first records.

One of my favorite VH songs. Sammy really help them to renew themselves. 🤘🎸🎤🤘🎸🎤🤘🤘 And crazy voice .

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

I have a CD compilation of Dave and Sams era in VH. I noticed on the recording "Why cant this be love" its played in C but I saw him a few a years ago on a Directv concert and Mona was the bassist and in that performance I noticed the song was lowered a half step to the key of B not Bflat just B , that may be why, hes preserved his voice so well over the years. Even Lou Gramm during the Head Games tour in 1979, had a song called. "Rev on the Red Line" the live version was sung much lower than the recorded version, but I wasnt put off by it, because Lou still sang it with passion as he did all his songs. Thanks Ken, keep opening our minds and ears.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughts, Walter!

Sammy also had a great BGV from Mike Anthony! Awesome Harmonies btw..1986 was a great year!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

It was!!

Sammy brought the band to another level musically and lyrically. More #1 albums, and hagar wrote love based music

You always do excellent videos. So many are posting isolated vocal videos. The Boston and Aerosmith vocal vids are superb.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed them. Say hi to Charlie Bucket!

I LOVE this song and Sammy's vocal track...what great moment for rock when the 5150 album dropped... RIP Edward ❤️❤️❤️

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Gone too soon!

Hey Ken really enjoyed the video. You are talented. I was absolutely amazed every time you pegged the same notes I thought only 'the gods' could peg. You are a master of your craft and I appreciated watching the video.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Tony!

Love this! Just read his biography!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing!

I also love your band ‘shout’ and didn’t realise what a great guitarist and front man you are as well . I’m going to buy your albums , I love your music.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you, Gawain!

Fantastic as always, such a joy to watch and listen to you, ❤️

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks, Tena!

So cool thanks Ken I dig this stuff

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I'm definitely a Van Hagar fan. Wasn't a VH fan before. Love Sammy's Three Lock Box album! When Sammy Hagar first join VH I recalled him trying to sound like DLR while singing some VH songs and sounded terrible in my opinion. But once they got new music out and Sammy doing his own thing it was great. I always thought he took VH to a higher level.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Great songs!!!

Great details on the closed vs open throat!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great Job! Saw them in Hampton VA in 1984 when I was in the US Navy...

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I think "Dreams" would be the best song to dissect what Sammy does and is capable of. I think even he will say he had push new limits for that performance. But maybe you thought of this but it's just that hard to replicate what his voice is doing for the sake of the video

Ladies & Gentleman Mr. Samuel Roy Hagar 🎤💪😎👊

I agree, I love both eras of Van Halen. But Sammy is a heck of a singer.

You got me going now I got to go listen to some Van Halen with Sammy

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great idea!

Did you see Sammy play at the NASCAR All-Star Race in Texas back in June? So much fun!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to check it out.

Hey Ken, props to you for being honest about being cousins with Sammy. Most would ride that horse for all they can get out of it. It just shows you are totally good with who you are. And that's cool.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, Billy!

Ken you are awesome!! Thank you!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Love this channel and the videos...keep dissecting Van Halen please!

Montrose- ‘Make It Last’ Tremendous range and power. Hagar is one of the greats. 👍🏻

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

I really really really Love what your Teaching us here Because I tend to go all out and I realize there is better ways and techniques to improve An not give yourself a sore throat 🤘🏻Love Everything you do Thanks again 💖

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Another good one.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

He's one of the great singer that we have in the world; not only hard rock or heavy metal, but in the pop rock and why not in the music world, generally speaking. What a great singer and musician!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

He is!

This is gonna be great! Also, stupendous shirt!

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, SonnyGTA!

I enjoyed the breakdown of this song and the doubler effect. I was lucky to see VH in 1981 and 1982 and several other tours with Sammy Hagar and Gary Cherone. I like the early VH with DLR but when Sammy Hagar joined they went to another level.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the thoughts, mark!

Great job again KT.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

David, right place at the right time. Sammy a pro who would have risen to fame no matter what time or circumstances he was in... A real talent.

Sammy is one of the biggest artists I have to thank. His work brings energy and positive feelings. I do prefer him over David. He's more complete in my opinion. He brought VH to a different, better level. Sammy's voice was blending very well with Michael Anthony's one. He's also a badass guitar player. Everytime I see some interviews, he always shares lots of enthusiasm as only young spirits can do. Ken, Great video and great explanation as always.

@kentamplin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you, Roberto!