From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen; Eddie's brother, drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony. Upon its release in 1978, the band's self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the Billboard pop music charts and would sell over 10 million copies in the U.S. By 1982, the band released four more albums (Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, and Diver Down), all of which have since been certified multi-platinum. By the early 1980s, Van Halen was one of the most successful rock acts of the day. The album 1984 was a commercial success with U.S. sales of 10 million copies and four hit singles; its lead single, "Jump", was the band's only U.S. number one single.
In 1985, Roth left the band to embark on a solo career and was replaced by former Montrose lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. With Hagar, the group released four U.S. number-one, multi-platinum albums over the course of 11 years (5150 in 1986, OU812 in 1988, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge in 1991, and Balance in 1995). Hagar left the band in 1996 shortly before the release of the band's first greatest hits collection, Best of Volume 1. Former Extreme frontman Gary Cherone replaced Hagar and recorded the commercially unsuccessful album Van Halen III with the band in 1998, before parting ways in 1999. Van Halen then went on hiatus until reuniting with Hagar in 2003 for a worldwide tour in 2004 and the double-disc greatest hits collection The Best of Both Worlds. Hagar again left Van Halen in 2005. In 2006 Roth returned, but Anthony was replaced on bass guitar by Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen. In 2012, the band released their final studio album A Different Kind of Truth, which was commercially and critically successful; it was also Van Halen's first album with Roth in 28 years and the only one to feature Wolfgang.
As of March 2019, Van Halen is 20th on the RIAA list of best-selling artists in the United States; the band has sold 56 million albums in the States and more than 80 million worldwide, making them one of the best-selling groups of all time. As of 2007, Van Halen is one of only five rock bands with two studio albums to sell more than 10 million copies in the United States and is tied for the most multi-platinum albums by an American band. Additionally, Van Halen has charted 13 number-one hits on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. VH1 ranked the band seventh on a list of the top 100 Hard Rock artists of all time.
Eddie was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, and died of the disease on October 6, 2020. A month after his father's death, Wolfgang confirmed that Van Halen had disbanded.
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Studio albums
Van Halen (1978)
Van Halen II (1979)
Women and Children First (1980)
Fair Warning (1981)
Diver Down (1982)
1984 (1984)
5150 (1986)
OU812 (1988)
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991)
Balance (1995)
Van Halen III (1998)
A Different Kind of Truth (2012)
"Dirty Movies"
Van Halen Lyrics
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It's only one scene, but to me it don't matter
Her movies get down like you won't find in my hometown
They won't believe it when they see what they're seein'
Go see baby now!
Pictures on the silver screen
Greatest thing you've ever seen
Everything turns out all right
Daddy's little sweetie after some damn rainbow
Got the big deal in the back of a limo
Now showbiz is so thrillin', the camera rolls she's willin'
They won't believe it when they see what they're seein'
Go see baby now!
Hey, you remember when that girl was prom queen?
Oh wow! Take it off! Take it all off!
Pictures on the silver screen
Greatest thing you've ever seen
Now her name is up in lights
Everything turns out all right
Now they believe it, now that they've seen it
Go see baby now!
Pictures on the silver screen
Greatest thing you've ever seen
Now my baby's up in lights
Everything turns out all right
Lights! Camera! Action!
The lyrics of "Dirty Movies" by Van Halen are about a woman who becomes famous for her appearances in risqué films. The singer describes her as having a "fabulous shadow," which suggests that her silhouette is sensual and alluring. Despite the fact that she's only in one scene, the singer is entranced by her performances and believes that they are different from anything else that is available in his hometown.
The woman's rise to fame is a source of excitement and wonder for the singer, who is amazed that he knows someone who has become so successful. However, he also acknowledges the darker side of Hollywood, where young women are often taken advantage of by powerful men. He references the idea of a "big deal in the back of a limo," implying that the woman may have had to compromise her integrity to achieve fame.
Despite these darker undertones, the overall tone of the song is celebratory. The singer encourages his audience to go see the woman's films and revel in her success. He revels in the glamor and excitement of the film industry, using phrases like "lights, camera, action" to capture its heady atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Now who's that babe with the fabulous shadow?
Who is that woman with the alluring silhouette on the screen?
It's only one scene, but to me it don't matter
Even though she only appears briefly, it's still significant to me.
Her movies get down like you won't find in my hometown
The content of her films is more explicit than anything available locally.
They won't believe it when they see what they're seein'
It will be hard for the audience to accept or comprehend what is happening.
Go see baby now!
You need to watch her performance right away!
Pictures on the silver screen
The images are projected on the cinema's silver screen.
Greatest thing you've ever seen
It's the most impressive thing you've witnessed.
Now her name is up in lights
Her name is prominently displayed in neon lights, indicating her fame.
Everything turns out all right
The situation ends up being satisfactory, without any problems.
Daddy's little sweetie after some damn rainbow
She was an innocent girl before experiencing some wild and unexpected things.
Got the big deal in the back of a limo
She sealed an important agreement while in the privacy of a fancy car.
Now showbiz is so thrillin', the camera rolls she's willin'
She's excited by the entertainment industry, and doesn't hesitate to perform in front of the camera.
Hey, you remember when that girl was prom queen?
Do you recall when she was an innocent high school royalty?
Oh wow! Take it off! Take it all off!
Their enthusiasm for her performance makes them urge her to become undressed.
Now they believe it, now that they've seen it
The audience finally accepts the reality of what they witnessed.
Lights! Camera! Action!
The director gives the order to begin filming.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD VAN HALEN, ALEX VAN HALEN, MICHAEL ANTHONY, DAVID LEE ROTH
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