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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen
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)
02. Dance the Night Away
Van Halen Lyrics
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So fine and pretty
Fooled me with her style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree
Oh, baby baby
Won't-cha turn your head my way?
Ah come on take a chance
You're old enough to
Dance the night away
Whoa-oh (ah) come on g-girl, dance the night away
A live wire, barely a beginner
But just watch that lady go
She's on fire, 'cause dancin' gets her higher than-uh
Anything else she knows
Oh, baby baby
Won't-cha turn your head my way?
Oh, baby baby
Well don't skip romance 'cause
You're old enough to
Dance the night away
Oh oh oh (ah) come on g-girl, dance the night away
Oh, oh oh oh oh yeah
Dance the night away hey, hey, yeah
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Ah come on baby (dance the night away) hey, hey yeah
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Uh, come on baby, baby, dance the night away oh, ooh, yeah
Dance, dance, dance the night away ah, ha ow
The lyrics of Van Halen's "Dance The Night Away" suggest a man's infatuation with a woman he has just met. The opening line, "Have you seen her?" portrays his amazement at the sight of the beautiful lady. He calls her "fine and pretty," using colorful language to describe her looks. She has caught his attention with her style and charm, displacing him to a place of admiration. When he sees her across the room, he feels immediate attraction and seems to be captivated by her beauty. He talks about "love in the third degree," a term used to describe the highest level of love intensity, which is closely linked to obsession.
The track goes on to exult the beauty for her dancing skills. The woman is experienced on the dance floor, with the man describing her as an "on-fire" dancer. Her dancing ability makes her high, and she becomes electric, caught up in the moment. The singer tries to woo her with his flirtatious yet subtle lyrics, asking her to turn her head his way and give him a chance. He wants her to acknowledge him, implying that she enjoys a good dance, and he is willing to be the one to take her by the hand and Dance The Night Away.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you seen her?
Have you caught a glimpse of the girl the singer is talking about?
So fine and pretty
The girl is extremely attractive.
Fooled me with her style and ease
The girl's style and ease of movement caused the singer to be misled.
And I feel her from across the room
The singer feels her presence and is drawn to her.
Yes, it's love in the third degree
The singer is deeply infatuated with the girl in question.
Oh, baby baby
The singer is addressing the girl he is so in love with.
Won-cha turn your head my way?
Will you please look my way and acknowledge me?
Ah come on take a chance
The singer is urging the girl to take a chance on him.
You're old enough to
The singer is noting that the girl is grown-up and independent enough to make her own decisions.
Dance the night away
The singer is inviting the girl to dance with him all night long.
Whoa-oh (ah) come on g-girl, dance the night away
The singer is playfully urging the girl to join him on the dance floor.
A live wire, barely a beginner
The girl is full of energy and excitement, but perhaps inexperienced in some ways.
But just watch that lady go
The girl is a great dancer, and the singer encourages others to observe her moves.
She's on fire, 'cause dancin' gets her higher than-uh
Dancing is a passion for the girl, and she is incredibly energized by it.
Anything else she knows
The girl is most passionate and knowledgeable about dancing.
Well don't skip romance 'cause
The singer is warning the girl against neglecting the romantic possibilities between them.
Oh oh oh (ah) come on g-girl, dance the night away
The singer playfully calls to the girl to join him for more dancing.
Oh, oh oh oh oh yeah
The singer is expressing his excitement and pleasure over the situation.
Dance the night away hey, hey, yeah
The singer reiterates his desire to dance the night away with the girl.
Dance, dance, dance the night away
More encouragement for the girl to keep the party going with her dancing.
Ah come on baby (dance the night away) hey, hey yeah
The singer is excited and urging the girl to come along with him.
Uh, come on baby, baby, dance the night away oh, ooh, yeah
More encouragement for the girl to dance the night away with the singer.
Dance, dance, dance the night away ah, ha ow
The singer is still urging the girl to stay on the dance floor all night long.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, DAVID ROTH, MICHAEL ANTHONY
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All hail Eddie. Fuckin keep jamming man, let those angels hear the sounds of god rock. 💯
johnnie stockdale
I agree
Steve C
Yep
Gary Carr
@johnnie stockdale Van Halen
Gary Carr
@Steve C Van Halen Dance The Night Away 1979
Gary Carr
1979
Terri MTB
I’m 17 years old and I very love Van Halen! Amazing music, legendary band. I love rock and metal music! Hello from Ukraine !
Cathy Hardy
Welcome to The Awesome World Of Classic Rock!
Terri MTB
@Cathy Hardy thanks
David Eric
I love Metallica but their lyrics are very more about the dark side of humanity of the human condition . Van H more fun lol