Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972… Read Full Bio ↴Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Credited with "restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene", Van Halen was known for its energetic live shows and for the virtuosity of its lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

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)

Black And Blue
Van Halen Lyrics

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Slip n' slide, push it in
Bitch sure got the rhythm
I'm holding back, yeah, I got control

Hooked into her system
Don't draw the line
Honey, I ain't through with you

The harder the better (let's do it 'til)
We're black and blue
Well, you never know when love will come
Gotta get it while you got it
A little bit of everything, even when it hurts

Sure feels good
Don't draw the line
Honey, I ain't through with you
The harder the better (let's do it 'til)
We're black and blue

Yo mama
Black and blue
Gotta, gotta, gotta, make it right
Ow, come on baby
Black and blue

Ow
Uh, uh don't draw the line
Honey, I ain't through with you
The harder the better
We'll do it 'til we're black and blue, ow

Don't draw the line
Baby, I ain't through with you
The harder the better (let's do it 'til)
We're black and blue

The wetter the better
We'll do it we're black and blue

Uh, uh uh
Do it 'til we're black and blue, yeah
Oh come on baby
The wetter the better let's do it 'til
We're black and blue

Come on baby
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Van Halen's song "Black and Blue" suggest a sexual encounter between the singer and their partner. The use of metaphors such as "slip n' slide" and "hooked into her system" imply a physical attraction and desire. The singer expresses their enjoyment of the experience, even when it hurts, and their willingness to push the limits and go "harder," "wetter," and "black and blue."

However, it's important to note that the language used in the lyrics objectifies and dehumanizes the female partner, referring to her as a "bitch" and using language that implies dominance and control. This raises questions about the power dynamics within the relationship and whether or not the encounter is consensual.

Overall, the lyrics to "Black and Blue" are open to interpretation and could be seen as both a celebration of sexual desire and a problematic representation of a sexual encounter.

Line by Line Meaning

Slip n' slide, push it in
Let's have sex and make it exciting

Bitch sure got the rhythm
The woman being referred to is very skillful and knows what she's doing

I'm holding back, yeah, I got control
Despite the temptation, the singer is resisting the urge to take full control of the situation

Hooked into her system
The artist is addicted to the physical pleasure he receives from the woman he's with

Don't draw the line
The artist is open to exploring new experiences without any limitations

Honey, I ain't through with you
The singer is not done with the woman and wants to continue this encounter

The harder the better (let's do it 'til) We're black and blue
The singer is enjoying the rough sex so much that he wants to keep going until both parties are bruised

Well, you never know when love will come
Love can come unexpectedly and without warning

Gotta get it while you got it
The artist wants to make the most of the moment and enjoy himself while he still can

A little bit of everything, even when it hurts
The artist is willing to endure pain if it means getting a well-rounded sexual experience

Sure feels good
The singer is enjoying himself and the pleasure he's receiving

Yo mama
The artist is using this phrase as a playful insult or to show dominance

Gotta, gotta, gotta, make it right
The singer wants to make sure that the encounter is satisfying for both parties

Ow, come on baby Black and blue
The singer is encouraging the woman to keep going despite any discomfort or pain

Uh, uh don't draw the line
The singer is emphasizing his desire for exploration and experimentation

The wetter the better
The artist is enjoying the woman's arousal and the physical sensations that come with it

We'll do it 'til we're black and blue, ow
The artist wants to push the limits of what they can physically handle and enjoy the encounter until both parties are bruised

Baby, I ain't through with you
The singer is still not finished with the woman and wants to continue exploring

The wetter the better let's do it 'til We're black and blue
The singer is encouraging the woman to keep going even if it means getting wetter and experiencing some pain

Come on baby
The artist is urging the woman to keep going and is enjoying the moment

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

johnny zell

5y↑20

Slip n' slide, push it in
Bitch sure got the rhythm
I'm holding back, yeah, I got control
Hooked into her system
Don't draw the line
Honey, I ain't through with you
The harder the better (let's do it 'til)
We're black and blue
Well, you never know when love will come
Gotta get it while you got it
A little bit of everything, even when it hurts
Sure feels good
Don't draw the line
Honey, I ain't through with you
The harder the better (let's do it 'til)
We're black and blue
Yo mama
Black and blue
Gotta, gotta, gotta, make it right
Ow, come on baby
Black and blue
Ow
Uh, uh don't draw the line
Honey, I ain't through with you
The harder the better
We'll do it 'til we're black and blue, ow
Don't draw the line
Baby, I ain't through with you
The harder the better (let's do it 'til)
We're black and blue
The wetter the better
We'll do it we're black and blue
Uh, uh uh
Do it 'til we're black and blue, yeah
Oh come on baby
The wetter the better let's do it 'til
We're black and blue
Come on baby

All comments from YouTube:

Chris Fowler

4y↑135

RIP Eddie, you will be missed. Such a HUGE part of my teen years.

Lemmy Cash

I was only 8 years old when I first heard Van Halen 1978 I became a fan and will always be a fan Eddie Van Halen went to play at a higher venue his music will live forever.

Adam Crane Guilford

@Nelson Cheng The gospel charges us with being humble, to not assume that God loves us more than those we consider to be 'sinners' ... yes, you were coming off as a judge. That was obvious. Not too late to repent of the fake and phony version of Christianity that you have sadly been taught is the real thing, and come back down to the rock of ages.

Adam Crane Guilford

@Nelson Cheng Yes, I am a baptized, avowed and unashamed Christian. My brother Eddie built his house on rock. I would hope I am mistaken, but it seems to me you may be building your's on sand. If you are daily thanking God for making you better and holier than Eddie and the rest of us. You might want to apply OUR bible to YOURself for a change. As for your suggestion of hellfire, the wise ones know it is written than even Abraham rests unconsious with the rest of the dead in Hades (=hell) .... the word of God is a parable, uninteligible to anyone dealing in non-existent self righteousness. For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory, including you and lil ole eye ... we are looking for that grace and unconditional love of "Real Relief" . If you think you are saving your soul, you are more likely losing it by thinking it is your's to save. If you are a Christian, your soul is no longer owned by you. And you have no place to say such spiteful things about a TRUE VIRTUOSO like Eddie Van Halen ... that is why I am giving you Real Relief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thlOQhSYwTA

Nelson Cheng

@Adam Crane Guilford Are you a Christian? If anyone is judging anybody, it is you judging me, not I judging Eddie Van Halen. My comment was quite short, so short that there was no room for "judging" Eddie. I began by addressing Chris Fowler, who wrote RIP for Eddie Van Halen. My point was to correct the notion that everyone who dies is at peace, which isn't so, according to the Bible. The Bible clearly says that the unsaved will go to judgment while the saved will go to blessedness with God. Then I quoted John 3:35-36. No judging Eddie here. Then I asked Chris Fowler why he thought Eddie was at peace. The reason I asked, is that it is common knowledge that Van Halen lived an immoral lifestyle. (At least some of the members had sex with young women at their concerts. Their songs also reverberate with sexually explicit lyrics (eg. Black and Blue, Feel my love tonight) ). Therefore, unless Chris Fowler was not aware of Van Halen's immoral lifestyle, wishing RIP would be an unfitting thing to do. But again, is that judging Eddie? What do you mean by judging? Then, I posted a webpage, on which the creator of the webpage exposed the evil of the band. I wanted to use the webpage to expose the evil of Eddie and his band, because being a defender of women's rights, I hate rock stars using their fans sexually. But exposing sins is not necessarily judging. Ephesians 5:11 says, "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. " As long as I don't have a self-righteous attitude over Eddie ( which YOU accuse me of having), then exposing evil is not judging. As far as I know, I don't have this attitude. I wasn't thinking I was better than he. (That is what YOU accused me of.) What is true, however, is that I feel very strongly against men exploiting women, especially sexually. But having righteous anger towards sin is not a sin. Jesus displayed righteous anger when He cleansed the temple in Jerusalem. Jesus said His followers are to be salt and light. Therefore, exposing evil isn't necessarily judging. But I think you have judged me, as you accused me of being arrogant and self righteous over Eddie. I was thinking no such thoughts. You have basically projected your own thoughts on me, when I wasn't even thinking those thoughts. Now THAT's judging! But I expect these kinds of accusations/misunderstandings as I spread the Gospel and expose evil. They come with the territory.

Adam Crane Guilford

@Nelson Cheng "Judge not lest you be judged yourself" may be a parable you should chew on a bit.... or perhaps this condemnation of self righteous types (like yourself?) from the book of Luke> .. "Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: 10 “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer[a]: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! 12 I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’

13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ 14 I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” You are no less wretched than Eddie, except perhaps that he built a house on Rock, and you may be building your's on the sand of arrogant self righteousness. Maybe you could for once in your life, re-evaluate your faith with a long look into the mirror before Christ comes back and rebukes the den of vipers who claimed to follow him. But didn't know how to be unconditionally loving and kind.... how dare you set yourself up as the judge of a man like Eddie. Who was kind and charitable &~

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Apex Predator

11y↑243

Can't we just agree that music back then was better then the stuff today!

Eric Hawks

80's and 90's music cant be touched! The Best Ever!

Mickey Helms

Yes and it’s not even close🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

KF8OD

Yes!

Mitch Carpenter

Yep

Marlene Lawson

I agree 100%

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John M.

4y↑85

As a guitarist in the rock/blues genre for over 25 years, I can truly say that this is one of the BEST guitar tones ever recorded! Eddie was a true master of guitar tone and, out of all the albums he did, it is my humble opinion, that this is the BEST guitar tone Eddie ever created! Just really listen to it: It's so smooth and shimmering! The distortion is there, but there's no harshness or grit. The only way I would describe it is that it's like "crystal sea" guitar tone - audibly, it's like watching the sun reflected on a windy sea in the evening! It's just the perfect balance of distortion, stereo chorus perfection, smoothness, balance, and flow. I'll miss his presence for the rest of my life! 🤙❤🌹✌

Newfree Nayshaun

You nailed that picture bro.

taxford

@John Doe maybe 90% in his hands is a little high...but definitely 80% is in his hands and his technique .. there is a video of him playing a strat with single coil pickups and you hear the brown sound in his playing..a lot of people buy the gear to get his sound but without his hands you wont get it. Ted Nugent once plugged into Eddies rig and was surprised to find out he still sounded like Ted.. but you still need decent gear to get a decent sound. I think it comes down to how Ed fretted the notes and how he picked the strings..that's where a lot of his sound came from

John Doe

3y↑1

@taxford

You speak with conviction. Can you expand on that? Please? I’m interested. ( I seem to be able to get “ reasonably “ the same tone out of different amps
But I’m not sure if you can get the same sound out of a Pignose vs a Marshall JCM 800 with 4 Celestion Greenbacks.
It’s hard to get a good sound out of a cassette deck or a clock radio vs. a Marshall
“Good equipment “ , whatever that may be for you, pushes you to be a better guitar player.
Thanks for your opinion in advance

taxford

3y↑1

90% of that tone was in his hands..10% pickups and amp

Aquarius

I'm not a guitarist but this is one of my favorite songs of Van Halen, a very underrated jewel.

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julio down by the schoolyard

4y↑47

One of my favorite 'dark-horse' songs by VH! Can't believe we are talking about Eddie in the past tense, songs will live on and on!

Lu Jitsu

5y↑27

Van Halen, such a unique band. Everyone is like Roth or Sammy fans, but I truly love each band. Let's face it we as fans were blessed to have Van Halen and then Van Halen with Sammy. Different but equally great. I could combine all the other songs by artists I've listened to in my life and I wouldn't add up to the Van Halen I've listened to. They have more talent in their toe than most artists, any one of them.

Scott Norris

Well Said 👍🏻

Cem R

6y↑31

Criminally underated song from VH. Eddie lays down a properly tasteful solo that perfectly reflects the subject matter; a couple of divebombs and harmonic squeals, they way it builds and builds... He just rings its fucking neck!

This and 'Sucker in a 3p' is some of their best work imo

FOGHORN LEGHORN

What makes you believe it's underrated?

Chris Minyard

3y↑1

That solo still gives me goosebumps

Matthew Lock

4y↑26

RIP Eddie Van Halen. Thanks for all the good tunes.

Jason Downs

7y↑85

One of the best forgotten vh songs. The solo is super sick. So good. So good. How can you listen to this and not be in a good mood.

Rebecca Rockchik

Never forget this one. This is one of my faves! ❤🤍🖤

J F

This album and the carnal album have some of their most killer masterpieces, this is one of them. So many kick ass riffs with so much feel.

Scott Baines

3y↑2

Who forgot it?

Thomas Kinderknecht

How bout driving the Big Rig down I-15 from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles.. with my partner in the bunk.. with one eye open.. this song comes on the Satellite radio...Headphones On...& .Loud... Who's tired now???

Rebecca DeMoss

4y↑1

Word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Derek Olsen

5y↑68

One of the toughest riffs written in that era. Eddy’s guitar is INSANE!!!!😜😜🙈🙈✌🏼✌🏼🤠🤠👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😆😆😊😊😊

Tim Edrington

@Ron Hanisco Fair Warning was art.

Michael Frazia

@Libertarian Revolution yes I agree. I actually loved how they sounded live with Cherone though...Eddie was on fire on that tour and Gary did the old stuff well. The album is just weak songwriting wise unfortunately. Maybe if they waited for the album till after the tour it would have been a different story ...anyway....ou812 brings back alot of great memories from the summer of 88 and I remember the album was played alot at gatherings and on the radio.

Libertarian Revolution

@Michael Frazia OU812 was a very good album. The only Van Halen album I don't really care for is the one they did with Gary Cherone.

Michael Frazia

4y↑2

I'm sorry...with this..Cabo wabo, feels so good, finish what you started , afi, when its love this album gets unfairly lambasted..ive been a fan since the roth years...this album was on heavy rotation in the summer of 88 for good reason

Rebecca DeMoss

4y↑2

@Dave G true, but, I was just dishing out some truth! Good day 😊

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Amy Gilley

4y↑9

Rest in Peace to a Rock Legend 🎸

dcraven67

4y↑12

The fond memories made while listening to this song, damn...thanks Eddie, R.I.P.

Trev Mac

8y↑75

i haven't heard this in 25 years..forgot about it totally..i love this song..like finding an old friend,thanks for posting

Spiral Wizard

5y↑166

Summer of 88', all I can say. Good times.

Bill Ray

2y↑1

Bought my first guitar that summer......Start of a love affair lol

Ron Sparkman

Amen brother!!!

Christina A

@Captain Howdy Me too.....17 :D long time ago lol

Captain Howdy

3y↑2

The greatest summer of my life. I was 17.

Christina A

R.I.P. EDDIE VAN HALEN 🎸

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Mike Law

5y↑25

IMO - the most underrated VH song. Fantastic.

Joe Burreaux

4y↑6

No, most underrated VH song is Love Walks In. That song was a banger.

Karl Grau

7y↑358

All this talk about Roth and Hagar....nobody appreciates the amazing backing vocals of Michael Anthony.

Tim Edrington

DLR was the voice of the band. 3 of his solo albums are platinum. I don’t hear a lounge singer on Eat em and Smile or Skyscraper…lol, I can feel your hate for this one. They made more money with DLR and that’s all there is to it. Sammy is great always liked him. I will leave you with your Sammy fandom.

BloozeDaddy

@Tim Edrington using your methodology Madonna must have the greatest vocal range ever. You're not a singer are you!? ... you're a fanboy. DLR was a great frontman... but he was pretty much a lounge singer... which explains his love for said music.(Just A Gigolo, etc)... Oh yeah... Almost forgot... "lol". 🤪

Tim Edrington

@BloozeDaddy lol, I guess they earned about 60 million during the Roth years because he didn't have range and about 30 million during the Hagar years because he had range?

Cort Stell Los Angeles Caps and Redskins fan

Bingo

Cort Stell Los Angeles Caps and Redskins fan

Damn, I forgot just how fucking great this song is.

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johnny zell

5y↑20

keister bunny

5y↑19

While I would never claim to be even a marginal Van Halen fan, I must admit, this is f-cking awesome.

Gustavo Gomes dos Santos

3y↑1

Excelente banda otimo álbum perfeito saudades dessa época 1988 eu tinha 18 anos de idade saudades

Shank Ferfield

4y↑5

Definitely one of the top five most killer Eddie Van Halen solos

69inspectorman

6y↑6

Great tune. Probably one of their best songs with Hagar. I still can’t get past their old stuff when Eddie ripped through songs riff after riff. VanHalen VanHalen my favourite album.

Carl Eppich

5y↑9

This was the first song I heard on radio from OU812, love it to this day, highly underrated classic from VH, love Eddie's guitar, Michael's bass, Alex's drumming, and Sammy's vocals

1blindmarc

5y↑1

Carl Eppich , this entire album kicks ass!

Shawn East

4y↑5

One of my favorite albums by the group. RIP Eddie...

Stuart Alexander

5y↑3

One of the finest tracks that band ever laid down on vinyl, period.

Rob Morris

3y↑1

This was the best album with Sammy on vocals absolute perfection.

Ember Ash

4y↑3

Such an underrated VH song!
"The harder the better, do it till we're black-n-blue." 🤘
R.I.P Legendary Eddie ✌️

Heidi Morris

2y↑1

Who can't help but dance around when you hear this "AWESOME" song..".RIP Eddie" may your music forever live on 🕺🎶

Edgar Gutiérrez

Esta es de mis favoritas sin duda
RIP Eddie Van Halen

Elias Rebollosa

4y↑9

RIP EDDIE VAN HALEN 😢 YOU WERE A GUITAR 🎸 GOD AND YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY 😪😪😪

GreatGusher

14y↑3

No one has fun rockin' like this anymore! Sure miss this kind of music.

Corey Gilbert

4y↑4

Eddie made my teenage years memorable thank you for the memories

robert lyon

10y↑47

No doubt, probably the best Van Hagar song ever made.

Moab T. Frican

Agree

harley rider

I think so...I only like like 3

Newfree Nayshaun

This song here for the last 20 years is by far one of my favorite show off tunes when im at a jam session. RIP Eddie. Ty.

TheSeeann

4y↑2

I hope the next generation starts to pay attention to how talented these artists are. They actually play a musical instrument. I’m not a huge Van Halen fan but I respect the talent. Truly amazing

jrw24fan

12y↑2

I am a fan of both incarnations of VH. People need to understand that they are not disrespecting DLR by liking albums with Sammy Hagar on vocals. Both Van Hagar and DLR solo gave us some great music for the ages!

ᗰY KITTY ᑭᗴᖇᑕY

4y↑1

What a choice for a first single. Very different from anything else they had done! I love the diversity of this band.

Adam Russell

5y↑4

Greatest harmonies in rock n roll history. Better than the Beach Boys. Yes, I said it. The harmony for Little Dreamer is so on point it's ridiculous.

Brock Bradley

4y↑10

I want to relive my 80s
That's when life was fun

Heather Biello

It sure was.

Successforall

4y↑1

Yes, but. Now everyone is “””woke”””, So theres that

Bazooka Ike

4y↑3

Just here to listen to the opening guitar riff. RIP Eddie Van Halen. Fucking Legend.

melted shine

same

Angel Alvarez

This is my favorite VH song !🎵 it's just powerful, acid, melodic, Eddie performs one of his best guitar solos ever! pure talent! perfect! great band! I like the sinister guitar harmonics in between Sammy's vocals. Yes this music is greater than the somewhat "garbage" today's music. No offense, just facts .💯 R.I.P. the late but the great Eddie Van Halen.

Travis C

10y↑20

Only real gripe about the "Van Hagar" era, is that their greatest songs (for example, this one) were largely ignored on the radio in favor of the songs that got overplayed, like "Why Can't This Be Love?" "When it's Love," and "Can't Stop Loving You." I do like Dave and Sammy, though. Dave had the better stage act, and Sammy was the better singer.

Justin White

Yep.

viking raven

Dave was better singer

Michael Frazia

4y↑1

I actually prefer it . Now when I go back and listen to gems like this they aren't all played out...with that being said you are spot on about what singles were chosen and received more push

LivingInTheKaliYogurt

4y↑1

Pretty much summed it up.

Freddy Live

sometimes we overlook how good something is .. really cool tune .. great playing.

THE BANDIT THE BANDIT

I love the vibe of this song. So chill and underrated guitar work. A lot cool nuisances Rip king Ed

Kevin James

4y↑26

16 years old. Driving to the Spectrum in Philly down 95 in 68 Mustang with holes in the floorboards with good buddy. First ever concert. Love the 80's. Miss the 80's

Carrie Abbott

3y↑1

16 years old cruising Boaz,Al
Data in 200sx good times

kevo grahm

3y↑2

That had to be magical. Great days. I don't think I had a car with solid floorboards until 92.

William Nimbach

Love the combination between Eddie and Micheal anthony at 2:16 even alex sounds great in there

Steve Johnson

5y↑16

Been a very long time since I listened to this cd. Forgot about alot of the great songs on it. Had a nice Flashback to 88. Good Times......

AlwaysPrisms

5y↑7

love the drums in this song amazing

Edward Bliss

3y↑1

There were a lot of epic albums that year, but OU812 really defined that summer of 1987 for me

Michael Jones

4y↑20

The world just seems a little less cool now knowing that Eddie is no longer with us ...

Mean Dean

11y↑2

One of my favorite Van Halen songs from the Sammy Hagar era.

Billy Williams

9y↑33

I remember hearing this on the radio thing oh yeah, The Mighty Van Halen is still rocking!

SMCQ

12y↑8

This is my favorite Van Halen song.

Russ Hartman

5y↑2

OG VH guy here, Never was a Sammy fan, however he and they nailed it with this one.
Simply SCORCHING!

joan Jett

4y↑1

Loved the Van Hagar days .. it just proves that these guys were meant to make their way through the years of ROCK AND ROLL..and my god EDDIE IS A BEAST..

The Bronx Barbarian network

5y↑2

Love this song.

David Nissim

3y↑2

Eddie, you were the Hendrix of your era. RIP

steven wirth

6y↑2

It doesn't matter Sammy or Dave Van Halen was on top of the world with both , this coming from an old guy who grew right along with this awesome band ….

WatchMaker

My fav Van Halen song. 21 that summer and felt like I was on the top of the world! R.I.P. Eddie. Your guitar-riffs will be cherrished 'til the end of time.

Jonah Smith

I can honestly say I’ve never found myself crying while a Van Halen Tune was rocking until today

Venus Spa

7y↑55

The best Van Hagar song ever.

Jeff Riggs

Their all great!!!

Rob C

4y↑1

Its Van Hagar.. because Dave IS and will ALWAYS !!! be the Voice of Van Halen

David Collins

Please don't call it van hagar.. they dont call it van Roth do they??

Debbie Edge

🤘🤘👍👊👊❤❤❤

Jimbro

Absolutely heart Breaking to hear of Eddie's passing especially having back ground in being in a couple bands. He was a true Inspiration to the Art of music 🎶 and will sadly be missed by the Industry and especially by his unlimited number of fans !!! God bless your soul true Angel and may you fly so eternally high as the Heavens await you 🎸✌️🇺🇸 GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

Rachel Brown

12y↑1

Don't care what anyone sez, this is the absolute BEST Van Halen album, and will always be! The raw music (especially Eddie), the lyrics...

Doobie1975

11y↑1

this IMO is the best song Van Halen did with Sammy Hagar, I was never big on the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen but always liked this song a lot.

Dave Richardson

That solo is heavenly!

simon richardson

7y↑1

Gee, I havent heard this album since it came out, forgot how awesome it was!

Michael James

6y↑7

Eddie Van Halen best guitar player ever today or tomorrow

Charis Johnson

3y↑1

One of the most unsubtle songs about sex I've ever heard (especially for the 80s). Great melody though.
RIP Eddie. Can't believe it's been almost a year.

Guitarzan !

5y↑1

i was in 8th grade the first time i heard evh play and he turned the guitar world on its head.......best damn ever. look at the things he was doing as a 20 yr old.......thank you Eddie for your greatness and me getting to grow up in the greatest era that music ever saw.

MrLive2win

Alex's drumming on this song= Fantastic!!!!!

Mark

11y

Eddie was the best in 78 when he went big time. Page, Clapton and everyone since - still the unquestionble best. Incredible legend! Only 57 yrs old!

Nick406

One of the best songs ever written.

Eric

5y↑1

It'd be absolutely killer if Eddie could do a new song in open G for the intermediate guitarist.

Andrew Flood

5y↑4

LUV THIS SONG !!!

theosu66

14y↑3

One of my favorite songs of of OU812.

Racine Evans

10y↑13

Oh hell yeah!!! Love this awesome groove!! This tune brings back great memories, being stationed at Ft. Lewis, Wa. back in '88. Good times:)

Leonard Barraza Jr

Ft Lewis 15th Engr Bn 73rd Engr Co..Hoooaaahhh!

Lael Destan

5y↑22

Hey you can actually hear the bass guitar on this!!! WOW!

SonicAlchemy13

4y↑2

I was only 7 when this came out and, "only because it was in a song", I was allowed to sing along the lyric "Bitch sure got the rhythm." I always knew that every rock song in the 80's was about love or sex, even at 7 years old. Loved it then, still do at almost 40 🤘

edward holt

Hell, ya. Eddie was a damn good guitarist. One of the best.

John DeF

My favorite Van Hagar song🎸

boo boo jbs214

5y↑2

Saw this concert in Charlotte North Carolina. ....it was freaking awesome....it was amazing to see two of the best guitarist on one stage ......and what a damn good show. Eddie is probably the best of this best....

Don Noel

One of my faves from them.

Brian Cheek

My favorite song of all time

Brian Kellione

9y↑23

This album was peak of the Van Halen\Hagar era collaboration wise!

caleb productions

5y↑1

@J S balance was their best collaboration

magilla878

12y↑1

great riff by Eddie!!

S_Martin 53

12y

such a melodic build up in this song from Ed, and then it just explodes when the solo comes. What a great song musically, this was one of the last great records the boys came out with

Donald Noel

8y↑6

This song is BAD ASS.

cheryl Becker

7y↑25

Sammy rocks!! Dave loved himself way too much. Lets face it, Eddie has the talent.

mws755

Ahhh shut up and stop picking sides. Just enjoy the damn music !

Debbie Harris

RIP Eddie! We have the memories !

Brian Cheek

RIP.....my heart hurts....I've seen VH over 20 times....by far Eddie my Man is the best ever, I lost my Father in June out of no where and now my favorite Eddie....2020 has sucked big time people

Daniel Torchia

11y

Favorite guitar riff and van halen song....and I like Roth-era VH. This song is an inspiration to all aspiring guitarists and air guitarists out there! Crank up to maximum volume. Best SH era album. No sustain, just raw guitar playing.

Michael Ertl

13y

One of the few Van Halen/Hagar tracks which really Rock!!

highstick0

7y↑2

The solo in this song is sick.

Michael Bartholomew

My all-time favorite Van Halen song! Well...second only to "Unchained"! Still a killer tune!

Classic Art Foundation

4y↑70

Reminds me of the good old days when I had hair and hope

rozozzy

And a body of death...lol

Daveyboy

4y↑4

Hair, hope n dope

Carol Coker

7y↑2

this is one of
my favorites from the words to the best Eddie Van Halen music classic Van Halen

1badsteed

Awesome song

Patsy Skinner

Love Michael Anthony, great back up as well as bassist ,,, keep it rocking Michael Anthony we love ya!!!!

anababy

RIP to the king of the guitar!

xvadripzx

4y↑1

R.i.p. i will remember the impact you had on my life and music. I got your album and asked for a guitar for my birthday when i was 9. I taught myself trying to keep up you will always inspire me youre alive in your amazing music