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)
Get Up
Van Halen Lyrics
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Feel like throwin' in the towel, don't be a fool
They're out to knock you out n' put you down for the count
Hey, watch the left, watch the right
Below the belt
They'll run run run you round and round, it's plain to see
It's never gonna stop, they'll run you til you d-drop
Can't keep a good man down
Ah, there's still some fight in me
That's how it'll always be
Hold your head up high, look 'em in the eye
Never say die
Ow, get up and make it work, make it work
Get up, get up and make it work
You say that love has got you down, well that's bullshit
Yeah, if this love has got you down
Then love can pick you right back up
There ain't no power 'round, can't keep a good man down
Walkin' down a dead-end street
Yeah, no mercy at your feet
They're holdin' all the cards
Makin' things so hard, 'fore it goes too far, kick it
Ow get up and make it work, make it work
Ow get up, get up and make it work
Get up and make it work, make it work
Ow get up, get up and make it work
Feel like throwin' in the towel, don't be a fool
Hey, they're out to knock you out and keep you down for the count
Now, watch the left, watch the right
Below the belt
Yeah, there's still some fight in me
That's how it'll always be
Hold your head up high, look 'em in the eye
Never say die
Just, get up and make it work
Uh, get up, get up make it work, make it work
Come on get up make it work, make it work
Get up
Van Halen's song "Get Up" is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt knocked down, whether by love or by life in general. The song urges the listener to keep fighting and to never give up, no matter how tough things may seem. The lyrics speak of the many obstacles that can be encountered in life, such as feeling like throwing in the towel or being knocked down and counted out. However, the song also encourages the listener to keep fighting back and to never surrender.
The song is not just about perseverance, however. It is also about the power of love to lift us up when we are feeling down. The song's chorus reminds us that love can be a powerful force for good, and that it can help us to overcome our fears and rise above our troubles. Even when things seem hopeless, there is always a way forward if we are willing to fight for it.
"Get Up" is a classic hard rock song that contains all the hallmarks of Van Halen's signature sound. The guitar riff is instantly recognizable, and the lyrics are full of double entendres and clever wordplay. The song is also notable for its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, which make it a perfect choice for radio play.
Line by Line Meaning
Wow
Starting the song with an expression of surprise or admiration
Feel like throwin' in the towel, don't be a fool
Feeling like giving up, but being advised not to act foolishly
They're out to knock you out n' put you down for the count
Others are trying to defeat and discourage you
Hey, watch the left, watch the right, Below the belt
Warning to be cautious of any unexpected actions from opponents
They'll run run run you round and round, it's plain to see
Others will keep you going in circles with no end in sight
It's never gonna stop, they'll run you til you d-drop
Opposition will continue to exhaust you until you collapse
There ain't no power 'round, Can't keep a good man down
No one has the power to defeat or demoralize a strong-willed person
Ah, there's still some fight in me, That's how it'll always be
Despite exhaustion, the person will continue to have a fighting spirit
Hold your head up high, look 'em in the eye, Never say die
Encouragement to remain confident, direct, and never give up
Ow, Get up and make it work, make it work, Get up, get up and make it work
Urging the person to persevere through challenges and strive for success
You say that love has got you down, well that's bullshit
Love may have caused difficulty, but it's not a valid reason to give up
Yeah, if this love has got you down, Then love can pick you right back up
Love can also be the source of inspiration and strength
Walkin' down a dead-end street, Yeah, no mercy at your feet
Feeling stuck in a situation with no hope or support
They're holdin' all the cards, Makin' things so hard, 'fore it goes too far, kick it
Others have more power and control, but action must be taken before it's too late
Feel like throwin' in the towel, don't be a fool
Repeating the initial warning to not give up in a foolish manner
Hey, they're out to knock you out and keep you down for the count
Repeating the warning of hostile opposition trying to prevent success
Now, watch the left, watch the right, Below the belt
Repeating the caution for any unexpected tactics used by opponents
Just, Get up and make it work, Uh, Get up, get up make it work, make it work, Come on get up make it work, make it work, Get up
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the need to persevere and succeed
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony
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Nigel Fortune
Alex Van Halens best performance on record imo...
Martín Seara
This one, Otta love ypu again, Hot for the Teacher, Loss Control, Jump, House of pain, Girl gone bad.
Legato Misterioso
Outta Love Again off VH II takes the cake
Bob Loblaw
drums4lyfe0987 this is quite a work out. Outta Love Again is great too
grace2u
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nymike06
@drums4lyfe0987 Hot for Teacher has both great EVH guitar Solo and AVH Drum opening
Bruno VallésMuñoz
Double bass
Amazing snare sound
Killer rotombs
Alex on fire right here!!!!
Libertarian Revolution
Eddie always got more attention, but yeah, Alex is a great drummer.
Gökhan Ersan
Top three drummer of all time.
Katie Mcweeny
Bruno VallésMuñoz Yeah the double bass is awesome, love that sound.