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)
Jamie's Cryin
Van Halen Lyrics
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And she knew better
He wanted her tonight
And it was now or never
He made her feel so sad
Oh, oh, oh, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, oh, oh, Jamie's cryin'
Now Jamie wouldn't say, "all right"
She knew he'd forget her
And so they said goodnight
Oh and now he's gone forever
She wants to send him a letter, yeah yeah
Just to try to make herself feel better
It said, "Give me"
("Give me a call sometime")
But she knows what that'll get her
Oh, oh, oh, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, oh, oh, Jamie's cryin'
Now Jamie's been in love before
And she knows what love is for
It should mean, a little, a little more
Than one-night stands, whoa
She wants to send him a letter, yeah yeah
Just to try to make herself feel better
It said, "Give me"
("Give me a call sometime")
But she knows what that'll get her
Oh, oh, oh, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, oh, oh, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, oh, oh, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, oh, oh, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, oh, oh, Jamie's cryin'
The song "Jamie's Cryin'" by Van Halen depicts a young woman named Jamie who is caught in a difficult situation with a man who she knows only wants her for one night. Despite her best efforts to resist his advances and insisting that their night together will only end in heartbreak, the man persists and eventually leaves her feeling sad and used. Jamie tries to make herself feel better by sending him a letter, hoping for some sort of connection, but ultimately knows deep down that it will only lead to more heartbreak. The repeated phrase of "Jamie's cryin'" throughout the song emphasizes her emotional turmoil and the pain she feels as a result of this encounter.
The lyrics present several complex themes and emotions, such as the struggle of asserting one's boundaries and self-respect, the desire for connection and love, and the pain of rejection and heartbreak. The song's composition is also notable for its iconic riff and catchy chorus, which have helped earn it a place in rock history. Overall, "Jamie's Cryin'" is a poignant and memorable song that captures the emotional struggles of love and relationships, and remains an enduring classic in the rock canon.
Line by Line Meaning
She saw the look in his eyes
She watched his gaze and immediately understood what he was thinking
And she knew better
She was aware of his intentions and did not want to engage in them
He wanted her tonight
He had a desire to be intimate with her that particular evening
And it was now or never
He believed that this was the only opportunity he had to fulfill his wishes
He made her feel so sad
His actions caused her emotional pain and distress
Oh, oh, oh, Jamie's cryin'
The lyrics serve as a refrain, emphasizing Jamie's emotional state
Now Jamie wouldn't say, "all right"
Jamie did not consent to his advances
She knew he'd forget her
She understood that he did not have genuine feelings for her and would likely move on
And so they said goodnight
They parted ways for the evening
Oh and now he's gone forever
He left her life permanently, and she is left with unresolved emotions
She wants to send him a letter, yeah yeah
Jamie wishes to reach out to him by writing a letter
Just to try to make herself feel better
She hopes that communicating her feelings will provide her with a sense of closure
It said, "Give me"
The letter likely requested some form of communication or contact
("Give me a call sometime")
This is the specific form of contact that she desires
But she knows what that'll get her
She understands that reaching out to him will not necessarily result in the desired outcome
Now Jamie's been in love before
Jamie has experienced love previously in her life
And she knows what love is for
As a result of this experience, Jamie has a clear understanding of what constitutes true love
It should mean, a little, a little more
Jamie believes that love should be based on more than just a physical attraction
Than one-night stands, whoa
Jamie contrasts a true loving relationship with the fleeting nature of casual sexual encounters
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, DAVID ROTH, MICHAEL ANTHONY
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Snaggletooth
Jamie's not the only one cryin' tonight. R.I.P. EVH, you are a guitar legend. 🤘
Elizabeth Melo
DEFINITELY not the only person crying! The world has lost a rock legend!
bettercallrhys
Yes... R.I.P Eddie.
Snaggletooth
Ben Galindo I bet Eddie is up there right now rocking out with other legendary guitar gods such as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dimebag Darrell for the most epic jam session in history.
Snaggletooth
Ben Galindo without a doubt!
Aaron King
Thanks Eddie for giving me the BEST Memories.....VH 4 Life RIP EVH
rushmore IV
If you were into this kind of music, it's difficult to describe how big a deal Eddie Van Halen was back then. RIP brother, you helped my youth rock..
Katy
This song is 44 years old. I was 5 when it came out. My heart is still missing a beat when I listen to it. It’s fucking brilliant!!!!!!!! Eddie, hopefully, we will meet one day when it’s my day. I love you! ❤️💕😘
The Rain Maker
Yeah we heard... 😁
L
That guitar riff at 0:40 is legendary...