Michael Anthony was the under appreciated reason so much of Van Halen's vocals sounded so good, and are so well blended.

One of the best Van Halen songs ever made. no one else could sing that song except High Octane - Sammy Hager. Brings back so many memories.

Sammy and Michael were such a powerful vocal team.

"When It's Love" is the definition of a power ballad. This song is definitely on the soundtrack of my junior high years.

To me David Lee Roth was a Ferrari on nitrous road racing thru the mountains of Europe. Sammy was like a convoy of tanks just rolling on and on till the diesel ran out. Two totally different styles, both excellent. And Mike Anthony tied it all together with is backups. Us big VH fans always saw his talent.

Sammy Hagar was the best singer Van Halen ever had

Eddie Van Halen was one of the greatest rock guitarists ever. Not spotlighted as much on this song, but always great. Another amazing talent gone too soon💔

This is not music from the 90s this is music 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 from the late 80,s

OU812 released in 1988. Great album!

One of my all time favorites from van Halen

Fantastic song! I don’t get into the David vs Sammy battle. I just appreciate all of the great music this band produced! 😅

I'm so glad you reacted to this! I forgot how much I love this song. His voice is amazing and so powerful.

This is what some people might call Van Hagar. It's Van Halen with Sammy Hagar on vocals after David Lee Roth the original singer split from the band. Both versions of the band are/were excellent. Side note: if or when you react to their song "Right Now", you have to see the official video. Other reactors have done that song, but they didn't see the official video and really missed out on the strong message that goes with it!

The most fascinating thing about Eddie Van Halen couldn't read a lick of music to save his life, He learned to play piano by ear as a kid and won Piano competitions.. He said he had always looked at his hands because he had to remember where they had to be when he played.

Song still gives me Goosebumps... Classic👍😎🌴

There is a tour this summer. Sammy Hagar, Micheal Anthony, Joe Satriani and Bohnam on drums.

Sammy had/has such an incredible voice. One of the best rock voices ever.

Thats was van hagar, a 90's soccer mom band. The Mighty Van Halen were around from 1978-1984.

Jump by Van Halen! 😎🔥🤘🎸

I wish i could have taken this pretty lady to one of there concerts to expirence rock and roll at its finest

The man and woman in the video were MTV contest winners.

You haven't even scratched the surface of Van Halen you gotta dive in.😊

David Lee Roth never wanted keyboards in the band's music. He tried to discourage Eddie by telling him no one wants to hear a "guitar hero" play keyboards, yet songs like "Jump" were successful. When DLR left the band and Sammy Hagar joined, Sammy wasn't only a singer, but was also an accomplished guitarist... not at Eddie's level of skill, but really good on his own. Anyway, I believe he helped Van Halen become more well-rounded and helped bring more success to the band. With Sammy and Van Halen, there eventually was a hard parting of ways. Thankfully, Eddie and Sammy were able to mend their relationship before Eddie's passing. You should also check out Wolfgang Van Halen's music out!!&! The apple did not fall far from the tree!!&! ❤

This was on the radio in the summer of 88

This song came out in 85 or 86 I really can't remember the exact date.

The turn they took creatively wasn't TO this kind of music... it INCLUDED this kind of music. They still ROCKED on those albums... HARD, in some cases. But Eddie also had THIS in him and wanted to explore it.

The hand symbol Sammy makes at the end of the Video, is for the ladies, it means; He loves you so much, he wants to feast on you... Na, it's just the Gang Sign, or Hand signal for VH Van Halen. And a bit of the first definition. Lol

Check out "Love Walks In" by VanHalen.

Great song. Big fan of Van Halen. Both Sammy and Dave. Their entire catalog is fantastic. Great reaction video. Thanks.

i dont think they ever had a bad song this is why they will always in my opion be one of the all time great bands

Ed was a GENIUS. Greatest rock guitarist ever and genius songwriter as well. Untouchable…

"Dreams" is my fave Sam VH jam. chexck it!! very inspirational...this album was 1988, Dreams was on 86's 5150

If I was a rock singer I would want to have Sammy's voice..... Check out his Where Eagles Fly...live version.....

80's all day Everyday and twice on Sunday

the bassist Michael Anthony is the underrated other vocalist in all of VH's catalog (other than Sammy's overdubs)...I still love me some Diamond Dave, but I've always loved Sammy since "Montrose"...

Their song called strung out , is another great song like this one.

One of the greatest voices ever heard

I just absolutely love your reaction to this. The smiles you shared took me back to my freshman year of High School in 1988. Thank you for sharing.

This has always been my favorite VH song ❤

Van halen 1 was life changing

It's not 90s music. The album came out in 89. This is Van Halen. They can encompass any music.

It made a great wedding march

"you look at every face in the crowd.." well,today they look only at the phone and so we need dating sides,heres where the problems start..nice react ,good pick.

oh yeah !

Yep this was 1988 into the 90's

Sammy era stuff is so good. Poundcake, amsterdam... YES

Van Halen ultimate summer band there’s not a bad song on that album. I can’t wait till you run across a band called Whitesnake and happy Mother’s Day to you too ❤

New singer new music!

Your one cool woman you would have loved going to a VH concert back in the day it was just so much fun

Your guess was right...this was at the turn Van Halen took in the early 90s. They still rocked, but with a softer touch.

You're gorgeous Brit. Enjoyed the reaction. Great song. Pound Cake rocks too.

It's a spiritual song. It was a different, more mature Van Halen with more adult music about life issues because they were living them. It's about the opening of the heart.

I'll never forget the first time I heard this album. My friend got a big system in his car (just four speakers and a small amp) We cranked it up and went cruzin. To this day I have to listen to it loud.

Triumph too ,"Spellbound"!

'80's songs are great!

The hand sign above his head, that Sammy Hagar makes at the end, is the band sign for Van Halen. He’s making the V & H together, with his hands.

Got married to that one right there. RIP Eddie.

Released June 1988 Recorded 1987 Studio 5150 Studios, Studio City, California Genre Pop metal

This was the lead song from their 1988 album OU812 , close to the '90's though .

The hand sign is the VH for Van Halen.

R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen and happy mother's day to you ❤️

That sign was double rock on

Check out their song, Pound cake really good.

5150 my favorite album of the 80s. It captured a time gone. When today's would take it the wrong way. Summer nights was a time when you cruised the main drag (street) as a 16 year old unattended 8n your own car and hang out with your friends till midnight. Your parents never knew where or with who you where at. No cell phones...no home computers....real raw music and people too.

I liked David on vocals but when I heard Sammy with them is when I fell in love with rock music as a whole

Love walks in. Is another good one

If you liked this, you’ll love can’t stop loving you by them

Van halen was great. Van hagar was also great. I am glad i saw them both live.

Van Halen always had the best background vocals in rock

Love your hair in this video Britney!

Love Walks In by Van Halen! 😎🔥🤘🎸

The guitar on Michael Jackson's beat it is Eddie van Halen

The departure of David Lee Roth, replaced by Sammy Hagar, split the Van Halen fans right down the middle. The "purists" wanted nothing to do with a version of the band that didn't include DLR. He was the singer that wrote lyrics that epitomized the stereotype of rock bands..."sex, drugs and rock n roll." He was the flashy flamboyant front man. In my opinion, as time went on, he became more about himself than about the band. Enter Sammy. He brought a new feel to the band's music. Some songs...he added more guitar, as he was a great guitarist in his own right. But he also brought a broader range of ideas for song topics...bringing an evolution to their song lyrics. You nailed it when you used the word "matured." That's pretty much what was happening once DLR was out of the band. They matured. The music added more emotion. The lyrics added more feeling. The purists hated it, because it didn't sound like "rock and roll" in the way they had grown accustomed to. They didn't like the keyboards that became prevalent when Sammy came in...completely ignoring the fact that keyboards were heavy in the last DLR album "1984." The keyboards were not because of Sammy. They were brought in because Eddie Van Halen wanted more versatility in the band's sound. The purists blamed it all on Sammy, anyway, because there's just NO WAY the greatest rock and roll guitarist in the world would be so in love with synthesizer and keyboards. Sammy wrote lyrics more about love than about sex and one night stands with groupies. DLR wrote about sex, partying and living on the edge. Sammy was just more ..mature... in his lyricism. As for me...I absolutely love both eras.

Check out "finish what you started " and " black and blue "

Every band member operating at the highest level to produce magic music. Makes me happy to see your genuine appreciation of my favorite band!!! Thanks Britt ❤.

You need to listen to their song "Poundcake".

Check out their album Balance from the mid 90's.

Classic Van Hagar right there

Two different musical directions with the two singers, and both were really exceptional. FYI, It was released in 1988 as the second single from their eighth studio album.

I enjoyed your reaction to this song. Another great song by Van Halen. 👍

Love the fact you make so many videos for reacting to VH stuff. Not many Women do that. So, keep doin this! Cheers from Italy.

Released in 1988

Summer Nights by Van Halen! 😎🔥🤘🎸

You need to review another Van Halen/Hagar song: "Not Enough". (Beautiful incl. Eddie's piano and guitar) Also ck out Survivor: "Didn't Know It was Love". Jimmi Jameson was a one of a kind voice also.

Your next Van Halen song Pound Cake 🍰 your welcome in advance 😮

Hi, you have a beautiful voice 🤗 Van. Haggard 👍

Van Halen Dreams ✌️

I love all types of music. Van Halen is my favorite rock band. Clearly the best overall band of the last 45-50 years.(in rock) The songs with David Lee were harder and reflected the young party image of the age of the band at the time. Sammy introduced more meaningful lyrics as the band grew and matured as they aged. It's all fantastic and done with the greatest rock guitarist of our lifetime. 🎸 🎼 🎤

Beautiful power ballad from the best band ever!

You have to watch their video for "Poundcake". It is a banger and Eddie plays his guitar with an electric drill!!!!😱😱😱😱

Van Halen started out as a big party band and then in mid-80s became more mature when Dave exited as the frontman. I love both styles of the band.

Well from 1987 to 1996 when Sammy Hagar joined the band they could expand their music variety. Eddie was freed up to play keyboards since Sammy was a good guitar player.

Check out There's only one way to rock from the Live without a net video. So much energy!

That was a beautiful reaction by a beautiful lady to a beautiful song. Triple threat, home run, thank you. ❤️😎👍💯🔥

THIRTY YEARS LATER AND SAMMY STILL GOT IT!

AT THIS POINT SHE DOESN'T REALIZE HE'S HAD A CAREER FOR DECADES BEFORE VH

Their first few albums (1978-1984) were with singer Davide Lee Roth who left to go solo (Just a a gigolo) in 1985. Sam Hagar came in 1986 to take over with Michael Anthony on bass and Eddie Van Halen guitar, Alex Van Halen, drums. They stayed together on and off until 1996 when Gary Cherone of Extreme took over for an album. Since then, all three have toured with the brothers a few times in reunions until Eddie died a couple years ago. This was from around 1988.,

The expressions on your face ...speak Volumes! So glad you enjoyed this!❤errr..........more VH plez........

Recommend you check out Finish what you started, can’t stop lovin you, dreams

I miss this Era of music. The 1970s and 1980s were stacked with talent and society showed it. Fun times.