Michael Anthony, the bass player, is hitting those high, harmonizing notes. He gave VH that vocal fullness.

I always loved the tropical feel to Eddie's harmonic melody in the bridge here....with this song on the radio it was summer time all year long.

I always think that this song would have been a hit in almost any decade. It's just a classic, well-written pop song.

You have to love when a kick-ass rock band says "we need a number to get the ladies up and boppin"' They know how to play to a whole crowd, not just the guitar nerds. That's why they were such a great party band.

Fantastic. My favorite VH song -- just such a vibe! The harmonies, Dave going off, Eddie's unmistakeable sound, great drumming as always -- party music for sure, you nailed it!

Bless 'em, they made the '80's SO much fun! Thanks for your reaction.

This album was one of those in the late '70's that changed everything. Other guitarist had to step up their game...again!

That’s the sound of summertime.

In the beginning, Eddie had the drum kit and Alex had the guitar, and one day, they switched instruments! EVH has always had a syncopation in his rythym and lead playing. Born rock stars...EVH also was a winner several times in the city wide (LA) piano playing competion as a kid. His Dad was a working musician, and their Indonesion mom sent them to piano lessons!

Please, please...continue on this masterpiece. Light up the Sky, Somebody Get Me A Doctor, Bottoms Up and Outta Love are friggin awesome

I love Dave's singing. His little screams and all. He doesn't get enough love.

This was the album/song that grabbed me as a kid in the late 70s and made me get into Van Halen.

This is probably their most mainstream release during the DLR era…after Jump (but 5 years before Jump)….a good, fun song that most people enjoy. I like the subtle difference that Alex makes during the musical bridge/breakdown as he hits that tuned set of cowbells….it’s a really nice touch.

This song is the essence of summer - chokes me up when I hear it, because it takes you right back to your youth. I'm originally from Ohio, and in 1981/82 when I was in jr high all my girlfriends listened to these bands (Van Halen, Journey, REO Speedwagon, AC/DC) . They knew every band member by name and which ones they wanted to marry. I liked the music but was always seeking out other pop music from Europe.etc. If you grew up in the midwest in the 70s and 80s these bands were everywhere - like oxygen. Maybe in that moment I didn't appreciate them enough because I wanted to hear things you couldn't hear where I lived. Doesn't mean they aren't a truly great band. We were so lucky that this music was the soundtrack of our childhoods. I really love this song - sounds corny but it's magical. If I had a time machine - what I wouldn't give to visit those times again - even for a few hours.

The drummer and the bass player killin it too

“The Full Bug” off Diver Down. Anything that doesn’t have Sammy Hagar in it, is great.

Great Reactions! I think you guys would enjoy "Ice Cream Man" by Van Halen. Fun song!

Somebody Get Me a Doctor next please! On this same album

Thanks!

Another one of my all time favorite songs. All playlists and never get tired of listening to it. Thanks for the review!

Michael Anthony - bass and harmonies carry this classic!! Great album!

Good Morning Gents 😊. Love me some Van Halen. Eddie never disappoints ❤

Saw them in Kalamazoo, MI back in ‘79. Only two albums out. The boys jammed hard.

FYI this song was in the last green hornet movie in the car ride!!! my Fav VH song

Eddie is an under rated rhythm guitarist, because the solos get so much attention. But most bands trying to copy these guys, had two guitarists, not just one.

This is the song that hooked me on VH back in the day. It was a brand new thing

Memories from LA back in the late 70’s. They owned the airwaves from KMET to KLOS.

More greatness from VH

Great commentary; great song.

They have a live version of the song to concert they were playing looks like somebody's backyard right before the start of the 79 tour

van halen , a truly talented band, a great guitarist really is a true product of what they learned and gained from the greats of the late 60s and 70s...a good thing , learn and improvise..eddie took alot from alvin lee, then incorporated showmanship in the height of the mtv era.......very smart!!

Great pop rock tune

Thanks for doing more Van Halen!! Drop Dead Legs from their big 1984 album has a really funky, dirty, awesome sound, you'd love it.

Love that 2nd album.

Thank you fellers. Van Halen was my first ever concert by choice. Dance The Night Away was the very first song I ever heard by them and I was and am still hooked.

EDDIE HAD NAMED HIS GUITAR SOUND, HE CALLS IT THE [BROWN SOUND] BY TAKING A CHAIN SAW AND CUTTINNG DEEP GROVES ON THE BACK OF HIS GUITAR IT GIVES HIM A UNIQUE SOUND CALLED THE BROWN SOUND.😊😊

1st Van Halen album changed rock IMO it was so good

Eddie's tone was timeless.

You two are the best on KZfaq 👍

Great song

You could do every song on this album. You want a “dirty” sound? “DOA” “Somebody Get Me a Doctor” “Light Up The Sky”. Those are fire!

Classic VH !!!!!

So rad that you guys are reviewing this. Old 70's VH was special.

Terrific harmonies.

Another killer intro from Alex and Eddie

Eddie was one of the best rhythm players...

I’m playing catch up guys. But this just started and I think you’ll really like it. Let see!

Party music at its finest indeed

This albums my fav!, Women in love is another masterpiece from this #2 album

EVH , The greatest guitar player of all time . RIP🤘🎸

Damn, I'm back in high school again.

More horizontal mambo music, fellas? You guys rock!

Most insurance companies have earthquake coverage but exclude any claims from cities with Van Halen concerts.

I heard that this song is about a woman in a club that they were playing had been out in the parking lot wasted having a romantic encounter. When she came back in her pants were on backwards and she danced the rest of the night dressed like that.

So many Van Halen songs (with David Lee Roth) stand the test of time.

Unfortunately one of the few songs from Van Halen that I like. Do not know why I don't like them except David Lee Roth. Thanks fellas for a great reaction. Keep doing what are doing. Appreciate you 🙏

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Eddie is a great rhythm player! Doesn’t hurt that he grew up having his brother drum with him 😊

Go Laa. Go Chee!

VH started out as a cover band. And for Eddie to not solo but have the guitar playing be top tier tells you how good he was.

Eddie was an excellent rhythm guitarist🎸🎶

The endless summer of 1980...

Great original Van Halen song. I personally think that David Lee Roth was a superb front man for that particular time. I would be lying if I told you that he made Van Halen better musically. When Sammy Hagar joined the band I thought they were leaps and bounds better musically. I love both versions of the band but Hagar took them to another level ❤

Somehow, this just sounds like summer.

Okay, now it's time for Atomic Punk... Super hard early VH at their best.

Although not purposely, according to King Edward, this tune was VH's foray into a more pop style composition. I'm pretty sure that "Go Your Own Way" from Fleetwood Mac was the musical inspiration for this tune (the idea for the song was an X-rated event!). Eddie had a fantastic ear for catchy melodies and another hit, Hall and Oates' "Kiss On My List," (one of my guilty pleasures), was the musical inspiration for "Jump," Van Halen's biggest hit. As a rocker/guitarist, I prefer songs like "Beautiful Girls," "Bottoms Up," and "Light up the Sky" on VH II. More Van Halen, fellas! 🔥🔥

Cowbell!

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He’s tapping harmonic chords. Also, iris down your camera. It’s slightly overexposed. Love your reactions.

Great tune. Mean streets is there best song

Astros - 2017 WS Champs!

Roth said many times Michael Anthony made him sound good.

what a lot of people don't understand its rhythm play that separates guitarists Guys like Eddie, Page, and Hendrix were great rhythm players in addition to being able to do cool solo stuff.... and they were great songwriters and producers. The guys who can wank off fast on the fretboard aren't artists compared to these guyss

Have you listened to Led Zeppelin. Whole lotta love

Eddie Van Halen was the “Ultimate Guitar Hero” ! He inspired so many guitarists and even more air guitarists like me …RIP EVH…

Give a listen to D O A please .

"Everybody Wants Some", is their best track. This one seems so mild in comparison. Still great, tho.

Originally Dance Lolita Dance

VH2 doesn't get enough attention. 2 of my favs are "light up the sky" and "outta love again"

How many second albums are this good? Not many.

The official guitar term for that technique is the chicka-chicka

ACDC HAVE A DRINK ON ME.

Loved VH as a Young kid my first real Rock Band... the beat,sound and energy would pump you up

💎Dave's "C'mon" has always been enough to get me to dance‼

Achillies last stand LIVE

Dave v Sammy. The other 3 remain the same but is the sound the same? That's the question

PURE MUSIC ALL KILLER. NO FILLER

The unmistakable sound of VH. Firing on all cylinders. ✌️

If there is one thing that Van Halen knew how to do, it was engage an audience... This is one of the songs that the girls loved to get up and dance to! The "chimey" bits you hear is Eddie tapping harmonics on fretted notes... Great stuff.

I miss when rock had a certain confidence and swagger. VH forever.

This is a cover by the way... Early in their career they did a few covers

Running with the Devil and Jamie‘s crying by Van Halen if you haven’t already🥁🎸🔥

The best VH track!

More cowbell please...

king Edward

You guys have gone deep on rock tracks. How about trying some other compelling music of the time. Trust me, I want it to make sense to what you've done so far. But, some newer vision could come from Laurie Anderso n "oh superman" or kate bush "cloudbusting"! Have fun, you will not be disappointed with either...

You guys need some BAD COMPANY in your ears.

Great song but my least favorite off that album from my top 3 favorite bands

Eeeeeew bayba bayba! The musicianship is great, but this song is so corny. I said it then when I was a kid, and I say it now all these years later.

Miss you Eddie. There never will be another. Van Halen will never die.