There is just something sonically perfect about the combination of DLR's voice and Eddie's guitar.

What a freaking party!

I have watched Van Halen since the backyard party days, and I’m still grieving the profound loss we all suffered when we lost Eddie. Best Guitarist EVER! Thanks for adding Van Halen to your reviews. I appreciate you!

Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the mighty Van Halen...born in 1970 this was the band of my youth everywhere you went there was Van Halen cranking out car windows....DLR era was the best from 78-84 the biggest band in the world...

One of their best songs off the 2nd album !

Dave brings the humour and attitude to the music. He just sounds cool. I prefer the smoothness of his voice way over the screechyness of hagars. Gotta love those diamond dave whistle screams.

You are very right, David brought the energy and excitement !

The harmonies were Van Halen's secret weapon

The last chord riff at the end there was from Gloria by Van Morrison

Their videos were always a blast. Turn it up, hang on and have a great time.

This is the song that made me fall in love with Van Halen.

I always did “ like that tune” lyrics “ Diamond-Dave “ doing his thing” harmonies “ yea the studio version sounds better” my opinion...

You cannot imagine how popular this song was during my sophomore and junior years in high school

Simply the best👍. Dave was the greatest front man in rock history. Love the vid bro 👍👍👍

Jay Rah!..i thank you for paying special attention to my Hero of all time Mr Edward Van Halen RIP.. i grew up without a dad or any positive male role models but Eddie was Bruce Lee on guitar..another hero of mine but with that smile of his..he gave me reason to smile thru the pain and say get tf up and do it again..anyway thank you keep on ROCKIN and EVH crank it to 11 in guitar heaven!✌💛🤘

Bottoms Up and Outta Love are my faves off this album

I got to see them 3 times live with Dave. Incredible concerts!!!

I like it. As time goes on I'm feeling the love more for DLR's singing. He brings something more than just technically perfect vocals. Plus for the all time classic Van Halen sound DLR w/Michael and Eddie. Those vocals are integrable part of the Van Halen sound.

Cool! I love this song!

What a time to grow up as a youngster. American Rockers, British Punks and Jamaican Herbsmen. Another VH Classic and it's not even Monday. Mike's (and Eddie's) backing vocals always top notch. Try Dave's solo work for a change, Goin' Crazy with Stevie Vai on guitar... Im talking 'bout the Yankee Rose. Those were Good Times, Damn Good Times.

They did one of the best covers of Oh Pretty Woman, a Roy Orbison song. That must be done in combination with Intruder or else the impact isn’t the same

Jay Rah... who'd ever think you'd be a VH expert?!

I agree. Sammy is technically a great singer, but David Lee Roth was the master MC, and made a Van Halen concert seem like a giant party. You can also see in this clip how much Eddie actually sings. The classic VH harmonies are Eddie (low) and bassist Michael Anthony (very high). For the solo, Eddie is tapping out the shape of the chord 12 frets (one octave) up from the chord he's holding with his left hand. So original, and cool.

Keep those Van Halen reactions coming !!!! “ Feel Your love Tonight”, “Where have all the good time gone”, “The Dream is Over”, “Drop Dead Legs” are some other that I think you would love..l

Dave is a lighting bolt, no doubt!

Love Van Halen Monday’s!!!!

My favorite VH song...Came out my Jr year of HS. That album hit hard...

This song always reminds me of summer!

Love Van Halen 👍 I was 5 months pregnant with my first in 1984 got to see them in concert 🤟, and your shirt is fire as purple is my favorite color 😎🔥🤟🤠

Bottoms Up

I know what you mean. DLR era VH just personifies that rock vibe so well. :)

Had my 2 yr old granddaughter jammin’ out and dancing to this today!

Favorite

You nailed it in your analysis between Dave and Sammy. Besides Dave was the one who got them there that’s actually the original sound: it’s mean, precise with great musicianship, and it’s funny. Not that many people can write funny or humorous, it’s tough to write attitude that’s unique. The great artists always have that quality.

Growing up to this as the soundtrack of your teens - it was an amazing time!

I subscribed when you recognized and named the members. it tells me you also pay attention, with similar artists, to what they offer and bring to the table the completes the full picture. You consider and analyze multiple components, not just a song itself.

You got it right absolute genius Eddie Van Halen change the world as far as guitar goes Van Halen change the world

Couldn't help but notice they took out the "old enough to dance" lyric.

Your next VH chestnut should be ‘So This Is Love?’ from ‘Fair Warning’. Go with the studio version, Eddie’s solo in the middle will blow you away.

There will always be one answer to the question of who's best ...Roth or Hagar for Van Halen, the correct answer is, The voice that was part of the band when they became inspired to be a band in the first place, will always be the better one!...Funny I just seen this question asked again on a Van Halen site!

There's no mistaking that DLR scream..🔥🔥🔥

Jay Rah Visions... "Genius" Well said! Thanks for sharing your reactions 💔

Great reaction is always Jay bro this is my music of my high school days early high School great times in the 80s 🤘🤘🔥🔥

Fair Warning in my opinion was their best album Check out Hear about it Later

I like how your purple hoodie matches your purple painting.

David has enough confidence for the whole band, but each of them were brilliant separately. Alex doesn't get enough appreciation. He's simply a beast. Btw, watch some live Van Hagar. Sammy is no DLR, but that dude had a lot of swagger..minus the acrobatics.

You should check out some of David Lee Roth’s interviews - he is a mad, crazy philosophical genius

This song was actually done by Martha and the Vandellas (spelling). I say David Lee Roth was the better frontman. Take a listen to his solo work. Yankee Rose, Ladies Night in Buffalo, Elephant Gun, Goin Crazy, and much more. I think you would enjoy his solo work also.

Here's some trivia for you, Jay Rah... You may know that Ed and Al's dad was a professional musician/performer. But he also made an appearance on one of their songs and even had a killer solo. (I won't give away what instrument he played so it's not a complete "spoiler" for you) From 1982's Diver Down, listen to Big Bad Bill. =VH=

Great reaction you nailed every good point !

Thanks Jay. I'm awake now. One of the few groups (along with James Brown) I regret not having seen live. However, "that being said," I think the studio version of this is better. ;>)

Yes!!! You finally played it! Try "Fools" next!

Diamond Dave is an MC and he plays that up live, never did the lyrics the same twice, Michael Anthony was the better singer so he's a natural at harmonies, and he's a solid bass player in the Rhythm and Blues tradition, not too flashy, stays in the pocket

Glad you did this version. Top 10 fave song from them. You got to understand this is in 1979. They were mid 20s(close to your age). Quality of the video is not the greatest, but still good. The shows were where it was at. Only saw them in 84 and 2015 both Dave tours. I do like the studio version of this song better though, but just like to see em to bring back memories.

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If you want an incredible performance from Alex and Michael check out Sunday Afternoon in the Park From the Fair Warning Album

THANKS AGAIN

All the concerts I saw Van Halen you always had to be ready for Dave to chop up the song but the backup the harmonies were always on point Eddie and Michael were always on point.. but the show was always amazing Dave always put on a good show 🤘🤘🔥🔥

David Lee Roth was their best front man, imo.

I’ve always wondered why Ed has no right sleeve on his jacket 😅

you should check out the live version of this being performed on the Ellen show from a few years back. old dave getting it on with a young beauty working on the show. fun watching eddie put up with Dave's schtick.

Hey, JR, just wanted to recommend ANY song on VH-2 that you haven't heard yet. That's a pretty cool album; when you're done, it's time to check out Women and Children First. Lots of bangers.

One of my favorite VH songs,,, which is weird , because it didn’t sound like their typical early stuff, which I liked the best. For instance Atomic Punk and Ain’t talking bout love✌️🤘

David Lee Roth admits as using Black Oak Arkansas front man Jim Dandy Mangrum to style his stage persona on..

Please, please review Van Halen’s Intruder/Pretty Woman. I’m shocked no one has reviewed it yet on KZfaq and it was a big song and video back In the day.

You need to check out Wolfgang new song, Mammoth, he plays all instruments. I was so impressed. He learned alot from his dad , EVH. Carrying on the family business.

Roth blows a verse at one point in this performance and almost derails the song, but they hold it together because ultimately they were having a blast playing (or so it appears). Did you catch the nod to Van Morrison's "Gloria" there at the end? The harmonics EVH plays here aren't impossible to pull off but they aren't easy to do quickly either. Talent+Practice! The studio version of this song comes across more like a nod to mid-60's motown (think "Dancing in the Street" which VH covered on their third album, iirc.) than their 80's stuff.

Yeah, There's simply an undeniable Extra portion of that "It" factor that Roth has, which Sammy clearly lacks.. Not saying Hagar sucks, just Dave has that extra 'Air'/'Special' quality that many Frontmen simply do not have.. It's something that's unlearnable, you either have "It" in Spades such as Dave has or you simply dont.. And it's just undeniable when you See it...

Dave just had a leveled up swag and I am a Hagar fan but Van Halen was at its best for me with Diamond Dave 👍👍

I love Dave and Sammy. Period.

I totally get what you're saying about the difference between the two vocalists you should check out some of David Lee's solo stuff I'm curious about your thoughts on the difference between David Lee with Van Halen and without. Check out just a gigolo and let me know what you think

Sammy Hagar has a great voice, but DLR and Van Halen together...they just got IT. Something magical, something chemical, they just complement each other. Dave can see a song like no one else..I love his vocals, they have all the emotion and gritty enthusiasm in them.

Checkout Van Halen song Mean Streets. From the Fair Warning album.

I don't care what you do in life you have to go with your instinct sometimes you have to keep your brain out of it if you understand what I'm saying just go with the flow

Women in Love

Live was cool, but love the studio version most🥰 Sammy "The Red Rocker" is a much better singer but Dave is the OG sound. IMO you should check out Sammy on his own stuff, like the albums Standing Hampton, 3 Lock Box do you see what Sammy is and why he earned the title Red Rocker, he can sing as well as shred on the guitar he is much more than his little stint wth VH. 1. I'LL fall in love again 2.There's only one way to rock. 3. Heavy metal. 4. Baby's on fire. 5. Can't get loose. 6. I can't drive 55. Then check out VH with Sammy

I hope you don't get dislikes man you seem like a genuine guy fr. Check out us festival 1983 eruption

Roth sounds better though, technically better dont mean squat

I have seen both sammy with his own band and of course Diamond Dave with van Halen Dave kills sammy.

thanks for this choice. I had a bad day as my mom died..

So how did you ignore the Showman David Lee Roth? He is electric energy.

6:02 Zeppelin? lol

One of two songs without a guitar solo.

Just let it go if it's good it's good if it's bad well we'll try to make it good whatever it doesn't matter you have to just let go let totally go and do your thing without thinking about it that's when it's great

I always liked Sammy Hagar better as a SOLO act versus when he was in Van Halen. Dave was a much better front man for the band. Maybe one of the greatest front men of all in his prime.

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Sammy may have a better voice but Dave has the swag and knows how to entertain the audience like no other. Sammy doesn't hold a candle to Dave for the whole package. Dave is the whole PACKAGE and then some.

His vocals might not be the best but he is the best frontman the dazzling inspiration in the energy it all clicked and it fucking hit big time and they just didn't know it it just happened and that's the way great things happen it just happens I don't care who you are or what you do you going that first gut instinct and just let it go it's either going to be good or bad

I think David's voice is very underrated. I don't care sammy's voice at all as it sounds rather canned. david is the greatest frontman of all time. david lee roth is van halen.

I don't know if I would go as far to say that Hagar is a better vocalist. He's different. But DLR's voice is like a smooth bourbon. Props to both, though, and cheers to different opinions; they are what makes the world go 'round.

Sammy hagar is like ,hey, I'm a cool guy. And he is . But Diamond Dave at his peak, was possibly the coolest guy ever! If you don't believe, then check how many awards he won for that specific thing. And don't let anyone tell you Dave can't sing,just search DD acapella . The range, the sound, the presence, Sammy has none of that. Having said that ,Sammy's still awesome

For a young guitarist with some of that Eddie Van Halen DNA, do yourself a favor and listen to a live performace of Lilliac's song "Mars" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebiipKuLs7O5m6M.html The intro to the song is a yeah-that's-good-stuff guitar solo. Like I said the guitarist is young and the band is younger, yet they show a proficiency with their instruments.

Hagar era had more success... both kicked ass.

From Sammy, try Seventh Seal, Don't Tell Me What Love Can Do (great Eddie riff), Feelin, Judgment Day, Best Of Both Worlds, Humans Being, Right Now, 5150, Mine All Mine (synth warning but great song -- remember, Eddie started going synth with Dave in the band on their 1984 album)

EVH once said that he played the bass on the albums. I believe him... Wolfgang is better ! 😏

I get it” in terms of Sammy to Dave” you want to here Sammy “ get-down “ try This planets on fire..... ( MONTROSE) which is a iconic album...

I also prefer DLR era but there were a few great rockers with Sammy. The single 5150 live in new haven blows away any other live Van Halen song. Eddie goes off!!!!

U need to listen to more of Sammy's songs, Eddie and sammy wrote so many great songs. Check out Don't tell me what love can do, feelin, Right now, Cabo wabo, Finish what ya started, and my favorite from the movie soundtrack twister. Human being, eddie tears it up the whole song. I think it's one of his greatest riffs.

Better vocals for Hagar, but that’s nothing compared by the presence and the VOICE, the yells, his sighs, all that is never paralleled by anyone.