Eddie gets all the talk but Alex's drums on this album are perfection! Not to mention Michael Anthony's voice complimenting Dave. It's such a signature sound.

Girl Gone Bad from this album 1984 is their most underrated banger imo. Keep rocking!

DROP DEAD LEGS , from this album, a deep track, captures all that was great about Van Halen as a foursome. Plus the solo comes at the end of song, rare. Hope you gentlemen can find time to Rock it.

Criminally underrated song. This is my favourite song of the entire span of what I call the classic Van Halen era; from Van Halen I to 1984. I never get tired of listening to it.

Can't wait you hit "Top Jimmy" from this album. EVH puts a clinic in dynamics, rhythm, and soloing in just a 3 minute song.

Another banger off of this album is “Drop Dead Legs” which has an awesome outro !! AirPlay Beats knows great music and I love watching you 2 react to my favorite band …Keep those Van Halen reactions coming !

Such a cool song...And a curve pitch for Van Halen. Also the fact that "I'll Wait" featured writing contributions from Michael McDonald gives the song a different kind of feel. Eddie and the crew were def. swinging for something out of the norm for them.

The Alex Van Halen nuances of this tune, and whole album, are incredible.

You have to do "Drop Dead Legs" from this album.

After the album Diver Down, all of us H.S. kids were terrified VH was gone forever and that's why 1984 was one of the most anticipated albums ever. When Jump was the first song released from the album we were like Yikes! Luckily the rest of the album turned to be terrific...

What The Beatles were to the 60’s, Led Zeppelin was to the 70”s, and Van Halen brought us into the rock of the 80”s. No hair bands, punk or new wave…ROCK!ING in the 80’s and then Aerosmith returned for 90’s ROCK. In my opinion… Then came 90”s Grunge, which is a whole new genre. Love listening to La and Che. Thank you!

I remember it like it's yesterday. The year is 1984, I'm sitting in the dark with nothing but the glow from my Sony stereo system, listening to this album (vinyl that is) with headphones. I swear I can still smell the stereo system when I hear these songs. It was a great time to be alive.

I grew up with this album and it was my introduction to the band before I delved into their catalog. I remember a lot of long time fans were freaked out about all the keyboards that had never been found on the previous albums, at least not to this extent, but I loved this album and it’s their last one with Roth before they made a major change with Hagar. A lot of fans weren’t happy with that either.

GREAT reaction guys!!! This song has ALWAYS been my fave off of 1984! Course I loved Jump, Panama, Hot For Teacher, House of Pain, etc...but there was something about the synth vibe & darkness of this song that just jived with me (and I was 5 when my sister got this cassette - and I played the hell out of it!! Bonus points for the cover - was always drawn to the cigarette smoking angel). The drum beat, and finally Diamond Dave's delivery was pure perfection!! This song came after Hot For Teacher on the album, so it was a one-two punch of awesomeness!! This reaction made my day! Thanks. Cheers!

Van Halen was a non stop train back in the day kept rolling out hits

Best Van Halen song with keyboards.

One of the greatest intros of all time!

One of my favorite Van Halen tunes for sure! It's just sublime and catchy, great reaction fellas, you guys know what time it is!

"It's in my blood, without me knowing it's in there" what a compliment! Cheers guys! 🍻

I really like Alex's drumming on this track

Alex Van Halen is a master on the drums. He and Eddie had amazing chemistry

Eddie proved he could play keyboards for sure. And don't forget the bassist, Michael Anthony held the songs together while Eddie went wild.

So underrated song

Miami Vice vibes from this song every time. 😊

Very few B sides with these boys. Revolutionary band. Alex killing this one.🔥

When I heard this song the first time I instantly became a fan

Dave once said, "Everyone has a little Van Halen inside them." So yep, it's in your blood! LOL This is a great tune. Great songwriting and great creativity with the sound.

One of my favorite Van Halen songs that I forgot about. Thank you to reintroducing me.

Got this album from my brother for Christmas 40yrs ago and I just gave a copy to my daughter for Christmas, happy holidays everyone.

Brings back so many memories...

Think about this, we had these bands in the 80’s Van Halen, U2, Bon Jovi, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, John Cougar, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Duran Duran, Motley Crue, The Police, Boston, Whitesnake, The Cure, Violent Femmes, The Smiths, New Order, Guns n Roses, The Knack, Rush, Pink Floyd, Def Leppard, etc. the 80’s were special

Another great video guys! This album was awesome. I got this for Christmas 1984. From that point fwd I have loved the lead guitars. Eddie was a special one with a guitar. A wizard 🧙‍♂️ if you will. RIP Eddie.

Everyone overlooks Eddie’s amazing rhythm guitar.. he plays it on a synth and it still rocks.. #1 hit

Whole album 🎸🔥 !!! Lon n che you guys are best at reviewing music !! 😎

This is my favorite song on this album and I LOVE the snare drum aound, it cuts through wverything.

Miami Vice is such good memories for me! The music from it! From the theme song, to Phil Collins, Glen Frey, others I just can’t remember 😂 Those were the days!!

One of my all time favs by them!! EVH..The most soulful speed player ever!

I probably played this song more than any other on the album, just because you heard the others on the radio more. The drums carry this song. Alex wasn't messing around here, pretty simple but straight up and in your face. Love it!

just an excellent record. dig the review as usual, glad you enjoyed

Killer song

Great song, the 80’s sound- with a pair of brothers who don’t stop- ever….❤️🎶❤️

Michael Anthony, stellar harmonies!!

Go Laa! Go Chee! Love the Parliament album behind you guys!

Diamond David Lee Roth. At his peak as one of the greatest front men in Rock .

80s Hard FM at its finest

Written by Michael McDonald and Van Halen. Produced by Ted Templeman. 40 years 🎂 He (Templeman) called 📞 Michael McDonald to work on lyrics because David Lee Roth was stuck! 😖 The help led to a Billboard Top 40 hit! Michael Anthony played synth bass and backing synthesizers. Late Eddie van Halen played the Oberheim synth, other keyboards and guitars 🎸 including the solo. Same roles for studio 🎙 and tour. Ted Templeman produced The Doobie Brothers in addition to producing Van Halen. Thus, the easy call-up of Michael McDonald.

No bad tunes on 1984.. it soared it roared it's still going Strong . RIP Mr Van Halen. There be loads of Very talented Musicians , Past , Present that would like this Banger on there CV. Great Channel 🥁🎸🎸

I'll wait. Drop dead legs sunday afternoon in the park are my top three van halen songs love van halen

VH lps 1 - 6 can't go wrong. First album is like a greatest hits every track amazing.

Greatest guitar player in the world

So many teenage memories with this album!

Thanks for discovering Van Halen, greatest Rock Band ever. Got me through my very difficult teenage years. ❤

The closest they came to an actual love song. Great album.

You're resident Van Haleniac here...."I'll Wait" is a departure for Van Halen, but what a groove. Drop Dead Legs, Good Girl Gone Bad, and House of Pain are my rock'n pics from "1984."

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Great song

You guys got it again!!! These bands you guys mention that don't miss are as not as big as they are or were by mistake!!! When each generation still keep buying these albums, it is for Damn good reason!!!!! Right On Gentlemen!!!!!!!

Miami Vice was appointment watching every Friday night. It was like a movie every week without goin to the movies.

You are exactly right . VH was started at every college party or at least heard

Best song on this album

underrated song, kick ass

I hope you just do this whole album! Love it!!

I bought this in 84

This is one of those that make you wanna stomp your feet. Another being Metalica's Wherever I May Roam

0utta Love Again should be the next Van Halen reaction! Great channel gentlemen! Keep those Van Halen tunes rolling.

Rock songs in major keys. Van Halen’s Formula

Probably an odd choice but this is my favorite VH song. Love Eddie's keys and Michael's walking synth bass line.

The brightness of the hi-hat and snare was a dead giveaway you were hearing a Van Halen track! I believe this track had all acoustic toms. Most electronic toms were on 5150.

This was recorded in 1983 and there is KZfaq video footage of Eddie playing live with Jan Hammer who wrote the Miami Vice theme, he jammed with Eddie while playing synth key tar

A real change in direction for Van Halen. Good reaction brothers! 😎

This song hit big on the billboard rock charts

RIP King Edward 🙏

That was really special guys! Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction and comments on this one!! Absolutely dead on about party band, party music! Infused a generation and remains in our hearts. I would humbly suggest some further scrutiny be given the Women and Children First album. Take your whisky home, etc. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

So many great VH songs to discover. You’ve only hit the surface. Love listening to your reactions

I was 15, a huge VH fan and worshiper of Eddie in 84'. I saw them on tour and it was my 1st arena rock concert. Still got the t-shirt! I've been to many since and seen everyone from the Stones, Clapton SRV, B.B. King, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, etc., etc. But you never forget your first. 😉

Saw Them Live Many Times. Nothing touches 80's Rock N Roll. I Saw them ALL LIVE. THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR ALLOWING ME TO LIVE DURING THE BEST MUSIC ERA TIME EVER!!!

This song sounded great in those big Ol Land Yacht of the 70’s and early 80’s with the big stereos! Gliding in one of those cars in the early evening of the summer of 84’ a with honey bunny or two, it was too sweet!

Eddie played keyboards and guitar in this! Amazing, been on my playlist

This was actually my favorite track on this album when it came out. I remember going out to get the cassette when it was released and putting it in my car stereo and cruising around with the windows down cranking this up. Great album, great year!

It’s in my blood too .. 8th grade, neighbor kid took me for a ride in his Chevy Monza .. 80 mph, windows down and my introduction to Van Halen.. been hooked on their sound since then

Co written by Micheal McDonald of you can Belive that. This was alwys one of my fave by them.

The whole album fucking rocks !

you guys do the best reactions . not just the hits . great tune, love your channel . 🤘🏼

Sorry I missed this reaction. Good find! If David Lee comes out to play with Van Halen, I'm going. This album was/is sooo good....I missed the tour in 84 cause I WAS AN IDIOT.

My fav from this album has always been DROP DEAD LEGS. The guitar groove is amazing.

VH came out just as I finished high school. Early VH and then with Sammy Hagar on vocals later, great band and brings back good memories of my early 20’s in the early 80’s. Good times! 😉

Like this more than Jump, Panama, and Hot For Teacher. A band where the singles weren't the best songs. This was a single, but this and everything else are top shelf.

Check out Big Fat Money featuring Sammy Hagar on vocals. I saw them in concert in Feb of 1985 as part of this tour. The day before my 21st birthday i was treated to a raucous concert. David Lee Rorh stopped the concert to deal with a person making a scene, it was awesome.

Wow u guys have been on it! I gotta catch up

I bought this vinyl for my brother's birthday. I played the heck out of this but I seemed to gravitate to this track. I loved it.

Oh fun fact KISS discovered Van Halen at the Rainbow in LA 😎😝

This song was cowritten by Michael McDonald, from The Doobie Brothers, because the album didn’t have a slow song, and Dave was having a hard time coming up with lyrics.

Actually was the B - side of Jump 45 rpm . I like this song a lot

Never noticed it before but this gives me Genesis vibes.

This was an a side in the late 80's, played all day on the radio. The low key synthesizer drives this song.

Perfect álbum 👏👏👏👏

That 3rd verse was sharp

This was one of their more AM, top 40 radio friendly songs.

Even though it is keyboard it is Eddie Van Halen keyboard and was my favorite song off of this album back in the 80's. Before my friends got me into rock and metal at 18 I was totally into keyboard music so this was a throwback to my early teen years of the early 80's.

Always been one of my favorite songs. I believe this solo is one of Eddies best, the rythm and timing in it is just flawless. It just talks to my soul. You guys have reacted to alot of their songs with Roth, you have to check out some of Sammy's songs. Maybe Right now or Poundcake and Best of both worlds.