All these years later and still one of my favorite go-to vids, man.

RIP EVH - I still watch Mr. KentCarlLevi's videos in 2020 - it's sublime.

Still, 15 years I come back to hear Ken’s playing on these Evh tracks. Just the best covers. Especially that wailing intro!!

Still watching Kent in late September 2019!

I'm still amazed by this guys playing after damn 8 or 9 years and like millions of youtube guitarists this is IT right here.. THEE ABSOLUTE BEST OF THE BEST!! my opinion this guy should absolutely be famous beyond these youtube videos

This was my go to on 10/06/20. Rock In Peace Eddie.

I'm still here, Whatching and listen!. Oct..2020

Watching Kent play is special. He is extremely gifted. The fluidity, phrasing, complete package rt there.

EVH’s ability to effortlessly and gently pull into/out lead to rhythm is unmatched! Great cover, man.

Kent's playing is more fluid than water. Seamless transition between the lead phrasing and chord-work. Just so smooth.

this song doesn't really need vocals, the guitar is talking

people need to know how lucky they are to see this video when i first got to youtube years ago this video was already deleted by copyright and then poof, the account was gone. for years, seeing that kent's account was back up and running gave me joy beyond expected. i never thought hed ever get it back

Love the way he makes the pick appear, disappear, and reappear -- like sleight of hand! (2:00-2:20 is brilliant) Like a magician ... "Now keep your eye on the green pick"!! This vid's an all-timer.

My god what a fantastic job playing this tune dude !!!!!

I’ve only just discovered him . Can’t stop watching his work . Brilliant !

7 years since my first comment on this song, and it is as true now as it was then. They say the highest form of flattery is imitation. When it comes to covers, I believe that the person should make it their own, while still being true to the original. Kent seems to know and understand. Thanks EVH for being the ground-breaking visionary. RIP. And thanks to Kent for all the great covers that pay homage and still drip with his stylistic choices.

Rip. Eddie's Gone. We still have you Kent. We miss you 😉

Beyond the best cover of all time. Been watching this for years and years.

Amazing, tone, technique and flawlessness. One of the best EVH covers I've seen

WELCOME BACK!! This is my favorite video you have done. Absolutely incredible

Watching guys like you cover VH makes me appreciate his work even more. It's a different experience when you can see the hands at work. Thank you 🙏🏻

Kent I still love your renditions been a huge fan since 2007

14 years later and still the best EVH rep on KZfaq

Dunno why, but ever since I heard this song earlier in 2018, I just can't stop singing/humming the chorus and I'm always hoping that the local rock stations will break down and play this and other Hagar-era gems for a change instead of "Black Betty" or "Radar Love". Honestly, Van Halen's overall body of work with Hagar was something that I didn't know I needed until this year. Just overall very awesome stuff, good vibrations, and the best guitar work out of Southern California to listen to and be in awe of. Every. Single. Time.

Phew. Wow. What floors me are all the subtle details going on such as frequent volume knob adjustment and pickup switch changes. He also does it on other vids such as Ain't Talkin Bout Love. All the adjustments and changes go by in a flash, right in the middle of a solo sometimes. That's mastery. What's maddening is that in a recent interview (search his name) he states that he didn't know any EVH until 2005! 3 years is all it took. Just shoot me now! Here's my gun. You pull the trigg...

Fantastic song..... Love ❤..this Band....... Van Halen forever 🇺🇸...

very smooth,fluid motion with feeling ,does anyone else notice that it doesn't matter what Kent plays it's all seemingly effortless,Very good Kent 10 more stars...

I don't know about anyone else, but once 3:00 comes I can't stop smiling and rewinding it. Ridiculous tone and playing, natural as can be.

Still the best videos of guitar cover ever made!

Fabulous playing! your finesse and touch are superb!

this guy has some incredible talent. I'm glad that he has taken the time to share it.

From the EVH school of how to play lead and rhythm at the same time. Great job on this, Great tone.

Man I really Love Kent's embellishments.. it brings a lot of personal touch and style to Eddie's already amazing riffs..wish he would post more!

The riff is from the ending of Jump. I caught that shit back in the day.

Incredible, phenomenal. I'm a guitar player of many years, and I'm blown away. I'm not sure Eddie could've recreated it so perfectly and cleanly in one seamless go like this! Remember folks, what we're hearing on the VH CD is the studio compilation of the best of who-knows-how-many takes. I enjoyed it so thoroughly that I was disappointed to hear the voices come in at the end, b/c they drowned out a bit of your magnificent playing! Would've preferred it w/o that. Thanks!

sorry man,iv'e been playing/practicing guitar for a number of years and i'm very opionated on this subjct.you can't imagine the dedication,time,effort and work these guys have put into practicing to reach that level.you get out of a guitar what you put into it..period!!

You rock my friend 🎸

Such an underrated song, Rest In Peace Edward Van Halen

That sound is addicting !!!

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say “Dude we miss you here. Please come back.”

Only just found this buzzing used to love watching your videos and techniques while I was learning and practicing thought I'd never see them again

Freakin' unbelievable! Amateurs like you can make some pros retire. I thought your Ain't Talkin about Love was too good to equal and then... What a sound! Like from some other planet or something. Totally awesome! And a fantastic camera angle for others to learn from. Thanks a hell lot. What a setup! Yes, Van Halen seems to be your speciality. Thanks.

Eddie wrote that music you wanted to do when you picked up the guitar but you're imagination couldn't comprehend. Still amazes me to this day.

Total perfection.👏 just shows how good Eddie is as an artist the music in this one track. Top drawer

This is my favorite cover that you have done....please keep them coming \m/

Love it and never gets old thank you!

I think that is a touch harmonic with the whammy

man! you are out of control! insanely good performance and your frequent intro solos are just brilliant. Yeah, like the dude below me said...you are definitely gonna make a name for yourself. You got mad skills.

This is my favorite of all your covers. That is a smokin' outro. I am a big Van Halen (Sammy) fan, and I actually like your's better.

Just finding this video 13 years later...what a wicked view and guitar playing!

Even the supporters on the Eddie Van Halen homepage have complimented this guy.Your right..hes brilliant..and astonishingly good..exactomundo!!!!

I had forgotten how much I love Van Halen...hell yeah!

The last 45 seconds was awesome

Damn Kent. Another Masterpiece of Guitarplay. You Son of a gun.... Your strings are very close to the neck. I can't play like this.... yet. Give me another five or so years... perhaps^^ Keep up the good work. Greetings from Germany.

Quite possibly, better than the original.. And you rocked this 8 yrs ago... Damn.

That friken gave me goosebumps..... I am humbled.

Dude, I love your tone, you sound just like EVH. I have been playing nothing but Van Halen for the last 3 years and I'll tell ya, I never get sick of it hehe. You are pretty much one of the best van halen players I have ever seen. Your harmonics and your tapping harmonics are flawless. Keep up the kick ass guitar playing. Cheers

4:27 minutes well spent. TYVM.

When you nail both parts of that solo, I always find myself saying, "Fuck yeah!"

This is absolutely spot on unlike anything I have ever seen in my entire life

Ha! Love the Eruption quote at the end there. Nice work, man.

I have been a fan for 7 years when I was first dx with cancer...hell I think because of you, my last wish is to learn to play guitar...your guitar work and even vocals are perfect and beautiful..xoxoxo thanks for inspiring so many of us!!!!!

Amazing... Kent . The best on KZfaq. The best.

Showww man 🇺🇸🤘😎👍...very nice 😁 kkkkkkkk 😁👍😎... Love ❤... Van Halen Band.... here in Brazil...my friend 🇧🇷..

A master🤘. Rest in peace Eddie Van Halen

This is absolutely fantastic!

RIP Eddy your is my inpiration all technical playing guitar,sound and music.RIP Eddy 😭😭😭😭😭

UNREAL TALENT

Love this whole thing! I’m personally trying to nail the component you performed so flawlessly at 3:51ish. That use of the pentatonic scale that truly makes a guitar piece true rock and roll! Thanks for this. Keep rockin’!

The tone and godly like playing is identical to eddies best cover ive ever heard

LEGENDARY! Dare I say godlike.

Never grow tired of this cover! You're the best, Kent!

This sis the result of practising and having a genuine love for your instrument..Kent you are the man..EVH would be PROUD...you could sub for him on tour...awesome

This shows that you can have flawless technique and capture the feel of the song at the same time. My only criticism of you is that you don't post videos often enough, but that won't stop you from getting (yet) another five star rating!

perfection, better than a van halen live performance. these videos are like seeing a new video of ed in his prime. great great job please keep them coming!

Such greatness!!

I have probably listened to this track over 20 times now, just superb musicianship. I love the little nod to the eruption solo at the end.

Still watching Kent in another decade ;)

hmmmm I wish I were you man, that was so awesome!!!!

So Geat to hear this Tone´s !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tears of joy aind sadness still, thank you sir for honoring the master! you're an amazing gutar master also.SALUD!

beautiful! finger ballet! the set up of camera is perfect. hearing is one thing actually seeing the fingers from this angle is something else. thanks for showing these videos. How you learned all of it is amazing. Eddie always impressed me but seeing what he did WOW!!

OMFG THIS OWNS SO BAD. I have watched this like 25 times in the last 2 days. WOW

I absolutely love your videos! Please keep them coming!

Just too good. I don't know anything about music, but even I recognize greatness

Im gonna keep sayin it......Carlevi--I bow before thee.....awesome

Absolutely fantastic. You really nailed this one.

Simply AWESOMENESS Thanks Kent :)

Beautiful.

absolutely amazing, you've gotta keep making these vids!!

wow. I'm a fan. You got this down!!!! Keep it going !!!

nice rendition.... loved the solo improv at the end!

Very nicely done Kent and I look forward to watching more. Thanks and keep posting new vids. Your videos are the Top of the World!!

Love this guy......thank you for making this videos oh so years ago. Now we're celebrating Edward's genius.....

Are you sure you're not EVH? man, i was certain no one could ever do a van halen cover so perfectly, 'cause eddie has this unique mark, but you proved me wrong ! glad you did, now i can dream of playing like that someday !! awesome job dude, i'm your fan !!!!

Star-worthy performance, magnificent tone and playing! Bravo!

Thank god we still have Kent.

Mate Im speechless once more.. nevr tire of this performance...fucking awesome man..TOP SONG!!!

Man! Sounds ever as good as when i first stumbled across this video 8 yrs ago! I could never get tired of listening to this!!! I also LOVE how the Sammy vocal track fades in at the end ;)

yea this guy is really good ! I love his posts