THIS WAS SO INFECTIOUS!!! | Van Halen "Jump" | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@justinschauwecker]

Eddie was just on a whole other world. He'll always be missed.

[@derhampaul2182]

Yea Eddie was so cool

[@jeremymerrifield219]

@@derhampaul2182 boring guitarist though.

[@flyingardilla143]

Their low-budget videos were some of the best things on MTV back in the day.

[@BlackGuardXIII]

They said this video cost $300 to make.

[@drcuda71]

@@BlackGuardXIII yeah Dave exaggerated a little bit they said it probably cost about 20 grand

[@BlackGuardXIII]

@@drcuda71 that sounds more believable. I know they recorded it in Eddie’s home studio, but you still need camera operators, editors etc. Thanks

[@tanker335]

Their 'low budget' videos were some of the costliest videos at the time. See Pretty Woman for example. By comparison, watch 'I Ran' with the aluminium foil covered set by Flock of Seagulls. THAT was low budget.

[@Trifler500]

Did MTV actually fund it? I thought they just showed videos after they were made on the band's or publisher's dime.

[@scottlambert2949]

Another great song by Van Halen is called "Panama" and have a wonderful day

[@mr.2cents.846]

Absolutely 👍👍

[@SenatorBluto]

'Panama' sucks, one of their worst. Clearly you do not understand VH.

[@randomman4938]

I realize how old I am now, when somebody listens to this classic song from my teenage years, and it is their first time hearing it in 2024.

[@alancleveland7715]

I was 29 when this was released in 1983, So kinda feel ya on that ! lol

[@xyxyqw]

Oh yes🤣...I was 17 those days😏

[@mfee2079]

I was 16 when this came out and went to see them at the meadowlands for the first time during their 1984 tour

[@DanielDeRudder]

You're not alone. I was 25 when this was released. Can you believe this song is more than 40 years old?

[@willcherry9029]

I was born in 75. This was everywhere when I was a kid.

[@eddygage5806]

Eddie had the most infectious smile. His brother Alex on the drums, was the hardest worker in the video.

[@kevinjennings238]

Alex NEVER gets enough Credit!! This Clear Drum Kit was Awesome!!! The Long-Tube High Toms and Roto-Drums were unique for that time!!!

[@adamknight7904]

I always felt Eddie's guitar playing overshadowed Alex's drumming but it really shouldn't have done because Alex is one of the best drummer's in rock history yet he's so criminally underrated.

[@fredwerza3478]

Alex was definitely not the hardest worker --- Dave actually did most of the work --- drawing up the concepts for all three of the 1984 album videos

[@redonred0924]

Some old family friends of ours are in a cover band, and they play this song. The drummer also sings it.. Which isn't the most absurd thing to think about until you get into the pre-chorus, where the timing gets goofy, and the feel of the drums, and the vocals is very different. Dude is crazy talented

[@robmarsili1450]

This captured the 80s very well. Just a good time, feel good tune.

[@raymondlin8728]

80s, van halen t-shirts, albums, mtv videos, those were the great times in high school.

[@meltorme-ntor2933]

Van Halen were THE party band in the 80s. Before the term "hair metal" was coined, there was "teeth metal" because the band members were smiling! The singer WANTED to be there! This band invited girls to come along for the ride, as opposed to the darker metal that had existed before. This was definitely the feel good, fun song of 1984. Great reaction!

[@OgreProgrammer]

Sure, but they weren't metal, rather, hard rock.

[@ianheslop7885]

Weren't metal! Fucking Atomic Punk was about as metal as its gets! Just because they had radio friendly songs doesn't mean Van Halen couldn't fucking melt your face!!​@OgreProgrammer

[@fredwerza3478]

@@OgreProgrammer in the early years Van Halen was considered metal --- James Hetfield even said that the first couple VH albums was the "most metal stuff" around back then

[@seansimms6693]

I’m black bro and it was Van Halen and Def Lepard for us👍

[@jefdevries]

When I was in the army we always played this song in the plane extreme loud and shouted along before we went parajumping. Goosebumbs every time I hear this song. Gives you so much energy.

[@arkangel7j]

thanks for your service bud ;)

[@ingobordewick6480]

David Lee Roth (singer) is also into martial arts, that's why he is able to do that.

[@alanfoster6589]

Jumping front kick (karate)

[@Figaro1322]

hello, he was into Kung Fu, ladder kick....cheers@@alanfoster6589

[@ulgn1964]

And he also did a lot of climbing.

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

He invented Roth-Fu, the rockingest combat system known to man.

[@peterarmstrong6928]

Also done a lot of roundhouse kicks to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Show_time3]

You would love “Panama” by Van Halen as the video exemplifies the fun that VH put into rock !! RIP EVH …

[@myotismusic5019]

Panama fucking rips lol

[@fredwerza3478]

I liked that video because it showed hard the boys in Van Halen partied back in the day --- nobody could match them when it came to partying

[@51Dss]

Aileen - you were adorable doing your little dance moves and smiling taking it all in. Made the video a lot of fun to watch.

[@mattlentry3936]

Always so weird to see them here at their happiest just moments before the band implodes. Your joy watching this is something to behold. What an adorable human being.

[@jaknazryth2488]

You NEED to watch the video for "Panama". One of the greatest opening hard-driving guitar riffs from the 80's... no lead in, no intro... just an explosion of Eddie blasting through the speakers from the drop of the needle. A song about a car. One of their best rock songs in the David Lee Roth era.

[@michelleferranti9468]

Let’s give some love to Alex Van Halen absolutely killing it on the drums!!!! ❤❤

[@DareRocks1980]

Amazing song. It is very nice so many radio stations playing it after almost 40 years. Nice reaction 👍🤟

[@TracyHall70]

Eddie is so missed. The world isn't the same without him in it. Great reaction video. I always loved Van Halen because they were always about having fun.

[@rentalguy1]

The eighties was the BEST decade! I wish I could go back and live them all over again.

[@jbcoker]

Bassist Mike Anthony had the best harmony vocals ever. A true rock star.

[@morbius_of_krell]

For you younger generations, if you want to know what the 80s were like, it's this song.

[@manricobianchini5276]

Beautiful lady with a beautiful smile. Yeah, VH is one if the best rock bands ever. RIP Eddie!

[@sportbikeguy00]

This Van Halen video brings tears to my eyes. I'm a chronic nostalgic.

[@MountainMan.]

I was a kid in the 80's. People had fun. You saw the joy on their faces.

[@DTruthIsReal]

Love Van Halen, both eras (Roth & Hagar). Another good live performance was "One Way to Rock" from their 1989 tour in Tokyo. It was a Hagar solo but Eddie put his own spin on it. So many good songs to check out for this band like "Hot For Teacher", "Panama", "I'll Wait", "Runnin With The Devil", Ain't Talkin Bout Love", "Unchained", "Mean Street", "Atomic Punk", "Dreams", "Poundcake", "Right Now", "Why Can't This Be Love", "When It's Love", "Judgement Day", & "Top Of The World" to name a few!

[@warriorpitbull1170]

Aileen, your dancing gives me life!

[@arkangel7j]

the keyboard riff is one of the most iconic 80s sounds ever , takes me back EVERY time i hear it

[@jaimesk1688]

eddie once said he wanted to be known as a great keyboardist....but his fun on guitar even eclipsed that

[@brianm4550]

Ms. Aileen, this is by far the BEST reaction to this song that I’ve seen! Love your enthusiasm, it’s infectious! Keep them coming!!❤️

[@ConspiracySmurf]

"Panama" is another good one!

[@swbigfan1]

That opening hits so hard for those of us who grew up on this. Brings back memories of jumping off the back porch with a couple kids from my neighborhood accompanied by cheesy air guitar using old tennis rackets.

[@Ultramentsh]

Arguably the best overall rock band of all time.

[@timhoward4028]

8:00...........you are one, astute, young lady regarding the happiness/sadness aspects of seeing these guys perform. It is truly an art we are losing with Van Halen's generation of performers, I, for one, am grateful it's down on record and video for all to continue to enjoy. Don't cry 'cause we lost Ed.........smile that it ever happened in the first place.

[@wolverine884]

Its a pleasure watching you react. Your always positive, as well as beautiful. I was so lucky to see a lot of these great bands in concert. I would have to say the 70s and 80s had the best rock music ever made...long live ROCK AND ROLL

[@bombasticbushkin4985]

They are in their prime and having the time of their lives. The energy is infectious, full of joy. This video is so well done capturing some beautiful smiles, dancing and goofing around not to mention the great talent on one stage. One of the great positive and early music videos bringing back fabulous memories. The beauty of youth, happiness and hope for the future. 😎❤💫

[@andyt1974]

Happy times for sure. This was the first Van Halen song I heard back in the 80s. Still like it and the lyrics mean more to me now.

[@nanns77]

I watched this every day on MTV. Good times.

[@davesivonen9020]

They looked so happy in this video for sure. Love your reaction. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffmejia3556]

Their album 1984 was highly anticipated. Back in the day there were release dates of albums. I know they still do it, but it doesn’t compare to the old days. By this time Van Halen was huge and I remember going to the record store with some buddies the day this album came out. Crowded, long lines, but the vibe was happy. Some people were buying the album, some the cassette and some were buying both. Popped the cassette in the cassette player once back in the car and, man, we weren’t disappointed. We had smiles just like the ones in the video.

[@fredwerza3478]

Smiles for miles --- that's how I remember the glory days of Halen

[@darthmal]

David Lee Roth was a martial artist.

[@joemongelli146]

thank you for listening to the music that I grew up with.. Im so glad that you can here real music.....

[@muneyotsuki8164]

They are so cute in this video. Having fun being together and playing music and messing around.

[@williamlennon8155]

You did a great job articulating small details of the era and the band. Great job. Really enjoyed your commentary.

[@MH-so9oz]

Of course they were smiling, I heard they were hammered when they made this vid.

[@dsggoodbar]

Van Halen is a beautiful mix of hype songs, fun tunes, ballads, and anthems. Such an amazing group.

[@johnmrog]

This world really really needs more reactions that get Aileen dancing... just as precious as the Van Halen boys!

[@Tezza1980]

Such a fun song. Brings a smile to our face. Thanks for a great reaction.

[@BarrenCosmos]

Just had to say real quick as I'm watching this, not only is this song infectious as it is, so is always your energy and vibes during these sorts of videos/reactions ❤

[@Hybridgtr]

“Don’t Tell Me What Love Can Do” is one of Van Halen’s most under appreciated songs from their last full album with Sammy Hagar called “Balance” Rocks hard!

[@jbga.6178]

For the many who still might not know it was Eddie Van Halen that did the blazing guitar solo in Michael Jackson's Beat It.

[@RP_Williams]

Fun Fact: Eddie basically co-wrote and PRODUCED Michael Jackson's Beat It (he basically changed everything from the tempo to the instrument choices and more...and according to both MJ himself and Quincy Jones, Eddie MADE it the hit it became). Eddie was an all around talent.

[@abelkane852]

Best time growing up! Eddie will always be the man of Van Halen...keep ROCKN!! \m/!! RIP EDDIE CUZ YOU ARE DEEPLY MISSED 😢

[@beanbison]

40 years on no-one will forget this band and this song. Been into them since 78

[@Show_time3]

Aileen, you brought me to tears at the end of the video because I grew up with Van Halen and you expressed the emotions that all of us feel when we watch Van Halen videos and see how much fun they had and how much joy they brought to all of us …Eddie Van Halen was like Magic Johnson in that he was legendary and always smiling and it made you like them that much more !..keep those Van Halen reactions coming !!,

[@fredwerza3478]

Feels good knowing the younger generations can feel the sense of loss when Eddie died --- his music will inspire people for centuries

[@sumonjamal1653]

David Lee Roth (Van Halen's original vocalist) said that Van Halen's sound was rock music that had grooves that u could move and dance to... along w/ vocal harmonies that were memorable. That was why Van Halen appealed to so many women in the peak of their career. Despite the goofy and smiling party image, Van Halen was a mix of drugs, alcohol, tensions and egos clashing... 'Jump' became a #1 single in 1984 (their only #1 hit) but it was a tough sell for Roth because he opposed Eddie Van Halen playing keyboards on Van Halen records. Eddie Van Halen wrote the music on keyboards in 1981 but Roth hated the track and refused to write lyrics and sing on it... David Lee Roth was the singer and he acted like the band's taskmaster - only he would decide which songs would make it on Van Halen records... Fed up w/ Roth's hesitation, Eddie Van Halen insisted in 1983 that 'Jump' would be on the Van Halen '1984' album... it was their first synthesizer-heavy song (along w/ "I'll wait") that made the record. Roth wrote the lyrics to 'Jump' apparently inspired by TV footage of a guy on the ledge of a building attempting to jump and take his own life! But it was perceived as an inspirational song... Van Halen's '1984' album sold 10 million copies in the US and was a huge hit on MTV and radio w/ the singles 'Panama' ... 'Hot for teacher'... "I'll wait"... but on tour that year, the band was imploding w/ substance abuse and infighting... David Lee Roth was always drinking and barely singing onstage and the others were no better off... In 1985, David Lee Roth recorded a solo EP 'Crazy from the heat'... hoping it would become a Hollywood movie while Van Halen were on a break. Eddie Van Halen was writing a new album which was keyboard-heavy and Roth was not enthusiastic about the music... Somehow, Roth parted ways w/ Van Halen that year. Unsure of how to move forward, Van Halen contacted numerous singers... ultimately hooking up w/ veteran solo singer Sammy Hagar, who finished the next Van Halen album '5150' in 1986 (which went to #1 in the US charts) ... while David Lee Roth launched his solo career w/ the album "Eat 'em and smile"...

[@je862]

Album released in January '84, I was a senior in high school, and to this day, it's about the best video I've seen. Loved them guys back then, it was so exciting as an 18 yr old! My gosh, you crying made me cry, realizing Eddie is gone!

[@Salomon-pi8cb]

I tear everytime I watch play not because he is no longer with but because of how much happiness he brought me....Thank you my beautiful lady for keeping Eddie's legacy alive ...God bless ❤❤❤

[@JB6Lights]

Roses are red, violets are blue, when I listen to Van Halen my neighbours do too.

[@Pugiron]

THE feel-good rock song of the early 80's

[@vintagesportscardfinds964]

Just a truly great feel-good song. Love the instrumentals on the keyboard and guitar and David Lee Roth is infectious.

[@rhaedas9085]

Just a trivia mention since you've been captured by Eddie's unique sound and enjoyed "Eruption" - the instrumental song for the end credits of Twister is by him and his brother Alex, "Respect the Wind".

[@thewarrior5486]

I'm 51 and saw that amazing video on the real MTV when it first aired. Timeless song. Awesome group.

[@haroldcrown5541]

Diamond Dave was a hell of a front man! He was so flexible because he practiced Chinese martial arts for years!

[@fredwerza3478]

He did practice karate but also Brazilian jui-jitsu

[@texastony9726]

It warms my heart seeing how this song/video affects you. I could see the joy this brought to you-your smile, the dancing, and possibly a tear to your eye. They were such a fantastic band and I’m so happy you’re discovering them 😊

[@crowflight719]

The best description I've ever heard of Eddie's guitar playing came from his brother Alex. When they were kids Alex played guitar in a band. Eddie the younger brother wanted to be involved so they put him on keyboards because they didn't have keyboards in their songs. But Eddie was happy to be there for the rehearsals. One day Eddie asked Alex if he could try Alex's guitar, and since they weren't doing anything important at the time, Alex said yes. Eddie and a guitar was like "spontaneous combustion", and Alex knew a change needed to be made. Alex put together another band and moved himself to drums with Eddie on guitar. This became the first incarnation of the band Van Halen that we all now know and love. Thanks.

[@johnvize3636]

I liked the way Sammy Hagar described Eddie’s playing, he said “I can express myself well on the guitar, the difference between me and Eddie is that he can say what I say on guitar, but he can say it in six different languages.”

[@jacksquat4140]

In the 60's, 70's, and 80's there was creativity, vibrant colors, and a great vibe - everything was alive. The air seemed lighter and far more refreshing. There's oppressive stagnation in the air today and a heavy vibe. Ominous clouds seem to have formed on the horizon and it's hard to enjoy the here and now, knowing that they're there.

[@gunrunner35]

Great reaction! Love your honest and heartfelt reviews of the music I grew up on. You would have had so much fun in the 80's. This was the anthem for the summer of '84! Just so much fun and their music was such a part of my teen years. Glad you got to hear the magic that is Van Halen.

[@notyourbusiness393]

Of all the channels who do this type of reaction format, yours is the best. Always genuine, happy, and positive. Thank you.

[@Sharpester]

Loved your reaction. You really understood what made Van Halen great, their energy!

[@jesserasmussen6863]

From one Van Halen fan to another, that was a great reaction. You get what that band was all about. Well done.

[@paulcox4807]

A.S., for those of us that literally grew up with the influence of the band's music- and the evolutional journey of Eddie's work. Now that he is gone, it feels like there is a part of us that is missing. It was like losing a friend. I saw the band on the opening night of the Balance tour. They were with Sammy Hagar by that time.

[@yvonnedurden]

I cried.I got to see them on tour with my son in 2014.Great memories.

[@ajschroetlin2196]

This brings me back to roller skating. This song was huge because everyone at the rink would jump. Good memories

[@klass_1221]

VH's "1984" LP/vinyl (cassette) was their final time together (w/Roth). Surreal it's 40 yrs. ago. Time flies! Along with "Jump", I luv Panama, Hot For Teacher, Drop Dead Legs, and Top Jimmy. RIP, Eddie VH. 🎸🐐 EDIT: Happy they reunited with Roth in 2012. Released one final album together.

[@laraismyname821]

The spirit of Eddie lives on through his son, Wolfgang--who is also a very talented musician & a chip off his dad's block for sure.

[@sabremarky15]

This is a classic and fun fact the 1984 Chicago Cubs and WGN used it for their intro. So this song hits double for me 😁

[@lucash8234]

I remember that too.

[@hgianos65]

Me too , still makes me sad

[@CdnTrader1]

Was it the ‘84 team that lost to the Padres in the NLCS?

[@sabremarky15]

@@CdnTrader1 yup 😒

[@ghiaman65]

@@CdnTrader1 Don’t remind me!

[@jmhaces]

I will never not love seeing Eddie Van Halen in any video or live performance at literally any point in his career smiling from ear to ear as he demolishes the guitar. That man never lost his childlike love for playing the instrument in 40 years as a professional.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Around the time of the KARATE KID movie in 1984, many people were showing off their kicks and stuff, acting like seasoned martial arts masters.

[@mikefetterman6782]

It is hard to believe that most of the time, at this period, these 4 guys could barely stand to be in the same room as the others.

[@BigTroyT]

In 1983, MTV started doing a "call in and vote" for your favorite video, and Def Leppard's "Photograph" had soundly defeated every other video for months. Then "Jump" came out and Jump defeated every other video for months. Finally, they put the two videos up head-to-head and Jump ultimately won by with 51% of the vote, though the vote was super close and the lead went back and forth several times before the voting was closed.

[@MrRmacattack1]

Love all this venturing out to other decades. XX

[@TTM9691]

Awww, I was weeping right along with you! It's such a beautiful song; it was an instant classic when it came out, as soon as you heard it. I wasn't even a huge Van Halen fan particularly when it came out, but this one was undeniable. Gorgeous melody, gorgeous keyboard riffs, great changes, great playing......a perfect record.

[@dennisking3975]

Yeah, I'm sure I'm not alone in my admiration of the band. I'm sorry, but there is no replacing Diamond Dave. Great video.

[@Rush2112mnPeartLeeLifeson]

I saw that Tour...1984....3rd night in Houston sold out...Roth was at top of his game....Eddie...just incredible....guitar solo 10 min at least Michael great Bass Solo and Alex with his Drum solo....

[@denniswhitney6147]

When this album came out David Lee Roth was a 4th Degree Blackbelt.

[@J24J]

It breaks our hearts too that Eddie is gone..💔

[@bradharris8935]

Damn, you made me get misty when you talked about Eddie. I grew up with these guys, and that wonderful, infectious, playful attitude of most of the bands at that time. I miss it. We're so serious now. I miss the playfulness, the joy, the appreciation, and almost innocence of that music. Sigh .. the world turns, I guess. Old guy out.

[@aleclewis9123]

That guitar tapping technique that Eddie had...many people think that he brought it into the rock music scene. Well, he came up with the name of 'tapping', but the actual guitarist who influenced his playing and who was the one introducing it into the rock music scene was called Steve Hackett. 🙂 He was in the band Genesis from 1971 to 1977. And there are three songs that showcase his tapping technique: The Musical Box, The Return Of The Giant Hogweed and Dancing With The Moonlit Knight. 😊😊

[@Peanutbutterb00b5]

Roy Clark was doing tapping long before then … tapping went back to the 50s …

[@aleclewis9123]

@@Peanutbutterb00b5 This was country. Django Reinhardt may have done it as well as some point in the jazz scene, same as Roy Smeck. Harvey Mandel, Vittorio Carmadese have been introducing this technique in the blues and classical scenes respectively.

[@fabiorodriguez4207]

If I’m not mistaken, this video only cost like $500 to make. They spend most of it on beer.

[@joepimentel1426]

And MTV played the shit out of it

[@darrylkoehn-ec8mk]

Spent

[@you2449]

"the guitar is another limb for him" You said it. His wife, Valerie Bertinelli, recounted that basically the guitar was *Always* attached to him. p.s., the Diamond Dave was the greatest, but check out "Why Can't This Be Love" (Live) from the Sammy Hagar era. Both are equally amazing IMO.

[@michaellogan2204]

Perfect reaction from start to finish. These guys were special. Eddie one of a kind. The greatest.

[@dustinjones8887]

What a great reaction!! Glad you loved it! I was 12 yrs old when this came out and looked forward to this video every night. It was also fun putting this tape in the jambox outside as we played football in the front yard.

[@johnhenderson7057]

Your presence is absolutely amazing

[@spacebearsven7130]

There are many good music reactors on YT, but you, Aileen, are the BEST! Thank you for another great reaction! I am reliving my first times hearing these bands/musicians through your fabulous reactions - which feels awesome! 😀

[@adderman1950]

I had the great fortune to see Van Halen in concert in 1984 & they were beyond fantastic! Believe it or not when they performed this song it was almost identical to the video jumps and all by David Lee Roth. I gained a whole new respect for Eddie Van Halen's guitar skills after seeing that concert. One of the best concerts I have ever seen and I have seen some great ones! Hard to believe that was 40 years ago.

[@dougevans826]

Eddie Van Halen may have passed away but his music lives on !!!!!!🥰😎

[@ronking665]

David Lee Roth been a martial artist since he was 12 - heres his credintials.. 5 Degree's of Black Belt in TAEKWONDO, 2 Degree's of Black Belt in NINJITSU, 1 Degree Black Belt in Chinese KENPO KARATE, and a Blue Belt in Gracie JIUJITSU... so yep, np with jumps,kicks & splits lol

[@BrandiHagard]

I was in 5TH grade and my friend's older brothers made us listen. I fell in love . never the same 40 years later

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

It’s a really great song and really nostalgic

[@kennethohnemus3192]

Some of the groups I grew up with are Seals and Crofts, Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Carpenters, Three Dog Night, CCR, Deep Purple, The Doobie Brothers, The Sweet, Doctor Hook, Steely Dan and many others. We used to have American Top 40 every Sunday night.. We also had The Midnight Special and later on Don Kirchner's Rock Concert. It was a whole different world then. I really enjoy seeing young people hearing the music I grew up with

[@martinsv9183]

I remember the TV channel Eurosport sometimes played this song but with video clips of race cars flying in the air (always synced to the word "jump") and then crashing, when I was a kid in the 80's. Took a while before I understood that wasnt the actual video for the song lol.

[@GlennYoung-y8j]

Aileen - your reaction brought tears to my eyes - but tears of joy! Thanks for the honesty.

[@stellong4963]

What a magical decade.I was little kid but i remember all this music very well

[@DreadRaven6501]

Van Halen - Panama.. Love it...

[@specialed36ify]

This song was so huge in the mid-80's. Loved it as a kid and still so fun to hear - and especially so when also watching their simple and joyous video along with you. So fun seeing you enjoy it too!