Runnin' with the Devil - Van Halen | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Gotta dish out some Van Halen to start the week!! Great pick guys, a total banger, what’s the next one by them we gotta check out?!?! 🔥🤟🏻

[@Prodigyz8]

Dance The Night Away Feel Your Love Tonight Ice Cream Man

[@loosilu]

Hot for Teacher or Dance the Night Away

[@hestonblumenthal4263]

Ain’t talkin bout love has to be next. So good!

[@lisaw5604]

Hot For Teacher - (Video if possible... adds a lot. haha!)

[@hamabrewer]

It’s hard not to suggest some of my favorite VH songs, but I will not cease until you react to No One Together by Kansas.

[@sregormot513]

1st song, 1st Album. Blew us all away. Imagine being 17 hearing this song/album for the first time in ‘78. Blew us all away.

[@michaelshelton6512]

16 for me, but yeah...

[@stevedahlberg8680]

​@@michaelshelton6512 15 for me, lol.

[@cherylhurst7093]

I was 15 and blown away by the entire album.

[@darockofjobralter5046]

It really did blow us away the boys from Pasadena Ca. did themselves proud. Go listen to their demo tape. They had songs before their record deal that you can hear on their first 3 records. RIP EVH

[@darleneatkinson3906]

@sregormot513 Yep: I think I was 20 years of age when this song was released went out bought the L.P. play it over and over dancing listening just awesome beat to me any how love how they recorded Runnin with the Devil try to see them in concert but I had a full-time job love your comment.

[@rcpsammy7186]

I can't stress enough how much of a game changer this album was when it was released. It hit like a hammer blow. I'll never forget it. One of the greatest debut albums of all time. Rock 🤘

[@jeffhaney841]

I can still remember the moment I heard this come out of the radio at my friends house; it felt like the music world shifted. They showed up and took over.

[@garylindsey5174]

They took the world by storm! Realize these songs were most of our first experience with Van Halen. They were really new and and a breath of fresh air ! ! !

[@Byte187]

Michael Anthony was Van Halen's Roger Taylor. His superior high-pitch backing vocals were so important to their songs.

[@beatles123]

and yet Eddie says he couldnt sing! HIGHLY Disagree with him!!

[@rcpsammy7186]

Watch Chickenfoot perform, Highway Star, and Michael pulling off Ian Gillan...talk about high notes!

[@DrNothing23]

The comp to RT is spot on! Hadn't considered that before and I'm a 53 YO Queen Freak! Great call! ;)

[@ryanagee5540]

Bass player love!!!

[@richardtaylor8595]

Awesome dude,alot of people still think it was all Dave on vocals,Michael gave it that extra punch that made it great.

[@dwc1964]

David Lee Roth is all about, if it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing

[@Citizenesse8]

And he certainly did.

[@nem3668]

BOOM!! Nailed it!

[@8fran08]

Hit the nail on the head, dwc!

[@terrylandess6072]

I guess you know their motto: "Too much is never enough".

[@remohio]

One of the best debut albums out there. Everyone was on their game. Fyi, Dave's high pitched scream is his signature move and he uses it a lot. Especially on the early stuff.

[@SC-gp7kt]

And only Dave can pull this off.

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

Imagine being 16 years old when this *1ST* came out.

[@blackfender100]

Im with you Walt I was a senior in H S .me and the boys could not get enough of this. It was all the talk at school. saw them 1st and second album.

[@5d512]

Yup. I feel like I should have a plastic cup with keg beer in it.

[@Kelsizoe]

That would be me. My dad heard this and said Disco is dead.

[@davidleeroth784]

I was 9, but turned 10 at years end. Sadly I didn't hear this till about 81

[@MrStukaju87d]

Bags I had this 8 track my junior year in high school. And it definitely was a dagger to the Bee Gees Saturday night fever sound track. Boston, foreigner, the Cars, Ramones all helped to do in disco 🕺.

[@bobbih6360]

Van Halen - "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love!" - great lyrics, great energy!

[@renehouse2015]

6:26 "My one criticism of the vocals is that... high pitch falsetto-y thing..." Better get used to that high pitch falsetto-y thing because THAT's David Lee Roth's trademark... his calling card and he uses it A LOT. It's how you can instantly know if you're listening to 'Classic Van Halen' or 'New Van Halen' (post DLR).

[@narcissewilson9900]

Rene House couldn’t have explained it better😂

[@hays9008]

I tell David that, I'm sure he won't give a falsetto fuck 😁

[@deelawson4551]

Love it!! Yes,that's classic Van Halen with Dave..when you listen to the songs as much as us die-hard fans,you couldn't imagine the song without it and you sing every yell he does,lol..Keep on. Rockin' guys!🎶🎶

[@donmeador9195]

You guys nailed who DLR is, a song and dance man. He is a showman. Sometimes he screams to the point of redundancy because that IS his signature. I triple-dog dare you to do "Atomic Punk."

[@j2oaks]

Dave is such a boss. His howling and screaming gets me every time.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I saw Van Halen live in Austin, TX when they were still touring for their first album, and about halfway through the concert Michael Anthony did an extended bass solo that ended with him playing the introductory bass notes of this song WITH HIS TEETH. It was one of the most awesome things I ever saw. The first time I ever heard their music, I was browsing in a record store and the clerk played this album. It was brand new and nobody had ever heard of Van Halen, but as soon as I heard this opening I went straight to the checkout desk and bought the album.

[@stoned-soup]

Just remember, there was nothing like this when it came out....Check out Jamie's Cryin' or Ain't Talkin' Bout Love, great songs and still early Van Halen.

[@sharilynbratton6476]

The official video for "Hot for Teacher" always cracks me up-- the guys dancing, Waldo, "Somebody give me a pencil", "I don't FEEL tardy", then the 'whatever happened to' of all the band members at the end...so funny. Oh, and David Lee Roth as the school bus driver, love it!

[@lisaw5604]

Agree! It's a must see for A&A. Full of all kind of goodness! haha Great day to you, Sharilyn! :)

[@sharilynbratton6476]

@@lisaw5604 Great day to you, too!

[@flubblert]

gotta admit that was a fun one to watch.

[@mde944]

Watch a different version first to get a better idea of the song. The video is hysterical but it can distract you from the song itself.

[@pamnicklas5536]

It's "I don't feel dirty" 😁

[@davidbrowning2980]

This album changed the expectations for every cover band at the time. Guitarists everywhere were stunned.

[@stevejones18]

Van Halen: I Can't Wait to Feel Your Love Tonight - My personal favorite

[@SC-gp7kt]

Always loved DLR.....his vocals, charisma, looks and overall presentations. Made for being a front man.

[@stevenm.6886]

To me this is another “ you had to be there” tune. Got to be different hearing this in context with SO MANY guitar players sounding like Eddie. We were like WTF was that! Turn that shit up. Nothing like at the time

[@tjtampa214]

Exactly. The context is so much a part of it. The weather, the age, the vibe of the culture, your age, mostly no video and only live concerts... All of it matters.

[@AtomicSquirrelHunter]

Green Grass and High Tides - The Outlaws.

[@patrickrichichi6602]

anything Outlaws is awesome!!!

[@michaellynch5254]

Ooooohhhhhh this is a good one.

[@rxlxviii]

Already recommended this several months ago. I don't know how they choose which of the many suggestions they pick, but they may be like most other reactors that react to the ones that are the most popular first to get the most views first. I understand the strategy, but this strategy isn't different than any of the hundreds/thousands of music reactors. If you notice almost every reactor has the same selection of songs as every other reactor.

[@AtomicSquirrelHunter]

@@rxlxviii Yep, but I'm going to keep suggesting it anyway. Eventually they will hear it.

[@AudiophileTubes]

YES! Studio version

[@user-nb2xs3ss1g]

I love David Lee Roth, he fit their music, as you guys said, they were having fun. It’s a completely different band with Sammy Hagar IMO. Some like him better, and he is good, but I prefer DLR VH. Thanks guys

[@efakter1]

Being you guys love whiskey, a good song by them off the “Women and Children First” album is “Take Your Whiskey Home” Yea....it rocks

[@marcreed4031]

How about "bottoms up"?

[@todvball]

This was gonna b my comment!! You're so right!! They'd love T.Y.W.H. The intro, middle...and the ending..... :D

[@AdamBlevins1]

You have to appreciate that this was released in 1978, when Zeppelin was doing In Through the Out Door. It was a groundbreaking sound at the time.

[@timprice5747]

This song was the first time most of the public heard Van Halen....and it was during the Disco era. I can't ever explain how big they became.

[@odemusvonkilhausen]

Jamie's Cryin' is heavy. Drop Dead Legs is very technical. Top Jimmy has the Van Halen solo you're looking for. House Of Pain is all around badass.

[@TheRedWaltz24]

You guys are college students... gotta do "Hot For Teacher".. also, the opening is absolutely banging

[@lisaw5604]

I suggest the video if possible. Such an iconic video & dudes seem to like it for some reason. haha :)

[@Reani71]

@@lisaw5604 I just like Waldo :P

[@lisaw5604]

@@Reani71 Lol, Reani. And... Where is Waldo? We're still looking for him! haha. That video was hilarious. :))

[@Reani71]

@@lisaw5604 Yeah, he was quite low key in those days already, no wonder we cannot find him anymore... lol It was, one of my all-time favorites from this time period :))

[@lisaw5604]

@@Reani71 Lol! Yeah. :) Have a great evening, Reani. Catch you next time! :)

[@maxsmiley7191]

you guys are recognizing their unique sound, add those harmonies man, they cant be beat

[@TexasMagnolia]

Love y’all’s new set-up! No one can duplicate Eddie because he makes his guitars. And Alex...WOW

[@ablastfromyourpast9112]

Diamond Dave Was The Show Man Of The Band The First 1 Minute Of This Song I Knew It Was A Smash Hit And A Kick AZZ Band 3 / 9/ 21

[@mikejackson449]

Check out “I’m the One” from this album.

[@cl8onj388]

My pick, too.

[@Veggamattic]

Me 3.

[@aggcavan943]

Yes!! That’s song has it all.

[@patrick3926]

Excellent track but may be a bit of a deep cut for A and A to review

[@lucidsymbolicdreaml.s.d.9352]

They did Bytor And The Snow Dog fro RUSH. They can handle I'm The One. One Van Helen's best.

[@TroyBoyleAtheistAdvocate]

Proud to be in the 23%!!!

[@chuckmadden2251]

Hats off to Gene Simmons ( KISS) for finding and pushing these guys to record execs when they were a bar band.

[@chuckmadden2251]

PS- that jacket is A tier!

[@loosilu]

Wow. Gene Simmons pushed both Van Halen and Rush? Huge respect.

[@andyandalex]

Had to pull it out for the one day it was Cold here haha

[@matthewhetzler4912]

As you listen to more Van Halen I think you will start to appreciate Michael Anthony’s (the bass player) vocal harmonies. This one is fun to sing along with, with the unresolved note he sings on the word “deviiiiiiiiill”.

[@JF-Sebastian]

Drop Dead Legs by VH is definitely worth checking out.

[@knoxboyd5150]

One of the most underrated sogs *songs

[@philstone3859]

Betty Boop? Vampires? They don’t write em like they used to!

[@BeeBumper]

Yeah that and Panama from 1984 were awesome. Hot for teacher I would throw in that mix, the whole damn album is great. I sneaked out of the house at 14 to see them at Maple Leaf Gardens for $10

[@larryronkq586]

THE 70s Kicked the 80s ASS ,, ENOUGH SAID

[@MrKiddyIcarus]

If you guys wanna experience the peak of Roth's vocal prowess then you absolutely owe it to yourselves to give On Fire a listen. It'll baffle you just how talented he was in his heyday.

[@lowrider4266]

Everbody Wants Some next please. Great reaction guys. Thanks.

[@lisaw5604]

Agree! For some reason it doesn't get too much love from the other subs. That's why I went w/ Hot For Teacher (video). It's one of the "iconic" vids. haha

[@lowrider4266]

@@lisaw5604 yes that's another good one. Love the earlier music. My favorite album is Women and Children First. Just a kickass album beginning to end.

[@lisaw5604]

@@lowrider4266 Yep! I think people avoid it because it was more experimental? I dug it, but that's me! haha

[@lowrider4266]

@@lisaw5604 yes you can say experimental lol. I loved it also. The drums and beat in everybody just draws you in.

[@lisaw5604]

@@lowrider4266 Totally agree. Have a great day, low rider! :)

[@Veggamattic]

"I'm the one" is the true banger from this album.

[@gary6754]

totally debatable every song is high quality

[@Veggamattic]

@@gary6754 It's only debatable if you have a different definition of banger than me.

[@gary6754]

@@Veggamattic - what?

[@dinocampopiano3088]

"I'm the one" is the VH track to hear. This is the radio stuff... The bangers are thier lesser known songs. Trust me. Cheers!

[@NZLatic]

I wore this album out on cassette in the 80’s cruising round with the lads in the car. This is the perfect opening track and blew me away when I first heard it. My personal favourite off the album is “Little Dreamer’ but the whole album is fire, to be fair. Just this week, I found this album on vinyl in perfect condition so I’ll be smashing these tunes out constantly over the coming months.

[@youtoo2233]

Really cool! But I prefer to not see the quick 5 second preview.

[@lisaw5604]

I really like when A&A add a bit on the end... Extended take when excited or even an edited flub up would be funny!

[@kenwelch198]

I agree. I'm going to watch the reaction. Don't need a preview.

[@sabbster1157]

I agree 100%.

[@jayhuber1744]

100% agree

[@Jimsta128]

Agree.

[@MrDevtun]

'Van Halen' is one of the most influential rock albums ever. Just a timeless classic. It's feel good party vibe resonated w/ high school & college teenagers back in '78 to today. The album achieved total sales of 10 million in the U.S. in 1996 when it was last certified. Even in the last few years the album continued to periodically appear on the Billboard 200 sales charts.

[@elgonwilliams7624]

Got a demo of this album at the radio station where I worked a graveyard shift as DJ. The program director didn't like anything on the album, so he tossed it onto the giveaway stack. So, I took it home and played it through. No one knew who they were back then. A few months later a friend who did concert reviews asked if I wanted to accompany her to a concert. I asked who was playing. She said, "Firefall and some dutch band I've never heard of." When I asked around about the show, I found out it was Van Halen. I was like, wtf was the promotor thinking scheduling VH with Firefall. Completely different types of music. After I played their album for her my friend arranged for an interview with their management. Needless to say, they rocked the crowd and Firefall came on after and put everybody to sleep.

[@umpdaddy1]

I saw them open for Black Sabbath just before they got huge. It's the first time I ever saw the opening act called back for an encore and I saw a bunch of concerts in the seventies. Most of the group I was with thought they were the better band. They put on a great rock and roll show and that's a fact.

[@loosilu]

What an awesome story!!! Thank you!

[@loosilu]

@@umpdaddy1 I bet they weren't openers for long!

[@rblegend50]

Elgon Williams What a story! Your program director was a fool! But what a great break for you! I remember being 18 yrs old and heard this album from start to finish....I was hooked! It was and is still "before it's time"! Great concerts, with Sammy Hagar as well! Rock on!

[@jenx4115]

What a great story! I've never heard of Firefall - I was born in '74 so maybe they weren't around by the time I started buying records. 🤘🤩

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

Diamond Dave said, when comparing himself to Sammy Hagar, "he goes to parties......I am the party."

[@tjtampa214]

Perfect. 👌

[@richardwallace8381]

I remember when my friend got this album. We lost our shit and listened to it endlessly!

[@katyareads221]

My friends were in one of our boyfriend's car and heard our first VH song. We drove to the record store bought the album and went home and listened to it over and over....unbelievable.

[@MrDuneedon]

For a fun side-excursion, I recommend Dave’s solo song “Just A Gigolo.” Cheers, guys!

[@rvmiketravelingman5493]

You boys wanna true VH banger, Romeo Delight is the one!

[@jwccsnm]

"Drop Dead Legs" is awesome!

[@Drummingvulture]

Just like this is the opening song of their debut album, it was also their opening song when I saw them open for Black Sabbath back in August of '78. What a fuckin' rush! A different thing I remember so clearly is standing in line outside of The Electric Ballroom in Milwaukee, waiting to see Judas Priest, and there was a van parked across the street in front of the nudie bar when all of a sudden this song came ROARING out of their kick ass sound system. Everyone in line just stood there with our mouths agape. Then the talk began, excited and questioning. The entire album played before we were let in the club, which made the wait real enjoyable. In fact, one of the girls I got to talking to in line about the album is now my wife of almost forty years, so this album holds a special place in my heart. This is the album that got us talking to each other. I'm real glad you don't feel the need to just lavish praise on a song. Or that you sit there and try to dissect the lyrics to find the deep meaning, the way so many other reaction channels do. I love that you focus in on the music and production, which, face it, is what makes a song great or a klinker. Without the music, the lyrics don't mean shit. And these reactors that feel the need to feel how deep the lyricist is are usually so embarrassingly wrong about the meaning of the words. Really pathetic. Thanks for the morning enjoyment.

[@Richardtv1968]

R.I.P Edward, you Dutch legend!!!

[@mikejackson449]

“ Light Up the Sky” from VH2

[@coxscorner]

Agree

[@andrewrusher7007]

Couldn't agree more!! One of my favorite VH songs.

[@murraypft]

I first heard this song RIGHT after USAF Basic Training, Jun 78. NEVER heard anything like it before.

[@carybond7402]

The Atomic Punk! ...VH \m/ .

[@ablastfromyourpast9112]

Being 17 And Jamming To VH Loved The First Album Saw Them In Concert In 1977 In Philadelphia Spectrum What Great Music We Had In The 1960's -1970's Who Agrees

[@lowrider4266]

Hell yeah ready to rock out

[@dianemalone9496]

No doubt what song should be next " Ain't Talking Bout Love". Enjoy!

[@peck404]

🎤🎤VAN HALEN 1🎸FUCK YES GUYS🎸🎸

[@garylagstrom3864]

THREE KEYS TO THE VAN HALEN SOUND: EDDIE’S GUITAR 🎸 ALEX’S SNARE DRUM 🥁 AND MICHAEL ANTHONY’S STRATOSPHERE BACKING VOCALS!!!

[@loosilu]

This is seriously one of my favorite VH songs and no one ever talks about it!

[@youtoo2233]

Believe me when it came out in the late 70s we were talking a lot about it! Aka Party rock

[@loosilu]

@@youtoo2233 Oh I remember! I just feel like people forgot about it!

[@Snowdogkh]

Probably just because it's not their best work ever. I mean, it's a good song, but I wouldn't call it a great song. I mean a couple of cat calls from Dave and a nice little rip from Eddie, but that's about it. It's okay.

[@loosilu]

@@Snowdogkh I think I love it because I love the sound of the guitar tone. Can't get enough of it. Pssst, I know who snow dog is. ;)

[@garylagstrom3864]

VAN HALEN: I SAW ALL THE TOURS WITH ROTH FROM VAN HALEN 1 IN 1978 TO 1984 AND AGAIN IN 2013! I SAW 5150, OU812, AND BALANCE WITH HAGAR. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER EDWARD VAN HALEN!!! RIP EDDIE

[@matts6771]

You want VH bangers? Try "I'm the One," "Somebody Get Me a Doctor," "Take Your Whiskey Home," "Hear About it Later," "House of Pain," and "Me Wise Magic."

[@kylebakke594]

I love that you guys focus on the musicianship just as much, if not more, than the vocals. So many other reaction videos only speak to the lyrics. That’s like eating an amazing gourmet meal and only noticing the wine 🍷. New subscriber here.

[@donaldblackman6178]

Hey Guys, you still need to check out "Light up the Sky," from VH 2.

[@evangeline3152]

Thanks for playing this old favorite from high school. And the Cradle Will Rock is really good too. Also I subscribed last year and love you guys!

[@JD-pn1ow]

I think their cover of You Really Got Me is the best.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

That guitar tone ... shows what you can do with an overdriven tube amp, the treble pickup, and just the right amount of reverb ... I tried forever to get that sound just right iconic

[@blue-sc1se]

This is the song that VH burst onto the scene with. A lot of car stereo speakers got fried listening to it wfo!

[@dexterity8112]

As a huge, huge, huge van halen fan, that discovered them around the same age you guys are, you need to consider the following songs: I'm the One Romeo Delight Beautiful Girls Everybody Wants Some! David Lee Roth's screams are his signature things sort of like tapping for Eddie. They recorded their first album essentially live, 1 - 2 takes. Give "I'm the One" a listen. I bet you'll be very surprised. It takes you on a journey and will wow you for certain.

[@reginagrayson2465]

Great job, guys!! Van Halen is one of my favorites! Please try "Panama" from the 1984 album. I think you'll like it. Have a great week!!

[@chrisgarcia9629]

DLR was famous for his high pitch screams and his famous whistle register which he no longer has. The song is a masterpiece among many many more. Listen to the first album in its entirety and you will see!!!

[@beatles123]

Supertramp, boys! Sayin it until it happens! Still undecided which one you need most, cause they ALL....ALL OF THE SONGS...slap. Breakfast In America is an album people regard as one of the "Essential" classic rock albums you need to listen to before ya die, but i dont wanna just give you their hits as if thats the peak. The two albums before that, Crime Of The Century and Even In The Quietest Moments , have become Rock staples too. I'd still try "Rudy" first, sung by Rick Davies. Roger Hodgeson is the other main singer and song writer, so then try "School" or "Hide in your shell" For his stuff from the same album. "Dreamer" too. On each album, Rick and Roger have equal song time. So you can pick your favorite style. Most people think Roger's songs on Breakfast in america are the main Sipertramp hits. but im trying to start you on Crime Of The Century here so you can get a good sense of their best work! PLease check em out. I think they'll be a favorite.

[@tlarson7991]

The extended version of "Cannonball" is an awesome listen. My fav.

[@beatles123]

@@tlarson7991 Oh yeah!! Brother Where You Bound is an amazing album but I dont want them listening to that so soon because its the first album without Roger and it wouldn't give them the best introduction to Supertramp as a band. I want them to really explore their main 3 albums first. Oh, A&A! If you're reading this: Another reason you should try Supertramp? Guess who plays guitar on Brother Where You Bound?............DAVID GILMOUR! I rest my case!! IT IS YOUR DESTINY! lol!

[@cpttrips236]

Rudy and Cannonball are some of their best songs.

[@beatles123]

@@cpttrips236 YES! THANK YOU! I know, right?! Everyone always gushes over Roger's songs and rightfully so, but Rick's songs are just as great! I LOVE "Downstream" from Even In The Quietest Moments! So simple, yet so heartfelt and beautiful! I hope A&A will give "Rudy" a shot!

[@rubentullenaar2934]

I second that, I'm missing it big time on this channel.

[@bostonwhofan]

Next up in the Van Halen repertoire: Mean Street! It wasn't a huge hit and it's probably only hard core Van Halen fans that know the song, but it's Swagger City!!!!! Such a great song!

[@irishgrl]

Ain’t talkin bout love is my fave! David Lee Roth is the GOD of Swag ;) I’m one of that 23% yeah!

[@lisaw5604]

A&A did a great reaction to Aint Talkin Bout Love. It's waiting for you in video playlist, 6 months down. Enjoy! :)

[@unclestinky6388]

VH has a DLR era banger called "Take Your Whiskey Home"!! It is not one of their most popular songs but was always a favorite of mine.

[@ssdelko]

And a million kids picked up a guitar. Eddie’s tone at that time was described as “brown’ and everybody chased it.

[@TheSimonScowl]

My Evangelical 'Christian' (paranoid Culture Warrior) Dad once found this cassette hidden in a desk in my bedroom. It was the 2nd album I ever purchased (VHII being the 1st). Upon reading the song titles (namely this one), he quickly confiscated the tape for proper 'burning'. He neglected to burn the tape and my Mom gave it back to me a couple of years later. Still have it!

[@mikejackson449]

There are 5 or 6 better songs on this album. “ Ain’t Talkin ‘Bout Love” , “ On Fire” , “Atomic Punk” to name a few.

[@lisaw5604]

A&A did Ain't Talkin Bout Love", so that reaction is waiting for you! :)

[@bobfishnut]

BOOM!

[@mikejackson449]

Lisa W , yes, I do remember seeing that.

[@lisaw5604]

@@mikejackson449 Oh, good! Lovely evening to you! :))

[@mde944]

We played three from this album. I’m The One, Feel Your Love and Little Dreamer.

[@jetblast190]

The sound at the beginning was made using the car horns from the band member’s cars, including Eddie’s Volvo, Alex’s Opel, a VW and a Mercedes. They mounted the horns in a box and powered them with two car batteries with a foot switch to turn them off and on. They originally used the sound for the demo version of “House of Pain.” Eddie is truly a mad scientist. He also recorded the engine revving of his Ferrari for “Panama”, used an electric drill for the mixer sounds for “Poindcake”, and scratched a rhythm with a pool brush on his pool patio floor for the intro to “Dirty Water Dog.” When the band recorded “Could This Be Magic?” It was raining outside, so they opened the studio door to capture the sound of the rain which you can hear in the background. Eddie has always said about all the sounds he creates, “If it sounds good, then it’s good.” Edit: Totally forgot, for the intro to “Tora Tora”, Eddie recorded it to track backwards to make it sound like a WWII fighter aircraft.

[@deransadventures]

Every reaction video: ANDY: That was it??? ALEX: I thought it was a good ending. ANDY: Yeah man, I just meant I wanted more. How do you not know this by now?

[@sabbster1157]

Nitpicking fuckers aren't they. I wanna hear some music they wrote and Nitpick it. That's It

[@alexfromandyandalex8032]

Deran Hall lmaooo dead 💀 😂😂

[@philstone3859]

He’s not saying not good enough, he’s saying it’s over to fast. I’m afraid RUSH and FLOYD have spoiled our boy.

[@Richardtv1968]

Edward and Alex van Halen ……dutch legends!

[@michaelgross8635]

Important to note: You were slightly disappointed when this ended because you wanted more. Understand that, on the album, this goes right into Eruption/You Really Got Me. When you experience the album in sequence, it's a much better experience. This album is practically flawless. As for other VH tracks, I would recommend "I'll Wait" and "Drop Dead Legs" (from 1984). They both feature some really unique soloing by Eddie - they're a couple of my personal favorites. Enjoy!

[@kathyleigh3590]

Part of the 23% here been with you guys from the start. I don’t say much but have requested songs and now I am listing them again Radar Love- Golden Earring Cowboy Song- Thin Lizzy Born to be Wild- or Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf

[@paulsiebeneicher4536]

Jamel aka Jamal has done Cowboy Song, you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJapZ2Vsn7Safbc

[@andyandalex]

Golden earring is very much on the list it’s been a close pick the past couple weeks I’m sure it’s coming soon. As far as the others steppenwolf was a close pick as well and we definitely are doing thin lizzy soon

[@andyball8379]

I recall when these guys debut'd, Diamond Dave took a lot of criticism for being a pig for attention, musically and on stage. His demand for the spotlight pulled all focus off of Eddie's genius guitar work. That said, a talented lead singer with huge ego is a recipe for success in a rock band. Oh, and "Ain't Talkin Bout Love."

[@lisaw5604]

A&A did Aint Talkin Bout Love about 6 months ago. Enjoy!! Re: Diamond Dave: Strange how that worked, huh? Usually, it destroys a band off the bat. Great day to ya!

[@loosilu]

Eddie was a whiner, there was no shortage of attention on him

[@andyball8379]

@@MajorImpact Wow. Just wow. A spelling complaint of a YT comment? Wow. Ok, "debuted." Their, howz that they're spelling for ya, I no were my dictionaries at?

[@andyball8379]

@@MajorImpact I humbly submit to your superior spelling and grammar prowess. Best wishes for your continued success.

[@andyball8379]

@@MajorImpact Something tells me you're proabably really fun at parties.

[@tomwoliver]

Picture yourself in 1978 as a 17 year old in upstate New York. Runnin' With The Devil and Eruption/You Really Got Me were just starting to be played on FM rock stations. It was like who is this?? They blew everybodies minds! They were a great new sound, a great new talent, and they ruled the summer of '78! Eddie Van Halen playing Eruption. Welcome to a new guitar god!

[@tall-ef2rd]

Love your channel, becoming my new fav! Love watching you discover music I grew up on...and most importantly, love your LOVE of music in general! Keep it up!! Great Job! "Ain't Talkin Bout Love" is the one to do next!

[@peterblood50]

Dudes, you need to do "Hot for Teacher" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout love.

[@lisaw5604]

Agree! I suggest video. Iconic! -- A&A did Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love. Check video playlist 6 months back. Enjoy! :)

[@colibri1]

They did have crazy live shows. I was a teenager when this song came out, and this was probably the football players' favorite group (the word we used in the seventies instead of band). When Van Halen was coming to town, the entire football team would be out of school the day after the concert because they'd go to see them every time, some of them every night they played, which could be two or three, thousands attending each night. When the jocks did come back to school, it was a flood of Van Halen concert t-shirts.

[@georgetourlos5840]

I've been a subscriber since "Piper at the gates of dawn" days. I feel like I know you both. Definitely my favorite reaction channel. Im gonna keep asking for it. Play some early 🔥Scorpions🔥please. -Drifting Sun -We'll burn the sky -Far away Anything really from 72'-78' Eddie Van Halen grew up playing this stuff in his garage. Do it!!

[@alexfromandyandalex8032]

George Tourlos damn man that’s a long time haha you’ve been around since the beginning, so glad you’re enjoying the content. Scorpions are on the list we will definitely be hitting them at some point.

[@georgetourlos5840]

I know you will. Im just a persistent mofo. Lol. Keep getting lost in the sauce boys!!! Looking forward to many more great tunes/reactions 🤟🤟

[@romancturner]

Scorpions, Coming Home. This song will kick you in the liver it rocks so much! Every time I hear the awesome guitar work on this, I am blown away

[@deborahreynolds9792]

I know this was two years ago, just found it. REMEMBER IN 1978 NO ONE, NO ONE SOUNDED LIKE THIS. Eddie's Brown Sound was his own creation. His brilliant mind and ears knew what he wanted his guitars and amps to sound like. Such a MEAN SOUND. WE LOVED IT RIGHT OFF. I saw them in concert a year later, after the release of this album. WAS ONE OF THE BEST I WENT TO. We went to them all concerts back then. David was THE SHOWMAN. NO DOUBT. I remember I couldn't take my eyes off of Eddie. I was 16 and fell in love right then and there. Like I said, we never heard a guitarist like Eddie. I wish we could go back. Life was fun back then. SOOO FUN.

[@chrisjaybecker]

Someone once told me "Sure, David Lee Roth is a Bozo... but he's OUR Bozo."

[@seekfirst817]

I like the specificity of the rating system. You guys are the only ones doing that. Can tell you liked the song too. The way you went into detail about what you didn't like is good. Tastes in music are subjective people like what they like. It's fun watching your reaction.

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

Absolute musts: "Ain't Talking 'Bout Love" and "Jaime's Cryin'"

[@lisaw5604]

A&A did a great reaction to Aint Talkin Bout Love. It's in video playlist, 6 months back. "Unchained" a couple months ago. Enjoy! :)

[@dinocampopiano3088]

Radio garbage hits...

[@bonsaiguy2483]

I remember playing basketball behind the school and a friend pulled in and said, "Guys come and listen to this, these guys are going to be the best rock group ever!" he cranked up his car stereo and we listened to this song, I had never heard anyone that sounded like that, vocally or the guitar

[@KawaTony1964]

I never really got why "Runnin' with the Devil" was so popular. There are so many other higher energy, better songs on that debut album IMO. Check out "I'm the One". I think what "Runnin' with the Devil" is in most need of is a blistering guitar solo - like Eddie does on most of the songs on that album.

[@giveupnow000]

Because hind sight is 20/20 - this was an epic summer album. From the time when disco was still more popular than hard rock, let alone metal.

[@kenshii9d147]

Because it's a great song and people are allowed to like a great song

[@KawaTony1964]

@@kenshii9d147 Ohhhhhhh! That explains it. I thought people >>weren't

[@kellyleavitt7738]

I love watching your videos because it brings back memories when I first heard these classic rock songs. I remember as a 15 year old going to "The Great American Record & Plant Company" in Bend, Oregon and seeing Van Halen's debut album on display. I liked the album cover so I bought it, took it home and loved Running with the Devil. When "Eruption" played next on my turntable, I remember how I felt, "This guitar player is VERY unusual in his style!" I never heard anything like it and the band got my attention! Finally got to see them live in 1981 with my girlfriend (who became my wife) in Portland and they were ON FIRE!

[@peck404]

One more comment is back then you put on the whole album and played the whole thing....

[@littledetter]

RIP Eddie Van Halen 🎸

[@lisaw5604]

A&A - Right on the money w/ breakdown. I'll tell ya David Lee Roth sounds like a jungle animal (and yes, with charisma). That's kind of his thing, so get used to it. This is a good song & represents them. My rating 9.0 (maybe it's a bit harsh, but...). Don't apologize for your critiques. You're being honest & appreciate it! Hmm. Changing grading? We'll see... haha. Have a great one, fellas! -- Lisa :)

[@lowrider4266]

I love Dave's jungle sounds lol. For me it makes it so much better. I don't think he over does it though. Many other singers do the same. Just like Plant. I love it.

[@lisaw5604]

@@lowrider4266 True! Hey, they didn't call him Diamond Dave for nothin'! He's an original. :)

[@lisaw5604]

@@charlielightfoot7006 Hey, Charlie! It's all cool w/ differing ratings. ;) Buy those green bananas! haha.

[@davidteller7681]

When this dropped in the late 70's disco was everywhere...ugh...this was a heaven sent slab of good old guitar rock and roll! One of the early salvos of rock and roll reemerging.

[@theincenseguy1]

Precisely