First Time Hearing Van Halen - “Finish What Ya Started” Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@dmCurator]

Lightning does strike twice. When Sammy Hagar joined the band, it was like whe Brian Johnson joined AC/DC. Same band, new era. Sammy really shines on this song.

[@annpilgrim7685]

I’d forgotten how good this song really is and I want to thank you for the reaction 🙏🏼❤️

[@tinahairston6383]

There's Van Halen - young, wild, having fun and then there's Van Hagar - older, more mature, not the wild children of old so let's show we have grown up but can STILL KICK ASS with great music!

[@chrisa4695]

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

[@dtaylor77]

I always loved the way the guitars are mixed on this album.

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

Love this whole album!! Great reaction!!

[@chrisa4695]

Best of the Van Hagar era: Why Can’t This Be Love, Dreams, Summer Nights, Good Enough, Best of Both Worlds, Black and Blue, Mine All Mine, Cana Wabo, Poundcake, Runaround, Right Now, Top of the World,

[@EF-fc4du]

Amsterdam bruh. Amsterdam.

[@davidmazon7516]

Finally, I found somebody who reacts to this song. One of my favorites type Van Halen.

[@ronstoner1823]

There's a lot of people who don't like the second version of Van Halen (Van Hagar). I have always been a huge fan of both. Both great in their own right. I was a fan of Sammy Hagar Before he was with Van Halen, and I was a fan of David Lee Roth after he left Van Halen. Excellent music all the way around.

[@jom7604]

It's the love foe Edward and Alex that was always constant. Now Wolfgang is the true legacy of Van Halen. 😁

[@snorelacks7069]

Van Halen and Van Hagar are two different bands IMO. Both had some great things about them.

[@jerihalter1339]

I agree.

[@allanjones1680]

Thats fair

[@prodigal71]

Finally a rational comment on KZbin

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I definitely agree 👍 💯 love them both

[@Fast2Whls]

All the hardcore VH fans blame Sammy for changing their sound. Fact is that this is the music that Ed wanted to write, and he and Al did write it. Sammy just had to put lyrics to it. Magic in my opinion. OU812 is one of my favorite albums of theirs because it showcases the entire musical spectrum that VH had to offer. There was crazy hard rock and then songs like this. One of my "3 desert island" records...

[@robotto8858]

"Right Now" is a great tune. The official video is great too, but might be distracting for a first listen.

[@royalway12]

Yeah, really shows off Hagar's total range.

[@katyareads221]

LOVE the official video to this song. I heard that while Eddie and Sammy lived next door...one of them woke up in the middle of the night and woke up the other and they grabbed guitars. Went out on the patio and this song pretty much wrote itself.

[@chrisa4695]

I read that Eddie woke Sammy up. But I didn’t know they lived next door to each other.

[@ruralhappy2835]

Yeah...they just had one house that stood in between their houses.

[@hrblsh]

This album was my fav back in the day. Try Cabo Wabo, you won’t be disappointed!

[@jamese.6472]

Always something different with Van Halen. They were/are so versatile! Listen to any album all the way through and you get to experience an endless barrage of variety. In my mind, Van Halen will live on forever. And thanks to your reaction videos, Van Halen is introduced to a whole new audience each time.

[@AsiaandBJ]

Couldn't agree more!

[@davepett6531]

And people simply don’t understand how Sam’s ability to sing and play guitar allowed Eddy to do different things . Eddy wrote the music Sammy provided vocals and some think it was Sam that forced Eddy to change a bit but you could see a change in the 1984 album

[@joanlajara3939]

I am a true original Van Halen lover but this song with Sammy is pretty darn good, kinda funky! So fun to watch you guys enjoying this great sound! Don’t think they were cooking food!! Lol!

[@AsiaandBJ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikerichardson8983]

I was in high school when this album came out. Not a bad song in it. Sammy and Eddie could really make some great music. Check out Black and Blue.

[@metalmark1214]

The VanHagar era, a bluesy sounding song. Check out their older stuff - Check out Unchained, And the Cradle Will Rock, Everybody Wants Some, Runnin' With the Devil

[@allanjones1680]

Great Song!!!!

[@sgt.blkdog3840]

It’s a groove for sure… great reaction… Right Now is another good one with Sammy Hagar on lead vocals

[@DocRock1965]

I truly enjoyed both versions of Van Halen because each singer was right for the band during their respective era. I was blessed to see both versions in concert multiple times. This song and Cabo Wabo are two of my favorites from the Sammy Hagar era.

[@russellellis9269]

Always loved the title of this album.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Haven’t heard this in awhile still sounds good !

[@rainbowangel7241]

The guitar portion of this song was used in a sitcom called Sydney starring Valerie Bertinelli as a PI.

[@mikeferris408]

GREATNESS! Love'em👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@seanupton3017]

This song live is 3x better. Goosebumps!! Great react yall as usual

[@paulf4802]

You guys are doing all my faves. You're the best!

[@AsiaandBJ]

You're the best!

[@ramondwilliam1307]

Sammy is still rockin with his band the circle. He's got new music out now to, and the bass player Michael Anthony formerly of Van Halen, is in his band.

[@hehs3469]

When David Lee Does That Scream Sing , It Reminds Me Of The Great Janis Joplin , Have Her On , She Was One Of A Kind Like Bobbie Gentry And The Mississippi Delta , What A Soulful Song !

[@19chucki74]

BJ wants it steaming hot when you finish Asia! React to Black and Blue, the first single released from OU812, this song is not played on the radio for obvious reasons😁 and also check out Ice Cream Man, from their '78 self titled debut. Those two y'all will like lots.

[@Faltor895]

Black and Blue was on the radio, it was a top 40 hit.

[@alexharbison4411]

And just like you told Asia, that's exactly what the song is about. Sammy tells a story about being in bed with some girls and Eddie called him down stairs to work on a song. When they were through he goes back to his room and the gals were asleep. lol

[@v.j.3029]

I've never been able to pay attention to the lyrics back then cause I was completely mesmerized by the girls in the music video. And I'm saying this as a straight woman, that video was hypnotic. I hope you guys take a look at it.

[@Tiger-fq1rw]

When Sammy joined the band it was his influence that forced (everyone including Eddy) to take it to the next level. Just like when Michael McDonald joined the Doobies.

[@markhaus2830]

For me, I liked the Doobies better without McDonald.

[@warinsidemyhead11]

Put the pipe down...

[@gabrielmauller8137]

My favorite Van Halen song. Just a great hook and a fun song.

[@gerardoreyes602]

Black and Blue is another good song 🎵 💙 with guitar and then the drums are awesome. Great reaction guys love all your channels and reactions 👍👍👍💯💯💯👏👏👏 have a wonderful day peoples 😀

[@davehess1019]

there's a story behind this song, Eddie and Sammy were neighbors in Malibu, 2-3 o'clock in the morning Sammy is in bed with a woman and Eddie is throwing rocks at Sammy's bedroom window, interrupted him because Eddie had an idea for a new song, Sammy goes down and listen's to Eddie's idea, goes back up to the woman he was with, she fell asleep, he tried to wake her up, he said to her, come on baby, finish what you started and that's where this song came from.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

There's Van Halen..the Van Hagar...love them both!

[@davepett6531]

Sammy and Eddie lived next door to one another at one point and Eddie came over at 2 am with a song and after they were done Sam went back upstairs and his wife was sleeping and Sammy wrote this . It’s in a interview with Sammy

[@kimpalko3391]

I love Van Halen with Sammy Hagar! Watch their concert video Right Here Right Now. I was at the show when it was filmed in Fresno CA. Concert was one of the best I’ve ever been to.

[@zzz7zzz9]

when it was the REAL van halen, they were hard-hitting and raw. eddie was killin' it. then, when they became van hagar, they actually got much tighter and musical. two great bands, yet very different. this album name, lee roth put out his solo album named 'eat em and smile', and van halen followed with '0U812'.

[@donvito2682]

Van Halen was at there best with David Lee Roth..I remember when they lowered the speed limit from 70 mph to 55..that was the first time I heard sammy hagars "I cant drive 55".

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..This was a HUGE commercial success in the eighties!!!, "Just turn your head" U2 sooo hilarious 🤣!!!..Live it!a

[@AsiaandBJ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeffjones6221]

One of the best Van Hagar tunes! I believe I heard a story from Sammy about how this tune came about. It's damn funny...and includes a gal...that passed out...Lmao

[@michaeloesterle6652]

Right Now has a great keyboard riff. Highly recommend the official music video.

[@mikewarker4445]

Been waiting for this one, thank you , thank you , thank you. IMO this is Van Halen’s best song. But then I’m more of a Sammy Hagar guy. Now you need to do Can’t stop loving you. You wlll love it. Also loved your Shining reaction

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Check out anything from Van Halen album 5150! ..Dave left the band..Eddie recruited Sammy Hagar...The Red Rocker...many said no Dave No Van Halen...man were we Wrong! ...carried three albums later and angers all of them!

[@SweetFeatheryJesus1]

Damn, this one should've been live!......

[@scottbuono2507]

Great track/reaction as always guy’s👏🏼 you two are always able to take songs that I haven’t heard in a long time and make me appreciate them again and how good/fun they are to listen to..the channel’s always great you guy’s are naturals in front of that camera/microphone🔥👍🏼..I’d probably have a panic attack my first time and nobody would ever see me again..anyway keep up the good work my friend’s God Bless🙏🏼

[@jameslocke1416]

This is such a fun song! I’m glad you both enjoyed it! If you have time, check out the live version, where Sammy makes it *crystal clear* what he’s looking for! 😂😂😂

[@sumonjamal1653]

I think Sammy Hagar (vocals) said that 'Finish what ya started' was written one evening when he and his (then)wife were about to get busy, when Eddie Van Halen (guitar) showed up at his house (Eddie & Sammy were neighbors at the time)... Apparently, Eddie and his (then)wife Valerie had a fight and he got kicked outta the house, so he came to crash w/ Sammy, just as he's about to get some... 🤣 So, Sammy wrote 'Finish what ya started' about being interrupted from making love😁 ... it was a rare Van Halen song on which he played rhythm guitar next to Eddie (who would do all the guitars for Van Halen).

[@EF-fc4du]

Grew up with Roth but always loved Van Hagar too.

[@rpgbanana]

"comon baby finish that peach cobbler...i'm incomplete"...you two are too funny.

[@usernamesarewack221]

Best of Both Worlds - Van Halen Black and Blue "Live" - Van Halen

[@davehess1019]

Eddie Van Halen and his creativity

[@danreed5171]

TOP 4 guitarists are JIMI HENDRIX-JIMMY PAGE-JOE SATRIANI-EDDIE VAN HALEN-

[@metalmark1214]

So many more than that.

[@drummerboy2834]

@@metalmark1214 he said top 4, maybe his personal preference…I got EVH, Jimi, Satch as MY own top 3 🤷🏽‍♂️ Top guitarists, drummers are selective and usually nobody will have the same…

[@Melanie-le6mw]

I love this song! ❤

[@rameye]

Never gets old!

[@myownchannel247]

I don't care what anybody says I like Van Hagar

[@maryl3958]

Love it!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rickthestiks9240]

dreams is a good one too, get higher and higher, keep rocking,🎹🎸🥁van hagar

[@AsiaandBJ]

Rock on!

[@MRCATL3]

Hagar era had a few memorable songs. This is one.

[@cedarcreeper1859]

IMO, I think this was meant to be turned up, electric guitar, loud drums, but during rehearsal they really like the feel of this and made it like a group of guys just chilling and jamming together! That's the vibe I get from it!

[@willfromyadkinville]

oh you going in! this song is badass!

[@JohnMcKenzieHRHomesInspect]

Check out Chickenfoot which has Sammy Hagar on vocals, Michael Anthony on bass, Joe Satriani on guitar and Chad Smith on drums. Their first album is fire 🔥 top to bottom

[@surlechapeau]

Asia & BJ, you’ll love their "Runnin' With The Devil" !! Didn’t care for Sammy Hagar solo, but he had some good ones like this one and “Why Can't This Be Love” with Van Halen.

[@raymo6795]

..and "Right Now"...I liked Sammy , but it was a different band, different time , different place...DLR was not easily replaceable

[@richellewest402]

Black and Blue is another great one with Hagar as lead singer. 💕

[@davehess1019]

the next song to check out off of this album is Black and Blue, and listen closely to the words, do it till we're black and blue , yeah baby , Cabo Wabo is really good too, great song and Feels so good, another great song

[@donnswaby369]

Asia and BJ, loving your reaction videos! You guys have so much fun and ya'll have such great interactions. Van Halen is one of my all time fav rock bands. I think you guys are ready for this request: you NEED to do a reaction to songs from the band KING"S X!!! You will LOVE them! They are your favorite rock band's favorite band, one of the greatest most have not heard of. part rock, part gospel, part funk, three part harmonies, catchy grooves. Please start with IT"S LOVE or OVER MY HEAD! You will thank me for this. Trust! Brad and Lex, loving your reaction videos. I think you guys are ready for this request: you NEED to do a reaction to songs from the band KING"S X!!! You will LOVE them! They are your favorite rock band's favorite band, one of the greatest most have not heard of. part rock, part gospel, part funk, three part harmonies, catchy grooves. Please start with IT"S LOVE or OVER MY HEAD! You will thank me for this. Trust!

[@stevehand4253]

Great pick guys

[@therealmciver3761]

Best of Both Worls Black n Blue

[@LongDrivesAtNight5150]

This song was done way better live than the album, my opinion. As for Eddie's songs with keyboards, Feels So Good is an awesome tune.

[@robertray368]

You should hear it live on balance tour

[@darrellthorpe7654]

OU812 is easily the best album from the “Van Hagar” era…but the years & albums with DLR were & always will be THE BEST of Van Halen🤘🏼

[@kdm71291]

This is from the second album with Sammy Hagar as lead singer.

[@johndinneen1222]

FYI this is the same guy who sang Bad Motor Scooter!

[@2869may]

Sammy help Van Halen mature.... and they did it well...! More Van Hagar...!

[@renegilbertson9737]

Like Eddie Murphy said please I need another cracker I need another taste damn that's a Ritz cracker 🤣🤣

[@ericsmith6615]

Love it..I meant💕💞❤

[@daledodson1279]

To me, this is their funkiest song

[@davidbird461]

Maybe the Greatest country riff

[@joeldavis6133]

Later Van Halen never recorded a bad song 🎵👌

[@GeraltofRivia5150]

RIP Eddie.😪😭

[@thorfinsky1427]

"Black And Blue" is the sequel. 😉 🤣

[@AndICanTalk2]

I hope you do Black n Blue. So great.

[@lorinwold6473]

This song shows that Eddie can tone it down and still show how skillful he really was. Sammy as always delivers the vocals. Van Halen was still a tight band with Sammy.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

❤️🎶❤️🎶 VH sounds different with Sammy Hagar as front man, but I love them. Love ‘em with Diamond Dave and Hagar.

[@jennyjenny4501]

Best VH song without Diamond Dave!

[@jesusthedestroyer2028]

When I say I like black women, this gal is what I'm talking about.

[@garygarside9427]

Please take a listen to RIGHT NOW live Toronto 1995. Older, wiser and artistry at its best!!!

[@michellestephenson-webb3175]

Eddie played an Acoustic Guitar For This!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Triggerhippie70]

I was in my teens in the 80s and I fucking love Van Halen both with David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. I prefer Van Halen with David Lee Roth, but this song and poundcake if you have it was Yakety poundcake you should both songs are unbelievable.

[@SIR-DanielHunter]

Well what to expect from a album is named.. O U 8 1 2 lol

[@rantoppp]

You mean the Pound Cake!

[@johnsayre9935]

I prefer DLR but ... This is my favorite VH song. Love the guitar

[@peeramidwithin3823]

I am Van Halen over Hagar all day, but this song is killer. And Sammy wrote this one.

[@hebber1961]

BJ would like the video to this.

[@mrbuttons1243]

Dude straight up said that's what he was telling Asia. Lol

[@mytube-b-utoob3182]

Professor of Rocj said to flip a coin between David lee Roth and Sammy Hagar and coin always comes up Eddie!

[@hrblsh]

This is the first song I listened to after Eddie died.

[@daniellesedore2359]

Great song, I like a lot of songs with Sammy, please react to the videos for Dreams and don’t tell me what love can do ✌️

[@tylerhackner9731]

Van Halen and Van Hagar two different bands both great

[@TexasMagnolia]

When Sammy joined, Eddie wanted to take the music in a new direction. David Lee Roth was bubble-gum music. Sammy Hagar was Grown-Folk Music!

[@michaelwalsh7652]

Lmao

[@darkomtobia]

I can tell you that this syncopated riff is not real easy for us budding guitar players.