Eddie Van Halen- Letterman 1984- Panama

[@charlieromeo7663]

I met EVH and the rest of the band at Disney World the day after a show in Lakeland, FL. We first saw DLR walking down Main Street with his bodyguard with several fans in tow. We eventually caught up with DLR at a bar in the Polynesian Resort. We chatted a while, he signed our ticket stubs, and he told us we could catch up with the rest of the band at their bus. We hung out at their bus in the parking lot. Eddie and Valerie handed out beers and VH guitar picks, and signed autographs. They were incredibly gracious to us I’ve met many celebrities over the years, even people who have walked on the moon. I have never been as star-struck as i was that day in 1981. His music was the sound of my youth and his passing hit me pretty hard. May he Rest In Peace.

[@Rosecain27]

Awesome. I grew up in Lakeland

[@MononMan36]

good story

[@tiponin23]

Thank you so much for sharing this experience.

[@markavell7111]

Right on man! Forever.

[@coldwinter5710]

What a great story! Thanks for sharing.

[@MutarFuqueer]

Before him, nobody ever played like he did. After him, everybody tried to play like he did. That is the mark of a true legend. RIP EVH.

[@alfiend331]

Wow...that's a great way to put it. Totally agree.

[@petromusic23]

Yup....I tried to play like him!! Haha!! 😁

[@johnholms1839]

Thats perfect. He was a true guitar Founding Father

[@garywilson4854]

He was truly one of a kind..R.I.P brother.

[@chasemartin5373]

I tried to play like Randy Rhoads actually...

[@chrisjoosten9819]

The thing about Eddie, almost above everything else, is he makes it all look so effortless, always smiling and having so much fun with it. A true natural, in every essence.

[@berachtdorian6191]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Mr15chooka]

Spot on. Above all the whammy bar tricks, legato runs and finger tapping, he has impeccable timing and rhythm.

[@Dean-qt3rp]

"he makes it all look so effortless" - with his talent, it was literally effortless. I saw him in 1978 opening for the Rolling Stones. It was shitty because watching a concert in the Louisiana Superdome sucks by definition, cuz you are a mile away from anything, but I was there...I remember David Lee Roth screaming out : "The guitar of the 1980s, Eddie Van Halen!" before he started 'Eruption'. He truly was the guitar of the1980s. No one had ever heard ANYTHING like him.

[@abelmontalvo4052]

It seems like all the people that died young are always smiling maybe shouldn't Smile as much you get to live longer

[@cartoladasilva4892]

He always played in the zone.

[@annunacky4463]

Eddie was nice, he let the others play loud and just jammed. See that face! He’s happy...rest easy now Eddie.

[@aaronkalahar-_-_-]

Agreed, during the verse riff he pulled back almost entirely for the organ to stand out. A humble musician.

[@thezodiackiller420]

RIP to the goat

[@gregtannermedia]

Not only EVH, but the ENTIRE band was incredible here. Paul and the band were unreal. This is talent.

[@cliffsanchez1451]

Hey my question is,.....where was Anton and why wasn't be there playing the drums??

[@theiceman6941]

@@cliffsanchez1451 The bassist too. I don't know why

[@marvinwilliamson811]

After the song Eddie stepped out if the spotlight to give the band the credit. Such a humble person. Rest in peace brother.

[@TheVgaTV]

Pretty sure that Paul Shaffer has the most impressive "played with" resume of any musician in history

[@markjob7736]

That would be drummer Steve Gadd.

[@dougbuckler4821]

G.E. Smith

[@Buckarooskiczek]

Paul frickin killed it with that B3 on this song...very nice augmentation to an unmatched Eddie!

[@jasonfagan1454]

Well damn

[@davebartholome2924]

@@Buckarooskiczek Yeah, too bad he wasn’t a little higher in the mix.

[@JackieFlash]

When this aired, I was 14 years old and was all over it. Our family had recently got a VCR and I felt lucky to have the ability to record it. I can't tell you how many times I played this clip back on that VCR. Good times.

[@420Ard]

This was one of the first clips I found on on one of those illegal download sites in the late 90's. Watched it over and over for years. Still have that old laptop, with this clip still on the hard drive. Good times.

[@Kim-ri7ey]

I did the same thing 😂,l was 14yrs old as well!🎶🎶🎶Wow, how l love how Eddie touched so many people ❤ RIP 🌹🙏🌹

[@viralsheddingzombie5324]

Eddie's creativity is what set him apart from other guitarists. That is genius.

[@jgunther3398]

i answered a very obscure question on a radio show late one night and won van halen tickets. obviously it was before the web and you couldn't just look obscure stuff up. i arranged to get the tickets and went to the station the next day and they asked me what seats i wanted. i said well, make them the best you have! so they gave me front row center :)

[@xiaochicash]

Look at Paul, what a class act. No lead singer so he steps in and plays the organ with a big ol' smile on his face. Professionalism.

[@eddieforfun]

As a guitar fan, and also an "EVH" fan... Haha, I thought that was pretty amazing! Great band for starters! And then for someone to just come in from off the street and show up for a rehearsal or two? I thought that was absolutely amazing! Yes, Paul rocked it on the keys filling in for Dave... Also amazing... I would expect nothing less!

[@brianbooher7318]

@@eddieforfun Paul Shaffer was a lot more than a nobody he was part of Springsteens e street band

[@Amaryllis88164]

Eddie always smiling, loved that . A true legend . R.I.P. EVH you will be missed and never forgotten.

[@Kim-ri7ey]

❤ Agree 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏

[@rick3747]

Edward was always smiling while playing for us cause he knew that playing guitar, writing songs and entertaining the world was what God put him here for. RIP Edward ❤

[@5150SP]

Roth being replaced by keyboards was the best thing ever lol.

[@tomgriffith1057]

0:55 is when he realizes it can be done.

[@sassyfrass4295]

That was the thing about EDV just how much he smiled while playing; he is a true artist who will be remembered by millions!

[@crisprtalk6963]

yeah he loved to play and it showed!

[@thekingofbohemia1]

How true! Did you EVER see that guy sad? Happiness like that should have kept him alive to 100. Too bad. Not fair.

[@curtpowell3795]

I heard Rob Halford say that the first time they saw a picture of Van Halen they all thought: "These guys can't be heavy metal they're SMILING!" LOL!

[@zacharykarras6027]

Genuine and supremely gifted, he just exuded the love he had for music and the guitar, and playing with other musicians. A legend gone too soon. RIP Mr. EVH.

[@kevinbraden798]

RIP Eddie. I was lucky to have grown up during the 70' and 80's

[@primitivochapa7837]

Me too

[@blootered1317]

Yep agreed

[@Incomudro1963]

Me too. I was born in 63, so I was 15 when the first VH album was released.

[@janinemonetta4224]

Me to!!

[@ugaais]

Born in 1970:

[@kevind3986]

I love how Eddie gets keeps get more into it as the song progresses.

[@danhedonia]

Looking back now, the best part of this is the joy they're all feeling just rocking out a great song. The simple, happy smile on Eddie's face went away not long after this, and seldom reappeared.

[@waltermirren7957]

Can't help but smile everytime I see young Eddie playing

[@circlecloud11]

I hear you. Always looked like he was having so much fun.

[@waltermirren7957]

***** Your English is fine. Better than most native speakers of the language...

[@waltermirren7957]

circlecloud11 There was a time when Eddie loved guitar more than anything. That was a good time.

[@christinanarendra6457]

Because he himself is always smiling! 😁

[@TheMrLoucrazy]

For sure!!!

[@trickjones3345]

Paul is f'in amazing playing the vocal line on keys. Best version of Panama ever!!!!!

[@sophiaspapi2003]

The musicianship on display here is mind blowing. Such a huge huge loss. Rest in peace, Eddie 🙏🏻

[@jhowitt88]

Truly one of a kind. To be able to create, flow and communicate in one of the highest forms of the arts. Just genius.

[@zakkrick]

Never again we will ever see another Eddie again. RIP

[@manley1979]

Bass player was killing it!! RIP ED

[@brooks5656]

Absolutely thundering down the road!

[@absynthe9820]

It was his one time to play with a true legend and he made the best of it.

[@charlescoleman6896]

Neil Jason, is an American musician, songwriter, producer and composer. In a career spanning more than 40 years, he has worked with some of the biggest recording artists, including John Lennon, Billy Joel, Roxy Music, Mick Jagger, Pete Townshend, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Kiss, Gene Simmons, Michael Jackson, Brecker Brothers, Hall & Oates, Cyndi Lauper, Harry Chapin, Joe Jackson, Charlie Watts, Dire Straits, Bryan Ferry, Diana Ross, John McLaughlin, Gladys Knight, Debbie Harry, Michael Franks, Bob James, David Sanborn, Brigitte Zarie, Carly Simon, Janis Ian, Nils Lofgren, Eddie Van Halen and tenor Luciano Pavarotti.[1] He also writes for TV and film.[2]

[@619R3D]

I was fortunate enough to see VH a total of 14 times including the 83 US Festival n I never cease to be amazed & in total awe of Eddies playing!!! So much fun to watch him!!! I miss that smile n that style!!! Long live the King!!! EVH❤

[@decay1369]

I mean Eddie is amazing, but holy heck Paul! Dude KILLED IT!

[@sidewalkshitter499]

Can't believe EVH is gone. I wasn't that big of a Van Halen fan, but its a real blow when someone this talented leaves the Earth at a relatively young age. RIP EVH

[@bernardboka4277]

Eddie Van Halen was by far the most lovable rockstar who ever lived. The smile was obviously genuine and very infectious. It set the mood for listening to anything he played on. Beyond his genius, he made it fun and happy. I cannot think of a better legacy.

[@alexgramm5170]

I have to totally agree with everything you just said. I do play the guitar ..I got into the blues a d Stevie ray and did not listen to Van Halen much ...but was always aware of Eddie and always felt what you just said... I'm also aware of the basics of guitar history spanning the last 100 years ..and he is definitely in there as a major guitar artist. I know about Malmsteen but he is such a pretentious jerk that I much rather listen to Eddie. RIP GUIRAR MAESTRO.

[@msromike123]

For sure, no question! But another one is Mathias Jabs with Scorpions. It makes you feel valued.

[@emersonVZLA]

Love Paul Shaffer on the keys!!! 💕 RIP Eddie Van Halen ✊🏽

[@Relicsun]

RIP Eddie, you will be missed.

[@ellenjones4523]

Once again we are reminded of the multitude of TALENT that we had when it was rock n roll. How lucky we where to experience for decades when you better have talent to survive. RIP EVH.

[@griffinpaintingandhomeimprovem]

I'm glad I got to see him live 5150 tour RIP 🙏

[@chuckwelsh3615]

😢

[@davidbennett5981]

Forever missed...his music lives on

[@20thFlightRocker]

I also miss David Lee Roth on this video

[@scoutgirl7739]

How amazing was this! Eddie so cool. So undaunted. Paul played amazing inflections of David Lee's vocals on the B3 organ. What a BLAST!

[@unevenspleener]

Remarkable video, with Eddie so at ease with his guitar. Also amazing is Paul Schaffer's arrangement. Schaffer is an absolute genius. He brought rock and roll to the fore back in the 80's when all the other late night shows were still playing jazz.

[@rlwings]

Notice that the first thing Eddie does when the song ends is motion over to the band in appreciation. 2:46 - So selfless.

[@guitarexpert2245]

@Fred Quimby Deservingly so.

[@mattblatchley2061]

totally good sport...

[@Mysterywhiteboy78]

One of the most exciting guitarists to ever appear in the history of music...

[@JoseSanchez-xj3xn]

RIP Eddie, your riffs and solos will live on in the hearts of many frustrated guitar players trying to reach your Godhood. 🎸

[@auxacixmaya674]

I saw him at a concert in pocatello Idaho 1987. Was Great!!!

[@Tydyjav1]

That’s the cleanest I ever heard him play live.

[@prettynoose8497]

No matter how 'uncool' he is....totoal respect to the skills of Paul Schaffer!!!!! RIP Eddie.....we love and really miss you!

[@mindbendernine]

I watched this live. Back then. RIP King EVH - 1955-2020. May your travel through the stars light a million more. Althought my heart is broken today, thank you for making me the man that I became. Everything I am is because of you.

[@cornbread311]

They are all having so much fun. What jamming is all about.

[@kvp4862]

Is Eddie the only guitarist in history not to pull faces like he was not enjoying it? 🤣😂 He picks the guitar up, starts playing and sunshine fills the room! ☀️☀️☀️ He is the only guitarist that can do that! One of the biggest losses to the 'GUITAR PEOPLE' of Planet Earth. I’ll see you when I get there Eddie! 🙏

[@mackydog99]

The way he smiled when he played, and he always had that smile. Enjoyed what he did as much as anyone. It makes a difference when you watch him. Been almost a week now and nothing has changed here. Still sad. Peace to you Eddie.

[@michaelbronco1023]

So true

[@abelmontalvo4052]

Have you ever seen Carlos Santana he makes a lot of faces also while playing the guitar

[@kvp4862]

Abel Montalvo - I love Carlos too! Great player. He seem’s to have been around forever. Proper cool dude! 👍

[@johnmcgahern3946]

I know exactly what you mean; like they're trying to force out a blunt rock hard turd!

[@feralferrari2516]

God..that infectious smile, freeing the audience to be mesmerized by his mastery, artistry AND share his utter joy. The core takeaway: to be enraptured is to understand & bond with humanity - Thank You Eddie for sharing your happiness and, in turn, bring us joy. RIP

[@thomaskemer8109]

That was beautiful,well said! That got to me.....

[@gregp103]

That is NOT the core takeaway. That is the ancillary takeaway. bringing* us joy. Or: you brought us joy.

[@feralferrari2516]

lyco46 - don’t mistake Eddie’s hard work & inventiveness as God given . Just as Mozart (1) claimed to be his day’s most studied musician & (2) cried when late in his short life he encountered Bach, Eddie built guitars & even registered an affixed board patent to facilitate his innovative technique; God didn’t hand off what took great toil, experimentation & progressive insight.

[@joeshmoe7967]

I made a comment a few days ago, Eddie to me was known for 2 things. Guitar God, and that ever present smile. It is impossible to watch Eddie with that grin and not feel the lift it brings. Eddie is gone but those images are here for ever.

[@johnIZaUWL]

More a smirk than a smile but if I PLAYED LIKE THAT... I’d SMIRK TOO ❤️😎🤘 Rest in power Eddie 🙃

[@johnt.campbell316]

Can you imagine one of our "modern" guitar "gods" getting an awesome showcase like this on ANY show? No! This type of talent and skill is not appreciated like it used to be.

[@frankie.d1127]

Exactly

[@beachbum4166]

Music isn't as important as it used to be.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Van Halen got a show case in 2015 on Kimmel... The is nobody better than Eddie, he is the only Guitar God.

[@iyrv2271]

Have you forgotten about Malmsteen? Rhoads? Vai? Eddie isn't the only god...

[@Zooropa_Station]

^ and The Edge. But you won't find me calling him a guitar god (as a fan - see my username/pic). Really innovative as a musician though, so it's not unwarranted. And then the likes of Morello, Friedman, Bellamy, Bettencourt, etc... never got that "even Grandma knows" level of acclaim. But I think including Billie Joe and Cobain is cheating. And then there are people like Thomas Erak that are criminally obscure for how genius they are.

[@paulkwauk3285]

You can see all of them really having a good time here. Man, I wish I lived way back then. It must have been a fun time to listen to them live.

[@ugaais]

I was born in 1970 I was obviously 14 in 1984 the 70’s thru the early 90’s was a hell of a time, the vibe was so different than today..

[@richardsmith7322]

As a guitar player I can say these are the best experiences you’ll have (jamming) but watching this is just the best

[@victoriablakeman9463]

My number one guitarist the most amazing, talented musician, his guitar music made me feel elated r.i.p Eddie ❤️

[@PaulJonathanBrett]

These cats are so tight Eddie can’t believe it.

[@cbrasure925]

I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around it. R.I.P. to a master, a legend, a virtuoso: Eddie Van Halen

[@birghtwing]

1984 was my first VH album, still listen to it today. Incredible music. Thank you Eddie and peaceful journey.

[@duncangagnon8770]

What a beautiful sight to see Eddie Van Halen jamming away. Even without the vocals the core of song it's just wonderful. Eddie Van Halen was the musical genius that the world needed, his influence to future musicians will be influential. I want to say thank you to Eddie Van Halen for dedicating his life to his craft an entertaining the world with his music. May he rest in peace.

[@lewissimpson4009]

After 2.24 the groove is nothing less than outstanding. Makes me sad how this is no longer in the music mainstream.

[@soofitnsexy]

yes this was actually really good jam!!

[@DoubtingThomas333]

Angus Young was making grooves like this long before EVH.

[@soofitnsexy]

@@DoubtingThomas333 no. and I love Angus...they are actually the same age...so no

[@DoubtingThomas333]

@@soofitnsexy 1975 (possibly earlier) first AC/DC album vs 1978 for VH.

[@soofitnsexy]

@@DoubtingThomas333 eddie was playing his first albulm 5 years before recorded sooooo

[@amrakarmaMisophoniac]

Paul ripping the organs as the vocals...EPIC! R.I.P. Eddie, we love you!

[@nathanfoster8449]

that organ is awesome!!!!!!

[@bfly4747]

0:55 Eddie contemplates replacing dlr with a Hammond B3.

[@johnhutchison9782]

At least the B3 did ALL the lyrics.....

[@knowmusicman157]

Good choice

[@s.w.3604]

😆 and hitting the lounge circuit.

[@destianpatrianagara1119]

That's so him lol

[@abbieharris2425]

Festus Haggin He’s a wanker.

[@clevetrees]

Pure joy, pure magic. All played with a smile.

[@deletebilderberg]

Artie Fufkin killing it on the keys.

[@jasonrackawack4619]

Now I know what Deep Purple would have sounded like if Eddie Van Halen replaced Richie Blackmore......Cool!

[@cordellsenior9935]

Damn, I'm old. How does this keep happening? Musical icon after icon of my lifetime passing away. There he is right there in the flower of youth. RIP.

[@robertchandler5055]

OH I DON'T KNOW... SMOKING WAY TOO MUCH!

[@Vichedges]

Eddie is gone most likely because he smoked. And it's not like he didn't know how bad cigarettes were for him. The fact that he publicly blamed it on a guitar pick instead of his years of chain smoking was pretty ridiculous IMO. If had quit smoking he'd probably still be alive.

[@R_Thomp]

He put soul into all these players on that jam, they were psyched! 2022 🤘VH♥️

[@jdj946]

Now that’s a class act. At the end of that jam session Eddie waves to the band. The guy was simply amazing. I spent over 40 years listening to him. It’s hard to imagine that he’s gone. A huge part of my life has now gone. He graciously waves to the band he was just jammin with as he is a nothing and a nobody. A true class act. Eddie, I miss you!!!

[@mackydog99]

That I think was my favorite part. So gracious.

[@ignacius8466]

We still have his music. A wonderful legacy for all to enjoy.

[@Jorn41]

Class act???? That is probably the absolutely worst version of Panama, I have ever heard!! A testament to the crappy music on Letterman!

[@marcofdelos]

First time ive heard this song and its friggen fantastic! Each band member is killin it! What an awesome tune!

[@AJM-timecop]

He just makes it look so easy. Amazing. RIP EVH

[@jeffreybosiljevac3408]

I love how Eddie seems to be getting a kick out of Paul Schafer playing the lyrics to the song on his keyboard!!!

[@michaelcorrigan6577]

Dude imagine being that letterman band. They were like WTF. We've never got to rock like this before! You can tell how much fun they're having. That is truly a once in a lifetime kinda thing. Lucky bastards!

[@218maryland]

You can also tell how strong of a band they were. Kind of an easy thing to overlook being that they were the "letterman band", but their abilities were very apparent in this performance.

[@raywilkinson3129]

Look up Puscifer on letterman. Schafer gets a sweet solo in at the end haha it is cool to see.

[@SLURM187]

You know they had blast jamming with Eddie.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

The rest of these guys were having a great time here playing with EVH

[@BrokenStrings231]

I wish I was born earlier so I could witness his greatness. You've changed the game forever Eddie. Rest in power!

[@mikemchugh3073]

Seeing so many clips of Eddie and the band now that remind us all of his immense talent. His passing is another tragic event in the year 2020, but watching him again in action is a comfort indeed. Look up everyone and throw Eddie his big smile back at him and treasure his legacy.

[@stevephla]

So relaxed. So cool. So happy. Eddie's vibe was infectious. His guitar sound, his own. RIP great one.

[@seanskelton866]

That was a fun TV moment. I used to watch David Letterman when he had this show and I was and am a Van Halen fan. I probably saw this when it first happened. Regardless, fun to see now. Eddie was one of a kind. Paul Shaffer and the band were pretty awsome too.

[@Ski-bd1rq]

People have the favorites. Me hands down Eddie Van Halen is the all time greatest guitar player that ever lived.

[@soonerlegendspodcast]

Eddie Van Halen the most humblest guitarist on the planet. As Valerie posted on her tweet he always had that impish grin. The man just loved to play and it showed

[@alukuhito]

"most humble" or just "humblest"

[@dannielamyx666]

It is down right easy to say, that there will NEVER be anyone who will influence guitar playing as much as this man has.and for Decades if not Centuries to come.Rock On.

[@shavingdave1]

This one hurts!! R.I.P. Eddie!!

[@bilbobaggins4710]

It's hard bro....life fucking sucks ...let's hope it gets better on the other side

[@fensterputzernuernbergerlangen]

One of the greatest .. Music pioneer... way ahead of his time .. original and great sounding songs ..

[@bf2206]

“Come back anytime” this is real music

[@danielhorne640]

In my life, I’ve never smiled as genuinely as Eddie holing his guitar. Part of me has died...but the part of me that lives knows his music will be played at every moment in perpetuity. Thank you Eddie’s mom: you gave us a gift for eternity.

[@CatT1987]

When he plays he just looks so humble just like a guy having a good time with no ostentatious overdone rock moves. He's just Eddie and he was one of the best!

[@kodiakfamily8032]

Good grief, how much I love EVH. I am forever grateful for VH - all of it. He truly is the whole package - technique, rhythm, timing, joy and so melodic. RIP.

[@Patriot-up2td]

That’s one of the coolest jams I’ve ever seen Eddie do!

[@MJ-tg6wb]

Guitarists adore him but as a synth guy... he was one of my biggest inspirations too! Love ya Eddie!

[@ChucksterOLove]

WE LOST ONE OF THE GREATS TODAY. RIP EDDIE!! 😭

[@spartanx5806]

damn i love eddie van halen! i was 14 back in 1984..one of the best years of my life! grew up on this guys music...love you eddie and miss you ...r.i.p my friend......

[@edwaters6016]

It's hilarious how EVH plays this whole song without looking at his strings

[@curtismoff]

At that time he had logged insane hours playing that guitar. He had God Given Talent also. I've been playing 25 years and still suck compared to the greats. I can play most stuff without looking too so that's really not a big deal.

[@SpaceCattttt]

No one who's really good looks at you...

[@erichobbs4042]

It's almost like he wrote the song and played it hundreds of times before.

[@skunkproductionsMLA]

Eric Johnson is amateur therefore.

[@hillbillybeerdranker6678]

I laughed my ass off too

[@digidrum2003]

I was in high school when this song came out.....man what a time it was....Panama was jamming on the airwaves , no cell phones just our music and imaginations!!!!

[@themedialies6613]

Eddie always had that " i just smoked a big fatty" grin on his face.

[@pauljordan4452]

Precisely why he died. R.I.P. Tongue cancer, as we know.

[@themedialies6613]

@@pauljordan4452 I wasn't aware that marijuana causes tongue cancer.

[@Joe-to8og]

@@pauljordan4452 which spread to throat and then lungs.

[@bandy103]

@@themedialies6613 its the tabacco

[@themedialies6613]

@@bandy103 Thats what I thought. I was just being sarcastic with the guy. Thought that I read , Eddie blamed a metal guitar pick that he used to stick in his mouth?

[@Jeff-h4j]

Never seen this. Thanks. EVH always had a smile when he played. Where have all the good times gone?

[@EBUNNY2012]

I loved how Eddie smiled when he played. Jimmy Page was the same. They had a joy that they just wanted to share with anyone else.

[@bgierat]

One of a kind. Heaven just got a new lead guitar player......RIP. Thanks for your gifts that you shared!

[@TheQuadruped]

2000% upgrade for the Letterman Band. So cool to see that without the vocals.

[@bobabooey285]

Death is what makes life so precious, live it up for Eddie

[@fever_spike]

Rest up, legend...can’t believe you’re really gone.

[@kclark0395]

Awesome, and Eddie makes it look so easy which is surely is not! Massive talent indeed.

[@rankalot]

Paul Shaffer absolutely killed it here, I don’t know how much notice they had that Roth wouldn’t be there but it couldn’t have been much, I feel like Paul riffed that whole thing and nailed it.

[@matthewronsson]

Paul of a goofy, nerdy acting dude but was and is a no-joke consummate musician in his own right, as were the other members of the studio band.

[@gdeangelkick]

Yeah, look at that score laid out on the organ. That was probably all transcribed by him figuring out what to fill in for the vocals. It's not like he could just go online and download the sheet arranged for console organ.

[@olympus__]

RIP Eddie. You will never be forgotten

[@matthewguevara2749]

Dang, I just started listening to Van Halen this year. They are one of the best bands of all time...RIP Eddie 🙏🏽

[@HellhammerSS]

Eddie Van Halen on lead, Paul Schaffer on keyboard, Bob Segar on bass, Huey Lewis on rythym, and Andre 3000 on drums

[@howardthurston8247]

I laughed outloud!!!!

[@danielecatalucci2624]

Steve jordan, i think :)

[@bernardboka4277]

Such a great time to be alive and young back then. Music was important to us and pervasive

[@captainbuzzkill4658]

I like Paul Schafer throwing in a little of his own style in the mix.

[@davebartholome2924]

Yeah, I don’t get why there’s all the hate for Paul. Sure, he’s a weird little guy, but the dude can play. All the organ needed here was more volume. (I defy anyone to come up with a better way to try to do DLR’s vocal part on a keyboard!)

[@dankowalski6925]

I agree. A great talent Paul is