FUNKY BASS!! VAN HALEN "Push Comes to Shove" (2015 Remaster) | REACTION

[@MugnifyRTS]

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[@warrenhammonds1093]

Thank you so much for reacting to my all-time favorite (Diamond Dave era only) band. Please please please check out "Woman in Love" off VHII. Many of us rabid Diamond Dave era fanatics think this song is the best power rock ballad ever written. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJK0lpx9ZbB0sLc On this song you can DEFINITELY tell where Diamond Dave (singer) got a lot of influence from. See if you can guess. I let my mom hear it years ago and she said it sounds like it came from the 60's Motown era. See what you think. It's hard to date this band because their music still sounds fresh today.

[@pokohalen2]

One of Van Halen's greatest guitar solo's ever!

[@raymo6795]

...what is his worst solo?

[@ClifHaley]

Yep.

[@LrdsWrk]

@@raymo6795no worst only different levels of 🤯

[@raymo6795]

@@LrdsWrk …not a bad song on 6 albums… except “Jump”, even that has a great solo

[@tdz69]

Damn right man. And listen to how clean his brown sound was at times. Theres no hiding when the tone is that crisp. EVH was just incredible.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

This entire album is rock n roll perfection in so many ways at so many levels.

[@greggorywilson2765]

Underrated EVH guitar solo on this one. The solo is really really good....

[@vellaropedart9190]

My favorite EVH solo!

[@donbabcock6021]

“Is there anything left in that bottle?” God how I miss real rock lyrics!

[@Skorpio420]

"Push Comes to Shove" is simply the calm before the storm of the album's closer.

[@Jimbo-r4k]

Thanks for respecting great iconic rock legends

[@hkydave1964]

This album was when Van Halen was in their most turmoil within the group, especially with guitarist Eddie Van Halen and the singer David Lee Roth. It was getting so bad that Eddie almost left his own group. You can hear the anger in Ed’s riffs, playing with extra vigor and anger. But it is their quintessential album, with tone, guitar, lyrics, the drastic differences in each song, some jazz, some funk, some hardcore rock. All that turmoil turns this album into a classic with so many emotions going on within the group

[@Skorpio420]

Best way to describe this album!

[@ianjones2731]

Probably Van Halen's most chilled song they really caught a vibe on this classic. Dave grew up on jazz, funk and soul music almost exclusively which shines through in this classic. I also love how Eddie set such a melodic dirty slow groove then gives a solo that has so much direct in your face intensity, the perfect contrast to the verse that just works so well.

[@kristinnorgaard6238]

"David Lee Roth is a lyrical genius" - Ted Templeman (producer) When you review the last song(s) on Fair Warning... Sunday Afternoon in the Park is really the intro to One Foot Out the Door. You should review them together 👊😎

[@dennislachowski8108]

Dave has said that he’s more of a soul growler than a rock singer

[@nomo9344]

A good example of their versatility. Always loved this song.

[@warrenhammonds1093]

Yes. YES!! I've always said that they are the most versatile band ever. This song plus Could This Be Magic and Big Bad Bill, they are just showing off how versatile there were back then.

[@zombiereagan4813]

A hidden gem.

[@jimmyboy131]

The van Halen bros were raised by a professional jazz musician, then learned classical piano from when they were kids, long before they knew what rock was. And Dave was brought up listening to swing and bluesy stuff. So the band have stronger musical roots than many of the typical garage bands that made it big.

[@davidfrost582]

This show the versatility of the band. Fast, slower, funk, all grooves tho. And all spectacular !!! Great reaction.

[@soundbreak7]

100 percent

[@BeatniksVids]

That double tone scream is trademark Dave.

[@ronstewart6362]

I think I speak for most of the VH community when I say Any Van Halen ( diamond Dave) albums are bangers from start to finish. VH 1&2 Bangers. Women and children first and fair warning Bangers. Diver down and 1984 start to finish BANGERS. WELCOME my friend. Enjoy the ride🎸

[@vellaropedart9190]

My favorite EVH guitar solo! Like I said,you won't find a single bad or weak track here. I'd dare you to even try! This album is hard rock perfection. I'm glad to see you exploring the entire album. It's definitely an experience.

[@MRCATL3]

Van Halen was never a hair metal band. Every record in the late 70's and early 80s is unique and magical

[@chrisgarcia9629]

Dave is a soul growler for sure! He is well read and has cross trained well in life in order to write lyrics like this. Wicked smart too! Mugs, Great reaction too! Thank you, Sir!

[@ronstewart6362]

I was 10 when this album came out. I have 2 older brothers that were both VH freaks ( thank God). I play bass and my bro played guitar. I always new how great Ed was because my brother could play Anything..... But Edward. Long live the Mighty Van Halen.

[@davelindsey6890]

Yeah, you're hearing Eddie's fingers slide across the strings. I don't think it's intentional but I like that they didn't try to clean it up, gives it that raw sound.

[@mr198221]

I played this album so much, that summer of '81!

[@mikes51501]

My favorite solo he ever recorded. Bass ain’t slouching either

[@joebloww8501]

Love that you loving the old Van Halen..soundtrack of my fn life🤘

[@andrewburke2373]

Van Halen’s best tunes are the obscure ones like this. They get labeled as a heavy pop band because a lot of their hit songs have that vibe but their deeper tracks are gold..

[@dslow5150]

Great video. Dave's voice on "Take your whiskey home" is peak performance. That's on the album titled Women and Children First. Their first 6 albums are in this order: Van Halen Van Halen II Women and Children First Fair Warning Diver Down 1984 I can wait to see your reaction to all of that.

[@donbabcock6021]

I love Take your whiskey home, badass tune!

[@FredPena-rd5cf]

The bass on this record bumped hard all record long. So now you gotta do So This Is Love.

[@gregmarshall487]

Greatest hard rock album...EVER!

[@greyhawk-111]

My favorite solo of them all.

[@chrisgarcia9629]

Mugs, you can blame David Lee Roth’s mom for those poetic lyrics he writes so well. When was a young kid he had to wear leg braces and he could not walk. He spent many hours laid out and his mom would drop stacks of books, comics, and magazines so that Dave could learn how to read and really comprehend. 😎👍👍

[@erickent3557]

One of my favorite Van Halen tracks from such a cool album. I live that 40 days and 40 nights line, really paints a cold picture

[@davemanning2719]

Bro, so cool that you brought up Beat it. Michael came to Eddie and asked him to write something, and he did. He is the one playing the riff on that song.

[@gregceltorius4962]

This is Eddie’s greatest guitar solo ever recorded, period. Touches many moods and uses multiple techniques and modes. Sonically a very warm album. I think we all miss Ed a little more each and every day. 😢 I am very impressed and enthusiastic with your take on VH tunes as of late bruh. You really do get it! I am doing the same with hip hop and rap from the early 90’s…quite the difference with the overproduced barf being put out these days! Peace Mugnify!!! Doing good man!

[@gregorycampbell3110]

"So this is love" up next 👍 I can tell you I burned thru their catalog on cassette multiple times before CDs. See we used to have to buy cassettes back in ancient times for our walkmans . 😂

[@flappospammo]

Incredible Solo

[@ClifHaley]

On behalf of all VH fans...we're happy to have you on board, man! Thanks for the vids!

[@IanR1ggs]

a really underated van halen song for sure

[@markmcd731]

Thanks for going all the way though this album. My favorite VH album, and I am a diehard fan. Easily the best with Roth as a singer.

[@johntheisen6791]

I was a Sophomore in high school when this album came out. And it has been on my playlist ever since. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@DanAbrigg1964]

Fabulous song. Always loved this tune. Such a great vibe. Killer guitar solo and riffs throughout. Drums bass guitar vocals stellar. Old school VH rules!

[@dalejohnson2047]

Eddie had such a diverse musical background that he learned from and explored I believe he touched on multiple genres throughout his career

[@BionicBrady]

Bro, the best is to come Sunday afternoon in the park in one foot out. Is a dark dark banger

[@TDBridge]

Great song and reaction. Can't wait for your one foot out the door reaction!

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

And “hear about it later”

[@ArminSolo]

Probably my favorite rhythm guitar work by Eddie.

[@97warlock]

I take it as: The song opens at the end of their relationship & as the song goes on its pertaining to new chics he meets. ...The guitar intro was him having high gain & hi volume, OR being close to the amp while sliding to the note & rolling his guitar volume up to control the feedback.

[@robertmarcotte276]

Mr Michael Anthony was awesome on this hole album. Got some swagger .

[@wesw6840]

DEFINITELY VIB MAN ...THAY DOING THERE THANG...🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 Thanks man 🙏

[@erickent3557]

Revisiting your reaction, that bass crescendo at 6:46 is just fckin' blammo! God I love that blast.

[@ronsissons8994]

I like these reactions. They are nostalgic for me. As a kid in the 70's and 80's, sitting alone in a room with headphones on, album sleeve in hand, listening to all the different musical layers and reading along with the lyrics. It was a great way to enjoy these albums as a whole and not like the current environment of downloading a single song like the kids do these days. You actually are engrossed on what they did to put these albums together and appreciate it.

[@michaelfitch8835]

Honestly, you are the first reaction video that has picked up on Dave”s R&B influence and wordsmith ability. That is the magic and tension of original VH, the blues based Rock of EVH and Dave’s much different influences = originality. I always thought that in some situations, Dave was almost rapping.

[@wilfredfreytes9384]

That's one of the difference between David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar, Hagar as a lyricist suck..but Dave is that...a poet

[@ianjones2731]

True but Dave was a true poet who knew how to paint a picture with lyrics. Sammy, to be fair, had some great moments with lyrics here and there but yeah I hear ya 👍

[@flipper_1969]

Excellent commentary on the songs from my favorite band of all time. They didn't have a run like the Rolling Stones, but Van Halen made music off and on for a few decades. Obviously the first decade was filled with hits and the rest was filler in a way, but that's usually the case with bands...if they can even make it that far. It helped that Edward Van Halen was the most gifted and innovative guitarist that I've ever seen. He is irreplaceable. At least we have the recordings.

[@dizonmedia-123]

You reaction video on Van Halen is incredible you hear what I have heard since 1978 !! I really like your input on my favorite band I’m definitely a fan of your channel

[@grandmarshal7539]

Great reaction....great Van Halen tune

[@LrdsWrk]

I believe Dave termed this “Cosmic Latin Reggae”

[@robroooal4930]

The lyrics to me are DLR telling the band whats up and how hes feeling about the bands direction vs his own. "she" being the band.

[@JacksonCamblin]

one of the most under-rated songs by van halen

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Another great reaction, Mugs! Just don't get too cozy after that smooth one by the boys. The fire gets turned right back up on this next one!! Can't wait!

[@todvball]

Beautiful slow funk, reggae... nearly alternative. Why this song didn't grow in popularity is beyond me . Yes great vibe. I wish @andyandalex would react to this one!! A+ . Nearly S .

[@richdixon]

Bro it feels so good seeing someone hear your favorite album for the first time. So much love for the channel. Pretty funky for some white boys huh?

[@HadesMiscreant]

The more upbeat faster tempo Van Halen always gets me going, this is ok. Love your reaction channel.

[@vh1984ful]

These guys were the total package, they could play it all.

[@joemelnick3497]

You nailed it with your analysis bro 😎♠️👍

[@big106razor]

I know you're not done, but you have done no wrong in reacting to this!

[@robertcook792]

This is definitely a confusing song lyrically. Dave can sometimes get on a level that’s so deep and intertwined in that maze of circuits in his brain it’s really hard to digest. This is their most unique song imo that they ever wrote. It’s what set them apart from every other rock n roll band. No one ever put out music like this. Here’s a good question for you: what category do you put Van Halen in after listening to this album? Example: hard rock, metal, glam rock, classic rock I’ve never really been bc able to put them in a category because of songs like this. They are so versatile and able to pull off what most bands would be terrified to attempt. They do it cause it’s who they are. It’s all a part of the magic in their music. Starting with the first album they started expressing a story, their story, a musical journey. A musical jamboree!

[@jeffreymeyer4848]

I love the murky, funky vibe of this song so much! It's great to see you appreciate it for its creativity. Great reaction.

[@shanemcbride5534]

Yes sir. This is creative masterful composition and arrangement of rythm, melody and lyrical poetry here my man. I’m so happy you agree. Love your reactions bro.

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

It’s the disco period. The Stones had “Miss You”, Floyd had “Brick In The Wall”, Kiss did “I Was Made For Loving You” etc . This is Van Halen’s disco song in my opinion. And they crushed it, as usual!

[@Confare]

The guitar solo in this song is not as fast or long as most of Eddie’s solos but a lot of guitarist’s say this is a very difficult solo to play. Something about impossible finger placements from what I heard. Great song

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

EXTREMELY difficult solo to play, even more so than his others. Eddie’s solos always demand chops, timing, etc, but this one jumps all over the neck, even in the middle of a phrase. Of course Eddie makes it feel almost effortless, funky, slinky, and sexy. And THAT’S the part which befuddles us mortal guitarists; the ease at which he accomplished these feats of virtuosity. There’s no other word to describe it but “genius”

[@Confare]

@@stringtheoryguitars4952 Good to hear from a guitarist as I certainly am not one. I just read that multiple very well know guitarists mention the difficulty in playing this solo. RIP to King Edward

[@johnconk1]

Mugnify knows.

[@Robcadams1974]

I might piss some VH fans off, but you need to react to "Take A Bow" by Mammoth WVH. That's Eddie Van Halen's son band where he plays all the instruments and sings. In that song he plays his dad's famous guitar in the solo, and it gives me chills. Its like I imagined if Eddie was alive and played that solo himself in the song.

[@centerlaneband-columbiasc6285]

Yes, he could hear his fingers sliding across the strings but he’s also using volume swells with his volume knob on his guitar so I can turn the volume up full blast guitar is real heavy, but then he’s turning back the volume and kind of messing with that

[@odinquincannon4237]

Not Screaming Jay Hawkins, Dave’s hero was James Brown (most of all, anyway) You watch a lot of live video from early VH days you can see the Nicholas Bros and Cab Calloway influences, all with a Jim Dandy look, lol Fair Warning is the first album I’d grab if I was gonna be stuck on an island and cooldowns only bring ten records

[@raymo6795]

I once read that this was a dark time for EVH. This was before he met his wife to be, Valerie Bertinelli, and fame and fortune was not what he thought it would be, and the constant pressure being put on the band by the label, and the music was a bit darker....it is likely substances contributed

[@mattblatchley2061]

in the midst of all this Van Halen you should react to Beat It just to check the solo...

[@reset-xs9ql]

there is a rumor that Dave wanted to write a reggae song with Eddie. This is what they came up with. it is terrific. there is a key change that accentuates the lyric/mood change after guitar solo (which is stellar) going towards the fade out. So, Dave evidently had experienced f'ing up a relationship then by the end is back to being "ahead of the game, I'm just a push over".. ever optimistic. moving on.

[@garyeason2984]

Appreciate you my brother..

[@NotBenCoultry]

I didn't even remember this one, and I own the freakin CD lol - great solo in there

[@comcoff1728]

A little blues, jazz, funk and dare I say disco?

[@joebarrera9741]

The GUITAR is Isane on this one

[@georgenelsen5834]

Eddie&Alex parents were musicians allot of there music comes from there

[@RicoMusap-te3om]

A little blues a little ragae

[@BionicBrady]

This song has a lot of reggae sound to it

[@larrycampanella2080]

I grew up wanting to be Eddie. Long live King Edward!

[@Rolow6969]

You should check out the song that they do called MEAN STREET or you can do UNCHAINED cause both of them are 🔥 fire and they have another one called I'M YOUR ICE CREAM MAN that you might like. I enjoy watching you react to the videos. Keep up the great work!!!

[@MugnifyRTS]

I already did, check the pinned comment!

[@Krust_Acean]

This songs that Eddie was a great rhythm guitar as well.

[@berinmind]

Shout out to moist strings

[@christopherglock7239]

But Dave was Justtt A Jigalo That song explains him pretty much. The video is hilarious. Just a Jigalo

[@connorburtontraining1297]

When are you releasing So this is love?

[@stevenculver6416]

You have an amazing ear

[@AlexMaday]

That is sliding using volume swells

[@e.l.norton]

Don't try to figure Dave's lyrics out. 😂 Just hear what you hear.

[@orangats]

I hope you react to women and children first that’s a lot of jazz influence and his dad was a clarinet player, Eddie’s dad and Alex’s

[@scottdolby]

Album gets 12 out of 10. But, I am one of those “David Lee Roth singing or is it REALLY Van Halen?” I’ll take a bunch of fallout on the comments. It is a personal taste thing. You can tell me I am incorrect. I’ll say OK and still only listen to DLR-VH I *think” DLR was a massive 60s Motown fan. Eddie and Alex van Halen parent was a professional musician for classical. But I don’t know if Eddie can ever read music - he just makes a guitar sing.

[@dotconnector76]

react to: Two Tone Sessions - Richie Kotzen "Remember"

[@akven0m]

For me, personally, this is the last great album that they ever did. After that, their style shifted more towards the "Pop" end of the spectrum. Almost as if they were targeting a female audience. It was around that time that I began to gravitate towards bands like Alice in Chains, and Tool. And, I was never a Sammy Hagar fan, who took over vocals after David Lee Roth (vocals on this song) parted ways with the band. But this song was one of my favorites. I'm 60 years old and I've been with VH since the beginning. Maybe I'm just a little bit bias. I've always had an ear for a darker sound in music.

[@jeffclark6988]

Lets make it 5150 likes!

[@Darin-j3w]

Too bad they never performed this track in concert. Too slow?!

[@JohnGunn-o6l]

Gary Richraft flying turkey trot live REO Speed wagon guitar solo better shread than Van Halen be the first