Guitarist INTERRUPTED Singer & Wife During SEX to Write Song…Became an 80s SMASH!-Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is the best album cover of the 80s?

[@surlechapeau]

The Police - Ghost In The Machine

[@SPak-rt2gb]

Molly Hatchet - Flirting with Disaster Rainbow - Straight Between The Eyes

[@ProfessorofRock]

Love that cover!@@surlechapeau

[@ProfessorofRock]

Good ones!@@SPak-rt2gb

[@karmab4391]

The 80's metalhead in me says Holy Diver - Ronnie James Dio but kind of hard not to love Springsteen's cute behind and Prince on that purple motorcycle.

[@Whisper_292]

Michael Anthony provides the perfect harmonies, both for DLR and Sammy Hagar. In my opinion, he's largely responsible for their distinct vocal sound. One doesn't normally think of them for their vocals, but nobody else sounds like them.

[@ProfessorofRock]

SO underrated!

[@nhronin]

Didn’t they use pre-recorded tracks of Michael Anthony when they toured with WVH on bass?

[@ronh.798]

He's responsible for their distinct vocal sound...you mean straining and off key.

[@johnb5482]

Like REM's Mike Mills, Michael Anthony was Van Halen's secret weapon.

[@floydcooley1]

I saw the Sam and Dave tour. Talk about a stark contrast when both would sing VH songs and Michael was playing with Sammy then. That's when I REALLY appreciated his background vocals. Dave's set was just flat in comparison. Yes, Michael is underrated.

[@zitherzon2121]

Saw Eddie and Wolfgang in Chicago on the reunion tour. David Lee said something about Wolf's weight and Wolf jumped from a higher level and landed to hit the first bass notes from "Running With the Devil." His Dad smiles and jumped right in. It was a great intro.

[@jllucci]

When Eddie plays, you can hear the joy comes through the intonation of his instrument.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

His passion for music comes through in his playing.

[@bradparker9664]

Most of a guitarist's sound, and people sound differently, like how Eric Clapton doesn't sound like BB King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan doesn't sound like George Harrison...comes down to their hands. Even with all the effects pedals and amp extras that we have to choose from, just that left hand on fretboard is a huge part of the sound, and if you have someone who doesn't use a pick, it's even more noticable. That's why no matter what guitar he was on, or what his rig was, Eddie always sounded like Eddie.

[@bertram_oredrock]

Sammy and Eddie were the best of friends and made great music together. Classic Rock play their gems daily. Rest in Peace Eddie!

[@kennethmelnychuk9737]

They were such best friends that Eddie kicked Sammy out of the band.

[@1twistedcpl6575]

DLR and Gary Cherone as well. M Anthony left under duress too lol

[@aprilmorris4588]

I was a newlywed when OU812 came out and I was in love with the entire album immediately. My husband was a few years older, so I kind of expected some complaining about DLR not being part of the band, but was pleasantly surprised that he loved it as much as I did. The DLR years were great - no argument - yet, I much preferred it when Sammy and Eddie were playing together. It seemed to bring all 4 of them up to another level of Rock.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The bond between them was palpable!

[@davidsellers3639]

He added another element

[@richardbarcelo7267]

Van Hagar was rock for soccer moms with minivans

[@slydale]

Im so sick of the Sammy-DLR comparison, they were both great in their own ways.

[@fivestring65ify]

Great story. Eddie was one of a kind. He's one of those people you wish you could meet.

[@ProfessorofRock]

No question!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I certainly wish I had a few nights out with him. R.I.P. Ed. 😢

[@e.l.norton]

I met him a few times. He was the most regular guy. Just a nice, normal guy who happened to be the greatest rock guitarist of all time.

[@1twistedcpl6575]

I did as well. Late summer 82. We took a leak out back next to a dumpster at Gazzarri's! No bs. But I met many other 60s 70s and 80s artists...music and otherwise as well as athletes. I had move there from NC with my bandmates that spring and I landed a job at Henson Recording studios. The being in a big time rock band didnt work out for me but I remained an audio "engineer" until 1997, all be it the last 11 were back home in NC.

[@edbigtruck]

Lightning struck this band twice. I’ve been a fan of Hagar before, during and still.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too.

[@happydog2524]

To be the neighbor living between eddie and Sammy. What stories he must have to Thinking of when musicians passed on and how people were affected by the loss. When Eddie died i was truly sad. Great story behind the song. Thanks professor adam

[@petepadilla737]

Still the greatest rock n roll band ever to grace the air waves, am forever grateful.

[@sunrisings292]

I enjoyed both 'versions' of Van Halen. Both were the product of Eddie's genius. Some people forget that... I love his WHOLE catalog.

[@darlawrence9295]

It's called Van Halen. The Van Halen brothers had a very distinct sound. Alex's drums and Eddie's guitar were next level. Regardless of who was singing it was always VH.

[@williambenner701]

Extremely good point! Van Halen Part 1 and Van Halen Part 2!🎸

[@KokoTheGorilla69]

@@darlawrence9295it’s just that the stuff with Dave was 10X better

[@obiobiwan9268]

Van Halen: 2 sides of a perfect coin. DLR started as driver and Sammy took them home. And there really can't be a "This one was better" because they were differently the same.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Same here.

[@cojaxart8986]

Kinda of a tear jerker, Adam! When Sammy joined VH, it was a turn in the right direction for sure. At first, I was pissed off that DLR left. That vocal sound was so cool. But Sammy’s vocals grew on me and the band really matured into a really dynamic sounding band. Thanks Adam for a great Vid once again. Love your stuff!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Well, you know what they say about songwriting and inspiration: gotta strike while the iron is hot. Haha. Van Halen's writing processes truly were what brought them to a legendary status!

[@ProfessorofRock]

That's right!

[@illegal_space_alien]

I wonder if the Thank You song gets released, if Eddie will be given a writing credit? Talk about ghost writing!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Take advantage of the competition and make good music !

[@squewezance]

Even as a young child, I remember not being interested in VH after DLR left the band until I heard Finish What Ya Started. I loved the vocal harmonies that I went back and listened to 5150, and the result is that I am still in love with Van Halen.

[@josephbishop3590]

Two of the most impactful artists of the Era joining forces?! Loved Sammy all the way back to his Montrose days and EVH as one of the most influential Guitarists Of All Time coming together was a perfect storm. The quality, diversity and collaboration speak for themselves. Hands down, some of the best ROCK during their all-to-brief run! BTW...LOVE HUMANS BEING!!

[@terryrice3177]

Humans Being is also one of my fave VH tunes. Great video...

[@josephblack8236]

I remember one of my older cousins made the comment of how Sammys voice was like a extra instrument added to the band when he joined. I love both versions, but Sammy was my favorite!!

[@LJ2000Phen1]

Professor of rock , thank you for sharing this story of Van Halen. Van Halen are my favorite group of all time and I really enjoy both catalogs of DLR and the red rocker. PS : I agree this is an underrated song

[@morganmedrano920]

When you said the events that brought the song into existence, I knew what song it had to be... and for almost 2 minutes and 30 seconds I waited... I love how you do your intros. Oh, and I was right. Still one of my favorite songs.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Great guess!

[@paulletchworth2036]

Always the best content , Professor of Rock is the best, keep Rock and Roll alive 👍👍👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

THanks!

[@borisblvd5354]

My favorite Sammy-Van Halen song is "Love Walks In". Sammy's brave acknowledgement of UFO contact.Written as a double entendre.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Great song. SO inspirational!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Love that one.

[@rosemaryorlando3110]

That was my wedding song for our first dance.

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

They were great together!! One of my favorite songs ever!!

[@devonbrooks246]

This is the Van Halen I loved and grew up with. And 5150 was my favorite Van Hagar album until I started to listen to OU812 again. Every song mentioned is a gem but the one I really love was Cabo Wabo. What a great run from 86-95. This was the greatest band at that time. And they are one of the greatest American bands of all time!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love Cabo Wabo.

[@kelf114]

Great song!

[@TheFunkybert]

Great song breakdown! I had always wanted to hear Van Halen do more rockin’ acoustic work, Eddie’s licks were so unique the acoustic sounds were a gem to listen to.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Rock on!

[@BrianMiller-XavierMan66]

I have 2 Van Halen albums. I have 1984 on cassette and the very first VH album on vinyl. Both great albums. Well done prof.

[@dougmcconkey5126]

I love love love the professor of Rock!!!.. I look forward to seeing more videos and I get to learn more about my favorite bands and especially the songs thanks to you

[@jefff2223]

Finish What Ya Started is my second favorite song in the entire VH catalog. That opening riff gives me chills every time I hear it.

[@danf2]

I learned so much from these videos. What a cool friend, the Professor of Rock, would be to hang out with.

[@clifftrue6187]

Ah man, this is a great album. I remember driving around in my car that cost about a quarter of what I paid for my stereo. Me and my friends cruising listening to this so loud our ear would feel like we were at a Van Halen concert.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Haha, that’s awesome!

[@dwightdawson3578]

Sammy is so good that he was able to collaborate on a song with the afterlife? Best episode EVER thank you Professor!

[@Billy-bd2oe]

I miss Van Halen, they were always there from the time I was a kid until I was a grown middle aged man... now they are gone, but the music lives on as they say. RIP Eddie.

[@michaelpalermo354]

“Now they are gone”. That hits hard 😢

[@Billy-bd2oe]

@@michaelpalermo354 sry bro, I agree, but that is life, nothing lasts forever, we just have to live with the amazing memories and the amazing legacy they gave us... but man what a run they had =)

[@johnlocke6410]

Just press play.

[@ponzo1967]

Van Halen= One of the most magical groups to ever happen ✨

[@ProfessorofRock]

NO kidding!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

💯

[@5150-for-music]

I remember listening to my local top 40 radio station. They had this nightly segment called "smash or trash". Play a new song and let callers vote on rather it will be a smash or is totally trash. "Finish What Ya Started" got TOTALLY TRASHED! Callers kept saying "this ain't Van Halen's sound". This country flavored guitar playing. I myself, after hearing the song, kind of did not like it. But after listening to it for a few weeks, I started to appreciate it. The FACT it was so different, kind of endeared me to it. Thank you Professor for talking about this song, band. Keep up the great work.

[@fivestring65ify]

I never really cared for this song, but it's definitely VH.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I like how different it is!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The lesson: It’s good to switch up your music styles. BTW, love the screen name!

[@Avo7bProject]

I remember "Smash or Trash" on my local station being completely thumb's down on Boston's "Amanda". Even the girls were calling it "awful!" But of course it went into heavy rotation. It was a hint to me that these call-ins had no real influence on what a station plays.

[@jeromethiel4323]

I know a lot of Van Halen fans generally hate the Van Hagar era, but i really liked (and still do) the change with a change of the lead singer. I think it brought much needed growth to the band.

[@timg185]

I agree! Took me a while to accept Sammy in VH. One night I was driving and Dreams came on the radio. Wasn’t the first time I had heard it. But it was the first time I really heard it! It was amazing and now I prefer Sammy. That collaboration ended to soon.

[@ez054098]

My best friend was working for a talent agent and he had the job of accompanying Eddie Van Halen on a flight to LA. On the plane, Eddie told my friend what really happened on the Twister teacks. Eddie told Sammy not to reference anything about the tornado, twister, etc. Sammy worked for about an hour and then came back with a draft. Eddie said the song was about “a tornado in the distance”, etc. Sammy totally disregarded everything Eddie told him and just rushed writing the song. He told my friend, “his work ethic was shit…” It now makes sense because it sounds like Sammy didn’t want to work on the Twister soundtrack and wanted that time off.

[@raffyvalky4527]

Dude, another great VH video! This is almost what I was asking for. I'd love to see a video covering ALL of OU812 like this and the 2 1984 videos. Please, professor, make it happen!

[@MyName-pl7zn]

I think everyone was apprehensive when Sammy came after David left but that first album but all the questions to bed in my mind. Van Halen went in directions that would never have been with David and I loved it. Did not know this was the only track Sammy played guitar on, great guitar song too. I got to get that box set! Great story professor, I wish I was the guy that lived between them just to watch the creativity live. RIP Eddie we miss you❤

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree My Name. What was your favorite song by them with both DLR and Sammy?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

One of the few bands that managed to survive with two dynamically different lead singers.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@ProfessorofRock changes all the time but today it's Little Guitars with DLR and Right Now with Sammy

[@richardhaire5001]

One of the best tracks they ever produced!! Thanks for sharing

[@brianvernon249]

That riff after Sammy belts out: WIRED! In AFU/Naturally Wired, is such a unique riff for Eddie. He sounds so different and heavy metal-esque. Source of infection is still my favorite Hagar tune.

[@nighttigercomics7323]

This song was playing in my wife's hospital room as she was getting ready to deliver our first child. One the beat moments of my life.

[@chriscarlson3700]

I was 17 in 1988, and of course I bought OU812. Some buddies and I were playing basketball at open gym, and I had Finish What Ya Started blasting on a boom box. My Boomer dad - also the basketball coach - walked in, heard Sammy screaming “babybabybabybabaaaaaay,” and yelled, “WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?!?” It’s Van Halen, man! LOL! I knew if it made my dad holler in protest, it had to be good.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Ah, the rebellion.

[@johnb5482]

I first heard Sammy Hagar with Montrose back in the 1970s as my older sisters were big Montrose fans. As I have watched your interviews with Sammy I have gained a new respect for him.

[@rjj5119]

i love the ou812 album. i remember it well because it was the time of my first job working with my dad (RIP Dad) doing carpentry work. it was a cassette tape and i would play it on repeat all day at work, to which my father never complained. Van Hagar was my time and i still appreciate it today. great video professor!

[@hendawg77]

When it comes to Finish What Ya Started, I'll always remember having the Live: Right Here Right Now disc on me while on the school bus. I played the part where the crowd was singing for the other kids at the back of the bus and everyone laughing when Sammy busted out, "I need some P*****" the bus driver was pess than thrilled with me

[@georgemathie8123]

Van Halen 1984 and its constant rotation of videos on MTV was my first exposure of Van Halen and i was hooked from the get go and i still love the band and this album almost 4 decades later

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Favorite song?

[@georgemathie8123]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 from 1984 I dig panama from the big hits but for the lesser known songs I really like I'll wait for that almost who baba O'Reilly synth intro and drop dead legs is good to

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@georgemathie8123 The synth hooks on I’ll Wait are amazing.

[@oncebittenaz]

“Wife and singer“ has a different connotation than “singer and wife”.

[@larryeans4072]

I loved all four Hagar era Albums. Had them all. Still bummed they never put this behind them and toured one more time

[@rogerdeahl9629]

DOUBLE EPISODE!!!!! Love Sammy! This story is sooooooo him! Thanks for the funny, Professor!

[@Whisper_292]

Yeah, except the other one disappeared!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Roger!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Wait, where’s the other video? 😳

[@rogerdeahl9629]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Guess it was there for a few minutes, then poof! it was gone. But old Eagle Eye saw it. 🤣

[@rogerdeahl9629]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Guess it was there for a few minutes, then poof! it was gone. But old Eagle Eye saw it. 🤣

[@misshair]

Can you imagine, being Sammy and Eddie’s neighbor, and hearing them literally writing a song with 2 acoustic guitars at 2am on their front porch…? That is one noise disturbance I would not mind at all, lol…

[@josephcecchini2809]

As a Van Halen fan I was excited Sammy came to the band after DLR quit. Their music was a staple in the mid 80’s into the 90’s . Finish What Ya Started was used many times in my life , how many of us guy’s used that line at our partners? Sammy joining Van Halen sure represented the fact as a fan of the band that we most surely can indeed have and enjoy the Best Of Both Worlds peace everyone!

[@centerhillcards]

Loved the sound ,approach, and vibe of this song! I saw the 0U812 Tour and that was my first time seeing Van Halen. It was for the Monsters of Rock Festival. I was lucky to see them again on the next tour. I appreciate what you do and if my channel was something else I would enjoy doing music related content like you do! Keep up the great work !

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Have you seen Hagar individually?

[@centerhillcards]

I haven't seen Sammy after Van Halen, I saw DLR on the skyscraper Tour

[@andybaker5466]

Great information! You often dont ever hear the real inspirations for songs as well how bands break up! VH with Sammys lyrics and Eddies guitar was some of the best rock ever!

[@cpearson7372]

Such a great song 🎵 Damn, do I miss Eddie. We lost him much too early. Van Halen was a fantastic band, in both of the main eras.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Agreed! Miss EVH every day.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

His passing still hurts.

[@brittneyking4284]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980it hurts so bad and it feels like I’m just now processing it. I miss his smile.

[@danielpiotrowski2077]

Much too early? His career was almost 45 years! Hendrix had a 4 year career!

[@brittneyking4284]

@@danielpiotrowski2077 he died at 65, he still had much more to do.

[@michaelrue1400]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I would have loved to be the guy living between Sammy and Eddie. They made some of my all time favorite songs, and yes, I still remember all of them.

[@Brooklyn_Powers]

Being an acoustic player, I've loved this song from the very first time I heard it!

[@walterevans2118]

What a great historical review of the time Sammy was part of VH …Valuing this great material which he and ED put together. Really refreshing to hear someone valuing both eras and trying to unite Van Halen fans together in order to preserve Edward’s incredible legacy…Unlike some of these ‘Roth vs Hagar’ sites on Facebook and You Tube which have gone absolutely bonkers trying to attack the Sammy era recently….Ed himself wouldn’t have wanted these factions raging against each other and Wolfgang has spoken about how crazy it is to dismiss a whole era of VH and get insulting about it…..The thing I remember about OU812 when it first came out was how VARIED the material was…..The Atomic Clock tight Rhythm of Finish What Ya Started,,,The choir like beauty of When it’s Love,,,,The velocity drive Synth of Mine all Mine,,,,the sheer sleazy boogie of Black and Blue,,,The visual picture landscape painting of Cabo Wabo,,with Ed and Sammy firing on all cylinders….And whatever the band politics with management changes, the music remains brilliant.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I agree. Appreciate both eras, for the fact that Eddie made them magical.

[@Mrpistolero777]

What a beautiful story, Sammy is a true gentleman.

[@cybersean3000]

Jan Van Halen was credited for playing clarinet for Big Bad Bill on Diver Down.

[@Jeremiah_Johnson139]

I'm not a big "single favorite" guy, but I was a little kid growing up in the 80's. My first real introduction to Van Halen was the album 1984, and I was instantly hooked. However, years later, when Sammy joined them, something about Sammy's voice, the way he and Eddie collaborated and the lyrics and rhythms came together, just resonated with me. When 5150 came out, I couldn't wait to save up the money to buy that tape! I wore that thing out listening to it on my way to school. If you had asked me at the time, I probably would have said 5150 was my favorite Van Halen album of all time... then OU812 came out. And it was like Van Halen just couldn't lose! I loved OU812 even more! It was sort of the anthem of my adolescence. To this day, whenever I hear 'When It's Love', 'Feels So Good' or 'Finish What You Started', no matter the day I'm having, it just puts me in a good mood!

[@allengray5748]

Great class as per usual Professor!! I mentioned on another channel that all the Van Albums are great but the first 4 are my HALEN-DAYS SAUCE!! PEACE 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@johncaygill9459]

I think I was spoiled because I was in High School when Dave was the lead singer. It was like a bad break up when your girlfriend 😢 leaves you. I can’t stand Sammy and I wish I did because the rest of the band are just the best musicians out there!!! I don’t hate anyone that likes Sammy because a lot of VH vans still liked my favorite 🤩 band. I saw VH twice in the early Roth days and in 2007 on Dave’s birthday 🎂 which is the same day as my wife. It was a stellar concert in Cleveland at The Q with Wolf 🐺. I only like one Van Hagar song and that is “Humans Beings” from the movie “Twister “ 🌪️. I love ❤️ your program Professor!!! You’re very entertaining and I do love ❤️ your style !!! Keep up the amazing content!!!

[@trynsurviven2440]

I went to buy a ticket to the Van Halen 1984 tour but it sold out. The band decided to play a second night but I got there too late for a ticket because it sold out. Fast forward to the first tour with Sammy Hagar 5150. Once again I got to the ticket booth too late it sold out. Then a miracle happened when the band opened more seats to that show and I was finally able to get a ticket. That was the best Rock and Roll concert I could have ever attended and the wait was worth it. My seat was a little behind the stage but they had an open stage so really it turned out to be great seats.

[@bradparker9664]

"Finish What You Started" is my VH fave. At the time that came out, that sort of clean, finger picking Merle Travis/Chet Atkins sound had kind of been lost to history. So it was pretty earthshaking for a major and fairly heavy band to my tastes bring that back was very cool. The guitar sounds so simple, but in fact, speaking as a guitarist of 35 years, to do it and do it right, you really need to at the top of your game and really in the zone. Most guitarists wait for those moments, but Eddie lived there. I'm certainly not a big VH fan...I'll listen to them, but I don't believe I have any of their albums...if I do, it would be OU812. From sort of a nostalgic point, if anyone remembers the advent of the rather short lived cassette single...I had that track on one of those. Those would play 5 or 10 times and go bad. I may still have that tape with the little wrap around cardboard case somewhere.

[@brentcox7772]

Awesome story Professor! Saw them in’86! Incredible!🤘🔥

[@ProfessorofRock]

Rock on!

[@shawnmason8543]

I was a big fan of the DLR VH but I also like the Hagar VH also. It was like two different bands with different sounds. I started 7th grade in 84’ so when I hear either version of VH tons of great 80’s memories come flooding back. What a great time period to have lived in.

[@driver4011]

always considered van halen better than van hagar. better, raw, n more traditional rock n roll sound, with all around better albums, songs, n riffs. van hagar was just too pop, n too progressive...imo. and sammy hagar, pre- van hagar, also better.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Nothing better than the 80s.

[@matthewclark9652]

Van Hagar "The Collection" (1986 - 2004) (all 4 albums plus bonus songs) finally remastered in store or Apple iTunes!!!

[@keithosmond5730]

Probably my favourite "Van Hagar" song. Amusing back story!

[@tweitner]

I saw Van Halen on September 20, 1995 in Denver at Fiddler's Green Amphitheater (outdoor venue) for the Balance tour. It's memorable because a freak snowstorm hit Denver that day and they still played. We're all standing in about 6" of wet snow watching VH rock out. I had read they went back and forth about going ahead with the show, but went on stage anyway. It was an incredible show!

[@rabby-u]

How is this song fallen out of favor? Its my favorite song from Van Halen. Its got such a cool groove. When I first heard it, it surprised me in his finesse on the guitar. Everything is good about it. ❤

[@ProfessorofRock]

They just never play it.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Classic rock radio..

[@RobertMJohnson]

If you were surprised by Eddie, you don’t know Eddie

[@rabby-u]

@@RobertMJohnson I know, he was so predictable 🙄.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

To be honest, I had to listen to this song again to rediscover its magic.

[@francisseidel8014]

To paraphrase Einstein, he once said there is no matter, matter is just one way we perceive energy. I believe that energy connects us all. Based on the principle of the conservation of energy, I also believe the connection of the energy we are made from doesn't end when we die. Sammy and Eddie - and their energy - will be forever connected. That's my take on it.

[@Kenboslice3]

Such a great song. Hoping Sammy plays it on tour this year with Michael Anthony and Joe Satriani!

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Oh, I’m gonna get tickets.

[@duckylove3930]

Love this song and the story that goes with it. Thanks Professor!

[@Dave-lq2le]

Loved Sammy from Montrose on. I still can't drive 55!!😂😂 😎👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

Same!

[@chadchesney3858]

GREAT song. Love it. In my top five Hagar Van Halen tunes. Great video.

[@Meditech509]

Ok Prof. I really need some Brian Setzer and 38 Special interviews. Have a great day.

[@bensfisher6065]

I was just watching a interview with Brian about the punk days at MAX'S IN NEW YORK CITY.. the beginning of punk.. 70s. We're Alice Cooper an Billy idol started

[@ProfessorofRock]

Look for 38 special next week!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Will you please link to it?

[@Meditech509]

@@ProfessorofRock I am so excited. Christmas will be apparently early.

[@georgepitcher136]

Finish What Ya Started was always a standout on OU812 for me. Love that record from start to finish.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a gem.

[@dwells37]

I always check out what albums you've got on display. Very cool to see Kenny Loggins' Leap Of Faith album! The title track is just unbelievable!

[@ProfessorofRock]

One of my favorites!

[@dwells37]

@@ProfessorofRock mine too!

[@dananmckie9253]

Many many songs are a surprise song created by certain circumstances And they turn out to be the best of the best Nothing is ever finished VH left us too soon along with many other great artists

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

RIP to the master of all.

[@dantierney3301]

Finish What Ya Started featured great guitar work and vocals and hilarious lyrics not heard since Albert Collins did I Ain't Drunk or MasterCharge!

[@joen8529]

Well that’s NUTS… just last night out of the blue I was watching Van Halen videos for the first time in ages… and you post this today?? What?! 😅😵‍💫

[@ProfessorofRock]

So cool!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

😜

[@martinkasper197]

You are Brothers in mind...🤔👍🤘🎸

[@branmcg9844]

My favorite song from this album is Mine All Mine. I was a big Alex fan. I used to Rock the song on my headphones.

[@tdsollog]

I saw VH during the OU812 era…. Monsters of Rock. 🤘

[@mazterford]

One of my favorite VH song,and the video is a killer…

[@Ganja-jh6iy]

Hi Reminds me of The Climax Blues Band

[@ProfessorofRock]

Which song by them?

[@mowm88]

I have this one, it's great. Couple fillers there but overall its a fave. Love Finish What you Started.

[@DosBear]

I listened to Van Halen all the time when I was in my Highschool years. They were truly great at the time.

[@ProfessorofRock]

What was your favorite album?

[@DosBear]

@@ProfessorofRock Van Halen Van Halen 1978 I was in grade 11 at the time. ;)

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What’s your favorite VH song?

[@DosBear]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I like the whole album but my favorite was Jamie's Cryin'

[@turtle19dad]

My first concert SD Sports Arena. 1989. OU812. Good times. Still love Van Halen.

[@hazembata]

Intro idea - "If you had a Trapper Keeper as a kid, you'll dig this channel."

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@ambitionx1639]

Finish What Ya Started is one of their best songs ever

[@DC8091]

After that story, this song makes PERFECT sense! 🤣🤘 (Course, I’ve always wished that when Sammy joined VH, they’d become a 2 guitar & even heavier band, but, oh well)

[@ProfessorofRock]

What was your favorite version?

[@DC8091]

@@ProfessorofRockthe DLR era: particularly the first two albums, just some of the best party music ever!! Bottoms Up Prof 🥃!!

[@ministerofdarkness]

All Van Halen records must be played LOUD!!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Even the slower ones.

[@wvpaperwings]

Fallen out of...? I hear this fantastic song at least 3 times a week on my favorite 80's rock station!

[@ericflournoy2067]

I love the Hagar Halen era more because I felt more of a connection than DLR. They seemed to enjoy it more. As for the songwriting, I'd put them with Jagger and Richards or at least not too far behind them.

[@davidapple1842]

Love this song, play it all the time. Now I know the back story. I can see it unfold in my mind. And will not forget the story. What amazing band. David and Sammy were both amazing, and I think I prefer Sammy, but it's close. What does everyone else think?

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the best vocal and guitar duo of the 80s?

[@stephenbrown4211]

Robert Plant Jimmy Page

[@surlechapeau]

Brad Delp/Tom Scholz. Runnerups: Robert Plant/Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers/Mick Ralphs, Simon/Garfunkel.

[@Lam_3-22-23]

Buckingham/Nicks Schon/Perry Collen/Elliott Pete Anderson/Dwight Yoakum

[@rogerdeahl9629]

Paul Rodgers/Jimmy Page The Firm

[@thebunter]

Neal Schon and Steve Perry - Journey Tom Scholz and Brad Delp - Boston EVH and DLR - Van Halen Neil Giraldo and Pat Benatar - Pat Benatar's Band Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers - The Firm Jamie West Oram and Curnin - The Fixx

[@williambenner701]

It took me a minute to get into Sammy as the lead singer, because his style was just different than David. Finish What You Started was the song that sold me.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Great song to start you on Sammy!

[@charliepickard7798]

I was a big Van Halen fan but I was also a big Sammy Hagar fan. Loved Van Halens first 2 albums, and everything they done with Sammy.

[@morganmedrano920]

I still think that Right Now is one of the best songs(Lyrics, music, and even the music video) ever written.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The video is one of the best ever.

[@Out_of_My_Head]

Thank God for their collaboration🎵

[@laurat1129]

A lil' late to this video, but "Finish What You Started" is one of my fave VH songs. While I didn't know the story behind it 'til now, I s'pose I should've guessed! (No wonder it has a stop/start sound.😂) Anyway, I still don't understand what happened between EVH and Sammy b/c they were great together. It's true, VH w/Sammy was just another level.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Sammy has told this story before, it's one of Rock's great song writing stories.