HIP HOP FAN'S FIRST TIME HEARING 'Van Halen - Jump' | GENUINE REACTION

[@maryreilly5092]

They were MAGNIFICENT in their live concerts and I was lucky to have seen them at their peak. R.I.P. Eddie.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

Me too! They were my first concert back in '82! Blew my mind!

[@frankaq3951]

Yup! Vancouver, May 1st, 1984.

[@allanunion2709]

The ultimate showman, ultimate guitarist and ultimate party band. Sadly missed

[@bk4832-r4g]

So true

[@JimBob_McRob]

This album is called "1984" and THIS video premiered on MTV at 12:00:01 AM, January 1, 1984. I remember watching at 12 years old. =)

[@lorez71]

In my opinion Running with the Devil is the gold standard of Van Halen before the MTV friendly Jump etc.

[@trish.b]

I completely agree. Yes to Running with the devil.

[@3generboiler]

Just came here to say the same .. Jaime’s Cryin is pretty fire as well

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Agreed. Runnin with the Devil is so good in its own way. Nothing quite like it before or after.

[@shmick6079]

Running With the Devil is a hell of a way to open a debut album. Great track, but the 1984 tracks are great too.

[@MarcPride]

Atomic Punk

[@stephanhamilton2083]

Iconic song!! Out in 1984. It’s played literally everywhere. 👍

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Hot For Teacher - Fun for the whole family.😊

[@jennifersullivan7909]

Eddie had the best smile, he sparkled. This song isn't a favorite of most Van Halen fans. You gotta promise me you'll listen to Drop Dead Legs off of this album. The rhythm is mind blowing, Ed makes that guitar sound downright sleazy and I freaking love it!

[@bigham1jb]

Some of my favorite king Edward riffs!

[@marshastapleton1148]

This one does happen to be my favorite VH song

[@ayantzjr]

A lot of people don't know but the Van Halen family came to America from Holland with their 2 sons, Alex and Eddie, both less than 5 years old, who were child prodigies on piano. Eddie revealed years later in an interview that he couldn't read music and that he just watched his piano teacher play the song and then just copied where the teacher put his hands on the keys. You have no idea how impossible that is!!

[@ProusePotteryandSoap]

Working in special education for years, this was one sweet boy's FAVOURITE song. Non-verbal but he didn't let that stop him from rocking out

[@andibay3736]

This group was always over the top with silliness! Many 1st time reactors think VH is cheesy, but ridiculousness was a common 80’s vibe. We lived in the moment and never took life too seriously. We lived for the moment. Live and let live, baby!

[@DragonShark514]

The thing about Van Halen is, they're a lot like Metallica in that they have eras of sounds. If you listen to them in the late 70s and early 80s, it sounds different than mid 80s. And then David Lee Roth left the band and they got a new singer, Sammie Haggar, who gave them a completely different sound. This was one of their biggest breakout hits that got them a ton of play time on MTV in 1984. Check out "Panama" and some of their earlier stuff, but definitely check out some Van Haggar too!

[@starlawilson9011]

David Lee Roth was so much fun to watch in concert

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

Van Halen had a lot of great songs with both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. My favorite is Ain't Talking Bout Love, but other great ones include Panama, Beautiful Girls, Running With the Devil, Jaynie's Cryin', Dance the Night Away, Dreams, Why Can't This Be Love, and Best of Both Worlds, among others.

[@jhamler1]

Ain't Talking is probably my fave, too. But everyone you listed is worth listening to. Among many other tunes. One of a kind band that we'll probably never see the likes of again.

[@chrisweidner4768]

Thanks for reminding my of “Ain’t Talking Bout’ love.” Indeed. Not a fan of “Jump” at all.

[@michealsky-g1r]

give your head a shake

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Jump showcases the clowns in every member of the band. They knew it too. Beautiful clowns.😊❤

[@nancyd2240]

Aire date December 21, 1983. I was 25yo driving in So Cal in my 240Z, loved this song.

[@beadybaby]

I miss my teens so much! Lol. This is everything they were about.

[@jessehougland3444]

Please do ain't talking about love - Van Halen you will be in awe

[@tjrivers]

Love your reaction! So funny to get raw feedback on songs we’ve known for over 40 years! Lol

[@matthewping6132]

I'm with you MB.if you have a literal god on the guitar like Eddie, it's sort of a crime not to have a solo that shakes your very soul. This is the stuff that we listened to before we found Metallica. It was on the radio, it was on MTV, and it was passable, but for an 80's teenager, it more or less showcases the mainstream safe stuff we listened to, but were looking for more.

[@Nicholas_Burmeister]

With Van Halen, its 90% about Eddie. He was just such a natural talent, like Mozart or Jimi Hendrix, and had this absolutely winning personality. His joy was entirely infectious.

[@calseeor]

Great reaction as always dude! This song was more pop-rock sounding because the times were changing. The glam rock scene was heating up and many bands from that scene were exploding or about to explode and reach the heights of rock stardom. Van Halen were already there and the album this is on was sort of like their glam rock/"hair metal" album. It's full of fun songs and well worth exploring.

[@johncheney950]

Eddie actually played classical music on piano when he was young and won first place in a competition at Long Beach City College.

[@avoncalling7886]

The video for Panama is all kinds of shenanigans :). Not to mention it’s my fav VH song!

[@jamescrane2156]

Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love (2015 Remaster). Official Artist Channel.

[@ziggythedrummer]

I've never been massively into Van Halen, so I could probably only name a couple of songs such as this one. And other people have probably already said this, but guitarist Eddie Van Halen played the guitar solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It", uncredited.

[@anthonydorazio9650]

1984 seen them live i was 21 . GREAT BAND RIP E.V.

[@singluna888]

Let's all JUMP! That was a sick riff!

[@bella-xp7qd]

Since Eddie instantly established himself as a “rock guitar god,” it surprised many listeners when he began playing keyboards on songs like “Jump.” Later on, we learned that the piano had in fact been his first instrument, and he had won four consecutive classical piano contests in his youth.

[@Kevin-wj1jy8hu1t]

Oh man this is a favourite of mine, especially the live versions - the energy, hope you enjoy

[@henryevenson8152]

Just a fun good time tune

[@stoneoutdooradventures2286]

Eddie great guitarist his brother is a great drummer and Dave Lee Roth is a great entertainer I saw him live when his band had arguably all the best musicians in rock/metal... Steve Vai live was incredible.

[@bloosart]

Everybody Wants Some. My favorite van Halen tune

[@C.Brooks2007]

I got to hear this when it came out in the 80's. I was in highschool 1980-1984. Loved being in the MTV era! Not necessarily my fave VH song but a good one just the same.

[@billyoliver4000]

You need to get into the meat and potatoes of VH...their early stuff. Atomic Punk, Running With The Devil, the actual album version of Eruption, Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love, And The Cradle Will Rock, Everybody Wants Some, Mean Streets, Unchained, Cathedral, Where Have All The Good Times Gone...

[@peteacad1]

Definitely listen to the first Album it kicked off the 80's

[@tracymcdonald6543]

Van Halen is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in rock history

[@samuel_towle]

David Lee Roth... "Runnin' With The Devil" and "Atomic Punk" from Van Halen (1978) Beautiful Girls" from Van Halen II (1979) "And The Cradle Will Rock" and "Everybody Wants Some" from Women and Children First (1980) "Mean Street", "Dirty Movies", and "Unchained" from Fair Warning (1981) "Where Have All The Good Times Gone!" and "Pretty Woman" from Diver Down (1982) "Panama", "Top Jimmy" and "Drop Dead Legs" from 1984 (1984) Sammy Hagar.... "Why Can't This Be Love", "Dreams", "Summer Nights", "Best Of Both Worlds", and "5150" from 5150 (1986) "Cabo Wabo", "Finish What Ya Started", and "Black And Blue" from OU812 (1988) "Poundcake", "Runaround", and "Top Of The World" from For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991) "Can't Stop Lovin' You" and "Amsterdam" from Balance (1995)

[@michealsky-g1r]

running with the devil is great, your other choices suck big time

[@annaandgary1]

Such a fun song and Eddie had the best smile!! They have a big catalog and it truly is varied.

[@marvelcaptain3504]

This whole album "1984" is fire

[@MrMCCONNELL74]

This was on regular rotation on MTV.I have never seen a guitarist smile & enjoy performing,as Eddie did.before or since.Eddie & brother Alex took classical piano when they were young boys

[@Vee1music-lover]

80’s! I’d go back there in a heartbeat!

[@patrick86806]

my first contact with the band! keep having fun!🔥🤘😎

[@kieranobrien7342]

Can't wait for this also try ain't talking about love. One of the best intros of all time

[@jennifersullivan7909]

That is a great intro, but I'd respectfully argue Hear About It Later is the best intro. Those harmonics, that tone.

[@Albatross-365]

One of my fave songs. The synth opening is iconic and I love the "surprise" guitar solo. Just totally wacky.

[@Whoozerdaddy]

Jump got huge airplay on MTV and on the radio. Van Halen was huge, especially in the early-mid '80s, in truth, through the whole decade. Loved 'em, even when they became "Van Hagar."

[@cadleo]

I remember watching this video on MTV when it first came out. One of those weird early childhood memories that sticks with you for some reason.

[@tracyverba2691]

Running with the Devil, Aint Talking About Love, And the Cradle Will Rock, Jamies Crying or anything from their first couple of albums is rocking Van Halen. This was early 80's and they did go a little pop with this one (still love it though).

[@ahorton6786]

You're in for a treat here!

[@LindaMirador]

Another great partysong! 🌟🎶 💚 🇸🇪

[@user-gf4eh6db6p]

This always makes me remember when this came out, me and Lisa in our 20s, at work. Every time they sang "jump" we would yell "jump!" It really made Mike the foreman mad, but what could he do? How we laughed! Never dreamed we would be getting old ever 😊 Rock on young man!!!

[@Lois-New-fae]

The “radio” releases had to meet the play length requirements. Live versions are where you get longer instrumental solos, etc but with some artists and bands the presentation sound quality of live shows doesn’t equate to the pristine studio rendition.

[@arcanewyrm6295]

Yeah, radio versions sucked. If you were lucky, the album versions had the intended length and solos, etc., but the live performances were usually where you'd find the most energetic versions of songs - though, like you alluded to, sometimes the audio quality suffered when live-recorded.

[@pudder68]

Intruder/Pretty Woman , Unchained, Your Really Got Me, Mean Streets , Running With the Devil , Everybody Wants Some, Jump is definitely 80's synth infected lol Older Van Halen is where its at..

[@PaulSmith-u7f]

MTV special! Such a great energetic live band. Takes me back!

[@Ghostguitars2]

I love EVH guitar playing

[@soccerdad2539]

We blasted 1984 every day on our way to HS. Jensen 6x9's made hearing anything a teacher said before lunch a miracle😅😎

[@Lois-New-fae]

Also, notice no cords connected to the guitars. This was video lip-synced on top of an earlier recording specifically for the music video channels like MTV. May even be the original album/radio track.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Eddie was a classically trained pianist and can play many instruments. You might want to check out an interview Eddie did with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, where he donated his hand made guitar called Frankenstrat. He was born in the Netherlands. The family story, his introduction to music by his father, migration to the US and his start in rock. You’ll understand his contribution to rock better. Eddie is very articulate and charming in sharing his journey. You can find the interview on KZbin. Van Halen was never metal. Hard rock band started in the 70s but came to the 80s as a mega hit. The original vocalist, David Lee Roth, was an entertaining front man. I had his poster behind my office door at work. Great concerts. Amazing live performance. I’d start with early hits and work forward. They changed vocalists a few times. But it was Eddie’s band. His way or the highway…. Most geniuses can sometimes be a jackass but his talent just faded that to the background. Losing him in 2020 was incredibly painful for my generation.

[@emberynn]

hah! the epitome of 80's hair metal. dang. way to make a Gen X'er feel old lol 😂 love it!

[@bob2shred894]

The fact that we (gen x ) some how allowed this young wippersnapper to not know this song could be our worst fail

[@marcieharreld286]

Released in 1984!! It was definitely a banger!!!🎵🎼🎶🎙🥁🎧🎹🎤🎸🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘

[@Lois-New-fae]

Big hair is definitely 1980’s. This is from 1984.

[@lorimasuda6463]

One of my favorites... out of a lot of favorites! They were just damn fun. This was "experimental" back in the day... rock with synth. But they made it work.

[@patricewpb241]

This is not a typical Van Halen song, but it was a big chart topper at the time. They were one of the most badass rock bands of their time. I recommend you check out “On Fire,” “Mean Streets” and “Unchained.” Great channel by the way.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

You're right, "Jump" is uncharacteristically soft. "Ain't Talkin Bout Love" is much more iconic of Eddie's guitar, and unforgettable riffs. I would have recommended that way before this.

[@JKM395]

1984 is a great album. The whole thing is just fantastic. Man, I miss Eddie.

[@lindataggart9076]

Always remember to ignore the haters, love Van Halen

[@cynthiabujak2368]

Hey MollyBoy 😬 I don't think this song highlights their talent... However, David Lee Roth was a brilliant "frontman" for Van Halen, and I wish they could have worked out the their differences! Love your reactions! How about more RUSH reactions?? xx Cynthia

[@timlacreta8221]

Harder stuff was older like Running with the devil. Here's the list: Runnin' with the devil, Jamie's cryin', The cradle will rock, You really got me, Ain't talkin'bout love, Jump, Panama, When its love, Dance the night away, I'll wait, Beautiful girls, Hot for Teacher, Ice Cream Man, Eruption [Eddie], Why can't this be love [Sammy Hagar])...

[@LeeB41]

Synthesizers were extremely popular in the early to mid eighties. They were in almost every music genre. All over the radio at the time. Even bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest used them.

[@shmick6079]

1984 is my favourite Van Halen album (which Jump is from). 5150 and the debut also have some good tracks, but beyond that they’re kind of a greatest hits band… not very consistent but at their best very very good. They’re kinda the ultimate 80s party band.

[@jeffwisher3454]

In college we would do a sip of beer whenever that said jump.

[@MrSatyre1]

Rick Beato's latest KZbin interview with Dweezil Zappa is almost entirely about Eddie Van Halen, and Dweezil does some brilliant demonstrations of how Eddie did his magic.

[@mrch6200]

Van Halen is a fun one. You'll be amazed at his guitar solos 🤠

[@kilwrath]

Jump was the start of Eddie's experimentation with synths. It's still VH but definitely more chill than their earlier stuff. Eddie was a virtuoso musician so it wasn't a shock that he'd mess with other instruments, his music brain was too big to be confined to just the guitar. RIP to the master, his genius is sorely missed.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

Actually, the first song with him playing keyboard was "And The Cradle Will Rock", it's just hard to tell because he ran it through a massive stack of Marshalls.

[@dvaderwasframed]

Van Halen - Running With The Devil Van Halen - And The Cradle Will Rock Van Halen - Unchained Van Halen - Drop Dead Legs

[@SteelCityChick]

Definitely got to do Running with the Devil. My favorite Van Halen song

[@michaelball869]

oh man that good old classic guitar rock of the 70s and 80s

[@efman1313]

I love all VH stuff but Jump wasn't always a favorite, being a little too poppy. But after Eddie died and I heard it the next day, that line "See me standing here, I got my back against the record machine." just really hit hard. It just brought me back to the 80s and how it was back then and how these songs helped define that era and growing up. It will always be special song for us from that time. RIP King Edward.

[@LottiesFaith]

There is almost nothing that can make me smile like Eddie's grin. He always looked like he knew something we didn't. He also looked like he might start a little trouble. David Lee Roth is considered by a lot of people to be one of the best front men of all time. The style looks so silly to me now but that was the thing back then. My hubby doesn't like this as much, he said it's more like pop music. Try Jamie's Crying, the Atomic Punk or Running With the Devil for some of their more normal to them music. On an aside what about those splits in the beginning or those incredible high kicks? David was in excellent shape, he was like the Eveready Bunny! Full speed energy that lasted the whole show. God bless.

[@picnic75]

Panama is my fave video and song from Van Halen. RIP Eddie

[@wendyjones3967]

This song divided fans at the time (80's). The synthesizer got some fans angry that Van Halen was getting away from their hard rock sound.

[@jamesjohnson5790]

This song was a rock/pop radio staple in 1984. Eddie wanted to do the Synth thing, as it was pretty popular in music at the time, so there were a few songs on the Van Halen "1984"album, that had synth in it. Heck, the song "1984", which starts off the album, is an instrumental synth song. The band Rush got heavily into Synth, during this time period, also... If you want the meat and potatoes of the "1984" album, check out "Drop Dead Legs"!! Best riff and song on the album, IMHO, and one of Eddie's best riffs, period! Also, "Panama", "Top Jimmy", "I'll Wait", "Girl Gone Bad", etc... Are ALL better, and heavier, than Jump! If you want to check out something badass from the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen, the riff for "Summer Nights" is pretty killer! Anyway... Just because this song was poppy, don't give up on Van Halen! They have a lot of great songs!!

[@lugnut839]

They came out with this to compete with the disco thing. And the disco thing lost the three piece suits and the disco balls all went away, but rock ‘n’ roll is here to stay. We ride at Dawn.

[@Eurynomea]

Gawds! Their concerts were so much fun. And they were happy back then (during this era). I might have seen them live 8-9 times and was never disappointed. Roth was a stellar frontman... something Hagar never achieved (or anyone else injected into the band).

[@MS-ro9dm]

You reaction was a lot of people's reaction when they heard the song. Roth left because of the direction Eddy was taking the band. It helps it not seem so, so pop when you learn that Roth came up with the lyrics because some guy had been out on the ledge of a building.

[@steved1135]

Nice. To be sure, this album, and track, made VH a household name. But their catalogue is deep, and varied. Hope you explore more. At the very least, Eddie deserves it. Great reaction.

[@BrentCox-m3r]

Saw them in ‘86 with Sammy!! Incredible!🤘🔥

[@MrSatyre1]

I have a pretty extensive collection of Iron Maiden bootlegs, and one has a very long conversation between several of the band mates post Powerslave about keyboards in metal. Everyone was ridiculing the very idea, and were very vocal about never using any. The very next album was Sonewhere in Time, and keyboards were everywhere.

[@michaelbailey9143]

If you want to hear some really rockin' VH check out Mean Street, it's my favorite VH song

[@johnvetere]

Love the song "running with the devil '

[@bretttodd6470]

Jump is reference to what someone yelled when a jumper was being talked down from a ledge. The VH brothers dad was in a big brass band when they were younger (trumpets, etc) hence where they got their sound. You gotta hear Drop Dead Legs from same album. It's riffs and vocals are awesome. This is the era when most rock bands were experimenting w synthesizers (1984- name of this album) another good one is I'll Wait. It rocks. If you want harder van halen, you'll have to go back or further in the future when Sammy Hagar was front man. VH was considered a fun rock band. Check out Ice Cream Man or Big Bad Bill is Sweet William Now for examples. Diver Down album was super good.

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

As a fan from day one, you need to go back to their debut album in 1978! Raw and gritty! Jump is from the MTV video age where most everything sounded softer. ✌❤

[@debuhrle7062]

Last song we played at Sr Prom. Spring of 1984. ❤

[@hollywoodriotband2746]

Early Van Halen is what you should be reacting to - VH1, VHII, Women and Children First, and Fair Warning albums. This song was the beginning of the end.

[@thomaslewis6244]

Edward Van Halen played the piano before he picked up the guitar this song showcased Edwards piano skills.🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘yes the 80's

[@PatBlackwell-z3i]

Motley Crue SHOUT AT THE DEVIL 😈

[@robertbunker817]

Wait... What?.. people are complaining about classic rock? Who the f*** are those people LOL I can only imagine what those people are😂

[@stevezeppieri]

Came out in 1984 on there blockbuster album titled 1984. Eddie solo on guitar and keyboard

[@Scolof99]

Fans blame Sammy Hagar for Van Halen going soft. But It started with this album Ed writes the music Sam just wrote the lyrics.

[@smcthatisme]

Panama is my fav Van Halen song with David Lee Roth as the front man. Love for you to listen to that, too! 😊

[@theorc9098]

Ice Cream Man is a hugely underplayed song. Fantastic song though.

[@josepharnold1345]

This song is just high energy fun

[@robertmwilliams]

Yes it was the 80’s and symths were common in lots of bands. I am glad to see you gave it an honest chance. You should hit up some of their early stuff. “Ain’t talkin bout love” and “Unchained “ are a good start.