FIRST TIME HEARING Van Halen - PANAMA! | Reaction

[@ClifHaley]

"I don't want it to be over." That's every Van Halen fan's hope.

[@davep5647]

"Fun,happy,energy",you said it.And no one else came close to having that vibe.They were the gold standard without any peers for live concert performance.

[@shelbys6919]

I'm really hoping after this depressing era is going to come another light and happy generation. We need it

[@gregoryashley7963]

Well said. I agree!

[@redtesta]

agree 10000%

[@junglejim5785]

Close the door. It's all OVER.

[@Tom-ee3gs]

100%

[@cameron_fairchild]

Amen.

[@ervinpelaez7188]

RIP Eddie VanHalen greatest Rock guitarist .

[@marcuisebass7089]

Rip to eddie but he was no where near the best perhaps the most energetic

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@@marcuisebass7089 OH YES HE WAS!!!!

[@marcuisebass7089]

@@RICHBLACKCOCK nah he really wasnt and only people who dont understand music composition say that he was buckethead would shred eddie

[@redtesta]

@@marcuisebass7089 you going to throw in others.. i ve heard this debate before. Dont jump on the bandwagon .. Throwing out names of not as well known guitarist. Jason Becker was amazing , why we not hearing about him. Eddie was a pretty humble guy. What he brought to the table was unmatched. He called out other older guitarists he said were amazing . Steve Vai just did a great tribute to Eddie and what he did. Someone going to name some jazz guitarist.. eric clapton.. jimmy h.... smh

[@marcuisebass7089]

@@redtesta Buckethead is very well known

[@stevetanner3019]

I saw them live in ‘82. Simply awesome!

[@danielwalker1538]

Jamie's cryin' , runnin with the devil, Ain't talkin bout love and dance the night away. Amazing Van Halen songs

[@KapmansBasementWorkshop]

Their concerts were one big party mixed with awe of their skills!

[@pamagnolia]

This was great and you’re right, the 80s had a lot of fun music. 😊🌹

[@petermendez5184]

The lead singer can have a PARTY....ALL BY HIMSELF!!!!! GREAT GROUP!!! EDDIE VAN HALEN IS A GUITAR GODDDDD!!!!! R.I.P. EDDIE VAN HALEN

[@brandimodrak461]

RIP Eddie Van Halen lead guitarist one of the greatest guitarist to ever live. You are loved and missed.

[@showtime4243]

Van Halen is my favorite group of all time and their songs were the anthem of my youth ....it was all about having fun, partying, trying to meet girls and more partying...lol...keep those Van Halen reactions coming !!!

[@seanhynds8482]

On lead vocals! Diamond David Lee Roth!!! And on the bass guitar we have Michael Anthony... over on keyboards and lead guitar, the man that influenced every aspiring rock guitar player.... Eddie Van Halen!!... last but not least, on the drums the one and only Alex Van Halen!!!!!!....... A Van Halen concert with David Lee Roth in the 80's was the best concert you could ever go to. It was the concert you put on your calendar and did everything to make sure you were there. It was a HUGE party and the best time you could ever have.... memories to last you a lifetime and a half.

[@lashutterbug]

Van Halen got their energy from being the best party band in Los Angeles during their formative years in the mid-70s. They originally played the Pasadena party circuit before they broke, and you can really hear it in their sound from those early years. They were one of those few bands who really knew how to make people get up and shake it.

[@billtmarchi4320]

Official video. Early rock group videos usually was just a bunch of clips of live concert shots sewn together for the song.

[@timothyb3121]

Hey JayShara. The lead singer is David Lee Roth. He did some Solo stuff too. Can't wait till you do some Prince reactions. Like Little Red Corvette

[@meadmaker4525]

When Doves Cry.

[@mztweety1374]

Lutheran school gave me quite an education in rock music. God bless the 80’s,Jam In Paradise Eddie Van Halen

[@billdurfy2110]

Ya, I was there for the 80’s. It was a good time. Sadly, never saw Van Halen, but lots of bands. It was a good time.

[@Evie170]

The '80s was definitely the most fun, as a decade! This song and video definitely sums up that time. :D

[@davidkilianek9168]

1984. You would have been on a 3 day buzz if you had ever seen them LIVE. "Jamie's Crying" was a great tune, they used to play in all the dance clubs of the 80s. And also, the 1979 smash single " Beautiful Girls." Oh yeah, and don't forget ( " Ice Cream Man." ) Off their first album.

[@Sebastian-dx2xg]

The 80’s were fun. I saw them in 84’. Awesome show. It was this album’s tour. You need to react to more 80’s rock music. They were called hair bands for obvious reasons. And yes a lot of these guys were talented musicians. The guitarist is Eddie Van Halen and his brother is the drummer Alex.

[@mlhill2353]

I think it’s great to see younger generations who normally listen to totally different genres of music checking out the older rock. It Keeps the history of music alive and it’s amazing to hear the respect and admiration for what the bands of the past.

[@anthonyray773]

I was lucky enough to see them on there 1984 tour. What you see in the video is cool. In concert it was totally AWESOME. You should see Eddie playing his solo.

[@jaktheknife]

its been awhile since I been by to see one of the nicest smiles on KZbin and as always you are indeed a pleasure to watch. Cheers. Thank you much enjoyed.

[@alienlifeform7490]

I was 22 in 1980 and, needless to say, there was very little to worry about. When you can focus your energy on your education, career, relationships and life, generally speaking, you get this kind of music. Today, we are fragmented by so many "negative" things going on and most of it is purposely intended. The more energy people have invested in just trying to cope, the less energy they have for the most important things. Having said this, life is cyclic and it's "normal" for ebbs and flows. We are living in a time when certain things are coming to and end and new beginnings are occurring. Even though I'm in my 60s, reaction videos like yours are such a nice distraction. Keep them coming JayShara, and thank you!! : )

[@jeffneher9762]

Your instincts are correct. The Gr80's were the best decade. The rock was great, the second British invasion, rap was arriving on the scene, and the R&B was terrific. So many genres and all were on fire in the 80's....

[@DColcla]

Regarding your minute 5:02 comment. We did!!!! The 80’s were simply incredible. Any dial on the radio cranked out great songs from ALL genres!!!

[@thesoultransferprotocol721]

The 80s were the BEST of times. You had to of been there and lived it to know. RIP EDDIE VAN HALEN.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Van Halen is absolutely a good time, fun and crazy rock band. I got to see them live with their second singer and it was some crazy ass energy. This is the official video. Dave getting himself busted for who knows what? Could happen. 😆 But yes, you are correct, excellent musicians. To check out the next silly, fun song you should react to Hot For Teacher and to appreciate the musicianship you need to watch Eddie Van Halen Eruption solo, live without a net..it's long, but believe me, you will not regret it. 🤯

[@Vee1music-lover]

Oh it was a blast! I lived it! These guys r THE BEST!

[@katyareads221]

I was at those concerts....it was awesome.

[@lesdoll402]

that was the video! lol! i remember it as a little kid. had more fun in the '90's. david lee roth was van halen. lol

[@rutssy]

They are great musicians and a lot of fun. Great reaction Jay!!!

[@joepangia4413]

It’s the real video, at the time! I watched it on MTV “in the day”. The energy and creativity was a result of our freedom! God bless!

[@darincaisse1118]

It is the official video! I will never forget it on MTV... I was in 6th grade when this album came out in 1984. Yes, I'm old, but I was there!

[@colinweir3203]

I'm 60 in two weeks, I'm very privileged to have lived through these times in Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺 my parents had me when they were old, they lived through the great depression, my mother was in the British army and was in London when it was bombed by the Germans, I got all there music they listened to, all the way though when rock was born, the blues, the Beatles, Zztop, I saw Van Halen in Brisbane, over 25 years ago, George Thorogood, the stage was about 2 feet off the ground I stood about 2 metres away from him, at a big pub North Brisbane. I saw ACDC Brisbane city over 40 years ago, Iron Maiden, and many more. But it is coming back. There is a massive paradigm shift taking place across the globe, get ready everyone 👍 😀.

[@DocRock1965]

For those that never got the opportunity to see any of their concerts, you missed out on one of the best live performances. I’ve been to 4 of their concerts, which included both frontmen David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. The 70’s and 80’s music scene will never be duplicated or even come close to it. During the 80’s the dance halls were 🔥with all of the great R&B music and the Hard Rock concerts were off the charts. 80’s was such an awesome time to be a teenager.

[@unseenentity326]

I was in my twenties in the '80s. Best decade ever.

[@MikeB12800]

YES!!!! More rock reactions!!! The bassist Michael Anthony looks like some guy they found at a neighborhood bar, handed him a bass and through him on stage right before the concert!

[@gregschulte2953]

you said it... fun but great musicians. Eddie - top 5 guitarist of all time. They could fill an arena w/sound as a 3 piece band. Truly amazing.

[@Ram-nn7uz]

You’re so damn cool for jamming to this. I grew up on this and I know you would’ve loved it

[@shannonwoods2413]

There are many Van Halen classics to choose from!! But the one I'm going to suggest for you to react to is "Beautiful Girl's"

[@wayne74745]

yes 80s was fun

[@ivankawnartist]

Literally any amount of time is fun if it is fun. The 60's were fun. The 70's were fun. Fuck the 80's, the 90's were fun. You get what in sayin?

[@landisix9709]

The 80s were Totally RAD.! Jayshara… you have some making up to do. Loved your reaction 👏

[@russburton7660]

I'm an 80s Generation Rocker and YES We had a blast another Band that Did well in the 80s was KISS check out the Video Heavens On Fire

[@toddshaw843]

I was fortunate enough to see them with David, and also with Sammy, I have been to alot of concerts, at least 50, had a blast

[@jimllfaxit]

The 80's were insane. I lived through 'em Lol. And always loved VH

[@frankrizzo4460]

Yes I really believe that we were blessed to have experienced those days 🤔

[@josephheitzmann7745]

Eddie VanHalen was a Guitar God!! VanHalen’s “Eruption” guitar solo is just Amazing

[@ronbaggett572]

1983 is the year I graduated,your right lots of fun,and good ! music

[@danadickerson91]

Check out Wild Side by Motley Crue for more energy or maybe Talk Dirty To Me by Poison. If you just want more Van Halen, I suggest Hot For Teacher.

[@musicheadt]

VH is widely considerd to best the best "SUMMER BAND" of all time! They were just a good time waiting to happen! A lot of their albums dropped during Spring, and we enjoyed them all Summer long!

[@davevannatta985]

There was a saying back in the day,"When Van Halen comes to town,The whole town shuts down." Every Van Halen concert was a party.

[@gerald6919]

I am very happy young people catching up to 80's music.

[@TANTRUMGASM]

I saw Van Halen live 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84. watch Van Halen Live " Unchained " Oakland 1981 one of the most epic Live songs you will ever see, by any band, ever.

[@jaredtallen]

Saw them live twice 1998, 2004. Great live energy.

[@michaelparr7525]

this video was filmed over 2 nights at the Philadelphia Spectrum in 1984. I was there on one of those nights!!!!

[@Tom-ee3gs]

May be already said in previous comments below ...Eddie VH played the Guitar Solo in Michael Jacksons "Beat it"...one of his best

[@matthewlee6168]

I was a teenager in the 80's and--yes--it was AWESOME.

[@Bluexhox]

Van Halen brought her back again...and yes, the 80’s were that wild...lol

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

David Lee Roth's "Eat 'Em and Smile" is one of my favourite albums. It's nothing but fun from start to finish. Also, this would be more 70s, Black Sabbath would be a great band for you to listen to. In particular "Into the Void" and "Supernaut".

[@themadcow71]

I was at that concert 1984. 12 years old

[@gregoryashley7963]

You should check out: Van Halen - Hot For Teacher. One of the coolest funniest videos ever.

[@danmellen1423]

80s rock was the best. Good times and tons of energy

[@bikeracer6045]

Yes, Jay, the 80s were the BEST!!

[@natejames6867]

Just watched your Al bundy reaction and Al referenced Van Halen’s Jump. And you said you did not know what he is talking about. Now that you react to Van Halen’s music you get it . I enjoy your reaction thank you.

[@donaldgilbreath4200]

This is the official video. This concert was awesome. It's off the 1984 album called, 1984. The whole album was great.

[@BRENDAJASON1]

This was different time and different place, I’m glad I was their. hell of a ride back then

[@josephhalaszynski4739]

The best one I heard yet in all reaction videos. I ain’t trying to do crack or cocaine. But I would have had fun in the 80’s. Classic 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@greg_fair]

Several have mentioned it already but since you enjoyed Van Halen so far, the Hot for Teacher video would be a good one. David Lee Roth also had solo records with Yankee Rose fitting what you have seen so far.

[@supertal6074]

The Mighty Van Halen!!! Great job - enjoyed your reaction. There was nobody Mightier! Diamond David Lee Roth - the Greatest Front Man of any band! Michael Anthony, the bassist with the best back ground high vocals ever, Alex Van Halen as one of the best drummers around, and Mr. Edward Van Halen - the greatest Rock Guitarist that ever and will ever live. Please check out: Van halen - live without a net solo. You will understand why Edward Van Halen turned all Guitarist on their heads. He changed the Guitar world and flung it into another Universe. Please check it out! Again, love your reactions JayShara!!!

[@anthonyray773]

It is the real deal concert. The part that you saw David lee Roth getting escorted by the LEO'S was after the concert. Went to there 1984 concert. every show was sold out. I was lucky

[@rdvaughan70]

van halen at is UTMOST PEAK!!! and diamond dave being the ultimate front man mr party himself!!!!

[@unklebacon44]

Favorite band, aeen multiple times...is the official video. Quickly, David Lee Roth is the lead singer, Eddie Van Halen lead guitar, Alex Van Halen Drums and Michael Anthony Bass Guitar. Eddie passed away last fall. Played guuyar on Beat It. Has arguably the best guitar solo known...Eruption Live in New Haven. Singer David Lee Roth parted with them mid 80s and was replaced by Sammy Hagar. Known as a party band and are always high energy. Older stuff I reccomend somw Running With The Devil, Beautiful Girls, and Hot for Teacher. Hagar era... Best of Both Worlds, Dreams, Love Comes Walking In.

[@stephenburbank7283]

In know I'm late but you nailed it, great times keep em coming.

[@lakebuster]

I was a teenager in the 80’s, it was an awesome time to be alive. We had less racial tension then compared to now, you could go to a Van Halen, Def Leppard, “ Earth, Wind and Fire” , Commodores concert and did not think of race. We even laughed together watching Archie Bunker in All in the Family, Fred Sanford or the Jeffersons. Somehow we need to unify together and what you are doing is helping. I mentioned Earth, Wind and Fire as I was on KZbin listening to their song September… Glad I saw your channel.

[@ugaais]

First show I ever went To was Van Halen in 1984 I was 14 man I miss the 80’s

[@ZoeSimza]

So the band name, Van Halen, comes from the last name of the guitarist and drummer, whose names are Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen, respectively. Eddie unfortunately is no longer with us, we lost him to throat cancer a couple of years ago. But he is remembered as one of the most talented and influential guitarists in the history of popular music, having revolutionized the way people play the instrument. The singer is a guy named David Lee Roth, also called "Diamond Dave" and he's absolutely a spectacle. Energetic, wild, and with a great singing voice, he's been a highly lauded front man for decades of his career.

[@rutssy]

Their energy is incredible

[@ugaais]

I was a teen in the 80’s class of 88 great time to be alive

[@deanwood1031]

I saw Van Halen at least 15 times. The singer in this video is David Lee Roth. He left the band in 85 and was replaced by Sammy Hagar which made them a completely different band. David returned to Van Halen I think around 2007.

[@rickcain4736]

Yup official music video

[@daves6503]

it is absolutely amazing and fantastic to see, gen Z ers, or Millennials. or whatever label you what to put on the younger gen. A label doesn't mean jack to me, its all just time...... but....to appreciate the dopeness of the shit from the 80's and 90's. This is a CLASSIC 80s rock song, just impossible to not bob your head too right? Im sorry, but the 80's and 90's produced REAL MUSIC. Real, goosebumby shit. Great reaction kid.

[@petergonzalez2632]

I remember David Lee said once, "Van Halen is for people that have work to do".

[@mlittlemlittle2966]

JayShara! I love your vids in general, rock vids in specific. so many "face" reactors out there but you actually engage with the music! Youv'e probably heard "eruption" before but if not... please react! It is considered one of the best guitar solos!

[@stayhungry8052]

I'm sure by now someone has commented this but the lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen wrote and performed the lead guitar on Michael Jackson's "Beat It"

[@kellymarklong]

Next, Jay, check out Eddie’s live performance of Eruption from 1986.

[@anthonypowell6234]

You are right to think that Van Halen was unmatched in their live concerts through the early to mid-eighties, at least in their lane. ZZTop would be the closest competiotion is those days in the rock realm. Those two, along with Madonna, Prince and MJ were the biggest concert draws.

[@jrobertlysaght]

Personal favorite song off this album is 'I'll Wait'.

[@matthewjames6076]

Van Halen did the guitars on beat it , Eddie Van Halen did the guitar solo for Michael Jackson's 'Beat It'

[@steviemccormick3762]

The 80's were quite a ride !!!!!

[@kenkonwick6660]

Hey VH is untouchable when it comes to musical excellence and and high energy party times. I saw VH 5 times, and had the honor of interviewing Edward Van Halen fir my college newspaper. What a easy going fun man. Eased my nervousness and was a patient interview. Part of me left fir heaven when he died last October. As for videos, check out all the ones suggested so far. But I will add 2 more. POUNDCAKE, this has a different singer named Samny Hagar. Edward uses a power drill on his guitar for tge most unique musical notes. I also suggest Finish What You Started

[@asaltototal162]

Qué linda ! Y té gustó Van Halen Super ! 🇦🇷

[@garricksmalley1733]

Having lived through the 80's there were good times and bad. Any time you grow up in will be yours as time goes by.

[@michaelforbes4069]

"Not tryna do crack or cocaine buuut..." Love it!

[@robertcook792]

First off I want to say that you are Awesome! You are a beautiful specimen of the female human race. The reason cavemen drew on cave walls. Now to the reaction. Great reaction here to the official video of Panama. The song is about a drag car called the Panama express. This was at the height of the bands career. Unfortunately David Lee Roth went on a solo career and he replaced with Sammy Hagar. They went in to make 4#1 albums in a row and eventually reforming with Dave and produced another #1 album. Yes the live concerts were crazy. Back in these days the concert started a week prior to the show depending on the city they were going to be at. People would have non stop parties leading up to the day. And then there was the after shock. Continuing on for who knows how long. Lots of people arrested,hotels destroyed,virginties lost. You get the picture. It was the 80's and VH was the main event. Fun,fun and did I say FUN? You hit it right on head. I hope you don't mind but took a screen shot of you so I could draw your face. Thanks for the reaction!😘

[@SIXX2772]

Official footage and video lol..you gotta do Hot for Teacher...Guns n Roses brings it hard like that too. Check out November rain by Guns n Roses...its epic. or Paradise City

[@josephtorres110]

Cradle will rock live performance by Van Halen is a great one....

[@LuisDavid-ws3us]

Hi Jay Shara, the vocalist of Van Halen is David Lee Roth

[@Blakk_Wolf7]

You've gotta check out "Unchained" love in Oakland CA 1981 RIP EVH

[@dard4642]

The 80s were kind of the last era of partying without drama. You could act a fool without being recorded and put on social media; people's go-to solution for conflict-resolution wasn't shooting someone. This record was kind of their victory lap. It had a different vibe than their prior records which were a little darker. At this point, they were rich, the '80s had definitely arrived, and VH was just having fun.

[@jonadam9740]

Jayshara...Diamond Dave would have been down with you too baby! He went to a school that was predominantly black and Hispanic. Most of his friends were black. Dave is cool like that. And it would have been fun dragging you to big rock shows in the 80s! You woulda had a blast!