Sammy Hagar & the Circle “Why Can't This Be Love” on the Howard Stern Show

[@Lisztomania1]

Michael Anthony's backing vocal still sounds great

[@chucktanner3826]

Rob Michaels both him and Sammy haven’t lost a step

[@mattkelly3353]

Yup I agree one of my favorite bassists he's good

[@nebraskahusker247]

Agreed!

[@fivestring65ify]

The voice

[@futureshock7425]

So smooth and compliments Hagar

[@leokimvideo]

That little drum kit had an awesome sound

[@Pags54]

That's Jason Bonham playing it.

[@bobabooey4537]

Id love one.

[@zardinho]

@@Pags54 Wow!

[@kevincowart362]

Came here to say the same, I gotta get one of those

[@Swanlord05]

Is the full song of this on stern somewhere

[@fakeascanbe423]

The bassist has always had a hell of a voice

[@SpecialAgentSamCooper]

He should play for Van Halen

[@jondunmore4268]

"the bassist"? Either you're trolling or under 30.

[@jondunmore4268]

@@SpecialAgentSamCooper -- He auditioned, but they already had Wolfgang.

[@kevn99]

Rudy Jay Gonzales 😂😂

[@Wonderboywonderings]

@@SpecialAgentSamCooper money. 😂

[@GoldTop57]

Damn that bass is perfect, and the backing vocals as always. Michael Anthony is a legend

[@Pdeloosha]

The Van Halen’s are nuts not getting back with Sammy/Michael ! These guys still got it.

[@jrgilbert]

They are mental. No questioning EVH/AVH's talent, they are just nuts. Perhaps Ed more than Alex, but Alex seems to follow Ed.

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

They already did. Eddie couldn't kick the booze to the curb.

[@johnnyquest6115]

Correction, not Sammy but Michael.

[@drewp2787]

pjdelucia because they are more then just nuts they are dicks

[@donnyblondy8506]

yea,,at least Sammy sings a whole lot better than that fuckhead diamond disco Dave.

[@michaelgatten]

The Dude is inspiring, 71 and rich and still rocking

[@tylerdurden1221]

I recently saw LA Guns live and couldn’t believe how good Phil Lewis sounded at 62, but Sammy? Still got it!

[@ROOKTABULA]

".... and rich..." #UtterlyMissesPoint

[@leagueofshadows]

Sammy will be 101 and RICH in heart; soul & love. Yet those VH lads be bitchin n moaning and thinking DLR is their best choice for frontman. I mean these guys may as well change their band name to Tweedle Dick & Tweedle Head. When the hell will they realize that their time is finite. REUNITE MY BROS ASAP please please please please please 😂😆😀😁😂😃

[@anthonynavarro6074]

His Saturday night top rock countdown is a good show

[@fastpony8127]

Sammy's living the dream! God bless him.

[@whatndafukdadog3635]

Michael Anthony's IS SO GOOD AND THE BROTHERS BASHED HIM CONSTANTLY.

[@illiamdeebe7579]

I was never a huge fan of V/Hagar but I gotta say as a person I have huge respect for the man. He is down to earth as hell and living his true self. Definitely an inspiring character.

[@SonnyGTA]

You were never a fan? Hate great music huh? Guess you’re more of a NICKLEBACK fan, eh?

[@Vichedges]

Yeah, I don't care for Hagar's music all that much but he still sounds great. I just wish Anthony would get back with VH.

[@michaeltabor9596]

Illiam Deebe probally because eddy wanted to do ballads & keyboards & had a singer they could sing anything unlike (Roth) Hagar was always a harder rock guy montrose & his solo career was hard rock Eddie changed the bands Sound

[@HRPoodersmith]

AND he wouldn't return to tour with VH without Michael Anthony - to which they denied both. Much respect!

[@chassy]

And he has a great voice too!

[@stevenmarrone1526]

Sammy at 71 still sounds Awsome, Eddie messed up when he lost him

[@seancostello2856]

I love sam and Dave but Dave does not put any effort in his singing and the fucking crazy thing his he still has a good deep baritone voice but sings in a off tune wacky high register

[@goldenDropBear]

@@seancostello2856 agreed,but Dave really doesn't seem to care,It's all a big circus to him and the band ends up looking a joke,Dave has had a huge impact but he seems done,,sammy would actually make them pretty good again

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

You have no idea how much you saying "Sammy at 71", scares me. I know time flies, but something about that statement seems so wrong.....

[@blam3329]

If you've never been to a Sammy Hagar concert (in any lineup), you're missing out. Sammy makes sure you have a good time, he sounds great live, and he knows the words to ALL of his songs ;-)

[@crissreznor]

Jason Bonham on that little Rolland kit ! Awesomeness !

[@scotty6124]

He does sound great on it but I think his dad would be a little shocked. :)

[@minisurfbanana]

Criss Reznor shit didn’t even realize it was him lol

[@MrAlumni72]

That was Jason Bonham? Wow - it doesn't seem all that long ago (to me, at least) he was in his early 20s and had just released The Disregard of Timekeeping - I practically listened to Wait For You 24/7.

[@76JStucki]

Right? I was just thinking it would take me forever to get comfortable with that layout!

[@licayanphilipg.2675]

It might be subtle but this clip shows why Michael Anthony is called "the Van Halen secret weapon".

[@princevultan6589]

Sammy still has it. Mikey is awesome. Vic shreds those strings and Jason is the son of royalty.

[@brentold6738]

Paulie G. Jason on his own is one of the greatest drummers ever!

[@nevilovermann797]

The bromance between Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar deserves a movie-adaptation. These two are so friggin amazing tofether and seem to have so much fun. I love it!

[@ColtraneTaylor]

Keep it in your pants.

[@f.w.1318]

4 piece band in a radio show limited equipment, and the drummer is playing on an octopad, and it sounds amazing,

[@johnnywlittle]

F. W. Wurd

[@HolyDiver1]

And on top of all that, the youngest one here is 52 years old.

[@michaeltabor9596]

F. W. Well his dad was the greatest drummer in history so!

[@jondunmore4268]

"the drummer"? You under-30 people kill me!

[@baronvg]

It really does! I’m pretty damn impressed to be perfectly honest lol

[@kevinkaatz883]

Damn, that sounded fucking great. Sammy still has the voice, no one else does.

[@michaellnbnj]

Mikey's backing vox still sound phenomenal! He was such a big part of the VH sound. He is missed!

[@ODTK268]

Fantastic Vocals, fantastic guitar, fantastic everything. This is too short. Please post complete song.

[@tammyrogne1471]

5150 is my fave Van Halen album, it's a beast!

[@svogender]

​@@foggyblues13 Right...But i'm counting in "Fair Warning" as well..!!!!!!

[@encryptor6710]

@@foggyblues13 Same here! 5150 is my first Van Halen record Ive ever heard and it blew my mind. Balance also blew my mind. But 5150 is what got me into playing guitar.

[@elis51501]

I liked the F.U.C.K album

[@ronniejames3681]

I agree, but at the same time I consider Balance as one of the best and most underated hardrock albums of the nineties...

[@coolcat6303]

My 3 favs are 1984, 5150 & OU812.

[@TheTobes99]

Bro the vocals from Sammy and Michael are perfect.

[@stratmad]

Damn Sammy and Mike’s vocals sound as good as they did 30 years ago.

[@nedrini1387]

Omg 70 years old and he still sounds incredible!

[@mikerobinson2021]

Wow Sammy still sounds the same great voice!

[@rustyaxelrod]

“Only time will tell if we stand the test of time”...moving words of wisdom that changed my life.

[@ia5662]

God damn Michael Anthony’s vox are so missed in VH

[@Jason-wo5rr]

Say what you want about Michael but he’s not just some lucky bass player. That guy can harmonize and sing

[@walker1336]

Ladies and gentlemen this is what a rock star that knows what he doing look like Sammy you rock vocals are sick

[@nmk8475]

Saw them live, can totally recommend. They tore the house down

[@cringestone8172]

Damnnnn this Anthony bass sounds soooooo great :) like diesel submarine run ON full power. Rock

[@seba5837]

Michael anthony the most underrated bass player ever, solid bassline and amazing vocals

[@barbaraalexander7246]

SAMMY HAGAR IS THE VOICE!!!✌ Holy Guacamole, The Circle Rocks! Thank You!👏

[@barbaraalexander7246]

I've been a HUGE HUGE FAN of Sammy Hagar since his Montrose days. Sammy's voice really is my favorite. It wouldn't matter what band Sammy fronted, that band would be better for having Sammy and they'd be successful musically and popular. Sammy is as good, even better today than ever. I have other 'voice' favorites in ROCK, be it Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers, Lou Gramm, Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger, Steven Tyler, Tom Petty, Steve Perry, stop me, I could go on. All upper echelon vocalists. I've seen them all in concert many times. As great sounding live as on disc. I've heard all the upper echelon singers in 60+ years, and Sammy can hang with any one of The BEST. What's also so cool about Sammy is he really likes other upper echelon musicians. He surrounds himself with The BEST musicians. I can't imagine Michael, as good a bass player as there is with nice vocal pipes, and Sammy ever parting ways. Those two belong together always. A true brotherhood that's visible. Anyway, if I had to pick just one vocalist to ever listen to again, I'd choose Sammy. He can play geetar as well, like, very well. So, Sammy, just keep doing what you Love cuz you make me happy to listen to you sing, play, talk, joke and laugh. And to look at. You're still so damned cute! You're good people Sammy and The Circle ROCKS!!! Thanks for all the great music Jason, Vic, Michael and RED ROCKER SAMMY!!!🎸🎵Love and Peace to all of you!✌💝

[@Sharky165]

@@barbaraalexander7246 You have EXCELLENT taste in music and in vocalists, young lady !! 😁👏👍

[@sammyhager1696]

@@barbaraalexander7246 Hello, how are you’re doing? It is nice seeing you here.

[@1humanonthe3rdrock]

Vic Johnson doing his muthafuckin job on guitar!

[@dcarr70]

Vic is the man! He RAWKS!!

[@parkerxjr]

looking him up now

[@Deetroiter]

He’s playing amazing! That tone is absolutely killer too!

[@ktpinnacle]

This remains one of the few VH songs that I still enjoy listening to every time it's played. VC is raw here.

[@gzo313]

Holy Moses... Sammy and Michael sounds awesome. Really, really great. Glad to see/hear this.

[@MegaMetalshredder]

By the way there were no cameras or anybody showing and telling Michael Anthony what to play.

[@Pfsif]

Yeah, that was a douche bag comment Eddie made, fucking Narcissist.

[@scottvanruin6481]

I wish there was the entire song from this Howard Session, I can't get enough. I'm constantly replaying this because it's so short, but in all honesty, I'd still do it if we had the full, like Me Hagar says, the Howard Stern Version.

[@davidrudd1628]

Micheal deserves more credit for his talent im so glad him an sammy stuck together an all 4 of you guys give us all that 2nd wind to live , thank you so much ROCK ON

[@randypullman1155]

The soundtrack to our lives. Life at its best!

[@melanieD19127]

why cut this off??? Sounds so good. Always been team Sammy because that Dude can sing. AWESOME Band!!!! Love their Album.

[@sammyhager1696]

Hello, how are you’re doing? It is nice seeing you here.

[@chizmo7]

Sammy and Mike = GREAT singers. They were a huge part of the VH sound.

[@jackakhan]

How the shit does this man still sound so damn good?!?!?!

[@fixxxer3456]

How do you sound that good at 71? I mean, yea, it's not the same, but it still sounds damn good!

[@lazybones69]

Sammy seems to have clocked that at 70, you can't run around or wail as greatly anymore, and has adapted his voice thusly. Want an example of someone too stupid to acknowledge this fact; David Lee Roth, tries prancing around the stage like he did in his 20's, and he's just genuinely awful because of it.

[@chriswilson1383]

That was AMAZING! I LOVE all 4 of you guys. Thank you and keep on rockin'!!!

[@dcdelacruise]

The guitar player is awesome also!

[@RyderWestwood]

How is Sammy 71 and sounding and looking this good? Amazing!

[@kenRoberts1984]

MAS tequila lol

[@bernabas73]

Tequila

[@smokinjoe4709]

Tequila

[@raidadave7840]

Great version!! Love it!!

[@nicolassosolic3760]

I love the DLR era but Sammy'one was a great one as well,you're into the mighty Van Halen or you're not,period!!! Hi from France :)

[@postxtito]

Wow, Sammy sounds awesome ......miss you in Van Halen Sammy....your one of the greatest!

[@demonicsweaters]

Vic's got a cool style on the guitar. I like his interpretation of this song.

[@dbmdrums1105]

Demonic sweaters.. commenting in this video. I guess some people out there do hear some good music

[@dbmdrums1105]

Big fan of yours mate

[@jondunmore4268]

Well, he's interpreting the keyboard AND the guitar part into one.

[@joes.949]

What effects is he using?

[@artheriford]

The first time I heard this, I was like..... mehhhh.. Then I listened to it again...and Was like...hmm.. Then I listened to it a 3rd and 4th and 1000th and went....wow. Mike's background vocals are the key to this song in my opinion.

[@JR-90]

Awesome seein' Sammy and Mike still rockin' together til this day.

[@minhajfriyan9958]

Love n adore his voice.. this song is awesome when i heard it for first at mid 90s

[@hugodm33]

Damn! Sammy still Rocks ,still great singer and Mike the secret weapon !

[@shawndonley3549]

They will sound great forever.

[@javierceron6562]

And Sammy still sounds great!Michael is the SECRET WEAPON

[@brivington2011]

OMFG this sounds awesome! Micheal Anthony sounds killer! Love Vics sound and Jason on drums has so much feel! Please release a concert DVD.

[@ducamuk]

Mad respect for all four guys in this group. ✌️

[@buckwrestling]

71 and sounding this good at 6 in the morning, Sammy is amazing. As for Michael Anthony, his voice hasn't changed a bit, ever.

[@dorpho55]

Sammy Hagar the best rock vocal in the world!

[@dyrphotography]

5150 was Loud and Proud with Tonnes of Awesome! Sammy's entrance into VH made 1986 a great year! I think that Tour was way better , in terms of live energy and musicality, than the 1984 Tour. 33 years later, SH, MA, JB and VJ Absolutely Rock as a band!

[@ChuckD351]

Vic is a Great Guitar Player !!

[@danielprandi339]

5150 is the best Van Halen Album and one of the 10 best albums of Rock History. I discovered it when I was 9 (thanks to my uncle) and today I still enjoy this masterpiece as the first day. It meant a lot to me and, after all these years, It still gives me the creeps when it sounds in my car, in my headphones or at home... . The solo of 5150 song sounds super-organic to me (I play guitar since I was 13... I am 42 now) and it is one of my favorite Edward's solo. This album makes me FEEL... Which is the purpose of music. And I am really happy to know that Sammy is a successful man: Of course, I do not know him personally, but he's the kind of person who deserves it. Thank you for such a good music!

[@tuttleberry]

I respect your opinion., thanks for sharing. I love it when people share an opinion that's less popular and less agreed on. It shows you're not a follower. I personally liked Roth VH more than Van Hagar, but both had their good qualities. For me : best Van Hagar album was Carnal Knowledge, but I liked Balance too.

[@danjimmie0704]

We are in the presence of rock n roll Gods!!! Cheers!!!

[@HailAnts]

The very first time I heard this song on the radio in ‘86, I don’t know if the DJ had announced it and I missed it, but as soon as I listened to it I knew it had to be the new Sammy Hagar led Van Halen! I recognized Hagar’s voice and Eddie’s guitar!

[@tashadorsey4406]

Love you always and forever Eddie ❤️❤️❤️💞❣️😍💖

[@siralleycat9141]

There are so many, but that is one of my favorite VanHagar songs.

[@BountifulHarvest_Resurrection]

I remember being 4th row center, so close I could feel drops of sweat falling from his face! One of the best nights of my life!

[@Vichedges]

Gross man.

[@christopherarnold1568]

sammy voice sounds incredible-entire band sounds great!

[@adrianreyes3616]

You can tell Sammy is bored of talking about the Van Halen/Van Hagar day's, but bless him he's such a good guy that he still tells the story

[@aneomusik]

What an amazing singer, and the first class musicians to support him

[@jryer1]

Amazing, Michael is just too cool, kicking ass on the bass, still singing strong, and most important he doesn't care about bad blood with Van Halen because he knows life is too short for that shit. Sammy of course still kickin' ass too. They sound great together, way to go guys! Hey Sammy, new material with Michael????

[@Ryno-fp7pm]

Dang. Wish they played they whole song. Love Vic's playing on this. Prefer his guitar interpretation over the keyboards. Give it a much edgier sound.

[@jondunmore4268]

They DID play the whole song - just not for your ears...

[@lugnuts7800]

I've been a fan of Sammy Hagar since his days with Montrose; a million years ago.....

[@jondunmore4268]

Space Station #5 gripped me by the throat.

[@johannschultz3743]

He has the same great voice he had in the 1970s. Anthony backup vocals is still aces.

[@C_H_1972]

What a rock god of vocals! Still at this age while others sound like 💩!

[@scottdavidson7001]

Sammy is a boss! Great great great live show too!!!!

[@seancostello2856]

Especially at 8am

[@jondunmore4268]

Like Patrick Stewart?

[@KingBeevr]

I love this song so much. One of my favorite VH songs. Second only to Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love, probably.

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

Love MA bass subbing for the keys----Hagar still sounds spot on

[@starlitblond]

Oh yeah.. and I just got a call, yesterday, that I'm going to see them and Don Felder on Saturday!! Finally won something!! Super excited!!

[@sammyhager1696]

Hello, how are you’re doing? It is nice seeing you here.

[@rg2027x]

Would love to hear the whole tune...Awesome anyway! These brothers can lay down a jam for real. Music in their DNA. Great intro story by Sammy "I smell money!" lol

[@BenAlbert]

I have been a fan of VH since 5150 and as a singer seeing Sammy still rocking out and still with a great voice makes me think no way I will give up on my dream of doing this

[@Kishie98]

I love this song! 😩👏🏽

[@MisterPinchy]

Michael Anthony was undoubtedly an integral element that contributed to the distinctiveness of the Van Halen "sound."

[@MrGnastygnate]

Is that really Michael Anyhony....wow Sammy still sounds pretty good....a lot better than Dave.

[@Vichedges]

He always sounded better than Dave on a technical level, Dave was about showbiz and charisma. I much prefer Dave in VH than Sammy. Those old VH songs were so funny too.

[@michaeltabor9596]

Jason Allen Dave was better in Van Halen Partially because they started as a harder band & Eddie decided to change the sound keyboards & more ballads Roth was a great showman. Barley avg as a singer Hagar was a hard rock guy montrose & solo But Eddie was the boss & he knew Hagar could sing anything because of his range

[@estudiandoaprendo4365]

“pretty good” you obviously get a kick at being condescending. This is the crap musicians have to put up with, a layperson passing judgement on a skill of which they know nothing about.

[@wolfgang2007aaaaaaaa]

Everyone sounds better than Dave. I cant stand his stupid tv host style of singing, yet I still love vh.

[@jondunmore4268]

Michael Anyhony from Van Hayen.

[@samsoncrosswood7259]

71 and still has it. That’s amazing.

[@bunkyspunkmeyer]

Awesome to see Michael & Sammy together! Michael's backing vocals are still perfect! Sammy sounds incredible! DLR now sounds like a scat man on crack

[@jasonwilson2879]

Love seeing Sammy and Michael sounding so good still!

[@qazzell]

I'm amazed how good that drum machine sounds.

[@liontone]

Mikey was that X-tra "thing." That Motown sound that VH always had.

[@jamesflagg4824]

I'm impressed with Jason being able to have that accuracy on those little pads. I'd be hitting all sorts of wrong shits.

[@cmikesmith664]

Sounds incredible!!! Great job, Sammy.

[@fivestring65ify]

That's a nice looking Shector bass Anthony is playing. I like that drum pad setup Bonham is playing too.

[@carlfreeman6687]

Sammy still has the pipes!!! love it!

[@chassy]

I want that drum box, or whatever it is call! It's just awesome.🥁🥁🥁

[@alessandroarcuri209]

Unmistakable low end throb AND high end melodies from Michael Anthony!

[@thecustomer1782]

Sammy Hagar is awesome.....definitely the best era of Van Halen.

[@jasonfuhram8167]

Best rendition yet. Great mix of guys!

[@kimjoan212]

He sounds great!!!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾... Gos bless him....🎈

[@geetarguy777]

Love Sammy, what a voice on an old guy! Same with Michael Anthony, these guys still got it

[@MiThreeSunz]

Props to Sammy, Michael and the band! Still kicking ass with that epic tune!

[@brianwiseman9518]

It's amazing Hagar still sounds like that.