🎵 Van Halen - Beautiful Girls REACTION

[@NeonNights80]

DLR was the perfect compliment to Eddie's pyrotechnic guitar playing. His look, singing style and overall persona was a perfect fit for the band at that time. Not surprising this song sounds like it has one foot in the 70s and one foot in the 80s, it was written by a band in the '70s that helped forged the sound of the 80s.

[@artis1969]

He's the personification of entertainer. The four of them made magic together.

[@maryreilly5092]

Perfectly said, Neon Nights!

[@NondescriptMammal]

Well yeah and this album came out in late 1979, so... It's not like you can really divide music by the arbitrary decades, it's kind of silly when you think about it. There was a vast diversity of even just "rock" music in every decade, and especially the 60s and 70s

[@jeffleg1]

I'm 54 years old and have seen thousands of shows to this day. Those 80's Van Halen shows still blow every concert I've seen out of the water. The music, showmanship, the audience was so into it. Amazing.

[@chestrockwell8328]

53, and I agree. Every VH show I've ever seen, about 7, the crowd energy is the most into it and the most positive/fun vibe.

[@tyronesharp401]

I'm 61, and seen a thousand shows. When I saw Van Halen open for Black Sabbath it was clear the torch was being passed. They were amazing every time.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

53 as well and saw them 6 times. 3 with Dave and 3 with Sammy. Just incredible shows! Still miss Eddie every day.

[@michellefranco5648]

Jeff , I agree , Van Halen with DLR was outstanding. Only live shows that I have see that compare was Aerosmith in the early 80s and the Tragically Hip in the 90s

[@johnlocke6410]

I'm 58. You had to be there to believe it.

[@timt3566]

Music didn't just change overnight from 70s to 80s music and Van Halen was probably one of the biggest influences on 80s rock music ✌

[@choppingpenguin]

This record was released in '79, and as Brad mentioned offhandedly, they were MOST DEFINITELY bringing in the 80s!

[@Zanehett]

They put on one of the best live shows and David Lee roth was one of the best front men and showman ever. He knew how to entertain the crowd.

[@michaeltveten8458]

Once again, Lex nailed it! Eddie and Alex knew they could have success with anyone, but DLR was the X-factor that made them superstars. No disrespect to Michael Anthony, he made them the “Fearsome Foursome”. Great band and a great reaction!

[@RobertMJohnson]

i know what you're saying, but DLR commercialized Van Halen. he was the brains behind the business of the corporation, and he was the one who protected the band as they got their first contract

[@seven2464]

Sorry but Mike's background vocals were a part of their sound too. Just go back and listen hes amazing.

[@locutus1126]

@@seven2464 they are all equally important. DLR was the perfect frontman. Eddie and Alex were the musicians. Mike had his distinct harmonies that are the VH signature. While I like the Sammy years, the long lasting memorable songs came with Dave.

[@TheRustyGuitarist]

Those Michael Anthony vocal harmonies are to DIE FOR, and frankly the Best Part after Eddie's guitar work!! LOVE Van Halen of any Era, but NOTHING matches the originality of the original Van Halen!!🤙🏻❤️

[@mazmarsden7386]

Oh Lex, you have it nailed about early VH - Dave Lee Roth was the most charismatic front man to date in this genre. Love your analysis and enthusiasm for rock and metal.

[@markcatanzaro9699]

FACT!

[@brettkenschaft4239]

Yes he was!!

[@preciousroihomeshoppingnet7908]

Lex needs to watch more performance (non-lyric) videos...Dave was a master of visual presentation and performance.

[@jamison8185]

@@preciousroihomeshoppingnet7908 Yes he was and a man should not be able to move his hips the way he did.

[@rickwelch8464]

If only he could sing. Freddie Mercury crushes him as a frontman.

[@davidrehm9681]

You're absolutely correct. Van Halen were THE band that "launched" the 80s. This is why you had flashy guitar hero after hero spring up shortly after they came on the scene.

[@terrylandess6072]

I don't remember anyone doing air guitar until Van Halen hit the streets.

[@frankshaffer7645]

What people nowadays think of as the "Heavy Metal Sound" was actually influenced a lot by Eddie's sound. Before Eddie, "Heavy Metal" guitar sounded more like Zeppelin or Black Sabbath. In that way, he unintentionally ushered in the 80s Metal guitar sound.

[@gandalf679]

1979, I was 19 and headed to the Army when this album dropped...and it still sounds good today!! Rock ON!!

[@gruffmusic]

5 years later I was at Parris Island when "1984" came out. One of the first things I bought after I graduated.

[@LuisRivera-cx2lr]

Definitely bar vibe from late 70s. Like 78/79. Saw them in the summer of '80. Put on a great show. Very loud and fun.

[@floorticket]

Perfect late-70s, boombox-on-the-beach music. Certainly sounds like an afternoon on the beach and not midnight in the club.

[@sl4983]

More like midnight at the parties

[@mikegoldstein1246]

Their music especially with Dave is impossible to not smile and think of fun. They are one of a kind where they can blend mind bending skill and talent, feel, swing, and fun into a digestible song

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

David Lee Roth was born to be a star. We called him Diamond Dave. When he left, and Sammy Hagar replaced him, it changed the band’s dynamic. I saw them live in 1984, and they were great.

[@terrylandess6072]

The main thing I looked forward to after Sammy joined was 'The Greatest Cover Band in the World' now doing Sammy's hits live. The Van Hagar sound was good for a veteran/older band, but I'll always be Team Roth. I did get to see Sammy with Montrose as well.

[@russkowal1873]

Eddie said, ' if you listen close to his guitar in this song it will remind you of that "beautiful girl" walking away down the beach....

[@andrewstableford9781]

Yes Van Halen ushered in the 80’s. I love this one because the riff is badass and the 3 part harmonies in the chorus are perfect.

[@wompa70]

Van Haley was very much a California band. But I spent enough time at the beach growing up in Florida that I’m ok with thinking of them as adopted older brothers. This was 1979. Their second album. They were selling out venues all over LA just from doing cover songs.

[@dennistyler8746]

We got beaches in Maine too...lol.

[@michaeltveten8458]

@@dennistyler8746 Tell ‘Em Dennis! 🤣

[@Mwoods2272]

Pasadena boys

[@sl4983]

Not only did they put on a show back in the day, we were ROCKIN OUT back in the day! Car stereos, Turntables, huge 70s 80s speakers that sounded absolutely amazing, and yes boomboxes!

[@scottscott5827]

It feels like both 70s and 80s because this was released on August 21, 1979

[@neillenet291]

Good call Lex, this came out in 1979. At this time Eddie Van Halen was touted as the guitar player of the '80s."

[@JKM395]

This is one of my all time favorite songs. It's fun to listen to and ridiculously fun to perform. Diamond Dave at his finest, with the rest of the boys in top form as well. VH doesn't get much better than this. You couldn't be more right about their shows. I got to see them once with Dave and once with Sammy. Both were excellent shows.

[@boki1693]

Best summer beach song EVER! That "Mammy and Pappi" line is straight from the Andrew Sister's song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy from Company B. The Andrew Sisters were super big in the 40's. Especially around ww2. Roth often sampled old songs for some of his lyrics. One. what Lex said about Davis Lee Roth is why most people prefer him to Sammy Hagar as singer. Two, I saw Van Halen Twice. Once around 1978 or 1979 just after the first album but just before this one. I think they were good. I was too high to remember the concert. I really only remember the first and last song.The last song was "Fire" and Alex set his drums on fire as he played it. It was at the Palladium in NYC on 14th Street. Back then, they sold beer at the venue and it was an unwritten rule that whatever you brought into the concert you had to share it with the people in your section. I have no idea what I took that night. Saw them again for Sammy Hagar's first album in Conn.. The concert that they filmed Eddie Playing Eruption thats all over the net. I wanna say around 1984 or 85. I remember that one better and it was very good.

[@chrisstratton4569]

If you clearly remember concerts from that era, you didn't have enough fun. Saw em twice, A-Mazing.

[@ffjsb]

You are correct. The "I'm just a Gigolo/I ain't got nobody" medley Dave did goes back to 1929/1915 respectively.

[@josebustamante9182]

I literally just saw the entire new haven 86 concert for 5150 last night, fuck me what a concert that must’ve been

[@mneugent7658]

This is absolutely the sound of summer to me. Good call.

[@hookstomper7322]

I saw them in '82 on the Diver Down tour at the Roanoke Civic Center: was just a few feet from EVH's side of the stage, ready to finally see my idol - then I passed out from the heat from the packed crowd and had to go sit at the far end of the joint...😡 Still, it was unforgettable, even though Eddie had a broken picking hand.

[@billmckee1123]

VH II came out in 1979, so they were bringing in the 80's but with a little 70's flavor too.

[@jasonreynolds7190]

He's been referred to as the Greatest frontman in history.

[@vinniedixon1140]

He's not though, Freddie Mercury is. I'd put DLR 2nd.

[@jasonreynolds7190]

I'm not gonna disagree about Mercury. But still, he is referred as, for quite a long time, as the greatest frontman in the history of rock. Js

[@VegasAlien1]

By who? I saw him live twice and he sucked.

[@keithroberts4952]

He was a great showman! The girls came to see him whilst the boys came to see EVH! He became like the prototype for all 80's hair metal bands. But he is not the greatest rock front man, imo.

[@fightinphillies1461]

He absolutely was the greatest frontman ever. Vinnie you are entitled to your opinion and I greatly respect it....it's just wrong. Vegas alien, you don't get it and that's cool. Wear that helmet with pride while you're licking windows. Stay frosty. Rip the composing God Edward Van Halen

[@67Aquaholic]

Sammy could sing circles around Dave......but Dave was the ULTIMATE front man, with the perfect voice, attitude, charisma for what Van Halen was.......a hard rockin party band. The weren't Rock n Roll, the weren't Heavy Metal....they were just Van Halen

[@wadsworthaaron]

Diamond Dave was perfect for the band until he wasn't (1985-ish). Sammy stepped in and helped the band to grow and, in most regards, sound better. Dave's voice was pretty much over in the mid-90s (1-2 octave low-tenor range doesn't cut it for rock & roll), so it worked out for the band. IMO Van Halen should have called it "done" when Sammy left in the 90s... their new music was sub-par and the rotating roster was just a distraction.

[@nodaysback1]

Sammy was a real musician.. Solid guitarist, good enough to compliment Eddie and bring a legit 2nd gtr into the band and a a great singer too! It's a totally different band with Sammy up front.. But, it's *Real Van Halen!* That *one-of-a-kind,* hard rockin', *party band with David Lee Roth up front!*

[@gregorybennett5640]

Pretty insightful thoughts y’all had there in the middle of the song, yes VH was extremely cutting edge when they came out in late 70’s. No other band was like them and every band after their first album wanted to be them. In the 70’s, rock was about dark, mystical topics, music was heavy feeling. Van Halen was all “incredible guitar work and amazing entertainment!” …..and they were always smiling and looked like they were having fun. Totally opposite what most popular rock bands were doing in the 70’s. IMO, All of the 80’s rock bands are just other peoples versions of VH.

[@judym7739]

Lex - You nailed it; the personification of DLR. He was a showman, full of swagger and charisma. And yes, to see VH live back in the early 80's was an experience I'll treasure forever! Love the reaction videos...great work y'all!

[@brucecashman4871]

This is a classic VH song from 1979. One of my favorite VH songs from One of my favorite albums. I was 11 years old in 1979 BTW.

[@tommcdonough6086]

Me to, Van Halen is my favorite band of all time, 54 as well, so great to be young in this era! Today's youth are being cheated, they don't know what good music is! The band before Sammy was awesome!! Then their sound changed a bit. We were truly blessed to be young in those days! Where does the time go? RIP EDDIE, Thanks for the memories, You we're the most explosive guitarist in history,!!!!

[@sixslinger9951]

I saw them in the Summer of 79 right after this album came out. It was Van Halen's first headlining world tour and they were already the biggest thing out there. I was a young guitar player (14) at this time and Eddie changed my approach on guitar. The concert was all of them in their prime and something I will never forget. Great time to be a kid!

[@chadmenz]

I saw Van Halen with David Lee Roth tour in 2015. Even in their late age… they knew how to put on a show 🤘🏼

[@k_spats]

*Their shows were OUTSTANDING!!!* 🎸 🥁 My friend and I saw them in the early 80's LIVE at Madison Square Garden, NYC. We had tickets; 3rd row, center seats! There is a quick break in Eddie's solo song ; "Eruption" - We screamed out, "We Lob ve You, Eddie!!!" He smiled and winked right at us!!! *Great reaction!* *Keep Rockin'!!!* 🤘🏻 💜💫✌🏼🎵

[@sira.scottascot8865]

Holy crap. 70s/80s. Absolutely nailed it.

[@jimtatro6550]

Every song from the first 4 Van Halen albums are 🔥🔥

[@MARIO-uf1no]

Caught them in 1981, 82 and 84. One of the great live concerts I've seen. If you didn't have the chance to experience Van Halen live, you missed a huge treat.

[@teverly5150]

The song was released in 1979 which was very astute for you to notice one foot in the 70's and one in the 80's. This was a precurser to what was coming.

[@combatveteranusnavy2012]

This is the song that made me begin to start listening to these guys. So, as usual, when I heard a song on FM radio (this was 1979) If I wasn't working, I'd immediately drive to the record store. This song is from their 2nd album. I wondered at the time, how the heck did I miss their first album. I was an avid listener to WNEW FM, New York City's rock station when I was in my car or at home. I presumed Van Halen's 1st album didn't get played.

[@RobertMJohnson]

guys, listen to that swing....every single band member is swinging here.

[@type4647]

",,,One foot in the 70s, and one foot in the 80s" GREAT way to characterize David Lee Roth's early years with Van Halen. I saw them when I was 12 at MSG in NYC. I cant 'unsee' what I saw in the crowd and on-stage...

[@skingpool]

Lex is just gettin down. Love it. They didn't put on shows, they were yearly events. Those first years with Roth, you couldn't wait for them to hit your town. Check out the live version from oakland 81 of Unchained, so this is Love, and Hear about it Later for a little taste of how colossal they were. Great stuff, cheers.

[@rileyandmike]

David is a crazy mad philosophical genius

[@Critical_Thinker858]

Good call Alex. DLR summarized very nicely. He was born to be the charismatic front man. The Master of Ceremonies and the barker outside at the circus entrance. Over the top. Larger than life. And tons of fun. VanHalen was the ultimate 80s party rock band.

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..Open riff is 🔥FIRE...Heard this all the time during the summer in the eighties on vacation at Myrtle Beach!!..Brad and Lex...You're right about a foot in seventies and they WERE bringing in the eighties..So perceptive..Spot on as always!!

[@fightinphillies1461]

Did they put on a show......some of the greatest nights of my life the I can sort of remember. It was a party and they had a concert there.

[@scottscott5827]

"This is it! No one will ever top this." -- My reaction on July 2, 1981 while watching Van Halen perform in Milwaukee, WI

[@kevinc6943]

Possibly their best song to put all their talents together

[@deanskipit8220]

Oh yeah they put on a show. Saw them in 92during thier pound cake tour

[@waynewood4791]

I am about to turn 59 years old, I grew up listening to Van Halen, nobody ever knew a guitar could make so many different sounds and tones and ways to played until Eddie Van Halen came along, I have seen Van Halen 9 times 5 times in the DLR era and 4 times with Sammy Hagar, I am more of a DLR era kinda a guy but DLR and Eddie Van Halen were an excellent duo and compliment to each other, he was the guitar GOD and DLR was the greatest front man ever!!! Stay Frosty

[@EddieReischl]

The swing, the strut. THIS IS VAN HALEN.

[@frankshaffer7645]

Watch the Smithsonian interview with Eddie Van Halen. He and his brother were very interesting people. Eddie's guitar sound changed guitars thereafter. He perfected a type of guitar amp that allows those outrageous sounds at a more manageable (more recordable) volume. He also invented a method of dipping guitar pickups in wax to prevent the uncontrollable squealing and feedback at those gain levels. ALL pickups made by any manufacturer after 1982 are now wax dipped. They were immigrants from Holland. Dutch Dad. Indonesian Mom. Dad was a classically trained musician. I wasn't a Van Halen fan back in the 80s, but me and every other guitar player wanted to sound like him. That Sound! Especially after 1981! That Chunky low end along with the high harmonics. Still not a huge VH fan, but I've come to appreciate what a monster of the instrument Eddie was and what an interesting person he was.

[@yeahboiii6640]

One of those special bands that had everything really. Great front man, top of the charts guitar, killer bass and very killer drums. A lot of catchy, fun party tunes.

[@eddievantrollen3459]

Lex said it PERFECTLY when describing the importance of David Lee Roth as the charismatic front man to the prolific OG Guitar Hero Eddie Van Halen

[@WAEVOICE]

Your assessment regarding the sound of "Beautiful Girls" bridging the two decades is very fitting since it's the last track of the album, which was the last to be released in the '70s.

[@2Quietus]

Lex: "I bet Van Halen put on a show back then" Me: If only I could time-warp you to 1978 to 1988. Saw every Concert they had an album for up to 1988, which was the year I went into the Military. Good times, good concerts.

[@drServitis]

BRAD HAS A REALLY BEAUTIFUL GIRL. Lucky Brad!!!

[@mrmuddcrabb]

Every time I hear this song it reminds me of that old SNL sketch Schmitt's Gay with Sandler and Farley.

[@NZLatic]

Early Van Halen was such a beautifully balanced band. Eddies groove, and Alex knowing exactly the right beat to go with Eddies off beat rhythms and solos. Michaels super solid bass lines and amazing backup vocals. And Diamond Dave brought the swag, and he had tons of that!

[@thewiseoldherper7047]

When you were commenting about van Halen being a pioneer of 1980s sound in the late 70s I agree. In my opinion the era known as the 80s started a few years before and ended a few years after the actual decade. Those years are the pinnacle of rock ‘n’ roll. So many bands and so many great songs!❤

[@brettkenschaft4239]

This album was my introduction to VH and still my favorite to this day. Must have listened to it every day for months after I got it! These guys were my first concert in '82 and yes it was an unbelievable show! Dave was definitely the ultimate front man in rock and King Edward was the best guitarist!

[@jasonspain3554]

The reason it sounds like an 80's song is that every guitarist in the 1980's tried to sound like Eddie Van Halen.

[@stevemd6488]

My favorite VH song. Great tone, great hook, the epitome of his "brown sound". And exactly Brad, Van Halen brought in the 80s

[@Lizardboy68]

David Lee Roth always said "some people go yo the part I am the party"

[@scottfeuerhammer3595]

I think this was '81 off the top of my head. They had so many hits. I believe this was off "Fair Warning" album in 1981.

[@LOKISlog7]

A beautiful summer day, top down, stereo turned up to 11 and Eddie's brilliance

[@todvball]

love this song....a classic!!! and I just realized that I've been singing the lyrics entirely wrong......all...these ..years!! but that's okay...haha

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

Dave-era Van Halen was the best of the best of the best! 1984 tour, Phoenix - remains in my top 5 concerts ever.

[@showtime4243]

You guys love Van Halen….we all love Van Halen….you need to do a Van Halen Livestream !! You have barely scratched the surface of how awesome Van Halen is !! Keep those Van Halen reactions coming !! RIP EVH…

[@richard_n]

This song was on their second album which released in 1979, so yes, it was a bridge between the 70s and 80s. VH was definitely cutting edge.

[@victoriabrannon8453]

Nailed it Lex! For those of us who were there to experience the fullness of Van Halen that is exactly the best depiction of this what was known to be the biggest party band in America at the time.

[@gravitationalconstant]

I'm probably as old as your parents and grew up listening to Van Halen. This is the most perfect description of Van Halen that I've ever heard. That's the power of rock and roll

[@marksugimoto9708]

This song was on Van Halen 2. Bought thus my freshman year in highschool 1979.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

They started in late 70s and yes they brought in the 80s. This album was 1978-79

[@empyrealone]

One foot in the 70s and one foot in the 80s is such a perfect description. Lex is on point.

[@rickfarrell3301]

Yes Lex VH did put on quite a show! "Everybody Wants Some" is a must!

[@mikeconti4360]

This song came out in 79! The Greatest Of All Time.

[@supertal6074]

What a Pic!!! You guys are Awesome. Man was this band Great - the Greatest Guitarist Ever, the Greatest Front Man Ever, Killer back ground vocals thanks to Michael Anthony the Bassist, and the great drumming by Ed's brother Alex. On top of all that talent, they had the Best music Ever. Man I miss this band but we were alive to enjoy the MAGIC!

[@thomassherman61]

The production work was great on their 2nd album . Please do "outta love" from the same album .

[@dancarter482]

YES ~ CHOON! BEST example of their prowess on that album for sure!

[@tedsmith7814]

Eddie and Roth kicked the doors open with that 1st Van Halen record.

[@treed873]

I saw them three times in concert, they put on a great show every time!

[@dennistyler8746]

Summertime with Van Halen 🎸🎸🎸. Had this on cassette. Nice review as usual...

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Van Halen was one of those "total package" bands with no weak links.

[@bitchnguy]

The song is from 1979 so end of the seventies bringing in the 80's. And Van Halen did put on a helluva show. They were the best Live band of their era, the David Lee Roth Era from 1978 to 1984.

[@michellerichardson6135]

That's why we called him "Diamond Dave"!!! Saw them in concert twice in the early 80's and yes, Lex, they did put on a hell of a show!!!

[@realtorjames33]

If i'm not mistaking this song was written in 1978 and released in 1979. Also heard back in the day that someone affiliated with KISS produced Van Halen's first album. These guys rocked the end of the 70's and ushered in the 80's where so many tried to emulate them. Huge influence on Rock n Roll music moving forward.

[@brobinson7978]

This song is so David Lee Roth. Loved early VH. I believe this was on their second LP

[@pulsarlights2825]

If it was "So David Lee Roth" is would be called "Beautiful Men" or "Beautiful Boys" lol

[@Sixbillion1]

@@pulsarlights2825 lol I guess that went over your head? The style epitomizes David’s style

[@brobinson7978]

@@pulsarlights2825 well, then he's a switch hitter since the early days of VH!

[@pulsarlights2825]

@@brobinson7978 I'd put my money on switch hitter, he did have an apartment in Greenwich Village NYC

[@tedsmith7814]

His dad owned lots of NYC real estate.

[@davidtingley9978]

The song is from 79, but they definitely drew the blueprint for 80's American hair metal.

[@joebarrera9741]

Best band of the 80s for sure 👍 DLR AND EVH WHAT A COMBO ....PERFECT MATCH

[@michaelivan9066]

Yes Lex they did bring in the 80s

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

I grew up in Newport Beach Southern California where this tune was on the radio. Brings back memories for sure

[@Basai7]

Van Halen, '79! My first concert...ears ringin' for days after...👀😳 Incredible experience. 🔥👍🏻 #Omni #Atlanta #IceCreamMan They absolutely put on a unforgettable show!

[@gloryn4394]

Van Halen with DLR is just the ultimate party band. No hidden agenda, just party and have fun. I saw them on their 1984 tour and they were amazingly a blast.

[@reedwilson64GTO]

"Running with the devil" is an important musical experience for the VanHalen library. Hit that one also.

[@ShaunHensley]

Yessir that's the one

[@williamgreco3046]

It was the late 70s rock sound that ushered in the 80s. Wow! Brad literally just said it as I was writing!

[@Serenghettiguy]

Ok I can see you have been van Halenized just like all of us rockers...so I have real treat for you..one of my personal fav vh tunes that was unreleased....if you will...listen to voodoo queen ..will blow your mind ..and then...the song me wise magic

[@MyXxx77]

The REAL Van Halen! Great song, great reaction. Please check out "Dance The Night Away" (official music video version) from the same album!!!!

[@NeonNights80]

That is a cool official video. Quality live footage of DLR era Van Halen performing is kind of rare.

[@bellodrade]

Beat me to it! REAL HALEN!

[@josebustamante9182]

Yea real Van Halen! Must been so cool to listen to this live and listen to Dave practically talk instead of sing!!🙄

[@bellodrade]

@@josebustamante9182 you're right. When Dave hit the wall he hit it hard. But in his prime he was the best front man around. The list of those who came after trying to emulate him is long. He inspired his share of lead singers. And he will always be one of a kind.

[@MyXxx77]

@@josebustamante9182 I saw them 3 times back then - 1979, 1980 and 1981. Cool doesn't begin to describe how cool it was.

[@donnievazquez3319]

The greatest show on earth bar none! I just thank God I was born at the right time to have them as the soundtrack of my youth.

[@dennisperin2989]

They just kill you with a smile & a guitar player who is an assasin with a smile, crazy good stuff, never be another mighty VanHalen, very fortunate to have been in my prime when they were, awesome shit. Still have the stub 84’ Jump tour…amazing!

[@maryreilly5092]

Early 80's is the timeframe for this hit. Their live shows were EPIC! I was able to see them twice. My ears rang for days afterwards! R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen.

[@Dave_D.]

Little know fact....this song was written about Lex.... A very beautiful girl!

[@akimmbo]

You're exactly right, they released first in 78 or 79, but the 80s were their years up until their last and most classic. perhaps,album 1984. I grew up listening to this band, and hands down they are STILL my favorite today. That's original Van Halen with the greatest showman,/ vocalist ever David Lee Roth. Later, Hammy Sagar replaced roth But, pfft..he did a commendable job, for a liittle bit, but hell no, he'll never be no Roth. Love your reactions, you're energy is great together 🌹 Is so cool to watch young people listen to songs I can remember every guitar lick and every lyric to..to this day. Mo' Van Halen any day, any time, can't go wrong. Also, check out Daves early solo stuff with the Eat 'em And Smile Band. Steve Vai, Gregg Bissonnette, Billy Sheehan and Roth whew. it WILL rock you ✌

[@johnfaulk7775]

Van Halen is considered to be the best party band of all time. Just think “backyard party” and you nail their sound perfectly.