Van Halen It's about time promo video

I found this video in my VH vault and decided to post it. I know when this song was recorded it was a difficult time in the Van Halen camp but, despite this the guitar sounds amazing. I had the opportunity to see VH on this tour (Best of Both Worlds). Again, despite the friction between Eddie and Sammy, the concert was awesome. I will always be a Van Halen fan, RIP Eddie.

[@stevescontriano860]

I met Eddie in 1991 at an AA meeting at Saint Joe’s Medical Center in Burbank. I had just moved there from Palm Springs into a sober living house. After the meeting his sponsor took me up to the third-floor and he walked right up to me and said welcome to Los Angeles Steve. I gave him a book when he received his NA 30 day chip. He gave me a huge hug. And look at me and said Steve right ? Yeahhhhh !!! I saw him a couple times at the musician meeting and we went out into the back patio area and smoked a cigarette just me and him. Talked about recovery. Everybody was looking at us. It sounds weird but I think it was my 15 minutes. I loved that man. Not only as a musician, but is a human being. I didn’t see him after that. But the memory was burned into my conscience. I kept an eye on him through the media. I saw him in 2015 at the Concord Pavilion. I managed to squeeze really close up to the front and I was watching him on stage sober with Wolfie. It brought a tear to my eye knowing that he was okay now. I was hoping he would recognize me. 24 yrs later. No Way. Anyway I was so brokenhearted to hear that he was suffering. And when he passed we definitely lost one of God‘s children. I hope one day I’ll see him again. RIP MY FRIEND !!! STEVE. I miss you man !!

[@i-m4-real753]

Wow! That brought tears to my eye's. I love EVH too, since1979. That story is beautiful. Thank you for sharing that.

[@richevans609]

That was a cool story. 😊

[@srincident]

Thank you for sharing this story. Ed was as lucky to meet you as you him.

[@chrisrainey3588]

What a great brush with greatness! As a recovering alcoholic myself, I think he finally made it sober the rest of his life. Wolfie was his inspiration for staying sober! I still can't believe he's gone! 2 more days central standard time. it will be 4 years!

[@NoneMcNobody]

This is a sad video of a man who is not only in alot of pain, but deep into his addictions. So far gone its a miracle he came back and stayed with us until 2020. I would say that everyone he hurt during this time should consider the fact that it wasn't Edward saying those things it was the drugs and alcohol. Still it can be hard to forgive some of the horrible shit addicts do. I was disgusted with Ed in 2004 for the rat shit performance he did when I saw him, I know an addict when I see one. Now that I'm older I have more compassion. He was going thru hell and wasn't the kind of person who asked for help. Reat in peace Ed. Thanks for writingcthe music of my life.

[@Guitars-Watches]

Painful to watch EVH like this, but he was in the thick of it here.

[@MrOccyc]

Not for nothing, but stop making excuses for his behavior. Somewhere he has to be accountable for his actions. He ran off Roth, Hagar, Anthony and even his wife.

[@tyryztoll]

@@MrOccyc Not to mention he and his brother basically forfeited the remainder of their careers artistically after firing Hagar. If anyone had told me at that point they would only do two more studio records (subpar records at that) over the next 25 years I would have certainly labeled them crazy, but that's exactly what happened and to me that will always be the tragic legacy of that band......that all those additionally creative years were flushed away by addiction, apathy and incredibly bad decision making. Having Wolfie play bass on that first reunion tour with Roth instead of Michael Anthony is one that I'll never get over. That totally killed what should have been a monumental occasion.

[@MrOccyc]

@@tyryztoll ….i agree with you. Talk about wasted opportunities. Every step of the way, they did the wrong thing. I was very disappointed when ADKOT came out. All those tunes that weren’t good enough to get on the original six, I felt it was a lazy effort. It’s sad that VH went out without even a whimper.

[@tyryztoll]

@@vincevegas8529 Fat 15 year old Wolfie was better than Michael Anthony? Yeah ok, Chief. Whatever you say.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

A 5 year period that real fans could do without remembering. The fact that they aren’t recording this live really says something. Drugs make good people behave badly. I’m glad Ed had time to heal after this.

[@RATTL3R186]

Man I miss this music. Both versions of VH kicked ass I dont care what anyone says . But this video reminds me of Ed's demons . This is when he went off the rails. Sam said in RED that if you see the samurai hair on Ed , all hell is gonna break loose and not musically. RIP boss, I grew up listening to you shred and miss it dearly.

[@gigitonsvajv]

This is the first time I’ve ever seen this video. Love it. Just breaks my heart seeing Edward in this shape. I did enjoy seeing more Alex though. It’s cool to see the behind the scenes stuff. RIP Edward. He means so much to so many.

[@akfreed6949]

The book RED is a smear campaign against the Halen Bros . He never mentioned how much Konami paid him for using his Can't Drive 55 song for the Ridge Racer Type 4 videogame TV commercial YET he bitches about the Halen Bros selling songs for TV commercials . And it's not Ray Daniels fault for Sammy leaving the band . Sam is to blame for trying to boss Eddie around and whatever he said to piss Eddie off . And Sammy became a rat and a snitch for what he put in his book about Ed's drug abuse . You don't rat on your friends for any reason YET he did . I don't care how true or false his complaints about Ed are , it's still a private thing . If he pulled the same crap on you you should feel the same way .

[@waynebrown2546]

the answer to the question of Sam or Dave is always "Eddie"!

[@eako2107]

That book is a great read for sure, and yeah.. not the finest moment for either incarnation of the band... but man I wanted it to work...

[@jbc95]

My thoughts exactly. Ed was still a genius on the guitar, but he looked awful.... and I guess was going downhill in his personal life as well at this time. Drugs are a killer. Wish he could have stayed clean and we would likely still have him rocking and Standing on Top of the World!

[@harbonip]

Eddie Van Halen is the greatest guitar player of all time !

[@robrob7720]

I agree. And also a world class douche…..there, I said it

[@hamptonkelley4936]

No doubt

[@danzojohnston7773]

💯

[@Stevejoohee]

And remains to be

[@jimbo0411]

not really...

[@philchigges2955]

Mikey rules even when they pretend he wasn't a big part of their sound.

[@shandonsahm3343]

They can't deny that..mike was so great too.. those background vocals 💪

[@jasonsabourin2275]

When think of VH one of the MAIN things I think of is Michael Anthony's Vocals, and that's not just a stroke job, FACT.

[@scottwilson553]

Mikey was definitely important to the sound! No better backing vocalist! The only other that comes to mind is Richie!

[@frankpennoni3230]

From his vocals and bass lines to his bass tone Mike was the part of the foundation of Van Halen

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Can’t figure out why Eddie treated Anthony with such disrespect up to his last breath. Most people would want to make amends when they know their time is finite. There’s no excuse for the contempt that he showed.

[@duanejensen989]

Sad not to see Mike in this video. According to Sammy, Ed recorded all the bass parts then forced Mike to take a cut in pay & give up his rights to anything Van Halen. It was the beginning of the end. I miss & love Eddie, but that just wasn’t right. Too bad those 2 never got to reconcile.

[@nymike06]

It actually started after 1984, they slowly were cutting Mike's pay and royalties. He was lucky to be part of the group after 1984. I once read the band made an average of $250k on merchandise during each show. I get the feeling Mike got a set salary and maybe a part of the merchandise. Nevertheless, he did well.

[@Dbunkr55]

His playing and voice were what made the VH sound in early years.

[@ROOKTABULA]

@@nymike06 $250K?? If possible that's DEF net but the VH bros dicked Mikey just like Gene $immon$ and Paul $tanley did by making band members salaried employees. Shitty thing to do to people for sure.

[@nymike06]

@@ROOKTABULA Yeah, one of the opening acts from the last VH tour was discussing how the (shady) business of music works. He said the VH band were very accommodating to him, they called the record company to help his band get better travel deals and sleeping arrangements but to no avail. He also said VH raked in over $250k a night in merchandise at concert venues. Not bad. So, I'm sure Michael Anthony got something, some percentage from that outside of his flat rate pay scale. I just can't see them being that cold. Bon Jovi did the same thing as KISS, his band mates are 'employees' but recall Richie Sambora say he made $2 million a month while in tour with JBJ. He said this when he quit the band, not over money but artistic differences. Nevertheless, pretty good pay.

[@jimmyz2098]

@@Dbunkr55 LOL Yeah. Right. That's what made their sound. LMAO

[@jorgevillarreal1158]

Other guitar players are emulated, no one can do it with Ed,he was on another level,RIP MASTER 😔🕊⚘

[@carltonjennings1869]

Damn Skippy!

[@MetalHeart8787]

Im still waiting & wanting a EVH Tribute Tour. Will be making a video talking about that upload Tomorrow.

[@justmytwobits]

I would agree but include Zakk Wylde as well as being on another level.

[@kellyelrington5663]

First time I am seeing this. How is that possible?!?!?!?!?! Better late than never...just wish the world still had Edward. Best band EVER!!!

[@stevehoag232]

💯

[@i-m4-real753]

Don't ever forget and remember what Eddie said... "I will ALWAYS BE HERE"... "Just 'PUSH' Play". (((EVH)))

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

If you like this video you have to check the book Eruption in the Canyon by Andrew Bennet. He's the person who recorded all of this footage during that time.

[@ChrisM-yl5yw]

@@EvelioMancospeedandroll Excellent book!! Even as much of an EVH fan as I am, it just cements what DLR said: Without a guitar in his hands, EVH is a shitty human being"

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

@ChrisM-yl5yw If you want to see more footage of that era, the author of the book has an address or email where you pay to watch more videos from that time.

[@vanhunsberger4192]

So glad he cleaned up a few years later. That's a rough watch.

[@tripprogers4814]

I cannot agree with you more, but it feels like it had to be seen.

[@MichaelDouglasSkewes]

When Eddie is pissed,his guitar playing is great! That us why DLR era stuff sounds so good!

[@srincident]

This period broke my heart.

[@robertkesslerTx]

tough gig ..... he is/was my guitar hero, picked up my 1st guitar to be like him. Still playing 43 years later !!! EVH !

[@Coalbucketlist]

You can tell Eds not the same here. Thankfully he made it back long enough to play music with his son! Gone too soon. RIP EVH

[@paistekid]

As much as I love “Van Hagar” this is such a sad time for them…you can practically feel the animosity between the brothers and Sammy!

[@darrelict1]

Truth. And Mikey couldn't be ishown at least singing his signature backs? Because he was friends with Sam? Very sad indeed.

[@arthuredens]

Alex seemed happy to see Sam, Eddie seemed angry with everyone

[@krthecarguy5150]

They probably wouldn't even have showed Sammy on here if it wasn't for the fact he's the lead singer

[@akfreed6949]

@@krthecarguy5150 That's what Captain Candyass gets for saying Lead singer and leader of the band what's the difference ? Among other things

[@TheSammyreynolds]

@@arthuredens Eddie was major league fucked up.

[@wisdomsquare28]

Tanner, that is SOME serious talent and HARD work. Much gratitude for SHARING!

[@johnmarchowsky]

So much friction. This was a very dark period for Eddie. So sad 🙁

[@stevenausten9935]

Guitar has never quite been the same , long live the king EVH

[@williamyancey8726]

So awesome. Thank you so much for posting the GOAT. Always the man.. EVH!!!

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

Glad you like the video. If you want to see more footage of this era you can send a message to this email [e-mail].

[@santiagodeponce9390]

First 40 seconds is just a beast

[@eliasrebollosa5481]

I love it, I just miss Eddie, Eddie was a Guitar GOD, There will never be another Guitar Player Like Him. RIP Eddie Van Halen. You are greatly Missed.

[@redplanet9162]

Just crazy how bad things had gotten. It proves how even our hero RIP was subject to the worst of demons. On the one hand he never should have cut Mike out but on the other, touring with Wolf helped him on the road to recovery

[@kevinl157]

Dark time in Van Halen history

[@MrDuds1984]

Such a shame he was not well during this time

[@DVincentW]

I wish the end of the song hadn't faded so quickly. Truly awesome to see 5150 as well.

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

You can check the book Eruption in the Canyon by Andrew Bennet. He's the person who recorded all of this footage during that time.

[@DVincentW]

@@EvelioMancospeedandroll yes indeed

[@TheCountofToulouse]

It was hard reading Sammy's book about all this stuff. Eddie was falling apart. As Sammy said, "he let the demons in" and he watched them destroy him. Eddie was dealing with guilt, resentment, anger and pain. His marriage was gone, his band was gone and he was to blame for most of it. Evil always wants to cast you as the 'good guy', to BLAME everyone, to lash out and destroy everyone and everything around you. It was great seeing how Eddie came full circle at the end, though. His last live show at the Hollywood Bowl, he looked and sounded amazing.

[@jeremysenecal5340]

I agree with you’re entire statement but Sammy made a huge mistake writing that book. He even admitted after Eddie died he regrets doing that. I think that book is why Alex Van Halen still won’t communicate with Sam to this day. It was unnecessary to air dirty laundry like that. It was obvious to everyone that Eddie was drinking way too much but Sam didn’t have to announce to the world about Eddie hiding cocaine in the wall of the 5150 bathroom plus all the other stuff. Roth and Ed insulted each other over the years but never to that extent. Ed definitely did redeem himself from 2008 on for sure. His playing on the 2015 tour was outstanding and he was good ol’ smiling Ed again.

[@TheCountofToulouse]

@@jeremysenecal5340 Agree about Sammy. I think Sammy is a bit insecure, a bit jaded about how it all ended, there was ill will and pain on all sides, acrimony and stubbornness caused everyone to make their case in a very public way. Roth and Sammy as the polar opposites of each other but that isn't to say that Roth is "bad" and Sammy is "good". I've read Van Halen Rising and other books about the band, there were deep rooted issues everywhere from the start. It was a hard pill for Eddie to swallow when he had to come and ask Sammy to do a "reunion" tour after his new singer was a disaster. That pride pill caused him to act out, lash out and become someone and something he isn't. Perhaps its fitting that he adopted the symbol of a dragon around that time, a reflection of the devils had come to destroy him...and almost did.

[@jeremysenecal5340]

@@Calif5150 yeah it definitely is hard to watch some of those performances and Sammy was right about the tour being a disaster. A few of those shows Eddie was crying and overcome with emotion. I still watch some of those shows on KZbin just out of curiosity and there are a couple shows where he was on but not many. Sammy has said they were worried that Ed might die on tour. The fact that he got well and improved every tour right up to the end makes me feel a lot better. It's almost like he knew that last show at the Hollywood bowl was going to be his last ever because he was on fire. I'm so glad he didn't finish his career playing like he did in 2004.

[@jeremysenecal5340]

@@Calif5150 Yes sir it goes to show that we never know what someone is going through and shouldn’t judge. You’re right about the fans still giving Eddie the support he earned. I don’t think too many people walked out of the shows. As far as the 04 tour I’m sure he used it as motivation to come back stronger than ever. I’m sure he watched at least some of those performances on KZbin after he sobered up a little and couldn’t believe it was him out there.

[@vm7534]

It didn't Help that he married a narcissist pretty much no good fake homely

[@Robert-tc1bt]

Eddie is the most electrified musician, its like he's riding the lightning of sound when he play's

[@freeatlast1963]

Dude knows how to write a comment .....

[@morebeer4435]

I remember this "phase" of VH. This was when Sammy came back to the band and then they toured. This tour came to Houston at the shit Toyota Center. (worst place for a rock concert because the acoustics are horrid). I definitely remember after Ed finished his solo he looked to the crowd and shrugged and mouthed "I did the best I could" Something I will never forget. As much as I love VH I swore I would never see them in concert again. Ed was so trashed and you can definitely see it in this video as well. Alcoholism is a mother fucker and he looks like shit here. He looked the same way at the concert. On the other hand, this song with the definitive classic Ed rhythm riff is killer. This is a great song hands down.

[@ralphtom3431]

I dont care genius artists are troubled souls. He started self medicating early in life I wouldn't be surprised if hes on the spectrum like david byrne or syd from floyd. Hes the goat and he changed guitar playing forever He shredded and wrote great music fuking swing hard rock band Full bug atomic punk Hang em high? Dude go listen to ed and al on hang em high. Fukin insane. Plus their last cd was a monster He died on my 54th birthday and i know why

[@Whaddayamean13]

Yep. Dave was called for that tour but turned it down because Ed was not sober. A shame because the music for the three new songs was stellar and Roth could've done them better than Up For Breakfast.

[@jackhamm5554]

I think it might have been more than booze, he got sooo skinny and acted twerked out . RIP Edward.

[@morebeer4435]

@@jackhamm5554 yeah it wouldn't surprise me at all if that was the case. He was in very rough shape. But in the end he finally conquered his issues, it just killed him too soon. Forever "the shit" on guitar hands down. Cheers.

[@jackhamm5554]

@@morebeer4435 Love Edward

[@gokhanersan8561]

That magical syncopation this band produced is something I am already missing.

[@eako2107]

Van Hagar

[@juddbrush5776]

Van Halen is awesome no matter who is singing all of the albums kick ass they are legends of rock that will live on forever with the fans and Sammy's got killer vocals

[@rhaastaa]

Wrong this is shit and ruined Van Halen's legacy

[@rolandodacion7093]

What eddie did to sammy and mike was wrong look at the consequences that happened. getting dave again ? Come on !!!

[@patriciaco6269]

Yes, but the band sounds much worse with Cherone than with Sammy and Dave, and worse without Michael Anthony.

[@tonyv5202]

@@rolandodacion7093 Your 100% wrong and just repeating Hagar's vile filth. Those guys would sell their mother for a dollar. What stupid Hagar and Mike did was a travesty. Mike was just a walking JD advertisement on stage playing that stupid bass that no one gave a shit about. Eddie was right they only loved the money. Then stabbed the VH brothers in the back the first chance they got. VH was Eddy's band he could have anyone he wanted to play in it and he cursed the day that he let Hagar in and felt stabbed in the back when Mike left to join that wanker instead of staying loyal to VH.

[@troughle]

One thing we can all agree, at least we saw Eddie's return to a better time for several years of touring and one more album. That is the version I will remember. This time is a hard one to watch.

[@King5150Ed]

The jabs at Sammy are ridiculous. Loved and still love both versions of VH. In my opinion, the era with Sammy was incredible and the record sales and sold out concerts on every album proved the fans loved it. Absolutely loved all of the Roth stuff too, but he was limited quite honestly.....long live King Edward!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ugaais]

David Lee era outsold Sam era …David Lee Roth era albums brought 57 million sales worldwide while Hagar's had 27 million worldwide sales. Roth's per album sales average is 8.14 million, whereas Hagar's is 6.75 million.Feb 22, 2022

[@danielc1978]

@@ugaais still making the same decades-old tired (numbers) debates.....and Eddie's not even here anymore....

[@ugaais]

@@danielc1978 I’m aware Edward has passed which has nothing to do with my post, my first concert was 1984 at 14 then went to the three reunion tours….my point was in response to the Sammy era…your irrelevant post proves your not too bright but enjoy the tail end of Independence Day….

[@krbeats6597]

@@ugaais Annnnddd?

[@krbeats6597]

@@ugaais Too, ok? Not to, Not two. If you want to call someone not too bright use the right fuckin too, because then you appear to be not too fuckin bright.

[@massapower]

Can just imagine how many Video Archives there are... EDDIE always been Tense... LUV IT !!

[@robertopinnasilva4176]

Great guitar.....amazing sound...The best!!!!

[@stevescontriano860]

Eddie and I were talking and I saw him as a true human being. Not one of my idols. I remember asking him at the meeting how are you so damn good on the guitar ( a prodigy you think ?) he said all I’ve been doing is playing guitar my whole life Steve. I don’t even know how to change oil in a car. I love you brother. Steve. I’ll see you on the side

[@bls8959]

Sure pal...did u ask him why he screwed Mike?

[@TheBlueskyson]

Steve, i had a similar talk with Eddie when he came to Karachi for a concert one time. He was humble man and said he only know guitar not life. ty

[@markmchan9552]

Very nice 👍🏻. One of guys best I have seen in all my 50 years. You did Eddie proud man. RIP King Edward

[@houseofmars4319]

The first 45 seconds of this are otherworldly. Great song, but Eddie being Eddie... stunning.

[@MisterBlue80]

YES.

[@timothy5974]

I hope we can see the genius of Eddie in the future. His talent and impact on musics is without question. His legacy can live on with video footage, I hope this is possible for all of his fans. ❤

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

If you like this video you have to check the book Eruption in the Canyon by Andrew Bennet. He's the person who recorded all of this footage during that time.

[@toddf5492]

Amazing gentleman!!!! Wow!!!

[@TimObert]

Those that are saying this is a hard watch clearly have not seen the Catherine video

[@scoman73]

Still love that tune

[@user-rr9xr1vm5f]

There will only ever be a handful of guitar gods. Ed....you can RIP knowing you are one of them. Guessing you have already bumped into the others in heaven.

[@charleswind8298]

It’s sad, how people think, “ everyone” makes it into Heaven.

[@ronnienose8608]

@@charleswind8298 Especially when there isn't one, just primeval superstition.

[@kathys1285]

😭

[@dmacrolens]

There will never be another Eddie, sure. But there will be countless more great players of guitars. None of them are or will be gods. Pack that shit up.

[@billydeewilliams9104]

@@ronnienose8608 I hope it's as you think, for you.

[@drewpeters-f6u]

EVH & AVH fan for ever!

[@kevinshea2097]

Wow when i think about some people have like sports card and memorabilia,rare coin collections or guitar collections but a collection of van halen shows that were recorded before they even became rock stars but for yhe ones who thought it important to record the band just brilliant and lucky for mike that he knew to collect and put together all these recordings who knew that someday it would open the door for him to get to meet Ed that way. This is an awesome story its hard to believe that Ed and Alex never thought to record their shows themselves but then again who knew those tapes and bootlegs are gold 🥇

[@Mr25thfret]

Never gets old, finding VH stuff I've not heard before. Sammy added so much to the music. It would have been great if they had done a duet performance along the way. David Lee and Sammy jamming their pipes together. That would have been awesome. Both versions of this band will go down in history. RIP Eddie - GOAT

[@JamesWright88234]

I love all that is VH ! All of it. Everything.

[@oppoblack3571]

Always good day to hear a NEW Eddie song 💘

[@thefonzkiss]

Welcome to 2004.

[@zaz4667]

That was really weird! Never seen this before! I thought I had seen all there videos! SWEET!

[@ratter531]

EDDIE VAN HALEN ALWAYS LOVED FOREVER MISSED NEVER FORGOTTEN

[@lionheartroar3104]

This is the opener on the double hits cd..One of 3 new songs recorded for the set. Should have been a hit.

[@rthgps0242]

Should have been a full cd

[@dmacrolens]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SVJROADSTER770]

This song was pretty good. They Rock stations should have given it more play time.

[@Keywizzard]

Glen Ballard also in the video. Genius producer

[@edwardprete]

That’s the Mini Cooper, Carl Browne mentions in his EVH remembrance video ( @guitarlessons365 ). Such a sad time, and Sam honestly looks a little uncomfortable. No sign of MA, but as mentioned, EVH had a long standing animosity toward him. Mike not being into friction, likely went along with whatever EVH wanted (MA was and is just a chill personality) and Ed needed some friction to feed the creative genius he was. I remember this tour, it was the worst concert I’ve ever seen.

[@digitalbobby42]

In retrospect you can really see VH falling apart with disfunction in this video, RIP EVH.

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

❤EVH RIP,YOU WERE A GENIUS WITH UP AND DOWNS,SIMPLY A HUMAN BEING😢❤

[@TheMkarr]

GIad I took my kids to this last one in Denver. Eddie was in rough shape but still one could tell he was like no other ever. Mikey was there but not shown here.

[@misterdetail]

Amazing video!! Never knew this existed. They should have used that intro music for the start of the song on the album.

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

If you like this video you have to check the book Eruption in the Canyon by Andrew Bennet. He's the person who recorded all of this footage during that time.

[@guitartec]

The planet will never be the same... RIP brother

[@patrickokc]

Such phenomenal chemistry with these guys, hate to see it beginning to unravel here. Just a kick in the gut because there was so much more awesome music they could have created together 😖Love Van Halen or ‘Van Hagar’ RIP EVH 🎸🙏🏻

[@mikefink2134]

VH Music is like awesome hard rock with the light on. R.I.P. Ed

[@markmchan9552]

Wow !!!! Just wow !!!!

[@UptempoMusicLessons]

Alex was trying to neg on Sammy saying "I love you man" was Sammy's "line." Sammy didn't look too pleased. VH bros were not great at maintaining friendships.

[@paulgtarist]

Wasn't cool at all. Sucks to love people you deem as friends and they don't love you back.

[@jeffhalverson5012]

That intro is insane…

[@DVincentW]

Shouldve been on the CD.

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It seems so surreal watching the guys working together like this after all that’s happened and the untimely passing of Eddie. Nice nugget and it’s greatly appreciated.🎧🙏🏻

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

If you like this video you have to check the book Eruption in the Canyon by Andrew Bennet. He's the person who recorded all of this footage during that time.

[@rustysilk685]

My God i miss Edward the Mighty King. I love post showing him like this in the studio🎸🎸🎸🎸😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🎩🎩🎩🎆

[@DarrenMatthes]

It all sounds great. True art in the midst of conflict. Some of that greatest comes from that.

[@whip689]

Even a Schlitz filled and Coked out Zombie version of EVH can play better than I ever will. 😂

[@EVHFV]

Same here!!!!! His worst playing day and my best playing day are soooo many light years apart!!!

[@briandietrich1373]

me too.... insane playing...

[@dmacrolens]

You three are pathetic. Eddie agrees.

[@bradleybranham1013]

I noticed EVH was playing bass on this as well

[@tripprogers4814]

I think Michael is singing but this was the end of the road for him in the band.. sadly. Edward had a real hard on for Michael for whatever reason. And you also notice that the song lacks a Bass guitar presence, but still is one of my favorite VH songs *ever*

[@joegarcia9742]

Just got the six disc last week. Fair Warning is the sh-t! Saw the mighty VH in September 78 and again in March 79 at the iconic Selland Arena, Fresno CA! 1978-1983 they fucking ruled!

[@kurdtacolbain731]

Do you still live in or near Fresno? I do.

[@joegarcia9742]

@@kurdtacolbain731 yes. Moved back last after as couple of decades in Clovis. Getting divorced...sigh.

[@kurdtacolbain731]

@@joegarcia9742 good luck. I'm divorced, in Hanford now.

[@TheCjbowman]

Goddamn that guitar tone is just off the charts. EVH 🐐

[@vikramjitbanerjeetuki]

Digging that Gibson Barney Kessel model on the wall never knew Eddie had one, fantastic tone Eddie rules,thanks for the upload 👍

[@Frankyboy666]

Love this video man! Thanks for sharing! Van Halen for ever! R.I.P. Eddie †

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

If you like this video you have to check the book Eruption in the Canyon by Andrew Bennet. He's the person who recorded all of this footage during that time.

[@juanpablomarin5463]

Eddie Van Halen Guitar God of the guitar Gods!

[@firemanmick]

A really sad period in Ed's (and the band) life. The music was disjointed and directionless, he was obviously battling some real mean demons at the time. Great to see him finally get back on track with Wolf and DLR... and then we lost him.

[@johnrainey4634]

Eddie will Jeter fade away!......he is a fine wine!.....just gets better with time!

[@williamturk2330]

This song is an absolute banger, but it makes me feel sorry for Mike, who was not officially part of VH at this time and did not play bass on the three new songs for this album.

[@robertstoner5873]

The GOAT and his band.

[@buckwrestling]

Loved the tune, liked "Learning To See" even more and was glad we got another dose of VH with Hagar... but the video is a bummer. You can see how Eddie was not in a good place... and later finding out how Glen Ballard had to sit in the studio forever to get Ed to finish his parts, and that Hagar and Michael Anthony did the vocals without Eddie even in the studio... just a sad time.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Rest well great one never ever be another like you ever again 🙏

[@demolished1000]

My Son’s got that Peavey 5150 Amp…Melts Faces.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} AND OOOOO SOOOO COOL.!!!

[@mauriciolessa6181]

A banda é muito boa ,o Alex toca muito, o Michael é fera ,o Samy canta muito, o Ed ,sem comentários. 😊

[@sherrieartist101westerfield]

That's impressive no wonder they called Eddie the Master. 🤘

[@kathys1285]

It still hurts 🎸😢 I don’t think I’ll ever get over Ed’s death

[@freeatlast1963]

I agree, I felt more connected to the world before October 2020

[@edwardprete]

There are several telling signs of impending failure: Alex’s comment about Sammy loving everyone; Sammy’s body language when meeting Ed, likely for the first time in a long time; Ed’s techs and handlers seeming protective; No sign of Ed and Sam performing in same clip.

[@mikeshelogowski434]

Yup. Seemed to be tension all over. "I'm done, go sing bitch." 😢

[@captlarrybucket1906]

Great post. Thank you. I hope your vault has more awesome vids.

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

Glad you like the video. Late response but you can search for Andrew Bennet. He has a lot of footage of that era plus the book Eruption in the Canyon.

[@katherinemartin4426]

Enjoyed this video! Thanks to share it! Always fan of Van Halen! 💯❤️👋

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

Very late response but, if you like the video you can search for Andrew Bennet. He record this video plus he has a lot of footage of that era.

[@curtismoff]

Ed always looked like he was having a good time.

[@ladypalomino3151]

Love Sammy's voice. Love this song, good stuff, now this is real music. These guys were awesome together. Mikey was a big part of making their sound too, even if Alex doesn't acknowledge it. We all know he was. I remember when Eddie said he learned alot listening to Ace Frehley. That's awesome. Like Ace, we will always recognize Eddie's guitar playing. It was authentic. Like Sammy Hagar's voice, Authentic.

[@ronnienose8608]

Yes, no sign of Mikey here. He was so desperate to play with the guys he took a pay cut on the tour (which is fucking insulting seeing as he's an original member) and Eddie and Alex got him to sign over his portion of the right to the VH name. Sammy should have told them to shove it because Mike deserves respect for his ability as a musician and for being a decent human being, but being so nice he probably told Sammy to let it go. I love their musician but I don't feel much love towards the brothers for that kind of behaviour.

[@ladypalomino3151]

@@ronnienose8608 I agree. I bet David Lee was hard to work with but I bet those Van Halen Brothers were too. Maybe alot of what David Lee said about them was true. I like Sammy and Micheal. They are the best..

[@charliegrant6937]

Sammy's lyric screams "let's just get this shit done quick so I can get the hell out of here ASAP"

[@akfreed6949]

And he and his big mouth brought it on to himself .

[@aarxn82]

His lyrics are really screaming "MAN IM SO GLAD I'M BACK! IM GONNA PRETEND I WAS GONE! THIS IS SO AMAZING. IM THE BEST THING TO EVER HAPPEN TO VAN HALEN!" but everyone else in the room knows its god awful.

[@danielc1978]

@@aarxn82 why are you watching this then?......

[@charliegrant6937]

@@danielc1978 Because I love VH. Doesn't mean everything they ever did was great though. I think Sammy had a tendency to be kinda lazy as a lyricist. His lyrics were one of the main reasons for his and Eddie's relationship going south.

[@SamuelDavidDeLuce]

@@charliegrant6937Oh!.............. is that right?! Charlie Grant, do you know what you're talking about? We're you present around the band for those years? Just asking for my friend! My friend was just wondering that's all this is

[@allenorea9591]

Love this Guy you did so good by posting this for all the true Fans to see 🙂🤠👏👌👍

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

If you like this video you have to check the book Eruption in the Canyon by Andrew Bennet. He's the person who recorded all of this footage during that time. Sorry for the late response.

[@jeremiasnovaisteodoro1752]

The best band

[@Azamat_Zhuzeev88]

До чего же крут Эдди! 👍

[@teresakindlesparger5431]

I really like this song . They look like they were having a good time. I agree about Mike not being there and I guess I don't blame Mike for not being there.

[@paulgtarist]

They were not having a good time. It was a terrible time. Ed was out of his mind on drugs and was being a jerk to everybody.

[@kelbob00]

Would love to hear the studio outtakes from this era or Ed noodling around. Ed was really screwed up during this time as we all know, but he was doing some crazy things on the guitar. RIP.

[@johnpinneriv9958]

Eddie looks so unwell in this. It's heartbreaking.

[@Satchafunkilus]

Thanks man, yes this is timeless, was never a big fan of Sammy....Long live Ed the King!

[@alexT53]

The tone in this video kicks ass is there any videos or articles on amp settings and effects for this tone

[@nymike06]

This is great!

[@EvelioMancospeedandroll]

If you like this video you have to check the book Eruption in the Canyon by Andrew Bennet. He's the person who recorded all of this footage during that time. Sorry for the late response

[@robertstacey63]

The KING

[@kinkinmyslinky967]

Ed and Mike’s backing vocals are just awesome!

[@johnnyblackhorse9022]

That's Steve Lukather not Mike.

[@briandietrich1373]

@@johnnyblackhorse9022 i did not know that.... they sure treated Mike like crap... Mike's the man in my book

[@aussieboy77]

@@johnnyblackhorse9022 Thanks for pointing that out. I had no idea Lukather could sing like that. I always thought it was Mike.

[@bls8959]

@@aussieboy77 Its mike

[@ugaais]

David Lee Roth era albums brought 57 million sales worldwide while Hagar's had 27 million worldwide sales. Roth's per album sales average is 8.14 million, whereas Hagar's is 6.75 million.Feb 22, 2022

[@cosmocopus156]

The Roth era was just way better.

[@krbeats6597]

Well ultimately you can't blame it on Sammy, cause Ed still wrote the songs. The only real difference is, Templeman produced all the Roth records. Sammy's numbers are still pretty impressive.

[@ugaais]

@@krbeats6597 correct I be I believe Sammy wrote the lyrics ….I know Roth wrote the lyrics for his era…don’t get me wrong Sam solo and in Montrose is some great stuff..

[@loosearrow5150]

You do know these numbers are not accurate. Consider fans replacing their media, vinyl to cassettes, cassettes to cd's would make these numbers increase in the Roth years. Also, most Sammy era albums were not recertified by the RIAA which certifies record sales. Your argument is moot.

[@ugaais]

@@loosearrow5150 lol I’m sure you have the accurate numbers….plus it shows the loyalty of fans to convert owned albums to different formats…I’ve done that with multiple favorite artists…they should get paid if they created it…I think I’m over 7K just on ITunes and I own 70% of those downloads on either vinyl or CD’s…I used to be able to download them to my account but no longer can…one question why would Van Halen with Dave be re certified and not Sammy?