🎵 Van Halen - Jamie's Cryin' REACTION

We're back with another Van Halen reaction. Jamie's Cryin' is definitely a bop.
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[@anthonyelliott243]

Michael Anthony’s background vocals were always so key to their sound.

[@718alterego]

I saw a meme recently that asked what was the better VH vocalist, with pictures of Dave and Sammy. And if you scrolled down there was another photo of Michael Anthony, with his two thumbs pointing towards himself, captioned, "This Guy." Made me laugh out loud.

[@sirrobin4394]

It's interesting because I once heard Ed talk in an interview about HIS voice being the other half of that background sound. He said it in a spiteful kind of way. It seems he never really liked Michael Anthony which confuses me because he seemed chill to me.

[@madmatteomountain]

MA is the weakest link. But WTH, beer buddies deserve to get some credit

[@jimmycampos3435]

Yes sir so right

[@goldenruletv7301]

Great album of my youth.....Van Halen changed the game....first four albums are pure gold!

[@vinceruland9236]

Solid gold!! Legendary!!

[@raymo6795]

...5th and 6th are pretty good too

[@dougman23]

VH1 is their best, IMO, which isn't a dig to the others, but VH1's side 2 (remember sides? :) is just so above the norm. This, Feel Your Love Tonight, Little Dreamer, Ice Cream Man...excellent album songs that could have easily been huge singles.

[@raymo6795]

@@dougman23 …it is where it all began. But, there is something special , clever and original about all the DLR VH songs. I believe most songs for the first 5 albums were written before the first album was recorded, or some variation of what made it to albums(“Voodoo Queen” became “Mean Street “), so, it makes sense that the best songs be chosen for their debut.But songs like “ Cradle Will Tock” or “Unchained” or “Meansteet” or “Hang em high” , Sunday Afternoon in the Park,all have really cool hooks…I would not want to be without any of them.Bummer Eddie is gone…never be another like him

[@dancarter482]

@@raymo6795 WORD! Not to mention the two old GEMS on 1984 - Girl Gone Bad & House of Pain, best tracks on there 'cause they're old original VH from back when they were lean n hungry!

[@mickeyd6444]

Jamie didn't "put out," sorry a crude expression, but the guy didn't get that so he split. She's now wondering if she made the right choice.

[@raymo6795]

...the lyrics are pretty clear, B and L should have been able to figure it out

[@g4m3rm0j0]

I was wondering the same thing, like how did Brad miss that? I guess he spaced out in the beginning of the song.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yep, pretty straight up-

[@kylematthews1201]

Funky cold medina...haha

[@dancarter482]

@@kylematthews1201 EXACTAMONDO!

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

One of the greatest debut albums ever!!!

[@nobody617]

Wow was it fresh. Great days.

[@michaelduran8627]

Racked my brain trying to think of a better debut and couldn’t come up with one. I think it is the best ever. Closest I could come up with was Hendrix “Are You Experienced” and Sex Pistols “Never Mind The Bollocks.”

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

@@michaelduran8627 I'd include Led Zeppelin's debut as well. The two you mentioned are excellent albums I agree.

[@nobody617]

@@michaelduran8627 maybe stones, who, zepplin, sabbath. But all the bands back then were breaking ground and awesome. Tool. Pantera. Helmet. But yeah theres different levels.

[@michaelduran8627]

@@pleasantvalleypickerca7681 I agree. They’re definitely on the short list.

[@ericlee7385]

Pretty hard to beat the first Van Halen album. Revolutionary in it's own right. A pillar of classic rock.

[@Habeev07]

Seriously

[@juanramirez-wk8ty]

Just an epic track, everyone shines without showing off, the Mighty Van Halen!

[@captsean660]

Early Van Halen has a youthful enjoy your life sound to it. And David Lee Roth's stage presence added to it.

[@adambomb138]

Yes, he was immature and corny. Hagar was much more grown up and a better musician all around.

[@JRcomments]

This album IMO wes their best. Their first one cemented them in history.

[@MrBryanwithay]

1978 I was 10 years old and playing banjo and listening to Shawn Casidy and crap like that. My cool cousins from Detroit strapped headphones to my head and made me listen to Van Halen. They saved my musical soul. From then on I was hooked. I bought every Van Halen album as it was released. Eddie, you will always be missed...

[@MrBryanwithay]

Also, you know how some kids grew up to certain lyrics and certain words spoke to them? Eddie spoke to me with his guitar. Hi guitar helped me get through puberty and my teens and helped me to grow up loving life and wanting to be free and crazy :-)

[@richardworton4597]

Detroit! The Home of Rock and Roll

[@JRcomments]

I was in Junior High then and was turned on to AC/DC, and Van Halen, then in High School, the likes of Metallica, etc. Was a great age of discovery.

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

@@richardworton4597: Motor City Maaad House...Motor City Maaad House...

[@pennysilvey8868]

Shaun Cassidy didn’t mess me up as a kid! I still love him lol! I’m here too! I found “Women and Children First” and went on an adventure. They became my favorite band of all time, and STILL hold that title. NO BAND can take that place. Got the chance to see them 3 times. Once with Dave, twice with Sammy. All good, but hey, you can’t beat Diamond Dave! Best ever! IMHO

[@vanhattfield8292]

Eddie's guitar work almost sounds like a separate vocal sometimes. You can almost make out words from the sounds he produces at different times. Just an amazing talent...

[@deboragill4756]

Just turned legal to drink. Walked into a Screamin' loud party. 1st V.H. album. A staple at any gathering. At 65 still enjoy the Hell out of V.H. Especially with Diamond Dave!! Eddie was a Guitar Genius... 🎸 on 🎶.

[@MardyBum100291]

One of the best albums ever.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Van Halen music is timeless. Two reasons. 1. it was way ahead of it's time when it came out and 2. it's just good old classic rock and roll.

[@dannycasson1551]

This came out during my senior year in high school. It dominated the airwaves. The album got everybody’s attention, especially guitarists like me. “Eruption” just blew our minds. Never heard anything like it.

[@loudog2326]

I Agree With You 100% !! I Was A Product of the 70's Style Guitar Then Eddie Came Along !! Had To Start All Over Again !! LOL !! R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen !!

[@loudog2326]

Saw Them When They Opened For Black Sabbath in 78 !! Was Out of High School 1 Year !! Still Young Enough To Change My Old Style of Playing To A Better One !!

[@dannycasson1551]

@@loudog2326 wow..I’m jealous! I never got to see them live.

[@dannycasson1551]

@@loudog2326 I was at a backyard keg party when this guy played Eruption. Turned out it was Jake E. Lee who years later became one of Ozzie’s guitarists!

[@jme808]

Song is so good that even Tone Loc sampled it for "Wild Thing"

[@boballen818]

Lmao! Beat me to it. The opening drum was in Tone Loc's Wild Thing!

[@jme808]

@@boballen818 I also believe Funky Cold Medina sampled KISS Christine Sixteen - I’m such a nerd haha 🤙🏼

[@noneprovided689]

@@jme808 I’m not familiar with the Kiss song you’re describing, so that’s also possible. However, I do know that the main riff throughout _Funky Cold Medina_ is from Foreigner’s _Hot Blooded._

[@jme808]

@@noneprovided689 good catch, I can hear that! Definitely Hot Blooded

[@joenorris8220]

@@jme808 "Funky Cold Medina" sounds like the riff from Foreigner's "Hot Blooded"

[@Zundfolge]

This song is so unexpectedly wholesome. And she's not crying because she had a one night stand, she's crying because she knows if she gives in to the guy she likes that it'll only be a one night stand. But she doesn't do it, she cries instead. Good girl.

[@CRabbit42]

And, he split when she turned him down. Either way, she was going to lose the jerk.

[@PollyTheWog]

One of the greatest songs from one of the greatest albums from one of the greatest rock n’ roll bands of ALL-TIME… the mighty Van Halen!!!🤘🏽

[@raymo6795]

here, here!

[@medsip]

👏👏👏

[@MrSplat1972]

Eddie & Michael Anthony always added unparalleled harmony to every song ,,its a thing of beauty

[@supertal6074]

It's funny that just about every one of their songs is a banger! Their voice harmonies are one of the many things that sets Van Halen apart from other bands. You have this incredible sizzling guitar sound and then they sing great. Dave sings Baritone, Ed sings second tenor, and of course Michael Anthony has the incredible iconic high 1sts tenor voice. That first album of theirs was the best album ever put out out in my opinion. It changed everything - especially on guitar. I like the quote, "it doesn't sound very dated" - so true Brad!

[@leehanson1416]

That "Fresh" recording sound was Ted Templeman, and Ed helping him develop the songs. Ed became a great record producer in his own right. Also, Alex Van Halen is a great drummer, and if you wanted to rile Eddie up, insult Alex.

[@jokervienna6433]

Agree, but it is also the way Eddie played. He made even single notes sound "badass". Besides that: Rock´n roll critic: NO single guitarist can fill up one song! Eddie: Oh. I did not know that. :D

[@Hespeakstruth]

Who did Ed produce?

[@sca88]

Probably the biggest party album of the late 70's, Van Halen I.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

I remember cruising and blasting this tune. Too much fun, at least that's what we did for fun back then.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

We did too- cruising, hanging out at Sonic and meeting up in parking lots and just chillin’. Might sound boring but we had fun- no cell phones (of course ..) If you wanted to talk and or hang out..you were hooked to a land line or met up I”in person- In my opinion it made things so much more appreciated, especially looking back now- example- getting to the music store before all these great albums sold out- and so many more examples - 🙂

[@GWDPREZ07]

Please do "Im the one" guys! I'm so serious, EVH's playing on that track is otherworldly, beyond amazing!

[@jeremiahrose4681]

This is on VH debut album, what a debut album it was:"Runnin' with the Devil"; "Eruption" (instrumental); "You Really Got Me" (Amazing Cover); Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love"; "I'm the One"; "Jamie's Cryin'" ; "Feel Your Love Tonight"; I'd put this up with any single album and/or debut album ever.

[@calmdownbeavis7039]

Ice cream man is my personal favorite

[@ssRocker-nn3tp]

They need to do I,m the one. The best song from this album.

[@dave9732]

Great song. Love you guys, btw!!! Never leave us!

[@markwillis675]

Come on guys, nobody's reacting to "Take your whiskey home." One of their best.

[@classiclife7204]

The excellent sound is because 1) Eddie's tricked-out guitar, 2) Incredible in-your-face production by producer Ted Templeman. Sounds like they're rehearsing in an airplane hangar. About 12 or so years later, sampled by rapper Tone Loc for his song "Wild Thing" (just the music, no vocal). Now I probably have to explain who Tone Loc was. God I'm old

[@argonwheatbelly637]

You're not THAT old. That would be funky and cold. 😊 **creakingly** Ok, I'm gonna go back to bed.

[@NotBenCoultry]

Stuff never ages, and I've known this music 30 or so years - you're totally right

[@FreeDonaldTrump1]

A lot of people always rag on Van Halen over the years but I always ignored them. You can’t argue with their album sales, awards and all the rest of their success. I love Van Halen and Van Hagar! I even loved the songs like “me wise magic “. That they did with Dave in 1996.

[@michaeloesterle6652]

I agree, I love Van Hagar. Totally different vibe, more mature, but some of my favorite Van Halen songs are with Hagar. Eddie’s playing is a little less in your face (with the exception of the 5150 album, fantastic guitar on that entire one) and more refined but just as unique and jaw dropping at times.

[@FreeDonaldTrump1]

@@michaeloesterle6652 I listened to 5150 so much. Fantastic album!

[@celestinomagana4347]

This song was played many times on the Classic Rock Radio station while working at my Job and still gives me motivation

[@sloan12s]

I think this is the perfect rock/pop song. Great hook, awesome Chrous, a perfect bridge, and fantastic outro. That being said, the Harmonies in Van Halen were amazing. This was a signature sound and band.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

It's a really good song when it takes you years to realize, "Hey! Eddie didn't even do a solo on this!?"

[@Bertrumes_Shiney_Factory]

I love that Brad is the lyric guy and lex is a sound and instrumental kindve person, it's two perspectives observing what the other isn't. Recipe for awesome conversation

[@scottbrocklesby2672]

they took music to a whole new level

[@Cadinho93]

You guys should react to… Van Halen - I'll Wait 🎸🤘

[@sporkfindus4777]

I second that

[@dansaid5950]

yes, I'll wait for the reaction. 😄🎸

[@sporkfindus4777]

@@dansaid5950 Excellent 😄

[@shellzmoe8966]

I’m a die hard VH (DLR VH)fan and this will always be my favorite song by them. It has everything you love and expect from all 4 members it just showcases their talents and abilities so well. Plus I was 7 years old when it came out so I just have so many great memories of VH being a huge part of my life. I’m really happy I grew up in the era I did, I feel so lucky. RIP Eddie

[@thetravelingwiiburys8158]

Saw them in early 80's at Rupp Arena. DLR was so wasted, halfway through this song he stopped singing while the band played on. He screams out..."I forgot the f#ckn words!" Memorable.

[@chuckhollands7528]

This sing was the first introduction into Van Halen for a lot of us! Reminds me of the High School parking lot.

[@brettmariotte5249]

When I was coming of age in the early 70's this album, Van Halen I was one of my favorites. Every song on this album is worth reviewing. You two enjoy your holiday.

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Diamond Dave era Van Halen has always been my favorite.✌🏻

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Lex nailed it - their music is always fresh, somehow. This entire album is KILLER, you guys! You really need to hear the whole thing (it’s only like 35 minutes long)! It is from 1978. Yeah, they were young and hot - this is their first album and they ROCKED it! Love you guys! Love that you listen to all these old songs! History is important and music is history, too!

[@FreeDonaldTrump1]

I just listened to “me wise magic”. Again. I think you guys would like it. Especially Brad because it fricking rocks!

[@truckinfool3550]

Me Wise Magic was the best thing to come out of that hoped for reunion fiasco.

[@FreeDonaldTrump1]

@@truckinfool3550 yeah Dave still hadn’t matured enough for the reunion in 1996. It wasn’t until 2007 that he was enough of a humans being to pull it off. At least that’s what I read anyway.

[@vincechampion3031]

Love the Journey shirt ❤️

[@barrydehatchett8692]

It's their energy...

[@mil2k11]

DLR was just so iconic in the 80s. VH's first few albums kept parties alive1

[@tvgator1]

Lex is completely PROPHETIC here; she TOTALLY nails it!!!!

[@christopherglock7239]

We were the 70's end and 80's Group. Younger then today's group we were talking with other all the time. 13 year olds back then experienced what most 18, 19 year old experienced. Janie wanted more but the boys were enjoying the moments and exploring the world.

[@ericthiel4053]

I spent my teens in the 90s with the band's of that era but as I got older, I started to listen to the band's of the 70s and 80s and the one thing that stands out in my mind with van Halen was when you watch videos of them performing, they look HAPPY. Like they are having the time of their lives and you can hear it come through the music vs grunge where the subject is heavy and kind of a downer lol. I love grunge and metal but wish I could have experienced other eras before my time.

[@treharris1677]

Van Halen's "Atomic Punk" is a wild ride, too.

[@captinmorgon3699]

The song's lyrics were inspired by a real-life experience that David Lee Roth had. In an interview, he explained that he once had a one-night stand with a girl who was heartbroken over her ex-boyfriend. The next day, he saw her crying and wrote the song based on that experience.The song's opening guitar riff was actually inspired by the Kinks' hit song "All Day and All of the Night". Eddie Van Halen was a big fan of the Kinks and had previously covered their song "You Really Got Me" on Van Halen's debut album.

[@grobin3745]

We all love EVH's guitar, but VH would be an 'also ran' band without DLR's voice and lyric ability...his words are gritty, real and unclean. 🤘

[@raymo6795]

...and he put on a good show.Few artists put on as athletic a show as DLR (when he was young)

[@beatmet2355]

Nope. Eddie’s guitar made that band, the rest is good, but without Eddie’s playing, it’s just a decent rock band. I saw them live and I enjoyed the songs and all that, but when Eddie did his ten minute solo spot, that sealed the deal for me. Why do you think Dave tried the same formula when he left? He’s not much without Eddie. And I love Sammy in VH, but his solo work isn’t nearly as good as his work with Eddie.

[@raymo6795]

@@beatmet2355 …no doubt!Eddie was an instant hit.But Dave’s, Alex’s and Mike’s contributions should not be overlooked , even though they have been overshadowed.

[@DivaInTheWoods]

@@beatmet2355 I can see both opinions. I think the right frontman has tremendous impact promoting a band's image. If Steve Perry, Axl Rose or Vince Neil hadn't been frontmen, would they have had that explosive success at that time? Maybe. If VH started with a different frontman, would they have been as successful? Maybe. There's no denying Eddie's talent was out of this world and would have become a recognized force even if he started as a studio musician, like Fagan and Becker. Since we can't un-ring that bell, we should all just accept that the cocktail of EVH, DLR, Mike and Al was a divine intervention, and one of the best rock bands in history was born! 😁

[@jennyjenny4501]

Definitely top 5 Van Halen!

[@Frostrazor]

Did you hear the sampling taken from this song for Ton Loc's "Wild Thing" ? This is one of my absolute favorite VH song. Running With the Devil (same album) is my #1 fav of all time.

[@stephengaren2219]

Back in the late 80's a drummer acquaintance was playing at a bar as a fill-in...some issue with the band's real drummer. They were covering Tone-Loc's Wild Thang and he said to me off the side of the stage that he didn't know how the song went. I told him that it's just a sample of the intro to Jamie's Crying. He nailed it with no problems.

[@nflr92]

Album of my youth that I still blast. Great thing about EVH was he didn't feel the need to show off with "watch how fast I can play!" during every break or solo. If the song called for a simple melodic riff, that's what he played. There were enough other songs where he could demonstrate how other worldly his skills were. Lots of fast guitar players but not everyone can write hit songs.

[@stevenruvolo499]

tone loc sampled the guitar part for his song wild thing

[@andypickle1584]

And the opening drum roll

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

I think this song shows the features that made Van Halen Van Halen when they burst on the scene: incendiary electric guitar (EVH), flamboyant lead vocals (DLR), killer background vocals/harmonies (Michael Anthony), rock-solid drums (AVH), all wrapped up in a catchy tune.

[@7475bluesman]

Pure gold! That first album changed the game. The 80's was a special time in rock

[@johnjarvis2168]

Jamie didn't want to be a one night stand. Someone defend Jamie's honor! She said " Goodnight".

[@bucknaked31]

Correct! Jamie didn’t sleep with the guy, so he blew her off.

[@leeperdue7906]

Jamie’s Cryin’ is a classic VH song. This song was on VH’s debut album. EVH was goofin with this riff and the producer heard it and liked it and said the band should turn it into a song. The band came up with the music and David Lee Roth wrote the words in about an hour. Another great song from this album is “I’m The One” which has so much groove and guitar shredding. The guitar part was recorded in one take (though not the first take, just no overbdubs so it’s practically live).

[@richardoberlander930]

TIMELESS! love ya"ll

[@shawnspace4115]

VanHalen is one of those bands and there are not many who can stake claim to the same road that put VanHalen on the map. They were laughed at and dismissed by the agents of record labels and could not get the right people to attract fans to them. So, as any passion driven artist will do, they took themselves to the people. They played at parties, high school dances, college scenes and wherever else they could. Should they have let discouragement defeat them, well, we would never have been able to be enriched by such genuine and pure talent. The biggest and only hurdle for them was during that current era when they came into being, the multitudes of people were hypnotized by the dominance of Disco and Punk Rock. No record label would touch them. VanHalen, Kiss and Eminem all entered into an era as intruders and trespassers into the social norms for music that were determined at that time. And yet, they came out on top as more than conquerors!!!!

[@funkadelicatessen]

Van Halen 1 is one of the best hard rock records ever made. You should check "I'm The One" which is my favourite by VH.

[@alcopower5710]

Brad focused and concentrating on the lyrics and Lex feeling the groove that’s gotta make her move. And Lex occasionally looking out the corner of her eye at Brad. You guys are one of my 2 favs on the tube

[@danbourque1]

I’m addicted to Lex’s reactions and musical joy.

[@TonyTheBassPlayer1]

She nailed it with her analysis. It was definitely music written for young boys from a young boy's perspective. And I was the perfect age for that stuff. And every year of my high school years in around between Christmas and March they would release a record. And when they did you knew what the soundtrack for the entire summer was going to be. By the way a sample of this was used in a hip hop song by Tone Loc.

[@TheAcgtrs]

Tone-Loc sampled this way back in the 80s, and had a pretty huge hit for himself. 😂 Wish you’d do some more obscure VH tunes… Little Guitars, Big Bad Bill, Atomic Punk, Hang’em High, Top Jimmy, Dirty Movies, Loss Of Control… There are so many GREAT Van Halen songs that weren’t chosen by corporations, to be radio singles…

[@terrylandess6072]

2 years after I graduate after growing up with the classic rock bands like Sabbath, Purple, Zeppelin, etc. we get this! Woooo!

[@owenboarman5259]

Saw them open for Black Sabbath in Philly in 78 on their first tour. had no idea who they were but was amazing. a one night stand is when you spend the night with someone but that's it .

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

They were the sound. Literally.

[@johntrickey4188]

VH debut, every tune could have been a released single, this album was a masssssive pivot in how guitarist approached guitar , amp, effects, harmonies, harmonics, single guitar rythem, basically Edward changed music.❤❤❤❤

[@chestrockwell8328]

Lex, you pretty much nailed it VH during DLR era was from the perspective of a young male (teenage-early 20's) ; when Sammy came along the change was of a slightly older slightly wiser male but still up for a good time (late 20's).... right along with the ages of the band members.

[@danallshaw1131]

My first Journey album was summer of 81. 41 years later, I love your shirt.

[@adampecsek]

Someone once told me - and this has stuck with me since - that it makes sense to think of Eddie Van Halen not as a musician, but as a songwriter. If you take away the blistering lead lines and solos, you still have these absurdly catchy riffs and masterfully composed pop songs, especially on the first few VH albums. He really was a pop songwriter who just happened to be a singularly talented, virtuoso guitar player.

[@jamesgilliland8551]

Simple reason it sounds fresh: great song writing, Superb musicianship, Insane, live off the floor production and knowing "when not to solo"!

[@dennismcnamara2447]

Top Jimmy and Ice Cream Man are 2 of my favorites. Eddie really shows his stuff on those two.

[@mokospoko]

You are exactly right. forever fresh, This album changed everything in rocknroll, Eddie's sound and virtuosity just blew everyones mind. the vocal harmonies are unmatched.

[@FlamesCagney]

Lex "Their songs are from that young boys perspective". Nailed it again!! Lex is the best reactor.

[@vinylmonster4907]

i love watching these current reactions to the songs that made up the soundtrack for my life. I waited online to get tickets to their first show in Philly in 78 with Black Sabbath. Van Halen ceased being Van Halen when Dave left.

[@jeffreyjordan4290]

Came out in 78. 70's had some great music.

[@cdemp4795]

What a great song! This one has stood the test of time!

[@thunderspike1892]

Great backing vocals by Michael Anthony. IMO the best Van Halen album. Van Halen I. Listen to Sunday Afternoon In The Park/One Foot Out Of The Door from Fair Warning. Great synth intro and a fast song with a great guitar solo

[@danreed5171]

That feeling Lex is EDDIE VAN HAEN

[@warrenhammonds1093]

Thank you for reviewing my all time favorite band. I love you guys! Jamie is a girl Diamond David Lee Roth wanted to sleep with in LA. She turned him down and she was sad that she didn't get to be with Dave. She wrote him a heartfelt letter and he's telling his audience what she told him in the letter "It said, Gimme a call sometime." But Dave wasn't into having girlfriends he just wanted to sleep with her, and she knew that. But Jamie had been in love before and she knows what love is for. She was looking for love, not a one night stand. @Brad & Lex

[@chrisa4695]

For Me, this song IS Van Halen. When I think of Van Halen, this is the first song that comes to mind. Lex you nailed it once again, early Van Halen (Dave era) was the music of youthful exuberance and trying to conquer the world. Later Van Halen (Van Hagar era) was a mature, polished band trying to cement their place in history. Both are great, just different.

[@stewpot6998]

Van Halen did great vocal harmonies. The Dave years are the best. There was a 7-11 that had the 'thank you' door bell. It sounded exactly like Eddie's guitar after they sing "Jamies cryin'." Rockin out✌

[@sorryfortheinconvenience]

Reminds me of cruising the avenue with friends in high school. Checking out and hanging with the fine girls in your high school...and discovering girls that didn't go to your school.Bones for $2, peppermint schnapps and all the fast food that you could by with the change that you had. Good times for sure.

[@ZZUBZERO]

Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh , Lex you still have me crackin up, and great observations Brad!!

[@atomicpunk520]

Great song from a great debut album

[@race3wide]

Love the shirt, Journey tour 81 my high school graduation year.

[@WSStreit]

Incredible guitar as Eddie makes the guitar sound like it’s crying with Jamie.

[@johnl7692]

Love it. Timeless Van Halen!

[@showtime4243]

It is amazing how Eddie makes his guitar cry like Jaime…I would suggest Little Guitars with intro to really get another side of how amazing Eddie Van Halen was !! Keep those Van Halen reactions coming !!..🔥🔥👍🤜🤘🤘

[@raymo6795]

...can not go wrong with DLR VH ( no disrespect to Sammy, different time ,different sound, different chapter, good , but not as good)

[@sarahdixon1943]

Aww, I've always loved this song 🎵 ❤️

[@bobbyscott8024]

Hey y'all, a friend of mine used to blast me out of his Toyota Celica back in the early '80's with Van Halen. And that would be on the way to work about 6:30 in the morning for a 12hr. shift. Back then it was cranked up all the way or nothing, lol! They were definitely different and had their day!

[@thereaper89]

The guitar lick is the sample used for Tone Loc’s big song “Wild Thing”

[@nonplayerzealot4]

Drum intro, too. More discernible to me than the guitar.

[@mikeconti4360]

The 1st album has no equal! The opening drums and the guitar refrain are sampled by Ton Loc in Wild Thing

[@davidnorman4923]

Sampled by Tone Loc on Wild thing ! Featured in Uncle Buck movie when John Candy walks into his nieces school to see the principal!

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Yeah, Jamie loved a bad boy! Back in 1978, you either called or wrote a letter - that was it! No internet.

[@rrwdhw]

Girl Gone Bad from 1984 album is 🔥! Alex's drums and Eddie's solo is amazing!!