"Why Can't This Be Love?" - Van Halen Live in Tokyo 1989

[@nfmg2265]

Eddie Van Halen THE NUMBER ONE FOREVER !!!!!!!;

[@brucecampbellx]

Sammy killing it on the guitar and vocals. Talent. And then, of course, the legend himself. RIP king.

[@gsxerwhite]

And Mike Anthony on the backup vocals. Iconic

[@OTO948]

Thank you for keeping it going Sammy!🎸🤟🤘

[@rarecat]

This song hooked me on 5150, still love it!

[@peppermintspacecapsule9898]

SAMMY! Bring The CIRCLE to the UK! We wanna ROCK too! 🇬🇧🎸🇬🇧🎸🇬🇧🎸

[@justinwhite1722]

Sammy's vocals here are the ones recorded that night in Tokyo. If you listen to other versions of this same performance or watch the videos of it, it's clear Sammy's vocals have been re-recorded. They sound much cleaner and pitch-perfect. He sounds good here but a little off and they were making a live recording to be released.

[@isrealneal7552]

What a great performance of. Such a great song by my guys much respect to this great band 👌💯👍

[@carlbollijr4135]

This is the best version of Van Halen sammy is killing it

[@walter-x9b]

Absolutely fantastic performance

[@tancha70]

He rocked the stage back than and still rocks the stage now, looked hot back than looks hot still. The are all so much younger of course as it is in the past lol. This is music from the heart all natural no autotune. RIP Eddy. 🤘🤘

[@kcwebb960]

I used to hang out with these guys in the 80’s. They were all so nice and down to earth ! Glad Sammy and Mike are still around ! RIP Eddie !!!

[@cams6759]

What a concert to be at live

[@brentervin3686]

Rock in peace Eddie keep rocking the Red rocker 🤘✌️

[@nicholascaruso9967]

Please release this entire concert

[@BUNKERJR53]

Also saw Sammy with Montrose when they first went on tour. Fucking amazing!!!!!!

[@mustlovepretzels]

Sammy Hagar: thanks for posting. Great sound. Domo Arigatou. Cheers!

[@chrisa4695]

Sammy could easily have been the lead guitarist in a number of hugely successful bands.

[@brianshaffneraclc]

More skilled that most think, but a world class vocalist, who got involved with a universe class guitarist.

[@ritarollins6664]

Don’t get it twisted - he’s no EVH ❤️ but yea - he can play

[@Grymgar]

Not to be nitpicky but he'd probably be a Rhythm guitarist like Hetfield. He mostly just plays Rhythm in this song and EVHs keyboard takes over lead roles. There is that cool lick Sammy does during the keyboard solo but other than that his guitar playing is pretty run of the mill.

[@chrisa4695]

@@Grymgar There many videos of Sammy trading licks with EVH while in the band and others of him shredding as a solo artist. He prefers to concentrate on singing and always employs an excellent lead guitarist. I can’t sing or play guitar but I tried. It’s difficult to sing and play at the same time. That’s why most guitarist regardless of skill level play rhythm. It’s easier. Even those who play lead do so during the instrumental breaks: Lonesome Dave Prevert, Mark Farner, George Benson, B.B. King.

[@vintagesounds5150]

Those were the Days I’ll never forget !⬆️☮️🎸🎹

[@shellylavigne5913]

Sammy is the rock energy bunny!!

[@lanrenault2876]

Love this song , love Sammy a true musician and front man , and a gentleman, RIP Eddie we all miss you ,

[@JohnnyBeane]

Love this! Thank you Sammy!

[@RetroHabit82]

Micheal always bringing the fire with the harmonies!

[@jmm1817]

You got that exactly right. I love it at 1:40 Ed and Mike getting along so well here and having a great time

[@Pauls-World]

Yup! The class of VH

[@josephperry6822]

I watched this concert 2 days ago! Now I'm watching again, It never gets old...

[@chrisrobinson8394]

Theme of my young man days. Well done... Rock on everyone.....

[@justaghost3396]

Freaking Awesome . Van Hagar was the best . What a time to be alive .

[@stevegagnon2687]

The red rocker is awesome and Eddie on the organ wow! Also the band is never forgotten RIP TO THE BEST GUITAR PLAYER EVER

[@robvarga3351]

The best line up of a great band!

[@GuitarChoi]

Thank you Sammy~!!! :-D

[@reynam5427]

Old school ❤️so love it 🤟😎🔦🎵🎸 thank u 💜

[@shawnthornton_]

I got this on VHS in the mid 90s.. loved it.. still do!

[@okgo8315]

GREAT ......great singer, great guy, great fun and a great guitarist. I still have a recording of Sammy playing my 1955 Les Paul GoldTop at Hammersmith Odeon London, around 1982-3...... Rock on Sammy👍🇬🇧

[@maxschoberl556]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Sammy, so fantastic. 👍👍 R.I.P. Eddie ❤️❤️

[@hardluckharris]

My favorite Van Halen song!

[@lilia1669]

Perfect sound and great memories ! thank you Sammy

[@garyarsenault2873]

Good times!! Thanks for the memories!!

[@solomonhutalla9866]

Pure Joy! Brings back a lot of good memories and I'm crying!

[@thomasbeardslee734]

It can do that to ya

[@Kegcraig65]

Amazing video. These guys were still killing it in 1989. Hit after hit. Michael Anthony’s back up vocals give VH songs what every other song is missing

[@andrewreed1329]

Spot on

[@ahpookie]

Absolutely the best concerts in my life! VH!!!

[@erichutchens4065]

I remember that tour well. I saw you in Birmingham and had two busted ear drums. My girlfriend at the time held her hands on my ears the entire concert. You guys were loud. Great album! My favorite song was The Inside! Very cool songs.

[@stephenneville7841]

Love how Ed keeps the axe on just in case 🤣🤣🤣. He’s the fucking best….

[@ryangoulding4651]

Thank you for sharing Sammy . Keep them coming please

[@thomasharmon7575]

Great band. Eddie was the man

[@TurboJimbo]

Seeing Van Halen with all three lead singers in concert made my day !!!

[@dabzprincess92]

Still my favourite album of all their albums. #5150 baby

[@truckerdude977]

Rock will never die!!

[@mr.g1755]

keep these 1989 tour videos coming sam!

[@pcbw75]

BEST LINE UP AND CONCERT EVER!!!!! i love when Mike goes up to Eddie on the keys and they're joking around......RIP Edward

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Great time to be alive....LOve it..

[@adamsajewicz3238]

Just awesome!

[@janetthomas8211]

Sammy you always make everything better!!! For as long as I can remember. You have been #1 Rockstar!! ❤ And always will be. From a Covina girl back in the day!!!💋❤️💜🥂✌️😎

[@ArttuTheCat]

Sammy Hagar rocks 😼😺🤘!

[@72cmcinc]

Just amazing, thanks for sharing!

[@JayManJax]

I wish they’d do an official release of this concert! I’d buy it in a second! 🤘

[@fadhilarief1537]

Awesome, great job 💢👍👍

[@da_blade5040]

Thank You @Sammy for posting this!!! It reminded me of Better Times and How I Miss VH and you as the Frontman!! 🎸💯❤️🇺🇲😎

[@Coversuit]

Well done, Sammy. Well done, guys. We'll miss you, King 👑 *"So, tell me why this can't be love"*

[@comedianmattrossey]

WOW, I remember going to get the VINYL of '5150', I listened to it so much, practiced my vocals with it playing so I could increase my range. It's sad that Eddie's gone, especially now with all the talk about a tribute to Eddie/ Van Halen tour. No matter what Alex and Dave feel, such a tribute wouldn't be complete without you Sammy, and Mike. Without both of you as part of the tour, what would be the point in going to watch it. All it would be would a be a collection of old disgruntled musicians who no longer have the fame they once had, and blame everything on everyone else taking no responsibility for any of what caused the breakup. Even though Gary Cherone stepped in after you Sammy, the fire was gone. I truly think that for Alex to be talking with anyone about such a reunion tribute show without talking with the rest of what Van Halen was, then all it is...is a cash grab for Alex and the others joining in. I'm surprised Joe would not be behind it only if both Mike and yourself were also part of the show.

[@captainboose8788]

My favorite SH/VH song. Great stuff.

[@calummerrigan9013]

Hell yeah!

[@reese7299]

I have this song in my phone I play it all the time!!! Love Sammy with Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen gone but never forgotten ❤️

[@jenniferrichards9841]

Sammy, incredible vibes back then. 5150 had so many worthy songs!! Funny enough one of my favorites from that whole Era of you guys being together "the Inside". Was like getting to sit in while you guys learned to play and write together. The jokes the comraderie cemented you four , in my heart, and for the world. As another commenter suggested, it was meant to be. If we should ever cross paths, you are welcome to as many hugs as you might like. Be blessed, and pls give Mikey a hug from me when you see him next.

[@Tonefiend]

This was so great! I saw this tour in Saint Paul front row right in front of Mikey. I was 16. I camped out overnight to get the tickets. I’ve seen Probably close to 1000 concerts since then including many more Van Halen and Sammy shows. This one was definitely special and in my top five. Thanks for this great footage Sammy!

[@johncolletti]

I remember those days of camping out in the freezing cold for concert tickets.🍳

[@lantis12able]

As a band at that time, they playing was so tight yet flowed. I am lucky that I got to see all forms of the group. Will always love listening to the music. 👍😎👍

[@redtwox9708]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing Sammy \m/

[@RHAboutFace]

Great video Sammy! You guys were really great together. Looks like a hard working time, but a really fun time in your career too. Awesome!

[@W7Mike5150]

Okay I hope someone sees this. This is like THE Best recording of this...just because of this simple fact. In the professional wrestling business they have a term called a 'pop'. When the crowd all at once cheers for something usually an entrance when they hear the theme song fire up IE the Road Warriors. Now just think how big the tokyo dome is and for that two second mark from like 21 seconds to 23 every single person in that stadium is screaming at once so loud its overpowering every joule the band is pumping out. That's awesome. That's like the mantis shrimp punch of frequency...love it. Also considering around then sitting there politely smiling being quite was a super big show of respect that you were enjoying what you were watching....the boys broke them lol.

[@andrewreed1329]

Great performance, my fav live version, longer hair also suits Sammy better

[@rockwillpower9652]

Eddie Van Halen mandava bem nos teclados... Edinho dos keyboards! Rocks

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Whatta way close out a decade!

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

SAMMY IS THE BEST I FEEL A HIGHER ☝🏻POWER BROUGHT THESE GUY'S TOGETHER BECAUSE IT COULD BE NOTHING ELSE.

[@jasonfranich5601]

An amazing Album loved this song must of been a whirlwind dream getting the call to play with Van Halen good times good memories I could only imagine what it would of been like singing and playing guitar with some of the most talented musicians of the day, I feel for your lose loosing a fellow friend and musician Eddie Van Halen we'll all meet again in the next life keep rocking sammy while you still can and love to rock 🤘 you're a national treasure rock on dude

[@jimmyz2098]

AWESOME!! Man what a show! I saw them on this tour, and they were incredible. With Sammy out front, they were just so musical, and brilliant in just about every respect. Greatest American rock band of all time - by a mile. And one of the best in the World ever. And my #1 personal favorite! Edward, thank you for all the gifts you left us with. Ed and Sam were just pure magic together. God put them on this Earth to rock the World! And they did.

[@Dave_Hulsey]

This shows why Sammy was a true star before joining Van Halen and EVH knew he could (still can) play.

[@brianolson_music]

Love the footage from this show. 51/50 from this show is one of my favorites I’ve seen so far. Everyone was spot on in this show, and all 4 look like they’re loving every second of being there. Prime time right here. Feels like yesterday

[@denabergman6543]

The quality of this is so good you feel like you’re there. I wasn’t at this show but caught the tour. Thanks VH. Still loving the music all these years later.

[@stevemichaels1386]

Back in the day Sammy whether he was with Montrose or on his own was one of my favorites, back in the day VH even with Dave was one of my favorites. But when Sammy joined VH, it was the absolute best of both worlds for me. I saw the age with Dave twice great show Dave just annoyed me though. So VH with Sammy probably eight times, and that’s probably a low number. Love them all. Love this version of the H the best. Great time of my life great time to be alive great music.

[@DADSGETNDOWN]

Best years and songs were with Eddie.

[@aluzionsimql7335]

Superb👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@danaeverhart6487]

That Damn cigarette hangin out his mouth killed him ☠️.

[@danaeverhart6487]

Cancer plays No Games!

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

That and the guitar pick he always put in his mouth.

[@TEO.SPARK68]

Whoa, here it comes That funny feeling again Winding me up inside Every time we touch Hey, I don't know Oh, tell me where to begin 'Cause I never, ever, felt so much Hey! And I can't recall Any love at all Oh, baby, this blows 'em all away It's got what it takes So, tell me why can't this be love? Straight from my heart Oh, tell me why can't this be love? I tell myself Hey, only fools rush in Only time will tell if we stand the test of time All I know You've got to run to win And I'll be damned if I'll get Hung up on the line, hey No, I can't recall Anything at all Ah, baby, this blows 'em all away Woo! It's got what it takes So, tell me why can't this be love? You want it straight from the heart, hey Tell me why can't this be love? Woo! It's got what it takes So, tell me why can't this be love? Straight from the heart, oh Tell me why can't this be love? Baby, why can't this be love? Got to know why can't this be love? I wanna know why can't this be love? Traduire en français

[@davidcampbellii6342]

Such an awesome song, thanks for posting it Sammy! Rock on Red Rocker! \m/\m/

[@donaldyoung9838]

Thanks Sammy For Posting This Video Wish Sure Do Miss That Sound An I Can Say That I Seen You An Van Halen On The Balance Tour Loved It Thanks Again An I Bet Your Missing Eddie As Much As We Are

[@jozseflaszlo6222]

ICONIC VAN HALEN

[@fort_land5408]

Saudades do van Halen

[@BUNKERJR53]

With Sammy at the helm it was the greatest version of VH. Better vocals, great guitar player and the song writing was fantastic. Saw them in Largo, Maryland. Blew me away.

[@nathanmauser2582]

Best song ever

[@paulopefferle769]

Saludos desde chile un abrazo grande para uds

[@Kenn1969]

Epic!!! Loved all the music you guys made!! Thank you!🤘😎🎸

[@FireoftheGreeks]

Why can't Eddie be here, tell me why. RIP EVH

[@fernandorizzatti3338]

A melhor banda do mundo

[@rebeccaridley2502]

Awesome!!!!

[@Ubekulgirl]

Memories

[@sebastianbaake3704]

Great one 👍 Still one of my favorit Songs 🎸

[@kidus9069]

The best band to ever do it

[@kevinweathers4590]

This is awesome. I think Eddie is a musical genius. Revolutionized the guitar. And a great keyboard player too. Very inspiring. The stuff with Sammy was uplifting. And the stuff with Dave was more edgy. Both great. Like two different bands for one. I like the song " Top Jimmy". I think it's a tribute to Hendrix. Very cool. Probably the two most ground breaking and important guitarist in modern rock history. In my opinion. But then there are so many others: Clapton, Page, Ace, Slash, Cobain, Jerry Cantrell, Curt Kirk Wood, Pearl jam, Daniel Johns. on and on But I think Hendrix and Eddie are the two.

[@fasteddievh2072]

Sammy always had excellent tone. Loved the sound of his rig. 5️⃣1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣=\//-/=🔥🤘🙏👍

[@nosnerd1967]

FN AWESOME !

[@gw8147]

Michael Anthony is great on vocals too

[@MR.KERNAN]

Killer intro very cool 😎