Rick N. Backer Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Panama Jump I'll wait (my personal favorite DLR vocal) Another I'll Wait lover!!! All of the songs you mentioned are good. As for DLR and his voice, I think his best vocals are on the debut album. Many here say he can't sing, but I think he can. Just wanted to add that the little intro to Jump - 1984 - is, to me, beautiful. Eddie is exceedingly talented. He is aces on keyboards. The opening of And the Cradle Will Rock is actually a Wurlitzer, not a frankenstrat. 2
Rick N. Backer Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 This song epitomizes Van Halen's appeal to me - those chords man - that feeling of longing that runs deep through their early catalog. And thatlocked live groove Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony had on those early recordings. that all got so lost... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irmzPTXahq8I love that song. The originals on Diver Down are incredible. Diver Down is at the bottom of the first 6 for me ONLY because I think 4 covers (5 with Happy Trails) and 2 intros (Intruder and Little Guitars) is too many.
Leanne Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 I'll Wait Me Wise Magic Unchained Honorable mention: Summer Nights 3
goose Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 Panama Jump I'll wait (my personal favorite DLR vocal) Another I'll Wait lover!!! 2
goose Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 Panama Jump I'll wait (my personal favorite DLR vocal) Another I'll Wait lover!!! All of the songs you mentioned are good. As for DLR and his voice, I think his best vocals are on the debut album. Many here say he can't sing, but I think he can. Just wanted to add that the little intro to Jump - 1984 - is, to me, beautiful. Eddie is exceedingly talented. He is aces on keyboards. The opening of And the Cradle Will Rock is actually a Wurlitzer, not a frankenstrat.The first VH keybord hit. He plays it throughout, btw. 1
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 To be sure, I love most of the songs from the first six albums, and some from the Hagar era. You have good yet simple songs like "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love" and "DOA," and then there are the ones where Eddie was in a different zone when he wrote them. A zone where his sense of timing and syncopation were almost proggy. Those top the list for me. 4
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 I have to think about this one. Can't do it Lorraine. Well........... for you. 1. "Mean Street"2. "Hot For Teacher"3. "Outta Love Again" 4. "Light Up The Sky"5. "Romeo's Delight" 5
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 To be sure, I love most of the songs from the first six albums, and some from the Hagar era. You have good yet simple songs like "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love" and "DOA," and then there are the ones where Eddie was in a different zone when he wrote them. A zone where his sense of timing and syncopation were almost proggy. Those top the list for me. "Sinner's Swing!" HELL YES! 3
Rick N. Backer Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 Recorded on the first take, reportedly. I love OU812. I've heard it called the Hagar era's Fair Warning, kind of "dark." I don't really get that vibe, but the album works for me. 2
Lorraine Posted October 4, 2019 Author Posted October 4, 2019 Recorded on the first take, reportedly. If that is true, it's amazing.
Lorraine Posted October 4, 2019 Author Posted October 4, 2019 I have to think about this one. Can't do it Lorraine. Well........... for you. 1. "Mean Street"2. "Hot For Teacher"3. "Outta Love Again" 4. "Light Up The Sky"5. "Romeo's Delight" Thank you, Earl! :) 1
GeddyLeeRoth Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) This is like hand picking survivors from a sinking ship...only a few deserve to die.But here we go... Dance The Night AwayMean StreetLittle Guitars Honorables...Atomic PunkOn FireSomebody Get Me A DoctorSinners SwingUnchained5150 Edited October 4, 2019 by GeddyLeeRoth 1
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 Recorded on the first take, reportedly. I love OU812. I've heard it called the Hagar era's Fair Warning, kind of "dark." I don't really get that vibe, but the album works for me. O really? I prefer "OI81LASTNITE" "Finish What Ya Started" is one of the worst songs ever made. Lot's of shite on that album. Some good stuff too. Sam Halen or Van Hagar shit shouldn't even be on this thread. The Sammy keybored Eddie crap should have it's own thread. Why not say "Fire In The Hole" is a top three song. I love being a very EXTREME Forum Member on here. LOL!
Texas King Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 I can hear a bit of Rush in this tune (check 1:15): 1
yyz305 Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Recorded on the first take, reportedly. I love OU812. I've heard it called the Hagar era's Fair Warning, kind of "dark." I don't really get that vibe, but the album works for me. O really? I prefer "OI81LASTNITE" "Finish What Ya Started" is one of the worst songs ever made. Lot's of shite on that album. Some good stuff too. Sam Halen or Van Hagar shit shouldn't even be on this thread. The Sammy keybored Eddie crap should have it's own thread. Why not say "Fire In The Hole" is a top three song. I love being a very EXTREME Forum Member on here. LOL! I do like the guitar work on "The One I Want" from that release
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 3. "Outta Love Again"5. "Romeo Delight" My two honorable mentions right there. is a lurching rhythmic clusterfu*k of a thing, but it's beautiful. A real good example of how Michael and Alex could lock in with Eddie's adventurous rhythm ideas. Alex's drumming on that track is really good. 1
Lorraine Posted October 7, 2019 Author Posted October 7, 2019 3. "Outta Love Again"5. "Romeo Delight" My two honorable mentions right there. is a lurching rhythmic clusterfu*k of a thing, but it's beautiful. A real good example of how Michael and Alex could lock in with Eddie's adventurous rhythm ideas. Alex's drumming on that track is really good. Not to be a nudge, but did you ever weigh in on your favorite guitarist? :)
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 3. "Outta Love Again"5. "Romeo Delight" My two honorable mentions right there. is a lurching rhythmic clusterfu*k of a thing, but it's beautiful. A real good example of how Michael and Alex could lock in with Eddie's adventurous rhythm ideas. Alex's drumming on that track is really good. Not to be a nudge, but did you ever weigh in on your favorite guitarist? :) I did not. I have a different fave player every week, so I'll have to think about it some more. :cheers: 1
Mystic Slipperman Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 UnchainedLittle GuitarsRunnin' With The Devil Honorable mention:: Mean StreetAin't Talkin' 'Bout LoveDance The Night Away Where Have All The Good Times Gone!In A Simple Rhyme and... 5150. That song kicks so much ass... 1
Lorraine Posted October 8, 2019 Author Posted October 8, 2019 UnchainedLittle GuitarsRunnin' With The Devil Honorable mention:: Mean StreetAin't Talkin' 'Bout LoveDance The Night AwayWhere Have All The Good Times Gone!In A Simple Rhymeand... 5150. That song kicks so much ass... There really are too many to choose from. 1
Todem Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 I can hear a bit of Rush in this tune (check 1:15): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6umKShwSVQA Always thought the same exact thing. Reaching down and finding his inner Alex Lifeson. 1
Rick N. Backer Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 UnchainedLittle GuitarsRunnin' With The Devil Honorable mention:: Mean StreetAin't Talkin' 'Bout LoveDance The Night AwayWhere Have All The Good Times Gone!In A Simple Rhymeand... 5150. That song kicks so much ass... There really are too many to choose from. 56 2
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