Again, I was really on the fence about posting this, but in the end, Wolf's the man, his dad changed my life, and if I can get even one more person to donate to Mr. Holland's Opus (I donated), or pick up the guitar, or fall in love with music, it's a good thing. Donate to Mr. Holland Opus: www.mhopus.org/
Eddie dedicated "316" to celebrate the arrival of his son Wolfgang into this world and 29 years later Wolf dedicated "Distance" to Eddie as he left this world. If that isn't the purest form of the love and bond between a father and son, I don't know what is.
That’s so strange because every time I look at the clock it’s 316 I even post them on my fb wow maybe something to do with this idk but it’s strange I also have the 316 thing going on
@@shanetutt518 There's a video of Wolf playin' Eruption in the studio - he shows the VH gift...completely nails a tricky portion of it. I've only thought of his as a bassist up till now. Turns out he's multi-talented on bass, lead, drums & vocals!
In the blink of an eye I went from a punk kid idolizing Eddie in the early 80's to a 50 year old man now with more time behind me than ahead of me. This song and the videos Wolfie shared absolutely slayed me. It was the perfect tribute. And the voicemail at the end had me weeping. The bond those two had was so pure and so expressive. You dont see men often be so open with their emotions and the father/son dynmaic can be so damn hard. It just made me love Eddie all the more to see what a good father he was and what a kind thoughtful kid he helped raised. I highly recommend his interview with Howard Stern. Nothing but love and respect for Wolfie
I agree 100%, my feelings are exactly the same! I lost my dad to cancer in 2010 and not a day goes by that I don't think about him. I'm a 56 year old guitarist and have followed EVH ever since the release of the first VH album. Great song and video by Wolfie.
56 here...and you just put it all into words my thoughts exactly. Seems like yesterday blastin' new Van Halen releases every year they were released...all the way back to '78. And now we've somehow survived long enough to see second generation VH with Wolf.
Sobering to see our childhood guitar hero/idol being a gentle loving father to his only son. Just proves that no matter who your are or become in this life, how famous or wealthy, liked or loved, no matter how influential or powerful, there is nothing that can ever take the place of the love between a parent and a child and EVH was all of those things but most importantly he was a great dad to Wolfgang. Life has a way of putting things in perspective and teaching those of us willing to learn what is and what isn't important. God bless you Eddie, Valerie and Wolfie.
My first time seeing Wolf and his dad on stage together just so happened to be Father's Day, June 20, 2004. I asked my dad to come to the concert with me but he refused, he hated DLR and any mention of Van Halen was met with disgust. He didn't know better and I finally explained that I didn't care who sung, it was always about the music. I wasn't able to change his mind and I went to the show alone. 24 days later my dad was gone. I wish he could see this video, I think he'd understand...I hope they meet, I think they would get along.
Seems to me it would be hard not to. Eddie seemed happy all the time. So it looked like fun to Wolf from birth. You can tell Eddie was food father to Wolf
This video explains why Wolf was in Van Halen. Eddie loved sharing his music with his son so much he even wanted him in his band. And I think that's awesome.
I think it was a smart father move to. Alot of kids of musicians, athletes and such are not around their parents, able to grow up with them so they resent them later or while growing up
🎸💖This song is staying in my ❤️ forever, I'm excited to share with my close loved ones, I seriously can't at the moment, I start to cry, it's hard not too! But hey it's ok to cry! Cleans toxins out lol💖🎸😽 ThankYou for sharing wolfs song he always seemed a great person, I could tell wolf's parents done a good job, wolf's always been to me a kind person! I feel the same way, With a lot of you! how our hearts are grieving.. It's very heartbreaking💔, I'm still very heartbroken, I feel like we all lost a really good friend....😢😚😘. my first concerts were "vanhalen" 🎸! I wish I could of gotten the back stage pass, not even a pinch from getting it! I was so shy!! dang me😢🙄! I seen his concert and was so awestruck to see Eddie give his all to his heart felt love in his instruments and his band mates were awesome too! His brother and all the band mates I felt were all awesome!! 🎸 Ps: I liked both David and Sammy, that was VanHalen and when wolf joined in it was so great sounding too! 😘😚💔😢😽🎸
Eddie ABSOLUTELY LOVED WOLFIE !!! It was Wolfie's idea to join VH. His mom disapproved at first, but Wolfie wanted to bond with his dad...so Valerie agreed. In an interview with Wolfie he graciously said that if Michael Anthony wanted to come back to VH as the bassist then Wolf would leave VH..... willingly. These trolls... keyboard ninjas have and still are being so vile and the abuse they direct at him is just absolutely uncalled for...calling him a leech and a c*nt. And because his parents raised him to be a kind soul and very respectful to others he is able to stay level headed and not sink to the level of these trolls who were raised with animals it seems. Hang in there Wolfie....as long as VAN HALEN'S FANS ARE STILL ALIVE....WE ARE MANY AND WE ALL HAVE YOUR BACK !!!! 🌹RIP EVH !!!!!!!!!!!
I was pleasantly surprised by this song. It reminds of 90's/early 2000s alternative but in a good way. Long live Van Halen! WVH will/is making his dad proud.
Yes, I've been binging. Loved VH since 78,, Can't shake this sadness yet, ....Eddie and I were almost the same age, I grew up loving that killer quitar playing, his gentle spirit, and of course that amazing smile. I've never felt this sadness over other rock legends passing, Eddie's roots grow much deeper in me, maybe its the reality I too am at the closing of my story here, maybe its the past which was so much sweeter he reminded me of , Still processing this. Love you Eddie, always ....💘
Shonna May, I feel exactly the same as you 100%!! I've never felt such sadness at another rock legend's death either!! Never cried this much either!! This hit on a much deeper level than any other rock musician's death! I, too, have been listening to them since 1978. It brings back so many awesome memories. That was truly the beginning of my rock/heavy metal/ head-banging phase!! Eddie and Van Halen contributed to my life in such incredible ways!! I'll be heartbroken forever!!💔💔
It’s a great tune, incredibly touching. At first I thought it sounded a little too late 2000s nu-metal (is that a thing?) like Sixx AM or dudes that play PRS or Schecter Guitars, but after listening quite a few times, I think it’s just a really well done track. Wolfy is a talented dude and incredibly grounded given all he’s been through.
I could actually picture this being a later VH song with Sammy. I'm not suggesting that I'm just saying in an alternate universe I could see it. This song belongs to Eddie from his son.
Thank your kid from me (a veteran). My first born is a senior this year and I will be moving her away this spring. This man will be crying (away from her).
Beautiful work, Michael, in honor of a beautiful song by a beautiful child paying tribute to a beautiful person. You and I are both Dads, so I know this hits us in the heart in so many ways. Thanks for connecting so many people through your positivity, enthusiasm, knowledge, passion, love, and light. Play on, my Brother -- and all our brothers, sisters, and others -- all: Play on!
Just when we thought Eddie didn't have any more gifts, he's givin us his greatest accomplishment of all. I can't wait to see what comes next from Wolfgang Van Halen! The son becomes the father... what a great song! This is personal stuff he shared man!
My Mom was in home hospice and I played her this song. The last song we listened to together. Made us both cry. She passed one year to the day that Eddie left us. Love ya Mom 😊
I LOVED EVH MY ENTIRE LIFE!! WOLFIES SONG IS TRIPPLE PLATTINUM WORTHY!!!! WOLFIE IS A GENIUS IN EVERY FREAKING WAY. Wolfgang THE WORLDS HURTING FOR YOU WOLF.
Your video hit all the right notes about what can you say about WVH's tribute to his dad. There is nothing to dissect... There is just a father and son who love each other deeply. I always thought EVH was born to play guitar and to be in Van Halen. After watching WVH's video... Its pretty clear he was born to be something far greater.... a good father.
I totally understand the loss Wolfgang went through, and the song is dedicated to an all time great Eddie Van Halen. It is so great to see in the home videos how much he loved his son. I heard this great song and dedicated it to the loss of my mother. I know a little different since it was my mother but my mother listened to everything from the 50's to Metallica. Great woman and miss her very much. Terrible loss for me 3 yrs ago.
I’m so glad you didn’t stop through this react Mike….this one just needed to be listened to experienced rather than broken down…WVH is legit fire man….
David Rodriguez, I know him. Excellent guitar player, Star Wars fanatic and Delorean lover. I own a Delorean actually and I go to the same CBG. I actually did tear up watching this video yesterday for the first time. At the end when Eddie calls Wolfie...touching.
My father played music. He started teaching me when i was 5. Guitar, fiddle,drums. While i may not have been as excited as him in the beginning, i feel now later in life that i am better for learning how to play. So yes. Push your children to learn. But push them gently. As each child is different. Thank you for all you do
Lost my father this year as well, and this song hits so god damn hard. I wish Wolfie and MammothWVH so much luck and success. His father changed who I am by helping me find the guitar, and seeing the relationship between these two, it seems his father helped him become the emotional and light hearted man he is, a trait I also got from my late father
I can't count the numerous times I've seen the video and shared it far and wide. It gets me every time. Greatness from the next generation of Van Halen to carry the torch and legacy. Cheers Michael
Your reaction watching this is very similar to mine. Just captivated by the mystique of EVH. Imagining what it must be like to be his son and really feeling empathy for Wolfgang. Thinking about how much we miss Eddie and can’t imagine how much Wolf misses his dad.
Again, I was really on the fence about posting this, but in the end, Wolf's the man, his dad changed my life, and if I can get even one more person to donate to Mr. Holland's Opus (I donated), or pick up the guitar, or fall in love with music, it's a good thing. Donate to Mr. Holland Opus: www.mhopus.org/
Yeah, you're 100% correct. So many people play because we heard Van Halen and life was never the same. What a profound impact to make on someone's life. And in this case 1000x over. Glad you posted!
BTW I had heard the song but not seen the video before you posted this. As a parent of two, this really got me choked up and a little introspective of myself as a parent. Thanks for posting, Michael. I always enjoy your content
I know I have binge watching. I got the chance to meet Eddie VH in Columbus,Ohio. My heart hurts fir Wolf VH but he also is a strong man he also has the sweet side of his mother. Eddie in my opinion was and always will be the best guitar player and Wolf VH is following in his footsteps.
Wolfgang, you have an excellent distinct voice, sound & message (I’ve studied & played music since I was 4, with a Bachelor of Music degree & 3 more degrees). Fitting start to an illustrious recording career of your choosing - God Bless.
what a great tribute. I knew Wolf could play guitar but never realized what a strong voice he has. wow. I say if you have a passion whether it be music that you love, share it with your child & if they shoe an interest,nurture that & if they love it as much as you do, they will pursue it & if not it wasn't meant to before them. I say encourage but don't push
I agree with your opening comments about absorbing everything I could get my hands on. I actually also recently bought a couple EVH guitars which actually gave me even more insight into Eddie’s understanding of what makes guitars great. I also love Wolfgang’s song and the video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
let your kids find their way into music.. experience and motivation is the best teacher.. kids will find their calling as they grow up.. like me for example, my pops also play guitar.. I found playing the guitar when I was 11 years old.. now my pops gets amazed when I play..
Not only an awesome tribute by WVH, but an awesome tribute from you as well, in word and deed. That song must have a whole new meaning for WVH now.TY for the link. Just about the time I had finished watching this, Carson Daly was on Today show sharing WVH song and Eddie's Mr. Holland's Opus. Great minds think alike. TY again for what you just did!
Should you get your kids into music? I have loved music since I was 4 years old. I was given a guitar for my tenth birthday. I tried and tried to play that thing, thought I was doing ok, until I tried to restring it left handed. That was that until decades later. If I had had anyone in the family to teach me, my life would have very different . To have that choice? To have just basic skills is a tremendous gift, especially from a family with it baked into their DNA. Could you give them a chance? So much joy in music. Plus, musicians gain an intelligence the rest of us don’t have. Plus children love to spend time with their parents. And once they learn, they will always have that skill. Whether they choose to use that skill later is up to them, but it would be such a gift to learn self discipline through a lifelong learning relationship with beautiful music. My, my. Please at least see if they take to it.🖐🏼🎶
Eddie had classical piano training, and has also modified the Frankenstrat so that he can also play J.S. Bach on it - as with Eruption - just like on the piano.
Wolfie played every instrument for this album even before forming the band. He's a very talented young man. Watch his video for "Don't back down". Amazing.
I was moved to the point of being dehydrated. I'm 59 and EVH was a huge influence in my life. WVH is his own man. Didn't throw in a solo as tribute but not quite sure why. Trying to tie what WVH sounds like from the legacy bands. Sounds familiar 🤔
It was just one of the warm messages he left Wolf alwaysss telling him he was proud of him & loved him .. what a beautiful tribute song 🎶 & way to support his father’s charity in his honor
Hey mike on the subject of pushing your kids to music my dad never did and he let me find my own path I picked up the guitar originally at 12 but found it created friction now about 11 years later I’ve picked it up for a while now and it has created an inseparable bond between us so like you said them follow there own path. Love the videos you’ve helped so much in my journey through here and the course. Thank you
Thanks for helping to hopefully expose more people to Wolfgangs music. I'm wishing all the very best for Wolfie.💙 My heart goes out to Wolfie and his family. Wolfgang "Wolf" Louvin
I think what Wolfie's musical gift is his voice. And what a voice💕 Like you said, he is not Eddie, he's Wolfie. It's really touching seeing Eddie as dad and not just as a rock guitar God.
All I know is I wish I had that view outside my window. As far as this video definitely shows EVH sgowed Wolf the right road to pick. RIP EVH and He's definitely smilng
Just like a million other people, I love Eddie Van Halen, but in all honesty, my favorite EVH song is Respect the Wind from Twister soundtrack. So incredibly underrated. I’ll also say that WVH has an amazing voice!!
Well said! We are never our parents as we always strive to be better but in the end are happy or content that we hopefully made them proud. I'm a father of 3 boys under 10 and my only wish in life is that they enjoy it and please do better than me! Remember where I needed help with and be better than the father before you! To all the dad's I believe this tribute can all make us reflect and take or kids for a hike or help push them to what makes them happy!! Great tribute and we will always miss one of music's true legends!! God speed brother!
This song is for all the dads that we've left we've admired and we have missed for the years. Wolf ie thank you so much for creating the perfect song for our dads for now in heaven. I can hear the song everyday and make me feel a little bit closer to my dad God bless you.b You have made your dad so proud so damn proud. Hell yeah no Van Halen reboot but only Wolfie Van Halen to continue
According to Rick Beato ‘Listening To High Content Music Early In Child Development Is Key’ I don’t think that there is any higher misic then Bach Mozart EVH !!! I wasn’t here for the first two but thank God I was here for Van Halen !!!
It’s ironic that all these years later I hear people saying like he made them pick up a guitar I wanted to pick up a guitar because of him!! but I can’t even slow dance let alone figure out how to play guitar I always loved the sound he made with his! Rip king!
Fantastic tribute to the rock in the pond. How ironic he(WVH) had this song in his bag and how it came together. This song is superb, not only as a tribute but it certainly showcases what we have kinda wondered... the son has serious skills in his own way... the way it should be.
Again, I was really on the fence about posting this, but in the end, Wolf's the man, his dad changed my life, and if I can get even one more person to donate to Mr. Holland's Opus (I donated), or pick up the guitar, or fall in love with music, it's a good thing. Donate to Mr. Holland Opus: www.mhopus.org/
Not sure i can even watch it again... thanks for the show Michael....
Thanks for sharing bro
Thanks Michael. His interview on Stern was incredible as well. See you tonight for Traction..
And he played every instrument and vocals on that song and all of the songs on his new upcoming album.
Brought me to tears. Thank you Michael
Eddie dedicated "316" to celebrate the arrival of his son Wolfgang into this world and 29 years later Wolf dedicated "Distance" to Eddie as he left this world. If that isn't the purest form of the love and bond between a father and son, I don't know what is.
This comment deserves a lot more likes.
That’s so strange because every time I look at the clock it’s 316 I even post them on my fb wow maybe something to do with this idk but it’s strange I also have the 316 thing going on
Amen!!
Wolf wrote and played every instrument on this. Gifted beyond belief..
Crazy, right?! Who knew... but he is 'Van Halen'
Listen to the solo..I hear eddie..
@@shanetutt518 There's a video of Wolf playin' Eruption in the studio - he shows the VH gift...completely nails a tricky portion of it. I've only thought of his as a bassist up till now. Turns out he's multi-talented on bass, lead, drums & vocals!
@@SilentKnight43 yea in his latest interview he was asked what is your #1 instrument ..bass or guitar?..he said no im.a a drummer...lol
@@shanetutt518 I saw that the other night, yeah. He's done a few good lengthy interviews lately. Impressive lad.
In the blink of an eye I went from a punk kid idolizing Eddie in the early 80's to a 50 year old man now with more time behind me than ahead of me. This song and the videos Wolfie shared absolutely slayed me. It was the perfect tribute. And the voicemail at the end had me weeping. The bond those two had was so pure and so expressive. You dont see men often be so open with their emotions and the father/son dynmaic can be so damn hard. It just made me love Eddie all the more to see what a good father he was and what a kind thoughtful kid he helped raised. I highly recommend his interview with Howard Stern. Nothing but love and respect for Wolfie
With you there man... I'm 57 and lost my Dad in 2011...the song is Brilliant.. Cried all the way thru.. And the message at the end.. Powerful stuff
I agree 100%, my feelings are exactly the same! I lost my dad to cancer in 2010 and not a day goes by that I don't think about him. I'm a 56 year old guitarist and have followed EVH ever since the release of the first VH album. Great song and video by Wolfie.
56 here...and you just put it all into words my thoughts exactly. Seems like yesterday blastin' new Van Halen releases every year they were released...all the way back to '78. And now we've somehow survived long enough to see second generation VH with Wolf.
Me too
same guys....
I'm 51 . been listening to by for 40 years.
I think we are at the beginning of a very long career for wolfie!
all the best to him!
Sobering to see our childhood guitar hero/idol being a gentle loving father to his only son. Just proves that no matter who your are or become in this life, how famous or wealthy, liked or loved, no matter how influential or powerful, there is nothing that can ever take the place of the love between a parent and a child and EVH was all of those things but most importantly he was a great dad to Wolfgang. Life has a way of putting things in perspective and teaching those of us willing to learn what is and what isn't important. God bless you Eddie, Valerie and Wolfie.
That's the key. With Eddie on the road all the time he still was a good father to Wolf.
My first time seeing Wolf and his dad on stage together just so happened to be Father's Day, June 20, 2004.
I asked my dad to come to the concert with me but he refused, he hated DLR and any mention of Van Halen was met with disgust. He didn't know better and I finally explained that I didn't care who sung, it was always about the music.
I wasn't able to change his mind and I went to the show alone. 24 days later my dad was gone.
I wish he could see this video, I think he'd understand...I hope they meet, I think they would get along.
That is a fucking tragedy 😔. So sorry brother. Open mind and open heart ❤ is what music is all about.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Wolf's new song will help. 💔
My sincerest condolences.
Sorry for your loss. I'm sure Eddie appreciates every music lover. "It's always about the music, it's never about anything else." - EVH
What a gut punch. Sorry for your loss, brother.
I dont think he pushed Wolf....Wolf justed loved what his Dad did.
Yup Wolf wanted that bond & had the love for the music & most of all his pops
Seems to me it would be hard not to. Eddie seemed happy all the time. So it looked like fun to Wolf from birth. You can tell Eddie was food father to Wolf
This video explains why Wolf was in Van Halen. Eddie loved sharing his music with his son so much he even wanted him in his band. And I think that's awesome.
Couldn't agree more, he definitely had the talent for it even then! Like Phil Collins' son, Nick. Definitely a natural on the skins!
I think it was a smart father move to. Alot of kids of musicians, athletes and such are not around their parents, able to grow up with them so they resent them later or while growing up
There aren't many words for moments like these. We lost a great one... :(
Close....We lost a GREAT one
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Great song. He is not Eddie, he is Wolfgang... I am so happy that he’s not trying to be Van Halen.
Well said... Go Get em, kid! OUTSTANDING song.. You honor your dad.
I don't think he has to try.
Kid has a crazy mix of his dad and his uncle in him, but that voice is incredible. Neither Alex or Eddie could sound like that on their best day.
@@robertmanning537 damn right!
Oh he’s Van Halen
Almost cried my eyes out.... RIP EVH....
Shit... now I have go build guitars with eyes full of tears... damn
"Almost"? you are a stronger man than I...
🎸💖This song is staying in my ❤️ forever, I'm excited to share with my close loved ones, I seriously can't at the moment, I start to cry, it's hard not too! But hey it's ok to cry! Cleans toxins out lol💖🎸😽 ThankYou for sharing wolfs song
he always seemed a great person, I could tell wolf's parents done a good job, wolf's always been to me a kind person! I feel the same way, With a lot of you! how our hearts are grieving.. It's very heartbreaking💔, I'm still very heartbroken, I feel like we all lost a really good friend....😢😚😘. my first concerts were "vanhalen" 🎸!
I wish I could of gotten the back stage pass, not even a pinch from getting it! I was so shy!! dang me😢🙄!
I seen his concert and was so awestruck to see Eddie give his all to his heart felt love in his instruments and his band mates were awesome too! His brother and all the band mates I felt were all awesome!! 🎸 Ps: I liked both David and Sammy, that was VanHalen and when wolf joined in it was so great sounding too! 😘😚💔😢😽🎸
I'm still crying
I do every time I watch this
Eddie ABSOLUTELY LOVED WOLFIE !!! It was Wolfie's idea to join VH. His mom disapproved at first, but Wolfie wanted to bond with his dad...so Valerie agreed. In an interview with Wolfie he graciously said that if Michael Anthony wanted to come back to VH as the bassist then Wolf would leave VH..... willingly. These trolls... keyboard ninjas have and still are being so vile and the abuse they direct at him is just absolutely uncalled for...calling him a leech and a c*nt. And because his parents raised him to be a kind soul and very respectful to others he is able to stay level headed and not sink to the level of these trolls who were raised with animals it seems. Hang in there Wolfie....as long as VAN HALEN'S FANS ARE STILL ALIVE....WE ARE MANY AND WE ALL HAVE YOUR BACK !!!! 🌹RIP EVH !!!!!!!!!!!
I was pleasantly surprised by this song. It reminds of 90's/early 2000s alternative but in a good way. Long live Van Halen! WVH will/is making his dad proud.
I thought the same. It has a 90's groove, but that's ok. He doesn't have to be his dad.
@@djay6651 Exactly
Sky is the limit as far as I'm concerned. WVH has the gift, we just gotta hope and wait he moves mountains like his namesake did.
Yes, I've been binging.
Loved VH since 78,,
Can't shake this sadness yet, ....Eddie and I were almost the same age, I grew up loving that killer quitar playing, his gentle spirit, and of course that amazing smile. I've never felt this sadness over other rock legends passing, Eddie's roots grow much deeper in me, maybe its the reality I too am at the closing of my story here, maybe its the past which was so much sweeter he reminded me of ,
Still processing this.
Love you Eddie, always ....💘
Shonna May, I feel exactly the same as you 100%!! I've never felt such sadness at another rock legend's death either!! Never cried this much either!! This hit on a much deeper level than any other rock musician's death! I, too, have been listening to them since 1978. It brings back so many awesome memories. That was truly the beginning of my rock/heavy metal/ head-banging phase!! Eddie and Van Halen contributed to my life in such incredible ways!! I'll be heartbroken forever!!💔💔
It’s a great tune, incredibly touching. At first I thought it sounded a little too late 2000s nu-metal (is that a thing?) like Sixx AM or dudes that play PRS or Schecter Guitars, but after listening quite a few times, I think it’s just a really well done track. Wolfy is a talented dude and incredibly grounded given all he’s been through.
Uh Santana plays PRS guitars and he sounds nothing like WVH.Its just a great trubute to hid dad.And Wolfie can really sing too!!
I could actually picture this being a later VH song with Sammy. I'm not suggesting that I'm just saying in an alternate universe I could see it. This song belongs to Eddie from his son.
@@AD1978leo I agree with you- it's a song more from the "Sammy" era. It's a touching tribute- I'm not sure if I could pull it off.
The home videos - what stories and insight that Wolfgang got to experience his entire life.
My oldest is leaving for bootcamp in less than a week. Not ready for the distance! (But I'll be ok. 😭)
Thank your kid from me (a veteran). My first born is a senior this year and I will be moving her away this spring. This man will be crying (away from her).
Guys! I'm not ready!
It will be ok. Bootcamp is just a mind fuck to see if the kid can deal with adversity. Don't worry.
If I am Not mistaken, wolf did the all the music, guitar, vocals drums and everything not only for this song but the album.
Makes me bawl every time I see it, man.
Beautiful work, Michael, in honor of a beautiful song by a beautiful child paying tribute to a beautiful person. You and I are both Dads, so I know this hits us in the heart in so many ways. Thanks for connecting so many people through your positivity, enthusiasm, knowledge, passion, love, and light. Play on, my Brother -- and all our brothers, sisters, and others -- all: Play on!
Thank you very much!
This is such a great song had me in tears
Wolf has the dna..I lost my pop years ago...tears 😢
Just when we thought Eddie didn't have any more gifts, he's givin us his greatest accomplishment of all. I can't wait to see what comes next from Wolfgang Van Halen! The son becomes the father... what a great song! This is personal stuff he shared man!
My Mom was in home hospice and I played her this song. The last song we listened to together. Made us both cry. She passed one year to the day that Eddie left us. Love ya Mom 😊
Absolutely beautiful. You can't help getting misty eyed, especially at the end.
I LOVE this song...listened to it 100 times...great review...I am speechless...what a tribute ‼️💜
...I subscribed...thanks man...
Great presentation again Mike! no musical analysis needed - Lumps In Throats for all of us!!! . Thanks for sharing. I lost my dad 4 yrs ago xxxx
Rip, hope you're better
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad about my dad 30 something years ago It just seems like yesterday. My heart goes out to you
Wolfie is a very strong vocalist and instrumentalist. He knows bass, guitar, drums, singing and keys. Just like his father.
I LOVED EVH MY ENTIRE LIFE!! WOLFIES SONG IS TRIPPLE PLATTINUM WORTHY!!!! WOLFIE IS A GENIUS IN EVERY FREAKING WAY. Wolfgang THE WORLDS HURTING FOR YOU WOLF.
Your video hit all the right notes about what can you say about WVH's tribute to his dad. There is nothing to dissect... There is just a father and son who love each other deeply. I always thought EVH was born to play guitar and to be in Van Halen. After watching WVH's video... Its pretty clear he was born to be something far greater.... a good father.
INSTANT tears. Makes me think of my son. He’s only 2 hours away, but I miss so much not being able to see him on a regular basis.
I totally understand the loss Wolfgang went through, and the song is dedicated to an all time great Eddie Van Halen. It is so great to see in the home videos how much he loved his son. I heard this great song and dedicated it to the loss of my mother. I know a little different since it was my mother but my mother listened to everything from the 50's to Metallica. Great woman and miss her very much. Terrible loss for me 3 yrs ago.
I’m so glad you didn’t stop through this react Mike….this one just needed to be listened to experienced rather than broken down…WVH is legit fire man….
This video still wrecks me to this day. Such a loving and heartfelt tribute.
David Rodriguez, I know him. Excellent guitar player, Star Wars fanatic and Delorean lover. I own a Delorean actually and I go to the same CBG. I actually did tear up watching this video yesterday for the first time. At the end when Eddie calls Wolfie...touching.
My father played music. He started teaching me when i was 5. Guitar, fiddle,drums. While i may not have been as excited as him in the beginning, i feel now later in life that i am better for learning how to play. So yes. Push your children to learn. But push them gently. As each child is different. Thank you for all you do
Lost my father this year as well, and this song hits so god damn hard. I wish Wolfie and MammothWVH so much luck and success. His father changed who I am by helping me find the guitar, and seeing the relationship between these two, it seems his father helped him become the emotional and light hearted man he is, a trait I also got from my late father
I can't count the numerous times I've seen the video and shared it far and wide. It gets me every time. Greatness from the next generation of Van Halen to carry the torch and legacy. Cheers Michael
Your reaction watching this is very similar to mine. Just captivated by the mystique of EVH. Imagining what it must be like to be his son and really feeling empathy for Wolfgang. Thinking about how much we miss Eddie and can’t imagine how much Wolf misses his dad.
Your description of listening to EVH, reading interviews, reading books & watching concerts exactly describes me since the loss.
Yup.
Again, I was really on the fence about posting this, but in the end, Wolf's the man, his dad changed my life, and if I can get even one more person to donate to Mr. Holland's Opus (I donated), or pick up the guitar, or fall in love with music, it's a good thing. Donate to Mr. Holland Opus: www.mhopus.org/
Rest in peace EVH!! Thank you for this post. And to all those who lost a loved one in him. Prayers. The music world unites for you brother!!
Well, I am glad you did. Thank you not for just your methods but for your insight. I grew up with VH and Eddie was my hero!
As a Father of four babies. This song had me welling up. But that phone call at the end had me bawling in my garage
This was as you say, ‘The real stuff “. Just beautiful. 🙏❤️
amazing❤ all the video footage.
great song. thank you for sharing Michael. RIP EDDIE ❤
Yeah, you're 100% correct. So many people play because we heard Van Halen and life was never the same. What a profound impact to make on someone's life. And in this case 1000x over. Glad you posted!
Song took me back to the Our Lady Peace days
I hear a Lifehouse vibe, but heavier...
I am glad I found this. Eddie changed my life too, he gave me a place to go when I needed inspiration or escape. Thank you for posting this.
BTW I had heard the song but not seen the video before you posted this. As a parent of two, this really got me choked up and a little introspective of myself as a parent. Thanks for posting, Michael. I always enjoy your content
Dude, you are superhuman... no tears. I STILL can't watch this without tearing up.
Very touching, Wolfie is a strong man! I wish I had video of my Dad! I've seen this before and every time, I get a little teary eyed! WVH!
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I know I have binge watching. I got the chance to meet Eddie VH in Columbus,Ohio. My heart hurts fir Wolf VH but he also is a strong man he also has the sweet side of his mother. Eddie in my opinion was and always will be the best guitar player and Wolf VH is following in his footsteps.
Wolfgang, you have an excellent distinct voice, sound & message (I’ve studied & played music since I was 4, with a Bachelor of Music degree & 3 more degrees). Fitting start to an illustrious recording career of your choosing - God Bless.
His voice reminds me of Matt Haseltine from Jars of Clay here. Talented dude and I wish him all the luck in the world.
what a great tribute. I knew Wolf could play guitar but never realized what a strong voice he has. wow.
I say if you have a passion whether it be music that you love, share it with your child & if they shoe an interest,nurture that & if they love it as much as you do, they will pursue it & if not it wasn't meant to before them.
I say encourage but don't push
Very touching, MIchael!
Very well put... I am so touched by the song and the feelings behind it. He is also an amazing musician....
I agree with your opening comments about absorbing everything I could get my hands on. I actually also recently bought a couple EVH guitars which actually gave me even more insight into Eddie’s understanding of what makes guitars great. I also love Wolfgang’s song and the video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
let your kids find their way into music.. experience and motivation is the best teacher.. kids will find their calling as they grow up.. like me for example, my pops also play guitar.. I found playing the guitar when I was 11 years old.. now my pops gets amazed when I play..
Not only an awesome tribute by WVH, but an awesome tribute from you as well, in word and deed. That song must have a whole new meaning for WVH now.TY for the link. Just about the time I had finished watching this, Carson Daly was on Today show sharing WVH song and Eddie's Mr. Holland's Opus. Great minds think alike. TY again for what you just did!
I think music is a great way to put the emotions into words and sounds so they can be fully expressed and felt. A great healer!
It's an awesome Love song between Father and Son that passes through Death!!!
Amazing!!! Thank you Wolfie for such a great tribute to your father. He will be missed.
Should you get your kids into music? I have loved music since I was 4 years old. I was given a guitar for my tenth birthday. I tried and tried to play that thing, thought I was doing ok, until I tried to restring it left handed. That was that until decades later.
If I had had anyone in the family to teach me, my life would have very different .
To have that choice? To have just basic skills is a tremendous gift, especially from a family with it baked into their DNA.
Could you give them a chance? So much joy in music. Plus, musicians gain an intelligence the rest of us don’t have. Plus children love to spend time with their parents. And once they learn, they will always have that skill.
Whether they choose to use that skill later is up to them, but it would be such a gift to learn self discipline through a lifelong learning relationship with beautiful music. My, my.
Please at least see if they take to it.🖐🏼🎶
Playing music is so good for the brain!!!!
Eddie had classical piano training, and has also modified the Frankenstrat so that he can also play J.S. Bach on it - as with Eruption - just like on the piano.
Wolfie played every instrument for this album even before forming the band. He's a very talented young man. Watch his video for "Don't back down". Amazing.
You're a good bean, Michael. I'm glad I found this channel.
I was moved to the point of being dehydrated. I'm 59 and EVH was a huge influence in my life. WVH is his own man. Didn't throw in a solo as tribute but not quite sure why. Trying to tie what WVH sounds like from the legacy bands. Sounds familiar 🤔
That was his dads last voicemail to him😢😢
It was? Thats even sadder😥
No, he said in the interviews that Eddie always left deep, personal messages like that for him. It wasn’t the last one.
No, it wasn't.
It was just one of the warm messages he left Wolf alwaysss telling him he was proud of him & loved him .. what a beautiful tribute song 🎶 & way to support his father’s charity in his honor
Hey mike on the subject of pushing your kids to music my dad never did and he let me find my own path I picked up the guitar originally at 12 but found it created friction now about 11 years later I’ve picked it up for a while now and it has created an inseparable bond between us so like you said them follow there own path. Love the videos you’ve helped so much in my journey through here and the course. Thank you
Thanks for helping to hopefully expose more people to Wolfgangs music.
I'm wishing all the very best for Wolfie.💙
My heart goes out to Wolfie and his family.
Wolfgang "Wolf" Louvin
I think what Wolfie's musical gift is his voice. And what a voice💕 Like you said, he is not Eddie, he's Wolfie.
It's really touching seeing Eddie as dad and not just as a rock guitar God.
Wolfie is talented in his own right Nice to see the home vids, the love between father & son. RIP EVH
Great track!! Heartfelt and powerful. Wolf is his own man, and not afraid to share the emotional link to his legacy.
Omg, beautiful!!😭😭💖
Wolfy played all instruments and vocals on this. All Wolfy and it’s awesome. The video is heart wrenching.
Tearjerker. R.I.P. Eddie. Well done Wolfie.
Every time I watch this I'm reduced to tears.
A fitting tribute. I'm still binging...nicely done. Gone way too soon. Rip Eddie
All I know is I wish I had that view outside my window. As far as this video definitely shows EVH sgowed Wolf the right road to pick. RIP EVH and He's definitely smilng
Just like a million other people, I love Eddie Van Halen, but in all honesty, my favorite EVH song is Respect the Wind from Twister soundtrack. So incredibly underrated.
I’ll also say that WVH has an amazing voice!!
This song is so beautifully made
Love his voice! 👏👏
Well said! We are never our parents as we always strive to be better but in the end are happy or content that we hopefully made them proud. I'm a father of 3 boys under 10 and my only wish in life is that they enjoy it and please do better than me! Remember where I needed help with and be better than the father before you! To all the dad's I believe this tribute can all make us reflect and take or kids for a hike or help push them to what makes them happy!!
Great tribute and we will always miss one of music's true legends!! God speed brother!
Music is a gift to your children, not something to be pushed towards.
Thanks for posting man. Appreciate it.
I wish I had a father to help me when I was a child. Eddie and Wolfie, the unbreakable bond.
God bless you Valerie and wolf he is still with us
This was such a good video 🙏EVH🙏 Wolfie is gonna do great stuff🔥🔥
This song is for all the dads that we've left we've admired and we have missed for the years. Wolf ie thank you so much for creating the perfect song for our dads for now in heaven. I can hear the song everyday and make me feel a little bit closer to my dad God bless you.b You have made your dad so proud so damn proud. Hell yeah no Van Halen reboot but only Wolfie Van Halen to continue
According to Rick Beato ‘Listening To High Content Music Early In Child Development Is Key’ I don’t think that there is any higher misic then Bach Mozart EVH !!!
I wasn’t here for the first two but thank God I was here for Van Halen !!!
It’s ironic that all these years later I hear people saying like he made them pick up a guitar I wanted to pick up a guitar because of him!! but I can’t even slow dance let alone figure out how to play guitar I always loved the sound he made with his! Rip king!
I hear eddie in his soloing
it makes me cry everytime.
LOVE THIS SONG...
How can you dislike this?
Wolf did an interview on Sirius with Eddie Trunk and Eddie put it on his youtube channel. It is definitely worth listening to.
Its fantastic!! Celebrate Wolf and the rare relationship between Father and son.
I ball my eyes out every time I hear this song.
Fantastic tribute to the rock in the pond. How ironic he(WVH) had this song in his bag and how it came together. This song is superb, not only as a tribute but it certainly showcases what we have kinda wondered... the son has serious skills in his own way... the way it should be.
Eddie was classically trained in piano. His father was an accomplished musician and they were a musical family.