Imagine being alive in 1984 with this banger came out. I was a black kid in the hood and I did not give a damn, I banged the hell out of this jam and would stay up late watching Friday Night Videos to see VH. Miss the 80's!
If more people would sincerely call their fellow man "brother" and "sister", listened to each other's music, the world would be a far better place and less divided. You just got a new sub from me. Love your work, brother.
It’s never gonna happen. All they want to hear is rap, “gansta’ rap, hip hop or r&b”. They aren’t diversified in any other music from any other eras. They may know a “few” words from a song, but not the song entirely or who the group or singer/songwriter is.
Something to think about one of Sammy's lies is Eddie was only in the biz for the money . 1984 never made out to be the number one album because Eddie did Michael Jackson's song Beat It FOR FREE . Also around that time he was also doing a FREE ENDORSEMENT DEAL with Kramer guitars so the company could keep their costs down . Their deal with the Floyd Rose Tremolo company kept their profit margin low . Eddie LOVED the Floyd Rose system and decided to endorse for the company so future buyers could get a better deal .
David Lee Roth didn't take himself too seriously, and added a whole "camp" vibe to the band that I guess got frustrating for Eddie and the boys. But he was sure fun to watch, and had a great voice.
@@Evie170 I was born in 1983! But thanks to my dad's only LP whid Van Halen I now listen to them. And I bought Van Halen's lp 1984 the Same day when Edward died! I played it a few days after. Greetings from Sweden
Van Halen was a "fun" band. A lot of critics didn't take them serious, even though they pumped out hit after hit for years, had one of the best front men ever and one of the greatest guitar players ever.
@@joestrummer9507 You're fucking kidding me, right? You know how many drugs I've done since then? Maybe there was only one, maybe there wasn't any, i don't know. Go with whatever you want.
I was a punk rock/new wave kid when this song came out, and I did my best to pretend that I didn't like it. It was impossible. I love when you get so inspired by a song that you move, Jamel! Thanks!
van hallen was the blue print for every hair band that followed, every guitar player wanted to be eddie, every front man wanted to be dave ... the look the attitude the stage show... it was a decade of bands trying to be this band... but van halen with roth was the ideal good time rock show
@@juliemanarin4127 I was 2-12 years old, it was great. Rubics cube, slinky, space invaders, and no babyproofed houses, and we could play in trafic. I still remember the feeling of sticking my finger in a lamp without a bulb, learning about electricity and the feel of 220 volts jolting through the body. Good times, memories for life
@@dnciskkk9037 And we survived! That is the important thing. When my daughter, at the age of 6 (in '87) fell off her bike and skinned her knee, she came to me crying. I told her to go wash the knee and then go back outside, get on the bike and when you fall again, make sure to fall on the other knee so you can have a matched pair. It would have never occurred to me to put knee and elbow pads and a helmet on her. She was riding a bicycle not a motorcycle, and kids are supposed to fall off and get skinned knees. It makes them tough! And don't even ask me how MY childhood was in the 60's. It would probably make these young parents today have a heart attack just reading about it. Let's just say I got my skinned knee -- but on a dirt bike after being drug for about 30 feet. It only took 20 years for all the gravel to work it's way out! Thank you God for having me born in 1961, and allowing me to be a parent in the 80's!
You’ve just gotta see “Just A Gigolo” by David Lee Roth (Van Halen lead singer) where he mimics all the popular videos of that time. It’s a lot of fun to watch
"Goin' Crazy" from his first solo album called "Eat 'Em and Smile" is crazy hilarious too. Dave had a real knack for incorporating humor into his artful expressions of music. No disrespect whatsoever to the other members of VH, as they are all GOATs in my opinion - but the band he put together to write, record and tour for that album was also GREAT! It was Gregg Bissonette (drums), Billy Sheehan (bass), and Steve Vai (guitar)...check that out if you haven't already. Peace!
I saw this tour at the New Haven Coliseum, it was my very first concert I was 13 yrs old... It literally set the bar for all the other concerts that would follow..IMO and I'm sure anyone who ever saw the original band would agree. . NOBODY COULD TOUCH THEM LIVE!!! RIP- EVH (1955-2020)
Oh yeah - you are so right! With the loss of these years my youth has gone and with it all my joy and all my hope. These times will never come back and all what's remaining is my yearning... R.I.P. Eddie
Your comments are half the fun of watching these old videos again, it's like going back in time and reliving them and seeing them for the 1st time again. Keep up the good work.
This was the spirit of the heydays of the 80's, just having a blast. I was in high school then and this music I still play, particularly in my JEEP with the top down.
I’ll never forget being a kid and hearing this song. This is when music was fun, and VH always had that bright, fun thing going. I’m a huge VH fan, and I have to say that this song in particular captures sooo much of what was great about that band at that time, and the song has stood up well over the years.
I seen this tour too and when Dave started doing the sword thing, I was right up by the stage and I just knew that sword was gonna go flying out in the audience, but it didnt. When it comes to frontmen Dave's on a whole different level.
This band plays the soundtrack of my life. I wouldn’t trade growing up in that era for anything in the world. If I could go back, id already be there. Rest easy Edward 🎸
Just watched this for the first time since you originally posted it earlier this year. Not gonna lie- I choked up a bit at the end when you mentioned that someone had said Ed was battling cancer.... harbinger of things to come. But I'll tell ya, that last drop in this song still pumps me the f**k up even after almost 40 years. Much love Jamel.
I’m jealous you’re getting to hear them for the first time brother...I’ll never forget hearing VH I when I was a junior in high school...blew my mind. Every new VH album was an event and when MTV came along, they really blew up. Diver Down had the Pretty Woman video which was great, but the 1984 album blew the roof off of the Rock world. Pretty much every band we’re trying to be VH. Every lead singer was trying to be Dave and EVERY guitar player was most definitely trying to be Eddie, myself included. What a great era to have lived in, such great memories.
@@richevans609 This was the first song i heard from them and it maybe was 2 months and i got to tell you, the joy i experinced was incredible and the head banging got to me hard.
I recommend this whole album! 1984 ! I actually listened to it so much I could literally hear the next song start playing in my head. TOP JIMMY! Great tune try that one out as well! The tempo change for the solo is legendary! Edit: The whole album is fire and all bangers!
As a huge VH fan, I can listen to any of their albums from beginning to end thoroughly satisfied, but I agree that ANY person will love 1984...and Diver Down from beginning to end!
The 80’s music scene will be hard to ever duplicate. It was an awesome time to be a teenager going to all the different music genre concerts. The rock and hard rock was out of this world, along with the bar hopping dance music.
"Ain't talking bout love" - Van Halen "Running with the devil" - Van Halen My two favorite. Can't pick a bad Van Halen song off of that album. I also cant listen to "Running with the devil" while driving... ya...
Think mine are "right now" and "poundcake". Also " I can't drive 55" and "can't stop loving you". Van Halen was best with saint Sammy of Hagar. Std David of Wrath had his best track as solo artist, "just like paradise".
This was the first rock album I ever bought with my own money from mowing lawns. Brings back so many memories seeing you hear it for the first time. Keep up the great work!
I am 55 years old and a life long Van Halen fan. I cannot express the pure joy I get seeing your reaction to all the Van Halen songs . You have just scratched the surface my friend! Can't wait for you to react to Mean Street or Somebody Get Me a Doctor!
Jamel, you are STILL !!!!! the undisputed king of the reactors.. maybe you’ll hold a seminar for those attempting to do what you do .. your natural ease and presence keeps me coming back to the man who does it best! Sincerely, a fan from Boston.
You need to react to Van Halen's "Mean Street" and "Beautiful Girls". I think that you'd fully appreciate the vibe, sound, and feel those songs. Tremendous musicianship as always.
Jamel, PLEASE listen to Benjamin! Both of those tunes will definitely show that even though they partied hard and brought the fun to Rock And Roll, the boys can PLAY! We all know about Eddie, but Alex and Mike rounded out this tight, swinging musical force!
Pete Droge has a better song called "beautiful girls". The brutha should react to the soundtrack to "beautiful girls". Best movie ever with the best soundtrack of all time. It is a treasure trove Jamel
This is one of the songs where my foot gets heavier when I hear it and I’m driving. Van Halen was a great band. They were fun, they put on a great show. Eddie and Alex Van Halen are/were virtuosos at their instruments.
I remember being in a gym on Ft. Bragg December 89 checking Soldier's pay accounts. Several of the Soldiers were murmuring about deploying soon, but did not know where while I kept humming this song.
Back in the day I was huge metal head, listening especially Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, AC/DC...etc, etc but Van Halen we’re right up there in my eyes. Not only were they musically technically brilliant but their entertainment value was off the charts. Diamond Dave was the ultimate loveable clown frontman and, in my humble opinion, was an amazing studio vocalist. Live vocals could be a bit hit and miss but cocaine, whiskey and being ADHD probably had a lot to do with that.
Friend of mine misheard the breakdown on this. Thought he said: “Reach down, between my legs. Ease the skin back.” We all had a good laugh at his expense but now I hear it every time.
Back in the 80's , I was at a Car stereo sound off . There were a couple of hundred cars in this huge mall parking lot and they got everyone to tune to the same FM Radio station , ( I think it was 99.0 The Fox in Vancouver ) , every car cranked their stereos and they played Panama ....... thousands of watts of power . Man , what a thrill . That memory still gives me goosebumps .
You should react to: "Yankee Rose" David Lee Roth "Crazy From The Heat" David Lee Roth "Tobacco Road" David Lee Roth All great songs and awesome music videos.
I started listening to VH as a Tween! Huge fan!! I remember one of my first dances in middle school I rocked out to "Jump"! Those were the days! Long live VH!!
Lol I cannot believe that I’ve only just stumbled upon your channel. I’ve been depressed for months and your channel has been so helpful. Your reactions are hilarious and you are adorable! Much love from Australia 🇦🇺❤️❤️❤️
When I saw David Lee Roth on his solo tour the stage had giant inflated ladies stocking'd feet spread to each side of the stage. He surfed on a surfboard into the crowd and he had pop up devils that spit Jack Daniels out over the crowd. The man can put on a show! Again, David Lee Roth "Just a Gigalo/I Ain't Got Nobody" DaveTV version is pure cheese and shows a lot of lookalike vids from the mid/late80s era also. Check it out and laugh!
@@victorwaddell6530 Love all those originals. I like to play the 'originals' game with a lot of 80s British hits which were really 60s Motown hits, too
I am glad you are having so much fun! I know I had fun watching these Van Halen videos way back then, and now watching you have fun watching them. Crazy fun. Just think, I was lucky enough to watch this from the time I was a teen until way into my twenties. Great reaction, Jamel!
I just remember seeing them when I was 23, omg what a good time! We were young and living our best life... Man I miss it! Their first album was my favorite for the longest time. Thanks for the awesome reaction and the laughs! 😊❤
Hey, dude. I know you've done a couple Black Sabbath songs, so I was hoping you could do a couple more. The Wizard, Sweet Leaf, and Planet Caravan. They're all wonderful songs.
Imagine being alive in 1984 with this banger came out. I was a black kid in the hood and I did not give a damn, I banged the hell out of this jam and would stay up late watching Friday Night Videos to see VH. Miss the 80's!
I was and went to tons of concerts. It was great! Love this guys reactions. FYI still go.😅😅😅 Eddie's gone RIP❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Was at the concert. 15 years old.
Music doesn't have any color of the skin it's for everybody to enjoy and have fun playing music ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The best part is everyone could afford a ticket to shows back then and they were fun,no mosh pits just good music and fun.
It always seemed like Eddie Van Halen was having the time of his life. That glorious smile!
He was.
I quit listening to disco because of Eddie
Song just started and you had to pause it after Diamond Dave went flying across the screen... priceless!
I’m dying 🤣🤣🤣 Jamals reaction
I read that as "song just sharted". Apparently I need glasses 🤣🤓
@Nunnha B Nothing to see here boys and girls
Lol. Thought the same thing.
If more people would sincerely call their fellow man "brother" and "sister", listened to each other's music, the world would be a far better place and less divided. You just got a new sub from me. Love your work, brother.
It’s never gonna happen. All they want to hear is rap, “gansta’ rap, hip hop or r&b”. They aren’t diversified in any other music from any other eras. They may know a “few” words from a song, but not the song entirely or who the group or singer/songwriter is.
@@jpdress65 If Jamal can, why can’t others?
@ Jalen Fever
You're absolutely correct my brother 💯
But some people hate their family and can not stand being called brother because of the memories of their brothers...
Something to think about one of Sammy's lies is Eddie was only in the biz for the money . 1984 never made out to be the number one album because Eddie did Michael Jackson's song Beat It FOR FREE . Also around that time he was also doing a FREE ENDORSEMENT DEAL with Kramer guitars so the company could keep their costs down . Their deal with the Floyd Rose Tremolo company kept their profit margin low . Eddie LOVED the Floyd Rose system and decided to endorse for the company so future buyers could get a better deal .
This was back when MTV was really Music Television.
Amen to that!
And back when Van Halen was all about the fun. Don't get me wrong I like Sammy's stuff too, but it just wasn't as much fun.
@@barscotch Which is just your opinion.
This was back when music had personality.
Breaking news from Kurt Loader: "MTV used to play music".
David Lee Roth is one of, if not THE most charismatic front men in Rock N’ Roll history.
@Ethan Tremblay Agree 100%.. Gahan gives the crowd everything he's got!
he got chaRASma
umm, I still say Freddie Mercury holds that one.
Adriel O'Dell “one of”
Agree , I went to Eat'm and smile and Sky Scraper tours ...Steve Vai and Billy Sheehan and Dave on one stage ...Jaw Dropping fun .
David Lee Roth didn't take himself too seriously, and added a whole "camp" vibe to the band that I guess got frustrating for Eddie and the boys. But he was sure fun to watch, and had a great voice.
Meg Wilcox ironically the silliness is what the public Loved. The music was still there.
Guess he's a happy camper
Never the same without Diamond Dave!
Dave named the band Van Halen, it was his idea.
He wrote every song, the band wrote all the music.
@@tomtrig5975 huh??? Dave wrote lyrics ... but, it is well known that EVH was THE musical songwriter of all VH songs.
If you didn’t party in the 80s you haven’t partied! 😂
I was 14 in '89, so grew up looking at all the older teens having the time of their lives!
@@Evie170 I was born in 1983! But thanks to my dad's only LP whid Van Halen I now listen to them. And I bought Van Halen's lp 1984 the Same day when Edward died! I played it a few days after. Greetings from Sweden
That's for sure best times!!
If you were 14 you got served in my neighborhood.
asi eran los 80"
Van Halen was a "fun" band. A lot of critics didn't take them serious, even though they pumped out hit after hit for years, had one of the best front men ever and one of the greatest guitar players ever.
"A lot of critics" - ?? Name one...
@@joestrummer9507 AC/DC
@@joestrummer9507 You're fucking kidding me, right? You know how many drugs I've done since then? Maybe there was only one, maybe there wasn't any, i don't know. Go with whatever you want.
Alex and Micheal were beyond superb too
@@joestrummer9507 Heh. Every critic at Rolling Stone (like Dave Marsh, who was never kind to VH).
One thing we had in the 80s was a damn good time and some great music!
^What he said~
Every day was a party , our music was about having fun.
We so DID!!
I was a punk rock/new wave kid when this song came out, and I did my best to pretend that I didn't like it. It was impossible. I love when you get so inspired by a song that you move, Jamel! Thanks!
When Eddie was blowing the smoke rings .... that was his wife at the time and the Mother of his son ! The one and only VALERIE BERTINELLI !
One day at a time
van hallen was the blue print for every hair band that followed, every guitar player wanted to be eddie, every front man wanted to be dave ... the look the attitude the stage show... it was a decade of bands trying to be this band... but van halen with roth was the ideal good time rock show
In this video alone....you can see Dave's "look" used by Axel Rose + Kid Rock
Yeah, I'm biased I grew up in them, but the 80s were like no other. "It was a great time to be alive! " - Diamond Dave.
I was in my 20s in the 80s...I had a great time but I guess I'm a 70s child. In 60 now.
@@juliemanarin4127 I was 2-12 years old, it was great. Rubics cube, slinky, space invaders, and no babyproofed houses, and we could play in trafic. I still remember the feeling of sticking my finger in a lamp without a bulb, learning about electricity and the feel of 220 volts jolting through the body. Good times, memories for life
Diamond Dave. you sir made Van Halen who they were! kudos my friend! Thanks for great concerts!! ✌️❤️
Absolutely
@@dnciskkk9037 And we survived! That is the important thing. When my daughter, at the age of 6 (in '87) fell off her bike and skinned her knee, she came to me crying. I told her to go wash the knee and then go back outside, get on the bike and when you fall again, make sure to fall on the other knee so you can have a matched pair. It would have never occurred to me to put knee and elbow pads and a helmet on her. She was riding a bicycle not a motorcycle, and kids are supposed to fall off and get skinned knees. It makes them tough! And don't even ask me how MY childhood was in the 60's. It would probably make these young parents today have a heart attack just reading about it. Let's just say I got my skinned knee -- but on a dirt bike after being drug for about 30 feet. It only took 20 years for all the gravel to work it's way out! Thank you God for having me born in 1961, and allowing me to be a parent in the 80's!
And when Eddie is blowing smoke rings at the piano, Valerie is sitting in chair in the back smiling. They had recently married.
You’ve just gotta see “Just A Gigolo” by David Lee Roth (Van Halen lead singer) where he mimics all the popular videos of that time. It’s a lot of fun to watch
Holy crap I havent thought of that song in 30 years. Going to check it out right after this!
"Goin' Crazy" from his first solo album called "Eat 'Em and Smile" is crazy hilarious too. Dave had a real knack for incorporating humor into his artful expressions of music. No disrespect whatsoever to the other members of VH, as they are all GOATs in my opinion - but the band he put together to write, record and tour for that album was also GREAT!
It was Gregg Bissonette (drums), Billy Sheehan (bass), and Steve Vai (guitar)...check that out if you haven't already. Peace!
Watching the pure joy experienced when seeing early Van Halen is a treasure.
Larger than life those boys were ...
This is later Van Halen lol
Shaun Hensley I don’t know what you’re on but I want some...
@@ShaunHensley not really later but later for Roth, if you take in consideration the Hagar years. It's Van Halen's 6th Album.
Indeed, my good man. Childhood in the 80s was great.
Back in the day, Van Halen were the Kings of merry metal.
I haven't heard it called Merry Metal in a LONG time. :D
Perfect name for the genre.
I dunno about that... AC/DC probably gives them solid competition for that title...
Merry Metal??? you serious? Never heard anything so stupid. Fucking merry Metal, seriously? Have fun dude!
@@4-strokeforcechoke Take it easy, man.
Van Halen sure knows how to throw down. Panama is my favorite Halen song ever, listen to it speak for itself! PRO!!!!
Love ya Jamel! This was my 80s. RIP Eddie, still no words😭 That Eddie smile. And DLR is the best front man in history.
I just realized that when this came out, that just seemed normal. LOL.
I know, right? So much fun. I loved Dlr! So heartbroken over the loss of Eddie Van Halen today. Brilliant band.
If I had to describe the 80's to someone that didn't know a thing about them...I would play this video for them. No words needed, self explanatory.
Exactly. Music was fun back then. Such a vast departure from the protest songs of the 60s and the disco of the 70s!
Yess.. awesome!!
One of their best songs.
Hard rockin’!
That groove!
Those harmonics by Eddie!
What’s not to like???
I saw this tour at the New Haven Coliseum, it was my very first concert I was 13 yrs old... It literally set the bar for all the other concerts that would follow..IMO and I'm sure anyone who ever saw the original band would agree. . NOBODY COULD TOUCH THEM LIVE!!!
RIP- EVH (1955-2020)
Man, the 80s were fun! Like a trip down memory lane. Ever since th 80s passed by th world has become less fun every yr it seems! Man I miss it
I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Oh yeah - you are so right! With the loss of these years my youth has gone and with it all my joy and all my hope. These times will never come back and all what's remaining is my yearning... R.I.P. Eddie
Your comments are half the fun of watching these old videos again, it's like going back in time and reliving them and seeing them for the 1st time again. Keep up the good work.
The joy you're receiving from these videos is equal to the joy we're receiving from your discovery
This was the spirit of the heydays of the 80's, just having a blast. I was in high school then and this music I still play, particularly in my JEEP with the top down.
Having fun doing what every the hell they want in their videos, welcome to rock in the 80’s
One of my favorite Van Halen riffs. "Yeah we're runnin a little bit hot tonight"
After Eddies guitar, Anthony Michaels backup vocals are the most important part of VH.
I’ll never forget being a kid and hearing this song. This is when music was fun, and VH always had that bright, fun thing going. I’m a huge VH fan, and I have to say that this song in particular captures sooo much of what was great about that band at that time, and the song has stood up well over the years.
This and "Hot For Teacher" are my favorite Van Halen songs. 👍👍
@Ed Ford. It’s “Hot for “THE” teacher” .....lol. Get it right!!! Jeez!!!
@@artothewanderer9517
If the is the title, then they got it wrong on the album & CD.
Ed Ford it’s how Jamel labeled his reaction.
Love you Jamel. 🌚
@@artothewanderer9517 Wrong. It is "Hot for Teacher" not "Hot for the Teacher" Get it right Arto.
"Jamie's Cryin" "You Really Got Me"
Gary Lindsey yes!!!
If he heard Jamie's Cryin he'd think it was Tone Loc...
@@Me4-gc8qs Let's do it. lol
Agree Jamie's Cryin.
Awesome! My all time favorite Van Halen tune!!!! Released during my senior year in high school. It was glorious.
I seen this tour too and when Dave started doing the sword thing, I was right up by the stage and I just knew that sword was gonna go flying out in the audience, but it didnt. When it comes to frontmen Dave's on a whole different level.
Jamel_AKA_Jamal: "Is that? Is he? Are they?"
Me, nodding: "Yes. Yes. Yes."
One of the greatest rock songs of all time. By the most feel good band ever. Also, that hair dryer 🤣
This band plays the soundtrack of my life. I wouldn’t trade growing up in that era for anything in the world. If I could go back, id already be there. Rest easy Edward 🎸
Just watched this for the first time since you originally posted it earlier this year. Not gonna lie- I choked up a bit at the end when you mentioned that someone had said Ed was battling cancer.... harbinger of things to come. But I'll tell ya, that last drop in this song still pumps me the f**k up even after almost 40 years. Much love Jamel.
I’m jealous you’re getting to hear them for the first time brother...I’ll never forget hearing VH I when I was a junior in high school...blew my mind. Every new VH album was an event and when MTV came along, they really blew up. Diver Down had the Pretty Woman video which was great, but the 1984 album blew the roof off of the Rock world. Pretty much every band we’re trying to be VH. Every lead singer was trying to be Dave and EVERY guitar player was most definitely trying to be Eddie, myself included. What a great era to have lived in, such great memories.
Vanshipman....Amen brother🎸
No better band ever!
@@richevans609 This was the first song i heard from them and it maybe was 2 months and i got to tell you, the joy i experinced was incredible and the head banging got to me hard.
@@nuk3407 Try Fair Warning......1981
I recommend this whole album! 1984 ! I actually listened to it so much I could literally hear the next song start playing in my head. TOP JIMMY! Great tune try that one out as well! The tempo change for the solo is legendary! Edit: The whole album is fire and all bangers!
I agree about TOP JIMMY. The song was on the backside of the a
cassette towards the end if I remember correctly.
As a huge VH fan, I can listen to any of their albums from beginning to end thoroughly satisfied, but I agree that ANY person will love 1984...and Diver Down from beginning to end!
5:45... concerts in the 1970’s and 80’s were Electrifying... Great time to be alive
The 80’s music scene will be hard to ever duplicate. It was an awesome time to be a teenager going to all the different music genre concerts. The rock and hard rock was out of this world, along with the bar hopping dance music.
"Ain't talking bout love" - Van Halen
"Running with the devil" - Van Halen
My two favorite. Can't pick a bad Van Halen song off of that album. I also cant listen to "Running with the devil" while driving... ya...
You forgot Little Dreamer and Ice Cream Man!
Running with the devil!!
Yes yes
Think mine are "right now" and "poundcake". Also " I can't drive 55" and "can't stop loving you". Van Halen was best with saint Sammy of Hagar. Std David of Wrath had his best track as solo artist, "just like paradise".
“I’m the One” might be the most overlooked song on that album.
1980's excess all in one video.
turned 20 in 1980 and the 80s were life changing for me. had my best times, meeting people, parties, travel. some decade...
Is it fun to be a rockstar?
Hell yes!
I love your open-mindedness and appreciation for all kinds of music!
This was the first rock album I ever bought with my own money from mowing lawns. Brings back so many memories seeing you hear it for the first time. Keep up the great work!
It was ALL about having fun in Pasadena growing up in the “70s.
David Lee Roth is a life long martial artist.
I had no idea
2nd dan in Gojo Kai Karate!
My fiance is a black belt in several disciplines and has been an instructor for 35 years...in getting pretty good! 😀
@@juliemanarin4127 I know someone who has a guitar. They've never played it.
@@nagaslrac But if you sleep with the person owning the guitar you get A grades.
I am 55 years old and a life long Van Halen fan. I cannot express the pure joy I get seeing your reaction to all the Van Halen songs . You have just scratched the surface my friend! Can't wait for you to react to Mean Street or Somebody Get Me a Doctor!
Dude ... it is awesome how in all your Van Halen reactions you have to stop less than 30 seconds in because you are astounded like the rest of us ...
Man your reactions make me smile. I had never seen this video either it's hilarious.
So Damn Funny Man🤣
2:16 That is one of my dream cars a chopped 1951 Mercury Eight coupe/convertible beautiful.
Jamel, you are STILL !!!!! the undisputed king of the reactors.. maybe you’ll hold a seminar for those attempting to do what you do .. your natural ease and presence keeps me coming back to the man who does it best! Sincerely, a fan from Boston.
It's a joy to see you find so much pleasure from this, a ballad loved by the ages through decades past -- Keep up the good work partner !
Take me back to the 80s!
Check out “I’m the One” or “Mean Street.”
You need to react to Van Halen's "Mean Street" and "Beautiful Girls". I think that you'd fully appreciate the vibe, sound, and feel those songs. Tremendous musicianship as always.
Jamel, PLEASE listen to Benjamin! Both of those tunes will definitely show that even though they partied hard and brought the fun to Rock And Roll, the boys can PLAY! We all know about Eddie, but Alex and Mike rounded out this tight, swinging musical force!
Pete Droge has a better song called "beautiful girls". The brutha should react to the soundtrack to "beautiful girls". Best movie ever with the best soundtrack of all time. It is a treasure trove Jamel
This is one of the songs where my foot gets heavier when I hear it and I’m driving. Van Halen was a great band. They were fun, they put on a great show. Eddie and Alex Van Halen are/were virtuosos at their instruments.
I remember being in a gym on Ft. Bragg December 89 checking Soldier's pay accounts. Several of the Soldiers were murmuring about deploying soon, but did not know where while I kept humming this song.
Back in the day I was huge metal head, listening especially Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, AC/DC...etc, etc but Van Halen we’re right up there in my eyes. Not only were they musically technically brilliant but their entertainment value was off the charts. Diamond Dave was the ultimate loveable clown frontman and, in my humble opinion, was an amazing studio vocalist. Live vocals could be a bit hit and miss but cocaine, whiskey and being ADHD probably had a lot to do with that.
You gotta admit - these boys knew how to have fun.
My hair just feathered itself on it's own listing to this song. God bless Van Halen. Man the 70s/80s were so much fun.
RIP Eddie.
I needed this reaction vid.
God I miss the 80's, concerts and partying all the time!
He should do a react video to Eddie Murphy doing party all the time. That would be fun
Me too..
Valerie Bertinelli is in this when Eddie's on the piano blowing smoke rings if U take a good look but they're divorced now.
All Van Halen concerts were filled with energy. Those guys loved jumping on the stage
I love it when he pauses and gives us the 'You thinking what I'm thinking' look
1:40 - Dave kicks the iPad notification out of the screen.
Friend of mine misheard the breakdown on this. Thought he said: “Reach down, between my legs. Ease the skin back.” We all had a good laugh at his expense but now I hear it every time.
thats as bad as me thinking ZZ tops Pearl Necklace lyrics said "she wants a pair of neck lips"
Hahahahahahaaaaaa 🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 ..so gross ... 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️😆😆🤣🤣
@@tail66 hahaaaa ... OMG... this is funny af.. 😅😅
Back in the 80's , I was at a Car stereo sound off . There were a couple of hundred cars in this huge mall parking lot and they got everyone to tune to the same FM Radio station , ( I think it was 99.0 The Fox in Vancouver ) , every car cranked their stereos and they played Panama ....... thousands of watts of power . Man , what a thrill . That memory still gives me goosebumps .
I was in the front Row of the stage...Worcester MASS. and saw them..a long long time ago....what a Great Experience !! It was AWESUM !!
You should react to:
"Yankee Rose" David Lee Roth
"Crazy From The Heat" David Lee Roth
"Tobacco Road" David Lee Roth
All great songs and awesome music videos.
The epitome of 80s rock / MTV - suggestion: David Lee Roth solo "Just A Gigolo" video, it's hilarious!
I just love watching your reactions to the music you have never seen or heard, loving the energy.
Van halen is BY FAR my most favorite band my dad introduced me to them and they made so many absolute masterpieces
Diamond Dave = greatest front man in the history of history.
"Was that a sword?" lol. Good stuff.
I started listening to VH as a Tween! Huge fan!! I remember one of my first dances in middle school I rocked out to "Jump"! Those were the days! Long live VH!!
Loved seeing you dance along, lol. I can tell you had fun with this, which is absolutely the correct mood for Van Halen
The Legend that is Van Halen. They broke up when they hit perfection. Crazy
"Hot For Teacher" is a load of fun.
@Bhaskar Yadav TY .... sometimes you just type what's in your head. i changed it.
Ive never seen them but can you imagine how fun a Van Halen concert was? Eddie carries the whole musical virtuosity and the rest is fun fun fun.
Lol I cannot believe that I’ve only just stumbled upon your channel. I’ve been depressed for months and your channel has been so helpful. Your reactions are hilarious and you are adorable! Much love from Australia 🇦🇺❤️❤️❤️
When I saw David Lee Roth on his solo tour the stage had giant inflated ladies stocking'd feet spread to each side of the stage. He surfed on a surfboard into the crowd and he had pop up devils that spit Jack Daniels out over the crowd. The man can put on a show!
Again, David Lee Roth "Just a Gigalo/I Ain't Got Nobody" DaveTV version is pure cheese and shows a lot of lookalike vids from the mid/late80s era also. Check it out and laugh!
I loved Dave's cover of Just a Giggalo . Check out the original by Lois Prima .
@@victorwaddell6530 Love all those originals. I like to play the 'originals' game with a lot of 80s British hits which were really 60s Motown hits, too
0:56 You pause and look into the camera.
Me: "Yeah, you just saw that."
You laugh like you heard me.
I laugh with you.
I am glad you are having so much fun! I know I had fun watching these Van Halen videos way back then, and now watching you have fun watching them. Crazy fun. Just think, I was lucky enough to watch this from the time I was a teen until way into my twenties. Great reaction, Jamel!
Saw Van Halen in Dallas in 1984- they did whatever the Hell they wanted to at their concerts too.. flying around.. 1000 amplifiers on the stage...
From the same release as this and "Jump", do, "House of Pain" please! I was there to hear it all New Years Eve '84.
Ain’t talkin bout love or Jaime’s cryin’ my friend ;)
I second those. Running with the Devil as well.
He should also include "Everybody Wants Some" in that list
Van Halen was THE party band back in the day.. David Lee Roth made every girl scream and every guy wished they were as cool as him.
Thanks for shaing this. From back in the day when myv was entertaining, lots of fun
The 80's were so wild and all about fun. Now everything is PC culture. Bring 80's back now. Van Halen forever.
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React to THE DOORS, Roadhouse Blues... Or Janis Joplin's Maybe
I just remember seeing them when I was 23, omg what a good time! We were young and living our best life... Man I miss it! Their first album was my favorite for the longest time. Thanks for the awesome reaction and the laughs! 😊❤
Love your channel and reviews. I love seeing folks find joy in new music. Almost as much as I find in it myself..enjoy!
Dude nice shirt I have that exact boom box✌️
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Hey, dude. I know you've done a couple Black Sabbath songs, so I was hoping you could do a couple more. The Wizard, Sweet Leaf, and Planet Caravan. They're all wonderful songs.
You should have seen it in person ! It was so totally off the wall dude ! I still love Van Halen to this day ! Been a fan since ‘78 !
this song has one of the best opening riffs ever. Gets your foot stompin' right out of the gate.