Really true. I grew up on DLR VH, but now that I'm older and need help getting through tough times, I turn to this era's tunes, and this video in particular. Back in '87 I recorded it onto cassette for listening. It was a great companion! Cheers
@@Dan-C-71 Al , even tough he was drunk, was stellar...always completely loved this song on the album and the 'live without a net' performance...completely exhilarating!!!!, Done with fun, spirit and excellent musianship!!!
This IS the one. The greatest rythm of any song EVER. Primal INSTINCTS. Never have I heard another song that does what this song does to ME. Eddie is missed by millions, and this is one of the reasons why.
Just saw Satriani try and play this and he couldn’t. It was bad. Just goes to show how great Eddie was. We thought it was easy cause he made it look and sound that way. But it was hard and so nuanced
@@the2otaku822Are you talking about the performance on Stern? He didn't do a bad job. Believe it or not, it's how I first heard this song. I know there's no comparison to Eddie, but I think you're being a little harsh on Joe.
Ed M I was thinking of that too. I agree. But some players manage to maintain their style and feel like Vai or Satriani despite being over 50 or 60 years old. I Guess it also has to do with the arthritis Ed had.
Hip replacement and aging will slow anyone down. The guy spent years practicing in his room vs going out with friends etc as a kid. His extremely hard work paid off for him! Muscle memory is on display here. It's great to see musicians perform at such a high level, SRV is another example of this level of talent!!
You reached his pinnacle performance of any live song he's ever done besides the opening One Way to Rock and Summer Nights on this recording. 5150 is crazy n clipped out!!
@@scott7521"ever wrote" is only correct if it's proceeded by "he" rather than "he's." "He ever wrote" and "he's ever written" are correct. "He's ever wrote" is not.
As any guitarist will attest, this riff isn’t the easiest to play. Mad respect to everyone who has uploaded themselves playing this monster song. But, the honest truth is....there will always be something just off. They look like a guitarist playing a song they have learned to play. With Edward, the instrument and guitarist were one in the same. Seemingly effortless, jumping around playing a “C” based barre chord, technique with an amazing sense of rhythm and timing....this is why we all loved to hear and watch him play. I’ll never forget spending all night watching the Eruption solo as a teenager learning the tapping pattern. And I’ve watched all or parts of this concert multiple times over the last 30+ years. I’ll admit , I’m still in denial that he is gone. But one thing I’ve started doing is focusing on other components of VH songs... and how each aspect is layered or fit together. There are still amazing nuggets left for us to appreciate. Long live the king....
Hey brother,I used to look in the mirror and, pretend,I could actually play it,and a couple years later, after much practice,I can play all of it.Such special music to me.I still don't feel right since Edward crossed
@@Redrocker316 nah,it's actually pretty easy, when you get in that groove, find a video,and pick the best teacher.I learned this song in the 1980$ just by watching, didn't have anyone to show me
It was not only his tecnich or tapping, his musical hability to write something exciting, cool and happy like this intro was what made him so present over the years, his music will live within us
Those who only think of Eddie tapping do not know much about Van Halen's songs or everything else Eddie was about. That wink and smile on his face transcended into his fingers. Fun, happy, warm. His playing was hard heavy at times, funky, slippery, crazy, sweet, fast there, slower here, wild, crunchy etc etc...he had it all. His rhythm playing was awesome. His tone. His tone 78--, and then he did it again with his new Ernie Ball in 91. Eddie was gold. pure gold. He will be missed by many including me. I love many guitar greats but Eddie was my fave.
@@gokhanersan8561 Such an underrated riff. Most people just haven't heard it or can't appreciate what a masterpiece of chords and rhythm he put together on this song.
I am going to get butchered over this, but the is a song they could have never done with Roth! And please don't get me wrong, I love both versions of VH the same!!! But Sammy changed Eddie's way of playing!
Are there more technically-proficient guitarists out there? Sure. But Eddie's genius is his creativity in being able to craft hooks, riffs, and grooves. He's as technical as he needs to be to sound good.
This is one of those live performances of a song that's so good, you're glad it was captured on tape - because it totally blows away what was on the record, which was even amazing to begin with.
@@DownMemoryLaneParis Not sure why... I mean back in the day I wasn't happy Dave wasn't there... But Sammy fucking rocks. He sounds awesome all the time. Dave sounded kinda shitty live most of the time.
The breakdown before the solo capped off by the Sammy Hagar scream is something I can't unhear. The album version just doesn't do it for me anymore compared to this!
@@DownMemoryLaneParis Is there hate for the Sammy tenure? I mean sure, there are a few Roth loyalists out there, but Van Halen was doing their best work during the Sammy years. They never would have produced a song like this with Roth. Roth was essentially incapable of singing anywhere near this good. This band grew by leaps and bounds when Hagar joined. And the crowd turnouts for their shows was insane from the jump. 5150 came out of the gate as the first #1 album for either VH or Hagar. So yeah, while I see a few moaners and groaners on the internet trying to dog on the Sammy years, the results speak for themselves. They were selling out arenas and stadiums for almost ten years solid during that era of the band. And no, I'm not dogging on the Roth era either. I grew up through both, enjoyed both, and saw both live. But Roth never was, nor ever will be the powerhouse vocal or writer that Sammy was/is.
I've seen both versions of Van Halen live many times. They were far more consistent live with Sammy, because Dave's vocals veered from horrible to not bad depending on what night it was. Better road crew in the Sammy Hagar days. I saw one show after Women and Children First at the LA Sports Arena where the so sound was so bad for the 1st 30 minutes it was impossible to tell what the heck they were playing. Fair Warning Tour at the Forum was best I ever saw VH live.
Never ceases to amaze me at how easy eddy makes playing the guitar. his stuff is so hard to play and there he is just jumpin around like its the most basic riff hes ever played.
It's funny how Ed was more comfortable with a Guitar on him in "Social Situations"...He always looked kinda nervous if he was without His Guitar! That was his voice! 🤷♂️
Good God this band were nothing short of unbelievable. I love all VH eras but this is a jaw dropping song and performance. Man, Eddie. Still processing it.
Eddie's playing is so on point, not just the solo but the whole song. Very friendly to the ear and most musical shredder to have ever lived. Other players are faster or more technical, but none are better than EVH.
This song is just a representation of two important aspects: 1. how much of a genius Eddie is when it comes to Riffs and guitar work. He completed this complete masterpiece by connecting a lot of riffs with various key modulations yet sounds soooo good together. Total Monster. 2. It also proves how tight Eddie and Alex’s were, not only on an instrumental level but something way more beyond that.. they were just emotionally connected. Alex’s drum work here is just totally in sync with Eddie’s genius parts that just makes it 100x better. Scary amount of bond and musicianship they had. Almost makes me want to cry. This song on an instrumental level is a pure masterpiece. Thank you Van Halen for all this amazing music..
knightmare 675, sometimes others can put into words the thoughts one may not be able to say (or convey) in their own words, themselves. In this instance, you have done that for me. Excellent description & breakdown of this song, and particularly, this version of it. I was a teenager when this concert was released, and I had it on VHS, taped from a tv broadcast of it. Revisiting it on UA-cam recently, it is even better than I remembered. Definitely my favorite Van Hagar song, and probably my overall favorite riff from Eddie. Your post went well with my stroll down memory lane.🤟
You know I totally agree with this comment and the other people who added . I have watched this particular performance more than any other . It was filmed in New Haven CT. which is an important place to me ( I am from CT.) and also New Haven was written about in the Doors' Peace Frog. I also totally get what your saying about Ed and Alex's bond , it's very deep ... Just check out the changes all they do is glance at each other and they now what to do.
@@thedoctor8 your right Eddies in the conversation where people talk about the greatest guitarists to ever live and SRV’s in the conversation where people talk about the second greatest guitarists to ever live
Yeah. I heard the passing and went to this first, cried because my youth died as well, and have been lost in a mind blowing hurricane of EVH vids ever since...6 months later
It’s 2018 and this song is still relevant to me today. This band is my Beatles. This is rock and roll, pure and simple. Sammy’s lyrics are relatable today as to 1986. Eddie’s performance is timeless. Alex is superb. Michael is amazing. 5150 is my Let It Be.
This is an example of what Eddie means to rock music. Amazing rhythm play, that solo, and that smile. Thank you for the constant smiles Eddie. And thank you for introducing 13 year old me to what real rock guitar is. Rest In Peace.
A fact that doesn't get mentioned very often, but King Edward's stage presence was/is phenomenal! Every VH concerto I've ever been to I've been on Ed's side of the stage for that reason. Love watching him perform!!
Ed deserves all the credit he's getting for his otherworldly guitar work on this song, but Sammy hitting that note at 6:38 ...LIVE?! ...amazing vocal chops
All I can say is “perfect”. This is flawless IMO. Ed’s always smiling, the band is tight and damn that note Sammy belts gives me the chills. They were on top of their game at this point
Malmsteen was great, and dare I say may have had more technique then edddie... but he wouldn't be shit if it weren't for Eddie Van Halen. Eddie was the entire reason that playing at the speed of light became popular.
I was very shocked to read of Eddie's passing. Very fortunate to see them with Sammy and once with Dave. Would have thought Eddie was going to feel better and get them back for another tour with Dave singing. He was such a great guitarist and always smiled while playing.
Eddie is having the time of his life performing this song. This is just simply amazing to watch, even from recording, let alone to be there are rock with them. This is what we call art. RIP Eddie. You shall never be forgotten.
I'm so privileged to have seen them several times and especially at this stage. Greatest show of my life from 20 ft away....VH 5150, Metallica MOP,Scorpions Savage, Dokken ALL on one stage. Monsters of rock
This is an absolutely stunning performance. How can this get a thumbs down? Give me one modern band that brings this kind of energy WHILE playing their own instruments!
One of the best songs Van Halen ever did live. Sounds awesome. Edwards solo kicked ass also. This was the greatest solo in a song by Mr. VH in my opinion.👍🎸
I put in this VHS cassette tape in for the mother of my kids back in the day it the living room of my parents house...and it's still the best concert she's ever been to in her life!
Almost one year of his passing and still miss him like hell every day. Love both eras but if I have to choose one, I would take the classic era every time hands down, the first six albums with DLR are pure gold, however, when it comes to define my top five VH songs, which is really hard to do, it gets kinda interesting…in no particular order I would choose “Runnin’ with the devil”, “Mean street” and “In a simple rhyme” (David Lee Roth era), “New world/Without you” (Gary Cherone era), and last but not least…”5150” (Sammy Hagar era)…what a piece of a damn song!…not only Eddie’s incredible solo but his great rhythm playing, Michael’s outstanding bass line, Alex’s marvelous drumming and Sammy’s perfect vocals and lyrics…man, I really love this song and this live version is just nuts!!…ladies and gentleman, I give to the joy of the world THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN!!
This version of 5150 is my EVH lighting being captured in a bottle. It makes me so sad and so euphoric in equal measures since his passing. EVH, 'The king' indeed!
RIP EDDIE 10/6/2020 as At about 4 PM Eastern, I heard that He was gone. A friend of mine just shared this great video, and I'm deeply saddened by his passing. He was a real life Wizard, and a genius. I was a teen when the arrived on the airwaves, I'm 63 now, almost 64. As a drummer I did covers of maybe 6 or 7 of his bands songs. But it's been years and today the Montreal Rock station stopped what was going on normally and played all Van Halen. SO amazing to hear how incredible he was all over again!
Ed was in an enlightened state this night. I've heard dozens of live boots of 5150 and the solos come nowhere near the otherwordly level of "Ed-ness" that this one does. An incredible moment.
And that's the way life works.... You can (and should) do marvelous, wonderful things while you are living. Eddie did that. He lived a full, creative life. His life work inspired millions of people on this rock we live on. He got sick and died and was cremated. Life is short people. Make a positive difference in the world.
At 3:16 of this video is when the magic notes hit, and ironically, that's a name of another masterpiece by them. It's also a very important number elsewhere...
I remember being 10 years old watching this for the very first time with the my step dad, this concert literally changed my life. I've must've seen this concert on VHS at least 5150 times and still watching today. Long live Van Hagar!!!!!!!
This song emulates what was going on inside Robin Williams head as far as comedy goes. Dude was so quick you didn't even realize it was something funny til minutes after he said it. Just saw the Best of all worlds show in Ridgefield WA Great show BUT as good as Joe is watching this just shows there will never be another guitarist like Edward Van Halen. His sounds, how he played, someone here even said how his body moves and that the guitar is an extention of his body is so true. He had a gift, knew it, and used his gift to give music to all of us and witness one of the best to ever play the instrument. I saw them during this tour at the LA forum definitely in my top 5 concerts I've been to. Thank you Sammy, Michael, Joe and Jason for keeping the music alive. Now com'on Alex/ Wolfgang forgive and forget all the crap in the past and HONOR your brother/ Father and somehow someway get involved in the upcoming shows left on Best of both worlds tour and celebrate what Ed gave to us the Fans!!
I know guitar playing. I challenge anyone to tell me any video from any of the great shredders that comes anywhere close to the style, taste and appeal of this song and solo. There are none. Yes there are guys that play a lot faster, but this is what it's all about. EVH created this all by himself. Folks, he was simply a gift from above and the greatest of all time.
Was a VH fan before this concert came out on VHS, but this performance inspired me to learn the guitar and I'd imagine many others too. The way he played through this with his unique style of perfection mixed with unpredictable, gun slinger approach to the guitar makes it unique only to him. One of a kind and we'll never see it again.
Words cannot explain what a motherfucker of a song this tune is to play. Extremely technically difficult, and I am not talking about the solo. The rhythm parts. And yet there's ole EVH happy, smiling and dancing around. Amazing. Just amazing. A great, great song. A lot of the DLR-only fans feel this is one of their favorite Van Hagar songs.
@@MrSpeed-lt8gr Was going to say basically the same thing. Admittedly, I was in the DLR camp. My mistake, which unfortunately I didn't realize to many years later. Sammy has said it is his favorite VH song.
this is one of the harder van Halen songs..in terms of guitar playing...and the fact that he jumps around like crazy while playing this ist beyond amazing
this was recorded in one of two sold out nights in late august in New Haven, Ct. '86. I saw them a month later in Houston. I had never heard this song before that night 9/29/86. it was like this. very explosive, high energy, euphoric, celebratory, amazing, wonderful. it left a lasting impression. the concert was the best, intense, high energy I've seen.. and better for that reason, than the other times I saw them w/Hagar. fantastic.
The solo alone is ...fuck! It's 5150. It's the solo i show people that aren't a fan like me. He is THE Guitar God of Guitar Gods. So grateful I was alive in the time of Eddie Van Halen. I miss you. #evh
This video should be a universally recognized, medically recommended cure for depression.
Absolutely true. Just look at how happy Eddie is! The definitive version of a great tune.
I have depression. This video cures it for a while. :)
Really true. I grew up on DLR VH, but now that I'm older and need help getting through tough times, I turn to this era's tunes, and this video in particular. Back in '87 I recorded it onto cassette for listening. It was a great companion! Cheers
I was the 100th like!
So fucking powerful. Love HAGAR VH!!!
This could be the single greatest live rock performance I've ever seen. All 4 are SO on point it is ridiculous.
Even if i really love this live, I wouldn't go this far...
The best band chemistry I have ever seen. They were all feeling it and that makes the music so much better
If you have ever played in a band , you know , "The Look" . Many times between Eddie and Alex .
@@pvann4890 2 Brothers just rocking it out on stage having fun in front of a huge crowd of fans. Must be an amazing feeling
Hard to argue that
Honestly this is the best song from the Hagar era in my opinion.
agreed
I think 5150 is the best vh song ever, no singer needed.
Pleasure Dome is mighty as well!
Yep
Best Sammy era song by a country mile. Right their with Mean Streets, this version is killer!
The drum work of this song is just as important as the guitar work
Agree, Alex is a kick ass rock drummer. The best in my opinion.
R Diaz Mikey is the element of vh that has been missing for 15 years
One of Alex's best performances.
@@Dan-C-71 Al , even tough he was drunk, was stellar...always completely loved this song on the album and the 'live without a net' performance...completely exhilarating!!!!, Done with fun, spirit and excellent musianship!!!
@R Diaz great bass player and backing vocals unmatched...Mike was part and parcel of Van halens identity and success...no Mikey, no reunion!!!
This IS the one. The greatest rythm of any song EVER. Primal INSTINCTS. Never have I heard another song that does what this song does to ME. Eddie is missed by millions, and this is one of the reasons why.
All while running around, doing jump kicks and never getting thrown off the rails. What a legend.
I feel the same way - but about EVERY song he did with the original lineup!
Just saw Satriani try and play this and he couldn’t. It was bad. Just goes to show how great Eddie was. We thought it was easy cause he made it look and sound that way. But it was hard and so nuanced
@@the2otaku822Are you talking about the performance on Stern? He didn't do a bad job. Believe it or not, it's how I first heard this song. I know there's no comparison to Eddie, but I think you're being a little harsh on Joe.
@@the2otaku822I agree. Satriani looked so awkward trying to play this.
For my money this is the greatest song ever created. Yeah, I said it.
Thank you!
Its the one i listen to most often....and thats by a large margin ...!!!
Man, this song is sick from start to finish, best in “Van Hagar” era by far, can’t stop loving it!!
Hard Rock Mount Rushmore for me!💯
It will always be in my top 10 songs I can't live without!🎯
I've probably watched this concert 100 times. This version of 5150 is way better than the album version.
+Egee.io I've watched it 101+
And still going
Egee 201 times for me
ive watched it 5150 times
Egee upindanipn
Egee gotta love that guitar solo
Written at 4am in a hotel room. Geniuses
...This song is so underrated...
OU812Eddie 51st like lol
I know, I remember buying the album when it came out and would skip it. Now one of my favourites off of 5150.
the whole album is.
R.I.P
VAN HALEN!
You notice how Ed moves so fluently with his guitar, as if it's literally an extensions of his body. This guy was born to play
Pacer Potatoes
You do realize he was still drinking here right??? Good, because he was UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Ed M For some reason I think he played better when he was drinking and doing coke lol He was way more fluid back then compared to him now.
knightmare 675
I agree, but a lot of that has to do with age as well.
Ed M I was thinking of that too. I agree. But some players manage to maintain their style and feel like Vai or Satriani despite being over 50 or 60 years old. I Guess it also has to do with the arthritis Ed had.
Hip replacement and aging will slow anyone down. The guy spent years practicing in his room vs going out with friends etc as a kid. His extremely hard work paid off for him! Muscle memory is on display here. It's great to see musicians perform at such a high level, SRV is another example of this level of talent!!
This is by far the best version of this song ever recorded. Also, one of Eddies best solos. They were so damn tight back then is was scary.
agree
I like the 1989 live version better. Eddie's guitar is insane!!
The middle makes it better fr ! So awesome
Live in Connecticut. I was 2 years old but my parents were there. The wind breaker colors made it even better.
It's a full show you can watch. Easily top live shows of All time
Michael is so underrated
He is a huge piece of the VH puzzle.
His backing vocals is what IS Van Halen.
4:23 Holding Al and Ed down 🔥🔥
Michael was always the "voice" of Van Halen in every era.
@@bcancun123hands down and no appreciation!!
The greatest song they ever did with Sammy......fucking incredible.
The greatest Album they did with Sammy...
Tom Miller 5150 álbum I got it on edited on Vinyl, mexican edition, in '86. I heard it all the time, the whole time. NEVER get tired of it: NE-VER...
Eric Bolt
My favorite would be Poundcake ( MTV award show 1991 is really killing it) but this 5150 is also one hell of a rollercoaster.
Eric Bolt Right Now is their best song with Sammy.
Whole 5150 album is a masterpiece, there’s a reason it was their first album that topped the billboards.
Yeah, Thriller blocked 1984 from doing it, that’s the only reason. 1984 has sold four million more copies than 5150 has.
SO true! Everyone thought 1984 was VH was at their peak, then they came out with 5150! :)
Can we just agree that both were absolute masterpieces!
@ronnie_5150 You're right about that my friend 🔥🔥🤙
True story
This is the first video I reached for with news on Eddie's passing. Eddie is shining and will NEVER be forgotten. Best of the best!
You reached his pinnacle performance of any live song he's ever done besides the opening One Way to Rock and Summer Nights on this recording.
5150 is crazy n clipped out!!
Amy LeRoy me too...
Oh man the same for me I have a deep connection with this tune since 1986.
Love Eddie’s solo in this. One of his best ever within a song I reckon. 🎸🎸🎸🤟🏻🤟🏻.
I think it was a better rhythm player than he was a lead player and that says a lot
One of Ed’s greatest guitar pieces he’s ever written.
Ever wrote
@@scott7521ever written is also correct.
@@scott7521"ever wrote" is only correct if it's proceeded by "he" rather than "he's."
"He ever wrote" and "he's ever written" are correct. "He's ever wrote" is not.
As any guitarist will attest, this riff isn’t the easiest to play. Mad respect to everyone who has uploaded themselves playing this monster song. But, the honest truth is....there will always be something just off. They look like a guitarist playing a song they have learned to play. With Edward, the instrument and guitarist were one in the same. Seemingly effortless, jumping around playing a “C” based barre chord, technique with an amazing sense of rhythm and timing....this is why we all loved to hear and watch him play. I’ll never forget spending all night watching the Eruption solo as a teenager learning the tapping pattern. And I’ve watched all or parts of this concert multiple times over the last 30+ years. I’ll admit , I’m still in denial that he is gone. But one thing I’ve started doing is focusing on other components of VH songs... and how each aspect is layered or fit together. There are still amazing nuggets left for us to appreciate. Long live the king....
Totally agree. This song is almost impossible to play
Hey brother,I used to look in the mirror and, pretend,I could actually play it,and a couple years later, after much practice,I can play all of it.Such special music to me.I still don't feel right since Edward crossed
@@Redrocker316 nah,it's actually pretty easy, when you get in that groove, find a video,and pick the best teacher.I learned this song in the 1980$ just by watching, didn't have anyone to show me
Beautifully said
We are lucky of being born in a part of human history where we were witnesses of Eddie's magic, that's for sure!
It was not only his tecnich or tapping, his musical hability to write something exciting, cool and happy like this intro was what made him so present over the years, his music will live within us
Those who only think of Eddie tapping do not know much about Van Halen's songs or everything else Eddie was about. That wink and smile on his face transcended into his fingers. Fun, happy, warm. His playing was hard heavy at times, funky, slippery, crazy, sweet, fast there, slower here, wild, crunchy etc etc...he had it all. His rhythm playing was awesome. His tone. His tone 78--, and then he did it again with his new Ernie Ball in 91. Eddie was gold. pure gold. He will be missed by many including me. I love many guitar greats but Eddie was my fave.
The intro to 5150 is one of the masterpieces of music in my book.
@@gokhanersan8561 Such an underrated riff. Most people just haven't heard it or can't appreciate what a masterpiece of chords and rhythm he put together on this song.
I am going to get butchered over this, but the is a song they could have never done with Roth! And please don't get me wrong, I love both versions of VH the same!!! But Sammy changed Eddie's way of playing!
Are there more technically-proficient guitarists out there? Sure. But Eddie's genius is his creativity in being able to craft hooks, riffs, and grooves. He's as technical as he needs to be to sound good.
This is one of those live performances of a song that's so good, you're glad it was captured on tape - because it totally blows away what was on the record, which was even amazing to begin with.
So much hate for sammy's tenure. But this is what true happiness on stage means. And yes this song is pure and happy
@@DownMemoryLaneParis Not sure why... I mean back in the day I wasn't happy Dave wasn't there... But Sammy fucking rocks. He sounds awesome all the time. Dave sounded kinda shitty live most of the time.
The breakdown before the solo capped off by the Sammy Hagar scream is something I can't unhear. The album version just doesn't do it for me anymore compared to this!
@@DownMemoryLaneParis Is there hate for the Sammy tenure? I mean sure, there are a few Roth loyalists out there, but Van Halen was doing their best work during the Sammy years. They never would have produced a song like this with Roth. Roth was essentially incapable of singing anywhere near this good. This band grew by leaps and bounds when Hagar joined. And the crowd turnouts for their shows was insane from the jump. 5150 came out of the gate as the first #1 album for either VH or Hagar. So yeah, while I see a few moaners and groaners on the internet trying to dog on the Sammy years, the results speak for themselves. They were selling out arenas and stadiums for almost ten years solid during that era of the band.
And no, I'm not dogging on the Roth era either. I grew up through both, enjoyed both, and saw both live. But Roth never was, nor ever will be the powerhouse vocal or writer that Sammy was/is.
I've seen both versions of Van Halen live many times. They were far more consistent live with Sammy, because Dave's vocals veered from horrible to not bad depending on what night it was. Better road crew in the Sammy Hagar days. I saw one show after Women and Children First at the LA Sports Arena where the so sound was so bad for the 1st 30 minutes it was impossible to tell what the heck they were playing. Fair Warning Tour at the Forum was best I ever saw VH live.
Theyre having so much fun it brings me to tears man... such a huge inspiration for me
There never was, never is, never will be another Eddie...
Your wrong about that I can prove it
Minecraft Caleb plays Crayfish with what?
can eddie top jimmy?
Jacom Deraps...This guy plays Eddie better than anyone.
johnnyd63
First of all it’s JACOB DERAPS.
Secondly, you’re wrong.
Check out SATSUMA3042.
Never ceases to amaze me at how easy eddy makes playing the guitar. his stuff is so hard to play and there he is just jumpin around like its the most basic riff hes ever played.
Came back to this video after hearing he passed. Im completely gutted. Found my old comment. RIP TO THE KING!
@@mitchellshouldice5790 i have been playing guitar since 85 or 87 as a youngster and he has always blown my mind
It's funny how Ed was more comfortable with a Guitar on him in "Social Situations"...He always looked kinda nervous if he was without His Guitar! That was his voice! 🤷♂️
@@richevans609 great perception
i would do anything, LITERALLY ANYTHING for a chance to go back in time and see this concert
RIP Eddie. My favorite song as a kid. I watched this on VHS about 400 times. Possibly more!
Me too! Watched it over and over.
Same here this concert is awesome and the solo on 5150 is incredible.
Who hasn't brother .
Yep, haven't watched that in far too long. Easily my favorite live version of any VH song. Absolutely love that solo... RIP King Edward...
Watched mine till it was chewed! Noooooooo. Purchased DVD 😎
Good God this band were nothing short of unbelievable. I love all VH eras but this is a jaw dropping song and performance. Man, Eddie. Still processing it.
Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum
Sammy and micheal sound absolutely amazing together
Eddie's playing is so on point, not just the solo but the whole song. Very friendly to the ear and most musical shredder to have ever lived. Other players are faster or more technical, but none are better than EVH.
more technical mo faster maybe a little but musical he blow everyone away
You cant get better than Eddie.
This song is just a representation of two important aspects:
1. how much of a genius Eddie is when it comes to Riffs and guitar work. He completed this complete masterpiece by connecting a lot of riffs with various key modulations yet sounds soooo good together. Total Monster.
2. It also proves how tight Eddie and Alex’s were, not only on an instrumental level but something way more beyond that.. they were just emotionally connected. Alex’s drum work here is just totally in sync with Eddie’s genius parts that just makes it 100x better.
Scary amount of bond and musicianship they had. Almost makes me want to cry. This song on an instrumental level is a pure masterpiece. Thank you Van Halen for all this amazing music..
knightmare 675, sometimes others can put into words the thoughts one may not be able to say (or convey) in their own words, themselves. In this instance, you have done that for me. Excellent description & breakdown of this song, and particularly, this version of it. I was a teenager when this concert was released, and I had it on VHS, taped from a tv broadcast of it. Revisiting it on UA-cam recently, it is even better than I remembered. Definitely my favorite Van Hagar song, and probably my overall favorite riff from Eddie. Your post went well with my stroll down memory lane.🤟
Very Well Said.....
You couldn't have said it any better.
You know I totally agree with this comment and the other people who added . I have watched this particular performance more than any other . It was filmed in New Haven CT. which is an important place to me ( I am from CT.) and also New Haven was written about in the Doors' Peace Frog. I also totally get what your saying about Ed and Alex's bond , it's very deep ... Just check out the changes all they do is glance at each other and they now what to do.
Amen!!!
Dave clearly doesn't approve of this BADASS piece of work. Most underrated song of all time.
Dave who? am I right? lol
SO TRUE SO TRUE...5150!!!
The way Sammy perfectly ducks whatever being thrown at him at 6:00 always cracked me up. Miss ya already Eddie!
I always thought that was eddie throwing the eddie is king banner back at him hahaha too comical
if that was axl rose the show would've been cancelled already
@@mikehamilton646 i think you're right I never noticed that haha
Love seeing big brother ALEX smile in this video.
I’ve never seen someone playing guitar with so much joy, and neither have you.
its really the saddest thing knowing they hate each other now... they were so happy and great together
Mandalore5150 not unlike a marriage.
So sad to think he’s gone. I think he was the best of all time, a genius.
Not even in the same conversation as Stevie Ray Vaughan. Sorry.
@@thedoctor8 srv isn’t even the same conversation as Hendrix, sorry
@@thedoctor8 your right Eddies in the conversation where people talk about the greatest guitarists to ever live and SRV’s in the conversation where people talk about the second greatest guitarists to ever live
absolutely heart-broken to learn of Eddie's passing today
With you in that sentiment, brother.
This was the first thing I had to go back and watch when the news broke a few minutes ago... RIP Eddie.
Yeah. I heard the passing and went to this first, cried because my youth died as well, and have been lost in a mind blowing hurricane of EVH vids ever since...6 months later
You see Alex jump up out of his seat at the very end of the song. He realized right then and there just how amazing the band did on that song!
Rest in peace man you have changed music for us all.
It's amazing how EVH could jump and run around on stage the way he did, and played it flawlessly the entire time.
Van Halen + Sammy = The best they ever were..
It’s 2018 and this song is still relevant to me today. This band is my Beatles. This is rock and roll, pure and simple. Sammy’s lyrics are relatable today as to 1986. Eddie’s performance is timeless. Alex is superb. Michael is amazing. 5150 is my Let It Be.
You should write GG/Oscar and Grammy speeches.
This is an example of what Eddie means to rock music. Amazing rhythm play, that solo, and that smile. Thank you for the constant smiles Eddie. And thank you for introducing 13 year old me to what real rock guitar is. Rest In Peace.
And the ability to make it better with epic parts added . Brilliant
This sounds so crunchy and amazing. I could listen to the opening riff forever and not have a problem.
A fact that doesn't get mentioned very often, but King Edward's stage presence was/is phenomenal! Every VH concerto I've ever been to I've been on Ed's side of the stage for that reason. Love watching him perform!!
The chemistry between the four of them, this is legendary.
love seeing Edward so happy
Ed deserves all the credit he's getting for his otherworldly guitar work on this song, but Sammy hitting that note at 6:38 ...LIVE?! ...amazing vocal chops
And Eddies reaction to him hitting that note is awesome!!!!
I love this version better than the album, thanks to the added solo.
Is this the greatest live guitar solo ever?
It's gotta be up there. It has metal, jazz, prog and classical elements in it. And he's doing step aerobics with Sammy while cueing Alex at the end.
This or Tornado Of Souls - Megadeth with Marty Friedman.
Good Lord that guitar solo was insane
Today we lost a great legend, RIP guitar riff God legend Eddie Van Halen.
Ed was a savant with that instrument.
WE LOVE YOU BIG ED.
PEACE FROM CALIFORNIA
The zenith of guitar creativity is gone my childhood my comic book superhero is gone Eddie Forever
This video has been watch 1.06 million times. I think a thousand of them are by me.
All I can say is “perfect”. This is flawless IMO. Ed’s always smiling, the band is tight and damn that note Sammy belts gives me the chills. They were on top of their game at this point
Rest In Peace Eddie, thanks for the music.
well this passed the test of time. I love it more now than ever, woo hoo
Time is relative......
What guitarist doesn’t have a huge hole in their heart losing this man ❤❤
Eddie Van Halen, GREATEST GUITAR PLAYER OF MY GENERATION, PERIOD! ENOUGH SAID!
Yngwie Malsteem Enough Said
Malmsteen was great, and dare I say may have had more technique then edddie... but he wouldn't be shit if it weren't for Eddie Van Halen. Eddie was the entire reason that playing at the speed of light became popular.
EVH made a revolution in guitar playing.
Greg Devito greatest ever!!!!
Greg Devito best innovator and phrasing maybe
I was very shocked to read of Eddie's passing. Very fortunate to see them with Sammy and once with Dave. Would have thought Eddie was going to feel better and get them back for another tour with Dave singing. He was such a great guitarist and always smiled while playing.
RIP Eddie. Legend. This may be my favourite VH song.
Eddie is having the time of his life performing this song. This is just simply amazing to watch, even from recording, let alone to be there are rock with them. This is what we call art. RIP Eddie. You shall never be forgotten.
One of my favorite songs of all time and this performance is perfection
RIP king of Guitar EVH.
This whole show needs to be put out as a whole live album
Pure unadulterated riff-age of the highest order. Timeless, musical talent.
This riff is hard af , i dont even talk about the solo
I can’t stop crying....
I miss Eddie so much....
There will never be another master with that shitty grin !!!
I'm so privileged to have seen them several times and especially at this stage. Greatest show of my life from 20 ft away....VH 5150, Metallica MOP,Scorpions Savage, Dokken ALL on one stage. Monsters of rock
This is an absolutely stunning performance. How can this get a thumbs down? Give me one modern band that brings this kind of energy WHILE playing their own instruments!
My first concert ever, what a glorious time 5150
One of the best songs Van Halen ever did live. Sounds awesome. Edwards solo kicked ass also. This was the greatest solo in a song by Mr. VH in my opinion.👍🎸
I put in this VHS cassette tape in for the mother of my kids back in the day it the living room of my parents house...and it's still the best concert she's ever been to in her life!
Almost one year of his passing and still miss him like hell every day. Love both eras but if I have to choose one, I would take the classic era every time hands down, the first six albums with DLR are pure gold, however, when it comes to define my top five VH songs, which is really hard to do, it gets kinda interesting…in no particular order I would choose “Runnin’ with the devil”, “Mean street” and “In a simple rhyme” (David Lee Roth era), “New world/Without you” (Gary Cherone era), and last but not least…”5150” (Sammy Hagar era)…what a piece of a damn song!…not only Eddie’s incredible solo but his great rhythm playing, Michael’s outstanding bass line, Alex’s marvelous drumming and Sammy’s perfect vocals and lyrics…man, I really love this song and this live version is just nuts!!…ladies and gentleman, I give to the joy of the world THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN!!
Couldn’t agree more! 5150 is an underrated masterpiece, especially this live version.
This version of 5150 is my EVH lighting being captured in a bottle. It makes me so sad and so euphoric in equal measures since his passing. EVH, 'The king' indeed!
RIP EDDIE 10/6/2020 as At about 4 PM Eastern, I heard that He was gone.
A friend of mine just shared this great video, and I'm deeply saddened by his passing. He was a real life Wizard, and a genius. I was a teen when the arrived on the airwaves, I'm 63 now, almost 64. As a drummer I did covers of maybe 6 or 7 of his bands songs.
But it's been years and today the Montreal Rock station stopped what was going on normally and played all Van Halen. SO amazing to hear how incredible he was all over again!
You never have a true appreciation of Van Halen until you see other people try to play their music.
One of Eddie's best live solos-- ever!
Ed was in an enlightened state this night. I've heard dozens of live boots of 5150 and the solos come nowhere near the otherwordly level of "Ed-ness" that this one does. An incredible moment.
The coke was good that night
Totally warmed up and in mood
The KING. Goodbye Eddie, nobody will ever beat you from your trown. GREATEST OF ALL TIME. R.I.P (return if possible)
And that's the way life works....
You can (and should) do marvelous, wonderful things while you are living.
Eddie did that.
He lived a full, creative life.
His life work inspired millions of people on this rock we live on.
He got sick and died and was cremated.
Life is short people.
Make a positive difference in the world.
Still havent found a musical perfomance that matches this. Evh was a great soul and a gift to humanity
THIS is the official version of this song. Masterpiece
I still get goosebumps at the energy of them and the time of the 5150 album. Best show I've ever seen.
At 3:16 of this video is when the magic notes hit, and ironically, that's a name of another masterpiece by them. It's also a very important number elsewhere...
I remember being 10 years old watching this for the very first time with the my step dad, this concert literally changed my life. I've must've seen this concert on VHS at least 5150 times and still watching today. Long live Van Hagar!!!!!!!
Same here man....👍
This song emulates what was going on inside Robin Williams head as far as comedy goes. Dude was so quick you didn't even realize it was something funny til minutes after he said it. Just saw the Best of all worlds show in Ridgefield WA Great show BUT as good as Joe is watching this just shows there will never be another guitarist like Edward Van Halen. His sounds, how he played, someone here even said how his body moves and that the guitar is an extention of his body is so true. He had a gift, knew it, and used his gift to give music to all of us and witness one of the best to ever play the instrument. I saw them during this tour at the LA forum definitely in my top 5 concerts I've been to. Thank you Sammy, Michael, Joe and Jason for keeping the music alive. Now com'on Alex/ Wolfgang forgive and forget all the crap in the past and HONOR your brother/ Father and somehow someway get involved in the upcoming shows left on Best of both worlds tour and celebrate what Ed gave to us the Fans!!
I know guitar playing. I challenge anyone to tell me any video from any of the great shredders that comes anywhere close to the style, taste and appeal of this song and solo. There are none. Yes there are guys that play a lot faster, but this is what it's all about. EVH created this all by himself. Folks, he was simply a gift from above and the greatest of all time.
I am so thankful this exists
God what I would give to go back and be there in person 😭😭😭 there will never be any band close to this, a Sammy led VH
RIP Eddie :( I must have watched this solo on the dvd so many times when I was younger. What an inspiration.
Was a VH fan before this concert came out on VHS, but this performance inspired me to learn the guitar and I'd imagine many others too. The way he played through this with his unique style of perfection mixed with unpredictable, gun slinger approach to the guitar makes it unique only to him. One of a kind and we'll never see it again.
Sammy injected life back into Van Halen, all the number one albums....
Steve Galloway he did do that
Steve Galloway yeah cause 1984 was a complete failure....
The biggest selling albums are VH1 and 1984, both 10 million plus each. Biggest selling Sam album is 5150 at 6 million.
His rhythm playing is just as good as his lead work. So musical but will trip you up when learning it. Guy is a beast of a songwriter.
RIP Eddie keep shredding in heaven
I watch this video at least once a week... it's the ultimate pick-me-up in this effed up time.
Words cannot explain what a motherfucker of a song this tune is to play. Extremely technically difficult, and I am not talking about the solo. The rhythm parts. And yet there's ole EVH happy, smiling and dancing around. Amazing. Just amazing. A great, great song. A lot of the DLR-only fans feel this is one of their favorite Van Hagar songs.
Absolutely. This should have been the lead single off of the album, not Why Can’t This Be Love. This is vintage Van Halen.
@@MrSpeed-lt8gr Was going to say basically the same thing. Admittedly, I was in the DLR camp. My mistake, which unfortunately I didn't realize to many years later. Sammy has said it is his favorite VH song.
this is one of the harder van Halen songs..in terms of guitar playing...and the fact that he jumps around like crazy while playing this ist beyond amazing
Cathedral licks here....... damn he is good!
Can you tell me what does that mean exactly? Cathedral. I heard the term before.
john galt dough _capitalism is good! It is a song on diver down
@@cameron_fairchild
ua-cam.com/video/Z2WRGVJLZu0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=VanHalen765
You've been gone 1 year Eddie. This is where I come when I want to hear the best of the best! You will always be missed. 10/6/2020 RIP
RIP Eddie! Always you made my days better with your music, and you will forever!
this was recorded in one of two sold out nights in late august in New Haven, Ct. '86. I saw them a month later in Houston. I had never heard this song before that night 9/29/86. it was like this. very explosive, high energy, euphoric, celebratory, amazing, wonderful. it left a lasting impression. the concert was the best, intense, high energy I've seen.. and better for that reason, than the other times I saw them w/Hagar. fantastic.
The solo alone is ...fuck! It's 5150. It's the solo i show people that aren't a fan like me. He is THE Guitar God of Guitar Gods. So grateful I was alive in the time of Eddie Van Halen. I miss you. #evh
The king 👊👊👊👊