@@davidmerlin3344 It is a great production. I did notice that Sammy's vocals on the video do get a little out of synch with the audio (touch ups) and I hadn't noticed what you saw. He starts out with the orange "music man" sunburst guitar, but at 1:52 suddenly he's playing a *RED* sunburst music man guitar. But do their clothes ever change? Did the wear the same clothes every night? ;-) Maybe they had multiple sets of the same clothes or they had a wash crew that washed clothes between shows? LOL
@@k.waynerennicks2590 exactly. Everything but the drums were re-recorded on this track in particular due to Ed's guitar being out of tune. Sammy wasn't happy about it either.
thats why he is considered the best all time singerof van halen by most. roth was a legit rockstar though, not a knock on him. the rockstar comes with unfortuanate off the stage stuff. sammy is a different singer than roth, cannot be compared. however, sammy all day n night for van halen in my opinion. guy did more than just sing also, don't forget ;P he also owns a whiskey or liquor company i believe. very succesful man. n lets not fogret those ungodly riffs on that guitar either, holy cowwwwwwwww! eddie one of the best for sure. r.i.p- eddie
@@Dakahrii There’s 2 versions, dvd and record/cd version. This is live video dvd version. The CD one doesn’t have video to it. The set-lists are different. So no it wasn’t recorded after, they’re different shows
Wow!!..That solo of Eddie's has got everything from tapping to singing the blues ..he squeezes out every last drop & his use of that power drill is absolute perfection sound and timming wise.. in places his instrumenal sounds like a caged up animal screaming to get out.. "So beautifully done"..Wow!! jaw dropping!!!..& so melodic..
The wall of sound put they put up with just one guitar, bass and drums is incredible. MIchael Anthony’s bass effectively serves as a rhythm guitar while anchoring the beat. Most bands don’t come close even with a second guitarist.
@@nicholasjansen5601 he played perfectly what he needed to play he provided solid foundation to build Eddie's licks upon. Van Halen basslines are simple but are always played extremely well right in the pocket. This song will fall apart pretty quick without a solid bass player.
@@jeffsaffron5647 No I agree a solid bass line is needed most definitely but the initial comment stated that Anthony was underrated which he really wasn’t. He definitely did what he did well but it’s not so spectacular that I would consider him underrated.
My god..I love that guitar solo bit when he casually uses the electric drill in perfect laid back eddie timing..seems so effortless. I've never seen such natural talent and creativity! He had so much joy in playing. And that colossal guitar sound!!! I don't care what anyone says but he was the greatest!
The amount of skill, talent, creativity and stage presence Eddie effortlessly puts on display here is stupifying. Not to mention that massive guitar sound.. GOAT!
RIP Eddie Van Halen! Van Hagar was my first and only concert. I saw For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge in Milwaukee with Alice in Chains as the headline. I learned I'm too short for concerts. I was all pumped up to see Eddie Van Halen play Poundcake with a power tool. When everyone stood up, my view of the stage was completely blocked. By the time I found a better view of the stage, Poundcake was done.
Mannnn that sux. I hate that for ya. I hate it when people squid out and stand up. F'n be chill man, and cheer at the gd end if ya want to. Dont dork out and stand up and s
I know it years later just saw about one concert you went to .I only went to one concert I paid for It was Ac/Dc Back in Black Milwaukee Auditorium.When Brian Johnson had Angus Young on his shoulders through the audience .Nothing could match it and never went to another one
They always made you feel like your town was their favorite stop on the tour. Energy, enthusiasm, and incredible musicianship. They will never be duplicated. RIP Eddie
It was amazing. I was an 8th grader and caught the Thursday night show of the video. Selland arena Fresno. When the lights went down and he busted out the drill, shit went crazy!
I was there on this tour as a 10 year-old kid and heard it. That sound was life-changing for me - I picked up a guitar a week later and haven't put it down since.
Saw them in 1984 in San Antonio… After they boo’d the opening act off the stage… the lights went down and this wall off sound hit you in the chest like a wall of sledgehammers… it was incredible!
After q quarter of a century, Poundcake still kicks major ass. Holy Fuck. And still the two best back-to-back songs all-time on CD are Poundcake and Judgement Day. Sammy is unreal. Always liked him better than DLR, but....the band, no matter, is awesome. I'm 62 - and still love this stuff! Goosebumps when I listened to Live Poundcake and Judgement Day.
It is unbelievable how easily would this song fell apart without Mike Anthony providing that solid 16th note groove. Yeah it is just few notes but played extremely well.
Severely under-appreciated. Along with being a brilliant bass player, his vocal harmonies defined the VH sound for years. Problem is, he was a laid back guy in a band filled with massive egos.
Glad I got to see this tour in my last year of High School in Belgium before moving back to Fiji. It still brings back vivid memories watching this video. They were such a great band live and the fact that they played so close to the album but still improvised. And the camaraderie on stage was so evident as was the musicianship. Great times, great music,…..RIP Eddie…..
It took me years to warm up to Sammy Hagar in this band. But I finally did. This video really makes it clear how powerful a singer he was (and still is, no doubt). Blows the roof off the place. It also highlights how great a drummer Alex Van Halen is and what a fantastic rythym section he and Antony made. So glad this was captured with such high quality. A legendary rock band.
Van Halen at their peak!! My favorite Van Halen era!! Sammy just rocks it on the singing, Eddie is an absolute guitar god so enough said there, r.I.p.! Alex kickin ass on the drums as always and Mikey literally cannot be stopped on the bass, guys a machine!
THAT PICK SLIDE AT THE TOP. Incredible. The warm tone on the E string gliss leading into that multifaceted pick slide. Listen to how many tones and pitches are in that slide, even at the very end. Replaying that over and over. Hands down best pick slides of any guitarist ever. Ever the innovator. Master of every... little... thing... he did.
They put on a show in 1988 on the OU812 tour in New Orleans with more energy than they had in this video. Next to KISS, the best show I've ever been to.
Whoa! What an amazing vocal performance by Sammy. This should leave no doubt that Van Halen was a better band with Hagar. Astonishing recording and those clothes will come back in fashion hahahahaha
Was turned on to Van Halen by my musically talented fiance. Sammy Hagar has an amazing voice. So much better than David Lee Roth. Also Michael Anthony is an amazing bass player
Sammy is in fine voice here!! Damn.. This song, this album - probably the first and last time Sammy actually seemed to meld seamlessly with the established VH. Also their strongest material of the post-Dave band, in my opinion.
In this case, I would recommend (if you accept) that you listen to the "newer" (remixed) version of this song. It sounds better. You can find it on the same channel, I believe right on the main page. There is also a playlist with time codes.
These guys are just human beings, but you know how much raw power they have when they are on that stage and pushing so much through those AMPS crowds of that size, they are on a stage facing thousands of people
Erik Meadows You didn’t see that cool little circling around each other part with Eddie and Michael? He was engaging with and rocking out with him onstage! He was also focused on doing his job properly and probably experiencing a major adrenaline rush from playing in front of that many people. Kind of an unfair comment, in my humble opinion.
Pro tip from someone who actually does this for a living. There is very likely camera dedicated for each band member. Director then chooses which shot will be in the final cut. If anyone is to blame it is likely director.
Only Eddie can fill a badass hard rock song on the riff with only natural harmonics like that, yet it sounds so full like you have more than 3 basic instruments. Eddie, I know you're up there smiling and rocking in heaven now. RIP my hero, Eddie Van Halen, your legacy keeps living on forever in our heart.
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Michael Anthony doesn't miss a pulse. He is a great bassist.
Yes. And very underrated somehow.
@@Hazardteam and a lot of it is staccato (detached).
Amazing!!! M.A. in the bass..wowwww!!!
Sammy needed to lose the PJ's hehe... Comfy though... I can dig it !!
💜
This is live folks. Incredible from every angle, Sammy's vocals, Mikey killing every note, Alex record perfect, and Eddie being Eddie. What a time.
Actually this was taken from a few live shows. Notice Eddie playing different color guitars.
Sammy also touched up vocals in the studio.
Van Halen were the tightest most incredibly sounding live rock band EVER. Seen them twice on this tour wish had seen them every show.
@@cory3518I'll bet that was awesome to see vanhalen live.
It was, they sounded like the record. Sammy was dead and Eddie was in great shape.
@@davidmerlin3344 It is a great production. I did notice that Sammy's vocals on the video do get a little out of synch with the audio (touch ups) and I hadn't noticed what you saw. He starts out with the orange "music man" sunburst guitar, but at 1:52 suddenly he's playing a *RED* sunburst music man guitar. But do their clothes ever change? Did the wear the same clothes every night? ;-) Maybe they had multiple sets of the same clothes or they had a wash crew that washed clothes between shows? LOL
All 4 guys were on point...those drums pounding, bass growling, Eddie doing his magic and Sammy hitting every note. That's true rock n roll energy!
Recorded over 2 nights and with considerable after show overdubs. Still captured the magic and raw, punishing NRG. Tight and open.
@@k.waynerennicks2590 exactly. Everything but the drums were re-recorded on this track in particular due to Ed's guitar being out of tune. Sammy wasn't happy about it either.
This was the pinnacle of Van Halen...the tone Eddie had and the harmony from the vocals was epic.
I love this song but give me Diamond Dave.
@@rolltide9547Dave was a rockstar but not a singer
Nobody has ever had better tone than Eddie imo
What about Alex drum sound? Unreal .
1984????
Sammy Hagar is an unreal frontman. He hits every note perfectly in Poundcake, not an easy song to pull off.
thats why he is considered the best all time singerof van halen by most. roth was a legit rockstar though, not a knock on him. the rockstar comes with unfortuanate off the stage stuff. sammy is a different singer than roth, cannot be compared. however, sammy all day n night for van halen in my opinion. guy did more than just sing also, don't forget ;P
he also owns a whiskey or liquor company i believe. very succesful man.
n lets not fogret those ungodly riffs on that guitar either, holy cowwwwwwwww! eddie one of the best for sure.
r.i.p- eddie
I like sammy better then roth
These vocals were recorded after the concert. Sammy talks about it in an interview.
@@Dakahrii There’s 2 versions, dvd and record/cd version. This is live video dvd version. The CD one doesn’t have video to it. The set-lists are different. So no it wasn’t recorded after, they’re different shows
EVERY NOTE, DRUMS, BASS, GUITAR and singing.... Spectacular!
Mike's bass is on fire here...EPIC
Wow!!..That solo of Eddie's has got everything from tapping to singing the blues ..he squeezes out every last drop & his use of that power drill is absolute perfection sound and timming wise.. in places his instrumenal sounds like a caged up animal screaming to get out.. "So beautifully done"..Wow!! jaw dropping!!!..& so melodic..
Man, this was actually a great and accurate comment. This solo is everything.
This kids is how the real bands play live....You'll be forever missed Eddie! Love ya Brother, see ya on the other side
I painted one of those poundcake drills. It is a makita 6012hd. I love Van Halen especially this era!
The wall of sound put they put up with just one guitar, bass and drums is incredible. MIchael Anthony’s bass effectively serves as a rhythm guitar while anchoring the beat. Most bands don’t come close even with a second guitarist.
Rush enters the room 🤫😁🍁
@@brianelve9276I hear ya but Rush isn't most bands!!
True dat. Eddies pure talent. I'd swear he's got another guitar player hiding back stage. lol
hey i didnt catch was that a Rickenbacker?
Its hard to believe its only one guitar
Mike is so underrated. What a machine he is. Needs more credit! Love you Mikey!
One of the best Bassist out there....along with his backup vocals
And Eddie had the audacity to say he wasn't very good.
@@drh-ov7eq You meant to say average. He’s nothing special. His backing vocals are great but his bass playing is mediocre
@@nicholasjansen5601 he played perfectly what he needed to play he provided solid foundation to build Eddie's licks upon. Van Halen basslines are simple but are always played extremely well right in the pocket. This song will fall apart pretty quick without a solid bass player.
@@jeffsaffron5647 No I agree a solid bass line is needed most definitely but the initial comment stated that Anthony was underrated which he really wasn’t. He definitely did what he did well but it’s not so spectacular that I would consider him underrated.
My god..I love that guitar solo bit when he casually uses the electric drill in perfect laid back eddie timing..seems so effortless. I've never seen such natural talent and creativity! He had so much joy in playing. And that colossal guitar sound!!!
I don't care what anyone says but he was the greatest!
The amount of skill, talent, creativity and stage presence Eddie effortlessly puts on display here is stupifying. Not to mention that massive guitar sound.. GOAT!
*is the greatest.
one of the best rock songs of all time
true
HOWYOUDOIN884 No argument there
Yep!
That DRILL HUMMMS in MY HEAD every time I HEAR the word: POUNDCAKE :P
TOTALLY AGREE!!
RIP Eddie Van Halen!
Van Hagar was my first and only concert. I saw For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge in Milwaukee with Alice in Chains as the headline. I learned I'm too short for concerts. I was all pumped up to see Eddie Van Halen play Poundcake with a power tool. When everyone stood up, my view of the stage was completely blocked. By the time I found a better view of the stage, Poundcake was done.
Mannnn that sux. I hate that for ya. I hate it when people squid out and stand up. F'n be chill man, and cheer at the gd end if ya want to. Dont dork out and stand up and s
I feel your pain brother. I'm a short dood as well and know all too well what you mean.
I'd kill to be able to say that Van Halen was my first and last concert!
I know it years later just saw about one concert you went to .I only went to one concert I paid for It was Ac/Dc Back in Black Milwaukee Auditorium.When Brian Johnson had Angus Young on his shoulders through the audience .Nothing could match it and never went to another one
They always made you feel like your town was their favorite stop on the tour. Energy, enthusiasm, and incredible musicianship. They will never be duplicated. RIP Eddie
Can't even imagine what it was like to hear that enormous tone live. Eddie the GOAT 🐐
It was amazing. I was an 8th grader and caught the Thursday night show of the video. Selland arena Fresno. When the lights went down and he busted out the drill, shit went crazy!
I was there on this tour as a 10 year-old kid and heard it. That sound was life-changing for me - I picked up a guitar a week later and haven't put it down since.
It was fucking awesome, especially back to back nights....😊🎉
Saw them in 1984 in San Antonio… After they boo’d the opening act off the stage… the lights went down and this wall off sound hit you in the chest like a wall of sledgehammers… it was incredible!
After q quarter of a century, Poundcake still kicks major ass. Holy Fuck. And still the two best back-to-back songs all-time on CD are Poundcake and Judgement Day. Sammy is unreal. Always liked him better than DLR, but....the band, no matter, is awesome. I'm 62 - and still love this stuff! Goosebumps when I listened to Live Poundcake and Judgement Day.
It is unbelievable how easily would this song fell apart without Mike Anthony providing that solid 16th note groove. Yeah it is just few notes but played extremely well.
M.A. killin
That bass is just relentless
Wrist getting a workout picking that 16th note groove.
Yeah written by Eddie
Michael Anthony is an underrated bass player. To keep those 16th notes going without a pick......awesome.
Seriously! All four of them were in the zone on this tune. Sammy's vocals are unbelievable. And the VH brothers are locked in as well.
Severely under-appreciated. Along with being a brilliant bass player, his vocal harmonies defined the VH sound for years. Problem is, he was a laid back guy in a band filled with massive egos.
apiece ofdirt Big ant is a total badass bass player.
I think this says it all, in its simplicity He ROCKS!!!!! as do all the Van Halen Members. Rock On Baby!
Underrated singer too.
To this day, Eddie's playing and guitar tone back in these days gives me chills.
Agreee
Glad I got to see this tour in my last year of High School in Belgium before moving back to Fiji. It still brings back vivid memories watching this video. They were such a great band live and the fact that they played so close to the album but still improvised. And the camaraderie on stage was so evident as was the musicianship. Great times, great music,…..RIP Eddie…..
It took me years to warm up to Sammy Hagar in this band. But I finally did. This video really makes it clear how powerful a singer he was (and still is, no doubt). Blows the roof off the place. It also highlights how great a drummer Alex Van Halen is and what a fantastic rythym section he and Antony made. So glad this was captured with such high quality. A legendary rock band.
Best singer in the world 🗺
Van Halen at their peak!! My favorite Van Halen era!! Sammy just rocks it on the singing, Eddie is an absolute guitar god so enough said there, r.I.p.! Alex kickin ass on the drums as always and Mikey literally cannot be stopped on the bass, guys a machine!
What an amazing live performance. All of them were stunning this day.
Awesome night this year in Chicago, ended when Michael Anthony did a face plant on stage!! From what I kinda remember!
THAT PICK SLIDE AT THE TOP. Incredible. The warm tone on the E string gliss leading into that multifaceted pick slide. Listen to how many tones and pitches are in that slide, even at the very end. Replaying that over and over. Hands down best pick slides of any guitarist ever. Ever the innovator. Master of every... little... thing... he did.
What a loss. RIP brother.
I was there. The show was incredible and left me on a natural high for a week.
back when music was golden and perfect. Wow how the times have changed. I wish i could time travel
+Vader-I-Vader ) all questions to dr Brown
Seeing and hearing VanHalen is pure joy and happiness!!!
One of the greatest voices in rock.
AMAZING concert! Sammy and the whole band are ripping the s*** out of the stage! Awesome!
They put on a show in 1988 on the OU812 tour in New Orleans with more energy than they had in this video. Next to KISS, the best show I've ever been to.
Best rock band and singer
I was there both nights! It rocked! Fresno, Ca, Selland Arena!
RIP Eddie, I'm glad I got to see you in concert. Imagine the music being made right now with Eddie, Neil Peart, and Freddie Mercury right now.
I was on the second row for this tour. Lost part of my hearing as did my husband. Sammy Hagar is Van Halen. Loved Eddie R.I.P.
Them: Sammy or Dave?
Me: Eddie
Them: Michael Anthony is great on that bass!
Me: Eddie
Them: Alex’s snare is killer!
Me: True. And Eddie.
So good
What a great performance ! Van Halen plays majestic licks . The band was really at their best in this video
That drill work at 3:17 is SO smooth. Ugh, RIP Ed.
Absolutely amazing.
This is better then the recording by far.
No matter who was singing- we were all focused on Eddie& his guitar. He was magical.
i was focused in on the groupies but my ears were on Edward
Whoa! What an amazing vocal performance by Sammy. This should leave no doubt that Van Halen was a better band with Hagar. Astonishing recording and those clothes will come back in fashion hahahahaha
Saw multiple shows on this tour! Couldn't get enough! SO BADASS!!!!
So much talent on that stage!!!!
Great recording, fantastic performance. Must've been a killer show
Sammy Hagar bad ass singer
Best of the Best Van Halen needs Him!!!!!!’
Who tf is Van Helen?
Best singer Ever 🤘🏼
Sammy your the Best
Sammy rocks
Yeah🤘🏼
Was turned on to Van Halen by my musically talented fiance. Sammy Hagar has an amazing voice. So much better than David Lee Roth. Also Michael Anthony is an amazing bass player
Yup
Sammy is in fine voice here!! Damn..
This song, this album - probably the first and last time Sammy actually seemed to meld seamlessly with the established VH. Also their strongest material of the post-Dave band, in my opinion.
Here Sammy sings as he was in playback , too perfect
This song makes my soul happy. Sammy's voice is amazing...
In this case, I would recommend (if you accept) that you listen to the "newer" (remixed) version of this song. It sounds better. You can find it on the same channel, I believe right on the main page. There is also a playlist with time codes.
Sammy is awesome live! I saw this tour!!
Now that's a Monster Musician Right There 👊🏾💪🏾💥 REST EASY Eddie 🕊️🌹
Now this is the mighty Van Halen. Kick ass.
So naturally themselves, cool and relaxed, just letting talent flow
Absolutely PERFECT!!!!!! Rest In Peace EVH!!!!!!!
4 guys having a blast while they are making magic.
Hard to imagine this stuff is 30 years old!!!!
My ears are still ringing from this concert. EVH was unbelievable !!! RIP
This makes me very happy.
Kickass sound and performance.....rest well Ed 🌹
Rest In Peace Eddie 😢. Your music was a gigantic part of my childhood.
They were so epic
Thanks for the music Edward,... our world has lost an irreplaceable icon. You will be missed forever, R.I.P
I think this is my new all time favorite Van Halen song
These guys are just human beings, but you know how much raw power they have when they are on that stage and pushing so much through those AMPS crowds of that size, they are on a stage facing thousands of people
Bring back Sammy Hagar. Incredible show! Smooth singing. What a show! Destroys DLR and I'm an old fan
Steven Hepting Him and Mike are better off with Chicken foot Satriani is just as good as Eddie
You might be interested to know that this is not actually a live show. Sam re-recorded all of these vocals in a studio chamber. Some “live” record
Sammy is what's best for Van Halen
Yea but to much tension between them
Kyle Roberts not anymore
killerchimp12 Yea that's why Sammy and Michael are back in Van Halen now right whatever bro
Kyle Roberts you can be friends and not be in a band lol
I prefer them to be in the band and I haven't heard Eddie say he's friends with either one of them
Someone needs to remind the cameraman that Michael Anthony is also part of the band.
It would be better if someone would remind Eddie.
@@ErikJMeadows
Eddie has NOTHING 2 do with biased cameramen!!!
Assinine comment on YOUR part!!!!
Erik Meadows You didn’t see that cool little circling around each other part with Eddie and Michael? He was engaging with and rocking out with him onstage! He was also focused on doing his job properly and probably experiencing a major adrenaline rush from playing in front of that many people. Kind of an unfair comment, in my humble opinion.
Pro tip from someone who actually does this for a living. There is very likely camera dedicated for each band member. Director then chooses which shot will be in the final cut. If anyone is to blame it is likely director.
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Me hubiera Encantado ver VH 😢
Melhor fase do VH pra mim. \m/
Thiago Levi true story
Certeza brother !
Only Eddie can fill a badass hard rock song on the riff with only natural harmonics like that, yet it sounds so full like you have more than 3 basic instruments.
Eddie, I know you're up there smiling and rocking in heaven now.
RIP my hero, Eddie Van Halen, your legacy keeps living on forever in our heart.
No one can touch Eddie,no one,he was a master at his instrument,one of a kind,RIP Master 😢🙏👑🌹
They were on fire that night! I miss this Van Halen.
What a band ... like TNT. Ed is just magic, every notes flows out naturally, you see from his face the satisfaction he takes from playing it...
Dat bass!
This is totally awesome, I absolutely love it!!!!!
Van Hagar and Van Roth are both amazing for their own reasons. Sammy's got the vocal talent and David has the style. Gotta love both
Melhor formação do VH!!!!!
One of my favourite VH songs !!!!!! Eddie, still missing you.
Best band ever
Best band
Anyone else up.at 2am watching this?
Good times, Real rock 🎸 ❤❤❤miss you Eddy 💔
Van Hagar for life!! One of my favs. RIP Eddie.
God, I fell in love with the girl at 2:12! it's such a perfect scene with the chorus starting and all.....goosebumps :)
Hard to believe ol’ Sam is 71, my favourite singer, what a legend
I will be miss you... RIP King Edward.... 🙏❤🤟
Best singer 🤘🏼
Love this song in every aspect..!
Just.....perfection!!!!
Fuck yeah!
Love this groove... Alex and Michael are 2 big monsters
Something about seeing EVH dancing and rocking out at 3:51 brings a smile to my face.
04:05 see Eddie and Sammy jump on stage make me cry man...damm, i love this band, thank you for my youth and Eddie, see you on the other side brow...
Spectacular... I'm an original lineup fan, but Hagar's vocals on this just shines.
That scream at the end by Sammy is fuc#ing awesome.
That's showmanship ryt there on stage.
This is Legendary right here !