Classical Composer Reacts to VAN HALEN: Runnin With the Devil, Ain't Talkin Bout Love, & I'm the One
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- Опубліковано 18 лют 2024
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In this edition of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to the debut album from Van Halen to complete my review of all of side 1. Last year, I listened to Eruption and You Really Got Me. Now, I'm heraing the reast of side one, including Runnin' With the Devil, Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love, and I'm the One. It's an historic album, and I'm amazed at how well it stands up now 46 years after its original release. I hope you enjoy!
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I was 8 when this came out. My 16 year old brother brought it home, went in his room, listened to it, came out and pulled me into his room (Where I was NOT allowed) slapped an oversized set of headphones on me( they nearly swallowed my head) and said listen to this. I still have his album today. R.I.P. Brother.
Same story here, I was 13 and my 15 year old brother brought it home. Prior to this I loved KC and The Sunshine Band (still do). Van Halen changed my life. My brother passed 2 years ago. Every time I hear this album, the memories flood over me.
Great story. Similar one:
I was senior in college when VH debut dropped. Drove a VW Rabbit that I put Alpine cassette player, power amp and back speakers in.
Came home and played it for my sister who was a senior in HS. She begged me to let her take the car (with VH tape) to a party.
Coolest kid at the party. Came home with a big smile.
I was 12 or 13 when I found my brothers' AC/DC Back in Black tape listened to it until I knew it by heart. RIP brother.
Michael Anthony and his harmony vocals: The Van Halen unheralded secret ingredient.
It's what really set them apart at the time. They've always referred to it as the "secret Sauce". It made them sound accessible to mainstream radio listeners while allowing them to blast out the EVH guitar licks over the heavy bass and drums.
FACT!
Totally agree. Not only did Mike become-coincidentally-their longest tenured vocalist, even Eddie, despite hating him, had to admit he had the “range from hell.”
Did not go unnoticed by me and many. As a musician all my life and in many bands, we could never get the right sound when playing VH songs. And it all had to do with Michael’s harmonies
@joelsmith5938 I don't think Ed's "vocal range from Hell" quote is a compliment towards Mikey.
Especially since in the interview where that was said, the next thing Ed says is, "I have more soul in my voice than he does. People talk about Mike's voice on Van Halen songs, but it's a blend of Mike's voice and my voice. It's not just him."
" I'm the one" is Van Helen's ultimate swing track.
The entire song is a guitar solo…my favorite tune.
If theres two Van Halen songs I'd love to play on guitar from start to finish its I'm the One and Atomic Punk.
Michael Anthony's harmony vocals are Van Halen's secret sauce.
One of the greatest debut albums by any band anywhere.
Love the Diamond Dave era of Van Halen
_There can be only ONE!_
onlyone era
The isolated guitar on '' I'm The One '' is a work of art in its own right
A game changer. One of the best debut albums in history.
Doug lives his life like there's no tomorrow 👺😎🎸🍺👻☠️
_At least he don't need to beg or borrow_
🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
I’m The One is one of the most fun, energetic, rockinest songs ever recorded. Van Halen was so great.
Honestly, when me and my friends put that record on in the 70s, we thought it was music from another planet !!! Eddie was definitely sent here from somewhere else !!
One of the best rock albums of all time. Easily one of the best debut albums of all time. One of the best album covers, to me, of all time too. It's simple but speaks volumes.
That “VH” logo immediately began appearing on notebooks and jean jackets at high schools all over America. Simple, bold, and awesome logo.
Van Halen's background vocals always sparkled. Awesome, and instatntly recognizable.
This is the first album (on vinyl) that changed my life. I was eleven when it came out. This and RUSH's 2112 changed and formed my musical love.
That intro to "I'm The One" still remains one of my favorites of all-time. Pure Rock N Roll. Also, the intro to their song "D.O.A." is right up there too. They both make the hair on my arms stand up!
I listened to this album a million times over when I was in Jr. High/High School. I couldn't possibly count the number of times I listened to this album. Must have worn out at least a dozen or more audio cassettes. Such great times. Learning to play these songs on my guitar. THIS was the music of my era .. I miss the 70's and 80's so much. Best times of life !!!
I hear ya Brother
Same here.
Backing Vocals, Eddie and Mike are a big reason VH harmonies work. Mike takes the very high end and Eddie plays of DLR so well. They meshed so well vocally.
"I'm the One"......is Van Halen at their best.
It actually is..in my Top 10 VH songs
There’s actually not a weak song on the whole album if you really get down to it.
There are some albums that represent a new step in musical evolution. This is one of them.
That intro riff to Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love is one of the greatest, most iconic hard rock riffs of all time 😙👌
The ferocity and precision by King Edward on I'm the One blows my mind every time I hear it.
Doug, you HAVE to listen to the isolated guitar tracks for these songs to truly appreciate and savor EVHs majesty.
I'M THE ONE and ROMEO DELIGHT are, for my $$$, the two songs you play when someone says "what's so special and great about VH?" Absolute fire.🔥🔥
Feel that heartbeat.
My step-dad won me over at an early age by introducing me to The Beatles, The Who, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, etc. etc. Then, one day when I was 12 yrs old, he brings home the vinyl of the Van Halen debut album. As I'm unwrapping it, I ask him, who is Van Halen? He replies, I don't know, really, this is their first album and I hope you'll like it. Thanks, dad, I liked it- it was in fact, life changing. Life changing to point I've seen VH in concert 3 times with David Lee Roth and 4 times with Sammy Hagar. VH are a certified legendary band.
Still sounds as fresh and good as it did over 40 years ago
this album changed my life forever in 1978. My career in music started the day I heard this Album.
Saw them open up for Black Sabbath in Philly in 78 . One hellova night.
Definitely a concert I wish I had seen. Ozzy has stated many times and Iommi that they didn't want to go out play after VH they were so good
DANG!! I'M JEALOUS!!
I still have my ticket stub from that show, Aug 29... was $10. I was fifteen years old and it was the second concert I went to. This album had just been released....
I feel fortunate to say I saw them live eight times starting in 1980, all with Roth. I’m still so sad that Ed is gone. He brought so much happiness to my life. I do like Hendrix but EVH is my number one rock guitarist of all time
How could you not know these songs?!
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love is my favorite VanHalen song. This album still rocks!
Love Alex's bell work on his ride. Not straight forward, he varies attack and where he hits, riding up and down the bell. fn cool
You really can't imagine what it was like hearing this for the first time in 1978. I was 11. Much like Boston's debut 2 yrs before and Queen's Night at the Opera the year befor that. It changed everything for me.
Ditto. Saved me from disco.
I will never forget where I was when I first heard Van Halen. 🎸 I was 12 years old, already a drummer and rock and roller, and I said to my friend who nabbed it from her older bro…WHO THE F**K IS THIS!!!? I poured over the album cover I had to know who this was!!! So yes, I was one of those people who got turned on to Van Halen by my friends older brother and we listened to it with headphones while sitting cross-legged on the floor. I was hooked. Great memory. Thanks Doug. ❤🤘🏼😆🤘🏼
The first time I heard Van Halen was with my friend in his older brother's car, blasting Jamie's Cryin'! Life has never been the same since. 8 track tape in a '78 Dodge Charger.
Same here brother. A good friend introduced me to VH and I was blown away.
Same here. I remember the day I got the call from my buddies Art and Carl. They said you gotta come over and hear this album by" Band Halen." I thought, that's a goofy name...we walked over to their house and they put on the VAN HALEN LP. We listened and stared at each other without words. What a memory!
Lol, your experience was very similar to mine, same age, older brother...
For me, it was my sister's boyfriends buddy who brought the album over to our house, we listened it on my moms Marantz console in the living room....and it was a lifechanger for me.....I was 11 and played guitar and I just remembered feeling so helpless because I just knew it was impossible to ever think I could play ANY of the stuff I had just heard.....
The 1st CD that I heard at a party on full volume man it was crazy.
Perhaps the greatest debut album ever
100%!!!
Great album debut. A classic!
Another fun fact...the song I'm The One was initially called Show Your Love. It was a song they played heavily in their club days, and of course you hear both titles in the chorus "I'm the one, the one you love. C'mon baby, show your love." Templeman made them change the name of the song for the debut album, because they already had Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love and Feel Your Love Tonight on the album. He didn't want a THIRD song with "love" in the title. I believe something happened on the Fair Warning album as well. The song Sinner's Swing was initially title Get Out and Push in Dave's handwritten lyrics for the song...and again, you hear "G-g-g-g get out and push!" in the chorus of this song. But the band had the slower "When Push Comes To Shove" later in the album, so they renamed Get Out And Push to Sinner's Swing, which Dave says in the intro "Alright you sinners, swing!"
Yeah, I have an early bootleg where it's listed as "Show Your Love".
Badass! As a huge VH fan that is new to me!❤
Thanks for that
thanks for the great info.
Almost makes you want to cry at how special the music is after fact Eddie is now no longer with us! But his legacy will most definitely live on with his iconic solos.
1978 💙💚🤍 Blew Minds!! VH
This album dropped like a nuclear bomb. Just the sound of van halen guitars have filled millions of pages on forums and videos on UA-cam, the brown sound.
I was barely 7-8 mos old when this album came out.
Can’t imagine what my Dad thought when he heard Michael’s bass to start off the album. My Dad played bass in high school for a band called Sweet Leaf (related to the Sabbath song 🤷♂️).
This album came up on 1978 and defines the sound of the 80s. Totally ahead of time
I'm 38 and played guitar for 24 years. Big part of it was because of this album. Timeless. There's certain albums I am still obsessed with and still blast on rotation on morning commutes. Im still obsessed with the sound of this style. It's this album, the extremist from Joe Satriani and a few others, iron maiden is among them. Idk how obvious my influences are in my playing, im self taught and execute things my own ways flawed or not. Judge yourself if ya want, I have 5 or so videos on my channel and I think. Loving this dissection on my favorites here! Great channel here
I've listened to this song countless times... Never knew about the sitar... But now I will notice it every time I hear it. Thanks for that interesting detail!
The high harmonies are bassist Michael Anthony.
He is the true voice of Van Halen
Disgusting how they treated him.
No one talks about this so much, especially after Eddie died, but over time the VH brothers turned into two of the biggest assholes in rock n' roll...their ego surpassing their musical skills
Highly underrated both as bassist and backup vocals
"Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" and "Little Dreamer" are my favorite songs from this album.
Same for Ain't Talkin bout love, Unchained and I'm the One.
Oh and Girl you really got me after the Eruption solo. Heck the whole album!😂
You pretty much nailed it. Back in the day it was just mind-blowing. Never heard anything like it, and there was a lot of good music back then already. But I'd never heard anything like this album in 1978. Like you said, even now it sounds new.
I can’t even imagine hearing Eddie for the first time in the 70s. It must have felt like a new age had just dawned or new worlds had opened up.
The year I started playing guitar. Can you imagine hearing VH1 and Dire Straits first albums? I am amazed I carried on. Then, Live and Dangerous, less than a year later Strangers In The Night by UFO.
I remember when Van Halen 1 came out ,it changed everything .
What an amazing band.... Unparalleled, even after all these years ! One thing I wanted to insist on though, is how incredible the song 'I'm the one' is. Runnin with the D.' and 'Ain't talking about love' are both pretty cool songs, don't get me wrong, but, man, 'I'm the one' is just way up there. That groove, that intensity.... The people who don't really know VH are impressed with his two-hand tapping, his technique and all his incredible gimmicks, but what they don't realize is that he was one of the very best rhythm guitarists out there. The guy simply put out pure badassery for years in a row. Saying that he is sorely missed is a huge understatement !
I saw the Fair Warning tour 1981...17th row on the floor at Madison Square Garden. Everyone was standing on the chairs. My ears were ringing for days afterwards. Great show, great band.
You were blessed, I only saw them with Sammie Hagar for the FUCK Tour at The Meadowlands!!! Brendan Byrne arena. EVH must had been drinking that day, because I was shocked how sloppy his playing was. Alice In Chains opened for them, and they were amazing
Yep, that would be my only complaint when I saw Van Halen: hearing damage, literally and permanently. There was actually two of their shows (around mid 80's) that were so loud you couldn't even make out what song it was until a minute in. I get the tendency for those times, each band trying to blow out the next one, but there is a point when it is reckless and over the line. I'm fairly certain this band and a couple others are directly the cause of my severe tinnitus now. Back then 'protecting' your hearing was just not discussed, even when we were target shooting. Fun times, but also stupid in some regards.
@@d4mdcykey Loudest shows that I have been to were my own band, Dinosaur JR, an old KISS show, and crazy enough...the first Evening with Rush show!
@@vinceedwards3978 ya. Sadly I saw a video on YT here by Sammy talking about that tour and how much drugs n alcohol had taken over Eddie at that point and he was starting different songs out of order or forgetting to play starring off into space and them all trying to help move the song along. Sad. Glad I got to see him sober in 2015 Reunion tour
That was a guitar driven album. All my guitarist friends prefer that one over all the other VH albums
I am the one is the ultimate swing song. Nobody swings like the king while exploding on the guitar.
1st concert I ever saw. Van Halen opened for Black Sabbath in 1978 at the Richfield Colosseum.
First time I heard this I was 10 years old riding in the back of my older brother's Nova (3 on the column). He had the 8-track wired into an upgraded sound system, windows down, cranking at high volume on the way to the beach. That affected my life forever. I became obsessed with guitar and did pretty well with it for a while. Listening to this at low volume is simply criminal.
One of the best albums ever ❤
This first VanHalen is still a solid release.
Listened to it for the first time at my friend's house in his room. We played this album all day and night.
I can still "see" my room and my record player spinning this album for the first time.
"I'm the One" is quintessential Van Halen and really shows what an amazing rhythm player Eddie was. The opening riff is really hard to get right in terms of feel, Eddie had a swing and swagger to his rhythm playing that's tough to mimic. Then he throws in all those killer licks between riffs on top of it along with some of his most blazing solos ever, RIP King Edward.
The isolated guitar on 'I'm the One' is amazing
Eddie's ability to fuse different styles of music together in rock songs is astounding. I know he was a fan of Black Sabbath and I wonder if they influenced him in this regard, or it was just inherent in him from his upbringing in music.
This was something never heard before. I remember listening to this with friends and we were befuddled but with huge smiles on our faces. What an incredible first album, and Edward Van Halen changed rock guitar playing forever.
That Do-Wop style is found throughout the Dave era. He was highly influenced by Motown and early Rock'n'Roll. Definitely some of my favorites.
This really did sound like something new back in day. Before VH went pop!
Nobody had swing like the king. "I'm the One" is superb.
Van Halen 1 was a wakeup call for all rock guitarists in 1978. Edward didn't do it intentionally, but the gauntlet was thrown down.
Nothing boosts my mood like Van Halen. There's no other band that exudes so much joy!
Ain't Talkin Bout Love has become my #1 song the last 10 yrs or so. It was Unchained which is now #2
That semi good looking is my fave line! I use it a lot 😂
These dudes were around 23 when this came out. What was I doing at 23..not this 🤷🤦
I'm the One is so underrated. It is just fast paced and jumpy. Love the bop bop shuby de whop or however it's spelt 😂
That's the perfect description of Van Halen MAGICAL!!!
My uncle gave me this album, I was 11 years old, and my mind was blown.
It’s funny when I think how much Van Halen has influenced and shaped my life. They were the greatest. Being from the UK I only got to see them live once, on the Carnal Knowledge tour with Sammy. Ed was and always will be the King.
Wow… wow… wow what a heavy rock band, their first and their best album Thank you Edward van Halen RIP🙏🏻🙏🏻
No other rock act in history could swing like that 3 piece.
That entire album is just a rock masterpiece..
EVH mastered so many aspects of guitar. Everyone talks about the tapping and shredding, but his sense of groove was also impeccable, and I think above all else his control of dynamics was *exceptional*, even with everything turned up to 11. You can really hear it in Runnin' With the Devil and especially five years later in the breakdown of Panama. I haven't heard that kind of control in many other guitarists, of any era really
Edward and Alex Van Halen, both from my country, David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony were a match in heaven. VH 1 is an amazing classic. Rust in vrede, Edward.
Michael's harmonies are the glue that makes Van Halen. He's just so ...
I had this album in about 1981, and followed VH career until OU812, collecting all their vinyl. Nothing ever topped their debut
The " do-wop" break in 'I'm the one' epitomizes the fearlessness of the DLR era of Van Halen. They were not afraid to try anything. One of my favorite moments on the 1st album, along with 'Ice Cream Man'. It creates a vibe that few bands have ever captured.
Terrific reaction. And hats off to you: I've listened to Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love hundreds (maybe thousands?) of times and never heard the sitar in the solo. Now, I can't unhear it!
David Lee Roth is a singer who elevates the musical base of the other band members with his powerful and crystalline voice, giving it a guiding thread or a coalescence of the entire song that they all do so well with Ted Templeman's fantastic production.
Also worthy of praise is Eddie Van Halen's switch from drums to his brother Alex, who was the guitarist before they released their first and subsequent albums.
There are things from the old lady's arc.
Best debut album of any band ever
I was in high school when this album came out and from what I can recall, every single song on it got air play....I don't know if any other band could say that. There was nothing else like it then, and there still isn't!! RIP EVH...you are truly missed!
I thank my dad every day for turning me on to this album. Such a great debut!!
I saw VH on the 1978 tour opening for Black Sabbath. It was awesome.
"I'm the One" is my favorite VH song. Eddie's not only playing warp speed, but it sounds so clean & clear. I can't tell where the rhythm ends and the solo begins. It sounds to me like the solo acts _AS_ the rhythm.🎸
As a child of the 80s, I recall hearing this at my buddy's house thanks to his older brother's record collection... It hit me right away! I couldn't get enough of their music and it has pretty much continued to this day... There was a hicup in there when Van Hagar came out and I grew a resentment for a time because my favorite showman had left the band. However, come to find out, as I matured I learned to appreciate Hagar-led VH, as well. It is ALL worthy!
LOVE "I'm the one" - and of course the entire album. This is my life at 14 / 15 years old and pissing of my parents with VH on 11.
I first saw them in 79 supporting Black Sabbath. My sister was supposed to be babysitting me as I was only 7.
I was 15 when this came out. My friend's boyfriend drove to the ]ark and waved the album in the air....we went to her house and listened to it
Blew our mind!
So thankful I saw VH live several times! Got to see the 1984 tour when they were huge.
I just realized in I'm the One... Alex is playing the same drum beat as he does in Hot for Teacher. Fun revisit listen Doug. Thanks
Its very cool that so many people can remember the time and place and what they were doing when they heard VH for the first time.
awesome job doug today keep rockin
And these songs were all recorded live in the studio (with very few overdubs, RWTD solo is an exception). This band was tighter than tight.
OMG !!!
The 70s was an AMAZING decade !!!
I was 9 when this dropped. It’s been part of the soundtrack of my life. I can’t imagine not knowing these songs by heart.
Absolutely bananas that this was released in the 70’s ! 🤘🏻👍🏼
Their debut album ranks up there with Abbey Road, Paul's Boutique, Dark Side of the Moon, and Axis: Bold as Love.
One thing I always loved about the VH sound is that Alex's snare drum is more out front than many other bands. Gives it more of a punch.
Great review. This stuff is timeless and never gets old. Always sounds relevant.
that seperation of guitar and bass on one side is just clean as heck
Ed's rhythm playing on I'm the One is brilliant.
Doug, you the man! Love it
Fabulous Metal Monday, Thanks Dr Doug!!