Van Halen - Summer Nights (RESTORED VIDEO)

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  • Опубліковано 20 чер 2020
  • Fifth single from their 1986 album, "5150", peaking at #33 in 1986 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
    Tweaked the colour correction and corrected the aspect ratio as well as added enhanced audio.
    Hope you enjoy!

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  • @jimrockford4968
    @jimrockford4968 3 місяці тому +297

    Who's listening 2024?

  • @mojopin2000
    @mojopin2000 9 місяців тому +38

    Michael Anthony didn’t need to go in that hard.
    But he did.
    He did that for all of us.
    Because Michael Anthony was the most ride or die man in Van Halen.
    Respect.

    • @Pigeonmaster-zt5ly
      @Pigeonmaster-zt5ly 13 днів тому +3

      VH was never the same without Michael. Van Halen was a F'd up chemistry Set and when it changed a little, it was never the same.

  • @gokhanersan8561
    @gokhanersan8561 3 роки тому +749

    Tom Morello on Eddie : “Eddie Van Halen was a musician’s musician of the highest caliber. I was very proud of that, as a fan of rock. That guy could go toe to toe with any musician on the planet: jazz musician, classical musician, with both his improvisational skills and his rock & roll songwriting, and just his swag and his vibe - it was absolutely unparalleled.”

    • @dwade6322
      @dwade6322 2 роки тому +31

      Couldn't have been better said.

    • @stevennutaut7816
      @stevennutaut7816 2 роки тому +3

      Mach One Mustang With Billy On The Lake

    • @fatrabbit32
      @fatrabbit32 2 роки тому +6

      Well said. I agree 100%!

    • @gokhanersan8561
      @gokhanersan8561 2 роки тому +11

      @kenny hintz When I quoted Tom Morello, I was thinking of Eddie before 1993, c. the live album. I would like to forget about Eddie after 1993. I am well aware of the personal demons that came out of Eddie. The 2015 Billboard interview was the last straw. But, I will remember him duck walking on stage with Sammy and Mikey on the Live Without Net Tour.

    • @Colonizedcavesgaming5150
      @Colonizedcavesgaming5150 2 роки тому +12

      i agree 100% he's the very best there ever was in the world in my opinion

  • @setharkin2768
    @setharkin2768 Рік тому +345

    1986...that was one hot summer and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Thank you, Van Halen.

    • @fredwerza3478
      @fredwerza3478 Рік тому +30

      I turned 16 in 1986 and suddenly discovered the appeal of cute girls --- used to cruise around town with my friend to all the "parking lots" looking for chicks while cranking the 5150 album on the ole Blaupunkt tape deck LOL --- man, I miss those times --- so carefree and fun

    • @HLS6935
      @HLS6935 Рік тому +13

      @@fredwerza3478 your memories are very close to mine. Sophomore in high school and used to cruise around in a 68 Camaro with an Alpine cassette deck jamming on 5150. Those were fun days for sure!

    • @georgehays4908
      @georgehays4908 Рік тому +7

      ..... I was in college in 1986 . Met my wife who lived in a very small town nearby . I as 22 and she just turned 17 ! I had a party one summer night in Cass County Michigan . The rest is history ! 2 adult children , a farmhouse and 5 acres . It was soooo cool living back then . Pea e !

    • @georgehays4908
      @georgehays4908 Рік тому +4

      ​@@HLS6935..... I had morfed an old Marantz to some Allegro speakers and stole all your girlfriends ! LoL 😂. No , just 1 !

    • @BRUTUSPLAC
      @BRUTUSPLAC Рік тому +4

      OH HELL YEAH I was 19 dating my 22 year old wife to be

  • @nancybrown8338
    @nancybrown8338 3 роки тому +743

    The pure joy on Eddie's face says his love for music was real and he was kind enough to share it with us. How lucky are we!

    • @Yemaya888
      @Yemaya888 3 роки тому +26

      Indeed.we got a sneak peek at his soul through his music.

    • @Lance1972
      @Lance1972 3 роки тому +6

      Truth

    • @rosemuriel4227
      @rosemuriel4227 3 роки тому +6

      Beautifully said!!

    • @stephengiffith1010
      @stephengiffith1010 2 роки тому +3

      Gnarly brother totally RAD IT JUST DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN THIS MIKEY IS RIGHT ON N IN EVERY POCKET AND YOU CANT PLAY ANY BETTER THAN THAT SO WHOEVER SAID MIKE'S NOT A GOOD BASSIST IS A PURE DORK YOU DIG ?😝😝🦇

    • @gogoyubari366
      @gogoyubari366 2 роки тому +2

      He didn't share it with us, he sold it for big money.

  • @Its_Renee_
    @Its_Renee_ 8 місяців тому +208

    The way Eddie would look right into the camera - and break out his signature smile is the one thing I'll never forget about him. He was in love with the music and it showed in his eyes.
    ❤🎸🌹

    • @jackprince9276
      @jackprince9276 8 місяців тому +12

      Most contagious smile of all time!

    • @MrSpeed-lt8gr
      @MrSpeed-lt8gr 7 місяців тому +5

      I read an article once that said Eddie’s true love was that guitar and the music. And it’s so true.

    • @winross62
      @winross62 7 місяців тому +10

      💯He has to be one of the happiest performers I’ve ever seen. You never see any of their live performances where he doesn’t look joyful.

    • @Its_Renee_
      @Its_Renee_ 6 місяців тому +2

      @@jackprince9276 yep ❤️

    • @Its_Renee_
      @Its_Renee_ 6 місяців тому +4

      @@MrSpeed-lt8gr that sure was true!

  • @rcknrol7258
    @rcknrol7258 Рік тому +36

    Recorded this from rented vhs at my girlfriends house in spring 1987. That summer and summer of 88 we'd put live without a net on the TV, hanging out on my parents back deck with the windows open all night partying ....all kinds of shenanigans drinking , girls , fishing at night. How my parents didn't get totally pissed and say no more is beyond me . Their bedroom was right above the TV. In spring of 89 it got outta hand, no more all nighters .
    When you're 15 16 17 you think " ahh it will last forever " ....it ends . 51 and feeling it .
    Rip Jake . Rip Buddy . Rip Eddie Van Halen

  • @dickduquesne
    @dickduquesne Рік тому +88

    There never was, and there never will be another band like this.

  • @johnnyscarecrow3363
    @johnnyscarecrow3363 3 роки тому +615

    Sammy Hagar might be the greatest singing frontman ever if you take into account his longevity the guy still plays and sings like he's 30.

    • @WellDone..101
      @WellDone..101 3 роки тому +27

      Roth absolutely wins the Van Halen record sales battle with 57 million sales worldwide to Hagar's 27 million worldwide sales.

    • @gsxerwhite
      @gsxerwhite 3 роки тому +49

      @@WellDone..101 we know that, Saul. But Sammy can still whale and Roth sounds like a shell of his former self. Roth will always be my favorite era of VH, but what op said is true.

    • @WellDone..101
      @WellDone..101 3 роки тому +9

      @@gsxerwhite Yet Dave still sells more, lol

    • @gsxerwhite
      @gsxerwhite 3 роки тому +3

      @@WellDone..101 lol Roth got the most shekels out of VH 😄

    • @WellDone..101
      @WellDone..101 3 роки тому +3

      @@gsxerwhite oy vey

  • @mikemc4549
    @mikemc4549 3 роки тому +689

    Never has a guitar been an extension of the mind and body as it was with Eddie

    • @royalpurple7655
      @royalpurple7655 3 роки тому +26

      Stevie Ray Vaughan?

    • @nancybrown8338
      @nancybrown8338 3 роки тому +13

      Mike MC like your comment it truly applies to Eddie's talent.

    • @mikemc4549
      @mikemc4549 3 роки тому +19

      @@royalpurple7655 Really can't argue with that . He was a great one taken way too soon .There really are a few I could say that about . Just giving it up for Eddie cuz it sucks he's gone.

    • @Yemaya888
      @Yemaya888 3 роки тому +16

      @@mikemc4549 his body is gone.not his soul.

    • @torykitchen633
      @torykitchen633 3 роки тому +6

      @@Yemaya888 or his great music!

  • @MarioGomez-gt4ed
    @MarioGomez-gt4ed 7 місяців тому +41

    Eddie was just showing us all what a masterclass session looks and sounds like live. Phenomenal!!!

    • @LogicPhalanx
      @LogicPhalanx 7 місяців тому +5

      I see you also came from today’s Howard Stern video. Joe couldn’t pull it off

    • @infotecgames
      @infotecgames 7 місяців тому +1

      Eddie changed modern rock guitar. An incomparable genius.

    • @mvijayar
      @mvijayar 6 місяців тому +2

      That opening riff is not for the faint hearted guitarist! RIP Eddie

    • @kerzytibok3211
      @kerzytibok3211 5 місяців тому +3

      I wish people would just end the debate finally --- nobody was as good on electric guitar as Eddie --- not Satch, not Jimi, not Jimmy, and not Clapton

  • @jamiee172
    @jamiee172 3 роки тому +122

    Watching Eddie perform is just magical. He's on a level very few attain.

    • @Jgeneraledger23
      @Jgeneraledger23 2 роки тому +4

      he was such a nice-nice guy which made it even better. RIP big guy!

    • @tonyvanherron1356
      @tonyvanherron1356 2 роки тому +5

      Still can't fathom that Edward is gone . . . .......

    • @PercyTheLittleGreenEngine06
      @PercyTheLittleGreenEngine06 2 роки тому +2

      @@Jgeneraledger23 yes he was and he had the biggest smile I’ve ever seen when performing. Eddie we miss you

    • @africanchild97
      @africanchild97 Рік тому +2

      I think he’s the only one on that level tbh. To be able to play so clean and powerful. Blows my mind every time I listen to him.

  • @HighOnLife1985
    @HighOnLife1985 3 роки тому +171

    0:33 ALWAYS loved that image of Eddie. That is the purest definition of "You came here to have a good time, and dammit, I'm going to give it to you. Welcome."

  • @stacyward4309
    @stacyward4309 3 роки тому +451

    Eddie always looks so happy playing, always

    • @mikemc4549
      @mikemc4549 3 роки тому +25

      Probably just amazed at what he's doing . like holy shit my hands did that ( BIG GRIN )

    • @bonitawilcox2909
      @bonitawilcox2909 3 роки тому +5

      YES🙏🏻♥️🎸....SO TRUE!!!!

    • @joshuapitz4906
      @joshuapitz4906 3 роки тому +19

      Best of the best.. never see another like him!!!

    • @bonitawilcox2909
      @bonitawilcox2909 3 роки тому +4

      @@joshuapitz4906 SO TRUE💥🎸

    • @KaDuWin
      @KaDuWin 3 роки тому +20

      Eddie was a musician first and foremost. He loved his music, it was his passion and when we are doing what we love that much we can't help but smile. That man's soul played music and smiled while doing it.

  • @heripurwadi
    @heripurwadi Рік тому +13

    Eddie is not dead. God just needs guitar lessons.

  • @nowitsabadtime
    @nowitsabadtime 9 місяців тому +25

    2:13 great shot of Mike, one of the greatest background singers of any band!

  • @dougsiple8908
    @dougsiple8908 3 роки тому +227

    God I loved this era of van halen... Live without a net was the most crazy concert recorded by them.. all happy, just loving making music and loving life. I miss this stuff, and I miss Eddie.

    • @Mark-um5hc
      @Mark-um5hc 3 роки тому +11

      I remember back in the day. I watched "Live without a Net." Over and over and over... Especially, Eddie's guitar solo. Never got enough of it.

    • @simpvargas9189
      @simpvargas9189 3 роки тому +3

      @@Mark-um5hc I love the solo

    • @kevinc6916
      @kevinc6916 2 роки тому +1

      Great music love seeing Ed but the stage show took a dump when Dave left. Sammy simply sucked on stage. Most boring show I have ever been to.

    • @dwade6322
      @dwade6322 2 роки тому +11

      You just can't fake that chemistry and bond these 4 had that tour. Amazing stuff.

    • @kirkhaas6665
      @kirkhaas6665 2 роки тому +1

      Search balance tour Molson amphitheater insanely good concert

  • @JokersWild70
    @JokersWild70 3 роки тому +277

    The 3 keys to the VH sound: of course, Eddie's guitar playing is paramount and dominant in the three, but Alex's amazing drum sound, especially his unique snare tone, and Michael's harmonies all create that unmistakable sound. Man, it's been over 4 months, and I STILL get teary eyed thinking that I now live in a world without Edward Van Halen. Ugh.

    • @alexandero.4483
      @alexandero.4483 3 роки тому +7

      Alex was is and still is the man.

    • @Job.Well.Done_01
      @Job.Well.Done_01 3 роки тому +4

      Yep!! Well written truth!

    • @milemalmos3211
      @milemalmos3211 3 роки тому +3

      Yep, I cried too

    • @butcho7492
      @butcho7492 2 роки тому +3

      I still do today. So glad I got to see him live many times. Nothing like it before or since.

    • @ralphtom3431
      @ralphtom3431 Рік тому +2

      PAISTE CYMBALS MAKE ANY BAND SOUND BETTER
      BEST AL SOUND IS F.U.C.K CD PAISTE SIGNATURE CYMBALS AND PAISTE 15 " SOUNDEDGE HI HATS

  • @vincentenk4449
    @vincentenk4449 2 роки тому +106

    5150 was a MONSTER release & this live version is AWESOME! Was the best of times, IMO, for the band. Every time I hear this song I go back to the Saturday nights cruising through the local hangouts loping through in my Duster looking for gals & picking up a few races! Miss those times!

    • @kevinfrederick3445
      @kevinfrederick3445 2 роки тому +5

      The lick at 325 is just mind blowing it never gets old and just can Halen in general

    • @lukebuchwald9252
      @lukebuchwald9252 2 роки тому +7

      If you were a guy and didnt cruise around town looking for girls in the 80's --- then you don't know Halen!

    • @vincentenk4449
      @vincentenk4449 2 роки тому +6

      @@lukebuchwald9252 either that or you were from "The San Francisco Lifestyle"! Ah the '80s! When the women were REAL women & the men knew which bathroom to use! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @michaelethangross3395
      @michaelethangross3395 Рік тому +2

      Oh hell yeah I wasn't quite old enough to do that then but I make up for it listening to this on my 22850 watt pa system in my garage

    • @vandinroth
      @vandinroth Рік тому +1

      diagree :) 5150 is the worst van halen album by far. Only the Gary Cherone album is worse.

  • @hairylarry6167
    @hairylarry6167 Рік тому +75

    Eddie, a real showman. A guitar legend. Perhaps the greatest of them all. RIP Eddie.

    • @kerzytibok3211
      @kerzytibok3211 5 місяців тому +6

      There is no "perhaps" in the conversation --- he was simply the greatest guitarist who ever lived 🎸👑

    • @manskullman6509
      @manskullman6509 2 місяці тому

      Thank you ! These alll answeres has helped me, I am greatful and want to thank evertbody !!! Jon Fishet ftom Fibland, in Europe God

  • @chrisbiggers4406
    @chrisbiggers4406 3 роки тому +140

    This song honestly takes me back when it mattered. I love some van halen.

    • @johnnyscarecrow3363
      @johnnyscarecrow3363 3 роки тому +5

      I could not agree more being 16 in the summertime fantasizing about meeting a perfect girl and falling in Love. Super corny naive power ballad kind of love.

    • @spectrascott1309
      @spectrascott1309 3 роки тому +2

      yep takes me back to hi school days.....

    • @Rg452
      @Rg452 3 роки тому +6

      Agreed. This song reminds me of the best summers ever back in the day. Same feeling when I hear it now. Miss you Eddie.

    • @notonlynintendo9572
      @notonlynintendo9572 2 роки тому +2

      Couldn’t agree more

    • @teddmented
      @teddmented 5 місяців тому

      Yup. Now Eddie’s dead and I’m married to an obese homebody with arthritis

  • @jeffreytaylor1721
    @jeffreytaylor1721 3 роки тому +276

    Now I know how people felt when Jimmy Hendricks passed. My first album I heard was Diver Down. You were my teens, my 20s, my midlife and now my 50s. Rest in peace my friend!

    • @paulaporter778
      @paulaporter778 3 роки тому +3

      So true😣

    • @frankthespank
      @frankthespank 3 роки тому +15

      It really hurts losing Eddie. Superman has died.....
      Getting old sucks.

    • @coqui333
      @coqui333 3 роки тому +18

      Jimmy Hendricks ?...who's that dude..?

    • @BoslagerBBQ
      @BoslagerBBQ 3 роки тому +12

      @@coqui333 jimi hendrix, you know who he meant why be a dick?

    • @brucetydd7300
      @brucetydd7300 3 роки тому +5

      I've been alive for both passings really sucks passing of Eddie really hurts bad there's like an extension of my family

  • @billyf2833
    @billyf2833 Рік тому +47

    This is my favorite song of the Hagar era. The vocals...wow, the writing...wow, the riffs...Wow! That incredible intro and at :43 the "falling down the stairs" and landing on your feet right into the melody! THEN, the key change at the vocals! You can't get any better than that!

    • @gdub6496
      @gdub6496 Рік тому +4

      This song is like the Beach Boy's Good Vibrations, delivering breezy summer fun and fantasy with enormous musical sophistication and skill

    • @toywrench1
      @toywrench1 Рік тому +1

      And a record number of double entendres

    • @cyndicottrell21
      @cyndicottrell21 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@gdub6496I love The Beach Boys Good Vibrations song, it is my favorite one from them. I also love this song one of my favorites from Van Halen or Van Hagar, which ever you prefer. I used to blast it in my 84 Z28 with the T- tops off. I loved it.

  • @caroleemoreno8086
    @caroleemoreno8086 6 місяців тому +10

    Eddie was a gift from God for sure. Brought so much joy to so many people and always will.

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 5 місяців тому

      Hello Carolee, how are you doing?

  • @jacsig
    @jacsig 3 роки тому +106

    Eddie Van Halen was the only man on the planet that could get away with wearing I Dream of Jeannie pants and not get beat up.

    • @barbarawoodall4835
      @barbarawoodall4835 3 роки тому +12

      And look good in ‘em too, not stupid. Even now, lol.

    • @defhoez449
      @defhoez449 3 роки тому +13

      I live in Canada...my grandparents used to have a place in Florida, and we would go to visit them every Christmas through the 80's...but, in 1986...my mom took me shopping at the mall.
      And right there...on a rack in a men's clothing store, I saw a pair of pants EXACTLY like Eddie's pants from this concert, but orange in color. I begged my mom to get me them...and she did... while rolling her eyes. I felt soooo cool wearing pants just like Eddie had! lol

    • @aussieboy77
      @aussieboy77 3 роки тому +6

      I'd be more worried about what Hagar's wearing than Eddie's pants.

    • @BuckFiddy5
      @BuckFiddy5 3 роки тому +1

      If only he had her mid-riff.

    • @Briansgate
      @Briansgate 3 роки тому +12

      @@BuckFiddy5 No need to bring politics to this haven.

  • @AmyNix
    @AmyNix 3 роки тому +85

    Eddie's energy and talent just amazing, they all just rock my world.

  • @Theolesouth
    @Theolesouth 10 місяців тому +7

    In 1987 I was the coolest guy in my hometown. In my 1979 Camaro With the 8’’ Pioneer speakers in the back window . Shaking the rear view mirror playing summer nights . Meet up at TG&Y parking lot . .. so many memories with the deferent parts of my life. I just wish there could be a new generation of rockers that put this much of themselves into their music.

  • @georgelomas5172
    @georgelomas5172 10 місяців тому +22

    No one could touch him! He’s the greatest.

  • @mariovuksanovic5077
    @mariovuksanovic5077 3 роки тому +43

    Eddie Van Halen looked like a real happy person...
    Most people would be happy too if they could play like that and come up with such great song ideas.
    He made it look so easy.. dancing and smiling...like if he were saying... I'm bad.
    When you grab a guitar and try to play, you will immediately realize that Eddie was super human...and he definitely put in the endless hours of practice.
    As a kid, he would leave school and go home and practice.... practice makes perfect... Me on

    • @Mark-um5hc
      @Mark-um5hc 3 роки тому +2

      If you want to be good on a guitar ? I call it the 10,000 hours of practice. It does work.

  • @michaelwyrick7386
    @michaelwyrick7386 3 роки тому +28

    Everytime I see Eddie Van Halen on these videos you just make me want to cry he was the greatest we'll all miss him there will never be another one like him ever he was the greatest ever born to play guitar all miss you daddy rock and roll has died somewhat since you left this world

  • @richardpatrizio1658
    @richardpatrizio1658 3 роки тому +15

    Summer nights and my radio.
    That's all we need

  • @angelalvarez212
    @angelalvarez212 2 роки тому +29

    Eddie was and is a legend, great, humble, dedicated musician,a rare talent. This is one of the Van Halen best live performances ever! It's just loud, explosive, smashing energy on stage! Rock will never die.

  • @rejectedjeepers7317
    @rejectedjeepers7317 3 роки тому +16

    Driving 74 nova at 16 on the main drag saturday night blasting on cheap speakers with this cassette playing and so much fun.
    My favorite memory as a teenager.
    Kids today miss so much fun.

    • @Mark-um5hc
      @Mark-um5hc 3 роки тому +1

      I agree. I had more fun listening to cassette tapes.

    • @scottfox7642
      @scottfox7642 2 роки тому

      Me too.

    • @lukebuchwald9252
      @lukebuchwald9252 2 роки тому +1

      How many American boys were 16 or 17 driving up and down the main drag lookin' for chicks while blastin' some Halen? I bet it's in the millions.

    • @rejectedjeepers7317
      @rejectedjeepers7317 6 місяців тому

      ​@@lukebuchwald9252except wasn't a boy listening to this..........😅😂

  • @Gerardus1970
    @Gerardus1970 5 місяців тому +4

    Imagine being so brilliant that you can show a master class in playing, sing and look like you're just f'n about while sounding this good. Truly the greatest of all time.

  • @Joao_000
    @Joao_000 Рік тому +19

    I love to see how Eddie loved to play, laughing, enjoying, his smiles...
    Thank you Eddie - wherever you are. You are our hero..

    • @chuckythedoll4815
      @chuckythedoll4815 Рік тому +1

      He was literally like a kid playing in the rain. He loved it. That's what is missing these days. Commitment to a skill and enjoyed.

  • @michaelchambers3230
    @michaelchambers3230 Рік тому +43

    This song so brings me back to living the late 80s. Could of been our theme song.

    • @tomlake6345
      @tomlake6345 Рік тому +6

      Hey Mike! This song makes me want to dance! Not a norm for heavy rock. It’s got that special beat...happy!!!! Hope you’re getting off your couch and doing some serious air guitar!

    • @stevehazlewood2960
      @stevehazlewood2960 Рік тому +3

      Mike just the joy on Eddie's face here is priceless..love this video..

    • @robertmitsch2315
      @robertmitsch2315 Рік тому +1

      Damn good M U S. I C

  • @frankthespank
    @frankthespank 3 роки тому +75

    Every one of these live videos hurts so much to watch. All I do is cry when I see Eddie smiling and playing guitar, we really lost something with Eddie’s passing, something we’ll NEVER have again.

    • @bobreich3534
      @bobreich3534 3 роки тому +6

      Of all the celebrity passings in my life, this one hurt my heart. But im thankful to have witnessed the Mighty Van Halen!

    • @justinhurt9772
      @justinhurt9772 3 роки тому +8

      Eddie's passing certainly hit different than any other musician's in my lifetime. We will never see anyone like him again, but we at least we have the privilege of experiencing his amazing talent.

    • @poppinincolumbus5027
      @poppinincolumbus5027 3 роки тому +4

      I think these videos are especially tough reminders not only because we have lost him, but because these represent our times growing up on them... and his smile is such a reminder of how good those times were. It still hits me in the heart watching his smile and happiness bringing the same to us through his God given gift at music. ❤❤❤

    • @elizabethshelby514
      @elizabethshelby514 3 роки тому +2

      Me too. 😭

    • @JokersWild70
      @JokersWild70 3 роки тому +1

      But at least we were around when he was here. Twenty years from now, people will be wishing that they had a chance to see him live, and have the excitement we felt when we knew a new VH record was coming out.

  • @steveg6035
    @steveg6035 3 роки тому +110

    Eddie could have have played a shoelace tied to a broomstick and it would have shredded

    • @paulaporter778
      @paulaporter778 3 роки тому +4

      Just listened to 5150 on bose speakers💓

    • @Yemaya888
      @Yemaya888 3 роки тому

      @@paulaporter778 And....what did u think? Any faves?

    • @jimlewis3709
      @jimlewis3709 3 роки тому +3

      That's probably how he got started

    • @paulaporter778
      @paulaporter778 3 роки тому +5

      @@Yemaya888 summer nights!

    • @TracyGreenwood
      @TracyGreenwood 3 роки тому +2

      And he'd have a patent on it, too!

  • @davidjenkins2691
    @davidjenkins2691 Рік тому +17

    Eddie could play, Sammy could sing, guess that covers it.

    • @umeng2002
      @umeng2002 29 днів тому +1

      Eddie is Van Halen. David could only keep up with him.

  • @alansitkiewicz3934
    @alansitkiewicz3934 Рік тому +14

    1,000% awesome. Everyone on that stage is great here. Spectacular

  • @tinanoel3795
    @tinanoel3795 3 роки тому +61

    Eddie's smile melts my heart

  • @johnnyscarecrow3363
    @johnnyscarecrow3363 3 роки тому +53

    I don't think a band could be any tighter musically than this lineup.

    • @susiesabb4213
      @susiesabb4213 3 роки тому +3

      Dude you are so right!!! Nicely done!!! Boom! Thank you for saying that!Ok how it is when a person says " That is eye candy! Van Halen is Ear candy! Right! Yeeeeees! 100%

    • @sparkfx5874
      @sparkfx5874 Рік тому

      They most certainly can be tighter, but still this was pretty good. First of all though - this thing is WAY off tempo, much faster than they wrote the song, and that's on the drummer. Really easy to play too fast when excited. Second - some of the transitions and fills aren't that clean and pristine, although they are handled well and most probably can't tell. If you want to see a band that plays TIGHT you should check out anything by Dirty Loops. Probably start by listening to Follow the Light. Anyway, you're welcome lol, you're going to love this band and go down a rabbit hole listening to all their music.

    • @jamesstewart1794
      @jamesstewart1794 Рік тому

      ​@@sparkfx5874 yeah cause no band has ever played live at a slightly faster tempo before. Ass.....

  • @tkoentertainment792
    @tkoentertainment792 Рік тому +10

    Hard to believe this is only a few years removed from Panama and Jump. Crazy how they just picked back up so quick to make more amazing music!

  • @douglas2902
    @douglas2902 9 місяців тому +7

    This came out right before graduation. I have great memories listening to this. One good thing about Van Halen without any singing you knew who it was as soon as you heard the drums and guitar you knew exactly who it was.

  • @robertowensiii1567
    @robertowensiii1567 3 роки тому +32

    I am going to play this video everyday as a tribute to Eddie! One of the best rock guitarists on earth! R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen.

    • @alvalankerofficial
      @alvalankerofficial 3 роки тому +2

      I've been watching it almost everyday since he passed 4 months ago

    • @defhoez449
      @defhoez449 3 роки тому +3

      I'd have to disagree about Ed being ONE of the greatest rock guitar players....he was THE greatest rock guitar player, hands down.
      He was/is the GOAT, and he'll never be replaced. I'm gonna miss him dearly. RIP

    • @defhoez449
      @defhoez449 3 роки тому +2

      @Kelvin Broce I hear ya bro...I'm 49, and growing up, my bedroom walls were covered in Eddie posters, magazine pictures, articles, ads, etc etc...and once Ed started playing keyboards, I'd have ads for the Oberhiem synth, because that was the synth Eddie played...he was like an uncle I never really met, but knew he was out there somewhere making people happy. Once he passed away, I wept harder than I did when my real uncle died...I STILL tear up from time time when listening to VH songs like this one...

    • @Mark-um5hc
      @Mark-um5hc 3 роки тому +1

      @@defhoez449, yeah... I agree. Their is no one who can replace him. I hear resently, that Wolfgang is going to continue Van Halen. Let's see how that pans out.

    • @Mark-um5hc
      @Mark-um5hc 3 роки тому +2

      @@defhoez449, man I can relate to ya. I had posters, pics of guitars, all of Halen's cassette tapes. Watched "Live without a Net." Over, and over. When I played Van Halen, it had to be played loud, so the neighbors could hear it. It worked, Lol... Saw them in concert, 3 days after my 18th birthday. A limo there and back home. 3 Rd row. Greatest present I ever had.

  • @michaelmcshane6395
    @michaelmcshane6395 3 роки тому +50

    Attention heaven, I know you needed Eddie but we really miss that smile and his amazing guitar. Rip buddy.

  • @miket.220
    @miket.220 Рік тому +19

    My favorite song from 5150 and this live version is ROCKIN!

  • @ClassicRock83
    @ClassicRock83 2 місяці тому +6

    I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.

  • @jonathangoforth2048
    @jonathangoforth2048 11 місяців тому +9

    OMG - the people who saw these people perform live were truly blessed.

    • @JeffreyWalker-fs8no
      @JeffreyWalker-fs8no 10 місяців тому +2

      I never saw them live, but I lived it in 86! Teens today have no idea!!!

    • @timbol5269
      @timbol5269 10 місяців тому

      Saw them for the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge tour, they were amazing and Sammy was all over the place! So much energy!

    • @RobertoGonzalez-ot8hn
      @RobertoGonzalez-ot8hn 9 місяців тому +1

      that would be me, saw them three times, fucking an amazing experience. Twice with Sammy and once with David Lee.

    • @joeb6245
      @joeb6245 6 місяців тому +1

      Easily the greatest rock concerts I’ve ever seen. I saw a few of their tours but the biggest moment for me was when I caught Eddie’s pic!!!!! It’s yellow with VH on it.

  • @123jozef
    @123jozef 3 роки тому +9

    after looking at thousands and thousands of VH videos over the last (However long YT has been around) I would have to say that this particular performance of this song was so highly underrated... now that Ed is gone, you really appreciate seeing just how fricking HAPPY he always appeared. Yes, he had his low times and his ugly times. Who doesn't? But ... aside from his particular set of skills and the way his brain works, he also played his guitar with a HAPPY and GLEEFUL looking face, unlike most guitarists of his time. Usually guitarists have a brooding, somewhat arrogant and angry look. Eddie truly enjoyed what he did... he did it until he could do it no more. What a life. I am an extremely hardcore Eddie fan when it comes to the guitar. Doesn't matter what or who I play with, I (after 40 years) do "sound' like as do many of us guys who worked so hard at playing like him and understanding just 'how' he came up with his licks (still working on that one)... anyway, point is, especially for the younger generation that wasn't there in 78' ... this is a really good video to show what Van Halen could do, even though I am a much more hardcore DLR DD fan, it's so nice to see Eddie play happy music. He is truly enjoying this particular evening and it's so awesome that we GET to watch this kind of thing.

  • @kellyelrington5663
    @kellyelrington5663 2 роки тому +5

    Love the bit where Ed turns to Sammy and joins in on the "UGH". Love that moment. Al's having a ball too. Great to see. Love this gig.

  • @victorvarela1480
    @victorvarela1480 2 роки тому +40

    THEY WILL AND ALWAYS BE THE MY SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @bradmehsling3722
    @bradmehsling3722 3 роки тому +33

    How many of us fortunate ones got to actually jam to this cruising the local strip and hanging out in parking lots? I'm sure sounds lame to many now. Little did we know then how lucky we were!

    • @Crashking14
      @Crashking14 3 роки тому +3

      So true!!! I absolutely loved this song..and I blasted it in my 89 Mustang 5.0 convertible!!! Along with Whitesnakes 87

    • @johnrambo3831
      @johnrambo3831 3 роки тому +1

      Not lame at all

    • @christopherdunn317
      @christopherdunn317 3 роки тому

      NAILED IT ! AND NO NOW TODAY ITS LAME WE DON'T HAVE THIS ANYMORE OR THE MUSIC, NEW MUSIC THAT IS !

  • @garydarland5259
    @garydarland5259 3 роки тому +8

    As happy as EVH ever looked on stage. Those early Sammy days just seemed magic.

  • @neo-YoutubeStoleMyHandle
    @neo-YoutubeStoleMyHandle Рік тому +9

    Eddie Van Halen...THE GREATEST GUITAR PLAYER OF ALL TIME. No one will ever come close I'll bet you...

    • @fredwerza3478
      @fredwerza3478 Рік тому +3

      I get sick when I hear people say Hendrix or Page was better --- sorry but Edward was "The King" and the best who ever played guitar

  • @guitarzan8671
    @guitarzan8671 3 роки тому +18

    the greatest of all time. he was one with his axe. started playing guitar in 78 because of him. a legend.....RIP bro

  • @pillertas2157
    @pillertas2157 3 роки тому +14

    that guitar solo was insane

    • @mhvh5150
      @mhvh5150 3 роки тому +2

      5150 from LWAN is IMO the best live song ever ...

    • @The80sKidRox
      @The80sKidRox 3 роки тому +2

      And he made it look so easy

  • @URWetahdid
    @URWetahdid 3 роки тому +24

    Besides being with his son, being on stage playing is his happy place.

  • @donavonmacallister3101
    @donavonmacallister3101 Рік тому +4

    This is the first video where I can hear Eddie's vocals over Michael.

  • @mvijayar
    @mvijayar 6 місяців тому +6

    What a great summer it was! Beautiful summer nights immortalised by an amazing song! Thank you Eddie and Sammy 🔥🤘

    • @antoinetteasnon
      @antoinetteasnon 6 місяців тому +2

      😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘👍 hot summer night's thanks to EVH

  • @jscmoto46
    @jscmoto46 3 роки тому +16

    Man I wish it was summer already, this cold weather sucks. Love this song!

  • @BartyTube
    @BartyTube 3 роки тому +6

    Sammy said that the Summer Nights riff was the first thing Eddie played when they first got together in 1985. Sammy joined right in with the chorus "Summer nights and my radio... that's all we need..." He knew right then it was going to work.

  • @sd4beatsmore
    @sd4beatsmore 2 роки тому +5

    Guys like Eddie (obviously Eddie is the greatest ever) are born with that certain something, what it is I don't know, but it's a very special gift that's there from day one. Bit like a person who is great at art, I'm sure we all knew someone in our school days who was brilliant at drawing who never had any art lessons, it's that same special gift that's there from the get go. Thanks Eddie 🤟

  • @robmerritt1982
    @robmerritt1982 11 місяців тому +4

    I don't think I've ever seen anyone smile as much as Eddie while he's playin. U can jus tell he absolutely loves it! RIP to one of the best to ever do it. Thanks Eddie!

    • @BrianScullpsych
      @BrianScullpsych 10 місяців тому +1

      That smile is unmistakably EVH. He obviously enjoyed what he was doing.

  • @Rob-bo7yn
    @Rob-bo7yn 3 роки тому +22

    I've said for more than 30 years now "5150" was an awesome record from start to finish. And this song, "Summer Nights" is in my top 2 favorites, along with "Best of Both Worlds." Sammy Hagar brought such a strong dimension to the band which made them, I think, better than ever.

    • @paulaporter778
      @paulaporter778 3 роки тому +1

      Well said,sir🤘

    • @dean3703
      @dean3703 3 роки тому +2

      5150 is good however VH1 is the best album by far! I love VH2 and fair warning also

    • @Mr.CliffysWorld
      @Mr.CliffysWorld 2 роки тому +1

      Oh I agree , one of, if not the, best album they did. Eddie's best sounding guitar, tone-wise, he finally put a little bottom end to his sound, not so treblely, put a little chunk in that crunch , balanced it out and gave it a heavier sound , actually found a way to put some gravitas in his sound . Like in "Don't tell me what love can do" and he just da da da da da da , rides each chord and it's resonance kicks ass ! I've played since '72 an EVH has been pretty much my favorite and biggest influence since '78.
      Oh but yeah I agree , arguably the best album . I also think "summer nights" is about my fav VH song . The guitar is so fun to play it's like playing "Spirit of the Radio" by Rush , it's never EASY but it's ALWAYS fun . I really like the title track "5150", I like songs with busy guitar parts and the intro is a blast . One thing I really noticed , that I probably should have years earlier, how well they harmonize and how good their background vocals were. When they're singing "ahhh ah" and "summer nights" the harmonizations perfect ! Some of the best background vocals since the Beatles and Bad Finger .

  • @jason7524
    @jason7524 2 роки тому +22

    the 80s look like they were a blast! idk how we went from this to depression

    • @insidethemusicalmind7207
      @insidethemusicalmind7207 2 роки тому +6

      They were, I was there.

    • @asnark7115
      @asnark7115 2 роки тому +15

      Social media and cancel culture, that's how.

    • @lukebuchwald9252
      @lukebuchwald9252 2 роки тому +3

      At least we had the good times --- Van Halen music was always there during the best times of my life in the 80's

  • @gregg010568
    @gregg010568 10 місяців тому +3

    This concert was my graduation gift from gfriend.... I was blown away..... I saw 84 tour big yes great party yesterday! But when this came man.... These 4 put on the funnest show I ever saw! ❤. Rip guitar 🎸 god! You were the shit!

  • @mikemandato4353
    @mikemandato4353 2 роки тому +5

    RIP Eddie. A fan since the 84' album. Always a VH fan

  • @SuperGaleford
    @SuperGaleford 3 роки тому +23

    When they (finally) make a biopic movie about Van Halen (like with Queen), Keanu Reeves should play Alex

    • @AZDC99
      @AZDC99 3 роки тому +5

      Alex Van Halen is the most criminally underrated drummer EVER, maybe

    • @richardortegon5007
      @richardortegon5007 3 роки тому

      His son should make it hollywood would f it up like the Grammy.

  • @user-kimmyz
    @user-kimmyz 2 місяці тому +2

    It's been 38yrs since l was at this very concert in New Haven CT. 5150 tour , VH1 was there filming both nights 🔥! I'm so lucky ❤🎸🥁🤸!

  • @levicashrocker
    @levicashrocker 6 місяців тому +2

    That's a truly an amazing live performance . So different from sitting down by yourself and playing. WOW!

  • @Hologhoul
    @Hologhoul Рік тому +7

    Wow.. Loved this video back then and it's just as great now. What a fascinating track, musically, as with all of 5150. My personal favourite VH album. The whole band, so much talent, so unique. I miss them.

  • @novadhd
    @novadhd 3 роки тому +25

    5150-such an underrated album.

    • @nicolas3413
      @nicolas3413 Рік тому

      5150 is a masterpiece and i also love the DLR era,hi from France!

  • @joefuentez7232
    @joefuentez7232 2 роки тому +2

    Van Halen- Live Without a Net was the epitome of my middle and high school years. I wore that VHS out. But I still have it, 35 years later. EVH51504EVER

  • @luigizanellato2959
    @luigizanellato2959 2 роки тому +2

    Man, getting Live Without A Net and watching it over and over and over again as a teen! Good shit! 🎸Live Right Here Right Now is great as well!

  • @mikemawyer6142
    @mikemawyer6142 3 роки тому +30

    Van Halen with Sammy as lead was the best version of VH IMO! Yes I love a few songs with DLR, but Sammy's version was the best! RIP Eddie you were/are the greatest guitarist ever!!!

    • @DN-gp9cf
      @DN-gp9cf 3 роки тому +1

      Nah...DLR was the real sound of VH. Van Hagar can't touch those albums.

    • @whip689
      @whip689 3 роки тому +4

      Two great version of Van Halen.
      The DLR version was raw and gritty. Everyone was learning still, but DLR was a great showman...even busted up his face a few times trying impress the audience. Lol
      Hagar VH is polished and effortless. From instruments to vocals, these guys were spot on and lyrically better too.

    • @DN-gp9cf
      @DN-gp9cf 3 роки тому

      @@whip689 Two different bands, I agree but learning? I don't think so. Eddie wrote eruption on first album. Get real. I prefer DLR VH, much more of a cool hard rock band. Van Hagar was more pop and sappy. When its love? Finish what you started? Love comes walking in? Dreams? Etc. Come on...

    • @sisis_eyes_wide_open
      @sisis_eyes_wide_open 3 роки тому +1

      Honestly the real sound of VH was with DLR but I do have mad respect for Sammy. Their later sound was more pop than hard rock. I’ve been a huge fan since their first album and listened to them religiously everyday after school.

    • @Cleopatra2U2
      @Cleopatra2U2 2 роки тому +2

      I love 'em both but if I had to choose just one it'd be Van Hagar based on this song alone.

  • @ek3910
    @ek3910 6 місяців тому +4

    Eddie’s playing is so exhilarating and fun. Like going on a awesome roller coaster 🎢 ride !!!

  • @paul_domici
    @paul_domici 5 місяців тому +1

    This was such a great show!!! I can't believe it's coming up on 40yrs : (

  • @crowbar1018
    @crowbar1018 2 місяці тому +2

    it's never going to get old!

  • @johnnyscarecrow3363
    @johnnyscarecrow3363 3 роки тому +10

    That's what you call music perfection!

  • @pattymasters9040
    @pattymasters9040 3 роки тому +11

    this is how i love Van Halen, w Sammy Hagar, they all got along so well too. im shocked. this is awesome. love it, Eddie was his own hot self, as usual. rip the Great EVH.. you are missed.

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 5 місяців тому

      Hello Patty, how are you doing?

  • @lindamiller7731
    @lindamiller7731 Рік тому +4

    I think Sammy's voice is as strong as ever. I can't imagine him retiring that will be a sad day for.all us fans

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 5 місяців тому

      Hello Linda, how are you doing?

  • @jerrydailey8613
    @jerrydailey8613 2 роки тому +11

    They say he's number 8 guitarest in the world. I say he's a close to the top my opinion

    • @lukebuchwald9252
      @lukebuchwald9252 2 роки тому +2

      Thousands of guitarists would rank Eddie the #1 all-time best guitarist they ever heard

    • @HeRacesTheSun
      @HeRacesTheSun 2 роки тому +1

      And who is 'They'? We know Eddie is the best, and it's we that really count.

    • @imahcaiyo9920
      @imahcaiyo9920 Рік тому +1

      Eddie VH number 1 in the world 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @johnriggle5336
    @johnriggle5336 3 роки тому +4

    High school parking lot1989 this jamming on my pioneer super tuner in my lil truck out jamming the lot ! Awesome times when I think about it not a care in the world , cool buzz an good jams thanks EVH you will be missed but never forgotten

    • @donaldlowler6842
      @donaldlowler6842 3 роки тому +3

      Mid to late eighties best time of my life time goes by to quick

  • @get3freestocksandbuycrypto92
    @get3freestocksandbuycrypto92 3 роки тому +7

    One of my all time favorite songs, but Eddie is puffing away on those cancer sticks, RIP Eddie

  • @akarilotube
    @akarilotube 2 місяці тому +2

    So unreal and I lived it, miss these guys big time.

  • @brucegwynn47
    @brucegwynn47 5 місяців тому +2

    Wow, I can't believe that I cried when he passed and still miss him and I never met him or even walked past him on the street , 56 years of rock and roll concerts and the love of music!!

    • @Aximus06
      @Aximus06 4 місяці тому

      I cried when Dime passed, I feel your pain..

  • @dangavasto9071
    @dangavasto9071 Рік тому +3

    5150 tour was my first concert. They were awesome! Still one of my best memories of Eddie and one of the best concerts I have ever seen. RIP Eddie

  • @joeblow4785
    @joeblow4785 2 роки тому +8

    EDDIE IS NOT DEAD !!

  • @randycolvin279
    @randycolvin279 2 роки тому +2

    Simply the best thanks for the memories Eddie!

  • @umeng2002
    @umeng2002 2 роки тому +11

    I wish Van Halen filmed more of their earlier works with David... Every video from the David Lee Roth era is absolute gold.

  • @SteeeeveC
    @SteeeeveC Рік тому +4

    Eddie is so good here, he even works on his smoke rings in the middle of the tune!

  • @rhondajohnson3819
    @rhondajohnson3819 3 роки тому +5

    I miss you Eddie Van Halen R.I.P

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 5 місяців тому

      Hello Rhonda, how are you doing?

  • @thedronedownunder3919
    @thedronedownunder3919 Рік тому +1

    I like this fellow. This Edward bloke.
    I'm 54years old/young, and I've been living music since first light.
    We've seen some amazing performers over the decades, but I have absolutely no hesitation in calling Eddie out.
    He is THE best rock guitarist to date.
    I play guitar (poorly) and have spent decades soul searching, but it always comes back you that smile.
    EVH = GOAT.

  • @gcrauwels941
    @gcrauwels941 3 роки тому +3

    This is how I like to remember Ed. Just smiling and ripping a blistering solo.

  • @lisettepdemonsi4625
    @lisettepdemonsi4625 3 роки тому +7

    Sooooo many gr8 songs
    .too many of them to mention . I luv them .🤘🤟💖🙏😅😂🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 5 місяців тому

      Hello Lisette, how are you doing?

  • @pingponghappytime
    @pingponghappytime Рік тому +8

    This performance is one of Edward's best. Such a great player. Nobody wrote cooler riffs

  • @hurtlockerr8661
    @hurtlockerr8661 5 місяців тому +2

    5150 is a epic album. VH was my favorite band because it was a bit of fresh sound when I first heard them on the radio in 78 . Even though I was only 12 at that time I mowed like four lawns to get the money go to peaches that was the record store we had in SW Detroit where I grew up. I liked both DLR and Sammy as long as EVH was playing the guitar I was a fan . RIP EVH . I fill I lost a little bit of myself when he passed away. The dude was in my heart the best guitar player ever.

  • @maggienelson8459
    @maggienelson8459 2 роки тому +2

    Ur so right nancy brown!!! Van Halen was my first album i bought. Best thing i did witch got me listening to ALL. the rock bands. We were VERY lucky as in our era we had the BEST OF THE BEST for music. For me its still my fav of all music. Feel blessed we heard it first in our times. ( wonder if the younger ones realize that they missed out )

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 2 роки тому

      Hello Maggie how are you doing?

    • @maggienelson8459
      @maggienelson8459 2 роки тому

      @@James-dc8el doing well how bout u

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 2 роки тому

      Doing great as well

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 2 роки тому

      Thanks for asking

    • @James-dc8el
      @James-dc8el 2 роки тому

      So tell me more about yourself and where are you from

  • @whitex3898
    @whitex3898 Рік тому +4

    Man you could really tell these guys had a ton of fun during the Sammy era. We all know that Dave was an incredibly talented frontman, but the chemistry they all had with Sammy is undeniable.

    • @yourdrummer2034
      @yourdrummer2034 Рік тому

      They said in interviews the chemistry when Sammy jammed the first time was apparent. I believe songs from 5150 were written that day..

    • @whitex3898
      @whitex3898 Рік тому +1

      @@yourdrummer2034 yeah you’re right. I’ve heard that interview. People don’t realize how far chemistry alone can take you as far as songwriting goes.