Michael Anthony is one of the best pocket players in the business. He sets up shop in the pocket, busts out a BBQ grill and a keg and just runs Mikey's bar and grill in the pocket.
It's tough to lose him, but it's comforting to see how much love has poured out and to know that his legacy and impact is absolutely certain for all time.
A song like Black and Blue showcases Eddie as the fully complete musician, worthy of Beethoven or Mozart. Not just some shredder with cool tricks. I will take OU812 over VH1.
@@deriklong8398 Sure. Eddie was in his 20s when he did hard blues rock like Running with the Devil. Motley Crue and others got stuck in 1978, kept copying young Eddie. Eddie moved on to become a musical monster. You may not enjoy those later songs, but Mine All Mine and Black and Blue alone can kick Led Zeppelin’s and Yes’ arse combined, with every bar, with every beat. Eddie had left planet earth by 1984. Just kept rising higher and higher. I can understand a group of fans want to stay on earth in 1978.
@@gokhanersan8561 now you are saying that Mine all mine and Black and Blue is better than Led Zeppelin and Yes combined??????? I'm just wondering two things what is the color of the sky in your world and what exactly are you smoking?? I realize we have our own opinions but . Nah.... I have more to say but I will digress and let everybody else tell you of their opinions about what you just said.
Well, I’m married with 3 kids but you are my soul mate brother! Finally someone who appreciates EVERYTHING about this band the way I do. Way to carry the torch! And thanks for the 30 minute diversion from life. God bless you sir! RIP EVH. We are heartbroken without you.
I'm sure if you're a fan like me you've seen the dance the night away official video live. From like 1979? Or the sound was nothing compared to today and just listened to the way all three of them harmonize perfectly and play their instruments it's just amazing! Three piece band no match out there today I don't care you can call me old there's nothing like that they did it better live than on the record. Long live the goat
100% ... in the after-shock of his death, Edward was (rightly) credited for lead guitar, rhythm guitar, tone, gear innovation, song writing, piano, and all the rest of it. But it is rarely pointed out that he sang backup as well... Very few (if any?) of his contemporaries (Randy Rhoads, George Lynch, etc) sang backup
Ted Templeman's book said the guys in the band were huge fans of the Beach Boys and their backups. After Edwards passing, we all went through their catalog and I chose to FIRST focus on Ed's singing and vocal harmonies.
@@bradlindblad5225 yeah. I give him props.. but. MICHAEL TAKES ALL THE CAKE for most underrated backup vocalist.. shit. And bassist.. I mean He wasn't Geddy Lee. But dude held down the groove man... and. Pushed the song . And. With ALL the shit talked about him. Was always a good guy. Didn't talk the other guy down. Love that.
Retired guitar teacher in Wasaga Beach Canada bro. I snorted coffee through my nose just now with your "Are you shitting me, it's in standard tuning?" discovery lmfao!! I just found your channel. Long live The King. Cheers.
Eddie can't ever be forgotten. I don't know if people of the future will understand how big of a deal that guy was for tens of millions of us. From 1978 through the 80s, every time a new VH album came out, guitar teachers had to prepare for every student asking "How is he doing that right there?" all week long. A lot of great music over the last 60 years will probably fade into history. I just hope EVH is always recognized for what he did.
I just started getting into van halen in late 2020 after Eddie had died when I was around 14, now VH is basically all I listen too and all I play, there’s plenty of people I know who love them especially ed, he’s not going anywhere
This is one of their best tunes ever. Just a school in bad ass rock feel and technique. RIP brother Eddie, will be forever missed, yet forever remembered. 🤘🤘
Van Halen Black N Blue : A very underrated Van Halen tune , IMO. I remember first hearing this driving around delivering pizzas , in high school , back in 1988. I remember thinking Eddie's bringin back some of that old skool Van Halen BLUES vibe (ala 'Take Your Whiskey Home') . The solo w/the delay/echo is fucking killer! This is a easy goin , chill drinkin (but ROck!) BLUES tune - one of the best on OU812. Nice Wolfgang guitar - that neck has some seriously gorgeous Birds Eye Maple cut to it! Cheers!
@@novadhd Still some great material on those records , even VHIII . Depends on what your looking for , personally , the tones of the records and the guitar playing is what I think of, post Roth era.
So sad about Eddie. I wish they would have treated Michael better. This just shows how much he really contributed to their sound. His bass playing and high harmonies are a cornerstone to their sound.
Michael Anthony is the absolute best fit for this band.. Those who criticize him just don't get it.. Michal Anthony knew the VH brothers had internal family dynamic issues and he overlooked and side stepped that for the sake of the music and the fans.. He is a class act through and through..
Without a doubt, and the only time I ever heard anyone from the original lineup compliment his voice was an interview with Roth. As cocky as Roth was and is. It was great to hear him say that about Mike's voice in the mix.
First time I heard this. Understand I didn’t have MTV and was introduced to Van Halen via 5150. This came on the radio and was blown away by this song. I was so excited that they had a new record out. OU812 kicks butt!
5150/812 is when i got completely hooked. Not just Ed, but the entire package. Best live rock band ever. Will always be untouchable in my book. It was a blessing to witness it.
if Van Hagar would have dressed better, I think Sammy would have gotten a lot more acclaim as a front man. Guns n' Roses dressed better, everyone in Grunge dressed better, and Metallica dressed better. Van Halen kind of missed the boat on that until the video for Humans Beings
I’ll be honest. I have no idea what you’re talking about in half of this. All I know is that he was amazing. It’s fun to watch you describe this. Your passion about this is infectious - even for a non musician like myself.
I agree, but all that transitioning fill-in is why he was beyond his time. You have to listen very closely to hear sometimes. Because he was a little computer figuring out the excess noise being in the gaps and still be melodic, and yet his timing was without reading a note of music. Phenom is not the only word. Savantism comes to mind. lol
It's awesome finding these videos after all these years and the reactions that make you appreciate VH more! Eddies tone was the bomb, even just the ringing out on the amps at 14:21 end of the solo. And dont forget they always were having fun playing live. Thanks for sharing! Your love of their music is priceless.
“The Full Bug”. Underrated. The “popular” songs get all of the reaction videos, I get it, but sometimes the hidden gems are a better choice. Love what you do, Brother.
The solo from Full Bug is one of my fav Eddie solo's and no one ever talks about that one...it's a shame. Not to mention the only VH song with a harmonica solo too
One of my favorites! Love that song brewing guitar work brilliant songwriting all around awesome! Anything that they wrote original on that diver down album is awesome and they get a lot of crap cuz all the covers but I get it
Heard him live 5 times in all different eras. You will never find a video on you tube, or a stereo, that can ever come close to what that SOB sounded like live straight from the amps. He will always be the goat.
ROTF! The "Floyd Rose Thing." I'm definitely not doing that on camera! I just live for the moments when people say, "It's in Eb. Just retune. Should only take a minute or two, right?" Sure! No sweat pal! LOL That was worth tuning in for. Made me laugh hard! Thank you!
The pure joy you show here, coupled with awe and humility is why I am going to sub to your channel. I have never watched you before, but after this video, I will watch everything. To know that there is someone else out there who just feels the music like blood going through your veins is very cathartic for me. Thank you so much.
AFU on this concert is beyond amazing as well, actually the whole DVD is stunning. Eddie just existed in another universe. Love your passion for this fella.
Eddies riffs are the best thing about his playing! I’m a Mach 1 DLR huge fan, but OU812, FUCK and Balance have some of Eddie’s most interesting work. Super loose, more open, but the tight riffs are where they need to be! Thank you
Van Halen is amazing, we’re still learning just how amazing. Watching Michael listen in awe and appreciate while at the same time showing just how extraordinary he is, too. Great video.
He is the King of swing! The game changer! The most inspired!! Eddie Van Halen !! I love your playing and video reaction Unbelievable!! Thank You!!!Congrasts 👏👏❤
I went to FOUR VH concerts & many times it was like listening to the CD version of the songs This was a great breakdown. Really enjoy ur enthusiasm for the MIGHTY VAN HALEN
yep. i feel ya man. these two weeks have been pretty rough, and yet beautiful at the same time. Now that Eddie's gone, I've been listening to his guitar with some renewed sense of hearing, and rediscovering the nuances, the subtle things that made him so great. In the last week alone, its made me a better player. He had that effect on all of us to some degree or another....
One of the most underrated song! I always the this was showcasing Eddie's rhythm playing. I believe its on 0U812 album. One of my favorite essential Sammy/ Vanhalen era tracks. Thanks for doing this one!!!
I’ve only just found your channel and this is what I love so far. Your constant smile whilst seeming exasperated trying to find the right adjectives to describe Ed’s playing. I feel the same and just smile and nod my head along with you. So good 🤘🏼😏👏🏼
The name THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN came from the announcer guy at their concerts early on when he would introduce them He'd say "you wanted the BEST - (pause) - but we couldn't afford them. So instead I give u - (pause) - THE MIGHTY - VANNNN HALEN!!!!!
I was watching a concert video the day of EVH's passing and I was struck by how full the guitar sounded. Like you said, there's only the three of them playing and yet it sounds as full as though there were two other backup guitarists playing along. EVH and SRV both had that ability to sound so big and so full. They both played so many bass notes with their thumbs over the top of the neck in addition to whatever they were playing on the higher strings. Like they had all five fingers of their left hand engaged to create the fullest sound possible. Such remarkable playing and such a loss.
You reacting to this song(one of my very favorite songs) just warmed my heart...It's wonderful to hear someone talk with such admiration for one of my hero's as well...Thank You!
Your enthusiasm for this track made me smile. Reminded me of driving around with my friends in high school, in a ford escort GT, while we blasted Van Halen. I was a hendrix/SRV/Clapton guy at the time, but I could hear the cream influence in Eddie's playing. I really got into VH after hearing "little dreamer" And "I'm the one". The first VH album I bought was VH2, because I couldn't get the guitar tone of Beautiful Girls and Somebody get me a doctor out of my head.
This guy looks like how i feel just diving down the road listening to Van Halen ! I like a lot of bands and a lot of guitarists, but no one ever made me feel the way this band did! Its like you could feel it,i dont know how to explain it.
That because Micheal is Passionate about great music & great artists! Michael covered my favourite artist of all time, Amy Winehouse, on one of his video's & I play it everyday now!! It's great meeting, listening & learning from such an enthusiast, one who knows what he is talking about! Thanks MP
Black and Blue is one of my favorite Van Hagar tunes of so so many. Great video. Great tribute. Great breakdown. Thank you Michael. Yet another video that's brought me to tears this week. Looking forward to that amp drive video, man. Much love bro.
Great vid, Michael! While watching, all i could think about was how much fun they looked like they were having, then you started talking about the joy. For me, that is what makes live performances the best...I don't want to call out requests to the band, I want them to play whatever is bringing them the most joy at that moment, because that is when the magic happens! Thanks for another great reaction vid!
EVH owns the raunchiest, filthiest, most amazing groove of all time. This is great. Love your channel!
Michael Anthony is one of the best pocket players in the business. He sets up shop in the pocket, busts out a BBQ grill and a keg and just runs Mikey's bar and grill in the pocket.
It's tough to lose him, but it's comforting to see how much love has poured out and to know that his legacy and impact is absolutely certain for all time.
Totally agree.
A song like Black and Blue showcases Eddie as the fully complete musician, worthy of Beethoven or Mozart. Not just some shredder with cool tricks. I will take OU812 over VH1.
@@gokhanersan8561 OU812 better than VH1?????
🤪😂😅🤪😝
#Never
@@deriklong8398 Sure. Eddie was in his 20s when he did hard blues rock like Running with the Devil. Motley Crue and others got stuck in 1978, kept copying young Eddie. Eddie moved on to become a musical monster. You may not enjoy those later songs, but Mine All Mine and Black and Blue alone can kick Led Zeppelin’s and Yes’ arse combined, with every bar, with every beat. Eddie had left planet earth by 1984. Just kept rising higher and higher. I can understand a group of fans want to stay on earth in 1978.
@@gokhanersan8561 now you are saying that Mine all mine and Black and Blue is better than Led Zeppelin and Yes combined???????
I'm just wondering two things what is the color of the sky in your world and what exactly are you smoking??
I realize we have our own opinions but .
Nah.... I have more to say but I will digress and let everybody else tell you of their opinions about what you just said.
He was the Bruce Lee of guitarists. His solos flow like water. You nailed it when you used the term “fluid”. That was Eddie.
Well, I’m married with 3 kids but you are my soul mate brother! Finally someone who appreciates EVERYTHING about this band the way I do. Way to carry the torch! And thanks for the 30 minute diversion from life. God bless you sir! RIP EVH. We are heartbroken without you.
Always felt the Black And Blue riff has been underrated
The best backing vocals on earth. Eddie was very underrated singer, Michael was obviously amazing
Yes on both. Very underated..
I'm sure if you're a fan like me you've seen the dance the night away official video live. From like 1979? Or the sound was nothing compared to today and just listened to the way all three of them harmonize perfectly and play their instruments it's just amazing! Three piece band no match out there today I don't care you can call me old there's nothing like that they did it better live than on the record. Long live the goat
100% agree!!!
100% ... in the after-shock of his death, Edward was (rightly) credited for lead guitar, rhythm guitar, tone, gear innovation, song writing, piano, and all the rest of it. But it is rarely pointed out that he sang backup as well... Very few (if any?) of his contemporaries (Randy Rhoads, George Lynch, etc) sang backup
Yes, the backup singing! Michael's and Eddie's harmonizing backing vocals added soo much to many of their songs.
I wish Mike had got back in the band before the end.
I have a feeling there might be a harmonizer on Michaels voice.. it sounds like more than 2 backing vocals
@@jeremyjameslv This live video has overdubs no doubt. It's not like Live Without a Net which is basically the raw live track.
Ted Templeman's book said the guys in the band were huge fans of the Beach Boys and their backups. After Edwards passing, we all went through their catalog and I chose to FIRST focus on Ed's singing and vocal harmonies.
@@TheDmonet Yeah, during the breakdown where they really stood out, those backups sounded edited to me.
Eddie changed the world.
RIP.
This performance borders on perfect.
The vocals are beyond amazing
Michael Anthony had the best high range background vocals.
HAS the best high range background vocals
John Frusciante....
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Still does
@@bradlindblad5225 yeah. I give him props.. but. MICHAEL TAKES ALL THE CAKE for most underrated backup vocalist.. shit. And bassist.. I mean
He wasn't Geddy Lee. But dude held down the groove man... and. Pushed the song
. And. With ALL the shit talked about him. Was always a good guy. Didn't talk the other guy down. Love that.
Retired guitar teacher in Wasaga Beach Canada bro. I snorted coffee through my nose just now with your "Are you shitting me, it's in standard tuning?" discovery lmfao!! I just found your channel. Long live The King. Cheers.
Eddie can't ever be forgotten. I don't know if people of the future will understand how big of a deal that guy was for tens of millions of us. From 1978 through the 80s, every time a new VH album came out, guitar teachers had to prepare for every student asking "How is he doing that right there?" all week long. A lot of great music over the last 60 years will probably fade into history. I just hope EVH is always recognized for what he did.
Hundreds of millions. lol
I just started getting into van halen in late 2020 after Eddie had died when I was around 14, now VH is basically all I listen too and all I play, there’s plenty of people I know who love them especially ed, he’s not going anywhere
The perfect rock for all.perfect
I freaking love this song. his whole sound on 0U812 was great!
This is one of their best tunes ever. Just a school in bad ass rock feel and technique. RIP brother Eddie, will be forever missed, yet forever remembered. 🤘🤘
He's plays so effortlessly!! Like he could just sit back in a rocking chair and play anything!!
No matter how bad a day I'm having what I hear this song it totally changes my attitude. R.I.P. EDDIE
i always loved eddie’s pick slides, another thing that nobody else can do like he can
Van Halen Black N Blue : A very underrated Van Halen tune , IMO. I remember first hearing this driving around delivering pizzas , in high school , back in 1988. I remember thinking Eddie's bringin back some of that old skool Van Halen BLUES vibe (ala 'Take Your Whiskey Home') . The solo w/the delay/echo is fucking killer! This is a easy goin , chill drinkin (but ROck!) BLUES tune - one of the best on OU812.
Nice Wolfgang guitar - that neck has some seriously gorgeous Birds Eye Maple cut to it!
Cheers!
Im learning so much by listening to you!👍
It has some hours and serious skin shredded on it too.
VAN HALEN IS WITH ROTH.....WHOLE BAND AND SOUND CHANGED TO A SOFT ROCK WIMPY VIBE WITH HAGAR
agreed until they got Balance and F*U*C*$
@@novadhd Still some great material on those records , even VHIII . Depends on what your looking for , personally , the tones of the records and the guitar playing is what I think of, post Roth era.
The sheer power of van Halens concerts were some of my best memories truly AMAZING to say the least
So sad about Eddie. I wish they would have treated Michael better. This just shows how much he really contributed to their sound. His bass playing and high harmonies are a cornerstone to their sound.
Michael Anthony is the absolute best fit for this band.. Those who criticize him just don't get it.. Michal Anthony knew the VH brothers had internal family dynamic issues and he overlooked and side stepped that for the sake of the music and the fans.. He is a class act through and through..
I don't think it's that far of a stretch to say Mike is one of the best background vocalists of ALL time
Michael shouldn't of been with slammy when Eddie was ready to record therefore your fired!
Without a doubt, and the only time I ever heard anyone from the original lineup compliment his voice was an interview with Roth. As cocky as Roth was and is. It was great to hear him say that about Mike's voice in the mix.
First time I heard this. Understand I didn’t have MTV and was introduced to Van Halen via 5150. This came on the radio and was blown away by this song. I was so excited that they had a new record out. OU812 kicks butt!
Say what you will but Sammy can deliver a live vocal performance.
@Jim Lahey I absolutely agree... dlr was nothing more than a karaoke singer.
5150/812 is when i got completely hooked. Not just Ed, but the entire package. Best live rock band ever. Will always be untouchable in my book. It was a blessing to witness it.
Exactly
while 50 feet up on scaffolding!
if Van Hagar would have dressed better, I think Sammy would have gotten a lot more acclaim as a front man. Guns n' Roses dressed better, everyone in Grunge dressed better, and Metallica dressed better. Van Halen kind of missed the boat on that until the video for Humans Beings
Eddie was so happy when Sammy joined because they clicked together to make this amazing music.
And because Sammy had such a ridiculous range he could write in any key not just the ones Dave could get to.
I’ll be honest. I have no idea what you’re talking about in half of this. All I know is that he was amazing. It’s fun to watch you describe this. Your passion about this is infectious - even for a non musician like myself.
Hard to believe that 6 months ago we lost Edward Van Halen 😢
The GOAT!!!
His lead playing aside, Eddie was one of the best rhythm rock players of all time.
The electric guitar was invented for Eddie to bring joy to people.
I agree, but all that transitioning fill-in is why he was beyond his time. You have to listen very closely to hear sometimes. Because he was a little computer figuring out the excess noise being in the gaps and still be melodic, and yet his timing was without reading a note of music. Phenom is not the only word. Savantism comes to mind. lol
That concert was the greatest, harmonies and singing and musicianship you will ever see in a hard rock band, EVER
It's awesome finding these videos after all these years and the reactions that make you appreciate VH more! Eddies tone was the bomb, even just the ringing out on the amps at 14:21 end of the solo. And dont forget they always were having fun playing live. Thanks for sharing! Your love of their music is priceless.
Yes! Owned the neck Eddie did! RIP EVH! Love the video! Eddie will always Be our beacon!!
Everything he does fits..no matter how wild..it fits and is all about the song and groove
I've loved this song ever since it came out. Love that OU812 album.
He makes you want to either pick up your guitar or quit. Such a f$cking legend RIP Eddie 🇨🇦🤘
Alex IS SUCH A BEAST and criminally underrated... not one comment mentioning older brother.. I was always ALWAYS in awe of his beats. God Bless
Alex is a phenomenal drummer.
“The Full Bug”. Underrated. The “popular” songs get all of the reaction videos, I get it, but sometimes the hidden gems are a better choice.
Love what you do, Brother.
The solo from Full Bug is one of my fav Eddie solo's and no one ever talks about that one...it's a shame. Not to mention the only VH song with a harmonica solo too
The Full Bug, Hang ‘em High also
One of my favorites! Love that song brewing guitar work brilliant songwriting all around awesome! Anything that they wrote original on that diver down album is awesome and they get a lot of crap cuz all the covers but I get it
Heard him live 5 times in all different eras. You will never find a video on you tube, or a stereo, that can ever come close to what that SOB sounded like live straight from the amps. He will always be the goat.
yes I only saw him oncev(5150) but it was pretty badass
ROTF! The "Floyd Rose Thing." I'm definitely not doing that on camera! I just live for the moments when people say, "It's in Eb. Just retune. Should only take a minute or two, right?" Sure! No sweat pal! LOL That was worth tuning in for. Made me laugh hard! Thank you!
Your enthusiam is so sincere, nice job. Got tears.... one of my favorite VH/Hagar tunes... what a vibe.
They were and are that good. They are forever the mighty van halen. The soundtrack for many our lives.
I’ve seen Edward live 19 times in my life since 83. I’m blessed and privileged for having so.
Mike and Alex laying down that foundation boom!! Boom! Bet you could get a concussion listening to that
I love this song! I heard it live at the Monsters of Rock in 88!!
The pure joy you show here, coupled with awe and humility is why I am going to sub to your channel. I have never watched you before, but after this video, I will watch everything. To know that there is someone else out there who just feels the music like blood going through your veins is very cathartic for me. Thank you so much.
Exactly!
I couldn't have said it better! Spot on!
AFU on this concert is beyond amazing as well, actually the whole DVD is stunning. Eddie just existed in another universe.
Love your passion for this fella.
My first real guitar that I paid real money for - was an Amber Wolfie - hard tail. Still have it. Always will.
The band sounds absolutely incredible and this is really peak Sammy Hagar here. The outfit, the hair, the energy, the vocal range.
So happy I got to see them that year. They were amazing.
Truly a musical masterpiece, among MANY others, they've created. Great video!
Absolute Masterpiece!
" The only three that know how to make a guitar are Edward Van Halen, myself and (Clarence Leonidas ) Fender. "
- Les Paul
Did he really say this? Wow
Best album/tour of the Sammy era. The whole band is smokin' and Ed as usual is killing it.
Black and Blue is easily one of Van Hagar’s best songs.
Eddies riffs are the best thing about his playing! I’m a Mach 1 DLR huge fan, but OU812, FUCK and Balance have some of Eddie’s most interesting work. Super loose, more open, but the tight riffs are where they need to be! Thank you
Very cool to see this underrated track get some love. R.I.P. EVH
Van Halen is amazing, we’re still learning just how amazing. Watching Michael listen in awe and appreciate while at the same time showing just how extraordinary he is, too. Great video.
The "MIGHTY VAN HALEN". Thank you for such a great video. Your love, respect and appreciation of the great music from Van Halen is just right!
He is the King of swing! The game changer! The most inspired!! Eddie Van Halen !!
I love your playing and video reaction Unbelievable!! Thank You!!!Congrasts 👏👏❤
The best of the best, his influence will be felt for ages.
"Move air, like Edward VH". Thank you Michael, right on the money.
I went to FOUR VH concerts & many times it was like listening to the CD version of the songs
This was a great breakdown. Really enjoy ur enthusiasm for the MIGHTY VAN HALEN
I love Van Halen. It's always been the harmony for me that take them to the next level. Go micky
yep. i feel ya man. these two weeks have been pretty rough, and yet beautiful at the same time. Now that Eddie's gone, I've been listening to his guitar with some renewed sense of hearing, and rediscovering the nuances, the subtle things that made him so great. In the last week alone, its made me a better player. He had that effect on all of us to some degree or another....
One of the most underrated song! I always the this was showcasing Eddie's rhythm playing. I believe its on 0U812 album. One of my favorite essential Sammy/ Vanhalen era tracks. Thanks for doing this one!!!
Love your appreciation and enthusiasm for the Sammy years!! Their song writing was on another level!!
I’ve only just found your channel and this is what I love so far. Your constant smile whilst seeming exasperated trying to find the right adjectives to describe Ed’s playing. I feel the same and just smile and nod my head along with you. So good 🤘🏼😏👏🏼
Absolutely love the enthusiasm and the breakdown here...this is one of my all time faves
EVH LIVES ON IN ALL OF US!!
LONG LIVE THE KING!!!
SRV “Riviera Paradise” from his -last show-
His playing totally evolved after achieving sobriety and that performance makes grown men cry
The name THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN came from the announcer guy at their concerts early on when he would introduce them
He'd say "you wanted the BEST - (pause) - but we couldn't afford them. So instead I give u - (pause) - THE MIGHTY - VANNNN HALEN!!!!!
“Pure joy and flow.” Loved that. I say keep the Van Halen videos coming. You do them great justice. Thanks again brother.
These vids have been so helpful in the past few days for me man. Appreciate it Michael.
love it man... you can feel the passion for music in that tune
Love the passion and enthusiasm. Will definitely look into MP more when out of hospital 🏥
Totally feel your emotion on this.....this track was brilliant.
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The MIGHTY VAN HALEN!! RIP EDDIE LOVE YOU FOREVOR. THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR BLESSING THE WORLD WITH THIS BAND.
BEAUTIFUL birds eye and flame!!
Love this song. Their harmonies are perfect. When love walks in sends chills up my spine.
I was watching a concert video the day of EVH's passing and I was struck by how full the guitar sounded. Like you said, there's only the three of them playing and yet it sounds as full as though there were two other backup guitarists playing along. EVH and SRV both had that ability to sound so big and so full. They both played so many bass notes with their thumbs over the top of the neck in addition to whatever they were playing on the higher strings. Like they had all five fingers of their left hand engaged to create the fullest sound possible. Such remarkable playing and such a loss.
Alex Lifeson is another that has the same ability.
Love your enthusiasm bro!
Thanks for sharing the love my brother 🙏
This is a hell of a tribute, Michael. Thanks.
Had a Van Halen video from the same era growing up and was also in awe of how big he makes that guitar/bass/drum combo sound. Great video as always
You reacting to this song(one of my very favorite songs) just warmed my heart...It's wonderful to hear someone talk with such admiration for one of my hero's as well...Thank You!
Michael Anthony’s harmonic background vocals was epic.
Yes...I love the Black n Blue too, and OU812 is beautifuly colourful as rainbows...RIP Edward...RIP VH...
Your enthusiasm for this track made me smile. Reminded me of driving around with my friends in high school, in a ford escort GT, while we blasted Van Halen. I was a hendrix/SRV/Clapton guy at the time, but I could hear the cream influence in Eddie's playing. I really got into VH after hearing "little dreamer" And "I'm the one". The first VH album I bought was VH2, because I couldn't get the guitar tone of Beautiful Girls and Somebody get me a doctor out of my head.
Love this! Thank you!
Love to hear a proficient guitarist appreciate his genius. TY👍
Always loved this song. As you said, definitely a BANGER!!!
love your passion for this breaking this stuff down. Huge fan of the videos!
Massive good effort on your part to take this on. You made it clear how difficult it was, fantastic dude.
This guy looks like how i feel just diving down the road listening to Van Halen ! I like a lot of bands and a lot of guitarists, but no one ever made me feel the way this band did! Its like you could feel it,i dont know how to explain it.
That because Micheal is Passionate about great music & great artists!
Michael covered my favourite artist of all time, Amy Winehouse, on one of his video's & I play it everyday now!!
It's great meeting, listening & learning from such an enthusiast, one who knows what he is talking about!
Thanks MP
Black and Blue is one of my favorite Van Hagar tunes of so so many. Great video. Great tribute. Great breakdown. Thank you Michael. Yet another video that's brought me to tears this week. Looking forward to that amp drive video, man. Much love bro.
Absolutely brilliant thank you 🙏
A complete joy to watch this video !! Thank you !!!
Thank you for what you do Michael. I TOTALLY agree with you. Thanks for sharing.
I haven't stopped listening to VH since the news came down. This is one of my all time favorite songs, such a killer riff \,,/
Such great rhythm playing and backup vocals.
The ripple effect still gives me chills. Still the greatest of all time
EVH got me playing guitar when I was 8, indeed it's been a super hard week. Glad I was around and listening for the past 44 years
Great vid, Michael! While watching, all i could think about was how much fun they looked like they were having, then you started talking about the joy. For me, that is what makes live performances the best...I don't want to call out requests to the band, I want them to play whatever is bringing them the most joy at that moment, because that is when the magic happens! Thanks for another great reaction vid!
The pickslides alone are perfect