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8:43a, 1/20/24
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It's tough to pick one and can't argue with any mentioned already.
I liked the Sammy led version better for sure and still see him in concert when I can.

DLR: Panama, Ain't Talkin Bout Love, Dance the Night Away
Hagar: Top of the World, When It's Love, Dreams

Top of the World is probably my favorite song Sammy and the Circle play live currently. (Not including his solo hits of course).
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In reply to Bonfired • 11:01a, 1/20/24
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Bonfired said:
Intruder...wish it had been longer than an intro to "Pretty Woman", because it has a "gimme a couple of bazookas and let me go blow some **** up", ominous sound to it.

Always liked Jamie's Cryin' from their first album.


Make sure you've seen the video for Pretty Woman…before it gets removed.
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In reply to digging tunnels • 11:06a, 1/20/24
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digging tunnels said:
Dreams - Don't know why, but it's probably my all time favorite song ever. any genre

Same here
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In reply to Aust Ag • 11:29a, 1/20/24
Aust Ag said:
Bonfired said:
Intruder...wish it had been longer than an intro to "Pretty Woman", because it has a "gimme a couple of bazookas and let me go blow some **** up", ominous sound to it.

Always liked Jamie's Cryin' from their first album.


Make sure you've seen the video for Pretty Woman…before it gets removed.


Man what were they thinking with that one.
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11:35a, 1/20/24
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Nothing better than Aggie baseball on a sunny afternoon at Olsen when "Right Now" kicks in.
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 11:38a, 1/20/24
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maroon barchetta said:
Aust Ag said:
Bonfired said:
Intruder...wish it had been longer than an intro to "Pretty Woman", because it has a "gimme a couple of bazookas and let me go blow some **** up", ominous sound to it.

Always liked Jamie's Cryin' from their first album.


Make sure you've seen the video for Pretty Woman…before it gets removed.


Man what were they thinking with that one.


Just watched. Yeah.

But it's so weird seeing them so much younger than I am now when I was a wee little kid when this song came out.
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11:54a, 1/20/24
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Man, y'all got me listening to VH today! Been a while! Sounds so good! Thank you!
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In reply to digging tunnels • 12:01p, 1/20/24
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digging tunnels said:
Dreams - Don't know why, but it's probably my all time favorite song ever. any genre


Power Rangers soundtrack
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6:36p, 1/20/24
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Ain't Talkin Bout Love is my favorite. Saw VH in 1981 as my first live rock concert. Still have the t-shirt (3/4 length sleeve) but it doesn't quite fit as it once did.
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 7:44p, 1/20/24
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maroon barchetta said:
Man. That's surprising.

I can't stand Humans Being. Like "how did they sink to this level?" not understand it.


Same. I hate that effing song and I'm a huuuuge Sammy fan.

My favorite DLR era songs are Panama, I'll Wait, and Hot for Teacher.

Sammy: Dreams, Poundcake, Why Can't This Be Love
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8:32p, 1/20/24
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Unchained
I'll Wait

Unchained is Exhibit A of what made VH the greatest American rock band. Quintessential VH with Diamond Dave out front.
Class of '91 (MEEN)
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9:20p, 1/20/24
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I remember when the Best of Album came out, and I absolutely love Me Wise Magic. Freshman year, I'm watching the MTV Awards and out pops the original Van Halen. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, and I thought they were getting back together only to be disappointed later in the year when it didn't come to fruition.

Van Halen favorites:
With Roth
Mean Street, Unchained, Feel Your Love Tonight, and I'll Wait.

Van Hagar
Seventh Seal and Poundcake
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9:30p, 1/20/24
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The old RC Slocum show used Right Now and Standing on Top of the World for its highlight reel of the past week's game and it was totally awesome.
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 9:45p, 1/20/24
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Brian Earl Spilner said:
digging tunnels said:
Dreams - Don't know why, but it's probably my all time favorite song ever. any genre


Power Rangers soundtrack


Enlighten me here. What am I missing?
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In reply to digging tunnels • 12:14a, 1/21/24
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That song was in the Power Rangers movie, which had a sneaky good soundtrack. Also introduced me to RHCP as a kid.
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In reply to MSFC Aggie • 11:28a, 1/22/24
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MSFC Aggie said:
A lot to choose from....I'll go by album:

Van Halen: Ice Cream Man
VH2: Dance the Night Away
WaCF: Everybody Wants Some
Fair Warning: Unchained
Diver Down: Little Guitars
1984: Drop Dead Legs (I'll Wait a close second)
5150: 5150 (maybe my favorite VH song)
OU812: Cabo Wabo
For UCK: Poundcake

Kind of lost interest after this...

Probably this. Maybe Pretty Woman from Diver Down, but it depends on the day.


My favorite from Sammy solo is Where Eagles Fly.
From DLR solo is Yankee Rose
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1:07p, 1/22/24
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Great interview with EVH. Had no idea he could not read music.
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In reply to Aust Ag • 2:14p, 1/22/24
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Quote:
Make sure you've seen the video for Pretty Woman…before it gets removed.
One of my favorite VH songs, I've never seen the video..... until today.

A Samurai, Cowboy, Tarzan & Napoleon-Era French soldier rescuing a bride to be trapped by dwarves was not what I thought would be featured in the video.

But I was wrong.
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In reply to Apache • 2:43p, 1/22/24
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Apache said:
Quote:
Make sure you've seen the video for Pretty Woman…before it gets removed.
One of my favorite VH songs, I've never seen the video..... until today.

A Samurai, Cowboy, Tarzan & Napoleon-Era French soldier rescuing a bride drag queen to be trapped by dwarves was not what I thought would be featured in the video.

But I was wrong.
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In reply to agracer • 3:11p, 1/22/24
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agracer said:
Apache said:
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Make sure you've seen the video for Pretty Woman…before it gets removed.
One of my favorite VH songs, I've never seen the video..... until today.

A Samurai, Cowboy, Tarzan & Napoleon-Era French soldier rescuing a bride drag queen to be trapped by dwarves was not what I thought would be featured in the video.

But I was wrong.


I always figured this was peak DLR oddity stuff and the band just went along.
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3:30p, 1/22/24
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Running with the Devil, You Really Got Me, I'll Wait
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5:56p, 1/22/24
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Loved the early MTV days.
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Ego and EVH being a grad A Ahole

Ruined what could have been an epic VH tour

Imagine Sammy And DLR alternating songs;covering their full catalogue

Michael Anthony was the back bone of every song

Man could have even done more than words
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In reply to Trajan88 • 7:32p, 1/22/24
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Trajan88 said:
My #1: "Unchained"

Close second: "Mean Street"

1st time I saw VH was in 1984... "1984" tour at Dallas' Reunion Arena

Saw the "5150" tour w/ VH as the headliner at the '86 Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl.

Saw VH a couple more times after that.

\m/


I saw the 1984 tour in high school at the Frank Erwin Center. Badass.
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7:42p, 1/22/24
Saw VH live in:

1982 at The Summit in Houston
5th row on the floor. Unbelievable show.

1984 at The Summit in Houston
Seats not as good but still a great show

1986 at The Summit in Houston
Great show. Sammy loves playing houston and they looked like they were having a blast! Their live version of "One Way To Rock" with Eddie cutting up all over the place and then the two of them playing the melody in harmony was killer!

1988 at Rice Stadium
Monsters Of Rock tour
Again, great show. The whole day was great although Dokken had some sound issues

Never saw them again after that. Considered it on the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge tour but ended up not going
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In reply to maroon barchetta • 8:50p, 1/22/24
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maroon barchetta said:
Saw VH live in:

1982 at The Summit in Houston
5th row on the floor. Unbelievable show.

1984 at The Summit in Houston
Seats not as good but still a great show

1986 at The Summit in Houston
Great show. Sammy loves playing houston and they looked like they were having a blast! Their live version of "One Way To Rock" with Eddie cutting up all over the place and then the two of them playing the melody in harmony was killer!

1988 at Rice Stadium
Monsters Of Rock tour
Again, great show. The whole day was great although Dokken had some sound issues

Never saw them again after that. Considered it on the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge tour but ended up not going
That is awesome. Which of those shows would you say is your most favorite?
Class of '91 (MEEN)
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In reply to Danger Mouse • 9:27p, 1/22/24
Danger Mouse said:
maroon barchetta said:
Saw VH live in:

1982 at The Summit in Houston
5th row on the floor. Unbelievable show.

1984 at The Summit in Houston
Seats not as good but still a great show

1986 at The Summit in Houston
Great show. Sammy loves playing houston and they looked like they were having a blast! Their live version of "One Way To Rock" with Eddie cutting up all over the place and then the two of them playing the melody in harmony was killer!

1988 at Rice Stadium
Monsters Of Rock tour
Again, great show. The whole day was great although Dokken had some sound issues

Never saw them again after that. Considered it on the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge tour but ended up not going
That is awesome. Which of those shows would you say is your most favorite?


82 for sure. No question.
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In reply to Muy • 11:41p, 1/22/24
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Muy said:
Trajan88 said:
My #1: "Unchained"

Close second: "Mean Street"

1st time I saw VH was in 1984... "1984" tour at Dallas' Reunion Arena

Saw the "5150" tour w/ VH as the headliner at the '86 Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl.

Saw VH a couple more times after that.

\m/


I saw the 1984 tour in high school at the Frank Erwin Center. Badass.
I was there too! It was BADASS!

My favorite VH songs:
DLR - "Dance the Night Away"
Sammy - "Finish what ya started"
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8:28a, 1/23/24
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Glad to see "Dance the Night Away" get some love. Clear #1 for me. Opening hits just perfect.

Best Hagar: "Love Comes Walking In" and "Dreams"

Too Many Honorable Mentions to List:

Eruption / You Really Got Me
Panama
Runnin' With the Devil
Why Can't This Be Love
Hot for Teacher
Top Jimmy
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12:29p, 1/24/24
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Nobody ever mentions Hear About it Later. I love the opening and it has typical DLR vocals. One of my "underrated VH" songs - to relate to the Rush thread.
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The free Dallas show in 1991 ranks pretty high.
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2:55p, 1/24/24
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MONSTERS OF ROCK in Rice Stadium around 1988



All day concert
Openers: Kingdom Come, then Metallica then
Dokken, then
The Scorpions, then
Van Halen - with Sammy...

Best Day Ever!


Concert Details
Date:
Saturday, July 02, 1988
Venue:
Rice Stadium
Location:
Houston, Texas, United States


Van Halen setlist:
A.F.U. (Naturally Wired)
Summer Nights
There's Only One Way to Rock
Panama
Bass Solo
Runnin' With the Devil
Why Can't This Be Love
Mine All Mine
Drum Solo
You Really Got Me
Sucker in a 3 Piece
When It's Love
Eagles Fly
I Can't Drive 55
Best of Both Worlds
Guitar Solo
Black and Blue
Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love
Superstition
Rock and Roll



Dokken setlist:
Without Warning
Tooth and Nail
Just Got Lucky
Burning Like a Flame
Dream Warriors
Turn on the Action
Heaven Sent
Mr. Scary
It's Not Love
Alone Again
Into the Fire
In My Dreams



Metallica setlist:
The Ecstasy of Gold
Creeping Death
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
Whiplash
Fade to Black
Seek & Destroy
Master of Puppets
Last Caress
Am I Evil?
Battery

Kingdom Come setlist:
Shout It Out
Living Out of Touch
Pushin' Hard
17
What Love Can Be
Get It On
The Shuffle


Scorpions setlist:
Blackout
Big City Nights
Every Minute Every Day
Bad Boys Running Wild
Make It Real
Coast to Coast
Still Loving You
Don't Stop at the Top
Can't Live Without You
Coming Home
The Zoo
No One Like You
Rock You Like a Hurricane
Dynamite
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In reply to Houston Lee • 4:36p, 1/24/24
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Wow! You were dealt a royal flush of bands at that concert. VH, Scorpions, Metallica and Dokken all in my top 10 or 15 bands all-time.

ETA: Only thing I would change would have been DLR instead of Sammy.
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In reply to Denton82TAMU86 • 7:24p, 1/24/24
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Denton82TAMU86 said:
Nobody ever mentions Hear About it Later. I love the opening and it has typical DLR vocals. One of my "underrated VH" songs - to relate to the Rush thread.
Nice call-out. If I had to just pick one VH album to hear the rest of my life, it would be Fair Warning. The whole thing is just so intense. EVH's direct response to the pop and covers of Diver Down.
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In reply to Aust Ag • 7:09a, 1/26/24
Denton82TAMU86 said:
If I had to just pick one VH album to hear the rest of my life, it would be Fair Warning. The whole thing is just so intense. EVH's direct response to the pop and covers of Diver Down.

Hard to be a direct response when Fair Warning was released before Diver Down.
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