I always try and maintain an open mind when a bands sound takes a new direction or they replace key members, especially lead singers. Bands such as Black Flag or AC/DC made changes in front men (for very different reasons) but I continue to enjoy both eras of their music. There are times however, when a line in the sand is drawn and these crucial member shake ups become a deal breaker. For me, such is the case with Van Halen after the parting of ways between David Lee Roth and the rest of the group, and I never had any interest in the post-1984 Van Halen.
The releases from the original line up of Van Halen remain a favorite on my turntable and on compilations I put together. It's larger than life rock and roll that leaves arena sized foot prints in it's wake. Here are some clips from a Capital Center - Largo, Maryland stop on 12 October 1982 during the Diver Down tour.
Romeo Delight
Unchained
The Full Bug
Runnin' With The Devil
Jamie's Cryin'
Little Guitars
Where Have All The Good Times Gone?
Hang Em' High
Cathedral
Secrets
Everybody Wants Some/Dave's Tale
Dance The Night Away
Somebody Get Me A Doctor
Ice Cream Man
Intruder/Pretty Woman
Bottoms Up
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
DLR & security drinking
You Really Got Me
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Great clips. I actually like Van Halen with Dave and Sammy. They were like totally different bands, but I liked it all. I know a lot of people are Roth only.
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith. The footage is pretty good quality and rocking too. Makes me think about junior high school, remember kids having the tour shirts.
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