Van Halen

Songwriter: Alex Van Halen David Lee Roth Eddie Van Halen Michael Anthony (Bassist)

Producer: Glen Ballard

Got me a date with a supermodel, ha ha ha
I know, I know, I figured "Fuck it"
Dinner at the hotel, champagne bottle
Steak and potatoes, a feather in a bucket

Tell me what is it we're pretendin'?
Not to know and who needs proof?
I don't need so much to remember, no no
That's how it is when you tell the truth
Woo!

How many times does somebody lie
'Til patience runs her course?
Keep that in mind, when we say goodbye
'Cause you can't get this stuff no more

That's the thing about self-improvement
Don't get me wrong, I plan on gettin' some soon
Outside the wire somethin's movin'
The barn burnt down, now I can see the moon

A slice at a time, like a pizza pie
You serve up the truth, don't want it anymore
Keep that in mind, when we say goodbye
'Cause you can't get this stuff no more

Woo!
How many times does somebody lie
'Fore patience runs her course?
Keep that in mind when we say goodbye
'Cause you can't get this stuff no more

(A slice at a time) Wha-oh yeah!
Wha-oh! Can't get that stuff no more
Better keep that in mind (Keep it in mind)
When we say our goodbyes
'Cause you can't get this stuff no more, ahh!

Not this stuff, baby

Van Halen is one of the most iconic American rock bands of all time. Formed in Pasadena, California in 1972, the group’s primary line-up consisted of Eddie Van Halen on guitar, Alex Van Halen on drums, David Lee Roth providing lead vocals, and Michael Anthony providing bass duties and significant harmonies.

Their first six albums, recorded and released between 1977–1984, are considered to be classics and pioneering efforts in the field of hard rock. Eddie Van Halen’s groundbreaking guitar sound and techniques completely changed the landscape of music and radio culture in the 1980s. His and brother Alex’s virtuosity, along with David Lee Roth’s charisma and bassist Michael Anthony’s foundational contributions garnered the band early comparisons to their predecessors—Led Zeppelin—a group who had a profound influence on them. Though, even more so than Jimmy Page, Eddie cites Eric Clapton as having the biggest impact on his playing.

In 1977, after recording a demo with Gene Simmons (who wanted the band to change their name to “Daddy Longlegs”) they were introduced to KISS‘ management, who told Simmons they wouldn’t sign them

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