Van Halen

Released: April 14, 1982

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

Producer: Ted Templeman

Somewhere, he lost it in a turn
Now trouble seems to fit him like a glove
First come, first served, he's serving it back
Travels light, without a pack, without love

He comes from nowhere, returns on his own
Late for the hanging, yes he's heading for the moon
Hang 'em High

Leather, across his thighs
Blasting out the night, he's terrified to drive
One eye on the road, crashed upon his head
One ear to the ground, he's listening to the dead

He comes from nowhere, returns on his own
Late for the hanging, yes he's heading for the moon
Hang 'em High

Alone to himself, he's laughing up his sleeve
Looking back in anger, the city is relieved
Vision of Light
Child of the night
Passing by

[Guitar Solo]

Alone to himself, he's laughing up his sleeve
Looking back in anger, the city is relieved
Vision of Light
Child of the night
Passing by

Leather 'cross his thigh
Blasting out the night, his cap hides his eyes
One eye on the road, price upon his head
One ear to the ground, he's listening to the dead

He comes from nowhere and he turns on his own
Late for the hangin', yes he's headed for the moon
And hang 'em high

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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