Van Halen

Released: April 14, 1982

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

Producer: Ted Templeman

Señorita, I'm in trouble again
And I can't get free (Señorita)
You're exactly what the doctor ordered
Come on, talk to me

(Ah) Can't crow before I'm outta the woods
But there's exceptions to the rule
(Ah) Señorita, do you need a friend?
I'm in love with you

Catch as catch, catch as catch can
Anybody in their right mind could see
It's you and me
Ooh, ooh

You say you're lonesome just getting by
But you turn your eyes from me
Be sure you're hurting long before you fly
'Cause you got me

Catch as catch, catch as catch can
Anybody in their right mind could see
You and me
Catch as catch, catch as catch can
When I see you and your little guitars sing to me

I can see you don't know which way to turn
But the sun still shines (Señorita)
Don't you know that you can dance with me
Anytime

(Ah) Can't crow before I'm outta the woods
But there's exceptions to the rule
(Ah) Señorita do you need a friend?
I'm in love with you

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

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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