Van Halen

Released: April 14, 1982

Songwriter: Ray Davies

Producer: Ted Templeman

[Verse 1]
All my life I've never stopped to worry 'bout a thing
Open up and shout it out, an' never try to sing
Wondering if I've done it wrong
Will this depression last for long?
Won't you tell me

[Chorus]
Where have all the good times gone!
Where have all the good times gone!
Where have all the good times gone!

[Verse 2]
Once we had an easy ride and always felt the same
Time was on our side and we had everything to gain
This could be like yesterday
Is that me with your happy days
Ma and pa look back on all the things they used to do
Never had no money and they always told the truth
Daddy didn't need no little toys
Mommy didn't need no little boys, won't you tell me

[Chorus]
Where have all the good times gone!
Where have all the good times gone!
Where have all the good times gone!

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
Yesterday was such an easy game for you to play
Ah but then lets face it, things are easier today
Yes you need some bringing down
Get your feet back on the ground
Won't you tell me

[Chorus]
Where have all the good times gone!
Where have all the good times gone!
Where have all the good times gone!
Where have all the good times gone!
Where have all the good times gone!
Where have all the good times gone!

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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