Van Halen

Released: May 16, 1978

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

Producer: Ted Templeman

[Intro]

[Verse 1]
She saw the look in his eyes
And she knew better
He wanted her tonight, ah
And it was now or never
He made her feel so sad

[Chorus]
Oh, whoa, whoa, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, whoa, whoa, Jamie's cryin'

[Verse 2]
Now Jamie wouldn't say alright
She knew he'd forget her
And so they said goodnight, ooh
And now he's gone forever

[Pre-Chorus]
She wants to send him a letter, a-yeah yeah
A-just to try to make herself feel better
It said "Gimme (gimme a call sometime")
But she knows what that'll get her

[Chorus]
Oh, whoa, whoa, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, whoa, whoa, Jamie's cryin'

[Verse 3]
Now Jamie's been in love before (ahh)
And she knows what love is for (ahh)
It should mean, a little, a little more (ahh)
Than one night stands, whoo

[Pre-Chorus]
She wants to send him a letter, a-yeah yeah
Just to try to make herself feel better
It said "Gimme (gimme a call sometime")
But she knows what that'll get her

[Chorus]
Oh, whoa, whoa, Jamie's cryin'

[Outro]
Oh, whoa, whoa, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, whoa, whoa, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, whoa, whoa, Jamie's cryin'
Oh, whoa, whoa, Jamie's cryin'

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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