Van Halen

Released: March 23, 1979

Songwriter: Clint Ballard Jr.

Producer: Ted Templeman

Well, I'm feelin' better now that we're through
Feelin' better, baby, I'm over you
I learned my lesson, baby
And it left a scar
But now I see how you really are

You're no good, no good
Baby, you're no good
No good, no good, no good
Baby, you're no good

I broke a heart, simple and true
Broke a heart for someone like you
We'll be coming back. Don't come running to me
I wanna love you, maybe set you free

You're no good, no good, no good
Baby, you're no good
You're no good, no good, no good
Baby, you're no good
(Used to be, I couldn't sleep at night, baby
Now, you go on. Do what you want to.)

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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