Van Halen

Released: March 26, 1980

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

Producer: Ted Templeman

I told her, never in hell, no special reason
Must a lied 'cause I ain't leavin'
We're in for a very long night
Heard a vicious rumor from your mama's tongue:
You a desp'rate woman
Need a man with a gun
High crime zone in the city of lights

Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore

I'm takin' whiskey to the party tonight
And I'm lookin' for somebody to squeeze
I ain't lookin' for somebody to fight
Baby, don't get uptight
Baby, please!

Wanna see my I.D.? Try to clip my wings!
Don't have to show you proof of anything
I know the law friend
At the 'leventh hour. I'm goin' back outside
Give it a try
I'm your last loose end

Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore

I'm takin' whiskey to the party tonight
And I'm lookin' for somebody to squeeze
I ain't lookin' for somebody to fight
Baby, don't get uptight

Baby, please!
I feel my heart beat, feel my heart beat, feel my heart beat, oh yeah
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore

I'm takin' whiskey to the party tonight
And I'm lookin' for somebody to squeeze
I ain't lookin' for somebody to fight
Baby, don't get uptight
Baby, please!

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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