Incredible that people are praising this as something good. Did VH really deafen all their fans in the early days? Because this is *horrendously* bad. Yeesh.
He’s perfectly capable of performing these songs decently, but he just… doesn’t… care. It disrespects fans, this yelping, scatting, shouting nonsense and he has no business taking anyone’s money for this crap. Love Diamond Dave, but he needed to hang it up after Van Halen’s truly great 2007 reunion tour. Nothing but lazy ass nonsense since.
He doesn’t sound good. And while I wouldn’t expect him to hit the high notes, I would expect him to sing other notes in the key of E. And to sing in time with the music.
David Lee Roth's does NOT still "sound good." This is a 100% pathetic and complete embarrassment. Thank goodness FAN HALEN does their tribute performance so David can see how great he used to be! 💖F💖A💖N💖 💖H💖A💖L💖E💖N💖
@@deejay7060 You are probably not old enough to have seen Dave back in the 80s. If you were around you were probably playing with Tonka Trucks, or yourself for that matter. Only difference back then is he would do samurai swords and high kicks that would knock that stupid clown mask off ya face boi!!!
This Panama song was originally titled Guatemala based upon David Lee Roth's South American Vacation in Guatemala with his Jungle Studs adventure gang, but they changed the song lyrics to Panama because it sounded better sonically even though David never actually visited Panama on his vacation. So there's a little fun fact for you.
Adjust your ears and eyes. This is beyond horrible. Who pays to see this? The man has cashed in his last remaining integrity; he needs a to lip synch, seriously. He cannot even sing along to the beat of his own tune. Pathetic.
I have no understanding; this is horrid garbage. He is a freak on the stage--destroying what little integrity he maintains. He cannot sing to the rhythm of the song; his vocals work against that rhythm destroying the melody as well.
Dave's a has been. Great front man and studio recordings back in the days. Now he's like a karaoke singer doing covers of Van Halen. Time to let it go. Eddie would be embarrassed at how Dave butchered his music.
I don’t know what Dave did, but he looks and sounds better than he has in years. He’s never been a great singer but he’s been unlistenable in recent years. At least he was in the same zip code as the key and didn’t skip have the lyrics in these videos.
You can't be serious,this was hideous.A parody at best.Talking not singing.The only good thing is an audience that enjoys old music. Saw him with vh 40yrs ago...that was when he should've taken the exit.
Doesn't hurt that they've transposed the music so much lower. He's still struggling with the higher notes, but you're right that it's an improvement on other recent efforts.
@@EBGBeee I didn’t notice the music was transposed down. The funny thing is Van Halen already tuned 1/2 step down on the Dave records to accommodate Dave’s limitations. You could probably pick someone at random out of the audience and they’d sound better.
Awful. Just carnage. He needs to retire. Timing terrible, can't hit the notes, keeps a taking a break to catch his breath. This is an insult to the Van Halen name.
I don't get it. Why? He is a cheese-fest, but, more importantly, it is like he has never sung the song before. He cannot stay on track with the rhythm or melody. He sort of looks like what Trump might look like trying to sing a rock song and channel some sort of swagger...it is embarrassing.
It’s a shame to hear him continue on in the style of Van Halen when it’s just him now. It’s like trying to capitalize on your best friend’s high school break up. It’s as if DLR thinks everyone besides himself is replaceable. He could give two shits about the rest of Van Halen and could probably care less Eddie’s dead. He’s only out for himself
Milk it for all it's got Dave....what a sad, sad "performance". Your voice and timing are gone...you should call it quits...you're ruining the awesome name of Van Halen.
Dave is a timing nightmare for the band
After all the partying, drugs, women and God knows what else, just be amazed he's still alive. Don't expect timing or anything else.
He's like a punch drunk boxer that decides to do that one last fight for money. The time for Dave to hang up the gloves has long past.
Incredible that people are praising this as something good. Did VH really deafen all their fans in the early days? Because this is *horrendously* bad. Yeesh.
Way better than you tho
Oh My Ears ! 😭😭😭
David is no Sammy..never was and NEVER will be.
Yes way cooler and better songs
Never been a good live singer and he's terrible here.
poor ole dave,sounds the same as he did when van halen got back together with him.that not a complement at all!!!dave please just retire!!!
He’s perfectly capable of performing these songs decently, but he just… doesn’t… care. It disrespects fans, this yelping, scatting, shouting nonsense and he has no business taking anyone’s money for this crap. Love Diamond Dave, but he needed to hang it up after Van Halen’s truly great 2007 reunion tour. Nothing but lazy ass nonsense since.
Dave needs to be in the limelight all the time. It's so sad. Is it all ego, or insecurity, or a bit of both?
gotta' work on the dynamics on the bridge. . . . people want to hear it as it was.
Dear Lord make it stop
I wouldn't go see him even if it was free!
Great stuff 👍🏻👍🏻😊
He sound good still. What do people expect of a man that is almost 70 years old?
Retirement
He doesn’t sound good. And while I wouldn’t expect him to hit the high notes, I would expect him to sing other notes in the key of E. And to sing in time with the music.
This is garbage. He has no idea how to hold the rhythm in his singing anymore. His vocals destroy the melody of the song.
He sounds good ? 😂😂😂😂
David Lee Roth's does NOT still "sound good." This is a 100% pathetic and complete embarrassment. Thank goodness FAN HALEN does their tribute performance so David can see how great he used to be! 💖F💖A💖N💖 💖H💖A💖L💖E💖N💖
I thought he retired 2022??
Diamond Dave is back! Sounds great!
You must be watching a different video than me
@@deejay7060 Sammy Hagar, quit trolling Diamond Dave. We know you are jealous
@@donwon5507 jealous of what?? Dave talking his way through Panama??
@@deejay7060 You are probably not old enough to have seen Dave back in the 80s. If you were around you were probably playing with Tonka Trucks, or yourself for that matter. Only difference back then is he would do samurai swords and high kicks that would knock that stupid clown mask off ya face boi!!!
@@donwon5507 I’m 53. I saw Dave back in 86. . I also saw him with Van Halen in 07.
The Diamond still outshines everyone else !
I recognize Steve Stevens but who are the others playing with DLR ?
I mean, it’s better than a lot of the later VH performances vocal wise.
This Panama song was originally titled Guatemala based upon David Lee Roth's South American Vacation in Guatemala with his Jungle Studs adventure gang, but they changed the song lyrics to Panama because it sounded better sonically even though David never actually visited Panama on his vacation. So there's a little fun fact for you.
@@jayman6868jaymann is correct. It's about a car.
I spent most of the 90's thinking this song was about Panama City, Florida LOL
How the mighty have fallen. Retire Dave and try and retain some dignity.
Damn man. If he would concentrate on staying in rhythm with the band he could be alright. Come on Dave you are better than that.
Yeah thats the problem he focus on being the character but not on singin... I still think he could get at least a liitle more in shape
Wow... this is sad.
Pretty grim, really.
Roth is better than he was a year or 2 ago , i would see him , he seems to have his legs under him vocally
Fabulous to see this.
Adjust your ears and eyes. This is beyond horrible. Who pays to see this? The man has cashed in his last remaining integrity; he needs a to lip synch, seriously. He cannot even sing along to the beat of his own tune. Pathetic.
Its Dave though.....hes the man!!
I have no understanding; this is horrid garbage. He is a freak on the stage--destroying what little integrity he maintains. He cannot sing to the rhythm of the song; his vocals work against that rhythm destroying the melody as well.
the men still hes it !!!
This is horrible.
Dave's a has been. Great front man and studio recordings back in the days. Now he's like a karaoke singer doing covers of Van Halen. Time to let it go. Eddie would be embarrassed at how Dave butchered his music.
I don’t know what Dave did, but he looks and sounds better than he has in years. He’s never been a great singer but he’s been unlistenable in recent years. At least he was in the same zip code as the key and didn’t skip have the lyrics in these videos.
You can't be serious,this was hideous.A parody at best.Talking not singing.The only good thing is an audience that enjoys old music.
Saw him with vh 40yrs ago...that was when he should've taken the exit.
Doesn't hurt that they've transposed the music so much lower. He's still struggling with the higher notes, but you're right that it's an improvement on other recent efforts.
@@EBGBeee I didn’t notice the music was transposed down. The funny thing is Van Halen already tuned 1/2 step down on the Dave records to accommodate Dave’s limitations. You could probably pick someone at random out of the audience and they’d sound better.
David Lee friggin Roth! ❤
Its called trying...when he stops fucking around with that 5th or 6th octave and loses the granny mat
Awful. Just carnage. He needs to retire. Timing terrible, can't hit the notes, keeps a taking a break to catch his breath. This is an insult to the Van Halen name.
waste of time and money
these legacy brand acts are all the same .. BAD. But people have nothing else it seems but false reality and play pretend. Its rather sad.
Looks like a senior citizen trying to loosen a shoulder up.
Very sad.
I'd still go see him if he came to Michigan.
I don't get it. Why? He is a cheese-fest, but, more importantly, it is like he has never sung the song before. He cannot stay on track with the rhythm or melody. He sort of looks like what Trump might look like trying to sing a rock song and channel some sort of swagger...it is embarrassing.
Bro was off time within the first line of the song.
20 bucks is 20 bucks 😅
This is considerably worse than any cover band I've ever seen.
Steve Stevens deserves better.
C'mon Dave, FOCUS!
Sounds like a 70 yr old man singing karaoke and he can't read the words
Dead, bloated Elvis laying naked on the floor. - Gene Simmons on DLR Vegas shows. Ouch
Yeah gene should look in the mirror. Kiss isn't kiss
He’s one to talk about being dead and bloated…
This is absolutely horrible
It’s a shame to hear him continue on in the style of Van Halen when it’s just him now. It’s like trying to capitalize on your best friend’s high school break up. It’s as if DLR thinks everyone besides himself is replaceable. He could give two shits about the rest of Van Halen and could probably care less Eddie’s dead. He’s only out for himself
Milk it for all it's got Dave....what a sad, sad "performance". Your voice and timing are gone...you should call it quits...you're ruining the awesome name of Van Halen.
Horrible
Roth always sucked
Looks like Biden up there wandering around looking for someone to save his ass. But it’s Dave , rock on brother.
Sad…
If you were playing wrong note bingo at this Vegas show you'd have a blackout.