Sammy brought new style and content to Van Halen; he also did the old stuff better than David Lee Roth. They really went to the next level with Sammy as their front man.
Dave was VH's best front man...Sammy was VH's best singer🤷♂️ And if it wasn't for Michael Anthony's backing vocals and stellar bass riffs VH would have most likely stayed a club act...with a really good guitar player 🤘🏻
@@SR.PlayAlot64 Pretty much. But honestly, I never hated Sammy (I never even met Sammy so how could I hate him?!?) I never liked the texture or tone of his voice, his hairstyle or the clothes he chose to wear. I did like a couple songs that he wrote. Come on, be fair, there really is no comparison to the different styles of Sam & Dave. It is like two completely different bands that have both Alex and Eddie in them.
I've always Loved Sammy's voice & Steve Perry's voice & I think they're both Great & unique in their own way. Especially this video seems like it really captured Sammy's Great raspy heart felt voice( no studio to fix it 🤗)e@antoniotrivora8093
The very Best live performance of Dreams you'll find. The band never sounded better . Sammys vocals were at another level, and this was the band at theyre very best. I can watch this video every day.
This was Van Halen at its very best. Sammy's vocals were/are next level in his 5 album tenure. I dig all Van Halen but the band was so damn tight in the 5150, OU812 and F.U.C.K tours. Had the time of my life at so many of those shows.
Just because Sammy came after Dave people underestimated his ability but he completely changed van Halen's history, in fact I loved Van Halen because of Sammy.
I agree with both of you guys, 100%. I am a lifelong fan of VH (i'm 43), but I have always prefered the Sammy era. I think the songwriting is better.. I think the performances are better..I think the production is better..I think the band is more polished. A way to sum it up would be to say that the Sammy era is a more mature VH. I think that makes sense, as they were older and more experienced. I understand that ppl have preferences and some ppl prefer the DLR era..and that is their opinion. But I think a lot of ppl just have an attachment to the original band and original sound. I think of a lot of that has to do with how innovative they were. The TOTALLY changed the rock game. Not only were songs still just as imporant, but the performance aspect had its bar raised about 10 notches due to Eddie's insane playing. But face it, it was Eddie that made them so innovative. Eddy was still in the band when Sammy was there.... Therefor, VH witih Sammy is instantly better. heheheh.
Also. A lifelong fan of VH Never had the pleasure of seeing them with Sammy.But I did WITH dave a phenomenal performer. I am 59 YEARS OLD. But when Sammy Hagar came along, he did change the man.He changed the sound and he did change the history. HE shut a lot of the shenanigans And mature the sound.
You cannot "upscale" video to be better than it was shot. In the 80's and 90's, most things were shot on standard definition video tape. If that is how it was shot, that is the best you'll get. If it happened to have been shot on film, like Pink Floyd's "Delicate Sound of Thunder" you can go back to the original film and re-edit. Otherwise, you have what you have.
On Howard stern show , Eddie would present the music. Then Sammy said he would be challenged to write lyrics. That type of collaboration doesn’t exist anymore
Sammy is a bad ass singer and songwriter, he's 76 and still out there touring an singing like he's in his 50s, its incredible the longevity he has for singing an still writing music. Keep rocking Sammy hope to see this Best of both worlds tour! You guys are gonna kill it!
Unfortunately, he stated on the Hoard Stern show that they probably won't perform this song because of the high vocal range. He said he can't hit those notes anymore.
Sammy's voice has taken a hit during the last decade, but he's still able to go out there and give a great performance even modulating the keys down to match his current vocal range. He's still now, and always has been. a far superior vocalist than DLR.
OMG, Sammy hitting those notes live. And Eddie playing as easily as I walk and breathe. I regret never seeing Van Halen live, especially the "Van Hagar" version.
Back in the day I went to a Van Halen concert and took my shirt off and everything, but the best was that I brought a wireless mic and was able to dial into their sound system and I made announcements and it was hilarious. The best moment was when it was real quiet and I said, "Van Halen is legally required to inform you that they are registered sex offenders" and when I did this the crowd went wild! It was awesome.
Ummm, it may be doctored, but it is possible to approach this quality with it being live. Hell, *I* did it with *karaoke* in 2016. (Used a phone for basics, including crowd reaction and the KJ had something plugged directly into his board. I mixed the two recordings.) I could probably make it sound even better using the Moises site, to clear out more background noise and mix volume levels that I could not impact before.@@Tommy-ri1lo
Back in the day I went to a Van Halen concert and took my shirt off and everything, but the best was that I brought a wireless mic and was able to dial into their sound system and I made announcements and it was hilarious. The best moment was when it was real quiet and I said, "Van Halen is legally required to inform you that they are registered sex offenders" and when I did this the crowd went wild! It was awesome.
People who sing knows how Impossible is to sing this song, mainly during a show, reaching this high notes the whole time... It's completely outstanding, rare
@@theatremusician I've heard and attended VH shows with DLR where he did a great job. Yes he goofed off a lot but that was VH and who they were. HIs album work was fantastic and far better than anything the VanHagar lineup put out there. I'll take any VH album Pre Hagar. And I love Sammy he's awesome. Just not a fan of the VH stuff with him.
This song brings me to tears every time I hear it. People knock on Sammy because he didn't sing pure cock rock like Dave....but Sammy wrote songs with depth. They would have fallen hard in the 90s like all the hair bands if they didn't have Sammy.
Sammy singing into the stratosphere!!! And with power! Every one of these guys is at the top of their game. This folks, is the best band there ever was!
You always hear the dumb debate of Dave vs Sammy, I honestly love both versions of VH. I do feel as a musician I truly prefer Sammy’s vocals, and I believe most musicians do too. His crazy range and live performances sound so close to the recorded tracks, he always gives 110%. This man’s vocals are extraordinary to this very day. 🤘🏼✌🏼
I'm 61, saw these guys a couple of times in 1980 and 1984, just spent 3 hours with headphones on, drinking brandy, listening to a load of their stuff ending with this one. Very happy now. Goodnight.
Back in the day I went to a Van Halen concert and took my shirt off and everything, but the best was that I brought a wireless mic and was able to dial into their sound system and I made announcements and it was hilarious. The best moment was when it was real quiet and I said, "Van Halen is legally required to inform you that they are registered sex offenders" and when I did this the crowd went wild! It was awesome.
Sammy brought VH up to another level altogether. They were all on fire. Obviously Eddie's playing was untouchable but so was the groove from Mike and Alex. Add in those vocal harmonies and this was rock at it's finest.
Not Van Halen here but VAN HAGER Hager is nowhere near the Front man Dave was in the band. Not a Real Show no theatrics BLAH ..DLR Best Real Van Halen Days from the start out of Pasadena. JMO. RIP ED
Being a professional acoustic drummer for many moons I love how Alex is never flashy and how everyone in Van Halen lets their deep ingenious talent speak for itself. I've always played for the listener not the attention.😊
Just pure joy watching this.. And man, I can't say enough how good it is watching Alex play those drums.. He never gets enough praise for his playing..All of them just killing it..
@@rummerlinelmo yes, he hits notes other's can't. But there's other who do other type of rock better. Check out Robert plant for other type of rock for example.
I just showed this video to my parents in the parking lot of a Mammoth WVH show... after both agreeing how INCREDIBLE this era of Van Halen truly was, I turned to them and said "Who do you think is running this page"?... they both looked at me, and like a sitcom, said in perfect unison... "NOT Dave"
This song (album 5150) came out when I was 20 years old. I was fit, had a 28@ waist and had 17” biceps. I never thought what it would be like 38 years later. Today I’m a father of two and grandpa of 4 awesome grandsons. I have had an incredible life and wouldn’t have it any other way. Van Halen was a big part of my childhood and I am grateful to have been brought up during an incredible time!
Alex is such an underrated drummer. I saw Van Halen during their 5150 tour (Alpine Valley, WI)...I was 15 at the time, too young to drive so my parents took me and my best friend. I will never forget that summer, little did I sadly realize just how great Eddie was.
I'm watching my 17 son sleep as tears roll down my face and Listening to this amazing son. My boy is Non Verbal and Autistic. I wonder,what is he dreaming about? I have so much hope for him. Dream Away Cameron and reach for the stars and if you can't reach them,I'll give you a boost. Thank you Sammy for nailing this!
Feb 30 1993 🤣... Lovely. This song will always remember my very last days on college, finishing my studies and being self motivated to keep focused on what I was dreaming for my future. Goosebumps, a bit of tears, very emotional, and an amazing motivational song for whatever you want to achieve. Bless you, Eddie & Sammy.
I Just LOVE this song.... But this performance!!! Man they're on FIRE! And ALEX ...WOW what a KILLER drummer... I was always a fan of his playing and energetic drive... And after watching this video...EVEN MORE!! (Gonna watch it again...and again )
The band that made me love myself for years to come! Hail Sammy! Hail to my rock n roll guitar hero Eddie van Halen! BRINGS A TEAR TO MY EYE EVERYTIME I HEAR THIS SONG. And a rest easy to Tommy from mighty Morphin power rangers! The man I aspired to be since ever
Everyone always talks about Eddie or Sammy rightfully so. But Alex van halen is one of the best drummers I've ever heard just saying I love Eddie and Sammy.
@@bruceharris3627 I think, on the high end pitched tunes, Sammy just seemed to make it more effortless. The first time I heard “Dreams” it was back way before the Internet was what it is today. You could still hear a song come on the radio and if you didn’t catch the DJ announce it or if they just didn’t, it was easy to not know a new tune even one of your favorite bands might have just released. So, it happened to me with this tune. It was just so unique. I had to ask my buddies in the hangar we worked in, who is that? Answer. “It’s Van Halen. Aren’t they your favorite bands, ya idiot?” Embarrassing. But Hagar was still kinda new. Anyway, me? The Red Rocker juuust edges out Roth. Both extremely talented in their own right.
@@bruceharris3627 Yep. Saw Roth with them in Hawaii and Hagar many years later. And I was basically saying I thought Hagar was better. Just a bit more range.
This is absolutely fantastic. I became a major Van Halen fan after Sammy joined the band. To this day, I still play "Dreams", "Love Walks In", "When It's Love", "Right Now", and "Not Enough" on the piano. In fact, I just played "Not Enough" last night on the piano. Goosebumps singing those lyrics!
I'm wondering if Sammy can see how his incredible energy and infectious spirit moves the crowd so admirably?lm awestruck at his ability to capture my soul through his artistry and talents ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥.....!
Saw Van Halen With Both David Lee Roth Twice And Sammy Hagar. Sammy's 50 Times More Of A Singer And Musician. He Was A Star In His On Right Well Before Van Halen. He's Been In 5 Bands All Super Successful. To This Day He Is So Humble. One Of The Greatest Singer And Sing Writer Performer Of All Times. He's 76 Years Old And Voice Is Still Crystal Clear . Sammy And The Circle Are So Worth The Ticket Price. If You Can Get One. Very Gracious Man As Well. Gives Tons Of Money To Charity . Which Most People Don't No. Rock On Red Rocker. We Love You.
One of the best and most defining songs of the Van Haggar era. Knowing how hard the highest notes were for Sammy to hit makes it even more special. Keyboards are as basic as "Jump", but those upper notes? REACH!
Nobody and I mean nobody (as a rocker) had a more distinguished voice like Sammy ! And nobody can play a guitar 🎸 like Eddie. The band was loud and had great songs. I had the pleasure of watching them twice. R.I.P Eddie. 👍
So many great memories with this song and album. This immediately takes me back to my sophomore year of college. I love all of Van Halen's music, but the Hagar era was my favorite. This music got me through a tough time in my life.
I'm an old school VH fan but have always respected Sammy, enjoyed his VH catalog. This song however, while too poppy in a vacuum, is one of my all-time favorite running songs. End of the tracks when your ass is dragging, then this comes on and you dig deep and finish what you started.
This song came on while I was driving like a madman to the hospital when my daughter was being born. Talk about an adrenaline rush. Here I am 8 short years later. Song makes me tear up now. Time goes by so fast
BOTH eras, Van Halen is one of the best rocks bands in the history of music. Watching this...How badly is Ed missed...Such an incredible loss on so many levels. My heart breaks for Alex. Long live VH! ❤️🎶🎸✌️
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Sammy brought new style and content to Van Halen; he also did the old stuff better than David Lee Roth. They really went to the next level with Sammy as their front man.
ABSOFKNLUTELY!!!
WRONG WRONG WRONG Sorry but W R O N G ! This track was only one of a couple where they managed to come close to VH Circa 78-84
Dave was VH's best front man...Sammy was VH's best singer🤷♂️ And if it wasn't for Michael Anthony's backing vocals and stellar bass riffs VH would have most likely stayed a club act...with a really good guitar player 🤘🏻
@@skyko Typical Sammy haters be like:
@@SR.PlayAlot64 Pretty much. But honestly, I never hated Sammy (I never even met Sammy so how could I hate him?!?) I never liked the texture or tone of his voice, his hairstyle or the clothes he chose to wear. I did like a couple songs that he wrote. Come on, be fair, there really is no comparison to the different styles of Sam & Dave. It is like two completely different bands that have both Alex and Eddie in them.
Sammy sings in a different dimension. He is a dream maker.
Indeed, Bro!! The BEST lead vocals for ANY song ever!!! (Sorry, Steve Perry, et al.!!)
I've always Loved Sammy's voice & Steve Perry's voice & I think they're both Great & unique in their own way. Especially this video seems like it really captured Sammy's Great raspy heart felt voice( no studio to fix it 🤗)e@antoniotrivora8093
The voice of an angel.
DLR cannot even lace up his shoes.
And you are a words maker !
Bravo !
Salutari din frumoasa si magnifica Transilvania !❤
The very Best live performance of Dreams you'll find. The band never sounded better . Sammys vocals were at another level, and this was the band at theyre very best. I can watch this video every day.
The only thing better is the video of the Blue Angeles and 'Dreams' 🤘🎸
This was Van Halen at its very best. Sammy's vocals were/are next level in his 5 album tenure. I dig all Van Halen but the band was so damn tight in the 5150, OU812 and F.U.C.K tours. Had the time of my life at so many of those shows.
@@medad5716 Saw them in February 1992, 3 months before graduating college and had a blast! Man, time flies.
TRUE professional musicians at the height of their talents.
Mне очень одиноко безЭдди и Алекса😢Семми красовец!!!
Edward changed the trajectory of my life. I’m a musician because of him. You will never be forgotten, King Ed.
I am not sure if this is positive 🤣🤣🤣
@@nyali2 It depends.... if you are a foreigner.... NOT...but here in America we pursue our dreams....you should try that ....
Yes sir
@atta1798 yeah America real land of dreams lmao you guys are tards
@@atta1798don’t be a douche
Just because Sammy came after Dave people underestimated his ability but he completely changed van Halen's history, in fact I loved Van Halen because of Sammy.
True.. I find Sammy era songs much better both musically and lyrically.
I agree with both of you guys, 100%. I am a lifelong fan of VH (i'm 43), but I have always prefered the Sammy era. I think the songwriting is better.. I think the performances are better..I think the production is better..I think the band is more polished. A way to sum it up would be to say that the Sammy era is a more mature VH. I think that makes sense, as they were older and more experienced. I understand that ppl have preferences and some ppl prefer the DLR era..and that is their opinion. But I think a lot of ppl just have an attachment to the original band and original sound. I think of a lot of that has to do with how innovative they were. The TOTALLY changed the rock game. Not only were songs still just as imporant, but the performance aspect had its bar raised about 10 notches due to Eddie's insane playing. But face it, it was Eddie that made them so innovative. Eddy was still in the band when Sammy was there.... Therefor, VH witih Sammy is instantly better. heheheh.
@@shehzadatif1 A grown up VH
Also.
A lifelong fan of VH Never had the pleasure of seeing them with Sammy.But I did WITH dave a phenomenal performer. I am 59 YEARS OLD. But when Sammy Hagar came along, he did change the man.He changed the sound and he did change the history.
HE shut a lot of the shenanigans And mature the sound.
I prefer Sammy over David by far🫶🏼
I've been listening to this song for almost 35 years, and still feel the spirit of it
no doubt brother. If one can't get inspired from this, God help us... !
You know it! I’m back at a concert and listening loud and proud at 59 1/2! Ha!
Amen to that ...... nothing quite like it is there?
Gotcha by a decade!!
Alex, Michael, Sammy and Eddie are all on fire here! Absolute perfection!!
All of their old footage needs to be upscaled to HD. Eddie and the Bands legacy deserves it! Long Live VH!
You cannot "upscale" video to be better than it was shot. In the 80's and 90's, most things were shot on standard definition video tape. If that is how it was shot, that is the best you'll get. If it happened to have been shot on film, like Pink Floyd's "Delicate Sound of Thunder" you can go back to the original film and re-edit. Otherwise, you have what you have.
Dave was a showman. Couldn’t sing. What song did he actually sing in?
Sammy is the musician. Voice, instrument, and can carry a tune.
@@seanj3667 You can indeed upscale video better than it was recorded. A.I. has made it a very real thing.
@@theatremusician so have at it and and upscale it
@@seanj3667 I don’t have the software
The quality of song writing is exceptional.
On Howard stern show , Eddie would present the music. Then Sammy said he would be challenged to write lyrics. That type of collaboration doesn’t exist anymore
Never will I see this amazing line up ever again... RIP Eddie thanks for the music
Sammy is a bad ass singer and songwriter, he's 76 and still out there touring an singing like he's in his 50s, its incredible the longevity he has for singing an still writing music. Keep rocking Sammy hope to see this Best of both worlds tour! You guys are gonna kill it!
Unfortunately, he stated on the Hoard Stern show that they probably won't perform this song because of the high vocal range. He said he can't hit those notes anymore.
His cousin, Ken Tamplin is THE best vocal teacher in the country👍🔥🎵🎶
Sammy's voice has taken a hit during the last decade, but he's still able to go out there and give a great performance even modulating the keys down to match his current vocal range. He's still now, and always has been. a far superior vocalist than DLR.
I just saw the show in Tampa. It was spiritual.
I'm 71. It ain't over til it's over.. need to continue hearing deafing rock and roll❤😂
THAT VOICE ❤
OMG, Sammy hitting those notes live. And Eddie playing as easily as I walk and breathe. I regret never seeing Van Halen live, especially the "Van Hagar" version.
Back in the day I went to a Van Halen concert and took my shirt off and everything, but the best was that I brought a wireless mic and was able to dial into their sound system and I made announcements and it was hilarious. The best moment was when it was real quiet and I said, "Van Halen is legally required to inform you that they are registered sex offenders" and when I did this the crowd went wild! It was awesome.
@@beckydoesit9331 How is it (as Klaus Meine once said) that only American girls feel the need to get their tits out at concerts?
I got to see them in Kansas city with awesome
I saw them in 1993 and 1995. 😎
@@Bojan1764 Those are the years that I exposed my tithes at the show! The left one n 93' and then the right in 95'.
This song is the crowning achievement of the Van Hagar era. The raw POWER!
Best Song Ever !!!!
>power
Rangers.
Nuff said.
@@roygoodhand1301 "Thank You Power Rangers" enough said
Yes, so true. But it also brings back the sad memory of Jason David Franks's suicide. I connect the two now.
@@punkskaterpizzaAMEN BROTHER!!! #ifyouknowyoullknow
I cannot believe my ears...to perform this song live and voice was like studio quality! Sammy could bring it live for real 😮❤
Obviously it is doctored, where do you see it live?
Clearly not a live sound. It sounds like a cd.
Who's playing the keyboard?
Sammy its top 5 better singers in the rock history and i dont say that
Ummm, it may be doctored, but it is possible to approach this quality with it being live. Hell, *I* did it with *karaoke* in 2016. (Used a phone for basics, including crowd reaction and the KJ had something plugged directly into his board. I mixed the two recordings.) I could probably make it sound even better using the Moises site, to clear out more background noise and mix volume levels that I could not impact before.@@Tommy-ri1lo
A group of geniuses. Sammy is a rock god singer.
That era of music was the best. Nothing can’t compare to it….
After getting older I realize that VH's music just like good wine...the older you get, the better and the best you become...
To whoever wrote this comment..ROCK ON..AMEN BROTHER
same here 46 now
Perfect
How does Sammy sing THIS good? So ridiculously impressive, people don't realize how high up he's singing the whole time
I realize it. Very impressive.
Back in the day I went to a Van Halen concert and took my shirt off and everything, but the best was that I brought a wireless mic and was able to dial into their sound system and I made announcements and it was hilarious. The best moment was when it was real quiet and I said, "Van Halen is legally required to inform you that they are registered sex offenders" and when I did this the crowd went wild! It was awesome.
He screams like a whipped bean..
Who is this lol
People who sing knows how Impossible is to sing this song, mainly during a show, reaching this high notes the whole time... It's completely outstanding, rare
I loved Van Halen, but, Van Hagar, brought VanHalen to a whole other level of awesomeness and success!
Maybe for some. When I think of VH I think of the DLR stuff. it's so raw by comparison.
@@DMDvideo10 Except DLR couldn't sing. Especially live. He was a trainwreck.
@@theatremusician I've heard and attended VH shows with DLR where he did a great job. Yes he goofed off a lot but that was VH and who they were. HIs album work was fantastic and far better than anything the VanHagar lineup put out there. I'll take any VH album Pre Hagar. And I love Sammy he's awesome. Just not a fan of the VH stuff with him.
Hagar was a much better singer and frontman than DLR.
@@GaynelleScott Live sure. Studio I'd take Diamond Dave's voice any day and Sunday. Classic VH sound.
What great live shows. Once in front of speakers with a birds eye view of Sammy. When I left, had no hearing left.
oh no! me too- time to learn sign language or reading lips!!😂
Sam and Ed brought some of their best music out of each other. Absolutely massive song.
My favorite VH tune, hands down!!! R.I.P Eddie, you're truly missed! Let's keep reaching for the sky and don't let your DREAMS down!
Mine too !!! Amazing song !!!!
This song brings me to tears every time I hear it. People knock on Sammy because he didn't sing pure cock rock like Dave....but Sammy wrote songs with depth. They would have fallen hard in the 90s like all the hair bands if they didn't have Sammy.
I liked all their albums but in my own opinion I think 5150 is overall their best.
you have it all wrong. literally. Sam wrote the worst lyrics in all of rock. Dave is the one that wrote interesting lyrics
So Sammy wrote pussy rock then?
Say what? Hagar is way more mindlessly cock rock than DLR ever was.
Amen. VERY few classic rock bands thrived in the 90s. Sammy literally saved VH and exposed VH to millennials and younger.
Van Halen's best training... Sammy is one of the top singers you've ever seen... Real music
Sammy is the best musician. His vocals are just perfect. I have seen him live and he brings 110 percent of his energy to the stage!! Love him!!
Sammy singing into the stratosphere!!! And with power! Every one of these guys is at the top of their game. This folks, is the best band there ever was!
I miss these guys, together.
U cant find good music like this anymore
You always hear the dumb debate of Dave vs Sammy, I honestly love both versions of VH. I do feel as a musician I truly prefer Sammy’s vocals, and I believe most musicians do too. His crazy range and live performances sound so close to the recorded tracks, he always gives 110%. This man’s vocals are extraordinary to this very day. 🤘🏼✌🏼
Totally agree!
Love DVR's VH, but Sammy's VH had more depth and range
Sammy is definitely one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time
yeah but, we can all agree the Gary Cherone version was awful!
Sammy is a far more talented musician, but DLR was the ultimate front man
Sammy is a far more talented musician, but DLR was the ultimate front man
Sammy's technique is stunning... not many singers like him
I'm 61, saw these guys a couple of times in 1980 and 1984, just spent 3 hours with headphones on, drinking brandy, listening to a load of their stuff ending with this one. Very happy now. Goodnight.
Sammy has God-given talent. And by all accounts is a good dude. Unlike some "other" vocalists.
Sammy Fkn Hagar what a voice
Can’t wait to see Sammy and the boys on tour 2024. With Joe Satriani and Jason Bottom along with Michael should be one hell of a show.
Goddamn right.
Just saw it in Tampa. Truly inspiring.
I'm not longing for the time back then when the forever best rock music was made, I'm just happy that I was able to experience it!
You should be, life was a 1000000 times better !!!!!!!!!!!!
Back in the day I went to a Van Halen concert and took my shirt off and everything, but the best was that I brought a wireless mic and was able to dial into their sound system and I made announcements and it was hilarious. The best moment was when it was real quiet and I said, "Van Halen is legally required to inform you that they are registered sex offenders" and when I did this the crowd went wild! It was awesome.
When Sammy got the place of Dave, i thought he was on a lower level but now, after years, i can say he's one of best singer ever!
I always loved Sammy. A class act.
I thought I was the only one who thought that!
God damn. When they were young and gorgeous and absolutely slamming. Hard to believe this was so long ago. Feels like yesterday.
On earth, we're briefly gorgeous.
Van Halen, please release the whole show.
Sammy brought VH up to another level altogether. They were all on fire. Obviously Eddie's playing was untouchable but so was the groove from Mike and Alex. Add in those vocal harmonies and this was rock at it's finest.
Not Van Halen here but VAN HAGER Hager is nowhere near the Front man Dave was in the band. Not a Real Show no theatrics BLAH ..DLR Best Real Van Halen Days from the start out of Pasadena. JMO. RIP ED
Well said.
Being a professional acoustic drummer for many moons I love how Alex is never flashy and how everyone in Van Halen lets their deep ingenious talent speak for itself. I've always played for the listener not the attention.😊
THE BEST BAND IN THIS WORLD: VAN HALEN IS!
Sammy's Voice...Makes that Song !
the vocal range of Sammy made possible that kind of songs
Just pure joy watching this.. And man, I can't say enough how good it is watching Alex play those drums.. He never gets enough praise for his playing..All of them just killing it..
A song about hope. Wishes. And dreams.
One of the Best Vocals in all Of MUSIC✅💚
Steve Perry...Journey
@@rummerlinelmo yes, he hits notes other's can't. But there's other who do other type of rock better. Check out Robert plant for other type of rock for example.
5150 baby… it changed my mind on the front man change. One of my fav albums of every band I love.
Unbelievable how people can write, compose and perform songs like this
Unbelievable they can't anymore
I just showed this video to my parents in the parking lot of a Mammoth WVH show... after both agreeing how INCREDIBLE this era of Van Halen truly was, I turned to them and said "Who do you think is running this page"?... they both looked at me, and like a sitcom, said in perfect unison... "NOT Dave"
This song (album 5150) came out when I was 20 years old. I was fit, had a 28@ waist and had 17” biceps. I never thought what it would be like 38 years later. Today I’m a father of two and grandpa of 4 awesome grandsons. I have had an incredible life and wouldn’t have it any other way. Van Halen was a big part of my childhood and I am grateful to have been brought up during an incredible time!
Thank You Eddie, Alex, Michael, David and Sammy for it all. Your impact on my life is immeasurable
This song was released in 1986. So cool. And marked a pivotal time in my life. Never forget it.
Alex is such an underrated drummer. I saw Van Halen during their 5150 tour (Alpine Valley, WI)...I was 15 at the time, too young to drive so my parents took me and my best friend. I will never forget that summer, little did I sadly realize just how great Eddie was.
Akex was every bit the musician and talent Eddie was on the kit. He was on fire here.
I definitely agree @@autodidacticprofessor869
I'm watching my 17 son sleep as tears roll down my face and Listening to this amazing son. My boy is Non Verbal and Autistic. I wonder,what is he dreaming about? I have so much hope for him. Dream Away Cameron and reach for the stars and if you can't reach them,I'll give you a boost. Thank you Sammy for nailing this!
Rest well Eddie. Thanks for all the great songs.
Wow, what a phenomenal remaster. You can hear every drum hit, the bass, and all Eddies' notes so clearly. A VH classic❤
Seriously. This is studio quality.
Feb 30 1993 🤣... Lovely.
This song will always remember my very last days on college, finishing my studies and being self motivated to keep focused on what I was dreaming for my future. Goosebumps, a bit of tears, very emotional, and an amazing motivational song for whatever you want to achieve.
Bless you, Eddie & Sammy.
I Just LOVE this song.... But this performance!!! Man they're on FIRE! And ALEX ...WOW what a KILLER drummer... I was always a fan of his playing and energetic drive... And after watching this video...EVEN MORE!! (Gonna watch it again...and again )
I wish they would release whole concert on DVD !!! That’ll be fantástic !!! What a performance !!!
Sammy has godly gifted vocals...you can debate all you want, Sammy vs Diamond...but honestly there's no comparison
Sammy.......by far!!
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The band that made me love myself for years to come! Hail Sammy! Hail to my rock n roll guitar hero Eddie van Halen! BRINGS A TEAR TO MY EYE EVERYTIME I HEAR THIS SONG. And a rest easy to Tommy from mighty Morphin power rangers! The man I aspired to be since ever
This version is like watching four Superheroes on stage. The ultimate hard rock band, performing the mightiest rock’n’roll song.
Solche Musik/Musiker wird es nie mehr geben. Ich bin froh das miterlebt zu haben
Hagar has 10x the vocal power and range of Roth. This is VH best era.
I aways thought Roth was sort of creepy
@@joycewilson4939 he still is...
Best VH era. No doubt about it. They sound better than ever...
Simply just amazing!! R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen. You are truly missed!
Everyone always talks about Eddie or Sammy rightfully so. But Alex van halen is one of the best drummers I've ever heard just saying I love Eddie and Sammy.
Sammy was the right singer at the right time for Van Halen.
Who is better david lee roth or sammy hagar I take roth
@@bruceharris3627 I think, on the high end pitched tunes, Sammy just seemed to make it more effortless. The first time I heard “Dreams” it was back way before the Internet was what it is today. You could still hear a song come on the radio and if you didn’t catch the DJ announce it or if they just didn’t, it was easy to not know a new tune even one of your favorite bands might have just released. So, it happened to me with this tune. It was just so unique. I had to ask my buddies in the hangar we worked in, who is that? Answer. “It’s Van Halen. Aren’t they your favorite bands, ya idiot?” Embarrassing. But Hagar was still kinda new. Anyway, me? The Red Rocker juuust edges out Roth. Both extremely talented in their own right.
I was asking who is a better singer did you ever seen them in concert I have not want to never did bucket list
@@bruceharris3627 Yep. Saw Roth with them in Hawaii and Hagar many years later. And I was basically saying I thought Hagar was better. Just a bit more range.
@@jamesmyers2087 what about a reunion with the greatest guatiar player in ed van halen rip son Wolfie van halen
😪 We miss you, Eddie. The best hard rock band in my opinion.
This is absolutely fantastic. I became a major Van Halen fan after Sammy joined the band. To this day, I still play "Dreams", "Love Walks In", "When It's Love", "Right Now", and "Not Enough" on the piano. In fact, I just played "Not Enough" last night on the piano. Goosebumps singing those lyrics!
Alex sounds so f’ing good . IMO the acoustic drums make this sound better
I'm wondering if Sammy can see how his incredible energy and infectious spirit moves the crowd so admirably?lm awestruck at his ability to capture my soul through his artistry and talents ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥.....!
What a singer Sammy was. Unbelievable
Saw Van Halen With Both David Lee Roth Twice And Sammy Hagar. Sammy's 50 Times More Of A Singer And Musician. He Was A Star In His On Right Well Before Van Halen. He's Been In 5 Bands All Super Successful. To This Day He Is So Humble. One Of The Greatest Singer And Sing Writer Performer Of All Times. He's 76 Years Old And Voice Is Still Crystal Clear . Sammy And The Circle Are So Worth The Ticket Price. If You Can Get One. Very Gracious Man As Well. Gives Tons Of Money To Charity . Which Most People Don't No. Rock On Red Rocker. We Love You.
How could something that was so awesome fall apart? Love VH
One of the greatest songs in history by one of the greatest bands ever
One of my favorite songs by the greatest rock group of all time. My eternal idol Eddie Van Halen...
One of the best and most defining songs of the Van Haggar era. Knowing how hard the highest notes were for Sammy to hit makes it even more special. Keyboards are as basic as "Jump", but those upper notes? REACH!
Nobody and I mean nobody (as a rocker) had a more distinguished voice like Sammy ! And nobody can play a guitar 🎸 like Eddie. The band was loud and had great songs. I had the pleasure of watching them twice.
R.I.P Eddie. 👍
Eddie Van Halen what are the greatest guitarists of all times amazing hands and creative mind to making his music 0:47
So many great memories with this song and album. This immediately takes me back to my sophomore year of college. I love all of Van Halen's music, but the Hagar era was my favorite. This music got me through a tough time in my life.
Their music video for this song; featuring the Blue Angel's A-4F's, was one of the best videos in MTV history.
No better song, band, or music video to have as our 4th of July anthem! Long live Van Halen and long live those Stars and Stripes pants!!! 🇺🇸
He knows what he's about to give you.... and it makes him smile. That's a magic.
4:41 minutes of pure joy
Well put. The older l get, the more I like & appreciate Van Halen mkII. Cheers!
I'm an old school VH fan but have always respected Sammy, enjoyed his VH catalog. This song however, while too poppy in a vacuum, is one of my all-time favorite running songs. End of the tracks when your ass is dragging, then this comes on and you dig deep and finish what you started.
Epic!! Been hoping they would remaster this video for years . Sammy is one of the best rock singers all time hands down!
They were peaking in my era. Sammy was the best 🎉😮😊
What a mix! Those vocals,drums-bass,guitar 🔥🤘🎸🥁Peak VH right there….seems like yesterday 😔
This song came on while I was driving like a madman to the hospital when my daughter was being born. Talk about an adrenaline rush. Here I am 8 short years later. Song makes me tear up now. Time goes by so fast
what a time to be alive. they look and seem happy to be playing. the 90s ruined rock n roll.
Sadly so.
Phenomenal, I wish Sammy still sang Dream live. This is the power of lightning in a bottle. Sammy actually passed out recording this track.
Nobody Swings like the King!
my band when they were firing on all 12 cylinders!!!!!forever van halen!!!rest in heaven edward!!!
I just L O V E this song ....
I swear they were just firing on all cylinders with Sammy!!! We all miss you Ed!!!
Arguably, the singularly BEST rock song in the history of Planet Earth --- and BEYOND!!!
hahaha.... no ---> .
BOTH eras, Van Halen is one of the best rocks bands in the history of music. Watching this...How badly is Ed missed...Such an incredible loss on so many levels. My heart breaks for Alex. Long live VH! ❤️🎶🎸✌️