Official top 50 Van Halen songs thread!! (Countdown has begun!!)

[wolfking]

Jump?

No.   

That did make my list, but only just.  Again, the solo is the reason it made the list.  Short, well crafted and a really nice key change going into it.  I see Eddie in the film clip every time I hear that solo too.

[TAC]

As I said though, everyone will puke at my number 1, but I can't escape it, just always fucking loved it.

I'm predicting right now that your #1 will be on everyone's list.

[wolfking]

Here's my breakdown;

VH - 7
VH2 - 3
WACF - 5
FW - 3
DD - 2
1984 - 5
5150 - 4
OU812 - 2
FUCK - 7
Balance - 5
VH3 - 1
Best of - 1
ADKOT - 5

[wolfking]

As I said though, everyone will puke at my number 1, but I can't escape it, just always fucking loved it.

I'm predicting right now that your #1 will be on everyone's list.

Oh, I definitely would expect it to be.

[wolfking]

Actually, there's two others in the top 10 that might make people puke more, I'm interested in my rankings and where a lot of the songs fall with others (if at all).

[HOF]

As I said though, everyone will puke at my number 1, but I can't escape it, just always fucking loved it.

I'm predicting right now that your #1 will be on everyone's list.

Oh, I definitely would expect it to be.

I’m predicting that we have the same #1.

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

As I said though, everyone will puke at my number 1, but I can't escape it, just always fucking loved it.

I'm predicting right now that your #1 will be on everyone's list.

Oh, I definitely would expect it to be.

I’m predicting that we have the same #1.

I have a sneaking suspicion that mine is the same #1 as well...

[wolfking]

[Deadeye21]

I know for a fact my number one will not be in everyone’s list.

[KevShmev]

Hoping to start this tomorrow.  I will add the last few submissions that were sent this weekend when I was out of town, tally them up, and away we will go.

No more lists. 

[TAC]

Kev, how long is the flight from Nashville to St. Louis, or did you drive?

[KevShmev]

We drove (and it was technically to Cross Plains, TN, which is like 20 miles or so north of Nashville).  About 4 1/2 hours each way, give or take. 

[TAC]

We drove (and it was technically to Cross Plains, TN, which is like 20 miles or so north of Nashville).  About 4 1/2 hours each way, give or take.

Gotcha! Geez, we stayed over for a night about 20 miles north of Nashville on a trip from Disney to Chicago back in 2010.

I remember running out to the package store while my wife was at the hotel room with the kids, and I was praying I wouldn't be killed while I was out.

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

What's the next artist song ranking going to be, so I can get a head start on it? 

[jammindude]

What's the next artist song ranking going to be, so I can get a head start on it? 

PLEASE BE IRON MAIDEN!!!!

Top 100!!!!!

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

What's the next artist song ranking going to be, so I can get a head start on it? 

PLEASE BE IRON MAIDEN!!!!

Top 100!!!!!

I'd definitely be down with that!

[TAC]

What's the next artist song ranking going to be, so I can get a head start on it? 

PLEASE BE IRON MAIDEN!!!!

Top 100!!!!!

If only for Kev posting.,,

No more lists.  No more lists. No more lists. No more lists. No more lists. No more lists.
 No more lists. No more lists. No more lists. No more lists. No more lists. No more lists.

[wolfking]

What's the next artist song ranking going to be, so I can get a head start on it? 

PLEASE BE IRON MAIDEN!!!!

Top 100!!!!!

I'd definitely be down with that!

This.

Kev, give the people what they want!!

[bl5150]

No more lists.  No more lists. No more lists. No more lists. No more lists. No more lists.
 No more lists. No more lists. No more lists. No more lists. No more lists. No more lists.

That would make a good Iron Maiden lyric for sure

[Deadeye21]

Maiden would be a great one, or Metallica. Or maybe Def Leppard?

[TAC]

Def Leppard??

Here’s my list

High n Dry
On Through The Night
Half of Pyromania
Hysteria B Sides


I can scratch out 30 songs tops.

[KevShmev]

Def Leppard ain't happening on my watch.

Iron Maiden will be next...

That said, the VH countdown will kick off shortly.

I want to give props to all 16 who submitted lists.  Thanks again for participating! 

The top 50 will be based off of the lists from the 17 posters:

WilliamMunny
HOF
hefdaddy42
TAC
Trav86
Deadeye21
Stadler
The Realm
devieira73
Dream Team
WardySI
DragonAttack
FreezingPoint
Puppies_On_Acid
bl5150
wolfking
KevShmev

[TAC]

Yay Brent!!

[Stadler]

Def Leppard??

Here’s my list

High n Dry
On Through The Night
Half of Pyromania
Hysteria B Sides


I can scratch out 30 songs tops.

HAHA, I think our lists would be identical.   

[WilliamMunny]

Def Leppard??

Here’s my list

High n Dry
On Through The Night
Half of Pyromania
Hysteria B Sides



I can scratch out 30 songs tops.

I'd be so in on that!!!

Damn near all of Hysteria ("Gods of War" for the win)

[wolfking]

Yay Brent!!

Excellent!

[bl5150]

Yay Brent!!

VERY last minute decision but yes.............I did the 500 questions or so on the generator on April 30 and would've liked the time to relisten/reorder a lot of it .  I wasn't entirely happy with the order but just hit send.  It's many years since I listened to anything much , let alone VH but they were such a massive part of my life , I thought I should have a go.

When I was in doubt I thought back to what I loved as a kid (so some weird surprises possibly) so it's been rated more on lifetime influence than current listening choice , as that was easier to do quickly.  Like Kade - in some cases as a guitar player I was rating focused on the guitar work as much , if not more , than the overall song.  I would often listen to songs and almost block out everything except the guitar if it was that good.  The exception might be some of the better guitar songs on ADKOT as I struggled too much with Dave's straining vocals in many cases and that album hasn't had as much time to become an influence .  Alex VH was also so unique that from time to time it might drums that got a song over the line too , which is unusual for me.

[TAC]

That's awesome Brent. Can't wait to see your picks. Alex was tremendous.

[wolfking]

Yay Brent!!

VERY last minute decision but yes.............I did the 500 questions or so on the generator on April 30 and would've liked the time to relisten/reorder a lot of it .  I wasn't entirely happy with the order but just hit send.  It's many years since I listened to anything much , let alone VH but they were such a massive part of my life , I thought I should have a go.

When I was in doubt I thought back to what I loved as a kid (so some weird surprises possibly) so it's been rated more on lifetime influence than current listening choice , as that was easier to do quickly.  Like Kade - in some cases as a guitar player I was rating focused on the guitar work as much , if not more , than the overall song.  I would often listen to songs and almost block out everything except the guitar if it was that good.  The exception might be some of the better guitar songs on ADKOT as I struggled too much with Dave's straining vocals in many cases and that album hasn't had as much time to become an influence .  Alex VH was also so unique that from time to time it might drums that got a song over the line too , which is unusual for me.

Good to hear I'm not alone on that aspect, even for an old time fan like yourself, makes me more confident on my list and opinion on the band as a whole.  I thought maybe I was just missing something but it seems Eddie holds most of the weight when it comes to VH. I totally se and relate to that.

[bl5150]

Another big part of DLR era Van Halen for me was the sense of humour/cheek and that's probably something you either rate or don't (or had to be there).........both with Dave and also in Ed's guitar work.  Sammy's songs on the other hand mostly fall flat for me when they try to do the same thing as it usually feels forced  .........Spanked didn't make it sorry 

[TAC]

Another big part of DLR era Van Halen for me was the sense of humour/cheek and that's probably something you either rate or don't (or had to be there).........both with Dave and also in Ed's guitar work.  Sammy's songs on the other hand mostly fall flat for me when they try to do the same thing as it usually feels forced  .........Spanked didn't make it sorry 

So you didn't call the Spank Line?

[bl5150]

Another big part of DLR era Van Halen for me was the sense of humour/cheek and that's probably something you either rate or don't (or had to be there).........both with Dave and also in Ed's guitar work.  Sammy's songs on the other hand mostly fall flat for me when they try to do the same thing as it usually feels forced  .........Spanked didn't make it sorry 

So you didn't call the Spank Line?

I didn't say that

[TAC]

Another big part of DLR era Van Halen for me was the sense of humour/cheek and that's probably something you either rate or don't (or had to be there).........both with Dave and also in Ed's guitar work.  Sammy's songs on the other hand mostly fall flat for me when they try to do the same thing as it usually feels forced  .........Spanked didn't make it sorry 

So you didn't call the Spank Line?

I didn't say that

 

I knew that was coming.

[wolfking]

Another big part of DLR era Van Halen for me was the sense of humour/cheek and that's probably something you either rate or don't (or had to be there).........both with Dave and also in Ed's guitar work.  Sammy's songs on the other hand mostly fall flat for me when they try to do the same thing as it usually feels forced  .........Spanked didn't make it sorry 

I think this may be the kicker for me. 

I still haven't listened to the lyrics of Spanked but I love the groove and tempo of it.  I'm probably not going to look the lyrics up though lol.

[TAC]

Kev must still be at the barbershop... I mean, that was a LOT of hair.