Van Halen Tonight @ Meadowlands

[Doorman]

Seems like the same working setlist so far ..... June 13
Hershey PA

Jump
Runaround (endin' w/ alittle Who's "My Generation" riff
Humans Being
Up For Breakfast
Mikey's Solo
Somebody Get Me A Doctor
Poundcake
It's About Time
Al's Solo
Top Of The World
Unchained
Why Can't This Be Love
Eagles Fly / Deeper Kind Of Love
Learning To See
Best Of Both Worlds
Eddie's Solo
Dreams
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
Right Now
Encore:
You Really Got Me
Panama
When It's Love

Have a GREAT time to anyone going...................
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[Crash N' Ride]

I'm going!!!!!!! WOOOOO!!!!

[Doorman]

Here's a fans review.....

Jump ,
Sammy starts off w/ HELLLLOOOO BAABBBBYYYYY and Eddie n the Boys JUMP right into the GROOVE . Eddie shirtless n w/ that Samaria hair thing looked awfully thin and kinda sickly at first but once he started whaling' , smilin' and movin' about the stage one knew he was FINE

Runaround
endin' w/ alittle Who's "My Generation" riff
Mikey's harmonizing w/ SAMMY , him n Alex holdin' down the rhythm section but a tune heard many atime LIVE.......

Humans Being
Totally AWESOME , never seen VH playin this one , think Sammy did it in Tahoe but he had so many surprises that weekend who knows . All I know is was ENJOYABLE to hear VH do this tune for the first time and Eddie was fantastic on this one .
{Did they do it for the VH III Tour , one I missed }

Up For Breakfast
Eddie came out w/ the 5150 Kramer for this one , it sounded much better LIVE to me but the lyrics were hard to understand for those who hadn't heard it yet . Sammy did do alittle talkin to the crowd @ the start of this one how this was the last one they recorded and how he usually STAYs UP all NITE n sleep all day but he was UP for BREAKFAST this morning.... while pumpin his arm up thru out the song .
Sure to be a LIVE STAPLE in the future ! ! !

Mikey's Solo
He came out w/ his Jack Daniel's bass but nothing new and very short ending w/ abit of the Star Spangled Banner , less than two minutes but @ the end SAMMY brings out shot for the two of them.... the only drinkin' I seen the whole show , that is in front of the crowd behind the stage who knows LOL

Somebody Get Me A Doctor
Another tune I've not heard in the SAMMY era Mikey did lead vocals w/ Sammy n Eddie doing the background vocals on this one which was a change for sure . I really liked the DLR tunes played summin new to hear .

Poundcake
Eddie came out w/ the drill to start this one off bringin back memories then Alex n Mikey kicked it up a notch and SAMMY sang like he was DOWN HOME n HOME GROWN , WRAP UP NICE n TIGHT ...... one of my fav's here

It's About Time
Sammy did sum talkin about this on too , how it was the second tune they recorded and how it all began w/ him n Alex just gettin together as OLD BUDs and things started from there about the getting back to the GOOD TIME's
I really think this tune they should of opened with for numerous reasons but LIVE it ROCKs showin' off all this bands talent . Another much better LIVE too ! ! !
Oh yeah one of the few banners thrown up on stage during this one it siad :
PLAIN n SIMPLE ....... THANK YOU VAN HALEN

Al's Solo
As SAMMY said "The Human Time Machine..... Alex Van Halen"
The first thing I wrote about Alex's solo @ the show was EFFORTLESSLY
Every part of his extremities were MOVIN' , hands and feet all going in different directions..... At on point he got the audience clappin to the beat while pickin' it up faster n faster to the point one couldn't clap that fast . No special effect or gimmicks like lightin his set on fire or risers just Al pounded away like no other human capable.... About a six minute solo

Top Of The World
As Eddie started the lead into this one all eyes were on him and then SAMMY starts YEAH BABY he's ON TOP of MIKEY n EDDIEs AMPs . The first time I seen the steps leading to the TOP which surprised me and I'm sure many others....

Unchained
At this point one of the BEST TUNEs of the NIGHT , I got off on this one . Eddie seemed to like it too he had that EDDIE smirk on his face breakin out into a great big smile as he did thru most the show . Tho Sammy could of sang this one better it was still another great DLR era tune I thought was GREAT

Why Can't This Be Love
At this point it was getting pretty dark n I was unable to write anymore but I remember everybody sang this one w/ Sammy going from one side of the stage to the other to share mic's w/ Eddie n Mikey

Eagles Fly / Deeper Kind Of Love
Sammy's solo and the only time he played his guitar which was sum what disappointing cuz I think Sammy play the HELL OUT of his axe and he was putting alot of effort into Eagles makin' it sound HEAVIER than normal and half way thru it he jumps into Deep Kind which was very refreshing and new while singin' w/ so much emotion . Still would of preferred the RedRocker doing more ROCKIN' along w/ his singing.....
but as I said earlier this was more a EDDIE's COMING OUT PARTY ! ! !

Learning To See
This one surprised me ... it was much HEAVIER than I excepted , thought it may be more a Sammy type Ballad but this was the best of the three new tunes by far. Eddie's guitar work was AWESTRUCK'

Best Of Both Worlds
What can I say about this LIVE STAPLE .... SAMMY did try to do their strut but the boys weren't in step but it was still GREAT

Eddie's Solo
Damn where does one being to describe a Eddie solo , the beginning sounded new to me and Eddie did everything to this guitar.... at one time playing the neck like bongo's , finger tappin' , moving up n down the neck like no other , feedback , turnin n switching every dial and switch on his guitar ..... Smiling all the while , everytime he paused the chant EDDIE EDDIE EDDIE came screaming form the crowd and Eddie seemed humbled by it all ending it w/ 316 .....
Now that is what I paid ALL my $$$ for , just to see Eddie do his solo was worth every penny and then sum..... 15 minutes of PURE ENJOYMENT from the crowd and Eddie
Eddie the Greatest Guitar player and innovator since Jimi .....

Dreams
One of the tunes the Crowd responded to the most to this point

Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
Sammy pulled this one off FANTASTICALLY . Alex starts it off and as Eddie hit the first note the crowd went wild .....

Right Now
New video up-dated to the here n now on the screen , grabbing everyones attention of what was being said w/ out having to say it ..... sum very controversial topic's thrown up on the screen too but it was great and made at least me think of what is happening into todays world.... which I guess thats what the boys meant to do from the begining

Encore:
You Really Got Me
They came out thanking everyone who waited and believe that this would happen sooner or later...... Later than many thought but I never thought it would happen but damn I'm so happy to be part of this ROCK n ROLL HISTORY

Panama
Not sure if it was this was because most knew the show was almost over , the booze had taken it's toll or that it was just the best damn tune the crowd enjoyed not counting Eddie's sole but they responded to this one the most singing along and clappin their hands

When It's Love
Would of preferred a true ROCKIN TUNE to END a WONDERFUL NITE but IT seemed appropriate for Van Halen to end this way ...... as if they were singing to themselves

AN AWESOME SHOW ..... AN AWESOME NITE .... AN AWESOME MEMORY
PLAIN and SIMPLE .... THANK YOU VAN HALEN
EDDIE , SAMMY , ALEX n MIKEY

[Crash N' Ride]

I can't wait! It's gonna be awesome! VH ROCKS!!!! Even with Sammy! lol!:D

[chinarain62]

I guess D-man went to the show!

Have fun Nick!

Mos Tequilla!

[Crash N' Ride]

Oh I will Gina! I definetly will!!!!

[EVHFV]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I've always loved this band, and always will (withg a bit of a more special place in my heart for the Dave era). They always did an amazing live show, and probably still do. If I went, I'd probably enjoy it. But it just doesn't interest me, even after reading a great review. Sounds like it would be a great time, but I don't know. To me it just feels like that phone call from an ex 5 years after they burned you real bad and don't mention any of that and pretend like nothing ever happened.

[macca]

Van Halen......board members....Biloxi....Labor Day Weekend...sounds like a PARTY. Just wonder if anyone will bug my mom for grass at this one(and that's another story!)

[Crash N' Ride]

Originally posted by EVHFV
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I've always loved this band, and always will (withg a bit of a more special place in my heart for the Dave era). They always did an amazing live show, and probably still do. If I went, I'd probably enjoy it. But it just doesn't interest me, even after reading a great review. Sounds like it would be a great time, but I don't know. To me it just feels like that phone call from an ex 5 years after they burned you real bad and don't mention any of that and pretend like nothing ever happened.

I see what your saying and yeah they still put on a rockin' show. If they settled it between themselves and are ready to move on, then lets move on with them. If they don't want to talk about it they don't have to. But I get what your saying and it makes sense.

[Chara]

Is Randy gonna be there this weekend?

[EVHFV]

Originally posted by Crash N' Ride


I see what your saying and yeah they still put on a rockin' show. If they settled it between themselves and are ready to move on, then lets move on with them. If they don't want to talk about it they don't have to. But I get what your saying and it makes sense.

Yeah, I see your point as well. I agree that if they want to just move on from it, we should along with them. But for me, that trying to move on without acknowledging what went down or talking about it or anything is what gives it that fake, forced feeling about it all. Maybe it's just me, but that's what makes the whole thing hard to buy. We have no money, no career, nobody cares about us anymore. Hey, we're all bets buds again, back together, everything's great. None for me, thanks. I still hope it was an awesome show for those that went!!!

[Crash N' Ride]

Originally posted by EVHFV


Yeah, I see your point as well. I agree that if they want to just move on from it, we should along with them. But for me, that trying to move on without acknowledging what went down or talking about it or anything is what gives it that fake, forced feeling about it all. Maybe it's just me, but that's what makes the whole thing hard to buy. We have no money, no career, nobody cares about us anymore. Hey, we're all bets buds again, back together, everything's great. None for me, thanks. I still hope it was an awesome show for those that went!!!

Yeah, I know. But it was an awesome show! :D

[Delirious Nomad]

Originally posted by EVHFV
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I've always loved this band, and always will (withg a bit of a more special place in my heart for the Dave era). They always did an amazing live show, and probably still do. If I went, I'd probably enjoy it. But it just doesn't interest me, even after reading a great review. Sounds like it would be a great time, but I don't know. To me it just feels like that phone call from an ex 5 years after they burned you real bad and don't mention any of that and pretend like nothing ever happened.


Ditto that!
I have no interest in seeing Van Halen this time around.
I'm sure it's a great show.
Hope y'all have a great time.

[Doorman]

They switched it up a little last night and opened with "You Really Got me".
Although I haven't seen then since the 5150 Tour and never was a huge "Sammy Fan", I gotta tell ya, they really kick some ass.
Those brothers are awesome....in spite of all the ALLEDGED "soap opera stories".
Eddie is on fire!

[macca]

The Biloxi show is looking better and better........:D