What is your favorite solo from Eddie Van Halen?

Question

my favorite solo is still the solo from "Panama" great guitar in that song, whats your favorite?

Answer 1

10. Intruder. Sets up the cover to the controlled classic Pretty Woman. If you don't know it's coming it's a plus.

9. Loss Of Control. That's a speed that would make a novice's fingers cramp and wither.

8. I'll Wait. Underrated bridge.

7. Beat It. Did everyone forget what he did for Michael Jackson's greatest album of the 80's?

6. Panama. Diamond Dave has a great vocal on this #1 track but it's all about Eddie's versatility.

5. Eruption. Signature move. I know he hates recreating that note for note in concert, but it's so fantastic.

4. Hot For Teacher. "Whoa!"

3. Seventh Seal. The guitar work for the whole song leaves me speechless.

2. Poundcake. The motorcycle opener is unforgettable.

1. Mean Street. The ending is my warmup for any competition. THAT'S what I call intense.

Answer 2

Not many people know this one but "Respect The Wind" was composed by Eddie V for the movie "Twister." I guess being the weather geek I am + a HUGE VH fan, I love the genius of this song/solo.

(PS- The song is the Credits song for the movie..)

Answer 3

I love the solo to Humans Being



And I also love the guitar work in Jamie's Cryin'.

Answer 4

I'd have to go with "Ice Cream Man". That song starts off great and really takes off with the solo.

Answer 5

I would have to say as far as solos, my favorite from Eddie is "Eruption".

Answer 6

I too really like eruption but my fave solo is his piano work on "right now".

Answer 7

Hot For Teacher

Answer 8

The techniques used in Eruption make it a killer of its time. Love it!

Answer 9

Easily, Eruption its a great song, thats just him playing.

Answer 10

Beat It by Michael Jackson



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqxo1SKB0z8



P.S. I 'missed' the '80s, but my husband just offered to play Eruption for me... lol

Answer 11

Mean Street..Listen to the begining





Don't get any better then this song. just one of my favs

Answer 12

"Eruption"

I don't even like Eddie VH and it makes Me bow down.

Answer 13

eruption was the first that came to mind.

Answer 14

Spanish Fly for now...

Answer 15

Eruption .... nothing else comes close

Answer 16

panama

Answer 17

like gorgon, my favorite is eruption.

Answer 18

the shortest one.