[Eternal Guitar Hero] Van Halen’s Classic and Popular Songs

Van Halen, the American hard rock band whose name shines brilliantly in the history of rock worldwide.

Their Dutch band name comes from the surname of the brothers: Alex on drums and Edward on guitar.

Since their 1978 debut, despite several lineup changes, they have rewritten rock history with high-quality songs and outstanding performances.

Among them, guitarist Edward—better known as “Eddie”—was a charismatic figure who repeatedly created innovative playing styles, influencing countless guitarists not only in the rock world but beyond.

The great guitarist “Eddie,” often mentioned alongside the guitar god Jimi Hendrix, passed away on October 7, 2020.

As we pray for his repose, let us look back on Van Halen’s many classics, focusing on tracks that feature Eddie’s captivating guitar.

Playlist

[Eternal Guitar Hero] Van Halen’s Classic and Popular Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Can’t Stop Lovin’ YouVan Halen		A pop hit with balanced recording
2	EruptionVan Halen		A masterpiece that revolutionized guitar history with tapping technique
3	Aint Talkin’ Bout LoveVan Halen		Masterpieces of palm-muted guitar
4	JumpVan Halen		A signature song by Van Halen, featuring a dramatic guitar solo.
5	Why Can’t This Be LoveVan Halen		Van Halen succeeds with a new vocalist
6	PanamaVan Halen		A guitar-driven single from the album 1984
7	UnchainedVan Halen		A single from their 4th album
8	Hot For TeacherVan Halen		A high-energy masterpiece with amazing guitar playing
9	Judgement DayVan Halen		A hot hard rock song by Van Halen
10	When It’s LoveVan Halen		Van Halen’s synth ballad is a big hit
11	Right nowVan Halen		A keyboard-driven power ballad by Sammy Hagar
12	(Oh) Pretty WomanVan Halen		Covered a Roy Orbison song and reached No. 12 on the US charts
13	You Really Got MeVan Halen		Van Halen covers a Kinks song
14	DreamsVan Halen		A classic that showcased Van Halen’s new vocalist’s appeal
15	Mean StreetVan Halen		Opening track of the 1981 fourth album
16	5150Van Halen		Eddie Van Halen masterpiece across the entire guitar
17	Spanish FlyVan Halen		An original instrumental song featuring Eddie’s guitar tapping technique
18	Little GuitarsVan Halen		The backing by Van Halen is a crucial element of the song.
19	Pleasure DomeVan Halen		Features harmonic guitar and dramatic vocals
20	316Van Halen		A guitar piece by Eddie filled with love for his son
21	Runnin’ With The DevilVan Halen		Original 2nd single from the debut album
22	TattooVan Halen		Introduction to Van Halen's new song, Tattoo
23	Dance The Night AwayVan Halen		The album reached the top 10, and the single was a No. 15 hit.
24	Beautiful GirlsVan Halen		A bluesy, LA metal-influenced track
25	PoundcakeVan Halen		A 1991 work that marked a return to a guitar-centric sound
26	Fire In The HoleVan Halen		A track with an explosively powerful sound
27	And The Cradle Will RockVan Halen		A single from the 1980 third album
28	Good EnoughVan Halen		Introduction of the debut song by the new vocalist
29	The Seventh SealVan Halen		The opening track of the album “Balance,” steadfastly embodying American rock during the grunge era.
30	Man On A MissionVan Halen		A heavy track characterized by funky guitars
31	Source Of InfectionVan Halen		Eddie Van Halen’s virtuosic guitar
32	AmsterdamVan Halen		A bright hard rock album from ’95
33	Summer NightsVan Halen		A rock song that races through a summer night
34	Finish What Ya StartedVan Halen		A pleasant guitar song included on OU812
35	Get UpVan Halen		Blazing, all-out guitar with a new vocalist—jaw-dropping performance
36	She’s The WomanVan Halen		A song with an impressive guitar riff and shouts
37	Can’t Stop Lovin’ YouVan Halen		Edward Van Halen’s “Right Ha…”
38	Best Of Volume 1Van Halen		Van Halen’s masterful greatest hits album
39	Ice Cream ManVan Halen		This song was originally by a Chicago blues musi…
40	Can’t Stop Loving YouVan Halen		America's hugely popular veteran hard rock ba...
41	Hot For The TeacherVan Halen		"Hot for Teacher" is a song by Va...
42	Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen		Armin remixes an 80s classic into trance
43	Jump (Audien Remix)Van Halen		Remix of Van Halen's Jump
44	Not EnoughVan Halen		A classic by Van Halen, captivating with its blend of soft and hard tones.
45	JosephinaVan Halen		Eddie and Gary’s soothing duet
46	Love Walks InVan Halen		Song included on Van Halen’s popular album 5150