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